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Rochester Business Journal
December 4, 2009
Two-thirds of respondents to this week's RBJ Daily Report Snap Poll say Upstate New York should try to separate from downstate and become the nation's 51st state.
The idea is not a new one, but it has been given fresh impetus by legislation introduced this year by state Sen. Joseph Robach, R-Greece, and several other upstate lawmakers in the Senate and Assembly.
The bill would allow each county throughout the state to place a non-binding initiative on its ballot asking whether the voters of the county would support the division of New York into two separate states. A memo attached to the Assembly bill says it is needed "to separate the distinct social and political concerns between upstate and downstate New York."
Currently, top statewide elected officials are all from the downstate region.
More than 1,010 readers participated in this week's poll, which was conducted Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.
Do you favor the division of New York into separate states for the upstate and downstate regions?
Yes: 67%
No: 33%
Here are some readers' comments:
Divorces are always about cash and/or custody. I suggest upstate keeps subsidy/tax support and in return downstate is free to date other states, such as CT and NJ. Upstate keeps the infrastructure, state name, state bird, Yankees and rights to license the name "New York." Downstate keeps the legislators, state flower, Buffalo and the Mets.
—Ian Cunningham
This is something that should have happened long ago. Upstate New York has never held any political clout as compared with downstate. I am all for it!
—David Wagner
We all love to hate downstate, but it would be a bad deal for us. The increase in taxes for us to maintain our standard of living would be unbearable. One simple example: We have a lot more roads to maintain. Why can't our politicians do some basic research before proposing such shortsighted ideas?
—Solon Barnard
As a much smaller state, we would still have two senators for federal representation and a much lower debt, providing the current state's debt is divided equally. With the rapidly growing Finger Lakes wine region, western New York State would become a nice tourist destination.
—Al Schnucker
New York City will never let us go. They are the lords in their castle, we the poor serfs tilling the fields that surround them, doing the work and generating the money they need to live as they do. Some things never change.
—Fred Lucas, Duffy Rath System
This is the most ridiculous proposal yet. We need to financially restructure the entire state in order to become efficient and fiscally strong. There are strengths and weaknesses in all our geographic areas. What will be next, a Finger Lakes State? The state of Rochester?
—Nancy May, Alliance PPC
We are completely unrepresented both in state and national politics, and although it is not by any means ideal, the only solution to this problem is separation.
—Todd VanHouten
Upstate New York would thrive without downstate. The new state could eliminate the many mandates that the downstate legislators have imposed upon us. This would reduce the cost of government, schools, etc. Rochester could be the next Charlotte, N.C. The new state could become a low-tax haven for people and businesses. The economy would thrive and grow. In fact, we would probably attract many companies from the newly separated downstate area. Also, there is substantial support in downstate for the split. A few years ago, Peter Villone was president of the NYC City Council. Along with 20+ more City Council members, they supported a split. Let's end the occupation of upstate by the downstate monarchy now.
—John Rynne, president, Rynne, Murphy & Associates Inc.
This is ridiculous. Analysis has actually shown that we benefit more from the tax dollars generated downstate than they do from the tax dollars we generate upstate. If this is all Robach is doing for us, it's time for a new senator.
—Rick Corey, Penfield
Bravo. The best idea I have heard in years. It is about time.
—Vanessa Capogreco, Rainbow Talent Agency
I am proud to be from the same state that includes the great city of New York. However, New York City and its surrounding counties (Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester and Rockland) have very different infrastructure requirements and have the ability to support very different taxation methods as compared with the remainder of New York State. By eliminating these disparate situations, I believe that separating upstate from downstate would allow our state government to operate much more effectively.
—Peter A. Pizzutelli, Parkside Professionals
Downstate is Democratic, and upstate is Republican. Downstate is so dominant, that upstate almost always gets the short end of the stick. I often refer to "Unshackle Upstate" as "Un-Shekel Upstate." Being the 51st state would make for lots of new jobs for flag makers, new state employees and the construction jobs to build the wall to keep the downstaters out except during the fall foliage season. I'm also partial to numbers divisible by three (51 states).
—Clifford Jacobson, WebHomeUSA.com
You should poll a representative sample from all counties and publish results backed up by article pointing out pros, cons and alternatives. Could the current system be modified to get a better balance? The state's main problems stem from flawed welfare system, continued deficit spending and non competitive total tax rates (when compared with other states).
—Ray McClure
Although emotionally appealing, the idea of splitting off from New York City and the three abutting counties downstate would be financially disastrous. Just one example, is where would upstate get the resources to reimburse the existing state for all the infrastructure, roads, dams, power plants, canals etc. that the state now owns? Where would the revenue come from to cover all the services all of us have come to expect without the help of downstate? What makes anyone think that the remaining non-downstate counties could reach any sort of consensus on anything? I've traveled to every county in the state, and I can say with certainty that rural, urban and suburban interests are not unilateral. It seems to me we can learn a great deal from the way five counties (New York City) have learned to function as a single entity to consolidate and cooperate for their common interest. Before we mindlessly run off a cliff to oblivion, maybe we should figure out how to make the government we currently have work better.
—Frank Orienter, Rochester
The proposal to split New York State is fundamentally wrong for several reasons. The first is that it is a gimmick that would be a distraction from solving the real problems of our state. We need to focus on reducing the cost of government, improving our business climate, and bringing our mid-20th century policies into the present. This is a tall order, and Albany needs to be focused if we are to have any chance of restoring our competitiveness with other states. The second problem is that Albany suffers from too much political theater and polarization already. Our politicians need to learn to cooperate and resolve differences, and this proposal would only result in more polarization and dysfunction in Albany. All states, and indeed all large organizations, have major differences. A successful organization recognizes differences and leverages the strengths of those differences. Unsuccessful organizations fight over differences. The third problem is that the entire upstate/downstate divide is greatly exaggerated. Upstate politicians who bash downstate want to create the image that upstate and downstate are two distinct homogenous regions. The reality is far different. In reality, there is as much difference between rural Southern Tier towns and upscale Rochester neighborhoods than there is between upstate and downstate. Downstate is also quite diverse, with the needs of Montauk being vastly different from those of Manhattan. It is impossible to find a dividing line between two distinct regions, because cultures morph continuously throughout the state. The fourth problem is that downstate (even in the depths of the recession) is an economic powerhouse that cross-subsidized upstate. We need greater ties to the business centers of downstate, not a severing of those ties. We need to face the reality that downstate is not holding back upstate. The failings of upstate leaders and the dysfunction in Albany are holding us back. We need to focus on resolving our problems. We can't afford to distract ourselves with a tired and discredited proposal to balkanize the state.
—DeWain Feller
This question must arise from a discussion on the imbalance of revenues and costs of the state with a disproportionate share of costs going to the lower part of the state while a higher portion of revenues comes the higher. First, we need to be very careful in how we analyze those revenues and costs. We've a strong history as a state and we, like a lot of other states, are going to embark on tough times. I don't believe we should do something rash. Secondly, NYC is the financial capital of the world. Why would we upstaters wish to separate ourselves from that? It has always benefited us in one way or another. Thirdly, we need to start thinking of how to make government more efficient, more productive and less costly. That will require some radical thinking like consolidating town and county governments. The duplication of costs is atrocious. I find it hard to believe that the creation of a new state will help us become less costly and more efficient. After all, it's these same legislators we have today that would like to be part of the new state tomorrow. I believe we need to have a much clearer understanding of the goals of this creating a new state and the plan to achieve its success before we start voting on a non-binding initiative.
—Dyke Smith, Dyke Smith and Associates
I do not know all of the ramifications, but from what I see and hear, that could be a good thing. Can we leave the New York legislature with upstate and start a new one for ourselves? That has exciting possibilities!
—Emily Neece
While my heart says YES, my mind needs more information to see if it is feasible. Conceptually, it appears money inflows to downstate exceed outflows, but does Upstate New York have the ability to financially stand on its own. It would be a great test case though to start a new state and hopefully have the ability to shed many of the burdens that have built up in "Old" New York. Maybe we could be a pilot for many suggested reforms needed at the State level.
—Peter Short, Pittsford
Clearly upstate interests do not get adequate, fair representation based on the flow of resources. Some will say downstate provides commensurate inflow, but it would be interesting to see the facts and figures, especially in these years of lean time for Wall Street.
—David Lamb
A separate state will not solve the problems faced by upstate. The real problem facing NYS is an entrenched culture and practice of governance that has led to the creation of thousands of overlapping taxing and regulatory authorities. Despite the obvious inefficiencies and corruption that have resulted, more unified and cost-effective models of governance have failed to gain traction here or elsewhere in the state. If governance culture and practice remain the same, a new state will make little difference.
—Harry Merryman, president, Management Insight and Development
Give them Albany.
—Ron Johnson
We will never achieve representation that is meaningful while all the top elected officials are from downstate. Their issues are not the same as ours and I believe that upstate is not seriously taken into consideration when "our" top representation is from one of the largest metro areas in the world and doesn't have a clue or doesn't care about us.
—Jean Berry
Wow, I feel like a secessionist! Will I be hunted down by the downstaters? I hope we get to be blue and not gray! I sincerely feel it would be in our (upstate) best interest to form the 51st state. NYC is just too big, and too dominant in our easy-to-be-dominant-in State political scene. They get their way, and we suffer. Let's secede!
—Hutch Hutchison, In T'Hutch Ltd.
This is a very poor idea. New York City is the only remaining economic engine in this state. Whether we like it or not, over time we get substantial subsidies from the city because of its robust financial industry. It would be a far better idea to adjust the costs of doing business (like taxes and workers compensation) for upstate and western New York to reflect our relative lack of economic opportunity.
—Rob Brown, Boylan Brown
Years ago I thought this was a good idea. (See: http://www.frontiernet.net/~onplane/) Then came 9/11 and it was clear we had bigger problems. Today it would be impossible to achieve, because far too many people in upstate (teachers, unions, lawyers, politicians, etc.) have a vested interest in the status quo. Best solution for business concerns is to seek "business friendly states." The solution for our retiring population is to seek "retirement friendly states". New York State will soon be bankrupt and thus, will have to extract dollars from anyone who has it.
—Jerry Lighthouse, C.P.M., CPIM Advanced Purchasing Technology, LLC
Though a long time in the coming, this is an effort whose time has come. With no disrespect intended, those in downstate truly live in a dramatically different world than those upstate. Different politics, different economics, different cost of living and lifestyles, different employment dynamics, different housing styles and land use, and different transportation realities. It would be a godsend to have a political boundary that enables Upstate NY to speak—and be represented—with a unified voice across our state without the tensions of trying to force-fit our decisions based on how "the other half" functions.
—Christopher Burns, Rochester
Aw, come on now! Mr. Robach is obviously not taking his meds in the proper dose. The state is broke now AND we are getting more upstate from downstate than they are from us. Just where does Mr. Robach think the money would come from to support us if we divorced from downstate? We can't do it ourselves. Of course, if Mr. Robach thinks Arkansas, Mississippi or W. Virginia look like good role models, I guess we would do just fine. Getting serious for just a moment, we would need a plan to overcome the lopsided content of the legislature just to consider the proposal and then, develop a plan to finance it. As it is now, the proposal can't be taken seriously at all.
—Rick Bradley
This discussion is a red herring. It's a simple, clear-cut solution that entire avoids all the complex issues that exist in our state. This discussion invites us to occupy our minds and waste our efforts pursuing an effort that isn't viable, and to neglect the actual problems in this state. Like fast food, we pursue this effort not because it's good or healthy, but because it seems easy.
—Perette Barella, Devious Fish
Yes. Yes. Yes. Immediately, we free ourselves from the "downstate" control of the state capital. Such alone is worth all of the downside. We would gain two U.S. senators. Because of politics, Albany refuses to get its act together. It is time for the Rochester area to subscribe to a new play at a different theatre.
—Jay Birnbaum
As long as Sheldon Silver and his cronies live and breathe, Upstate New York will merely be a fiefdom to the New York City power hierarchy. The cost of government imposed by the downstate powers and their Wall Street tax sources cannot be sustained by a normal working class society like that which exists upstate.
—Jim Weisbeck, Bloomfield
I should say I support looking into the pros and cons of this idea. Upstate NY does seem to get lost in the needs of NYC and should benefit from the separation. Would like to understand better the state revenue and expense flows geographically, this could be a case of be "careful what you wish for." The downside for downstate is that no pro football team would actually play in that new state, unless of course they annex New Jersey.
—Kevin Weckesser
This is a distraction. We in upstate are still spending way too much on Medicaid and education without getting the results. Let's address those problems first.
—Doug Lyon, Lyon Capital Management
For years, counties other than Monroe and the five Boroughs of New York have benefited from the corporate and personal taxes generated by those six entities—how would this proposal change that? Secondly, if this were to pass someone (taxpayers) would then spend billions of dollars to take apart the current New York State to create the states of New York and Not New York. Mr. Robach and his colleagues would better spend their time cleaning up their own houses as the first step to "fixing" the problems of New York.
—John F. Hurley, Web Seal Inc.
One of our big complaints upstate is school tax, which are some of the highest in the nation as a percentage of value. Thirty-one percent of all state aid goes to New York City, and 13 percent goes to Long Island. The reason? Downstate politics. We have no clout upstate when it comes to "revenue distribution" or controlling unfunded mandates. We have half the programs in our schools and twice the tax rates because the school aid formulas are tainted towards downstate revenue enhancement. Cut them loose I say and let them generate their own revenue. If not, the feds can bail them out like they do everyone else.
—Rob Bick, assessor, town of Clay
Although this is a good idea, and would definitely help upstate "unshackle" itself from the megalopolis NYC, and would economically benefit upstate in a million ways I'm afraid it could set a precedent across the U.S. as healthy states would try to shed loafing big cities. In corporate America, large corporations often spin off "loser" divisions in order to fix the bottom line. This is a tough choice. I'm afraid we (America) would wind up with a collection of welfare mini-states. They'd now be funded at a national level, and there you go—you've shifted the tax burden to all of America. Hey, on second thought, that's not such a bad idea!
—John Malvaso, president, FSI Systems Inc.
While I am tempted to say yes to this question, I would rather see us work together to form a better equality plan between upstate and downstate. Additionally, New York State has to learn how to control spending better and start making some hard choices. Money spent should be an investment in the States future not "business as usual." Having said that, I believe under the present administration, we can't get there. It is time for a change all around.
—Grant Osman
I dare say it is not as simple as making two states. Downstate carries the burden of being a welfare "state" and the advantage of housing some of the richest people in the United States. The tax burden for the welfare portion is legislated by the relatively rich downstate legislators and largely paid by those upstate. The nation needs to embrace the issue of poverty and its myriad causes and address it as a priority. The draconian welfare laws perpetuate some of the poverty. The incarceration of addicts, the tax loopholes, the failing schools, etc. etc. need to be addressed. Splitting the state is a rallying cry that holds little promise other than passing the problem around. Consider real non-partisan reform—that is what I consider the legislature's duty.
—Donna Cullen
This is an issue that needs further study and may prove to be necessary over the long term. The perception of Upstate NY residents is that taxation and benefits are not equitable with NYC/Long Island area taxpayers. A thorough analysis of the state budget would need to be conducted to actually proven this theory out. As an alternative to this move, a statewide mandate to have a consistent property tax assessment cycle (say every two-three-five years) and a standard calculation formula enforced by all NY state communities would remedy the inequities that exist. According to a recent presentation by Tom Golisano regarding this subject, he states that upstate communities perform annual property tax assessments and adjustments while downstate communities perform this same task much less frequently (like every 10 years). Another step toward balance and equity would be to have mandatory separate regional budgets for each region. Each region would have a balanced budget where taxation and benefits would need to be equal within each region.
—Scott D. Upham, president & CEO, Valient Solutions Market Research
I suspect this is too costly and would be a distraction from more important issues.
—Craig Epperson
We already have too many bureaucracies in New York. What we need is to eliminate government organizations. New York has 62 counties, each with dozens of towns, each with county boards, city councils, town boards, school boards, multiple police organizations, water boards, etc. What we need is to streamline New York. It is the only way to reduce taxes. New data released by the Census Bureau shows that over a three-year period (2005 to 2007) taxes paid by homeowners in New York and New Jersey counties were the highest in the country.
—Sergio Ruffolo, JR Language Translation Services, Webster
Rather than double the dysfunction, let's put energy toward solving the issues in this state. Solutions are clear (cut spending, reduce size of government, increase transparency, benchmark against known best practices). The only piece lacking is courage amongst our elected officials.
—Dave Vanable
This is just another delay tactic. What needs to be done is to get all the politicians together 1) teach them civility. 2) Teach them what budgeting really is (revenue = expenses!). 3) Right size the government and its agencies for the current population of NYS both upstate and downstate. 4) Establish incentives and disincentives to getting the budget done. 5) Educate ALL of NYS stakeholders (businesses, people, institutions) about budgeting (revenue = expenses). We need downstate as much as they need upstate. It's time to stop all the divisiveness. It's wasteful of our time, our tax dollars, our politician's time, and provides another us vs. them mentality that we don't need.
—Donna Hickling, Wordeconomy, Inc.
Absolutely the areas should be split, and the decision is long overdue. I've lived on Long Island, and in the Capital District and in the Rochester area. Upstate has no commonality of need with downstate, and will always be whip-sawed by downstate politics and finances, have no voice in presidential elections, and be an "after-thought" of minimal bones thrown to quiet the growls and whimpers. Upstate especially lacks clout to effect the change so sorely needed in Albany. Congratulations to Joe Robach for having the courage to bring the issue to the forefront!
—Diane C. Harris, president, Hypotenuse Enterprises, Inc.
This is a ridiculous question. What would it be like if everyone who could not work out their problems wanted their own state or seceded from the union? We have established means of changing our government. It usually fails because the voters, you and I, do not have the courage to change it by voting out our elected representatives. We also do not insist that meaningful laws are passed either through our own representatives or through petition and special ballots. You should also remember that all elected representatives get there by MONEY. So if the party or its representatives do not do what you want DO NOT VOTE FOR THEM OR FUND THEM. The recent proposal of a constitutional convention was a good one but has stalled now. If we have on we should have representatives attend that are our elected representatives PLUS those outside the parties. Now, do you have the will to make a change in NY at the ballot box or by continually petitioning your representatives? If you don't bug them enough, they think you don't care and then deal-making starts. Everyone should get mad and force a change using our own due processes. If you don't it won't matter how many states you have because you have not changed the process.
—Bob Stein
Can we force New York City to keep Albany?
—Andy Vaughan
Upstate New York will never be able to survive if we are to keep on subsidizing for anything that New York City and its boroughs want. We just do not have the population to override their wants nor will be ever be able to have a majority in our Legislature. The following counties New York, Queens, Suffolk, Nassau, Bronx, Kings and Richmond should have their own state.
—John D. Coy, director of operations, We Serve It For You Process Serving Agency, LLC
To whatever degree the failure of NYC to levy enough tax to be self sufficient, that failure adds to the onerous tax burden of Upstate NY, without any of the related benefits.
—Joe Fabetes, Rochester
It's a stupid idea. Maybe those who want to separate should join Gov. Rick Perry of Texas and form their own country and leave us altogether.
—Pete Bonenfant, Fairport
I used to think that the two separate states idea wasn't a good one because at the time we were getting more tax dollars into upstate than we were putting into the kitty. However, upon reflection, it's clear to me that the welfare and entitlement mentality emanating from NYC has been disastrous for the state as a whole and upstate in particular. As a separate state, we could establish rational tax rates and tie our entitlement expenses to the average of the 10 highest paying states instead of being the highest in the nation. We could break the hold of the trial attorneys on the state (through Sheldon Silver) and establish sensible liability laws. We could also reduce the power of the public employee unions and get rid of absurd "prevailing wage" laws. We could elect representatives who would actually represent us instead of acting as our rulers. I don't think any of these things are achievable with the current stranglehold NYC has on the state as a whole.
—George Dounce
No! No! No! Nothing would change, except creating some more politicians in cozy jobs with public health options (mostly Republicans!). Upstate problems are mostly homemade, right here in upstate, and nothing would change. As far as the problems in Albany are concerned, upstate politicians are willing and sometimes eager co-conspirators. I think that upstate, including the Rochester area, would be better served by replacing the same-old/same-old thinking with revolutionary new-new. After all, the American Revolution was based on new thoughts, replacing old ones. Can't we go back to those roots?
—Ingo H. Leubner, Crystallization Consulting
Is this a joke? Why waste our time with such a silly question? All states have diversity in regions…and it's probably a good thing. Adding more complexity in government is just plain stupid.
—Andy Burke
It's not the geography, it's the politicians. This is the best solution for what? Getting the budget under control? We've been hot and heavy after every fairy tale project under the sun. We've wasted millions thinking of projects. Conducted studies, paid architects, and drew up the plans. For projects the public doesn't need or want. Not to mention the current upside down ones, or just plain failed ones. WE are part of the NYS's problem. Imagine what our politicians are doing, going on statewide! That's the problem! This is just another playground for politicians. More Senators, Congressmen, staffs, stipends, lobbyists, and the world goes round. We don't need another Governor; let the one in office cut the spending like he wants to! And I'm not a democrat! I'm a taxpayer. If you can't get the job done, rat out the bad guys or step aside. This is spin for incompetence.
—Lou Romano
Interesting idea (again). A caveat to where the line is drawn defining "upstate." Westchester and north, what about Nassau and Suffolk?
—Mark Davitt, ConServe
I think every major city should be on their own. Why should states be required to subsidize the out-of-control cities. Large cities have extra voting power.
—Gregory Clyde
I Love New York … all of it!
—Phil Beckley, SPLASH Marketing
It is a myth that more upstate tax dollars go downstate than downstate tax dollars go upstate. What we need is better/faster transportation to downstate so that commuting is an option for workers upstate and downstate residents can more easily vacation upstate. We need to unite, not divide.
—John Magee
Joe Robach's idea of a referendum on this question is a complete distraction from the budget issues that the Senate is failing to address. This is an example of the lack of leadership on the part of the rank and file Senators and their failure to revolt on behalf of their constituents. The issue will never get out of a committee, won't have a matching bill pass the Assembly, and economically a false premise. This is one of the ways Joe and other upstate legislators can try to distance themselves from the downstate clowns in charge of the legislature. Nice try Joe but your move is very transparent. This lack of attention to what's vital and urgent for the Legislature on behalf of NY's citizens and taxpayers is the reason Joe and all incumbents will not get my vote next November.
—Bob Volpe, Highland Development Services
An independent committee that would establish the assembly and senate districts plus a significant reduction in political fund raising would help shift the power from downstate to upstate. Given the population and economic mix, the creation of an upstate would not work.
—Mike Bleeg, Strategic Results
No, not the way you have mapped it in the question. Long Island should still be part of New York State, but the city should be a District, like D.C.
—Briget Grbic, CS Stars
Upstate needs real focus and investment. This will not happen in a dysfunctional Albany that is dominated by downstate politicians. In addition, a new state would give us two US senators dedicated fully to the region's interests.
—Brian Kane
Separating from downstate would significantly improve upstate's economy and lower our taxes, but it will never happen because downstate has been enjoying upstate's money for far too long to ever give it up.
—Bill Wyatt, Fairport
It sounds "cool" to want this, but with the mass exodus of business from Western New York, there isn't a sustainable economic base to support independent statehood. This is the same conclusion Quebec came to when they thought they wanted to secede from Canada: They didn't have a large enough tax base to provide the same level of services they currently had, and I fear Western New York would be in much the same position.
—Scott Ireland


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The process takes anywhere from 15 minutes to one hour. I only needed a short Ultherapy session to eventually get the look I want. And guess what? The procedure did not hurt one bit - at least for me. I felt a slight pressure and tiny noise, but it definitely didn't alarm my senses nor make me wince.
Before I knew it, the Ultherapy was complete. I almost jumped off the table in relief, but realized that would cause more problems than it was worth. The aesthetician, Aggie Chapsky-Astrella, asked me how I was feeling, and I smiled my 'ok.' Aggie took me into her lush beauty treatment room to apply some wonderfully smelling skin lotions and creams. She then treated me to a lovely make-up application, which was the prettiest way to end the day.
I read that over 100,000 patients have already had this non-invasive Ultherapy around the world. They believed it would work after the collagen would activate to tighten the skin. I believe them, and am eager to see my results over time. It's a little bit of a waiting time, but I do hope the results will bring me closer to that elusive Fountain of Youth.
For your information, Dr. Cohen's price for Ultherapy under the chin is $2,000; collarbone to chin is $3,500, full face from collarbone to brow is $5,000
Dr. Adam J. Cohen
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Master of Arts - History
Admission Requirements and Application
The Department of History offers a Master of Arts degree with concentrations in the following areas: United States, Europe, Modern Asia, Latin America (minor), and Public History (minor), or a comparative topical field (minor). The program is designed to broaden and deepen the student's understanding of the heritage of human experience. It also sharpens scholarly skills and provides for some specialization in specific fields or periods of history.
Admission Requirements
Students must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for admission to graduate standing:
- An overall undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.00.
- A grade point average of at least 3.30 in history courses.
- A minimum of 18 credits in history.
- Recommendations from two former instructors addressing the applicant's preparedness for graduate work in history. Please download the form from the History Department website.
- Submission of a statement of purpose in which the applicant describes historical areas and approaches of particular interest, background and training for advanced work in history, and academic and professional goals.
- Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into the program. Decisions on admission are based on a number of factors including: strength of undergraduate GPA, letters of recommendation, writing sample, and statement of purpose, and concordance of student areas of interest and areas of faculty expertise. Decisions on admission into the MA program are made by the Graduate Committee.
The application form must be submitted via the Graduate College.
All other supporting materials, with the exception of official transcripts, may also be submitted by this method.
Official transcripts for all credited coursework must be mailed to the graduate college:
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If the student prefers, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, and writing sample, can be sent to the History Department and can be addressed to:
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For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the M.A. program in History, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the content and historiography of an extensive body of scholarly material in a major field defined by historical period, geographic region or regions, or theme, e.g. History and Memory.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the content and historiography of an extensive body of scholarly material in a minor field defined by historical period, geographic region or regions, or theme, e.g. History and Memory.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the role of historians in the construction of the past and the role of contemporary context in shaping the perspectives of historians.
- Demonstrate the ability to formulate an original research project, identify pertinent sources, examine those sources thoroughly, efficiently, and even- handedly within the context of the existing scholarly literature in the field and construct a well ordered, well-argued and well written paper of substantial length.
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Caving InJune 23rd, 2011 by Dave
Hey folks,
So, three things here: an explanation, a mea culpa, and a DaveRant (can we get that trademarked?).
So, like Kyle said, we're backlogged because we're putting the finishing touches on the new NPC Comics secret lair. And frankly, the bureaucracy of getting things up and running is really honking us all off. I mean, we've got the rottweilers, we've got the particle beam guns, and we're still waiting for FDA approval to finish our 'enhanced security corps'? Damn government paperwork. I thought this was America, not Stalinist Russia.
Second, yes, I did cave in and went to see Green Lantern with everyone else. So, I did prove the old adage about nerd rage being impotent. In my defense though, I went to go see it out of a sense of vindication and schadenfreude after reading the initial reviews. And really, I don't have anything more to add other than what Kyle's written and what reviewers have already said. Other than that Green Lantern dropped 21% between Friday and Saturday opening weekend, forcing Warner Brothers to grin and bear it while saying they were happy that it's the 4th highest weekend opening for a DC film. But when one of the top 3 happens to be 'Batman Forever'…
And now we come to the part you're all here for, the DaveRant (seriously, why aren't we trademarking this?). We were going to save this for the show recording this weekend, but this just needs to be said.
So, on Wednesday, July 22, Superman #712 hit the stands. Or, should we say, Superman #712b hit the stands. As Comics Alliance reports, DC pulled a last minute switch, so #712 is now a 'lost classic' about Krypto looking for Superboy in the aftermath of 'Final Crisis'. Instead of the submitted, approved, written, drawn, inked, colored and fully completed story about Superman teaming with a Muslim superhero to fight intolerance.
Chris Sims did a masterful job at deconstructing the deal in his article. And I agree with his assessment that this switch was done in response to the criticism DC faced from the extreme Right Wing (and certain comics fans, such as yours truly, who are far less pants-crapping insane than the extreme Right Wing), when Superman renounced his American citizenship. More than that, though, I think this is a sign of DC starting to enter panic mode.
This has been a rough year for DC. They've faced criticism for Batman and Superman from conservative outlets. The first month of Flashpoint has seen them loose market share. Apathy from comics fans abounds regarding the reboot in August. And their big 'crown jewel' this year, the Green Lantern movie, had to endure a lot of criticism from comics fans based on the trailers and the convention clip showings.
Like Chris Sims wrote, everything about Chris Roberson's 712 was good up until the crap-storm over Action Comics 900 hit. Everything that was acceptable and worked within the 'Grounded' storyline from November through April was suddenly unacceptable in May. The switch was so sudden, DC didn't even correct the synopsis of the issue on their own website by the day 712 was released. To me, this doesn't seem like a planned decision; this was a gut 'oh crap!' reaction in an attempt to do damage control. Whether the decision came from WB or from the editorial council at DC remains to be seen.
Ultimately, I think this is going to further damage DC's reputation among comics fans. A sudden switch like this to appease a lunatic right-wing fringe that doesn't buy comics in the first place only further alienates a core audience that's pretty much tired of DC's antics. This has all the earmarks of a decision made by businessmen rather than creators. Loss of market share and fan apathy? Must be because those loud mouths that don't buy our comics anyways are right; kill the feel-good Muslim story.
Beyond the fan alienation, this is going to hurt DC's relationship with comics professionals as well. There will probably be some undeserved fan backlash at Kurt Busiek, since he wrote the Krypto story that is now 712. I say undeserved because a) Kurt is a generous, cool person, based on the times I've talked with him, and b) he probably wrote that story for a filler either during or right after 'Final Crisis' and DC sat on it; it's not like Geoff Johns called up Kurt right after the decision was made to can 712 and asked him to fully script a comic within a week, so that there's another week for art before going to press.
Also, DC has royally pissed off George Perez, a certified comics legend. Perez is scheduled to write Superman post-reboot and had drawn a variant cover to the original 712. The variant cover apparently was done in honor of a friend of George's, and DC didn't tell him that the issue (and thus the variant cover) was going to be scrapped. He found out once 712 hit the shelves. This is not making for a harmonious environment at DC when you treat the co-creator of Teen Titans and the writer you're placing in charge of your corporate flagship like he's some expendable fanboy artist. Make no mistake, George is a true professional, and he'll devote 100% to Superman, personal feelings aside; but I wouldn't be surprised if he makes his run as writer for Superman shorter than DC wants.
Then there's this: the comics world is still dealing with the sudden death of Dwayne McDuffie earlier this year. This is a man who did more to bring true equality and diversity to comics than anyone else. At the WonderCon tribute panel a month or so after his death, people were not just morning the loss of Dwayne, but the loss of what he represents. Bruce Timm was asked what would happen to all the Milestone characters Dwayne had created and now being integrated into the DC Universe; he responded 'I think the better question is what's going to happen to diversity in the comics industry, since there are so few non-white professionals in the mainstream companies'. And now DC, a company Dwayne helped to diversify, helped remove the stigma of Sinbad's Black Lighting joke bit from Saturday Night Live, helped change Vibe from a bad Rico Suave clone with powers into a three dimensional hero, and gave DC such an incredible and relatable hero in Static; now DC wants to bury a story about a Muslim hero facing prejudice in the name of quieting vocal criticism from people that don't buy their product anyways.
The irony is so thick, not even Kryptonian heat vision can cut through it.
Ultimately, DC is sending a message with their handling of 712. And that message is 'The CCA and the Senate Subcommittee on Juvenile Delinquency have not died'. We all thought that once Marvel and DC dropped the CCA and went to self-distribution, such censorship in the name of grandstanding 'think of the children' politics was gone forever. Of course, in comics, no villain ever dies, especially when there's no body left behind. Like some master villain revealed to be alive in a splash page at the end of an issue, comics censorship is alive and well in the 21st Century.
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Is rheumatoid arthritis sapping your energy? These fatigue-busters can help.
Imagine going to work, doing errands and still having enough energy for something you actually want to do! If you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), that might sound like the impossible dream. In fact, 98% of people with RA reporting energy-zapping fatigue, which can leave you with barely enough pep to lift your fork or brush your teeth.
The body-wide inflammation, lack of sleep, joint pain, stress and depression all associated with rheumatoid arthritis can steal your get-up-and go. And so can overdoing physical activity—or, conversely, not getting enough movement. Plus, fatigue can be a side effect of some medications.
The good news: You can get your oomph back by experimenting with a few simple energy-boosters. Talk with your healthcare provider about the source of your fatigue—and then try these tips to start feeling like yourself in no time.
Maximize your morning meal. Breakfast really is your best defense when it comes to fueling your brain and body and sustaining energy levels. Try to include protein, such as yogurt or an egg, and complex carbohydrates, like whole-grain bread or oatmeal, which will keep energy levels stable. For an added boost, toss walnuts into yogurt, look for omega-3-fortified eggs and add blueberries to oatmeal—these foods have been shown to flight inflammation.
Sit up straight. Did you know that slouching can sap your energy? The reason: Your muscles have to work harder to hold up your body, resulting in fatigue. Practicing good posture can help strengthen your muscles to support your joints and ease RA pain.
And sitting upright can also help you feel more confident. In a study at Ohio State University in Columbus, researchers discovered that when participants listed the good things about themselves while either slouching or sitting upright, the straight sitters had more confidence in the truthfulness of their self-assessment.
Practice self-praise. It sounds pretty simple, but saying a few positive words to yourself can boost your mood, reduce stress levels and keep energy high, according researchers at the University of San Francisco. So try to avoid saying things like "I can't do anything" or "No one understands me" and start singing your own praises: "I'm proud of my accomplishments" and "I'm lucky to have friends and family who support me."
Exercise to stay energized. Exercise is a surefire fatigue-buster. It helps restore your energy by generating feel-good endorphins, increasing your flexibility and blood circulation and reducing pain. Madelaine Feldman, MD, Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations board member and New Orleans-based rheumatologist, recommends strength training with light weights or resistance bands to increase your metabolism and energy. Walking, cycling, swimming and doing yoga and tai chi are beneficial as well. Ask your healthcare provider which exercises are appropriate for you.
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This course addresses the skills, concepts, and mind-set that support leadership in complex, innovative organizations. In the context of new business models and planning for uncertainty, topics include self-leadership, critiquing diverse models of leadership, creating vision and strategy, understanding people, managing change, ethical decision making, power and influence, motivation, facilitation of diverse teams, conflict resolution, and organizational culture. The course begins with creative exercises in leadership style self-assessment and extrapolates these results to leadership in new, innovative organizational structures.
This course provides students with the qualitative and quantitative tools they need to find and frame opportunities, construct successful project briefs, and apply the design research method to products, services and experiences by exploring and documenting new research techniques.
In this course students explore a customer-centric approach to business models. They apply tools and skills in system and design thinking learned earlier in the program, to analyze and evaluate existing commercial and non-commercial business models, including both successes and failures. Discussion of the various models and patterns emphasizes the radically changing role of IT in organizations. Students explore and evaluate alternative business models in order to find innovative business solutions, and apply their learning to organizations from a variety of industries.
In this course students integrate principles of financial accounting and managerial accounting, becoming familiar with financial analysis for short and long-term decisions and the use of financial information for control and performance measurement. The financial accounting portion covers interpretation of financial statements and basics of transaction analysis. The managerial accounting component covers cost-volume-profit analysis, job costing, activity based costing, economic value added, capital budgeting, the balanced scorecard, strategic cost analysis and the potential contribution of these advancements to organizational effectiveness.
This course examines the value-chain from the acquisition and conversion of materials to the distribution of goods and services emphasizing the relationship of operations to the vision, mission and goals of the organization. In addition to learning traditional operational concepts such as operational strategy, process and supply chain management, production and inventory management, and quality management tools such as Six Sigma and TQM, students will utilize principles, tools and techniques associated with design thinking, integrative thinking, sustainability and the management of complexity in order to effectively execute strategy.
In this course students learn to interpret the fundamentals of brand strategy as a tool for strategic execution and as a builder of reliable metrics for profitability. Style, a component of branding, will be analyzed as a competitive differentiator and contributor to firms' value propositions. Students will explore how brand development is built over time, assessing multiple touch points and identifying the fiscal value of brand investment. Students will learn a brand strategy methodology that incorporates style, and culminate with a brand audit project.
The objective of this course is to enhance student's ability to approach and make financial decisions, blending both theoretical and practical aspects of financial decision-making. The course emphasizes the use of case studies to show students how organizations analyze the financial implications of their decisions with a focus on value creation for all stakeholders.
This course examines the influence of external factors (social, technological, environmental, economic, political, and cultural) on business strategies and plans. Using tools such as environmental scanning, scenario planning, stakeholder analysis, and competitor analysis, students gain appreciation for organizational and environmental interdependencies and complexity. Strategic decision-making frameworks are examined, with an emphasis on organizational social, ethical, and legal responsibilities, particularly in the context of changing environmental conditions. The imperative for building organizations that are participatory, collaborative and diverse is emphasized.
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Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says the government's decision to abstain in the United Nations vote on observer status for Palestine jeopardised 60 years of bipartisan and rock-solid support for Israel.
Mr Abbott said Prime Minister Julia Gillard was rolled on this by her own cabinet, an unprecedented move which showed her authority was gravely weakened.
"The coalition position is that we should have voted against the UN resolution, we should continue to vote against any additional recognition for Palestine until such time as the Palestinians are prepared to unambiguously recognise Israel's right to exist behind secure borders," he told the Ten Network's Andrew Bolt program.
Ms Gillard denied her cabinet's position on Israel would create further problems in terms of implementing the peace process.
"There is a government position here, which is my position," she told the Ten Network's Meet the Press program.
"I announced at our partyroom meeting that we would be abstaining, and we did abstain."
Ms Gillard said Australia wanted to see a two-state solution with both Israel and Palestine behind secure borders.
"What I would love to see ... is a peace plan that resolves the ongoing conflict in the Middle East," she said.
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Students in the Theatre & Dance Department develop a proficiency in performing, technical and theoretical areas of theatre & dance. Students build upon their academic foundation with membership in student organizations and through experiential learning in internships.
The Mary Martin Program in the Performing Arts provides research funds for faculty and students, sponsors lecturers and also establishes a student prize in drama.
And, through the Maxcy Family Visiting Artist Endowment, the College is able to bring to campus a guest actor, director, stage manager, set designer, or other gifted theater professional to work with students and enhance the program.
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If you were to walk in the door of the physical shop Eclectic By Nature
me (aka Tavane) or Karen would welcome you and offer you a cup of tea. Here in the virtual shop
I hope you feel just as welcome to browse, ask questions, offer comments
and enjoy yourself with a cup of tea of your own making. Eclectic By
Nature is a full-line store that specializes in Earth Spirituality products.
This includes Metaphysics, Wicca, Paganism, Shamanism, Vodou and Hoodoo, Aromatherapy,
Herbal Healing, Reiki, Huna and more.
In June of 2005 we moved from downtown to State Street. We have moved into ever-larger locations on State Street three times and are now located at 414 State Street. This location offers more space, sidewalk seating and free parking. State Street offers a variety of shops, restaurants and services including the State Street Center for Renewal, our neighbors upstairs. Click here for a map, directions and our store hours.
The links to the left will lead you to the online internet store. Make
sure to sign-up for the Eclectic Events Newsletter.
There's always something happening at the shop: readings, classes and
other fun get-togethers. Please visit the Events
Calendar to see what's
coming up at the shop and in the area. A sampling of the merchandise that is sold in the shop is listed in the Online
Store. If you don't
see something you're looking for, please contact me as I am happy to
special order items at no additional charge. Be sure to check out the
Practical Magic section for interesting spells
and recipes, information on herbs and gemstones, as well as other eclectic
tidbits of information.
I am always interested in hearing from vendors/artists about their merchandise. We are always looking for NEW lines of merchandise to carry in the on-line store and in the store in Greensboro, North Carolina. I enjoy seeing any and all items related to Earth Spirituality, Paganism, Wicca, Herbalism, and the gift industry in general. I take great pleasure in supporting artists both near and far. My only requirements are that you sell quality merchandise at reasonable wholesale prices. If this sounds like your company, please consider sending a copy of your catalog or descriptions of your merchandise to the above mailing address.
Thank you for taking the time to stop by. Please come back again soon.
- Tavane Taylor, Proprietress


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Drennan Silverfish Match barbless Hooks Size 18
Shop Home > Terminal Tackle - Line, Hooks etc
Drennan Silverfish Match barbless Hooks Size 18
One of the new/improved series of spade end hooks from Drennan, launched in November 2008. This new range has been 2 years in perfecting. Designed for commercial fisheries where barbless patterns are appropriate. Special shapes designed for the most popular methods and successful baits. Precision tempering, stringent quality control, extra long durable needle points, with patterns maintaining perfect proportion and size ratio.
Silverfish Match:-
- Barbless. Bronze.
- Sizes 14, 16, 18, 20, 22.
- Special bend.
- Long shank.
- Forged.
- Chemically etched long needle point.
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PREvents necesitaba un nuevo diseño de impreso o envases y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 21 diseños de 8 diseñadores freelance.
Consumer Product Events (CPE)
We are a very exclusive service that sells an opportunity for consumer product companies to meet top magazines, newspapers, TV / radio producers and bloggers who report about their kinds of products in 1 day. There is no publicist in the world who gives away their precious reporter contacts, but we do. We choose only 30 products a month to meet top reporters - beauty products to meet Allure, pet stuff to meet Dog Fancy, holiday gifts to meet Lucky, fitness gear to meet Men's Health, wedding things to meet Brides magazine.
The founder is a consumer product PR guru and author of the PR Handbook for Entrepreneurs. With clients like Mrs. Fields, Champagne Mumm, Swatch - her knowledge of how to get "free advertising" for products is coveted.
CPE is the only company in the US that does these "media introduction salons" on a regular basis and they are planned at a time of the year when the press is looking for certain kinds of products. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the magazines need "pink" products. Every Summer, the press do wedding issues. In December, they need things to put into their holiday gift guides.
We make it easy for the press to find all this in one place and interview the entrepreneurs simultaneously. And it's crazy cheap; only $2350 for a table. When hiring a PR firm would cost a minimum of $5K a month for 12 months, that's a 95% savings.
A very specific audience who are the most likely we will meet, specifically at trade shows -- and there are three:
1. In-house marketing executives in consumer product companies
2. In-house or outside consultant sales executives in consumer product companies
3. Entrepreneur / founder / CEO of a startup or midsize company
(And, if we're lucky, someone who really understands what we do, doesn't really need any wooing and will throw their credit card at us faster than we can say "hello,"-- In-house public relations people in consumer product companies)
We need a series of (9) 5x7 postcards to give out to prospects at trade shows (see attachment) and mail to prospects. These need to be pithy, simple communications that, in a glance, say what we do.
The series needs to match our pink / orange branding (see http://www.ConsumerProductEvents.com), but each be customized for the industry segment of product we wish to attract. The entire series should look like they are part of the same family.
Use words, graphics, fonts and/or layout to convey what these events are. We have done versions of these for some trade shows with taglines like "Do It Yourself PR," "PR on Steroids," and "Speed dating for Products and Press," but in the end, Google Adwords searches show these phrases are understood by a PR pro, but not an immediate "aha" for an entrepreneur, sales or marketing professional (who are the first people we meet at trade shows). These need to convey why meeting reporters is the best thing since sliced bread for their business.
We are huge fans of whitespace! Draw the eye to something poignant. The less the better. Memorable. Direct. Impact. Fresh. We dig that.
Think in terms of presenting this idea to someone who only wants to grow their business. They need to be dazzled at the possibility to become 1 of only 30 products to meet those elusive reporters.
We have many photos on our website. Go there to get a feel of what we do.


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BrandCentralStation necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 329 diseños de 104 diseñadores freelance.
Chest and Vascular Surgery P.C.
My client, a surgeon specializing in vascular surgery, is looking for a fresh approach to the way he presents his practice to potential and existing patients.
The name of the practice is Chest and Vascular Surgery, P.C. (www.chestandvascularsurgerypc.com); and as part of that practice, he also operates the Iowa Vein Clinic (http://www.iowaveinclinic.com). Our recommendation is that he position the vein clinic as a sub-brand to the surgical practice, so that is why we're only asking for a logo and identity package for the practice.
As for the values of the doctor and the practice; the man loves classical art and architecture and has a great deal of respect for natural beauty, especially the ocean. His interest in the environment and natural beauty seems to come through his practice and bedside manner. He's very patient and his staff takes the time and care to make sure patients are well informed and prepared for surgery.
From an artistic standpoint, this doctor seems to prefer simple, clean and elegant graphic solutions.
This doctor prizes his stellar reputation in the market and wants to continue being held as a leading surgeon in the community.
Primary target: middle-aged and older women and men.
Secondary target: other healthcare professionals (possibly referring physicians and healthcare administrators)
In general, the perceptions of both audiences is generally the same - doctors are known by their reputations first. Marketing impressions seldom make a significant difference to either group. But a lack of organization and continuity in communication can reinforce a negative impression if something goes wrong.
A clean, sophisticated and appropriate identity helps reassure the patient, his/her family and other healthcare professionals that this doctor has his act together.
Please be sure to use the name: "Chest and Vascular Surgery P.C." in the logo. The name can also be presented as "Chest & Vascular Surgery P.C." if you prefer.
There is no set color palette at this time.
During the submission/evaluation process, please submit logos in both black and white and color. (I am green/red color blind which makes it difficult for me to fairly evaluate entries submitted only in color.)
I will provide feedback several times during the contest and will select five finalists two days before the end of the contest. I will provide more specific feedback to those finalists and will then present their revised designs to the client for a final selection.
Here is what is expected from the winning designer at the end of this project:
1.) Adobe Illustrator (CS3) files of the winning logo in both black and white and color
2.) Color call-outs of the logo in standard CMYK format
3.) A suggested color palette for future collateral, web site, etc. Please use web-friendly colors and specify those colors in both hex and CMYK
4.) JPG files of proposed identity elements (letterhead, business card, envelope, etc.) with call-outs for color and typefaces. Please make sure recommended fonts have both Mac and PC equivalents.
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Republicans largely to blame for the very vacancies he cites
The New York Times reports that President Obama soon will nominate three people to fill the remaining vacancies on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Republicans know full well they can't credibly argue that all three nominees are unqualified – so they've tried all sorts of diversions.
|Ed Whelan
Whelan writes:
"If the White House were seriously interested in relieving the judicial workload, it would presumably be giving high priority to the "judicial emergencies" identified by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. . . . [I]t's striking that of those 32 judicial emergencies, the White House has made nominations to only eight of those seats, and four of those eight nominations were made just this month. Of the remaining 24 judicial emergencies for which the White House has made no nomination, vacancies have existed for periods as long as: 3,071 days, 2,706 days, 1,641 days, 1,590 days, 1,570 days, 1,238 days, 1,225 days, 939 days, 877 days, 728 days, 688 days, 606 days, 604 days"
What Mr. Whelan failed to mention is that of the 24 vacancies without nominees, 18 are in states where Republican senators have delayed the process, often for years. Indeed, all but two of the vacancies for which he lists the number of days pending are in states with at least one Republican senator. If Mr. Whelan is really interested in, as he puts it, "relieving the judicial workload," he should focus his ire on his Republican Senate allies from Texas, Wisconsin, Arizona, Georgia, and Kansas, who have done their best to keep seats unfilled, even when it harms their constituents' access to justice.
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For further reference, here's a list of those 24 judicial emergency seats without nominees, culled from our regularly-updated Judicial Vacancies Without Nominees factsheet. (States with two Republican senators are highlighted in red, states with split delegations are highlighted in purple, states with two Democratic senators are highlighted in blue, and vacancies that either lack Senators or where other conflicts are causing delay are highlighted in green.)
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Raced on the FW38!
This unique drinks table is re-engineered from a 2016, Williams Racing race-used rear wheel rim! The Williams Racing wheel rim was part of the FW38 car which achieved 5th place for the team in the 2016 Constructors Championship.
Cleaned & polished, yet in its original race-used condition, the retired wheel rim has been re-engineered into a drinks table with a toughened glass top - perfect for resting your Martini, whilst you watch the race!
The wheel rim is still engraved with its unique component ID number on the edge of the rim which the team use to identify its racing history.
Due to the unique race-used nature of the piece, every wheel rim is a one-of-a-kind. The detail on the wheel rim that you receive may look slightly different to the one pictured. Presented in luxury packaging and complete with a certificate of authenticity. Measures 36cm tall x 35.5cm diameter.
Re-engineered in the UK under licence from Williams Racing.


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As of Tuesday, March 24th the State of Michigan has ordered a "stay at home" order to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus. At this time we can no longer guarantee delivery within our normal timeframe. Orders will be fulfilled once we are able to resume our daily operations, tentatively set for April 13th.
As a thank you to our customers during this difficult time we are offering Free Shipping on all orders.
If you have any questions please reach out to our support team, who will be assisting customers from their homes. We appreciate your support
The Anvil lightweight pre-shrunk 100% combed ringspun cotton tshirt is so comfortable that it will become your go to basic everyday tee. Featuring seamed collar, shoulder-to shoulder tape; a TearAway label and tubular construction. Please note this tshirt is semi-fitted. Refer to size chart for actual garment measurements.
Every order is custom printed and personalized to your needs direct from our production facility in Detroit, MI. Items are typically completed within 5 business days and then require additional shipping time to reach your location. Bulk orders of 12 or more items will take 7-10 business days for production.


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Blue Hole Studios
TERA going free-to-play worldwide in February
Gameforge and En Masse have announced TERA will become a free-to-play MMO in February. Bluehole Studio, the developer, announced the switch in December for the US and Korea.
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Play TERA free for seven-days, or download the demo
For those who have yet to try TERA, En Masse Entertainment has announced you can play the game for free through a seven-day trial. Once the trial is downloaded, you'll be able to create up to eight characters with a level cap of 23. There's also a demo available with no download needed. Blue Hole […]
TERA patch fixes political system, adds blood slider in Europe
Blue Hole Studios has patched the North American and European versions of TERA. Both patches contain a fix to the MMO's political system, allowing guild leaders who are level 50 to run for office, with election results posted on May 23. The patch on the European end also adds a slider in the options menu […]
TERA open beta starts this weekend
TERA goes into open beta this weekend, and it will run from Friday, April 20 through Monday, April 23. If you haven't signed up for it, you can do so through here, after which you will be provided with further instructions on how to participate. TERA goes live on May 1 and head start information […]
TERA race video series shines spotlight on the High Elves
En Masse and Blue Hole Studios has released the fourth installment in its TERA's race video series, and this time the focus is on the High Elves. Apparently, the race has a motto: "We believe. We remember." Sounds slightly sinister, doesn't it? Maybe it's just us. The video shows a bevy of in-game footage, along […]
Sneak peek beta videos show TERA's Lancer and Sorcerer in action
Videos from the sneak peek beta of TERA have started surfacing on the net thanks to those who are participating in the tester. Below the break, you will find in-game videos of the melee-focused Lancer and the range-focused Sorcerer classes, courtesy of UniLost.com. A sneak peek beta is currently going on now, and the first […]
En Masse working on distributing TERA beta codes after retail issues with Collector's Edition
Those who have tried to pre-order the Collectors Edition of TERA have found that the game is not available for pre-order, thus putting a damper on hopes of guaranteed access to the game's closed beta. En Masse has said the codes were "only recently conveyed to retailers," is sorry about the issue, and is looking […]
Closed beta testing starts this weekend for TERA and runs through April 15
Beta dates have been announced for TERA and those with a special access key distributed by various media outlets in Europe, and through the official TERA community website, will be given the first sneak peek at the game on February 4-5 from 3:00pm CET to midnight on both days.
Blue Hole Studios latest
TERA patch fixes political system, adds blood slider in Europe
Sneak peek beta videos show TERA's Lancer and Sorcerer in action
En Masse working on distributing TERA beta codes after retail issues with Collector's Edition
Closed beta testing starts this weekend for TERA and runs through April 15


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Now that Metal Gear Solid 4 is in the can, what's next for Hideo Kojima? That's that rumored Snatcher remake with No More Heroes creator Suda51. Anything else? Says Kojima:
I would like to say that Zone of the Enders is quite near the priority list… [after MGS4] it might be good to change to outer space or robots or things like that for a change.
Really, who doesn't like giant robots fighting? ZOE 3 anyone?
ZOE on To Do List [GameFunk]


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n8080 brauchte ein neues Logo Design und hat einen Wettbewerb auf 99designs gestartet.
Aus 87 Designs von 26 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
Need a fresh look. Relaunching AirportGuide.com website after I sold it 6 years ago and repurchased domain name back.
You can read the background of Airport Guide at airportguide.com on the About Us page. I am relaunching the site to be a one-stop aviation site for Pilots, i.e., airport info, runways, frequencies, diagrams, etc. AND Travelers, i.e., airport reviews, terminal maps, flight delays, local attractions, etc. I need a logo that appeals to both sets of people.
The logo will be used on the web site as well as emails, letterhead, business cards, etc.
Web 2.0, innovative, creative.
I once had a tag line "Where will you go...and what will you do when you get there" that doesn't have to be used but it conveys the feeling of excitement of traveling to a new destination.
I would like to stay with strong colors I have used in the past, if possible, such as #330099 and #990000
I also would like the final artwork in Photoshop (.psd) format and and any other format you used such as Illustrator.
I would like to avoid using an airplane as a primary logo as this is more of a travel destination site. Yes pilots will use it but the name airport guide implies a directory for airports.
I don't want the logo to be too wide as it would cut into screen real estate. If you think you have something that is very wide but I should see it then by all means post it.
Finden Sie heraus, wie ein Designwettbewerb funktioniert, oder lernen Sie mehr über unsere Logo-Design-Angebote.


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- March 20, 2013
2013 Mobile Future in Focus
Smartphones have hit the mainstream in the U.S., with 54 percent of the mobile audience using smartphones. In this presentation, Comscore Senior Vice President of Mobile Mark Donovan will share key insights from our 2013 Mobile Future in Focus whitepaper, covering U.S. and international mobile market dynamics and what they mean for the coming year.
Some of the key insights shared in the presentation include:
- Mobile channels now account for one out of every three digital media consumption minutes.
- E-commerce, aided by mobile, is growing at 4x the rate of traditional retail and now accounts for one out of every ten retail dollars.
- Smartphones and tablets show different media usage patterns - text messaging was the top activity for the smartphone audience while search was the top activity for the tablet audience.
- Smartphones reach the mobile majority across the EU5 and Canada, with Spain leading at a 66% adoption.