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The article focuses on the paper waste management within newspaper publishing industry. Topics discussed include reduction of wastes produced by the printers; impact of waste conservation on the creating business revenues; and impact of equipments such as plates, paper grain and color complexity on printed wastes by the press.

The article reports that the local investors bought the paper from Digital First Media, owned by industry bugaboo Alden Global Capital under local control, benefitting from its geography in the Berkshires with its cultural traditions. Topics include arts and culture magazine, Berkshire Landscapes with the printing of the Brattleboro Reformer; and the focus remains on growing digital subscriptions with publishers consulting work in small and medium sized markets.

The article reports that jury decided in 2016 that Gawker Media held liable for defamation against a certain larger-than-life pro wrestler, the average American likely did not pay much attention to the outcome beyond perhaps a momentary fascination with the salacious video at the center of the case. Topics include examines the American press paid close attention and for good reason.

The article emphasizes Allen VanNoppen's initiative to combat the erosion of local news in Burke County/Morganton, NC, by launching The Paper, an all-local print and digital newspaper. With a focus on community engagement and a team of experienced journalists, The Paper aims to set a new standard for local newspapers, showcasing success amid the decline of corporate-owned publications.

The article discusses improving the paper ordering and warehouse operations of printing companies. Topics explored include the paper needs of most newspaper publishers and commercial print businesses, the proper management of inventory to meet needs of clients, and the statement issued by regional operations director Ron Smith of "News Herald" daily newspaper regarding significant printing technologies.

The article reflects on impact of newsprint tariffs on workers in the U.S. the publishing and paper industries. It mentions that newsprint tariffs are driven by a strategy of North Pacific Paper Co. to manipulate U.S. trade policy. It presents views of Joel Quadracci, chairman of Quad Graphics, on the same.

Focuses on the newsprint paper crisis in the United States. Forecasts of an increase in paper prices due to consolidation among producers; Enumeration of companies acquiring related firms in the paper industry; Impact of economic condition on the newsprint paper industry. INSET: Foreign firm finds a home in U.S. market, by Jim Rosenberg.

This article focuses on efforts in the U.S. newspaper industry to reduce environmental impact of waste paper. Widespread conversion to lower-basis-weight newsprint saves money only if pressrooms can print well without more web breaks on the longer but costlier rolls. Newspapers have moved along a cleaner path since letterpress days, abandoning engraving and film chemistries, adopting soy-oil-based inks, and using large quantities of newsprint with recycled fiber.

The article provides information on paper waste handling systems of various newspaper companies in the United States. Waste paper comes from white slab waste and leftover inserts. An automatic system capable of automatically loading loose paper into a trailer has financial benefits to "Orlando Sentinel." The waste handling plant of the "Washington Post" in Springfield, Virginia consists of a cart dumper.

The article focuses on the Panama Papers project, an inter-news agency collaboration involving 300 journalists working at more than 100 media properties to investigate data leaked from Mossack Fonseca law firm in Panama. It explores how the project started, the collaboration of journalists, and implications of the project for the newspaper industry. The involvement of the "Miami Herald" newspaper in the project is discussed.

The article discusses how newspaper operations dogged by newsprint supply chain snarls and the rising costs of the paper in charge of newsprint supply at our nation's newspapers. Topics include supply-chain disruptions and trucking challenges wrought by the pandemic and the effects of certain geopolitical events; and packaging analysis for Fastmarkets, an information provider for the forest products industry that newspaper operations pros turn to for data.

The article discusses developments in the newspaper industry in the U.S. as of May 2014, particularly in the adoption of a leaner and greener print manufacturing processes. It cites the claim by Dow Jones & Co. Inc. vice president of production Larry Hoffman that they print "The Wall Street Journal" paper in strategic sites in the country in order to improve efficiency. The opinions of Christopher Apel of "The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel" and Freedom Communications' Rick Sant are also cited.

The article offers information on Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) which has been instrumental in most global investigative journalism projects for over a decade. Topics include how the Panama Papers, Laundromats, Pandora Papers, The Daphne Project, Suisse Secrets and Pegasus Project were investigated by OCCRP; and how OCCRP began as a pathway to access investigative reporting tools to support investigative journalism centers in eastern Europe.

The article presents information related to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) founded in 1997 and became an independent nonprofit in 2017. It highlights a searchable database created by the ICIJ on its website, using the Pandora Papers Offshore Leaks investigations' data of 810,000 offshore companies, foundations and trusts. Comments of Gerard Ryle, executive director of the ICIJ, regarding its biggest project, the Pandora Papers, are presented.

Discusses the performance of the newsprint industry in North America. Factors behind the expected activity surge in the sector; Change in ownership among financially-troubled recycled-newsprint mills; Plan by Bowater Inc. to buy Newsprint South Inc.'s paper mill in Grenada, Mississippi; Move by Abitibi-Consolidated Inc. to close its newsprint mill in West Tacoma, Washington.

This article reports on the redesign of the Tribune newspaper "Orlando Sentinel." The paper's new look includes more graphs, charticles, looming pictures and use of colors, such as lilac, pink, aqua, red and avocado. The paper already devised a roadmap independently before Tribune issued the marching orders. According to the paper's editor Charlotte Hall, a revamp had been on editors' minds for some time.

The article focuses on the plan of SP Newsprint Co. to sell the company and its SP Recycling subsidiary. The newsprint company, owned in equal parts by affiliates of Cox Enterprises Inc., Media General Inc. and the McClatchy Co., engaged TD Securities to consider a range of options due to continuing declines in sales of newspaper publishing and newsprint documentation. INSET: Publishers' recent retreat from paper mills.

The article discusses the challenges facing the newspaper and publishing sector in the U.S. It explores the shared sacrifice concept observed by the industry under which the paper, printing and publishing sectors seek to be lean and stealthy while working with one another to manage paper costs. Factors of concern to paper manufacturers are given such as rising energy costs and the scarcity of old newspapers (ONP). Empathy is cited as a strategy for publishers and newsprint suppliers to take.

Reports that paper producers in some areas of the United States suffered big losses due to infestations by southern pine bark beetles. Casualty loss for pine-beetle damage to woodlands that supply paper mills; Additional cost of bleaching out the blue stain left by the pine-beetles on the paper fiber; Impact on newsprint supply.

The article reports on the impact of the global environmental policy on the paper industry. According to the authors, the huge purchasing power of consumers and strong environmental policy can help paper suppliers improve the sustainability of their forestry practices as well as the papers they produce. They add that more readers and advertisers prefer a greener paper product despite the growing digital readership. Other benefits of integrating environmental policy to the industry are provided.

The article features a group of 15 talented visual journalists known as the Shooting Stars of 2023, including Carolina Cimenti, Larry Deklinski and Jaime Green. It mentions that these individuals come from various backgrounds and publications, ranging from small local papers to large corporate entities. It also mentions that they all share a passion for visual storytelling and a dedication to their craft, capturing moments and communicating narratives through their photographs and videos.

The article discusses the decline of local newsrooms and newspapers in the United States, leading to news deserts and ghost papers. It highlights the acquisition and downsizing of news brands by larger enterprises, resulting in reduced coverage and staff cuts. The article features the experiences of journalists from different communities, emphasizing the importance of local news and the need for new ownership models and investments in local journalism.

Presents the results of the American Forest and Paper Association (AF&PA) survey about the United States papermaking industry. Growth of planned consumption of recovered paper; Continued increase in paper and paperboard capacity; Overall newsprint capacity; Commitment to sustainable forestry initiatives; Working relationship between the forest products industry and the US Department of Energy.

Details changes in `Saint Louis Post-Dispatch' Saturday paper. Change of its Saturday broadsheet to a tabloid; Publisher Nicholas G. Penniman IV's creation of a newspaperwide task force with the goal of improving Saturday circulation; Coordination between the business and editorial sides of the newspaper.

Nate Jones, the FOIA Director at The Washington Post, is an expert in government records and shares his knowledge with journalists and the public. He started as a historian and learned about FOIA when trying to access classified documents. The FOIA requires government agencies to disclose information that is not protected for personal privacy, national security, or law enforcement. Jones has worked on various FOIA projects, including revealing retired service members working for foreign countries. He also collaborates with journalists and leads training sessions on FOIA. Jones and illustrator Emily Joynton created a 10-panel guide to the FOIA process, which was published in March 2024. Jones encourages local papers to take advantage of state public record laws and work with organizations like the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. [Extracted from the article]

Discusses the growth in the American pulp and paper industry with emphasis on the contribution of paper recovery and reuse. Report from the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA); Percentage annual rate growth of the industry; Recycling of 80 percent of recovered paper; Recovery-reuse goal of AF&PA in six years from 1993.

Reports the role of automobile advertising in boosting the newspaper industry in the U.S. Use of insurance companies of newspapers; Advertising spending of newspapers; Advertisement of movies in newspapers.

Reports that newspapers in the United States are adopting geographic information systems in their editorials, marketing, circulation and employee-relations departments. Use of data mapping technology for newspaper articles on Census data in the US; Effectiveness of geographic information systems in the visualization of market trends and patterns. INSET: Putting the graphic in geographic..

The article reports that prices of newsprints in the U.S. are at their lowest level in 2013 compared with historical price trends. Publishing industry analyst Thad McIlroy states that, in the past, wholesale price of newsprint has a marked effect on newspaper publishers' profits. He observes that in the past few years leading to 2013, demand for newsprint has declined or remained the same as more publishing businesses close operations due to the competition posed by online publications.

Announces the merger of the newspapers `Milwaukee Journal' and `Milwaukee Sentinel.' Name of the merged newspaper; Reason for the merger; Benefits to the two newspapers of the merger; Layoff of some of the employees; Terms of voluntary severance and early retirement; Problems related to the merger.

Reports on the launching of `Nevada Weekly,' an alternative newspaper promising in-depth coverage of local, regional and statewide issues on November 17, 1993. Larry Henry, Bill Martin and Mike Norris as publishers; Free distribution of the weekly in Reno, Sparks, Carson city and Lake Tahoe; Mail subscriptions rates; Profile on Henry, Martin and Norris.

Features technologies presented by Scitex Corp., Adobe Systems Inc. and Aware Inc. during the March 1996 Newspaper Association of American's Operations SuperConference. Features of Scitex PressPoint system; Benefits of the system.

Reports on the `Daily Nebraskan' college newspaper's feud with the University of Nebraska, Lincoln football team. Nebraska coach Tom Osborne's criticism of the newspaper for publishing articles that have embarrassed the team; Includes a January 20, 1992 front-page photo and news account of a naked Afro-American football player being hogtied by white police officers after allegedly attacking a woman.

The article presents information on the Internet and software firm Google Inc., which purchased an abandoned paper mill in Hamina, Finland, for 52 million dollars, and Google has made a new data center in the paper mill building.

Reports on speculations about an increase in paper prices in the U.S. for 2004. Expectation on advertising revenue percentage growth; Statement issued by newsprint trader Bernard Bottomley; Overview of quarterly newsprint consumption; Factors that could limit price growth.

Reports on developments concerning paper mills, as of February 5, 2001. Enron Corp.'s purchase of a paper mill in Canada owned by Daishowa Forest Products Ltd.; Denial of reports that Jefferson Smurfit Group is planning to sell its newsprint mill, which is operated by the merged Smurfit Stone Container Corp.

Reports on the feud between Corning Community College student editor Crystal Daugherty and student government representative Brian Morgan that resulted in the temporary closure of the campus paper `The Crier.' Misprinting of Morgan's name; Allegations of malice; Battle between the paper and the Student Senate Association.

Highlights the advances in computer-to-paper technology as developed by E Ink Corp. Creation of electronic paper with real pages that can be leafed through, thumbed over and read on the beach; Growth of electronic display and imaging systems; Company's plan to market the technology to retailers, banks and other businesses.

Reports on an incident where the `Omaha World-Herald' was said to have given in to pressure from University of Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne to delay and soften a negative article on the football program. Resignation of journalist James Allen Flannery from the paper; Details on Osborne's pressure campaign; Revolt by the paper reporters against the action.

The article explores how Hometown News Media is making news free and profitable while selling local news. Topics include Daily papers started relying on national stories to fill their pages, leaving residents with less information to consume about their neighborhoods; and corporate acquisitions are associated with a decline in the quantity of local content produced as Hometown's community-driven articles expanded the media group's reach.

Reports on Uttaim Jain's claim that college officials at the University of Iowa has never told him of the previous suicide attempts of his son, Sanjay. Jain's contention that the suicide attempts should have been made available in the school paper; Reasons for the university's inability to notify Sanjay's parents; University policy on suicide; Roopa Goswami's letter on the secrecy surrounding Sanjay's death.

Focuses on a story published in the school paper `Student Review' which raised questions about Brigham Young University (BYU) football players and their alleged ability to escape honor code penalties unless their transgressions became public knowledge. Contention that BYU coaches were protecting hard drinking athletes from honor code investigations; Media interest in the story by Matthew MacLean, a BYU senior.

Examines the trend among major American newspapers wherein at least two editorial cartoonists are employed. Advantages to the paper and the cartoonists; Artistic differences; Methods; Aesthetics; Syndication.

Interviews Jake Oliver, president of Maryland/D.C./Delaware Press Association and chairman, CEO and publisher of the Afro-American Co. about niche services and other media opportunities for small-circulation papers.

The article announces several personnel changes, hiring and promotions which include James Briggs promoted to general manager of the Star Beacon in Ashtabula, New York; Robert Cairns, promoted to Editor of the paper, Publisher Fred Scheller, and appointment of Ken Harding for Hearst Newspapers.

The article discusses the controversy over Google's claim of environmental stewardship for its Go Paperless in 2013 initiative. Google's campaign to go paperless includes an online and social media presence and a monthly newsletter with tips for readers to reduce paper consumption. The print industry has reacted negatively to Google's campaign message that digital is environmentally preferable to paper.

The article explores Evan Smith, CEO of The Texas Tribune, has announced plans to retire, no later than Dec. 31. He has agreed to remain with the paper while the board identifies his successor and to assist with the transition. "At the board's request," he said, "I've agreed to stick around through the end of 2023 as a senior adviser to my replacement."

Reports that the South Australian government has planted the first mainland trial hemp crop for use as a source of pulp for making paper. Issuance of a 12-month license under the Controlled Substances Act for three trial hemp crops; Australian Newsprint Mills' experimentation with pulping; Environmental benefit of using hemp pulp.

The article offers information on editor, Jana Peterson who started to consider developing a community newspaper of her own. It offers information on the publication "Pine Journal," that closed its office and moved the work to the Minnesota. It mentions that the publication was owned by Forum Communications Co.