HTTP Status Codes

 

Are you confused and frustrated?  Is your answer, "Yes".  I suspect you were using the web, and you thought you used the correct name of the site you were seeking.  However, instead of the site you were seeking a box popped up and told you, "404 Page not found." 

Let me explain the problem.  What you received was an explanation of what happened.  The "404" was an HTTP code.  When you enter an incorrect site name, you automatically receive a status code from the server.  A code number informs you every time you make a request of the server.  If there wasn't a problem, you would receive the number "HTTP 200," which means everything is O.K. 

The 5 Core HTTP Status Codes

1. The 1xx Requests: Informational
2. The 2xx Requests: Successful
3. The 3xx Group: Redirects
4. The 4xx Group: Client or Your Errors
5. The 5xx Group: Server Errors

Informational HTTP 1xx Status Code Explanations

When the server sends you an informational response, it is telling you your request is not only received but also understood.  Because the processing of your request still must continue, this response to your request is considered provisional.  You are being notified that you must wait for a final response to your request. 

• 100 Status Code – Continue: A 100-status code tells you a part of your request was received.  Since there were no problems, you should now send the rest of your request.
• 101 Status Code – Protocols Switching: Written as HTTP 1.1, this status code is a type of protocol used to transfer data on the web.  A 101-status code tells you the server is changing the protocol that is in the “Upgrade” header.  After the protocol is changed, the server will return it to you, the client.

Some Successful HTTP 2 xx Status Code Explanations

• 200 Status Code – Everything is OK: This status code is the most common status code you will get from the server.  The message sent to you from the server is that the server has received and understood your request and it is being processed.
• 201 Status Code – Created Resource: This status code tells you that your request was successful.  Therefore, the server is creating a resource or new page.
• 202 Status Code – Accepted and Processing: This status code tells you the not only has the server received and understood your request, but it will also process it.  However, the server may not immediately process it.
• 203 Status Code – Information from Third Party: The server is telling you that your request was received and understood, but the information sent to you wasn’t from the original server.  Instead, it is from a third party.
• 204 Status Code – No Content Needed: This status code is telling you that your request was both received and understood.  However, to send you any data is not necessary since there isn’t any need.

Some Redirect 3xx Status Code Explanations

• 300 to 303 Status Codes – Resource Moved: These status codes tell you that the resource you requested has been moved to a new location either temporarily or permanently.  If you received a 300-status code, you will receive a list of possible locations. The server tells you the new URL that you should use when seeking this resource again.

Some 4xx Status Code Explanations

• 400 Status Code – Bad Syntax: This status code tells you the server couldn’t understand your request.
• 401 Status Code – Lack of Authorization: This status quote informs you that before you can access this resource, the server must authorize you.
• 404 Status Code – Not Found: This status code tells you the server didn’t find your resource at the URL you requested.  This status code is well known by most people who use the web.

Some 5xx Status Code Explanations

• 500 to 505 Status Codes – Server Error: This status code tells you it couldn’t complete your request because it stumbled upon something it didn’t expect.

Conclusion:  You may not agree with me at this point, but I do believe the HTTP status codes do make your use of the web easier. 

If your request is granted by the server, you were correct in your actions.  The status codes in the 200s automatically inform you that what you did was “successful”.

However, there are times the server receives your request and understands it but isn’t able to grant your request due to the resource moving.  A status code in the 300s tells you this is the case.

If you’re the problem because you made an error with your request, you’ll receive a status code in the 400s.  You may not believe it, but there are times the server blunders, and you would receive a status code in the 500s.

You now know the "why" of almost every HTTP status code.  Don't you feel like a genius?! 

              

Stage Your Living Room to Sell Your Home

Have you ever thought about the hours you spend in your living room?  It’s a special place where you may spend your time relaxing or entertaining friends and family.  That’s what the prospective buyers are planning to do in the living room of the home they buy.  They are looking for a cozy living room that’s also large enough to entertain friends and family.

Things that will certainly discourage potential buyers are carpets that are soiled and walls that are dingy.  They will certainly be thinking about the cost of updating and replacing everything.

You should stage your living room before you put your home on the market if you want to sell it at a good price.   Staging means a lot more than picking up clutter and putting vases of fresh flowers around.  Whether you stage your room yourself or hire a professional, keep the following suggestions in mind as you stage your living room.

Step 1: Declutter

A prospective buyer should be able to envision his or her items in your living room.  That means you must make room for them.  It may be difficult, but you must remove evidence such as your family’s photos from the room.  The fewer the items in the room, the better it will appear to prospective buyers.

You should also minimize the number of furniture items in the room.  It’s a good idea to remove small pieces of furniture and clear off tables and bookshelves.  Trinkets, magazines, and old mail should be removed.  There should be only one or two accessories on the tables and bookshelves.

Step 2: Repairs Must be Made

If you think there are mechanical or structural issues in the living room that may be flagged by the buyer at an inspection, you should decide whether you want to correct them before listing your home or decide to take care of them later when you negotiate.

The following cosmetic issues can be done when staging your living room:

• Polish exposed wood floors: Damaged tiles or floorboards should be replaced and scratches on wood floors should be buffed out.  Stains on carpeting can be removed by having the carpeting steam cleaned.
• Lightbulbs should be replaced: Burned-out lightbulbs should be replaced to make sure your living room is bright for showing.  Since LED lights are brighter and last longer, you should consider replacing lightbulbs with them.
• Walls should be patched: If you plan on painting, patch all holes, peeling paint, and dings.
• A fireplace should be updated: If your living room has a fireplace, you should have it inspected and cleaned.  It should be in good working order.

Step 3: Deep Clean Before Listing

• Clean light fixtures: Check your light fixtures and recessed lighting for spiders.  Either a long broom or handheld vacuum will help you to dust them.
• Moldings and baseboards should be scrubbed: Chips and scratches may require repainting.
• Windows should be cleaned: Since dirty windows will limit the amount of light coming through them, they should be cleaned with a water-vinegar mixture.
• All furniture pieces should be clean and free of odor: Wood pieces should be dusted with a lemon-scented polish.  Sofas, curtains, and rugs should be steam cleaned and sprayed with a fabric refresher to make them odor-free.

Step 4: Paint

Paint the walls with neutral colors such as a light tan, soft beige, or light grey.  Dark or bold colors should be avoided.  If the trim moldings of the living room are outdated or dark wood, paint them with a contrasting white.

Step 5: Create a Focal Point

The furniture of a living room should be arranged in a way to create a focal point.  Your focal point should catch the potential buyer’s eye as he or she enters the room.  For instance, the following might be made into focal points:

• Fireplace: If your living room features a fireplace, you should arrange the furniture in such a way to make it stand out.  You can make it stand out by hanging a piece of art or a large mirror above it.  You should draw the potential buyer’s eye to it.  If your living room doesn’t have a fireplace, one can be purchased and placed in the room like a piece of furniture to create a focal point.
• A large window or French doors: These may work well if there is an outstanding view outside.  If so, you should be sure to keep your window coverings simple.
• Entertainment centers or built-in bookcases may create a focal point.

Is Coffee Bad or Good for You?

Whether coffee is bad or good for you is a difficult question? That’s because the question is controversial in many ways. Coffee is said to have good effects on a person’s health such as its being high in antioxidants lowering your risk to many diseases. On the other hand, it has caffeine that is a stimulant that often causes sleep problems. This article will cover the bad effects coffee has on your health. Perhaps, you will then be able to decide for yourself.

Hydrochloric Acid in Coffee May Interfere with Your Digestion

A lack of hydrochloric acid in a person’s stomach and foods that are protein-based may then affect the digestion of protein causing it to pass into the small intestine before it has been broken down. The undigested protein may cause an assortment of health problems such as diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome, gas, bloating, and colon cancer.  

It is the opinion of many experts that many diseases begin in a person’s gut. This is because low hydrochloric acid in a person’s stomach interferes with the digestion of food causing many health issues.

Coffee May Cause Heartburn and Acid Reflux 

Drinking coffee may relax a person’s lower esophageal sphincter and cause both heartburn and acid reflux. Once you’ve eaten, your small muscle should remain tightly closed. If it doesn’t, your stomach contents may come back up into your esophagus and burn its lining with hydrochloric acid. Coffee isn’t the only culprit causing this problem. The caffeine in Coke or high caffeine ‘energy drinks’ also may cause heartburn.

Heartburn problems may also be caused by decaf coffee. It has been found by researchers who think that a contributing factor to acid reflux problems is other compounds in coffee.

Coffee May Irritate a Person’s Stomach and Small Intestine Lining

Doctors recommend people suffering from gastritis, ulcers, and Crohn’s disease do not drink coffee.  This is because the caffeine and acids in coffee beans may irritate a person’s small intestine lining or stomach.

A Massage Will Put Your Baby to Sleep

One great way to bond with your baby is massaging him or her to sleep.  There are several benefits to massaging your baby. Not only does it help with his or her growth development, but it also helps with the relaxation of his or her muscles. 

Your gentle and loving touch can also help your little one have less anxiety at bedtime.  Besides feeling less anxiety, he or she will also grow stronger.   Infants who are massaged before sleep show more eye contact as well.

A simple massage is another, loving way to communicate with your baby. When you massage your baby, you will develop a better understanding of his or her dislikes and likes.  For example, some babies may love to be tickled and some may be unaffected by it. You can also build a positive and stable relationship with your baby by massaging him or her.  A baby’s joints, muscles, and ligaments are often strengthened by a massage.  Common ailments that show up in the early years of a baby’s life can also be fought off when a baby is regularly massaged.  

There have been many studies conducted on baby massaging and whether it affects the babies’ lives when they are older. It was found that the more physical contact such as with massages the more empathy, compassion, and cooperation with others they showed when they reached their adult years.

Reasons to Massage Your Baby

• A baby’s nervous system can be improved with regular massages.
• A baby’s immune system can be stimulated with a massage. He or she will then be better able to fight off diseases and illnesses.
• Your baby will be more alert, friendly, and playful if he or she is massaged often.
• A baby who is massaged often will also have to be more talkative, and willing to give and accept hugs as they get older.
• If your baby should become angry or upset, you can help him or her to easily get rid of these negative emotions with a massage.
• Digestive problems or relief of colic can also be helped with a massage.
• A teething baby can also be helped to get his or her mind off the pain with a massage.
• After a massage, your baby will sleep better. However, it is best to massage your baby before he or she is too sleepy or tired. 

Ten Tips for Massaging Your Baby

• Tip #1: The best time to massage your baby is when he or she is both awake and alert. It also shouldn’t be when your baby is either too hungry or too full.
• Tip #2: The room’s lighting shouldn’t be too bright, and it should be warm.
• Tip #3: You will need a towel, lotion or baby massage oil, clean diapers, and clothes. You should have all these items ready and handy.
• Tip #4: Before beginning the massage, you should remove your jewelry and wash your hands.
• Tip #5: The place you massage your baby should be comfortable, and you must be able to see your face.
• Tip #6: You should take a few deep breaths to relax before you begin. If you’re relaxed, your baby will also relax.
• Tip #7: If your baby is close to you, he or she may feel more secure.
• Tip #8: Put either baby oil or lotion on your hands. Begin the massage by gliding your hands over your baby’s skin.
• Tip #9: When you massage your baby, your strokes should be firm but gentle, and in no way ticklish.
• Tip #10: Decide when to stop the massage by following the baby’s signals and moods. Some massages will last only 10 minutes, and some will last 30 minutes.

In Conclusion

Follow the baby's signals about when to stop. A massage can last 10 minutes or 30 minutes, depending on his or her moods.

Three Online Side-Hustles

So many of us need a side-hustle.  Why?  Sure, our full-time job allows us to feed our family, buy those every-day necessities, and pay the rent.  However, there are long-term objectives such as having children, college tuition for our children, buying a house, and yearly vacations.  Where do we get the money for those?

It would be nice to get a promotion or increase our yearly income with a new higher-paying job.
These opportunities for raising our incomes aren’t easy to find.  Perhaps, a side-hustle is what you need.

What is a side-hustle?  Simply put, a side-hustle is a second job.  They will give you a second income, but they need to be more than a second job.  Let’s look at three side-hustles that will give you the extra cash to get rid of some of your debt or save more for your future.

#1: Crafts

I, for one, love to crochet.   In the past, I’ve crocheted ponchos, hats, scarves, and toilet paper covers.  You may prefer knitting, sewing, or making jewelry.  Whatever is your fancy, you can sell it online.

One way to get started is to look online for free or low-cost patterns.  For example, I’ve crocheted ponchos and other items that I’ve gotten instructions for online for free.

According to Entrepreneur, you can sell your product on Etsy.  For a cost of only 20 cents, you can list your product on this site with five photos for as long as four months.  However, Etsy does require a 2.5 percent commission when you sell your product.  Therefore, you should work that into your price for the item.

#2: Be an Online Tutor

To be qualified for this opportunity, you should have a college degree. The subjects you can teach maybe English, social studies, science, or math. 

· A site you might try is Tutor.com.  At Tutor.com, you will earn approximately $10 to $14 per hour. The amount you earn will depend upon the subject you tutor and the number of hours.

· Another online site to look into is Smart Thinking.  At the Smart Thinking site, you simply click on “See job opportunities” and you will see a list of jobs you can apply to.

· At VIPKid, you can earn $22 an hour teaching English online.

· If you would like to earn money tutoring math students for subjects such as Calculus, Algebra, Trigonometry, or Geometry, you should try the Skooli site. When you get to the Skooli site, go down to the end of the page and click on “For tutors” under “ONLINE TUTORING”. You will find all the information needed to apply for tutoring at that site.

#3: Write Online

Many sites hire people to write online. Sometimes, you write articles as a ghostwriter such as the Textbroker site. When you write as a ghostwriter, the person buying your article usually publishes it and your name is not used as a byline for the article.

A site you might write for is Demand Media Studios. The assignment rate of pay at this site ranges from $15 to $100. After going to the Demand site, you will see a list of topics to choose under “Freelance Writing Section”. You can choose a topic to write about. However, you must first be approved by the Demand Studios site. 

Conclusion

Since a side-hustle is usually done by someone who has a full-time job besides the hustle, online job types are perfect.  That is because you can make your hours based on your availability.

How to Select a Safe Halloween Costume

Halloween will soon be here, but have you shopped for the best Halloween toddler costume ideas?  Your little one may have his or her ideas of how he or she wants to look for that night of all nights. 


The trick is to narrow the list of all the possibilities to just one perfect costume.  However, the tough job for you is to make your little one happy with your choice.  You want Halloween to be lots of fun for him or her, but it is even more important that he or she is safe.  For your little one to be safe that night, keep the following tips in mind.

Safety Tips for Choosing Your Toddler’s Halloween Costume 

·      Your toddler’s costume should be made with materials that are flame retardant or flame resistants such as rayon or nylon.  These materials may not be fireproof, but they will either resist burning or extinguish quickly.  If you’re not sure it is a material that will resist burning, spray the costume thoroughly with a flame retardant that can be purchased at your local hardware store.

·      Avoid masks.  Masks can be dangerous since they are known to cut off your toddler’s peripheral vision.  The straps holding the mask in place should hold it securely or the eye holes should be big enough to no block your toddler’s vision.  Makeup can be a safer choice, but you must test it on a small spot to make sure your little one isn’t allergic to it.

·      Add reflective tape to your toddler’s costume.  The tape will make it easier for a driver to see your little one when walking around in the dark.  If you don’t find the reflective tape, try using armbands that are glow in the dark.  Necklaces may also do the trick as well.

Men´s Business Casual Attire- Dress Code Explained

What is Business-Casual Dress for Men?

Does business-casual allow jeans?  Oh, no!  It does not.  You may think it does, but you must be confused.  Most men don’t understand what is meant by “business-casual”.

You may want to be as casual as you think is allowable.  However, there really is no leeway.  A certain standard is expected if the dress code is business casual attire for an office or event.  The problem is that “business-casual” has a different definition from office to office.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Business Casual

If a guy is dressing for business, his look should be one appropriate for business purposes.  He should project an image that is professional and at the same time enjoy attire that is more casual.  He should not only appear groomed, but he should also give a neat appearance.

The way to achieve this look is to dress down a business outfit instead of dressing up a casual outfit.  You’re not going to a bar or barbeque.  Think of it this way: Business casual is dressing a suit outfit down.

White collar workers do not usually dress in formal attire.  Actually, less than 9 percent do. 

 However, there are times when a guy would dress conservatively.  For instance, a job interview or professions such as engineering or finance would require a more formal look including dark suits, button down, starched shirts, traditionalist ties and dark socks and leather shoes.  You should also make sure you are properly groomed, and, by all means, remove earrings and neatly groom facial hair.  Clothes should be wrinkle free and clean.  Always go with the choice of a shirt with a collar.  If you are in doubt about the dress code of a company, go with the look that is more formal.

Are you still confused?  If so, maybe the following guidelines will help.

Business Casual Guidelines

For the best way to judge for yourself, visit the office and take a look around.  How is everyone dressed?  This is especially important if you've never been there before.  If you’re not sure of exactly how they will expect you to dress in this office, it is better to beoverdressed than underdressed.  Being overdressed is a sure way to look professional.

·       First of all, just as with the formal look, clothes must be clean and free of wrinkles.

·       Business casual means no jeans, T—shirts and sneakers.  These are simply too casual for business casual.

·       Every outfit includes a shirt of some kind.  For business casual, long-sleeved dress shirts are the most appropriate.  It’s a good idea to avoid polo shirts since they will certainly be considered too casual.  An Oxford, white, pastel, or subtle patterned like pinstripes or gingham shirts are best.  Leave the top one or two buttons open, but never more than two.  If you’re wearing a tie, you, of course, would button the buttons.  By the way, another good idea is to keep a tie in your desk drawer.   This allows you to button up and put the tie on for an unexpected, last minute meeting. Horrors!  Don’t forget to tuck your shirt in.