Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Operating Activities
Net earnings (loss)	$ 948	$ 567
Discontinued operations, net of taxes	(40)	(35)
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations	(908)	(532)
Depreciation, amortization and cost of timber harvested	1,176	1,111
Deferred income tax provision, net	55	192
Restructuring and other charges	131	88
Pension plan contribution	(31)	(44)
Net (gains) losses on sales and impairments of businesses	1	89
Net bargain purchase gain on acquisition of business	(13)	0
Equity (earnings) losses, net	30	(52)
Periodic pension expense, net	413	256
Other, net	(112)	(66)
Changes in current assets and liabilities
Accounts and notes receivable	(357)	226
Inventories	(121)	23
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	(19)	(125)
Interest payable	(8)	65
Other	(89)	(21)
Cash Provided By (Used For) Operations - Continuing Operations	1,964	2,274
Cash Provided By (Used For) Operations - Discontinued Operations	27	(20)
Cash Provided By (Used For) Operations	1,991	2,254
Investment Activities
Invested in capital projects	(759)	(1,001)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(507)	(3,734)
Proceeds from divestitures	733	474
Equity investment in Ilim	0	(45)
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment	76	0
Other	(33)	(115)
Cash Provided By (Used For) Investment Activities - Continuing Operations	(490)	(4,421)
Cash Provided By (Used For) Investment Activities - Discontinued Operations	1	(61)
Cash Provided By (Used For) Investment Activities	(489)	(4,482)
Financing Activities
Repurchases of common stock and payments of restricted stock tax withholding	(70)	(35)
Issuance of common stock	288	60
Issuance of debt	212	2,052
Reduction of debt	(637)	(2,123)
Change in book overdrafts	(65)	(52)
Dividends paid	(400)	(344)
Redemption of securities	(150)	0
Other	(28)	(38)
Cash Provided By (Used For) Financing Activities	(850)	(480)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash	(8)	(11)
Change in Cash and Temporary Investments	644	(2,719)
Cash and Temporary Investments
Beginning of period	1,302	3,994
End of period	$ 1,946	$ 1,275

The current period expense charged against earnings on long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale to allocate or recognize the cost of assets over their useful lives; or to record the reduction in book value of an intangible asset over the benefit period of such assets. Examples include, buildings, production equipment and customer lists. Also includes the expense recognized in the current period that recognizes the reduction in the quantity of timber that is held as assets on the statement of financial position. This element applies only to assets used in the production of goods sold.

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