This is a one-way list for WSG Announcements ******************************************** This email covers: - Links for light reading - New books - Events - Jobs
---------------------------------- LINKS FOR LIGHT READING ---------------------------------- Tutorial: CSS3 and International Text <http://www.w3.org/International/tutorials/css3-text/> Top 71 CSS Menus Navigation Tabs <http://www.econsultant.com/web-developer/css-menus-navigation-tabs/> Waferbaby CMS <http://waferbaby.net/> XHTMLized <http://xhtmlized.com/> Building Accessible Widgets for the Web <http://www.digital-web.com/articles/building_accessible_widgets_for_the_web /> Measuring the web <http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/199x/1996/05/07/OVERVIEW.HTM> Do Links Need Underlines? <http://www.uie.com/brainsparks/2006/07/05/do-links-need-underlines/> IE7 Beta 3 now available in multiple languages <http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/07/11/662579.aspx> Why CSS Bugs Me <http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1987181,00.asp> Some Print Stylesheet Tips <http://nataliejost.com/articles/some-print-stylesheet-tips> Using a Background Image Grid to Lay Out Your Web Site <http://www.smileycat.com/miaow/archives/000264.html> How to set up a full bleed design in Photoshop <http://veerle.duoh.com/index.php/blog/comments/how_to_set_up_a_full_bleed_d esign_in_photoshop/> First London Web Standards Group Meeting <http://www.andybudd.com/archives/2006/07/first_london_web_standards_group_m eeting/index.php#more> The top 10 unintentionally worst company URLs <http://independentsources.com/2006/07/12/worst-company-urls/> ---------------------------------- NEW BOOKS ---------------------------------- Build Your Own Web Site The Right Way Using HTML & CSS <http://www.sitepoint.com/books/html1/> Beginning CSS Web Development <http://www.csswebdevelopment.com/> Professional CSS for Web Development: From Novice to Professional (Paperback) <http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1590596897/202-6651211-0711803> Teach Yourself CSS in 24 Hours <http://cssin24hours.com/> ---------------------------------- EVENTS ---------------------------------- Webvisions 2006 ---------------------------------- Date: July 2021, 2006 Where: Oregon Convention Center Join the rockstars of design, user experience and business strategy: Jared Spool, Hillman Curtis, Luke Williams, Kelly Goto and a cavalcade of their fellow visionaries for two days of mind-melding on what's new in the digital world. Get a glimpse into the future, along with practical information that you can apply to your Web site, company and career. <http://www.webvisionsevent.com/> W3C webinar ---------------------------------- W3C offers a virtual (using the Web and a telephone bridge) seminar on Web design for mobile devices, on Wednesday July 26, 10:00 UTC. Attendance is free, but subject to selection. <http://www.w3.org/2006/06/mobile-train/> Web Accessibility Workshops ---------------------------------- Workshop dates: 8 & 9 August - Canberra, 23 August - Perth These one-day workshops run by Vision Australia, are targeted at web-development team leaders, corporate communications professionals and business managers, along with content authors, web programmers and designers and web contract managers. Details and registration: <http://www.visionaustralia.org.au/ais/webworkshops/> Sydney Web Standards Group August ---------------------------------- Date: Thursday August 17 Time: 6.30pm for 7.00pm Cost: $7 Roger Hudson: Exploring tag clouds - and how users interact with them. Donna Maurer: Web 2.0 applications and some of the traps associated with newer forms of interaction. Where: Australian Museum RSVP: [EMAIL PROTECTED] D.Construct - September 8 - London ---------------------------------- Date: September 8 Where: London d.Construct is an affordable, one-day conference aimed at those building the latest generation of web-based applications. The event discusses how new technology is transforming the web from a document delivery system into an application platform. Presenters: Jeffrey Veen, Jeremy Keith, Simon Willison, Paul Hammond, Derek Featherstone, Thomas Vander Wal, Aral Balkan <http://2006.dconstruct.org/> ---------------------------------- JOBS ---------------------------------- HTML/CSS Integrator Los Angeles, California Bold New World is seeking a front-end HTML/CSS Integrator on a full-time employee basis. Duties include the conversion of client-approved Photoshop design comps into high-quality semantic HTML and accompanying CSS and images; merging HTML with CMS application output templates; installation and configuration of client-side (DOM) programs. This position does not require design or programming skills. Desired Qualifications and Experience - We require a demonstrated proficiency in hand-coding valid semantic HTML, and modern CSS-based layout techniques - Ability to troubleshoot same on many platforms is required - Experience incorporating Javascript into templates is preferred - Experience working in a PHP environment preferred - Proficiency in graphics production in Photoshop is required - Experience working within a team of coders with shared code guidelines - Experience working with proprietary and custom middleware and content management systems This position is on-site only; residency in the Los Angeles area is required. Please send a cover letter, resume (Word, PDF, or plain text) and links to sample work with a brief description of your role in production for each URL, to: Ben Curtis [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---------------------------------- FairfaxDigital: Creative Web Developer / Designer - HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ajax ------------------------------------- We are looking for a creative web developer / designer who can take ownership of the behaviour layer of our website design process. You will be required to produce Ajax/JavaScript code developing innovative and creative technical solutions. Working alongside the Design and IT teams you will be responsible for front-end delivery, liaise with back end developers and have a full understanding of interface design, accessibility, and usability principles. Skills Required - Solid skills in JavaScript. (particularly DOM scripting and AJAX) - Familiarity with prototype or other JavaScript toolkits / libraries - A strong knowledge of W3C compliance standards, cross browser and platform mark up (including HTML, CSS) - Understanding of and experience integrating various server side technologies (primarily .net and java) - A good understanding of Photoshop. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Strong understanding of accessibility Skills Desired - Experience with fast prototyping languages / frameworks (such as Ruby on Rails, or python with Django) - Excellent time management and project estimation skills. - Excellent attention to detail - Knowledge and experience in visual design principles - An enthusiasm to work in a creatively client focused team - Technical writing experience - Familiarity with project management and systems development lifecycles - Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Responsibilities Work with Information architects to create responsive and innovative interface solutions Work with Developers to create fast and stable server side interactions Develop standards compliant websites in alignment with branding and design guidelines Create and maintain a library of useful JavaScript code Research and present new interface models and best practices Creating functioning prototypes for interface testing and evaluation Contact Scott Parsons: [EMAIL PROTECTED] for more details. Thanks Russ **************************************************** The announce list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ ****************************************************
