[The unanimous decision upholds legislation passed eight years ago by lawmakers in British Columbia that allowed the province to seek restitution for health care costs related to smoking for the last 50 years and for future costs.] We are very appreciative of this opportunity to hold the tobacco industry to account for its destructive products, ... That it was unanimous indicates the power of this ruling.
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Language is not only the vehicle of thought, it is a great and efficient instrument in thinking.
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I would say our skill positions have some depth. We have some good, athletic kids.
I would say our skill positions have some depth. We have some good, athletic kids.
Quality is not an act, it is a habit.
Quality is not an act, it is a habit.
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National leaders who find themselves wilting under the withering criticisms by members of the media, would do well not to take such criticism personally but to regard the media as their allies in keeping the government clean and honest, its services
[Many drugs are prescribed outside their official recommendations, she says. Neurontin, for example, was initially approved only for epilepsy. But, read more
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They are a whole different team, ... with Brodie running the show than they were a year ago. When they read more
They are a whole different team, ... with Brodie running the show than they were a year ago. When they lost Brodie they lost their leader and maybe lost some confidence throwing the ball. But obviously this year they've opened their offense up. They are taking their shots deep. Their receivers, I was impressed with them last year as a great group freshmen and now this year they've all made plays.
We grew up competing with much larger institutions. They are very good at what they do and we knew that read more
We grew up competing with much larger institutions. They are very good at what they do and we knew that we couldn't beat them at their game.
Innovation, creativity, and enthusiasm are all linked. When you walk into a warehouse and the manager can't wait to show read more
Innovation, creativity, and enthusiasm are all linked. When you walk into a warehouse and the manager can't wait to show you what the staff has accomplished, you can feel the enthusiasm, excitement, and pride. When that energy doesn't exist, there probably isn't much innovation or creativity going on.
He's alienated most of the state; he's alienated most of the voters.
He's alienated most of the state; he's alienated most of the voters.
