My old cronies at the Journal-World continue to find innovative new ways to do database journalism. Today, they’re using the new Google charts API to display pie graphs of Kansas caucus results, and they’re also streaming the results to Twitter in near real-time. Awesome. Visit site »
Thanks to the placement of my desk in the office, I’m probably the only person in Seattle who is annoyed that the sun just came out.
This NYT analysis of the sites of both remaining Democratic presidential candidates is clever and fairly astute, even if it kind of rams the Mac vs. PC angle down your throat. And, designers in our community may recognize one of the guys interviewed for the piece. Visit site »
My good friend Kelsey Ruger is looking for a Django developer to work with his Houston, TX based team at Pop Labs. Kelsey says:
I am looking for a Django/Python developer to work with our Houston, TX based team. Our focus in on creating business-to-business search marketing tools and business and consumer facing social media tools and application. The ideal candidate will possess broad knowledge of Web standards (XHTML, CSS, Web accessibility). This position won’t just be limited to building software. Part of your time will be spent researching new applications of Django and other technologies for business, search marketing and social media. You will also need to keep up with the latest in web development, assist with blog posts, screencasts and podcasts on business and social media.
Sounds like a cool gig. Check it out if you’re interested! Visit site »