Author Archives: Sanjay Veerkar

blucigs sold out to Newport cigarettes

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Sanjay Veerkar

  Last week blucigs announced that they sold themselves to Lorillard who paid $135 million in cash for the acquisition. A gut instinct for most people we talked to said that blu sold out to a tobacco company. blu’s CEO – … Continue reading →

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Tobacco – a Killer at Large

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Sanjay Veerkar

    It is tragic to note that even the most developed countries like the US, the UK, Australia and Canada; smoking has become one of the primary causes of death over the past twenty years. Studies have shown that … Continue reading →

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Ecigs – a dirty word?

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Sanjay Veerkar

  Sorry – what follows is a rant – but is something so fundamental to how your faithful blogger thinks I really had to put this to paper (the virtual sort). Was in a conversation with a friend recently who … Continue reading →

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Tobacco – the deadly killer

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Sanjay Veerkar

    It is no secret that tobacco is one of the most harmful plants on the planet. Tobacco is actually toxic, and is used as a natural pesticide for farmers when they want to get rid of certain types … Continue reading →

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Nicotine – why is it so addictive?

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Sanjay Veerkar

  Many people disregard nicotine as a substance that can be abused, because of its social acceptability and ready availability. This is why many people would take up smoking without hesitation but still refrain from doing “hard drugs” as a … Continue reading →

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Ecigarettes are not eco-friendly! But you can do your part

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Sanjay Veerkar

  Electronic cigarettes have revolutionized smoking to a considerable degree. Not only is it a healthier alternative to smoking tar-filled conventional cigarettes, it is also an environment friendly way to smoke, if you know how to make proper use of … Continue reading →

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Smokeless Ecigs vs. traditional cigarettes

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Sanjay Veerkar

  There has been a lot debate surrounding the effectiveness of electronic cigarettes, about whether they are worth the switch or whether they are just as damaging as regular cigarettes being a simple marketing scam. The FDA recently shunned electronic … Continue reading →

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Tobacco is more harmful than marijuana!

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Sanjay Veerkar

  People are extremely quick to label Marijuana as a harmful drug and look down upon people who smoke marijuana as deadbeats and junkies. However these people do not even bat an eyelid at regular tobacco consumers who smoke packets … Continue reading →

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How can I keep my cartomizers/cartridges fresh?

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Sanjay Veerkar

  Ecig cartridges have a tendency to dry out quickly once you open the sealing – especially if it comes with a rubber/plastic cover. If it does not come with a cover then it is probably dry already :-). Once … Continue reading →

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eCigs that go Boom in the night

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Sanjay Veerkar

  eCig users come in various types. There is a popular craze among vapers who try various mods (modifications). Experimentation can be fun but also has risks. Here is a great piece done by Steve Vape (very good ecig blogger … Continue reading →

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