Veteran smokers who have made the switch to electronic cigarettes have discovered they prefer to fill their own cartridges instead of purchasing prefilled cartridges. Smokers who wish to save big on e liquid to refill their electronic cigarettes will not have to wait long.  Now until midnight May 31, 2011, Halocigs is having a sale on their American made e juice.

In honor of those who have served our country Halo is offering 15% off an e juice purchase. The coupon code neverforget can be used at checkout to ensure the discount. In addition to this great discount, Halo is also offering FREE shipping on all orders over $75.

Halo’s e liquid is proudly made in the USA. They follow strict quality control standards. Each bottle contains a born on date which guarantees freshness. The quality of the liquid’s concentration is randomly tested for quality. Smokers can be sure they are receiving the best product.

Halo offers a variety of top of the line e liquids. Smokers are sure to find a taste they love with unfiltered tobacco, menthol, and fruity flavors. An unflavored liquid is also available for those who wish to experiment with their flavors and strengths. The e juice is available in 30ml bottles, and in nicotine strengths ranging from 6-24mg. Sample packs are also a great way to test flavors. Halo’s sample pack includes seven flavors in 5ml bottles.

New York has finally passed the smoking ban they have been proposing the past couple months. The law, which Mayor Bloomberg signed in February, will finally go into effect on Monday, May 30, 2011. New York City will now impose a city wide outdoor smoking ban. Smokers will not be able to smoke in any of the city’s 1,700 parks, their public beaches, or even in places such as Times Square.

Officials are hoping the ban limits the risks of secondhand smoke on bystanders trying to enjoy the fresh air. According to the American Lung Association, secondhand smoke accounts for almost 50,000 deaths every year. Secondhand smoke can also cause lung cancer, respiratory problems, and asthma.

Officials also hope the ban will help cut down on litter. According to the Mayor’s office, cigarette butts account for 75% of the litter found on the city’s beaches. The ban will be enforced by the park’s department. Those caught violating the law will be fined $50.

According to a CNN report, smokers are not taking this ban lightly. A group known as Citizens Lobbying Against Smoker Harassment will be staging a “smoke in the park” event on one of the city’s beaches. C.L.A.S.H.  wishes to let it be known that, “this law will be paid the respect it deserves”.

New York City imposed its first ban, the Smoke Free Air Act, in 1988. The city now joins 507 other municipalities in the country that impose the same outdoor smoking ban in parks as well as 105 that impose the ban on beaches. They added to that ban in 2002 when smoking was deemed prohibited in restaurants and bars.

While smokers are up in arms about this law, the electronic cigarette companies will be sure to benefit. Although they are not specifically marketed as a smoking cessation product, thousands have been able to kick the traditional cigarette habit by switching to the electronic devices. E cigs do not contain the thousands of carcinogens traditional cigarettes contain. The chemical free alternative also emits a vapor instead of smoke which allows smokers to use the devices in public areas.

BluCigs is issuing a rare coupon code for $10 off starter packs from May 16, 2011 through May 31, 2011. BluCigs is one of the top e cigarette brands in the world. To use this rare coupon code go to BluCigs.com between 5/16/2011 through 5/31/2011 and use coupon code WHALE for $10 off your starter pack. Limit one use per customer

The Department of Transportation plans to officially ban electronic cigarettes on airlines this spring. Originally there had not been any official restrictions on smoking an e cig on airplanes. The TSA did not have a specific regulation prohibiting the devices.

Many smokers have been able to smoke their e cig after informing flight attendants about how the device works. Electronic cigarettes emit an odorless vapor instead of a traditional cigarette’s harmful second hand smoke. Since there has not been anything specific written about the devices most airlines have previously determined that they are permitted.

According to The Associated Press, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recently stated in a letter to Senator Lautenburg that they now interpret smoking regulations to include electronic cigarettes. Because the health effects of e cigs are still unknown, officials such as Lautenburg are worried non smoking passengers will be affected by the vapor.

Electronic cigarettes have become increasingly popular. They have helped thousands quit traditional cigarettes. Thousands more are making the switch every week. The chemical free alternative is not specifically marketed as a smoking cessation product. However, those trying to quit have had much better success kicking the habit using these devices.

If you feel electronic cigarettes should be allowed on airplanes we suggest you contact your federal congressman or senator to voice your feelings on this issue.