Interesting facts about global smoking patterns
Malta, one of the world’s smallest micro-states has the least number of cigarettes consumed, standing at 515 millions as of the year 2007. China, with the world’s largest…
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Peer counseling with the Youth Quitline
Smoking is a complex social behavior. Different people take up their first cigarette for different reason, thus they call for different approaches to smoking cessation. Take teenage smoking as an…
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Hookah, The Fashionable Trend In Hong Kong
Cigarettes are banned in all clubs, bars and restaurants at Lan Kwai Fong and Soho, Hong Kong’s popular and well known areas for a night out and Hong Kong’s top…
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Cigar Instead of “Ciggie”?
It is not hard to find a cigar lounge in Hong Kong. Go to a 5 star hotel and you will most probably find one. “It’s not exactly healthy, but…
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Trying out Nicotinell medicated chewing gum!
These are nicotine medicated chewing gum, designed to help smokers reduce their reliance on nicotine gradually. How to use? Chew Wait for the taste to intensify Place it in between…
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Smokes of ‘Hot Pot’ Filling the Air
Are We Making the Whole Hong Kong the Largest Outdoor Smoking Area by Restricting Indoor Smoking? Complete smoking ban has been enforced for already more than two years. With the…
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A Collection of Thoughts
Various bars and clubs at Lan Kwai Fong have varying opinions on the smoking ban. Here are some of their quick thoughts on the subject: Chris Nagy, DJ of…
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A Collection of Thoughts
Posted on December 8, 2011 | No CommentsVarious bars and clubs at Lan Kwai Fong have varying opinions on the smoking ban. Here are some of their quick thoughts on the subject: Chris Nagy, DJ of... -
Smoking Inside Bars and Clubs in Lan Kwai Fong
Posted on December 8, 2011 | 2 CommentsHong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong is the place to go for bars, clubs, or just a night of fun and relaxation. But after a night out, I always find myself... -
![No, not the film director! He’s been mistaken and laughed at many times, but Osmond Wong Kar Wai, is a financial reporter. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Other...](http://www.westsidestorieshk.com/specials/behindthesmoke/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/323500_10150386350180146_646590145_8921531_628939057_o-115x115.jpg "Smoking helps with my job, said Wong Kar Wai.")
Smoking helps with my job, said Wong Kar Wai.
Posted on December 7, 2011 | No CommentsNo, not the film director! He’s been mistaken and laughed at many times, but Osmond Wong Kar Wai, is a financial reporter. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Other... -
All because of a girl – Sharing from Derek
Posted on December 7, 2011 | No CommentsDerek Ha works in the marketing and distribution of movies. People in the film industry smoke a lot, but there is no peer pressure whatsoever, he said. [Audio clip:...