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Reading While Eating for August 18: Sights to See

It’s Thursday. You’re dragging towards the weekend. Take your lunch break to look at pretty things, funny things and heartwarming things. You’re welcome.

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Michelle Obama Breaks The News: Prez Hasn’t Smoked in a Year

Barack Obama has kicked the cancer sticks, his First Lady told reporters at the White House on Tuesday.

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In Florida’s Prison System, Honey Buns Are the Ultimate Comfort Food

To be locked up is to live the life of bare survival in many cases, and that means one must barter with any available makeshift currency. Cash, of course, can be scarce behind prison walls. But as the St. Petersburg Times reports, in the counter-culture world of Florida’s incarcerated, if cigarettes are considered money, then [...]

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Late Night Gets Serious: Crowe Recounts Darkest Moment of a Life Lived Smoking

It was an unexpected revelation from one of the world’s most renowned actors. (via Tuned In) 

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Chilean Miners Can Finally Light Up

After initially being denied their requests for cigarettes, the 33 Chilean miners trapped underground will finally get their cigarette fix.

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FDA Puts Its Foot Down on Electronic Cigarettes

Memo to makers of the newest nicotine fad: you’re violating the law.

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Greece’s New Smoking Ban: Will Citizens Listen This Time?

In a case of political déjà vu, the country is once again taking legal action to stop its tobacco troubles.

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Cuba Ends the Elderly Cigarette Gravy Train

It’s like giving candy to a baby.

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Freedom from Taxation: The Top 10 Least Expensive State Cigarette Taxes

On July 1, five states raised their cigarette taxes. The new numbers are out. Which smokers will be celebrating the 4th of July with fuller wallets?

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Worst Parents Ever: Behold Bong Baby

There was a time when odd instances of child care could be shielded from the masses.