Tools to Track Travel
For hapless travelers tired of dealing with “openings” that are not really open, there are some new information sources to turn to With the well-ordered world of travel totally disrupted by COVID-19 travel restrictions, new solutions have quickly developed to track what’s open, what’s not, and what travelers must do to thread the needle from Point […]
The Easy Way for Joe Biden to Save Lives
There’s an on-the-shelf policy the Biden administration could enact unilaterally that would save millions of American lives, without costing the government a single cent on the net. That policy, one pushed for but never implemented by the Trump administration, is eliminating most nicotine from tobacco products. It would not render cigarettes illegal; they would still […]
Vaping Links to Covid Risk Are Becoming Clear
Twenty-year-old Janan Moein vaped his first pen a year ago. By late fall, he was blowing through several THC-laced cartridges a week — more, he said, than most people can handle. Then in early December, he found himself in the emergency room of Sharp Grossmont Hospital in San Diego with a collapsed lung and a […]
The Emotionally Intelligent Leader
There are, essentially, two types of leaders: those who are egocentric and self-advancing, and those who are objective, authentic, and put the organization and its constituencies first. The former may have short-term success, but leave chaos in their wake; the latter typically enjoys long-term success and leaves a lasting legacy of the path to success. […]
Third-hand Smoke Just as Dangerous as Smoking
Just when we thought having separate areas for smokers and non-smokers in public places was at least a step in the right direction toward public health, here is some troubling news for those looking to avoid the harmful effects of cigarettes. A recent study found that exposure to third-hand smoke is just as dangerous as […]
Surgeon General Blames Hollywood for Rise in Smoking Youth
While the statistics on smoking have indicated a steady decrease in the number of American smokers since the first anti-smoking laws were put into place and citizen awareness about the dangers of smoking become more common, a startling trend is evident in the comparison of statistics in the last ten years when it comes to […]
Compliance: Common Sense Approach to Ensure Guest Safety
Most of you will recall Anthony ” Tony ” Marshall and his tireless work to assist the hotel industry in understanding the legal aspects of the business and ensuring guest safety. Due to his lasting impact, we honor Tony annually at The Hospitality Law Conference in Houston by recognizing others with the Anthony G. Marshall award for […]
Heart group calls on FDA to quickly regulate e-cigs – USA TODAY
Electronic cigarettes need to be strongly regulated — and quickly — to prevent another generation of young people from becoming addicted to nicotine, according to the American Heart Association’s first policy statement on the products. In its statement, the heart association pointed to studies suggesting that e-cigarettes, which contain nicotine but no tobacco, could serve […]
CVS Announces Decision to Stop Selling Tobacco Products
CVS announced on February 5th, 2014 a decision to pull all tobacco products from their shelves by October. The decision will cost the company about $2 billion a year, but company leaders can no longer justify selling tobacco products under a pharmacy and future-oriented health brand. Other pharmacies may follow in CVS’ footsteps soon. In […]
Loyola Doctor Warns of Harmful Chemicals in E-Cigarettes, Alarming Rate of Child Use
Smoking cessation expert and Loyola Univeristy Health System physician Philip McAndre, MD spoke out against e-cigarettes in a January 29, 2014 article published by Loyola Medicine. The physician has seen his share of victims of nicotine addiction and claims that e-cigarettes are not at all helpful to those looking to quit. Beyond that, the devices […]