As a former English major, professional writer, and fan of books, I was happy to read in The New York Times that "small booksellers not only survived the pandemic, but many are thriving." More than 300 new independent bookstores have sprouted across the United States in the past couple of years. Given how bookstore sales fell nearly 30 percent in 2020, things could have turned out differently. “It’s kind of …
In New Attack Ad, Governor Abbott Deals the Misogyny Card
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has promised to spend $100M to defeat Beto O'Rourke, his Democratic opponent this November. That's plenty of money to paint yourself and your record as governor in white light while diminishing your opponent at every turn. The Texas GOP has zero qualms about going negative. For the GOP, making attack ads is simply what you do, without hesitation. https://youtu.be/84Nu9QC2m8I In …
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Keep Bastrop Boring
Bastrop County is a fast-growing neighbor to Travis County—the home of Austin, the University of Texas, the state capitol, Austin FC, Austin City Limits, Oracle, Tesla, and so on. Bastrop is also directly downriver from Tesla's new world headquarters and car-making factory. When Elon Musk moved from California to Texas, his Boring Company quickly set up shop in rural Bastrop County, and currently has a permit to …
In the Metaverse, Speculators Pursue Their Virtual Dream States
It's 2022. You no longer need to be governed by physical constraints. Today, you can enter the metaverse, inhabit a virtual body, live in a virtual home, and interact with other avatars in a world of make-believe. If you're a developer, you can also create new "worlds" that attract visitors and investors ready to spend real money. According to KUVE-Austin, after spending $1.2 million of his own money on technology …
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Willie Nelson Wears Sketchers, And It’s Perfectly Legal
Willie Nelson is a funny man. The brand team at Sketchers thankfully recognizes this and created a commercial that highlights Mr. Nelson's dry wit. The legendary recording artist appears in two new Skechers commercials, both filmed on his Luck Ranch in Spicewood, Texas. https://youtu.be/yLniw4PvLj8 “Willie Nelson is an American icon whose appeal knows no boundaries and a perfect fit for our new global …
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Travelers to Texas Get Salty In New Travel and Tourism Campaign
Whatever you're interested in, there's plenty to go around in Texas, and this fact of life helps to create an environment where Texans are naturally welcoming, fun, and generous people. Visitors to the state, on the other hand, may bring their neuroses and attitudes with them. To inquiring minds, they may even say, "This is our trip to Texas. Go get your own." https://youtu.be/arubjSzZ5mg “Texas offers …
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