From dragonstrider at gmail.com  Sat Feb  2 20:36:44 2013
From: dragonstrider at gmail.com (Joseph S. Tate)
Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2013 14:36:44 -0500
Subject: [TriZPUG] Namespace Packages import error
Message-ID: <CA+WDQbEYoXFATyvq55=quzakZ+8r6FEjN2tnGiYUGfnM2Ntqmg@mail.gmail.com>

I ran into a problem today with Namespace packages.

If I installed two packages from the namespace using setup.py develop,
things worked fine, but if one was installed from an egg and the other is
installed via setup.py develop to the same writeable location, the second
won't import.  Is anyone savvy enough with imports to explain this
behavior?  Anyone seen this before and know a fix, besides be more
consistent?

The funny thing is that jenkins wasn't having the problem; I have the egg
installed to a separate location (via --user) in that environment than the
setup.py develop gets installed to (via --install-dir).

-- 
Joseph Tate
Personal e-mail: jtate AT dragonstrider DOT com
Web: http://www.dragonstrider.com
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From cbc at unc.edu  Mon Feb  4 19:39:18 2013
From: cbc at unc.edu (Chris Calloway)
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:39:18 -0500
Subject: [TriZPUG] Reminder:  Raleigh Project Night for February 2013
In-Reply-To: <510AA179.2050403@unc.edu>
References: <510AA179.2050403@unc.edu>
Message-ID: <51100056.9090603@unc.edu>

Project night tomorrow night:

On 1/31/2013 11:53 AM, Chris Calloway wrote:
> When: Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 6pm
>
> Where: Engineering Building 2, Room 1220, NCSU Centennial Campus, 890
> Oval Drive, Raleigh
 >
 > URL: http://trizpug.org/Members/cbc/feb-13-rpn
 >
 > Map: http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/maps/building/EB2
>
> What: Raleigh Project Night meets on first Tuesdays. Have a project you
> want to show off, share, seek help with, or just get some work done
> surrounded my like minded Python lovers? Join us for our monthly project
> night and do just that! Don't have something to work on? Just need some
> help with Python? Show up and enjoy the energy, sprint on an open source
> project, find something interesting to contribute to or be inspired by!
> The setting is informal and there is no schedule, so don't worry if you
> show up past the start time. Whether you are a Python newbie needing
> help or have an open source project you want to share, come hang out and
> hack.

-- 
Sincerely,

Chris Calloway http://nccoos.org/Members/cbc
office: 3313 Venable Hall   phone: (919) 599-3530
mail: Campus Box #3300, UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC 27599

From cbc at unc.edu  Mon Feb  4 21:32:56 2013
From: cbc at unc.edu (Chris Calloway)
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:32:56 -0500
Subject: [TriZPUG] What The Rails Security Issue Means For You
Message-ID: <51101AF8.6030204@unc.edu>

I should assume everyone has seen the following widely touted blog post. 
But in case not:

http://www.kalzumeus.com/2013/01/31/what-the-rails-security-issue-means-for-your-startup/

and Ned Batchelder's Pythonic response:

http://nedbatchelder.com/blog/201302/war_is_peace.html

(Does the comment about Cookie.Cookie apply to http.cookies in Python 3?)

-- 
Sincerely,

Chris Calloway http://nccoos.org/Members/cbc
office: 3313 Venable Hall   phone: (919) 599-3530
mail: Campus Box #3300, UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC 27599

From kmtracey at gmail.com  Tue Feb  5 03:13:38 2013
From: kmtracey at gmail.com (Karen Tracey)
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2013 21:13:38 -0500
Subject: [TriZPUG] What The Rails Security Issue Means For You
In-Reply-To: <51101AF8.6030204@unc.edu>
References: <51101AF8.6030204@unc.edu>
Message-ID: <CACS9raej3tdYU_jd_C=ShcOSHSRu3KcR7X78ePjUYbAKherdeQ@mail.gmail.com>

On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 3:32 PM, Chris Calloway <cbc at unc.edu> wrote:

> (Does the comment about Cookie.Cookie apply to http.cookies in Python 3?)


It is SerialCookie and SmartCookie that have the security warnings in
Python 2:

http://docs.python.org/2/library/cookie.html#Cookie.SerialCookie

I can find no mention of these variants existing in Python 3, nor any use
of pickle in the Python 3 source code for the http cookies and cookiejar
modules, so I think they are gone in Python 3.

Karen
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From cbc at unc.edu  Fri Feb 15 04:04:00 2013
From: cbc at unc.edu (Chris Calloway)
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:04:00 -0500
Subject: [TriZPUG] Fwd: PyPI security notice
In-Reply-To: <20130215025719.6853E330C@virt-oku3tm.psf.osuosl.org>
References: <20130215025719.6853E330C@virt-oku3tm.psf.osuosl.org>
Message-ID: <511DA5A0.8040606@unc.edu>

Thanks to what was undoubtedly hard work, a lot of wiki.python.org has 
been restored (so the trizpug.org "Get Up To Speed" links work again). 
But things are not completely back to normal yet:

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: PyPI security notice
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:57:19 +0000
From: <richard at python.org>

TL;DR: please log into PyPI and change your password.

Dear PyPI user,

Recently we have been auditing and improving security of the Python
Package Index (PyPI) and other python.org hosts.

You may be aware that the wiki.python.org host was compromised. Since
we must assume that all passwords stored in that system are also
compromised, and we also assume that some users share passwords between
python.org systems, I will be performing a password reset of all PyPI
accounts in one week's time, at 2013-02-22 00:00 UTC.

If you log in before that deadline and change your password then you'll
be fine, otherwise you'll need to use the password recovery form after
the reset has occurred.

Additionally, I ask you to begin to access PyPI using HTTPS through the
web. We're in the process of installing a new SSL certificate so the
current Big Red Certificate Warning should go away very soon.

We are in the process of updating the Python packaging toolset to use HTTPS.

These steps are but a couple of those we're intending to take to better 
secure PyPI. If you are interested in these matters I encourage you to
participate in the discussion on the catalog SIG:

http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/catalog-sig

Finally, I apologise for any inconvenience these changes have caused.


     Richard Jones <richard at python.org>
     PyPI Maintainer


From nfoster at caktusgroup.com  Mon Feb 18 19:16:12 2013
From: nfoster at caktusgroup.com (Nicole Foster)
Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:16:12 -0500
Subject: [TriZPUG] Summer Internship Position at Caktus Group
Message-ID: <CAAbH+TKsNd1MpCtgpW=aY9H8dD3kU0Un8o0nWFb7FWaxUF5LfQ@mail.gmail.com>

Hello,

Caktus Consulting Group is currently recruiting for a full time intern for
our summer internship program. Come be a part of a small team of developers
and designers passionate about creating fun and interactive web
applications. Caktus is looking for someone who is excited about emerging
technologies, creating compelling user experiences and enjoys writing
Python. As a member of the Caktus team, you?ll be involved in every aspect
of development, from brainstorming to prototyping, Django development, and
front-end HTML/CSS and JavaScript work. You?ll learn and collaborate
directly with a great group of talented developers and designers.

This summer experience includes:


   - *Position*: A 12 week summer internship in Carrboro, NC
   - *Exposure*: Great experience and education in current web development
   techniques and technologies
   - *Mentorship*: At Caktus, you?ll get to work with some of the best and
   brightest minds in the Django community


You will do some or all of the following during the summer:


   - Work with Caktus developers on Django-powered web applications
   - Perform front-end development in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (jQuery)
   - Work on internal Caktus projects
   - Participate in design and code reviews
   - Create mockups and wireframes of proposed design ideas and user stories
   - Assist with usability and user experience (UX) design (Don?t Make Me
   Think<http://www.amazon.com/Dont-Make-Me-Think-Usability/dp/0321344758/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329316629&sr=8-1>
   !)
   - Become familiar with Linux (Debian-flavor) desktop and server
   environments
   - Learn about test driven development and other agile methodologies
   - Use relational databases, such as PostgreSQL or MySQL


We?d love to meet someone who (not all required):


   - Has experience developing rich applications with HTML/CSS/JS
   - Is familiar with Django/Python or a similar framework
   - Is excited to work with HTML5 and CSS3
   - Actively uses Github or BitBucket to collaborate and share code
   - Has an design eye for simplicity and user experience
   - Is comfortable using Photoshop and/or InDesign
   - Is actively engaged in open source communities and learning about new
   technologies
   - Has experience with rapid prototyping
   Compensation

   For the full-time 12-week position, we will pay a fixed amount,
   commensurate with experience, that is pro-rated and paid monthly.


*How to Apply*

If you are interested in this position, email
jobs+internship at caktusgroup.com with your resume and a brief note
discussing why you think you?re a great fit for this opportunity. Please
include a few links to Github or BitBucket repositories with examples of
your work, detailing your involvement in each project.
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From nfoster at caktusgroup.com  Fri Feb 22 15:04:57 2013
From: nfoster at caktusgroup.com (Nicole Foster)
Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:04:57 -0500
Subject: [TriZPUG] Web Project Manager position at Caktus
Message-ID: <CAAbH+TLp1o_UqsjjcVBZ1-Bq+xhENqg6VX9hYBv75Q4jpjcSYg@mail.gmail.com>

Hello!
*
*
*Caktus is looking for a web project manager who enjoys working on a team
and is excited about new open source technology. This is a full time
position based in our Carrboro, NC office. The ideal team member is
meticulous when it comes to detail, is able to see the overarching goals of
projects and has a special place in their heart for spreadsheets. Your job
will include the following: *
*

   - Managing client communication
   - Coordinating product deployments
   - Keeping the issue tracker up to date
   - Ensures steady progress on hourly budgets
   - Assist with creating estimates for upcoming projects
   - Cultivating long term relationships with clients
   - Create project proposals for prospective clients
   - Being actively involved with the sales teams to recruit new clients
   - Working with the marketing team to increase Caktus? online presence
   - Assist with QA testing on projects before deployment


Qualifications

   - Has experience managing multiple projects at once
   - Comfortable with different project tracking systems such as Github,
   Trac and Redmine
   - Understands the basics of search engine optimization and web analytics
   - Excellent communication skills and a proven track record dealing with
   clients
   - Has an understanding of the principles of agile programming


Bonus Points For

   - Experience with Django and Linux environments
   - Knowledge of HTML/CSS


How To Apply

Please submit a detailed cover letter stating why you?d be a great fit for
this position and your project management experience. Send along a PDF
version of your resume along with the cover letter at jobs at caktusgroup.com *
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From cbc at unc.edu  Wed Feb 27 17:59:16 2013
From: cbc at unc.edu (Chris Calloway)
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:59:16 -0500
Subject: [TriZPUG] Reminder: TriZPUG February 2013 Meeting: venv
In-Reply-To: <5102D781.3020900@unc.edu>
References: <5102D781.3020900@unc.edu>
Message-ID: <512E3B64.9020807@unc.edu>

Reminder: we have a meeting tomorrow (Thursday) at WebAssign . I will 
reprise the talk on venv that I gave Monday at PYPTUG (running time 75 
minutes). Spontaneous or announced lightning talks are welcome.

There's a parking garage on the far side of WebAssign's building.

Map:

https://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=1791+Varsity+Drive+Suite+200+27606

See you there!

On 1/25/2013 2:05 PM, Chris Calloway wrote:
> http://trizpug.org/Members/jj/feb-13-mtg
>
> When: Thursday, Feburary 28, 2013
>
> Where: WebAssign, NCSU Centennial Campus, 1791 Varsity Drive, Suite 200,
> Raleigh
>
> Chris Calloway will present venv, the new virtual environment creation
> module included with Python 3.3. To announce an additional talk for this
> meeting, send an email with your topic to the TriZPUG email list.
> Extemporaneous "lightning talks" of 5-10 minute duration are also
> welcome. Plenty of free after hours parking is available in the adjacent
> Centennial Campus decks. An after-meeting location for food and beverage
> will be decided at the meeting.
>

-- 
Sincerely,

Chris Calloway http://nccoos.org/Members/cbc
office: 3313 Venable Hall   phone: (919) 599-3530
mail: Campus Box #3300, UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC 27599