<B>Paperloop.com, RISI Form Alliance</B>

paperloop.com, the premier business and information exchange for the paper industry, and Resource Information Systems, Inc. announced plans to form a strategic alliance.

Under terms of the proposed agreement, RISI will contribute selected data from its industry-leading reports and publications for paperloop's website along with special analysis and commentary about industry news developments and market trends. paperloop is also planning to launch a weekly audio broadcast by RISI economists analyzing major industry news developments and trends. RISI is recognized around the world for its expert forecasts, analysis and consulting work covering all sectors of the industry. RISI also produces more than 100 publications, reports, and multi-client studies on timely industry topics in the pulp and paper, wood products, timber and recovered paper markets.

As part of the proposed letter of agreement, paperloop and RISI will acquire financial stakes in each other. Formed in March 2000 by Miller Freeman, Inc. and Pegasus Capital, paperloop has already formed alliances with some of the leading companies in the industry, including eFibre.com, PrintMarket.com, and Schneider Logistics.