Via their website, the FDA is now warning smokers against the use of electronic cigarettes, because the risks of such nicotine delivery systems are not precisely known. The statement reads, “e-Cigarettes may contain ingredients that are known to be toxic to humans, and may contain other ingredients that may not be safe. Additionally, these products may be attractive to young people and may lead kids to try other tobacco products, including conventional cigarettes, which are known to cause disease and lead to premature death.” It continues, “Because clinical studies about the safety and efficacy of these products have not been submitted to FDA, consumers currently have no way of knowing whether e-cigarettes are safe for their intended use, what types or concentrations of potentially harmful chemicals are found in these products, or how much nicotine they are inhaling when they use these products.” I found the Google “Lay Person Translation”, found in the second half of the blog write up, to be very amusing. It was a much needed laugh after trying to digest the FDA’s point of view. Link to the full blog article: http://tobaccoanalysis.blogspot.com/2012/05/fda-warns-smokers-against-using.html Link to the FDA web page: http://www.fda.gov/newsevents/publichealthfocus/ucm172906.htm Link to the Polosa Study (Clinical Trial) mentioned in the blog article: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/786

Provari & Genesis style atomizers are a tough pair to master. I have been fortunate enough to acquire both over the past few months and getting the coils perfect has certainly been difficult. Because of the Provari’s built in protection, error codes are a plenty. The actual building of the coils is not difficult, but getting it to burn evenly without “hotspots” or shorts is. The Provari does not like this, and will almost certainly produce one of the dreaded error codes. I am not on my 15th coil & 3rd wick and still have only gotten this to work sometimes. While the flavor and vapor are amazing, for some the hassle of “getting it right” may not be. If you like to tinker, and love total control of your vape - genesis style attys are the way to go, but if not stick with pre made. I never give up - and will keep you posted with my results!