The Food and Drug Administration’s announcement of a ban on menthol cigarettes spawned one of the strangest political alliances in recent memory. Civil rights and social justice groups such as the American Civil Liberties Union are lining up with law enforcement organizations, libertarians and conservatives in criticizing the attempt to …
Read More »TSET, Cherokee County Board of Health Services Provides Graduates with Tools for Healthy, Tobacco-Free Lives | New
The TSET Healthy Living program serving Cherokee County wishes good luck and health to all of the 2021 seniors who graduate this spring as they begin a new chapter in their lives. Healthy habits and the prevention of chronic disease are essential for a good start in life – especially …
Read More »Vaping and e-cigarettes are showcased on social media, putting young people at risk
Despite their widespread reputation as a “safer” alternative to cigarettes, electronic cigarettes (also known as electronic cigarettes or vapers) are far from harmless, especially for adolescents, whose developing brains may suffer from the lifelong adverse effects of nicotine-containing products. Yet vaping and electronic cigarettes are widely disseminated on social networks …
Read More »Floyd’s murder prompts some states to limit or ban strangulations
FILE – On this Monday, May 25, 2020, image file of a video provided by Darnella Frazier, then Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin kneels on the neck of George Floyd, a handcuffed man who pleaded that he could not breathe . Floyd’s death, and video of the viewer showing him …
Read More »A petition calls for a ban on smoking on all Spanish beaches | Spain
A petition signed by more than 283,000 people calling on Spain to ban smoking on all its beaches has been handed to the country’s Minister of the Environment. For more than two years, the organization No Fumadores (No Smokers) collect signatures aimed at transforming the 3,084 miles (4,964 km) of …
Read More »The tobacco industry’s ridiculous claims don’t hold up
I am a Hallowell resident and retired public health professional with over 40 years of experience in tobacco policy in Maine. Throughout my career, I have heard countless doomsday predictions from the tobacco industry and their surrogates. When Maine last increased the tobacco tax over 15 years ago, it predicted …
Read More »Atlantic City casinos hang on to smokers | New
It took a pandemic to quit smoking in more than 1,000 gambling halls in the United States. Now that the economy is reopening, tobacco opponents are urging elected officials and casino operators to make the restriction permanent. In New Jersey, the casino smoking ban – like indoor masking, capacity restrictions, …
Read More »The ministry called for increased revenues through the cigarette tax
PESHAWAR: The government can generate at least Rs 19 billion in additional taxes if the federal excise tax on cigarettes is increased by 30%, a group of anti-tobacco activists said on Friday. Campaigners formally submitted this proposal to the Department of National Health Services and Regulation and urged the government …
Read More »People are persuaded by social media posts rather than numbers
According to a new survey, the actual messages in social media posts are more convincing than the number of people viewing the post. Researchers claim that when people watch YouTube videos for or against the use of e-cigarettes, their level of persuasion is directly influenced by whether the video has …
Read More »Representative Stewart reintroduces bill to provide more accurate data on e-cigarette use – St George News
Image shows electronic cigarettes and vaping products on a table | Photo by HAZEMMKAMEL / iStock / Getty Images Plus, St. George News ST. GEORGE – Earlier this month, Republican Utah Representative Chris Stewart joined two other members of Congress in reintroducing a bipartisan bill aimed at providing more accurate …
Read More »Marin IJ Readers Forum of May 23, 2021 – Marin Independent Journal
Critical expert advice on vaccination issues Marin Public Health Officer Dr Matt Willis Says “There is a very noisy small minority of people who can see this as some sort of conspiracy or conspiracy” regarding vaccinations and COVID-19 rules (âMarin Vaccine Opponents Ring Against COVID Policies,â May 19). Since COVID-19 …
Read More »Canada is not yet opening the US border; Trudeau: the time has not come
We can hear you knocking on the door, but you can’t get in, says Canada, as it continues to lock its land border with the United States for at least a month. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the time is not yet right during the pandemic to ease restrictions at …
Read More »$ 1 billion for new Asian-American fund, smoking as a social justice issue, big push to end poverty
Here’s what you need to know World Vision has launched a billion dollar fundraising campaign, the largest ever, with the ambitious goal of helping 60 million people around the world lift themselves out of poverty. The Every Last One campaign will support programs that provide clean water, education and health …
Read More »Ban on menthol cigarettes would repeat the failures of the ban
The Food and Drug Administration’s announcement of a ban on menthol cigarettes spawned one of the strangest political alliances in recent memory. Civil rights and social justice groups such as the American Civil Liberties Union line up with law enforcement organizations, libertarians and conservatives in criticizing the attempt to enact …
Read More »Last puff of the “big cigarette” | News, Sports, Jobs
Staff Photo / Allie Vugrincic The chimney at the former Ohio Edison Power Station in Weathersfield begins to fall Friday afternoon after a second explosion by demolition company B&B Wrecking in Cleveland. WEATHERSFIELD – Breanna Bube’s grandfather called the old Ohio powerhouse chimney Edison the “Big cigarette”. “He was like, …
Read More »North Carolina man convicted of contraband tobacco project
A North Carolina farmer was sentenced to six and a half years in prison for a smuggling operation that transported tobacco to Canada, according to the US Department of Justice. A press release said Phil Howard, 55, was convicted of conspiring to commit money laundering and filing a false income …
Read More »Fire Marshal: Fire that killed 3 people in Garden City caused by a cigarette smoker
A devastating fire that ravaged a Garden City home earlier this month, killing three members of one family, was caused by an individual who was smoking, Nassau County Fire Marshal Mike Uttaro said on Friday. . The May 6 fire on Washington Avenue that killed Joseph Madigan, 62, Gail Madigan, …
Read More »Abbotsford Coun. Brenda Falk under fire for social media post – Chilliwack Progress
Abbotsford Coun. Brenda Falk created controversy again online this week, but the questionable content she shared raised concerns about the lack of clarity of the city’s responsible code of conduct for council members. On Tuesday morning (May 18), Falk shared a meme of German student and anti-Nazi activist Sophie Scholl. …
Read More »InvestorNewsBreaks – VPR Brands LP (VPRB) Reports First Quarter 2021 Financial Results, Notes 209% Revenue Increase from First Quarter 2020
News and research before you hear about it on CNBC and others. Claim your 1-week free trial for StreetInsider Premium here. VPR brands (OTC: VPRB), a leading supplier and patent holder for electronic cigarettes or vaporizers for nicotine, cannabis and cannabidiol (“CBD”) and other related accessories, released its financial results …
Read More »Cigarette ban will sink convenience stores, says Taranaki dairy owner
Jane Lin has owned a dairy for 17 years, but fears that proposed changes to where cigarettes are sold will lead to the extinction of local stores like hers. The High Street Dairy in the small town of Taranaki in Waitara sells the usual basic dairy products, bread and milk, …
Read More »Impacts of cheap cigarette prices
One of the main disagreements in every budget preparation is what to do about cigarette taxes. Proponents of tougher tobacco control generally say that ideally every country should check the price of cigarettes in order to reduce the number of smokers by significantly increasing taxes. Multinational tobacco companies intervene by …
Read More »VPR Brands Reports First Quarter 2021 Financial Results; with
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – via InvestorWire – VPR Brands LP (OTC: VPRB), a leading supplier and patent holder for electronic cigarettes or vaporizers for nicotine, cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) and other related accessories such as lighters, recently reported its first quarter financial results 2021, showing …
Read More »Stroud: Bans are no way to curb youth vaping | Columns
Under the pretext of “protecting the children”, lawmakers in Maine are trying to ban the sale of flavored tobacco and vaping products. While the protection of children from the harms of adult products is laudable, this ban effectively punishes adults for failures of poorly executed and underfunded tobacco control programs. …
Read More »Smoking can be expensive, but littering can be worse
A woman from Ferntree Gully has been ordered to pay hundreds of dollars in fees after dropping a lit cigarette in a car in Boronia. The Victoria Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has charged the woman after she was reported by a member of the public for littering in the Boronia …
Read More »Colgate figures may offer clues to Indian stock market mystery
Scientists predict 1.2 million deaths by the end of August, hospitals are running out of beds and oxygen, and bodies are being dumped in the Ganges, but the Nifty 50 Index is trading at a price / ratio. profit of 31. Even after softening somewhat since February, valuations are still …
Read More »Vaping causes cognitive impairment and lasting lung damage
MURRAY, Utah – Intermountain Healthcare announced the results of a new study which has shown that there are long-term dangers associated with vaping electronic cigarettes. The study found that vaping caused lasting damage to some patients, not just the lungs. The researchers are particularly concerned because the majority of patients …
Read More »FRONT PORCH: The pandemic, responsible freedom and the common good
FREEDOM is often narrowly defined, especially the notions of personal freedom and autonomy. Community cultures and nations enjoy a wider appreciation and articulation of freedom. These cultures understand that all freedoms exist in a larger moral universe and collective context, that the exercise of freedom affects family, friends and neighbors, …
Read More »Customs seize undeclared cigarettes worth ₹ 3 crore
There were 120 Esse brand boxes, 20 Benson & Hedges boxes and 110 Gudang Garam boxes containing 29.8 lakh sticks By Aneesha Sareen Kumar, Ludhiana POSTED MAY 21, 2021 1:35 IST Ludhiana-based clothing company on trial for failing to declare UK, Korean and Indonesian brand cigarettes worth more â¹3 crore …
Read More »Nurse charged with mistreating dementia patient found not guilty
A nurse accused of mistreating a patient with dementia at Llandough hospital has been found not guilty. Matthew Carpenter, 52, was accused by two colleagues of mistreating the alleged victim while she was hospitalized in hospital on June 2, 2019. The defendant denied the offenses and told Cardiff Crown Court …
Read More »Column: Banning the sale of menthol cigarettes would save lives
Mahalo for his support of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Take advantage of this free story! As a physician, I have worked with patients in Hawaii for over 20 years. Every year I unfortunately see more and more residents suffering from nicotine addiction. At the end of April, we saw a nationwide …
Read More »Opposition to Electronic Cigarette Bill Intensifies – Manila Bulletin
Electronic cigarettes A group of legal and health advocates have called on Congress to think deeply and reconsider passing a bill that would favor e-cigarette makers over public health. In a statement, ImagineLaw cautioned against passing Bill 9007, known as the Proposed Non-Combustible Nicotine Delivery Systems Act. âOur lawmakers should …
Read More »How did your neighborhood grocer survive Wave 2?
As another lockdown began in Bangalore, the hustle and bustle of the entire day found itself squeezed into the four-hour window from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. This is when even the most paranoid people leave their homes to buy everything from chicken to cigarettes to masala cats. Some are …
Read More »Budget to enable positive health reforms for smoke-free
âFunding for budgeting to enable significant health reforms is positive news for those who want a more centralized and concerted national health effort to reach the likes of Smokefree Aotearoa,â says a leading advocate for harm reduction from tobacco. His comments follow Finance Minister Grant Robertson, who today announced that …
Read More »Tania Hammond stole cigarettes at age 90 from Orange | Central Western Daily
news, local news, court, cigarettes, crime, theft, Orange NSW A woman who forced her way into the home of a 90-year-old woman and stole a bag containing the victim’s cigarettes confronted the local court in Orange. Tania Louise Hammond, 36, of Leura Road, pleaded guilty to stealing property from a …
Read More »Berkeley officials call on public to help reduce tobacco waste
BERKELEY Berkeley officials are asking residents and visitors to help keep the city free of toxic tobacco waste. Anyone can play a role – from proper disposal of your waste and using free resources to help you quit if you still smoke, or volunteering at local cleanups if you don’t. …
Read More »KT&G to improve its global competitiveness with electronic cigarettes
May. 19. 2021 Settings Biz and Tech 2021-05-19 08:52 KT&G to improve its global competitiveness with electronic cigarettes KT&G lil HYBRID 2.0 / Courtesy of KT&G By Kim Hyun-binKT&G has achieved continued growth in the global market as traditional cigarettes and âlilâ electronic cigarette exports paved the way for the …
Read More »Vaping alone may increase lung problems
In an online survey of more than 2,900 teens and young adults, e-cigarette consumption was associated with shortness of breath and other respiratory events, even among those who did not smoke combustible cigarettes or use marijuana. After controlling for demographics and use of several products, e-cigarette use in the past …
Read More »‘It’s Not Fair’ Campaign Draws Attention to Unfair Targeting of African Americans in Menthol Tobacco Marketing
Posted: May 18, 2021 / 6:39 p.m. EDT / Update: May 18, 2021 / 6:43 p.m. EDT FILE – This May 17, 2018 file photo shows packages of menthol cigarettes and other tobacco products at a store in San Francisco. U.S. health regulators will announce a new effort on Thursday …
Read More »Imperial Brands revenue not estimated due to weak demand from U.S. retailers
Bloomberg Central banks remain closed on rate bets as commodity prices soar (Bloomberg) – Soaring commodity prices fail to trigger some of the traditional bond and currency responses Unlike recent commodity rebounds in 2008 and 2011, yields on treasury bills and currencies from major exporters like Australia barely budged. Likewise, …
Read More »Switching to HTP Improves Health of COPD Patients Who Cannot Quit Smoking – Manila Bulletin
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who abstained from smoking or significantly reduced their cigarette consumption by switching to heated tobacco products (PTH) showed consistent improvements in respiratory symptoms, exercise tolerance , quality of life and rate of disease exacerbations. (PIXABAY / PHOTO FILE) This was the main conclusion …
Read More »Project track: 50 years of first-class airport fashion
Dolly Parton greets the arrivals door with a kick and a huge smile. The Pope wears a skullcap and a robe even for takeoff. It’s very hard to make a tracksuit chic, but Whitney Houston in a white suit and coordinating Fila sunshade can pull it off (Justin Bieber, in …
Read More »Mets injuries continue to pile up; McNeil and Conforto head for MRIs
Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports It was a weekend to forget for the New York Mets, who were swept away by the Tampa Bay Rays to begin their 10-game road trip. And to make matters worse, the Mets lost two other key players to hamstring injuries at second base …
Read More »19-year-old allegedly armed with broken bottle and gun during criminal spree
Stacy Squires / Stuff The woman made her first appearance in Christchurch District Court on Monday. (File photo) A 19-year-old woman is said to have robbed four Christchurch stores in less than 24 hours. The woman is accused of stealing money and tobacco products from four stores: a retail store …
Read More »Bison Valley man allegedly lured young girls with phones and e-cigarettes
Marvin Jennings New A Bison Valley man already behind bars faces additional charges for luring young girls home with phones and e-cigarettes. Marvin Jennings New, 79, of 12061 NE 51st Circle in Oxford, was held in Sumter County Jail on multiple charges of sexual assault, obscene and lascivious behavior and …
Read More »The Center for Black Health and Equity
Press release: A new statewide initiative aims to shine a light on how the tobacco industry has specifically targeted African American communities for decades with its aggressive marketing of menthol-flavored tobacco products. The campaign âIt’s not fairâ is launched at regional and national levels on No menthol Sunday – today …
Read More »CUSTOMER FEEDBACK: By ignoring WHO, UK could become world leader in tobacco harm reduction | Customer feedback
Unfortunately, the CCSA (and the WHO) ignores the large body of evidence regarding tobacco harm reduction products. Instead, they steadfastly refuse to allow tobacco companies to offer safer alternatives to smoking. Regularly, CCSA members meet at a Convention of the Parties to âreview the implementation of the Convention and any …
Read More »Spice incidents in Armagh and Markethill as police say drugs are ‘of great concern to schools’ – Armagh I
The increase in incidents involving children vaping spices on school premises is worrying, police confirmed. There have been a number of incidents in recent weeks involving the taking of the so-called “zombie” drug in Co Armagh. For two consecutive days, the Portadown campus of Craigavon ââSenior High School initiated a …
Read More »Ohio group aims to stem surge in adolescent marijuana vaping
A survey indicates that the rate has doubled since 2017. COLUMBUS – Groups working to prevent substance abuse have said immediate action is needed to stem the surge in youth vaping marijuana. In one Federal Drug Survey 2020, 1 in 5 students in Grades 10 and 12 report having vaped …
Read More »New Brunswick health minister says law pending, as opposition calls for cracking down on youth vaping
New Brunswick’s health minister says new legislation to tackle youth vaping is underway as opposition calls for more to be done. Health Minister Dorothy Shephard this week introduced a bill that would create a registry of companies selling vaping products, as part of efforts to crack down on e-cigarette use …
Read More »Dublin firefighters warn of the risk of wildfires as the weekend sun sees crowds pouring in outside
Dublin firefighters have warned that forest fire alerts remain in place this week. The warning comes as Dublin basks in the sun today with highs of 13 degrees and clear skies. However, despite heavy rains during the week, emergency services have said wildfires continue and are urging the public to …
Read More »Meet the Lumen Fellows – Elon News Network
Each year, Elon University selects a cohort of 15 aspiring juniors as recipients of the Numen Lumen Award, the university’s top undergraduate research scholarship. The $ 20,000 grant is awarded to assist students with their undergraduate research projects. Alana evora Courtesy of Alana Evora Simulation of vibratory soundscapes to study …
Read More »Why are Democrats fighting election security laws, like voter ID?
Do not activate voter fraud House and Senate Democrats are trying to push through legislation to restrict voter identification laws and other state-regulated electoral rules. Democrats like to control everything in our lives, including the amount of water our toilets draw, but now claim that requiring ID to vote amounts …
Read More »Philip Morris faces import ban in fight against Reynolds patents
PHILIP Morris International Inc faces a possible import ban on its IQOS heated tobacco sticks into the United States, after losing the first round of a legal trade battle with British American Tobacco Plc. Philip Morris and Altria Group Inc are infringing two patents owned by BAT’s subsidiary Reynolds American …
Read More »Letters to the Editor: Doug Ford is clearly out of his depth
Plus, why we might never eat in restaurants again, a vaccine rollout that isn’t fast enough for cancer patients, and illegal online sales of cannabis via email. One minute he’s friends with Trudeau, the next … We really need the media to keep hearing about Doug Ford’s mess in dealing …
Read More »People are persuaded by a post in a social media post, without seeing the numbers
ANI | Update: May 16, 2021 6:58 p.m. STI Ohio [US], May 16 (ANI): The results of a new study of 819 demographically diverse American adults aged 18-35 suggest that people are more convinced by the actual messages in social media posts than by the number of people who viewed …
Read More »Video experiment shows the effect of a cigarette on the lungs
A video on TikTok showed the effects of a single cigarette on a human lung by simulating an experiment using a plastic bottle and cotton wool. It’s probably not the one you should try at home, certainly if you’re under the age of 18, because – as we’re about to …
Read More »Our community: fundraising for relief in India; Rotary club donates to FoodHub
A retired high-tech entrepreneur is leading Help India Breathe, a fundraising campaign to support the Canadian Red Cross’s call for COVID-19 response in India. Dr. Surinder Kumar is the former President and CEO of Vecima Networks. Having retired in Victoria, he takes on philanthropic causes, such as a substantial donation …
Read More »Things to do in and around Denver (and online) this weekend
^ I support Local Community Journalism Support Denver’s independent voice and help keep Westword’s future free. As the weather warms, so do the range of in-person deals – many of which are already sold out. But there’s still a lot to do in and around Denver (and yes, online) as …
Read More »More than £ 170,000 of illegal cigarettes removed from the streets of Cardiff in one day
More than £ 170,000 of illegal cigarettes were taken from the streets of Cardiff in one day. Raids were carried out across the city on Thursday where officers confiscated illegal cigarettes, tobacco and cash. Video shows a policeman smashing a car window to access goods stored inside as part of …
Read More »Casinos revel in the Roaring Twenties
No one could mistake the Margaritaville Resort Casino in Bossier City, Louisiana for a Ritz-Carlton or Four Seasons. An online reviewer complained last month that their room was “tired”, with cigarette burns in the carpet, a dirty toilet and dust on the lights. But a weekend this month at the …
Read More »HART: Biden and Carter: Two peanuts in the same shell game
Ron Hart, a liberal union comedian, worked at Goldman Sachs and is an award-winning author and TV / radio commentator. He can be reached at [email protected] or visit www.RonaldHart.com. Gas prices and inflation are skyrocketing, there are problems in Iran, crime is on the rise and we have commodity shortages, …
Read More »From cigarettes to the cloud: how technology took over F1
In the ’80s and’ 90s, tobacco sponsorship was as synonymous with Formula 1 as Fleetwood Mac’s’Chainâ- and this is a testament to the power of advertising that many of the most famous sports cars and drivers can still evoke in memory of a certain brand of cigarette. The Williams Renault …
Read More »Activist’s request to quit smoking prompts Weibo netizens
Palo Alto [US], May 16 (ANI): A demand by a feminist activist for a man to quit smoking at a restaurant in Chengdu, China sparked a backlash, death threats and later “patriotic social crowds” have harassed on the net. Yifan Yu, writing in Asia Times, said that when Xiao Meili, …
Read More »First-graders caught smoking electronic cigarettes at Southwestern school
A group of first graders at a school in southwest England were caught smoking an electronic cigarette after it was allegedly brought in by an older student. The young pupils were sent home on Wednesday after being arrested by staff at Brockworth Primary Academy in Gloucestershire. Staff organized medical checks …
Read More »Sunday without menthol: Shyquetta McElroy talks about smoking, quitting smoking and poetry
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Shyquetta McElroy The first time Shyquetta McElroy blew on a cigarette, she was 12 and had just lit it for her mother. She didn’t like it, but almost a decade later she tried again. For 11 years, McElroy smoked intermittently. Last January, McElroy quit smoking for good …
Read More »Dr Farrah Kheradmand explains the mechanisms of lung injury due to vaporization
After 1 month, we started to see differences in the appearance of macrophages in mice exposed to e-cigarettes, nicotine-independent, said Farrah Kheradmand, MD, professor of pulmonary medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and member physician. of the Houston Veterans. Business Medical Center (VA). Kheradmand’s research was presented at this year’s …
Read More »Opinion: Want fewer teenage smokers? Stop banning vaping.
It sounds like a public health miracle. In 2007, nearly a quarter (23.6%) of cigarette smokers in Massachusetts were between the ages of 18 and 24. In 2017, that number had fallen by 68.6%. Only 7.4% of cigarette users in Bay State were under 25 – a record high. But …
Read More »Back Biden ban on menthol-flavored cigarettes
Barack Obama has tried and failed. Donald Trump’s administration did the same from the start. Now Joe Biden is taking on Big Tobacco with his proposal to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. It’s a commendable endeavor, but don’t expect a win anytime soon. RJ Reynolds calls Senate Minority Leader …
Read More »Bridal Designer Sharon Hoey on Covid Brides and Styles 2021
Due to social distancing restrictions, brides around the world have had to put their dream weddings on hold or adjust to a very different experience. When it comes to shopping for the perfect wedding dress, brides-to-be have missed out on in-person accessories as well as the discussions, tips, advice and …
Read More »Fines for throwing cigarette butts in Rincón de la Victoria reach 750 euros
The fines for throwing cigarette butts in Rincón de la Victoria reach 750 euros. Image: Twitter The fines for throwing cigarette butts in Rincón de la Victoria reach 750 euros. An entire bag of cigarette butts was found along the walking sports track between the town hall of Rincón de …
Read More »Leaders warn of menthol threat
A coalition of religious, government and educational leaders met on Friday morning to call attention to the dangers of menthol-flavored tobacco products and to urge the public to avoid using such products next Sunday. Katherine Donald, executive director of the Coalition for a Tobacco Free Arkansas, told about 20 people …
Read More »Project Helps Schools Buy Vaping Detectors | News, Sports, Jobs
To better tackle the growing number of students who vape or use e-cigarettes, the Cambria County Drug and Alcohol Control Program has urged local school districts to seek out users. As part of the Environmental Strategies Reimbursement Project, the Drugs and Alcohol Program created a competitive funding opportunity for schools …
Read More »Electronic Cigarette Market 2021 Global Outlook, Research, Trends and Forecast to 2026
Electronic Cigarette Market 2021 Global Outlook, Research, Trends and Forecast to 2026 The latest Electronic Cigarette Market report gives companies a head start by offering accurate predictions for this vertical on a regional and global scale. It involves a top-down assessment of different industry segments, highlighting current and future development …
Read More »Electronic Cigarette Buying Made Easy for Tobacco Smokers
Smoking cigarette tobacco has been around for centuries, but medical research has helped people make better health decisions. Over time, innovation, the evolution of medical research has resulted in the shift from the packaging of cigarettes to the presentation of cigarette tobacco to the public. Although this habit is considered …
Read More »Wildwood Crest bans cigarettes, weeds on Jersey Shore Beach – NBC10 Philadelphia
What there is to know You can no longer smoke or vape on the beaches of Wildwood Crest. This summer, the Jersey Shore resort is eliminating designated smoking areas. The ban officially begins on June 7. Wildwood Crest also prohibits the sale of pots anywhere in town. Wildwood Crest officials …
Read More »How a driver, a cigarette and hand sanitizer went up in smoke – KRON4
Morning Buzz May 14 New / 3 days ago Video KRON4 Morning Buzz on May 13 New / 4 days ago Video KRON4 Morning Buzz May 12, 2021 New / 5 days ago Video KRON4 Morning Buzz: Darya receives her flowers for Mother’s Day New / 6 days ago Video …
Read More »Canada proposes a new federal tax on vaping from 2022
The new federal excise tax on vaping products is expected to come into effect in 2022 on all e-liquids, regardless of the level of nicotine they contain. However, it would only apply to e-liquids made in Canada or imported for local use. The tax would be calculated and imposed based …
Read More »YWCA Titusville Hosts Youth Addiction Conference | New
By Garrett Dvorkin Herald staff reporter The YWCA of Titusville hosted a conference on youth substance abuse on Wednesday and the resources provided by the Crawford County Executive Board on Drugs and Alcohol (CCDAEC). Presenting to the group was Julia Covert, Prevention Specialist for CCDAEC. Covert has covered a range …
Read More »Dr Laura Crotty Alexander on Interaction Between COVID-19, Vaping Diseases
Laura Crotty Alexander, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of California at San Diego, explains how lung disease associated with vaping interacted with the COVID-19 pandemic at this American Thoracic Society (ATS) meeting. year. Crotty Alexander is also Section Chief of Critical Lung Care at the Veterans Affairs San …
Read More »Adolescents and adults who use e-cigarettes have an increased risk of asthma and asthma attacks
Session: TP16 Abstract presentation time: available on request; 8 a.m. EDT, Friday, May 14, 2021 TTY 2021, New York, NY – Although vaping is considered a safer alternative to smoking, teens and adults who use e-cigarettes have an increased risk of developing asthma and having attacks. asthma, according to a …
Read More »Brockworth Primary Academy sends first graders home after catching children smoking e-cigarettes
A Gloucestershire school has sent students home after catching children smoking electronic cigarettes on school grounds. Brockworth Primary Academy sent students home as early as first grade after a group of students were caught with a cigarette while vaping. Medical checks were organized and were carried out on a small …
Read More »Lobbying Against Alcohol and Cigarette Bans Renewed, As Government Examines ‘Response Measures’
News analysis (Getty) As of Thursday, the government is publicly reviewing “necessary response measures” to what it describes as a slight increase in coronavirus infections. Privately, officials are talking about a likely third wave of Covid-19, although this does not appear in official assessments. Industry organizations have revived their lobbying …
Read More »Molly-Mae Hague throws up as she has to remove the cigarette butt from her sliders
MOLLY-Mae Hague has revealed that she vomited after removing a used cigarette butt from her designer sliders. The Love Island star, 21, took to her Instagram story yesterday to share her distaste for the “foreign object” and said she was unsure how it got into her shoe. 7 Molly-Mae Hague …
Read More »Hart: Biden and Carter are two peanuts in the same shell game
Gas prices and inflation are skyrocketing, there is unrest in Iran, crime is on the rise and we have commodity shortages, “economic malaise”, problems at the border and lines at stations. -service. Wow, this visit between Joe Biden and Jimmy Carter is starting to make sense. And, if you can …
Read More »New concerns about menthol cigarettes in black communities
New concerns about menthol cigarettes in black communities Updated: 5:39 p.m. CDT May 13, 2021 Hide transcription Show transcript SMOKING CIGARETTES IS BAD FOR EVERYBODY BUT IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY MENTHOL CIGARETTES ARE RENEWED ABOUT MENTHOL CIGARETTES BECAUSE IT IS THE TYPE OF MANY BLACKS SMOKING KNOW FIVE WVTM 13’S. …
Read More »Alabama public health groups urge Ivey to veto vaping bill
The American Lung Association and five other groups are calling on Gov. Kay Ivey to veto a bill that the group says contains warnings that favor the tobacco and vaping industries. Bill 273 raises the purchase age for tobacco and vaping products from 19 to 21 and establishes a registry …
Read More »WTEN: Women’s Health – Sunday Without Menthol
Anne Lawton, community outreach nurse at St. Peter’s Hospital Cancer Care Center, was interviewed by WTEN / News10 for her article on “No menthol Sunday.” âNo Menthol Sundayâ, which takes place on May 16, is a campaign to raise awareness of the harms of menthol cigarettes, particularly among the African …
Read More »NTS Group Heads For National Competition To Fight Vaping | Schools
MARYVILLE, Mo. – A group of high school students from Northwest Technical School are heading to a nationwide contest to talk about the dangers of vaping. After competing in the national competition, junior Jag Galapin and seniors Sara Eckstein and Matt Goodridge qualified for the National SkillsUSA competition which will …
Read More »Banning menthol cigarettes is not enough. Ban all smoking to save lives.
James K. Glassman The Food and Drug Administration announced late last month that it wanted ban menthol cigarettes, which are the overwhelming preference of African American smokers. But if the smoking ban is good for blacks, who only make up about 1 in 7 cigarette smokers in the United States, …
Read More »Outlook: Why a nationwide ban on menthol cigarettes is the right choice | New
May 12, 2021 – The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that it will take action to ban menthol cigarettes. Three experts from the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health share their views on the importance of the ban, its potential impact on public health, and …
Read More »American Heart Association warns against vaping among young people | New
The American Heart Association hosted a Zoom webinar on May 5 to discuss the topic of tackling vaping and other tobacco uses in schools. The webinar was watched by 46 registered viewers from various school districts in Iowa. Guest presenters were Jeff Willett, Ph.D., vice president of integrated strategy for …
Read More »Debunking the Myths of Maine’s Proposed Flavored Tobacco Ban
Now that the dust has fallen on the Hearing of the Health and Human Services Committee LD 1550, a bill that would ban the legal sale of all flavored tobacco in the state, it’s time to sift through the testimony and clarify some things. The legislature and the good people …
Read More »Biden administration pushes for science-based ban on menthol cigarettes
Earlier this month, the Biden administration ad its intention to ban the sale of menthol flavored cigarettes. If finalized, public health experts and anti-smoking advocates think it would be a big step forward in tobacco regulation and could help reduce health disparities lived by communities of color. The harm caused …
Read More »FDA aims to ban menthol cigarettes, impacts valley gas stations
PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WRBL) – The FDA reports it wants people to quit menthol cigarettes once and for all. The service stations in Phenix City are already receiving customer complaints. For the Sunoco gas station on Highway 280 in Phenix City, cigarettes are a big seller – second only to …
Read More »FDA bans menthol cigarettes: UM experts available
EXPERT ADVICE The FDA has announced that it will ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars over the next year, a move the tobacco industry has been pushing against for the past decade. Experts at the University of Michigan can comment. David mendez David mendez and Thuy Le from the School …
Read More »FDA Proposes To Ban Menthol Cigarettes And Characteristic Cigar Aromas | Troutman pepper
On April 29, the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) ad that it will publish in the next year proposals for standards on tobacco products that will effectively ban menthol cigarettes and characterize the aromas of cigars. Once the FDA issues proposed tobacco product standards, it will have to …
Read More »New Hampshire, beneficiary of New England’s misguided tobacco policies
Last week, the Maine Health and Human Services Committee held a public hearing on LD 1550, âAn Act to End the Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products,â sponsored by Representative Michele Meyer, D-Eliot. The bill would ban the sale and distribution of flavored tobacco products in Maine, including flavored cigars and …
Read More »Editorial: Up in smoke: Good riddance of flavored menthol cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration is set to ban the manufacture and sale of menthol-flavored cigarettes, the only remaining flavored cigarette still legally permitted. To borrow from an unintentionally dark advertising slogan used by the leading menthol brand, the movement makes us come alive with pleasure. The first reason is …
Read More »Lawmakers introduce bill to ban flavored tobacco products
Supporters of the bill have argued that flavored products appeal to children. Opponents say Maine would create a black market for these products and lose revenue if adopted. AUGUSTA, Maine – In a virtual hearing Friday, members of the Maine Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee introduced a bill to …
Read More »Governor Newsom’s approval rating drops as recall looms, GOP challengers emerge
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KABC) – In the year since California saw its first case of the coronavirus, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has gone from being a governor at the helm to one vacillating from a political crisis to the other. In the past few weeks alone, he has sparked surprise and …
Read More »Buyout Barons pushes M&A loans to $ 70 billion as demand increases
(Bloomberg) – Wall Street buyout barons are rushing into the leveraged loan market to fund takeovers and dividends as they increase risk-taking in an improving economy. Loading error Loan launches that support mergers and leveraged buyouts hit $ 70 billion in the first quarter of 2021, the highest since 2018 …
Read More »Saudi Aramco seeks $ 7.5 billion loan for pipeline investors
(MENAFN– Gulf Times) Saudi Aramco is lining up an estimated $ 7.5 billion loan for potential investors in its pipelines, according to people familiar with the matter.The world’s largest oil producer has started talks with lenders to secure favorable terms for the financial package that would then be offered to …
Read More »Germany provides € 80.5 million in cheap energy loans in North Macedonia
German development bank KfW is providing a loan package of 80.5 million euros on favorable terms to the government of North Macedonia for energy projects, including the transition from coal to gas, and a subsidy of 2.4 million euros for feasibility studies for renewable energies. Elektrani na Severna Makedonija (ESM) …
Read More »When will the worst travel weather be in this Christmas lake effect snowstorm?
There will be dangerous areas of Michigan to travel to tonight and on Christmas Day. While most of the snow will be lake effect snow, an additional snowstorm will return to extreme Southeast Michigan. We are looking at an intense lake effect along the shore of Lake Michigan. We also …
Read More »Mandatory use of PRN for SSS loan payments begins May 1
MANILA, Philippines – The Social Security System (SSS) mandates the mandatory use of the Payment Reference Number (PRN) for short-term loan payments as of May 1. In a statement, the public pension fund said management approved the one-month extension from April 1 to give members and employers more time to …
Read More »Actress Geena Davis pockets $ 5.6 million for Pacific Palisades retirement
Actress Geena Davis – a Hollywood stalwart since the 1980s who won an Oscar for “The Accidental Tourist” – just sold her Pacific Palisades home for $ 5.63 million. The sale crowns a 13-year stint for Davis, who paid $ 4.2 million for the property in 2007, according to records. …
Read More »Health psychologist says there are real, drug-free ways to relieve stress
After a year of toxic stress inflamed by so much fear and uncertainty, now is the time to reset yourself, pay attention to your sanity, and develop healthy ways to deal with pressures in the future. Brain science has led to drug-free techniques that you can use right now. I …
Read More »Former Prime Minister David Cameron under investigation for loans
Former Prime Minister David Cameron is under investigation by the lobbying watchdog over claims he tried to persuade government figures to grant loans to a financial firm for which he was working on. Mr Cameron has reportedly sent a number of texts to the Chancellor’s private phone requesting support from …
Read More »Afternoon gunshots kill 1 on the porch of Bessemer’s house
Gunshots erupted Thursday in a district of Bessemer, leaving a young man dead on the porch of a house. Bessemer Police Lt. Christian Clemons said he received a call of shots fired in the 2100 block of Berkley Avenue at around 12:40 p.m. When officers entered the area, they were …
Read More »A Special Addition – Austin Daily Herald
Austin Symphony Orchestra and AHS Music Programs Host New World-Class Piano Thanks to Donors Austin’s music enthusiasts just received a gift that will take things to a new level. The Knowlton auditorium was recently fitted with a 10 foot Fazioli F308 orchestral piano. It is one of seven of its …
Read More »Are you calculating the loan amounts for participant 401 (k) correctly?
In late April 2017, the IRS issued a Memorandum for Reviews of Employee Plans (EP) Employees provide two alternatives for calculating the maximum loan amount to 401 (k) participants when the participant has previous loans. The IRS has rules that allow a 401 (k) plan participant to take no more …
Read More »Minnesota GOP, DFL Discuss Proposed Tax Hikes | Minnesota
(The Center Square) – Despite the GOP swearing it wouldn’t approve any tax hikes, House Democrats in Minnesota introduced a wide array of tax hikes in packages unveiled Monday. The bills follow budget negotiations and a budget target of $ 52.5 billion released by House Democrats, exceeding the target of …
Read More »US report sheds light on nuclear export opportunities: Corporate
July 31, 2020 Exports of nuclear power equipment and technology to meet the needs projected by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) could be worth between US $ 1.3 trillion and US $ 1.9 trillion by now 2050, according to a new report from consulting firm UxC. SMRs could …
Read More »Joe Biden’s $ 1.9 Trillion Covid Relief Plan Passes Final Hurdle – Deadline
President Joe bidenit’s $ 1.9 trillion Covid-19 The aid plan is on the verge of passage, after the House finally passes the law, which will offer an unprecedented lifeline to American households in the form of out-of-pocket payments, child tax credits. Unemployment insurance and help for small businesses. The vote …
Read More »Businesses Encouraged to Apply for Paycheck Protection Program Loans | Local News
Lessons from the federal paycheck protection program in 2020 led financial institutions in New Mexico to try to get more of these forgivable loans to low-income, underserved business owners and streamline the process. of request. The PPP, billed as pandemic relief for small businesses, came under fire in the spring …
Read More »Software maker maintains commercial loan despite objection from lawmakers – home – WCBI TV
A data storage company under pressure from lawmakers to repay a loan it received from the federal paycheck protection program, which the government created to help small businesses affected by the coronavirus, says he keeps the money. Quantum, one of five public companies surveyed by a House panel last week …
Read More »Immune-Onc Therapeutics Announces $ 73 Million Series B1 and B2 Funding to Advance its Portfolio of New Immunotherapies Against Blood Cancers and Solid Tumors
PALO ALTO, Calif .– (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Immune-Onc Therapeutics, Inc. (“Immune-Onc”), a clinical-stage cancer immunotherapy company developing new biotherapeutics targeting immunosuppressive myeloid checkpoints, today announced the closing of ” Series B1 and B2 financing of $ 73 million. The round was led by Oceanpine Capital with the participation of additional …
Read More »Joliet chooses road salt from Chicago, Minnesota, Ohio EPA – Great Lakes Now
From lead pipes to PFAS, drinking water contamination is a major problem plaguing towns and villages all around the Great Lakes. Cleaning up contaminants and providing safe drinking water to everyone is an ongoing public health struggle. Keep abreast of developments related to drinking water in the Great Lakes region. …
Read More »Pressley and Warren push Biden to eliminate $ 50,000 in student debt
BOSTON (AP) – President Joe Biden is expected to help those fighting the student debt crash by immediately forgiving debt of up to $ 50,000 for federal student loan borrowers, Democrats said Thursday. Biden can take the step by using the existing authority granted to him under the Higher Education …
Read More »Interesting, but risky: on the diktat of the RBI variable rate loans
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) finally decided it had to tackle the problem of inadequate interest rate transmission head on. In a circular to banks on Wednesday, it ordered lenders to link all new variable rate loans made to borrowers in the categories of individuals, individuals and micro, small …
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