No Smoking; Anywhere

Today if you are a smoker in America you are in a constant search for the outdoors, somewhere where you can light up in peace. Not only does it put you in a desperate situation but you also get a feeling of shame. There are not many places where a person can smoke — behind the dumpsters if they are not queasy about rats and garbage. Most people when they walk by a smoker only give them a look of scorn, which just...

Taking Smoking Bans Like the French

In France smoking in bars and cafes was banned on the 1st of January of this year. There are signs warning of a 68 euro fine for those who light up. Huge signs cover the entrances to cafes with pictures of crossed out cigarettes. The French however, loyal to their stereotype of stubbornness are puffing away inside. Or it seems that way at first glance. French café owners have had a new obligation on their hands since the...

Electronic Cigarettes, a Tool to Help You Quit Smo...

There are plenty of infomercials on TV, advertising the slightly ridiculous electronic or e-cigarette. This is a rechargeable cigarette-shaped "healthy" alternative for smoking. It's a non-inflammable and doesn't emit smoke, but it gives of a bit of a nicotine flavor for those who are trying to quit smoking. According to those who have given this type of cigarette a try it is quite helpful for quitting the...

Groceries in Exchange for Quitting Smoking

One Scottish city is offering a fairly odd incentive for people to stop smoking. In Dundee, people who come from poorer areas in the city will get $25 with which they can buy groceries. This money, of course, comes with a catch — these people will have to take tests weekly to show that they have not gone back to smoking. The anti-smoking campaign group Ash welcomed this new idea with open arms. Amanda Sandford of the...

Smoking Candy Instead of Cigarettes

Another fad has been dreamed up for children, they are called "smoking" Smarties. There is no fire or real smoke involved, but it looks like the real thing. What kids do with this candy is crushing the round candy into powder, which they inhale and when it is exhaled the sugary dust looks like the smoke of a cigarette. The trend has spread across the United States and experts are starting to worry. Playing with this...

Cigars Going Electric

At La Casa Grande Tobacco Company in the Bronx, hundreds of cigars are rolled artfully by the day. It takes years to master the art of cigar rolling. The employees of this company are mastering a new art, creating the electrical version of the cigar. Regular cigar smokers are having a bit of a laugh with this new idea, though this is no joke as this product is soon to hit the market. The founder of La Casa Grande, Paul...