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  * SPECIAL: "From Paper to Web Workshop" with TECHWR-L Discount (NEW)
  * ANNOUNCE: Online-Learning.com - Professional Development Courses (NEW)
  * ANNOUNCE: STC Pittsburgh Chapter Competition Call for Entries (NEW)
  * TRAINING, Santa Clara, CA: Localization Institute's Seminars (NEW)
  * ANNOUNCE: FRAMEMAKER-to-ACROBAT ADVANCED TECHNIQUES SEMINARS (UPDATED)
  * ANNOUNCE: SnagIt - A TechWriter's Best Friend! 
  * ANNOUNCE: August 2001 Issue of _The Whirler_ Newsletter Available
  * ANNOUNCE: Welcome TechSmith as a New TECHWR-L Annual Sponsor! 
  * BOOK: Indexing Made Easy 

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SPECIAL: "From Paper to Web Workshop" with TECHWR-L Discount

On October 4-5, 2001, in Research Triangle Park, NC, 
Bright Path Solutions presents "From Paper to Web: 
Instructional Design for e-Learning" at a substantial
discount for TECHWR-L members.

In the "From Paper to Web" Workshop, you examine the three
most common obstacles to a successful e-learning strategy: (1)
lack of interactivity, (2) cultural resistance, and (3) lack of
bandwidth. You learn to identify specific learner obstacles that must
be considered when designing e-learning programs. "From Paper
to Web" provides practical tips and techniques to overcome these
obstacles in your instructional design. Join in for a fast-paced,
highly interactive workshop that focuses on the "real-world"
aspects of designing e-learning programs for the web. Gain a
foundation in training development that is not dependent on any
one authoring tool, but incorporates the principles of effective
instructional development in the e-learning environment.

This workshop usually costs $695, but as a special for the 
TECHWR-L community, Bright Path and Raycomm are working
together to offer this workshop to TECHWR-L members for 
only $395. 

For more information, learning objectives, and to register, 
visit: http://www.travelthepath.com/training/wbt.shtml

9/5/01-9/13/01
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ANNOUNCE: Online-Learning.com - Courses for Professional Development

Online-learning.com offers online courses for professional 
development.  We specialize in courses dealing with 
Technical Writing, XML Authoring, Usability, and Information
Design.  All courses provide extensive instructor support, 
interaction, practical hands on experience, and certification.  

For further information, please visit:
http://www.online-learning.com or contact
info -at- online-learning -dot- com -dot- 

9/5/01-9/13/01
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ANNOUNCE: STC Pittsburgh Chapter Competition Call for Entries

STC sponsors annual competitions to recognize professionals, students,
chapters, and special interest groups for their achievements in the
technical communication field.

This year, STC Pittsburgh offers you the opportunity to enter three
different competitions: technical publications, online communication, and
technical art. Entries receiving "Distinguished" awards in our chapter
competitions are automatically entered in the applicable STC International
Competitions.

All details and entry forms are online at
http://www.stcpgh.org/calendar/comp.htm .
Deadline is October 15, 2001.

9/5/01-9/13/01
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TRAINING, Santa Clara, CA: The Localization Institute's Seminar Series 

Dates: 22-25 October 2001 

Introduction to Localization 
22-23 October 2001. Cost: $1195 
Presenters: Ulrich Henes, Nancy Hoft, Willem Stoeller 

Global Content Infrastructure
22 October 2001. Cost $795 
Presenter: Shuli Goodman 

Introduction to Unicode 
22 October 2001. Cost: $395 
Presenter: Asmus Freytag 

Localization Project Management 
22 October 2001. Cost: $795 
Presenter: Karen Combe 

Advanced Localization Project Management 
23 October 2001. Cost: $795 
Presenter: Karen Combe 

Multilingual Websites 
24-25 October 2001. Cost: $995 for any two modules (minimum), and $1395
for
any three modules. 
Presenters: Willem Stoeller, Richard Sikes 

Writing and Designing for an International Audience 
24 October 2001. Cost: $695 
Presenter: Nancy Hoft 

Microsoft Project 2000 for Localization Projects 
25 October 2001. Cost: $395 
Presenter: Willem Stoeller 


Group discounts are available. For complete seminar descriptions, agendas,
and registration information, please visit: 
http://www.localizationinstitute.com. 

9/4/01-9/27/01
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ANNOUNCE: FRAMEMAKER-to-ACROBAT ADVANCED TECHNIQUES SEMINARS
(Instructed by Shlomo Perets, http://www.microtype.com)

* Seattle, WA: November 5-6 - Contact Michael Liberatore, Caxton
(415-552.5535, x107, mailto:mliberatore -at- caxton-inc -dot- com)

* Chelmsford, MA: November 12-13 - Contact: Jim Camacho,
FrameWork Consulting (978-742.4949, mailto:frametrain -at- aol -dot- com)

The two-day FrameMaker-to-Acrobat Advanced Techniques Seminars are
designed for FrameMaker (5.x & 6) and Acrobat (4 & 5) users who want
to create high-quality, interactive PDF files. Attend and you will learn
multitudes of undocumented techniques, creative solutions, and tips for
defining Acrobat features within FrameMaker.

Course materials include a 400-page course workbook with step-by-step
procedures, reference materials, technique descriptions and exercises,
and the following software add-ons: SP TimeSavers, FrameMaker Edition
(MicroType), Ari's Link Checker (Dionis) & PageLabeler (Carmen
Publishing).

New: Personal gift -  "How To Read a Film" by James Monaco, a multimedia
DVD created entirely in FrameMaker & Acrobat, with SP TimeSavers.

9/4/01-9/11/01
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ANNOUNCE: SnagIt - A TechWriter's Best Friend!

SnagIt is vital for technical writers and documentation specialists!
Creating documentation with SnagIt is a quicker and better way to share
information.  Announcing our new contest: How do YOU use it? Tell us your
SnagIt story & be eligible for really cool prizes!  Visit our site today
for details...
www.techsmith.com/twr <http://www.techsmith.com/twr> 

7/1/01-12/31/01
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ANNOUNCE: August 2001 Issue of _The Whirler_ Newsletter Available

The Whirler is the every-once-in-a-while update about what's 
going on behind the scenes at TECHWR-L. Check out what's new 
in August 2001: 

* Welcome TechSmith as a new annual sponsor! 
* Welcome Anitian as a new annual sponsor! 
* TECHWR-L site statistics announced 
* TECHWR-L donation feature added 
* The value of TECHWR-L sponsors and advertisers 
* TECHWR-L server move successful 
* Lots of new articles published
* Jobs, events, and seminars wanted 
* Writers wanted 
* Mentors wanted 

Read the complete August 2001 issue at
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/whirler.html

8/25/01-9/1/01
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ANNOUNCE: Welcome TechSmith as a New TECHWR-L Annual Sponsor!

Join us in welcoming TechSmith Corporation 
(http://www.techsmith.com/twr) as a new 
Gold-level TECHWR-L annual sponsor!

TechSmith develops the very popular (and frequently recommended 
on TECHWR-L) screen capture software SnagIt, as well as video 
screen recording and production tools (Camtasia, DubIt, and the
Screen Recorder SDK) to capture and manipulate images, video 
and voice. Applications for TechSmith's products range from 
technical documentation and software demonstrations to developing 
streaming content for Web sites and broadcasting desktop activity 
over the Internet.

TechSmith joins a growing list of TECHWR-L annual sponsors, 
including Weisner Associates, Online-Learning.com, and 
Anitian Corporation. These sponsors, along with TECHWR-L 
advertisers and monthly sponsors, provide key support 
that enable us to maintain and develop the variety of 
TECHWR-L resources and services. 

Welcome--and thanks to--TechSmith as a key TECHWR-L sponsor!

For more information about TECHWR-L sponsorships, visit 
the About TECHWR-L Sponsorships page at 
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/sponsorships.html 
or contact Eric at ejray -at- raycomm -dot- com -dot- 

8/22/01-8/29/01
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BOOK: Indexing Made Easy

A new book outlining a sequential indexing method is now available
from William Andrew Publishing.

INDEXING: A Nuts-and-Bolts Guide for Technical Writers, guides you
through the process of sequential indexing in an easy-to-follow
format.  You will succeed as an indexer using this new guide.  The
book is based on real-world success and the method was tested in 
high-pressure publishing organizations over the space of a decade.

For more information, go to:
http://www.williamandrew.com/titles/1481.html

7/26/01-8/28/01
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