Shimla likely to get freedom from smoke by Independence Day

July 12, 2010

Shimla likely to get freedom from smoke by Independence Day
Shimla, Jul 10 : This picturesque capital town was set to be declared smoke free by August 15, the Independence Day, to become the second smoke free city in North India after the City Beautiful, Chandigarh.

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N.Y. tax hike brings smokers across border

July 10, 2010

N.Y. tax hike brings smokers across border
Thursday July 8, 2010 HOOSICK, N.Y. — New York’s July 1 tax increase on cigarettes added $1.60 to the cost of a pack, bringing the average cost statewide to $8.92 a pack, according to the New York State Division of Budget, in an attempt to raise revenue and decrease the state’s percentage of smokers.

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People with high levels of vitamin B6 and methionine less likiely to develop lung cancer

July 8, 2010

People with high levels of vitamin B6 and methionine less likiely to develop lung cancer
People with higher blood levels of vitamin B6 and the amino acid methionine appear to have a lower risk of lung cancer, a French study has found. But more research is needed to understand if higher levels of the nutrients directly protect against the disease.

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Movie Ratings Downplay Smoking Risk

July 7, 2010

Movie Ratings Downplay Smoking Risk
Major studios and big theater chains should rectify the ratings system now

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Tax on Cigarettes to Increase July 1

July 5, 2010

Tax on Cigarettes to Increase July 1
On Thursday, July 1, the Hawaii state tax on cigarettes will increase 40 cents from $2.60 to $3.00 per pack under Act 59, of the Session Laws of Hawaii.

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FROM CIVIC DUTY TO DISILLUSION: One woman’s journey highlights the mess behind the cleanup

July 3, 2010

FROM CIVIC DUTY TO DISILLUSION: One woman’s journey highlights the mess behind the cleanup
DESTIN – If you are buying into the hype that BP is giving jobs back to the community, think again. After closing our business recently, due to a 40 percent drop in sales since the last weeks of April, I decided that instead of standing on the beach…

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High court turns down both sides in tobacco fight

July 2, 2010

High court turns down both sides in tobacco fight
The Supreme Court has rejected appeals by the Obama administration and the nation’s largest tobacco companies to get involved in a legal fight about the dangers of cigarette smoking that has stretched more than 10 years. The court’s action, issued without… Tobacco industry – United States Supreme Court – Supreme Court – Tobacco – United States

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Around the region (6/29/10)

July 2, 2010

Around the region (6/29/10)
Modesto SONS IN RETIREMENT When: Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Where: The Seasons, 945 McHen

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County receives funds to promote healthier communities

June 30, 2010

County receives funds to promote healthier communities
ESCANABA – Delta County will receive even more assistance in its quest to foster healthier communities and resident.

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Yet Another Reason to Stop Smoking

June 28, 2010

Yet Another Reason to Stop Smoking
A pack of cigarettes will soon cost nearly $11 in New York City. From CNNMoney.com: The state legislature on Monday approved a bill adding an additional state tax of $1.60 to every pack sold, effective July 1. This bill, which was signed by Gov. David Paterson on Monday, will raise the state tax to $4.35 [...]

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