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Python Factorial Function Time Test
This article illustrates four ways to calculate a factorial function along with how long each method takes.
I ran across an example factorial calculation in python using a lambda expression on the Make Tech Easier website. It made me wonder how the lambda function compared to using the factorial function …
· 4 min read· shakiestnerdHappy Father's Day
Happy Father's Day
Just wanted to say that I am privileged to have a good father and mother who instilled in me the values needed to make it through life. For that I am very grateful. Were they perfect? Of course not. Parenting doesn't come with any instruction book. I …
· shakiestnerd2021 Reading Highlights
It just occurred to me that I did not write up my reading highlights for 2021. I finished the year having read a total of 56 books.
Science Fiction and Fantasy
As usual, sci-fi dominated my reading last year. Stand outs include:
- Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir - Much better …
· 1 min read· shakiestnerdSite Changes
It's good to be back up and running at 100%. As mentioned previously, the tool I use to build this site is the Pelican static site generator.
I tried to update my prior theme with the updated search plugin that relies on a tool called stork …
· 2 min read· shakiestnerdSalsa
My wife has been on a quest for her perfect salsa. This one comes pretty close the the Mexican restaurant style we like.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup white onion - roughly chopped
- 1 clove garlic - roughly chopped
- 1 jalapeño - roughly chop, remove seeds and ribs
- 2 14.5 cans fired roasted …
· shakiestnerdWisdom
One way to look at information is that there is a progression from data to wisdom. Because we use many of these terms interchangeably, it didn't occur to me that this can be viewed as a hierarchy like rungs on a ladder.
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should …
· 2 min read· shakiestnerdSearching is Down While I Retool
I use the Pelican static site generator for this site. A static site generator is a way to pre-build all of the content for a web-site. This provides faster page downloads, lower server requirements, and better security for the site.
I was using the Tipue Search plug-in to provide search …
· shakiestnerdReprieve: Google G Suite Legacy Continues
It seems like google has changed its mind on forcing personal users to give up their G Suite legacy edition. I was able to opt out of the automatic transition from the legacy subscription. Since I am use G Suite to manage the email accounts for family members, I fall …
· shakiestnerdGoogle G Suite Legacy Discontinuing
The Google G Suite Legacy free edition is being discontinued this May. I signed up for G-Suite way back pre-2010 and have been using it to maintain email for my family. This helps my elderly parents who are easily confused with email accounts.
So Long and Thanks for all the …
· 6 min read· shakiestnerdSarcasm
I am really bad about being sarcastic. The witty, put down seems to jump into my brain all the time. My aim is to be funny. Unfortunately, sarcasm can be easily misunderstood and hurtful. It is often used to poke fun at a person who is not present. This is …
· 3 min read· shakiestnerd