Build a Simple URL Shortener With Python

A uniform resource locator — or, more commonly, URL — is the address of content on the internet. URLs often feature the address of a web page followed by a long string of seemingly random characters. These can be unsightly and unmemorable. Fortunately, there are tools called URL shorteners that can minimize them. Shortening a URL has several benefits, including making the address easier to share and less likely to be typed inaccurately by users. Even one missing character in a URL can make it completely useless, directing users to the wron . . . [More]

Build a Simple URL Shortener With Python

A uniform resource locator — or, more commonly, URL — is the address of content on the internet. URLs often feature the address of a web page followed by a long string of seemingly random characters. These can be unsightly and unmemorable. Fortunately, there are tools called URL shorteners that can minimize them. Shortening a URL has several benefits, including making the address easier to share and less likely to be typed inaccurately by users. Even one missing character in a URL can make it completely useless, directing users to the wron . . . [More]

A Hunters Run in with the Dogman

Hey there folks.Today's tale is gonna take you deep into the woods, where the line between man and beast gets blurry.This story comes from a hunter, a guy we shall call Bill Stevens, who had a run-in with something that goes beyond your regular game, an encounter with the Dogman.Now, Bill ain't one for spinning yarns or getting lost in the hype of the unknown.He's a practical guy, the type who knows the woods like the back of his hand.But what he witnessed during a moonlit night hunt left him questioning the wild in a whole new light.It was a c . . . [More]

A Hunters Run in with the Dogman

Hey there folks.Today's tale is gonna take you deep into the woods, where the line between man and beast gets blurry.This story comes from a hunter, a guy we shall call Bill Stevens, who had a run-in with something that goes beyond your regular game, an encounter with the Dogman.Now, Bill ain't one for spinning yarns or getting lost in the hype of the unknown.He's a practical guy, the type who knows the woods like the back of his hand.But what he witnessed during a moonlit night hunt left him questioning the wild in a whole new light.It was a c . . . [More]

Truck Drivers Encounter

Hey there folks. I've got a tale that'll make you question the mysteries that unfold above.This one's from a truck driver, a man we shall call Jake Thompson, who stumbled upon something in the dead of night that goes beyond the ordinary, an encounter with a UFO.Now, Jake's not the type to spin yarns or get lost in the hype of the unknown.He's a trucker, pounding miles of asphalt, and what he witnessed on a desolate stretch of highway was as real as the hum of his engine.So, buckle up, because we're diving into the night when the skies came aliv . . . [More]

Truck Drivers Encounter

Hey there folks. I've got a tale that'll make you question the mysteries that unfold above.This one's from a truck driver, a man we shall call Jake Thompson, who stumbled upon something in the dead of night that goes beyond the ordinary, an encounter with a UFO.Now, Jake's not the type to spin yarns or get lost in the hype of the unknown.He's a trucker, pounding miles of asphalt, and what he witnessed on a desolate stretch of highway was as real as the hum of his engine.So, buckle up, because we're diving into the night when the skies came aliv . . . [More]

Node.js and WordPress: Building Dynamic APIs for Custom Applications

As a web developer, you’re likely familiar with Node.js and WordPress. Node.js is a powerful runtime environment that runs JavaScript outside the browser, and WordPress is the leading content management system (CMS). These platforms might seem worlds apart — Node.js, with its JavaScript backbone, and WordPress, a PHP-powered CMS. However, they can work in tandem, thanks to WordPress REST API. This API enables Node.js applications to interact with WordPress through HTTP requests. It provides access to various data, including users, comments, . . . [More]

Node.js and WordPress: Building Dynamic APIs for Custom Applications

As a web developer, you’re likely familiar with Node.js and WordPress. Node.js is a powerful runtime environment that runs JavaScript outside the browser, and WordPress is the leading content management system (CMS). These platforms might seem worlds apart — Node.js, with its JavaScript backbone, and WordPress, a PHP-powered CMS. However, they can work in tandem, thanks to WordPress REST API. This API enables Node.js applications to interact with WordPress through HTTP requests. It provides access to various data, including users, comments, . . . [More]

A Farmers UFO Encounter

Hey there, folks. I've got a story that'll make you look up at the night sky with a different perspective.This one comes from a farmer, a man we shall call Joe Whitman, who was just minding his own business when he stumbled upon something that defied explanation, an encounter with a UFO.Now, Joe ain't one for fanciful tales or conspiracy theories.He's a down-to-earth guy, the type you'd find tending to his crops and livestock.But what he witnessed on a clear night changed the way he saw the vast expanse above.It was a regular evening on Joe's f . . . [More]

A Farmers UFO Encounter

Hey there, folks. I've got a story that'll make you look up at the night sky with a different perspective.This one comes from a farmer, a man we shall call Joe Whitman, who was just minding his own business when he stumbled upon something that defied explanation, an encounter with a UFO.Now, Joe ain't one for fanciful tales or conspiracy theories.He's a down-to-earth guy, the type you'd find tending to his crops and livestock.But what he witnessed on a clear night changed the way he saw the vast expanse above.It was a regular evening on Joe's f . . . [More]

Security Guards Encounter

Hey there folks.Today's tale is gonna send a chill down your spine.We've got a story from a man who's spent his fair share of nights patrolling the dark corridors of an old building.Meet Tom Mitchell, a security guard whose ordinary night took a turn into the realm of the unexplained, an encounter with a ghost.Now, Tom ain't one for tall tales or seeking out things that go bump in the night.He's just a regular guy trying to make a living.But what happened to him during a late-night shift is gonna make you think twice about what lingers in the s . . . [More]

Security Guards Encounter

Hey there folks.Today's tale is gonna send a chill down your spine.We've got a story from a man who's spent his fair share of nights patrolling the dark corridors of an old building.Meet Tom Mitchell, a security guard whose ordinary night took a turn into the realm of the unexplained, an encounter with a ghost.Now, Tom ain't one for tall tales or seeking out things that go bump in the night.He's just a regular guy trying to make a living.But what happened to him during a late-night shift is gonna make you think twice about what lingers in the s . . . [More]

Campers Encounter with the Dogman

Hey there folks.Today's story is gonna take us into the eerie realm of the unknown, where the line between man and beast gets a little blurry.We've got a tale from a camper, just an everyday guy like you and me, who found himself face-to-face with something that doesn't quite fit the usual campfire stories, the enigmatic Dogman.Meet Mike Reynolds, an outdoor enthusiast who loves nothing more than setting up camp under the stars.Now, Mike ain't one for embellishing tales or seeking out spooky encounters, but what happened to him out there in the . . . [More]

Campers Encounter with the Dogman

Hey there folks.Today's story is gonna take us into the eerie realm of the unknown, where the line between man and beast gets a little blurry.We've got a tale from a camper, just an everyday guy like you and me, who found himself face-to-face with something that doesn't quite fit the usual campfire stories, the enigmatic Dogman.Meet Mike Reynolds, an outdoor enthusiast who loves nothing more than setting up camp under the stars.Now, Mike ain't one for embellishing tales or seeking out spooky encounters, but what happened to him out there in the . . . [More]

What Is Bun? An All-in-One Runtime Taking on Node.js

JavaScript is one of the world’s most popular and widely adopted programming languages. It ͏powers web applications, mobile apps, desktop software, and even embedded devices. Despite its widespread use, it’s not without its challenges. Like all technologies, JavaScript grapples with issues related to performance, compatibility, security, and complexity. To address these issues, several JavaScript runtimes have been developed over the years. Node.js and Deno stand out, each bringing solutions to address JavaScript’s limitations. Howev . . . [More]

What Is Bun? An All-in-One Runtime Taking on Node.js

JavaScript is one of the world’s most popular and widely adopted programming languages. It ͏powers web applications, mobile apps, desktop software, and even embedded devices. Despite its widespread use, it’s not without its challenges. Like all technologies, JavaScript grapples with issues related to performance, compatibility, security, and complexity. To address these issues, several JavaScript runtimes have been developed over the years. Node.js and Deno stand out, each bringing solutions to address JavaScript’s limitations. Howev . . . [More]

A Logger's Sasquatch Encounter

Hey there folks.Today's tale is gonna take us to the heart of the wilderness, where the towering trees keep their secrets.We've got a story from a man who knows these woods better than most, a logger we shall call Hank Daniels.Now, Hank ain't one to spin yarns or get tangled up in wild tales, but what he stumbled upon out there is gonna make you rethink what's really out in the vast expanse of the wild, the elusive Sasquatch.Picture this, a regular day in the life of Hank Daniels, a man who's spent decades working among the trees, the sawdust, . . . [More]

A Logger's Sasquatch Encounter

Hey there folks.Today's tale is gonna take us to the heart of the wilderness, where the towering trees keep their secrets.We've got a story from a man who knows these woods better than most, a logger we shall call Hank Daniels.Now, Hank ain't one to spin yarns or get tangled up in wild tales, but what he stumbled upon out there is gonna make you rethink what's really out in the vast expanse of the wild, the elusive Sasquatch.Picture this, a regular day in the life of Hank Daniels, a man who's spent decades working among the trees, the sawdust, . . . [More]

Join CHR for the Steam Train Half Marathon & Relay on April 13th!

All Aboard!  CHR’s Steam Train Half Marathon and Relay is on Saturday, April 13, at 10 a.m., at the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat in Essex, CT. Runners, sponsors, and volunteers are needed! Proceeds will benefit Community Health Resources (CHR), an essential behavioral healthcare provider, and three local nonprofits: the Essex Public Library in Essex, the Deep River Fire Department, and The Nest Coffee House / A Little Compassion Inc. CAN YOU BEAT THE TRAIN? Steam Train Half Marathon � $75 (Price Increases after February 29, 2024) Steam . . . [More]

Join CHR for the Steam Train Half Marathon & Relay on April 13th!

All Aboard!  CHR’s Steam Train Half Marathon and Relay is on Saturday, April 13, at 10 a.m., at the Essex Steam Train & Riverboat in Essex, CT. Runners, sponsors, and volunteers are needed! Proceeds will benefit Community Health Resources (CHR), an essential behavioral healthcare provider, and three local nonprofits: the Essex Public Library in Essex, the Deep River Fire Department, and The Nest Coffee House / A Little Compassion Inc. CAN YOU BEAT THE TRAIN? Steam Train Half Marathon � $75 (Price Increases after February 29, 2024) Steam . . . [More]