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ASH Daily news for 01 November 2011

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  • Tobacco smuggler is jailed after haul is found at Portsmouth port

    A Lithuanian carpenter who smuggled 161 kilos of tobacco into Portsmouth using a modified camper van was jailed for 16 months today following an investigation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

    His female accomplice received an eight month sentence, suspended for 12 months, and a 12 month supervision order.

    Raimundas Duoba (39), who also uses the name Tomas Basiulis, and Giedre Giliene (34) evaded £39,000 in revenue on the tobacco which was discovered by UK Border Agency officers searching Duoba's camper van on 21 June 2010 at Portsmouth Ferry Port. The vehicle arrived by ferry from Bilbao, Spain. 

    Source: The News - 01 November 2011
    Link: http://bit.ly/s5avR2

  • Smoking effects linger even after quitting; women at higher risk

    The results of several studies have shown that the damage from cigarette smoking continues even for those who have quit, and the effect lasts longer in women than in men.

    According to a study unveiled at the American College of Gastroenterology's 76th annual meeting in Washington, cigarette smoking appears to impair pancreatic duct cell function -- even for those who quit -- putting all smokers at risk of compromised digestive function regardless of age, gender and alcohol intake.

    In a separate study from the University of Connecticut, it was found that the risk of advanced pre-cancerous tissue changes (neoplasia) was significantly elevated for women, even if they stopped smoking, but not for men, suggesting that smoking in women has longer effects than in men.

    "Our data suggests the risk of duct cell dysfunction was doubled in patients who smoked compared to nonsmokers," said Dr. Vivek Kadiyala, who presented the findings.

    Source: International Business Times - 01 November 2011
    Link: http://bit.ly/vmk1ax

  • Brad Pitt quits smoking for kids

    Brad Pitt has quit smoking after being caught out by two of his children.

    The 'Moneyball' star has reportedly been guilt-tripped into giving up the habit after he was spotted by daughters Zahara, six, and five-year-old Shiloh having a quick cigarette at the bottom of his garden in his rented home in Budapest.

    A source told The Sun newspaper: 'They followed him outside and caught him puffing away. They couldn't believe it as he's always said smoking's bad for you.'

    Brad - who also raises Maddox, 10, Pax, seven, and three-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne with partner Angelina Jolie - has been undergoing hypnotherapy sessions and taking nicotine lollipops and mints to try to fight the craving.

    Source: Sky News - 31 October 2011
    Link: http://bit.ly/tmvrnu

  • Ex-Pompey star on hand to help smokers to quit

    Pompey legend Alan Knight is the face of a new group that hopes to help people kick the smoking habit.

    The former Portsmouth goalkeeper had been a smoker for the past 30 years.

    But three weeks ago he decided to stop and now he is urging others to do the same.

    The 50-year-old said: ‘I started smoking out of boredom and never stopped.

    ‘It was one of those things I knew I could have, just like alcohol.

    ‘But then I decided to quit earlier this month because I was getting a lot of chest infections.

    ‘It’s also an expensive habit – it can cost up to £7 for a packet of cigarettes. That adds up to a lot of money.’

    Alan used to smoke around 20 cigarettes a day, but has been smoke-free since using a variety of nicotine replacement therapies.

    From Tuesday a new eight-week programme called Kick The Habit with Alan will start.

    The sessions will give smokers the help and advice needed to quit. They will be offered free nicotine replacement products.

    Source: The News - 01 November 2011
    Link: http://bit.ly/uT8AHW

  • 'The President is tobacco-free': Obama's doctor confirms the 'Smoker-in-Chief' has quit

    The results of Obama's second medical examination since taking office, have been released by the White House, and the President was declared 'tobacco free'.

    Obama, formerly a Marlboro Red man, had smoked at least since college, but says he has managed to kick the habit, despite the stresses of office.

    Earlier this year Michelle Obama claimed that her husband had not smoked for almost 12 months.
    The President has been trying to quit since at least 2006. 

    Source: Daily Mail - 31 October 2011
    Link: http://bit.ly/vKy2yJ

  • Republican Cain says ad not promoting smoking

    Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain Sunday said he was not promoting smoking in an ad that showed his chief of staff puffing on a cigarette.

    "We weren't trying to say it's cool to smoke," he said.

    A Reuters/Ipsos online poll of registered Republicans released on Friday found that more than a quarter thought the ad communicated that Cain endorses smoking.

    "Young people of America, all people, do not smoke," Cain said. "It is hazardous and it's dangerous to your health. Don't smoke. I've never smoked and I have encouraged people not to smoke."

    Source: Reuters - 30 October 2011
    Link: http://reut.rs/suCUmm