There is a February 1979 article in Texas Monthly, an esteemed publication that covers the culture and happenings of the lone star state. It was frequently the case that the monthly magazine covered the glam and the glitz of a state fueled by oil, politics, and American football. But that particular month’s article was different than most; it was darker and more damning. Here is an excerpt from the author’s in-depth reporting. To illiterate his dismay, he included a poem from a long-time resident of the area.
The word commerce was a dirty one in the media space, until recently. One of 2PM’s capstone beliefs is that commerce is the central engine of the digital economy. That may seem to be reasonable now. But consider that just two years ago, fewer than ten digital publishers maintained direct to consumer storefronts. Many will point to JackThreads and Thrillist, so here is the clipping from May 2010 for reference:
