Some late breaking news today. More info later, but right now, this:
A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Food and Drug Administration to stop blocking the importation of electronic cigarettes from China and indicated that the devices should be regulated as tobacco products rather than drug or medical devices.
via F.D.A. Ordered to Stop Blocking Imports of E-Cigarettes – NYTimes.com.

So, who vowed to quit smoking this year? And–more importantly–who vowed to quit smoking analogs?? #
My 2010 vow–to get back to regular posts on E Cig Guide. Let's make this year great! #

More stuff that I just don’t get. Here’s a quote from another e-cigarette article:
Dr. Matthew Mintz is board certified in internal medicine. Mintz recently appeared on a CBS morning show to warn about the unknown effects.
True, there definitely hasn’t be enough testing. But whenever someone says “…but you don’t know what’s in that thing…”  I say, as opposed to that cigarette you’re smoking? You know exactly what’s in that, and it’s not great.
via E-Cigarettes may not be the answer to Quitting Smoking | MyWayBusiness.com Business News.

This is not complete, but here’s a starting list of places that sell cartomizer-type electronic cigarettes. I’ve either bought from them or have read good reviews of these places. Please email me or leave a comment if you have a recommendation or a correction.

See how easily this Illinois business used electronic cigarettes to help satisfy their smoking customers after the ban went into effect:
At Aurelio’s Pizza in Mokena, New Lenox and Frankfort, owner Joe Pascale allows customers to light up and puff away – provided they’re using electronic cigarettes. For a time, Pascale was selling the devices, which contain nicotine and resemble a real cigarette but expel only water vapor.
Although those patrons are few, he says, it’s an alternative to please smokers, including those on his busy staff …

So, who vowed to quit smoking this year? And–more importantly–who vowed to quit smoking analogs?? #
My 2010 vow–to get back to regular posts on E Cig Guide. Let's make this year great! #

If so, you are far from alone. According to usa.gov it’s one of the most popular resolutions for 2010, behind losing weight and getting out of debt. Now maybe using an electronic cigarette is part of your quitting method, but maybe it’s not. Studies haven’t been done on whether it’s an effective quitting aide. But whether you use the e-cigarette, a nicotine patch, or cold turkey, there are quite a few other tips and resources I want to share to help you along your way.
1. Pick one habit at a …