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Mass., NY could lose more seats in Congress
Read entire story from yesterday's WSJ here
Massachusetts is facing the loss of one House seat and New York will lose at least one and possibly two according to estimates based upon the latest census results.
"These states are still holding onto memories of an earlier era when the Northeast was a dominant power in politics," said Julian Zelizer, a congressional historian at Princeton University. "The Sun Belt is where the action is now."
My Two Cents ...
People aren't only leaving Massachusetts and New York because of the weather. Tax rates have a lot to do with it, too. Yet, both legislatures can't seem to figure it out, with 2011 deficits predicted to grow exponentially versus prior years. What a mess!
The 12 Days of Holiday Revenue Maximization for Your Online Store
Our good friend Amber Chand of the Women’s Peace Collection forwarded us this article from Mashable about maximizing revenue in your online store during the holidays. The article is full of good tips to take on matters ranging from quality control to security to promotions. Well worth the read for anyone in the e-commerce business.
5 New Online Services Perfect for Small Businesses
Found this great story on Mashable ... be sure to check it out. Learn about these five sites:
- Hashable
- Stipple
- Qwiki
- Storify
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