Cigarettes and Tobacco News

SHOULD MOVIES WITH CIGARETTES BE RATED R?
Source: CBS News
Sep 25, 2007 -- Most parents know about protecting their kids from X-rated language and images on the Internet and in movies, but should they also be worried about protecting them from movies where people smoke cigarettes?
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SMOKELESS TOBACCO VS CIGARETTES
Source: Times of India
Author: Nikolas Bakalar
Aug 28, 2007 -- Smokeless tobacco, the kind users put between cheek and gum, is one way to satisfy a craving for nicotine without offensive smoke. But a new study has found that it may be almost as effective as cigarettes in delivering nicotine and carcinogens.
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CANDY CIGARETTE COMPANIES MUST ADD MORE WARNING LABELS
Source: The Toque
Jul 28, 2007 -- HERSHEY, PA-- The candy cigarette industry is smoking-mad about new government legislation forcing the sweet-treat producing manufacturers to increase the size of warning labels on candy cigarette cartons and packs. These labels will now be required to cover at least 50% of the packaging, and must advise sweet-toothed consumers of the dangers of those delicious cigarette-shaped candy confections.
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HISTORIC AGREEMENT TARGETS SALES OF CHEAP CIGARETTES TO YOUTHS
Source: North Country Gazette
May 02, 2007 -- NEW YORK—A historic agreement, the first of its kind in the country, between the state Attorney General’s office and Creative Cash Flow Solutions, Inc. will help end the flow of cheap cigarettes to young people.
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STUDY: SOME FOODS TAKE TASTE OUT OF CIGARETTES
Source: The Reporter
Apr 13, 2007 -- What do a slice of cheese, a glass of water, and a plate of broccoli have in common?
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