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THE VANDY VAPE BERSERKER MTL RTA & LAST “NOT A” CONTEST WINNERS
A PBusardo Review – The Vandy Vape Berserker & “Not A” Contest Winners
We kick this video off by talking about the GREAT PURGE OF 2017 AUCTION TO BENEFIT CASAA and thank all those involved.
Then we take a full look at the Berserker MTL RTA.
Finally we find out who won the last “Not A” Contests.
The Links:
Big Chief Vapors
VonVape
Conviction Liquid
Courage Vape
CASAA
Vandy Vape
3FVape
Sigelei
Digiflavor
VooPoo
Innokin
Smith & Baxter
Halcyon
Conviction E-Liquids
The Video:
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MEET MARK ANTON – VP OF SFATA, OWNER OF WHATASMOKE & CREATOR OF OPTIMUM
A PBusardo Interview – Meet Mark Anton – VP of SFATA, owner of WhataSmoke & Creator of Optimum
In this 2 part interview I sit down and have a discussion with Mark Anton. I give Mark a platform to discuss several topics including his history in the industry, his efforts in advocacy, his Optimum product line, and his plans for the future.
I really enjoyed this “half Italian” 🙂 from Jersey’s visit yesterday, I thank him for his support of the industry and wish him the best of luck with his endeavors!
Mark’s Contact Information:
The Interview Part 1:
The Interview Part 2:
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The Photos:
FROM ALEX CLARK/CASAA
Fundraising season is right around the corner, but last night, there was an auction that raised $5000.00 for #CASAA. We are truly grateful to Phil Busardo and all of his hard work organizing the auction and collecting all of the items into an enormous package. In addition to the proceeds from the winning bid, Dimitris Agrafiotis (http://tnsmokefree.org/, http://www.seviausa.org/) hosted the final hours of the auction live on Facebook and raised an additional $2500.00 for CASAA in side donations. Thanks also go to Joshua Unger (Von Vape, Florida – http://www.flsmokefree.org/), who has committed to paying for shipping the auction items.
The winning bid was from Heather Hutton (Big Chief Vapor Products LLC, Louisiana – http://lavape.org/), and the lion’s share of side donations came from Amelia and Ismael Rivera (Sabor Vapors, Pennsylvania – https://www.pavape.org/). If those two states jump out at you, they should. Both Pennsylvania and Louisiana have been hit with extra taxes on vapor products in the past two years. Yet, despite the serious challenges they’ve faced in protecting their businesses and their customers’ access to #vaporproducts, these business owners have not given up. In fact, just the opposite. Heather, Amelia, and Ismael are all active members in their respective state trade associations. Thank you for your #leadership!
To everyone else who contributed during the auction, Thank You! CASAA charges no membership fees, and we rely almost entirely on free-will donations from the community (http://casaa.org/donate/). We need, and appreciate, your support so that we can continue to provide a voice for consumers and empower consumers to advocate for themselves by engaging with their elected officials.
Now, more than ever, participation from consumers is vital. Even though the recent announcement from the FDA has given the vapor industry a temporary stay of execution, specific regulatory and policy battles are on the horizon. State and local governments are being aggressively lobbied to enact laws that restrict consumer access to low-risk tobacco and nicotine products, and the PR campaigns supporting these policies are misleading smokers about their #smokefree options. Rather than claiming the FDA’s change of heart as a final victory, we need to seize the opportunity and strike while the iron is hot.
Again, THANK YOU to everyone who participated and donated during last night’s auction. Your time and energy continues to make a huge difference in the lives of smokers and their loved ones.
$7000+ RAISED FOR CASAA!!
THE GREAT PURGE OF 2017 AUCTION TO BENEFIT CASAA HAS COME TO AN END
CONGRATULATIONS AND A HUGE THANK YOU TO HEATHER HUTTON AND BIG CHIEF VAPOR PRODUCTS WITH THE WINNING AUCTION BID OF $5000!!!
Big Chief Vapor Products LLC
135 W Genie St, Chalmette, LA 70043
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
Special thanks to Dimitris Agrafiotis who turned my last minute idea of counting down the auction live into a reality. Through his help we were able to get the winning bid up to $5000 and raise an additional $2000+ in side bids and donations.
Thank you to Joshua Unger of Von Vape, Courage, and Conviction E-Liquids who took a huge burden off of me and offered to pay the shipping for the lot.
Finally, thank you to all of you who hung out with us, made side bids, offered up product, and made additional donations to CASAA!
Without all of you we could not have done what we did tonight.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Nicopure Labs Files a Notice of Appeal in their Case Against the FDA Deeming Rule
TAMPA, FL, August 30, 2017 —Nicopure Labs, LLC, the leading manufacturer of premiumAmerican-made e-liquids, filed a Notice of Appeal in the court case “Nicopure Labs, LLC et al. V. FDA et al.” in the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
See the entire press release HERE.
Innokin brings unique battery technology to ECC California
Saw something interesting today from Innokin. Before you ask… at this point, I don’t know anything more about it…
Our world runs on power. Technology innovation is the proof of evolution that changes how we do everything. From the beginning, Innokin Technology has been a leader in developing various vaporizer technology for tobacco harm reduction. After years of research, it has made a breakthrough that will truly reshape the vaping industry. This technological advancement will not only be for vaping, but it can be used in many other applications across other industries that utilize rechargeable batteries.
Innokin’s battery technology will change the way we all vape. It is proven to be faster, longer-lasting and above all, safer. This is the Innokin Energy System. A power solution that will not only improve the core of vaping, but contribute to sustainable energy solutions.
By pushing the boundaries of current rechargeable battery standards, it is capable of charging at a rate that is one hundred times faster than existing batteries. The battery is able to handle a high volume of power transfers because it has a uniquely built cell structure that is equivalent to the lifespan of one hundred traditional cells. This technology utilizes advanced chemistry within the cells, making them safer to use in sustained high-power applications.
Sustainable energy is the heart of our new world. Innokin’s energy technology will help create a safer smoke-free future for vaping and more. Contact energy@innokin.com for more information.
THE GEEK VAPE AEGIS + “NOT A” CONTEST WINNER & A NEW ONE!
A PBusardo Review – The Geek Vape Aegis – “Not A” Contest Winner and a New One!
In this video we take a look at the Geek Vape Aegis, a rugged mod destined for greatness, but not quite yet.
The Links:
The Post Review Follow-up:
- 8/24/17 – Well talk about closing the barn door after the horse has bolted. Geek Vape has released a new revision of their firmware for the Aegis today. I did the new firmware install for the Aegis (V1.1).
The biggest thing I noticed is that when I unscrew the atty, the resistance now goes to zero, so it is sensing the atty coming on and off device.However, in TC:
With the resistance locked, when the atty is unscrewed and screwed back on, it uses the locked resistance as before.
With the resistance unlocked, when the atty is unscrewed and screwed back on, it automatically takes the new hot resistance and uses it, again, without asking the new same question and glowing the coil.
So in a way, it’s worse that it was before because before the upgrade, I had to accidentally press the fire button for it to take the new resistance before screwing the atty back on.
So, unfortunately, the review stands.
I have not yet checked the resetting issue, but I will.
I’ll keep my eyes open for the next revision and share what I find.
The Video:
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The Photos:
CONGRATS PETE!!
Congrats to Pete! Another happy “Not A” Contest Wiener!
Trust me… he’s happy! 🙂
THE SIGELEI COMPAK F1 – SOME SHOW & TELL WITH THE DIGIFLAVOR AURA & A NEW “NOT A” CONTEST
A PBusardo Review – Sigelei Compak F1 – Some Show & Tell with the Digiflavor Aura, & a new “Not A” Contest
In this video we do a Show & Tell with the Digiflavor Aura, followed by an experience review of the Sigelei Compak F1, and then give both away in a new “Not A” Contest!
The Links:
DigiFlavor
Heaven Gifts
Sigelei
Health Cabin
The Video:
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NEW FROM REGULATOR WATCH – White Knight – Saving the Day After TD Bank Torpedoes Vaping
Here’s the latest from Brent Stafford at Regulator Watch:
It’s a disturbing trend. Just as governments begin to implement legislation to legalize vaping, the commercial banking sector steps in by stepping out of the vaping industry—denying or canceling financial services critical to the commercial viability of the vaping industry.
Last January RegWatch brought you the story of how TD Bank arbitrarily cancelled the online credit card processing services for over 150 vaping retailers across Canada. It was a heartless, calculated attack which left most retailers hung-out-to-dry.
In this episode of RegWatch meet Carl Zank, CEO of Zank Payment Processing. He Is the industry’s white knight that rode in to save the day for Canadian retailers. Hear what he has to say about TD Bank and its decision to torpedo vaping in Canada—only on RegWatch by RegulatorWatch.com.
RegulatorWatch.com – August19, 2017.
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