Monthly Archives: July 2011
Passive smoking ‘can harm’ hearing
Hearing loss may be another passive smoking peril faced by teenagers, a study has found. Inhaling other people’s tobacco smoke almost doubled the risk of impaired hearing among adolescents, scientists discovered. Levels of hearing loss were mild but potentially enough to affect performance in the classroom. Exposure to second-hand smoke has already been linked to a range of dangers in … Continue reading
Top 5 Weed Grinders
Mendo Mulcher Grinder The Mendo Mulcher grinders have long been every herb enthusiasts favorite and for good reason. These Grinders are equally on par with the more expensive Space Case grinders and are chock full of good features. The Mendo Mulcher grinder has more teeth than any other grinder on the market today even the smallest herbs cannot escape its … Continue reading
List of smoking bans in the United States
Statewide bans on smoking in all general public places As of July 2011, 27 states have enacted statewide bans on smoking in all enclosed public places, including bars and restaurants: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, … Continue reading
Cigarette Ads Do Spur Teens to Light Up, Study Finds
Tobacco advertisements really do prompt teenagers to smoke, say the authors of a new study that calls for a ban on cigarette ads. In research involving more than 2,100 public school students in Germany, 277 young people who had never smoked before took up the habit after viewing tobacco advertising. Those who saw the most ads were 46 percent more … Continue reading
Smoking Could Harm Sperm, Study Finds
Two new studies provide evidence that smoking can harm sperm – both in smoking men who may become fathers, and in sons born to women who smoked during pregnancy. The research also suggests that both men and women who hope to conceive should kick the habit. “The results of the present study suggest a negative biological effect of smoking on … Continue reading
Bond Street Cigarettes
Bond Street is an international (non-US) brand of cigarettes, sold in more than 50 countries of the world, produced by Philip Morris International. History The history of this brand goes back to year 1902. Philip Morris, the founder of the company, had a boutique on Bond Street in London. And 1902 was the year when one of the greatest admirers … Continue reading
Steampunk smoking machine is the best anti-tobacco ad ever
Taunting those who are addicted to nicotine, the Smoking Machine will help rid smokers of their cigarettes. Its design helps individuals see the amount of tar and other contaminants they are putting into their bodies through smoking. That aside however, the Smoking Machine is also an impressive steampunk creation. Designed by Norwegian artist Kristoffer Myskja, it perpetually smokes all your … Continue reading
“Stop Smoking” Ads That Target Emotions Seem to Work Best
Television ads that encourage people to quit smoking are most effective when they use a “why to quit” strategy that includes either graphic images or personal testimonials, a new study suggests. The three most common broad themes used in smoking cessation campaigns are why to quit, how to quit and anti-tobacco industry, according to scientists at RTI International, a research … Continue reading
Youth Smokers Choose Same Brands of Cigarettes As Adult Smokers
New York’s youth smokers are smoking the same heavily marketed brands as New York’s adults, according to a report issued by the State Health Department. The report says that about 75% of established high school smokers in New York preferred Newport, Marlboro or Camel cigarettes in 2010. “The fact that youth and adult smokers are choosing the same top three … Continue reading
Smokers Not Very Receptive To Shocking Images
A team of researchers led by the University of Bonn found clear changes in how emotions are processed in smokers. After an abstinence period of 12 hours, the brain’s fear center was mostly out of commission in addicts. The researchers assume that a campaign using images of smokers’ lungs as deterrents on cigarette packs as both the US and EU … Continue reading
