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The article focuses on the need for business enterprises to reduce consumption of paper in the U.S. both in the financial and environmental context. George Pake, the legendary head of Xerox Corp., foresaw technology, that offices would go paperless, but that's far from reality. The machinery that makes paper theoretically obsolete has helped make it all the more ubiquitous, printers and copiers have become affordable that the decision to print has gotten closer to the owner of the document.

The article reports on the move of the U.S. Federal Reserve to purchase short-term debt that finances companies' daily operations on October 7, 2008. It mentions that the purchasing will include a set up of a separate entity known as a special purpose vehicle, which will issue loans at the targeted federal funds rate. Moreover, the Federal's move had an immediate impact on top-rated overnight U.S. commercial paper dropped 0.74 percentage points to 2.94 %.

The article examines the concept of paperless office. It is argued that the dream of a workplace where all that technology would eliminate the need for printed documents remains just a dream. It is claimed that still printing work is being carried out in offices and there is a need to check that. It cites an example of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based PNC Bank Corp., which is among financial institutions doing their part to reduce paper use by sending electronic statements and credit-card bills.

Focuses on the electronic-paper technology developed by Gyricon Media and E Ink. Information on the flat-panel display used at Macy's department store; Benefits of the technology; Details of Gyricon's SmartPaper technology; Uses of electronic paper.

An interview with Anthony Crescenzi, chief bond market strategist at Miller Tabak & Co. in New York, is presented. When asked about the function of the commercial paper market, he refers it as the area where companies go to raise money for short-term uses. Crescenzi reveals that the condition of the commercial paper market has been impaired. Crescenzi also cites the possible approach to be taken by corporations to access funding outside of the market for commercial paper.

The article focuses on the development of thin sheet electronic paper technology capable of receiving remote data signals. Hitachi designed such technology which consumes little energy that might benefit to the advertising and publishing industries. The advances in flat-panel technology for television and portable gadgets have influenced Fuji Xerox to develop flexible black-and-white plastic panels designed to help office workers keep records on lightweight tablets. E-paper could eliminate the process of printing out price tags for every shipment of merchandise.

The article evaluates TerraSkin rock bag from Design & Source.

The article reports on the fall of the shares of the International Paper Co. in the U.S. According to John Faraci, chief executive officer of International Paper, his company's dividend, now equal to 15% of the share price, might not be the best use of the company's cash. In addition, overall demand for paper and cardboard turned down 19% in December from the same month in 2007.

The article focuses on the findings among business enterprises that their stocks drop while dealing with high leverage and falling demand in the U.S. According to International Paper Co.'s (IP) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), John Faraci , his company might slash its $1 a share dividend. Meanwhile, stocks at AbitibiBowater Inc. (ABH) have declined to less than 50 cents on worries that the company will not be able to continue servicing its debt.

The article focuses on the impact of the decline in the print media on the paper and logging industries. According to the Newspaper Association of America, total U.S. newspaper circulation has dropped 34% from a peak of almost 62.6 million in 1990 to 41.1 million in 2008. It reports that the paper-products industry, which has been badly hit by the recession, employs 37% fewer people than in 1990, while the forest-products industry as a whole has 34% fewer workers.

Describes the development of the electronic paper technology by Gyricon and E Ink. Technology used in the electronic paper; Thickness of the electronic paper; Applications of the electronic paper.

Introduces an electronic paper technology developed by Gyricon and E Ink. Information on the technology used in the electronic paper; Applications of the technology; Investors and partners of E Ink.

The article offers information on Kodak's EasyShare digital photoprinters and photopapers.

The article reports on the all-stock merger of Abitibi-Consolidated and Bowater, two North American newsprint makers, on January 29, 2007. The new company will operate 32 pulp and paper facilities and 35 wood product facilities in Eastern Canada and the Southeastern U.S. The deal is expected to improve financial flexibility of Abitbi-Consolidated as it competes in the competitive global marketplace.

The article presents the comments of Wall Street analysts on some selected stocks in the U.S. in 2009. FBR Capital analyst Craig Berger says that Intel Corp. posted stronger-than-expected first quarter results, and Intel's first quarter earnings per share (EPS) was aided by better gross margins, better taxes and, better interest income. Deutsche Bank analyst Mark Wilde said that International Paper Co.'s costs are declining and its cash flow is expected to increase in 2009.

An excerpt from an interview with Pat Moore, chief executive officer of Smurfit-Stone Container Corp., by Patricia O'Connell, management editor of the journal's website, is presented.

This article discusses the performance of Financial Times as of November 2005. The newspaper has struggled to maintain its standing as the dominant business paper in the British market while also expanding globally into the U.S. and Asia. Andrew Gowers, editor of the Financial Times, resigned from the company resulting from frustrations regarding changes of direction from management. Operating profits of the company in 2004 were 410 million dollars on sales of 7 billion dollars.

The article evaluates the Pixily web-based interactive document management service.

The article evaluates the web-based service called Pixily, from Pixily.

Evaluates the Personal Digital Pen from Logitech. Function of the Personal Digital Pen; Cost; Pros and cons.

The article offers advice on stocks from business analysts. Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter said that Netflix Inc.'s valuation is now more compelling as he believes the company can continue to deliver earnings growth. BMO analyst Stephen Atkinson sees small losses for International Paper Co. in 2009 and 2010, before it returns to profitability in 2011. ST Robinson Humphrey analyst William Chappell thinks Central Garden & Pet Co. can post double-digit EPS growth.

The article predicts that Citigroup may face an exposure because of financial obligations tied to the commercial paper market which is a critical source for short-term financing. At issue are those collateralized debt obligations (CDO), entities that issue securities often backed by subprime mortgages pooled in tranches and sold to investors based on their risk tolerance. However, the critical issue here is Citigroup's exposure through financing commitments to about a dozen CDO, including three managed by executives of the Bear Stearns hedge funds.

The article identifies industries with the lowest mark in S&P Stock Appreciation Ranking System and Relative-Strength Rankings. Industries with the lowest ranking include, the automotive parts and equipment, commodity chemicals, Internet retail, leisure products, automobile manufacturers, motorcycle manufacturers, office electronics, paper and photographic products.

The article features Jen Bilik, owner of Knock Knock, a gift and stationery company. She says that she spends more time with marketing and financial management than with the creative aspects of the business. She discusses how the company plans to market sticky notes. She also talks on how she manages the logistic operations of the company.

The article reports on the multibillion-dollar commercial paper rescue plan formed by Citigroup with JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America. The main beneficiary of the rescue plan, reportedly organized but not funded by the federal government, may be Citigroup. The list of problems for Citigroup, analysts and investors say, starts with the damage done this quarter by problems on credit markets, especially in mortgage-backed debt.

The article reports on the stock performance of several companies. Boeing announces delay in its initial deliveries of the 787 Dreamliner due to challenges of completing assembly of the first airplanes. Alcoa posts lower-than-expected third quarter EPS from continuing operations of $0.64, vs. $0.62 a year ago, on 3.2 percent revenue decline. International Paper expects its EPS to exceed the second quarter's $0.52. Costco Wholesale posts $0.83, vs. $0.75 a year ago, fourth quarter EPS on 5 percent same-store sales rise and 3 percent total sales rise.

The article presents the author's comments on a working paper titled "On the Road to an Entrepreneurial Economy," from the Kauffman Foundation, the largest foundation promoting entrepreneurship in the U.S. The author said that rather than debating the problems of U.S. competitiveness, it is time to start debating solutions, and the roadmap offered by Kauffman is a good starting point.

The article reports on the sales increase posted by Filofax. Global sales of the Filofax day planner have soared 20% to 33.6 million since the company was taken over by Letts in 2001, and continue to grow at an annual clip of 5%. Filofax sees even more opportunity in emerging markets. Moreover, it plans to launch a product in 2007 that reformats everything from Microsoft Word and Excel documents to Powerpoint presentations to fit into a Filofax.

The article presents the comments of several analysts on stock prices of several companies including Pfizer Inc., Nike Inc., and Temple-Inland Inc. Catherine Arnold of Credit Suisse cited that Pfizer jumped 5% because of its acquisition of Wyeth but is not reflected in their stock. Sam Poser, analyst of Sterne Agee demoted shares of Nike because of over concerns on inventory pressures and foreign exchange. Mark Wilde of Deutsche Bank AG downgraded the stocks of Temple-Inland on valuation.

The article reflects on the effect of lack of information about what assets are worth on financial markets. Merrill Lynch economist David Rosenberg commented that financial institutions are paralyzed by the lack of information about asset values. It mentions that the markets where the information is the skimpiest are the mortgage-backed securities and commercial paper. The reason why the junk bond market is healthy despite the turmoil in the market is given.

The article offers information on developments related to the financial sector in the U.S. It mentions that BMO Capital Markets Corp. analyst Jeffrey Logsdon has upgraded the shares of their Macau and Las Vegas businesses based on increased stabilization. Gilead Sciences Inc. is expected to reveal a quarter revenue and profit growth. Deutsche Bank AG analyst Mark Wilde relates about the anticipated development in the containerboard industry.

The article reports on the development of the Web site savethemerc.com by the staff of the periodical "San Jose Mercury News" in response to the planned sale of Knight Ridder newspapers. The site emphasizes the negative impact of the sale on readers and advertisers. The objective of the move is to enlist the support of worker friendly private-equity firms to buy the periodical. The Web site has proposed the creation of a new owner called ValuePlus Media that would include other newspapers including the "Akron Beacon Journal."

Reports that office-products retailer Staples has gained a competitive edge over its rivals in part by returning to its roots. Key factor in Staples' resurgent sales and climbing earnings; Estimated worth of the U.S. school- and office-products market; Store format that has provided Staples with a key point of differentiation over its competitors.

The article discusses the market conditions for free papers in Great Britain as of September 2006. Rupert Murdoch's News International launched its free afternoon paper called thelondonpaper to compete directly with Associated Newspapers' the London Lite for the niche market of the under-35 affluent urbanite. Both papers focus on entertainment news, gossip, and London-specific content. The article discusses the competition among free papers and its effectivity as an advertising medium.

The article features Postepay, a prepaid, rechargeable credit card offered by Poste Italiane. Postepay is accepted by the Visa Electron network and is used for paying bills online, store purchases, automated teller machine withdrawals and is considered to be the most popular method of payment on the Italian version of eBay. The cards are also popular among immigrant workers, who are often not able to open bank accounts.

The article provides information about a prepaid, rechargeable Visa or MasterCard called Postepay introduced by Poste Italiane in Italy. The Postepay card is accepted by the Visa electron network and is rapidly becoming the credit card surrogate of choice for Italians without plastic, credit ratings, or even bank accounts. According to Massimo Sarmi, CEO of Poste Italiane, they manage 20 million financial transactions real time every day.

The article provides information on Postepay card, a prepaid, rechargeable Visa or MasterCard that is becoming the credit card surrogate of choice for Italians without plastic, credit ratings or even bank accounts, developed by Poste Italiane CEO Massimo Sarmi. Sarmi was part of the team that invented the rechargeable prepaid SIM card that let customers buy wireless calls in advance. In light of the success of the SIM card, Sarmi created Postepay, which has become a cornerstone of Italian e-commerce.

Presents an article about drafting a business plan for Tiger Optics. Trouble with writing business plans; Factors considered in drafting a business plan.

The article reports on the appreciation of the American dollar in recent times. The greenback has felt the effects of a six-week stock rally of questionable sustainability. Overall the U.S. Dollar Index (USDX) is up nearly 17% since a year ago, as of April 24, 2009 and has gained 7.4% since putting in its most recent low on December 17, 2008. The net inflows and outflows for mutual and exchange-traded funds that bet on the dollar show a lack of conviction among currency investors.

The author reflects on the current situation of the publication "Sun-Times." He points out that unless something breaks the paper's way, it is hard to see how the "Sun-Times" will be around to mark its 61st anniversary in 2009. He argues that the newspaper's glory days have passed long ago as ownership repeatedly changed hands.

The article deals with the efforts of companies to find buyers in the U.S. credit markets for short-term debt that is set to expire in 2007. Corporate borrowers are expected to struggle in refinancing their debts, and the repercussions may go far beyond the companies in question. The asset-backed commercial paper market has shrunk markedly, declining nearly 20% from the $1.2 trillion total in summer 2007. Average interest rates have risen from the five percent range to the six percent range, according to the credit-rating agency Moody's.

The article evaluates the EasyShare printer from Kodak.

The article presents information on the brand management company Affinnova Inc. highlighting how it helped Staples Inc. to redesign its products. Affinnova's strength is the software called IDDEA which simulates evolution, creating generation after generation of possible products or packaging until the strongest possible design emerges. For Staples' paper line the software analyzed their choices in real time, and presented three new designs and made several changes including the packaging.

The article focuses on Turnitin, a service that detects plagiarism founded by Oakland, California-based iParadigms. It is said that the service uses computer software to help educators know whether a term paper includes a material that was previously published and has been improperly cited. According to critics, the methods of Turnitin compromise copyright protections and foster a climate of suspicion between students and educators.

Reports on the venture of the French newspaper 'Le Monde' in printing of articles from the newspaper 'The New York Times' in in France. Reason of publisher Jean-Marie Colombani of 'Le Monde' for the venture; Circulation of 'Le Monde' in France; Newspapers in Europe considering the publishing of articles from 'The New York Times.'

The article reports on the negative implication of the economic downturn to scrap dealers in China as well as relates that there is a possibility for recovery due to the move of manufacturers to restock recycled products in the region. According to the article, although the prices of scrap commodities fell by 70%, volumes are slowly picking up, with orders reclaiming back to high levels. It affirms that one source growth will come from packaging for appliances and high technology gadgets.

The article reports that "The Christian Science Monitor," an independent publication funded by the Christian Science Church, will shift to a weekly print format while increasing its emphasis on its website. Monitor's executives say the publication is currently posting net losses of $18.9 million a year on $12.5 million in revenue. Monitor employes 130 staffers in office and also has staffers in nine bureaus outside the U.S. and freelancers covering other major regions.

This article reports on the controversy over the approval of the heart failure drug Natrecor from Johnson & Johnson by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2005. Two researchers who have published papers critical of the heart drug are now calling for the agency to withdraw its approval. The furor over Johnson & Johnson's controversial heart failure drug Natrecor shows no signs of abating. In a letter in the October 6, 2005 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, two physicians who had authored papers raising questions about the drug's safety are now calling for the withdrawal of the approval of the drug.

The article evaluates the PoGo instant camera from Polaroid Corp.

The article evaluates the PoGo instant camera from Polaroid.