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This email covers: - Links - Jobs - Events ------------------------------------------------- LINKS FOR LIGHT READING ------------------------------------------------- Grid CSS >http://com1.devnet.scd.yahoo.com/yui/grids/ What's wrong with Flickr >http://lloydi.com/blog/2006/05/17/whats-wrong-with-flickr/ JavaScript and selectors >http://web-graphics.com/2006/05/12/javascript-and-selectors/ Bare naked app >http://www.barenakedapp.com/ AJAX, JavaScript support and screen reader accessibility >http://www.456bereastreet.com/archive/200605/ajax_javascript_support_and_screen _reader_accessibility/ Web Standards Awards closes >http://www.webstandardsawards.com/ Stylegala is for sale >http://forum.stylegala.com/about3386.html Build your own website the right way using HTML and CSS >http://beginningwebdesign.com/ Build for the Future: Bend, Don¹t Break > http://www.digital-web.com/articles/build_for_the_future_bend_dont_break/ Savouring our design mistakes >http://www.uie.com/brainsparks/2006/05/09/savoring-our-design-mistakes/ AutoComplete, Windowing, Menu and More: A Second Beta Release for the YUI Library >http://www.uie.com/brainsparks/2006/05/09/savoring-our-design-mistakes/ The Guided Wireframe Narrative for Rich Internet Applications >http://www.boxesandarrows.com/view/the_guided_wire ------------------------------------------------- JOBS ------------------------------------------------- 1. INFORMATION SYSYEMS MANAGER Melbourne Department of History and Philosophy of Science Salary; $57,668 - $62,425 p.a. (pro-rata) (HEW Level 7) plus employer superannuation contributions of 9 percent. Full-time (Fixed Term to 31 December 2006). Applications close: 16/5/2006 (now extended) http://www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/pds/G0010563.pdf 2. HTML/CSS DEVELOPER Sydney Gruden are looking for a new HTML/CSS developer to join our continually growing team for short-term contract. The role will be full time producing a large number of HTML/CSS templates based on an initial set we have developed for a high profile client. Requirements: Able to develop high quality CSS/HTML templates without supervision. Able to follow functional specification documentation Comprehensive understanding of Web Standards and Accessibility Extensive web application development experience Experience working in a structured software development environment If you are interested in this role, please send your CV's with your salary expectations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the title of 'HTML/ CSS Developer'. 3. EXPERIENCED ACCESSIBILITY TESTER Sydney Access Testing is looking to recruit experienced testers to conduct accessibility compliance evaluations (WAI WCAG 1.0) on a casual basis. All work will be conducted at Access' Sydney or Melbourne office (depending on your location). Respondents must have commercial experience in accessibility testing or strong skills in developing websites in accordance with the WAI WCAG 1.0. Applications must also include a current résumé. Please send all enquiries and responses to: Bill Mc Pherson Resources Manager Access Testing [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:Casual accessibility tester ------------------------------------------------- EVENTS ------------------------------------------------- Thursday 25 May, 2006 May Meeting (Melbourne) Gian Sampson-Wild on WCAG 2.0, and Kevin Yank on The History of Rounded Corners http://webstandardsgroup.org/meetings/index.cfm?event_id=65 Thursday 08 June, 2006 June meeting (Sydney) Cameron Adams on "JavaScript and Ajax in action" and David Hawkins on "Practical methods to improve the search facilities of your Website". http://webstandardsgroup.org/meetings/index.cfm?event_id=62 Saturday 3rd June 2006 C3: Create Clarify Connect, 1st Annual Web Content Management Symposium Program includes a keynote address by John Allsopp (Westciv) and a range of papers from QUT students. Cost: $30 for half day, $60 for full day Venue: Owen J. Wordsworth Room, S Block, Gardens Point Campus, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane Website including registration: http://www.c3.fit.qut.edu.au/ Thursday 15 June, 2006 June Meeting (Perth) Kara O'Halloran presents The Joy and Terror of Implementing Web Standards, and Vicki Berry previews excerpts from one of her TODCON presentations. http://webstandardsgroup.org/meetings/index.cfm?event_id=64 Friday 14th July WSG London meeting! Time: 1900-2100 exact time tbc. Venue: City University Lecture Theatre nr Angel Station (tbc subject to site recce) Speakers: Christian Heilmann and Andy Budd Let me know if you have web standards related jobs or events you'd like to promote. Thanks Russ **************************************************** The announce list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ ****************************************************
