Rob (the ergonomist) Cotterill
@robcotterill.bsky.social
Sarky, not snarky.
Human factors professional, with side interest in Dobcross looms, European train journeys, MG cars, and finding footpaths in Mid Wales. Occasionally dabbles in Anglican liturgy, although it's probably best not to ask.
Human factors professional, with side interest in Dobcross looms, European train journeys, MG cars, and finding footpaths in Mid Wales. Occasionally dabbles in Anglican liturgy, although it's probably best not to ask.
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Anyway, we need some joy, so here's the Egyptian foreign minister being given a Lego Pyramid by the Danish foreign minister.
November 3, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Anyway, we need some joy, so here's the Egyptian foreign minister being given a Lego Pyramid by the Danish foreign minister.
APHA: Due to a significant increase in AI cases in kept & wild birds, an AIPZ with mandatory housing measures to protect poultry & captive birds will come into force from 00:01 on 30 Oct. This will apply to all keepers of over 50 birds & all keepers who sell or give away eggs or poultry products in:
Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England
Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public.
www.gov.uk
October 28, 2025 at 6:23 PM
APHA: Due to a significant increase in AI cases in kept & wild birds, an AIPZ with mandatory housing measures to protect poultry & captive birds will come into force from 00:01 on 30 Oct. This will apply to all keepers of over 50 birds & all keepers who sell or give away eggs or poultry products in:
Adverts should be representative of traditional British families.
October 27, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Adverts should be representative of traditional British families.
Now, what does this remind me of? Ah, yes.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germani...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germani...
October 21, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Now, what does this remind me of? Ah, yes.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germani...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germani...
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 have been confirmed at a premises near Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria.
A 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises. Further information about this case is available on GOV.UK.
A 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises. Further information about this case is available on GOV.UK.
October 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 have been confirmed at a premises near Penrith, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria.
A 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises. Further information about this case is available on GOV.UK.
A 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone have been put in place around the premises. Further information about this case is available on GOV.UK.
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Tomorrow's the 62nd anniversary of the flight of Felicette, the only cat ever to go into space. After returning safely to Earth she was killed so scientists could study her brain. Her full story, an honest account with nothing glorified, is in my book. www.amazon.co.uk/FELICETTE-Sp...
FELICETTE: The Space Cat
Buy FELICETTE: The Space Cat by Atkinson, Stuart (ISBN: 9798859884452) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
www.amazon.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Dear boss, sorry but I can't get to work today: I'm a bit under the cat.
October 16, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Dear boss, sorry but I can't get to work today: I'm a bit under the cat.
That could never happen.
In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.
rm -rf ~/
rm -rf ~/
"The chancellor approved it"
October 12, 2025 at 4:52 PM
That could never happen.
Congratulations to Maria Corina Machado on winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
Good luck to the people of Norway.
Good luck to the people of Norway.
October 10, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Congratulations to Maria Corina Machado on winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
Good luck to the people of Norway.
Good luck to the people of Norway.
Be sure not to take a bottle of Lynx Africa with you.
Arkansas police pulled over an Indian GrubHub driver wh ois married to a U.S. citizen. They found a bottle of Opium-brand perfume, arrested him for narcotics possession, and turned him over to ICE, where he was held for 30 days.
He has now been stripped of his immigration status.
He has now been stripped of his immigration status.
Traffic stop in Benton leads to ICE detention, deportation risk
What began as a routine traffic stop in Benton ended with a man jailed, detained by immigration authorities for a month, and now living under the threat of deportation —
www.bentoncourier.com
October 2, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Be sure not to take a bottle of Lynx Africa with you.
Have I got this right? To protest against the Israeli military interception of Greta Thunburg's flotilla, protesters are going to attack the rail network, thus forcing many people to drive to work.
I'm sure that is in line with her principles...
I'm sure that is in line with her principles...
October 2, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Have I got this right? To protest against the Israeli military interception of Greta Thunburg's flotilla, protesters are going to attack the rail network, thus forcing many people to drive to work.
I'm sure that is in line with her principles...
I'm sure that is in line with her principles...
Yay: I have managed to get rid of the "unread" personal message at last. I only had to visit Norway to unlock the feature, which was easier than getting my age verified at home.
September 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Yay: I have managed to get rid of the "unread" personal message at last. I only had to visit Norway to unlock the feature, which was easier than getting my age verified at home.
Thankfully, no drones on Oslo today, but a very slow moving queue for non EU/EEA passport holders.
September 23, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Thankfully, no drones on Oslo today, but a very slow moving queue for non EU/EEA passport holders.
Norway, here I (finally) come.
September 23, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Norway, here I (finally) come.
I've muted the surname of the current US president and the number of sweets has dropped to just a handful.
September 21, 2025 at 11:05 AM
I've muted the surname of the current US president and the number of sweets has dropped to just a handful.
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"DOCTOR SCOTT!"
"JANET!"
"BRAD!"
"DOCTOR SCOTT!"
"JANET!"
"BRAD!"
"ROCKY!"
"JANET!"
"BRAD!"
"DOCTOR SCOTT!"
"JANET!"
"BRAD!"
"ROCKY!"
September 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
"DOCTOR SCOTT!"
"JANET!"
"BRAD!"
"DOCTOR SCOTT!"
"JANET!"
"BRAD!"
"ROCKY!"
"JANET!"
"BRAD!"
"DOCTOR SCOTT!"
"JANET!"
"BRAD!"
"ROCKY!"
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Let’s get back to talking about this
September 14, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Let’s get back to talking about this
Today is the Feast of Our Lady od Sorrows, which is a public holiday in Slovakia. Lots of museums, galleries, shops and restaurants (in decreasing amounts) are closed. I didn't know that before coming here, so it's true that travel broadens the mind.
September 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Today is the Feast of Our Lady od Sorrows, which is a public holiday in Slovakia. Lots of museums, galleries, shops and restaurants (in decreasing amounts) are closed. I didn't know that before coming here, so it's true that travel broadens the mind.
Note to self. When using Google translate to help with simple expressions on a visit to Bratislava, make sure that you don't accidentally select "Slovene" in place of "Slovak ".
September 13, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Note to self. When using Google translate to help with simple expressions on a visit to Bratislava, make sure that you don't accidentally select "Slovene" in place of "Slovak ".
I'm really not sure about this new Bagpuss thing. I mean,I'm not against new adaptations of classic children's tv: Paddington 1&2 were great; Thunderbirds worked OK, as did Captain Scarlet. But they worked because there was no attempt to move them outside their settings.
Cont.
Cont.
September 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I'm really not sure about this new Bagpuss thing. I mean,I'm not against new adaptations of classic children's tv: Paddington 1&2 were great; Thunderbirds worked OK, as did Captain Scarlet. But they worked because there was no attempt to move them outside their settings.
Cont.
Cont.
The mew ICE3NEO trains have this nifty holder for your phone or tablet, which is a nice touch. Comfortable seats, too.
September 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The mew ICE3NEO trains have this nifty holder for your phone or tablet, which is a nice touch. Comfortable seats, too.
I'm now on a train heading to Köln. The 20 minutes connection time in Brussels was far less daunting than getting from Paddington to St Pancras.
September 7, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I'm now on a train heading to Köln. The 20 minutes connection time in Brussels was far less daunting than getting from Paddington to St Pancras.
Fortunately, Hammersmith and City line trains are still running, so we arrived at St Pancras OK.
September 7, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Fortunately, Hammersmith and City line trains are still running, so we arrived at St Pancras OK.
With a menu from Harvester.
I really resent my tax dollars being spent on this
September 7, 2025 at 6:47 AM
With a menu from Harvester.
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On the same day in the Telegraph:
![The Telegraph
Rayner tax scandal - £40k tax dodge - Statement
Angela Rayner dodges £40,000 stamp duty
Deputy Prime Minister reduces tax bill for Hove flat by declaring it as her main residence
[Photo: Angela Rayner pictured at the weekend in Hove, where she has just bought a flat Credit: Dan Charity/The Sun on Sunday]
Robert Mendick Chief Reporter. Amy Gibbons Political Correspondent
29 August 2025 8:57am BST](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2kf2qj56o2vq7jfaq4x4ogp6/bafkreihe5mm7nwmwvzhtgadmsafyvsaxhrufuai2d2j2rju5zt6g2lytea@jpeg)
![The Telegraph
Money > Property > Second homes
How to avoid tax on your second home
From stamp duty to council tax, shield your wealth from Labour's tightening net
[Photo of houses around a bay - Areas such as Cornwall have added a premium to council tax bills for second homes Credit: iStockphoto]
Fran Ivens Senior Money Writer
29 August 2025 1:21pm BST](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2kf2qj56o2vq7jfaq4x4ogp6/bafkreieuwgc2vsmyfcctmf4cnpcqckij2pqdk2gmzajpnihrsqyqmzyr5e@jpeg)
September 5, 2025 at 7:55 AM
On the same day in the Telegraph: