[Just another Joe]

The last two weeks tobacco related threads.

Does Smoking have Any Health Benefits?
Ireland, inhale for freedom
Trouble brews in Ireland over smoking ban Sweeping new law called unenforceable
Back tax asked on cigarette
Revenues up 9% in New York Bars
Fake Cigars Get Rolled in Cuba Case (Cohiba)
Pub smokers fume as Irish ban begins
California Cities Ban Smoking at the Beach
Girl Banned From Prom For Smoking Away From School
Smoking's giving drinking a bad name
Surgeon General Calls on Americans to Face Facts About Drinking
Habits: A Smoke Much Sweeter
Governor signs smoking ban, 17 other bills(Idaho Smokers Alert!)
Living with smokers ups death risk: study This one didn't get much exposure. Take a look.
Smoked out
Some money managers find value in booze, smokes, gambling and war
Cigarette taxes in N.J. sending smokers to Delaware (going up to $2.50 verus 55 cents in DE)
Cigarette Tax Increase Will Force Layoffs, Close Stores and Increase Crime
11 Charged In Cigarette-Smuggling Ring

[Just another Joe]

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What I did on my summer vacation

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[Allegra]

Lighting up that final cigarette before turning in for the night.

Ahhhhhhh.....

[NicknamedBob]

Hey Joe, can I borrow the mic for a minute?
I'm sure you guys don't go in for poetry readings, but I figure this falls under whatever, ya know...

[Bella_Bru]

Thanks for opening, Joe!

Gabz, it's time. You know how they start to get after a while. They won't come in until they know we are dancing. ;-)