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[Florida] Campus to become tobacco-free

The Florida State University Board of Trustees on Friday, March 8 ... the issue that garnered significant attention at the meeting was an approved measure to ban the use of all tobacco products on campus by January 2014. Since 2006 the University has c
Fsview & Florida Flambeau (Florida State University)
added Mar 19, 2013 02:31
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[South Africa] Health minister to 'tighten the noose on smokers'

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has said. "These new regulations will, inter alia, restrict the smoking of tobacco outside of buildings," he said on Monday in a speech prepared for delivery at a World Health Organisation meeting on non-communicable dise
Daily Mail and Guardian (za)
added Mar 18, 2013 13:39
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[South Africa] Smokers take note: current and future tobacco regulation

Tobacco legislation in South Africa is constantly changing, and ignorant smokers may find themselves on the wrong side of the law with fines of up to R100 000. Here's what smokers should know, and new changes thay can expect in future.
Health-E (za)
added Mar 18, 2013 09:49
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[Massachusetts] Bill would ban smoking in apartments

Mr. Bowen has had state Rep. Jennifer E. Benson, D-Lunenburg, file a bill that would limit smoking to detached single-family homes. The first two bills were recommended to be studied, or to die quietly. This time around, Mr. Bowen said, he hopes anti-smo
Worcester (MA) Telegram & Gazette
added Mar 18, 2013 09:45
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[Tanzania] EDITORIAL: Smokers Should Kick the Offending Habit

Unfortunately, no law bans the manufacture of cigarettes in the country. It is this unfortunate scenario that almost blunts the cutting edge of the Tobacco Products Regulatory Act (2003). Consumers of tobacco products should stay warned. It is wise to re
All-Africa.com
added Mar 18, 2013 04:58
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[Tanzania] EDITORIAL: Smokers Should Kick the Offending Habit

Unfortunately, no law bans the manufacture of cigarettes in the country. It is this unfortunate scenario that almost blunts the cutting edge of the Tobacco Products Regulatory Act (2003). Consumers of tobacco products should stay warned. It is wise to re
All-Africa.com
added Mar 18, 2013 04:58
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Reader Letter | Kentucky misses chance to go smoke-free

In a state that leads the nation in lung cancer deaths and smoking rates, it is tragic that the General Assembly lacks the political will to protect all Kentuckians from toxic secondhand smoke. All Kentuckians will pay the price for this missed opportuni
Louisville (KY) Courier-Journal
added Mar 18, 2013 04:54
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[Florida] Editorial: Big Government smokescreen

We urge people to contact so-called conservatives in the Legislature. Remind them that non-smokers have personal freedom, too. Tell them to let a decision on whether to ban smoking at parks and beaches be made, as Goldwater would have, by the governments
Sarasota (FL) Herald-Tribune
added Mar 18, 2013 04:48
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[Canada] Businesses only employing non-smokers in growing trend

An increasing number of businesses, including Ottawa-based Momentous Corp., stipulate “non-smokers only” on their job postings. “Everyone knows smoking kills you and we prefer to work with very intelligent people who aren't choosing to kill themselves w
Canadian Television (CTV) (ca)
added Mar 18, 2013 05:02
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[North Carolina] Vidant sidewalk smokers beware

Pitt County Board of Health members decided last week that they want to see smoking ended in many public areas throughout the county, beginning with the sidewalks around Vidant Medical Center. At a Tuesday meeting, the nine-member board discussed how t
Greenville (NC) Daily Reflector
added Mar 17, 2013 13:39
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