From jtgalyon at gmail.com  Fri Sep  3 16:10:58 2010
From: jtgalyon at gmail.com (Jason Galyon)
Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:10:58 -0500
Subject: [Texas] Chris Austin's contact information
Message-ID: <1283523058.4585.4.camel@rivendell.clangalyon.com>

Chris DeBlois won a PyCharm license and was trying to get in touch with
Chris Austin.  Does anyone know his contact information?

thanks,
Jason


From chris at sydneysys.com  Fri Sep  3 17:09:12 2010
From: chris at sydneysys.com (Chris Austin)
Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 10:09:12 -0500
Subject: [Texas] Chris Austin's contact information
In-Reply-To: <1283523058.4585.4.camel@rivendell.clangalyon.com>
References: <1283523058.4585.4.camel@rivendell.clangalyon.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimr=4jpzMx=5F3jNAN-GAbmapkVSLDWQxVoQNMj@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Jason,

Can you send me his email info or you can just forward this message to him.
 I sent email to all of the winners; I might have read his email wrong on my
sign-up sheet.

Cheers

On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 9:10 AM, Jason Galyon <jtgalyon at gmail.com> wrote:

> Chris DeBlois won a PyCharm license and was trying to get in touch with
> Chris Austin.  Does anyone know his contact information?
>
> thanks,
> Jason
>
> _______________________________________________
> Texas mailing list
> Texas at python.org
> http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/texas
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From msharp at sfbr.org  Fri Sep  3 16:57:24 2010
From: msharp at sfbr.org (Mark Sharp)
Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 09:57:24 -0500
Subject: [Texas] Trouble with one of the Koans
Message-ID: <D0C007F5-698F-4121-8A45-43A822E45A9E@sfbr.org>

In the about_attribute_access.py of the Python 3.1 koans, the following class is defined. Although I can get the tests to pass, I am missing the point.

Do you know of any discussion of the koans? I have not located one. Alternatively can you direct me to someone that would be willing to explain what this class is teaching?

Mark

   class PossessiveSetter(object):
       def __setattr__(self, attr_name, value):
           new_attr_name =  attr_name

           if attr_name[-5:] == 'comic':
               new_attr_name = "my_" + new_attr_name
           elif attr_name[-3:] == 'pie':
               new_attr_name = "a_" + new_attr_name

           object.__setattr__(self, new_attr_name, value)

   def test_setattr_intercepts_attribute_assignments(self):
       fanboy = self.PossessiveSetter()

       fanboy.comic = 'The Laminator, issue #1'
       fanboy.pie = 'blueberry'

       self.assertEqual(__, fanboy.a_pie)

       prefix = '__'
       self.assertEqual("The Laminator, issue #1", getattr(fanboy, prefix + '_comic'))



R. Mark Sharp, Ph.D.
Director of Primate Records Database
Southwest National Primate Research Center
Southwest Foundation for
Biomedical Research
P.O. Box 760549
San Antonio, TX 78245-0549
Telephone: (210)258-9476
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From alexander.j.robbins at gmail.com  Fri Sep  3 23:06:03 2010
From: alexander.j.robbins at gmail.com (Alex Robbins)
Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 16:06:03 -0500
Subject: [Texas] Trouble with one of the Koans
In-Reply-To: <D0C007F5-698F-4121-8A45-43A822E45A9E@sfbr.org>
References: <D0C007F5-698F-4121-8A45-43A822E45A9E@sfbr.org>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinTP1hsyTRF9R3brVEs7VyHVDJeNtUhL1vFa=A4@mail.gmail.com>

I think the basic idea here is that you can define a __setattr__
method on your object, which is later used by python for assignments.

The __setattr__ method gives you more control over assignment into
your object. This __setattr__ basically says:

If the attr_name the user is trying to assign to ends with comic, then
prepend my_ to the attribute name.
If the attr_name the user is trying to assign to ends with pie, then
prepend a_ to the attribute name.
Then assign the provided value to the newly computer attribute name.

instance = PossessiveSetter()
instance.comic = 'Texas'

At this point, if I lookup instance.comic, nothing is there. The
__setattr__ method intercepted my assignment and put it into my_comic.

instance.my_comic == 'Texas'
True


Does that make any more sense than the koan?
Alex

On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 9:57 AM, Mark Sharp <msharp at sfbr.org> wrote:
> In the about_attribute_access.py of the Python 3.1 koans, the following
> class is defined. Although I can get the tests to pass, I am missing the
> point.
>
> Do you know of any discussion of the koans? I have not located one.
> Alternatively can you direct me to someone that would be willing to explain
> what this class is teaching?
>
> Mark
>
> ???class PossessiveSetter(object):
> ???????def __setattr__(self, attr_name, value):
> ???????????new_attr_name = ?attr_name
>
> ???????????if attr_name[-5:] == 'comic':
> ???????????????new_attr_name = "my_" + new_attr_name
> ???????????elif attr_name[-3:] == 'pie':
> ???????????????new_attr_name = "a_" + new_attr_name
>
> ???????????object.__setattr__(self, new_attr_name, value)
>
> ???def test_setattr_intercepts_attribute_assignments(self):
> ???????fanboy = self.PossessiveSetter()
>
> ???????fanboy.comic = 'The Laminator, issue #1'
> ???????fanboy.pie = 'blueberry'
>
> ???????self.assertEqual(__, fanboy.a_pie)
>
> ???????prefix = '__'
> ???????self.assertEqual("The Laminator, issue #1", getattr(fanboy, prefix +
> '_comic'))
>
>
>
> R. Mark Sharp, Ph.D.
> Director of Primate Records Database
> Southwest National Primate Research Center
> Southwest Foundation for
> Biomedical Research
> P.O. Box 760549
> San Antonio, TX 78245-0549
> Telephone: (210)258-9476
> e-mail:?msharp at sfbr.org
>
>
>
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Texas mailing list
> Texas at python.org
> http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/texas
>
>

From msharp at sfbr.org  Sat Sep  4 05:37:53 2010
From: msharp at sfbr.org (Mark Sharp)
Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 22:37:53 -0500
Subject: [Texas] Fwd:  Trouble with one of the Koans
References: <7CA7B35B-CCF9-4F78-AB8E-05C124609CF4@sfbr.org>
Message-ID: <BCCEB881-6779-4908-8F0B-76D255BD1F81@sfbr.org>

I neglected to place the Texas Python User Group in the Cc: portion of the header in my response to Alex Robbins' helpful note. I needed to tell you that my question was answered and Alex deserves the credit for being both helpful and articulate.

Mark

Begin forwarded message:

From: Mark Sharp <msharp at sfbr.org<mailto:msharp at sfbr.org>>
Date: September 3, 2010 10:33:15 PM CDT
To: Alex Robbins <alexander.j.robbins at gmail.com<mailto:alexander.j.robbins at gmail.com>>
Subject: Re: [Texas] Trouble with one of the Koans

Alex,

I noticed your message come in while I was working on another project and just now got back to playing with Python. I had been looking forward to reading your message all evening. I was not disappointed. You provided a wonderful explanation. I pasted your description into my version of the koan for future reference. Well written with a very clear example. Thank you very much.

Mark
On Sep 3, 2010, at 4:06 PM, Alex Robbins wrote:

I think the basic idea here is that you can define a __setattr__
method on your object, which is later used by python for assignments.

The __setattr__ method gives you more control over assignment into
your object. This __setattr__ basically says:

If the attr_name the user is trying to assign to ends with comic, then
prepend my_ to the attribute name.
If the attr_name the user is trying to assign to ends with pie, then
prepend a_ to the attribute name.
Then assign the provided value to the newly computer attribute name.

instance = PossessiveSetter()
instance.comic = 'Texas'

At this point, if I lookup instance.comic, nothing is there. The
__setattr__ method intercepted my assignment and put it into my_comic.

instance.my_comic == 'Texas'
True


Does that make any more sense than the koan?
Alex

On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 9:57 AM, Mark Sharp <msharp at sfbr.org<mailto:msharp at sfbr.org>> wrote:
In the about_attribute_access.py of the Python 3.1 koans, the following
class is defined. Although I can get the tests to pass, I am missing the
point.

Do you know of any discussion of the koans? I have not located one.
Alternatively can you direct me to someone that would be willing to explain
what this class is teaching?

Mark

  class PossessiveSetter(object):
      def __setattr__(self, attr_name, value):
          new_attr_name =  attr_name

          if attr_name[-5:] == 'comic':
              new_attr_name = "my_" + new_attr_name
          elif attr_name[-3:] == 'pie':
              new_attr_name = "a_" + new_attr_name

          object.__setattr__(self, new_attr_name, value)

  def test_setattr_intercepts_attribute_assignments(self):
      fanboy = self.PossessiveSetter()

      fanboy.comic = 'The Laminator, issue #1'
      fanboy.pie = 'blueberry'

      self.assertEqual(__, fanboy.a_pie)

      prefix = '__'
      self.assertEqual("The Laminator, issue #1", getattr(fanboy, prefix +
'_comic'))



R. Mark Sharp, Ph.D.
Director of Primate Records Database
Southwest National Primate Research Center
Southwest Foundation for
Biomedical Research
P.O. Box 760549
San Antonio, TX 78245-0549
Telephone: (210)258-9476
e-mail: msharp at sfbr.org<mailto:msharp at sfbr.org>






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From msharp at sfbr.org  Sun Sep  5 06:58:33 2010
From: msharp at sfbr.org (Mark Sharp)
Date: Sat, 4 Sep 2010 23:58:33 -0500
Subject: [Texas] Python koans: about_proxy_object_project.py now I know what
 lost feels like
Message-ID: <EB6DEEA1-9AE2-40F3-8B7E-C6A2F7206531@sfbr.org>

I thought I was keeping up until I hit about_proxy_object_project.py. I got four tests to pass out of pure guess work, but I do not know what I am doing. 

Here is where I am.

 test_proxy_can_record_more_than_just_tv_objects has expanded your awareness.
  test_proxy_handles_invalid_messages has expanded your awareness.
  test_proxy_method_returns_wrapped_object has expanded your awareness.
  test_tv_methods_still_perform_their_function has expanded your awareness.
  test_proxy_records_messages_sent_to_tv has damaged your karma.

You have not yet reached enlightenment ...
  AssertionError: Lists differ: ['power', 'channel='] != ['power']

  First list contains 1 additional elements.
  First extra element 1:
  channel=

  - ['power', 'channel=']
  + ['power']

I am currently trying to figure out how to record that the channel property was set. I do not know how to track it through the Proxy class using pdb. I put the following code in the Proxy class, but I do not think it is even touched (nor do I have any reason to believe it would work if it were accessed).

    @property
    def channel(self):
        self._messages.append('channel')
        return self._obj.channel
    def channel(self, value):
        if self._obj.channel:
            self._messages.append('channel =')
            self._obj.channel.setter(self._obj, value)

Any guidance would be appreciated.

I have attached my messed up version of about_proxy_object_project.py

Mark Sharp

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From bradallen137 at gmail.com  Wed Sep  8 17:58:29 2010
From: bradallen137 at gmail.com (Brad Allen)
Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 10:58:29 -0500
Subject: [Texas] [DFWPython] upcoming meetings
Message-ID: <AANLkTikYaptPgN+6Fwy6ygf4YtgcYyOKLomisEYKgBSr@mail.gmail.com>

The DFW Python group has two scheduled meetings this week:

Thur Sept 9: Social Dinner at Denny's starting at 7pm
Sat Sept 11: Meeting at company|dallas 2pm-6pm, dinner afterward

Jeff won't be available for any meetings this month, but Ralph also
has a key to company|dallas and he and I both are planning to attend.

Here is an agenda we can spread across both meetings, though of course
discussion is always open and not restricted to these topics:

* Work on PyTexas recap and future plans
* Plan for PyArkansas in Oct:
    - I'm going to plan a Python Teach-In for PyArkansas
    - Anyone else going?
    - Anyone planning to do a presentation?
    - What can we contribute to the new PyArkansas.org wiki?
* Discuss plans for reorganization of PyTexas wiki
    - Use it as a statewide user group wiki, or create a separate DNS
+ wiki for that (texaspython.org)?
    - Review MoinMoin themes and plugins to improve the wiki
    - Consider handing off DNS ownership to PSF
* Plan for Python Teach-In at local user group meetings starting with DFW
* Plan for DFWPython Blender SIG (who was that volunteer who spoke up
at PyTexas?)
* Plan for supporting new user groups starting up in other Texas cities


During the Saturday afternoon meeting we'll be on IRC at #dfwpython
and #pytexas, so if anyone wants to participate remotely, please do!

 It's too bad we don't have a speakerphone at company|dallas to allow
remote conference calls. We could attach an external speaker to my
iPhone but the microphone reception may not be great.

From alexander.j.robbins at gmail.com  Wed Sep  8 19:06:58 2010
From: alexander.j.robbins at gmail.com (Alex Robbins)
Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 10:06:58 -0700
Subject: [Texas] Python koans: about_proxy_object_project.py now I know
 what lost feels like
In-Reply-To: <EB6DEEA1-9AE2-40F3-8B7E-C6A2F7206531@sfbr.org>
References: <EB6DEEA1-9AE2-40F3-8B7E-C6A2F7206531@sfbr.org>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinUiwPj40qCm7f58BA3vL=BE=bgSpMeSX9OBDb2@mail.gmail.com>

Mark,

Sorry about the lag on a reply. Life is busy and all that...

So, this koan is actually related to the last one you had a question
about, with __setattr__. We want all calls to the proxy object to be
passed along to the target_object. We also want to build up a list of
all the attributes that were accessed.

I think you were on the right track with the __getattr__ method. (Some
docs for __getattr__:
http://docs.python.org/release/2.5.2/ref/attribute-access.html ) With
__getattr__ we can intercept calls to any method/attribute without
hardcoding them all beforehand. You shouldn't need to add any of those
other methods to your proxy object, just the __getattr__. I think
maybe your @property'ed channel function is getting in the way.

Really, the proxy object should just have the __getattr__ method to
pass attribute lookups along, and then a messages method to display
the list.

Does that fix it for you? I haven't actually run it locally, so I
can't guarantee my explanation actually works.

Alex



On Sat, Sep 4, 2010 at 9:58 PM, Mark Sharp <msharp at sfbr.org> wrote:
> I thought I was keeping up until I hit about_proxy_object_project.py. I got four tests to pass out of pure guess work, but I do not know what I am doing.
>
> Here is where I am.
>
> ?test_proxy_can_record_more_than_just_tv_objects has expanded your awareness.
> ?test_proxy_handles_invalid_messages has expanded your awareness.
> ?test_proxy_method_returns_wrapped_object has expanded your awareness.
> ?test_tv_methods_still_perform_their_function has expanded your awareness.
> ?test_proxy_records_messages_sent_to_tv has damaged your karma.
>
> You have not yet reached enlightenment ...
> ?AssertionError: Lists differ: ['power', 'channel='] != ['power']
>
> ?First list contains 1 additional elements.
> ?First extra element 1:
> ?channel=
>
> ?- ['power', 'channel=']
> ?+ ['power']
>
> I am currently trying to figure out how to record that the channel property was set. I do not know how to track it through the Proxy class using pdb. I put the following code in the Proxy class, but I do not think it is even touched (nor do I have any reason to believe it would work if it were accessed).
>
> ? ?@property
> ? ?def channel(self):
> ? ? ? ?self._messages.append('channel')
> ? ? ? ?return self._obj.channel
> ? ?def channel(self, value):
> ? ? ? ?if self._obj.channel:
> ? ? ? ? ? ?self._messages.append('channel =')
> ? ? ? ? ? ?self._obj.channel.setter(self._obj, value)
>
> Any guidance would be appreciated.
>
> I have attached my messed up version of about_proxy_object_project.py
>
> Mark Sharp
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Texas mailing list
> Texas at python.org
> http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/texas
>
>

From Bentley at eExpression.com  Thu Sep  9 15:57:41 2010
From: Bentley at eExpression.com (Bentley Davis)
Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 08:57:41 -0500
Subject: [Texas] New Dallas Blender Users Group
Message-ID: <AANLkTik8GyB8AZPYRAaj_BfW37kjyFyxYj8REZUULzXs@mail.gmail.com>

Well, I finally did it and started a Blender Users group. Not for
Margaritas. Blender is an open source 3D content and video game creation
suite. Why do you care? It is scripted in Python. You can use it for
creating high quality games or amazing simulations including physics. You
can see some work at
*http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOfdboHvshg*<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOfdboHvshg>and
more info at
*http://blender.org* <http://blender.org/>. If you know anyone looking to
game development, 3D modeling, animation or just interested in a unique use
of Python then please spread the word.

Our first meeting is Wednesday Sep 22nd and more info can be seen at *
http://meetup.com/dalbug* <http://meetup.com/dalbug> . I also would
appreciate any suggestions you have for me or this group.

Someone suggested I post this on the PyTexas Wiki but I'm not sure where.
Any Suggestions?

Thanks,

Bentley Davis
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From bradallen137 at gmail.com  Thu Sep  9 16:16:03 2010
From: bradallen137 at gmail.com (Brad Allen)
Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 09:16:03 -0500
Subject: [Texas] New Dallas Blender Users Group
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTik8GyB8AZPYRAaj_BfW37kjyFyxYj8REZUULzXs@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTik8GyB8AZPYRAaj_BfW37kjyFyxYj8REZUULzXs@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimEqyqCWPjZtc5U8iwtmrQEC5M1H3JQvdDR-eyo@mail.gmail.com>

Great! You're also welcome to do a presentation at any of the regular
DFW Python meetings.

As for the wiki, I'm planning a reorganization of that this weekend.
You can go ahead and create a page if you want and I'll move it to the
appropriate place.

On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 8:57 AM, Bentley Davis <Bentley at eexpression.com> wrote:
> Well, I finally did it and started a Blender Users group. Not for
> Margaritas. Blender is?an open source 3D content and video game creation
> suite. Why do you care? It is scripted in Python. You can use it for
> creating high quality games or amazing simulations including physics. You
> can see some work at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOfdboHvshg and more
> info at http://blender.org. If you know anyone looking to game development,
> 3D modeling, animation or just interested in a unique use of Python then
> please spread the word.
>
> Our first meeting is Wednesday Sep 22nd and more info can be seen at
> http://meetup.com/dalbug . I also would appreciate any suggestions you have
> for me or this group.
>
> Someone suggested I post this on the PyTexas Wiki but I'm not sure where.
> Any Suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bentley Davis
> _______________________________________________
> Texas mailing list
> Texas at python.org
> http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/texas
>
>

From sfreader at sbcglobal.net  Fri Sep 10 00:49:12 2010
From: sfreader at sbcglobal.net (Ralph Green)
Date: Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:49:12 -0500
Subject: [Texas] New Dallas Blender Users Group
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTik8GyB8AZPYRAaj_BfW37kjyFyxYj8REZUULzXs@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTik8GyB8AZPYRAaj_BfW37kjyFyxYj8REZUULzXs@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1284072552.2313.11.camel@belinda>

On Thu, 2010-09-09 at 08:57 -0500, Bentley Davis wrote:
> physics. You can see some work at
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOfdboHvshg and more info at 
Howdy,
  No, I can't.  They require Flash.  Do you post any demonstration
anywhere that uses common codecs?  HTML 5 would be good, or ogv is
great.  Other things, maybe.
Looking forward to learning more about Blender,
Ralph


From jtgalyon at gmail.com  Fri Sep 10 01:23:00 2010
From: jtgalyon at gmail.com (Jason Galyon)
Date: Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:23:00 -0500
Subject: [Texas] New Dallas Blender Users Group
In-Reply-To: <1284072552.2313.11.camel@belinda>
References: <AANLkTik8GyB8AZPYRAaj_BfW37kjyFyxYj8REZUULzXs@mail.gmail.com>
	<1284072552.2313.11.camel@belinda>
Message-ID: <1284074580.3615.4.camel@rivendell.clangalyon.com>

On Thu, 2010-09-09 at 17:49 -0500, Ralph Green wrote:
> On Thu, 2010-09-09 at 08:57 -0500, Bentley Davis wrote:
> > physics. You can see some work at
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOfdboHvshg and more info at 
> Howdy,
>   No, I can't.  They require Flash.  Do you post any demonstration
> anywhere that uses common codecs?  HTML 5 would be good, or ogv is
> great.  Other things, maybe.
> Looking forward to learning more about Blender,
> Ralph
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Texas mailing list
> Texas at python.org
> http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/texas

Flash isn't common? dang, that surprises the heck out of me



From Bentley at eExpression.com  Fri Sep 10 01:24:14 2010
From: Bentley at eExpression.com (Bentley Davis)
Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 18:24:14 -0500
Subject: [Texas] New Dallas Blender Users Group
In-Reply-To: <1284072552.2313.11.camel@belinda>
References: <AANLkTik8GyB8AZPYRAaj_BfW37kjyFyxYj8REZUULzXs@mail.gmail.com>
	<1284072552.2313.11.camel@belinda>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinCpE7Z65mRPRCzJ391x21f8xRQijkvk-s0Aac9@mail.gmail.com>

Ralph,

Thanks for the interest and the reminder that not everyone uses flash.

For this example you can go to http://durian.blender.org/download/

Here is a general gallery of other blender art
http://www.blender.org/features-gallery/ .

Youtube also has an HTML5 beta going on but I haven't tried it yet.

Thank you,

Bentley
On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 5:49 PM, Ralph Green <sfreader at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> On Thu, 2010-09-09 at 08:57 -0500, Bentley Davis wrote:
> > physics. You can see some work at
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOfdboHvshg and more info at
> Howdy,
>  No, I can't.  They require Flash.  Do you post any demonstration
> anywhere that uses common codecs?  HTML 5 would be good, or ogv is
> great.  Other things, maybe.
> Looking forward to learning more about Blender,
> Ralph
>
>
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From alexander.j.robbins at gmail.com  Fri Sep 10 01:31:21 2010
From: alexander.j.robbins at gmail.com (Alex Robbins)
Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 16:31:21 -0700
Subject: [Texas] New Dallas Blender Users Group
In-Reply-To: <1284074580.3615.4.camel@rivendell.clangalyon.com>
References: <AANLkTik8GyB8AZPYRAaj_BfW37kjyFyxYj8REZUULzXs@mail.gmail.com>
	<1284072552.2313.11.camel@belinda>
	<1284074580.3615.4.camel@rivendell.clangalyon.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTinVuo9hOeLHmQ2F5F7gmS=upyuVNaFv=RqA5v9L@mail.gmail.com>

I think youtube offers an html5 version of most videos. You might try that.

http://www.youtube.com/html5

On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 4:23 PM, Jason Galyon <jtgalyon at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Thu, 2010-09-09 at 17:49 -0500, Ralph Green wrote:
>> On Thu, 2010-09-09 at 08:57 -0500, Bentley Davis wrote:
>> > physics. You can see some work at
>> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOfdboHvshg and more info at
>> Howdy,
>> ? No, I can't. ?They require Flash. ?Do you post any demonstration
>> anywhere that uses common codecs? ?HTML 5 would be good, or ogv is
>> great. ?Other things, maybe.
>> Looking forward to learning more about Blender,
>> Ralph
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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>> Texas at python.org
>> http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/texas
>
> Flash isn't common? dang, that surprises the heck out of me
>
>
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From bradallen137 at gmail.com  Sat Sep 11 13:54:02 2010
From: bradallen137 at gmail.com (Brad Allen)
Date: Sat, 11 Sep 2010 06:54:02 -0500
Subject: [Texas] Fwd: [APUG] A few notes about the hacking session tomorrow
In-Reply-To: <AANLkTim+_MwdLROsFbMQWMfA5+2umGk2=5LWP3UiZ+Fy@mail.gmail.com>
References: <AANLkTim+_MwdLROsFbMQWMfA5+2umGk2=5LWP3UiZ+Fy@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=Xm0KiamZDKb-rg3rr6YbHhQnkyY_DSytrRw4R@mail.gmail.com>

It looks like the Austin Python User Group has a pretty good meeting
plan today, mixing sprinting and "teach in" style activies. For those
who have not already seen this on the APUG list, see below:

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Peter Wang <pwang at enthought.com>
Date: Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 4:21 PM
Subject: [APUG] A few notes about the hacking session tomorrow
To: apug at scipy.org, python-188 at meetup.com


Hi everyone!

It looks like we have 15 people who RSVPed "Yes" for tomorrow, and 5
more that are "Maybe"s. ?I'm really excited about this, and I hope you
all are, too! ?The meeting will be at the Enthought office, where we
will have A/C and plenty of seating and wifi. ?Since it's a weekend,
you should be able to find free on-street parking, as well.

The official start time is 11am, but I will be here at 10:30, with
donuts, and I'll start the coffee. ?(If you require finer brew than
Folger's, there is a Starbucks across the corner, and The Hideout is 1
block north on Congress.) ?Anyone else is welcome to bring snacks or
drinks and put them in the fridge. ?As usual, the Enthought beverage
cooler is open for all the enjoy. ?We can all head out to grab lunch
nearby around 12:30 or 1pm.

There will be space on the whiteboard to write down what you're
working on, and what you hope to get done by the end of the day. ?I
encourage everyone to put their name up on the board as soon as they
arrive, and I think it's very important to set a goal, no matter how
small, just to have as a motivator.

I also know we have at least one person who is interested in learning
Python by doing the Python Challenge or attacking some Python Koans.
If there are other Python novices who want to get into this, please
let me know and I'll try to help organize this. ?We will have plenty
of Python reference books and such available, but feel free to bring
your own. ?(My only request is to please do make sure your name is one
them, so there's no confusion.)

In any case, I'm excited about punching out some code tomorrow! ?If
anyone else has ideas or questions, please ask away. ?Otherwise, I
look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!


-Peter
_______________________________________________
APUG mailing list
APUG at scipy.org
http://mail.scipy.org/mailman/listinfo/apug

From bradallen137 at gmail.com  Tue Sep 14 01:37:12 2010
From: bradallen137 at gmail.com (Brad Allen)
Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:37:12 -0500
Subject: [Texas] Software Freedom Day event needs speakers
In-Reply-To: <1284400353.2204.42.camel@ixtl.ncc.com>
References: <AANLkTimvfq_rZTbFxxbU21VN7Q5Qbj08Megof-85AxDB@mail.gmail.com>
	<1284400353.2204.42.camel@ixtl.ncc.com>
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Thanks, Steve. I've cc'd the Texas Python and DFW Pythons list to help
get the word out.

On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 12:52 PM, Steve Rainwater <srainwater at ncc.com> wrote:
> Hey, just following up on Software Freedom Day, which is coming this
> Saturday, Sep 18. I'm trying to finalize the schedule and there are
> still some slots open, so if anyone would like to give us a short 10-15
> minute talk on the latest news about Python or the DFW Pythoneers (or
> any other open source / free software topic), let me know.
>
> http://www.dallasmakerspace.com/wiki/Software_Freedom_Day_2010
>
> -Steve
>
>
> On Wed, 2010-07-28 at 20:22 -0500, Brad Allen wrote:
>> Thanks for the info, Steven. I've cc'd the DFW Python user group
>> mailing list and a few other people to help get the word out.
>>
>> On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 1:22 PM, R. Steven Rainwater <srainwater at ncc.com> wrote:
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > Dallas Makerspace is organizing a Software Freedom Day event in
>> > Dallas
>> > this year. SFD is on Sep 18. We're looking for speakers who can
>> > do short
>> > 10 minute talks on a variety of free software related subjects.
>> >
>> > If anyone from the DFW Pythoneers would like to speak or wants
>> > to help with the planning,
>> > here's our wiki page on the event:
>> >
>> > ?http://www.dallasmakerspace.com/wiki/Software_Freedom_Day_2010
>> >
>> > -Steve
>> >
>> > ----------------------------------------------------------------
>> >
>> > * If you'd like to see the Meetup profile for R. Steven
>> > Rainwater, visit:
>> > http://www.meetup.com/members/87023/
>> >
>> > --
>> > Add info at meetup.com to your address book to receive all Meetup
>> > emails
>> >
>> > To manage your email settings, go to:
>> > http://www.meetup.com/account/comm/
>> > Meetup, PO Box 4668 #37895 New York, New York 10163-4668
>> >
>> > Meetup HQ in NYC is hiring! ?http://www.meetup.com/jobs/
>> >
>> >
>
>
>

From grace at lolapps.com  Sat Sep 18 03:03:21 2010
From: grace at lolapps.com (Grace Law)
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 18:03:21 -0700
Subject: [Texas] Can you help with Server/Scalability challenges at huge
	social gaming site?
Message-ID: <AANLkTikLQ-+GBKSMxh9hOjCBg0uefwPoP3Jtbvx8xXHV@mail.gmail.com>

Hi there,

Want to move to San Francisco and work with a group of smart, fun people and
LOL at the office?  My HR manager said we can relocate you :)

We are a 2 year old, cash flow positive social gaming / Facebook App
company.   About 40 people now and plan to get to 60-70 in the next 6 to 12
months.   Big Python/Pylons shop building high quality Flash games.  You can
find out how we scaled from 0 to 50 million users from this video at the
last PyCon.
http://us.pycon.org/2010/conference/schedule/event/135/  :)

We're looking for a seasoned server/performance engineer to do more of that.


More details here:

*Python Server/Scalability Engineer *

http://lolapps.com is looking for a seasoned performance engineer.  You know
the thrill and the terror of an unexpected traffic storm that's railed your
application.  You think on your feet, adapt and make a genius patch that
let's your servers hold to see out the storm, then hit the whiteboard to
start architecting a solution that will handle the next storm with ease.

Ideally, you:
* Love python and can code it in your sleep.
* Working knowledge of Linux, scripting, and SQL.
* Understand when MySQL is great and experiment with NoSQL solutions
(Memcached/Mongo/Redis/Cassandra)
* Know how to put together a web-application stack. (We use Pylons/Paste.)
* Enjoy bouncing ideas of your teammates to build up solutions no one person
could of thought up by themselves.
* Care about your implementations and find yourself compulsively checking
that your latest experimental deploy is working the way you thought it
would.

You'll get to:

* Work in an innovative space that is expanding into a billion dollar
industry.
* Design and implement large chunks of scalability features.
* Help make key infrastructure decisions (databases, replication layouts,
caching solutions, etc.).
* Experiment with the newest emerging open-source technologies.
* Test your ideas and strategies out on millions of users and enormous data
sets.
* Head up a small team of experienced engineers (if you are willing and
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* Have fun.  Play ping pong, foosball, video games.
* Eat. We buy your lunches.

Want to find out more?  Send me an email or Click here to apply<goog_293791113>
http://hire.jobvite.com/j/?aj=oQ3mVfwU&s=PythonUserGroup
Cheers,

Grace
http://lolapps.com
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From jtgalyon at gmail.com  Fri Sep 24 16:44:20 2010
From: jtgalyon at gmail.com (Jason Galyon)
Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:44:20 -0500
Subject: [Texas] [Fwd: [PyCon-Organizers] Call for proposals -- PyCon 2011]
Message-ID: <1285339460.11847.6.camel@rivendell.clangalyon.com>

-------- Forwarded Message --------
From: Jesse Noller <jnoller at gmail.com>
To: pycon-organizers organizers <pycon-organizers at python.org>, PyCon
Program Committee <pycon-pc at python.org>
Subject: [PyCon-Organizers] Call for proposals -- PyCon 2011
Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2010 21:30:17 -0400 

Call for proposals -- PyCon 2011 -- <http://us.pycon.org/2011/>
===============================================================

Proposal Due date: November 1st, 2010

PyCon is back! With a rocking new website, a great location and
more Python hackers and luminaries under one roof than you could
possibly shake a stick at. We've also added an "Extreme" talk
track this year - no introduction, no fluff - only the pure
technical meat!

PyCon 2011 will be held March 9th through the 17th, 2011 in Atlanta,
Georgia. (Home of some of the best southern food you can possibly
find on Earth!) The PyCon conference days will be March 11-13,
preceded by two tutorial days (March 9-10), and followed by four
days of development sprints (March 14-17).

PyCon 2011 is looking for proposals for the formal presentation
tracks (this includes "extreme talks"). A request for proposals for
poster sessions and tutorials will come separately.

Want to showcase your skills as a Python Hacker? Want to have
hundreds of people see your talk on the subject of your choice? Have
some hot button issue you think the community needs to address, or have
some package, code or project you simply love talking about? Want to
launch your master plan to take over the world with Python?

PyCon is your platform for getting the word out and teaching something
new to hundreds of people, face to face.

In the past, PyCon has had a broad range of presentations, from reports
on academic and commercial projects, tutorials on a broad range of
subjects, and case studies. All conference speakers are volunteers and
come from a myriad of backgrounds: some are new speakers, some have been
speaking for years. Everyone is welcome, so bring your passion and your
code! We've had some incredible past PyCons, and we're looking to you to
help us top them!

Online proposal submission is open now! Proposals  will be accepted
through November 10th, with acceptance notifications coming out by
January 20th. To get started, please see:

    <http://us.pycon.org/2011/speaker/>

For videos of talks from previous years - check out:

    <http://python.mirocommunity.org/category/conferences>

For more information on "Extreme Talks" see:

    <http://us.pycon.org/2011/speaker/extreme/>

We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta!

Please also note - registration for PyCon 2011 will also be capped at a
maximum of 1,500 delegates, including speakers. When registration opens
(soon), you're going to want to make sure you register early! Speakers
with accepted talks will have a guaranteed slot.

Important Dates:
    * November 1st, 2010: Talk proposals due.
    * December 15th, 2010: Acceptance emails sent.
    * January 19th, 2010: Early bird registration closes.
    * March 9-10th, 2011: Tutorial days at PyCon.
    * March 11-13th, 2011: PyCon main conference.
    * March 14-17th, 2011: PyCon sprints days.

Contact Emails:
    Van Lindberg (Conference Chair) - van at python.org
    Jesse Noller (Co-Chair) - jnoller at python.org
    PyCon Organizers list: pycon-organizers at python.org
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-- 
Sent from Ubuntu


From gslindstrom at gmail.com  Thu Sep 30 04:26:07 2010
From: gslindstrom at gmail.com (Greg Lindstrom)
Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:26:07 -0500
Subject: [Texas] Python position in Little Rock, AR
Message-ID: <AANLkTimuSQ6bf4XMJB64zW1V3DDB1t9dZqwof1ch0Hcx@mail.gmail.com>

If interested, you may contact me for more details gslindstrom (gmail).
We're using Django for our web apps and postgres (and some Oracle) for the
database.
--greg

*Web Developer II*
Position Purpose:
Create and maintain websites and related services. Responsible for
designing, programming, testing, debugging and maintenance of web sites.
Produce optimized web pages and applications that adhere to standards.

Knowledge/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, related field or equivalent
experience. 3-5 years of experience with PHP, Python, or JAVA related to web
development. Experience with web standards, XML, HTML, CSS and Java Script.

Position Responsibilities:
? Design and develop components of multi-tiered web application using XHTML,
CSS, .NET, Java, PHP, JSP, ASP and JavaScript.
? Participate in different stages of development including requirements
analysis, implementation, testing, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
? Interact regularly with others in the company to understand requirements
and devise solutions.
? Produce well-planned, well-structured, high-quality code.
? Collect, review, analyze, evaluate and prioritize business, system and
user requirements from business users.
? Document business requirements and process flows.
? Create test plans, test cases and do functional testing.
? Streamline business processes through the assessment/implementation of new
efficient processes.
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