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Smoking Guns

In Ian Fleming’s 1953 novel, British secret agent James Bond was a chain-smoking 70-a-day man. But in the new version of Casino Royale I hope to watch this weekend, the only smoke we'll see will come from 007's Walther PPK ...READ»

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Jeffrey Wigand: The Whistle-Blower

Six years after disclosing the tobacco industry's deepest, darkest secrets, Jeffrey Wigand, the ultimate insider, remains as outspoken as ever. Here's why he believes the war against big tobacco is becoming more important, and why he thinks Enron's Sherron Watkins is no hero.READ»

Nathan & James to Launch Ruyan E-Cigarette Infomercial by William M. Keever

Nathan & James Group announced that it would launch its distribution of the patented Ruyan E-Cigarette with a direct response television campaign to begin airing in test markets later this month.  The infomercial is designed in ...READ»

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Jobs Up in Smoke

Weyco Inc., a healthcare benefits administrator based in Okemos, Michigan, fired four employees for refusing to take a test that would determine whether they were smokers. The company had set a policy that took effect at the ...READ»

This Is the Year I'll...

...stick to my New Year's resolutions. How? By resolving to use the Web. It's filled with tools, tips, and support groups that can help you break the cycle of broken promises.READ»

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Pentagram Rebrands Cigarettes, to Make Deadliness a Virtue

DJ Stout, a partner at Pentagram, unveils a concept for cigarette packaging, in light of new tobacco regulations.READ»

Castle Venture Group Signs Financing Deal with Nathan & James Group

For_Immediate_Release: United States of America (Press Release) June 13, 2008 -- Castle Venture today announced it had signed a financing agreement with Nashville based Nathan & James Group, the North American distributor for ...READ»

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Castle Venture Signs Financing Deal with Nathan & James Group

For_Immediate_Release: United States of America (Press Release) June 13, 2008 -- Castle Venture today announced it had signed a financing agreement with Nashville based Nathan & James Group, the North American distributor for ...READ»

Castle Venture Group Announces Nathan & James Engagement

Castle Venture Group announced that it had been engaged by the Nathan and James Group to serve as lead investor for its Ruyan e-cigarette project.  Nathan & James has been selected as the exclusive ...READ»

Smoker's Delight

Our six hand-picked aficionados share a fine meal and swap the finer points of lighting up with style.READ»

Warning: This Web Site May Be More Than You Want to Know

Cigarette makers are starting to tell the truth on their Web sites. Gee, what if everybody did that?READ»

The Rats Guarding (Your) Cheese

Today while passively watching CNN, I saw a faux PSA-style commercial for the Community Financial Services Association of America asking consumers to be careful not to abuse their member payday loan establishments' loan services. No, ...READ»

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My Favorite Bookmarks - David Seuss

Picks from the CEO of Northern LightREAD»

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Big Tobacco, Little Pouches

Have you heard about the new tobacco pouches? I hadn’t either until I opened the latest issue of Advertising Age. The new pouches – called snus -- look like tiny tea-bag pouches and don’t require a spittoon. They just sit ...READ»

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Can CEOs Cure Cancer?

Big Pharma execs may not know more about the disease than the rest of us, but a group of them are using their power to fight it.READ»

Single Malt, One Smoke

Preferred pairings.READ»

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"Buy Bracelets"

Lance Armstrong's yellow livestrong bracelets have raised more than $30 million to fight cancer since May 2004. They've also set off a thriving aftermarket -- and a host of silicone wannabes.READ»

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The Private Option: Cash for Bumpers

Cash for clunkers has already shown the impact that a government-run incentive program can have on the economy, but there is no reason that Uncle Sam has to keep the program to himself. Private companies and investors can get in on the action too, and have every reason to do so.READ»