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This is a one-way list for WSG Announcements
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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]
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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/2007/04/04/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
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WSG AND INDUSTRY EVENTS
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Oxford GeekNights (Oxfordshire) - April 11
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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)
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"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
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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
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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/
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JOBS
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1. Project Manager and Web Developer (Australia)
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http://www.ayad.com.au/web/public/displayAssignment07.aspx?assignmentID=4561
2. Interface Designers (Melbourne, Australia)
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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.
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Did I miss an event or job in your city? If you have an event, resource or
relevant job you'd like posted (from any country), please let me know -
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Thanks
Russ
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