Do you smoke? Thinking of quitting? Discovery Health lists seven reasons why you should quit smoking right now. Don't wait another minute, read this list now, and really think about these seven reasons. If not just for yourself, think of how you are effecting your loved ones. They might just persuade you ditch the smokes before it's too late... 1. You smell … [Read more...] about Seven Reasons to Stop Smoking
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Trial Tech Smokes Out Big Tobacco
Senior counsel Sharon Eubanks, a 22-year veteran attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice, quit her job on the cusp of the most significant legal victory of her career. She left in December 2005, just eight months before a judge would decide the huge tobacco case she had devoted six years to prosecuting. She was not the only lawyer to leave a Justice post abruptly, … [Read more...] about Trial Tech Smokes Out Big Tobacco
Pakistan Takes Steps Toward Preventing a Tobacco Epidemic
Pakistan is one of 146 countries that have ratified the global tobacco treaty. By taking this measure the country is making a great step forward in protecting the health and lives of its citizens from the tobacco epidemic. Many countries around the world are seeing an increase is disease and death related to tobacco smoking. Hopefully Pakistan's example will be … [Read more...] about Pakistan Takes Steps Toward Preventing a Tobacco Epidemic
Tobacco Industry Marketing in Indiana Tops 239 Million
While cigarette companies are subtle in their approach, they have aggressive intentions. The tobacco industry spends an estimated $239 million annually for marketing in Indiana alone. This is a lot of money, perhaps it is because they need to find replacement smokers, because their loyal customers are dying every day. ~ Our View - IndyStar Camel No. 9 sounds pretty, … [Read more...] about Tobacco Industry Marketing in Indiana Tops 239 Million
Maureen Hamilton, Ex Smoker – “Put My Picture on Cigarette Packages”
Dying ex-smoker Maureen Hamilton, is now unrecognizable from her former glamorous self. She said she would be happy for her photograph to be used on cigarette packets in a bid to try and persuade people to quit. At midlife, fifty-seven year old Maureen Hamilton is suffering from deadly emphysema, and is now a bedridden invalid who relies on a ventilator to breathe. … [Read more...] about Maureen Hamilton, Ex Smoker – “Put My Picture on Cigarette Packages”
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