New virus suspected in two SIDS cases

Associated Press

MILWAUKEE NEW VIRUS FOR SIDS?

 

 

Scottish smoking consultation 'shambles Published 2nd September 2004

'The Scottish trade has branded the smoking consultation a “shambles” following First Minister Jack McConnell’s claim that a smoking ban was “desirable” for Scotland.

The minister visited Dublin this week in a fact-finding mission to see how its smoking ban was working.
SCOTTISH MINISTER PRETENDS TO CONSULT

 

Dakota County passes on smoking ban
By Joshua Nichols Sun Newspapers (Created 9/2/2004 8:44:15 AM)
http://www.mnsun.com/story.asp?city=West_St_Paul&story=142420

 

County board asks for specifics on smoking ban
By Justin Piehowski Sun Newspapers (Created 9/2/2004 8:46:06 AM)
 http://www.mnsun.com/story.asp?city=Shorewood&story=142533

 

Restaurant, bar owners say let businesses take care of smoking
By Joshua Nichols  Sun Newspapers (Created 9/2/2004 8:43:46 AM )

‘http://www.mnsun.com/story.asp?city=Mendota_Heights&story=142389

 

Smoking ban 'hits Guinness sales' - Ireland

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/3621386.stm

 

Kensington to begin enforcing smoking ban –Maryland, USA

by Charlotte Tucker Sep. 1, 2004

http://www.gazette.net/200436/kensington/news/233545-1.html

 

York County officials designate area for smokers

Workers and visitors at new judicial center have been given a place to take smoke breaks.

By TERESA ANN BOECKEL
For The Evening Sun

http://www.eveningsun.com/Stories/0,1413,140~9956~2376023,00.html#top

 

Students feel the power as November vote nears - Wisconsin

By David Callender September 2, 2004
http://www.madison.com/tct/news/index.php?ntid=9430&ntpid=0

 

Nicotine addict nurse is struck off Published on 02 September 2004 - England

http://w3.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/story.asp?StoryID=60783

 

Anti-smoking drive to kick off in Paisley Sep 2 2004 - England

ASH HOPES PAISLEY WILL BE FIRST

 

Learning the lesson - ireland

JACK McConnell’s pledge that he won’t allow Scottish universities to end up worse off than their English counterparts is perhaps the most important signal he has sent in his tenure as First Minister.
Universities and education are probably the most important issues facing the country.
This is where the Executive should concentrate its efforts rather than on high-profile, low-substance issues like smoking bans.
 http://news.scotsman.com/opinion.cfm?id=1030592004

 

Hawaii women rank high in health

A CDC report finds lower risks here for major causes of death

By Rod Antone
rantone@starbulletin.com

Hawaii has the lowest death rate per capita for women in the nation, according to a study released yesterday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

According to the report, titled the Women's Health and Mortality Chartbook, Hawaii women were at the lowest risk for a number of major causes of death, including cancer, heart disease and lower respiratory diseases. The study also ranks Hawaii among the top 10 states for women with the highest levels of health insurance coverage and recent routine checkups.

http://starbulletin.com/2004/09/02/news/story1.html

 

St. Paul Passes Smoking Ban, Veto Likely - Minnesota
Sep 2, 2004 6:32 am US/Central
St. Paul (AP) The City Council has once again passed a smoking ban in bars and restaurants. And once again, Mayor Randy Kelly appears likely to veto the measure.
Kelly has five days once the ordinance is delivered to his office to sign or veto it. The council would then have 30 days to attempt an override, which requires five votes.

http://wcco.com/topstories/local_story_246073541.html

 

Southampton researchers identify significant link between susceptibility to respiratory disease and weight gain in early infancy
A study by researchers from the University of Southampton and the Medical Research Council (MRC) has shown that lower rates of growth in the womb and higher weight gain in the first weeks after birth could predispose individuals to chest illnesses in later life.

’While the relationship of low birth weight and reduced lung function has been recognised for many years, this is the first work to recognise the relationship between rapid infant weight gain and poor lung function. We believe the reduced lung function in these infants may have implications for susceptibility to later respiratory disease, in particular asthma.’

The research is supported by the charities SPARKS (Sport Aiding medical Research for KidS), The British Lung Foundation, and Hope; and by the Medical Research Council.

More information:www.soton.ac.uk

http://www.innovations-report.com/html/reports/studies/report-33075.html

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Prairie Gambling Operations Hurt by Smoking Ban

30 August 2004 REGINA, Saskatchewan

http://www.casinocitytimes.com/news/article.cfm?contentID=145031

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Man sets house on fire trying to kill mosquito

A Japanese man set his parents’ house on fire as he tried to get rid of a mosquito. Police say the property was gutted in the blaze caused by Tatsuo Onishi lighting a cigarette after spraying pesticide outside.

Sparks from his lighter caused an explosion after igniting the flammable particles in the air and flames quickly spread to the building in Matsuyama. Mr. Onishi had been taking a nap inside his car parked outside his home when the mosquito began to annoy him, reports the Mainichi Daily News website. ananova

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_31-8-2004_pg9_7

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+How much you want to bet that the law that is going to be voted on is different, and more restrictive.  First they tell the public that it is just a small thing.  Do not mention many beliefs; do a survey (at this point).  They then get council, and try to enact a law.  They then get people to allow “discussion”.  It then appears at the final step there is a big difference in what the public says and what the bylaw states.  This is stage that community is at.  When voted on they change the bylaw so that it is “more precise”; which means more restrictive.   Will Comment after Sept. 7/04

 

Public weighs in on smoking amendments BY ANGELA BROOKS  Boomerang Staff Writer

http://www.laramieboomerang.com/news/more.asp?StoryID=101810

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Smoking ordinance amended, passes to third reading

By Micah Sturr Boomerang Staff Writer

"Motivated advocates wearing sky blue T-shirts with “Clear The Air” emblazoned across the chest and equally determined opposition sporting “Support Private Rights” T-shirts gathered again on Tuesday night at the city council meeting with each side receiving 24 tickets to speak on the polarizing issue. Overflow from both sides spilled into an adjacent room by order of the fire marshal to watch the council pass the second reading of the ordinance with amendments on television." .......

"By allowing bars with patios to essentially circumvent the ordinance, the city would be granting a business advantage to particular establishments and unfairly penalizing others, councilman Bob Bell said.".......

"A seemingly trivial point of the amendment, that would allow performers to smoke onstage in performance halls if smoking was necessary for artistic expression, was challenged because of concerns that bars and clubs would use this in an attempt to be declared performance halls to circumvent the ordinance." ........

"The council did vote to allow open containers at the tailgate festivities prior to the UW-Appalachian State football game on Sept. 4 in designated lots north and east of War Memorial Stadium. Concerns about underage drinking and drunken rowdiness were voiced, but ultimately the measure passed six to three. "

http://www.laramieboomerang.com/news/archivemore.asp?StoryID=101746

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Internet class aims to curb smoking use
Arizona Daily Wildcat
Tuesday, August 31, 2004
The Arizona Health Sciences Center is launching an Internet-based research project to teach people how to talk to tobacco users about quitting.

http://wildcat.arizona.edu/papers/98/7/01_3.html

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No butts, First Minister praises Irish smoking ban

http://news.scotsman.com/politics.cfm?id=1022792004

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Lithuanian govt endorses program against smoking 31.08.2004, 16.19

 

VILNIUS, August 31 (Itar-Tass) - Lithuanian government has endorsed a program against smoking, said the press service of the cabinet of ministers.

The documents stipulate "a broader promulgation of knowledge about the hazards of smoking among the population, substantial hikes of tobacco prices, and a gradual ban on smoking in public places".

Official statistics shows a heavy (38.8%) growth of tobacco sales in 2003 versus 2002. They reached 127.2 million euros.

http://www.itar-tass.com/eng/level2.html?NewsID=1196375&PageNum=0

*they seem to archive  

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*How what’s said can differ from facts

Bush Campaign Cooks the Numbers in Anti-Kerry Ad

http://www.capitolhillblue.com/artman/publish/article_5156.shtml

 

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Hero Neil rescues family from blaze

 

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Researchers identify new gene related to breast cancer Asian News International
Washington, August 31

http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_980576,0050.htm

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Full Body Scans Raise Cancer Risk, U.S. Study Shows By: Reuters Tue Aug 31, 2004 12:07 AM ET

http://maconareaonline.com/news.asp?id=8231

 

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Humans march to a faster genetic ’drummer’ than primates
Research runs counter to Darwin’s theory of natural selection

”It is an established fact that 98 percent of the DNA, or the code of life, is exactly the same between humans and chimpanzees. So the key to what it means to be human resides in that other 2 percent. “  …………

”According to Achilles Dugaiczyk, professor of Biochemistry at UCR, one important factor resides in something called Alu DNA repeats, sometimes called "junk DNA." These little understood sections of DNA are volatile, and prone to sudden mutations, or genomic rearrangements. At times the results are beneficial in that they give rise to new proteins or an altered gene regulation. Sometimes the mutations result in the growth of a cancer tumor, or some other genetic defect. “ …………

More Information:         www.ucr.ed

http://www.innovations-report.com/html/reports/life_sciences/report-32967.html

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* talk about fear mongering! 

Police Want Public Sensitized On Smoking

August 28, 2004  Posted to the web August 30, 2004

Ebenezer Bifubyeka
Kampala, Uganda

THE southwestern regional criminal investigations chief, Terrence Kinyera, has said the Police will not arrest public smokers before they are sensitised.

Last Thursday, environment minister Col. Kahinda Otafiire ordered CID officers at a workshop in Kampala to arrest public smokers.

"It is not good to arrest someone for smoking in public when you have not taught him its dangers," Kinyera said.

In a recent National Environment Management Authority workshop in Kampala, experts said a lit cigarette was disastrous because it emits more dangerous smoke.

Kinyera said smokers should be taught that the smoker inhales filtered smoke and exhales unfiltered smoke, which is dangerous to non-smokers.

However, southwestern regional Police chief Chris Bakesiima said they could not enforce the ban on smoking in public because they have not yet seen any law enforcing it.

"What is a public place for instance? Do you know the definition of a public place? Have you seen the law that bans smoking in public?" Bakesiima asked

http://allafrica.com/stories/200408300217.html

 

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UNBS to Tighten Grip on Cigarettes

August 31, 2004
Doreen Kansiime Kampala, Uganda

"We have recommended that the packs should have a warning which reads; Cigarette smoking causes lung cancer, heart diseases and death," Ssekitoleko said.

He said the bureau was revising the standards on tobacco so that they are in line with regulations set by the World Health Organization.

"Hopefully, we shall have new standards before the end of the year," Ssekitoleko said.

new standards

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Study: Heart Scares May Not Stop Smokers

Study Says That Smokers Who Have Heart Scares Making No Progress in Quitting The Associated Press  MUNICH, Germany Aug. 30, 2004

On the Net: Congress of the European Society of Cardiology: (er-jw)

http://abcnews.go.com/wire/Living/ap20040830_892.html

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on the 25^th I wrote about Iowa getting MSA dollars

Nebraska to Receive Additional Tobacco Settlement Dollars Article Posted: 08/30/2004 9:12:41 AM

http://www.swnebr.net/newspaper/cgi-bin/articles/articlearchiver.pl?156304

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Taxed Town    Bloomberg’s New York. August 30, 2004, 8:46 a.m.
— Chris Edwards is director of fiscal policy at the Cato Institute.

http://www.nationalreview.com/comment/edwards200408300846.asp

   * archive sorted by date only (2004-1998), no word search

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Women, doctors, authors all try to make sense of advice Pregnancy protocol can be confounding

By HOLLY RAMER The Associated Press August 30. 2004 8:31AM – New England, USA

"He calls it the 'What if My Baby has Three Heads?' book," said Shepherd, 23, of Manchester, whose first baby is due in late September. "It does put a little fear in you."

http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040830/REPOSITORY/408300321/1013/NEWS03

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Issue #291 of the Smokers Rights Newsletter is now online:
http://www.smokersclubinc.com

 

Don't miss these and more exciting stories:

1. Light'm Up Until The UN Says You Can't

2. My Turn: The end of our way of life

3. Our Freedoms are Going Up in Smoke

4. The Age of Omniphobia

5. More Things That Will Kill You

6. The Industry

7. Law Suits

8. We Are Everyday People

9. From The Mailbag

Bans are bad policy, Local ban news, Bans stopped, Editorials, World news, An Anti being threatened, and a lot more!

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American Legacy Takes a 'Reality Czech' -
August 23, 2004
By David Gianatasio

http://adweek.com/aw/regional/new_england/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000616322

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Shoes become an issue under smoking ban –New York State

There are 38 words for the Cancer Society, and 175 for the businesses. 

http://news10now.com/content/all_news/?ArID=26495&SecID=83

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Yorkton bar owners seek smoking-ban exemption -Regina, Saskatchewan 

The politics of smoking is on the agenda tonight in Yorkton.

http://sask.cbc.ca/regional/servlet/View?filename=0823smokebanAug232004

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Officials try to wrap up session Sacramento, California

More than 700 bills - including measures to ban smoking on state beaches, protect the state's oldest trees and set nutritional standards for school food - face life-or-death votes this week as legislators try to wrap up their 2004 session four days early.

http://www.dailydemocrat.com/articles/2004/08/23/news/news02.txt

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California's Assembly Bill 2012 Passes the Senate Appropriations Committee

Bill 2012 may change the way you do business in that state - if you make or sell cosmetics.

http://www.soap-wire.com/2004/08/californias_ass.html

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ACS, Tobacco Farmers Unite; Farmers and Advocates Urge S.C. Members of Congress to Support Tobacco Buyout, FDA Regulation

The jig’s got to be up soon.  This doesn’t happen very often, all these groups agreeing.

http://releases.usnewswire.com/GetRelease.asp?id=35030

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FEDERAL FUNDING NEEDED FOR SCHOOLS Los Angeles, Ca.

http://www.ems.org/rls/2004/08/23/2nd_largest_scho.html

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Cancer of litigation must be removed from society: Tories - England

http://www.4ni.co.uk/nationalnews.asp?id=32454

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Doctors might soon ask, "What's your sign?" – Seattle, Washington

 

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Quebec asks court to invalidate tobacco firm's financial dealings

 

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Disabled employee sues for cigarettes – Louisville, Kentucky

FORMER PHILIP MORRIS WORKER GOT 2 CARTONS A MONTH IN SETTLEMENT

http://www.kentucky.com/mld/heraldleader/news/state/9470854.htm

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No ands or buts — but lots of butts

Aug. 23, 2004. 01:00 AM
No ands or buts — but lots of butts
Six thousand feet above sea level on the side of Banff's Sulphur Mountain, you find them among the curling wild strawberry plants. Find them in among the asters and the harebells, filtering in among the mushrooms that burst up like clenched fists through the forest tuff after every occasional rain. Near the curling blue-green bends of the Bow River, you can find them, too, on the trails built of loose, floury silt and in among the meadow flowers of mountain sage and pocket daisies. On the unlikely cracked plain of asphalt parking lots in St. John's, they burst forth in great bunches, scattered far apart yet close enough to know they've sprung from the same source. Throughout the city, you can find them easily, often bouncing like Tuesday, thrown from an SUV, still lit, trailing their private constellations of sparks. They are the ubiquitous cigarette butt, one of the most persistent pieces of trash humanity has yet devised. Now, it's easy to understand why no one wants to hold onto them; ashtrays in cars fill up and smell nasty, and the butts themselves are fousty and dangerous and hot. No one likes to handle them, no one likes to pick them up — and they hang around. The paper breaks down, but the tough little cylinders of the filters themselves seem to have the stability of slate. They are also an interesting byproduct of the latest push to halt indoor smoking. Banff and a score of other Alberta towns went no-smoking on Aug. 1 — all indoor smoking was halted in any place that serves food, and in virtually every public place. Smokers were driven out the doors to smoke on the streets, and in the absence of convenient outdoor ashtrays, the number of butts flicked into the gutter and ground out on sidewalks increased astronomically overnight. The strange thing is that second-hand butts are treated as offhandedly as second-hand smoke used to be. People who would never drop a chip bag flick butts out the windows of cars, and people who wouldn't dream of throwing garbage out of their cars comfortably upend their full car ashtrays on the first available parking lot. Let's hope that when smoking ends up being more strictly regulated in this province — as it is bound to be — that some thought goes into where all those cigarette butts will end up. At Salmon Cove beach in Conception Bay North, the sand is grey and fine and even. If you walk the tideline, you will find marooned jellyfish, and almost every third step, you will find the remains of a cigarette butt, sometimes just the filter, sometimes the entire soggy remains, the once-red tip blackened and cold. So much country. So much nature. So little respect.

This is an excerpt of an editorial from the St. John's Telegram

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Rooms where people smoke contain higher air concentrations of endotoxins

A room where people smoke contains dozens or hundreds of times higher air concentrations of endotoxins than smoke-free indoor air. This has been shown by a research team from Lund University.

http://www.news-medical.net/?id=4250

 

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