My husband and I have been sleeping in separate rooms for 4 years. I’ve never slept better, and our intimacy hasn’t suffered.

My husband and I have been sleeping in separate rooms for 4 years. I’ve never slept better, and our intimacy hasn’t suffered.

This as-told-to essay is based on an interview with Tami Shadduck. It has been edited for length and clarity.From his snoring to the 5 a.m. wakeups, for the first 15 years of our marriage, I rarely had a great night's sleep. I love my husband, but I also love feeling rested.Each night, I tried really hard to fall asleep. Sometimes, I'd pick up a book and read until my eyes got heavy. If it was really bad, I'd lie on the couch. I would get some sleep, but it was fitful, and I'd wake up each morning not feeling well…
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Understanding Adapters in Java for Android Development

Understanding Adapters in Java for Android Development

Adapters are a crucial part of Android development, especially when dealing with user interfaces. They act as a bridge between a data source and a user interface component, enabling the display of dynamic content in views like ListView, GridView, and RecyclerView. This article explores the concept of adapters in Java for Android Studio, illustrating their importance and usage with practical examples. Why Are Adapters Important in Android? Data Binding: Adapters facilitate the binding of data from data sources (like arrays, databases, or web services) to UI components.Dynamic Content: They allow for the dynamic display of content, making it easy to…
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Photos show what it’s like inside the North Korean summer camp where Russian kids will go

Photos show what it’s like inside the North Korean summer camp where Russian kids will go

Russian children will attend a summer camp in North Korea in late July.The camp visit follows a strategic partnership agreement between North Korea and Russia.Songdowon International Children's Camp has regularly hosted international schoolkids. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview 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…
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The status symbols that men are obsessed with in 2024

The status symbols that men are obsessed with in 2024

Socks from Alo and sneakers from Asics are some of the most coveted items by men right now.They also can't get enough of expensive lounge chairs, home golf simulators, and cold-plunge tubs.These items have become status symbols of sorts, showcasing men's wealth and style. 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. What makes…
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System Design Basics – Caching

System Design Basics – Caching

Disclosure: This post includes affiliate links; I may receive compensation if you purchase products or services from the different links provided in this article. image_credit - DesignGuru.io Hello friends, Caching is not just an important topic for System design interviews, its also technique in software development, enabling faster data retrieval, reducing load times, and enhancing user experience. For developers, mastering caching concepts is crucial as it can significantly optimize application performance and scalability. In the past, I have talked about common system design questions like API Gateway vs Load Balancer and Horizontal vs Vertical Scaling, Forward proxy vs reverse proxy…
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A ‘fat’ ultramarathoner wants you to know running is for everyone. Here are her 4 tips for beginners.

A ‘fat’ ultramarathoner wants you to know running is for everyone. Here are her 4 tips for beginners.

Mirna Valerio is well aware that she doesn't look like a stereotypical runner. That hasn't stopped the founder of the "Fat Girl Running" blog from running 11 marathons and 16 ultramarathons.Valerio, 48, started running in high school as part of field hockey training. Apart from a brief interlude when her child was young and "life got stressful," she continued running to keep herself "fit and sane" she told Business Insider.Valerio first gained attention as a "plus-sized runner" in 2015 when she was featured in an article about her blog. Valerio does trail running as well as road running. Sven Brunso…
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I’m an American mom living in Spain. There are no summer camps in August, and everyone tends to travel.

I’m an American mom living in Spain. There are no summer camps in August, and everyone tends to travel.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jennison Grigsby, an American mom and yoga teacher who lives in Valencia, Spain. It's been edited for length and clarity.I've been living in Spain for nine and a half years. I met my husband about 11 years ago when I was taking a little sabbatical from life. We decided to move to Valencia temporarily, thinking we would return to the US after a couple of years, but we ended up loving it so much that we decided to stay.My husband is from Valencia, so we have his family here. We're well-connected…
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Automating User and Group Management using Bash Script

Automating User and Group Management using Bash Script

[*] Creating users and groups manually particularly in a large environment can be time consuming and tedious. Automating this task with a bash script saves time and errors.This script create_users.sh streamline the process, automates the creation of users and groups, sets up home directories, generates random passwords, and logs all actions. This article explains each step of the script and provides insights into its implementation. Script OverviewThe script reads a input file containing usernames and group names, creates users and groups as specified, sets up home directories with appropriate permissions and ownership, generates random passwords, and logs all actions. Additionally,…
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Scientists studied 1,200 cats to determine why they scratch up furniture and how to stop it

Scientists studied 1,200 cats to determine why they scratch up furniture and how to stop it

Scratching holes and snags in your furniture is a natural behavior for cats. Dr. Andrea Sanchez, a veterinarian at Banfield Pet Hospital, previously told Business Insider that cats scratch to communicate, stretch and condition their claws, and claim possessions.But if you really want your cat to stop scratching up your couch and chairs, it's worth knowing the exact reason they're doing it in the first place. Now, a new study offers more clues into cats' destructive habits and how to curb them.Scientists interviewed cat owners in France who all reported unwanted scratching behavior. In total, the study included 1,211 cats.…
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manual testing

manual testing

Functional Testing:It focuses on testing the functionality of the software or system.Verifies whether the software meets the functional requirements.It involves testing the features and functionalities of the software, such as input/output, error handling, and user interface.Tests are typically conducted using test cases or scenarios that validate the functional requirements.It can be performed manually or using automated testing tools.It was done after unit testing and integration testing and before system testing.Non-Functional Testing:It focuses on testing the system's or software's non-functional components.Checks to see if the software satisfies the non-functional requirements, including performance, security, usability, reliability, and compatibility.It involves putting the software's…
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