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Forum » Tag: smoking - Recent Posts http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/tags.php?tag=smoking The NewsBiscuit Community en-US Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:10:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/search.php sredni vashta on "Imperial Tobacco HQ to double as Death Star" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=61740#post-179567 Sun, 26 May 2013 22:51:06 +0000 sredni vashta 179567@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ The Farce is with you. jamking on "Imperial Tobacco HQ to double as Death Star" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=61740#post-179561 Sun, 26 May 2013 20:59:43 +0000 jamking 179561@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ Lucas Films was unwilling to confirm today that it is in discussion with Imperial Tobacco to use its brand new Bristol Headquarters, known to insiders as the Death Star, in the new Star Wars movies being filmed in the UK. However, Imperial chairwoman, Alison Cooper said, "We are delighted to be working on this project. Imperial has been bringing death to planet Earth on an industrial scale for decades now. Our new HQ will enable us to be even more effective in exporting death to emerging markets, so doubling as the new Death Star is a natural fit." Radley on "Tobacco Giant Denies Pick and Mix is Aimed at Kids" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=44210#post-126513 Tue, 19 Jun 2012 08:06:23 +0000 Radley 126513@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ A row has broken out at the Bluewater Shopping Centre (Kent) over pick and mix cigarettes being on clear view of children. The new feature, supplied by British American Tobacco, (BAT) is believed to be in response to the “Plain Packaging” campaign, championed by so many health professionals, charities and politicians. On a recent interview for the BBC's early evening Newsround programme, BAT Marketing Director,Jean-Marc Lévy, was very up beat “It looks like we have beaten the nambies at their own game. We don't even supply packets any more! Put that in your pipe!” Customers collect a small white paper bag, adorned with pictures of flowers and Pokémon characters, then walk round the tantalizing display of loose, brightly coloured cigarettes, taking scoops of their preferred colour before they are then weighed at the till. Customers can collect loyalty points to earn rewards including cinema tickets, red letter days, Jack Wills clothing vouchers, Sherbet Dips and lollipops. Mr Lévy, denied claims that it is to try and attract the children lost by the proposed “Plain Packaging” legislation. “It is ridiculous to think we are trying to attract children. We are always looking to expand our business in this ill-informed climate of health scaremongering of the business and we have to look at all the options.” The designer of the the stand, Jane Birtchington (14) from Gravesend in Kent, won the design contest after seeing it advertised in between programs on the Disney Channel. She told a local radio station.“I think it looks so cool. I think I might try the thin sky blue ones, they're called Fuzzy Heaven Surprise, but I'll have to wait until my friend is working there on Saturdays.” In a survey it was seen that half of long term smokers die from a smoking related disease. In response to this Mr Lévy said, “Really?” It is rumoured that BAT intends to open concessions at Lakeside Shopping Centre, the new Westfield shopping Centre next to the 2012 Olympic Stadium and Wilkinsons. Mr Lévy said that the suggestion of giving away small envelopes containing a variety of coloured and Haribo scented cigarettes with McDonald's Happy Meals was a good Idea and could he have my number? mattupchuck on "Smoking only to be allowed in empty cars" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=34014#post-96377 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:27:56 +0000 mattupchuck 96377@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ Like it. apepper on "Smoking only to be allowed in empty cars" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=34014#post-96308 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:42:07 +0000 apepper 96308@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ Doctors are asking for a ban on smoking in cars that contain any people. suepersonic on "Icelandic smoking ban extended to include volcanoes" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=25471#post-69166 Mon, 23 May 2011 13:54:42 +0000 suepersonic 69166@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ More soon ... Mrblacker on "Clegg to save UK economy say Treasury papers" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=23061#post-62413 Sat, 26 Mar 2011 10:57:50 +0000 Mrblacker 62413@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ The future of the entire UK economy rests on the shoulders of the Lib Dem leader and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, according to leaked papers from the Treasury. The documents show that George Osborne predicated his projections for the future on Nick Clegg continuing to smoke and being the last smoker left in the country by 2015. "These are incredible claims." Dennis Lambert, an analyst at city economists Wallace Faulkner Barnes. "They show that the rise in excise duty on the average pack of 20 cigarettes will means more smokers will give up than ever before over the next 3 years, and that only those with enough money to afford to continue their habit will be left to fund a large part of the country's tax intake." A pack of 20 currently costs an average of £6.50 after the inflation plus 2% rise in the budget and at those costs, many smokers are predicted to give up by the end of this year. If that happens, the Treasury will miss out on billions in tax income. "Smokers in the UK currently fund the Government to the tune of £10.5bn, which in these times of financial restraint, has already been accounted for and spent in current year projections." Mr Lambert says. "Therefore, if the numbers of smokers drop, then the Treasury will be forced to increase the tax on on tobacco which the die-hards will be asked to pay." "And because those costs will continue to rise exponentially, it'll be the likes of Nick Clegg will be among the last smokers left in the country and will end up paying for most of the spending the Government is committed to." In a statement, the Treasury confirmed the existence of the documents and said the figures were 'broadly accurate'. But an un-named source in Whitehall said that the Government had badly miscalculated the situation. "We should be encouraging more people to smoke, which would not only increase the tax take for the Treasury, but also kill off more people, leading to increased employment opportunities and a boom in the funeral sector. As for Nick Clegg being the last smoker left in the country, he'd need to dramatically increase his cigarette output to make up the shortfall. He's a social smoker now and would have to end up smoking at least 1500 fags a day to make any contribution worthwhile. And let's face it, sacrificing his health for the sake of the nation, would be the best thing he could do." Gary Stanton on "Benson & Hedges launch ‘the cigarette’ in bid to combat nicotine addiction" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=5564#post-15232 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:17:26 +0000 Gary Stanton 15232@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ Cheers gentlemen. Glad you enjoyed it. I'm off out for a crafty one. edward hack on "Benson & Hedges launch ‘the cigarette’ in bid to combat nicotine addiction" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=5564#post-15163 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:48:46 +0000 edward hack 15163@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ Yep....I'll cough up 5 have no idea why the line 'And Graham Dawson, a twat from Chester' does it for me...but it does Mrblacker on "Benson & Hedges launch ‘the cigarette’ in bid to combat nicotine addiction" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=5564#post-15154 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:14:11 +0000 Mrblacker 15154@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ I'll take 20 - you can have some points Gary Stanton on "Benson & Hedges launch ‘the cigarette’ in bid to combat nicotine addiction" http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=5564#post-15146 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:44:56 +0000 Gary Stanton 15146@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ Hailed as the best hope yet of helping smokers overcome their addiction to the life-enhancing drug nicotine, Benson & Hedges have announced the official launch of their innovative ‘cigarette’ product, set to replace patches and those silly plastic tubes you can use on aeroplanes. The new gizmo consists of a column of tobacco laced with various carcinogens, bound by paper and sealed at one end by a protective filter. Users simply pop the cigarette into their ‘mouths’, light it with a ‘match’ and inhale the heady mixture of smoke and carbon monoxide into their so-called ‘lungs’. Dirk Dreiecke, a spokesman for B&H, last night took pains to highlight the potency of the new brand: ‘Sucking on a nicotine-filled tube is for pussies. Rest assured, ‘smoking’ one of these babies in the toilets at thirty thousand feet has the potential to bring down a 747. Especially if the overhead lights are still on.’ A number of nicotine-dependent volunteers took part in a pilot study and were asked to report their findings, assuming they had the necessary amount of energy to fill in a questionnaire. Initial feedback was generally positive: Volunteer, Jez Stevens, aged 42, of Portsmouth said: ‘Unlike patches, I can dangle it casually from my mouth whilst operating a power tool. I look and feel sexy and I now have something to do with my hands when talking to people other than DIY or absent-mindedly prodding my ball bag.‘ Meanwhile, housewife Valerie Johnson wanted to thank Benson & Hedges from the bottom of her still-beating heart after signing up for the trial: ‘For the first time in years I’ve had real difficulty climbing the stairs. When I eventually reached the top, I succumbed to a near-fatal asthma attack. It’s really given me my old life back.’ And Graham Dawson, a twat from Chester, claimed: ‘After I quit, I turned into a proper fat bastard, but since I’ve been smoking these new ‘cigarettes’ I’ve lost a huge amount of weight. The only unpleasant side effect is amount of blood I’ve been coughing up in the morning but I’ve put that down to these so-called carcinogens.’ ‘You wouldn’t have a light by any chance?’ edward hack on "Police ban smoking for protestors." http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=1089#post-2780 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:52:07 +0000 edward hack 2780@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ Legislation is now on the way Mr.B Mrblacker on "Police ban smoking for protestors." http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/topic.php?id=1089#post-2776 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:40:53 +0000 Mrblacker 2776@http://newsbiscuit.com/forum/ The Metropolitan Police have issued new guidance to groups wishing to protest on the streets of London. From the beginning of June, anyone wishing to march through the capital will be told not to smoke or face having their entire demonstration banned. "We've found that those who smoke are the most violent of protestors." Chief Superintendent Steve Nalls told reporters. "We're particularly concerned for the safety of those who're planning marches which are expected to turn violent and where petrol bombs could be used. A lit cigarette is an obvious source of ignition and that is a potentially dangerous issue." The guidance means that organisers of protests will have to guarantee that no-one will smoke from the start to the end of a planned demonstration; if smokers are identified lighting up during a march, they and the organisers will be arrested. "This is a public safety issue and we're very keen to ensure that everyone has the ability to protest in a safe environment." It's thought a march in July by the pro-smoking group FOREST will not be licensed.