Jeremy Berg

I still listen to it periodically (even though I was not into it when it came out; I knew from The Exorcist). But it lifts my spirits just because of the instrumentation and the crescendo to the tubular bells.

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For Breast Cancer Awareness Month (www.bcrf.org/breast-cance... )

Some good follows:

@bcrfcure.bsky.social
@theaacr.bsky.social
@drwendieberg.bsky.social
@densebreastinfo.bsky.social

Diagnosed with 'dense breasts'? You may need more than a mammogram About 40% of women have dense or extremely dense breasts. Online risk assessment tools can help women decide if a breast MRI is a good idea.

I know of at least two women who requested breast MRI after hearing my story on @npr.org and also found their cancer early. I have #DenseBreasts and family history and requested screening MRI in 2014. Treatment was easy. #FindItEarly. #BCAM @densebreastinfo.bsky.social www.npr.org/2025/04/21/n...

YouTube video by Hendra Sumatera (Hendra) MIKE OLDFIELD Tubular Bells (Live at the BBC, 1973) [HQ]

Got it. I didn't know that.

Here is a live version of Tubular Bells from the BBC.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbYQ...

As you likely know, Mike Oldfield played all (or almost all) of the the instruments himself on the original (when he was 19).

The album or Mike Oldfield?

Good timeline cleaner...

“There’s a baby!”

Guns drawn. Windows smashed. With a 1 month old in the car. (They did this as he was coming home from an immigration court appointment— which is illegal in Colorado: coloradosun.com/2025/10/01/i...)

Great bit and Bowen Yang gets extra credit for carrying it off with his frock falling off.

A great album...amazing musical versatility.

Thank you for your service!🫡

My quote of the day

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.

Winston Churchill

Resolution Opposing the "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education" WHEREAS the United States Secretary of Education has requested that the University of Virginia enter into a “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education”, and WHEREAS the Compact contains provisions antithetical to the mission and traditions of the University, and WHEREAS the Compact contains provisions which endanger the independence and integrity of the University, and WHEREAS the compact likely violates state and federal law, and infringes upon the constitutional rights of members of the University community, and WHEREAS the University of Virginia exemplifies American academic values of the highest standard, including universal right to free speech and the cultivation of academic freedom; therefore BE IT RESOLVED that the Faculty Senate of the University of Virginia firmly opposes this Compact as written and calls upon Interim President Mahoney and the Board of Visitors to also reject this Compact outright as well as any similar proposal compromising the mission, values, and independence of the University.

UVA Faculty Senate passed a resolution strongly opposing the Trump “Compact.” We, at least, remain committed to the historic values and mission of the university.

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This is so typical of Donald. Take the loss by claiming it’s a win!

Powerful and important piece by an outstanding physician, scientist, and human being @kaminskimed.bsky.social

pdf:

jeremymberg.github.io/jeremyberg.g...

It is written to the Dartmouth community so that wouldn't be appropriate. Now, to the administration ...

Yup, it’s a Republican shutdown.

Colleagues have pointed out that the Dartmouth response is strategically ambiguous. If I were faculty or alumni, I would provide feedback that: 1) you interpret this to mean that the unviersity is refusing to sign a corrupt contract; and 2) you are proud of the university for taking that stance.

Dear Dartmouth community, As many of you know, Dartmouth was one of nine universities asked by the White House to give feedback by Oct. 20 on a draft of its “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.” I am deeply committed to Dartmouth’s academic mission and values and will always defend our fierce independence. You have often heard me say that higher education is not perfect and that we can do better. At the same time, we will never compromise our academic freedom and our ability to govern ourselves. Best, Sian Leah Beilock President

Response to the ‘Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education’ | Office of the President

A strong statement from the Dartmouth President regarding the "Compact"

president.dartmouth.edu/news/2025/10...

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This is disinformation

Furloughed NIH worker: Left office with 'pit' in my stomach about future of our country On day three of the government shutdown, around 750,000 federal employees are furloughed as the White House threatens mass firings as early as today. Furloughed NIH Program Director Jenna Norton joins...

Shared how the greater shutdown of NIH science has been underway since January on @msnbc.com today.

We need Congress to stand firm to protect science, democracy and the American people.

www.msnbc.com/katy-tur/wat...

Dr. Dexter Stockman and April O'Neil from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

My quote of the day

Dr. Baxter Stockman: So it's blackmail, then? Extortion.

April O'Neil: I like to think of it as more of an insurance policy.

Dr. Stockman: Semantics.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

A federal worker explains why she's not afraid of Trump's layoff threat Some federal workers closely following President Trump's threats of mass layoffs and funding cuts in the shutdown say it's nothing new. He's been doing those same things since January.

Got a chance to speak to @andreahsu.bsky.social on @npr.org about how NIH has been largely shutdown since January.

www.npr.org/2025/10/03/n...

Opinion | Trump’s ‘Compact’ With Universities Is Just Extortion

This is absolutely right on every point and everyone who sits on a governing board or serves as president or provost or similar should please make the time to read it.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/o...

Trump attacks 9 universities: Sign the alumni petition to defend your school now Are you an alum outraged by Trump's attacks on universities? Defend your school now by signing this alumni petition in support of these 9 universities as well as campus communities across America.

I just signed this. Please consider do so as well.

alumni.controlshift.app/petitions/tr...

Petunia was curious but cautious. When the tree started to close its branches menacingly, she took a couple of steps backwards and looked up at me for support.

"It is not hyperbole to say that the future of higher education in America requires that every university reject it. If any schools capitulate, the pressure will be enormous on all to fold. The only solution is solidarity and collective action against this effort..."

A dog on a leash looking at a large scary Halloween decoration with a tree with a scary face and extended arms for branches.

Petunia is most definitely not sure about the giant Halloween decoration thing...