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The second largest tobacco producer in the United States, Reynolds American said Thursday it will ban smoking in all indoor office spaces, bowing to smoke-free social norms.
The manufacturer of Pall Mall and Camel cigarettes said starting from January 1, 2015 smoking cigarettes, cigars, and pipes in conference rooms and elevators will be prohibited.
Designated smoking rooms will be opened by 2016 at the company's headquarters in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and at its two other offices in Tennessee and New Mexico.
[...]E-cigarettes and chewing tobacco are still permitted. Smoking is already banned in the company's production factories, cafeterias and fitness centers, and the move to extend the no-smoking zone was in line with the public standards, according to [Reynolds American spokesman David] Howard.
[...]Smoking is banned in most public spaces in North Carolina, including bars and restaurants, but Reynolds America's offices are exempt from the law, Reynolds said.
(Score: 3, Informative) by black6host on Saturday January 03 2015, @07:16PM
There are all types of e-cigs. Many folks start with the prefilled cig-alike style found in many convenience store. IMO, they're not a great option. Ideally you want to use something that you put the e-juice of your choice into. The e-cig itself may contain a non-removable, rechargeable battery. Or it may use an externally recharged battery such as an 18650.
I use a device called a "Reo" designed and made by a small company in Maine, USA. Very high quality, virtually indestructible and as easy to use as any. Much better taste than anything else I've tried (and I've tried quite a few), low maintenance (pop out the battery and you can wash it in the kitchen sink). I put in a fresh battery and fill with e-juice in the morning and I'm set until the following day. I rebuild the coil (what heats up the wick which is saturated with e-juice) when needed. That might take 15 minutes and doesn't have to be done that often (I'll go a month or longer on a coil.) I re-wick with cotton about every other day. 10 minute job. The point is, with this particular type, and others, you have control and are not limited by a sealed cartridge that is expensive and lasts about as long as 7 cigarettes (just guessing here, I really couldn't stand them and gave those up quickly.)
I was smoking 2.5 packs a day and had smoked for over 40 years. I quit last year and in less than a week I'll hit my one year anniversary. Something is working here!
(Score: 2) by kaszz on Saturday January 03 2015, @09:44PM
Haven't you just replaced your cigarettes containing nicotine with e-juice containing nicotine. Just changed method not getting rid of the nicotine supply?
(Score: 3, Interesting) by black6host on Saturday January 03 2015, @11:35PM
No, it doesn't quite work that way. First off, nicotine is hardly the worst thing in a cigarette. It's all the other chemicals they throw into the mix. Including ones that make nicotine more addictive.
Second, nicotine uptake is different between e-cigs and cigarettes. Cigs deliver x amount of nicotine per cig (depending on how it's smoked.) E-juice has x number of mgs of nicotine per ml. But how do you compare inhaling a vapor versus smoke? So it's not been easy yet to really map cigs to e-juice as far as nicotine uptake. It is commonly accepted that it's harder to get nicotine from vapor than smoke. I believe the nicotine in vapor is absorbed in the mouth, cigs deep down in your lungs.
Ok, no citations there and I know it. We just don't know enough. I did read a research paper comparing allowable limits, according to OSHA, of the allowed intake of chemicals found in e-juice and cigs through a work day. I can't find the link. Bottom line was there were a few things in e-juice that exceeded the daily allowable limit as determined by OSHA. However, the amounts involved were by far less that what the cigs were putting out. They also determined there was no risk of second hand vapor. The one study that is very critical of e-cigs has been discussed, and debunked, in above threads.
Ok, that's all my informed opinion. Let me give you some anecdotal info. Before, when I smoked, I had a lighter and smoke in my hand before my feet hit the floor. Now, I get up, make my coffee, then sit down and vape a bit while I have my coffee. No strong feelings to get that nicotine fix.
If I used to leave the house, just to run to the store, cigs and lighter always went with me. Lit one first thing once I got in the car. Now, I don't even bother bringing my e-cig. I can go a good while before I feel the need to vape. So, to me, my body is not nearly as dependent.
Bottom line for me is: I believe it is better for me than smoking. Certainly much less expensive. And it's not offensive to others. I couldn't have quit smoking with e-cigs so if my options are e-cigs or regular cigs I think I've made the right choice. Even if they're just as bad for you. Which is not what people are seeing. My Dr. is glad to have seen me make the switch.
And if I had a choice between breathing the air heavily polluted areas and e-cigs... Well, I'd take the e-cigs anytime. A nice lungful of bus exhaust is pretty damned disgusting.
Finally, I would never suggest that someone who doesn't smoke try e-cigs. Not smoking or vaping at all is the best route.