Andre Foisy
@andrefoisy.bsky.social
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⟊ system.recall: The Crystal World
15th Anniversary Remaster
▣ Remastered by Brad Boatright
▣ Vinyl: silver/gold merge (Utech Records)
▣ “Extinction” — first digital release
⧫ Pre-order active
🜃 Transmission: 06.12.25
utechrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-cr...
15th Anniversary Remaster
▣ Remastered by Brad Boatright
▣ Vinyl: silver/gold merge (Utech Records)
▣ “Extinction” — first digital release
⧫ Pre-order active
🜃 Transmission: 06.12.25
utechrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-cr...
The Crystal World: 15th Anniversary Remaster, by Locrian
7 track album
utechrecords.bandcamp.com
April 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
⟊ system.recall: The Crystal World
15th Anniversary Remaster
▣ Remastered by Brad Boatright
▣ Vinyl: silver/gold merge (Utech Records)
▣ “Extinction” — first digital release
⧫ Pre-order active
🜃 Transmission: 06.12.25
utechrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-cr...
15th Anniversary Remaster
▣ Remastered by Brad Boatright
▣ Vinyl: silver/gold merge (Utech Records)
▣ “Extinction” — first digital release
⧫ Pre-order active
🜃 Transmission: 06.12.25
utechrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-cr...
My old band Break of Dawn put out a record 25 years ago on One Day Savior Recordings.
@robertsesquire included it in @lambgoat.bsky.social's 25 in ‘25 series series.
Here’s us around 2000 and a link to the article.
📷 @upstate_joy (i think)
@robertsesquire included it in @lambgoat.bsky.social's 25 in ‘25 series series.
Here’s us around 2000 and a link to the article.
📷 @upstate_joy (i think)
April 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
My old band Break of Dawn put out a record 25 years ago on One Day Savior Recordings.
@robertsesquire included it in @lambgoat.bsky.social's 25 in ‘25 series series.
Here’s us around 2000 and a link to the article.
📷 @upstate_joy (i think)
@robertsesquire included it in @lambgoat.bsky.social's 25 in ‘25 series series.
Here’s us around 2000 and a link to the article.
📷 @upstate_joy (i think)
Nice article on Math Rock in Bandcamp Daily highlighting Breadwinner, Don Caballero, June of 44, and some others.
daily.bandcamp.com/lists/brutal...
daily.bandcamp.com/lists/brutal...
Brutalist Riffs: A Guide to Math Rock
This is what happened when the energy of hardcore punk met the technical skill of heavy metal.
daily.bandcamp.com
March 29, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Nice article on Math Rock in Bandcamp Daily highlighting Breadwinner, Don Caballero, June of 44, and some others.
daily.bandcamp.com/lists/brutal...
daily.bandcamp.com/lists/brutal...
Bob Shireman latest Chronicle piece warns of what we might expect of Linda McMahon's USDE in the upcoming 90 days for higher ed.
He suggests two possibilities: 1) a wilder west for accreditation--more accreditors and competition; and 2) Christian Nationalism...
www.chronicle.com/article/how-...
He suggests two possibilities: 1) a wilder west for accreditation--more accreditors and competition; and 2) Christian Nationalism...
www.chronicle.com/article/how-...
Opinion | How an Accreditation War Could Start
Here’s what to expect from Linda McMahon in the next 90 days.
www.chronicle.com
March 27, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Bob Shireman latest Chronicle piece warns of what we might expect of Linda McMahon's USDE in the upcoming 90 days for higher ed.
He suggests two possibilities: 1) a wilder west for accreditation--more accreditors and competition; and 2) Christian Nationalism...
www.chronicle.com/article/how-...
He suggests two possibilities: 1) a wilder west for accreditation--more accreditors and competition; and 2) Christian Nationalism...
www.chronicle.com/article/how-...
Mentally preparing myself to serve on an accreditation review team.
The Heritage Foundation says it’s a “cartel” and I hope this time I’ll get in on some of riches—because so far, all I’ve gotten at these things are Panera sandwiches and mediocre coffee.
The Heritage Foundation says it’s a “cartel” and I hope this time I’ll get in on some of riches—because so far, all I’ve gotten at these things are Panera sandwiches and mediocre coffee.
March 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Mentally preparing myself to serve on an accreditation review team.
The Heritage Foundation says it’s a “cartel” and I hope this time I’ll get in on some of riches—because so far, all I’ve gotten at these things are Panera sandwiches and mediocre coffee.
The Heritage Foundation says it’s a “cartel” and I hope this time I’ll get in on some of riches—because so far, all I’ve gotten at these things are Panera sandwiches and mediocre coffee.
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The @chronicle.com asked 59 colleges under investigation by ED how they would respond if they got a list of demands like Columbia. Nobody would answer the questions, and one university (Wisconsin) called them "ridiculous."
We'll find out how they actually respond soon enough.
We'll find out how they actually respond soon enough.
We Asked Colleges How They Would React to Demands From Trump. They Wouldn’t Say.
The possibility became more real on Friday, when Columbia University agreed to make changes in response to a letter from the Trump administration.
www.chronicle.com
March 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The @chronicle.com asked 59 colleges under investigation by ED how they would respond if they got a list of demands like Columbia. Nobody would answer the questions, and one university (Wisconsin) called them "ridiculous."
We'll find out how they actually respond soon enough.
We'll find out how they actually respond soon enough.
The USDE is about half the size it was two weeks ago and it's expected that there will be an executive order to close it today. Again, it would need 60 votes in congress to legally close the department.
www.npr.org/2025/03/19/n...
www.npr.org/2025/03/19/n...
Trump to sign order aiming to close the Education Department
The Trump administration has already moved to cut the department's staff by half.
www.npr.org
March 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The USDE is about half the size it was two weeks ago and it's expected that there will be an executive order to close it today. Again, it would need 60 votes in congress to legally close the department.
www.npr.org/2025/03/19/n...
www.npr.org/2025/03/19/n...
The tiniest red carpet in a puddle for Rubio. 🤣
I love Canadians.
Look at the length of the red carpet that was rolled out for US Secretary of State Rubio in Canada. 😂😂😂
Look at the length of the red carpet that was rolled out for US Secretary of State Rubio in Canada. 😂😂😂
March 15, 2025 at 1:31 AM
The tiniest red carpet in a puddle for Rubio. 🤣
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The Trump administration is investigating at least 60 colleges for “antisemitism,” which critics say is mainly about squashing pro-Palestine activism.
“Colleges have an obligation to stand up and protect their students,” says former Education Department official Tariq Habash.
“Colleges have an obligation to stand up and protect their students,” says former Education Department official Tariq Habash.
March 13, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The Trump administration is investigating at least 60 colleges for “antisemitism,” which critics say is mainly about squashing pro-Palestine activism.
“Colleges have an obligation to stand up and protect their students,” says former Education Department official Tariq Habash.
“Colleges have an obligation to stand up and protect their students,” says former Education Department official Tariq Habash.
Yes, it sounds like Schumer is selling out the Dems again. :(
March 14, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Yes, it sounds like Schumer is selling out the Dems again. :(
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CALLS ARE WORKING - it has bought us precious time, but we NEED to keep the pressure up.
Tomorrow is the cloture vote.
KEEP CALLING: (202) 224-3121 ☎️☎️☎️
Tell your Dem Senator to vote NO on Cloture and NO on the Republican spending bill.
Do NOT assume your Senator will be good on this. Trust me.
Tomorrow is the cloture vote.
KEEP CALLING: (202) 224-3121 ☎️☎️☎️
Tell your Dem Senator to vote NO on Cloture and NO on the Republican spending bill.
Do NOT assume your Senator will be good on this. Trust me.
🚨 Everyone needs to call their Dem Senator right now. They are starting to cave.
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
March 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
CALLS ARE WORKING - it has bought us precious time, but we NEED to keep the pressure up.
Tomorrow is the cloture vote.
KEEP CALLING: (202) 224-3121 ☎️☎️☎️
Tell your Dem Senator to vote NO on Cloture and NO on the Republican spending bill.
Do NOT assume your Senator will be good on this. Trust me.
Tomorrow is the cloture vote.
KEEP CALLING: (202) 224-3121 ☎️☎️☎️
Tell your Dem Senator to vote NO on Cloture and NO on the Republican spending bill.
Do NOT assume your Senator will be good on this. Trust me.
Looking for Easter candy that supports Canadian businesses?
March 13, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Looking for Easter candy that supports Canadian businesses?
Legalize comedy
March 13, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Legalize comedy
The cuts to the USDE is problematic for many reasons and the department was understaffed before this administration.
ICYMI | Education Department Lays Off Nearly Half of Staff
McMahon said the reductions are a “significant step toward restoring the greatness of the United States education system.” Critics say they are reckless and will lead to chaos and confusion. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/3Fpzbmf
McMahon said the reductions are a “significant step toward restoring the greatness of the United States education system.” Critics say they are reckless and will lead to chaos and confusion. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/3Fpzbmf
Education Department to reduce staff by nearly half
McMahon said the reductions are a “significant step toward restoring the greatness of the United States education system.” Critics say they are reckless and will lead to chaos and confusion.
bit.ly
March 12, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The cuts to the USDE is problematic for many reasons and the department was understaffed before this administration.
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🚨 Everyone needs to call their Dem Senator right now. They are starting to cave.
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
March 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM
🚨 Everyone needs to call their Dem Senator right now. They are starting to cave.
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
Tell them:
1. Vote NO on Cloture
AND
2. Vote NO on the Republican spending bill.
Don’t let them pivot to reconciliation. GOP doesn’t need Dem votes on that and they know it.
TODAY is the showdown.
🤳🏽: (202) 224-3121
Today's #officeambience
King Crimson 1972 practicing without Robert Fripp.
RIP Jamie Muir
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw_9...
King Crimson 1972 practicing without Robert Fripp.
RIP Jamie Muir
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw_9...
King Crimson - Jamie, Bill, David And John (Improvisation 1972)
YouTube video by King Crimson
www.youtube.com
March 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Today's #officeambience
King Crimson 1972 practicing without Robert Fripp.
RIP Jamie Muir
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw_9...
King Crimson 1972 practicing without Robert Fripp.
RIP Jamie Muir
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mw_9...
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The Trump administration warned 60 universities on Monday that they could face penalties from pending investigations into antisemitism on college campuses, a threat sharpened in recent days by its cancellation of funding to Columbia University and the arrest of a protest leader there.
Trump Officials Warn 60 Colleges of Possible Antisemitism Penalties
The administration’s warning came just after it pulled hundreds of millions of dollars from Columbia University.
www.nytimes.com
March 11, 2025 at 1:16 AM
The Trump administration warned 60 universities on Monday that they could face penalties from pending investigations into antisemitism on college campuses, a threat sharpened in recent days by its cancellation of funding to Columbia University and the arrest of a protest leader there.
It says something when your 88-year-old mom, a woman I don't associate with political organizing, calls you to remind you to call your representative.
March 11, 2025 at 12:48 AM
It says something when your 88-year-old mom, a woman I don't associate with political organizing, calls you to remind you to call your representative.
So how’s about that recession?
Didn’t take long eh!
Didn’t take long eh!
March 10, 2025 at 10:48 PM
So how’s about that recession?
Didn’t take long eh!
Didn’t take long eh!
It's BandcampFriday, which means that @bandcamp.com waives its fees, meaning more money goes directly to artists & labels.
First up:
Li Jianhong – Shuttle Raven of The Dream
A new studio album from the Chinese guitar antihero, out now on Utech Records.
utechrecords.bandcamp.com/album/shuttl...
First up:
Li Jianhong – Shuttle Raven of The Dream
A new studio album from the Chinese guitar antihero, out now on Utech Records.
utechrecords.bandcamp.com/album/shuttl...
Shuttle Raven of the Dream, by Li Jianhong
3 track album
utechrecords.bandcamp.com
March 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
It's BandcampFriday, which means that @bandcamp.com waives its fees, meaning more money goes directly to artists & labels.
First up:
Li Jianhong – Shuttle Raven of The Dream
A new studio album from the Chinese guitar antihero, out now on Utech Records.
utechrecords.bandcamp.com/album/shuttl...
First up:
Li Jianhong – Shuttle Raven of The Dream
A new studio album from the Chinese guitar antihero, out now on Utech Records.
utechrecords.bandcamp.com/album/shuttl...
Still waiting on an executive order to close the Dept of Ed, an action the president lacks the legal authority to accomplish:
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
Trump reportedly set to order dismantling of Education Dept.
The long-awaited directive comes as the agency is preparing to lay off likely hundreds of employees and just days after Secretary Linda McMahon took the reins.
www.insidehighered.com
March 7, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Still waiting on an executive order to close the Dept of Ed, an action the president lacks the legal authority to accomplish:
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
Secretary McMahon's "Final Mission" for USDE. In summary: less federal oversight, more state control, & a stronger push for career-focused higher ed. Emphasis on ROI & workforce alignment.
www.ed.gov/about/news/s...
www.ed.gov/about/news/s...
Secretary McMahon: Our Department's Final Mission
The Department of Education’s role in this new era of accountability is to restore the rightful role of state oversight in education and to end the overreach from Washington.
www.ed.gov
March 4, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Secretary McMahon's "Final Mission" for USDE. In summary: less federal oversight, more state control, & a stronger push for career-focused higher ed. Emphasis on ROI & workforce alignment.
www.ed.gov/about/news/s...
www.ed.gov/about/news/s...
Efforts to weaken the USDE are underway as the executive orders commence.
It's Monday evening and I'm teaching higher ed finance, so of course something is happening.
SCOOP: Now that Linda McMahon is confirmed/sworn in as secretary, Trump will be imminently issuing an executive order eliminating the Department of Education.
I’ve obtained a draft of an email that McMahon will be sending to staff re: the EO and the department’s “final mission”.
Here is a portion:
I’ve obtained a draft of an email that McMahon will be sending to staff re: the EO and the department’s “final mission”.
Here is a portion:
March 4, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Efforts to weaken the USDE are underway as the executive orders commence.