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Code Need help creating shell script with output that has 2014 calendar and 2 text items from a"fortune"

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1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data:

I am required to create a bash shell script with either emacs or vi. It must include the year 2014 calendar on the left side and two text items on the right side.

2. Relevant commands, code, scripts, algorithms:

the two text items are from what my professor describes as a "fortune server". I have two commands to query them. nc langley.cs.fsu.edu 19000 and " " 19001. I am also instructed that the 2014 calendar must be computed and not a fixed value of 2014. I am told to use d=`date '+%Y'` to get the current year, then told to use the Bash syntax $((++d)). I am then recommended to use pr to paste the output together with pr -t -T -m -w 140 file1 file2.


3. The attempts at a solution (include all code and scripts):
It seems to take the d=`date '+%Y'` but then when i go to Bash and type $((++d)) it says 2014:command not found.
I also don't understand how to paste the two text items into individual files in order to put them together in a single script



4. Complete Name of School (University), City (State), Country, Name of Professor, and Course Number (Link to Course):

FSU,Tallahassee, FL, USA, Langley, COP3353

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DROP_TEXT_SEARCH_TEMPLATE - remove a text search template SYNOPSIS
DROP TEXT SEARCH TEMPLATE [ IF EXISTS ] name [ CASCADE | RESTRICT ] DESCRIPTION
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