KNOW YOUR ENEMY - KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!

[Thomas3.20.2010]

Good Morning! Well, yesterday I was pulling myself up by my bootstraps so I didn't get this published. I share the current news that is smoke related because this info helps me to know the enemy and to protect my quit. I hope it does the same for you!

Well, tomorrow is a BIG DAY - It's KICK BUTTS DAY sponsored by the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids AND my 3rd Anniversary Smoke Free! So I'm EXcited to celebrate with all of you! Here"s the website for KICK BUTTS:

http://www.kickbuttsday.org/

And without further ado - 

SMOKING AND YOUR HOME

Secondhand Smoke Lawsuit: Family Wins Judgement Against Landlord, Smoking Neighbors

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/14/secondhand-smoke-lawsuit_n_2870345.html

Committee to consider outlawing smoking at three Palo Alto parks

http://www.mercurynews.com/peninsula/ci_22820617/committee-consider-outlawing-smoking-at-three-palo-...

Ware apartment fire is the latest involving smoking and medical oxygen, says Massachusetts fire marshal

http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2013/03/ware_apartment_fire_is_the_lat.html

TOBACCO MARKETING

Staten Island anti-smoking advocate: Hiding cigarettes at retail is a smart move

http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2013/03/staten_island_anti-smoking_adv.html

UN expresses concern world tobacco fair in Philippines promotes smoking

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/un-expresses-concern-world-tobacco-fair-in-philippines-promot...

SMOKING AND YOUR HEALTH

Spine patients who quit smoking report diminished pain

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-03/aaoo-spw031513.php

Smoking: A disability you actually can prevent or reverse

http://auburnpub.com/lifestyles/smoking-a-disability-you-actually-can-prevent-or-reverse/article_333...

SMOKING CESSATION

Can you give up smoking, and/or, meat for a day?

http://www.lcsun-news.com/las_cruces-news/ci_22815710/can-you-give-up-smoking-and-or-meat

 Effects of timing of initiation and planning on smoking cessation outcomes: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

http://7thspace.com/headlines/434316/effects_of_timing_of_initiation_and_planning_on_smoking_cessati...

Helping the mentally ill quit smoking

http://bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2013/03/17/those-with-mental-illness-may-have-harde...

More people are smoking e-cigarettes, but as a quitting tool, they may be all smoke and mirrors

 http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/people-smoking-e-cigarettes-evidence-quit-experts-artic...

[SarahP]

Thanks Thomas, and good morning to you!  Congrats on your EXcellent anniversary coming up tomorrow! 

[Jenny78]

Thanks Thomas for all the links and congratulations on your 3 year anniversary tomorrow.

[I_am_free]

Very interesting links.  Thanks, Thomas.

[Olivia8]

Congrats to you, 3 years is awesome!!!!!! Thanks for the info you post, I appreciate it since I am too lazy to actually do any research myself these days 😄

[nikki77]

Congratulations on 3 years:) wow!!! You are inspiring.

[Patty-cake]

Congrats to you Thomas on a wonderful 3 years of freedom. Thanks for all you do!

[jojo_2-24-11]

Thank you Thomas for all the knowledge you provide us with here, daily. Happy 3rd Anniversary too! You are a wonderful example.

[erma2]

congratulations thomas.have a great day  kick back and take it easy you deserve it .  erma

[MarcieWhosoever]

thanks Thomas!

[freeneasy]

Thanks for your dedication,effort, and research.

[grandmashell]

Thomas 3 years tomorrow that is so inspiring!  Thats going to b me some day!  I am very thank-ful for u and this site.  Have a wonderful day

Shelley

[kimmy44]

Thanks for all the information.  I need all the help I can get. COngratulations on the anniversary

[Nyima_1.6.13]

Can't wait for the big celebration tomorrow! I have to admit, your 'bootstrap problem' has me so... confused! I thought it was Monday all day!?! Thanks as always for the great links