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England Bans Smoking In Trucks...
English smokers get ready for a new ban as from July 1st, lighting a cigarette is prohibited in vehicles used for work, including lorries and vans, and there is no exemption for heavy goods vehicles with a sleeper cab. According to England’s Freight Transport Association, the ban is designed to protect shift and other workers who use the same vehicle from the health risks associated with second-hand smoke and provides consistency with other non-mobile work places. What a democratic society; ok, I fully understand that non-smokers are totally justified to demand that they not have to deal the so-called “second hand smokingâ€, but isn’t this taking it a bit too far? I mean, what about the rights of people who do want to smoke? If a government or an organization believes that smoking is bad for everyone then in my humble opinion, politicians should ban the product, not the consumer...
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British Study Reveals Alarmingly High Levels Of Interior Pollution In Smokers’ Cars
Nobody needs to tell us that smoking is a nasty habit that threatens not only your own health but others’, too: the Surgeon General and thousands of advertising campaigns have ensured that you get the message. Whether you choose to adhere to or...
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Chrysler Suspends Workers Caught On Camera Misbehaving
Chrysler announced on Tuesday that it suspended nine workers from its Trenton Engine Plant without pay after FOX aired a report showing them drinking and smoking during lunch break. It all started when big brother FOX 2 reporter Rob Wolchek received...
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Smoking! Bugatti Veyron Made Out Of 10,280 Cigarette Packs
A group of students from China's Xi'an University displayed their creativity and artistic ability by building a Bugatti Veyron (or at least something that resembles the supercar) out of 10,280 discarded cigarette packages. The life-size replica,...
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Ontario To Ban Smoking In Cars With Children Under 16
In an attempt to protect kids from being exposed to second-hand smoking, Canadian officials in Ontario passed a government-backed bill that bans smoking in cars with children. Once the bill receives Royal Assent, the law will permit police officers to...
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75% Of Brits Support A Smoking Ban If A Child Under 16 Was In The Car
According to a new study from Privilege insurance, three out of five Brits would support a Government ban ruling out drivers from smoking if a child under 16 was in the car. Even though we’re heavy smokers ourselves, we’ll agree with the...
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