Ed Rendell signs smoking ban

Pennsylvania the newest state to ban smoking..

MORE: Governor Rendell signed the legislation, which goes into effect in 90 days..

The bill enacted restricts smoking in most public places, including eating establishments. There were exemptions in the bill. For example, smoking will be allowed at bars that take in less than 20 percent of their revenue from food sales. Fudge those books while you have time!

Mixed reactions in the Keystone State.

Among the exemptions: Those exempted from Pennsylvania's smoking ban:


· Bars deriving less than 20 percent of their revenue from food sales


· Tobacco shops


· Private clubs like the American Legion, Owls Club and VFW, depending on votes by their membership


· Portions of casino floors

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Look to France

Smoking continues to get banned in more and more states across the United States.. and as it happens, look to the French!

saying goodbye to restraurants and bars that banned smoking in favor of private clubsthat allow it..

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The world about to change in New York City

Goodbye old world, hello health.

Trans fats are banned in New York City as of July 1, 2008. The final phase of new regulations in the city requiring restaurants to clear artificial trans fat from all their menu items. Foods served in the manufacturer’s original, sealed packaging, such as candy and crackers, are still exempt..

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The brave new fast food world

Maybe they can make peace?

25 brand new Hardees to open in Pakistan

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LIfe is better yet again

Taco Bell is saving the day. They are restocking tomates at their restaurants..

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They are working to resupply their restaurants with tomatoes from areas that have been cleared of salmonella risk by federal health officials..

..now think about that meat!

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