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Old 08-07-2009, 03:24 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by carom View Post
Nope. I see Rupert Murdoch as the Al Davis of the multinantional news companies. I know that is a way to simplistic view point, but in some ways it could be apt.
Is Al Davis worth 7Bil? Not do defend ole Rupert who reminds me of the media mogul from James Bond X with Pierce Brosnan and the Brunette jugs chick - but that is taking it a smidge far.

Eventually they will need premium service to cover the costs of the website or they will end up like local news and newspapers who are hurting alot right now. Currently the websites of all news companies are loss leaders which are supported by the TV.
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