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- Links for light reading
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LINKS FOR LIGHT READING
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This weeks "links for light reading" are also available here:
<http://www.maxdesign.com.au/2007/09/25/some-links-143/>
Hyperdashery - embroidered badges for web events
http://hyperdashery.com/
ARIA: Accessible Rich Internet Applications/Relationship to HTML FAQ
http://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/ARIA:_Accessible_Rich_Internet_Applicat
ions/Relationship_to_HTML_FAQ
Accessible Rich Internet Applications
http://annevankesteren.nl/2007/09/aria
10 ways a programmer can improve his or her sex life
http://www.virtualhosting.com/blog/2007/10-ways-a-programmer-can-improve-his
-or-her-sex-life/
User testing in Second Life
http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2007/09/25/user-testing-in-second-life/
User Agent Style Sheets: Basics and Samples
http://meiert.com/en/blog/20070922/user-agent-style-sheets/
Improve your online sharing
http://bokardo.com/archives/improve-your-online-sharing/
Becoming PHP 6 Compatible
http://bitfilm.net/?p=18
robots.txt Adventure
http://www.nextthing.org/archives/2007/03/12/robotstxt-adventure
Scrap text resize widgets and teach people how to resize text
http://www.456bereastreet.com/archive/200709/scrap_text_resize_widgets_and_t
each_people_how_to_resize_text/
What does a web CMS do?
http://www.steptwo.com.au/columntwo/archives/002617.html
Contract killers
http://www.digital-web.com/articles/contract_killers/
On self-publishing
http://cameronmoll.com/archives/2007/09/on_selfpublishing/
Top 10 Ways to Fire the Client From Hell
http://www.insidecrm.com/features/client-from-hell-091707/
Every designer needs a usability check every now and then
http://www.diaryofawebsite.com/blog/2007/09/every-designer-needs-a-usability
-check-every-now-and-then/
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WSG AND INDUSTRY EVENTS
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Web Directions South 2007
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Date: 25-Sep-07 to 28-Sep-07
City: Sydney (Australia)
With more than 30 leading experts, including a dozen international stars of
the web industry, across three tracks, Web Directions South will focus on
the key technology and business issues of the web in 2007. This really is
Australia's premier event for the web industry.
http://www.webdirections.org/
Writing for the Web Workshops
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Date: 26-Sep-07
City: Sydney, NSW (Australia)
Vision Australia is partnering with respected usability and accessibility
expert Dey Alexander to offer unique Writing for the Web workshops. Dey is
co-convenor of the Web Accessibility Network of Australian Universities and
is a regular presenter on useable and accessible web writing to the
education, corporate and government sectors. Focusing on excellent content
writing, this practical workshop complements the Vision Australia Web
Accessibility Workshops.
http://www.visionaustralia.org.au/info.aspx?page=1653&event=50
Webjam
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Date: 29-Sep-07
City: Sydney NSW (Australia)
Webjam needs 15-18 rocking web peeps to take the stage for 3
minutes each and deliver the latest in shiny shiny from the sharp
end of the web. There'll be sweet prizes for the best
presentations and much love for all speakers.
http://webjam.com.au/post/webjam-will-rock-you.html
Future of Web Apps Expo
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Date: 03-10-07
City: London (UK)
Three day web app extravaganza in London¹s ExCel. Focussing on successful
AND cutting edge web apps, the development genius behind them, strategies
for getting your web app off the ground and cool new technologies and
techniques that will be shaping the future of the industry.
http://www.futureofwebapps.com/
Fundamentos Web 2007
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Date: 3-Oct-07 to 5-Oct-07
City: Asturias (Spain)
On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of CSS, A CONTEST has been called
to change the appearance of "Fundamentos Web 2007" site with novel CSS. The
winner and the two finalists will be chosen, out of the most voted designs,
by a committee made up of W3C Spain staff and chaired by the CSS
co-inventor, Bert Bos. The winner and the finalists can obtain an Apple's
MacBook, a Wii console, lodging for two people in Oviedo for the three days,
and attend the event for free. Designs can be sent until 13th May 2007.
http://www.fundamentosweb.org/2007
Writing for the Web Workshop
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Date: 9-10-07
City: Melbourne (Australia)
Vision Australia is partnering with respected usability and accessibility
expert Dey Alexander to offer a unique Writing for the Web workshop. Dey is
co-convenor of the Web Accessibility Network of Australian Universities and
is a regular presenter on useable and accessible web writing to the
education, corporate and government sectors. Focusing on excellent content
writing, this practical workshop complements the Vision Australia Web
Accessibility Workshops.
http://www.visionaustralia.org.au/info.aspx?page=1653&event=64
Sydney Web Standards Group
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Date: 18-Oct-07
City: Sydney (Australia)
Jo Kay talks about Second Life and moblogging. Mick Liubinskas gives us the
down and dirty on creating Web 2.0 start-ups. More information to come...
http://webstandardsgroup.org/meetings/index.cfm?event_id=99
Web Accessibility Workshops
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Date: 19-10-07
City: Hobart (Australia)
These workshops introduce accessibility issues in terms of Australian policy
contexts and internationally recognised requirements. They are targeted at
web-development team leaders, corporate communications professionals,
business managers, along with content authors, web programmers, designers
and web contract managers.
http://www.visionaustralia.org.au/info.aspx?page=1653&event=52
Web Accessibility Workshops
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Date: 23-10-07
City: Canberra (Australia)
These workshops introduce accessibility issues in terms of Australian policy
contexts and internationally recognised requirements. They are targeted at
web-development team leaders, corporate communications professionals,
business managers, along with content authors, web programmers, designers
and web contract managers.
http://www.visionaustralia.org.au/info.aspx?page=1653&event=63
Web Accessibility Workshops
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Date: 30-10-07
City: Sydney (Australia)
These workshops introduce accessibility issues in terms of Australian policy
contexts and internationally recognised requirements. They are targeted at
web-development team leaders, corporate communications professionals,
business managers, along with content authors, web programmers, designers
and web contract managers.
http://www.visionaustralia.org.au/info.aspx?page=1653&event=62
Making Links 2007
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Date: 30-Oct-07
City: Sydney NSW (Australia)
The 4th annual Making Links conference is one of Australia's leading forums
for workers in the not-for-profit and community sectors to showcase their
work and to explore current and emerging new media and information and
communications technology (ICT). This two-day conference has regularly
attracted delegates and presenters from many fields including health,
environment, education, business, government, philanthropy and human
services to discuss their experiences with ICT, multimedia and web
technology.
http://www.makinglinks.org.au/
Web 2.0 Expo Berlin
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Date: 05-11-07
City: Berlin (Germany)
Web 2.0 Expo Berlin showcases the latest Web 2.0 business models,
development paradigms and design strategies and connects the European web
community. European designers, developers, entrepreneurs, VCs, marketers,
product managers and business strategists
http://www.web2expo.com/berlin
@media Ajax
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Date: 19-Nov-07 to 20-Nov-07
City: London (UK)
The Web is undergoing a revolution. Ajax - the technique of passing
data between server and browser without reloading the page - is
leading to faster, richer web applications with a markedly enhanced
user experience. The @media Ajax conference brings together some of
the leading figures in the field to explain how to best exploit this
"magic", from concept and design through to the underlying code.
http://www.vivabit.com/atmediaajax/
DebateIT: It¹s a World Wide Web of Women!
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Date: 21-Nov-07
City: Sydney (Australia)
Venue: Lecture Theatre, Museum of Sydney
Corner of Phillip & Bridge Street, Sydney
Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm
Cost: $30 (inc. GST)
Speaker(s): Laurel Papworth, Online Communities Strategist, World
Communities; Samantha Brett, Blogger, ASK SAM; Danielle Lehrer, Founder &
CEO, GoShout Pty Ltd; Liesl Capper, CEO & Co-founder, My Cybertwin; Sara
Goldstein, Co-founder, Mybargainqueen.com
Moderator: Lynne Spender, Consultant, DigiGen
http://www.slatteryit.com.au/events.html
OzeWAI 2007
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Date: 05-Dec-07 (Australia)
Web Adaptability for Inclusion Conference 2007:
Web 2.0 accessibility - is it going to be easier?
Worldwide, there have been significant steps towards a more inclusive online
environment. New applications for improving the accessibility of content and
services are adopting revised guidelines from W3C; new quality certification
standards have been developed, and interactive accessibility services are
emerging. The ISO committee has produced an inventory of needs, responses,
and requires input from users and developers. Learn more about Web 2.0 and
these developments at OZeWAI 2007.
http://www.ozewai.org/2007/index.html
Webstock 08
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Dates: 11-02-08 to 15-02-08
City: Wellington (New Zealand)
5 full-on days. 9 hands-on workshops. 19 kick-ass speakers. 24 must-see
presentations. Truckloads of design, development, user experience, web
standards, content, community, innovation & inspiration.
http://www.webstock.org.nz
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JOBS
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Job1
Web Project Manager
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Squiz are the architects of one of the most popular enterprise class Content
Management Systems in Australia, MySource Matrix. We work with a range of
dynamic Open Source technologies and provide expertise and services to a
number of high profile government and private sector clients both interstate
and overseas. Our employees have a passion for the web and for how
technology can positively impact on organisations.
We need a switched-on, energetic Project Manager to lead a team of experts,
manage multiple deadlines, and take care of our clients. If you have project
management experience AND a passion for getting things done, making clients
happy, and motivating a team of people - then read on...
Our Project Managers work with a team of talented technical experts, and a
wide range of clients, to deliver projects on time and on budget. Our
product is a leader in the Australian market, and our business model is
service-focused and fast-paced. We are looking for someone with the energy
and ability to manage multiple projects, motivate a team of talented staff,
and communicate with our clients regularly and proactively.
Squiz Project Managers have:
* A demonstrated client focus
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* 2+ years experience in a Project Management role in a web based
environment
* Advanced problem solving skills
* Managed developers or creative teams
* Strong experience in e-commerce applications
* Excellent time management skills
Responsibilities of this role will include:
* Managing a small team of 2 - 4 designers and developers
* Defining and scoping a project with the client
* Suggesting creative solutions to the clients¹ problems
* Liaising with the client throughout the lifespan of the project
* Managing multiple projects at once
* Delivering projects on time and within budget
To apply, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit www.squiz.net/careers
<http://www.squiz.net/careers>
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