Brian McRoberts
@brimcrob.bsky.social
Fifer.
Software Tester.
Raith Rovers and Scotland.
Living in Leith.
Posting mostly random music, Scottish Football, Software Testing, and writing. Shall follow ye back.
Illegitimi non carborundum.
https://threechordthrash.wordpress.com
Software Tester.
Raith Rovers and Scotland.
Living in Leith.
Posting mostly random music, Scottish Football, Software Testing, and writing. Shall follow ye back.
Illegitimi non carborundum.
https://threechordthrash.wordpress.com
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Paul Revere's 1770 engraving of the Boston Massacre is historically inaccurate, but helped inflame sentiments against the British. Revere omits Crispus Attucks, a formerly enslaved man of African & Native American descent— the first casualty.
Bob Tomolillo's Boston Massacre Reboot Project added him
Bob Tomolillo's Boston Massacre Reboot Project added him
January 7, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Paul Revere's 1770 engraving of the Boston Massacre is historically inaccurate, but helped inflame sentiments against the British. Revere omits Crispus Attucks, a formerly enslaved man of African & Native American descent— the first casualty.
Bob Tomolillo's Boston Massacre Reboot Project added him
Bob Tomolillo's Boston Massacre Reboot Project added him
Anyways, love peace and happiness. Stay safe, sleep and dream well.
#BlueSkyMusic
#MusicBlueSky
#MusicSky
#NowPlaying
#PinkFloyd
#Fearless
#BlueSkyMusic
#MusicBlueSky
#MusicSky
#NowPlaying
#PinkFloyd
#Fearless
Fearless
YouTube video by Pink Floyd - Topic
youtu.be
January 7, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Anyways, love peace and happiness. Stay safe, sleep and dream well.
#BlueSkyMusic
#MusicBlueSky
#MusicSky
#NowPlaying
#PinkFloyd
#Fearless
#BlueSkyMusic
#MusicBlueSky
#MusicSky
#NowPlaying
#PinkFloyd
#Fearless
It is these sorts of events in times of crisis that kicks off a civil war or revolution.
I remember walking around the museum in Boston and learning that first person to take a bullet in the riot that started the American Revolution was an African American man...
I remember walking around the museum in Boston and learning that first person to take a bullet in the riot that started the American Revolution was an African American man...
"You gonna murder someone else? You can't kill us all, Nazis."
ICE agents stopped by protesters after the shooting an observer in Minneapolis, according to witnesse. ICE deployed pepper spray and tear gas.
January 7, 2026 at 9:29 PM
It is these sorts of events in times of crisis that kicks off a civil war or revolution.
I remember walking around the museum in Boston and learning that first person to take a bullet in the riot that started the American Revolution was an African American man...
I remember walking around the museum in Boston and learning that first person to take a bullet in the riot that started the American Revolution was an African American man...
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“ICE -get the fuck out of Minneapolis.”
January 7, 2026 at 7:14 PM
“ICE -get the fuck out of Minneapolis.”
There was always a sad inevitability that something like ICE shooting in Minneapolis was going to happen. It's what happens when you put heavily armed, barely trained people into highly charged public situations.
Who would want to go to the US now?
Who would want to go to the US now?
CNN: You're seeing people really trailing these law enforcement vehicles and throwing snowballs…
January 7, 2026 at 9:15 PM
There was always a sad inevitability that something like ICE shooting in Minneapolis was going to happen. It's what happens when you put heavily armed, barely trained people into highly charged public situations.
Who would want to go to the US now?
Who would want to go to the US now?
Burnley 1 up against Man Untd
a girl in a pink shirt is holding a fan in front of her face .
ALT: a girl in a pink shirt is holding a fan in front of her face .
media.tenor.com
January 7, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Burnley 1 up against Man Untd
I see JA have finally hung up their spagley clothes and called it quits. They had their moments for sure.
#BlueSkyMusic
#MusicBlueSky
#MusicSky
#NowPlaying
#Jane'sAddiction
#BlueSkyMusic
#MusicBlueSky
#MusicSky
#NowPlaying
#Jane'sAddiction
Jane's Addiction - Just Because
YouTube video by JanesAddictionVEVO
youtu.be
January 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM
I see JA have finally hung up their spagley clothes and called it quits. They had their moments for sure.
#BlueSkyMusic
#MusicBlueSky
#MusicSky
#NowPlaying
#Jane'sAddiction
#BlueSkyMusic
#MusicBlueSky
#MusicSky
#NowPlaying
#Jane'sAddiction
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"A History of Warner Bros. Through Mergers"
Because no one else would make it, I decided to. Yoicks, and away! #WarnerBros #Netflix #VideoEditing
Because no one else would make it, I decided to. Yoicks, and away! #WarnerBros #Netflix #VideoEditing
January 5, 2026 at 3:27 AM
"A History of Warner Bros. Through Mergers"
Because no one else would make it, I decided to. Yoicks, and away! #WarnerBros #Netflix #VideoEditing
Because no one else would make it, I decided to. Yoicks, and away! #WarnerBros #Netflix #VideoEditing
Stuff it. Bad Boy Boogie time
#ClassicRock
#BlueSkyMusic
#MusicBlueSky
#MusicSky
#NowPlaying
#AC/DC
#BadBoyBoogie
#ClassicRock
#BlueSkyMusic
#MusicBlueSky
#MusicSky
#NowPlaying
#AC/DC
#BadBoyBoogie
January 7, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Stuff it. Bad Boy Boogie time
#ClassicRock
#BlueSkyMusic
#MusicBlueSky
#MusicSky
#NowPlaying
#AC/DC
#BadBoyBoogie
#ClassicRock
#BlueSkyMusic
#MusicBlueSky
#MusicSky
#NowPlaying
#AC/DC
#BadBoyBoogie
Shelia the sound engineer who used to provide the PA and desk for bands at Stirling Uni always asked for this to be played.We would dance round while while set up the monitors. Her hub Pete shook his head and roll his eyes..
#BlueSkyMusic
#MusicBlueSky
#MusicSky
#NowPlaying
#EMF
#You'reUnbelievable
#BlueSkyMusic
#MusicBlueSky
#MusicSky
#NowPlaying
#EMF
#You'reUnbelievable
EMF - You're Unbelievable
YouTube video by Jbs2a
youtu.be
January 7, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Shelia the sound engineer who used to provide the PA and desk for bands at Stirling Uni always asked for this to be played.We would dance round while while set up the monitors. Her hub Pete shook his head and roll his eyes..
#BlueSkyMusic
#MusicBlueSky
#MusicSky
#NowPlaying
#EMF
#You'reUnbelievable
#BlueSkyMusic
#MusicBlueSky
#MusicSky
#NowPlaying
#EMF
#You'reUnbelievable
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Farage: "I believe in vaccinations when they're vaccinations. I don't think what happened with Covid were vaccinations. You have to keep having them every 6 months."
Conspiratorial nonsense.
Some vaccinations like Covid shots require multiple/seasonal doses because immunity fades & viruses change.
Conspiratorial nonsense.
Some vaccinations like Covid shots require multiple/seasonal doses because immunity fades & viruses change.
January 7, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Farage: "I believe in vaccinations when they're vaccinations. I don't think what happened with Covid were vaccinations. You have to keep having them every 6 months."
Conspiratorial nonsense.
Some vaccinations like Covid shots require multiple/seasonal doses because immunity fades & viruses change.
Conspiratorial nonsense.
Some vaccinations like Covid shots require multiple/seasonal doses because immunity fades & viruses change.
My resolve is being tested regularly. Every time I pick up Mrs from work she sighs ' Wine?' and I have to say 'No!'
January 7, 2026 at 6:18 PM
My resolve is being tested regularly. Every time I pick up Mrs from work she sighs ' Wine?' and I have to say 'No!'
Make America Drunk Again.
Oz: "Alcohol is a social lubricant that brings people together. In the best case scenario, I don't think you should drink alcohol, but it does allow people an excuse to bond and socialize and there's probably nothing healthier than having a good time with friends in a safe way."
January 7, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Make America Drunk Again.
Remember those days over on the Hellscape where you used to thank people who followed you- I am going to reinstate that tradition.
January 7, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Remember those days over on the Hellscape where you used to thank people who followed you- I am going to reinstate that tradition.
Its not a Scottish Ceilidh until someone accidently lets go mid hurl and spins off into set of tables and knocks pints everywhere.
Planning for Burns Night? We chatted with Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers about surviving the chaos. From the "Sporran Shimmy" to avoiding "accidental jousting" with your Sgian Dubh, here is how to dance without a trip to A&E.
"Don't Joust Mid-Reel": A Kiltmaker’s Guide to Surviving the Ceilidh - Edinburgh Reviews
An informative look at the practicalities of Highlandwear, offering vital tips to ensure your Burns Night remains fun rather than painful.
edinburgh-reviews.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Its not a Scottish Ceilidh until someone accidently lets go mid hurl and spins off into set of tables and knocks pints everywhere.
CNN truly turning into something that even @theonion.com would not try to parody
"why aren't people watching cable news?"
cable news:
cable news:
CNN is covering the Kalshi prediction markets as though they are news
January 7, 2026 at 3:27 PM
CNN truly turning into something that even @theonion.com would not try to parody
I have just told a teams chat that the word "Should" be banned from Requirements- I am hoping things will kick off.
#SoftwareTesting
#SoftwareTester'sLife
#SoftwareTesting
#SoftwareTester'sLife
January 7, 2026 at 2:19 PM
I have just told a teams chat that the word "Should" be banned from Requirements- I am hoping things will kick off.
#SoftwareTesting
#SoftwareTester'sLife
#SoftwareTesting
#SoftwareTester'sLife
I should write an essay on "Why Do Teams in Software Projects End Up In Silos" it would be a bit gritty* though....
* see what I did there
#SoftwareTesting
#SoftwareTester'sLife
* see what I did there
#SoftwareTesting
#SoftwareTester'sLife
a person in a red jumpsuit and white helmet is walking through a desert
ALT: a person in a red jumpsuit and white helmet is walking through a desert
media.tenor.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:55 PM
I should write an essay on "Why Do Teams in Software Projects End Up In Silos" it would be a bit gritty* though....
* see what I did there
#SoftwareTesting
#SoftwareTester'sLife
* see what I did there
#SoftwareTesting
#SoftwareTester'sLife
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Ok now this broadly sounds like the beginning of regime collapse
In Iran, unrest is escalating as security forces increasingly lay down arms. Today, insurgents took over Malekshahi after law enforcement switched sides. In Ilam, police refused orders to disperse demonstrations. Fierce clashes between protestors and security forces were also reported in Shiraz.
January 7, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Ok now this broadly sounds like the beginning of regime collapse
I was thinking more about what books I will read in 2026. I am decided that I am going try read some classics that have never read before and read some non fiction stuff . I am also going to try re-read books from my past.
Currently reading Budige's memoir and it's a ripping read.
#booksky
📚
Currently reading Budige's memoir and it's a ripping read.
#booksky
📚
January 7, 2026 at 11:12 AM
I was thinking more about what books I will read in 2026. I am decided that I am going try read some classics that have never read before and read some non fiction stuff . I am also going to try re-read books from my past.
Currently reading Budige's memoir and it's a ripping read.
#booksky
📚
Currently reading Budige's memoir and it's a ripping read.
#booksky
📚
I have just taken the initiative of setting up our team's ADO Dev ops for this project as no one else was inclined to do. 20 requirements, 20 shell test cases, Test Plan created-dashboard with pie graphs. All before 10am. Thank you very muchy.
#SoftwareTester'sLife
#SoftwareTesting
#SoftwareTester'sLife
#SoftwareTesting
January 7, 2026 at 9:53 AM
I have just taken the initiative of setting up our team's ADO Dev ops for this project as no one else was inclined to do. 20 requirements, 20 shell test cases, Test Plan created-dashboard with pie graphs. All before 10am. Thank you very muchy.
#SoftwareTester'sLife
#SoftwareTesting
#SoftwareTester'sLife
#SoftwareTesting
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⬆️ 7 to #12 Waiting for a Girl Like You - Foreigner
⬆️ 10 to #10 I Could Be Happy
Altered Images
⬆️ 19 to #7 Get Down On It
Kool and the Gang
⬆️ 2 to #4 It Must Be Love
Madness
⬆️ 1 to #3 Ant Rap
Adam and the Ants
⬆️ 3 to #2 Land of Make Believe
Bucks Fizz
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⬆️ 10 to #10 I Could Be Happy
Altered Images
⬆️ 19 to #7 Get Down On It
Kool and the Gang
⬆️ 2 to #4 It Must Be Love
Madness
⬆️ 1 to #3 Ant Rap
Adam and the Ants
⬆️ 3 to #2 Land of Make Believe
Bucks Fizz
🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
Altered Images - I Could Be Happy (TV 1982 Remastered)
YouTube video by 80s Rec.
youtu.be
January 7, 2026 at 7:37 AM
⬆️ 7 to #12 Waiting for a Girl Like You - Foreigner
⬆️ 10 to #10 I Could Be Happy
Altered Images
⬆️ 19 to #7 Get Down On It
Kool and the Gang
⬆️ 2 to #4 It Must Be Love
Madness
⬆️ 1 to #3 Ant Rap
Adam and the Ants
⬆️ 3 to #2 Land of Make Believe
Bucks Fizz
🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
⬆️ 10 to #10 I Could Be Happy
Altered Images
⬆️ 19 to #7 Get Down On It
Kool and the Gang
⬆️ 2 to #4 It Must Be Love
Madness
⬆️ 1 to #3 Ant Rap
Adam and the Ants
⬆️ 3 to #2 Land of Make Believe
Bucks Fizz
🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
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From Other People’s Money: The Real Business of Finance by John Kay
![The John Kay of the 1980s, transported twenty-five years forward in time, would not be able to afford to buy the house I still live in, would have incurred substantial debt in higher education, would have to make greater provision for his own retirement and would look ahead to a tax burden inevitably rising to meet the costs of an increasingly adverse demography. When Jeff Skilling [The Enron CEO] toasted the capitalisation of energy contracts in champagne, he was celebrating the twin benefits of the prudence of his predecessors and his own imprudence in relation to his successors. And I could join him in that toast. Lucky indeed to have lived through the era of financialisation." - Other People's Money: The Real Business of Finance](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:tiaodgr5mu3iyiqiwfunedxw/bafkreiemokwo53ncrvoiaqfin5rgxqlxlitrvpnf2qq6dtpginjhduzdda@jpeg)
January 7, 2026 at 5:59 AM
From Other People’s Money: The Real Business of Finance by John Kay
I remember the Fife bloody mindedness meant we went to school. The bus ride was a hoot,as we skited and skidded around the various roundabouts.
Good morning 1982
There’s one big story
The Great Blizzard
By the end of the day almost everywhere in the UK will have seen snow
Northern Ireland, Scotland, the North and the Midlands will all be badly hit
Worst by far though, Wales
It won’t stop snowing for 36 hours
There’s one big story
The Great Blizzard
By the end of the day almost everywhere in the UK will have seen snow
Northern Ireland, Scotland, the North and the Midlands will all be badly hit
Worst by far though, Wales
It won’t stop snowing for 36 hours
January 7, 2026 at 7:36 AM
I remember the Fife bloody mindedness meant we went to school. The bus ride was a hoot,as we skited and skidded around the various roundabouts.