This Has to Be ‘One of the Best Anti-Smoking Ads Ever’
Check out this video developed by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation. It features children who go up to smoking young adults and ask for a light. Watch what happens as the adults try to explain to children why they shouldn’t smoke. This is one of the strongest examples ever of the denial and addiction that come […]
Louisiana Counties in Talks to Ban Smoking in Bingo Halls, Bars
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury and the Monroe and West Monroe City councils are considering passing an ordinance to further restrict smoking in recreational venues across the Louisiana parish. The revised anti-smoking law would ban smoking in establishments such as bars, bingo halls, and restaurants, including patios. The reasoning behind the proposed ordinance is to […]
Smoke Drift from Neighbours – Tips from the Non-Smokers Movement of Australia
A Typical Question Subject: Tobacco smoke drift in apartment building Dear NSMA, We are currently suffering our neighbours cigarette smoke drifting into our apartment. We have informed our body corporate/strata and requested action but to no avail. What can we do? Any advice? Regards,“Smoked-Out”Sydney Advice about Secondhand Smoke Here is some advice for all home-owners […]
How Disability Laws Can Help Tenants Suffering from Drifting Tobacco Smoke | ChangeLab Solutions
If you have a medical condition made worse by secondhand smoke drifting into your apartment, federal and state disability laws might help you address the problem. Depending on the nature of your disability, your landlord may be required to make changes to reduce your exposure. Download the PDF HERE.
Foxwoods Casino Workers Suffer in Legal Stand-Off
Smoking bans are usually enforced by state and local officials. But what happens when a business falls outside the law’s jurisdiction? Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut is owned by the Mashantucket Pequot tribe and local indoor smoking laws do not apply to businesses with Native American sovereignty. While most local bars, restaurants, and indoor public […]
Occupants of Non-Smoking Hotel Rooms Still at Risk for Third-Hand Smoke
Written by Benita Matilda According to a new study published online in Tobacco Control, all non-smoking hotel rooms operating a partial smoking ban fail to protect their occupants from tobacco smoke, as the smoke from other rooms tends to travel from room to room. Even if the room does not have any smoking activity, the effects of tobacco smoke can […]
Stephen on KTRH.com – “The End of Restaurant Tipping?”
Stephen was interviewed by Nik Rajkovic of Houston’s KTRH radio for a piece on restaurant tipping. Tipping is common in the U.S. and constitutes the bulk of pay for servers and bartenders. It is necessary? Is it useful? What is hospitality like in countries without tipping practices? Read the article here.
Stephen in the News: Traveling to Mexico? Violent Crimes Uncommon in Tourist Areas, Risk Expert Says – NBC News
Stephen was consulted for a piece by the NBC News on February 6, 2013, concerning recent crimes targeting travelers in Mexico, specifically the brutal rape of six Spanish females in Acapulco. Violent crime against tourists in Mexico is not common, but recent events have stirred controversy and questions about where to stay and what to […]