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there is a nice interactive version of How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Learning with Python

http://interactivepython.org/runestone/static/thinkcspy/index.html

original version at
http://www.openbookproject.net/thinkcs/python/english2e/

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It has some questionable reviews. Everything else seem good about the deal.

on a related note.
these work great in a vise to prevent marring surfaces

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0057PUEZO/?tag=phtwllt-20

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@backsplatter said in Python Programming Bible Course | Networking, GUI, Email, XML, CGI - FREE A/C @ Udemy:

there is a nice interactive version of How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Learning with Python

http://interactivepython.org/runestone/static/thinkcspy/index.html

original version at
http://www.openbookproject.net/thinkcs/python/english2e/

Interactive version moving to https://runestone.academy

Link in the upper left side listing other “books”.
some java, c++, etc.

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I’m putting together a shorter one lane test track for a project to show how the weight distribution on a Pinewood Derby car can effect the times it generates. Does anyone have any simple ideas on how to get somewhat accurate timings for the runs? Most of the ideas I’ve seen online are for 4 lane tracks/etc. I don’t really need anything that complicated.

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I found a decent idea here
https://www.abc-pinewood-derby.com/android-timer.php
They are using an audio editor and making a distinctive noise at the start and when the car crosses the finish line.

Then finding the time for the noises in the recording and determining the run-time for the car from that.

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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-27/equifax-will-offer-free-credit-freezes-for-life-new-ceo-says

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That’s why you pay me the big bucks.

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For a Free Duralast Hat, text “ToughHat” to 24587

Returned a link to
http://bit.ly/toughhats

Seems to be coming from Autozone.

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I used VNC to pull the audio out of the raw file.
I used Audacity to do some noise reduction on the audio.
I used Shotcut to edit the actual videos and add the Audio back into files.
Then I used DVDStyler to create the actual .iso files to burn.

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I remember liking the National Lampoon parody a lot.

https://www.amazon.com/National-Lampoons-Doon-Ellis-Weiner/dp/0671541447?tag=phtwllt-20

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This is a fun game. Even better to play with friends.

Overcooked 2 had some good additions.

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It’s been a couple years in now.
So how has phat wallet been doing anyway?
Has there been a general building of visitors?

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look at something like

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Wireless-Portable-Travel-Router/dp/B00TQEX8BO/?tag=phtwllt-20

or if you have an old router you could looking into using it in “bridge mode” or “access point”.

I know most hotels have a sign-on page now for their wi-fi. Not sure how that all works.

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https://www.coursera.org/specializations/google-it-support

I saw an article on that program the other day. It’s towards a beginning job in IT.

“The launchpad to a career in IT. This program is designed to take beginner learners to job readiness in eight to 12 months.”

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https://mcfarlane.com/news/12-days-of-giveaways-2017/

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https://www.aarp.org/retirement/the-aarp-healthcare-costs-calculator/

using that. making a few assumptions. Estimated health care costs if they die around 78. They are going to need over $500,000 for just health care costs. yeah, I agree $1 million isn’t going too far.

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Yep, I ran it again. I must have read it wrong before. It’s only saying they need around $409K for healthcare costs.

The situation we are talking about doesn’t sound like someone who is trying to manipulate their income so they can pass their costs on to society. It’s more a discussion of income required to retire early. So we aren’t using Medicaid, it’s only counting Medicare covering some costs. Most of those costs probably aren’t going to be apparent to them till they get older.

Male 35. Already retired. 5’ 9" 195 pounds. Illinois resident. Live to 78. non smoker. High cholesterol

Female 35. Already retired. 5’ 4" 165 pounds. Illinois resident. Live to 82. non smoker. osteoporosis

Total Health Care Costs: $ 730,110
Covered by Medicare: $ 320,221
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Your Estimated Shortage: $ 409,889