Legacy Outlook Calendar   Online Tobacco Library Gets a Virtual Overhaul The University of California, San Francisco Library and Center for Knowledge Management unveiled a redesigned Legacy Tobacco Documents Library Web site, increasing the accessibility of once secret tobacco industry documents.   Legacy Hits the Ground Running American Legacy Foundation® Joins the ING NYC Marathon 2007 Charity Program The American Legacy Foundation offers 50 runners entry to the ING New York City Marathon in an effort to raise funds and educate the public regarding the devastating toll of tobacco use and effective ways to quit smoking successfully.

Message From The President Dear Colleague, On Friday, June 22, in Washington, D.C., the House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet held a hearing to focus on "Images Kids See on the Screen." It was an important opportunity for the tobacco control community to be heard on this issue. As a witness, I testified about the negative impact pervasive images of smoking have on youth uptake. For a copy of my testimony, please click here. This issue is timely. On May 24th, the Institute of Medicine (IOM), released a comprehensive report "Ending the Tobacco Problem: A Blueprint for the Nation," that specifies in concrete terms how important it is that our nation solve the number-one cause of preventable death in our country — tobacco use. The report found a crucial need to implement strategies that effectively reduce and prevent smoking, combined with a necessity for changing the regulatory and policy landscapes around tobacco use. Read Article ...    What's Your Flavor? Legacy's First Look Report indicates a variety of cigarette options are available to youth consumers A recent report by the American Legacy Foundation reveals that among the most popular cigarette brands with teen audiences, have been those that feature menthol and light options as well as candy and exotic flavored cigarettes. The report also documents that cigarette preference is influenced by race and ethnicity. Read Article ...    No Screen Out on the Silver Screen MPAA Fails to Address Youth Exposure to Smoking in Movies amidst New Research Recent studies published in the journal, Pediatrics and the American Journal of Preventive Medicine give credence to concerns that on-screen smoking is directly linked to smoking rates among youth. The studies, which focus on domestic and international youth's exposure to smoking in films, come alongside a May 10 announcement from the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) which stated that the group would "consider smoking" when rating movies. The American Legacy Foundation believes the action falls short and fails to implement the meaningful recommendations issued by researchers and public health organizations to curb smoking in films. Read Article ...    DEADLINE QUICKLY APPROACHING! — TIDA NOMINATIONS Don't Miss Your Chance to Nominate a Deserving Individual for the 2007 Tobacco Industry Documents Awards This is the last chance to nominate individuals for the 2007 Tobacco Industry Documents Awards, to be held at the National Conference on Tobacco or Health in Minneapolis, MN on October 25, 2007. The deadline for the two awards to be given is July 11, 2007, so submit those nominations! Read Article ...    Moment of truth®: "Singing Cowboy" PSA wins AICP Award On Wednesday, June 6, Legacy's recent Infect truth® campaign ad "Singing Cowboy," was recognized by Matthew Miller, CEO of the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AICP), for having won the organizations Public Service Award. The AICP is an association representing companies who produce commercials for several different agencies and advertisers in various different media outlets. Read Article ...    World No Tobacco Day — Spotlight on William C. Weldon American Legacy Foundation® Award Winner Furthers the Goals of World No Tobacco Day. New studies on the deadly effects and prevalence of smoking governed this year's World No Tobacco Day, May 31, 2007. Events around the world focused on the issue of secondhand smoke, built on recent research from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Recent American Legacy Foundation Honors awardee William C. Weldon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson, has played an instrumental role in promoting the importance of smoke-free workplaces. Read Article ...