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thesovereignsring-if · 26 days ago

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Hello! Your IF story inspired me to start my own IF game

Im thinking of using twine

And I would like to ask you if you had any tips or advice

Thank you!

Also side note I’m really excited and very interested in how this story is going to play out I already love the cast and can’t wait to see the rest!

OOoo thank you so much! I'm very flattered the game inspired you!

Twine has many different story formats, each with their own pros and cons. I personally use Sugarcube (I think next to Harlow, it is the most popular) so all my tips will be for Twine Sugarcube:

Basic tips:

Bookmark the Sugarcube V2 Document. This is your bible. It will have everything you need to use Twine. It's a daunting read, but I use it to troubleshoot when I forget how Macros work. I always have tab open for it.

Download a Twine Template. If you are brand new to Twine and making IFs, I heavily suggest downloading a template or two. Most of them come with tutorials and examples on how they work. Sometimes they even provide more helpful resources on Twine. I use Vahnya's Template II that I modified myself afterwards.

Study from pre-exisiting Twine IFs. Might be controversial, but I personally believe that diving in and seeing how other authors code and structure their stories helps a lot. Eventually you'll figure out a system and structure that works for you. It might not work for all games, but most Twine games can be downloaded and opened up in the twine editior. If you're worried about spoilers or upsetting people, feel free to download my game and see whats inside. I make multiple copies of the game, so any build I have out in the public is not the original build and therefore have no spoilers. I know it will look insane when you open it, but there's a method to the madness.

Writing and Planning:

Making an IF is no joke! Plan your story out, know your big variables, your branching routes and at least some part of your ending!! Try to stay as organized as possible. These projects and can will spiral out of control if you're not careful. I suggest having a giant excel sheet with tabs for important variables, chapter/scene breakdowns, wordcount and characters ect. Updating it will be a pain (that I am guilty of not doing) but will make developing easier. Even if you don't make a big project, its still good practise to do it.

#Stylesheet:

All the code in here relates to how the game looks. You can fiddle in there to configure the game to look how you want it to look. If you even want to see what element is tied to what ID code, the best thing to do is playtest the game (build >> play) and then leftclick and select "inspect element" you browser will open up the developer window and you see what elements are tied to what and even play around with the contents to test out CSS elements you like.

This website is a great resource on using CSS and other coding language. I personally used it many time to modify my game.

Helpful resources and Macros:

Chapel has made a LOT of custom macros that you can add to your game. You can find the list here.

But the most important one is the Pronoun Template. It might be confusing at first but one you understand how it work, its a great tool to have. You can even add gendered titles so that they work with the pronoun template.

Idrellegame is a great resource on coding in Twine. You can find the list here. It helped me out when starting out.

Exporting to Itch:

I never see people talk about Butler when it comes to uploading If games onto itch.io, so i'm doing it now.

What is Butler? Its a command-line tool that Itch made to upload your game onto Itch.io quickly and reliably.

The documentation is here. And I suggest coping and pasting the export codes onto a doc so you can use them for every update afterwards.

Here is a youtube tutorial you can follow along as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JCJa5iWREM

I personally have the Butler on the Itchio.app so that's its always up to date.

Thats all I can offer off the top of my head, if you or anyone wants some help on something specifically, feel free to DM me or drop another ask in the inbox. Always happy to help. Working in twine is very overwhelming for newcomers.

#answered asks #twine if #twine resources #interactive ficition #coding Twine Ifs

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anythinggoesbutme · 4 days ago

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Worth Defending

Grayson Hawthorne x Lyra Kane

Warnings: verbal insult, office tension, confrontation, protectiveness, language, emotional comfort

Synopsis: When an employee at Hawthorne Industries insults Lyra behind her back, Grayson’s protective side comes out in full force—and he doesn’t hesitate to show the man the door.

Song: “Work Song” — Hozier

Word Count: 1,551

The first time Grayson hears it, it’s not even meant for his ears.

He’s in the hallway outside the sixth-floor conference room, flipping through a folder while waiting for a finance report he was promised ten minutes ago. Most of the office has cleared out for lunch. A few employees are still gathered at the break station, murmuring low over coffee and overpriced sandwiches.

Grayson wouldn’t have noticed them at all—except he hears her name.

Lyra.

He doesn’t freeze. Doesn’t even blink. Just shifts his weight slightly so he’s closer to the half-open door behind which the voices are echoing. It’s second nature, listening like this. He grew up with secrets and leverage and knowing how quickly a whisper could unravel everything.

“She’s only here because she’s sleeping with him,” someone says, the words thick with derision. “You think if she hadn’t gotten into the Game and wrapped herself around Grayson Hawthorne, she’d be in on these meetings?”

Laughter. Another voice, a little more smug. “She’s sharp, but not that sharp. And have you seen the way she talks in front of investors? All confidence, no polish.”

“Right? Pretty little street girl thinks she’s earned a seat at the table.”

That does it.

The blood rushes to Grayson’s ears so fast it drowns out the rest. Not rage. Not yet. Just a cold, surgical detachment as he tucks the folder under his arm and opens the breakroom door without a word.

The two men inside snap their heads toward him like deer in headlights.

“Mr. Hawthorne—” one of them starts, clearly a senior project manager based on the tag on his lanyard. Martin something.

Grayson doesn’t give him a chance to finish. He walks in slowly, deliberately, as silence smothers the room.

“Which one of you said it?” he asks, voice calm but glacial.

Martin blinks. “I—sir, we didn’t know—”

“Which one of you said she’s only here because she’s sleeping with me?”

There’s a pause. The younger one—a mid-level analyst, Grayson remembers vaguely—visibly pales. Martin opens his mouth, but no defense comes out.

Grayson’s lips curve upward, but there’s no humor in it. “The funny thing about rumors,” he says, “is they tend to bounce back louder when they hit the wrong ears.”

“Sir—”

“She’s earned every seat she’s taken at this company,” Grayson cuts in sharply. “And I’ll make something else very clear—Lyra Kane was solving codes and pulling strings when you were still fumbling your way through Excel macros.”

The younger man shifts uncomfortably. Martin glances toward the door.

“Don’t bother,” Grayson adds. “You’re done here. Both of you.”

“Wait—”

“No second chances,” he says, voice like steel. “Not when it comes to slandering someone who has done more for this company in six months than either of you have in six years.”

Martin tries to argue. “We were joking—just blowing off steam—”

“Then maybe next time,” Grayson says, “you should choose your target more carefully. Because I don’t take kindly to people disrespecting what I care about.”

He doesn’t yell. He doesn’t need to. The room is already chilled with the weight of his fury.

He watches them leave in silence. Watches the way they slink down the hall like shadows shrinking from light. Then he pulls out his phone.

And calls security.

Two Hours Later

Lyra is in his office, feet propped on the edge of his desk, reading through patent revisions with a pen between her teeth.

“Hey,” she says casually when he walks in. “I circled the part about the drone camera’s legal gray area. We might want to revise—”

“I fired Martin Weller and Jake Langston.”

She blinks. “Okay… why?”

“They said something about you.”

He doesn’t elaborate, not yet. Just leans against the edge of the desk and folds his arms, waiting for her to push.

She narrows her eyes. “What kind of something?”

Grayson watches her carefully. “They said you were only here because you were sleeping with me. Called you unpolished. Said you didn’t belong in investor meetings.”

He waits for the flare of anger.

But Lyra just goes still.

Silent.

Not surprised.

She sits up slowly, placing the papers down with too much care. “I’m guessing that’s not the first time someone’s thought it.”

Grayson’s brows draw. “That doesn’t make it acceptable.”

“I didn’t say it was.” Her voice is even, but her knuckles are white on the edge of the desk. “I just meant… it’s not new. I’ve heard worse.”

He doesn’t move. “Lyra.”

“I’ve been underestimated before. I’ll be underestimated again. People don’t like it when a girl like me takes up space in rooms they’ve reserved for themselves.”

“You shouldn’t have to get used to it.”

“And yet.”

Her voice is flat. Tired.

Grayson steps toward her. “I didn’t want to make a scene, but I couldn’t— I wasn’t going to let them get away with it.”

Her eyes meet his then, sharp and unreadable. “You think firing them fixes it?”

“No,” he admits. “But it shows everyone else that I won’t let them disrespect you.”

“Do you really think I needed you to defend me?”

That hits harder than he expects.

Grayson straightens. “I wasn’t trying to protect you because I thought you couldn’t do it yourself. I did it because I love you.”

The air stutters between them.

He’s never said it like that before. Not in that room. Not with the world at their feet and knives at their backs.

But Lyra doesn’t flinch.

She just exhales and lowers her gaze.

“It’s not about needing,” she says softly. “It’s about letting someone step in.”

Grayson steps forward again, this time close enough to brush her shoulder. “Then let me. Even if you don’t need it. Let me show them that if they come after you, they answer to me.”

For a moment, her jaw is tight. Then she lets it relax. “I’ve spent a long time fighting for my place at the table. I don’t want anyone to think I got there on someone else’s name.”

“I know,” he says gently. “And you didn’t. You’re at that table because no one else could sit in your chair and do what you do.”

Lyra finally looks at him again. Really looks.

“You were serious? You fired them today?”

“On the spot.”

“Grayson…”

“They crossed a line,” he says simply. “And I won’t work with men who can’t respect you.”

A long silence stretches between them. Finally, she stands—coming toe to toe with him.

Her eyes are fierce. But there’s something warm underneath, something grateful and unspoken.

“Okay,” she says. “Then I guess I should say thank you.”

“You don’t have to.”

“I want to.”

He relaxes slightly. “There’s going to be fallout. You know that.”

“Let them talk.” Her mouth tilts. “They’ll still be on the outside. I’ll still be in the boardroom.”

His grin is soft, proud. “That’s my girl.”

She rolls her eyes. “Please don’t start quoting The Godfather at me again.”

“Wasn’t going to.” Pause. “But now that you’ve mentioned it—”

“Grayson Hawthorne.”

He catches her wrist gently and brings her hand to his lips, brushing a kiss against her knuckles.

“You’re worth defending,” he says again, quieter this time. “Not because you’re mine. But because you’re you.”

Something trembles in her expression. Then softens. “That was a good line,” she whispers. “Almost makes up for the whole dramatic-firing thing.”

He smirks. “Almost?”

“You owe me a donut.”

“Deal.”

Later That Night

They’re curled up on the couch, the news of the firings already hitting Hawthorne HQ’s internal email thread like wildfire. Lyra’s name doesn’t come up in the announcement—Grayson made sure of that—but everyone knows.

She’s quieter than usual, her legs tucked under her and a blanket pulled around her shoulders. Grayson watches her from the other end of the couch.

“You’re thinking too loud,” he murmurs.

She sighs. “I’m just… tired.”

“I know.”

He reaches over and gently tugs her toward him until she lets her head rest on his shoulder.

“Was I too much?” he asks after a while. “Was firing them the wrong call?”

Lyra thinks for a moment. “No. It was the right call. Not just for me. For any woman who ever sits in a meeting in this company again.”

Grayson nods.

“I just…” She falters. “I didn’t expect it. You, going full Hawthorne wrath.”

He smiles into her hair. “You insult me, I’ll let it go. You insult my girl? You’re done.”

“You’re dangerous when you’re protective.”

“I’m dangerous when I care.”

She pulls back slightly, enough to meet his eyes. “And you care?”

“With everything I’ve got.”

Lyra doesn’t cry. Not often.

But she blinks once, then again, and there’s a flicker of something wet at the corner of her eye.

Grayson brushes it away.

“You didn’t just defend me today,” she says. “You reminded me I deserve to be fought for.”

“You always have.”

Her lips curve. “Even when I’m stubborn?”

“Especially then.”

He leans down and kisses her—slow and steady, like he has all the time in the world to remind her just how sure he is.

And when they break apart, she whispers, “I love you too.”

For once, there’s no audience, no game, no room full of doubters.

Just Lyra. Grayson. And a quiet kind of victory.

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briechyne · 3 months ago

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Weirdly Motivated to Write

Well, I did say that I have a new keyboard—to correct my posture and not look like a pretzel while I work remotely. Small victories, right?

Now, let’s talk about motivation. Because for some reason, I am absolutely buzzing with it today. Is it because of my keyboard? Most likely. Is that weird? Probably. But hey, I never claimed to be normal.

See, besides being a full-time student, I also have a job. And that job? Writing. Creating. Capturing life in words, pictures, and fleeting moments of inspiration. Filming, writing, photography—these are the things that make me absolutely happy. And honestly? Life is just too beautiful not to share.

There’s something about having the right tools that makes everything feel different. You could give me the exact same blank document yesterday, and I wouldn’t have been nearly as eager to write as I am today. But now? With my new keyboard? I feel like I could churn out a whole novel, rewrite history, or at the very least, write an unnecessarily long blog post about why I feel like writing.

Maybe it’s the clickity-clackity. (Yes, that’s a technical term.) There’s just something deeply satisfying about hearing each keystroke, like a tiny round of applause with every word I type. It’s hypnotizing. Encouraging. Addictive, even. Without it, I don’t think I’d be half as motivated to write.

And that brings me to a very important question:

Could this mean my iPad will replace my laptop?

Ha! Not a chance. Never. Not in a million years.

As much as I love this setup, there are things my iPad just cannot do. And honestly, those things make a huge difference in my daily workflow. Don’t get me wrong—iPads are fantastic. They’re lightweight, portable, and perfect for quick notes, reading, or sketching. But when it comes to serious work? My Windows laptop remains irreplaceable.

Why My Windows Laptop Wins Every Time

Multitasking Like a Pro iPads have some multitasking capabilities, but let's be real—nothing beats having multiple windows open, side by side, without limitations. On my laptop, I can have a research paper in one window, my notes in another, a video playing on the side, and Spotify running in the background. Try doing that on an iPad without constantly swiping between apps. It’s just not the same.

File Management That Actually Makes Sense The Windows file system is superior. Hands down. Drag-and-drop functionality, proper file explorer, external drive support—it’s just easier. iPads, on the other hand, have a clunky file system that often makes me want to scream into the void. Copying files? Moving them? Finding them again? It takes way longer than it should.

Software Compatibility & Heavy-Duty Programs This one’s a dealbreaker. There are so many professional-grade applications that just don’t run on iPads. Things like:

Adobe Premiere Pro for serious video editing (iPad versions are limited)

Photoshop & Illustrator (yes, they have mobile versions, but they’re nowhere near as powerful)

Microsoft Excel with Macros (because let's be honest, the iPad version is lacking)

Programming software & full IDEs (if I ever decide to code, my iPad will just sit there, useless)

Mouse & Keyboard Freedom Yes, iPads can connect to a mouse and keyboard, but do they truly function like a laptop? Nope. There are still weird limitations. Right-clicking? Custom shortcuts? The precision of a real trackpad or external mouse? Windows just does it better. Period.

Downloading Anything Without Jumping Through Hoops iPads don’t let you download everything you want, especially if it’s outside the App Store. Need a program that isn’t on Apple’s list of approved software? Too bad. Meanwhile, on Windows? I can download whatever I want, whenever I want, however I want. No restrictions.

Serious Writing & Formatting Writing on an iPad is fine for quick drafts, but when it comes to formatting long documents, citations, and exporting files in different formats? My laptop is my best friend. Whether it's proper PDF editing, running reference managers like Zotero, or managing multiple Word documents with complex layouts, iPads just don’t cut it.

Gaming & Emulation Okay, maybe not work-related, but still important! iPads have mobile games, sure. But do they run full-fledged PC games? Nope. Can I use them for game modding? Nope. Can I play older games with emulators? Again, nope. My Windows laptop, on the other hand? Unlimited possibilities.

The Verdict?

As much as I love the convenience of my iPad + keyboard combo, it will never replace my laptop. Ever. My laptop is where the real magic happens—the deep work, the serious projects, the things that actually require a proper computer.

But will I still use my iPad for writing on the go? Absolutely. Because nothing beats the clickity-clackity joy of my new keyboard. And if that keeps me weirdly motivated to write, then hey—I’ll take it.

So if you ever see me typing away somewhere, looking ridiculously focused, just know—it’s not me. It’s the keyboard.

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idrellegames · 1 year ago

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hi there! sorry if you've gotten a similar ask before. do you write wayfarer directly into twine or do you keep it in a separate doc? do you just have really clearly labeled sections in a word doc or something or is there a specific program you use to keep track of every story path? basically, with something as expansive and w/ as many routes as wayfarer, how do you keep all your writing organized?

I have answered this before, but I can't seem to find my posts on the subject (you may want to peruse my coding in twine tag, the masterpost has a bunch of different resources for this kind of thing!).

But in short, no, I do not write Wayfarer directly into Twine. This could functionally work for a very small game, but I would still advise against it as Twine doesn't really work as a word processor. You can't proof-read in it.

My process has three main steps:

Outlining

Writing

Coding

Compiling

Outside of my big beat chart (which spans the whole game), I break each episode down into their own outlines, and then break the routes of each episode down into their own outlines. Sometimes specific sections end up with their own outlines too. My system probably doesn't make much sense to anyone other than me, but as long as I know what the divisions are, then it's all good.

I write in MS Word. Each episode has its own folder (sometimes with subfolders) and every section of the game gets its own document.

Here's the main folders, each episode goes into its own thing.

This is an subfolder for Episode 1, specifically Route B.

Within my word documents themselves, I use a colour-coding system for separating out branches and sections. This is extremely useful for writing dialogue loops, like this:

I also add in any coding notes (variables, true/false states, stat checks) while I am writing so I know what I need to do when I sit down to code 4+ months later. I usually throw a X or XX on choices after I have written them as a note to myself that I have finished it (this is just personal shorthand - X means I've done the pass version of a check, XX means I've done the pass and fail states).

I use about 8-10 colours in my documents; I have a set of MS Word macros set up so I can easily switch between them.

I share my word documents with my editor via OneDrive, which makes it easy for her to got through and proofread.

I use MS Word because I've been using it to write since the 2000s and it's what I prefer to use. I have also been writing professionally for over a decade now, so I have systems and strategies in place that work for me that I've developed for myself over time. But if you're new to writing and you're looking for a word processor that can also help you with outlining and keeping your story straight, something like Scrivener may be helpful.

One the text is ready to be coded, it's a lot of copy/pasting from Word into Twine. When I'm coding I will typically be running multiple programs at once:

MS Word

MS Excel (for my variable sheets)

Twine

Notepad++ (which has some regularly used code stored in it; I also use it to edit CSS and Javascript, as well as any really code-heavy sections since it's easier to do that in Notepad++ than it is in the Twine editor)

Notepad (just the regular version - I use it for writing notes to myself while I'm coding)

a web browser to launch tests in as I code

Once I am done coding and I have tested things, it's time to compile. The Twine editor can only handle so many passages and text in one file (around 500-700 passages before you hit massive lag), so I break Wayfarer into multiple story files. Having multiple story files also makes it really easy for me to cross-reference events (if I need to grab a passage title to reference it later) because I don't have to look through one big file. If I know the event happens in Episode 2's first scene, then I know I need to open Chapter_2.1.

My Twine library looks like this at the moment:

I am using an old version of the editor (with an up-to-date version of SugarCube) since I didn't like the new one. I don't necessarily recommend using the Twine editor when you can easily make your game with Twee extensions in Visual Studio Code and have better support and functionality, but this is what I like and it really comes down to personal preference.

But because everything is in separate files, I have to merge them altogether. I have Tweego installed on my PC; it's run through the command prompt and outputs multiple story files into one HTML file. I've talked about this process here and here.

And that's basically it! I don't think there's a one-size-fits-all solution to keeping track of your IF. You need to figure out what works for you, based on your writing and outlining habits, how big your story is, and how much you intend to keep track of.

Hope this helps!

#wayfarer #wayfarer if #coding in twine #twine #twine game #interactive fiction #interactive novel #answered

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theextendedbriechyne · 3 months ago

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Weirdly Motivated to Write

Well, I did say that I have a new keyboard—to correct my posture and not look like a pretzel while I work remotely. Small victories, right?

And that brings me to a very important question:

Could this mean my iPad will replace my laptop?

Ha! Not a chance. Never. Not in a million years.

Why My Windows Laptop Wins Every Time

Software Compatibility & Heavy-Duty Programs This one’s a dealbreaker. There are so many professional-grade applications that just don’t run on iPads. Things like:

Adobe Premiere Pro for serious video editing (iPad versions are limited)

Photoshop & Illustrator (yes, they have mobile versions, but they’re nowhere near as powerful)

Microsoft Excel with Macros (because let's be honest, the iPad version is lacking)

Programming software & full IDEs (if I ever decide to code, my iPad will just sit there, useless)

The Verdict?

So if you ever see me typing away somewhere, looking ridiculously focused, just know—it’s not me. It’s the keyboard.

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pbandjesse · 1 year ago

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I'm getting to go home like 3 hours earlier than I thought it was going to tonight. This is excellent. Honestly I had a pretty good day overall and the event tonight was fun even if it was a lot less well attended than I think the group hoped. It was still a good night.

I woke up unhappy today. I got plenty of sleep but I did not want to get up and my alarm frightened me. When I woke up though it was tangled in the blanket and I couldn't find it for a minute but in shaking out the blanket to turn the alarm off I found James is missing earring. So that was exciting. I know they were sad about that. And I was excited to be able to get back to them.

So pretty cute today. I liked my overalls and I was feeling ready to do low ropes. But I actually would not do low ropes in the end I would do macro survey. Which is what I originally had wanted to do anyway so that was totally fine with me. And I got myself ready and held sweet pea for a little bit. James made me an egg sandwich. And then I went to work.

And it wasn't a terrible drive. I did feel like we were dealing with some amount of traffic and some amount of stupid. But not a huge deal. The piano was back! And that was weird.

I got to camp and went to the office to grab the key for ropes. And then I drove up there to set up low ropes and was doing pretty good. I was enjoying my podcast. My allergies were bothering me really bad. Like from the moment I woke up I was very itchy and sneezy and my eyes hurt. Thankfully the allergy medication made my eyes better but I was just itchy and sneezy basically all day. The pollen was really bad. Like it coded my car. Not not comfortable.

I will go back to the office and Elizabeth would ask me if I wanted to do macro instead and I said sure. So I went and grabbed the gator to set that up. And I got to be very vindicated when Elizabeth had given me the spare key because the regular one was missing and I immediately found the regular one in the cup holder. And I'm just like guys did none of you look. Apparently they had just asked Manny to do it and he did not look very well. And it was very funny to see them all freak out and go we shouldn't have trusted him. It was very silly.

But I got my program set up and I decided I would be at stream site. I would mainly regret that. Like it's nice being down there but it's so hard to find anything. I was basically the only one finding stuff all day. I was hoping that would be better for finding water bugs but no such luck. The water was just moving too much.

I would go and drive the Gator around to pick up some materials because I needed more nets and they weren't where I thought they were and it was like a whole thing. But I would end up parking the Gator at the lodge and then hanging out on the porch for a bit but Elizabeth asked me to put the gator back for real so I did. And then when I came back the group was still not there. Took a few minutes for them to arrive but once they did they were really nice.

They were older than I expected. Third grade through 8th or 9th. But good kids. They broke them into their age groups. The problem really was that the teacher seemed very confused about what programs they were doing. They were in the impression they were doing zip line. But I zipline is currently broken so instead we had them on the schedule to do horses and climbing tower and archery and. Apparently the teacher we spoke to yesterday did not communicate that to anyone. So we were having to deal with them being a little confused. But I still think that the group had a really nice time and that is all that matters to me in the long run.

I would take my group after a long wait of them figuring out who was going where. And we went down the hill and they were great. They were funny and found some good stuff. I would find a newt with almost every group today. So that was really exciting for me. I was having more luck finding things than the kids were though. I was still counting them. I was putting them in the box and letting them look at them and not making a big deal about what I found or what they found. I just wanted them to experience stuff and they were being very brave and I appreciated that.

How's the group Scott older though had less luck. Mostly because some of them were just not participating. It was fine but it was just like not fun for me. Like if you're not going to participate at all you're being very boring. And I was not going to play with them and pretend I didn't think they were being annoying about it. I was like I think people who don't do science are boring. Literally all we're doing is drapes around in the woods and you're screaming over dirt. Boring.

But overall the kids were great and the teachers were great. I had a couple teachers that were just very much not into this and I think that did not help the enthusiasm of their children. But it's fine. I had two groups in the morning and I was in a good mood. I was just sneezy and tired but not terribly so.

Elizabeth said that there would be pizza for us so that was exciting. But I would still go to the office and eat the lunch that I brought. I had some salad and a couple of the leftover fried raviolis from yesterday. I chatted with Heather and Alexi and then walked over to the lodge for the aforementioned pizza. And all of a sudden Elizabeth's like hey we may not have any pizza. And so then everyone was kind of sad but it turned out they had like 10 pies left. And it was Michael's which we always get but it was thinner than normal and it wasn't as good and that was a little sad. I still ate it cuz I love pizza. And we were all chilling in the kitchen and just hanging out and it was nice. I still am feeling a little weird. I don't really feel like I have a confident now that Celia isn't there and that makes me sad but I'm still enjoying it and talking and doing my best to be a part of the conversations. And I was having a nice time.

My afternoon groups were a little rougher. A little more screamy. One child threw a net at another and hit me in the face and it was really upset about it. Another said I looked like a cop?? And then another said I was emo and I was shopped in the moment and the teacher made them apologize to me and I was like hey it wasn't a huge deal I just caught me off guard. And I wasn't sure if they were saying it as a compliment or as a mean thing and that's why I was like that's not nice when he said it. because it felt like he was making fun of me but I could be wrong. I wish I could have found the pictures Mom sent me last year from when I was 13 because I think that would have been funny to show him but I couldn't find them on my phone.

My last group was the only one that really didn't even kind of drive. Of the 14 kids I had three of them participated. And I really appreciated those three and then four kids. Because I was getting kind of bummed out. First of all they were 20 minutes late to a 35 minute program. And then when I finally got them down there half of them were like absolutely not gross not touching bugs not doing any of this and I'm like okay. But then the teacher also didn't try to participate and let them stand in the road and she just went out and stood there with them and I'm like This is not really encouraging your kids to do science. Like this is the one school program that they have to do today and you are just going to let them stand over there and throw balls at each other okay. That's fine not my circus not my monkeys I guess.

But I found that very boring because I think they would have really enjoyed it if they tried. Or even just hung out in the woods with me you didn't even have to find anything. They were all just like oh we have allergies I'm like okay fine sure. I also have allergies like been sneezing literally all day. But I told the kids that tried how much I appreciated them doing so and in the end we found nine things. Not the best not the worst. It was fun.

I cleaned up and I was determined to carry everything to the office in one trip. Because I really wanted to leave it too and it was 2:00 exactly at this point. I sent the group up the hill and muscled that stuff that I had with me even though it hurt my hand so bad. And after I dropped everything off and collected my things I said goodbye to Heather and Alexi and then I was off.

This was a pretty tight turnaround because I told Jesse that I would be there at 3:30. Honestly probably just should have said I'll be there at 4:00 but I felt bad because maril was getting there at 2:30. But now we are going to deal with this by doing split shifts so that we overlap but I don't have to rush as much and I very much appreciate that. Because I had a 40-minute drive home so I left at 2:00 got home around 2:45. Brought in the mail pet Sweet pea grabbed Ruby. Went upstairs turned Ruby loose to vacuum while I took a shower. I tried on my new dress that came in the mail. I held Sweet pea for a minute. I got dressed. I read in my makeup. I did not like my hair so I tried to brush it out and put product in it and it didn't help much. And then it was time to go and I was already running late.

So having an extra hour or so will definitely alleviate some of that because I did not get to eat and that was not ideal. It's all fine like nobody cares that I'm late nobody really cares when I start. It will matter later but for now while we're doing these training and practice runs it's not as big of a deal. I just like to be punctual and so it is hard for me.

I had a really nice night though. This was a party for the contractors and Union electricians and carpenters and the people in organizations that work with them. But there was apparently a ton of traffic and only about half the people they were expecting showed up which was a bummer. They were supposed to be like delegates and stuff and they couldn't come because they got trapped in Annapolis. But everyone who did came was really nice. And it was like a low key party but the food was really good and the people were really nice and I really enjoyed my night. I really enjoyed hanging out with My coworkers. And I was just having a good time learning about stuff and meeting the caterers and shaking hands. When we ran out of things that we actively had to do we had a sit down long couple hour meeting where we discussed procedures and ideas and trying to optimize stuff and it was a lot of fun. Like I felt like I was learning stuff and that was cool I always like to learn.

We would take a break to go eat. There wasn't much okay but there was shredded potatoes with cheese and it was really good. I honestly probably should have had a second cup but I was having a good time and I got to try a whole bunch of desserts and they were all Spanish and caramel. And it was great. The little cookie sandwiches were my favorite. And I was enjoying talking to Meril and Jesse and then a woman came up and stood with us and she was like can I eat with you guys and we're like oh my god yes we are staff and she was like no that's chill. And we ended up networking with her and we got business cards and we talked about collaborating both with the museum and with camp and it was really cool just to feel like a person and get to interact with people and I hope that I can do that more because that's something I've always loved about events. I love getting to meet all different types of people and thinking about what we can do. And we also found out that her and Jesse live like one block away from each other so it was really cute that they got to like be neighbors and it was awesome. I was just having a really good time.

The night would go on. And because they had so few people they cleared out a little bit early. They were really thankful and really nice and hoping that they could come back in the future with hopefully more people. And then we just started cleaning up. Jesse would show us more about turning off lights. Me and Meril would race across the room to try to get to the light switch before the other one. We were just having a silly time. Being goofy. But we were also making decisions and discussing stuff to make things run better in the future. To foster better communication throughout the different departments and the community around us that shares our campus. And I think we're just a really good team. I think we all have like different energies and silliness but like it comes together really well too.

At the very end of the night as the caterers were leaving they gave us whole bag of food and they didn't want it so I took it and so I'm about to go inside our house and look through this bag and I'm very excited about it.

We would all say goodbye and left a little after 10:00. And now I'm sitting outside the house and I'm excited to go inside and see my husband and my cat and get ready for bed.

tomorrow we do not have a field trip but I am still going to go to camp and probably set up some stuff for Monday's field trip. And then I have prom! Because that is our event tomorrow and until excited about it. I don't have to go in till 4:00 so I do have some wiggle room which is nice. And I just hope that I have a good day. I hope you do too. Sleep well everybody until next time. Good night.

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Silicon Valley’s Gender Distraction Protocol

Welcome to the Singularity of Speculation

In a stunning display of Silicon Valley’s unwavering commitment to understanding exactly the wrong thing, a new conspiracy has emerged: Is Sam Altman’s rumored gender fluidity somehow destabilizing the existential fate of OpenAI? Forget the fact that the company’s governance chart looks like a Venn diagram drawn by a caffeinated philosophy major during a blackout. Forget that the for-profit wing is governed by a non-profit that Altman technically answers to while also whispering instructions to it from the side like a Vegas hypnotist. No—this week, the tech world has decided the real question is whether Sam Altman is having a gender identity crisis and if that’s why ChatGPT occasionally hallucinates recipes for uranium cupcakes.

Silicon Valley’s Gender Distraction Protocol (GDP)

In a boardroom packed with billionaires, the topic was raised delicately. “Elon got a robot to birth his twelfth child,” murmured one VC nervously, “but does anyone know if Sam Altman has… changed his pronouns?” Another gasped. “That would explain the pivot to ‘aligned AI.’ Maybe it’s about aligning chakras!” Insiders now report that OpenAI’s latest diversity training includes a module titled "Binary Isn’t Just for Code: Why Your CEO May or May Not Identify as a Multiverse.”

The Evidence, or Lack Thereof (Which Is Even More Suspicious)

Let’s review the facts, as uncovered by deeply concerned podcasters and TikTok spiritual guides with usernames like @QuantumKween42: Sam Altman once wore a turtleneck and looked “a bit too elegant.” He referred to OpenAI as “she” in a 2023 TED Talk. He married a man. Like, legally and everything. GPT-4 recently responded to a user with: “As a non-binary language model…” prompting widespread panic at Fox News headquarters. An internal memo allegedly requested all developers respect the preferred pronouns of HAL 9000. Clearly, something genderful is afoot.

What the Funny People Are Saying

“I don’t care what Sam Altman identifies as—as long as he identifies a way to make GPT stop writing erotic fanfic when I ask it for a business plan.”—Jerry Seinfeld “They say Altman is becoming more fluid. Which is great, because OpenAI is leaking control like a soda can in a microwave.”—Ron White “So the guy in charge of artificial intelligence might also be reprogramming his biological firmware? At least he’s consistent.”—Ricky Gervais

Corporate Gender Panic: A New AI Safety Layer

OpenAI has responded to public concern with its usual impenetrable clarity: “We continue to ensure the alignment of our mission with the interests of humanity, regardless of gendered syntax.” Translation: “Mind your business.” Meanwhile, the board of OpenAI—who famously ousted Altman for five days last year before realizing they don’t know how to open a .zip file—held an emergency Zoom meeting to determine whether a “pronoun audit” could be added to the safety roadmap.

Altman’s Closet (Of Secrets and Blazers)

Fashion critics have now joined the discourse. One anonymous GQ columnist remarked: “Sam dresses in a way that could be described as genderless, timeless, and slightly scared of his own laundry machine.” This has led some to claim Altman is the Schrödinger’s CEO—simultaneously male, female, neither, and all, depending on what investors need to hear that week.

AI Safety vs. Personal Identity: Which Is More Existential?

OpenAI is still developing superintelligence, but now, apparently, it must also pass a vibe check. A newly leaked document from the Future of Humanity Institute outlines the following AI risk model: Rogue AI = 8.9 Altman’s wardrobe ambiguity = 6.3 GPT-5 developing self-awareness = 9.1 GPT-5 developing a crush on Altman = unknown

In Conclusion: Trust the Algorithm, Not the Man (or Woman, or...)

At the end of the day, who cares if Sam Altman is trans, cis, bi, ace, or a sentient spreadsheet with complex gendered Excel macros? What we should really be asking is: Why is OpenAI governed like a Russian nesting doll inside a legally binding escape room? If AI is supposed to be the future, maybe we could program it to not panic over someone’s pantsuit. And until then, Altman continues leading one of the most powerful AI organizations in history—despite rumors, memes, and paranoid Reddit threads about whether his identity aligns with his title.

Satirical Sources:

Sam Altman Reveals He’s Actually Three Genders in a Trench CoatGPT-5 Comes Out as Genderfluid and Also Allergic to JavaScriptOpenAI Board Confused: “We Thought Non-Binary Was a Coding Language”AI Safety Memo Replaced with Horoscope PredictionsSam Altman’s Pronouns Cause Stock Market GlitchBillionaire CEO Debate Now Includes Mandatory Gender Reveal Parties

SpinTaxi Magazine - action Protocol (1)- Alan Nafzger 15 Observations about the Sam Altman Gender Panic at OpenAI OpenAI's board can't define AGI, but suddenly they're experts on gender identity. Sam Altman wears a slightly fitted blazer and the tech world thinks he's auditioning for RuPaul’s Drag Race: Corporate Edition. AI alignment? No problem. But Sam aligning his wardrobe with his gender expression? Total meltdown. Altman married a man, and now Silicon Valley suspects every ChatGPT output is part of a gay agenda. The real threat to humanity isn’t AI, it’s that Sam once said "they" in a press release. GPT-5 was trained on 10 terabytes of human knowledge, but the board still wants it to define “masculine energy.” Peter Thiel’s biggest concern isn’t AGI killing us—it’s Altman wearing designer sneakers. Investors didn’t flinch at Sam raising $13B from Microsoft, but lost their minds when he wore pastel. OpenAI safety protocols now include: 1) Don’t let the AI destroy humanity, 2) Make sure Sam doesn’t wear eyeliner to Davos. Altman’s fluidity terrifies the same people who use 37 email aliases to hide their offshore crypto wallets. The board tried to remove him once. Next time, they’ll just misgender him and wait for HR to do the job. Sam Altman’s real pronoun is “Singularity.” Tech bros love disruption—until it disrupts gender norms. GPT-4 outputs Shakespearean sonnets in drag now, and honestly, it slays. The only binary these guys care about is “male/female.” Not “on/off,” which is literally how machines work.

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12 Comedian Punchlines

“Sam Altman might be non-binary, but OpenAI’s legal structure is pure chaos—like if Jenga had bylaws.”—Ron White “People say Altman’s too gender-fluid to lead. Yeah? And your last five CEOs were drunk on crypto and testosterone. Sit down.”—Ali Wong “If Sam’s fashion confuses you, you’re gonna hate what the AI wears to its graduation ceremony.”—Trevor Noah “Sam Altman’s pronouns are ‘He/Him/What Now?’”—Jerry Seinfeld “Altman wore a pastel sweater once and now Tucker Carlson’s drawing pentagrams in the studio.”—Sarah Silverman “We’ve got billionaires launching rockets, but the world melts down when one guy wears loafers with flair.”—Kevin Hart “He created ChatGPT, not RuGPT—though I’d pay to see that drag bot read a TERF to filth.”—Tig Notaro “Sam Altman walks into a meeting, and half the board checks if their pronoun pins are still politically correct.”—Amy Schumer “People scared Sam Altman’s gender might influence AI. Buddy, if that’s your concern, you haven’t seen Tumblr.”—Chris Rock “They’re mad that a gay guy is leading AI. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is naming babies after algebra.”—Ricky Gervais “Sam’s gender identity is less confusing than OpenAI’s corporate structure. At least gender comes with a Wikipedia page.”—Dave Chappelle “Altman’s identity is fluid? Good. Maybe he can teach GPT how to use a comma and feelings at the same time.”—Bill Burr

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landofwindandskyscrapers · 10 months ago

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35/53 Excel VBA Programming for Dummies: a review

You know, this was actually noticeably better than its twin, Excel Macros for Dummies. I’d asked for both books for my birthday, and while both books are useful… Well, Excel Macros is (almost) nothing but a collection of Macros you can use out of the box, while Excel VBA Programming actually does teach programming concepts! Now, none of this will change your life - despite what I might tell people, Excel isn’t a magical tool that will make you the most productive person in the office (...well, debatably. A chunk of what I think I bring as added value is my ease of use in Excel, afterall…) (although this ties into my earlier post about initiative…how much of what I see as normal is something most people don’t actually do?) (how many people, when faced with a problem, don’t even try to google a solution and give up?) But I digress. If I had any complaints with this book, it’s that it doesn’t go far enough. I somehow keep expecting too much from what, at the end, is a spreadsheet program. (but how many spreadsheet programs have their own inbuilt programming language you can use out of the box?) (although I AM the kind of person who thinks programming - or coding, at least - should be taught in middle school to everybody) (mostly to demystify the technology everyone uses everyday) (seriously, it’s unacceptable to me that a valid reaction to having tech troubles in our culture is to say “Oh well, I guess I’m just not good at those electrical thingamajigs, tee hee!” “no you idiot, you’re training yourself into accepting your own learned helplessness”) But here, have an AI rubber dragon which came out absolutely metal: Subscribe now via https://ift.tt/XeLm5n0

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advancetoclassesandmaterials · 10 months ago

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No Braces? Don’t Worry, We Will Get Them…

Scenario: The secretary is using a laptop. She hands a document to her attorney. It was a heavy edit she just completed. The attorney has asked that the secretary use Braces {. } instead of brackets [. ] in a few parts of the document. The secretary calls the attorney and says I don’t seem to have Braces on my keyboard. The attorney tells her to call someone or do something because “I want the braces where I have indicated throughout the document.”

So things such as this occur and you need to know how to go about it.

Under Insert “Symbols” (right side of ribbon), look for the word “Symbol”. Under Symbol, you will see the most commonly used Special Characters. Clicking on any one of those brings them into your document. The down arrow under “Symbol” brings up the Dialog Box for the Character Map sets. If what you need is not under the initial “Special Characters” section, then you will surely find it under the Character Map that coincides with the Font that you are currently working in.

Once I am in the area of the character maps look up the Font that you are using in your document such as Times New Roman. Once you are in that Character Map, look for the Braces. Left and Right Brace Should be right next to each other.

When you find the Left Brace “{“ if you look at the bottom right, you will see the code number that corresponds to that symbol. Using the Alt key and the Key Pad (if you have the key pad on your keyboard), type in that number that is associated with the left Brace and it will appear in your document. Find the Right Brace “}” and bring in that character using the Alt Key and the number assigned to “that” symbol.

If you don’t have a right side key pad: You can place one of the Braces on the Clipboard or you can keep the character map open and click on the left or right Brace as needed. You can also do a Macro that Brings in the left Brace and One For the Right Brace. You can also highlight a chunk of text and search for left bracket (provided that you initially used Brackets),“[“ and replace with left Brace “{“. You can then do the same for the right Brace. Point being you can get it done.

FYI: Fun Fact: On your desktop or laptop go to the Windows search bar at the bottom left hand portion of the screen.

Type in Character Map. The “Character Map App Dialog Box” will come up. You can then choose “Open”. Now, If you thought that the Character Map in MS Word was thorough, then wait until you bring it up in Windows! Tons of Font Charts, Special Characters of all types, Wing Dings (mini drawings) and it is basically a set of Character Maps on steroids compared to the very thorough one already in Word!

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Channeled Angelic Wisdom of the Jewels of Truth Series on Spiritual Modesty, Exalted, Glories of God, & Grace

Hello All,

I hope for those here in the States you had a blessed Thanksgiving Holiday to cherish with friends and families. Aside from the tumult occurring around the world for various reasons whether noble or not. This is a period of faith for several of the world's religions to uphold our values and to cultivate our convictions in the face of strife.

Today's Jewels of Truth statements will cover four topics with a bonus to start us off as channeled by the heavenly host. Kudos to one of my friends for starting me on the topic via phone text and her contribution to the topic category. Cheers.

The topics are as follows Spiritual Modesty, Exalted, Glories of God, and finally on the topic of Grace. Often when I do a 1st draft via longhand on my notebooks they vastly expand in additional channeled content when it gets to its 2nd version digitally. I have reams of notebooks from over these 28 years of channeling the angelic heavenly host with psychic Inspirational automatic writing.

May you find these topics nourishing to each of your spiritual or religious traditions. However, it may find you specifically in the world with true love by a living faith in God. Amen.

Spiritual Modesty:

3278) Those who may boast of their spiritual social status needlessly in the world. Have missed the point of earnest humility. They choose to act unconsciously by the ego and not truly as mindful living servants of the divine itself.

Such pretensions become sadly a mockery by browbeating the other in a very unfortunate stance. They truly have forgotten their sacred Inner Truth by omitting their grace in life fully. Modesty or in other words, humility as a means of silent service when coupled through compassion speaks volumes in the holy sublime stillness.

Not so much by bombastic grandstanding of why your faith has saved you for x, y, and z rationales. Evangelism has its place in houses of worship and in the community when it is respectful of the other. When such a code of conduct is misplaced then a wanton disservice is committed. By overstepping one's social responsibility in a spiritual manner of dignity for all souls alike. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

Exalted:

3277) What is truly exalted before all people on Earth as it is in the endless Heavens is God alone. There are countless mutable suppositions of what constitutes such attributes of the divine earnestly. However, when it comes to the spiritual sublime truths as outlets of divine expressions. Becomes bewildering out in the greater far-flung reaches of Creation itself universally. Only God(dess) is finely suited to being the Ultimate Exalted One.

All emanates from the first cause of this outlet of existence itself a truly mysterious beautiful realm of the Almighty towards the totality of the Supreme Holy of Holies. We are all made in this divine spark to excel in spite of the insurmountable difficulties faced by (wo)man, beast, and environment. Our combined totality as a macro collection of living souls is also dearly attributed towards the Omni-presence of him/her/itself as the Zenith Creator of all other creators.

Nothing compares nor can match the delicate perfect excellence of all that is. We are nonetheless modeled after its Image and Likeness however, flawed we conduct ourselves by carnal human tendencies. There is a litany of Meta Expressions of Being True Forevermore by our integrity. By means of an elaborate adoration that persists beyond the physical known confines of this Universe as a collective configuration.

Each unique imprint of our entity expressions of the divine as ghosts with physical bodies presently. Becomes an unquantifiable metric of the next dominion metaphysically superimposed over us like a finely layered spiritual stratification of Being or Divinity upon Totality.

Many will compare themselves to God by means of maniacal hubris when out of context due to a tantrum of vanity at large. Whether it is fairly attributed to one's genius of skill and renowned experiences considered upon society as a titan man or woman of industry globally. However, such an established dictum of such subtleties is still grossly misplaced. A short-sighted Eureka can inadvertently feed the ego of a false prophet in the making upon the world.

To be known as the constant "I Am" is beyond all paradoxical underpinnings on a basis that is both Infinite and Timeless dimensionally speaking. A sincere welcoming by faith of the unknown graces into a robust beautiful reality that is newfound in its discoveries yet to occur in all seriousness. Typifies the excellence of an exalted state of being alive as the kernel truths of liberty are revealed by the gestalt of great unknowns that become dispelled into keen understandings as novel inventions at large.

Be mindful not all exaltations are equal to God in paradise when the excitement of wonder is crystalized as a reality of tomorrow becomes harnessed for today by invention. Allow your observations to be indeed remarkable and gloriously astute just do not lose sight of the marathon that must be traveled to reach the masses over the years if at all. There are many oddities towards humanity that are truly endearing to the angelic heavens as the custodians of Infinity.

Please leave such philosophical treatise to the angelic masters to aid humanity. In discerning what such and such a factor truly represents metaphysically for the living fibers of its essence come alive. What is co-created upon the world has many redundant twins elsewhere out and about in your cosmos. Your version of it may be grand but it isn't the only model to exist in perpetuity.

Be at Peace and Celebrate the excellent wonders forever present towards the one that affords such a marvelous attitude of appreciation. For all things natural and artificially co-created by the hands of the curious minds that dared to make things of hopefully lasting value. No one is truly the first out in the cosmos perhaps not even on the Earth when legacy inventions are forgotten over the epochs of time after civilizations have come and gone again.

Allow all Exaltations to be truly the exclamation of God's Infinite Beauty and enfolded variety to impact upon reality with the dearest of par excellence. This is the mold metaphysically to resemble what is divine iterations after modeled versions become classical over time. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

Glories of God:

3263) For all the pristine Glories that belong to God alone for his/her/its Perfect Truth shines Brightest in the hearts of the righteous and noble that are godly in holy nature indeed. None other are permitted to succeed until they have proven their worth unto God alone who values grace over the world.

No matter if the merits are based on altruistic motivations or not. One whom is full of courage has rightly claimed the golden ribbon of accomplishment as their rightful prize in heaven. In order not just to overcome this turbulent world of yours, but to surmount it upon the wings of brave eagles to soar past all inequities both great and small therein.

The Glory of God has no equal and thus its majesty is truly Almighty Forever! All who claim a glory of righteousness upon the world. Only do so by an agreement of a sublime permission of God's pristine essence as itself extended to all of merit.

What is the Glory of God(dess) has many countless interpretations as verifiable holistic truths of great renown. Here is where great changes happen to upset ill-gotten gains by foul tempests of all accursed kinds upon the world. Their Triumph is often short-lived whether in months up to god-forsaken years of mortal struggles of nasty upheavals.

Tyranny wears many illusionary faces of devils both pleasing and diabolical as draconian. All of it matters little before the Supreme Glory of God of perfected paradises. Much like pesky garden weeds they too will be uprooted in due time upon the world, even if it takes a generation or two of mortal souls.

No Empire of villainy lasts on the earth no matter its origin of civilization in history. All are toppled from within by citizens and outside by foreigners of just cause whether sufficiently prepared or not. Lest the righteousness of the heavens stir deeply to reincarnate a champion avatar that arrives as an ascended master to be. Do not be forsaken every one thousand years time a holy one appears be it a saint or a prophet(ess) to guide the noble heart away from the turmoil of the land.

Many have doubted and have paid the price of weak-willed character upon a lifetime. Courage depends on goodwill to be followed consistently by a compassionate truth and justice for all living souls. When mercy is offered genuinely then truly an earth angel has been reincarnated in your solemn midsts as witnessed by hallowed God eternal. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

Grace:

3276) Wherever there is Grace there is God with conscious abundance! A manifold Immaculate truth that is absolute in pivotal authority. A force of good that can shift conditions for greater accountability upon all worlds.

Here is where realizations of the renowned Glories of God wearing the cloak of majesty known as Grace are best understood. No one is forgotten all children are accounted for truly and remarkably so. Regardless of the species of origin upon Creation itself.

All Life as a plurality is known to God as its impersonal extension as Creation itself on a macro scale that dwarfs all imaginations combined. There is a grand Intimacy struck since the inception of a spirit that is born in paradise. As an entity in the realm of the supernatural an elusive dimensional disembodied form finds its eventual expression.

Here it can be implied that God is present unconsciously but that is amiss more likely the Omnipresence of God(dess) is paradoxically present unconsciously and consciously simultaneously. Where Grace awakens upon the doormat Holy Spirit of God in situ. What awakens the Holy of Holies are the angels and at times an exalted holy person such as a Saint or Prophet(ess).

Otherwise, the generic script of reality continues unabated like an elaborate executable digital program (exe. format) of what it means for that locality. When the Great Almighty God of all lesser angelic gods Supreme awakens upon the world locally. There are several functions occurring simultaneously not unlike a whirlwind of graces akin to an instant checklist of "Do's and Don'ts" on site.

Grace becomes the universal standard of superior and perfect spiritual elixirs as to what ails humanity and Creation at large. Here is where the extraordinary heavens metaphysically pours out their goodwill as the endless graces indiscriminately. Like an overturned Vat onto the masses in great need. For only an instant or two the circumstance in advance was planned out ages ago by other angels as specialists for the faithful.

In order to remediate the entire scenario based on the hierarchy of needs from the smallest unto the greatest in question. No one is left out who deserves to be served with the unconditional Love of God(dess) forever present. Now and always such miracles may be few and far between. However, this is by design for all upon the earth and beyond may come to know the Grace of a Living Great Mystery of God Almighty. Amen. ---Ivan Pozo-Illas / Atrayo.

Ivan "Atrayo" Pozo-Illas, has devoted 28 plus years of his life to the pursuit of clairaudient-inspired automatic writing channeling the Angelic Heavenly host. Ivan is the author of the spiritual wisdom series "Jewels of Truth" consisting of 3 volumes published to date. He also utilizes a unique channeled angelic divination method called the Multi-Deck Divination System. Numerous examples of his work are available at "Atrayo's Oracle" blog site of 18 years plus online. You're welcome to visit his website "Jewelsoftruth.us" for further information or to contact Atrayo directly.

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How can I use chatgbt improve my excel data processing?

You can use ChatGPT to improve your Excel data processing in various ways:

1. Formulas and Functions: Ask ChatGPT for help with Excel formulas and functions. Describe your data manipulation needs, and it can provide you with the necessary formulas or explain how to use functions like VLOOKUP, SUMIF, or INDEX-MATCH.

2. Data Cleaning: Seek assistance in cleaning and formatting data. ChatGPT can suggest techniques to remove duplicates, handle missing values, or format data for analysis.

3. Pivot Tables: Learn how to create and use pivot tables effectively for summarizing and analyzing your data. ChatGPT can guide you through the process.

4. Charts and Graphs: Request tips on creating various types of charts and graphs to visualize your data. ChatGPT can help you choose the right chart and customize it for your needs.

5. Data Analysis: If you have specific data analysis tasks, describe them to ChatGPT, and it can provide step-by-step instructions or suggest relevant Excel add-ins.

6. Macros and Automation: Explore ways to automate repetitive tasks using Excel macros. ChatGPT can offer guidance on writing VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) code.

7. Data Validation: Learn how to set up data validation rules to ensure data integrity and prevent errors in your spreadsheets.

8. Conditional Formatting: Get advice on applying conditional formatting rules to highlight important data points or trends in your Excel worksheets.

9. Collaboration: If you collaborate on Excel files, ChatGPT can suggest best practices for sharing and reviewing documents, including using Excel's built-in collaboration features.

10. Troubleshooting: When you encounter errors or issues in your Excel files, describe the problem to ChatGPT, and it can help you diagnose and resolve them.

Remember to provide specific details about your Excel tasks or questions, and ChatGPT will provide tailored assistance to enhance your data processing skills.

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squadrah · 2 years ago

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From My CuriousCat

"What are some alternate professions Prosciutto and Formaggio would excel at?"

Prosciutto would do extremely well as any of the following: manager, life coach, personal trainer, secretary, model, etc. One of these is not like the other, that last one is clearly for looks, but that too requires a personal charm and tremendous commitment, and Prosciutto has that in oodles. He is genuine and the sort of person people would want to please because he does what he preaches, so he'd perform very well and have a loyal support base whether they are subordinates or clients/customers. In the Illegally Blond AU, he is a lawyer, and that one also relies on him doing things by the book and having a lot of integrity.

Formaggio would be great as any of the following: server, barista, freelance artist (macro photography, miniatures), vlogger, show host, stand-up comedian, etc. He feels like he's great at improvising, and he knows how to make the most of what he has, which is his social skills. I think he would be excellent at setting the right mood, knowing how to "code switch" around customers/clients, and he'd be the sort who's willing to take risks regardless of his track record, and when he nails it, he absolutely hits the jackpot. He also kinda grows on you, so you'd find yourself returning to him again and again, he's just fun to work with.

#jjba #prosciutto #formaggio #squadrah headcanons #squadrah original

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heroofthreefaces · 4 years ago

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Today I successfully modified an existing macro in my Excel sheet by scavenging code from other macros without having to edit the code (which never goes well for me when it’s sorting or filtering). Then I went into another macro to update it for the new Hero of Three Faces season and discovered I’d already written the updated code but commented it out for until I was ready to use it. Then I updated one of the Doctor Who chronology formulas to include the forgotten incarnation we met last season, that formula being about the only one I have that needed revision to include her and hadn’t had it yet.

This was on top of already having drawn a new cartoon to post today. A good day.

#excel #math #drawing #hero of three faces #maintenance

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canary3d-obsessed · 4 years ago

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Vapoursynth people - halp!

I’m trying to get started with Vapoursynth and I found a super good video by baehyuns that says to drag my mp4 onto “vapoursynth.py” but there is no vapoursynth.py script in my installation - not in the portable or in the source code zips either. I’m on PC, if that matters.

Am I supposed to write this script myself? I...guess I am willing to do that but when I have to write a VB macro for excel I just google what I want to do and put “vb macro” at the end, and someone will have helpfully posted code on a forum saying “here is my script what is wrong with it?” and then other people correct it, and then I gank the result and voila, I am a VB programmer.

I’m not finding similar free script examples for vapoursynth. Is this a file that everybody has already? Is it a downloadable that just isn’t in the package? Is there a page with the script contents somewhere? I really want to try vapoursynth and I’m making 30+ gifs today (RR time!) so it seems like a good day to give it a whirl.

#gifmaking #vapoursynth #halp

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fencesandfrogs · 4 years ago

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i'm very tired of python being treated as the ideal first language

okay i'm about to go off about something very specific that's not actually about python but rather the way we treat computer science in stem and okay anyway uh sorry if you have no idea what i'm talking about OKAY

people who support python blindly DNI (/joke HOWEVER please don't tell me how i'm wrong and python is great actually because i'm not arguing that python is bad i'm making a specific argument about teaching python and i am so TIRED of having to explain the difference)

OKAY SO i'm not going to talk about (at length) why i feel python is bad, nor am i going to talk about how people refuse to acknowledge there are options between python and java (AND the fact that treating java at like it's the high end for being "hard to learn" when it's REALLY NOT and in fact all the things that people complain about with it are actually things they SHOULD LEARN and python obscures talk to me about classes later) because well. i don't want to do that at this moment what i want to talk about is.

hello, data scientists, engineers, people whose fields use python as a primary language, ESPECIALLY those who use jupyter notebook. hello especially to those who feel python is the best and most relevant language and the obvious choice for a first language, because it's what people will need.

if you are an Evangelist about the matter, i'm speaking to you. everyone else, meh, i mean i have a point to make but i don't have a bone to pick with you.

now i get that data science and engineering and so on (i'm going to refer to data science but i mean all of the things) is an important field. i know. i get it. but.

i was getting into my favourite argument: python and semantic white-space. i'm not going to repeat it because it's a petty argument on my part but also not but i can sidestep it and still get to my point because at some point, my main opponent says, "yeah, but everyone uses python." and he starts listing off all of these applications and-

"those are all data science or engineering."

"well, yeah. why else would people learn to code?"

...

if you are nodding along here, i am speaking to you, because this is SO wrong. yes, that's why Some people learn to code. BUT.

some people want to do web design. some people want to do game development. some people want to use it in math. some people have other goals that i don't know. maybe they want to program their own functions in excel, or macros, or use autohotkey to do weird shit. i don't know and i don't care, because.

python is, objectively, a good language. i dislike it, but that doesn't make it bad. i have a lot of criticisms about white space and readibility and i dislike how people don't think there's a way to have no semicolons and also brackets around functions (ruby and lua for ones i've personally used), but -- python is fine, for everyday purposes.

HOWEVER. it is an INCREDIBLY steep learning curve to go from python to, say, java. i know this because i have walked MANY people through it, and they inevitably say, "but why do i have to say the type? python doesn't make me do that!"

no, it doesn't. nothing wrong with that. but -- there's a REASON why strongly typed languages have value, there's a reason people still use java and so on.

python is a scripting language. it is good at that. i want it to continue doing that.

but it is NOT the only language, and not everyone is going to use it as their primary language, and it saves everyone a lot of time and effort to learn something else first.

i do think people should learn java: i get that it is a steep learning curve. i don't think i'm objectively right here, i think i am a grouchy old man. i usually point people to ruby, because i have a lot of affection for it. my first program that i wrote and designed and was proud of was an implementation of the stable marriage algorithm, and it was in ruby.

anyway, i do think people should learn java, because you know what. it's pretty hard to learn java and not have a general idea of what a class is. you might not know the specifics, but you HAVE to make a class. okay, you say. a class is a thing that bundles everything else together and returns a thing.

(ig by pretty hard i mean "if you learn java at a level beyond 'hello world,'" which is kind of what i've been assuming. for the purposes of hello world, any language will do.)

now -- java is pretty annoying if you, say, want to make something. it's not a scripting language. and that's why i say i am a grouchy old man and i don't actually recommend that to people, even though i think it's true.

but.

learning python first -- especially in younger learners -- creates a problem where they don't really. everything is easy, why should it be hard?

well, python is slow, can have version issues, can take up a lot of space, doesn't really have privacy, etc.

but matthew, i don't CARE about all that.

well, that's fine. you don't have to. maybe it won't matter for you. but for someone, they're going to learn python, and then they're going to look at what people use in their field, and learn,

oh, i have to use brackets around functions

and i say that as a catch-all for problems from python. i mostly know what the python -> java problems are, and the brackets thing gets to me because -- why would you NOT want brackets around a function?

and at the end of the day, all of that is surmountable. but.

what is bothering me, what is sticking with me, what lead to me writing up this incoherent rant, is that -- people aren't learning to code just for data science.

you know how there's a lot of 'not everyone is going to do stem!!" stuff? or not as much as there should be but. y'know.

okay so like BASICALLY what i'm saying is that not everyone is going to do data science. and i think like. critically. it just bothers me that...

you know it's great that programming is so accessible now. i love that. i love that only like. less than 10 years after i had to scramble for anything that would even tell me what language to learn (C++ which means YEAH i did all THAT nonsense syntax (it's really not that bad tbh but it's annoying as hell when you're in FIFTH GRADE and just want to make a random number generator disguised as a game) so no one is allowed to say "java is too hard" to me because i was like eleven years old and i figured that shit out with only myself and a search engine), kids are learning to program.

i love that, i really, really do.

but like -- someone has to program the tools they use. someone has to make scratch and games and the internet and databases and...

i am glad that programming is so easy. i am really, really happy that jupyter notebook exists because it didn't* when i started and WOW is it cool.

* it did but not as jupyter notebook and from what i can tell it wasn't until ca. 2015 that it started to really take off.

like that is COOL AS HELL. jupyter notebook is fantastic and a really fun environment to mess around with. so much fun. i love it.

BUT like? programming is not JUST a tool in some sense. i don't know. i'm overextending myself now because this isn't really something i can speak authoritatively about but.

i think it's just the implication that its core value is in this one thing. i guess. something which like. i dunno, i feel like...i can sort people my age into "i was a kid and i wanted to make computers do things" and "i was a [usually somewhat older] kid and i wanted to do a thing that meant i had to learn to program"

both are valid.

but i dunno sometimes i think. if python was what i was first exposed to i would never have seen the Art behind things. this is a tool to do a thing, i would have decided. i did a thing.

and you know i don't know. maybe i'm way out of my lane here. but. game programming still uses c++ mostly afaik. because it's fast, mostly, if i understand. math uses mostly functional programming, especially lisp. javascript is still pretty big and while i've no evidence to back this up, python -> javascript feels like a recipe for disaster.

and these are all...like, jupyter has an interface that runs on javascript. like you do NOT have to go far to find out what i'm talking about here. if you start to want to do more complex things with the internet, you start to want to use sql and so on. it is NOT hard to push past the limits of what is...

and people are probably going to be thinking python can fill all of these roles but actually it's good to want to use the right tool.

"you know so many languages" people say. no i don't. i am reasonably confident in my ability to code something in ruby to fill a quick script. i could do the same in java if i had a lil more time. i do python more than i want and i grumble about it every damn time. i've coded in lua, scheme, c++, a weird variant of java that requires you to pour through very terribly organized documentation and pray you are doing the right thing, php, mathematica (technically not a language but), matlab, and lord knows what else.

because you know i use the Tool for the job.

and that's. it's fine to. i don't know.

anyway i hate python and i want people to not assume that most people who want to program want to do it purely to serve data science.

okay bye.

#mine #long #essay #math #computer science #python

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