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THE YEAR IN NEWSPAPERS: TRENDS TO FOLLOW IN 2009

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To say the least, 2008 proved a difficult year for newspapers in many nations. Rising printing and distribution costs, waning circulations and fragmented audiences continued to challenge a business model that seems increasingly outdated. Full Article at Editors Weblog

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