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The History of World Students’ Day

First of all, do you know when is World Students Day? Many people don’t know that it even exists – and this includes thousands of students worldwide! The World Student Day is celebrated on October 15 of every year starting from 2010. Also known as the National Students’ Day, this is the date when we […]
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Iran Announces Two Days of Public Holidays Due to Unprecedented Heatwave; Hospitals on High Alert

In response to a relentless and “unprecedented” heatwave, Iran’s government has declared Wednesday and Thursday as public holidays, urging the elderly and those with underlying health conditions to remain indoors. The announcement came as many cities in southern Iran suffered from days of sweltering heat, with temperatures exceeding 51 degrees Celsius (123 Fahrenheit) in some […]
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What is Juneteenth and Its Journey to Becoming a National Holiday

Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, holds a significant place in American history as a commemoration of the end of slavery. This essay explores the origins of Juneteenth and chronicles its evolution from a local celebration in Texas to its recent recognition as a national holiday in the United States. Through its […]
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The Marriage of Roulette and Technology: Enhancing the Game of Chance

Roulette, a game that has stood the test of time, is now embracing the technological revolution. With advancements in digital innovation, roulette has found new avenues to enhance the gameplay experience for both online and land-based players. In this article, we explore the fusion of roulette and technology, examining how modern advancements have transformed the […]
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Greatest Computer Science Technologies in 2022

Throughout the 21st century, advancements in technology have been constant. Many of the early 2000s’ most popular and lucrative technologies have faded, replaced by others. In 2021, staying ahead of the curve requires picking and mastering the right emerging technologies. By 2022, more people will have access to cutting-edge technology like these. To be ahead […]
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Unexpected Roulette Facts You Didn’t Know

If you ask an individual who does not know jack about casino gambling what roulette is, such an individual will be able to pinpoint that roulette is a casino game. This is to bring attention to the fact that roulette is considered one of the most popular games that can be played on gambling platforms, […]
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How to Install Docker and Docker Compose on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Focal Fossa

As part of our Enterprise subscription for Global Holiday Data we use Docker and Docker Compose for our enterprise deployment. This is mostly for clients that need PCI and HIPAA compliance. This workflow allows them to run our products within their own infrastructure. We will be going over the setup and also plan on making […]
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How to Convert True or False String to Its Corresponding Boolean Value in Javascript

The are multiple situations that when a boolean value of either True or False is passed via a JSON API or an environment variable such as a .env file, it gets returned as a string, which in some circumstances becomes a little difficult to work with. In this post, we will be going over 5 […]
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How to Install and Configure Graylog2 for Log Management on Debian and Ubuntu

Log management and monitoring is something any production-level web application should take seriously. Here at Calendarific, due to the number of API calls we receive daily, it is important to keep accurate logs which is used to track down malicious actors, determine how our users are consuming the API and even identify errors within the […]
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MySQL Database Performance Optimization on Ubuntu 19

Databases are generally considered as the main source of performance bottlenecks in most applications. We usually use tricks like caching to get around them. Here, we will be looking at a tool to help fine-tune a MySQL database to thereby improving the speed and general performance. We will be using a tool called MySQLTuner MySQLTuner […]
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