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- Links for light reading
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- Industry related jobs
If you have an event, resource or relevant job you'd like posted (from any
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LINKS FOR LIGHT READING
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This weeks "links for light reading" are also available here (for those who
click on the links below and find that they are broken):
<http://www.maxdesign.com.au/2008/11/25/some-links-204/>
W3C Markup Validation Service adds experimental HTML5 support
<http://www.sitepoint.com/blogs/2008/11/25/w3c-markup-validation-service-add
s-experimental-html5-support/>
Foxmarks
<http://www.foxmarks.com/>
Business case for deleting content: Gerry McGovern
<http://www.gerrymcgovern.com/nt/2008/nt-2008-11-17-out-of-date-content.htm>
Niceforms
<http://www.emblematiq.com/projects/niceforms/>
Experience the angst, joy and insights of an interaction designer living on
the edge of virtual reality
<http://www.zefamedia.co.nz/blog/2008/11/21/free-ux-templates.html>
5 Tips for Startups and Entrepreneurs
<http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/5_tips_for_startups_and_entrep.php#mor
e>
Terrific Tables with CSS
<http://www.sitepoint.com/article/terrific-tables-css/>
Oiko CSS editor
<http://css-editor.info/>
RESTful CSS
<http://www.digital-web.com/articles/RESTful_CSS/>
Dyslexia and accessibility
<http://www.456bereastreet.com/archive/200811/dyslexia_and_accessibility/>
15 Helpful In-Browser Web Development Tools
<http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/11/18/15-helpful-in-browser-web-develo
pment-tools/>
A More Useful 404
<http://www.alistapart.com/articles/amoreuseful404>
This is How the Web Gets Regulated
<http://www.alistapart.com/articles/thisishowthewebgetsregulated>
Springpad Helps You Get Things Done
<http://www.lifehacker.com.au/tips/2008/11/18/springpad_helps_you_get_things
_done-2.html>
YSlow for Firebug
<http://developer.yahoo.com/yslow/>
-itis abuse
<http://www.onderhond.com/blog/work/itis-abuse-about-diseases-and-semantics>
Where is Your Username registered
<http://usernamecheck.com/>
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WSG AND INDUSTRY EVENTS
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Managing Legal Risks in a Digital Environment
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Dates: 26-Nov-08
City: Melbourne (Australia)
The interactive media landscape is diverse and constantly evolving, so
it is easy for businesses and practitioners to be a little hazy on
legalities. AIMIA Victoria proudly presents a free event on Wednesday
the 26th of November about how to manage the legal risks relating to
your digital media business practice. The session will explore topics
such as managing human resources, user generated content, privacy law
changes, trade practices issues and the legal relationship with customers.
Speakers include:
* Charles Power (Employment Law Partner - Holding Redlich)
* Marilyn Awad (IT/IP/Media Senior Associate - Holding Redlich)
* Dan Pearce (Media/IT/IP Partner - Holding Redlich)
* Non-legal speaker to be announced
For more information and to RSVP go to
<http://www.aimia.com.au/i-cms?page=5263>
Wordcamp Australia
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Dates: 29-Nov-08 to 30-Nov-08
City: Sydney (Australia)
"WordCamp Australia is being held on the 29th and 30th of November in
Sydney, Australia. WordCamp is a conference centred around the popular
wordpress platform. Matt Mullenweg, chief architect of WordPress, will be
keynoting the event alongside several other prominent members of the
wordpress community. Ticket prices are currently set at $60, and you can get
yours at http://wordcamp-australia-2008.eventbrite.com/.
<http://wordcamp.com.au/>
Ruxcon 2008
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Dates: 29-Nov-08
Ciy: Sydney (Australia)
Ruxcon is Australia's premier technical computer security conference,
held annually at the University of Technology (UTS), Sydney. After a
break in 2007, Ruxcon is back and bigger than ever. Ruxcon brings together
the best and the brightest security talent in the Australia-Pacific region
through live presentations, activities, and demonstrations. Ruxcon 2008 will
be held on the weekend of the to the 30th of November at the University of
Technology, Sydney. Doors open at 8:30am and the first presentation
commences at 9:30am.
<http://www.ruxcon.org.au>
WIPA Web Accessibility 2.0 Seminar - Brisbane
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Dates: 2-Dec-08
City: Brisbane (Australia)
Version 2 of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) is about to
be released, introducing some changes in the recommendations for website
accessibility. WIPA is presenting this afternoon seminar to help the web
community understand WCAG 2.0 and prepare sites with improved accessibility.
<http://wipa.org.au/event/152>
Sydney PHP Group December 2008 Meeting
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Dates: 4-Dec-08
City: Sydney (Australia)
We’re very happy to be ending 2008 on a high note with Sebastian Bergmann,
long time PHP contributor, presenting PHPUnit. Additionally, we have a venue
change this month from CodeGear to Yahoo!7 offices. For more information
about this event, please check the meeting page at
<http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/1366866/>
<http://www.sydphp.org/2008/11/17/ending-on-a-high-note-the-december-meeting
/>
Web-Blast Canberra
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Date: 5-Dec-08
City: Canberra (Australia)
We're planning to hold WebBlastCanberra08 as follows:
Place: SMS Management and Technology, 8 Brindabella Circuit, Brindabella
Park (Canberra Airport). Our sponsors so far:
SMS Management and Technology, MaadMob, AcidLabs, ParisFirst Partners,
Microsoft Expression Studio
<http://webblast.org/canberra>
Web-Blast Sydney
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Date: 5-Dec-08
City: Sydney (Australia)
It's on. It's going to be huge. Make sure you purchase tickets on Thursday
27th November as they may go quickly!
<http://webblast.org/>
Ozchi 2008
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Date: 8-Dec-08 to 12-Dec-08
City: Cairns (Australia)
OZCHI is Australia and New Zealand's leading forum for work in all areas of
human-computer interaction. As the annual conference for the Computer-Human
Interaction Special Interest Group (CHISIG) of the Human Factors and
Ergonomics Society of Australia (HFESA), OZCHI attracts an international
community of researchers and practitioners with a wide range of interests,
including usability, information architecture, interaction design, human
factors and ergonomics, human-computer interaction, information systems,
software engineering, artificial intelligence, design, social sciences and
management. The long and short papers accepted in the conference will be
included in the proceedings of the ACM Digital Library.
<http://www.ozchi.org/mediawiki/index.php/OZCHI_2008>
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JOBS
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Job 1
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Do you have a flair for web based application and web site design with
excellent graphic skills and a solid understanding of usability?
- CBD Location
- $65k - $75k Salary Base
- Great Dynamic Environment
Our client is currently offering an opportunity for a talented mid to senior
web designer to join this creative and fast paced team and to be involved
with the design of their web based applications.
You will required to champion our client’s processes and methodologies, and
will be expected to contribute to the refinement of them.
You will be responsible for ensuring a positive user experience with designs
that are captivating and simple to use.
The ideal Candidate must have:
- 3+ Years Experience
- Experience with projects from approx. $50-750k
- Experience working in a creative team
- Experience and example of working across corporate, Govt & Digital
Marketing
- Experience in QA of creative work
- Exposure to User Centred Design (UCD)/Usability
- Experience in Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash
- Strong Portfolio & Passion for design
s
And preferably have:
- Exposure to Agile Methodologies
- Exposure to CMS
- Exposure to Mobile & Wireless
- Capabilities in Illustration, Storyboarding, Wireframing
- Exposure to Brand Development
- Exposure to Print Layout, Typography skills and Colour Theory
Contact Georgie on 03 8060 9280 or email at [EMAIL PROTECTED] for
more info! Or go to:?http://georgiecarpenter.com/jobs/web-designer?
Job 2
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Pre-Sales Technical Consultant
- Work within a friendly and energetic team
- Learn from experts in the field of search technology
- Excellent career progression
Funnelback is a leading enterprise search engine company who specialise in
the delivery of enterprise search solutions. Funnelback was born out of the
success achieved by the CSIRO's extensive research into search technology.
The successful candidate will work very closely with the General Manager and
the Sales team during the pre-sales process. This candidate will also have
tertiary qualifications coupled with relevant experience in software
services and will also be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to dealing
with clients. Duties include:
- Assisting the Sales team to map customer requirements to technical
solutions
- Contributing to RFP responses
- Design and present high quality Funnelback solutions and prototypes that
showcase advanced product concepts and future directions
- Deliver technical presentations
- Assist prospects with product trials
To apply for this position in strict confidence, please submit your resume
and application letter by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] quoting Pre-sales
Technical Consultant¹ in the Subject line. For more information contact: Kat
Ng, Manager, Products and Services, on (02) 6246 4543
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