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Smoking, Chew, and cigars are yucky!

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Source: yahoo.com
"The billionaire philanthropists, who have a combined worth of more than $70 billion, said Wednesday that the money will help efforts in developing countries where tobacco use is highest. There are more than 1 billion smokers worldwide.

The $250 million from Bloomberg and $125 million from Gates will support projects that raise tobacco taxes, help smokers quit, ban tobacco advertising and protect nonsmokers from exposure to smoke. It will also aid efforts to track tobacco use and better understand tobacco control strategies.

"Together we can make a clear, measurable difference - not just for ourselves and our generation but for the generations that come after us," Bloomberg said.

Bloomberg, an ex-smoker, and Gates made the announcement together at a Manhattan news conference - an appearance that Gates noted was his first public event since ending his full-time tenure at Microsoft Corp...."
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As long as the smoke doesnt get blown in my face...IDGAF
Reply | Flag as Abuse | posted 4 months ago
It might be yucky but it is my right and my right alone as to weather or not I smoke.
Reply | Flag as Abuse | posted 4 months ago
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I wonder how many put options and how much they have shorted tobacco stocks?

There is always a reason behind the rich doing things.
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