Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Michigan’s smoking ban: one year later

Just over a year ago, Michigan followed in the footsteps of 37 states when it ditched the smoggy bar atmosphere for a smoke-free environment. Since then, restaurant and bar owners and patrons have had mixed reviews on the ban and its effects on business and lifestyle. Michigan’s Smoke-Free Air Law, which was officially put into effect May 1, 2010, left the state up in arms about the implications that a smoking ban would have economically on those affected, from tobacco companies to casinos to small-business owners. Those in support of the ban predicted it would reduce smoking anywhere from 5 to 20 percent. Michigan has already experienced a loss, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury’s estimates. Revenue from taxes fell 6.2 percent in the second half of the year. In the first...

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Parliament Cigarettes

Buy Cheap Parliament Cigarettes Online specifically for anyone who loves smoking Parliament cigarettes. One Carton only $41.00 - You save $120! Parliament is a brand of cigarettes marketed by the company Philip Morris. The brand was introduced in 1931 year and is distinctive for its recessed paper filters. The Parliament brand holds a strong market position in Saudi Arabia, Japan, Argentina, Israel, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Russia, Montenegro, Ukraine and the United States. The Parliament Cigarettes always has a distinct odor of tobacco. Today you can buy the different kinds of cigarettes: - Parliament 100 Blue (Swiss Made) Cigarettes - Parliament...

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Menthol Cigarettes Taste Too Good to Be Legal

The report (PDF), issued in late March, concluded that “removal of menthol Kiss cigarettes from the marketplace would benefit public health in the United States” but cautioned that “a black market for menthol cheap cigarettes online could be created, criminal activity could ensue, and different methods might be used to supply such a black market.” Boston University public health professor Michael Siegel criticizes the advisory committee for kicking the issue back to the FDA without “a clear and strongly stated recommendation that the FDA ban menthol cigarettes to protect the public’s health.” Neal Benowitz and Jonathan Samet, two members...

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