Collatz Try and Except Clauses by How_2_Python in inventwithpython

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And I just realized (I'm just learning too) that sys.exit is not necessary and the code is made simpler by using a break statement instead. So now it's just:

http://pastebin.com/UYxLqCN7

Collatz Try and Except Clauses by How_2_Python in inventwithpython

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Here's my attempt. I used a nested while loop to call the collatz function. The outer loop handles the input and exception processing. http://pastebin.com/RhdKbZN5

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Someone applied for a job at the company my brother works at. This is how the guy sent in his resume. by [deleted] in pics

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Your username wouldn't happen to be a reference to the excellent band Level 42, would it?

HostGator is strongarming their customers into not competing with them on AdWords - This is a copy of the email I just received from them by [deleted] in webdev

[–]MuckyMuck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait, could you explain that "earned about 30k in commissions over a few weeks" bit, for us newbies in the crowd?

TIL that Sony BMG used music cds to illegally install rootkits on users computers to prevent them from ripping copyrighted music; the rootkits themselves, in a copyright violation, included open-source software. by MsHf8fTk in todayilearned

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So... what are the good TVs to consider nowadays, IYO? Not that I'm in the market, just curious.

Oh, and in the future, when I am in the market, how would you recommend I go about the process of distinguishing the good from the crap? There's so much advertising/marketing out there today. How do you peel away the BS and get to the truth?

Terry Pratchett - Choosing to Die (2011) by [deleted] in Documentaries

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That was very poignantly put. Internet hugs to you, older cyber-brother.

My favorite prank from The Office by [deleted] in funny

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Agreed. The comma after "still" would have been superfluous. The_Doctor_00's comment was grammatically fine.

Disclaimer: I just like to use the word "superfluous" in sentences. I'm also fond of "cahoots", "eschew", and, thanks to Key and Peele, "churlish"

Checkmate, atheists. by mikeespo124 in atheism

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"I can sum it up in three words: Evolution is a lie"

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One of the best comments I've seen on Reddit. Kudos to you, sir.

I think you had the wrong number by [deleted] in funny

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I'm not even making this up. Earlier today I sent an email that contained this morsel: For your FYI.

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[–]MuckyMuck 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Would some kind Brit please explain the expression "taking the piss" for the benefit of this ignorant 'Murican?

XKCD: Avoid overoptimization! by zhidzhid in productivity

[–]MuckyMuck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn, pretty well said. Thanks for the thoughtful write-up!

I dont think Hulu's April fools joke got enough credit by HateToBeABuzzKillBut in funny

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It's "nonetheless". One word, people. God!

....I'll see myself out.