Ooh, if dark green and purple are good for you there's a good chance royal blue would be good, too. Also a bold red. (But that's a color statement not everyone likes to make!)
@_L1vY_ @NilaJones @gabbywheels Blue is a good question. I have been wearing a brighter blue set of shirts recently, and I realize it is actually NOT a good color for me.
I have a light green shirt, and a dark green shirt, and those shirts are the only ones where I get comments or compliments (which is why I think green is my better color). I think black would theoretically work, but I avoid it because it's definitely a "you are a tourist from overseas/foreigner" look for someone with my skin tone... definitely avoiding that right now, too.
@_L1vY_ @NilaJones @gabbywheels
So, I love that color of blue and I am very uncomfortable around bees. Bees love that color. Once I realized that and made all my bright, royal blue clothes indoor only, I have had much less trouble with bees.
I mention this based on your other hobbies 😀 🐝 .
@_L1vY_ @NilaJones @gabbywheels
I notice an effect of scents, too. I uncap a bottle of peppermint essential oil near me as a low key bug repellent. (I also dislike toxic bug spray). When I tried some floral essential oils for fun, definitely had bees in my face.
I always kind of expected bees would go for bright pinks and reds. That’s not it! Try the bright blue.
@JMMaok @_L1vY_ @NilaJones @gabbywheels
If you ever want to die via bee attack, douse yourself in the fake banana smell you can smell in banana "Runts" candy, and go into a bee yard. 💀 😱
(when they are angry, that is the smell they release. Very, very, very bad. Run away!)
@JMMaok @_L1vY_ @NilaJones @gabbywheels indeed - when we taught undergrad #Chemistry lab, for the preparation of isoamyl acetate we told students they'd know they had the oily compound made from the banana-y smell of the ester. And also that if any one had a beekeeping class after wash up well or skip the class as the odor was the attack pheromone of honey bees
@_L1vY_ @NilaJones @gabbywheels There used to be a popular service called “color typing”. A company would train a woman in color theory as applies to clothing. Then she would have her sets of color cards and be invited into a home where the hostess and all her friends were there for a color typing party. Anyone else remember these?
I’ll never forget this: a color is good for you when people say “YOU look great!” Instead of “That’s a wonderful dress/sweater/shirt”. It’s true!
I’m an artist so I personally like many earth tones. All along I looked better in blue/gray/purples and pink. I totally became a believer with clothes I wore in sales. I started buying business clothes at thrift stores in “my colors”. Days I wore them, I generally did well with my sales calls.
@cobalt123 @NilaJones @gabbywheels Yes. It was Color Me Beautiful. I still swear by it! 😄
Anyone can wear almost any color, you just have to know which hue of that color suits you.
(I had the book, in the '80s. Second-hand. But the system has been expanded a whole lot of times since then!)
@cobalt123 @NilaJones @gabbywheels
Found a whole lot of the charts posted but this one is visually succinct.
It was on this website: savvytokyo.com/japan-seasonal-…
How To Find Your Seasonal Color Palette in Japan
Did you know that your natural coloring corresponds to a season? Read on to find which one is yours, and what colors you should be wearing according to Japanese color experts.Elizabeth Sok (Savvy Tokyo)
@_L1vY_ @cobalt123 @NilaJones @gabbywheels wow I really lucked out being an obvious autumn*, I get all the good colours.
*a ginger
Rao: China Remains India’s Biggest Challenge
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2025-09-01/rao-china-remains-india-s-biggest-challenge-video?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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artist: Mathew Brady Studio, active 1844 - 1894
source: National Portrait Gallery
notes: The Frederick Hill Meserve Collection comprises more than five thousand […]
#Art #Design #Museum #Gallery #MastodonArt #MastoArt #Culture #Random
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@EverydayMoggie @3janeTA @femme_mal
Wow.
This product is labelled as "100% cranberry juice" on the web page, and "100% unsweetened Juice: Cranberry Juice (fine print: blend of 4 juices from concentrate with added ingredients)" on the bottle.
The ingredients: "FILTERED WATER, CONCENTRATED JUICES, (APPLE, CRANBERRY, PEAR, GRAPE), NATURAL FLAVOR, PECTIN, COCHINEAL, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)"
tropicaldelight.com/products/1…
However, when I've looked for other products, many on older lists that list products with cochineal or carmine now seem to have other coloring agents instead in their modern ingredient labels, I think a lot of companies realized that no one expected that their products weren't vegetarian, and there can be allergy issues with the dye.
100% Cranberry Juice
100% JUICE SERVE CHILLED AND SHAKE WELL BEFORE OPENING. REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING AND CONSUME WITHIN 10 DAYS OF OPENING. PASTEURIZED. UPC: 6 8623411622 1Tropical Delight Beverages
https://www.techtudo.com.br/listas/2025/09/silksong-silent-hill-f-e-mais-12-jogos-imperdiveis-que-chegam-em-setembro-edjogos.ghtml?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
https://www.techtudo.com.br/listas/2025/09/5-tvs-da-hisense-que-batem-de-frente-com-samsung-e-lg-e-custam-pouco-edqualcomprarie.ghtml?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
5 TVs da Hisense que batem de frente com Samsung e LG — e custam pouco
Lista traz modelos de 50 a 75 polegadas e preços que variam entre R$ 1.809 e R$ 4.198; marca chinesa é elogiada pela oferta de televisões com bom custo-benefícioTechtudo
So, I found this quote somewhere on the internet about Fediverse server moderation:
> I can't believe I have to write this, but if you have no moderating experience—like, not even in a YouTube video's comments section—I would strongly suggest not starting a Fediverse server at all until you have help.
codeberg.org/nev/awesome-fedia…
#Fediverse #Mastodon #Decentralized #Moderation #Community #AdminLife #FediAdmin #SocialWeb #OpenSource #SelfHost #DigitalCommunities #TechLife #NetCulture #OnlineSafety #ResponsibleHosting
awesome-fediadmin
A collection of awesome resources for running your own federated social media website.Codeberg.org
Questo letto ti butta giù da solo se non ti alzi tu la mattina
https://www.esquire.com/it/lifestyle/tecnologia/a64917946/letto-ti-butta-giu-se-non-ti-alzi/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Pubblicato su Lifestyle @lifestyle-Esquireitalia2
Questo letto ti butta giù da solo se non ti alzi tu la mattina
L’invenzione di un ingegnere fuori di testa promette risvegli esplosivi (letteralmente).Benedetta Pellegrini (Esquire)
Noch einige der zuletzt hier besonders häufig geteilten #News:
USA beenden Zollfreiheit für Pakete aus aller Welt
heise.de/news/USA-beenden-Zoll…
Live-Webinar: KI-Suchmaschinen & Generative Engine Optimierung (GEO)
heise.de/news/Live-Webinar-KI-…
Support für Samsung-Smartwatches mit Tizen endet in vier Wochen
heise.de/news/Support-fuer-Sam…
Digitalministerium: Bayerische Kommunen führen bei digitaler Verwaltung
heise.de/news/Digitalministeri…
Digitalministerium: Bayerische Kommunen führen bei digitaler Verwaltung
Behördensachen online erledigen, statt tatsächlich zum Amt zu gehen: Viele Menschen wollen das – und können es inzwischen oft auch.dpa (heise online)
Quest'azienda ti paga se viaggi il mondo a bordo del suo yacht
https://www.esquire.com/it/lifestyle/viaggi/a64927499/lavori-su-uno-yacht/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Pubblicato su Lifestyle @lifestyle-Esquireitalia2
Quest'azienda ti paga se viaggi il mondo a bordo del suo yacht
Sì, puoi farlo tranquillamente anche tu.Benedetta Pellegrini (Esquire)
Venezuela Repudiates Norwegian Statement Justifying US Aggression
Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—Venezuela strongly repudiated a statement from the Norwegian Foreign Ministry, calling it a "vulgar and extravagant" attempt to justify US imperialism and military aggression against the nation.Orinoco Tribune - News and opinion pieces about Venezuela and beyond
Video. Latest news bulletin | September 1st, 2025 – Morning
https://www.euronews.com/video/2025/09/01/latest-news-bulletin-september-1st-2025-morning?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Europe News @europe-news-euronews
Video. Latest news bulletin | September 1st, 2025 – Morning
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 1st, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.Euronews.com
Israel reportedly considering annexation in the West Bank
https://www.semafor.com/article/08/31/2025/israel-reportedly-mulling-west-bank-annexation?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Semafor @semafor-Semafor
Israel reportedly considering annexation in the West Bank
The move comes in response to several Western countries’ plans to recognize a Palestinian state.J.D. Capelouto (www.semafor.com)
Hunderte Tote nach Erdbeben in Afghanistan befürchtet
Im Osten Afghanistans sind bei einem Erdbeben nach ersten Angaben mindestens 250 Menschen getötet worden. Das Beben der Stärke 6,0 erschütterten eine schwer zugängliche Grenzregion zu Pakistan.
#Lubitel shot developed from years-old film left in the camera. I'm befuddled by what I could have done to make this frame - #TLR runs film vertically so the overlapping frame should have shown up in the top or bottom. Was I have kding the camera sideways?
The scene is my usual East River spot in #nyc. Expired Ultrafine 100, developed in #caffenol
#monochrome #filmphotography #blackandwhitephotography #blackandwhitefilmphotography #squareformat #mediumformat
Ucraina, Cremlino: “Ue ostacola sforzi di Putin e Trump”. Von der Leyen: “Abbiamo un piano preciso per l’invio di truppe”
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idiozia ... innondateli di armi ... accelerate la crescita dell' industria di armamenti ...
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Ucraina, Cremlino: “Ue ostacola sforzi di Putin e Trump”
La presidente della Commissione con Tusk al confine con la Bielorussia. Zelensky annuncia nuovi raid "profondi" in Russia. Summit in Cina con Russia, India e Turchia: primo incontro Putin-XiIl Fatto Quotidiano
KI: Anzügliche Chatbots von Meta haben Promis und Minderjährige imitiert
Auf Facebook, Instagram & WhatsApp wurden laut Reuters Chatbots verbreitet, die sich unerlaubt als Promis ausgegeben und anzügliche Nachrichten versendet haben.
heise.de/news/KI-Anzuegliche-C…
#Facebook #Instagram #IT #KünstlicheIntelligenz #MetaPlatforms #WhatsApp #news
KI: Anzügliche Chatbots von Meta haben Promis und Minderjährige imitiert
Auf Facebook, Instagram & WhatsApp wurden laut Reuters Chatbots verbreitet, die sich unerlaubt als Promis ausgegeben und anzügliche Nachrichten versendet haben.Martin Holland (heise online)
A strong #earthquake in eastern #Afghanistan kills at least 250 people and injures 500
apnews.com/article/afghanistan…
The quake late Sunday hit a series of towns in the province of Kunar, near the city of Jalalabad in neighboring Nangahar province. The 6.0 magnitude at 11:47 p.m. was centered 27 kilometers (17 miles) east-northeast of the city of Jalalabad in Nangarhar province, the U.S. Geological Survey said. It was just 8 kilometers (5 miles) deep. Shallower quakes tend to cause more damage.
It's a whole new month ahead of us and the #IndieWebCarnival has such an intriguing topic: second person birds.
I've been waiting for so long for @fractalkitty to drop the introduction post so I'll learn what it means.
"This means that you can write about whatever "second person birds" means to you."
[insert Frodo meme with alright, keep your secrets here]
I will have to put on my thinking hat and come up with something then. Looking forward to seeing what others do.
toground.link/second-person-bi…
second person birds
You read this post and wonder what is "second person birds?" Then, you realize this is the theme for the and is the host. This means ...to ground
A €2 Trillion Dutch Pension Headache Is Coming for European Bonds
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-31/dutch-pension-reform-risks-turning-into-a-2-trillion-headache?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Markets @markets-bloomberg
2) lean contentedly
3) “BEHOLD MY TWO SEATS”
A profile of Chinese AI chip designer Cambricon, whose share price has doubled since the start of August, supported by Beijing's aims for tech self-sufficiency (Financial Times)
ft.com/content/91fda28e-8348-4…
techmeme.com/250901/p1#a250901…
Investors bet on Cambricon to be China’s next AI champion
The young chipmaker has software advantages over much larger rival Huawei as it aids Beijing’s race for tech self-sufficiencyRyan McMorrow (Financial Times)
iQoo 15 Miniは“バッテリー番長”？Dimensity 9500+搭載の噂も - YAYAFA
中国Vivo傘下のブランドiQooが、コンパクトなフラッグシップモデル「iQoo 15 Mini」の開発を進めていると報じられています。著名リーカーによる情報から、ディスプレイサイズや搭載チップセット、バッテリー容量などの主要スペックが明らかになりました。YAYAFA
Podcast interview not enough: campaign director Byrne should speak to national council about her future role with the party, say senior Conservatives
https://www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/09/01/podcast-interview-not-enough-campaign-director-byrne-should-speak-to-national-council-about-her-future-role-with-the-party-say-senior-conservatives/471620/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Canadian Federal Politics @canadian-federal-politics-TheHillTimes
Podcast interview not enough: campaign director Byrne should speak to national council about her future ro ...
After skipping two national council meetings, Jenni Byrne attended the Aug. 17 meeting where delegate election rules were passed.Abbas Rana (The Hill Times)
Pierre Poilievre’s path to prime minister
https://www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/09/01/pierre-poilievres-path-to-prime-minister/471327/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Canadian Federal Politics @canadian-federal-politics-TheHillTimes
Pierre Poilievre’s path to prime minister
The Conservative leader must moderate his tone by jettisoning his simplistic sloganeering and attack dog persona. Coming across as a brawler is off-putting to many voters, especially women and seniors.Nelson Wiseman (The Hill Times)
And that's a wrap for Blaugust.
axxuy.xyz/blog/posts/2025/thir…
#Blog #Blogging #Blogpost #IndieWeb #PersonalWebsite #PersonalBlog #Blaugust #Blaugust2025
Thirty One
The end of Blaugust has come (already!)(finally!) That was a fun challenge. This year I decided to go for the full 31 posts in 31 days. Here at the end of the month I’ve really been panting to keep the posts coming.axxuy.xyz
I colpi più duri arrivano da dove non ti aspetti
https://www.esquire.com/it/cultura/film/a65590408/intervista-slene-caramazza-ammazzare-stanca-biennale-cinema-venezia/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Pubblicato su Cultura @cultura-Esquireitalia2
I colpi più duri arrivano da dove non ti aspetti
L'attrice di origini siciliane sarà al Cinema di Venezia con Ammazzare stanca, di Daniele Vicari. In estate è stata nelle sale con Arrivederci tristezza.Ilaria Solari (Esquire)
Il più grande film di squali di tutti i tempi torna al cinema, ma solo per poco
https://www.esquire.com/it/cultura/film/a65930882/miglior-film-squali-cinema/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Pubblicato su Cultura @cultura-Esquireitalia2
Il più grande film di squali di tutti i tempi torna al cinema, ma solo per poco
Ha da poco compiuto 50 anni.Giuseppe Giordano (Esquire)
Canada, Europe, and NATO: a renewed commitment to shared security
https://www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/09/01/canada-europe-and-nato-a-renewed-commitment-to-shared-security/471334/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Canadian Federal Politics @canadian-federal-politics-TheHillTimes
Canada, Europe, and NATO: a renewed commitment to shared security
Whether it is supporting Ukraine, reinforcing NATO’s northern flank, or building the tools to defend sovereignty in the Arctic, Canada is showing it will lead by example.Liberal MP Stephen Fuhr (The Hill Times)
“Lo smart working crea occupazione, soprattutto per le donne e al Sud”: lo studio di Bankitalia sul lavoro da remoto
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ma certamente ... i paesi seri non nelle tasche delle mafie della proprieta' commerciale devono arrivare al 50-55% di lavoro remoto ...
perche' oltre ai costi operativi, riduce notevolmente la dipendenza da petrolio ...
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ilfattoquotidiano.it/2025/08/2…
“Lo smart working crea occupazione, soprattutto per le donne e al Sud”: lo studio di Bankitalia…
L'impatto del lavoro agile è maggiore nelle aree dove l’offerta di asili e strutture di sostegno familiare è limitata, così come nelle zone più periferiche della Penisola. Soprattutto nel MezzogiornoIl Fatto Quotidiano
Doug Ford’s political nihilism
https://www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/09/01/doug-fords-political-nihilism/471406/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Opinion @opinion-TheHillTimes
Doug Ford’s political nihilism
The Ontario premier seems to lack any ideological connection to his political base. Although his approach to politics might come across as supremely cynical, it seems to be working.Gerry Nicholls (The Hill Times)
September's a busy month, but I'm still going to try for as many of the #SciArtSeptember prompts as I can. Would love some company. Who'd like to join me?
It can be old works, or new. I'll be trying to post on the day of the prompt, but skipping around is fine.
The point is to create and share #SciArt and to have fun!
If this helps: creating art is an act of resistance. Add #SciArt and it's radical!
Use the hashtag: #SciArtSeptember.
Just in case it isn't bvious: No AI generated slop!
Lui è miglior film di Guy Ritchie e compie 25 anni, te lo ricordi?
https://www.esquire.com/it/cultura/film/a65900349/snatch-film-guy-ritchie-2000/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Pubblicato su Cultura @cultura-Esquireitalia2
Lui è miglior film di Guy Ritchie e compie 25 anni, te lo ricordi?
Il 1° settembre del 2000 usciva in sala "Snatch", ad oggi la più grande crime comedy del XXI secolo, capace di lanciare il brit crime cinema. Leggi qui!Giulio Zoppello (Esquire)
Canada’s water security strategy starts with the Canada Water Agency
https://www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/09/01/canadas-water-security-strategy-starts-with-the-canada-water-agency/471412/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
Posted into Opinion @opinion-TheHillTimes
Canada’s water security strategy starts with the Canada Water Agency
The newly formed agency offers Ottawa a tool to deliver, but it must be empowered with a clear mandate and the resources to match.Thomas S. Axworthy (The Hill Times)
I remember when Obama wore a tan suit to an interview and Fox News lost its goddamn mind for an entire month.
A federal judge had to order Trump not to traffic hundreds of children to Guatemala and it barely makes the evening news.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/lawyer…
Judge blocks deportation of 76 Guatemalan minors after questioning government's argument
Lawyers said they're being prevented from presenting their case.Laura Romero (ABC News)
A while back there was talk about some questionable actions from the CEO of Proton and making people nervous. I haven't heard anything since. They good still?
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