-lrb- cnn -rrb- cigarettes have been put out across the bars of new orleans . cigars are welcome no more . the city known for excess of everything -- drinking , eating , dancing in the street until all hours -- went smoke-free as tuesday became wednesday at midnight . how can that be ? it turns out that the city known for its over-the-top mardi gras celebrations and incredible jazz fests -lrb- starting friday ! -rrb- did n't want its waiters and musicians to have to breathe smoke to do their jobs anymore . the new orleans city council passed its ban against smoking in most places across the city -- including bars , casinos and restaurants -- in january , and the vote was unanimous , the new orleans times-picayune reports . an hiv self-testing kit is on sale for the first time in the uk . bar owners worried about potential revenue loss , while puffing customers bemoaned the loss of their smoking spots . harrah 's new orleans and bar owners filed a lawsuit to stop the ban , and a hearing is scheduled in state court in a month , cnn affiliate wapt reports . fines start at $ 50 . luckily for us , none of cnn 's 15 new orleans must-do 's -- including touring treme or eating a beignet -- requires smoking . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- reality show star and white house party-crasher michaele salahi has been asked to leave the television show `` celebrity rehab '' because she does not have an addiction , vh1 said in a statement . salahi 's manager shot back , saying the network knew that all along . a company has released matches that continue to burn even when submerged in water or buried underground in dirt . the 99.7 per cent accurate biosure hiv self test enables people to test themselves when and where they like . an estimated 26,000 people in the uk have hiv but are unaware of it and may be transmitting the disease to others . the 99.7 per cent accurate biosure hiv self test enables people to test themselves when and where they like . the uco stormproof matches are made using an incredibly tough coating that smoulders no matter what happens to them and will start burning again once they come into contact with oxygen . the unique matches have to go through rigorous testing to make sure they keep alight in even the most difficult situations . scroll down for video . the testing kit , on sale online , uses a small amount of blood from a finger-prick sample to detect the presence of hiv antibodies , giving a result in just 15 minutes . treatments available mean hiv is now a manageable disease -- but late diagnosis can have a devastating impact on health and life expectancy . the national aids trust warns that 40 per cent of those living with hiv remain undiagnosed for at least four years , with those diagnosed late 11 times more likely to die in the first year after diagnosis . the testing kit , on sale online , uses a small amount of blood from a finger-prick sample to detect the presence of hiv antibodies , giving a result in just 15 minutes . biosure founder brigette bard said it is a significant step towards normalising hiv testing , adding : ` knowing your hiv status is critical and the launch of this product will empower people to discreetly test themselves when it is convenient to them and in a place where they feel comfortable . ' positive test results need to be confirmed by a healthcare professional and those in high-risk groups are recommended to be tested every three months . the only alternative currently available is ` home sampling ' , which involves collecting a blood sample 160 times larger than that for the self-test and posting it to a laboratory , with results given five days later . biosure founder brigette bard said it is a significant step towards normalising hiv testing . indestructable : the uco stormproof matches -lrb- pictured -rrb- are made using an incredibly tough coating that smoulders no matter what happens to it and will start burning again once it comes into contact with oxygen . eric moe , the product specialist at industrial revolution which owns utility , comfort and originality -lrb- uco -rrb- , explained the process . the stormproof matches are made by uco which has been making outdoor accessories for the past 44 years . they include 25 matches in a completely waterproof case with and three strike pads . salahi and her husband made news in november 2009 after attending president barack obama 's first state dinner without an invitation . vh1 said tuesday it has canceled her appearance on the show , which chronicles celebrities undergoing treatment for alcohol and drug addictions . `` the treatment program that ` celebrity rehab ' documents is intended for individuals with serious substance abuse and addiction issues , '' vh1 said in a statement tuesday night . the matches cost # 5.47 -lrb- $ 7.99 -rrb- from uco 's website and are available from the uk distributor dalesman international . he said : ` the match sticks are dipped into our coating , which keeps smouldering even underwater , then reignites once exposed to oxygen . `` prior to the taping of the current season , producers were advised that michaele salahi met the criteria to be treated in this setting . however , professional assessments spanning from that time to the present , found that she did not meet such criteria . '' however , the show knew that in advance , according to gina rodriguez , her manager . `` that is the excuse they used . but they knew what it was when they cast her , '' rodriguez said . the virginia couple slipped through white house security and shook hands with obama , and had their pictures taken with vice president joe biden and indian prime minister manmohan singh . salahi has also appeared on `` real housewives of dc . '' ` essentially , you are n't burning the match stick , but burning the coating on the stick . ` we have drenched them in buckets , buried them in mud , and blown them with a compressed air hose . ` in all cases the flame keeps burning . the matches will still ignite if they get wet , and they are quite impact resistant . ' even when buried in sand -lrb- left -rrb- , the matches can burn again once they are taken out and exposed to oxygen -lrb- right -rrb- . they can also keep smouldering even while underwater . mr moe , 31 , from milton , near seattle , washington , us , said when you are in unfamiliar terrain , having a source of fire is vital for survival . cnn 's henry hanks and denise quan contributed to this report . he said : ` whether they 're in a snowstorm , rainstorm or wind storm , the uco stormproof matches will offer heat and light . ` the importance of being able to create a fire in inclement weather can not be overstated . ` these matches are designed to ignite and keep burning in the worst conditions . ` everything is more challenging when you are cold and wet , and it is crucial to have reliable equipment . ' the makers explained that essentially , the match stick is n't burning , it is the coating on the stick that is alight : ` we have drenched them in buckets , buried them in mud , and blown them with a compressed air hose ' here the match is shown being dipped into water -lrb- left -rrb- , and when it is take out -lrb- right -rrb- it is still able to burn . he explained that other devices that are used to light a fire are not always reliable . mr moe said : ` lighters can fail at high altitudes , or if wet . standard matches have little resistance to elements . primitive techniques are excellent , but hard to execute in poor weather . ` uco stormproof matches address those problems and ensure a source of fire . '
washington company unveils matches that burn in testing conditions . the # 5.47 uco stormproof matches use a coating that always smoulders . they will start burning again once they comes into contact with oxygen . rigorous tests have drenched the matches in buckets , buried them in mud , and blown them with a compressed air hose .
because she does not have an addiction , vh1 said in a statement . salahi 's manager shot back , saying the network knew that all along . a company has released matches that continue to burn even when submerged in water or buried underground in dirt . the 99.7 per cent accurate biosure hiv self test enables people to test themselves when and where they like . an estimated 26,000 people in the uk have hiv but are unaware of it and may be transmitting the disease to others . the 99.7 per cent accurate biosure hiv self test enables people to test themselves when and where they like . the uco stormproof matches are made using an incredibly tough coating that smoulders no matter what happens to them and will start burning again once they come into contact with oxygen . the unique matches have to go through rigorous testing to make sure they keep alight in even the most difficult situations . scroll down for video . the testing kit , on sale online , uses a small amount of blood from a finger-prick sample to detect the presence of hiv antibodies , giving a result in just 15 minutes . treatments available mean hiv is now a manageable disease -- but late diagnosis can have a devastating impact on health and life expectancy . the national aids trust warns that 40 per cent of those living with hiv remain undiagnosed for at least four years , with those diagnosed late 11 times more likely to die in the first year after diagnosis . the testing kit , on sale online , uses a small amount of blood from a finger-prick sample to detect the presence of hiv antibodies , giving a result in just 15 minutes . biosure founder brigette bard said it is a significant step towards normalising hiv testing , adding : ` knowing your hiv status is critical and the launch of this product will empower people to discreetly test themselves when it is convenient to them and in a place where they feel comfortable . ' positive test results need to be confirmed by a healthcare professional and those in high-risk groups are recommended to be tested every three months . the only alternative currently available is ` home sampling ' , which involves collecting a blood sample 160 times larger than that for the self-test and posting it to a laboratory , with results given five days later . biosure founder brigette bard said it is a significant step towards normalising hiv testing . indestructable : the uco stormproof matches -lrb- pictured -rrb- are made using an incredibly tough coating that smoulders no matter what happens to it and will start burning again once it comes into contact with oxygen . eric moe , the product specialist at industrial revolution which owns utility , comfort and originality -lrb- uco -rrb- , explained the process . the stormproof matches are made by uco which has been making outdoor accessories for the past 44 years minister manmohan singh . salahi has also appeared on `` real housewives of dc . '' ` essentially , you are n't burning the match stick , but burning the coating on the stick . ` we have drenched them in buckets , buried them in mud , and blown them with a compressed air hose . ` in all cases the flame keeps burning . the matches will still ignite if they get wet , and they are quite impact resistant . ' even when buried in sand -lrb- left -rrb- , the matches can burn again once they are taken out and exposed to oxygen -lrb- right -rrb- . they can also keep smouldering even while underwater . mr moe , 31 , from milton , near seattle , washington , us , said when you are in unfamiliar terrain , having a source of fire is vital for survival . cnn 's henry hanks and denise quan contributed to this report . he said : ` whether they 're in a snowstorm , rainstorm or wind storm , the uco stormproof matches will offer heat and light . ` the importance of being able to create a fire in inclement weather can not be overstated . ` these matches are designed to ignite and keep burning in the worst conditions . ` everything is more challenging when you are cold and wet , and it is crucial to have reliable equipment . ' the makers explained that essentially , the match stick is n't burning , it is the coating on the stick that is alight : ` we have drenched them in buckets , buried them in mud , and blown them with a compressed air hose ' here the match is shown being dipped into water -lrb- left -rrb- , and when it is take out -lrb- right -rrb- it is still able to burn . he explained that other devices that are used to light a fire are not always reliable . mr moe said : ` lighters can fail at high altitudes , or if wet . standard matches have little resistance to elements . primitive techniques are excellent , but hard to execute in poor weather . ` uco stormproof matches address those problems and ensure a source of fire . '
the new orleans times-picayune reports . an hiv self-testing kit is on sale for the first time in the uk . bar owners worried about potential revenue loss , while puffing customers bemoaned the loss of their smoking spots . harrah 's new orleans and bar owners filed a lawsuit to stop the ban , and a hearing is scheduled in state court in a month , cnn affiliate wapt reports . fines start at $ 50 . luckily for us , none of cnn 's 15 new orleans must-do 's -- including touring treme or eating a beignet -- requires smoking . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- reality show star and white house party-crasher michaele salahi has been asked to leave the television show `` celebrity rehab '' because she does not have an addiction , vh1 said in a statement . salahi 's manager shot back , saying the network knew that all along . a company has released matches that continue to burn even when submerged in water or buried underground in dirt . the 99.7 per cent accurate biosure hiv self test enables people to test themselves when and where they like . an estimated 26,000 people in the uk have hiv but are unaware of it and may be transmitting the disease to others . the 99.7 per cent accurate biosure hiv self test enables people to test themselves when and where they like . the uco stormproof matches are made using an incredibly tough coating that smoulders no matter what happens to them and will start burning again once they come into contact with oxygen . the unique matches have to go through rigorous testing to make sure they keep alight in even the most difficult situations . scroll down for video . the testing kit , on sale online , uses a small amount of blood from a finger-prick sample to detect the presence of hiv antibodies , giving a result in just 15 minutes . treatments available mean hiv is now a manageable disease -- but late diagnosis can have a devastating impact on health and life expectancy . the national aids trust warns that 40 per cent of those living with hiv remain undiagnosed for at least four years , with those diagnosed late 11 times more likely to die in the first year after diagnosis . the testing kit , on sale online , uses a small amount of blood from a finger-prick sample to detect the presence of hiv antibodies , giving a result in just 15 minutes . biosure founder brigette bard said it is a significant step towards normalising hiv testing , adding : ` knowing your hiv status is critical and the launch of this product will empower people to discreetly test themselves when it is convenient to them and in a place where they feel comfortable . ' positive test results need to be confirmed by a healthcare professional and those in high-risk groups are recommended to be tested every three months . the only alternative currently available is ` home sampling ' , which involves collecting a blood sample 160 times larger than that for the self-test and posting it to a laboratory , with results given five days later . biosure founder brigette bard said it is a significant step towards normalising hiv testing . indestructable : the uco stormproof matches -lrb- pictured -rrb- are made using an incredibly tough coating that smoulders no matter what happens to it and will start burning again once it comes into contact with oxygen . eric moe , the product specialist at industrial revolution which owns utility , comfort and originality -lrb- uco -rrb- , explained the process . the stormproof matches are made by uco which has been making outdoor accessories for the past 44 years near seattle , washington , us , said when you are in unfamiliar terrain , having a source of fire is vital for survival . cnn 's henry hanks and denise quan contributed to this report . he said : ` whether they 're in a snowstorm , rainstorm or wind storm , the uco stormproof matches will offer heat and light . ` the importance of being able to create a fire in inclement weather can not be overstated . ` these matches are designed to ignite and keep burning in the worst conditions . ` everything is more challenging when you are cold and wet , and it is crucial to have reliable equipment . ' the makers explained that essentially , the match stick is n't burning , it is the coating on the stick that is alight : ` we have drenched them in buckets , buried them in mud , and blown them with a compressed air hose ' here the match is shown being dipped into water -lrb- left -rrb- , and when it is take out -lrb- right -rrb- it is still able to burn . he explained that other devices that are used to light a fire are not always reliable . mr moe said : ` lighters can fail at high altitudes , or if wet . standard matches have little resistance to elements . primitive techniques are excellent , but hard to execute in poor weather . ` uco stormproof matches address those problems and ensure a source of fire . '
-lrb- cnn -rrb- cigarettes have put across the bars new orleans. cigars are welcome no more. the city known excess everything -- drinking, eating dancing in until all hours -- went smoke as tuesday became at. how can that? it turns city known and incredible jazz fests -lrb- starting friday! -rrb- did n't want its waiters musicians breathe smoke to do anymore. the new orleans city council passed its ban against smoking most places across -- including bars, casinos january, the vote the new orleans times-picayune reports an hiv self-testing kit is on. bar owners worried potential revenue loss, while puffing customers bemoaned their smoking spots harrah 's new orleans and bar owners filed to, a hearing state court a month, cnn affiliate wapt reports fines start 50. luckily, none cnn 's 15 new orleans must-do -- including touring treme or eating a beignet -- requires smoking. -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- reality show star and white house party-crasher michaele salahi has asked `` celebrity rehab '' does an addiction, vh1 said salahi 's manager shot, the network knew all along. a company has released matches continue burn even submerged or buried in dirt. the 99.7 per accurate biosure hiv self test enables people themselves when and like. an estimated 26,000 people the uk hiv but unaware and may transmitting. the 99.7 per accurate biosure hiv self test enables people themselves when and like. the uco stormproof matches are made using an incredibly tough coating smoulders no happens and will start burning again once come oxygen. the unique matches have to go rigorous testing keep alight. scroll. the testing kit, on sale online, uses blood a finger-prick sample detect hiv antibodies giving a result in just 15 minutes treatments available mean hiv is now a manageable disease -- late diagnosis have. the national aids trust warns those living hiv remain for, with those diagnosed late 11 the testing kit, on sale online, uses blood a finger-prick sample detect hiv antibodies giving a result in just 15 minutes biosure founder brigette bard said it a significant step normalising hiv testing, adding : ` knowing critical the launch empower discreetly when convenient them in a place. ' positive test results need confirmed a healthcare professional those in recommended every. the only alternative currently ` home sampling involves collecting a blood sample 160 larger for posting a laboratory, results given five. biosure founder brigette bard said it a significant step normalising hiv testing. indestructable : the uco stormproof matches -lrb- pictured -rrb- are made using an incredibly tough coating smoulders no happens and start burning again once comes oxygen. eric moe, the product specialist industrial revolution which owns utility, comfort originality -lrb- uco -rrb-, explained. the stormproof matches made uco which making outdoor accessories. they include 25 matches a completely waterproof case and three strike pads. salahi and her husband made news november 2009 attending president barack obama 's first state dinner without. vh1 said tuesday it has canceled her appearance, which chronicles celebrities undergoing treatment `` the treatment program that ` celebrity rehab ' documents is intended individuals, '' vh1 said tuesday night. the matches cost # 5.47 -lrb- from uco 's website and are the uk distributor dalesman international. he said : ` the match sticks are dipped our coating, which keeps smouldering even underwater then reignites once exposed oxygen `` prior the taping the current season, producers advised michaele salahi met treated in this setting. however, professional assessments spanning that time, found she did meet such criteria '' however the show knew in advance, according gina rodriguez her manager. `` that the excuse they. but they knew when cast her, '' rodriguez said. the virginia couple slipped through white house security shook obama, had their pictures vice president joe biden indian prime minister manmohan singh salahi has also appeared `` real housewives dc. '' ` essentially, you n't burning the match stick burning the coating ` we drenched them buckets, buried blown with a compressed air hose ` in all cases the flame keeps. the matches will still ignite if get wet, quite impact resistant ' even when buried -lrb- left -rrb-, the matches can burn again once taken and exposed oxygen right they can also keep smouldering even while underwater. mr moe, 31, from milton near us said when you unfamiliar terrain having a source fire is vital cnn 's henry hanks and denise quan contributed. he said : ` whether 're in a snowstorm, rainstorm the uco stormproof matches will offer heat light. ` the importance being create a fire inclement weather can not. ` these matches designed ignite and keep burning the worst conditions. ` everything more challenging cold, crucial reliable equipment. ' the makers explained essentially, the match stick n't burning, the coating alight : ` we drenched them buckets buried blown with here is shown being dipped -lrb- left -rrb-, when take right still able burn. he explained other devices light always reliable. mr moe said : ` lighters fail, or if wet. standard matches have little resistance elements. primitive techniques are excellent, hard execute poor weather ` uco stormproof matches address those problems ensure a source fire. '
because she does not have an addiction , vh1 said in a statement . salahi 's manager shot back , saying the network knew that all along . a company has released matches that continue to burn even when submerged in water or buried underground in dirt . the 99.7 per cent accurate biosure hiv self test enables people to test themselves when and where they like . an estimated 26,000 people in the uk have hiv but are unaware of it and may be transmitting the disease to others . the 99.7 per cent accurate biosure hiv self test enables people to test themselves when and where they like . the uco stormproof matches are made using an incredibly tough coating that smoulders no matter what happens to them and will start burning again once they come into contact with oxygen . the unique matches have to go through rigorous testing to make sure they keep alight in even the most difficult situations . scroll down for video . the testing kit , on sale online , uses a small amount of blood from a finger-prick sample to detect the presence of hiv antibodies , giving a result in just 15 minutes . treatments available mean hiv is now a manageable disease -- but late diagnosis can have a devastating impact on health and life expectancy . the national aids trust warns that 40 per cent of those living with hiv remain undiagnosed for at least four years , with those diagnosed late 11 times more likely to die in the first year after diagnosis . the testing kit , on sale online , uses a small amount of blood from a finger-prick sample to detect the presence of hiv antibodies , giving a result in just 15 minutes . biosure founder brigette bard said it is a significant step towards normalising hiv testing , adding : ` knowing your hiv status is critical and the launch of this product will empower people to discreetly test themselves when it is convenient to them and in a place where they feel comfortable . ' positive test results need to be confirmed by a healthcare professional and those in high-risk groups are recommended to be tested every three months . the only alternative currently available is ` home sampling ' , which involves collecting a blood sample 160 times larger than that for the self-test and posting it to a laboratory , with results given five days later . biosure founder brigette bard said it is a significant step towards normalising hiv testing . indestructable : the uco stormproof matches -lrb- pictured -rrb- are made using an incredibly tough coating that smoulders no matter what happens to it and will start burning again once it comes into contact with oxygen . eric moe , the product specialist at industrial revolution which owns utility , comfort and originality -lrb- uco -rrb- , explained the process . the stormproof matches are made by uco which has been making outdoor accessories for the past 44 years minister manmohan singh . salahi has also appeared on `` real housewives of dc . '' ` essentially , you are n't burning the match stick , but burning the coating on the stick . ` we have drenched them in buckets , buried them in mud , and blown them with a compressed air hose . ` in all cases the flame keeps burning . the matches will still ignite if they get wet , and they are quite impact resistant . ' even when buried in sand -lrb- left -rrb- , the matches can burn again once they are taken out and exposed to oxygen -lrb- right -rrb- . they can also keep smouldering even while underwater . mr moe , 31 , from milton , near seattle , washington , us , said when you are in unfamiliar terrain , having a source of fire is vital for survival . cnn 's henry hanks and denise quan contributed to this report . he said : ` whether they 're in a snowstorm , rainstorm or wind storm , the uco stormproof matches will offer heat and light . ` the importance of being able to create a fire in inclement weather can not be overstated . ` these matches are designed to ignite and keep burning in the worst conditions . ` everything is more challenging when you are cold and wet , and it is crucial to have reliable equipment . ' the makers explained that essentially , the match stick is
 The text discusses the importance of HIV testing and the development of new technologies to make it easier and more accessible. It highlights the need for people to take control of their health and get tested regularly, especially those in high-risk groups. The article also mentions the launch of a new product that can detect HIV antibodies in just 15 minutes, making it a significant step towards normalizing HIV testing.