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The article discusses how the paper-manufacturing industry is coping with a world of increasing digitization. Special attention is paid to Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. of Cohoes, New York. Mohawk has adapted by moving into the market for high-quality paper. Among its customers are online photography service Shutterfly Inc. and Moo.com, a Website that sells business cards. Commentary about his company is provided by Mohawk president Thomas D. O'Connor Jr.

Reports that the boom in digital photography has sparked a backbiting squabble over the longevity of pictures made on home printers. Competition between printer makers eager to market their own lines of expensive specialty photo paper and big paper purveyors like retailer Staples Inc. and photo giant Eastman Kodak Co., neither of which makes inkjet printers of their own; Reference to the fact that as more people use digital cameras more are making homemade prints; Potential for disappointment with the shelf life of their photos; Reflection of how important paper remains in the age of digital photography.

The article reports on the decline in newsprint demand due to paper companies' increase in newsprint prices according to data from the Newspaper Association of America. It states that the restraining of supplies of paper companies is the cause of the continuing increase in newsprint prices. Newspapers such as "The Wall Street Journal" and "Los Angeles Times" reportedly downsized their papers. Analysts predicted the improvement of prices by 2009.

The article reports that the U.S. International Trade Commission has rejected proposed duties on gloss paper imported from China. The commission argues that the U.S. market is not materially injured by cheap glossy paper from China. The ruling was prompted by a case filed by NewPage Corp. which questioned the validity of imposing countervailing duties against countries still classified as nonmarket.

The article suggests a way to prevent identity theft for those who do not have a paper shredder.

Reports on the lose of personal and financial records in countries affected by the tsunami that struck Asia. Efforts of a Sri Lankan official to dry out government documents; Types of documents that may have been lost, including business permits, marriage licenses and birth certificates; View that many third world countries keep track of the affairs of state by recording them on paper.

Presents a humorous report on the word 'chad', a term used for the paper rectangles that are made from punch-card ballots. How 'chad' has become a famous word due to the difficulties of ballot counting in Florida during the 2000 United States presidential election; Accounts of famous and non-famous people who are named Chad; Feelings of the author regarding his name and its popularity.

Focuses on the prices of paper in the United States and its impact to the merger activities in the country. Significance of the merger activities in the country; Antitrust problems surrounding the industry; Brief information on some merger deals in the industry.

Cites the ruling of the United States (US) District Court Judge Nancy Gertner for Nippon Paper Industries Co. of Japan dismissing US claims that the company conspired with other to maintain prices they charged for rolled facsimile papers in US and Canada. Background of the co-conspiration issue.

Graphs how the paper and paperboard production in the United States fell in November of 1995 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 84.4 million tons according to The American Forest and Paper Association.

Analyzes the trends in the commodity market as on July 21, 1995. Detail on the pulp and paper products whose stocks are on the upward trend; Forecast of the analyst for the future of these products.

Focuses on the business prospects of paper companies. Earning rating hike by Merrill Lynch for paper firms; Price rise of paper and pulp; Concern of investors; Speculation about the business of paper firms in the 1995 first quarter.

Reports on the decision of Scott Paper Co. to raise its United States prices on key consumer products from January 1995. Information on the key products.

Reports on the agreement of Champion International Corporation to distribute paper for Asia Pacific Resources International Holdings Limited. Significance of the agreement to Champion International; Details on the agreement; Expectation concerning the production capacity of Asia Pacific.

Speculates on future trends in paper prices. Opinion of various analysts on trends in paper prices; Implications of increase in paper prices for paper producers, publishers and others; Statistics on changes in pulp and newsprint prices; Reasons for increase in paper prices; Details of measures of publishers for reduction of expenditure on paper.

Reports on June 1997 production of paper and paperboard in the United States.

Presents a graph illustrating paper and paperboard production in the United States, and how it fell in May 1997 from April 1997, according to a report from the American Forest and Paper Association.

Looks at prices of paper. Comments from officials; Examination of paper industry; Expectations on paper prices; Information on other commodity markets.

Looks at the release of a report by four companies known as the task force on how to environmentally purchase paper. Names of company; Views on report by environmental groups.