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Full stack software developer. You wouldn't believe the other things I do so let's just leave it at that.

Toddlers should form a company to invent names for new products. They are often inspired:

Backpack: BagBag
Potato crisps: Crips
Waffles: Taterwobbles

I would love to see a website dedicated to these precious little gems. The best I heard was 'bumpcrack' - you can use it at school without getting bollocked for using rude words.

A casual comment about #ADHD can have repercussions. I recently met a guy who happened to mention to a colleague that he was considering getting a diagnosis (his young son has ADHD). A few days later, he gets invited into an occupational health consultation and, even though he has been working efficiently for many years, he's now really worried about his job prospects. He had no idea that the firm are not very sympathetic and, sadly, regrets being open about his concerns.

I'm a bit shocked to learn that a formal diagnosis of #ADHD in the UK can result in the loss of your driving licence. Even though ADHD is not listed as a reportable condition, if there is a risk that you might be reckless or take unreasonable risks, there is a catchall in the regulations which your doctor might have to consider applying.

It's also worth considering that there might not be any way to get this overturned in the future so do seek professional advice early in the process.

Today’s poem is in celebration of #WorldRadioDay and is called ‘Tuning the Dial’.
This is my bestie, a #woodworking artist with a specialty making unique old-time banjos. He has been dreaming about making this artist statement video for years, down to the shot of pouring coffee in the cabin. Happy that he found the right folks to make it real. https://youtu.be/tLrlqkNVYL4
See his work: https://www.mulheroncraft.com/
#oldtime #banjo
Mulheron Banjos

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New #Bing has the perfect excuse for when you've poisoned your dog with a few grapes. From the FAQs:
"Use your own judgment and double check the facts before making decisions or taking action based on Bing’s responses."

It's a good job we are all toxicologists!

As a #songwriter, I tend to get stuck in one way of working. In my case, with the D28, a pen, and a light trance, the lyrics and a melody all come out of nowhere.

The other day I was going over a few old ideas with unfinished lyrics and I just typed up some new verses without the guitar or any singing. At first it seemed strange but I soon realised how much quicker I can get the lyrics right without playing around with the tune or the arrangement. Probably obvious but a first for me.

People have asked me for #networking advice, and I don’t have any eloquent wisdom to share.

Instead, here’s a #story from a call earlier today:

*Get on call with new marketing person who I need to impress*

*In their Zoom background, I see a very tall pair of ears and a very fluffy tail*

Me: “IS THAT A #CORGI?”

Them: “Yes, that’s my corgi, he’s 10 months old and I love him”

Me: *stick my foot up into the camera to show my corgi socks*

Them: “WHERE DID YOU BUY THOSE?”

✨ Success ✨ 🐕

Not got any ID? The tories have deliberately made it more difficult for you to vote because they know you're probably not voting for them. They're counting on you not bothering to click on this link to get yourself some free ID.

https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate

Apply for photo ID to vote (called a ‘Voter Authority Certificate’)

Apply for photo ID to vote (Voter Authority Certificate) in some elections and referendums in Great Britain if you do not have an accepted form of ID.

GOV.UK

Here's a great question that #ChatGPT fails to answer:
Who is the 'Son' in the business 'Steptoe and Son'?
Answer: Harold

I can see why it might 'assume' it was Harold but the correct answer is Albert.