Mailman 3 December 2008 - python-uk

Next Cambridge & East Anglia Meetings: Tue 6 Jan, and thereafter
by Tony Ibbs Dec. 21, 2008

Dec. 21, 2008

The next three meetings are: * Tue 6th January, Lightning Talks, 7.30 - 9.30 Room 013, Anglia Ruskin Library * Tue 3rd February, Pub Meeting, 8pm at the Carlton Arms * Tue 3rd March, Talks or some other event --------------------------------------------------------------------- The next meeting will again be at the Anglia Ruskin University Library, in the same room as our last Talks meeting. This time we'd like to have a talk (or two) and some Lightning Talks, depending on what is offered. As before, volunteers are sought for a longer talk (20-30 minutes, or longer, if you wish) and for 5 minute talks (shorter is OK, too) on anything that might be of interest to Python programmers. Please reply to me directly, or to the equivalent message in the Google Group. http://groups.google.com/group/campug/browse_thread/thread/c48fc96e8bf7b517 Tibs

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The Resolver One Spreadsheet Challenge
by Michael Foord Dec. 18, 2008

Dec. 18, 2008

Hello all, Resolver One is the Python powered spreadsheet created by Resolver Systems. Resolver One is a highly programmable spreadsheet program built with IronPython. It is capable of creating powerful spreadsheet systems, but is easy to program with Python and .NET libraries. We’re convinced that Resolver One allows people to create astonishing things that simply aren’t possible in a traditional spreadsheet environment. And we want to prove it. Enter the Resolver One Spreadsheet Challenge: http://www.resolversystems.com/competition/ The Resolver One Challenge We're so confident about the revolutionary potential of Resolver One that we've set up the $25,000 Resolver One Challenge. Every month between now and May, we will be giving away $2,000 for the best spreadsheet we receive. And in late May, we'll be handing over $15,000 for the best of the best. Let your imagination run wild Build a blogging engine directly in Resolver One. Hook Resolver One up to existing .NET or Python libraries in unusual ways. Build the game of life, or a Mandelbrot viewer directly into the grid. Get Infocom adventure games running inside a spreadsheet; or for that matter, have a conversation with Eliza. Make a music player that does visualisations in the cells. Or something more businesslike? Use the sophisticated web integration to pull of stock prices, or integrate your spreadsheet with Google Maps. (Perhaps you could build a spreadsheet that plots a map, showing in which part of the country stock or house prices are rising or falling the most.) Build an election predictor (and use a combination of Monte Carlo analysis and the web front end to make it really special). In other words: Resolver One gives you the tools, you just need to use your imagination, and your Python and spreadsheet skills! Resolver One is free to try and for non-commercial and Open Source uses. You can download it from: http://www.resolversystems.com/download/ To get you started with Resolver One we have a new tutorial. It takes you through all the major features, with examples to try: http://www.resolversystems.com/documentation/index.php/Tutorial.html Michael Foord Software Developer Resolver Systems -- http://www.ironpythoninaction.com/

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[ANN] EuroPython 2009 – Call for Participation!
by Martin P. Hellwig Dec. 17, 2008

Dec. 17, 2008

On behalf of the EuroPython 2009 organisation it is my privilege and honour to announce the 'Call for Participation' for EuroPython 2009! EuroPython is the conference for the communities around Python, including the Django, Zope and Plone communities. This year's conference will be held in Birmingham, UK from Monday 29th June to Saturday 4th July 2009. Talks & Themes Do you have something you wish to present at EuroPython? Go to http://www.europython.eu/talks/cfp/ for this year's themes and submissions criteria, the deadline is on 5th April 2009. Other Talks, Activities and Events Have you got something which does not fit the above? Visit http://www.europython.eu/talks/ . Help Us Out We could use a hand, any contribution is welcome, please take a look at http://www.europython.eu/contact/ . Sponsors An unique opportunity to affiliate with the prestigious EuroPython conference! http://www.europython.eu/sponsors/ Spread the Word Improve our publicity by distributing this announcement in your corner of the community, please coordinate this with the organizers: http://www.europython.eu/contact/ General Information For more information about the conference, please visit http://www.europython.eu/ Looking forward to see you! The EuroPython Team

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Wednesday (10th Dec) pre-Christmas meetup
by Anand Kumria Dec. 9, 2008

Dec. 9, 2008

Hey guys, Just a reminder that there will be a bunch of us (about 6 at the moment), meeting up at the 'Square Pig' bar near Holborn. If you'd like to come along and join, we'll be there from 18:30 onwards. Cheers, Anand http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/15/1507/Square_Pig/Holborn P.S. They are 'under new management', as of last month, so the reviews may no longer apply.

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