Mark
@markuva.bsky.social
Dad and UVA Alum (Comm School) + JD + Hoos Fan. Tax attorney, tennis player, basketball fan, and still curious.
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The part about thanks to all who are working over holidays actually makes me angry and I don’t even work for CBS.
The timing and lack of substance reads like an ass kisser who is sending this so she can prove to her boss she is on top of this - and even that’s not effective.
The timing and lack of substance reads like an ass kisser who is sending this so she can prove to her boss she is on top of this - and even that’s not effective.
December 25, 2025 at 12:09 AM
The part about thanks to all who are working over holidays actually makes me angry and I don’t even work for CBS.
The timing and lack of substance reads like an ass kisser who is sending this so she can prove to her boss she is on top of this - and even that’s not effective.
The timing and lack of substance reads like an ass kisser who is sending this so she can prove to her boss she is on top of this - and even that’s not effective.
A few thoughts -
1. Never send an email when a discussion is more effective
2. Ask yourself before hitting send - what is the reason I’m sending this & does it add anything?
3. Given it’s Christmas Eve - ask yourself is there any reason I’m sending this now? Is this urgent?
1. Never send an email when a discussion is more effective
2. Ask yourself before hitting send - what is the reason I’m sending this & does it add anything?
3. Given it’s Christmas Eve - ask yourself is there any reason I’m sending this now? Is this urgent?
December 25, 2025 at 12:05 AM
A few thoughts -
1. Never send an email when a discussion is more effective
2. Ask yourself before hitting send - what is the reason I’m sending this & does it add anything?
3. Given it’s Christmas Eve - ask yourself is there any reason I’m sending this now? Is this urgent?
1. Never send an email when a discussion is more effective
2. Ask yourself before hitting send - what is the reason I’m sending this & does it add anything?
3. Given it’s Christmas Eve - ask yourself is there any reason I’m sending this now? Is this urgent?
National security, in general, subverts need for Congress our oversight. It’s bs but programmed response.
December 23, 2025 at 10:39 PM
National security, in general, subverts need for Congress our oversight. It’s bs but programmed response.
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U2 needs to redo this cover - instead of peace on earth they can sub in a line re Trump class battleships and a warning that in the New Year Feds will seize your pay for overdue student loan payments. Trump makes Mr. Potter from It’s a Wonderful Life look like a damn joy
youtu.be/qD6QSJsASVM?...
youtu.be/qD6QSJsASVM?...
U2 - I Believe In Father Christmas (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by U2VEVO
youtu.be
December 23, 2025 at 10:34 PM
U2 needs to redo this cover - instead of peace on earth they can sub in a line re Trump class battleships and a warning that in the New Year Feds will seize your pay for overdue student loan payments. Trump makes Mr. Potter from It’s a Wonderful Life look like a damn joy
youtu.be/qD6QSJsASVM?...
youtu.be/qD6QSJsASVM?...
U2 needs to redo this cover - instead of peace on earth they can sub in a line re Trump class battleships and a warning that in the New Year Feds will seize your pay for overdue student loan payments. Trump makes Mr. Potter from It’s a Wonderful Life look like a damn joy
youtu.be/qD6QSJsASVM?...
youtu.be/qD6QSJsASVM?...
U2 - I Believe In Father Christmas (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by U2VEVO
youtu.be
December 23, 2025 at 10:34 PM
U2 needs to redo this cover - instead of peace on earth they can sub in a line re Trump class battleships and a warning that in the New Year Feds will seize your pay for overdue student loan payments. Trump makes Mr. Potter from It’s a Wonderful Life look like a damn joy
youtu.be/qD6QSJsASVM?...
youtu.be/qD6QSJsASVM?...
“Enron - The Smartest Guys in the Room”
This is a skit but they supposedly popped open champagne when approved for mark to market accounting which allowed them to report profits on deals way in the future (and that never occurred). The special purpose entities were one part. youtu.be/PKXBXORXQ8A?...
This is a skit but they supposedly popped open champagne when approved for mark to market accounting which allowed them to report profits on deals way in the future (and that never occurred). The special purpose entities were one part. youtu.be/PKXBXORXQ8A?...
Enron Hypothetical Future Value Accounting
YouTube video by Luigi C
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
“Enron - The Smartest Guys in the Room”
This is a skit but they supposedly popped open champagne when approved for mark to market accounting which allowed them to report profits on deals way in the future (and that never occurred). The special purpose entities were one part. youtu.be/PKXBXORXQ8A?...
This is a skit but they supposedly popped open champagne when approved for mark to market accounting which allowed them to report profits on deals way in the future (and that never occurred). The special purpose entities were one part. youtu.be/PKXBXORXQ8A?...
I’ve never understood this one either -
December 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I’ve never understood this one either -
Code of Ethics for Journalists - “Act Independently” - avoid conflicts of interest, real or perceived
www.spj.org/spj-code-of-...
www.spj.org/spj-code-of-...
SPJ’s Code of Ethics
Members of the Society of Professional Journalists believe that public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy. Ethical journalism strives to ensure the free exchang...
www.spj.org
December 18, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Code of Ethics for Journalists - “Act Independently” - avoid conflicts of interest, real or perceived
www.spj.org/spj-code-of-...
www.spj.org/spj-code-of-...
Is this like I’m nothing like Ted Bundy because I used a gun? Need to read it.
November 24, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Is this like I’m nothing like Ted Bundy because I used a gun? Need to read it.
Ah - history tends to repeat. Not great when you have to say unlike Enron we don’t have an entity named Raptor, and 50 others that Skilling came up with. Enron still booked a lot of revenue under GAAP that never turned into cash.
November 24, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Ah - history tends to repeat. Not great when you have to say unlike Enron we don’t have an entity named Raptor, and 50 others that Skilling came up with. Enron still booked a lot of revenue under GAAP that never turned into cash.
If I had to bet, Tillis got some calls from club members (let’s just say many are politically connected)
amp.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
amp.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
Thom Tillis wants answers from Homeland Security on Operation Charlotte’s Web
Sen. Thom Tillis used a Senate hearing Thursday to demand answers about what’s happening to NC residents apprehended by Border Patrol.
amp.charlotteobserver.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
If I had to bet, Tillis got some calls from club members (let’s just say many are politically connected)
amp.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
amp.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
They also stormed in to a old prominent country club to drag one guy out of the kitchen (he was legal). Club probably has 1/2 the federal judges in town as members and probably 1/3 lawyers.
November 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
They also stormed in to a old prominent country club to drag one guy out of the kitchen (he was legal). Club probably has 1/2 the federal judges in town as members and probably 1/3 lawyers.
On the door of a casual restaurant I take my kids too during ICE coming to Charlotte - pretty good advice
November 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM
On the door of a casual restaurant I take my kids too during ICE coming to Charlotte - pretty good advice
I put in new grass around my house. I sent a similar letter to all my neighbors asking them to help pay since I improved the value of their house.
Kidding but about the same.
Kidding but about the same.
November 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I put in new grass around my house. I sent a similar letter to all my neighbors asking them to help pay since I improved the value of their house.
Kidding but about the same.
Kidding but about the same.
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Still a classic - from John Bassett, who owned Tampa franchise, to DJT.
November 23, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Still a classic - from John Bassett, who owned Tampa franchise, to DJT.
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Worth a listen and note some things don’t change - recall all when happening
Trump and USFL
youtu.be/lCjWo9A_51E?...
Trump and USFL
youtu.be/lCjWo9A_51E?...
One Man’s Ego vs. the NFL: Donald Trump and the demise of the USFL
YouTube video by Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Worth a listen and note some things don’t change - recall all when happening
Trump and USFL
youtu.be/lCjWo9A_51E?...
Trump and USFL
youtu.be/lCjWo9A_51E?...
Who are the two loaner prosecutors from NC? I know a few in NC
November 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Who are the two loaner prosecutors from NC? I know a few in NC