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The article explores trends in the newspaper industry. The Newspaper Association of America reports that advertising revenue for the first quarter of 2010 has declined just by 9.7%. In the last six-month reporting period, a report from the Audit Bureau of Circulations states that the decline in circulation has been moderating. Another trend that continue to persist is the decreasing frequency of publishing in print. Still, the author believes newspapers will emerge from the recession with a lowered cost structure and new opportunities.

The author discusses aspects of the new concept of operations called Air Sea Battle (ASB) from the U.S. Air Force and the naval aircraft. He says that ASB and the level Joint Operational Access Concept counter-antiaccess/area denial (A2/AD) strategy will be the measure against future programs. He mentions that ASB needs to reduce dependence on Global Positioning System and satellite communications in warfighting environment.

Provides information on the collaboration between New England states, Maine and New Hampshire, on a Web-based child-immunization communication and education network system called Immpact. Significance of the Web site; Use of the Web site by health care providers; Other states that expressed interest on adopting Immpact.

Reports on the use of BMW 323i sports sedan automobiles by student drivers in Palm Beach County, Florida. Background on the hands-on training program in driving in Palm Beach County; Information on a legislation being drafted by Florida State Representative Rick Minton concerning training programs in driving; Support of Braman Motorcars, the automobile dealership that lent the cars, to community programs.

Provides information on a program to be implemented by the state government of Connecticut to reduce the cost of operating large electric motors as of December 1998. Scope of the program introduced by state adult instructor Robert Marshall; Amount of money that is supposed to be saved; Source of investment for the program.

Reports on the infestation of limnoria wood-boring worms in the timber piles of the Royal Park Bridge in Palm Beach, Florida in 1998. Impact of the infestation on the traffic flow in the bridge; Details on the structural integrity of the bridge; Action taken by the state Department of Transportation to address the issue.

Reports the outcome of the tax-free week established in Florida and New York City in November 1998. Items that were exempted from sales tax; Impact on the sales of retailers.

Reports the opposition of voters in Seymour, Connecticut to a ban on public smoking by teenagers in November 1998. Condition under the ordinance; Arguments of supporters of the ban; Account of a similar move in Alvin, Texas.