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[Australia] KERR: Nanny's drinking problem
THE cigarette companies, public health activists believe, will slowly bleed to death thanks to tobacco plain packaging. Now they are going in search of other beasts to slay. But threats may not be as fearsome as they say.
Jan 22, 2013
The Australian (au)
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Jan 22, 2013 11:44
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Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company Launches 'Field to Table' Program
The program is designed to help local farmers focus on sustainability while providing food for those in need.
Jan 21, 2013
National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS)
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Jan 21, 2013 16:04
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KELLY: Coca-Cola, Big Tobacco, and Why the Personal Responsibility of the Consumer Should Not Be Allowed to Excuse Corporate Malfeasance
Sent by Brown & Williamson employee Merrell Williams, the picture the documents painted of the tobacco industry was devastating . . . Assisted by lobbyists, paid for politicians, and talk radio, tobacco companies drew a new picture where greedy trial lawy
Jan 18, 2013
The League of Ordinary Gentlemen (blog)
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Jan 19, 2013 22:20
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Hungry? In Convenience Stores: More Food, Fewer Cigarettes
Sandwiches are the new cigarettes, at least as far as 7-Eleven (3382) is concerned. Traditionally a reliable source of profit for convenience stores, cigarette sales are waning—and food, from fresh fruit to mini-meals, is rising to take its place.
Jan 17, 2013
Business Week/Bloomberg
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Jan 18, 2013 13:15
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[Philippines] Processing plant seeks to wean Pinoy farmers off tobacco
Struggling tobacco farmers in the northern Philippines have been thrown a lifeline by the government, which will soon open a multi-million dollar food processing plant in Ilocos Sur, along with a trading centre in the province.
Jan 17, 2013
FoodProductionDaily.com
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Jan 17, 2013 15:12
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Overweight? Smoke? Pay Up for Health Insurance
the 19 percent of us who smoke pay more for health insurance because of the risks associated. People with a body mass index of 30 or higher, considered obese, pay on average 22 percent more to buy health insurance in the individual market, according to da
Jan 11, 2013
Business Week/Bloomberg
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Jan 12, 2013 12:41
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[Australia] City of smokers and the obese
ALMOST one-in-two Bathurst residents is overweight or obese, it has been revealed. A health atlas compiled by Bowel Cancer Australia includes information on a range of bowel cancer risk factors such as smoking, high alcohol consumption, physical inactiv
Jan 12, 2013
Bathurst (NSW) Western Advocate (au)
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Jan 12, 2013 11:16
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Oklahoma health ranks 43rd; smoking, obesity key factors
A state-by-state ranking of America's health puts Oklahoma 43rd in the nation in the wellness of its citizens, and Dr. Terry Cline says that's good news for a state that was ranked 49th when he took over as state health commissioner in 2009. The bad new
Jan 7, 2013
AP - Associated Press
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Jan 7, 2013 16:09
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LETTER: The Link Between Weight and Health
Paul Campos's argument in "Our Absurd Fear of Fat" (Op-Ed, Jan. 3) irresponsibly plays down the imminent obesity epidemic ... this paradoxical finding has other explanations. For example, people often lose weight because of the illnesses that ultimately t
Jan 5, 2013
New York Times
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Jan 5, 2013 13:00
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Restaurateur Joe Bastianich Blogs: Why Quitting Can Be the Best Start to Your New Year
As a former smoker, I've not only seen how many people in the hospitality business struggle with this addiction, but I've been in their shoes. That's why I want to share my story and help people kick the habit for good. But, it's easier said than done,
Jan 1, 2013
People Magazine
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Jan 3, 2013 10:11