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π Building a Ruby HTTP Server from Scratch β No Frameworks, Just Raw Sockets!
Hey devs! π Ever wondered how web servers work under the hood? I just made a video where I build a simple HTTP server in Ruby from scratchβno Rails, no Sinatra, just raw sockets and Ruby magic. π₯ Why Should You Care? Understand how servers handle HTTP requests/responses at a lower level. Learn about TCP sockets and how to manage connections. Get a deeper appreciation for how frameworks like Rails work behind the scenes.
Real assets: Today’s Mag 7 diversifiers?
by Conner Jensen, Danielle Rodriguez, Russell Investments Real assets are comprised of two main asset classes—real estate and infrastructure—and offer a mix of equity-like and bond-like return characteristics. We believe the inclusion of listed real assets in a total portfolio provides a key diversification benefit. This is especially important during today's highly concentrated markets.
Florida College Trashes Loads of DEI Books
Photos posted to social media show a dumpster and cardboard boxes filled with books being discarded by a public college in Florida. The photos were posted by a reporter for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune. The books being discarded in the pictures appear to focus on the themes of LGBT, race, and feminism.
Secret Service Agent Abandons Post at Trump Event for INSANE Reason
The Secret Service is investigating after multiple sources claimed they witnessed a female agent abandon her post with no permission. The lapse in security was first reported by RealClearPolitics correspondent Susan Crabtree, who posted the information to X.
Infamously Bad Olympic Breakdancer ‘Devastated’ By Criticism
Australia’s female Olympic breakdancer, who goes by Raygun, made headlines for all the wrong reasons after she competed in the event in Paris. The 36-year-old is has a PhD in cultural studies with a focus on breakdance history. She wrote her thesis on Sydney’s breakdancing scene, but her practical skills resulted in mockery after she received zero votes in her Olympic event.
Richmond Mayor Defends Controversial City Credit Card System
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney defended his credit card program for city employees after reports of their improper use. Stoney called a press conference in Richmond City Hall to “answer your questions and correct the record.” He responded to a host of issues, from the credit card program to recent staff firings from the finance department.
Trump Campaign HQ Burglarized, Police Obtain Video
The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office is hunting for a suspect seen burglarizing the Trump for President 2024 campaign office in Ashburn. Police are also currently investigating to see if anything was stolen. The suspect is on video breaking into the building and going through the office, but it is not immediately clear what they were looking for or if anything was taken. He is described as a white male wearing dark clothing, a dark cap, and wearing a yellow backpack on his front in the police report.
BYU looking to make magic in the Big 12 tournament
BYU looking to make magic in the Big 12 tournament At the start of the season, BYU women’s basketball was picked to finish 11th out of 14 in the Big 12. To say the Cougars entered the season with a chip on their shoulder would be an understatement. “After we played a pretty bad game, I came into the locker room and I wrote ’11’ on the board,” recalled head coach, Amber Whiting.
How a devastating injury helped BYU's Arielle Mackey-Williams find her faith
How a devastating injury helped BYU’s Arielle Mackey-Williams find her faith “I’m really proud of our team and our coaches. We just couldn’t execute,” said Ari Mackey-Williams after BYU’s WCC semifinal loss to Gonzaga last season. That loss started what would be a rollercoaster ride of an offseason for Mackey-Williams. BYU was entering the Big 12, head coach Amber Whiting was heading into her second year at the helm, and Ari was looking forward to a huge junior year.
BYU uses scorching hot second-half to down TCU 87-75
BYU uses scorching hot second-half to down TCU 87-75 A 17-point comeback. 58 second-half points. 20-2 run in the 2nd half. As the final buzzer sounded, the Horned Frogs from TCU left the court, looking defeated and hanging their heads. The sellout crowd at the Marriott Center was deafening as yells and cheers of approval and hysteria rained down on Mark Pope’s squad after a thrilling win. “That was one of the most exciting wins I’ve witnessed while in Provo,” said avid BYU fan Landon Hagberg.
Lauren Gustin's career night not enough as BYU falls to Kansas
Lauren Gustin’s career night not enough as BYU falls to Kansas BYU’s matchup with Kansas earlier this season resulted in a 67-53 loss that featured a game delay because of a bat flying onto the court. While Saturday’s matchup didn’t feature a bat, BYU’s three-game winning streak came to an end as the Cougars fell to Kansas 70-62 despite a career-high 33 points from star forward Lauren Gustin.
BYU overcomes halftime deficit, beats UCF for 3rd straight conference win
BYU overcomes halftime deficit, beats UCF for 3rd straight conference win Entering the third quarter, Kailey Woolston was having an uncharacteristically quiet night. BYU was down by seven coming out of halftime and was struggling to stop the UCF offense that was able to grab 10 offensive rebounds in the first half. The third quarter is when Kailey Woolston and Lauren Gustin decided that the Cougars were not going to miss their opportunity for a third straight conference win.
Lauren Gustin, Amari Whiting honored with Big 12 Conference weekly awards
Lauren Gustin, Amari Whiting honored with Big 12 Conference weekly awards BYU entered the week preparing for a huge game against conference foe, Baylor. The Cougars were coming off of three-straight conference losses and a matchup with the 18th-ranked Bears was threatening to give BYU their second 4-game losing streak this season.
BYU secures first conference road win, beating Cincinnati for the second time this season
BYU secures first conference road win, beating Cincinnati for the second time this season The BYU women’s basketball team entered halftime in Cincinnati with a three-point lead after a hard-fought first half that featured four ties and three lead changes. The Cougars came out on fire in the third quarter, outscoring the Bearcats 19-9 in the period thanks to 8 points and 6 rebounds from senior forward, Lauren Gustin.
BYU's spectacular comeback falls short against 23rd-ranked West Virginia
BYU’s spectacular comeback falls short against 23rd-ranked West Virginia With 6:43 left in the fourth quarter, Lauren Gustin spins off of her defender into the paint and finds a wide-open Emma Calvert at the three-point line. Without hesitation, Calvert puts up a shot as the shot clock buzzer rings and nails the triple to cut the West Virginia lead that got up to as much as 18 down to just 4 as crunch time approached.
Kailey Woolston's career-high not enough as BYU falls to Kansas
Kailey Woolston’s career-high not enough as BYU falls to Kansas Wednesday night featured an exciting matchup between the Cougars and Jayhawks that contained two career-highs and a delay due to a bat flying around the arena. Ultimately, Kansas was able to come out on top 67-53. Final pic.twitter.com/Jo3sEzsUkd — BYU Women's Hoops (@byuwbb) February 1, 2024 BYU entered the fourth quarter down by 11, but was able to start a strong comeback thanks to some electric shooting from Kailey Woolston.
Cougars get blown out by Oklahoma State
Cougars get blown out by Oklahoma State For the ninth time this season, BYU logged 20+ turnovers in a game. On Wednesday night, the Oklahoma State Cowgirls were able to turn the Cougars over 25 times on the way to a 82-50 slogging. Not a great showing for BYU Women's Basketball tonight as they fall to Oklahoma State 82-50. They will look to bounce back on Saturday against Texas Tech at the Marriott Center.
BYU women's basketball notches first big 12 win over Cincinnati
A buzzer-beater, a broken streak, and the first Big 12 win in program history made for an exciting Saturday afternoon in Provo as BYU outpaced the Cincinnati Bearcats 68-58. FIRST BIG 12 WIN 💪 pic.twitter.com/ME4k2mETCS — BYU Women's Hoops (@byuwbb) January 14, 2024 “We know that every single team is going to punch. It’s like a fight, and you have to punch back, and you can’t take more punches than you land.” said head coach Amber Whiting after the game.
Cougars plagued by turnovers, drop to 0-4 in big 12 conference play
25 turnovers tends to not be a recipe for success. Especially when your opponent only has 13. Despite the large turnover margin, the BYU Women’s Basketball team managed to keep it close with conference foe, Houston, in the battle of the Cougars with a score of 79-69. Final pic.twitter.com/YcWi6SKFKy — BYU Women's Hoops (@byuwbb) January 11, 2024 Both teams entered the game in Houston hungry for their first win in the Big 12. At the end of the first quarter, BYU found themselves in a nine-point hole.
BYU women's basketball unable to overcome Utah's red-hot shooting in rivalry showdown
In a rivalry clash between BYU and Utah, BYU women’s basketball team faced a challenging defeat with a final score of 68-87. Despite putting up a valiant effort, Utah’s strong offensive game proved to be a formidable challenge for the Cougars. BYU, coming off their first loss of the season to Wyoming, looked to star forward Lauren Gustin as she notched her sixth double-double of the young season, going for 17 points with 13 rebounds.
BYU men's soccer hitting its stride
The reigning national champion BYU men’s soccer team defended its home pitch on Saturday night as Talmage Woodhouse’s two-goal performance led to a 6-1 victory over Boise State. https://www.instagram.com/p/CxjwlCJMOIN/ Ryan Tetro was able to open up the scoring for BYU with a beautiful header after a cross from Eric Morris in the 26th minute that contributed to a 2-0 halftime lead.
BYU women's basketball excited for first season in the Big 12
Wednesday marks the start of a new era for BYU women’s basketball when the Cougars play Westminster in an exhibition game at the Marriott Center to start off their inaugural Big 12 season. BYU is coming off its first losing season since 2007, but head coach Amber Whiting is relishing the opportunity of being considered an underdog. “I’m excited to see what we can do,” Whiting said.
BYU men's soccer gets 6-1 win over Weber State as postseason approaches
After securing a 4-0 win over Weber State last Saturday at South Field, the Cougars were prepared for the rematch that took place in Ogden Friday night. Evan Smith came out on fire for the Cougars, netting two goals on the way to a 2-1 halftime lead. The scoring didn’t stop there as Brayden Gonder, Nate Mumford, Eric Morris, and Talmage Woodhouse all contributed to a 6-1 victory over the Wildcats. BYU will wrap up the regular season Saturday night in Orem when they take on Utah Valley University.
Men's soccer overcomes slow start, beats Utah for fourth straight win
“We tied [Utah] the first game of the season, so we knew it was going to be a tough game,” Ryan Tetro said about last night’s game against the Utes. Coming off of a third straight national championship season, the Cougars opened the season with high hopes of capturing a fourth. In the first game of the season, they were met with heavy resistance as Utah packed in their defense and managed to keep BYU scoreless, resulting in a 0-0 tie.
BYU men's soccer seeks fourth straight national title
BYU men’s soccer is looking to continue its dominant run over the past three years through the NIRSA collegiate club. After overcoming a 1-0 halftime deficit against Minnesota in the championship game last November, the Cougars were able to secure a 2-1 victory thanks to second half goals from Eric Morris and Thys Call.
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