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Mr. Trash Wheel Cleans Up Over 6 Million Cigarettes!

“Mr. Trash Wheel” is a water wheel that is powered by the waters current causing the wheel to move. The “Mr. Trash Wheel” is being used in Baltimore’s water since most of the cities water ways are so polluted they have been receiving poor health grades. Since it’s creation in 2014, the Trash Wheel has removed a total of 331 tons of garbage from the water!

But what exactly does that mean? Let’s…

California Taxes on Tobacco Products; But Why are E-Cigs Included?

A group made up of several health associations in California created a campaign to put a massive tax hike on the ballot in California during the 2016 elections. The band of tax proponents call themselves “Save Lives California” but are they really saving lives? The group states that they wish to improve the health and lives of Californians by lowering tobacco related illnesses and deaths. Which…

How Vapers Can Help Smokers Quit

Unlike many abusers of intoxicants, nicotine-dependent people don’t need to learn to live without a drug, they need to learn to use it in a safer form. They need practical advice (best local vape shop, how to maintain equipment, how to find high quality e-liquid); they need to know what they can expect (e.g. that dual use – vaping while continuing to smoke, at the beginning is very common) and…

National Tobacco Age 21; 10 Senators Seek to Treat Cigarettes Like Alcohol

Hawaii in June became the first state to impose a 21-year age limit for buying tobacco products. New York City did so last year, and a number of bills have proposed replicating the bump elsewhere. As often is the case with proposed age restrictions, debate certainly will occur over whether it’s proper to restrict the rights of adults who can vote and serve in the military.

Gregory Conley,…

U.S. Government Task Force to Smokers: Quit or Die

While U.K. health authorities embrace vaping, a U.S. health panel uses same old reasons to dismiss it. The American Vaping Association, a leading advocate for the benefits of vapor products, responded today to a new report by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) on smoking cessation tools. The report by the USPSTF, a government-backed independent organization that has a Congressional…

As all vapers know vaping is a great alternative to smoking. Many of us now prefer vaping to smoking entirely. But what exactly happens when you exhale when vaping? We already know what’s in the e-juice, but what exactly is coming out of our lungs into the air to potentially bother those around us?

A study that was done in July of 2012, conducted by clearstream was working closely with Utah…

Trouble In Paradise For Vapers

Hawaii is banning tobacco and e-cigarette use in all city- and state-owned parks and beaches, saying the ban will help preserve the state’s scenic natural beauty and cut down on littering.

Joe Kent, a research assistant at the Grassroots Policy Institute of Hawaii, says the ban ignores the facts about e-cigarettes. “There is absolutely no reason to ban e-cigarettes,” Kent said. “Not only is there…

National Park Service Bans E-Cigs

The National Park Service announced Monday that electronic cigarette use is now banned anywhere smoking is prohibited on its landholdings, despite unsettled science on possible health effects from secondhand vapor inhalation and what’s likely a minimal fire risk.

National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis publicly announced the new policy in a press release, describing it as a step to…

Battery Safety; Top Priority

Battery safety should always be top priority, too many times we see and hear of users not knowing of battery safety or even not caring. Its always important to know what your battery can handle! Just because you want to ploom the biggest clouds its not always as fun as it seems. You could end up with injuries if not taking battery safety into consideration. Too many times we see on the news of…

With all new laws going into effect its hard to keep up with what is going on where. With The American Vaping Association you can keep track of everything you need to know if your state legislation when it comes to Vape! The American Vaping Association is a nonprofit organization that advocates for small- and medium-sized businesses in the rapidly growing vaping and electronic cigarette industry.…

ATTENTION ALL ALASKA VAPERS!

Today, September 1st, Fatboy Vapors needs your help!!

We need as many vapers to head out to Palmer to fight for your right to vape! Fatboy Vapors in  Anchorage will be closing at 4:15 PM and our Wasilla location will close at 5 PM so all employees can attend the hearing and fight for vapers rights. We need as many people to attend as possible! Fight for your right to Vape!!!

England Knows What They Are Doing When It Comes To Vaping

Public Health England, a government health organization has announced their full support in offering vapor devices to aid in smoking cessation. Marking the first time any government health agency, anywhere in the world, has publicly announced it is pro vaping. This is a huge step for vapers everywhere, somewhere in this world WE are proving that we are what we say we are and that is being…

ACS Asked and Vapers Responded

The American Cancer Society took to Facebook and other social media outlets asking the public a simple question. How Did You Quit Smoking? Vapers have been responding! Over 95% of the 3,000+ comments posted so far are from vapers sharing their personal stories about how vaping was what got them to quit cigarettes for good. To share your own story, visit the American Cancer Society Official…

There is good news on the horizon for vapers!!  In a CNN iReport Article, scientists now suggest that people who take up e-cigarettes in an effort to stop smoking should consider upping the nicotine dose they get by using them daily.

For more information on these studies please click the link below!

CNN iReport Article

Battery Safety 101!

Battery Safety Battery safety is a really important aspect for vapers of any level, but for those who use (or are looking to get started with) a mechanical mod, it is key for a number of reasons. Unlike a variable wattage or voltage device, where there is usually a chip installed in the device that monitors the voltage and wattage. Mech mods won’t have anything to regulate the current that passes…