Alan Houser

Technical publishing consultant and trainer; XML/DITA architect; former STC president; adjunct professor, Carnegie Mellon University

[Alan Houser @arh]

I explained what I do, including #plainlanguage, to my brother. He said “Oh, like dumbing it down”. He is no longer my brother.

[Karen Schriver @firstwren]

I'm struck by how people in organizations are often tasked with mounting programs in plain language and/or information design, yet have little idea of what that means or could mean. Just got off a call in which I found myself explaining the field again. #plainlanguage #infodesign

[Alan Houser @arh]

Happy Pride Month from a̵l̵l̵ ̵o̵f̵ ̵t̵h̵e̵ m̶o̶s̶t̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ some of the brands!

[Alan Houser @arh]

@chrisbriem Parked on the first floor of my garage at Smithfield and Blvd of the Allies this morning. Would have been on the roof any other Tuesday. I feel sorry for downtown businesses this week.

[Alan Houser @arh]

@richelord I love Pittsburgh, but he's standing in front of a building that demonstrates the harsh reality. An eyesore for 30 years; development proposals blocked and stymied by Pittsburgh's "Goldilocks" requirements (HT Post-Gazette).

[Eric Newcomer @EricNewcomer]

i know another credit card startup ceo who sold his startup to capital one

[Alan Houser @arh]

Why daycare is so expensive...

[Pittsburgh Scanner @pgh_scanner]

Squirrel Hill. 6442 Forward Ave - Community Day School. Caller said one of the parents came to pick up their kid completely hammered, peed in the parking lot, and then hit parked cars.

[Angelos Tzelepis @AngelosTzelepis]

The Farmer's Carry is a very important exercise in any fitness program.

[Alan Houser @arh]

John Denver

[Alan Houser @arh]

@joeybagovdonuts I was a big fan of the Handspring/Palm Treo, but ... same.

[Alan Houser @arh]

@markgiffin Who ‘dat?

[Alan Houser @arh]

@AngelosTzelepis I can recommend a couple of 15-minute “influencer” videos that might have answered your question.

[Alan Houser @arh]

Grok is not incorrect here.

https://t.co/YnVIEZvNf3

[Merriam-Webster @MerriamWebster]

FWIW: we currently don't include 'deliverable' as a noun but don't tell that to your manager.

[Alan Houser @arh]

DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh is tomorrow and Sunday. Information and tickets: https://t.co/ty3e8VdJSx. See you there!

[DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh @doorsopenpgh]

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[Alan Houser @arh]

.@pghgraffiti @billpeduto

[Mike McNulty @McNulty_Mike]

Tucupita Marcano shouldn't be banned for life for betting on baseball, he should be banned for life for betting on the Pirates.

[Alan Houser @arh]

@mike_kovacs If you're ever in town Thursday/Friday am, check out Thyme Machine in Bloomfield. Best breakfast sandwiches you will ever have! Also open Sat/Sun, but you will wait in line an hour.

[Alan Houser @arh]

Something magnificent is happening here today! #GrandOpening #ShakeShack #Pittsburgh

[Alan Houser @arh]

@mike_kovacs I wanted a change, so I moved to Industrious downtown. First in PPG (31st floor ... magnificent!), then to Liberty Center next to the convention center. But I've since taken a full-time job as a content management developer, and am in PPG. ...

[Alan Houser @arh]

@mike_kovacs Hi Mike! Big fan of Moonlit, ever since they started out doing pop-ups in Bloomfield, before they opened in Dormont. Also the Uptown location. Also a fan of Fat Butcher, but haven't tried their burger. Will do! ...