Ban may help people quit smoking (Huddersfield Daily Examiner)
A TOTAL smoking ban could help more Huddersfield people kick the habit, says latest research. Stop smoking charity ASH and Asthma UK are calling on MPs to vote for a ban on smoking in public places in a bid to encourage more people to quit the unhealthy habit.
Source: ichuddersfield.icnetwork.co.uk

To quit smoking, decide in a jiffy (The Times of India)
LONDON: If you really want to give up smoking then do it. Research by British scientists shows that smokers who decide to quit immediately, without making plans about how or when, are more likely to succeed.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Judge: Spector deposition OK, has no 'smoking gun' (San Diego Union-Tribune)
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 27 (COPLEY NEWS SERVICE): While stating it doesn't provide prosecutors a smoking gun in Phil Spector's murder trial, a judge ruled yesterday that the government can have access to sworn statements the legendary rock 'n' roll producer made in an earlier lawsuit.
Source: www.uniontrib.com

Move on to extend smoking ban (The Indianapolis Star)
A month before the city's anti-smoking ordinance is scheduled to kick in, a City-County Council member is working quietly to toughen it.
Source: www.indystar.com

Sudden bid to quit smoking 'best' (BBC News)
Unplanned attempts to stop smoking are more likely to succeed than planned ones, a study says.
Source: news.bbc.co.uk