A really bad video and article

[StormFinch]

That's right. Sorry, I forgot you're in GA now... even though it's staring me in the face. lol

 

[DataPhreak]

I still have friends in LR that vape, and am very interested to see how this plays out. Frankly, I hope Craig and the gang decide to put this off for a little bit and do some real research, as they are likely to come up with a very nice Op-Ed that really does put out the truth. They've surely got competition that will. Channel 7 regularly has a piece on the prime time local news called "7 on your side" that brings light to local injustice, scam artists, and rights violations, dirty land lords, etc. It really sets the bar high for journalism at the local level there, which is why i'm so suprised to see this. Granted, 11 isn't the most respected station there, but i've never seen anything so blatantly unresearched on any station. They probably got most of their information from the state health department. Really do wish I could catch a plane and go talk to craig in person. You could do an hour long special on what's developed in the past month alone. Could you imagine if CASAA got to work with journalists to put out an hour long special report on what's going on?

 

[DataPhreak]

So, Thad, did you get a call back?

 

[Thulium]

So, Thad, did you get a call back?

No, I wasn't able to get through.

 

[DataPhreak]

I got the voice mail. Left him a message with my number. 6:30 was kind of short notice.

 

[kristin]

No, I wasn't able to get through.

Bummer! Maybe another time soon??

 

[DataPhreak]

If they don't get back to him today, they've probably put it off. Keep leaving comments though, cause a small news station like that does read them. Just keep up the pressure and they'll fold.

 

[jbblack]

Done my civil duty:

jbblack77
2:49 AM on May 15, 2011
While it's nice to see more information on these, I'm afraid that the product may be painted a bit more expensive and scary than it actually is. A starter kit such as the 510 model can be found online as cheaply as $35.00--much cheaper than the $100+ than was mentioned. These can be refilled by any number of e-liquids. In my case, I mix my own, using three basic ingredients: vegetable glycerin (used in cake frosting), bakery-grade food flavorings (usually found in the candy aisle), and nicotine in propylene glycol (the propylene glycol is used in asthma inhalers as an inert carrier AND in fog machines that can be found in most nightclubs). These basic ingredients are the basis for almost ALL domestically-produced e-Liquids (FDA study focused on Chinese-made fluids). With the exception of the nicotine (which I'd otherwise get from cigarettes), the glycerin, food flavorings, and propylene glycol are all on the FDA's Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) list, and contain no carcinogens. On top of this, juice can even be ordered WITHOUT nicotine, which allows the occasional smoker to indulge without any of the ill effects or possible relapses that having a burning cigarette would.

There is no carbon monoxide, no tar, no ashes, no smell (except for a very faint hint of the flavor), no risk to bystanders.

It's also important to remember that the ill effects of e-smoking are next to nothing compared to other forms of nicotine replacement. Patches can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin. Chantix has a very high risk of causing severe mental imbalances and has been linked to multiple suicides.

E-cigarettes made it very easy for me to kick the filthier habit (even though they're not marketed as a smoking cessation device) and I've not wanted a regular cigarette since my second DAY on them. I've been quit for almost four months now, with no relapse. The only side effect that I've had is slight dry mouth, so I have to drink more water.

 

[ShannonA]

"These are an electronic device that you put a cartridge inside that contains nicotine and heaven knows what else," says Dr. Carolyn Dresler.

This doesn't exactly work against the misconception that people in Arkansas aren't very bright... this is a Doctor? What medical school did she graduate from? It's a safe bet she wasn't in the top of her class.

 

[Vocalek]

There must be putting some pretty terrible things in there. That would explain why so many people are having bad side effects. Look at me! I've lost my wheezing! How am I gonna stay awake in bed all night now? I've stopped coughing up junk in the morning. This is going to have a negative effect on the profits of Liquid Plumber. My lung capacity has increased by 50%. I may have to buy new tops! This must all be due to the "heaven knows what else" they put in my liquid. It couldn't possibly be due to what's missing in my artificial smoke..... could it?

 

[jbblack]

This doesn't exactly work against the misconception that people in Arkansas aren't very bright... this is a Doctor? What medical school did she graduate from? It's a safe bet she wasn't in the top of her class.

*Sigh* tell me about it....