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Want to quit? Don't go to light smokes, study finds Tue Nov 3, 2009 5:51pm EST WASHINGTON, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Smokers who switch to a low-tar, light or mild brand of cigarette will not find it easier to quit and in fact may find it harder, researchers reported on Tuesday. They found that smokers who traded to light cigarettes were 50 percent less likely to kick the habit. "It may be that smokers ...

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FACTBOX-Changes in the US high grade CDS index Fri Sep 4, 2009 10:31am EDT NEW YORK, Sept 4 (Reuters) - The benchmark high grade U.S. credit derivative index, CDX NA IG, is scheduled to roll into a new series on Sept. 21. The index rolls over every six months when a number of companies are replaced because of defaults, ratings downgrades or changes to the liquidity of their credit default swaps. ...