The Las Vegas Observer @11:45 AM
Also the Times, last year, laid off some copy editors. (Staf?) In any event, the news conveyed is that the Observer is launching a free weekly in Las Vegas. Duuuuuude. Also, may we amplify? Jared Kushner "has started a string of new ventures, like The Commercial Observer and a group of political news Web sites in several states [which he later shut down]." (via) 2
The Future of Journalism: Ira Stoll's New Business Model @12:20 PM
Did you know that former New York Sun vice president Ira Stoll is back in business? He is running a website with the impressive name The Future of Capitalism. It launched two months ago, and where have we been on this important news? What is most wonderful is his business model. This man has a plan! In it, the more money you give, the more influence you have. Ta da, capitalism and the future of it! For instance, for $250K? You will "support a reporter to cover the Federal Reserve, Treasury, Congress, White House, or other beat designated by the sponsor in consultation with the editor." Hoo boy. Though! For just $75K a year, you get to call and email Ira Stoll anytime you want, night or day. Which, you know, I'm pretty sure we could do that for free? For now at least. Soon he will be so rich and powerful that he will not accept our free phone calls and emails. 11
