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Helen De Cruz (1978-2025) - Daily Nous Helen De Cruz, professor of philosophy at Saint Louis University, has died. Professor De Cruz specialized in philosophy of religion and cognitive science. They were the author of Wonderstruck: How Won...

Philosopher Helen De Cruz has died.

Dear friends,

We announce with great sadness that our brother, James Prime, passed away this morning after a short struggle with cancer. Thank you so much for the messages of support that you shared over the last two weeks, they meant so much to Jim, his family and us.

With love, Deacon Blue

Deacon Blue was my first proper gig, December 89.
Raintown was one of the first albums I knew and loved from beginning to end.
And the opening keyboard of the title track will always be the sound of Glasgow .
So many other memories.

RIP James Prime.

A Met police officer broke an 84-year-old’s ribs. Why? Professor John Sutherland was given CPR despite being conscious

The victim was John Sutherland, the 86-year-old literature professor. The burly man who broke his ribs was a policeman. This strange case raises important questions, writes @arusbridger.bsky.social.
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YouTube video by Matteo Bratto Brian Wilson presents SMiLE - Good Vibrations

Farewell and applause to Brian Wilson, who wrote and performed one of the finest finest pop songs ever written:

Good Vibrations

It's apotheosis on Smile...

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Sly Stone, pioneering funk and soul musician, dies aged 82 American songwriter lit up generations of dancefloors with his group Sly and the Family Stone Sly Stone, the American musician who lit up generations of dancefloors with his gloriously funky and often socially conscious songwriting, has died aged 82. “After a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues, Sly passed away peacefully, surrounded by his three children, his closest friend and his extended family,” a family statement reads. “While we mourn his absence, we take solace in knowing that his extraordinary musical legacy will continue to resonate and inspire for generations to come.” Continue reading...

Sly Stone, pioneering funk and soul musician, dies aged 82

RIP Uriah Rennie a Sheffield lad a Wednesdayite great Ref but more importantly a lovely bloke

Tree blown down on Cycle Rte 75, King George V park in Edinburgh on a very windy day!

Tree down on in King George V park in Edinburgh, on a bit of a slope! Windy day!

Elton John - Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy Explore songs, recommendations, and other album details for Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy by Elton John. Compare different versions and buy them all on Discogs.

Release fifty years ago yesterday!! Elton John – Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy - www.discogs.com/master/30569...

Bob Dylan 84 today!

Sad news of a great Guardian reporter: Duncan Campbell, a colleague who exposed police corruption, knew all the best criminals, and wrote with so much wit (and charisma) has died

First math pope since Sylvester II. (999–1003)

Robert Francis Prevost was born in Chicago on 14 September 1955, the son of Louis Marius Prevost and Mildred Martínez.[4] His father, who was a United States Navy veteran of World War II and school administrator,[5] was of French and Italian descent, and his mother of Spanish descent.[6] As a child, Prevost served as an altar boy at St. Mary of the Assumption Church on the far South Side of Chicago.[7] He completed his secondary studies at the minor seminary of the Order of St. Augustine in 1973. Prevost earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics at Villanova University in 1977.[8]

first math pope?

Congratulations to Catherine Lai, @catlai.bsky.social , who has been promoted to Reader at the University of Edinburgh!!!

And congratulations to Lexi, who I have heard has just been promoted to Professor at University of Edinburgh!!!

1984 was not a bad year!!

RIP David Thomas 🙏

Australian Test cricketer Keith Stackpole dies aged 84 Former Australia Test opener Keith Stackpole dies, aged 84, after a dynamic career including seven centuries and a brilliant Ashes double ton.

Former Australia Test opener Keith Stackpole dies, aged 84, after a dynamic career including seven centuries and a brilliant Ashes double ton.

RIP Barry Hoban who has died at the age of 84. He rode the Tour de France 12 times and won eight stages. Also won Vuelta stages, Gent-Wevelgem, the GP Midi Libre, the Henninger Turm and more. Pictured here on the left here with team leader Raymond Poulidor

Richard and Linda Thompson - Hokey Pokey

Richard and Linda Thompson - Hokey Pokey

Also came out about 50 years ago. Really excellent- think it was the 2nd one they did?

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Such a great record!

Beautiful Loser - Wikipedia

Also 50 years ago

Bob Seger - Beautiful Loser

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Fish Rising - Wikipedia

50 years ago!

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It is with profound sadness that we relay news of the passing of our beloved friend and bandmate Clem Burke following a private battle with cancer. (1/7)

YouTube video by Isolated Drumming Clem Burke "Dreaming" Isolated Drums

RIP Clem Burke, a magnificent rock (and disco) drummer. The isolated drums of "Dreaming," which are essentially non-stop fills for the entire track--genius. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Xse...

Edinburgh Botanics!

Edinburgh botanic gardens 25/3/25

Edinburgh botanic gardens 25/3/25

Some in the Edinburgh Botanist today

Rest In Peace
Roberta Flack

Bill Fay. My hero, my confidant, my teacher, my inspiration… what an astonishing blessing to have found you, and to have known you. I miss you already my dear, dear friend. 💔

Bill Fay RIP. Some great stuff 50 odd years ago and again 5-15 years ago. Life Is People such a great record