Ed,

I think it is just some examples of the weird and interesting data in scraperwiki.


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From: Code for Libraries [[log in to unmask]] on behalf of Ed Summers [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 12:46 PM
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Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Job: at ScraperWiki

Oh I see it's in the job description you got from the ScraperWiki blog post:

    http://blog.scraperwiki.com/2012/03/13/job-advert-data-scientist-web-scraper/

On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 12:40 PM, Ed Summers <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi Jodi,
>
> Was there a reason why you included the "Pool temperatures, company
> registrations, dairy prices …" in the job description at:
>
>    http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/842
>
> I almost flagged the posting as spam...
>
> //Ed
>
> On Tue, Mar 13, 2012 at 9:03 AM,  <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>> Pool temperatures, company registrations, dairy prices …
>>
>>
>> ScraperWiki is a Silicon Valley style startup, in Liverpool, UK. We're
>> changing the world of open data, and how data science is done together on the
>> Internet.
>>
>>
>> We're looking for a data scientist who…
>>
>>
>> Loves data, and what can be done with it.
>>
>> Able to code in Ruby or Python, but willing to learn the other.
>>
>> Good at communicating with non-technical people.
>>
>> Happy to responsively give our corporate customers what they need.
>>
>> Some practical things…
>>
>>
>> We're an innovative, funded startup. Things will change lots, as we find how
>> our business works. We'd like you to enjoy and help with that.
>>
>> Must be willing to either relocate to Liverpool or to commute to our offices
>> which are near the University. We might be able to organise working visas.
>>
>> To apply - send the following:
>>
>>
>> Links to two scrapers that you've made on ScraperWiki, involving a dataset
>> that you find interesting for some reason.
>>
>> Similarly, a link to a view you've made on ScraperWiki (can be related to the
>> two scrapers).
>>
>> A link to your resume/CV
>>
>> Any questions you have about the job.
>>
>> Along to [log in to unmask] with the word swjob4 in the subject (and yes,
>>
>> that means no agencies, unless the candidates do that themselves)
>>
>>
>> … Oil wells, marathon results, planning applications
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/842/