Articles tagged with 'Smoking'

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If there's a smoking ban, how do hookah bars still exist?

Published Jan. 3, 2013

This was today's burning (ahem) question, and once again, my favorite judge helped me out with an answer.

A former disobedient smoker asks why folks still puff

Published Oct. 17, 2011

I used to be a disobedient smoker. I was a two pack a day guy, except on good days (which meant I was out until bar time) when I'd climb to almost three packs. Now, I wonder why anyone still smokes.

Ways to kick the habit

Published July 14, 2010

The statewide smoking ban is giving many people the boost they need to quit smoking. It's not easy, but there are ways to kick the habit.

Johnson Creek firm putting the juice in e-Cigs

Published June 12, 2010

With the smoking ban looming, many people are switching to e-Cigarettes. Much of the juice for those products are made right here in Wisconsin.

Dating deal-breakers ... from her point of view

Published Jan. 16, 2010

He could be the nicest guy in the world, but what seem like harmless characteristics to him could be the end of the road as far as she's concerned. Sarah Foster takes a look at deal-breakers.

Third-hand smoke finally getting some air time

Published Dec. 10, 2009

I guess I'm behind the times, because I first heard of third-hand smoke today. You know when you come home from the bar and your clothes are imbued with cigarette smell? That, my friends, is third-hand smoke.

Smoking ban is fine, until its time to pay up

Published Dec. 4, 2009

Sure, non-smokers are stoked that smoking will be outlawed in public places -- including bars -- come next year. But will they sing a different tune when they have to foot the bill for lost tax revenues?

What's the point of a smoking ban if you can ignore it?

Published Nov. 30, 2009

It's been years in the making, and the controversy was (and still is) high, but I think we all knew deep down it was only a matter of time before Wisconsin imposed a state-wide indoor smoking ban, joining 25 other states.

Sunday Sound-off: Should Summerfest go non-smoking?

Published June 28, 2009

With the smoking ban just a year away, and public smoking at all all-time low approval rate, do you think Summerfest -- albeit outdoors -- should have no smoking or designated smoking areas? Sound-off, Milwaukee, about public puffing at the Big Gig.

Sunday Sound-off: Should patios go non-smoking, too?

Published May 24, 2009

By now, almost everyone is aware that all bars and restaurants will have a no-smoking policy in July of 2010. But what about outdoor patios? Should they go smoke-free, too? Sound-off, Milwaukee!

Diablos Rojos set to change smoking policy

Published April 9, 2009

Milwaukee restaurants and bars edge closer to a smoke-free existence today as Diablos Rojos Restaurant Group announces its new "no-smoking inside" policy for Saturday and Sunday brunches.

Sniffing out Milwaukee's smoke-free bars

Published Jan. 6, 2009

For now, not having an official smoking law in place gives establishment owners in Milwaukee the choice of allowing the ash-tray fillers or not.

Style faux pas to avoid for 2009

Published Dec. 31, 2008

This morning while out and about, I saw enough fashion violations that I instantly found myself inspired enough to pen this reactionary, holier-than-thou blog about Milwaukee styles that need to be banned for 2009.

Smoke-free dining guide

Published Dec. 10, 2008

Though it makes up a mere fraction of the spectrum of eateries offered in the area, the non-smoking section of the city's dining landscape is ever-expanding. Here is a list of smoke-free dining options in Milwaukee.

Does anyone else get smoke-overs?

Published Dec. 4, 2008

The idea of an imposed city-wide smoking ban continues to be a hot topic in Milwaukee right now and while some are rooting for it and others don't think government should get involved, I'm just wondering how to deal in the meantime?

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