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04 Aug

3 Common Mistakes Beginners Make When Learning Rust

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In 2024, the Stack Overflow Developer Survey voted Rust the most admired language. Rust's unique combination of performance, safety, and ergonomics has made it a popular choice for systems programming, web development, blockchain, and more. However, as with any powerful tool, getting the most out of Rust requires a solid understanding of its fundamentals. In this article, I want to share three common mistakes beginners often make when learning Rust and practical solutions to help you avoid them. All the code is available and open source here: https://github.com/FrancescoXX/three-rust-mistakes Let's get started! 1. Confusion Around the let Keyword If you're from…

04 Aug

A Gen Xer who ‘retired’ at 45 shares how the FIRE movement and side hustles helped him grow his savings to over $6 million

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In 2014, Jordan Grumet felt burned out working as a primary care doctor and was looking for a way out.By a stroke of luck, he stumbled upon the FIRE movement — FIRE is an acronym for "financial independence, retire early." People who call themselves members of the FIRE community use various strategies to boost their savings — with the end goal typically being an early retirement or financial security.Grumet said his finances were already in good shape — not quite good enough for him to "jump ship" and retire, though. But after learning about FIRE, he realized it could be…

04 Aug

Satellite Images Show First LNG Ship at Sanctioned Russian Plant

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A large vessel docked at Russia’s liquefied natural gas export plant in the Arctic at the end of last week, according to satellite images, in what appears to be the first move to circumvent US sanctions against the facility. Source link lol

04 Aug

9 Cutting-Edge Web Dev Resources You Should Be Using Now

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Hey, developers! The web is a live thing, growing constantly, and it demands new skills and technologies.Whether you're an experienced full-stack developer or a passionate front-end developer, staying ahead of the curve is essential. This blog goes into 9 under-the-radar sites that deal with different development needs. From UI/UX magic to lightning-fast back-end solutions, we'll look at technologies that will take your projects to the next level. So grab your favorite drink and let's get started! 1. Chakra UI This library is a beautiful set of accessible, reusable UI components created using React. Chakra UI stands out for its theming…

04 Aug

Berkshire Hathaway is sitting on almost $280 billion in cash after slashing its Apple stake in half

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Berkshire Hathaway's cash stockpile has soared to nearly $280 billion.The conglomerate sold off nearly half of its huge stake in Apple last quarter.Warren Buffett, 93, plans to donate much of his fortune to charities after his death. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is sitting on a whole…

04 Aug

Inside the life and career of Jeff Bezos, the tech CEO who founded Amazon

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Over the years, Bezos has also built quite the real estate portfolio. Indian Creek, where Bezos owns a property, was ranked the most expensive city in the US in 2021. Jeffrey Greenberg/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images; Karwai Tang/WireImage via Getty Images He is the country's 24th largest landowner with 420,000 acres.In January 2017, Bezos was revealed as the anonymous buyer of the Textile Museum in DC's Kalorama neighborhood.The property sold for $23 million, and with nearly 27,000 square feet of living space, it is the largest home in Washington, DC.Bezos also owns five apartments at 212 Fifth Avenue…

04 Aug

Chrome extension that allows font-weight control

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Recently, I assisted a relative in setting up a new computer. This relative has vision problems that make it difficult to read fine text with low contrast. While I knew that browsers allow you to control the base font size, I was searching for a way to control the font weight (font-weight) and couldn't find an easy solution. Even the Chrome Web Store didn’t have an extension that fit the bill. The Solution After some research and development, I created a Chrome extension called Bold it that allows users to control the font weight on any website. This extension can…

04 Aug

Aerosmith announces retirement from touring as Steven Tyler’s recovery from vocal injury is ‘not possible’

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Aerosmith has announced that their touring days are officially behind them as lead singer Steven Tyler's "recovery from his vocal injury is not possible."The band said in a statement on August 2 that its members made the "difficult, but necessary" decision to retire from touring after the 76-year-old front man fractured his larynx following a performance last fall.The group said in a post shared on Instagram that Tyler had spent months working to get his voice back to how it had been."As you know, Steven's voice is an instrument like no other. He has spent months tirelessly working on getting…

04 Aug

Kamala Harris’ VP choice likely won’t be driven by ‘chemistry’ but by who can best help the ticket, a top Democrat says

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Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, is in the final stages of selecting her running mate.The decision, which would normally come after months of research and interviews, has been condensed to just a matter of weeks after President Joe Biden decided last month to forgo his reelection bid.Before presidential nominees make their decision, myriad factors can come into play. Lawmakers from swing states are usually at the top of the list. Gender and racial considerations — with an eye on moving the needle with a critical voting bloc — can also be factors. And personal chemistry can…

04 Aug

Airbnb executive hints at coming perks that could convince travelers not to book hotels

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Travelers may soon be able to order a massage or personal chef from the comfort of their Airbnb.While attending the Olympics, Airbnb executive Dave Stephenson told Bloomberg that the short-term rental giant is considering an array of new offerings for guests.In his remarks, Stephenson mentioned massages, personal chefs, and more frequent cleanings — amenities that mimic those found in many luxury hotels.The company is preparing to launch "services that will make it better for guests to stay in Airbnbs" next year, Stephenson told Bloomberg.Airbnb and hotels are locked in a heated battle for travelers. The socially-distanced travel boom following early…