<![CDATA[e-cigarette-forum.com • The place for electronic cigarette reviews, news and chat - E-cigarette News]]> http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum Seen a news story? Feel free to comment on it in here... en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:19:26 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/images/kirsch/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[e-cigarette-forum.com • The place for electronic cigarette reviews, news and chat - E-cigarette News]]> http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum Government rebates on golf carts http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/50348-government-rebates-golf-carts.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:16:02 GMT I can;t hardly believe the government has given out stimulus money to purchase golf cart as included in the small electric cars. Check it out-goggle... I can;t hardly believe the government has given out stimulus money to purchase golf cart as included in the small electric cars. Check it out-goggle this an get all of the requirement. All they are doing is adding headlight and have then registered. In places like Oklahoma you can actually get one for free. My son bought his son (an 8 year old) a golf cart for Christmas. I guess some of the congressmen needed a new golf cart for golfing.

This is going a little bit too far. ]]> E-cigarette News martha1014 http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/50348-government-rebates-golf-carts.html an explanation? as to recent missing/seized overseas supplier packages?? http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/50251-explanation-recent-missing-seized-overseas-supplier-packages.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:58:28 GMT This would seem to be a "black hole" that an ecig order would not likely be resurrected from:
washingtonpost.com

if your package is pulled into this dragnet, do you really think that it would get resealed and forwarded to it's eventual destination? Not to mention the possibility that due to the "information about networks" being accumulated (as mentioned in the article) won't lead to a much higher incidence of packages NEVER getting beyond this trap for "illicit goods" that has been instituted. 8-o ]]> E-cigarette News unknwn http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/50251-explanation-recent-missing-seized-overseas-supplier-packages.html Electronic cigarette petition - please sign http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/50213-electronic-cigarette-petition-please-sign.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:56:05 GMT The following link will lead you to a petition opened today (11/20/09) with the intention of closing on 1/31/10. Here's how it works. Sign the petition at the following link and the letter I'm posting here will be sent with all undersigned to the FDA, any elected official (local, state or federal) that we can get our hands on, media outlets and anti-smoking groups. Last petition of this nature received in the neighborhood of 14,000 votes...I'm going for 20,000 before sending. Please promote the link anywhere and everywhere you can. I will begin promoting this with any and all manufacturers of e-cigs and liquid tomorrow. GET INVOLVED AND LETS MAKE THIS HAPPEN!

The link is:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/ele...********---pro

The letter (which can be read at the link as well) is as follows:
(I can still correct typo's or technical info so feel free to point em out)

Dear Sir,

We the undersigned require your immediate attention regarding potential legislation effecting electronic cigarettes. These devices offer benefits of such magnitude as to not only make the matter one of life or death for the millions of Americans addicted to tobacco products but also to literally benefit every citizen of this nation.

Electronic cigarettes offer tobacco users an alternative means by which to control both their nicotine cravings as well as physical habit. Most are finding the transition from standard forms of smoked tobacco to the e-cigarette to be as easy as switching brands with unofficial success rates believed to be in excess of 70%. With millions of Americans currently nicotine dependent this represents not just a significant increase from the under 10% offered by current cessation methods but is being heralded as a miracle by many. While it is true that many individuals will choose to continue long term use of electronic cigarettes the same could be said of any individual wishing to satisfy their nicotine dependency with over-the-counter products such as nicotine patches or gum.

As additional benefits these devices do not burn any form of organic material, have no open flame and produce no ash, butts or excessive amounts of packaging. The nicotine is delivered into the body by vaporizing the e-liquid and could be most closely related to inhalers and not cigarettes. The fact that their is no smoke being emitted eliminates the dangers of second hand smoke, affords little to no perceivable odor and causes none of the yellow staining as tobacco would. The lack of open flame alone is a benefit which reaches every sector of the population due to the current number of wild-land and structural fires which occur annually from the improper disposal of smoked tobacco products. All of this is achieved from a single device which can be considered no more disposable than a flashlight and will not be found littering our roadways and waterways.

For those unaware of the devices themselves they are a simple apparatus typically consisting of three primary parts: A battery, an atomizer which vaporizes the e-liquid and a cartridge containing the e-liquid. Common ingredients found in e-liquid are nicotine, typically available in levels from 30mg to 0mg along with water, food grade propylene glycerin, vegetable glycerin and natural flavorings. All of these substances have previously been approved by the FDA prior to ever being combined to form e-liquid. While ingredients could potentially vary and trace chemicals may be present (such as those found in the anti-freeze agents for food) they come nowhere close to the nearly five thousand chemicals and carcinogens currently present in various forms of tobacco products.

We the undersigned ask that these benefits not be ignored by our legislators and elected officials and that they understand that it is flat out there responsibility to ensure they remain available to us. We ask that pharmaceutical companies and tobacco manufacturers be allowed to share, but not take sole control of, this breakthrough. We understand the need for manufacturers of e-liquid to maintain and adhere to certain safety protocols as is necessary to ensure a standard of public health which can easily exceed that set forth by tobacco companies. Most importantly however, we ask that you preserve our right to decide for ourselves.

Our sincerest appreciation for your diligent consideration of this important issue.

(NOW PROMOTE...PROMOTE...PROMOTE) Please ]]> E-cigarette News Canute http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/50213-electronic-cigarette-petition-please-sign.html Njoy sold at CVS pharmacy http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/50165-njoy-sold-cvs-pharmacy.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:18:37 GMT Holy cow. Check it out Alternative Therapies::Stop Smoking Aids:Medicine Cabinet:CVS Pharmacy... Holy cow. Check it out

Alternative Therapies::Stop Smoking Aids:Medicine Cabinet:CVS Pharmacy ]]> E-cigarette News louann5840 http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/50165-njoy-sold-cvs-pharmacy.html UF study finds more teens smoke hookah http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/50111-uf-study-finds-more-teens-smoke-hookah.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:19:14 GMT The Independent Florida Alligator: News - UF study finds more teens smoke hookah... The Independent Florida Alligator: News - UF study finds more teens smoke hookah

Not about the e-cig but it sounds like Hookas (and the flavors) are next on the list ]]> E-cigarette News mpetva http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/50111-uf-study-finds-more-teens-smoke-hookah.html University of Kentucky bans E-Cig usage anywhere on property http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/50100-university-kentucky-bans-e-cig-usage-anywhere-property.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:11:23 GMT Definitions A. “Smoking” means inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted or heated cigar, cigarette, or pipe. B. “Tobacco Products”...
Definitions
A. “Smoking” means inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted or heated
cigar, cigarette, or pipe.
B. “Tobacco Products” means all forms of tobacco, including but not limited to
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, water pipes (hookah), electronic cigarettes, and smokeless
tobacco products.
C. “Members of the University community” include its faculty, staff, students,
volunteers, patients, customers and visitors.

III. Policy
A. This regulation applies to all members of the University community.
B. For areas located within Fayette County, Kentucky, the use of all tobacco
products is prohibited on all property that is owned, operated, leased, occupied, or
controlled by the University

http://www.uky.edu/Regs/files/ar/ar6-5.pdf

It's unbeliveable................ ]]> E-cigarette News IsxFun http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/50100-university-kentucky-bans-e-cig-usage-anywhere-property.html Today is National Smokeout Day.... http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/50068-today-national-smokeout-day.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:52:52 GMT Ran across this article today from US New and World Report with a brief mention of e-cigs:

"...You may have considered electronic cigarettes, which are battery-powered and free of tobacco. Glynn calls them very intriguing, because they give smokers [COLOR=#005497 !important][COLOR=#005497 !important]nicotine[/color][/color] and something to do with their hands. But they haven't been through rigorous testing to show evidence of benefit, he says, and not enough is known about their ingredients. A recent small FDA study found that E-cigs might contain carcinogens..."

The article discusses ways to quit smoking. One of the suggestions is to move:

"...To avoid temptation, maybe you should consider a move to the Provo-Orem metro area in Utah, where 95 percent of residents say they are smoke free..."

Ya, right.

Here's the link:

On Smokeout Day, What We Know About How to Quit - US News and World Report

Happy Smokeout Day! ]]> E-cigarette News 316lvm http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/50068-today-national-smokeout-day.html Tate Arm bans E-Cig usage anywhere on property http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/50024-tate-arm-bans-e-cig-usage-anywhere-property.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:38:40 GMT The company's name has been changed just to be safe. Keep in mind that it's a prominent insurance company. Anyway, my fiancé works for Tate Arm Insurance and her HR department just sent out this email:

Summary
"...As a reminder, effective January 1, 2010, all Northeast Tate Arm facilities (with the exception of leased facilities) will be tobacco-free sites. This includes Tate Arm-owned buildings, vehicle spaces, parking lots and vehicles.

Details

The use of tobacco products will be prohibited anywhere on Tate Arm premises, including within personal vehicles parked at Tate Arm facilities. The Zone defines tobacco products as cigarettes, cigars, pipes, herbal tobacco products, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, and any other smoking/tobacco product. This applies to all persons including visitors, vendors, contractors and any person located in a Tate Arm building, on Tate Arm grounds or in a Tate Arm parking lot. A notification will be sent to all vendors and contractors who do business with or on Tate Arm properties.

Our Live Well, Be Well efforts, such as Operation Move and the Tobacco cessation Program, have helped us promote the health and wellness of our associates. We appreciate the use of good judgments related to this decision. The success of our tobacco-free environment depends on the thoughtfulness, consideration and cooperation of all."

Can't even smoke an E-Cig in their parking lot if you are in your own car... ]]> E-cigarette News ImArchimedes http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/50024-tate-arm-bans-e-cig-usage-anywhere-property.html Hard truth about kicking the habit http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/50014-hard-truth-about-kicking-habit.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:18:40 GMT Hard truth about kicking the habit :: Jerry Davich :: Post-Tribune (http://www.post-trib.com/news/davich/1891380,jdavich-1119.article) Article... Hard truth about kicking the habit :: Jerry Davich :: Post-Tribune

Article that mentions e-cigarettes without any of the usual negative jibes.

You can click the Buzz Up button to vote for the story on Yahoo. I tried to do a Digg, but for some reason cannot get logged in. Can someone else do the Digg honors, please? ]]> E-cigarette News Vocalek http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/50014-hard-truth-about-kicking-habit.html Irish Times Article http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/49892-irish-times-article.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:29:28 GMT Going up without the smoke - The Irish Times - Wed, Nov 18, 2009 (http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/features/2009/1118/1224259040621.html) Going up without the smoke - The Irish Times - Wed, Nov 18, 2009 ]]> E-cigarette News Vocalek http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/49892-irish-times-article.html <![CDATA[Philip Morris's electronic cigarette!?]]> http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/49791-philip-morriss-electronic-cigarette.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:16:30 GMT I found this article but is dated from December 11, 2007. Has anyone seen it? is this still active? Smoking device has Quit fuming - National -... I found this article but is dated from December 11, 2007. Has anyone seen it? is this still active?

Smoking device has Quit fuming - National - theage.com.au ]]> E-cigarette News P4C0 http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/49791-philip-morriss-electronic-cigarette.html <![CDATA[Smoking decline has 'hit a wall']]> http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/49785-smoking-decline-has-hit-wall.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:01:01 GMT Survey suggests decline in smoking has 'hit a wall'


Created it as a digg so comments can be left. You might need a Washington Post login to view the story.

And on a related note...PROMISES, PROMISES: Obama tax pledge up in smoke
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php...show_article=1

And furthermore...Tobacco companies find way to sidestep the taxman
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...ep-the-taxman/ ]]> E-cigarette News Vocalek http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/49785-smoking-decline-has-hit-wall.html New Zealand perceived less corrupt http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/49737-new-zealand-perceived-less-corrupt.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:34:54 GMT Survey shows New Zealand (rank=1) perceived less corrupt than United States (rank=19) thanks to the FDA. Just putting two-and-two together. ... Survey shows New Zealand (rank=1) perceived less corrupt than United States (rank=19) thanks to the FDA. Just putting two-and-two together.

Transparency International CPI 2009 Table ]]> E-cigarette News Belushi http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/49737-new-zealand-perceived-less-corrupt.html Smoking Vaccine http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/49668-smoking-vaccine.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:52:57 GMT Yup thats right, take a shot and stop smoking. Could this be the end for the ecigs? Would you take the shot? *Read the store:* washingtonpost.com... Yup thats right, take a shot and stop smoking. Could this be the end for the ecigs? Would you take the shot?

Read the store: washingtonpost.com


Then let's hear your thoughts...


I'm wondering how well this would work because it blocks nicotine from hitting the brain, now that is all well and good but how long will it last? How bad will the withdraws be? Interesting. ]]> E-cigarette News Chris From Cali http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/49668-smoking-vaccine.html Physicians Urge FDA To Justify Condemnation of E-Cigarettes http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/49575-physicians-urge-fda-justify-condemnation-e-cigarettes.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:26:41 GMT I thought this was interesting... Physicians Urge FDA To Justify Condemnation of E-Cigarettes... I thought this was interesting...


Physicians Urge FDA To Justify Condemnation of E-Cigarettes ]]> E-cigarette News gregsgirl71 http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/49575-physicians-urge-fda-justify-condemnation-e-cigarettes.html