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more about #carlosslim more comments → RollsRoyceRevenge: Rupe's probably just confused because he doesn't understand why the governor hasn't washed off the blackface yet. #rupertmurdoch more » Penscribe: You call the governor Davis Paterson in his second reference, eh. That is throwing me off. Back to reading.... #rupertmurdoch more » Mediahohoho: Or did you just run across one you couldn't buy? #rupertmurdoch more » Mediahohoho: Right, Rupe. Because if the New York State government -- or the feds for that matter -- were the least bit competent, you and your grifting, prison co... more » BookishLookish: And John, that is just a tad too much jowly, flaccid old man action up there. #rupertmurdoch more » BookishLookish: I just love the name Ratan Tata. A big boob that can be used as a lethal fighting weapon is the image I get. #rupertmurdoch more » AzureTexan: Tata and Slim. Isn't that the new DreamWorks movie starring ScarJo and Keira Knightley? #rupertmurdoch more » Mount_Prion: I own this: more » i'm a bottle: God that meter system would really annoy the shit out of me. more » Un Chien Andalou: How can one not miss this writing style and editorial flair? It's like a Scrabble player who memorizes all the two letter words. Such a clever demonst... more » Un Chien Andalou: Rosebud. more » Fishnets and Cigarettes: what the heck happened to his hair? more » WindowSeat: 'd lk t s ths pst r-wrttn s "Wll Crls Slm Spc p Th Nw Yrk Tms?" wth sm clrfl rcst mgry n plc f th hmphb bcs n t's prsnt frm t sn't chvng th mxmm lvl f... more » mcbeachy: "Last month, sources tell me, former Hollywood mogul David Geffen MADE an offer to buy the 19% stake in the Times held by hedge fund Harbinger Capital... more » General Halfshaftery: Craigslist M2M casual encounters will become front page news. Yes, literally. more » -
#insults
Rupert Murdoch: David Paterson Is a Hapless Blind Illiterate
At the Wall Street Journal CEO Council yesterday, someone asked Rupert Murdoch why our political discourse is so angry and infantile. Murdoch's answer was, "Because David Paterson is blind and can't read braille." (The correct answer is "Rupert Murdoch.") More » -
#newspapers
Who Will Save the NYT From its Saviors?
So far the possible financial saviors of the New York Times are a shady Mexican billionaire, a shady Hollywood billionaire, and a plan to give free t-shirts to anyone who donates. Anyone see a problem? More » -
#deathofprint
Will David Geffen Gay Up the New York Times?
Hello, Pink Lady! David Geffen, the wealthy friend of Dorothy, wants to buy the New York Times. Fantastic news for the paper's gay mafia. More » -
#newyorktimes
NYT's Sulzbergers: Broke, Dangerous
Could shady Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim become the New York Times Co.'s biggest shareholder in the next couple of years? Sure he could, easy! It all depends how greedy the (broke-ish) young Sulzberger kids are: More » -
#shameless
Times Publisher Sucks Up to Robber-Baron Investor
In 2007, a New York Times editorial writer slammed Carlos Slim Helú as a "robber baron" who leeched his nation's wealth through overpriced phone service. Funny how a $250 million investment changed the paper's tune. More » -
#math
The New York Times's Rent-to-Own Loan
A debt-strapped New York Times has managed to mortgage its shiny new headquarters for a quick cash infusion of $225 million. But at what cost? Some quick Excel work gives us an ugly answer: More » -
#newspapers
New York Times Gently Swats Its Mexican Billionaire Savior
The New York Times needed a tough story on Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim, to prove its newsroom's independence after borrowing $250 million from the guy. The story's here! But is it tough? Eh. More » -
#mediacrack
'He Said He Was Describing How the World Works'
In your special weekend media column (whoa!): Traders die, generals lie, and the media influence of international oligarchs multiplies: More » -
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#mediacrack
Happy 18th Birthday! I Got You Le Monde
In your Friday media column: Facebook is unholy, business is business, and Nicolas Sarkozy got you a present!: More » -
#newyorktimes
Times Takes Subprime Mexican Loan
The Times just borrowed $250 million from Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim, as anticipated. The interest rate? 14 percent. I pay less on my credit cards. Even more sad? More » -
#media
Mexican Billionaire's NYT Deal Leaving Sulzbergers on Shakier Ground
The New York Times appears to be on the verge of signing a deal with Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim to invest $250 million in the company. If your last name is "Sulzberger," be concerned. More » -
#newyorktimes
Times Looking for Rescue by Mexican Monopolist
How desperate is the New York Times for cash? So desperate that the company's talking with shady Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim, already the fourth-largest shareholder, to give them "several hundred million dollars" more. More »
