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“Peering through the mist: What does the chemistry of contaminants in electronic cigarettes tell us about health risks?” – Igor Burstyn, PhD

The link to this study on the Drexel site is a dead end. So, in the interest of keeping it searchable, Here’s a new one.: Igor Burstyn – Peering Through the Mist … Happy Vaping (& Reading) -Alex [update]: The link … Continue reading

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A Relationship with Nicotine (part 2) – eLiquid and flavor

I found myself quoting the fictional Roger Sterling this evening after dripping a favorite liquid that I’d put aside for a while – “Ah, that’s where you’ve been.”  On my desk, in my bag, surrounded by four or five different flavors. … Continue reading

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Duluth, MN – ALA Program Manager has Opinions on E-Cigs. Opinions.

While Duluth, MN mulls over testimony from both sides of the recreational nicotine debate club, the opinions and educated guesses spill out into the local media. One such collection of “educated” opinions comes from today’s Duluth News Tribune. There’s no … Continue reading

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A Relationship with Nicotine (Part 1 of many)

Of all the “recreational substances” I’ve experienced in my life, Nicotine is the one that has lasted the longest.  Partly due to the fact that smoking is a notoriously difficult habit to kick, but mostly due to my tendency to … Continue reading

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Gambit – from the Five Pawns sampler

Gambit: Essentially, this is an apple pastry topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, caramel, and a dollop of unsweetened whipped cream (basically, right?).   The aroma produced by the exhale reminds my wife of “Tarte Tartin“.  The apple … Continue reading

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Breaking News: New study shows no risk from e-cigarette contaminants

Originally posted on Tobacco harm reduction, anti-THR lies, and related topics:
by Carl V Phillips [UPDATE 4, 11 Jun 15: A correction to one of the results in the study has been posted to this blog by the author. As…

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Distinguished NYC Health Committee Members…

Subj: Please reject Int 1020-2013 and Int 1021-2013 Distinguished NYC Health Committee Members, I am writing in support of future ex-smokers and current users of electronic cigarettes (Vapers) in the NYC Metro area. It appears that we are about to see … Continue reading

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Queenside – from the Five Pawns Sampler

Queenside: Two flavors in and I’m officially excited for the remaining three in the sample pack.  On the heels of my last post I forgot to prep a new coil for the morning.  Although I have an all day vape … Continue reading

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Grandmaster – from the Five Pawns Sampler

Grandmaster: Once again, I find myself a bit haunted by a Five Pawns flavor.  I feel a bit silly having such a strong reaction to a peanut butter, but this is wonderful.  With a name like “Grandmaster”, someone at Five … Continue reading

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Bowden’s Mate – from the Five Pawns Sampler.

Bowden’s Mate: Smell and, I assume Taste by proxy, are the senses most closely linked to memory.  That having been said, the mint in Bowden’s Mate is heavily influencing my affinity for this vape.  For me, mint will forever be … Continue reading

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