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Prom

Posted by: Briana May 14, 2008

So i updated some new pics and put pics of this year's prom. It sucked 'cause it rained, but other than that it was a blast. I'll hopefully be putting up more of me and my date as soon as i have the $$ to get them developed.


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Ban on Smoking in Cars with Kids Takes Root in Canada

Posted by: mattnovak February 25, 2008

Just four months ago Wolfville, Nova Scotia became the first Canadian municipality to ban smoking in cars with kids. Now, the entire province is going to snuff out this dangerous practice. A quote from the... »MORE


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Lawmakers Call on FDA to Regulate Tobacco

Posted by: mattnovak February 22, 2008

The Chicago Tribune has a great piece about legislators like Dick Durbin who are calling on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate tobacco. Durbin points out the absurdity of not regulating a product... »MORE


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San Diego Beaches Breathe Easier

Posted by: mattnovak February 21, 2008

Every beach in San Diego county is now officially smoke-free. In a move that will mean fewer cigarette butts polluting San Diego's beaches and cleaner air for everyone, beaches in Encinitas have gone smoke-free. Encinitas... »MORE


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Camel Pack Redesigned

Posted by: mattnovak February 21, 2008

For the first time since its introduction in 1913, Camel cigarettes has a new permanent design. While Camel has introduced countless campaigns redesigning their packs in order to appeal to younger and younger audiences, this... »MORE


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The "New Generation" of Tobacco Products and Tactics

Posted by: mattnovak February 20, 2008

The Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids has released a new report which outlines the latest tactics of the tobacco industry. This "new generation" of tobacco products and tactics should be interesting to anyone concerned about... »MORE


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Supreme Court Kills Law That Protected Kids From Online Cigarette Sales

Posted by: mattnovak February 20, 2008

A Maine law that sought to protect minors has been struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. The law would have made shipping companies, (UPS, FedEx, etc) intercept packages with tobacco that may be on... »MORE


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Mountain Madness - Bemidji, MN - Feb. 2 - Buena Vista Ski Resort

Posted by: andyberndt January 17, 2008

  Check it out! The peeps at B-Well in Bemidji and Catalyst are putting together a wicked event. Saturday February 2nd 10:00am-2:30pm at Buena Vista Ski ResortThe plan is that people should show up, we'll talk about... »MORE


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Catalyst Members make the Star Tribune

Posted by: andyberndt October 29, 2007

Catalyst rocked the National Conference and even made it into the paper!            Read the story, it rocks!   http://www.startribune.com/1244/story/1509238.htmlSouthwest High students Lauren Olson, left, and Mary Kubo, both 15, showed support for Minnesota’s smoking ban during... »MORE


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National Tobacco Control Conference in the Twin Cities!! Oct 25

Posted by: andyberndt September 07, 2007

 Let the excitement begin.Time: Meet at 12:00 noon inside the main entrance of the convention centerPlace: The rally will be in the park directly across from the main entranceWhy:  Time to celebrate the Freedom to... »MORE


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