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Lorillard Slides on Valuation, Menthol Report
Both Morgan Stanley and Davenport lowered their ratings on the tobacco company’s shares, the former dropping it to equal weight from overweight and the latter from buy to neutral. Morgan Stanley’s action was largely based on valuation concerns as the stock has climbed nearly 40% over the last few months. However, it did keep its $105 price target. But Davenport … Continue reading
Navajo President’s Smoking Ban not Enforceable
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) – Navajo President Ben Shelly cannot enforce an executive order to ban smoking in public places on the reservation, his spokeswoman said last week, easing concerns that an immediate prohibition would jeopardize a $150 million casino in Arizona. Shelly signed the order this week, saying he wanted to create a healthier environment for Navajo people who are … Continue reading
Smoking Ban: 8 Warnings, 11 Fines Issued
MARIETTA – Since Ohio enacted a voter-approved indoor smoking ban at businesses four years ago, 124 complaints have been investigated in Washington County, with eight warnings and 11 fines issued. Smoking is prohibited in most indoor, public places under the ban, which went into effect in 2007. State and local health officials have issued more than 2,300 fines totaling more … Continue reading
E-Cigarette Users Battle Smoking Ban
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A proposed smoking ban in DeKalb County plan is finding opposition from an unlikely group — some non-smokers. A growing number of people have begun using electronic cigarettes as a way to kick the tobacco smoking habit. E-Cigarettes use a battery to heat up a nicotine-laced liquid. Users inhale the vapor, and exhale a water vapor … Continue reading
Smoking Ban in Argentina
Argentine lawmakers approved a nationwide law Wednesday that would ban tobacco advertising and smoking in public places, and require warning messages on product packaging. The effort, under debate for years in Congress, and strongly opposed by the tobacco industry, was approved overwhelmingly with 181 yes votes, one abstention and a single no vote. Members of the lower house of Congress … Continue reading
Smoking ban has hookah bars in haze
Since a smoking ban went into effect in St. Louis and St. Louis County at the beginning of this year, numerous hookah lounges and cafés have found various ways to continue lighting up, resulting in a confusing mix of services that some — even hookah lounge owners — say is unfair. The Middle Eastern restaurant Ranoush, located in the Delmar … Continue reading
Parks officials consider blanket smoking ban
The crusade against second-hand smoke could get a boost in Metro Vancouver, with park officials poised to consider a blanket ban on smoking -and possibly even campfires -in all regional parks. The move, aimed at reducing second-hand-smoke exposure in Metro’s public spaces, is one of four options suggested by staff for public consultation as part of a draft regional nosmoking … Continue reading
Smoking ban in Metro Manila
MANILA, Philippines – The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has started deploying environmental enforcers to warn, and eventually apprehend, violators of the smoking ban in public places. But what constitutes a public place? MMDA said it will monitor smokers in public utility vehicles, loading bays, bus terminals, airport terminals, train stations and ports, and along main thoroughfares. This means that … Continue reading
WHO urges countries to tackle tobacco epidemic
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Monday urged countries to commit necessary resources to tackle the epidemic of tobacco use, which kills nearly six million people globally every year. ‘WHO is urging governments to prioritise tobacco control, seek alternative methods to finance tobacco control and commit necessary human and financial resources to tackle the tobacco epidemic in their countries,’ said Samlee … Continue reading
Smoking in Public Sould Cost You R500
The City of Cape Town has threatened to crack down on patrons who break anti-smoking laws at entertainment establishments, including restaurants and pubs, warning that it will start fining errant individuals for the first time since anti-tobacco curbs were introduced in South Africa. Speaking ahead of World No Tobacco Day, on Tuesday, city health head Ivan Bromfield said metro police … Continue reading
