COMMON VOCABULARY STORY 54 THE TRAVELING SALESMAN The itinerant salesman from the South suffered a lot of abuse. Each sullen day, he would enact his orthodox routine. You could hear his dulcet voice calling out his wears. Fluffy cotton candy, fake floral arraignments, deodorant, plaited napkins; akin to a mobile 5 and 10 cent store. Police told him to move on. People made fun of him. However; some people felt a kinship to him and bought, especially millennials. The traveling salesman from the South suffered a lot of harassment. Each gloomy day, he would carry out his unoriginal labors . You could hear his sweet voice calling out his goods. Billowy cotton candy, fake flower bouquets, deodorant, folded napkins; like a movable junk store. Police told him to get lost. People mocked him. However some people felt a brotherly feeling for him and bought, especially young people.

COMMON WORD PLUS STORY 55 MY DREAM WORKING FOR THE MAN I was perplexed on what to do after graduating with a useless degree, so I went out looking for work out locally in the world. I went to the local big guy who ran a shipping business and inn. I had a reference. He was a rough character like the captain in master and commander. I was put to work early in the morning scrubbing barnacles. However; I was soon noticed as a person of value, so the captain said to me, show up at noon and help with the schedules. I soon was a part of the party. Exactly what I was to do? I was the assistant to the captain who was amused by my naivete. He had other associates, sons? but they were unreliable being debauched. I was a good boy; they drank, womanized, went missing. It was a post apocalyptic scene with ruined highways, wooden castle fiefdoms and lawlessness. I had never seen so much action. Older woman thought I was cute and said so to me openly. There was a woman who lived in the inn at the table. The captain flirted with her. I wanted to maintain my dignity but wanted to interact. I saw a dolls at the dollar store of different nationalities, they only had two little cheap ones. I bought them and she liked it. I was clearly on a different wavelength. The captain sent me on a mission to the local strong man to deliver his favorite liquor. I had to cross the ruined highway. When there, there was a wooded facade with crossbow wielding soldiers. They said, Who goes there! It was all mud and firth. I froze, said I wanted to see the govenor and was from the Captain, I didn’t know his name. I said, I had the liquor. He came out with his men and they began drinking from big tankards. I was ashamed not being versed in the “manly” ways. I said, If you do that, you will be done by thirty. They thought that was funny. I am seventy-three but ashamed to say it. I came back on foot but the ruined highway, "under construction" presented an obstacle. This is a common theme in my dreams. THE END

Computers have a built-in list of random numbers. You can get the same numbers by setting the computer to a place on this list. To get real randomness, you have to set the computer to a random place on the list. The computer keep the time since it was turned on. This is the one thing that is really random. So: N=RND(-4) (You set the computer list with a negative number) Sets the randomness list to the 4th place. Each time you write this you get a list with he same numbers. N=RND(-4) This says set the random list to the 4th place X=1 TO 5 This says go into a loop 5 times Y=RND(10) This says Y is a random number from 1 to 10 PRINT Y This says print the number NEXT X This goes back and does the loop again This program prints out 4 5 8 5 10 every time. However: N=RND(-TIME) This says set the random list to a random place. (The time on the timer.) X=1 TO 5 This says go into a loop 5 times Y=RND(10) This says Y is a random number from 1 to 10 PRINT Y This says print the number NEXT X This goes back and does the loop again Now each time you run the program, you get a different number list. 1 7 5 7 3 2 8 4 1 9 6 5 10 3 7 Putting in a randomizer line is necessary to get real random numbers. It may be useful to have the same numbers at times; for example in a game you may want the same numbers coming out for two players on different computers. You can generate a player’s profile numbers without having to save them with his method too. I was told, when running a bingo game, the organizers know the numbers called before time to prevent disputes; they probably used this method. THE END

PLANNING AND WRITING A COMPUTER PROGRAM PART 2 It is not good to give up too easily. Are there better bingo card configurations? There are theories that say yes! So, if there are such cards you can look for them. What I’m doing is this: Have a computer program to: Make 1000 cards. Play 1000 games with each card. Get a rating number for each card. Have a list of better cards. Compare the new cards with the cards on the second list. Replace cards on the second list if it is rated lower than a new card. Progress: The original rating was 80. After 130 trials, the average rating is now 102.5. It takes around 20 minutes per trial and the computer is working. If the super cards are used and get only a beginner type rating, it is another sign that all cards are equal in their ability to win. This could be that in only 1000 games, a card can get lucky and win more even if it’s ability to win is only average. What I think: All cards are the same, but who knows?

This is an exercise to use common words randomly picked to make a story. This is a writing exercise. Random words force you to write some odd topics! You would not think of these things otherwise. These words are picked from my 17000 common word list. I provide a paraphrase into alternate words. THE BEAUTIFUL MIND The Beautiful Mind is about a zany man who is able to shunt all his mind into making meticulous equations. Pivotal to this story is how the guy was compatible to this sort of thing. He was able to hop on a math project and get with it. He was not interested in cookies or nosegays or funny limericks, just math. It was a morass and after a while, he could not pronounce his own name, being mortal. When he could not pay the remittance on his room, he was found there as crazy as a loon. The Beautiful Mind is about a odd man who is able to turn over all his mind into making elaborate equations. Central to this story is how the guy was suitable to this kind of thing. He was able to go on a math project and get with it. He was not interested in sweets or flowers or funny poems, just math. It was a mess and after a while, he could not say his own name, being human. When he could not pay the rent on his room, he was found there

PERSONAL COMPUTING IN BASIC PROCEDURES BASIC (Beginners' All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code) has continued to develop through the years. There are many versions of the computer language that uses words that are similar to English words. It is fun to write in and promotes logical thinking and organization. I personally use BBC BASIC for Windows which I have no connection with; its just a jolly, well-thought out thing. With BASIC, you can write instructions your computer will follow to do simple tasks. When you have the BASIC language, you can see, write and change the actual instructions the computer uses. Programs can also be compiled - that is made into a form that does not show the instruction lines (code). This form is compressed, runs faster and makes computers work even if the user does not have the BASIC language. One big problem with BASIC is that compiled programs (exe files) are blocked on e-mails. EXE files are used to carry viruses, so e-mail providers look vigorously for them and block them. However; the BASIC code itself can be e-mailed. If a person has the BASIC version of the language it was written in, it can be run, looked at, edited, shared. SEE the full article by down loading the product

Eminent among the big sail fishing boats were the ones after the beluga. When comestibles ran low in the incipient winter, it influenced poor boys to join the fleet en mass; as it would bring in income to their families. They thought, could it hurt? They dressed in skivvies and on their haunches, scrubbed the decks. Each monotonous day was the same. The captain was empowered to sever limbs and use the noose to keep discipline. The boys got as raw as hamburger from sunburn. First among the big sail fishing boats were the ones after the large caviar bearing fish. When food and fuel ran low in the coming winter, it urged poor boys to join the fleet in droves; as it would bring in income to their families. They thought, could it hurt? They dressed in their underwear and on their hands and knees, scrubbed the decks. Each boring day was the same. The captain was give the authority to cut off limbs and use hanging to keep strict order. The boys got as red as raw meat from sunburn.

In Rome, at the junction of two main roads is a stadium, the Colosseum. It is surrounded by flora - pines. In ancient Rome, the law was inconsistent. If you collaborated with the State, you were just chastised for offenses; if not you were classified as an enemy. If you gainsayed an official or were delinquent with your mortgage, you were handed over. Teams of gladiators decapitated people on the guillotine between bout as light entertainment. In Rome, at the crossing of two main roads is an arena, the . Colosseum It is surrounded by plants - pines. In ancient Rome, the law was two tiered. If you were in with the State, you were just mildly scolded for offenses; if not you were identified as an enemy. If you criticized an official or were behind with your payments, you were handed over. Gangs of gladiators beheaded people on the block between fights as light entertainment.

THE BASIC PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE THE POWER IS IN YOUR HANDS IN THE BEGINNING I've been programing since 1983; fourty years! Half way through, I got the BBC BASIC for Windows computer language. In the beginning, I received my Timex computer. It was the model T of computers; cheap, flimsy, available.It could be boosted to 16k and used a tape recorder as a memory drive. It was part of the revolution that used one chip to make a computer; Commador 64, IBM home computer, Radio shack computers and the like. Memory was at a premium and constant backups a necessity because the TIMEX computer had a nasty habit of crashing, so you lost all your work. (TIMEX, the watch company, got involved and cranked out millions of small computers!) SEE THE ENTIRE ARTICLE BY DOWNLOADING THE PRODUCT

This is an exercise to use common words randomly picked to make a story. This is a writing exercise. Random words force you to write some odd topics! These words are picked from my 17000 common word list. I provide a paraphrase into alternate words. The Scientific Mountain Climbers The team climbing the Himalays was supervised by Serpa guides. The team did not gainsay them. At high altitude, they ventilated themselves with oxygen. They classified the flora and fauna, collaborating on the science work. They ate kippers. High altitude is not compatible with good health. The team climbing the tall mountains was looked after by native guides. The team did not contradict them. At high altitude, they saturated themselves with oxygen. They classified the plants and animals, working together on the science work. They ate canned little fish. High altitude does not promote good health.

Here is a story using ten vocabulary words about a vampire. It works on Power Point. The idea is for you to make a story then see the one I wrote. I have included a paraphrase of my story and an illustration. Suitable for Power Point Presentation.

HOW TO LEARN TO READ MUSIC SKITTONE 2023 A pleasant way to do this is to follow simple music scores as you hear the music. I am writing music players that shows the note names as the music is played. I am using the book The Public Domain Song Book by David Berger and Chuck Israel - Such Sweet Thunder Press. This has a lot of well known, simple piano music with no double notes, perfect for a beginner or a computer program. The lyrics are fun too. The Music Player: I have written a computer program to play piano. I started from scratch with children's books and a keyboard. I learned that the music scale has three half notes in it, making it all a horror. Players must memorize scales - which black keys are required in a particular scale (there are twelve of them!). This is a daunting task. The piano keyboard is designed with this issue in mind. Some white keys have the half notes built into them. The key of C requires no black keys because the half notes are built in. If you want to raise the pitch (up to 11 keys) and play a scale it involves black keys; ingenious but a real mess. In other words; you see B on the score and press the appropriate key, knowing the key signature. The staff has which keys are sharp or flat as an aid at the beginning of the line. There are 6 sets of 12 keys playing the FACE EGBDF pitches; sounds complicated. The repeating black key pattern configurations serve as landmarks on the keyboard. Becoming an accomplished player is a lengthy and commendable accomplishment. An alternative to this is a computer program to sort this out. The 85 keys of the piano can be treated equally so key shifts are accomplished by just moving up and down a number of keys. The tune is just a pattern; recognizable if shifted up or down the keyboard. This works! Tricks are possible like changing key signtures and octaves; playing note by note; backing up, etc. Note names are shown both as on the score and the key pressed after the key signature change. The Limitations of my Music Player: Being reckless, impulsive and irreverant, I took on this project directly irregardless to music traditions. This quickly resulted in a workable player that has problems and limitations. Music is divided into beats with time signatures. My player uses wait times. That is, it has recorded piano notes which are allowed to play different amounts of time. This greatly simplifies writing music but is wrong. It even greatly upsets real musicians! Sorry. My computer has a limited tolerance to playing sounds quickly; if overloaded it just breaks down, so having a precise idea on the length of played sounds is a good idea. Beats help organize several instruments playing together but my program is solo voce.

Here are 12 Public Domain piano songs as adapted from The Public Domain Songbook by David Berger and Chuck Israel. Follow along in their book to learn to read music! Many new cool features including note for note playing with the ability to go backwards to play notes again. Note names shown as on the score and as played in a key signature. Songs with lyrics: I’m Alway Chasing Rainbows Let Me Call You Sweetheart Oh! How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning Low Bridge Everybody Down Oh! Danny Boy Pack Up Your Trouble in Yoy Kit Bag Nearer My God to Thee Columbia the Gem of the Ocean Look for the Silver Lining Lift Every Voice and Sing Greensleeves It’s a Long Way to Tipperary Suitable for a sing along.

Twelve beloved piano songs with lyrics. The computer will play the songs. With note names and tools for studying the score.

Players simple piano pieces. Used Steinway piano notes.

Twelve beloved piano songs played by the computer. With visual notes on a staff. Tools to study the scores. Very easy to use .

Here are 12 beginner piano songs played by the computer. Note names and notes on a staff included. Features to change the key and octave. Note by note playing option. The BBC BASIC program code is included. Song: 1 Deck the Halls 2 Down in the Valley 3 Go Tell It on the Mountain 4 Hark the Herald Angels Sing 5 Here We Go 'Round the Mulberry Bush 6 I’ve Been Working on the Railroad 7 If You Were the Old Girl in the World 8 It Came Upon the midnight Clear 9 John Henry 10 Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho 11 Joy to the World 12 The Marseillaise

Here is a computer piano player with tools for studying the scores. Twelve beautiful student piano pieces from the past: Jingle Bells Michael Row the Boat Ashore Just a Closer Walk With Thee Listen to the Mocking bird Ma, He’s Making Eyes at Me MacNamara’s Band Mademoiselle From Armentieres Mary’s a Grand Old Name My Man My Old Kentucky Home My Melancholy Baby My Wild Irish Rose Easy to use to play and study the scores. Follow along line by line. Fast forward to plays of the score. Note by note mode. Change key and octave. Learn music in a pleasant way. Paul Skittone

TWELVE BELOVED PIANO TUNES WITH TOOLS FOR STUDYING THE SCORES. THE COMPUTE WILL PLAY THE SONGS WITH REAL PIANO SOUND!

12 Nice piano songs with lyrics. The computer plays with Steinway piano sound. One line simple scores can be played one note at a time to aid study of the scores. Many easy to use features including fast forward and visual notes on a staff. Note names. The ability to change key and octave.