cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/9136672

Cheese is not just a tasty snack — it’s an ecosystem. And the fungi and bacteria within that ecosystem play a big part in shaping the flavor and texture of the final product.

We often hear about the latest engagement hacks on other platforms like Instagram, TikTok, or X, formerly known as Twitter. But Google is consequential above all of these, acting essentially as the referee of the web. Yet deep knowledge of how its systems work is largely limited to industry publications and marketing firms — as users, we don’t get an explanation of why sites suddenly look different or how Google ranks one website above another. It just happens.

Bit by bit, the internet has been remade in Google’s image. And it’s humans — not machines — who have to deal with the consequences.

The dust line thinneth but never gone.

https://lemmy.world/post/2983512

Malaysia, which is predominantly Muslim, already criminalizes same-sex relationships, with punishments ranging from caning to 20 years in prison.

Miss Supranational Malaysia's national costume is inspired by the Dayak people of Borneo Island. Borneo Island is a special Island that belongs to three countries. Rich with many indigenous traditions and cultures, the Dayaks are one of the largest groups living on Borneo. This national costume is designed to appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of the Dayak people. The headgear is made to imitate the shields of the Dayak people, which represent strength and protection to their owners. The beads detailing is to appreciate the unique accessories worn by the Dayak women. Where even some of the accessories are native to the Dayak people themselves. As we know, the Great Rhinoceros Hornbill has been close to the Dayak people; therefore, the imitation of the feathers is to honour the great bird as much as it is to symbolise the freedom and elegance of the bird. Each element of the national costume is custom-made in order to show more of the handicraft skills of the Dayak people. The costume took 6 months to produce