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AARC Mourns Loss Of Lautenberg, Supporter Of Airline Smoking Ban
AARC is mourning the loss of Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), whose roots with the American Association for Respiratory Care run deep because of the airline smoking legislation he sponsored. The AARC championed a ban of smoking on airlines back in the late
Jun 4, 2013
Sacramento (CA) Bee
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Jun 5, 2013 17:33
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Spain's top cigarette firm goes up in smoke
announced on Wednesday it will axe nearly 10 percent of its staff in Spain as cigarette sales slump in the face of no-smoking bans and a booming black market in the recession-hit country.
Jun 5, 2013
AFP - Agence France Presse (fr)
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Jun 5, 2013 17:27
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[California] SMOKING BAN WEIGHED FOR OUTDOOR EATERIES
The Oceanside City Council is set to vote today on an ordinance that would prohibit anyone from lighting up within 25 feet of any restaurant patio or sidewalk cafe. A public hearing on the item starts at 5 p.m. at City Hall, 300 N. Coast Highway.
Jun 4, 2013
U-T San Diego [San Diego Union Tribune]
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Jun 5, 2013 17:26
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[Asia, Korea - South] Smokers to be ineligible for Air Force pilots
Air Force said Wednesday it has decided to disqualify smokers from applying for its pilot selection test, drawing controversy over its legality and fairness. Starting next month, applicants who test positive for nicotine will not be eligible for fligh
Jun 6, 2013
Yonhap News Agency (kr)
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Jun 5, 2013 17:25
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Smoke exposure puts infants with respiratory infections at risk for longer hospital stays
found that infants with a family history of allergic disease with lower respiratory tract infections, who are exposed to secondhand smoke are at risk for longer hospital stays.
Jun 5, 2013
News-Medical.net
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Jun 5, 2013 17:24
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[UK] Researchers state need for further research into electronic cigarettes
Cancer Research UK states need for further research into electronic cigarettes A new Cancer Research UK report highlights the unanswered questions surrounding the safety and effectiveness of electronic or e-cigarettes.
Jun 5, 2013
Medical Xpress (PhysOrg.com)
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Jun 5, 2013 17:22
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[California] Official: Hotel fire caused by cigarette
A smoldering cigarette was the cause of a fire that tore through the historic Franco Hotel and sent three people to the hospital Monday evening, North County Fire District Chief Chris Orman said Tuesday.
Jun 5, 2013
Salinas (CA) Californian
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Jun 5, 2013 17:21
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[Ghana] Observe Ban On Smoking In Public
(FDA) yesterday reminded the general public on the need to observe the ban on smoking in all public places. This, the FDA said, was to ensure that non-smokers were protected from the adverse effects of tobacco smoke considering the overwhelming evidence
Jun 5, 2013
Ghana Ministry of Information (gh)
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Jun 5, 2013 17:21
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Bulgarian President Says No to Easing Full Smoking Ban
Plevneliev has reiterated his firm stance against easing the existing full smoking ban in enclosed public spaces. Plevneliev told reporters on Wednesday that there would be “no logical explanation” for a potential reexamination of the ban.
Jun 5, 2013
Novinite.com (bg)
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Jun 5, 2013 17:21
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[Indiana] LETTER: Indy's ban on electronic cigarettes is absurd
I informed her that smoke/fog machines in nightclubs in Indy are simply a larger version of my “e-cig” but are allowed without issue. Any reasonable person can see the absurdity of that, but sadly reason is not a prerequisite for office.
Jun 5, 2013
Indianapolis (IN) Star
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Jun 5, 2013 17:20