All That Matters...

Together we sit in the midst of infinite,

resting for a speck of eternity.

As I look into your eyes they open like shutters..

In I peer as if seeing through the windows of your essence..

We lay and look up into the night sky, watching the stars hang by strings.

Strings played like a harp, for in their awsome beauty it's music to the sight.

Two people in the middle of forever seem almost insignificant,

but within its great splender, you're all that matters.

How to Plan Out Routines for a Structured Computer Program

By Troyster,

The spine (or back bone) of most structured (also called modular) programs usually contain 4 basic routines. Some form of initialization followed by input, process and output. Starting from this point and carefully expanding from there in the form of simple subroutines can greatly reduce bugs and coding complexity.


Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

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Things You'll Need:

pencil

paper

Step 1
The first step is to create the Initialization Routine. This routine is used to define variable names, as well as predefine variable values and types that will be used later in the program. This routine establishes the basic ground work that will be needed throughout your program. All initial values and layouts are set here to be used later in your program.

Step 2
The next step is to create the Input (or Read) Routine. This routine is used to pull in raw data from an outside source. This source can be tape, diskette, hard drive, flash, punch card or even keyboard entry. You can read data for either a preset number of records, until a certain condition is met, or until an end of file marker is reached. There is usually a variable that will change when data reading is complete. This variable is called a flag. In the Input Routine you may collect raw data from multiple sources to be used later in the program.

Step 3
The Process Routine is what is considered to be the heart of your program. This is where you take the raw data that was read and process it in a way that can be used later for future output or other use. The process can be arithmetic where scores are added from a record and then averaged, it can be used to compare or can even organize data in a desired fashion or order.

Step 4
The final step is your Output Routine. This takes the results given to it by the Process Routine and sends it to some kind of output device. This output device can be tape, diskette, hard drive, flash, punch card, printer or display screen.

Tips & Warnings

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Tips:

As long as your program starts off with this basic structure, it will be easier to read, troubleshoot and upgrade.

Keep things simple stupid. If a subroutine gets too complex, break it up.

Plan, flowchart and desk check your program ahead of time.

Write out plenty of documentation.

Use logical aids such as Venn diagrams or Boolean equations.

Warnings:

Always make sure your routines have only one entry and exit point.

Avoid goto statements.

Avoid any other bad habits that can turn your program into spaghetti code.

How to Pick a Good Woman

How to Pick a Good Woman

By Troyster,

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The perfect woman is out there...

Finding a good woman is not an easy task. This how to will help you pick out the good ones from the bad apples.


Difficulty: Moderate


Instructions

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Things You'll Need:

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Patience
Good communication
Observation
Time

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Step 1
When you see a woman walking along never looking your direction and supporting a prissy gaze on her face, she might be a wrong pick. A woman that meets your eyes and gives you a nice wholesome smile is far better. The ones that try to look sexy and absorb all the attention are really quite selfish. It's almost like holding a conversation with someone who talks too much or too little. It's very one sided.

Step 2
If you're the one who always calls her and she never or rarely calls you, she's probably not a good pick. If she can't fathom in her head that receiving a call from her would be a thrill to you, then she probably isn't a good choice. Even if she's not calling because of some kind of hard to get game, it's still not a good idea. The best woman is the woman who is always thoughtful about your feelings, period. Another point is that it's always better to want a woman who likes you enough to WANT to call you, otherwise why invest your time in her?

Step 3
When you're on a date and you just opened your passenger car door to let her in, as you walk around to get in on your side, you better see her reach across to unlock your door for you! This is a very serious test. In my own personal experience, most women who don't reach across to unlock the door are selfish and will make life totally miserable for you.

Step 4
If you are always the one who has to hug her first or ask her to come sit by you she's a bad idea. A good woman will come up from behind and wrap her arms around you even when you don't ask for it. She WANTS to sit next to you. She doesn't play little games to try to make you chase her. A good woman will not say, "The man is supposed to make the first move." Good women know that men are human too. Your feelings are very important to a good woman.

Step 5
So you give this girl you met flowers and you take her to all kinds of nice places and what does she do for you? Well, a good woman will bake you cookies, maybe invite you over for dinner or some other kind thing. If you're getting nothing in return, she might be a bad idea.

Step 6
A good woman does not keep an army of "guy friends" she knows all would like to get up her skirt. If you come across a woman like this run for the hills. She will usually say something like, "I have more guy friends than girl friends. I don't get along with girls very well." The reality is she can have a whole lot more "boyfriends" if she calls them friends. Some girls just don't relate well with other girls, so take this suggestion with a grain of salt.

Step 7
When you hear a woman say, "I don't care what a man looks like, personality is all that matters" be just a touch cautious. A woman like this may not want to express attraction for you because she wants control. She is supposed to be the attractive vision of desire and you're suppose to be the lucky bum that got her because you were just that sweet. Trust me, it is very unlikely that your average woman will give you time of day if she finds you extremely unattractive.

Step 8
You walk up and tell her how beautiful she looks. Does she ever compliment you? Does she even say thank you? A good woman will pay attention to you and to the many things you do in life. A good woman isn't all about being "the vision of desire," she knows it's a RELATIONSHIP, not some one sided modeling audition. She knows your schedule and she knows what you like and dislike. A good woman also cares about your appearance, she will offer to fix your shirt if the collar is messed up or let you know if you have something out of place.

Step 9
When you ask a good woman what she wants in a relationship, you won't hear the word "I" in the list of answers. At least not in the majority of the list. In a relationship "WE" and "US" are better words.

Step 10
When a good women gets angry with you, she's still reasonable. She doesn't let how she feels at that moment dictate how she feels for you in general. She isn't ruled by her emotions. She will not over react to get her way. A good woman's "way" is whatever makes both of you happy.

Step 11
If you call a good woman in the middle of the night telling her your car just broke down, she will come out and pick you up. A good woman will do things for you if you ask. If you find that you're the only one willing to do nice things or favors for a woman, I suggest losing her quickly.

Step 12
A good woman will not try to change you. She will like you for who you are. This is very important because then you know she picked you because she likes YOU, not for who she wants you to be.

Step 13
Balance is key in a relationship. Most everything I've mentioned so far desires a two way street or some form of equal fairness. Well sexuality is no exception. A good woman has a balance there too. A good woman, in my opinion is not a nymphomaniac who is vulgar and keeps a collection of sexual toys. On the other hand she doesn't act afraid of sex either. She has good moral values but that doesn't mean she has no desire.

Step 14
A good woman will not threaten to break up with you over every disagreement. A good woman realizes that nobody agrees all the time and she's willing to compromise. A good woman cares about how you feel and will not play games to get her way. She wants you to be happy too, and because of this she prefers mutual decisions. To a good woman, a relationship is NOT a contest.

Step 15
In picking a good woman it's just as important to know how she acts when she's out of love as it is when she's in love. Any woman can be sweet and fair minded when she loves a guy, the true test is when things aren't so great. For that reason, sometimes meeting a divorced woman is good. You can at least see how she deals with a man she doesn't agree with or maybe even has a strong dislike for. If she wants revenge and she attempts to take him far beyond what you consider reasonably fair, watch out for her. You might be the next victim. As soon as something doesn't go her way, you're in trouble!

Step 16
When you get to the point where you and a woman decide to be together, it's very important to know what both of you want from the relationship. You might want sex and she might want security. You might want companionship, she might want your money. The two of you can want different things as long as your differences aren't conflicting. A woman with conflicting differences would be a bad pick. It's better if BOTH of you are getting what you want out of the relationship.

Tips & Warnings

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These steps involve my own personal opinions, so read it for what it's worth to you.
Never tell a woman what you're looking for. If she knows what you like, she will know to act that way if she wants you. Keep quiet and let her display the real her.

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Dating Game

It's been brought to my understanding that many women believe men enjoy the chase. Well I'm not one of them. I see no point in investing my time in someone who seems like they don't like or appreciate me. Do these women tease animals at the zoo with food for attention too? If you happen to be some rare lady who just by freak luck has some remote attraction for me and would like to be successful, I have one suggestion. When trying to "get me" ask youself the question, "Am I doing the right thing?" If what you're doing is not right, then likely I will start to pay you less and less attention and eventually you'll end up with a guy who loves the chase or your games you play, but likely that guy won't be me (unless you can cook a good lasagna!). I prefer someone who is true and not super complicated. I'm not smart enough to keep up with all the complex stuff!

My thoughts on the absolute perfect woman....

I think a friendly smile and a kind hello is far better than hard to get (unless I would prefer her to be hard to get). I think that natural is far better than vain hours in front of a mirror, looking at makeup. Outward admiration and making someone feel wanted is much better than being self absorbed. Women who want to be looked at are a dime a dozen, the real catch is one who pays attention to the man she likes, without always feeling like she has to be the "featured item!". Kindness in the eyes is better than a prissy gaze that is supposed to make her look like a model. Looking like a model will just alienate me from a girl. I like a girl that is down to earth and human. Someone that is nice. If all else fails, at least look good in stretchy pants.

Proper toilet seat etiquette.

Let me mention a common problem men and women have. That is, what is correct, leaving the toilet seat up or putting it down? My thinking is that in some regards a guy is doing a courtesy by raising it, because if he doesn't, you'll be the one sitting in pee, not him. Another way of looking at it, is that if he places the seat down out of courtesy for her then she should raise the seat out of courtesy for him (isn't that fair?). I think the reason most guys leave the seat up is because they tend to go number 1 more than number 2 and it just makes practical sense for them to leave it up. If she claims it's considered proper to place the seat down after using it, I would tell her that's fine but she has to put the lid down too, because that's the way the toilet is supposed to be left. If she's really worried about being proper, she would agree. If she's on a power trip then that's another story. I have no problem putting the seat down when I need it down or raising it when I need to raise it. I'm not sure why some women have an issue with this but if it's because of a power trip, then they're simply NOT MY TYPE. I'm also confused with women that don't look before they sit down. Women who are too stupid to check the seat before they sit down or not only NOT MY TYPE but they also have a very wet butt.

List of reasons I've been turned down for a dance.

I'm not saying the reasons I've heard were necessarily untrue. I just thought it would be fun to list them. I'm not sure if this is considered bragging rights since getting turned down is at least in theory humiliating. I can only hope my ego will survive this.

1. I don't like the song.
2. I have to use the restroom.
3. I'm watching my girlfriend's purse.
4. I'm just here to drink.
5. I'm going to be leaving soon.
6. My boyfriend/husband is here and he gets jealous.
7. I already told somebody else I would dance with him to this song.
8. I don't know how to dance, or I don't know how to dance THIS dance.
9. I'm waiting for another guy to ask me, but you can come back if you want.
10. I'm waiting for the food/drink I ordered.
11. I'm not feeling good.
12. Take off the tie and I might dance with you.
13. I'm just here to visit with my girlfriends.
14. I had knee surgery and my doctor said I shouldn't dance.
15. I've been dancing all night and I'm really really tired, soooooorry.
16. I'm holding these seats for friends that are coming.
17. I'm too shy to dance in front of people.
18. Not right now, ask me some other time.
19. I can't dance with you because you remind me of my ex.
20. I have frost bite on my toe.

I must say in closing that not all of these reasons were excuses. Some of the reasons were from very sweet young ladies who did in fact dance with me at other times. As for the others, I guess they're still hiding from me.