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San Francisco passes ban on e-cigarette sales

In what is probably the most drastic action taken by any government entity, San Francisco will be the first city to officially ban the sale of E-Cigarette sales within city limits. Merchants within...

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MTL or DTL: Mouth to Lung vs Direct to Lung

Vaping appeals to many because you have choices. A choice to be free from smoking cigarettes and a choice to personalize your vaping experience. If you arm yourself with the right vaping knowledge,...

AdvocacyNicotine Testing: Nebraska School District is Fighting Teen Vaping

Nicotine Testing: Nebraska School District is Fighting Teen Vaping

"Enough is enough," says a Nebraska school district when it comes to teen e-cigarette use. With the recent studies on the rise of vape and e-cig use among teenagers being published. Fairbury Public...

NewsHB 1873: Washington's Tax on Vapor Products

HB 1873: Washington's Tax on Vapor Products

The Washington State Legislature introduced House Bill 1873 to the public on February 26, 2019. For those who own vape shops this is a big deal. Although the taxed money will go to public health se...

NewsAussie Vape Day Launches May 30

Aussie Vape Day Launches as New Study is Released

If you have not heard of this holiday that is okay, as it’s brand new to Australia. This first ever Aussie Vape Day marks the day right before World No Tobacco Day, which is May 31.

California Flavor BanMenthol, Cinnamon Top the List of Dangerous Vape Flavors

Menthol, Cinnamon Top the List of Dangerous Vape Flavors

Popular e-liquid flavors have come into the limelight due to a recent study conducted by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The study analyzed six different flavors and the effects ...

Bartenders and AlcoholFDA Flavor Ban: Flavored Vape Targeted. What About Alcohol?

FDA Flavor Ban: Flavored Vape Targeted. What About Alcohol?

Flavor is the hot-button issue within the industry. The FDA and other government entities are threatening to take away flavors in all vapor and tobacco products. 

armed forces vapingPercentage of Smokers in the Military drops. Vaping increases.

Percentage of Smokers in the Military drops. Vaping increases.

Military officials have taken steps in the past to decrease the number of smokers, even trying to raise the cigarette prices on base. Yet, it seems that the alternative that is working for a large ...

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Disney to Ban Smoking & Vaping Inside the Gates

Everyone in California knows about Disney theme parks, the happiest place on earth! These parks are a top destination for both local and international travelers. Some of our vape family are Disney ...

Casino Second Hand SmokeSmoking Documentary: Thank You For Not Smoking

Smoking Documentary: Thank You For Not Smoking

Second-hand smoke is not just an issue that can be snuffed out or overlooked. Every day thousands of tourists and casino employees are exposed to toxic second-hand smoke.  Yet there is a trend goin...

California Flavor BanCalifornia Statewide Flavor Ban Hearing Coming March 27

California Statewide Flavor Ban Hearing Coming March 27

The fate of vaping in California is inching closer to finality. There will be a hearing over SB 38 on March 27 at 1:30pm at the State Capital. For those who do not know. SB 38 is the dreaded flavo...

California Flavor BanCalifornia Meeting on Upcoming Flavor Ban

California Meeting on Upcoming Flavor Ban

The fight to keep flavors continues. On Friday, March 1st a meeting was held at the Norwalk Public Library to discuss the future of flavored E-liquid in Los Angeles County. 

GuidesUpcoming Vape Events and What to Expect when Attending

Upcoming Vape Events and What to Expect when Attending

Where in the world to do you vape? 2019 is off to a great start, as Ruthless visited Tobacco Plus Expo International as guests. We had so much fun!

diacetyl in e-juiceWhat is popcorn lung? Can you get it from vaping?

What is popcorn lung? Can you get it from vaping?

Have you ever heard of popcorn lung? The formal name for this rare disease is obliterative bronchiolitis. Is this substance found in e-liquid? Read more to find out.

Guidescan you bring your vape on a plane

Can you bring your vape on a plane?

The laws regarding vape gear and travel have not changed in 2019. Electronic cigarettes, vape pens, or any other electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) are allowed in carry on bags, but not che...

FDAsenate bans flavored e liquids

Senate Bill 38 Will Ban Flavored E-juice

We are discussing a senate bill 38 & 39 that could have a great impact on the vape industry. In this post we will go over: What the bill entails, who is heading it and who they are and the impl...

FDAJoin Ruthless in Supporting the Tobacco Control Act.

Join Ruthless in Supporting the Tobacco Control Act.

 Ruthless is an avid supporter of The Tobacco Control Act. The Tobacco Control Act puts specific restrictions in place when it comes to marketing tobacco products to children. Generally, these prov...

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Enter the FDA

FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb has asked all media outlets to announce the FDA’s decision with regard to e-cigarettes and vaping using e-juice products containing nicotine and that 1,300 retail st...

GuidesTo Vape or Not to Vape In Thailand

To Vape or Not to Vape In Thailand

Vaping and e-cigarettes are not allowed in Thailand however, per usual as with other things in Thailand there are mixed signals about this subject.

NewsIn Japan the old tobacco players are back with a new e-cigarette

In Japan the old tobacco players are back with a new e-cigarette

Ugh! hearkening back to the days of big tobacco there is a “heated” battle in Japan between big players for consumers in the e-cigarette market. I will refer to it as the “heat not burn war” and th...