November 2009 Archives

If rumors are true, the largest cigarette manufacturer in the U.S., Philip Morris, will take of control the market for the Electric Cigarette domestically and abroad. Knowing that the FDA now has the ability to regulate tobacco products, as per the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act of 2009, this appears a strategic move by the cigarette giant. The intentions of Philip Morris are unclear but rumors are brewing that they may try and shut down the electric cigarette industry completely or possibly release their very own ecig and attempt to stomp out the competition.

Rumors began circulating in July of this year when Quamnet, a financial website based in Hong Kong, leaked information that an independent 3rd party had entered negotiating with Ruyan Group. Ruyan is the original inventor of the e-cigarette and registrar of electric cigarette patents in more than 40 countries. Neither companies have denied or confirmed allegations at this point but negotiations appear to be moving forward.

More recently, in October of this year, Ruyan Group was rumored to have liquidated all of their office space for $3.5 million dollars. The purchaser is currently remaining anonymous. Stock market volatility resulted in the trading of Ruyan's stock being suspended on 11/2/09 due to a pending  "price sensitive announcement". When you look at all of these signs, I would expect PM to own the rights to the company and its patents within the next year at the most. 

You can't watch TV or read a blog without hearing about the benefits of the new electronic cigarette. Users of the smokeless cigarette are totally blown away by how realistic it feels and tastes. I was really mesmerized by how much info there is out there about this ultra-cool gadget. After cruising through many forums, here are the top reasons I found people choose the try and ecig.

-Ability to smoke anywhere. Because there is no combustion, there is no smoke or odor released. You may see a very minute amount of water vapor that immediately evaporates.

-They look, feel and taste like a regular cigarette. Please note, the electronic cigarette is not approved for smoking cessation although many people use them as such. The realistic appearance and tactile sensation completely mimics a tobacco cigarette. Long time smokers really enjoy this advantage.

-Electronic cigarettes are great for traveling. Planes, trains and automobiles are no longer off limits when you want to catch a smoke. The places ecigs are allowed is limitless. You may occasionally find a bar or restaurant that does not understand what an smokeless cigarette is. In this case, you could use the restroom and absolutely no one would know.

-No Odor. The absolute absence of odor means your clothes, car and home will never smell like an ashtray again! If someone was sitting next to you using an electronic cigarette, you would not be able to tell unless you saw them.

-Appetite suppressant. The nicotine in the ecig helps those trying to quit smoking avoid the weight gain associated with quitting. They say it curbs their urge to munch and nibble food all day long normally seen when trying to avoid cigarettes.

-More flavors. Even cigar and pipe smokers are switching to the electronic cigarette because of the huge number of flavors available. Not to mention the fact that there are no toxins or carcinogens associated with the ecig.

-Those in high stress jobs love the fact that they can take a puff here and there without having to take a cig break and leave the building. This is truly a time saver for those with a demanding schedule. Imagine how much time you could save if you added up all of your cigarette breaks.

-No more yellow teeth. No matter how hard you try as a smoker, your teeth are never going to look clean. With the electronic cigarette, there is no tar released so there is nothing to stain your teeth. The only thing you breathe in is water vapor and nicotine.

-Money, money, and more money. 1 electronic cigarette cartridge is equal to a pack of cigarettes and costs about $1.50. Now subtract that from what you pay for a pack of cigarettes and you have the savings you will enjoy per pack. Even when you consider the cost of the ecig starter kit, most users report savings in the range of $150 to $250 dollars monthly.

These are just the most common reasons cited for using and electronic cigarette. I am sure if you try, you can come up with a few of your own that are just as compelling.

Smokers everywhere are trading their tobacco cigarettes for a safer and healthier alternative.They are turning to the new Smokeless Cigarette. With the cost of a pack of cigarettes increasing everyday, the electronic cigarette is an extremely attractive option. A cartridge for the e-cig costs about $1 and is equal to approximately 1 pack of cigarettes. You do the math!

The smokeless cigarette looks and feels just like a traditional cigarette. It is battery powered with a precision electronic control mechanism designed to deliver a controlled amount of nicotine per draw. Because of its design, it feels exactly like smoking a real cigarette by providing the full sensation of smoking without the inhalation of smoke or the bother of second hand smoke.

With no actual smoke production, the smokeless cigarette has numerous other advantages. No more will your hair, clothes, car or home smell like an ashtray. Your teeth will lose that yellow tinge and best of all, your breath won't smell of stale smoke. Add to this the fact that you will no longer be dealing with cigarette butts, ashes or ashtrays and you can see why this product is quickly becoming very popular.

Not to be ignored are the tremendous health benefits you and your family will realize. With smokeless cigarettes, you will inhale no smoke and no second hand smoke will be produced. The benefit for the e-cig user is obvious but many smokers don't realize the dangers of second hand smoke. The Surgeon General warns that "there is no safe amount of second hand smoke." There is no denying that the "2nd Hand Smoker" suffers the same adverse health effects as the smoker themselves.

Smokers, it is time to take a close, hard look at the smokeless cigarette. The benefits for you and your loved ones are endless.