We interrupt this news blog...The Mercury News is looking for a programmer/web developer who can do ongoing, periodic contract work with us, everything from quickie jobs to more involved projects. The right person is familiar with XML and the usual LAMP stuff - ie: MySQL, PHP and, in this case, Python. Bonus points if they're familiar with Django and WordPress. We'd prefer someone in the SF Bay Area. There's a chance it could turn into full-time work down the road. If you, or someone you know, is interested, shoot an email to Mike Bazeley at code@mercextra.com. (Note: Please don't leave contact info in the comments section. Thanks.)