http://www.seethroughtheillusion.co.uk See through the illusion | The anti tobacco industry campaign Wed, 12 May 2010 12:12:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The public smoking ban could be extended to cars in which children are travelling, under plans for a private bill by Labour’s public health spokesman. Dr Richard Simpson is proposing to introduce legislation at the Scottish parliament to prevent children being exposed to second-hand smoke in private vehicles. While smoking is banned ... http://www.seethroughtheillusion.co.uk/2010/05/scottish-parliament-may-ban-smoking-in-cars-carrying-children/ Two men have pleaded guilty to charges of selling cigarettes to children from an ice cream van. James Fisher, from Cardiff, who rents a Signor Rossi ice cream van and employee Mark Gabriel, from Hengoed, were fined £1,130 by Cwmbran magistrates. Torfaen trading standards was told children as young as 11 years ... http://www.seethroughtheillusion.co.uk/2010/05/children-sold-cigarettes-from-ice-cream-vans/ Ferrari's 2010 car no longer features a controversial 'barcode' livery on its engine cover. The Italian team last week angrily rejected reports the signage was subliminal advertising for its tobacco sponsor Philip Morris. Even Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo slammed the suggestion, insisting the claims were "ridiculous". But in the ... http://www.seethroughtheillusion.co.uk/2010/05/ferarri-remove-controversial-marlboro-logo/ Eurosport have reported that Doctors have urged governments to launch an enquiry into alleged 'subliminal' tobacco advertising on Ferrari Formula One cars, according to The Times. ..It is claimed the red, white and black bar code on Ferrari cars and overalls is intended to remind viewers of Marlboro cigarettes branding. EU ... http://www.seethroughtheillusion.co.uk/2010/05/ferrari-accused-of-subliminal-tobacco-advertising/ Following protests from fans and anti-smoking groups, an Indonesian cigarette company has pulled its sponsorship of a Kelly Clarkson gig in Jakarta. Kelly Clarkson has stated that she was unaware that the adverts for the gig showed a logo for cigarette brand LA lights, but that she intended to perform despite ... http://www.seethroughtheillusion.co.uk/2010/04/tobacco-firm-backs-down-over-kelly-clarkson-gig-sponsorship/ Young people came together at a Network Event to learn about the practices in the tobacco industry. Topics discussed were Child Labour, Industry profits and Marketing. There were also workshops for making digital flyers, chanting, how to handle the media and Grafitti painting. http://www.seethroughtheillusion.co.uk/2010/04/young-people-attend-network-event/ Young people have hit back with a new film campaign to highlight the negative practices of the tobacco industry at a red carpet launch event at The Cornerhouse Cinema in Manchester this evening. Three students from the North West are the first in the UK to tackle these issues using ... http://www.seethroughtheillusion.co.uk/2009/12/young-people-hit-back-at-tobacco-industry-negative-practices-with-first-ever-film-campaign/ Young people from across the North West today voted to put cigarettes out of sight in shops and remove cigarette vending machines in support of proposals being voted on today in the House of Commons. Around 100 young people aged 14 to18 came together at a celebrity-packed youth campaign weekend – ... http://www.seethroughtheillusion.co.uk/2009/10/young-people-at-celebrity-packed-weekend-vote-in-favour-of-tobacco-bill-proposals-ahead-of-today%e2%80%99s-vote-in-parliament/ The votes have been counted for the Smokefree North West short film competition, ‘Smoke & Mirrors’, and finalists from across the region are now looking forward to a campaign weekend this Saturday – Sunday at Trafford Hall, Chester. Students were asked to create a short film idea that focused on getting ... http://www.seethroughtheillusion.co.uk/2009/10/future-stars-of-the-north-west-embark-on-a-celeb-packed-weekend/ As well as entering the Film Competition you can also have the chance to have your say! Head to HAVE YOUR SAY now to link your video and see Ricky Hatton's question to the Tobacco Industry and what the celebs are saying about the Smoke and Mirrors campaign! http://www.seethroughtheillusion.co.uk/2009/09/see-what-they-are-saying/