sure..........light up with him/her and wheeze and deal some coins. Second hand smoke may make nice rainbows.
Family, kids, coins, sports (playing not watching), jet skiing, wakeboarding, Big Air....no one ever got hurt in the air....its the sudden stop that hurts. I hate Hurricane Sandy. I hate FEMA and i hate the blasted insurance companies.
<< <i>Second hand smoke isn't any more dangerous than first-hand smoke is. There is absolutely no scientific way that it can be more toxic. >>
Yes it is to non-smokers because when they inhale second hand smoke it's actually first hand to them! That's just never brought up. Since non-smokers aren't sucking on rettes for first hand smoke then all they get is the second hand haze.
<< <i>I quit smoking almost 6 years ago, and I have a strong, toxic reaction to second hand smoke now- a coin shop better have some damn good deals if I'm going to try and deal with the stench and hold my breath that long... >>
That's an interesting observation that I've heard before. During World War I, some men who were exposed to nerve gas later became hypersensitive to it and could detect levels that other people wouldn't notice. Some ex-smokers have this reaction to smoke too.
If you go back about 100 years and look at the prevalence of various forms of cancer, lung cancer was waaaay down on the list, with a prevalence similar to stomach cancer.
However, even more of a risk than lung cancer are risks from stroke and heart attack. Smoking is even an issue in my field - it increases the risk of developing cataracts and macular degeneration. In the case of macular degeneration, one of the preventatives used in high risk patients, a multi-vitamin with several other additives (eg, B&L Preservision) cannot be used in smokers, as one of the ingredients (beta carotene) increases the risk of lung cancer only in smokers.
However, even more of a risk than lung cancer are risks from stroke and heart attack. Smoking is even an issue in my field - it increases the risk of developing cataracts and macular degeneration. In the case of macular degeneration, one of the preventatives used in high risk patients, a multi-vitamin with several other additives (eg, B&L Preservision) cannot be used in smokers, as one of the ingredients (beta carotene) increases the risk of lung cancer only in smokers. >>
Barry, can this vitamin be used by people who have quit smoking? If so, is there a time frame when the ex smoker should be clear enough to benefit from these?
I wouldn't stay very long. It would amount to less sales on their part. I don't know anyone who would stay in there longer just because of the smoke, but I know a few that would either not stay long or not go at all.
The worst place to go is my local coin shows. A stagnent cloud hangs in the air. Cough Cough.
<< <i>However, even more of a risk than lung cancer are risks from stroke and heart attack. Smoking is even an issue in my field - it increases the risk of developing cataracts and macular degeneration. In the case of macular degeneration, one of the preventatives used in high risk patients, a multi-vitamin with several other additives (eg, B&L Preservision) cannot be used in smokers, as one of the ingredients (beta carotene) increases the risk of lung cancer only in smokers. >>
Barry, can this vitamin be used by people who have quit smoking? If so, is there a time frame when the ex smoker should be clear enough to benefit from these?
Tom >>
Tom, I don't believe there is any data to answer your question. Just so there's no confusion, the supplements are not meant to be taken unless one meets the high risk criteria for macular degeneration. Only your ophthalmologist can tell you that by examination of the retina.
Nobody smokes at any of the coin shops that I frequent and I honestly can't recall ever being in one where you could smoke.
I quit smoking 18 months ago and stopped using smokeless tobacco 6 months ago, both cold turkey. My cigarette habit had been 3 packs a day. I have no urge to smoke or use smokeless tobacco and others smoking does not bother me a bit.
Went to a local show this weekend and anyone who wanted/needed to smoke just went outside. If the owner of a shop wants to smoke he should be smart enough to understand that it will probly cost him customers and sales. Of the 3 shops in Des Moines and the one here in Ames they are all smoke-free.
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<< <i>Cameron knows exactly what I'm talking about!!!!!!! Gotta get out there a live a bit -- right Cameron?
TPN >>
Yes!!!
Cameron Kiefer
<< <i>Would you buy any coins from a shop were the owner chain smokes all day long, even if he is a nice guy? >>
I don't last more than a couple of minutes in a shop like that. I usually run out before before I buy anything.
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<< <i>Second hand smoke isn't any more dangerous than first-hand smoke is. There is absolutely no scientific way that it can be more toxic.
Yes it is to non-smokers because when they inhale second hand smoke it's actually first hand to them! That's just never brought up. Since non-smokers aren't sucking on rettes for first hand smoke then all they get is the second hand haze.
Jerry
<< <i>I quit smoking almost 6 years ago, and I have a strong, toxic reaction to second hand smoke now- a coin shop better have some damn good deals if I'm going to try and deal with the stench and hold my breath that long...
That's an interesting observation that I've heard before. During World War I, some men who were exposed to nerve gas later became hypersensitive to it and could detect levels that other people wouldn't notice. Some ex-smokers have this reaction to smoke too.
However, even more of a risk than lung cancer are risks from stroke and heart attack. Smoking is even an issue in my field - it increases the risk of developing cataracts and macular degeneration. In the case of macular degeneration, one of the preventatives used in high risk patients, a multi-vitamin with several other additives (eg, B&L Preservision) cannot be used in smokers, as one of the ingredients (beta carotene) increases the risk of lung cancer only in smokers.
Barry, can this vitamin be used by people who have quit smoking? If so, is there a time frame when the ex smoker should be clear enough to benefit from these?
Tom
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US Rare Coin Investments
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The worst place to go is my local coin shows. A stagnent cloud hangs in the air. Cough Cough.
<< <i>However, even more of a risk than lung cancer are risks from stroke and heart attack. Smoking is even an issue in my field - it increases the risk of developing cataracts and macular degeneration. In the case of macular degeneration, one of the preventatives used in high risk patients, a multi-vitamin with several other additives (eg, B&L Preservision) cannot be used in smokers, as one of the ingredients (beta carotene) increases the risk of lung cancer only in smokers. >>
Barry, can this vitamin be used by people who have quit smoking? If so, is there a time frame when the ex smoker should be clear enough to benefit from these?
Tom >>
Tom,
I don't believe there is any data to answer your question. Just so there's no confusion, the supplements are not meant to be taken unless one meets the high risk criteria for macular degeneration. Only your ophthalmologist can tell you that by examination of the retina.
<< <i>Secondary smoke is even more deadly then direct inhalation. >>
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I misunderstood.
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Tom
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Tom Pilitowski
US Rare Coin Investments
800-624-1870
Mike
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I quit smoking 18 months ago and stopped using smokeless tobacco 6 months ago, both cold turkey. My cigarette habit had been 3 packs a day. I have no urge to smoke or use smokeless tobacco and others smoking does not bother me a bit.