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Employers Get Leeway on Health Incentives

The Obama administration issued a final rule on Wednesday that gives employers greater leeway to use employee wellness programs, with financial rewards and penalties for workers worth up to 50 percent of the premium as an incentive to exercise, quit smoki
New York Times
added May 30, 2013 06:51
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[Iran] Tobacco companies worldwide earn $900 million by indirect advertising

Cinema and television are among the most outstanding international media outlets that could bring an end to the destructive business of tobacco by placing a total ban on nicotine propaganda, Iran’s Health Ministry announced in a press release on the occas
Tehran Times
added May 30, 2013 01:34
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[Europe, Ireland, Malta] Behind the scenes in Brussels: a world where lobbyists oil every decision

The affair has shed a light on the shadowy world of lobbying, but particularly the power of the tobacco lobby. The revelation last week in this newspaper that the Taoiseach met senior tobacco industry figures has raised uncomfortable questions for the Go
Irish Times (ie)
added May 29, 2013 20:26
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[Florida] Starbucks set to ban smoking within 25 feet of stores

In a letter posted at a local Starbucks, the company says it will no longer allow customers to smoke within 25 feet of its stores. Joshua Martin's weekly routine after a hard day's work is relaxing on Starbuck's patio in San Marco with a coffee and ciga
WJXT-Channel 4 (Jacksonville, FL)
added May 31, 2013 11:56
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[Florida] Starbucks set to ban smoking within 25 feet of stores | News - Home

In a letter posted at a local Starbucks, the company says it will no longer allow customers to smoke within 25 feet of its stores. Joshua Martin's weekly routine after a hard day's work is relaxing on Starbuck's patio in San Marco with a coffee and ciga
WJXT-Channel 4 (Jacksonville, FL)
added May 31, 2013 11:56
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[Australia] Plain, standardised cigarette packs not a problem for small shops

Putting all cigarettes in packs of uniform colour, size and design has not caused sales staff any problems in serving customers according to new research1 published today (Tuesday).
Medical Xpress (PhysOrg.com)
added May 29, 2013 08:56
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[Ireland] Retailers fuming as poptential profits go up in smoke

ILLEGAL cigarette sales are leaving local retailers fuming as literally millions of euro in potential profits go up in smoke. The persistent problem of illegal tobacco products mainly the result of a criminal trade which is netting the perpetrators a sta
Kildare Nationalist (ie)
added May 28, 2013 13:29
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[Ireland] Govt passes 'plain packet' cigarettes, 'doesn't give a damn' about small retailers

Health Minister James Reilly announced Government approval for his controversial plans to force tobacco companies to use generic packaging, which he hopes to have enacted early next year. However, a retail group said that Dr Reilly doesn't care about in
Kildare Nationalist (ie)
added May 28, 2013 13:28
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[UK] Almost half of smokers admit to skiving off work after taking time out for a cigarette break

* Six in ten smokers take extra breaks throughout day to have cigarette, research has suggested ... The research was commissioned by e-cigarette brand E-Lites to mark World No Tobacco Day on May 31.
The Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday (uk)
added May 28, 2013 12:21
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Depending on Cigarette Taxes

Forty-seven states have raised their respective cigarette excise taxes a combined 105 times since 2002, but only three states — California, Missouri and North Dakota — have avoided the temptation, according to the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids.
National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS)
added May 28, 2013 12:10
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