The New York Times has appointed its first female executive editor in its 160-year history, with Jill Abramson promoted to replace Bill Keller. Keller is stepping down after eight years to return to a writing role on the paper. He will be replaced by Abramson, the New York Times managing editor, from 6 September.
Abramson, a former New York Times Washington bureau chief and investigative reporter who has been managing editor since 2003, said being appointed editor of the title was like "ascending to Valhalla".
"In my house growing up, The Times substituted for religion. If The Times said it, it was the absolute truth," she added.
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Ascending to Valhalla?
How many people who use "Valhalla" as a metaphor like that?
According to Wikipedia, Valhalla is "a hall in which heroes killed in battle were believed to feast with Odin for eternity."
Sounds like a Muslim version of heaven--without the virgins, but you do get all the food you can eat.
I guess she will understand then, when the mozlems take over the NYT, equally fanatically!
I do not always agree with the Times - but unlike the "Torah" it does contain real and verifiable information.
It can't really have success, I feel so.
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