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Sorry, Aussies, for Jumping to Conclusions

I castigated the Australians because of a newspaper headline from an anti-tobacco group that said banning smoking in all apartments Down Under was inevitable. But I never checked to see whether they were talking, in their charming and peppy accents, … Continue reading

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G’Day Mate, You Shonky Wombat

The shrimp on the barbie folks are looking to become world “leaders” in the restriction of the use of tobacco products. According to Crocodile Whoever it’s inevitable that smoking will be banned in apartment buildings. The Cancer Council of South … Continue reading

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Tougher Indoor Smoking Ban Defeated by Voters in Sitka, Alaska

I am proud to say that the voters in Sitka, Alaska soundly rejected a tougher smoking law (1,435 against the ordinance and only 1,008 for it), that would have banned smoking in two bars and two private clubs. It wouldn’t … Continue reading

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Keep Your Eyes on the Prize

I can really be snide if I want to – I learned from the best! (my family) But the wise  Mrs. Sensible Smoker always tells me, every time I come up with a real verbal zinger to vanquish some business … Continue reading

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