Never Affect Friendliness and Intimacy with Your Master. He does not want a friend for a subordinate, he wants a subordinate. Never approach him in an easy, friendly way, or act as if you are on the best of terms that is his prerogative. If he chooses to deal with you on this level, assume a wary chumminess. Otherwise err in the opposite direction, and make the distance between your clear.
Never Be the Bearer of Bad News. The king kills the messenger who brings bad news: This is a cliche but there is truth to it. You must struggle and if necessary lie and cheat to be sure that the lot of the bearer of bad news falls on a colleague, never on you. Bring only good news and your approach will gladden your master.
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Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass, against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever and ever.
I came down from my omnipresent throne of love in the bosom of space and in the hearts of twinkling lights to find a cozy place in the heart of man. I stayed there long, shut out from my large, large home. I was everywhere; then hid myself away in the small places. Now I come out of my hiding places. I open the gates of the human limitations of family, caste, color and creed. I am racing everywhere to feel again my consciousness of omnipresence.
Eternity yawns at me below, above, on the left and on the right, in front and behind, within and without. With open eyes I behold myself as the little body. With closed eyes I perceive myself as the cosmic center around which revolves the sphere of eternity, the sphere of bliss, the sphere of omniscient, living space. I feel the Lord like a gentle breath of bliss breathing in my body of universes. I perceive Him shining through the bright twinkles of all luminosity and through the waves of cosmic consciousness. I behold Him as the light of solar inspiration holding the luminaries of my thoughts in the rhythms of balance. I feel Him as a bursting voice, leading, guiding, teaching secretly in the soul temples of all men and all creation. He is the fountain of wisdom and of radiant inspiration flowing through all souls. He is the fragrance oozing from the incense vase of all hearts. He is a garden of celestial blossoms and bright thought-flowers. He is the love that inspires our love-dreams. I feel Him percolating through my heart, as through all hearts, through the pores of the earth, through the sky, through all created things. He is the eternal motion of joy. He is the mirror of silence in which all creation is reflected.
Beloved God, I know that I am not the body, not the blood, not the energy, not the thoughts, not the mind, not the ego, not the astral self. I am the immortal soul that illumines them all, remaining unchangeable in spite of their changes. Eternal Youth of body and mind, abide in me forever, forever, forever. More and more I will depend for energy upon the limitless supply of the inner source of cosmic consciousness, and less and less upon outer sources of body energy. O Father, Thin unlimited and all-healing power is in me. Manifest Thy light through the darkness of my ignorance. O Spirit, teach me to heal the body by recharging it with Thy cosmic energy; to heal the mind by concentration and smiles.
Sadness, a universal yet deeply personal emotion, often arrives unexpectedly, lingering as a shadow in life’s bright moments. It may arise from – loss, unmet expectations, or the inevitable passage of time, each adding a unique shade to its depth. Unlike fleeting happiness, sadness encourages pause, inviting introspection, and a profound connection to oneself. In a world that often prioritizes joy, sadness teaches us essential lessons in empathy, patience, and resilience. It reminds us of what truly matters, revealing people, and memories that hold genuine value. Through sadness, we gain a capacity for compassion, learning not only to heal ourselves, but also to support others in their silent battles. Embracing sadness, rather than dismissing it, we grow, finding it to be a fundamental thread in life’s tapestry that adds - richness, meaning, and depth to our understanding of joy.
Alter Your Style and Language According to the Person You Are Dealing With. The pseudo-belief in equality the idea that talking and acting the same way with everyone, no matter what their rank, makes you somehow a paragon of civilization is a terrible mistake. Those below you will take it as a form of condescension, which it is, and those above you will be offended, although they may not admit it. You must change your style and your way of speaking to suit each person. This is also true for the great variety of cultures found in the modern court: Never assume that your criteria of behavior and judgment are universal. Not only is an inability to adapt to another culture the height of barbarism, it puts you at a disadvantage.
Arrange to Be Noticed. There is a paradox: You cannot display yourself too brazenly, yet you must also get yourself noticed. In the court of Louis XIV, whoever the king decided to look at rose instantly in the court hierarchy. You stand no chance of rising if the ruler does not notice you in the swamp of courtiers. This task requires much art. It is often initially a matter of being seen, in the literal sense. Pay attention to your physical appearance, then, and find a way to create a distinctive a subtly distinctive style and image.
Be Frugal with Flattery. It may seem that your superiors cannot get enough flattery, but too much of even a good thing loses its value. It also stirs up suspicion among your peers. Learn to flatter indirectly by downplaying your own contribution, for example, to make your master look better.
Creativity is the ability to think beyond conventional boundaries and explore new ideas, possibilities, or solutions. It’s about innovating, experimenting, and embracing curiosity to create something original or see familiar concepts in a novel way. In the world of creative coding, tools like Processing and p5.js offer a powerful platform for exploring creativity through visual art, design, and interactivity. Processing is a flexible software sketchbook and language primarily aimed at visual artists and designers. Built to make coding accessible for non-programmers, it allows users to create visual art, animations, and interactive experiences using code, making it ideal for both beginners and seasoned coders.
Visual coding is an approach to programming that emphasizes creating visual representations of code through drag-and-drop blocks or code snippets, which helps demystify complex programming concepts. Visual coding platforms like Processing and Scratch let users build projects visually, which is especially helpful for those new to programming, as they can focus on creating and understanding patterns rather than memorizing syntax. Visual coding works by providing an intuitive interface where users can see, interact with, and immediately test their code. This hands-on approach speeds up learning and encourages experimentation, offering users instant visual feedback to understand what each line of code does.
There are various visual coding platforms that each cater to different interests and levels. For example, Scratch is designed for beginners, especially young learners, while Processing, p5.js, and TouchDesigner appeal to artists and designers for their flexibility in creating digital art and interactive projects. Unity and Unreal Engine are other popular platforms, especially suited for game development and interactive 3D design. With visual coding, you can create a range of projects, from interactive data visualizations and animations to games and installations, making it suitable for many creative pursuits.
Benefits of visual coding include its accessibility and ability to make coding concepts more intuitive. By focusing on visual output, learners can quickly grasp fundamental programming principles and see their creativity come to life, reducing the intimidation often associated with text-based coding. Processing is a fantastic starting point for those interested in merging art and code, as it offers a gentle learning curve with extensive resources and community support. Starting with Processing or other visual coding platforms not only enhances technical skills but also enables creative expression through digital art, bridging the gap between technology and the arts and unlocking new ways of thinking and creating.
Why Choose Processing Over Other Visual Coding Platforms?
Processing stands out as an ideal choice for beginners entering the world of creative coding and visual programming. Here’s why:
Beginner-Friendly Interface and Language: Processing’s interface and language are specifically designed to be accessible for artists, designers, and non-programmers, making it a great introductory platform for people without a technical background. The simplified syntax allows beginners to quickly grasp core programming concepts.
Extensive Community and Resources: Processing has a large and active community. This means there are plenty of tutorials, forums, open-source projects, and free resources that beginners can leverage. The Processing Foundation also supports educational resources and outreach, which ensures continued learning support.
Flexible for Both 2D and 3D Projects: Unlike some visual coding platforms that may limit you to either 2D or 3D, Processing offers extensive libraries for both, allowing beginners to experiment with simple graphics and progress to more complex, interactive designs as their skills grow.
Compatibility with P5.js: Processing’s JavaScript version, p5.js, offers the same ease of use but for web-based projects. This compatibility allows beginners to easily switch between desktop and web environments, expanding their creative possibilities.
Focus on Art and Interaction: While many visual coding platforms are optimized for game development or complex programming, Processing is built for artists, making it the go-to for creating visual art, animations, and interactive media. This focus makes Processing feel less intimidating and more inspiring for those with a creative mindset.
1. What kinds of projects can I create in Processing as a beginner, and how do these help me build foundational programming skills?
As a beginner in Processing, you can start by creating simple graphics, animations, and interactive art pieces. Projects like drawing shapes, creating patterns, and building simple games teach you core programming concepts such as variables, conditionals, loops, and functions. By manipulating visuals directly, you gain a concrete understanding of how code translates into on-screen changes. Over time, you can add interactivity (like mouse and keyboard input), which introduces event handling and builds a foundation for more advanced programming concepts such as object-oriented design and state management.
2. How does Processing compare with other platforms, like Scratch or TouchDesigner, in terms of scalability for intermediate and advanced projects?
Compared to Scratch, Processing is more scalable and allows for a deeper dive into programming. While Scratch uses a block-based approach ideal for younger learners, Processing provides more control and flexibility, allowing you to write more complex code for intricate designs. TouchDesigner is another visual coding tool, but it’s often used in professional-level multimedia installations and can be complex for beginners. Processing strikes a balance by offering enough simplicity for novices and enough depth to support more advanced projects like data visualization, generative art, and real-time interaction.
3. What are the advantages of learning Java-based Processing before transitioning to p5.js for web-based projects?
Learning Java-based Processing first helps you build a solid understanding of programming principles without the complexity of web development. Processing’s simplified Java syntax introduces you to structured coding in a way that feels manageable, setting you up with the skills you need before moving to the more versatile, web-compatible p5.js library. Transitioning to p5.js then becomes easier, as you already understand the fundamentals. Additionally, since p5.js is based on JavaScript, familiarity with Processing enables you to quickly learn the differences between Java and JavaScript, making your skillset adaptable across desktop and web-based creative coding environments.
Practice Nonchalance. Never seem to be working too hard. Your talent must appear to flow naturally, with an ease that makes people take you for a genius rather than a workaholic. Even when something demands a lot of sweat, make it look effortless people prefer to not see your blood and toil, which is another form of ostentation. It is better for them to marvel at how gracefully you have achieved your accomplishment than to wonder why it took so much work.
The Laws Of Court Politics
Avoid Ostentation. It is never prudent to prattle on about yourself or call too much attention to your actions. The more you talk about your deeds the more suspicion you cause. You also stir up enough envy among your peers to induce treachery and backstabbing. Be careful, ever so careful, in trumpeting your own achievements, and always talk less about yourself than about other people. Modesty is generally preferable.
The quick Brown Fox jumps over the lazy dog.
Many today dismiss court life as a relic of the past, a historical curiosity. They reason, according to Machiavelli, "as though heaven, the sun, the elements, and men had changed the order of their motions and power, and were different from what they were in ancient times." There may be no more Sun Kings but there are still plenty of people who believe the sun revolves around them. The royal court may have more or less disappeared, or at least lost its power, but courts and courtiers still exist because power still exists. A courtier is rarely asked to fall off a horse anymore, but the laws that govern court politics are as timeless as the laws of power. There is much to be learned, then, from great courtiers past and present.
Great courtiers throughout history have mastered the science of manipulating people. They make the king feel more kingly; they make everyone else fear their power. They are magicians of appearance, knowing that most things at court are judged by how they seem. Great courtiers are gracious and polite; their aggression is veiled and indirect. Masters of the word, they never say more than necessary, getting the most out of a compliment or hidden insult. They are magnets of pleasure people want to be around them because they know how to please, yet they neither fawn nor humiliate themselves. Great courtiers become the king's favorites, enjoying the benefits of that position. They often end up more powerful than the ruler, for they are wizards in the accumulation of influence.
To be a courtier was a dangerous game. A nineteenth-century Arab traveler to the court of Darfur, in what is now Sudan, reported that courtiers there had to do whatever the sultan did: If he were injured, they had to suffer the same injury; if he fell off his horse during a hunt, they fell, too. Mimicry like this appeared in courts all over the world. More troublesome was the danger of displeasing the ruler one wrong move spelled death or exile. The successful courtier had to walk a tightrope, pleasing but not pleasing too much, obeying but somehow distinguishing himself from the other courtiers, while also never distinguishing himself so far as to make their ruler insecure.
Just like tough exercise can strengthen our muscles, I believe that taking risks is the key to personal and professional development. While it means uncertainty and often leads to failure, each attempt builds resilience and valuable experience.
Recently, my shift from chemistry to engineering brought tougher challenges than I thought. I tried to learn Java and create a complex e-commerce application as the final project. Although I put a lot of effort into watching tutorials and reading documentation, I still struggled with complex concepts like database integration and user authentication. There were nights when I stayed up late dealing with numerous errors, and I questioned whether I had taken on too much too soon.
However, instead of giving up, I broke it into smaller parts and made it better step by step. I learned that success didn't always mean getting everything right from the start. With help from AI tools and advice online, I finally addressed these errors by combining all the resources I could reach.
This experience not only enhanced my resilience but also taught me that asking for help is not a sign of weakness but a smart strategy. Next time when I face a challenge, even if I fail, I will cherish the lessons and keep moving forward.
Consideration: Any action, forbearance, or promise as an inducement for a promise made that involves a legal detriment or a change in the legal position of the promisee constitutes sufficient consideration.
Elements of an Offer: (1) An offer must be communicated to the person to whom it's addressed. (2) The offer must indicate a desire to enter into a contract. (3) The offer must be directed to a person or a group of persons. (4) The offer must invite acceptance. (5) The offer must create a reasonable understanding that upon acceptance a contract will arise without any further approval being required from the offeror.
Option Contract Definition: The right, which is supported by consideration, to make an offer irrevocable for a certain period of time.
Ways an Option Contract is Created: (1) a promise to hold the offer open that is supported by consideration, (2) a "firm offer" under Article 2 of the UCC, must be in writing, (3) an offer to enter into a unilateral contract, (4) reliance by the offeree.
A firm offer must be an offer from a merchant. The offer will be held open for the time specified by the firm or three months, whatever is sooner.
Mutual Assent: There must be a reasonable manifestation of mutual assent between the parties.
Factors to consider when analyzing whether there is a manifestation of mutual assent: Capacity--the individual must, at the time of assent, possess the capacity to understand the nature and consequences of the instrument to be executed. Disparity of value--disparity between the offered amount and the actual value of the thing, is an indication of unreasonableness.
Inquiry and Constructive Notice: The offeree has to be "put on notice" for terms. There is a duty to read and understand the terms that you are assenting to.
Intention to be Legally Bound: Neither the real nor apparent intention that a promise be legally binding is essential to the formation of a contract, but a manifestation of intention that a promise shall not affect legal relations may prevent the formation of a contract.
Acceptance Defined: Acceptance is a voluntary act of the offeree whereby he exercises the power conferred upon him by the offer, and thereby creates the set of legal relations called a contract.
UCC 2-206, What Constitutes Acceptance of Goods: Acceptance of goods occurs when the buyer (a) after a reasonable opportunity to inspect the goods, the buyer signifies to the seller that the goods are conforming, or that the goods are non-conforming, but the buyer will accept it anyway, (b) the buyer does not make an effective rejection, but the acceptance does not occur until the buyer has had a reasonable opportunity to inspect the goods, (c) does any act inconsistent with the seller's ownership regarding the goods.
The Mirror Image Rule: A common-law contracts principle that treats an offeree’s acceptance as a counteroffer, rather than an acceptance, if the acceptance does not exactly mirror the terms of the offer.
The Mirror Image Rule and Implied Terms: The court may decide that what seemed to be an additional or different term in the acceptance was really an implied term in the offer. Language appearing to vary the terms of the offer did not really do so.
The Mirror Image Rule and Suggestive or Precatory Language: A mere inquiry regarding the possibility of different terms, a request for a better offer, or a comment upon the terms of the offer, is ordinarily not a counteroffer.
Necessity of Notification of Acceptance to Offeror: Except where otherwise stated in Restatements or where the offer manifests a contrary intention, it is essential to an acceptance by promise either that the offeree exercise reasonable diligence to notify the offeror of acceptance or that the offeror receive the acceptance seasonably.
necessity of Notification of Acceptance for a Unilateral Contract: “Ordinarily there is no occasion to notify the offeror of the acceptance of such an offer, for the doing of the act is a sufficient acceptance, and the promisor knows that he is bound when he sees that action has been taken on the faith of his offer, but if the act is of such a kind that knowledge of it will not quickly come to the promisor, the promise is bound to give him notice of his acceptance within a reasonable time after doing that which constitutes the acceptance.” Bishop v. Eaton, MA 1894.
Mailbox Rule: Acceptance occurs on proper dispatch unless there is a contrary indication in the offer. In the absence of a prescribed method of acceptance set forth in the offer, acceptance takes effect as soon as it is put out of the offeree’s possession, provided that the acceptance is made in a manner and via a medium that is expressly or impliedly authorized by the offer
Silence as Acceptance: Silence does not constitute an acceptance, even the offeror cannot change this. Exceptions--the offeree takes the benefit of offered services with reasonable opportunity to reject them and reason to know that they were offered with the expectation of compensation, the offerror has stated or given the offeree reason to understand that assent may be manifested by silence or inaction, and the offeree in remaining silent and inactive intends to accept the offer, because of previous dealings, it is reasonable that the offeree should notify the offeror if he does not intend to accept.
Lapse of an Offer: An offer lapses after the time period stated. If there is no time period stated, the offer lapses after a reasonable amount of time has passed. For goods that fluctuate in price, the reasonable amount of time is typically shorter.
Revocation of an offer: An offer is freely revocable at any time prior to acceptance.
Communication of Revocation: An offeree's power of acceptance is terminated when the offeree receives from the offeror a manifestation of an intention not to enter into the proposed contract.
Indirect Communication of Revocation: An offeree's power of acceptance is terminated when the offeror takes definite action inconsistent with an intention to enter into the proposed contract and the offeree acquires reliable information to that effect.
The Last-Shot Rule: Some performance has taken place, following an exchange of messages showing that the parties believed they had reached a contract; the terms proposed by the parties were never an exact match. Disputes typically focus on what terms control the agreement. The terms of the last message sent controls. The last message in the series is a counteroffer, and performance constitutes consent to those terms.
UCC 2-207: (1) A definite and seasonable expression of acceptance or a written confirmation which is sent within a reasonable time operates as an acceptance even though it states terms additional to or different from those offered or agreed upon, unless acceptance is expressly made conditional on assent to the additional or different terms. (2) The additional terms are to be construed as proposals for addition to the contract. Between merchants such terms become part of the contract unless: (a) the offer expressly limits acceptance to the terms of the offer; (b) they materially alter it; or (c) notification of objection to them has already been given or is given within a reasonable time after notice of them is received. (3) Conduct by both parties which recognizes the existence of a contract is sufficient to establish a contract for sale although the writings of the parties do not otherwise establish a contract. In such case the terms of the particular contract consist of those terms on which the writings of the parties agree, together with any supplementary terms incorporated under any other provisions of this Act.
"Definiteness" Required for an Acceptance under UCC 2-207: Cannot be a definite or seasonable offer of acceptance if: (1) it’s clearly a counteroffer, (2) contains too many differing terms (a material alteration), (3) states that the acceptance is expressly conditional on the assent to the terms and conditions of the form.
Analysis of Written Confirmations: (1) An oral or informal contract is formed, (2) After, one or both parties send written confirmations, (3) One or more confirmations contain additional or different terms than what was agreed upon orally or informally, (4) Any different or additional terms in the confirmation must be treated as proposals the same as proposals in an acceptance (2-207(2) analysis).
2-207(3), Contract Formation by Conduct: IF the conduct by both parties is sufficient to establish a contract for sale, AND the writings of the party do not otherwise establish a contract, THEN the terms on which the writings agree control, all other terms drop out and are replaced by Article 2 gap fillers.
2-207(2), In general, the additional and different terms are part of the contract unless one of three exceptions applies: (1) the offer expressly forbids the alteration of the offer. 2-207(2)(a), (2) the new term materially alters the agreement. 2-207(2)(b), (3) the merchant objects to the new terms included in the other merchant’s written form. If any of these exceptions apply, the offeror’s terms control.
Handling different terms, 3 main treatments: (1) Majority view/the Knock Out rule: The non matching terms in the offer and acceptance drop out and are replaced with gap filler terms from the UCC. (2) “Leading” Minority view: The non matching terms in the offer and acceptance drop out, and the offeror’s terms control. (3) The California view/the materiality analysis: Treats different terms as additional terms. They are considered part of the contract unless they materially alter the offer.
