KNOW YOUR ENEMY - KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!

[Thomas3.20.2010]

Good Morning! Happy Stoptober, Everybody! 

Today, there are a wide variety of articles to share with you,so grab your coffee, get comfortable (I sit on one of those pilates ball things) and READ about the ENEMY! Knowledge is POWER and knowing your ENEMY will help fortify your Commitment to LIVE Smoke FREE! 

TODAY is an EXcellent day to LIVE Smoke FREE!

THIS WEEK IS FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

Officials declare 'war on kitchen fires'

http://www.islandpacket.com/2012/10/07/2236861/officials-declare-war-on-kitchen.html

SMOKING AND YOUR HEALTH

Teen smoking tied to earlier death

http://www.health24.com/news/Smoking/1-1250,77097.asp

Research emphasizes importance of smoking cessation for people with stroke or TIA

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20121003/Research-emphasizes-importance-of-smoking-cessation-for-pe...

SMOKING AND YOUR FAMILY

Kids Strapped in for Secondhand Smoke

http://fortstewart.patch.com/articles/kids-strapped-in-for-secondhand-smoke-846af89a

Secondhand smoke linked to heart and lung disease

http://dailytimes.com.ng/article/secondhand-smoke-linked-heart-and-lung-disease

Despite program, more needs to be done to curb smoking: doctor

http://www2.canada.com/nanaimodailynews/news/story.html?id=d41f841a-75fe-4aae-aa11-8214b5abe1d4

SMOKING AND YOUR JOB

Altoona Regional takes aim at Tobacco http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/564805/Altoona-Regional-takes-aim-at-tobacco.htm...

Delray Beach, Florida Bans Hiring Of Smokers Or Tobacco Users To Save On Health Insurance 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/02/delray-beach-florida-bans_n_1933172.html

To smoke on stage or not to smoke

http://www.chinapost.com.tw/commentary/the-china-post/joe-hung/2012/10/08/356946/To-smoke.htm

SMOKING AND THE LAW

HOOSIER CONGRESSMAN CLAIMS LETTUCE HARMFUL AS TOBACCO

http://muncievoice.com/5586/hoosier-congressman-claims-lettuce-harmful-as-tobacco/

Michigan smoking ban fight to continue

http://www.dailytribune.com/article/20121007/NEWS01/121009636/michigan-smoking-ban-fight-to-continue

Cigarette Price Increases Don't Burden Low-Income New Yorkers, Smoking Does

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sheelah-a-feinberg/cigarette-price-increases_b_1934038.html

SMOKING AROUND THE WORLD

Growers demand alternative to tobacco before cut in crop area

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/agri-biz/article3974950.ece?ref=wl_industry...

Marlboro Box Defaced in Australia Where Future Is Now

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-10-05/marlboro-box-defaced-in-australia-where-future-is-now

Smokeless tobacco sold in Manzini shops

http://www.times.co.sz/News/80452.html

SMOKING CESSATION

Local program to help pregnant women quit smoking

http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/576869/Local-program-to-help-pregnant-women-quit...

Goodbye smoking, hello savings

http://www.compasscayman.com/observer/2012/10/07/Goodbye-smoking,-hello-savings/

Getting paid to quit may work for some smokers

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/05/us-getting-paid-to-quit-may-work-for-som-idUSBRE8941FN2012...

Join growing ranks of non-smokers now

http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Health/Health-and-wellbeing/Join-growing-ranks-of-non-smokers-now-08...

Elmira anti-smoking center will target efforts at poor, less educated, those with mental issues

http://www.stargazette.com/article/20121006/NEWS01/310060041/Elmira-anti-smoking-center-will-target-...