Extended Smoking Ban

There are talks in Parliament of further regulation to be made to the smoking ban, introduced to the UK in 2007. The smoking ban made all tobacco smoking in public places illegal and it is thought further action should be taken to improve public health. The further smoking ban will make smoking in cars where children are present illegal because the fumes breathed in can be 11 times more concentrated.

The Prime Minister has stated the improvement in public health since the health ban being introduced. On average 300,000 children visit their GP each year for illnesses caused by second hand smoke. With new laws banning smo king in the car it is hoped the public health issues will fall even more. In Australia, recent laws have meant the packaging for cigarettes is completely plain. There are also talks for this to become legal in Britain as well.

As well as it being a public safety concern, it can also cause a lack of concentration. Lighting up will take their eyes off the road, meaning the possibility of a crash is higher. However, health minister Anna Soubry has stated it is mainly a child welfare issue. Health and anti smoking groups have backed both the plain packaging and car ban laws. They believe after the evidence that has come to light, the ban is unarguable. With so much support from the public, it is unlikely the ban will not be passed.

The amount of children admitted to hospital over second hand smoke is astonishing and not doing anything about the problem will be ignoring the problem. With 9,500 children being administered to hospital, something has to be done to solve it. It is hoped banning smoking in the car will solve it. Smoking in vehicles used for work, like vans, lorries or car pools has been banned since 2007.

With it most infecting small children and babies due to their small lungs, they breathe in more smoke, which will affect them largely because their lungs are so small. Some of the most common illnesses associated with second hand smoke in children include asthma, ear infections and pneumonia. Cot death is also more common with babies who are subjected to second hand smoke. Children’s immune systems haven’t yet fully developed, making the chances of them getting them ill even more likely. It is also a lot more likely that the child breathing in the smoke will form cancer later on in life.

The plan has been slightly set in motion, with fines of £60 being given to people who have been smoking in a car. They also have to attend a smoke awareness course . This shows the problem has been acknowledged and further action is being taken to prevent the problem.

Some countries have already banned smoking tobacco in the car, including South Africa, America and Australia. They have seen an improvement in public health and it is likely Britain will follow in their footsteps. Tobacco specialists are a company selling the best quality tobacco products. Owning a company in Blackburn, Lancashire they have been in business for over 85 years, making sure they sell only the best products.

Iconic Smoking Scenes

Smoking has long gone hand-in-hand with Hollywood blockbusters. From the days when actors would actively endorse different tobacco brands in between feature presentations to now when smoking signifies a rebellious, devil-may-care attitude to authority and the rules. Connotations of down-to-earth rugged action are often born from the simply drags of a cigarette on screen. Here are some of the most iconic smoking scenes from the silver screen.

It is a guarantee that Sharon Stone would not have been smoking Cheap Tobacco in Basic Instinct. One of the most famous scenes in movie history when her leg switch revealed more than was reportedly intended. It is reported that it was not the intention for her to bare that much flesh but only happened because the underwear she wore was reflecting light and had to be removed. The cigarette in hand only served to ramp up the sexual energy in the scene.

At the opposite end of the spectrum is the Pipe Tobacco smoking Gandalf from the Lord of the Rings. As one of only 6 wizards in Middle Earth, it may have been hard for many to identify with Gandalf. However, the act of smoking a pipe and enjoying simple pleasures served to make him easier to connect to for audiences whilst retaining his quiet and wizened dignity.

Dustin Hoffman delivered one of the most famous and iconic lines in movie history when he caught Mrs Robinson pulling seductively on a cigarette in her living. The smoking middle aged woman has been a symbol of sexual excitement for almost as long as films have been made. The act of smoking created a sense of authority and empowerment within Mrs Robinson that could not be fought.

During The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, Clint Eastwood retains a cigar in his mouth throughout the entire Mexican Standoff. The control and poise created by the clenched jaw signified a powerful man who astutely judged the situation and acted accordingly. Many men have since tried to reenact the scene with a single cigar bought from their local Tobacco Shop. 

Potential Developments for the Electronic Cigarette Industry

The Electronic Cigarette industry is one that is really taking off. It is estimated that by the end of 2013, over 1 million UK citizens will own and Electronic Cigarette. With the Tobacco industry being so large and lucrative, this number looks set to only rise. The negative stigma that was attached to the industry has now all but ended. With the product being sold in many a Tobacco Shop, 2013 looks set to be the year when Electronic Cigarette dominance begins.

Here are a few potential developments and additions to the Electronic Cigarette industry.

Electronic Pipe

Enjoy the all-enveloping sensation that is Pipe Tobacco without any of the side effects. A simple add-on to the exterior of the Electronic Cigarette will give the appearance of a pipe. Stronger tastes can be added to the cartridge of the Electronic Cigarette to create the full pipe smoking sensation.

Mix & Match Flavours

Similar to shovelling two types of Tangfastics down your throat at once to create unique flavours and sensations, mix & match tobacco flavours will serve to keep the joy of smoking an Electronic Cigarette alive. Clever taste pallets will be developed in a manner similar Dulux paint charts to provide guidance to new mixers. No two Electronic Cigarette smoking experiences will be alike.

Coloured Smoke

The aesthetic appeal of coloured smoke emanating from the smoker’s mouth and the end of Electronic Cigarette will be improved incredibly with the inclusion of coloured smoke. Patterns will dance around the mouth. Make shapes, rings and blocks that will embarrass Gandalf’s efforts. Now that you are allowed to smoke inside make the most of it by creating beautiful imagery. Compete with your friends and family as to who can create the most awe-inspiring northern light inspide mass of colours, smoke and beauty.

  

Make Your Own Shag Tobacco

Alongside the taste and smell sensation of smoking Pipe Tobacco, the relaxing, meditative nature of pipe smoking is one of its biggest draws. There is a metronomic enjoyment to be had when preparing a pipe to be smoked. Slowly and concisely packing the pipe with quality Pipe Tobacco before taking long, hard drags and being enveloped by the smoke and smell is all part of the experience and enjoyment. Further encourage this enjoyment by bypassing the Cheap Tobacco from your local off-license and create your own shag tobacco to pack into the pipe.

All forms of tobacco are derived from tobacco leaves that have been dried and seasoned. Shag tobacco is no different despite its small size. Most commonly used in cigarettes but can be just as enjoyable smoked through a pipe or in a cigar. Take the tobacco leaf and cut into fine strips with a pair of scissors. Roughly make all the strips about two inches long and 1/3 of an inch wide. If you are using pre-cut tobacco from a Tobacco Shop, remove three pinches from the packaging.

Take a tobacco grinder and place three strips between the teeth of the bottom half of the grinder. Ensure that the strips are evenly distributed across the bottom of the grinder. When the tobacco is firmly pressed between the grinder’s teeth and there are no foreign bodies inside the grinder close the lid.

Twist the top half of the grinder back and forth numerous times to shred the tobacco into a shag cut. When the lid twists smoothly, the tobacco has been sufficiently grinded. By tapping the bottom of the grinder against a hard surface, the tobacco will be collected in the chamber in the bottom of the grinder. Remove the grinded tobacco from the collection chamber and pack into the pipe. The shag tobacco is now ready to smoke and enjoy.