Monthly Archives: January 2014

50 years after surgeon general’s smoking report: many gains, much to be done – Times

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It was 50 years ago today, on Jan. 11, 1964, that the first surgeon general’s report was released, linking cigarette smoking with lung cancer. The press conference was scheduled on a Saturday to avoid a possible negative impact on the stock market due to tobacco stock trading. At the time of the announcement, nearly half of American adults were smokers and smoking was allowed in offices, airplanes, elevators and hospital waiting rooms. The Read more [...]

In the world of war games, Volko Ruhnke has become a hero

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War game designer Volko Ruhnke plays the board game Angola at the World Boardgaming Championships in Lancaster, Pa., in August. (Al Tielemans/For The Washington Post) Written by Jason Albert At the last stop on a wooded cul-de-sac 15 miles outside of Washington, four middle-age men huddle around a table to decide the fate of Afghanistan. A map is spread before them. Colored wooden Read more [...]

Skinny homes the latest big idea in housing (with video)

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EDMONTON - Skinny sells when it comes to lattes and jeans, but will Edmontonians buy skinny houses?Local developer Doug Kelly believes so, having just listed two of Edmonton’s first wave of “skinny homes� on Friday.Kelly partnered with Matthew Kaprowy of Kirkland Homes to knock down an old bungalow on a 15-metre (50-foot) lot in the King Edward Park neighbourhood, subdivide the lot into two 7.5-metre (25-foot) lots and build two five-metre (17-foot) wide, two-storey houses in Read more [...]

Demolition of listed building in St Andrews a ‘sorry state of affairs’

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The situation that led to councillors being asked to give their approval to the complete demolition of a category B-listed building in St Andrews is a “sorry state of affairs” and “questions have to be asked”, according to a Fife councillor. The strongly-worded view was expressed by the chairman of Fife Council’s north east Fife planning committee, Frances Melville, as members reluctantly backed a Fife Council planning service recommendation that Read more [...]

Out of the mud, on to the beer expo

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“What’s been hurtful is there were individuals commenting on The Telegram and CBC websites, saying we should just shut up, suck it up and move on and forget about it,” said Carla Crotty, a Mud Immortal participant and member of a group hoping to launch a class-action lawsuit against Brett with lawyer Bob Buckingham. “This is exactly why we won’t — we don’t want anyone to go through the same thing.” Brett had been promoting the Great Canadian Beer Expo in the Maritimes — a travelling Read more [...]

Ex-Bolton councillor slams M&S after retail giant refuses to sell £700 chairs …

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By Jon Harris A former Bolton councillor has slammed Marks and Spencers after the retail giant cancelled all orders of a reclining chair it mistakenly offered on its website for 50 pence instead of £700. The mistake sparked a mad rush to buy its range of armchairs after the offer was made online with other chairs and sofas and even included free delivery and assembly – describing the recliner as a 'traditional timeless classic'  and a 'real future Read more [...]

Small Business Owners’ January 2014 Tax Checklist

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It’s the new year, which means it’s out with the old and in with the new, and this philosophy should come into play when it comes to your tax record keeping tactics. Keeping your tax documents organized is a challenge, but it can not only make the tax filing season go smoothly, it can also reduce your company’s tax liability. Here are some tips to keep your business on track this month: Storage. Old files must be stored away and new ones created to handle current year transactions. Read more [...]