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[Wyoming] Casper Starbucks will follow company's smoke-free zone rules

As the city of Casper mulls the repeal of its public smoking ban, the Starbucks Coffee Co. is turning its patios and entrances into smoke-free zones. Starbucks will no longer allow smoking within 25 feet of its stores, including its two Casper standalon
Casper (WY) Star-Tribune
added Jun 2, 2013 10:11
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[Australia] Which professionals are quitting smoking?

NEW statistics released for World No Tobacco Day reveal which professions and religions are heeding the quit smoking message. It turns out teachers have learned their lesson and quit smoking, but one in 10 health professionals is still puffing away, acc
AAP (Australian Associated Press) (au)
added May 31, 2013 12:26
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Official Statement: Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense In America On Starbucks' Decision To Ban Smoking, But Not Loaded Weapons

However, in states where open carry of weapons is legal, Starbucks refuses to ban loaded guns from inside its stores. Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is actively pressuring Starbucks to ban guns from its stores in all states. According to Sta
PR Newswire
added Jun 2, 2013 11:12
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[New York] Flavored Tobacco Ban In NY Convenience Stores? Cancer Society Says Products Aimed At Kids

The American Cancer Society is pushing to make New York the first state to enact a comprehensive restriction on the sale of candy- and fruit-flavored cigarillos, chewing tobacco and tobacco used in water pipes. Its proposal would restrict the sale of all
AP - Associated Press
added Jun 2, 2013 10:26
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[Asia, China] Over 6,000 organizations vow tobacco ad ban

More than 6,000 Chinese medical, educational and news organizations, enterprises and associations recently signed a written promise to "refuse tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship", according to a statement issued on Friday.
China Daily (cn)
added Jun 2, 2013 10:15
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[Canada, USA] Starbucks bans smoking within 8 metres of stores

"Effective June 1, Starbucks' existing no-smoking policy will be extended to include outdoor seating areas of our company-owned stores in Canada," spokesperson Carly Suppa told CBC News in an email. " We want to provide all customers a safe, healthy envi
CBC News (ca)
added Jun 1, 2013 10:48
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Starbucks Bans Smoking Within 25 Feet Of Stores

Of course, others are perfectly fine with the news, especially employees who no longer have to clean up after smokers. “[W]e do greenscapes several times a day and have to sweep up the multiple cigarette butts,” writes one on StarbucksGossip.com.
The Consumerist (blog)
added May 31, 2013 13:10
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PHOTO: Starbucks Posts No-Smoking Policy Notice

MarkMemmottNPR / Starbucks is taking its smoking ban outdoors.
Twitter
added May 31, 2013 13:07
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[Asia, Singapore] Retailers lend support to World No Tobacco Day

More retailers across the island lent their support in the fight against smoking on World No Tobacco Day by voluntarily suspending the sale of tobacco products on Friday.
Channel NewsAsia (sg)
added May 31, 2013 13:05
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Starbucks Bans Smoking Within 25 Feet Of Stores

The company emailed the following statement to The Huffington Post: Starbucks takes pride in providing a comfortable environment at our stores where customers and members of the community gather. We always value our customers feedback, and we take serio
Huffington Post (blog)
added May 31, 2013 13:02
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