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The article focuses on the ongoing transition from paper-based journalism to digital platforms, highlighting the continuous merger and acquisition activity in the newspaper industry. Topics include the allure of newspaper ownership, the impact of new ownership models on local newspapers, and the challenges faced by traditional printing and paper industries amidst the shift towards digital media.

The article discusses the importance of the use of recycled paper to ensure sufficient supply of printing paper in the graphics art industry amidst the increase in demand. Topics inlcude the incompatibility of some printing technologies with paper recycling systems, the global market demand for paper materials, as well as the paper requirements in regions like Europe, North America and Asia.

The article reports on the strategy of Europa Press Holdings Co. in the creation its daily national newspaper, and explores the development of "Avastar," an electronic newspaper, by Bild.T-Online.de AG & Co. KG in Europe. It states that Europa Press Holdings' research and development team has created a website which provides an opportunity for customers to contribute ideas and opinions on the creation of the newspaper. In addition, the company has also created a marketing campaign and contest which focus on employing skilled individuals that will help in designing the publication. Bild.T-Online.de has used the website Second Life for the publication of "Avastar" in the Internet to attract a large group of readers.

The article presents a reprint of the article "Tribune Buys U-T San Diego for $85M: Los Angeles to Run Paper," which appeared in the May 11, 2015 issue of the newsletter "News Inc." It discusses the acquisition of the daily newspaper "U-T San Diego" and its affiliated weekly newspapers and websites by diversified media company Tribune Publishing Co. for $85 million in the U.S. Details about the terms of the transaction are given.

The article focuses on two reports from Pew Research Center regarding the current state of U.S. newspaper publishing and readership, which states that the estimated total daily newspaper circulation in 2016 38 million for Sunday and was 35 million for week day. According to the report, three of the highest-circulation daily papers in the nation are the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post.

The article focuses on a new product for the day-to-day management of printing jobs for newspaper publishing. Part of the reason prepress operators and some designers are less than eager to see Pantone's new Color Bridge process guidebook is the same reason they will want to buy it. It's the definitive industry standard for defining formulas for replicating Pantone Matching System (PMS) colors. Nearly every major graphics software publisher licenses Pantone's color guides and includes the formulas in their products. That overwhelming popularity is also the source of consternation when changes are made. Color Bridge also demonstrates that Pantone has recognized that print workflow has changed in recent years and that the vast majority of printing is now done with digital screens, color management systems, finer screen resolutions and brighter papers. Using color profiles in programs like Adobe Illustrator or InDesign can change the values of colors. When the profile or rendering intent is changed, the ink percentages also change, which effectively means colors keyed to a Pantone formula will change along with them. INSETS: What's New?;A System That Works in the Real World.

The article discusses effect of cyberattacks on newspaper publishers Tribune Publishing. Topics discussed include staffers of the firm are scrambled to stop the computer virus which harms paper's Web site; talks about the newspaper Los Angeles Times, which is one of the affected papers from cyberattacks; and views of Director of Distribution of the newspaper, Joe Robidoux on their efforts to get rid of from this situation.

The article reports that blogs are re-shaping newspaper publishing. Journalist-written blogs give readers more information and wider perspectives. Through blogging or commenting on the blogs, readers are able to interact with the newspaper's online site. In the process, more readers visit the site, thus bringing income to the paper through advertising sponsors. Analysts forecast that newspaper revenues from blogging shall hit $55 billion by 2010. The partnership between newspapers and blogs helps build a community by initiating conversations.

The article reports that the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)) has reviewed the trade practices of Canadian paper manufacturers and had decided to impose tariffs on the import of uncoated ground wood (UGW) paper shipped into the U.S. from Canada. The newspaper publishers around the country have been very vocal about their opposition to this move.

The article focuses on the quandary of the newspaper industry in the U.S. It tells that the industry has suffered declining revenues within the past decade due to decreasing readership and diminishing revenues from advertisements. It adds that the traditional papers have failed to follow their readers who are continually seeking and searching out for interactive and collaborative environments where they can locate answers to queries, discuss their thoughts, and get ideas to stay informed. However, it says that newspapers can fight back at the world of new media by adopting new trends through the creation of journalism-based products integrated with online and community-based initiatives.

The article offers news briefs in European newspaper publishing as of December 2006. Scientists at Xerox Corp. have invented a means of making images on prints last for only one day so that the paper can be recycled more often. RBB Chemical Technology has been given a U.S. patent for a new way of delivering fountain solution to a printing press. Proof-it-Online's has released its new enterprise solution called Agility.