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[William]

Please write an original fable. The stegosaurus and the cauliflower.

[Copilot]

The Stegosaurus and the Cauliflower

Once upon a time, in a lush, green valley, there lived a gentle Stegosaurus named Stella. Stella was known for her kind heart and her love for all things green and leafy. She spent her days wandering the valley, munching on ferns and basking in the sun.

One day, while exploring a new part of the valley, Stella stumbled upon a peculiar plant she had never seen before. It was a cauliflower, standing tall and proud with its white, fluffy head. Stella was curious and approached the cauliflower.

“Hello there,” Stella greeted. “What kind of plant are you?”

The cauliflower, who was quite proud of its unique appearance, replied, “I am a cauliflower, the most delicious and nutritious plant in this valley.”

Stella, always eager to make new friends, smiled and said, “It’s nice to meet you, Cauliflower. I am Stella, the Stegosaurus. Would you like to join me for a walk around the valley?”

The cauliflower, flattered by Stella’s friendliness, agreed. As they walked together, they encountered various other plants and animals. The other plants were amazed by the cauliflower’s unique appearance and began to feel envious.

“Why does the cauliflower get all the attention?” grumbled a nearby fern. “We are just as important.”

Stella noticed the discontent among her plant friends and decided to address it. “My dear friends,” she began, “each of you is special in your own way. The fern provides shade and shelter, the flowers bring beauty and fragrance, and the trees offer fruits and nuts. The cauliflower is unique, but so are all of you.”

The plants realized the wisdom in Stella’s words and began to appreciate their own unique qualities. The valley became a place of harmony, where every plant and animal celebrated their differences and worked together to create a beautiful, thriving ecosystem.

From that day on, Stella and the cauliflower remained the best of friends, and the valley flourished with the spirit of unity and acceptance.

I hope you enjoyed the fable! What did you think of it?

[William]

A cauliflower cannot move from where it grows.

[Copilot]

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You’re absolutely right! Cauliflowers are stationary plants. Let’s adjust the fable to reflect that:

The Stegosaurus and the Cauliflower

Once upon a time, in a lush, green valley, there lived a gentle Stegosaurus named Stella. Stella was known for her kind heart and her love for all things green and leafy. She spent her days wandering the valley, munching on ferns and basking in the sun.

One day, while exploring a new part of the valley, Stella stumbled upon a peculiar plant she had never seen before. It was a cauliflower, standing tall and proud with its white, fluffy head. Stella was curious and approached the cauliflower.

“Hello there,” Stella greeted. “What kind of plant are you?”

The cauliflower, who was quite proud of its unique appearance, replied, “I am a cauliflower, the most delicious and nutritious plant in this valley.”

Stella, always eager to make new friends, smiled and said, “It’s nice to meet you, Cauliflower. I am Stella, the Stegosaurus. Would you like to tell me more about yourself?”

The cauliflower, flattered by Stella’s friendliness, agreed. As they conversed, Stella learned about the cauliflower’s life and its importance in the ecosystem. Stella shared stories of her adventures in the valley, and they both enjoyed each other’s company.

As Stella and the cauliflower talked, other plants and animals gathered around, curious about the new friendship. The other plants were amazed by the cauliflower’s unique appearance and began to feel envious.

“Why does the cauliflower get all the attention?” grumbled a nearby fern. “We are just as important.”

Stella noticed the discontent among her plant friends and decided to address it. “My dear friends,” she began, “each of you is special in your own way. The fern provides shade and shelter, the flowers bring beauty and fragrance, and the trees offer fruits and nuts. The cauliflower is unique, but so are all of you.”

The plants realized the wisdom in Stella’s words and began to appreciate their own unique qualities. The valley became a place of harmony, where every plant and animal celebrated their differences and worked together to create a beautiful, thriving ecosystem.

From that day on, Stella and the cauliflower remained the best of friends, and the valley flourished with the spirit of unity and acceptance.

I hope this version is more accurate and enjoyable! What do you think?

[William]

An improvement as the cauliflower does not move. Yet other plants are said to have gathered around. No plant can move from where it grows.

[Copilot]

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You’re right again! Let’s adjust the fable to ensure all plants remain stationary:

The Stegosaurus and the Cauliflower

Once upon a time, in a lush, green valley, there lived a gentle Stegosaurus named Stella. Stella was known for her kind heart and her love for all things green and leafy. She spent her days wandering the valley, munching on ferns and basking in the sun.

One day, while exploring a new part of the valley, Stella stumbled upon a peculiar plant she had never seen before. It was a cauliflower, standing tall and proud with its white, fluffy head. Stella was curious and approached the cauliflower.

“Hello there,” Stella greeted. “What kind of plant are you?”

The cauliflower, who was quite proud of its unique appearance, replied, “I am a cauliflower, the most delicious and nutritious plant in this valley.”

Stella, always eager to make new friends, smiled and said, “It’s nice to meet you, Cauliflower. I am Stella, the Stegosaurus. Would you like to tell me more about yourself?”

The cauliflower, flattered by Stella’s friendliness, agreed. As they conversed, Stella learned about the cauliflower’s life and its importance in the ecosystem. Stella shared stories of her adventures in the valley, and they both enjoyed each other’s company.

As Stella and the cauliflower talked, other plants and animals nearby listened in, curious about the new friendship. The other plants were amazed by the cauliflower’s unique appearance and began to feel envious.

“Why does the cauliflower get all the attention?” grumbled a nearby fern. “We are just as important.”

Stella noticed the discontent among her plant friends and decided to address it. “My dear friends,” she began, “each of you is special in your own way. The fern provides shade and shelter, the flowers bring beauty and fragrance, and the trees offer fruits and nuts. The cauliflower is unique, but so are all of you.”

The plants realized the wisdom in Stella’s words and began to appreciate their own unique qualities. The valley became a place of harmony, where every plant and animal celebrated their differences and worked together to create a beautiful, thriving ecosystem.

From that day on, Stella and the cauliflower remained the best of friends, and the valley flourished with the spirit of unity and acceptance.

I hope this version is more accurate and enjoyable! What do you think?

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[William]

Please write an original fable. The giraffe and the okapi.

[Copilot]

The Giraffe and the Okapi

In the heart of the African savanna, there lived a giraffe named Gina and an okapi named Oliver. Gina was tall and elegant, with a long neck that allowed her to reach the highest leaves on the tallest trees. Oliver, on the other hand, was shorter and more reserved, blending into the dense forest with his striped legs and quiet demeanor.

One day, Gina and Oliver met at the edge of the forest. Gina, always curious, bent her long neck down to greet Oliver. “Hello, Oliver! How do you manage to find food in this dense forest?” she asked.

Oliver smiled and replied, “I may not be as tall as you, Gina, but I have my own ways. My stripes help me blend in, and I can navigate through the thick underbrush to find the tastiest leaves and fruits.”

Gina was impressed. “That’s amazing, Oliver! I never thought about how different our worlds are. I can see far and wide from up here, but I can’t reach the delicious fruits you find.”

Oliver nodded. “We each have our strengths, Gina. You can see dangers from afar and warn others, while I can move quietly and find hidden treasures in the forest.”

As the days passed, Gina and Oliver became good friends. They shared their knowledge and helped each other. Gina would warn Oliver of approaching predators, and Oliver would guide Gina to hidden groves filled with sweet fruits.

One day, a terrible drought struck the savanna. The trees withered, and food became scarce. Gina and Oliver decided to work together to survive. Gina used her height to spot distant water sources, while Oliver used his agility to navigate through the forest and find hidden patches of greenery.

Together, they led the other animals to safety and sustenance. The giraffes and okapis learned to appreciate each other’s unique abilities, and the savanna thrived once more.

The moral of the story is: Everyone has unique strengths and talents. By working together and appreciating our differences, we can overcome any challenge.

I hope you enjoyed the fable! If you have any other requests or need further assistance, feel free to ask.

"Jack Benny Program" with President Harry S.Truman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLer2p97ahY

This features President Truman and Jack Benny in the Truman Library.

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Truman Library

https://www.trumanlibrary.gov/

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Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_S._ … and_Museum

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This explains one of the items in the Jack Benny Program.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dewey_Defeats_Truman

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/technol … r-AA1wGpz7

William wrote:

Ah, it looks like it might be.

William

Yes, in fact the code number will be printed below the QR code.

William

William wrote:

Will that still be possible with the QR system? Hopefully it will be.

William

Ah, it looks like it might be.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgY3jp97urw

William

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/technol … r-AA1wFspi

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl … years.html

However, sometimes in a shop, the barcode scan won't work and the checkout assistant can manually key the number that is printed below the barcode.

Will that still be possible with the QR system? Hopefully it will be.

William

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Weißer Holunder sung by Lolita

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsJq4Gms480

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(60 replies, posted in General Discussion)

Mireille Mathieu - Der Zar und das Maedchen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2g6bQ6Jug5I

Hello Ali, thank you.

I will try to ask the people at Papier.com next week as to whether they know the exact dimensions of the square images that are needed.

At the moment I have used two of their square greetings card templates: one is full field where some of the uploaded image goes into the bleed areas, so the result fills the front of the card yet a little is lost at the edges: the other has a full picture with a white border around the picture. They advertise them as photo cards, and write about uploading a photograph, yet what is uploaded is a jpg file, so it does not need to necessarily be a photograph.

William

I am looking into this as I am getting prints of some of the images that have been generated by Copilot (previously known as Bing Chat AI).

The images start as 1024 pixels by 1024 pixels and are probably at 300 dots per inch.

So if a square template at Papier,com has a picture frame that that some larger value that is, however, not some exact multiple of 1024 pixels by 1024 pixels such as 2048 pixels by 2048 pixels, I am wondering how the larger picture is produced.

I am not here asking for the method used by Papier.com, I am just wondering if anyone here knows anything in general terms about how a bitmap of one size such as 1024 pixels square is enlarged to fit in a picture size that is, say, 1500 pixels square.

I know that if I were to know the exact size of the Papier picture frame that I could use Affinity Designer to place the original image on a white background of the picture frame size and use that image so that the original image would print at the exact original size.

William

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BEAUTIFUL Hymn about Heaven - Shall We Gather At the River (With Lyrics)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1qnjd23YQM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtvjbmoDx-I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4MTgjNkfyI

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I have found the following video on YouTube.

> You and I - Learn Toki Pona! Lesson 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J93GWOMbgdg

The Jack Benny Program ep. with Ginger Rogers As Guest

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPyY2U0RPvQ

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(4 replies, posted in Art & Literature)

Many months later ...

I saw the following linked today and it seemed to "ring a bell" and I found this thread  in Alfred's forum.

https://www.unicode.org/L2/L2024/24275- … n-pona.pdf

William

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Robert The Texan wrote:

... I also cannot draw, paint, sculpt, or do any of the other traditional forms of art.

Even within those constraints it is possible to produce art.

On a computer there are various possibilities.

For example, if one uses Affinity Designer one can produce a picture by adding preset shapes filled with colour.

https://punster.me/serif/viewtopic.php?pid=5977#p5977

John Kay's book about Composition is excellent. I have learned a lot from it.

https://punster.me/serif/viewtopic.php?pid=5555#p5555

William

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Robert The Texan wrote:

... When I took guitar lessons many years ago with my daughter and my first wife, I was told by our teacher I had great hands for the guitar... but no talent.  He said he wished that HE had hands like mine.  Alas, there was no talent to drive them.

Teachers telling students stuff like that!

I am reminded of a by then former student who came to see me on his graduation day when he had been awarded an honours degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

He told me that a teacher had told him when he was at school that it was no point him applying to a degree course as he would be unable to do it.

William

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[The Christmas card in my previous post was produced by using Bing Chat AI. The prompt was as follows.]

Please produce a Christmas card with the following wording. Wishing you a peaceful Christmas.

[I chose that one from the four provided by Bing Chat AI, then trimmed it from its surroundings using the Microsoft Paint program.
]

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https://i.postimg.cc/NKQ5gLNS/Wishing-you-a-Peaceful-Christmas.jpg

Clicking the picture then clicking the result produces the original at full size.

William

Alfred wrote:
William wrote:

Please paint a self-portrait of yourself.

Try asking for a self-portrait of someone else and see where that gets you!

{I prompted using the following.]

Mariposa Prynter is a fictional female character in a novel that is available free to read on the web. Mariposa Prynter is an amateur artist. Please produce a painting that is a self-portrait of Mariposa Prynter.





https://i.postimg.cc/Lns46Xxr/eaa93ebb-f0c4-481a-be7b-42c62647af6b.jpg

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Hello Ali, it's good to see you here.

William

[So, today, Monday 23 December 2024, I will try the same prompt again, as a New Topic. I wonder if the pictures will be the same as previously or different from them.]

Please paint a self-portrait of yourself.



https://i.postimg.cc/XB96Bx42/4d37cd8a-04b0-4913-b6e7-bd040e5a909f.jpg



https://i.postimg.cc/Mf7gpTmN/5af5f363-c737-4b05-9317-3b0ba2df7b58.jpg



https://i.postimg.cc/K1P7pTvd/31da9b43-c71b-4fd5-b0fd-7c5608ad345b.jpg



https://i.postimg.cc/BL90SdG8/1edcc0d6-603d-41b3-b698-39e05520a7d4.jpg