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Weekly chatter thread week of 24th March in c/WomensStuff@lazysoci.al

[–] biteychan 1 points 2 hours ago

I'm getting the bottom half of my hair dyed burgundy. I can count on one hand the number of times I've gotten my hair professionally done and I'm excited. I love the color red and I'm excited to do something just because I want to.

I do feel much better after taking a nap in the afternoon, but until I got rest, it was a very bad feeling. Just 4 more weeks left and I'm free!

Weekly chatter thread week of 24th March in c/WomensStuff@lazysoci.al

[–] biteychan 2 points 8 hours ago (2 children)

I have 4 weeks left of college and am a shell of myself. On my second cup of coffee today and I still have several chapters to get through, 3 discussion posts and two papers that I'd like to get done by Saturday (Friday is the best case scenario) so I can rest on Sunday.

But on the plus side, I get my hair done Wednesday!!!! I'm holding out until then

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Meta exposé tops bestseller chart despite company’s attempt to ban its promotion (www.theguardian.com)

submitted 4 days ago by biteychan to c/literature

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Keep it going, guys.

Meta exposé tops bestseller chart despite company’s attempt to ban its promotion Sarah Wynn-Williams’s account of her seven years as a Facebook executive is number one on the New York Times bestseller list and has flown off the shelves in the UK

An exposé by a former employee of Meta has become a bestseller despite the social media company banning the author from promoting the book.

Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former director of global public policy at Meta’s precursor, Facebook, topped the New York Times bestseller chart and will be fourth on the Sunday Times nonfiction hardback chart this weekend.

The book “sold a staggering 1,000 hardbacks a day in the first three days on sale in the UK, despite Meta’s legal tactics to silence the book’s author”, said Joanna Prior, CEO of publisher Pan Macmillan. “This early success is a triumph against Meta’s attempt to stop the publication of this book.”

Weekly casual chit chat 17th till 24th March in c/WomensStuff@lazysoci.al

[–] biteychan 7 points 6 days ago (1 children)

This is why i'm doing Ombre. I can't afford to go to a salon regularly for dye touch ups. My belief is that if I go ombre, then as my hair grows it's not a big deal. Here's the vision:

This color:

And I want it to flow like this:

Weekly casual chit chat 17th till 24th March in c/WomensStuff@lazysoci.al

[–] biteychan 7 points 6 days ago (4 children)

I have 5 more weeks until I'm finally done with my college degree, but I don't wanna do work. Like no, I don't wanna read about copyright law in my communication law and ethics course, I wanna walk around outside in the beautiful spring weather (ofc I'm gonna do it because I literally have my cap and gown and it would be embarrassing to fail this late in the game).

Also I get my hair done next week: dying my hair an ombre burgundy! Be prepared for a hair post when it happens. I've always wanted to dye my hair a fun color.

What are your go to clothing brands? in c/WomensStuff@lazysoci.al

[–] biteychan 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I look to the fabric make up. When I worked corporate, Banana Republic and Express had a lot of clothes that suited me, but I ended up working remote and am now a full time student, so clothes is about balancing comfort, ease and quality. I used ThredUp to thrift an oversized (for me) Gap Denim jacket that was 95% cotton, and I pair that with the T-shirts I've accumulated over the years and either my fleece lined Athleta leggings for the winter or PopFit leggings for warmer months.

Burger chain says its 'fries will be RFK'd' as it joins 'Make America Healthy Again' effort in c/usnews

[–] biteychan 4 points 1 week ago

It's bad when McDonald's makes changes based on health concerns that another business does not.

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Burger chain says its 'fries will be RFK'd' as it joins 'Make America Healthy Again' effort (www.usatoday.com)

submitted 1 week ago by biteychan to c/usnews

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(Was unsure to put this under food and cooking, but I consider this US News/Political, sooo)

With a new spin on cooking french fries, Steak 'n Shake is joining the campaign "Make America Healthy Again," made popular by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

The company recently made a change and now is cooking shoestring fries in beef tallow instead of vegetable oil. Some Florida locations were the first to start cooking their french fries in beef tallow at the end of January.

But on March 1, the company posted on the social media platform X that all locations nationwide now serve fries cooked in "100% beef tallow... No preservatives, chemicals or additives.">

It's getting warmer outside... Try out StreetComplete... in c/foss

[–] biteychan 5 points 1 week ago

I uninstalled Pikmin Bloom after the news that they're being sold to the Saudi company (the damage is likely already done as I was a day 1 PoGo player), but when I get an Android phone in April, I would love to contribute.

'Careless People': Meta wins arbitration to halt promotion of tell-all book by ex-employee in c/entertainment

[–] biteychan 7 points 1 week ago

I can still place a hold on Libby and it looks like you can still buy the book. She just can't promote it. It's all weird. I wanna read this out of spite.

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'Careless People': Meta wins arbitration to halt promotion of tell-all book by ex-employee (www.usatoday.com)

submitted 1 week ago by biteychan to c/entertainment

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(Books count as Entertainment, right? If Zuckerberg has no haters, I am dead. Currently waiting in line for this book on Libby as I type this)

Meta Platforms META.O on Wednesday won an emergency arbitration ruling to temporarily stop promotion of the tell-all book "Careless People" by a former employee, according to a copy of the ruling published by the social media company.

The book by Meta's former director of global public policy, Sarah Wynn-Williams, was called by the New York Times book review "an ugly, detailed portrait of one of the most powerful companies in the world," and its leading executives, including CEO Mark Zuckerberg, former Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg and Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan.

Hullo! New to Beehaw! Show Me Your Nails! in c/chat

[–] biteychan 1 points 1 week ago

They did a fantastic job!!!

Hullo! New to Beehaw! Show Me Your Nails! in c/chat

[–] biteychan 3 points 1 week ago

Love it! Hands being two different colors is always a good time

Hullo! New to Beehaw! Show Me Your Nails! in c/chat

[–] biteychan 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

There is such a thing as glass dip pens (I had one and was too rough with it, so it broke :') ), but I like using fountain pens that suck up ink via a spring or piston filled mechanism. I only fool around with fountain pens because I like playing with fun ink and being a weirdo. This is my TWSBI Eco (Fine nib) inked with Noodler's Cardinal Kestral.

Some would argue that there is a proper grip to hold fountain pens, but I found that the normal way I write is good enough. I always enjoyed writing in cursive, and I take a lot of notes (prayer journaling, getting my college degree, writing out my thoughts, etc.), so fountain pens indulge those activities.

If you like going down rabbit holes, here's a blog post to learn more: https://www.jetpens.com/blog/The-Beginner-s-Guide-to-Fountain-Pens/pt/927. #twsbieco #fountainpens (idk may this reach the fountain pen people elsewhere in the Fediverse so they can add more)

Hullo! New to Beehaw! Show Me Your Nails! in c/chat

[–] biteychan 2 points 1 week ago

Honestly, I feel that unless nails are noticeably missing chunks, it's never that bad! Purple is rad!

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Hullo! New to Beehaw! Show Me Your Nails! (beehaw.org)

submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by biteychan to c/WomensStuff@lazysoci.al

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cross-posted from: https://beehaw.org/post/18906464

Hi! I'm newer to the Fediverse and brand new to Beehaw. I've used Reddit for years, but I'm seeking greener shores as big tech has gotten real weird.

When I'm not reading, attempting to be a guitarist or fooling with fountain pens, I like to paint my nails! Do I color in the lines? No. Do I do a perfect job? Also no. But I pick fun colors and always, always, always add glitter. Did you color your nails? I wanna see!

(Side bar, I low-key wish the Fediverse had more places for beauty inspo. Let's see pretty nails, hair and outfits, please!)

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Hullo! New to Beehaw! Show Me Your Nails! (beehaw.org)

submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by biteychan to c/chat

20 comments fedilink

Hi! I'm newer to the Fediverse and brand new to Beehaw. I've used Reddit for years, but I'm seeking greener shores as big tech has gotten real weird.

When I'm not reading, attempting to be a guitarist or fooling with fountain pens, I like to paint my nails! Do I color in the lines? No. Do I do a perfect job? Also no. But I pick fun colors and always, always, always add glitter. Did you color your nails? I wanna see!

(Side bar, I low-key wish the Fediverse had more places for beauty inspo. Let's see pretty nails, hair and outfits, please!)