White Socks Pitcher vs. Chew

John Danks is trying to quite chew because it might be leading to health problems. The White Socks pitcher has been suffering from a finger problem, which might be complicated by his use of tobacco. The Chicago Tribune reports that Dank's "blister problems developed into circulatory problems that caused him to miss a start Wednesday and undergo extensive tests".

Pentagon Targets Tobacco Use

The Pentagon is considering a ban on tobacco in the military. According to USA Today, 32% of soldiers smoke, which affects their physical performance. This is one of the highest use rates in America. In addition, it costs the military "$846 million a year" to treat tobacco-related illness.

Sacramento's Money Goes Up in Smoke

This is a real shocker and concern - the Sacramento News and Review recently reported that in May the City of Sacramento bought 10,000 shares of Altria, the company formally known as Phillip Morris. Altria ranks near the bottom of 541 companies rated by Covalence for their ethical behavior. Covalence ranks each company through "a reputation index based on quantifying qualitative data, which is classified according to 45 criteria such as Labour standards, Waste management, Product social utility or Human rights policy. It is a barometer of how multinationals are perceived in the ethical field".