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  * ANNOUNCE: LavaCon: final days to save $500 + other news (NEW)
  * CONFERENCE:  Tri-XML 2003 Conference (UPDATED)
  * TRAINING: SPEED UP XML IMPLEMENTATION WITH REAL XML HANDLING (UPDATED)
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  * STORY: SnagIt, Camtasia Studio and the Moment 
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ANNOUNCE: LavaCon: final days to save $500 + other news

New info about LavaCon, The International Conference On Technical
Communication Management is now available:

o.  Only a few days left to save $500 off the full conference tuition:
      http://www.lavacon.org/Program_register.htm

o.  New cancellation policy: no penalty to cancel before September:
      http://www.lavacon.org/Program_register.htm

o. Hawaiian Airlines group airfare discounts now available:
     http://www.lavacon.org/Air.htm

o. Post-conference workshops are now posted on the conference website:
     http://www.lavacon.org/Program_sessions.htm

o.  Reserve an ocean view room at the beautiful Maui Prince Resort by
      March 31st for only $155/night:
      http://www.lavacon.org/Hotel.htm


NOTE: You do NOT have to have your registration paid for to make
your hotel reservation.  There is also no penalty for cancelling your
hotel reservation before October, so be sure to reserve your room at
the low rate if you of $155/night if you think you may be attending!

LavaCon: The International Conference on
Technical Communication Management

Makena, Maui, Hawaii
October 13 - 17, 2003
www.lavacon.org

LavaCon: Come for the conference, stay for a tan!


03/30/03-04/07/03
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CONFERENCE:  TRI-XML 2003 CONFERENCE (Research Triangle Park, NC USA)

Theme: "Extending skills and abilities through knowledge sharing"

Dates: July 25-26, 2003 (Friday-Saturday)


Fee: $100/person for the 2-day conference (only 130 seats are available
and 30 are already taken!)

Speakers include some "big names" in XML:  DOUG TIDWELL, MICHAEL D.
THOMAS, JONATHAN ROBIE, TOMMIE USDIN, and more!

Topics include: XML, XSLT, Content Management, Structured FrameMaker,
XSQL, Coccoon, Localization, and many more!

Exhibitors/Sponsors: ArborText, Adobe, Bright Path Solutions, COREL,
XyEnterprise, and more to come! (Check the Web site PDF for info about
exhibiting or becoming a sponsor.)

Conference URL: http://www.trixml.org/confindex.html

Contact: Kay Ethier, Tri-XML Programs Manager (919.244.8559 or
mailto:kethier -at- travelthepath -dot- com)

03/22/03-03/29/03
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TRAINING: SPEED UP YOUR XML IMPLEMENTATION BY LEARNING REAL WORLD XML
HANDLING

TRAINING CLASSES (2) COMING UP:

1) XML for Single Sourcing and

2) XML for Database Publishing

Bright Path Solutions offers a variety of XML classes, from beginning
classes through very advanced topics. Some classes teach certain
XML-related tools, while others are generic XML classes. More information
is online at http://www.travelthepath.com/training/xml.shtml .

April 28-30, 2003 we are offering "XML for Single Sourcing." You've heard
how XML can be used for all kinds of things; now learn how to apply it to
your publishing. We will teach you how single sourcing with XML can work,
and how you can create customized and personalized documents in multiple
formats, including PDF, HTML, and more.

May 5-7, 2003 we are offering "XML for Databases."  This class is taught
by Mr. Michael D. Thomas!  Over the course of the three days, attendees
will learn about how you can mate XML with database technologies. The
class includes both lecture and hands-on exercises. Both relational and
native XML databases will be covered. XML and relational database basics
are first reviewed. Then, the attendees will learn about different
architectures of storing XML and how that affects system design. XSLT will
be covered and used to teach XPath, a key search language for XML. The
XML-SQL and XSQL architectures are covered as ways to leverage XML
technologies in conjunction with relational data. You'll learn how to use
XQuery and XQL to query multiple XML documents. An overview is given of
how to use XML in conjunction with the various SQL databases and how SQL
is being extended for better XML integration. The class concludes with an
examination of how to use the popular programmatic APIs (JDOM, Xerces)
with XML and Relational DBs.

Contact George Luke (mailto:gluke -at- travelthepath -dot- com or 919.481.0393) if
you
would like more information about this class or are interested in
registering.  The class is currently 1/3 full, so don't delay!

Bright Path Solutions
Adobe Certified, Quadralay Certified, and XML smart!
http://www.travelthepath.com
Phone: 919.656.2653

Bright Path Solutions has been involved with XML since 1998.  Yes, that is
1998! We have been providing educational events and training classes in
XML since its very beginnings. Our experience stretches back to SGML and
forward to new technologies like XSL-FO and RELAX NG.

03/22/03-03/29/03
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ANNOUNCE: FREE worldwide shipping on FrameMaker workbooks***

Now through April 15, 2003, get free worldwide shipping on any
FrameMaker workbook bundle from Scriptorium Publishing. ***

Unstructured FrameMaker 7 bundle: includes Accelerated
Introduction to FrameMaker workbook, Template Design workbook, and
FrameMaker 7: The Complete Reference.....$259
equivalent classroom-based training: almost $2,000

Structured FrameMaker 7 bundle: includes Introduction to Authoring
workbook, Building EDDs workbook, Creating Structured Applications
workbook, and FrameMaker 7: The Complete Reference.....$369
equivalent classroom-based training: almost $2,500

FrameMaker Encyclopedia: all five workbooks and FrameMaker 7: The
Complete Reference...$599
equivalent classroom-based training: over $4,000!

For details about workbooks, visit our web site:
http://www.scriptorium.com/books/frametrainingseries.html

To order:

Unstructured FrameMaker 7 bundle:
http://www.scriptorium.com/ic-bin/scriptorium/FMB1.html

Structured FrameMaker 7 bundle:
http://www.scriptorium.com/ic-bin/scriptorium/FMB2.html

FrameMaker Encyclopedia:
http://www.scriptorium.com/ic-bin/scriptorium/FMB4.html


03/24/03-04/01/03
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STORY: SnagIt, Camtasia Studio and the Moment

Dan the technical writer had to be finished with his online user's guide
before 5:00 pm.  He was nearly done, but following the college basketball
tournament had taken up some time where he, perhaps, should have been
working.

"Luckily," Dan said to himself, "I have SnagIt and Camtasia Studio to
assist me."

His teammates?  SnagIt - the software that allows you to capture any image
or text off your screen, and Camtasia Studio - the software that allows
you to record any movement on your screen.

Dan used SnagIt capture a specific region of the screen - and nothing
else, so he didn't have to edit.  He used SnagIt's Clipboard output to put
the image directly into his document.

"Three points!" he yelled.

Spinning, Dan quickly used Camtasia Studio to create a video of how to do
a particular computer task.  He created the video as a Macromedia Flash TM
output, so it was both compressed and easy to share, since 98% of browsers
support Flash videos.  He was on fire!

He anxiously checked the shot clock.  He hustled, blocked, broke away and
sprinted toward the basket of finality.

He was done!  He'd finished!  Just then, the clock read 5:00 pm.

Dan leapt to his feet, cheering, "AND HE BEATS THE BUZZER!  Dan and his
TechSmith warriors do it again!"

Dan, back bent, rested his hands on his knees and breathed heavily. 
"Maybe I was wrong," Dan said to himself.  "Maybe watching basketball is
actually IMPROVING my work performance."

Improve your work today with SnagIt and Camtasia Studio at
www.techsmith.com.

03/24/03-04/01/03
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ANNOUNCE: TECHWR-L 10th Anniversary Contests

With TECHWR-L celebrating its 10th anniversary, we're having a
celebration with contests and prizes--generously provided by our very
own TECHWR-L sponsors. Help celebrate--and win valuable prizes--by
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* The "Most compelling 'How TECHWR-L Made A Difference' story"
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* The "Design a 10th anniversary graphic for TECHWR-L" contest

Enter or just find out more by visiting the Contests home page:
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/special/contests/


03/24/03-04/01/03
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REMINDER: STC Annual Conference Discussion List

Are you planning on attending the 50th Annual STC
Conference (May 18-21 in Dallas, TX)? If so, join
the STC Conference discussion list:
http://www.raycomm.com/techwhirl/special/conflist/

This list, sponsored by Bright Path Solutions
(http://www.travelthepath.com), will be available
from March 15th through May 30, 2003. This is an
unmoderated list, and provides conference-goers
with a forum to discuss the upcoming conference,
travel and get-together plans, and other related
topics.

This discussion list is not associated with STC,
other than the fact that the focus is discussing
the upcoming STC Annual Conference. This list is
a free service to the technical writing community
provided by RayComm, Inc.

03/24/03-04/01/03

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ANNOUNCE: Register now for Gordon & Gordon Workshops in Toronto

Register now for your choice of 1-day workshops in Toronto
from Gordon & Gordon. These workshops will give you all the
knowledge you need to do the toughest writing jobs.

"Documenting APIs and SDKs" -- there's nothing else like it!
"Just Enough Java" to document APIs written in Java
"Just Enough C and C++" to document APIs written in C and C++
"Understanding Complex Software"
"How to Write Marketing Materials for High-Tech Firms"

When:  Monday April 7 to Friday April 11, 2003
Where: downtown Toronto
Cost:  US$249 (CAD$399) per day before discounts

Discounts are available for members of the STC
and ACM SIGDOC, and for attending more than one workshop.
For details, visit http://www.gordonandgordon.com
Space is limited to 25 in each workshop: register now! 

02/11/03-03/26/03
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