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In 1993 Zhou was given the task of restoring zhahua, an ancient type of Xuan paper renowned for being incredibly light and "just as thin as cicada wings". Among various types of handmade paper in China, Xuan paper is famous for its close links to traditional calligraphy and ink paintings. Zhou Donghong, 56, holds a finely woven bamboo screen with his partner. [Extracted from the article]

This is the Xuan Paper Museum, dedicated to the history and craft of Xuan paper production that displays masterpieces of traditional calligraphy and painting. Amid the spectacle of the Olympic Games opening ceremony in Beijing in August 2008 the colossal screen in the Bird's Nest stadium displayed the process of creating a traditional Chinese painting, from the making of Xuan paper and the delicate brushwork applied to its surface, to the art of mounting the finished masterpiece on a scroll. Explaining why he has been using the paper for so long, he says that his installations are the product of challenging traditional forms of calligraphy and painting on Xuan paper. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the Paper and Building Products Group which has improved its financial performance in fiscal 1978. It states that the group's sales are up to 492 million dollars in fiscal 1978 from 454 million dollars in fiscal 1977, while its operating income rises to 17.6 million from 15.4 million in 1977. It mentions that improvement in the financial performance of the group is rooted from the record performance by the building product unit. It says that the paper products unit of the group experiences improvement in its commodity-grade paper products. It adds that the group's building products unit is expected to increase the construction activity across the U.S. Moreover, the group consists Brown Co., which is a subsidiary of Gulf+Western Industries Inc.

The article looks at ecologically-friendly designer shopping bags. Products from designers Anya Hindmarch, Stella McCartney, and Louis Vuitton are mentioned. The environmental hazards of petroleum-based plastic grocery bags are detailed. Environmentalists are concerned about a backlash against plastic bags leading to an increase of paper bag use, which are more expensive and also contribute to pollution during production and shipping.

The investigation into Biden makes any potential decision to charge Trump for obstructing the Mar-a-Lago probe more politically fraught. Less than two months before appointing Hur, Garland announced he was placing the Mar-a-Lago documents investigation, as well as one into Trump's alleged role in trying to overturn the 2020 election, under the supervision of special counsel Jack Smith. In August, FBI agents got a warrant to search Trump's residence at the private club, after federal officials had spent more than a year negotiating with Trump's lawyers over the return of any government records he still possessed. [Extracted from the article]

The author explores the future of money in the U.S. based on its history. Topics discussed include the concept of gold standard in trading, the role of the gold standard in the Great Depression, the reason why the economic advisers of former U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt and other economists are blinded by their devotion to the gold standard, paper money as a technology used for trading, the emergence of cryptocurrency, and the rise of stablecoins.

The article reports on an unsecured and loosely regulated kind of corporate credit in the U.S. which is known as commercial paper. Commercial paper was the nation's fastest-growing type of credit until the collapse of the Penn Central, but now it has become a prime source of financial worry. In case of a commercial paper, the issuer need not register with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. It is also reported that commercial paper is not counted as part of the nation's money supply.

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States President Bill Clinton will require agencies of the United States government to purchase only paper containing at least 20% recycled fiber by the end of 1994, rising to 30% by 1999. Current demand for recycled paper; Possibility government demand will stimulate a much bigger supply, thus lower prices; Amount of paper the government buys each year; Relaxed whiteness standard for federal stationary.

The article profiles Reed Oliver Hunt, Crown Zellerbach Corp.'s chairman and chief executive. It explores Hunt's educational background, employment, and career in Crown Zellerbach, the world's largest paper products manufacturer. It focuses on Hunt's contributions to the company as he climbed up the corporate ladder. Additionally, it offers details about the Crown Zellerbach's operations and financial status.

The article focuses on the quality of Florida-based newspapers. Zoned editions for city neighborhoods and suburbs are produced by the Miami Herald. A journalism institute is the majority stockholder of the St. Petersburg Times and Independent. Companies that violate pollution laws are challenged by the Fort Lauderdale News and Sun-Sentinel.

This article urges readers to purchase more recycled paper, which uses 60% less energy to produce than virgin paper, as a method of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and to save trees. Statistics are presented on paper usage and the energy required to produce a ton of paper. Each tone of recycled paper produced saves 17 trees.

The article examines the Panama papers, documents leaked from the Panama-based firm law firm and corporate service provider Mossack Fonseca. Particular focus is given to how the firm held heads of state, oligarchs and celebrities launder money and dodge sanctions. Various leaders named in the leak are also named, including the Russian President Vladimir Putin, the South African President Jacob Zuma, and the Argentine President Mauricio Macri.

Focuses on the newspaper, 'USA Today' and editor Karen Jurgensen. Discussion of an accuracy program started by Jurgensen to add prestige to the newspaper's popular image; The challenge of credibility in the newspaper trade, in light of scandals involving the 'New York Times' and reporter Jayson Blair; Design of 'USA Today' that appeals to readers; History of 'USA Today' since the 1980s; Goal of Jurgensen for the newspaper; Discussion of the newspaper's business model, market, and 'underdog' status.

Offers a pictorial history of architecture, ships, paper and shoes. Details of the San Marco in Venice, Italy and The Chrysler Building in New York City; Changes in ships from the Vikings' longboats to space shuttles.

The article reports on decreased profits by U.S. paper companies after it undercuts prices in an effort to keep their big machines rolling at full speed. According to President William R. Kellet of Kimberly-Clark Corp., the paper industry is not out of woods but is starting to be optimistic ahead. Furthermore, Chairman David Luke adds that the paper industry generates 12 billion dollars a year and if it took advantage of wood chemicals, it could double their sales since the materials are free.

The article reports on the working paper on peace treaties that Israeli Foreign Minister Moshe Dayan and President Jimmy Carter and Secretary of State Cyrus Vance had accepted during the Knesset debate in Geneva, Switzerland. On the conversation with President Jimmy Carter, the Foreign Minister was only defending himself against opposition charges that he pressed under Washington's pressure by silently accepting a Palestine Liberation Organization presence at Geneva. According to Dayan, the working paper contained six points including the Arab parties at Geneva will be represented by Arab delegation, the formation of the working groups for the negotiation of peace treaties and the issues of the West Bank and Gaza will be discussed in a working group.

The article reports on new controversies which involves alleged corrupt practices of U.S. President Richard M. Nixon. It mentions that Former Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Sheldon Cohen, asserts that the President has violated IRS rules by listing 50,000 dollars in annual expense account as an additional salary. It affirms that Nixon was also criticized for the Government-paid improvements in two of his homes at Key Biscayne, Florida and San Clemente, California which did little to ensure his safety. It relates that his move to disclose of his personal financial records did not help in curbing suspicions against him.

The article focuses on the trend of paper clothing industry in the U.S. It highlights the opening of Joseph Magnin Co.'s boutique which market paper dresses in its 28 stores in the West Coast. It depicts the marketing strategy and innovations of other paper clothing companies which include Scott Paper Co. which introduced the disposable duds and Mars Manufacturing Co. of Asheville, North Carolina. It features West Coast Designer Judith Brewer, depicting her paper dresses designs.

The article reports on the use of paper plates, cutlery and dresses in making furniture. It states that chairs and desks introduced by Bernard Holdaway are becoming a hit in London, England. These things are made of compressed pulp paper. Moreover, another use of pulp paper introduced by London Royal College of Art Graduate Peter Murdoch is cited. He made a gay nursery chair which is now on sale on specialty shops in the region.

The article focuses on the survey report titled "Paper Profits," by the nonprofit organization Council on Economic Priorities (CEP) on the response of U.S. paper and pulp industry to the demand for cleaner environment. The report reveals that the paper industry has been slow in installing anti-pollution processes and devices and mentions that less than half of the mills surveyed had adopted satisfactory pollution control measures. It shows that most of the companies dump wastes into rivers.

The article focuses on design of the U.S. currency where the Obama Administration announced plans to put a woman on a bill. It states that Treasury Secretary has begun redesigns for the back of the note, where a woman might be featured but some leaders thought that woman's portrait on back of the bill is symbolic of second-class status. It mentions that support for women on U.S. currency was increasing and deciding on the right woman for bill includes Harriet Tubman and Eleanor Roosevelt.

The article focuses on using recycled toilet paper as a green alternative to toilet paper made from virgin trees. Allen Hershkowitz, scientist with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), claims the paper industry is the top pressure on forests. A small increase in the use of recycled toilet paper could save 425,000 trees annually. Environmental group Greenpeace has been pressuring companies to stop using virgin trees. Brands of recycled toilet paper are suggested.

The article profiles Edmund F. Mansure, the head of the U.S. General Services Administration. He is known for his meticulous ways and for being economical. He saves his paper clips until he has enough to give to his secretary. Instead of buying new office furniture for the Foreign Economic Policy Commission, he moved them into the space occupied by the Wage Stabilization Board. He produced a procurement form that reduces paper and the work required.

The article lists female leaders, innovators, activists, entertainers, athletes and artists who have defined the last century according to "TIME" magazine. Various artists were recruited by the journal to create portraits including Toyin Ojih Odutola, Mickalene Thomas and Lavett Ballard. Images of the covers are offered.

The article presents information on a war that resulted due to the massive leak of secret documents in U.S. history. Daniel Ellsberg, a former Pentagon analyst, was reportedly so concerned about his involvement in the Vietnam tragedy that he had conveyed about 40 volumes of an extraordinary Pentagon history of the war to a newspaper. This included 4,000 pages of top secret documents. The first U.S. ground troops were deployed in South Vietnam during the spring of 1965.

The article reports on the new technique of thieves by just going to numbers, instead of stealing credit cards. According to Consumer Financial Services Group head James IF. Calvano, cardholders should guard their account data carefully. It notes that thieves have started getting account information by pilfering the carbon paper that is found between the pages of individual charge slips. Moreover, some thieves have also started targeting the cash funds established by brokerage house.