************************************************************** This is a one-way list for WSG Announcements ************************************************************** This email covers: - Links for light reading - WSG and Industry events - Web standards related jobs (2 job this week)
If you have an event, resource or relevant job you'd like posted (from any country), please let me know - [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---------------------------------- LINKS FOR LIGHT READING ---------------------------------- This weeks "links for light reading" are also available here: <http://www.maxdesign.com.au/2007/04/04/some-links-121/> Query String Removal Helpful? http://www.joesapt.net/2007/03/25/07.54.55/ Ruining the User Experience http://www.alistapart.com/articles/ruininguserexperience Inside Your Users¹ Minds: The Cultural Probe http://www.alistapart.com/articles/culturalprobe Cross-Browser Scripting with importNode() http://www.alistapart.com/articles/crossbrowserscripting CSS practice: Pseudo-namespaces in complex projects http://meiert.com/en/blog/20070321/css-practice-pseudo-namespaces-in-complex -projects/ Accessible Display: None http://sonspring.com/journal/accessible-display-none The problem with pixels http://www.wilsonminer.com/posts/2007/mar/16/problem-pixels/ IE 7 does not resize text sized in pixels http://www.456bereastreet.com/archive/200703/ie_7_does_not_resize_text_sized _in_pixels/ Introducing RSLog http://usabletype.com/weblog/rslog/ W3C Sets New Standard for Internationalized Web Content http://www.w3.org/News/2007#item64 CSS Tips http://blog.outer-court.com/archive/2007-03-30-n51.html CSS Easy http://csseasy.com/ Internet Explorer and column collapse http://www.maxdesign.com.au/2007/03/23/internet-explore-and-column-collapse/ Trade Eye WCAG AAA shopping Cart http://www.tradingeye.com ---------------------------------- WSG AND INDUSTRY EVENTS ---------------------------------- Oxford GeekNights (Oxfordshire) - April 11 --------------- An event is aimed at web developers in and around Oxfordshire, giving them a chance to get together and share their skills and talk about new ideas, techniques and technologies. http://oxford.geeknights.net/2007/april-11th/ Microsoft's "The Age of User Experience" (Sydney, Melbourne, Melbourne) ------------ "Break down boundaries between creative vision and reality. Build bridges" between disciplines so it's easier for people to work together. Fuel opportunity by redefining what's possible." Sydney - Microsoft Theatre 2, 1 Epping Rd, North Ryde Wednesday, 11th of April: 4:00pm to 6:15pm Brisbane - Microsoft, Level 9, Waterfront Place, 1 Eagle Street, Brisbane Thursday, 12th of April: 5:00pm to 7:15pm and Friday, 13 of April: 8:00am to 10:15am Melbourne - Microsoft Theatre, Level 5, 4 Freshwater Place, Southbank Wednesday, 18th of April: 4:00pm to 6:15pm Real World Accessibility for Ajax and Web Apps - Austin, Texas May 7, 2007 --------------- An energetic, practical, full-day workshop by top web accessibility expert Derek Featherstone. We¹ll be examining original research conducted by Derek¹s company and real-life test cases. You¹ll see assistive technologies and prototypes of new techniques in action. During this intensive workshop we¹ll even put a selection of existing web apps through their paces zeroing in on how well they meet the needs of people with a variety of disabilities. http://furtherahead.com/workshops/texas/ Max Design - CSS & Accessibility Workshop --------------- Web designers and developers face a range of challenges in today¹s market. The days of producing websites for a single browser are gone. Website accessibility has become a key concern for developers and site owners. This workshop series will provide solutions to these challenges. If you're interested in building accessible websites that will work into the future, this workshop series is for you! Melbourne - Thursday 3, Friday 4 May Sydney - Monday 14, Tuesday 15 May Canberra - Monday 21, Tuesday 22 May Brisbane - Monday 28, Tuesday 29 May http://www.maxdesign.com.au/workshop2007/ ---------------------------------- JOBS ---------------------------------- 1. Project Manager and Web Developer (Australia) --------------- http://www.ayad.com.au/web/public/displayAssignment07.aspx?assignmentID=4561 2. Interface Designers (Melbourne, Australia) --------------- Come on Creative Web and Interface Designers here¹s an opportunity to show off your award winning interface design skills at an award winning company! * Large, global organisation and major player in Online World! * Creative and strong technical team * $65K + Super + Bonus + other benefits The client is an established web organisation looking for a strong interface designer to join an inspiring design team to specialise in developing interface designs for front end and back-end systems and assisting marketing teams. Your duties will include: * Designing and developing impressive front end and backend interface designs * Liaise with Software developers, project managers and business analysts * Interpret, analyse briefs and functional specifications for designs * Create mock up briefs incorporating high level design and useability principles * Provide strong design support * Support marketing and publishing departments Required: * Advanced HTML & CSS * Strong Flash Design and Development * Comprehensive experience in design software programs You will also need to be a great team person willing to collaborate with other talented, lateral thinking individuals in an environment that encourages and nourishes creativity. In return for all your amazing talents and contribution to the production team my client is offering a real opportunity to align yourself with a prestigious and highly regarded organisation who are breaking records, leaping over boundaries and innovating some of the most creative and impressive online applications yet seen in Australia. You will be working with some of the most notable individuals in the online world and your remuneration package will be reflective of your skills and dedication. This opportunity is open to non Australian residents as my client is willing to relocate and sponsor the right candidates. This position exists in Melbourne, Australia. Do not hesitate to contact Georgie on [EMAIL PROTECTED] or call on +61 3 9617 3924. -------------------- Did I miss an event or job in your city? 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