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Phillip Morris Pays Millions To Smoker's Daughter Jodie Bullock
Jodie Bullock, daugter of longtime smoker Betty Bullock who died of lung cancer in 2003, has been awarded $13.9 million in damages by the cigarette company Phillip Morris. The recommendation was made on Monday, in the third trial between Bullock and Phillip Morris. Jodie... 
China raises tobacco tax to curb smoking
China has raised taxes on tobacco by 6 to 11 percent to reduce the smoking in the world's largest cigarette market. Well this seems that now china government is quite conscious about the smoker community and wants... 
Judge rules that smoker's death was from addiction to cigarettes
A jury in Florida ruled earlier today that a man who died of lung cancer in 1997 at the age of 55, died from his addiction to cigarettes - this could be a major setback for the cigarette company Philip Morris as this... 
Time to Quit Smoking: Menthol Cigarettes Are More Addictive
Researchers have found that menthol cigarettes are harder to give up than regular cigarettes, especially for African Americans and Latino smokers. " “We previously found that menthol cigarette smokers take in...
created by Terri Potratz | 45 wks ago | updated 45 wks ago
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Return to the Golden Age of Cigarette Advertising
If you're in New York this looks interesting. It's also a great excuse to see one of the city's most impressive buildings, the Public Library. "NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- An exhibit of print advertising is as... 
Obama: Still Smoking Cigarettes
On Sunday's Meet the Press, Barack Obama admitted to interim-moderator Tom Brokaw that he was still smoking cigarettes - though he didn't specify exactly how much."Mr. Obama had said he quit smoking at the...
created by Terri Potratz | 50 wks ago | updated 50 wks ago
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Smokers Banned From Fostering Children in UK
Foster parents in the UK will now have to butt out as a council in London recently passed a rule that smokers can no longer foster children due to the dangers of second-hand smoke."Redbridge Council's cabinet...
created by Terri Potratz | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Vancouver Tenant seeks injunction to stop neighbour smoking: The Plight of BC...
Barry Artiste Op/Ed A recent story this week whereby a tenant in an apartment complex complained of health problems from cigarette smoke coming from an adjoining suite by another tenant. The affected tenant... 
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