A Hard Habit To Break
There are very few substances on Earth that are less addictive than nicotine. While smoking overall has been in decline for several years, in part because of the increasing number of states that have imposed bans on public smoking, those who are still hooked on cigarettes are face a difficult task as they try to kick the habit. Quitting "cold turkey" is almost unheard of, considering the number of nicotine replacements on the market.
Reinventing The Wheel
Even nicotine-replacement therapy, as exemplified by chewing gum or patches, are no safe bet when it comes to the cessation of smoking. This is due to the fact that they provide no relief from the "hand-to-mouth" fixation, nor do they simulate the flavor or cigarette smoke. The newest device to hit the market within the last few years has been the electronic cigarette (also known as "e-cigs").High-Tech On Display
Electronic cigarettes work in much the same fashion as the vaporizers that marijuana users sometimes prefer over other smoking devices. Heat elements - activated either by the touch of a button or by an automatic sensor that reacts suction or air flow – atomize a liquid-based nicotine solution. The vapor resembles and tastes like smoke from a cigarette, with a tremendous array of flavored solutions available.Still up for debate are questions over how effective e-cigs can be as a cessation device, and whether or not they will appeal to children as a “healthy” alternative to smoking cigarettes. The progress in reducing smoking is impeded by such narrow lines of thought, akin to banning root beer because it might be a “gateway” to alcoholism.
Tags: e-cig, smokingPaul Newman Dies at 83
Screen legend and philanthropist Paul Newman has died of cancer in Connecticut at the age of eighty-three. Those who knew him, talk not only about his acting ability but also about how important he was as a person.
Newman spent millions of dollars building camps for sick children, and he also created the Newman's Own food line, which donates all of its profits to charity. It has raised millions of dollars already, and undoubtedly will continue to raise millions more.
Newmans career spanned more than 50 years, and he will be missed by the acting community and the public at large for a long time to come. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Newman had humble upbringings and even had some trouble in his early life. His rebound to become such a huge star and give back so much to others was a testament to the resiliency of the human spirit.
Tags: Celebrity Deaths, paul newmanArrest Warrant for “Heroes” Cheerleader – Hayden Panettiere
Hayden Panettiere is one actress that I just want to pick up, hug and tell her everything is going to be okay. Not only is Hayden a cutie patooty but also an ass kick'n activist. I guess even the pampered youth in Hollywood have to find out the ugly truth one way or another...People suck.
Japan issued an arrest warrant for actress Hayden Panettiere for protesting with a surf board along side other activist, in Taiji on Oct. 27th. The protest was against the killing of dolphins which occurs in the coastal village of Taiji. Taiji slaughters thousands of dolphins in the cove every year.
"I learned today that I have an arrest warrant out for me in Japan because of what I did for Save the Whales," Panettiere, 18, is quoted as telling E! News.Late last month, the actress-activist participated with others in a confrontation with fisherman during a dolphin hunt.
Asked what the repercussions might be from the warrant, Panettiere said, "Potentially jail, but I doubt it. ... I guess they could come here and get us, but probably not."
Would Do It Again Panettiere said the arrest warrant does not faze her. "I'd do it again," she said of the protest. "Very possibly, might do it again."
The actress added that the personal risks involved paled in comparison to the potential good that could come from the activists' actions.
"I was very excited that people were interested in what we did," she said. "In [Hollywood], you tend to only get publicity for not wearing underwear or going to rehab."
Source: People.com
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