HCP Tips pimping E-cigs?

[antok]

I'm a long-time subscriber to the HCP Tips newsletter and got this in my inbox today. Kind of nice to see another health-oriented group at least mentioning them in a positive light (even if it is to pimp their affiliate (?) product. I've seen the video on the site it links to a while ago, and though it does promote e-cigs as a method of smoking cessation (all the available carts are 0-nic, btw), it's kind of nice to see more organizations getting involved, blatant sales pitch or otherwise....

Content of e-mail to follow. Any thoughts?

Greetings...

We've got something very exciting for all you Smokers. The reason I am
sooooooo happy about this is my sister has been using this to kick her 4 pack
a day habit. It's the Mini E-Cigarette and it's the healthier alternative to
cigarettes that have NO NICOTINE.

She's tried countless, countless times and this is the first time I think it's
going to work. She told me that the biggest obstacle in the past has been the
habit of always having a cigarette in her hand.

With this she cans still have the feel of having a ciggie in her hand and then
actually inhale a water-vapor based flavor cartridge that actually produces
something that looks like smoke. It only looks like smoke though. There's no
smell, no heat... no mess. Here are all the details.
hxxp://pd.gophercentral.com/u/14488/c/117/a/100119

Mini E-Cigarette: The Electronic Cigarette The healthier alternative to
cigarettes...

List Price: $119.99
DEAL PRICE: $59.99

At long last... a product that curbs smoking without changing your routine.
The nicotine-free Mini E-Cigarette has an authentic look, producing non-toxic,
nicotine-free water vapors that looks like real smoke!

The Mini E-Cigarette looks, feels and smokes just like a real cigarette, but
has none of the harmful substances found in real cigarettes. It emits an
odorless vapor that simulates actual smoke, but dissipates quickly in the air.
Plus, the end of the tip glows red, just like a real cigarette!

A rechargeable battery (adapter and battery included) produces no fire.. you
can smoke in bed and fall asleep without worry!
When the battery runs low, simply recharge your Mini E-Cigarette with the
included charger.

Yes you can enjoy your Mini E-Cigarette in most non-smoking establishments.
Smoker's no longer have to suffer outside in inclement weather for a few quick
puffs... smoke at your desk, a restaurant, a bar or more!

MINI E-CIGARETTE KIT INCLUDES:
- Two (2) Mini E-Cigarette Rechargeable Batteries
- One (1) Atomizer Device
- Wall Charger
- 18 Page User's Manual
- Five (5) Atomized Cartridges (flavors in kit may vary but all have NO
NICOTINE) - There are many flavors you can order also.

To see a news report or get more info about the E-Cigarette
Visit: hxxp://pd.gophercentral.com/u/14488/c/117/a/100119
<a href="hxxp://pd.gophercentral.com/u/14488/c/117/a/100119">
Mini E-Cigarette: The Electronic Cigarette...</a>

Be Well,
Anisa

Edit: oops, not enough posts for a message with links, so modded them a bit.

[Jim Davis]

Content of e-mail to follow. Any thoughts?

Just looks like plain old fashioned spam to me.

[antok]

True. Only reason I read it was because it mentioned e-cigs. First of it's kind for me.