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The python keyword global is used in a function to distinguish a local representation of a variable with the same name.
glbvar = 0
def setglbvar():
global glbvar
# include this declaration so that updates to glbvar are NOT LOCAL to this function
glbvar
= 1
def printglbvar():
print glbvar # No need for global declaration to read value of globvar
setglbvar()
printglbvar() # Prints 1
In this tutorial we are going to take a look at how you work with strings in Python. Now, any language worth its salt will have a number of options for working with text and Python is probably one of the best to use when it comes to processing text.
If you are new to programming in general you may be wondering what a string is. In terms of programming, a string is classed as any sequence of characters you can type with your keyboard, and let’s face it, if you want your application to be of any use to yourself or other users then you need it to tell you what it’s doing or to prompt you for an action, and that is where strings come into play.
They are your applications way of communicating with the user. Without the ability to enter and display text or software would be pretty useless.
So, how would you create a string in Python? Take a look at the following code:
Controversy was recently courted as Southern California Edison (SCE) prepares to cut their own staff while looking to meet their staffing needs with offshore employees skilled in the field of “IT” or Informational Technology. This has been the second major utility company in the United States to take this path towards providing services to its consumers while holding current rates at consistent levels. SCE does not disclose the exact numbers of expected lay-offs, but the LA Times reports that it is in the hundreds. Utility companies tell their consumers that these moves are necessary as a hedge against inflation and to keep their services at rates that their customers can easily afford. Critics claim that the use of foreign workers is the first step to using an entirely foreign workforce and promoting large scale unemployment amongst American citizens. Often this has been seen as a conflict between national and international workers for the same jobs, salaries and careers.
It has been noted that this State of California utility company, much like other corporations that hire foreign workers does so primarily when there is a shortage of national citizens that can perform these jobs well. IT workers that are brought in with H-1B Visa work permits usually are college educated and hold expertise in technical areas and studies that local employees may not be especially trained in. Once again, critics decry the fact that these employees are not hired directly. On shore contracting companies operating in the continental United States are directly hired by the utility companies. These contracted companies then serve as “middle-men” and hire a wide range of foreign workers with H-1B paperwork so that they can move to the United States. The workers then perform a variety of jobs instead of American workers who were either born in the country or have achieved American citizenship on their own.
Needless to say, the amount of visas issued in a given year is a concern for U.S workers in various fields but particularly in Information Technology. As large corporations stack the employment deck with foreign workers who put in the hours for a fraction of the pay-rate for local employees, local IT professionals are finding it more difficult to find work nationally. They encounter rejections, endless interview processes or low –ball offers from companies and recruiting agencies looking to fill positions at a bare minimum cost for coveted skill-sets.
Meanwhile, an H-1B worker is a worker brought in on a temporary basis with a visa allowing them to work freely in the United States. Much like a student or travel visa, it is issued for on a calendar oriented basis. Applicants who successfully renew the visa for an extended period of time can expect to work in the United States for up to ten years. Although U.S companies hiring these employees may pay them less than their local employees, the salaries earned by H-1B Visa workers are almost always higher than these workers would earn in their own country of origin.
Both sides can agree on several issues. When it comes to these H-1B Visa workers, their assignments are generally of a contractual nature and require them to reside in this country for a period of months to years. However it is also an accepted fact that while they are in this country, they are responsible for paying rent, utilities and all other living expenses. As residents of the United States on a permanent basis, they are also liable for taxes on any salary they have earned while living here.
Dr. Norman Matloff, a professor at the University of California, Davis and writer on political matters believes the shortage to be fiction. In his writing for the University of Michigan Journal of Law Reform, he claims that “there has been no shortage of qualified American citizens to fill American computer-related jobs, and that the data offered as evidence of American corporations needing H-1B visas to address labor shortages was erroneous. The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) agrees with him and describes the situation as a crisis. Likewise, other studies from Duke, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and Georgetown University have disputed that in some years, the number of foreign programmers and engineers imported outnumbered the number of jobs created by the industry
As much as we love to assume free Wi-Fi is secure, this is far from the truth. Because you are attaching to a service many others are connected to as well, without security measures, your device can be hacked, especially if the network is unencrypted. Because this encryption involves handing out a 26-character hexadecimal key to every individual wanting to use that network, most places opt for ease of access over security. And even with a secure network, your information is vulnerable to everyone else who has the password and is on the network.
This may not seem like such a big deal and many people don’t believe they have anything to hide on their personal devices, but remember what you use on those devices. Chances are your e-mail is attached as well as all other social media sites. You may have apps that track your finances or private messages to certain others that you would never want anyone else to see. Luckily, there are steps that can be taken to reduce and prevent any unwanted information grabbers from accessing your personal information.
To start, go through your computer’s settings in order to verify your operating system’s security functions are all set to offer the highest protection. Open up the Control Panel and double check that your Firewall is enabled for both private and public networks. Then, go to Network and Sharing to open Change advanced sharing settings. In here, you can turn off file and printer sharing and network discovery for public networks.
One of the most important things to watch for is HTTPS. Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure ensures secure communication across the web. Many of the major email systems use this when you log in (as another layer of password protection) but drop the security as soon as the login is complete. To keep this going, HTTPS Everywhere is a browser extension that gives you a secure connection when browsing some of the more popular sites. It can also be programmed for other sites you like to visit that don’t use HTTPS.
Not every place on the internet provides the choice of HTTPS, and VPNs are there to fill in the security gap. Virtual Private Networks allows data to be sent and received through public access points as if it were directly connected to a secure network. Many businesses offer this for company devices, but if you are an individual looking for that kind of security, ProXPN is a free version that can be upgraded. Unfortunately, it limits your speed, but other choices include VPNBook, OpenVPN Shield Exchange, and OkayFreedom.
With these three steps implemented, secure public Wi-Fi can be achieved. No longer will you have to worry about connecting in an unsure environment with strangers, never knowing if your information is being stolen. With all of the options free of charge, it is also an affordable means of protecting yourself that only takes a little time and effort to implement and guarantee safety.
Net Neutrality for the Layperson
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Tech Life in Minnesota
Company Name | City | Industry | Secondary Industry |
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The Affluent Traveler | Saint Paul | Travel, Recreation and Leisure | Travel, Recreation, and Leisure Other |
Xcel Energy Inc. | Minneapolis | Energy and Utilities | Gas and Electric Utilities |
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans | Minneapolis | Financial Services | Personal Financial Planning and Private Banking |
CHS Inc. | Inver Grove Heights | Agriculture and Mining | Agriculture and Mining Other |
Hormel Foods Corporation | Austin | Manufacturing | Food and Dairy Product Manufacturing and Packaging |
St. Jude Medical, Inc. | Saint Paul | Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals and Biotech | Medical Devices |
The Mosaic Company | Minneapolis | Agriculture and Mining | Mining and Quarrying |
Ecolab Inc. | Saint Paul | Manufacturing | Chemicals and Petrochemicals |
Donaldson Company, Inc. | Minneapolis | Manufacturing | Tools, Hardware and Light Machinery |
Michael Foods, Inc. | Minnetonka | Manufacturing | Food and Dairy Product Manufacturing and Packaging |
Regis Corporation | Minneapolis | Retail | Retail Other |
Fastenal Company | Winona | Wholesale and Distribution | Wholesale and Distribution Other |
Securian Financial | Saint Paul | Financial Services | Insurance and Risk Management |
UnitedHealth Group | Minnetonka | Financial Services | Insurance and Risk Management |
The Travelers Companies, Inc. | Saint Paul | Financial Services | Insurance and Risk Management |
Imation Corp. | Saint Paul | Computers and Electronics | Networking Equipment and Systems |
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | Eden Prairie | Transportation and Storage | Warehousing and Storage |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | Minneapolis | Financial Services | Securities Agents and Brokers |
Best Buy Co. Inc. | Minneapolis | Retail | Retail Other |
Nash Finch Company | Minneapolis | Wholesale and Distribution | Grocery and Food Wholesalers |
Medtronic, Inc. | Minneapolis | Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals and Biotech | Medical Devices |
LAND O'LAKES, INC. | Saint Paul | Manufacturing | Food and Dairy Product Manufacturing and Packaging |
General Mills, Inc. | Minneapolis | Manufacturing | Food and Dairy Product Manufacturing and Packaging |
Pentair, Inc. | Minneapolis | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Other |
Supervalu Inc. | Eden Prairie | Retail | Grocery and Specialty Food Stores |
U.S. Bancorp | Minneapolis | Financial Services | Banks |
Target Corporation, Inc. | Minneapolis | Retail | Department Stores |
3M Company | Saint Paul | Manufacturing | Chemicals and Petrochemicals |
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The Hartmann Software Group understands these issues and addresses them and others during any training engagement. Although no IT educational institution can guarantee career or application development success, HSG can get you closer to your goals at a far faster rate than self paced learning and, arguably, than the competition. Here are the reasons why we are so successful at teaching:
- Learn from the experts.
- We have provided software development and other IT related training to many major corporations in Minnesota since 2002.
- Our educators have years of consulting and training experience; moreover, we require each trainer to have cross-discipline expertise i.e. be Java and .NET experts so that you get a broad understanding of how industry wide experts work and think.
- Discover tips and tricks about Microsoft Development programming
- Get your questions answered by easy to follow, organized Microsoft Development experts
- Get up to speed with vital Microsoft Development programming tools
- Save on travel expenses by learning right from your desk or home office. Enroll in an online instructor led class. Nearly all of our classes are offered in this way.
- Prepare to hit the ground running for a new job or a new position
- See the big picture and have the instructor fill in the gaps
- We teach with sophisticated learning tools and provide excellent supporting course material
- Books and course material are provided in advance
- Get a book of your choice from the HSG Store as a gift from us when you register for a class
- Gain a lot of practical skills in a short amount of time
- We teach what we know…software
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