Mark Haviland
@mhwriter2024.bsky.social
Freelance writer, PR consultant, photographer, NJ Shore person.
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Speaking as a tourist industry employee, the number of visitors is already down. But sure, hey... let's make it worse.
The State Department said it would start a pilot program that will require cash deposits to tourist and business visas for people from countries with high overstay rates.
State Department may require some visa applicants to post bond of up to $15,000
The State Department said it would start a pilot program that will require cash deposits to tourist and business visas for people from countries with high overstay rates.
n.pr
August 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Speaking as a tourist industry employee, the number of visitors is already down. But sure, hey... let's make it worse.
Trying to reach out to a friend, who works for Blackstone. (I worked with her in NJ, when she was college-age. nypost.com/2025/07/28/u...
Rifle-toting NYC shooter Shane Tamura kills 5 —including NYPD officer — injures several before turning gun on himself at Blackstone, NFL HQ
At least one police officer was shot at the scene and is in critical condition. Another civilian was shot and is also in critical condition, police said.
nypost.com
July 29, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Trying to reach out to a friend, who works for Blackstone. (I worked with her in NJ, when she was college-age. nypost.com/2025/07/28/u...
RIP... for awhile, I had forgotten this was one of his tracks. It's very easy to grumble, and deride smooth jazz, but this is such a great melody and composition!! This says headphones at my command. youtu.be/2-OKy-dO48E?...
Give It All You Got
YouTube video by Chuck Mangione - Topic
youtu.be
July 24, 2025 at 6:51 PM
RIP... for awhile, I had forgotten this was one of his tracks. It's very easy to grumble, and deride smooth jazz, but this is such a great melody and composition!! This says headphones at my command. youtu.be/2-OKy-dO48E?...
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back from vacation (a week ago) and about to make it everyone’s problem
July 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
back from vacation (a week ago) and about to make it everyone’s problem
Oh, no... WTH is going on this week? Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/24/a...
Chuck Mangione, ‘Smooth Jazz’ Hitmaker With a Fluegelhorn, Dies at 84
www.nytimes.com
July 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Oh, no... WTH is going on this week? Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/24/a...
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His health is failing. He’s caught in an accelerating scandal that he can’t control. When his end comes it will be Shakespearian.
Perhaps even Caesarian.
“There is a tide in the affairs of men.”
Perhaps even Caesarian.
“There is a tide in the affairs of men.”
July 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
His health is failing. He’s caught in an accelerating scandal that he can’t control. When his end comes it will be Shakespearian.
Perhaps even Caesarian.
“There is a tide in the affairs of men.”
Perhaps even Caesarian.
“There is a tide in the affairs of men.”
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I just realized that conditions are now perfect for Walton Goggins to star in a George Jones biopic and I need it now.
July 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I just realized that conditions are now perfect for Walton Goggins to star in a George Jones biopic and I need it now.
We need Colbert’s bold and frank commentary now as much as ever, and we need to stop corporations like CBS from cowing to political intimidation of this administration. Add your name to the petition to demand they reverse their decision and keep Colbert on air! sign.moveon.org/petitions/co...
Keep Colbert on Air!
We need Colbert’s bold and frank commentary now as much as ever, and we need to stop corporations like CBS from cowing to political intimidation of this administration. Add your name to the petition t...
sign.moveon.org
July 19, 2025 at 5:24 PM
We need Colbert’s bold and frank commentary now as much as ever, and we need to stop corporations like CBS from cowing to political intimidation of this administration. Add your name to the petition to demand they reverse their decision and keep Colbert on air! sign.moveon.org/petitions/co...
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MoveOn: Volunteer Network Call · MoveOn
Welcome to MoveOn's Volunteer Network Call (VNC)! Join us on the third Monday of each month for our monthly community call. These calls offer a platform for activists and supporters to stay informed a...
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July 18, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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I can’t imagine celebrating a day when people are actively losing their freedom. I’ll be sitting this one out.
July 4, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I can’t imagine celebrating a day when people are actively losing their freedom. I’ll be sitting this one out.
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Losses in service jobs sparked the first negative job growth in two years.
The Most Americans Are On Unemployment—Nearly 2 Milllion—Since Pandemic
Losses in service jobs sparked the first negative job growth in two years.
www.forbes.com
July 4, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Losses in service jobs sparked the first negative job growth in two years.
I think it's going to take at least 5 or 6 big sleeps.
July 5, 2025 at 4:24 AM
I think it's going to take at least 5 or 6 big sleeps.
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The Republican president pardoned people who assaulted the police who protect Congress and this very same Republican Speaker of the House even refused to put up a plaque honoring those same cops.
July 3, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The Republican president pardoned people who assaulted the police who protect Congress and this very same Republican Speaker of the House even refused to put up a plaque honoring those same cops.
Smells like arrogance and hatred. Stale arrogance to boot. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/s...
What Does President Trump’s New Perfume Smell Like?
www.nytimes.com
July 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Smells like arrogance and hatred. Stale arrogance to boot. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/s...
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More like Whitey Failson, amiright
June 25, 2025 at 8:18 PM
More like Whitey Failson, amiright
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If you’re zip-tying grandmas protesting losing health care maybe you’re not the good guys in the story?
June 25, 2025 at 9:51 PM
If you’re zip-tying grandmas protesting losing health care maybe you’re not the good guys in the story?
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She parlayed endlessly whining about a fifth-place finish into an entire career as a Fox News pundit because white people pretending they're the Real Victims is basically the sum total of modern conservatism these days.
“Riley Gaines weighs in on NYC mayoral primary” jesus christ lady you tied for fifth in one race shut the fuck up already
June 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
She parlayed endlessly whining about a fifth-place finish into an entire career as a Fox News pundit because white people pretending they're the Real Victims is basically the sum total of modern conservatism these days.
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Nope. Still here, literally. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/25/s...
Why Did the Novel-Reading Man Disappear?
www.nytimes.com
June 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Nope. Still here, literally. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/25/s...