For all the money spent on the Advertising, you would think the MDC would take a shot in Midland and not use a stock photo of some business people in front of a window overlooking trees and what appears to be lots of stairs in the attempt to sell Midland.

http://www.pixmac.com/picture/business+people+handshake/000023373333

Way to use our local photographers and local modeling talent.

I can't believe I read the whole thing.

They used an awful lot of lipstick for this pig of an advertisement. There were enough over the top half truths or outright lies to make a congressman blush, but the one at the end took the cake for me:

One anticipated attraction coming in 2012 is the Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center, an 1,800-seat theater paid for equally by both cities—just another testament to the tremendous philanthropy in the region

I guess it was paid for equally by both cities if you discount the $65.0 Million (of a total $89 Million) that came from University of Texas Tuition Bonds, the University of Texas System and direct grants from the State of Texas.

Many thanks, Ospurt. I don't think I'll read it all again just yet. Once through on a flight on Monday (in choppy air) was enough for this week. I was very disappointed, but not at all surprised, by the use of stock photos.

As for the hype, I remain as I was, embarrassed.

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