James Perrett
@jamesperrett.bsky.social
Former AUV engineer - now restoring and mastering audio recordings.
Now that the studio is up and running I have a minimal setup in the living room. I've just bought a small USB keyboard to play around with and I'm currently enjoying going back to the 80s with this tal-software.com/products/tal...
TAL-U-No-62
VST3, Audio Unit, AAX, CLAP audio plug-ins for macOS, Windows and Linux
tal-software.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Now that the studio is up and running I have a minimal setup in the living room. I've just bought a small USB keyboard to play around with and I'm currently enjoying going back to the 80s with this tal-software.com/products/tal...
I've heard similar things to Katie. I'm just hoping that we can find a way for our son to continue his GCSE progress.
Hearing more and more stories of exam centres overwhelmed with private candidates and considering cutting down or stopping their support. In a context of >3% of KS4 children EHE. This is very bad, and no-one is paying any attention.
@johndickenssw.bsky.social @jonsevers.bsky.social @tom-richmond.com
@johndickenssw.bsky.social @jonsevers.bsky.social @tom-richmond.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:15 AM
I've heard similar things to Katie. I'm just hoping that we can find a way for our son to continue his GCSE progress.
Could the days of the silicon chip be numbered? Could mushrooms take over? www.allaboutcircuits.com/news/myceliu...
November 7, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Could the days of the silicon chip be numbered? Could mushrooms take over? www.allaboutcircuits.com/news/myceliu...
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday blackout. Don’t give your money to greedy corporations, prioritize your local business when purchasing.
November 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Black Friday and Cyber Monday blackout. Don’t give your money to greedy corporations, prioritize your local business when purchasing.
I don't normally have much time for LK but this is an interesting article - although she shows her true blue colours by adding a few unnecessary and irrelevant digs at the government towards the end.
Andrew saga: Has politicians’ ‘no-comment’ approach to the royals had its day?
Andrew saga: Has politicians’ ‘no-comment’ approach to the royals had its day?
For years, ministers avoided speaking about the royal row - but this could be a turning point, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
www.bbc.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
I don't normally have much time for LK but this is an interesting article - although she shows her true blue colours by adding a few unnecessary and irrelevant digs at the government towards the end.
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They asked me if I had any specific criticisms of the Ghost Train. I said nothing leapt out at me.
October 10, 2024 at 8:47 AM
They asked me if I had any specific criticisms of the Ghost Train. I said nothing leapt out at me.
Good to see that some in the tech world are sticking to their principles.
TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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The official home of the Python Programming Language
www.python.org
October 30, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Good to see that some in the tech world are sticking to their principles.
An important thread outlining new understanding about potential changes in sea level due to melting Antartic glaciers.
🧪🧵 Future change to #ThwaitesGlacier, Antarctica constitutes the largest uncertainty in #sea-level rise forecasts. The Science Coordination Office of the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration recently issued a briefing document summarising some key findings - thwaitesglacier.org/findings
October 26, 2025 at 10:41 PM
An important thread outlining new understanding about potential changes in sea level due to melting Antartic glaciers.
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Hi, we would really like to grow our following a little here in the skyblue realm.
If you think you have followers who might appreciate our posting of beautiful and interesting books please do consider reposting this so they can consider giving us a follow.
Thank you...
If you think you have followers who might appreciate our posting of beautiful and interesting books please do consider reposting this so they can consider giving us a follow.
Thank you...
October 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Hi, we would really like to grow our following a little here in the skyblue realm.
If you think you have followers who might appreciate our posting of beautiful and interesting books please do consider reposting this so they can consider giving us a follow.
Thank you...
If you think you have followers who might appreciate our posting of beautiful and interesting books please do consider reposting this so they can consider giving us a follow.
Thank you...
Wow! I didn't quite believe this when I first heard, but our song, Cold North Wind, is Track of the Week on Mystery Train Radio mysterytrainradio.com
October 20, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Wow! I didn't quite believe this when I first heard, but our song, Cold North Wind, is Track of the Week on Mystery Train Radio mysterytrainradio.com
We (The Cutting Room) are going to have our first ever radio play on BBC Introducing Solent tonight with our (well really Tegan's) song Cold North Wind. Thanks to @yewtreemagic.bsky.social for the wonderful string contribution too.
October 16, 2025 at 1:58 PM
We (The Cutting Room) are going to have our first ever radio play on BBC Introducing Solent tonight with our (well really Tegan's) song Cold North Wind. Thanks to @yewtreemagic.bsky.social for the wonderful string contribution too.
You're going to be hearing some new music from me in a few days time - Cold North Wind - the first release from The Cutting Room which comes out on the Sound On Sound Forum album compilation at the weekend.
October 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
You're going to be hearing some new music from me in a few days time - Cold North Wind - the first release from The Cutting Room which comes out on the Sound On Sound Forum album compilation at the weekend.
A very quick introduction to the newest RRS Discovery. Though new is relative - the last one had a working life of over 50 years and this one is only 12 years old.
I always enjoyed sailing with Stewart on the Autosub cruises.
I always enjoyed sailing with Stewart on the Autosub cruises.
Research vessels aren’t just giant floating labs🔬🌊
For the scientists and crew onboard, they’re home for weeks - or even months - at a time.
We joined Captain Stewart Mackay for a sneak peek into life onboard the RRS Discovery.
@noc.ac.uk
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For the scientists and crew onboard, they’re home for weeks - or even months - at a time.
We joined Captain Stewart Mackay for a sneak peek into life onboard the RRS Discovery.
@noc.ac.uk
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October 14, 2025 at 11:56 AM
A very quick introduction to the newest RRS Discovery. Though new is relative - the last one had a working life of over 50 years and this one is only 12 years old.
I always enjoyed sailing with Stewart on the Autosub cruises.
I always enjoyed sailing with Stewart on the Autosub cruises.
There are quite a few albums hiding in my studio archives that have never been released digitally. That's about to change. Here's the first release - the Rhythm Collision reggae album from 1998 artists.landr.com/057829789203
Rhythm Collision - Rhythm Collision
Listen to Rhythm Collision by Rhythm Collision.
artists.landr.com
October 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
There are quite a few albums hiding in my studio archives that have never been released digitally. That's about to change. Here's the first release - the Rhythm Collision reggae album from 1998 artists.landr.com/057829789203
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Some people steal paper clips from the stationary cupboard… others think bigger… 😉
October 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Some people steal paper clips from the stationary cupboard… others think bigger… 😉
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“We are the most intellectual species to walk the planet, but we’re not intelligent. If you’re intelligent you don’t destroy your only home.”
Dr. Jane Goodall
Dr. Jane Goodall
October 3, 2025 at 5:57 AM
“We are the most intellectual species to walk the planet, but we’re not intelligent. If you’re intelligent you don’t destroy your only home.”
Dr. Jane Goodall
Dr. Jane Goodall
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In three days, our iconic red planes will take off from Canada to make the epic journey across the world to Antarctica.
These flights mark the start of a new polar science season.
BUT ALSO that means there's three days left to send your name to Antarctica with us! tickettoantarctica.com
These flights mark the start of a new polar science season.
BUT ALSO that means there's three days left to send your name to Antarctica with us! tickettoantarctica.com
September 29, 2025 at 3:43 PM
In three days, our iconic red planes will take off from Canada to make the epic journey across the world to Antarctica.
These flights mark the start of a new polar science season.
BUT ALSO that means there's three days left to send your name to Antarctica with us! tickettoantarctica.com
These flights mark the start of a new polar science season.
BUT ALSO that means there's three days left to send your name to Antarctica with us! tickettoantarctica.com
From personal knowledge I can well believe this. Youngsters just naturally want to see how far they can push the boundaries and most people in education lack the skills to stop them.
If you are a teacher then you need to keep the computer geeks on your side.
If you are a teacher then you need to keep the computer geeks on your side.
Most school hacks carried out by their own pupils, watchdog says
Most school hacks carried out by their own pupils, watchdog says
The Information Commissioner's Office says schools face an "insider threat" from children as young as seven.
www.bbc.com
September 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
From personal knowledge I can well believe this. Youngsters just naturally want to see how far they can push the boundaries and most people in education lack the skills to stop them.
If you are a teacher then you need to keep the computer geeks on your side.
If you are a teacher then you need to keep the computer geeks on your side.
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We need to talk about geoengineering ⚠️
In a rapidly warming world with looming net zero due dates, there's growing polarised debate about whether we should intervene in Earth’s natural systems.
This is a thread about the state of polar geoengineering, and how we should be talking about it ⬇️
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In a rapidly warming world with looming net zero due dates, there's growing polarised debate about whether we should intervene in Earth’s natural systems.
This is a thread about the state of polar geoengineering, and how we should be talking about it ⬇️
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September 10, 2025 at 9:57 AM
We need to talk about geoengineering ⚠️
In a rapidly warming world with looming net zero due dates, there's growing polarised debate about whether we should intervene in Earth’s natural systems.
This is a thread about the state of polar geoengineering, and how we should be talking about it ⬇️
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In a rapidly warming world with looming net zero due dates, there's growing polarised debate about whether we should intervene in Earth’s natural systems.
This is a thread about the state of polar geoengineering, and how we should be talking about it ⬇️
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This looks really interesting - and if they keep it running for long enough you might even get a chance to spot Boaty McBoatface.
Send your name to Antarctica! ✈️
#TicketToAntarctica is back for an epic adventure to the frozen south that’s free, and open to everyone.
Whether you are nuts about nature, curious about climate, or just love a good adventure - you’re invited.
Take off from 2 October 🎟️ tickettoantarctica.com
#TicketToAntarctica is back for an epic adventure to the frozen south that’s free, and open to everyone.
Whether you are nuts about nature, curious about climate, or just love a good adventure - you’re invited.
Take off from 2 October 🎟️ tickettoantarctica.com
September 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
This looks really interesting - and if they keep it running for long enough you might even get a chance to spot Boaty McBoatface.
No mention of under 16s in this 😉
It would be interesting to know the pass rate for home educated children - especially those taking exams early.
Actually, even if my lad had waited until the normal time to take GCSEs, he would still have been under 16.
It would be interesting to know the pass rate for home educated children - especially those taking exams early.
Actually, even if my lad had waited until the normal time to take GCSEs, he would still have been under 16.
Is there a 'resit crisis'? Key takeaways from 2025's GCSE results
Is there a 'resit crisis'? Key takeaways from 2025's GCSE results
The GCSE pass rate has fallen again this year. Here's what you need to know.
www.bbc.com
August 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
No mention of under 16s in this 😉
It would be interesting to know the pass rate for home educated children - especially those taking exams early.
Actually, even if my lad had waited until the normal time to take GCSEs, he would still have been under 16.
It would be interesting to know the pass rate for home educated children - especially those taking exams early.
Actually, even if my lad had waited until the normal time to take GCSEs, he would still have been under 16.
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Welcoming a new addition to the household. Ralph's cat Diggy has come to live with us today. And with great timing, the glass people came to fit a cat flap just a few minutes before Diggy arrived.
August 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Welcoming a new addition to the household. Ralph's cat Diggy has come to live with us today. And with great timing, the glass people came to fit a cat flap just a few minutes before Diggy arrived.
Welcoming a new addition to the household. Ralph's cat Diggy has come to live with us today. And with great timing, the glass people came to fit a cat flap just a few minutes before Diggy arrived.
August 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Welcoming a new addition to the household. Ralph's cat Diggy has come to live with us today. And with great timing, the glass people came to fit a cat flap just a few minutes before Diggy arrived.
Great to see my old drinking buddy from the early studio days, Ken McGregor, playing trombone in this. Life was so hectic back then that I lost touch - I wonder what he is up to these days?
Oasis in Dublin brings back memories of Mike Flowers - Lou Reed when asked if he had heard of Oasis - "Not that I would know. Oh, Wonderwall? The one I know is the Mike Flowers one. That is one of the funniest things I've ever heard in my life."
The Mike Flowers Pops - Wonderwall (Official Video)
YouTube video by London Records
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August 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Great to see my old drinking buddy from the early studio days, Ken McGregor, playing trombone in this. Life was so hectic back then that I lost touch - I wonder what he is up to these days?
This is an interesting article about what went wrong at Oceangate but the BBC keep saying things like "No deep diving sub had been made out of this material before" in all their reports. That's not true.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Oceangate's Titan whistleblower: 'People were sold a lie'
A former Oceangate employee says he told US authorities about safety concerns with the sub before it imploded.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
This is an interesting article about what went wrong at Oceangate but the BBC keep saying things like "No deep diving sub had been made out of this material before" in all their reports. That's not true.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...