Europe

Government Sacks Scientist for Telling Truth About Drugs

True to form, the UK Labour government have wiped out any trace of truth, sacking the scientist they employed to research the dangers of drugs, simply for providing scientific evidence contradicting their own drug policy. A bleak day for science and politics…

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Europe

Scientific Research Proves Alcohol and Cigarettes are More Dangerous Than Cannabis, LSD or Ecstasy

One again, controversial UK drugs Tsar, Professor Nutt, caused panic and confusion by undermining current government advice. But, who’s telling the truth about the dangers of drugs? And why would anyone lie?

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Opinions

Three Things I Wish Were Never Invented

In my humble opinion here are three things that shouldn’t have been invented.

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USA & Canada

Cigarettes are Now Illegal

If you smoke flavored cigarettes such as clove cigarettes, stock up now because the bill banning them was signed into law on June 22, 2009 and is designated to take effect in 90 days.

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Opinions

2011: The Predicted Resurrection of Tobacco Companies

Tobacco: Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop.

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Opinions

The American Dream or Scheme?

Taxes – the solution for a wealthy upper class to become more wealthy.

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USA & Canada

New Federal Tobacco Tax Means Michigan Smokers Getting Double Taxed

As the Federal Tax on tobacco increases, Michigan smokers become affected by a double tax on tobacco.

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Opinions

Blowing Smoke

Comparing the President-elect’s falsified claim that he had quit smoking to his contention that neither he nor his office had any contact with Illinois governor Blagojevich.

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Alternative

A Dash of Liquid Smoke, Please

A Dutch company is launching a new energy drink for smokers to deflate their cravings for a smoke. Its content is dubious. The reaction of authorities and anti-smoke campaigners is even more dubious.

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Opinions

Ronald McDonald and… Joe Camel?

A commentary on why I find the analogy uncalled for.

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