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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.

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.

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.

The article reports developments related to journalism in the U.S. It mentions the goodbye letter sent through electronic mail by Senator Hillary Clinton to the media. American newspapers are seen to be struggling of failing compared to its counterparts in Europe. Senator Benjamin Cardin from Maryland introduced a bill allowing newspapers to become non-profit organizations.

Provides information on the expectations of newspaper publications regarding the political advertisements for the 2004 national elections in the U.S. Results of a research conducted by the Newspaper Association of America regarding the kind of medium that help voters decide for the election; Factors that affect the placement of political advertisements in newspapers; Benefits of political advertising for newspapers.

Interviews Dave Offer, editor of `Newport Daily News.' Comments on being an editor; Upper-crust image of the newspaper; Staff size; Employee recruitment; Importance of an editorial page in a community-based newspaper. INSET: David Offer.

The article discusses the pace and obstacles of traditional print journalism as a means of presenting timely information to audiences. The author feels that newspapers that hope to remain successful must understand that they are not the only means for readers to learn about events but that newspapers are competing with other media. Seven suggestions are provided for newspapers including a competitive attitude when it comes to getting stories before other media outlets. Another suggestion is to embrace hyperlocal coverage of communities that can be posted on a news website as well as other information about the community like data on local crime, the housing market and the history of the community, which is considered evergreen content.

Reports that the Ohoopee Regional Library System in Vidalia, Georgia has been sued by the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia. Allegation that Vidalia-Toombs County Library staffers banned a gay newspaper from a free publications table because it offended their Christian values; Decision of the library to ban all free publications from the building; Remarks from the Ohoopee Regional Library director.

Reports that newspapers are becoming the source of syndicated information such as television listings and weather data. Competition of newspapers with other media for readers and advertisements; Benefits of accessing newspapers for such information as feature packages, online packages and onscreen television listings.

Discusses credibility of newspapers from the report `Examining Our Credibility: Perspectives of the Public and the Press,' by Christine D. Urban for the American Society of Newspaper Editors (ASNE). Factors that affect credibility; Respective meaning of accuracy and authentic.

Reports on newspaper war between the lesbian and gay biweekly `LGNY' and News Communications Inc.'s `New York Blade News.' Background information about LNGY and New York Blade News; Accusations made by LGNY to Blade; Impact of the competition between the two newspapers.

Reports on the minimal disruptions suffered by Florida's newspapers as a result of Hurricane Erin which hit the state on August 2, 1995. Ability of `Vero Beach Press-Journal' to print and distribute its August 2, 1995 edition; Readiness of local newspapers to meet the storm; Newspapers affected by the hurricane.

Talks about Canton, Ohio's newspaper, `The Repository,' which had never endorsed a Democrat until Bill Clinton. Newspaper's history; Reasons for endorsing Bill Clinton.

Reports on the complaints of U.S. retailers against the increasing cost of newspaper advertising. Concern of buyers and sellers about the current advertising sales slump; Projected increase in newspaper rates in 1991; Comments from Mervyn's executive Sue Sprunk on rate increases and newspapers' efficiency; Actions taken by "Saint Paul Pioneer Press" publisher to address the problem.

Narrates the author's addiction to the Internet. Significance of the Internet for the newspaper industry; Evidence of the increased use of paper.

Features the free tabloid-size "The Sunday Paper" weekly published by Sunday Paper Publishing which targets the younger newspaper readers, set to be launched on September 26, 2004 in Atlanta, Georgia. Contents of the weekly paper; Initial distribution of the newspaper; Information on the plan to increase circulation by the end of 2005.

The article offers information on the bankruptcy of Charleston Gazette-Mail due to decision of owner Chilton family to take a loan to match bid of Ogden Newspaper. Topics discussed include plan of Ogden to acquire Charleston Daily Mail; acquisition of Charleston Gazette-Mail by Ogden due to its bankruptcy; and impact of corruption on print journalism.

Focuses on the work of reporters in small newspapers in U.S. Work-related challenges experienced by newspaper reporters; Skills learned by reporters from working in small papers; Role of small papers in honing future great reporters and editors.

The article focuses on the increasing price of newsprint in the United States. Skyrocketing newsprint prices have been blamed for everything from a hiring freeze at the newspaper "The Dallas Morning News," to a price hike for the Sunday edition of the newspaper "The New York Times." With no easing on the newsprint front, where costs are up by about 35 percent to 40 percent over a year ago, this year's price jumps ultimately may give newspaper publishers another strong shove toward the electronic media.

Focuses on the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority's lawsuit against Modern Times Group (MTG) to stop MTG's distribution of an American version of its European subway papers, `Metro,' in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Potential impact of the lawsuit on MTG's attempt to launch the paper in other cities; Comment by Floyd Weintraub, vice president of Metro International North America.

The article forecasts print advertising performance in 2009. Consumer magazine advertising revenue is expected to grow, while newspapers are expected to see a smaller decline than in 2008. Increased costs faced by the publishing industry are also described, noting that paper costs have increased and U.S. postage has become more expensive.

The article reports that advertising revenues for print media such as newspapers and magazines are expected to drop in 2009. The price of paper and gas has increased in 2008, causing production and distribution costs to also increase. This trend is expected to continue in 2009. Financial analysis company PricewaterhouseCoopers has predicted a 2.4% drop in advertising revenues.

The article relates the efforts of publisher Jim Hopson to walk across the U.S. after retirement to find out if the problems of big newspapers are affecting small town newspapers. He started his journey on April 30, 2007 and has kept a blog about his adventures. It states that he submits entries to his blog by borrowing computers either at friends' homes or hotels where he stays along the trail. According to Hopson, small papers continue to do well with their audience and advertisers.

Presents views of newspaper owners on factors that influenced the selling of the newspaper business in the U.S. Comments of John Cribb, principle broker at Cribb & Associates, about the value of mid-sized papers; Opinion of Gregg Knowles, owner of Knowles Media Brokerage Services, on the scarcity of sale signs; Remarks of Owen Van Essen, president of Dirks, Van Essen, & Murray, regarding chances for the recovery of the newspaper industry.

Reports on the highlights of the 2001 edition of 'Editor & Publisher International Year Book,' focused on the United States newspaper industry. All-time high for Sunday newspapers; More morning than evening papers; New low for a number of dailies.

Focuses on an increase in the number of publications using color in their daily comic pages in the United States. Boon for Reed Brennan Media Associates; Reasons why papers do not publish daily color comics; Advantages of colors; Drawbacks of colorization.

The article focuses on the recycling program implemented by the printing division of the newspaper "The Chicago Tribune" Manager Roy Carlson relates their failure to separate garbage from recyclable materials. It cites the newspaper's production of 720,000 pounds of wastes per month. It explains the key rules established by the newspaper to ensure success, including the need for education and communication among staff and the need for simple process to handle recyclables.

This article presents the results of a study on the attitude of newspaper readers in the U.S. as of August 1991. To help papers improve targeting, the American Society of Newspapers Editors commissioned Minnesota Opinion Research Inc. (MORI) to find out what readers want from their newspapers. MORI identified two different groups of dissatisfied newspaper readers. Of 1, 264 people surveyed in the U.S., 13% were "at-risk" readers--those who read papers fairly regularly but would like them to be simpler and more accessible. Another 13% were "potential" readers--those who read only occasionally and think newspapers do not give enough in-depth information. Loyal readers made up 55% of the group and non-readers 19%.

Presents an update on the newspaper industry in the U.S. as of January 1998. Business operation sold by International Paper Co.; Reelstand to be designed and manufactured by Enkel Corp.; Alliance forged by Goss Graphic Systems Incorporated.

Focuses on the case filed by Arthur Leighton against the `North County Times,' and the city of Oceanside, California for failing to advise him about the possibility of a crime against him. Background on the case; Questions raised over a newspaper's legal obligation to inform an intended victim when receiving advance notice of a crime; Arguments raised by the paper's attorney.

Focuses on legal issues involving `Gwinnett Daily Post' filed by the `Atlanta Journal' and `Constitution' regarding the Post's qualification to carry out the Georgia government legal advertising over the cable. Atlanta papers' rationale behind the disqualification of Post; Definition and boundaries of paid circulation according to the Audit Bureau of Circulation; Georgia Supreme Court's ruling.

Reports on the results of a study by media criticism class students of 35 newspapers published in the United States. Factors behind students' newspaper choice; Variety and depth of news coverage; Layout selection and display of photographs; Availability of the paper; Complaints raised regarding most publications.

The article discusses the trend among newspaper publishers to adopt the move began by Detroit, Michigan dailies Free Press and News to limit their house delivery to Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The 50 % drop in advertising revenues is said to be forcing publishers to cut on costs. The resultant decline in circulation is stated to signal that publishers should be enhancing their online versions to take advantage of the growing digital media consumption and increase online advertising income.

The article discusses how publishers and paper makers cope with newspapers' chronic decline in the U.S. in November 2010. It cites newsprint bankruptcies and mergers like AbitibiBowater of the two largest North American companies. Newsprint makers' prices reportedly range widely from 430 to 730 U.S. dollars per metric ton, as production curtailments could not keep up with drops in demand. It notes that year-to-date consumption through June was down 6.2% but newspaper demand is seen stabilizing.

The article discusses marketing research conudcted by the firm Nielsen Claritas on "The Philadelphia Inquirer" and "The Philadelphia Daily News" newspapers owned by Philadelphia Media Holdings of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A survey of 750 people in the market area found that newspaper readers had a higher level of engagement with the medium than did consumers of other mass media.

The article presents the author's opinion on the challenges faced by the newspaper industry amidst the financial crisis in the U.S. He explains that many of American publishers have tried to reconditioning the market by experimenting with their columns to PilotOnline. He believes that because of the said initiative, they able to provide the public with high quality and sustainable journalism

The article focuses on a decrease in newspaper advertising which is being seen in the United States. A discussion of the factors which have led to the decline, including a decline in newspaper circulation, and layoffs of newspaper staff members, is presented. Newspaper advertising's future in the country is discussed.

The article focuses on the controversy surrounding the launch of the newspaper Capital City Courier. According to newspaper owner/editor Michael Pittman, the primary goal of the newspaper is to raise issues that Afro-American folks talk about in private but do not generally talk about in public. The newspaper's reports are fodder for chat rooms and blogs, as well as black radio talk shows.

The article focuses on the lawsuit filed by Cox Enterprises against the News-Journal Corp. for fraud, waste and mismanagement. The News-Journal Corp. (NJC) is a privately held company controlled by the Davidson family. Cox alleged that the newspaper's board members squandered the company's money. At the heart of the issue is the News-Journal's move to spend $13 million for the naming rights of a Daytona Beach downtown performing arts center.