During the 3rd quarter results conference call, a caller mentioned that Clearwater Paper (CLW) may issue a secondary to possibly expand into Orchids' territory. Wouldn't it be better for a company like CLW to buy a company like TIS, with the facilities they need, rather than build what they need? TIS is hopefully on-track with their new warehouse and equipment to be operational by the 3rd quarter of 2010. Buying TIS now with its upgrades would probably be cheaper in the long run. Also, the 5.1% purchase of TIS shares a few months ago by a brokerage firm at almost the high for the year, as reported to the SEC, increases the possibility odds that someone is interested. Flat to down earnings until the 3rd quarter of 2010 are putting a damper on the stock price. It looks like the stock will reach $18 today (11/9) and maybe breakout of its 200-day average range soon. For the first time in a long time, 1,050 shares were bought at $17.60 before the market opened. That's a good sign. Eventually the almost 300,000 short sales out there will start to be covered at higher prices as earnings improve late in 2010, but for now things will just bob up and down in shallow water. But then, what do I know!