Some science, data, and other stuff providing some back-up to what seems obvious to many of us. With all of the recent negative findings about e-cigarettes – from formaldegeddon to immune system impairment – a study simply re-confirming that e-cig vapor contains vastly fewer harmful components than cigarettes is, in a way, a nice reminder […]
Some well-deserved recognition from the Oxford English Dictionary! With over 2 million users in the UK and sales rising by 340 per cent a year, e-cigarettes are here to stay. And to support this new cultural phenomenon, fresh words have entered our language to enable us to discuss vaping at length. In fact, so many […]
A look from both sides of the fence about a variety of issues facing vaping. File photo by Mark Trockman The debate continues over whether e-cigarettes are a helpful device to keep people from smoking conventional cigarettes or a harmful product for both users and bystanders. With much unknown about what is in the vapor […]
Some great points about how the vaping industry is preempting regulations by taking many precautions on their own without needing to be told. Please install the latest Adobe Flash Player Plugin to watch this content. INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Regulation over the vaping industry was the focus of a House Committee hearing this morning. The plumes […]
Sure makes sense to me to kill those long hours behind the wheel vaping some delicious juice! Overdrive electronic cigarettes e-cigarettes vaping (CSP Daily News / Convenience Stores / Gas Stations) TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Nearly 70% of truck drivers who smoke have tried electronic cigarettes or vaping, as have 20% of truck drivers who are […]
Lots of things are risky… this is a good piece with some data about the riskiness of e-cigs. E-cig immune function study A new study has demonstrated that e-cigarettes appear to reduce the ability of mice’s lungs to fight off bacteria and viruses, a finding which has been reported as “ E-cigarettes increase the risk […]
A small victory for vaping rights! CHAMBERSBURG >> Borough council voted Monday night to postpone a resolution that would keep borough employees from “vaping,” or inhaling through a nicotine delivery system, while at work. Three labor unions representing borough employees, the Chambersburg Police Officers Association, the International Association of Firefighters and the American Federation of […]
Some info and an interesting perspective on proposed vaping regulations in Texas. (Photo: KENS) It looks like smoking, doesn’t smell like it and those who “vape” tell Eyewitness News it can taste like whatever you want. Right now there are no regulations on the vaping industry. But lawmakers feel it’s too much like smoking and […]
Some commentary on proposed e-cig taxes. E-cig tax proposal generates public discussion (Photo: Kevin Pieper/The Baxter Bulletin) Buy Photo A Little Rock lawmaker’s proposal for an electronic-cigarette tax is to be reviewed in committee today. Rep. Charles Blake’s bill would add a 7 1 / 2 -cent tax on e-cigarettes and the fluid used in […]
An incredibly well-written opinion piece on the philosophies behind people who think that because they don’t like something, it should be illegal. Enjoying an e-cigarette at Digita Ciggz in San Rafael, Calif. (Justin Sullivan/Getty) California has effectively decriminalized marijuana (possession of less than an ounce is a civil matter roughly equivalent to a speeding ticket […]
