Program.X
@programx.co.uk
Software Developering, Dading/Husbanding, Scout Leading, Drumming, Manx-speaking Oxygen breather (in that order)
So a Police Officer can kill a man and get away with it, but am MLRO goes to jail if they fail to report?
One victim killed in Manchester synagogue attack hit by police gunfire
Police said the only shots fired were by armed police as the attacker did not have a firearm.
www.bbc.com
October 8, 2025 at 12:03 PM
So a Police Officer can kill a man and get away with it, but am MLRO goes to jail if they fail to report?
If power usage in Azure (or other cloud provider) is aggregated and more efficient, we should know how that helps our green credentials. Unless it doesn't ...
September 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
If power usage in Azure (or other cloud provider) is aggregated and more efficient, we should know how that helps our green credentials. Unless it doesn't ...
This year I saw Carl Cox on the start line for TT.
For this year's MGP, it was Noel Edmonds.
It's getting better.
For this year's MGP, it was Noel Edmonds.
It's getting better.
August 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM
This year I saw Carl Cox on the start line for TT.
For this year's MGP, it was Noel Edmonds.
It's getting better.
For this year's MGP, it was Noel Edmonds.
It's getting better.
First time Trump would have thought of "Alaska", probably.
August 15, 2025 at 12:26 PM
First time Trump would have thought of "Alaska", probably.
What Manx culture needs is angry rap, Kneecap style.
TESCOS WAS MENTAL I FORGOT THE F'IN CEREAL
or
YOU HAVEN'T A CLUE QUARTBRIDGE IS EMPTY WITHOUT YOU
TESCOS WAS MENTAL I FORGOT THE F'IN CEREAL
or
YOU HAVEN'T A CLUE QUARTBRIDGE IS EMPTY WITHOUT YOU
August 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
What Manx culture needs is angry rap, Kneecap style.
TESCOS WAS MENTAL I FORGOT THE F'IN CEREAL
or
YOU HAVEN'T A CLUE QUARTBRIDGE IS EMPTY WITHOUT YOU
TESCOS WAS MENTAL I FORGOT THE F'IN CEREAL
or
YOU HAVEN'T A CLUE QUARTBRIDGE IS EMPTY WITHOUT YOU
Watching Knight Rider boxset. And it's awesome.
My son thinks I'm from the stone age. He's missing out.
My son thinks I'm from the stone age. He's missing out.
July 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Watching Knight Rider boxset. And it's awesome.
My son thinks I'm from the stone age. He's missing out.
My son thinks I'm from the stone age. He's missing out.
Sorry, I thought yesterday was a victory in tennis not who was in the posh seats.
July 14, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Sorry, I thought yesterday was a victory in tennis not who was in the posh seats.
Reposted by Program.X
Very pleased to hear Andre Agassi tell the BBC commentary team that he didn't care who was in the crowd, that he was there "to talk about the tennis.".
When will the BBC stop fawning on so-called "celebs" in the Wimbledon crowd and concentrate on the sport?
When will the BBC stop fawning on so-called "celebs" in the Wimbledon crowd and concentrate on the sport?
July 11, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Very pleased to hear Andre Agassi tell the BBC commentary team that he didn't care who was in the crowd, that he was there "to talk about the tennis.".
When will the BBC stop fawning on so-called "celebs" in the Wimbledon crowd and concentrate on the sport?
When will the BBC stop fawning on so-called "celebs" in the Wimbledon crowd and concentrate on the sport?
Found King of the Hill on Disney+.
Thought that was supposed to be satirical, not a documentary.
Thought that was supposed to be satirical, not a documentary.
July 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Found King of the Hill on Disney+.
Thought that was supposed to be satirical, not a documentary.
Thought that was supposed to be satirical, not a documentary.
Finally a use for AI.
"As a Scout Leader, can I do ..."
I could either read the extensive rules myself or get Copilot to do it for me and give me references.
"As a Scout Leader, can I do ..."
I could either read the extensive rules myself or get Copilot to do it for me and give me references.
July 8, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Finally a use for AI.
"As a Scout Leader, can I do ..."
I could either read the extensive rules myself or get Copilot to do it for me and give me references.
"As a Scout Leader, can I do ..."
I could either read the extensive rules myself or get Copilot to do it for me and give me references.
Tynwald Day today, whilst reading out the new legislation in Manx. Seems there's no word for "vaping". It's just "vapal".
July 7, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Tynwald Day today, whilst reading out the new legislation in Manx. Seems there's no word for "vaping". It's just "vapal".
Apparently pronounced Foo-CHA-vich. Thankfully.
July 3, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Apparently pronounced Foo-CHA-vich. Thankfully.
Next Scouts challenge
I'm trying to come up with food that can be cooked outside, is devoid of allergens, suitable for all faiths, defeats fussy eating, suitable for pescatarians, vegetarians & vegans.
Thinking hot dogs for one option (easy to cook, flexible). Need another option.
Ideas welcome!
I'm trying to come up with food that can be cooked outside, is devoid of allergens, suitable for all faiths, defeats fussy eating, suitable for pescatarians, vegetarians & vegans.
Thinking hot dogs for one option (easy to cook, flexible). Need another option.
Ideas welcome!
June 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Next Scouts challenge
I'm trying to come up with food that can be cooked outside, is devoid of allergens, suitable for all faiths, defeats fussy eating, suitable for pescatarians, vegetarians & vegans.
Thinking hot dogs for one option (easy to cook, flexible). Need another option.
Ideas welcome!
I'm trying to come up with food that can be cooked outside, is devoid of allergens, suitable for all faiths, defeats fussy eating, suitable for pescatarians, vegetarians & vegans.
Thinking hot dogs for one option (easy to cook, flexible). Need another option.
Ideas welcome!
Trying to keep Cubs and Scouts in a group but they want to play hide and seek...
June 23, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Trying to keep Cubs and Scouts in a group but they want to play hide and seek...
If the future of the web is AI endpoints powered by MCP, it makes web site development so much easier.
June 16, 2025 at 10:27 PM
If the future of the web is AI endpoints powered by MCP, it makes web site development so much easier.
It sounds as if Apple have invented Windows Vista (glass UI) and Windows 8 (Spotlight). Let's see if that works out better.
(I quite liked the Charms bar in Windows 8 and how you interacted with the search function)
(I quite liked the Charms bar in Windows 8 and how you interacted with the search function)
June 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
It sounds as if Apple have invented Windows Vista (glass UI) and Windows 8 (Spotlight). Let's see if that works out better.
(I quite liked the Charms bar in Windows 8 and how you interacted with the search function)
(I quite liked the Charms bar in Windows 8 and how you interacted with the search function)
Exploring what makes people "evil".
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June 15, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Exploring what makes people "evil".
Well deserved. Only 39 more years to go for me ...
Isle of Man scout leader honoured with Lieutenant Governor’s Commendation
He’s given over 40 years of service
www.iomtoday.co.im
June 14, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Well deserved. Only 39 more years to go for me ...
Look what arrived just in time for Father's Day.
June 13, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Look what arrived just in time for Father's Day.
BBC News - WhatsApp backs Apple in its legal row with the UK over user data
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
WhatsApp backs Apple in its legal row with the UK over user data
The messaging app says the UK government's demands over data access could set a "dangerous precedent."
www.bbc.com
June 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
BBC News - WhatsApp backs Apple in its legal row with the UK over user data
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Maybe this was the bridge we were looking for. New plan needed.
June 5, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Maybe this was the bridge we were looking for. New plan needed.
Learning from hike reccy at the weekend: always know where you are on the map, but don't trust it. Will be re-reccying tonight.
Where was that bridge?
Where was that bridge?
June 5, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Learning from hike reccy at the weekend: always know where you are on the map, but don't trust it. Will be re-reccying tonight.
Where was that bridge?
Where was that bridge?
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There are lots of sirens blaring this TT. Hopefully everyone is being responsible, including the Police.
May 31, 2025 at 10:04 AM
There are lots of sirens blaring this TT. Hopefully everyone is being responsible, including the Police.
The Isle of Man finally catching up with human rights.
No Man Is an Island: a British society and its historic push for gay rights
After only decriminalising homosexual acts in 1992, the Isle of Man went on to lead the way in progressive laws
www.theguardian.com
May 29, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The Isle of Man finally catching up with human rights.