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Every once-in-a-while, I have to measure a system to find out whether its clock is behaving, or at the very least, whether its latency is stable over time. There are a number of different ways …

“This Is How the Story Changes, This Is How the Body Remembers” by Raennah Lorne One day, when I tell my story, I will remember how my body led me to believe it. I will …

Last year, Francis Alÿs (@francis_alys_official) was awarded the prestigious Wolfgang Hahn Prize, and the corresponding exhibition of his work is showing at Köln's Mu­se­um Lud­wig until 7 April.The focus of the show is Alÿs' Sign …

Let’s talk about Power Electronics. It’s a genre of music largely credited to the band “Whitehouse” (which is really more or less just one person, but for the record, I am a fan of those …

There is such a wealth of historical places that can be reached very quickly on the train from London. I recently went on a day trip to the historical town of Lewes near Brighton in …

Very few LPs radiate a level of spiritual grandeur quite like the 1974 summit between Alice Coltrane and Carlos Santana, Illuminations. With Coltrane’s harp and soaring orchestration, uncharacteristically patient, technically precise lead work from Santana, …

Cartridges isn’t something.I have used a lot with my fountain pens. I used to use them back in the very early days. But I soon moved over to bottled ink and piston fillers and converters. …

Thoughts on 2023 The Big Stuff:A year of contentment. Family life atop the miller’s hill is bliss, and the kids are so much more relaxed and confident now we’re more comfortable letting them explore. Felt …

I wrote about AI already, but that was about how we’re all going to die. Since then, the conversation has become more nuanced. Now I’m encountering more subtle ideas I think are totally wrong. So …

Selection: And On The Third Day https://londonjazzcollector.files.wordpress.com/2023/07/michael-gibbs_and-on-the-third-day_mchael-gibbs_deram_sml1063_1970_ljc.mp3 . . . Track List: A1. Family Joy, Oh Boy!A2. Some Echoes, Some ShadowsA3. LiturgyA4. Feelings And Things B1. Sweet RainB2. NowhereB3. ThrobB4. And On The Third Day …

If you want to listen the mix is hosted over on MixCloud.

Nothing marks more eloquently the end of summer than the sight of a deserted beach. The joyful voices of children playing in the waves, once resonating in the salty air, have now vanished. A lone …

My friend Russell started a new project, and it’s well worth sharing. It’s called Haudoo (pronounced: how do), and it’s a collection of short, no-nonsense books on how to do something. Russell is great at …

A new EP crests the horizon from Aussie faves Sachet. The short-format shaker is preceded by the new single “Crushing Whims (Ride).” Atop a nest of bass and propulsive riffs, the single sets Lani Crooks’ …

The brutalist former Bank of England headquarters on my walk to the Leeds office What did you enjoy? A workshop in London to look together at the shared roadmaps for work on the NHS App …