Steve Renals
@srenals.bsky.social
Once was speech technologist - Water of Leith, Edinburgh - Born 320.23 ppm
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Philosopher Helen De Cruz has died.
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...
dailynous.com
June 20, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Philosopher Helen De Cruz has died.
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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
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
June 19, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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
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
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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.
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.
June 19, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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.
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.
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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.
www.prospectmagazine...
www.prospectmagazine...
A Met police officer broke an 84-year-old’s ribs. Why?
Professor John Sutherland was given CPR despite being conscious
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
June 18, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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.
www.prospectmagazine...
www.prospectmagazine...
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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...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN5H...
Good Vibrations
It's apotheosis on Smile...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN5H...
Brian Wilson presents SMiLE - Good Vibrations
YouTube video by Matteo Bratto
www.youtube.com
June 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN5H...
Good Vibrations
It's apotheosis on Smile...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN5H...
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Sly Stone, pioneering funk and soul musician, dies aged 82
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...
www.theguardian.com
June 9, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Sly Stone, pioneering funk and soul musician, dies aged 82
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RIP Uriah Rennie a Sheffield lad a Wednesdayite great Ref but more importantly a lovely bloke
June 8, 2025 at 8:16 PM
RIP Uriah Rennie a Sheffield lad a Wednesdayite great Ref but more importantly a lovely bloke
Tree down on in King George V park in Edinburgh, on a bit of a slope! Windy day!
May 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Tree down on in King George V park in Edinburgh, on a bit of a slope! Windy day!
Release fifty years ago yesterday!! Elton John – Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy - www.discogs.com/master/30569...
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.
www.discogs.com
May 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Release fifty years ago yesterday!! Elton John – Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy - www.discogs.com/master/30569...
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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
May 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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
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First math pope since Sylvester II. (999–1003)
May 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
First math pope since Sylvester II. (999–1003)
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![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]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wvexgwndckqyszwviyuoeibi/bafkreiab6e3zx37wlvxtahxnpfjpgngci34k3l2o27vr2bhiniiglkydtm@jpeg)
Congratulations to Catherine Lai, @catlai.bsky.social , who has been promoted to Reader at the University of Edinburgh!!!
May 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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!!!
One of the results of the SUMMA project was Lexi Birch co-founding the successful startup Aveni. (3/3)
aveni.ai/about/our-st...
aveni.ai/about/our-st...
May 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
And congratulations to Lexi, who I have heard has just been promoted to Professor at University of Edinburgh!!!
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RIP David Thomas 🙏
April 24, 2025 at 6:40 AM
RIP David Thomas 🙏
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Former Australia Test opener Keith Stackpole dies, aged 84, after a dynamic career including seven centuries and a brilliant Ashes double ton.
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.
www.abc.net.au
April 23, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Former Australia Test opener Keith Stackpole dies, aged 84, after a dynamic career including seven centuries and a brilliant Ashes double ton.
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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
April 19, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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
Also came out about 50 years ago. Really excellent- think it was the 2nd one they did?
upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en...
Also came out about 50 years ago. Really excellent- think it was the 2nd one they did?
upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en...
April 18, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Richard and Linda Thompson - Hokey Pokey
Also came out about 50 years ago. Really excellent- think it was the 2nd one they did?
upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en...
Also came out about 50 years ago. Really excellent- think it was the 2nd one they did?
upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en...
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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)
April 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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)
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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...
Clem Burke "Dreaming" Isolated Drums
YouTube video by Isolated Drumming
www.youtube.com
April 7, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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...
Some in the Edinburgh Botanist today
March 25, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Some in the Edinburgh Botanist today
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Rest In Peace
Roberta Flack
Roberta Flack
February 24, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Rest In Peace
Roberta Flack
Roberta Flack