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Neo-Puritans in France
The neo-Puritans are winning even in France:
France bans smoking in cafes, hotels and clubs on Jan. 1, stamping out the habit popularized by Jean- Paul Sartre puffing Gauloises in hazy brasseries.
Sigh.
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One north suburb of Chicago has topped-up the new Illinois law by banning smoking in virtually all outdoor locations, businesses, and public places. The ordinance will place fines of up to $750 for smoking in or near beaches, driving ranges, and even most tobacco shops.
http://cbs2chicago.com/local/highlandpark.smoking.ban.2.614450.html
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=98826