Monthly Archives: August 2011
Alex Perry pledges to quit smoking
Fashion designer Alex Perry is among 2000 Australian smokers expected to quit the habit soon, but it has nothing to do with cigarette packaging becoming less glamorous. The Australian says that up until two weeks ago, he lit up about 20 smokes a day, a habit he says is synonymous with working in fashion. He has since cut down to … Continue reading
Yves Saint Laurent promotes own-label cigarettes
Cancer risk seems to be of little concern to Yves Saint Laurent, which is promoting and selling cigarettes bearing its designer logo. The cigarettes, which come in a sleek black box with gold foil, are being marketed towards women in Asia and Russia. They are accompanied by an advertisement featuring a model that looks uncannily like Kate Moss, who came … Continue reading
Zippo Lighters
For more than half a century, Zippo lighters have been the lighters of choice for serious smokers, outdoorsmen and anyone else who might need to set something on fire in harsh conditions on a regular basis. While butane lighters are now preferred by some, Zippo still managed to celebrate their 75th anniversary in 2007 by selling the world’s most expensive … Continue reading
Smoking Ban in Ibiza's Clubs
New legislation in Spain brought the official stance on smoking in public places, such as in bars, restaurants and clubs into line with most other European countries. But whilst there are have been varying degrees of acceptance and enforcement of such laws across the rest of the world in the last few years, Ibiza has been able to steam on … Continue reading
Cruise lines putting out more "no smoking" signs
Smokers will soon have fewer places to light up at sea as cruise lines crack down on smoking in cabins, balconies and other public areas. Norwegian Cruise Line this week became the latest cruise operator to announce a policy change, announcing that smoking will be banned inside cabins on all 11 ships starting in January. Passengers can still smoke on … Continue reading
Michael Bloomberg got New Yorkers to quit smoking
The New York mayor is using a $50m gift to the Sierra Club to make the case against coal on public health grounds. He got New Yorkers to stop smoking and give up trans fats. Now maybe he can convince Americans to see coal as a danger to public health – at least Michael Bloomberg says that is the idea … Continue reading
Heart disease risk greater for women smokers
Huge US study published in the Lancet finds risk of heart disease linked to smoking is 25% higher for women. Smoking is more likely to give women heart disease than men, a study has found. Toxic chemicals in tobacco smoke may have a more potent effect on women due to biological differences, scientists believe. US researchers analysed pooled data on … Continue reading
World's Most Expensive Lighter
French luxury firm S. T. Dupont—no relation to the chemical company—has been dealing in extravagance since 1872, when it was founded by Simon Tissot Dupont. Recently, for instance, they created a line of cigarette accessories inspired by the 2006 James Bond film, Casino Royale. This year, they’ve produced the world’s most expensive lighter. Part of the company’s Prestige Collection, the … Continue reading
Most Expensive Cigarettes
Luxury tobacco products are not anything new. When trying to come up with a list of expensive cigarettes, Dunhill, or Treasurer may come to mind. But Lucky Strike brought a whole meaning to an expensive pack of cigarettes by introducing this one-off pack in 2006. Lucky Strike commissioned one pack of smokes to be produced that proudly boasts 18ct white … Continue reading
Why Heavy Smokers Feel Sad After Quitting
Heavy smokers may experience sadness after quitting because early withdrawal leads to an increase in the mood-related brain protein monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A), a new study by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) has shown. This finding, which was published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, may also explain why heavy smokers are at high risk for clinical … Continue reading
