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[UK, UK-Scotland] Jane Devine: Having smoking areas at Commonwealth Games venues is hardly sending a healthy message

The Commonwealth Games are a golden opportunity to shape the attitudes we need for a healthier Scotland, but at the moment, we’re not at the races.
The Scotsman (uk)
added May 13, 2013 09:25
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[Philippines] 2013 Candon tobacco festival opens with triathlon event

At least 100 local and international athletes are expected to attend the first Olympic-standard triathlon contest on Saturday, March 16 highlighting the opening of the 2013 Candon City’s tobacco festival. Former Congressman Eric D. Singson said the tria
PHILIPPINE INFORMATION AGENCY (ph)
added Mar 17, 2013 12:25
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Sixty Thousand Europeans 'Quit Smoking With Barça' and the European Commission

Today, an important benchmark of more than 60,000 smokers across Europe has been reached with the innovative smoking cessation programme, 'Quit Smoking With Barça' (http://www.quitsmokingwithbarca.eu). This programme is a collaborative effort between FC
PR Newswire
added Mar 14, 2013 09:32
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[Texas] Arlington council snuffs out new ban on smoking

After months of discussion, the Arlington City Council decided Tuesday night not to ban smoking at city parks, nightclubs and bowling alleys.
Fort Worth (TX) Star-Telegram
added Oct 31, 2012 19:34
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[Illinois, Wisconsin] Badgers football: Illini coach Tim Beckman apparently used tobacco during game

Illinois football coach Tim Beckman apologized for using chewing tobacco during Saturday's game at the University of Wisconsin, a minor NCAA violation. "That’s a bad habit of mine. I apologize for that," Beckman said. "I guess it’s the stress. But there
Wisconsin State Journal
added Oct 7, 2012 17:30
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[Russia] Putin: quit smoking and drinking, watch the World Cup

The World Cup would promote healthy living in Russia by inspiring more young people to play sport, Putin told Russian television on Saturday. “Once infected by sport they will give up alcohol and tobacco,” he said.
Financial Times blogs
added Oct 1, 2012 16:05
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[Canada] Targa Newfoundland under Tobacco Act investigation

Health Canada probes whether logo on driver Zahir Rana's suit contravenes tobacco law
CBC News (ca)
added Aug 31, 2012 18:00
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[UK-Scotland] Campaign to ban sale of tobacco at Games

ANTI-smoking activists have called for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow to be completely tobacco-free.
Herald Scotland (The Herald and Sunday Herald) (uk)
added Jun 3, 2013 23:48
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Little league contest to come up with new anti-chewing tobacco slogan

Oral Health America's National Spit Tobacco Education Program (NSTEP) is putting on the 2013 NSTEP Slogan Contest on the health consequences of using spit tobacco. In ten words or less, Little League and softball players 14 and under can win a trip to t
WKTV News Channel 2 NBC (Utica, NY)
added May 8, 2013 12:44
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[Europe, UK] Observer A force for good: football can help tackle smoking and obesity

Schemes linked with clubs across the UK and Europe encourage young men to quit smoking, exercise and have a healthy diet
The Guardian (uk)
added Apr 8, 2013 09:14
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