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50 Things to Do Instead of Smoking
The following list was generated by forum members. 1. Read a book. 2. Wash the car. 3. Wash the dog. 4. Go for a walk. 5. Knit a scarf. 6. Do a crossword puzzle. 7. Take a nap. 8. Call a friend. 9. Post a message. 10. Play with the cat. 11. Turn the bathroom into a spa and do … Continue reading
Smoking Banned at Montgomery Village Pools
It’s butts out at Montgomery Village swimming pools from now on. The Montgomery Village Foundation has snuffed out smoking at its seven community pools with a ban in the entire pool area and within 25 feet of the pool buildings starting Saturday, when pools open for the summer. The foundation board approved the ban, along with other changes to the … Continue reading
New York City Outdoor Smoking Ban
New York (CNN) — Smokers in New York City looking to light up in most public places will not be able to without paying a price after an outdoor citywide smoking ban takes effect Monday. The law, which Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed in February after it was passed by the New York City Council, will make smoking illegal in New … Continue reading
No Smoking in Times Square Under a New Law
A new law went into effect Monday banning smoking in 43 square miles of parks, public plazas, beaches and boardwalks in the city. The law, with a $50 fine attached, aims to protect New Yorkers from secondhand smoking in often elbow-to-elbow environments. But some health experts question whether the smoke poses a serious danger in open spaces, and critics say … Continue reading
Smoking Ban at Recreation Centers
Having a smoke at a city playground or pool could get you kicked off the property starting July 1, when an executive order banning smoking at more than 200 recreational centers takes effect. Mayor Nutter signed the order Monday at the Kingsessing Recreation Center. The latest ban extends the Nutter administration’s efforts to reduce smoking among Philadelphia residents, especially adolescents … Continue reading
Tobacco Wars
According to reports, Australia is gearing up for the world’s toughest laws on tobacco promotion but Health Minister Nicola Roxon denied Sunday the government’s ultimate goal was a complete ban on smoking. It is speculated that under the new laws, due to take effect next year, all logos will be removed from cigarette packets, which must be a drab olive-green … Continue reading
Smoking ban passes TX House
Texans who smoke may not be able to do so in bars and restaurants after a senate bill passed Saturday banning the practice. Senate Bill 1811 passed by a margin of 73-66 in the Texas House of Representatives on Saturday. The measure was part of the fiscal matters omnibus bill SB 1811 was projected to save $31 million in taxpayer … Continue reading
Smoking Ban Will Cut Cleaning Costs
The Yukon Housing Corp. (YHC) has decided to convert all of its housing to non-smoking buildings. “We thought this was a good time to make the transition,” Shona Mostyn, the corporation’s director of housing operations, told the Star Wednesday afternoon. “We’ve got about 100 new units about to go online, so we figured we can start with a clean slate.” … Continue reading
Smoking rules come back with Macon council
Two weeks after getting stubbed out on the floor of Macon City Council chambers, an ordinance to further tighten anti-smoking rules is ready to ignite again — with some changes and possible cooperation with Bibb County. A number of council members co-sponsored an ordinance in April, modeled on the law now in effect in Savannah, to ban smoking tobacco products … Continue reading
