I rewrote my code using another approach that looked promising, but I got stuck handing the last incomplete block characters.
My new approach is still a step backward:
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Your solution passed all tests
KiXtart
KiXtart Version = 4.52
KiXGolf Script = kixgolf_ts.kix
Computer
OS = Windows XP Professional
CPU = Intel Pentium Model 13
Speed = 1798 MHz
Memory = 1024 MB
KiXGolf Scoring Engine
Scoring Engine = 3.3
KiXtart Golf Score
Tournament = Top Secret
Processing Start = 2007/08/08 02:57:24.829
Processing End = 2007/08/08 02:57:24.859
Duration = 0000/00/00 00:00:00.030
KiXGolf Score = 538
