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Joe Jackson
Why the anti-smoking movement is making me smoke moreTuesday November 4, 2008Sooner or later, writes Joe Jackson, the antismoking movement will collapse under the weight of its own extremism |
A small victory for common sense, but the battle goes onSaturday August 2, 2008A ruling by a top court in Germany offers some hope to smokers, but it could yet end in tears. Joe Jackson reports. |
Stubbed out Down UnderWednesday July 16, 2008Joe Jackson first toured Australia in 1983. Recently returned from his latest visit, the musician and writer is appalled by what he discovered |
A smoker's guide to Europe - and beyond (part two)Tuesday April 8, 2008Joe Jackson concludes his smoker’s guide, reporting from Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Israel |
A smoker's guide to Europe and beyond (part one)Monday April 7, 2008Currently on tour, musician Joe Jackson reports from Ireland, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany |
Sign language: health and safety uber alles!Monday March 17, 2008If a country treats its citizens like naughty schoolchildren, that is exactly how they will behave, says Joe Jackson |
Citizen sane: observations of an angry older manTuesday February 26, 2008I don’t want to be ruled by nannies, prigs and bullies, says Joe Jackson. Life is certain to be less fun. |