Electronic Cigarettes

Actions YOU Can Take

I am overwhelmed with the support from my subscribers. I thank you all for your emails and support.

I was alerted to a few things last night, but here are 2 that I think are most important.

Here is a petition which is close to having all the signatures it needs:

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/keep-life-saving-electronic-cigarettes-available

And here is an outstanding video:

If you have a chance today, please do sign the petition.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/keep-life-saving-electronic-cigarettes-available

Every bit helps. And be sure to go through to youtube and rate and comment on the above video.

Here is the link to that: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLVlSY4fwIg

Getting word out on this video will bring more attention to the issue at hand.

I believe the FDA could have handled this a lot differently.

Electronic Smoking in Pubs Slowly Catching On

When I first ordered some samples of electronic smoking devices, I needed someone to test in a bar. I have to be honest – I’ve been a bit chicken about doing it myself – but knew someone who’d be up to the challenge.

My friend Phil is a regular cigar smoker, and I knew he’d be interested in the electric cigar. I sent him off to try it. Yes, he got a couple of strange looks initially, but then it was just business as usual. I was delighted that he had successfully vaped and no complaints were submitted.

Recently I came across an article here which had this bit to say:

A PUB landlord has turned to technology in an innovative attempt to beat the smoking ban.

Rising Sun boss Carl Wright, 40, has started selling electronic cigarettes at the Reculver Road pub after customers moaned about smoking outside in the wet and cold.

I began to recall all the places I visited in the past which had courtesy cigarette vending machines which now were still there but located at the front so smokers could purchase a pack and go right outside with it. Many pub owners went out of their way to do what they could but were inflicted with fines if they allowed patrons to continue to smoke indoors.

The smoking bans did have a major effect on some places. And when it didn’t, the outside cleanup became a whole new issue.

I used to work in a restaurant that while it was being built had invested thousands of dollars for special ventilation to be installed in the bar area – just for the convenience of the smokers. Within 2 years they were also told they could not allow smoking inside despite their efforts to keep everything separated.

I would like to see these places offer the option of e-smoking to their patrons. Perhaps vending machines selling refill cartridges – and atomizers could be offered – which could promote the establishment. Printing the bars logo on them can replace the free advertising they used to give away on matchbooks.

I think Carl Wright is on the right track.

Electronic cigarettes are so inoffensive. Perhaps these types of new offerings can be an additional step to helping revive the late night scene and give our currently sad economy just one more little boost.

Electronic Cigarette Accessories

Here is finally my video on making your own electronic cigarette accessories.

And here is part 2.

I wanted to add – I did finish off the pieces with the glaze that came with the paints. As they are drying their color appears to be getting more and more vibrant.

Oh, and when you use the surface conditioner, be sure to just leave it on and let it dry.

New York Post and Wacky Tabacky

I was delighted to see a spot in the New York Post which explored smokeless nicotine.  It was nice to see an electronic cigarette spotlighted as an option.

Justin Rocket Silverman reported that Lindsay Lohan is a fan of “dissolvable tobacco” pill Ariva.  Did no one tell Lindsay about the e-cig?  It looks like Ariva is a powdered chewing tobacco.  While tobacco in it’s pure form does leave behind the glue and other elements brought on by cigarettes, there is no denying that the electronic cigarette with it’s 4 simple ingredients has got to be the king of tobacco addiction alternatives.

Snus is another hot topic.  Loose snus or packed snus.  The packed one comes in something like a teabag. Loose snus is kept near the gum like chewing tobacco.  Snus dates back to the late 1700’s.  I’ve never used the stuff, but I gotta wonder if you have to spit the stuff up.  And additional problem here is that you are selling an actual tobacco product and the taxes will be imposed.  I also wonder how the mouth is left tasting.

Snuff which is also referred to as “cowboy cocaine” is tobacco that is snorted.  Apparently this is confused with cocaine in public places at times, and burns to use.  It delivers an immediate nicotine blast to the user and has been around for at least 400 years.

Crown 7 got the honorable mention as a brand of electronic cigarette.  I one part of this article really gave me a giggle:

It’s not certain how local bars and restaurants will take to the Crown 7 if it catches on in NYC, but there’s no law against boiling water indoors, which is essentially what the device does.

That was a really good explanation I thought. The atomizer and the battery work with the propylene glycol to create a steam which looks like smoke. But we all know there is no real smoke or fire.

I wish Mr. Silverman had seen the NJOY NPRO. That would have really had him going. The example picture provided was of a cigar style electronic smoking device. The NPRO in white looks just like a regular cigarette. I think that may have really converted readers quickly who enjoy smoking their tobacco.

China Is Birthplace to the Electronic Cigarette

If you don’t know already, China is the birthplace of the electronic cigarette. Golden Dragon Group Ltd. started it all with Runyan, and soon spread out to many countries. It didn’t take long for other brands to evolve, and for this device to finally make it’s debut in the US. The technology actually dates back to 2003.

Before the year 2000 there were roughly 350 million smokers in China. China used about one third of the worlds tobacco supplies. With a rising threat facing their own people, one can easily see the necessity to create an acceptable alternative.

While there was a good chunk obtained by taxes on cigarettes, there was a higher percentage going out from all the health issues related to traditional smoking.

There is no denying, the electronic cigarette is a much healthier alternative to traditional smoking, and certainly while it is not an official smoking cessation device, it is the easiest to control nicotine delivery system for the consumer. It is presented in a way the smoker is familiar with.

Thanks China!

Will the Electronic Cigarette be a Coffin Nail to Traditional Cigarettes?

The electronic cigarette has already begun to cause a bit of a stir amongst smokers. Many smokers are beginning to share how this device has lightened a heavy feeling in the lungs and returned the senses of smell as well as taste buds.

The increasing taxes on cigarettes, especially those in New York City have many smokers starting to consider the advantages to switching to electronic cigarettes.

While this device has not been given the official status of a smoking cessation device, many smokers have already used it to quit.

So, what will this mean for the cigarette companies? And will tobacco growers be forced into finding new uses for the tobacco plant in general?

Oh No! My Atomizer!

My atomizer took a turn for the worse on my electric cigarette.

I got up for my morning coffee and e-cig, and the coffee was fine, but there was no smoke.  I thought at first maybe I needed a new cartridge, so I replaced it.  Still, no smoke.  Then I thought maybe something was wrong with the battery.  Nope.

A feeling of despair came over me.  I had felt so good, and really had stuck to just my electronic cigarette.

As much as I have cut back on smoking, I am not completely weened from nicotine. But with my electronic cigarette I was able to continue working in one place.  I had not seen or smelled a dirty ashtray in days.

Luckily for me, I purchased an NJOY.  I knew I was covered with their one year warranty.  I knew they would fix this problem.

I had been planning to order a second electronic cigarette to use with the no nicotine cartridges, and had been delaying.  So now I needed to call in.

I talked to Jim at NJOY and he was extremely accomodating.  He assured me he would have a replacement atomizer on it’s way immediately.  I ordered a second NJOY as well.  I realize now that it will be beneficial in more ways than one.

But for the time being, I was still going to have to cover myself for a couple of days and resort back to cigarettes.  I was not happy about having to shell out the extra money.

After visiting the store, I went to light up and I was so disgusted.  The taste was dirty and the smoke felt heavy.  We have a smoking area in the basement – and it was back to there for me.  While I could resort to regular cigarettes, it just was an awful feeling.  I did notice one thing – the pack lasted me a really long time as I could not smoke an entire cigarette in one sitting.

A couple days later my new atomizer finally arrived.  It probably would have come sooner, but I’m currently in a very remote area.  I was so relieved, and anxious to return to my new normal feeling.

I also was excited over the arrival of my new NJOY.  I got the black one.  I have to say, it looks even better than in the pictures.  Very stylish and classy.

I feel very confident now – and know with the back-up I will always be prepared.  I can also say I am extremely happy with NJOY’s customer service and warranty.

To find out more about the electronic cigarette and get a great coupon visit NJOY-coupon.com

12 Advantages to Switching to Electronic Cigarettes

Smokers know that traditional smoking is harmful to their health. Yet, for some it is a relaxing or social experience they are not ready to give up. Beyond addiction to nicotine, there are rituals many smokers enjoy that delay their quest to seek ways to stop. Modern technology has a way of catching up and making our lives just a little easier. Possibly one of the greatest new discoveries is that of the electronic cigarette.

The electronic cigarette is basically a device that looks like a cigarette, delivers “smoke” and nicotine, and allows the smoker to enjoy the smoking experience. So if the smoker is still smoking, how can there be advantages?

To begin, because the electronic cigarette is electric, it runs on batteries. This means no lighters, no matches, and no actual flame. At the end of most e-cigarettes is a small light that glows when taking a puff. If you are to drop it or put it down, there is no fire to catch onto anything. Batteries give three advantages. There is no flame so fires are less likely to occur. The consumer will no longer need to purchase lighter fluid, lighters or matches, making for much less pollution. And the batteries are rechargeable, also adding to less waste.

The smoke emitted from an e-cigarette is not really smoke but just a vapor. It lasts just long enough to give the appearance of being smoke, but quickly disappears into thin air. There is no hovering cloud of smoke or second hand smoke. Since there is no smoke, the smell does not permeate clothing, hair, and surroundings like real smoke. No second hand smoke makes the use of electronic smoking devices safe around friends and family. The lack of saturating or offensive odors and no dangerous emissions make e-cigarettes sociably friendly.

A cartridge for the electronic cigarette can last the equivalent of 2 packs of cigarettes. When comparing waste left behind from smoking, this cartridge uses far less resources than the production and waste left from even one pack of cigarettes. Instead of as many as 40 cigarette butts and 2 empty boxes, there is one small cartridge and mouthpiece. This makes for savings in personal space when traveling. Gas is saved in the transport of product refills. And landfill pollution has just been greatly reduced.

While the cost of tax on tobacco increases, the cartridges used with smoking an e-cigarette are not subject to those taxes. E-cigarettes can cut the cost of smoking in half or more. In addition, patches and other quit smoking medications can be just as expensive as cigarettes. While the e-cigarette has not been proven to be an official smoking cessation device, it does provide a healthier alternative to smoking without the side effects caused by the patch and medicines. A smoker can cut their smoking costs in half and reduce the risks of tobacco smoking by avoiding those 4000 toxins found in regular cigarettes.

Finally, because electric cigarettes are not considered smoking, they are legal in more places. This means you can use the device in some restaurants and places where it is unacceptable to smoke. This alone could be the biggest advantage to a smoker. Many apartments and rentals require non-smoking tenants. Users of e-cigarettes are not considered smokers.

These advantages are just the beginning. Perhaps with research, e-smoking can eventually be used as a successful replacement for smokers, and lead to permanent nicotine reduction for those wishing to do so in the future. For now, it is definitely something for every smoker to consider as a better, considerably less toxic way to smoke.