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The article discusses a former feature writer for the closed newspaper "International Herald Tribune" (IHT), which was owned by "The New York Times," particularly commenting on the author's displeasure at the "Times'" decision to cease all operations of the paper. He recollects the news office at "IHT," the history of the paper as an American news source catering to expatriates in Europe, and his fondness for newsprint ink over the increased technological advances being implemented in the news industry.

The article discusses Arthur Sulzberger Jr., publisher of the newspaper "The New York Times," and his management of the paper amid financial difficulties. The author notes declines in stock value, revenue and circulation for the New York Times Co., which resulted in staff lay-offs. Hedge-fund managers Philip Falcone and Scott Galloway bought a stake in the company and Galloway was elected to the company's board of directors. Sulzberger has redirected much of the company's resources to focus on digital and Internet operations but the company's online news subscription service TimesSelect failed. The author notes shareholder complaints over the control of the company by the Ochs-Sulzberger family.

The article discusses the efforts of investor and owner of the periodical "Orange County Register" Aaron Kushner to save his newspaper and the print news industry as a whole, particularly commenting on issues within the print news industry. It addresses Kushner's belief that publishers' decision to reduce the size of their papers has harmed the print news industry, as well as addresses his efforts to increase subscription numbers. Other topics explored include evaluating newspapers' business models, proprietary content, and advertising revenue.

The article discusses journalism, newspapers, and declines associated with competition from free web-based news. It notes the importance of listening to the message that consumers are sending regarding their tastes and desires for news. It refers to the paper on sustaining journalism by Leonard Downie, Jr. and Michael Schudson elsewhere in the issue.

The article discusses the lack of audience loyalty to particular news web sites. It notes that news web sites present as-yet unexploited opportunities for journalism. It mentions a lack of embedded hyperlinks and social networking features. The authors notes recommendations for improvements. The article refers to the paper on sustaining journalism by Leonard Downie, Jr. and Michael Schudson elsewhere in the issue.

The article discusses shrinkage in newspaper readership with the ready supply of news content on the Internet. It notes the many specialized web sites that erstwhile newspaper readers can visit for sports information, job listings, crossword puzzles, and other information. It notes the complimentary pressures placed on U.S. journalism. It refers to the paper on sustaining journalism by Leonard Downie, Jr. and Michael Schudson elsewhere in the issue.