Something is dreadfully wrong with this equation

For moreinformation, visit Hotel Security AssociatesShannon GusyDirector of Public Copyright Business Wire 2009. SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ The San Francisco Boardof Supervisors gave their final approval today to an ordinance that bans newcontracts from allowing alcohol advertisements on City property, such asnewspaper racks, kiosks and public toilets.The ordinance however, exempts current long-term contracts with JCDecaux andClear Channel because of unusual punitive clauses barring action by the City.These companies will be allowed to continue alcohol advertising under currentcontracts for "Out of Home" or "Street Furniture" ads."The Board took decisive action to protect youth from alcohol ads in anyfuture contracts," stated Bruce Lee Livingston, executive director of MarinInstitute, the alcohol industry watchdog. "But the progress is bittersweetsince Clear Channel has a ridiculous city contract that will let them put-upalcohol ads until 2023. When my seven year-old son graduates from college theads will be gone," he added.The new ordinance, introduced by San Francisco Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi,mirrors tobacco ad bans and follows previously enacted bans on BART and SFMUNI alcohol ads. "We put a cork in the bottle on alcohol ads with thislegislation," Mirkarimi said.The prohibitions have made the Bay Area a state and national leader inprotecting youth from dangerous alcohol advertising.

Violations of the ban onMUNI carry fines of $5000 for every offending ad. "While crucial services and programs are being cut,alcohol advertising is out of control and billboard companies are makingmillions. Something is dreadfully wrong with this equation.It's time for ourpolicymakers to step-up for public health as their Bay Area counterparts havedone."Research has consistently demonstrated that the more alcohol ads youth see,the more likely they are to drink, drink to excess, engage in harmful actions,and become alcohol-dependent. Marin Institute has calculated that inCalifornia the cost of alcohol-related harms is twice that of tobacco,exceeding $38 billion dollars annually.For additional information, or to comment on this news, visit the blog at InstituteMichael Scippa, 1-415-257-2490, or Jorge Castillo, 1-415-257-2488, both ofMarin Institute. Canadian dollar touches highest level since November Bonds edge higher, helped by steady U.S.

market By Jennifer Kwan TORONTO, Jan 6 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar touched itshighest level against the U.S. currency in nearly two months onTuesday, as stronger commodity prices and hopes for economicstimulus packages by western governments boosted sentiment. Bonds were largely higher across the curve, helped by arebound in the bigger U.S market, following a successfulauction. The Canadian currency finished at C$1.1828 to the U.S.dollar, or 84.55 U.S cents, up from Monday's close at C$1.1900to the U.S dollar, or 84.03 U.S cents.