World's smallest state aims to become the first smoke-free paradise island

A small slice of island paradise, the world's smallest self-governing state, with a mere population of 1,400 people wants to set a goal for the rest of the world to follow.The South Pacific island of Niue is close to...

Should the FAA Allow Electronic Cigarettes in the Sky?

Recently, I came across a post in which a corporate blogger addressed the question of what might happen to a person who tried to “light up” an electronic cigarette, cigar or pipe while aboard a commercial airliner as a passenger.  As the spouse of a flight attendant,...

Canada: Smokless Cigarettes Hit The Market !

Wow, Faux - bacco Cigarettes, whats next? Inflatable Women?"SMOKELESS BUZZU.S. entrepreneur Ron Macdonald hopes his 'faux-bacco' electronic cigarettes will help those jonesing for a nicotine fix in the new world of...

Beijing is to impose smoking ban

With only 99 days until the Olympics, the Chinese authorities are moving to ban smoking in public buildings in Beijing starting tomorrow.The government is hoping to not only clean up the city before the Olympics, but...

Ontario might ban smoking in cars carrying kids

Awesome. Seems like a no-brainer to me."TORONTO - Pressure is growing on Ontario to become the first province to ban smoking in cars carrying kids. Health advocates are rallying around a private member's bill being...

Smoking Is Now Banned In All Parts Of The UK and Ireland

"England is now by law a smoke-free zone after the introduction of a smoking ban making it illegal to light up in enclosed public places came into force today.Virtually all enclosed public places are now smokefree;...

Smoking ban starts in Victoria pubs

"ALL Victorian licensed pubs, clubs, bars and gaming rooms become smoke-free from today as new laws take effect throughout the state. Those who flout the smoking ban risk $110 on-the-spot fines, rising to up to $550...

May 31 is World No Tobacco Day

This year the World Health Organization's theme for World No Tobacco Day focuses on second-hand smoke and highlights the progress that has been achieved around the world in protecting nonsmokers by making...

Smoking Ban Gaining In D.C.

D.C. Mayor Anthony A. Williams and a majority of the D.C. Council now support a comprehensive smoking ban in District bars and restaurants, meaning the District could go smoke-free by the end of the year.

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