In the rush to get The Software Testing Club magazine live, I realised I neglected to blog about it.
If you haven’t seen it, check it out.
It’s been a great experience working closely with Rob Lambert, Phil Kirkham and Joel Montvelisky. Plus of course all the people that contributed content meant that we had a grand [...]
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I forgot to blog about The Software Testing Club Magazine
Lets work less
I’ve long had frustration with how our capitalist system works. Especially since having kids. Things get damn expensive.
This post kind of focuses of the children/family angle, but will hopefully show how our society is driven to spend and we increasingly feel tied down because of what we feel we need to commit to.
Perhaps turn away [...]
I have no friends
Well, I do really have some.
But if you would like to learn tips and tricks on how to connect with people on the internet (some people call it social media) then maybe you can come to a wee workshop I’ve conveniently called – I have no friends.
Reluctance to take community seriously
There’s a great post about the reluctance of people to take community seriously. Also a response to it too.
Both worth a read if you’re into ‘community’.
Crowdsourcing for government
I can’t help but look at the government and feel completely dissatisfied.
There really could be a better way.
As an example, imagine if:
Each street in every town and city had a representative. A community person. Someone who ensured everything in the street was ok. Someone who would act and report things on behalf of the street. [...]
Magazine – Women of Influence in Software Testing
“13 of the World’s Top Women Testers Share Unique Insights Into the Profession” is the main feature of the STP magazine.
I’ve been listed as one of them and wrote an article called “Use the Social Web to Build Your Career Brand”.
You can download it for free (but you do have to register).
Free ebook – Tester Types
Rob Lambert, wee Rosie and The Software Testing Club put together a free ebook called Tester Types. It is a fun and light read looking at different tester characteristics.
Download it. Share it. Show it to your boss
2009 & 2010
I don’t do new years resolutions and if I did I wouldn’t publish them online
2009 was a tough year. Though the second half of it started bearing fruit, which meant it ended positively.
2009 involved trying to sell our house, and failing. We rented it out instead, which means we finally got to move [...]
Starting a diary for 2010
…well I actually started it a few weeks ago.
I had been wanting something to write down personal notes. I knew it had to be simple and easy to update. I came across Momento App which is for the iPhone.
To be honest, it’s perfect for what I was looking for. It links up with some social [...]
Road Witch
Over the holidays I have been reading The Idler 42: Smash the System. It has a series of essays that really make you ‘think’.
One talks about Road Witch – which is about people reclaiming streets by calming traffic in an unofficial way Once upon a time people could feel more relaxed and safe [...]
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