Re: [python-uk] Pycon schedule question

2013-07-15 Thread John Pinner
http://pyconuk.org, and as talks are submitted and accepted, the schedule will be developed and refined on the wiki. As usual, there are likely to be last minute speaker cancellations and additions, so the final schedule will likely not be settled until the conference itself. Best wishes, John -- >

Re: [python-uk] Python/Django opportunities - all levels - @ Hogarth Worldwide

2013-07-17 Thread John Lenton
On Tue, Jul 16, 2013 at 1:24 PM, Harry Percival wrote: > September 2011: "nearly 500 people". > http://web.archive.org/web/20110929233451/http://hogarthww.com/en/careers/ > > Now what's the exponent? 0.811333. But my money's on quadratic: -5.03976x10^7+49997.6 x-12.4 x^2 fits really well. ___

Re: [python-uk] Tangent Labs is hiring too

2013-08-07 Thread John Pinner
On 7 August 2013 14:59, Jason Cartwright wrote: > That's funny, I thought we were the biggest with 30 ;-) > let the dick-waving begin... ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk

Re: [python-uk] Tangent Labs is hiring too

2013-08-07 Thread John Lenton
On Wed, Aug 7, 2013 at 3:50 PM, John Pinner wrote: > > > On 7 August 2013 14:59, Jason Cartwright wrote: >> >> That's funny, I thought we were the biggest with 30 ;-) > > > let the dick-waving begin... Hey, we've got close to 600 peo

[python-uk] PyCon UK Mugs

2013-09-04 Thread John Pinner
If you broke your last year's PyCon UK mug, you can order a replacement through the wiki http://pyconuk.net and pick it up at this year's conf. Best wishes, John -- ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org https://mail.python.o

Re: [python-uk] copyright info in source

2013-09-10 Thread John Lee
d looks like it wants to be) http://stackoverflow.com/questions/12227443/is-there-a-plugin-for-pylint-and-pyflakes-for-nose-tests John ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk

Re: [python-uk] copyright info in source

2013-09-12 Thread John Lee
one up, though there is this, which could easily be adapted (not a plugin, and looks like it wants to be) http://stackoverflow.com/questions/12227443/is-there-a-plugin-for-pylint-and-pyflakes-for-nose-tests John ___ python-uk mailing list python

Re: [python-uk] Pre PyConUK Drinks Tonight?

2013-09-19 Thread John Pinner
, Coventry CV1 2JP, is not far away from the venue and the Whitefriars, we've used it before and it has a good all-you-can-eat menu. See you tomorrow ! John -- ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk

Re: [python-uk] New group?

2013-12-03 Thread John Pinner
or a one-off > or occasional drink or something, to meet other Hants/Dorset Pythonistas > (or even just Mark). As it happens, I'm working in Chichester this week, and could meet for a chat and a pint, say on Thursday. best wishes, John -- ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk

Re: [python-uk] python-uk.org domain

2014-02-21 Thread John Pinner
Hello Tom, On 21 February 2014 14:05, Nicholas H.Tollervey wrote: > -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- > Hash: SHA1 > > Hi Tom, > > You should talk directly with John Pinner who is chair of the PyconUK > "organisation" which would probably be the most appropriate

Re: [python-uk] Posting about seeking work?

2014-03-03 Thread John Pinner
asking for it here would be helpful * QED > > I am, in fact, looking for work but will refrain from posting details > unless people say something along the lines of "yeah, that's okay". Yeah, that's okay ;-) (IMO) All the best, John -- ___

[python-uk] PyCon UK 2014

2014-04-14 Thread John Pinner
moment, so don't make it too late ! Best wishes, John -- ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk

Re: [python-uk] TDD stuff in London, next two weeks (and list comprehension scoping)

2014-05-31 Thread John Pinner
body has finished executing. or maybe (correct me if I'm wrong) until the interpreter has finished compiling the class (which does not happen until the end of the class definition has been reached). > You should just be able to access the name "tokens" from inside the class > body though: > All the best, John -- ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk

Re: [python-uk] Announcing the PyconUK Education Track

2014-06-13 Thread John Pinner
Hi, and I'm pleased to say we have our first Regular Teacher booking. I wonder if he has All Bran for breakfast ? John -- On 13 June 2014 12:09, Nicholas H.Tollervey wrote: > -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- > Hash: SHA1 > > Hi Folks, > > Thanks to Steve Hawkes we hav

Re: [python-uk] [PyConUK-adm] Sponsor PyconUK

2014-07-18 Thread John Pinner
Hi, When are you moving out of development and into marketing ? ;-) But, we're missing a trick here, there is a pyconuk mailing list as well, possibly our prime target. Best wishes, John -- On 18 July 2014 10:31, Nicholas H.Tollervey wrote: > -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- >

[python-uk] EuroPython Reboot

2014-09-18 Thread John Pinner
ciety (EPS) board and those heading up the local organising team. These problems could be serious enough to put the future of EuroPython itself at risk and already have resulted in plans for a repeat of EuroPython 2014 Berlin in 2015 being abandoned. Now I (John Pinner) like many others feel passion

[python-uk] EuroPython Reboot

2014-09-18 Thread John Pinner
It's been pointed out that I had a "Senior Moment" and left out the proposed meeting date from my previous mail. But it's on the wiki page Sunday 21st September 2014, 11:00 am local time (BST). Sorry, John -- ___ python-uk ma

Re: [python-uk] [EuroPython-Members] EuroPython Reboot

2014-09-18 Thread John Pinner
Hello Andreas, On 18 September 2014 11:31, Andreas Jung wrote: > -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- > Hash: SHA1 > > John Pinner wrote: >> It's been pointed out that I had a "Senior Moment" and left out the >> proposed meeting date from my previou

Re: [python-uk] [EuroPython-Members] EuroPython Reboot

2014-09-18 Thread John Pinner
the UK just for this meeting if they didn't plan to attend the > conference anyway :-) > > @John: Thanks for organising this! If somehow possible I will try to > attend remotely. Thanks! Hope to see you there! John -- > > Cheers, > Horst > >> Andreas Jung >

Re: [python-uk] Job Ad: Senior Python Engineers -Skimlinks - London

2015-02-04 Thread John Lee
gmail does not have that feature? http://dilbert.com/strip/1995-05-24 John ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk

Re: [python-uk] robotics, software & devices hackathon 11-12 April, London

2015-02-22 Thread John Lee
On Sun, 22 Feb 2015, Erika Pellegrino wrote: P.S. I forgot ... there you can also eat the best pizza you have never eaten :) also tesco sadwiches ... but anyway none is perfect ;) Yes sadwiches is probably the word for those, lol John

[python-uk] Windows Clipboard Module

2016-06-28 Thread John Sampson
the Windows clipboard behave as it is supposed to - new contents overwriting the old. Regards John Sampson ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk

[python-uk] Windows Clipboard Module

2016-06-29 Thread John Sampson
On 28/06/2016 18:45, Pete Forman wrote: John Sampson writes: I am using win32clipboard module with Python 2.7 in Windows 7. I have code which uses GetClipboardData() and SetClipboardText(argument). Before running the code I copy text into the Windows clipboard from a proprietary program. I

Re: [python-uk] 2 Principle Engineer roles in London up to £95k

2016-12-06 Thread John Lee
On Tue, 6 Dec 2016, Steve Holden wrote: On Tue, Dec 6, 2016 at 12:35 PM, Nicholas H.Tollervey wrote: On 06/12/16 12:31, Andy Robinson wrote: Yes, but if the job involves "engineering" peoples' principles, it's a bit worrying. Depending on your level of cynicism that could apply to all sort

Re: [python-uk] 2 Principle Engineer roles in London up to £95k

2016-12-07 Thread John Lee
Having been on this list since 2004 I *think* I'm right in saying that there have never been sharp words on any subject EXCEPT recruiters. So though I've defended recruiters here before, and posted job ads myself, I think we should consider the possibility that all that's needed is to not allo

Re: [python-uk] Code of Conduct

2016-12-09 Thread John Lee
On Wed, 7 Dec 2016, Daniele Procida wrote: On Wed, Dec 7, 2016, Kaitlyn Tierney wrote: I think this is exchange is clear proof that the list requires a Code of Conduct. Does the list-owner agree, and if so, can we discuss a process for enacting one to move this conversation in a more producti

Re: [python-uk] What trends should we watch Python during 2017..?

2016-12-09 Thread John Lee
On Wed, 7 Dec 2016, Cory Benfield (Lukasa) wrote: There’s lots of great work going on in this space, and it’s really refreshing to see Python become one of the foremost languages for investigating new methods of managing concurrency. Hi Cory When you say "investigating new methods", do you m

Re: [python-uk] Code of Conduct

2016-12-09 Thread John Lee
On Fri, 9 Dec 2016, Steve Holden wrote: On Fri, Dec 9, 2016 at 9:13 PM, John Lee wrote: I remember Dan Ariely reporting research in which some students were asked to sign the MIT honour code before taking a test (in his book "Predictably Irrational" I think). It was found thos

Re: [python-uk] Python Training - trainer required

2016-12-13 Thread John Crickett
I would very strongly suggest you all avoid this company. Regards, John Follow me on Twitter <https://twitter.com/johncrickett> Connect with me on LinkedIn <https://uk.linkedin.com/in/johncrickett> On 13 December 2016 at 09:45, Walter Prins wrote: > Hi all, > > I&

Re: [python-uk] Python Training - trainer required

2016-12-13 Thread John Crickett
ght give you an indication of how much you can trust the person behind it. Regards, John Follow me on Twitter <https://twitter.com/johncrickett> Connect with me on LinkedIn <https://uk.linkedin.com/in/johncrickett> On 13 December 2016 at 11:16, Alistair Broomhead < alistair.broomh..

[python-uk] Mid-Senior Python Engineer - Central London - £50,000 - £80,000

2017-01-28 Thread John Thistlethwaite
n one of the 7 teams they have running at the moment in different areas. If you are interested to hear more, please forward your interest to j...@understandingrecruitment.co.uk<mailto:j...@understandingrecruitment.co.uk> Best Regards John John Thistlewaite | Senior Recruitment Executive

[python-uk] Python Software Engineer - South London

2017-01-28 Thread John Thistlethwaite
. If anyone is currently interested in a new role and would like further information, please give me a call on 01727 228 257 or email me on j...@understandingrecruitment.co.uk<mailto:j...@understandingrecruitment.co.uk> Best Regards John John Thistlewaite | Senior Recruitment Executive Tel:

[python-uk] Python Platform Developer - Counter Terrorism

2017-02-15 Thread John Thistlethwaite
ter which university, as long as you are bright, driven and can add true value in an advanced technology environment, commercial experience is more valuable. Best Regards John - 01727 228 257 or j...@understandingrecruitment.co.uk<mailto:j...@understandingrecruitment.co.uk> John Thistl

[python-uk] Python Developers who want to make mistakes to break boundaries

2017-06-22 Thread John Thistlethwaite
Hi All, I wanted to reach out to the community and see if anyone (even if you are not actively looking) is interested in hearing about a number of well-funded start-ups at the beginning of their commercial mission with 4 - 5 years research behind them from a research phase? The companies are l

[python-uk] Backend Developer – Oxford – Oxford University Spin Out

2017-07-09 Thread John Thistlethwaite
then please get in touch on 01727 228 257 or j...@understandingrecruitment.co.uk<mailto:j...@understandingrecruitment.co.uk> Best Regards John Thistlethwaite ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org https://mail.python.org/mailman/li

[python-uk] Looking for two Python contractors

2017-07-21 Thread John Crickett
Hi All, The company I'm currently contracting for is looking for two Python contractors, to be based in Newbury. We're working on a small HPC system, being built using Python 3.5, Numpy and Pandas. If anyone is available and looking please get in touch privately for more details. Th

[python-uk] Python/Django Developer required for an Agritech startup

2017-10-04 Thread John Thistlethwaite
depth. Best Regards John Tel: 01727 228 257 | Email: j...@understandingrecruitment.co.uk<mailto:j...@understandingrecruitment.co.uk> ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk

[python-uk] Contract Opportunity - London - £450 a day

2018-01-17 Thread John Thistlethwaite
guage, also use Go and Haskell. If you are interested, then please get in touch via the contact details below. John Thistlethwaite | Senior Recruitment Executive DD: 01727 228 257 Email: j...@understandingrecruitment.co.uk<mailto:j...@understandingrecruitme

[python-uk] Trainee Developer / Consultant Vacancy at ReportLab, London

2005-07-08 Thread John J. Lee
] John ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk

Re: [python-uk] Python Meetup Monday 10th?

2005-10-08 Thread John J Lee
On Sat, 8 Oct 2005, Michael Sparks wrote: > I hadn't heard a peep on the list since the last comments. Is Monday still on? I'll be there, if this is in London and anybody else is going. Where and when? John ___ python-uk mailing l

Re: [python-uk] Python Meetup Monday 10th?

2005-10-10 Thread John J Lee
On Mon, 10 Oct 2005, Simon Brunning wrote: > On 10/10/05, Ed Parcell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: [...] > > How will the group be recognizable? > > A big bunch of nerds usually stands out, I find. Powerbooks > everywhere, all male, no suits, you'll spot us. ;-

Re: [python-uk] Turbogears

2006-01-28 Thread John J Lee
is the socially sound thing to do > even if it is a backward step architecturally. Of course, you can go > too far with that sort of thing and wind up coding PHP! ;-) "...all progress depends on the unreasonable man." -- George Bernard Shaw John _

Re: [python-uk] London Python Planet

2006-10-10 Thread John J Lee
/holdenweb.blogspot.com/ :-) John ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk

[python-uk] Job Ad: Full-time Python software developer, Wimbledon, London, England

2007-02-27 Thread John J Lee
rvices with fantastic upside potential. **What Python is used for**: Just about everything. * **Contact**: Alisa Pasic * **E-mail contact**: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * **Web**: http://www.reportlab.com/careers.html John ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk

Re: [python-uk] London Python event at the IET's Savoy PLace building

2007-06-20 Thread John J Lee
On Tue, 12 Jun 2007, Anand Kumria wrote: > On Mon, 11 Jun 2007 20:07:47 +0100, Michael Grazebrook wrote [...] > - python + databases; compared to Perl (DBI) Python seems weak, why so? [...] Have you looked at sqlalchemy? John ___ python-uk m

Re: [python-uk] Software Developers Wanted

2008-03-31 Thread John J Lee
On Mon, 31 Mar 2008, Graham Higgins wrote: -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Rakesh, On 31 Mar 2008, at 11:05, Rakesh Thakrar wrote: Bright Red-Brick graduates wanted LOL! Shrug. Variability in recruitment tactics strikes me as no bad thing, even if they're a bit odd and, in

Re: [python-uk] automate logging

2008-07-22 Thread John J Lee
rovide the Holy Trinity of bug reports (in this case, a bug in your own code): - What you did (check) - What happened (missing) - What you expected to happen (missing) Whenever you think the answer to one of these questions is obvious, you're pro

Re: [python-uk] python-uk Digest, Vol 69, Issue 1

2009-05-07 Thread John J Lee
On Thu, 7 May 2009, John Pinner wrote: [...] But if you are developing new software you should be using Python 3, ready for when it becomes the default in Linux distributions (already it is, in Ubuntu 9.04). What does that mean? $ lsb_release -a No LSB modules are available. Distributor ID

Re: [python-uk] Next Cambridge & East Anglia Meeting: Tue 2nd Feb 2010

2010-01-26 Thread John J Lee
/realvncoffices, and will start at 7.30pm. Can we VNC in? ;-P I guess that's about <0.8 wink> John ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk

[python-uk] Netbeans (was Re: Eclipse + Pydev?)

2010-03-24 Thread John J Lee
ust a thin set of keybindings [1]. Last I looked, Eclipse didn't any free support for vi-style editing. Netbeans also has a GPL-compatible license, unlike Eclipse. I don't know any more about it than that, since nothing has pushed me away from emacs + viper yet :-) http://

Re: [python-uk] Netbeans (was Re: Eclipse + Pydev?)

2010-03-24 Thread John J Lee
A tutorial with screenshots: "Developing a Python Application Using NetBeans": http://netbeans.org/kb/docs/python/temperature-converter.html John On Wed, 24 Mar 2010, John J Lee wrote: On Wed, 24 Mar 2010, Dave Kirby wrote: Does anyone have experience of using Eclipse + Pyde

Re: [python-uk] London Python Roles

2010-12-16 Thread John J Lee
maybe chitchat about 'who is using what'. [...] +1 John ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk

Re: [python-uk] urllib latency

2010-12-21 Thread John J Lee
he problem before that happens ;-). John ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk

[python-uk] Lightweight headless browsers (was Re: Dojo / workshop on "TDD Django with Selenium" - any interest?)

2011-10-20 Thread John J Lee
On Thu, 13 Oct 2011, Andy Robinson wrote: On 13 October 2011 17:26, Harry Percival wrote: Hi-ho python peeps, Would anyone be interested in a dojo / worksop on the topic of test-driven Django development, with Selenium? So, trying to get an idea of numbers - would anyone be interested?  Lond

Re: [python-uk] FlogTheDogs.com : computer and programming related gear (plus site)

2012-08-28 Thread John J Lee
ally indexed travel time. It wouldn't have to be very accurate to be useful for this. John ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk

Re: [python-uk] FlogTheDogs.com : computer and programming related gear (plus site)

2012-08-29 Thread John J Lee
ly indexed travel time. It wouldn't have to be very accurate to be useful for this. then the website would be wrestling the metric of nearness from the hands of the user, whereas the user may have access to secret underground tunnels. How does that

Re: [python-uk] FlogTheDogs.com : computer and programming related gear (plus site)

2012-08-29 Thread John J Lee
significant step up from having only a crow-flies distance constraint, for me. I'd be pleasantly surprised if suitable public transport data were freely available (maybe buses, though?). If not, that can wait until after the secret tunnels support is done.

[python-uk] Coding "Bootcamps"

2016-05-18 Thread John via python-uk
u have any recommendations you could make, and indeed whether any of these bootcamps teach Python? Thanks, John ___ python-uk mailing list python-uk@python.org https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-uk

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