Today I am sharing some simple and charming Thanksgiving table decorating ideas! You can use what you have to create a look that is uniquely your own, so I hope these beautiful tables will spark ideas and serve as creative inspiration. There are sources are listed the end of the post. If you missed yesterday’s […]
Can you believe Thanksgiving is only a couple weeks away? I know it’s a hard time for many people right now, and it’s especially a sad season for those who won’t be able to be with their families for the holidays. I think all of the challenges and worries of 2020 have prompted many people […]
Anyone else feeling a bit like Jack and Lily at the end of this crazy week? :) I need a nice long nap! If you need a little holiday cheer this weekend, check out my recent post with Christmas Decor I’m Loving + My Annual Christmas Decor Shop! I haven’t started decorating yet, but I’m […]
One of my favorite pastimes has always been driving (or walking!) through neighborhoods and admiring charming homes! I thought I’d share a few photos today from a recent visit we took to the Magnolia neighborhood in Seattle. It was the most lovely fall day. Enjoy! Last year we did an autumn drive by of Magnolia […]
I don’t know about y’all, but I am READY for some holiday cheer! Click HERE for my annual Christmas Decor Shop! (This shop will continue to be updated, so bookmark it and check back often)! In addition to the Christmas Decor shop, I thought I’d share a few special things below that make me happy! […]
Happy weekend, friends! A few updates for you today: #1 Today is the LAST DAY to get a FREE Christmas Spirit oil + Thieves Label + Recipe Cards from me with your essential oils starter bundle! You will absolutely love diffusing this cozy blend, and you’ll find so many benefits from all the oils in […]
Who’s ready to curl up in their bed and take a long winter’s nap? If your room needs a little refresh, here are three beautiful cozy bedroom mood boards to inspire you. Which is your favorite? Get the look and related sources for each style below. Plus scroll all the way down for a few […]
Hi friends, it’s Courtney here today! So, I’ve realized in the last year that I’m a big fan of making pies. I made my first pie last year for Thanksgiving (with fall pie crust cutters), and it’s become a fun hobby for me ever since. I’m not a professional by any means, but I’ve quite […]
Happy weekend! Here are a few blog posts you might have missed this week: My Simple Fall Porch and Lantern Come Window Shop Anthropologie with Me! Inspired By: Serena & Lily Our Bathroom Makeover: Painted Vanity and Wall Stencil Details Enjoy the inspiration in this week’s Home Style Saturdays! Shabbyfufu | How To Create A Dried […]In response to the need for stable and adequate funding for tobacco control and the shortage of personnel working in the field, the Vietnam Tobacco Control Fund (VNTCF) was established through the Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harms in 2012. In September 2014, VNTCF awarded its first set of grants. Built on the local evidence-based context and needs as well as lessons learnt from other countries, VNTCF adapted best practices with adjustments that fit the country’s political, economic and social environment. The key strengths of the VNTCF are the evidence-based model; multisectoral management; clearly dedicated funding mechanism, defined vision, objectives and function; outcomes based mechanism and a multisectoral approach to releasing grants. Although several challenges remain such as insufficient human resources to undertake the workload, complex and cumbersome administrative processes, and limited capacity for tobacco control in the country, VNTCF has achieved several successes. The establishment of VNTCF in Vietnam is a critical milestone within the country’s fight against the tobacco epidemic. It showed not only the commitment of the local authorities to the fight but also their determination to ensure sustainable funding for tobacco control activities in Vietnam. Analysing VNTCF’s critical success elements, key strengths and challenges is helpful for other countries which want to establish or modify a tobacco control fund.
In the USA, legal definitions of cigarettes and cigars are critical to tobacco control policy because federal, state and local laws typically tax and regulate cigarettes more strictly than cigars. In 2016, near the end of the Obama Administration, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent warning letters to four filtered ‘little cigar’ manufacturers stating that their so-called ‘cigars’ were cigarettes and, therefore, subject to more stringent public health restrictions. Documents produced in response to a Freedom of Information Act request show that without explanation or public notice FDA has abandoned its prior determination that the manufacturers’ ‘little cigars’ were actually cigarettes and, consequently, were violating the ban on flavoured cigarettes in the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA). The documents also present the manufacturers’ arguments against FDA’s original position. However, those industry arguments are inconsistent with the research, other evidence and legal analysis indicating that filtered ‘little cigars’ meet the legal definition of cigarettes under the TCA and other similar federal, state and local definitions. To protect the public health, FDA must renew its efforts to ensure that these filtered ‘little cigars’ do not continue to evade compliance with the many important restrictions and requirements that apply to cigarettes but not cigars. Other government regulatory and tax-collection agencies with similar definitions need to follow suit.
There is a growing literature on regulating the supply of tobacco products to achieve tobacco-free goals. This article suggests three goals and eight principles that could underpin regulatory approaches to the supply of tobacco and non-prescription nicotine products. The primary principles are that tobacco and nicotine products should not be seen as normal consumer products, should not be supplied for profit, and that the tax revenue from the supply of the products should first be used to reduce tobacco and nicotine use.
One of my favorite decorating tips is to gather inspiration from many sources and observe which elements you love. Inspiration hunting in a variety places helps you to be more aware of what your own unique style preferences are. Once you know your style (or at least know elements you like!) you’ll have an easier […]