Spain vows to temporarily close restaurant whose owner is defying new smoking ban

A Spanish official says a restaurant that is defying a new law banning smoking in bars and eateries will be shut down.
Andalusian regional Health Minister Maria Jesus Montero told reporters that officials will visit the restaurant Thursday in the southern resort town Marbella and tell it to obey the law or force it to close for two months.
But manager Javier Milla told The Associated Press that the Asador Guadalmina restaurant will not comply and wants to keep letting customers smoke.
The law imposing tighter restrictions on smoking in public places took effect Jan 2 to much grumbling from the hospitality industry.

Miley Cyrus Talks about Smoking Salvia in Marie Claire Interview

Singer and actress Miley Cyrus recently talked about the video showing her smoking salvia. Cyrus recently spoke about the incident in an interview with Marie Clarie. It's likely that Miley wants to put the whole bong viral video behind her and move on to more positive things, including romance and movie roles.
Kimberly Cutter of Marie Clarie spoke with Miley for the recent interview. A video (seen below) shows some candid outtakes of Miley as she talks to the magazine and poses for the cover shoot photos.

As for the whole smoking salvia from a bong incident, Cutter asks Miley, "But do you really think it was a mistake? Obviously college kids your age all over America are smoking bongs with a lot more than salvia in them."

Miley responds with what seems like remorse for her actions and the fact she was caught on tape. The 18-year-old Cyrus says of it all, "But they're not Miley Cyrus. They're not role models. So for me it was a bad decision, because of my fans and because of what I stand for."

Cyrus has been controversial while she was under 18 and controversial as she became 18. Her journey seems far from done, but this answer may appease many people. Since she's in the spotlight, it's important for her to take responsibility and move forward on her path of success. Hopefully that path is more a Miley Cyrus not in trouble and less of the path her fellow female celebs like Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears have traveled!

Do you think Miley's "apology" is sincere and remorseful? Should she even have to accept responsibility for the smoking salvia bong video incident?
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PRESIDENT OBAMA STOPPED SMOKING LAST YEAR, SAYS THE FIRST LADY

The first lady made the announcement that her husband has quit smoking yesterday via The Associated Press:
OBAMA STOPPED SMOKING
“Yes, he has. It’s been almost a year. He’s always wanted to stop,” First Lady Michelle stated when asked if the President had quit.

But don’t think she’s patting him on the back for his endeavor. Michelle says she doesn’t want to give her hubby too much credit for doing the right thing.

“I haven’t really poked and prodded him on this. When somebody’s doing the right thing you don’t mess with them.”

We’re proud of our president….it’s gotta be one stressful job being in his position!