The law protects not only the public, but also people who work in public places. The smoke-free law brought an overall 70 percent improvement in air quality in "hospitality venues. Nine states have approved clean-air acts since Colorado enacted its law, bringing to 22 the number of states with clean indoor-air acts, Bertoli said. A typical worker in a bar that allows smoking inhales the equivalent of 1 packs of cigarettes during an eight-hour shift, Day said. Now, Ritz said, cigarette...

But the new law that took effect Sunday does not apply to beer sales in bars and restaurants, and it does not cover wine and liquor, which have a higher alcohol content. Under the new law, store clerks are required to card customers of any age who purchase beer. Phil Bredesen has promoted the law as a good way to address the problems of underage drinking. Larry Skelton said he understands the universal carding law as it applies to beer, but the senior citizen doesn't like being carded for...

According to WHO estimates, the current 5.4 million annual tobacco-related deaths, with 50 per cent of them in Asia, will rise to 8.3 million by 2030 as multinational cigarette companies target the region's huge and still undeveloped market and transnational crime that takes advantage of smuggling opportunities, said Bettcher. According to WHO estimates, the current 5.4 million annual tobacco-related deaths, with 50 per cent of them in Asia, will rise to 8.3 million by 2030 as...

The reading marked the fifth consecutive month of growth for the manufacturing sector and the 68th consecutive month of growth for the overall economy. NEW YORK (AP) The nation's factories, plants and utilities expanded at a faster pace in June, suggesting hardy consumer spending is boosting confidence among manufacturers even as prices for raw materials rise. Prices for nearly all raw materials including aluminum, chemicals, gasoline and steel continued climbing, although at a more...

The reading marked the fifth consecutive month of growth for the manufacturing sector and the 68th consecutive month of growth for the overall economy. NEW YORK - The nation's factories, plants and utilities expanded at a faster pace in June, suggesting hardy consumer spending is boosting confidence among manufacturers even as prices for raw materials rise. Prices for nearly all raw materials including aluminum, chemicals, gasoline and steel continued climbing, although at a more moderate...