Notice that The Times article in question, which explains the
significance to the Templar's of the number thirteen, was printed on
page 13. Who would be influential enough to manipulate the media to
that extent?

The Times (UK), The last crusade of the Templars, p 13, 29 November
2004.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-1379629,00.html