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Smoking As A Diet Aid

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Stan

During the late 1960s and early 1970s, the adage “thin is in” began to really take root, and suddenly everyone wanted to be as rail thin as the models and TV stars they saw every day. Icons like Twiggy and … Continue reading →

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Is Smoking Still Cool?

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Stan

Ask anyone that’s a fan of old movies who they think was “cool” onscreen, or what had an incredibly unforgettable presence, and chances are you’ll get an answer that might include John Wayne, James Dean, Sean Connery as James Bond, … Continue reading →

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How My Parents Quit Smoking

Posted on December 6, 2007 by Stan

When I was a kid, my sister and I really hated it that both our parents were smoking. Like a pack a day each! In the house, in the car, everywhere. These were the times when there weren’t any laws … Continue reading →

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