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why I can’t live in the Maritimes … or Italy
Much as I like Halifax, living in the Maritimes is a non-starter for me. (Sorry Anne.) Why? Too many smokers. It’s disgusting. As I toured Nova Scotia, one Tim Hortons to the next, I had to push my way...
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$50-billion lawsuit against Big Tobacco
Love it. In launching a $50-billion lawsuit against tobacco companies, Ontario is joining what many expect will eventually become a national battle to recover health costs linked to smoking. The...
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why I can’t live in Europe
I should live in Europe. The trains are fantastic. There are dedicated bike trails everywhere. It’s easy to live without a car. But I can’t live in Europe. Why … It’s OLD It’s EXPENSIVE Banker’s Hours...
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WIN the War On Drugs – legalize marijuana
In the 40 years since U.S. President Richard Nixon declared a “war on drugs,” the supply and use of drugs has not changed in any fundamental way. The only difference: a taxpayer bill of more than $1...
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Finland aims to eliminate smoking
Anti-smoking laws in France and Germany have met fierce opposition. But those crazy Finns are pushing very strict legislation: Finland’s government aims to phase out smoking completely within the next...
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Facebook anti-smoking poll
I’m liking these new polls popular on Facebook lately. One sample screen grab: And I like the response to that poll. … Though I’ve one friend who answered “yes”.
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allergic to cigarette smokers
“If you love your family, celebrate it by contributing to your own early death.” From the July 1962 Popular Science magazine. Boing Boing I was impressed with how much Japan has changed in 20yrs....
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8 Hours After Quitting Smoking … What Happens To Your Body?
via Upworthy That’s an incredibly lefty site. I’m not at all sure these claims are true.
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Saly, Senegal
Saly (also called Sali or Saly Portudal) is a seaside resort area on the Petite Côte of Senegal, south of Dakar. It is the top tourist destination in all of West Africa. … We made a quick visit. Very...
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my Yemini wedding
Unexpectedly — between sessions at my week long Gymnastics Coaching Camp in Yemen — I was invited to a wedding. We walked over to an unassuming building. Inside were at least two floors filled with...
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smoking around the world
I hate smoking. Yet worldwide smoking rates are not declining. Richer, more educated nations are in decline. But in poor nations (like Nigeria) rates are on the rise. Click PLAY or watch a short...
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why I don’t like Chile
Chile is 2600 miles long and never more than 110 miles wide. From the main north/south highway it’s easy access to fantastic wilderness. how could Rick not LOVE Chile? Chile should be a tourist...
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Live Long And Prosper
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of obstructive lung disease characterized by long term poor airflow. The main symptoms include shortness of breath and cough with sputum...
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smoking in 2016
purple box vapours from Ireland put together this infographic. Filed under: anti-smoking
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Europe so smoking
Romanians ask me — as a tourist — how I like Romania. Too much smoking, is my reply. Eduard Benko. Romania, 2009 Romania did not ban smoking in bars, cafes and restaurants until 2016. A backwards...
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in North America the poor & less educated smoke
There’s hope for the world. The national smoking rate (USA) has fallen to historic lows, with just 15 percent of adults still smoking. … America’s new tobacco crisis: The rich stopped smoking, the poor...
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homeless downtown Montreal
I spent a few weeks this year near the Berri-UQAM Metro station on Rue Sainte-Catherine, heart of downtown Montreal. There are a LOT of homeless people. It reminds me of a major American city in that...
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Tim Hortons Glasgow
I don’t like Europe. Too many smokers. Not enough toilets. Scotland is better than most other nations, however. And it’s gotten at least 1% better IMHO with the opening of 2 Tim Horton’s franchises in...
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too much SMOKING in Europe
One thing North America has done right is to reduce smoking. I hate visiting Europe for this one reason. Eduard Benko. Romania, 2009 According to the World Health Organization, 21.9 percent of...
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why I can’t live in Europe
This is a repost from 2009. Having travelled Europe extensively in 2018 and 2019, my opinion is unchanged. Too much second hand smoke, too few toilets. I should live in Europe. The trains are...
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