• 17 Jul 2008 at 1:11 PM

Fortress Down

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drudgesiren.GIFCirca two minutes ago, all of the computers on the 47th floor of the AB building, where the Fortress Investment Group’s offices are located, shut off. The TV’s are said to be frozen as well. The computer situation is apparently neither here nor there to those affected, but the No TV is a BFD to the FIG employees who’d been diligently watching the British Open on TNT. According to one of the victims, in lieu of having anything else to do, paper airplanes are being made. It goes without saying that we’ll keep you posted.
Related: Fortress Falls on Yet Another Drop in Profits

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    1. 1
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 1:22 PM

      Fucking TNT, I had no idea.

    2. 2
      Posted by Anal_yst | July 17, 2008 at 1:22 PM

      Fortress hq is @ Anheuser Busch?

    3. 3
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 2:15 PM

      Anal_yst = Alliance Bernstein Bldg!
      Maybe they shoudl consider investing in a new IT Department!

    4. 4
      Posted by girl | July 17, 2008 at 2:16 PM

      Wow Bess, that is a fucking fantastic graphic.
      Dare I thank you for your graphic leadership on this Fortress Issue? It’s awe inspiring.

    5. 5
      Posted by merkin capital partners | July 17, 2008 at 2:17 PM

      drudge much?

    6. 6
      Posted by AJ | July 17, 2008 at 2:18 PM

      @girl: Drudge’s siren is always fantastic. Sarcasm will not be tolerated.

    7. 7
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 2:24 PM

      I just realized you can copy and paste it into an email. I’m going to get a lot of mileage out of that.

    8. 8
      Posted by girl | July 17, 2008 at 2:24 PM

      @ AJ
      You know what else won’t be tolerated? Your intolerance of my intolerable sarcasm.

    9. 9
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 2:26 PM

      Girl, I showed up at the Corner pub last night and you were not there….. What gives?

    10. 10
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 2:27 PM

      I’m in the same building – although at a company where the computers and TV’s work.

    11. 11
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 2:28 PM

      Maybe Fortress pulled the plug, there are no widespread TV or computer outages in the area.

    12. 12
      Posted by Bess Levin | July 17, 2008 at 2:30 PM

      Thanks, Girl! Of course you can thank me for the sweet ass siren. Dare I double dog dare myself to show my appreciation for you taking the time to Explain The Markets to me the other night?

    13. 13
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 2:34 PM

      @Girl-
      Zip ya lid you bearded bafoon.
      Confirmed.

    14. 14
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 2:36 PM

      *buffoon

    15. 15
      Posted by chad | July 17, 2008 at 2:42 PM

      http://dealbreaker.com/2007/08/zachary_michaelson_speaks.php

    16. 16
      Posted by girl | July 17, 2008 at 2:47 PM

      Anytime, Bess, anytime. You can teach me about the intriguing world of blogging; I can share with you my thought leadership on important shit like sirens, aryan youth and hedge funds (for a nominal fee equivalent to 3 makers and diet cokes), and together we’ll take on the world.

    17. 17
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 2:48 PM

      Wow, quite a productive day at Dealbreaker today! Lots of timely and excellent coverage. Keep it up!

    18. 18
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 2:48 PM

      Once I saw the siren, I knew it was serious.

    19. 19
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 2:53 PM

      guests 2:48, please stop interupting, the ladies were having a Thelma & Louise moment.

    20. 20
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 2:55 PM

      “Posted by guest, Jul 17, 2008 2:48PM
      Wow, quite a productive day at Dealbreaker today! Lots of timely and excellent coverage. Keep it up!”
      fuck off

    21. 21
      Posted by Anal_yst | July 17, 2008 at 2:57 PM

      This is definitely the work of 3L33t h4x0rz!!!

    22. 22
      Posted by HAM05 | July 17, 2008 at 2:57 PM

      just smell her hair a little

    23. 23
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 3:02 PM

      @2:53 – i believe the correct term is scissoring aka bumpin clams

    24. 24
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 3:05 PM

      i work at FIG on this floor– we are officially back up as of 3 pm.

    25. 25
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 3:07 PM

      Who cares? Slow day at DB…

    26. 26
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 3:07 PM

      Bess Levin = Girl

    27. 27
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 3:09 PM

      is girl ursula?

    28. 28
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 3:09 PM

      roflmaozorcoptors

    29. 29
      Posted by I am a Dude | July 17, 2008 at 3:10 PM

      I heard it was Mean Dean throwing things again and hit hit the switchbox with his jockstrap.

    30. 30
      Posted by girl | July 17, 2008 at 3:12 PM

      @ 2:26
      Wait you meant the guy wearing the “Hi my Name is Guest” sticker that i subsequently went home and listened to Barry White with wasn’t you?!
      AF&$%@!

    31. 31
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 3:17 PM

      girl,
      sorry, we pulled a switcheroo.
      But when I sang “I’m Gonna Love You Just a Little More, Baby” I meant every word.
      Always,
      Hi my Name is Guest

    32. 32
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 3:20 PM

      That was me!

    33. 33
      Posted by girl | July 17, 2008 at 3:31 PM

      @ Hi My Name Is ; that made me smile.

    34. 34
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 3:55 PM

      Why is it when you have “Jeopardy” on the TV in the trade room the MDs get a burr up their ass and strut around like horny prairie chickens but oh shit if you have a golf tournament on the plasma every one is cool with that?

    35. 35
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 3:57 PM

      @horny prairie chicken– what is a burr?

    36. 36
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 4:00 PM

      i think the horny prairie chicken meant a spurr? HPC, care to weigh in?

    37. 37
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 4:01 PM

      a small man who was killed in a duel?

    38. 38
      Posted by blndebnker | July 17, 2008 at 4:02 PM

      A burr is one of those brown thorny round things that fall off trees and get stuck in any kind of wool or anything.

    39. 39
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 4:03 PM

      that doesn’t sound like it would hurt that much to have in your ass.

    40. 40
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 4:03 PM

      blind banker = granola chick??

    41. 41
      Posted by blndebnker | July 17, 2008 at 4:09 PM

      @4:03pm – Maybe not hurt but I would imagine it would be quite uncomfortable to walk around with.
      $4:03(II) – Are you calling me a hippie?

    42. 42
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 4:14 PM

      au contraire. your definition was good, but it didn’t sound like you had spent alot of time around burrs, except in wool.

    43. 43
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 4:16 PM

      blonde….why do ppl think you are blind?

    44. 44
      Posted by blndebnker | July 17, 2008 at 4:21 PM

      @4:14pm – That’s because I have a distinct memory of playing outside when I was a child in a wool top and a burr got stuck causing a giant snag. I, as a sensitive 9 year old, was crushed. It was my favorite sweater.
      @4:16pm – I’m not entirely sure. I’m guessing they are misreading the handle. Who knows. It’s DB.

    45. 45
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 4:27 PM

      sorry about the sweater bb. I didn’t mean to conjure up painful stories from your past.

    46. 46
      Posted by blndebnker | July 17, 2008 at 4:31 PM

      It’s okay. Thank you for your compassion.

    47. 47
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 4:36 PM

      Trvia fans…
      A burr is a seed or dry fruit in which the seeds bear hooks or teeth which attach themselves to fur OR CLOTHING of passing animals or people. The hooks or teeth can be irritants and very hard to get off of clothing, such as wool or cotton. It was the inspiration for Velcro.
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burr (fruit)

    48. 48
      Posted by Investorcluzo | July 17, 2008 at 4:48 PM

      revolt against “guest”! girl/onetwo/anal_yst – when’s the next outing? perhaps mrp will join us before he’s in chi-town for good.
      @3:07 – if girl=bess, then that would mean that I’ve seen her. we all know that bess has never been seen by a man…b/c she don’t exist.

    49. 49
      Posted by blndebnker | July 17, 2008 at 4:53 PM

      @4:36pm – Good lookin out.

    50. 50
      Posted by blndebnker | July 17, 2008 at 4:56 PM

      @4:36pm – Good lookin out.

    51. 51
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 4:58 PM

      @cluzo- do you have any friends? why are you constantly asking girl/onetwo/anal_yst when you guys are going to hang out again?

    52. 52
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 4:58 PM

      Those were very insightful comments, blnd. Could you post them one more time please?

    53. 53
      Posted by girl | July 17, 2008 at 5:00 PM

      ack I hate burrs! They used to get stuck in my sweaters too. I imagine that would be extremely painful.
      @ Cluzo- soon. Email me to girl.fthepolice@gmail so we can pick a bar that doesn’t have jager encrusted vomit and peanut shells in the rugs.

    54. 54
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 5:01 PM

      @4:36pm – Good lookin out. — blndebnker

    55. 55
      Posted by blndebnker | July 17, 2008 at 5:07 PM

      Yeah definitely painful. If you dog has ever gotten one stuck in his/her paw, you’d know. They scream bloody murder.
      Thanks @5:01pm. GOOD LOOKIN OUT.

    56. 56
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 5:08 PM

      @5:07 Anytime.
      Good lookin out. — blndebnker

    57. 57
      Posted by Investorcluzo | July 17, 2008 at 5:16 PM

      @4:58 – I indeed do have friends. that’s why it’s been so damn long since I’ve seen the dynamic trio (and we could add blndebnker if she agrees to play nice)…
      @girl – will email you (but onetwo knows how to reach me).

    58. 58
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 5:17 PM

      @4:36pm – Good lookin out. — blndebnker

    59. 59
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 5:17 PM

      @4:36pm – Good lookin out. — blndebnker

    60. 60
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 5:17 PM

      bb, 4:27 here.
      I can tell you and I have a strong bond. I’m real sensitive too. Sometimes I cry at funerals.
      What became of your sweater, Clarice?

    61. 61
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 5:19 PM

      @4:36pm – Good lookin out. — blndebnker

    62. 62
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 5:19 PM

      @4:36pm – Good lookin out. — blndebnker

    63. 63
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 5:20 PM

      @4:36pm – Good lookin out. — blndebnker

    64. 64
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 5:28 PM

      @4:36pm – Good lookin out. — blndebnker

    65. 65
      Posted by Anal_yst | July 17, 2008 at 5:29 PM

      @ Cluzo/girl
      I’m @ the beach all this weekend, but will be in town next weekend so Friday the 25th works for me

    66. 66
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 5:30 PM

      @5:29 – Good lookin out. — blndebnker

    67. 67
      Posted by guest | July 17, 2008 at 5:35 PM

      @5:16 I’ll take warm Franzia, please. Good lookin out. — blndebnker

    68. 68
      Posted by Investorcluzo | July 17, 2008 at 7:49 PM

      blndebnker – it’s on tonight, 8:30. email girl if you want in (email in thread above).

    69. 69
      Posted by guest | July 18, 2008 at 7:53 AM

      Thanks cluzo. Good lookin out. — blndebnker

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