@arh

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

 Pittsburgh, PA, USA
groupwellesley.com
Joined June 2007
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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@firstwren18 Feb 2019
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
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Booked two airline itineraries on the carrier sites, for the first time in more than a year. Amazed at how ensh*tified the experience has become.
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Happy Pride Month from a̵l̵l̵ ̵o̵f̵ ̵t̵h̵e̵ m̶o̶s̶t̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ some of the brands!
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Alan Houser retweeted
Eric Newcomer
@EricNewcomerJan 22
i know another credit card startup ceo who sold his startup to capital one
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Why daycare is so expensive...
Pittsburgh Scanner@pgh_scannerJan 6
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.
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The Farmer's Carry is a very important exercise in any fitness program.
Pittsburgh Scanner@pgh_scannerJan 5
Downtown. 242 Fifth Ave - CVS. Caller said someone just stole like 7 full cases of Dr. Pepper and fled. Suspect is currently walking down Fifth with a comical amount of Dr. Pepper.
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John Denver
J🍩ey Bag 🍩f D🍩nuts 🍩
@joeybagovdonuts26 Dec 2025
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Grok is not incorrect here. xitter.cf/i/grok/share/sUwJ4bsQs…

roast me

Alright, Alan, let's see if we can give you a good roasting without burning the kitchen down. You're the kind of guy who thinks recommending the best breakfast sandwich spot in town is a personality trait. And while you're busy hyping up local pop-ups and burger joints, you've got the culinary taste of someone who's never left a 5-mile radius of Bloomfield. You’re also the one who's proud of moving offices within the same building like it's some grand adventure. "Oh, I moved from the 31st floor...

Answer by Grok
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FWIW: we currently don't include 'deliverable' as a noun but don't tell that to your manager.
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DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh is tomorrow and Sunday. Information and tickets: doorsopenpgh.org. See you there!
DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh@doorsopenpgh21 Jun 2024
🌟 Join us for DOORS OPEN Pittsburgh: Downtown 2024 this weekend. 🎉 Explore unique spaces, stunning views, and more Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Download your Event Guide and plan your visit! ➡️➡️➡️drive.google.com/file/d/13T9…
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.@pghgraffiti @billpeduto
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Tucupita Marcano shouldn't be banned for life for betting on baseball, he should be banned for life for betting on the Pirates.
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Something magnificent is happening here today! #GrandOpening #ShakeShack #Pittsburgh
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The company that delivered an airliner that would override its pilots' instructions and crash itself. (HT @DougJBalloon)
Jason Karsh@jkarsh17 Mar 2024
Hi, yes, I have a question. Thank you. Um, what the actual fuck?
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If you miss the 10:02 train this morning, you’re SOL. @PGHtransit
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Pittsburgh has some urban stairways that could totally work for this.
Massimo
@Rainmaker19735 Feb 2024
Racing at the longest urban descent race on stairs in the world, Colombia. [📹 ferreira001]

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Intellectual graffiti
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Today's Google Doodle honors Mihály Csíkszentmihályi on his 89th birthday. Credited with studying, naming, and popularizing the concept of the "flow" mental state. google.com/doodles/mihaly-cs…
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September 1, 2023. The citizens of Pittsburgh want to know how the port-a-potty fight started.
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Context: Last night at the Morgan Wallen concert. xitter.cf/barstoolsports/status/…
Barstool Sports
@barstoolsports31 Aug 2023
PORTA POTTY WAR
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