E-Cigarettes May Soon be Banned in the United States

This will set up a ludicrous situation in which e-cigarettes, which deliver nicotine to users without cancer-causing tobacco carcinogens or any smoke ...

Day-in-the-Life of an Alternative Breaker

Until she helped lug a truckload of 4-by-8s down a disused riding trail, Jenni Herrick never realized just how far 0.2 miles can be. Herrick, GWC's assistant dean of students and director of the Office of Student Success, recently accompanied a group of six students on a weeklong alternative spring break to Virginia's James River […]

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Registered Nurse for Upper County position

Upper Bucks County Float Nurse (for 2016/2017 school year): Permanent placement opportunity available for the upcoming school year. This position ...

Join AHS on Park Rx Day

National Park Rx Day is a day celebrated across the United States to promote the growing movement of prescribing parks and nature to patients to improve human health. National Park Rx Day encourages everyone to start seeing visits to parks and public lands as very important parts of their health. Last fall, the U.S. Surgeon General released […]

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Illinois may raise age to 21 for buying cigarettes

SPRINGFIELD - An Illinois Senate committee on Tuesday approved a bill that would raise the purchasing age for tobacco and electronic cigarette ...

5 Reasons Why Your Organization Should Host a National Trails Day Event

Most trail and conservation organizations say they're constantly trying to engage their local community in new ways and boost their numbers of supporters and donors. Here's 5 ways your organization can benefit from hosting a National Trails Day event. 1. REACH A NEW AUDIENCE:  Your organization benefits by having new supporters find you via American Hiking […]

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Casa Colina opens $45 million medical/surgical hospital wing

Laura Ortiz, Registered Nurse at Casa Colina, adjust the over head lights for the operating table in the new operating room, during a tour of the new ...

Casa Colina opens $45 million medical/surgical hospital wing

Laura Ortiz, Registered Nurse at Casa Colina, adjust the over head lights for the operating table in the new operating room, during a tour of the new ...

Adventure Calls from the East

Some say “West is Best”, but at American Hiking, we think both coasts offer adventure seekers mountains and majesty and fantastic opportunities to explore nature!  We have hand selected three upcoming Volunteer Vacations that will provide unforgettable stewardship experiences, breathtaking scenery, and stunning mountain views on the easily accessible east coast. Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, GA […]

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Adventure Calls from the East

Some say “West is Best”, but at American Hiking, we think both coasts offer adventure seekers mountains and majesty and fantastic opportunities to explore nature!  We have hand selected three upcoming Volunteer Vacations that will provide unforgettable stewardship experiences, breathtaking scenery, and stunning mountain views on the easily accessible east coast. Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, GA […]

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House Trails Caucus

The mission of the bipartisan House Trails Caucus is to provide a forum for interested Members of Congress to work together for the creation and conservation of our natural landscape and recreation activities through the preservation of trails. They do this through such things as hosting briefings and informational events as well as by being a forum […]

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House Trails Caucus

The mission of the bipartisan House Trails Caucus is to provide a forum for interested Members of Congress to work together for the creation and conservation of our natural landscape and recreation activities through the preservation of trails. They do this through such things as hosting briefings and informational events as well as by being a forum […]

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Do you vape? Tell us about it

ASHEBORO — Do you vape? Meaning, do you use the electronic cigarettes instead of smoking the tobacco-filled variety? If so, we would love to talk ...

A League of Their Own: The Women Who Started Saving the Redwoods

By Sam Hodder, President & CEO, Save the Redwoods League On August 8, 1919, Save the Redwoods League founders Madison Grant and Stephen Mather spoke to a packed auditorium in the Northern California mill town of Eureka. They had driven up from San Francisco, where the League had just held its first Board meeting, and […]

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Shops targeted in blitz on selling kids smokes

They had suspicions that some stores were illegally allowing children to purchase tobacco or e-cigarettes. On October 1, 2015 it became illegal for ...

Donations in memory of mountain rescuer killed in climbing accident to fund training base

Thousands of pounds donated in memory of a mountain rescuer killed in a climbing accident will be used to ensure his passion for the hobby lives on.

Protected: The Appalachian Trail Movie

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Opinion: Consumers and businesses should set vaping rules

... but a ban on electronic cigarettes in private establishments curtails both freedom of choice and property rights, and might actually induce nicotine ...

11 of the Nation’s Best Hikes

By RootsRated  Featured Photo (Paxson Woelber) By no means an exhaustive list, here are 11 hikes across the country that simply have to be on your radar. From the rolling mountains of the southeast, to the jagged peaks of the west, to the canyons, waterfalls, and old-growth forests of the Pacific Coast, these trails are […]

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E-cig catches fire on St. Louis-bound flight

Just before takeoff, firefighters boarded a St. Louis bound plane in Atlanta when an e-cigarette ignited a passenger's bag. The bag was stored in an ...

Find Your Adventure at the Nation’s Largest Trails Celebration

Golden, Colorado – Across the country, individuals eagerly await fun summer adventures, and American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® will kick off the season of good times outside on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The largest annual trails celebration promises to deliver a wide variety of outdoor adventures to suit the nation’s craving to be immersed […]

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E-cigarette use on the rise among youths

Electronic cigarette proponents argue that the devices are a safer alternative to cigarettes because they don't produce the smoke and tar caused by ...

Anderson youth take stand against drugs, alcohol

West said some of her friends have turned to electronic cigarettes in hopes of ... We need legislation on e-cigarettes on the state and local levels.".

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4 Questions to Ask Yourself as a New Registered Nurse

Nursing school is just the beginning of what you'll learn as a registered nurse. Here are some ways to make your first year transition smoother.

Crowd objects to proposed rules for vaping

Kitsap Sun file Axel Lovinaria, of Vape on the Beach in Bremerton, and customer Orlando Josafat, of Bremerton, use e-cigarettes last month at the ...

Albany County Legislature considers increasing tobacco buying age

If approved, Local Law C for 2016 would prohibit the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, liquid nicotine and electronic cigarettes to anyone under 21.

American Hiking Society Spring Happy Hour

Join American Hiking Society, Washington Trails Association, and Eddie Bauer Adventure Athlete, Seth Waterfall for an event to celebrate trails and the hiking experience in Washington State! When: Saturday, April 30, 6:30 pm Where: Adventure Hub & Winery, 2960 4th Ave. S. #115 Seattle Event: Happy Hour to celebrate American Hiking Society’s 40th Anniversary.  Join us […]

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40 Years of Trail & Hiking Advocacy

By: Gregory Miller, President of American Hiking Society The trails landscape encountered by American Hiking Society (AHS) in 1976 was vastly different than it is today. Through 40 years of meaningful hiking and trails advocacy and leadership, AHS elevated hiking trails protection and helped unify hiking, recreation and conservation actions across America. We hosted []

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More than two million Brits are vaping

Senior ONS statistician Jamie Jenkins said: "While the majority of people are using e-cigarettes as an aid to quit it seems they don't work for everyone, ...

Celebrate 40 Years of Trail Stewardship on an Outdoor Service Vacation

SILVER SPRING, MD- All across America, the American Hiking Society is celebrating 40 years of trail stewardship through its Volunteer Vacations program and invites all Americans to join the party on a once-in-a-lifetime outdoor volun-tour trip. They have just released their 2016 Volunteer Vacations schedule, offering 50+ trail-building and maintaining vacations at iconic destinations across [...]

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Analysis and Gilla Inc (GLLA) Earnings Review

Gilla Inc. designs, markets and distributes electronic cigarettes and accessories. The company has a market cap of $10.93 million. The Firm develops ...

Comparison of the Performance of Cartomizer Style Electronic Cigarettes from Major Tobacco and ...

Objective This study compared the performance of 12 brands of cartomizer style electronic cigarettes (EC) using different puffing protocols and ...

Banff Mountain Film Festival coming to Avalon

Along with the kayaking in "Salween Spring," the festival's films will featuring mountain biking, climbing, trail running and skiing along with incredible ...

Number of young women smoking RISES for the first time in a decade

The figures also show that more than two million people in Britain now use electronic cigarettes, although 59 per cent also smoke regular cigarettes ...

Hike the Hill 2016 a Success

More than 75 advocates from all across the country came to Washington, D.C., to discuss issues affecting hiking trails as well as to meet with Members of Congress and land management agency officials during 2016's Hike the Hill(R) in early February. Hike the Hill(R), an annual event, is a joint effort of American Hiking Society [...]

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Stay Safer on the Trail by Sharing Your Location

By: Ali Alami, Former USAF Survival Instructor, CEO and Co-Founder of Cairn. Many hikers take steps to stay safe in the wilderness, including packing the right gear and checking weather conditions. However, they often neglect to share the details of their hike or plan how they will get help in an emergency situation. One of the most [...]

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E-cigarette vapour can damage babies' brain development

The researchers said that pregnant women, who smoke e-cigarettes during pregnancy, may affect the brain development of their babies. The warned ...

In the polarising debate about vaping, we've forgotten to ask the right questions

Do electronic cigarettes (ECs) help smokers to quit? Are ECs as innocuous as their advocates claim? Is duplicitous and unscrupulous Big Tobacco ...

Nurse confined by patient

Police say that on Sunday at 10:17 a.m., a female registered nurse entered the accused's room in the North Bay Regional Health Centre's Acute ...

E-Cigarette Market In The UK Part 2: Big Tobacco Enters The Fray

Big tobacco companies were relatively slow to enter the U.K. e-cigarettes market; but they have made up for lost time by using their size and financial ...

Share your Families on Foot photos

The American Hiking Society and hiking superstar couple Jennifer Pharr Davis and Brew Davis are writing Families on Foot, a fun, engaging book that offers tools, tips, games, and activities for parents who want to connect their children to the outdoors through hiking. Be it a casual walk through the local park or a more […]

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Flavored E-cigarettes contain a Chemical that can Irritate Lungs: Study

Flavored e-cigarettes, particularly one's that taste like cherry, contain a chemical that can irritate lungs of the users, according to a new study.

Jobs in Trumbull: McDonald's, AT&T, Zale

When: Thursday, January 28th Registration: 6:00pm ... CTUnique Opportunity for a Registered Nurse with a Home Health Leader ...

National Forest System Trails Stewardship Act

In 2013 the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conducted a study of U.S. Forest Service trails that revealed a $314 million backlog in trail maintenance and that only one fourth of all Forest Service trails met the agency’s standards for trail maintenance. Clearly this is an area where the U.S. Forest Service could use more resources […]

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Mountain Climbing Concept / A Pair Of A Mountaineering Boots With A Red Climbing Rope On A ...

Mountain Climbing Concept / A pair of a mountaineering boots with a red climbing rope on a mountain peak with blue sky and sun rays. Mountain ...

Stephen Mather’s Inspiring Story and Indelible Legacy

By: Sam Hodder, President & CEO, Save the Redwoods League This year marks the 100th anniversary of the National Parks Service! In 1916, the very idea of a parks system was in its infancy – and now, our world-class parks network is a treasured and fundamental part of our national identity. How did this momentous […]

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Cairnuary: Rostrevor GP Dr Henry McLaughlin has patients climbing mountains

Dr Henry McLaughlin believes that physical and mental wellbeing can be improved by a daily mountain climb. The idea is that people climb to the top ...

Candy-flavoured e-cigarette ads can influence school kids

Advertisements featuring electronic cigarettes with flavours such as chocolate and bubble gum are more likely to attract school children to buy and try ...

Reaching for the top

“We learned about TA and how she was going to set her goal of climbing Mountain Everest,” Kelly told The Packet. Kelly says her favourite part was ...

Research shows electronic cigarettes lower odds to stop smoking by 28%

According to a new study, vapor from electronic cigarettes harms human cells in a way that's "strikingly similar" to how cigarette smoke affects them.

New UCSF research shows that e-cigarettes do not help people quit smoking

Electronic cigarettes have been in a fog of conspiracy theories and criticism since they hit the U.S. market around 2006. Yet, they are widely available ...

Electronic Cigarettes on Yellow Background

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Find Your Park on a Volunteer Vacation

The National Park Service turns 100 on August 25, 2016!  We invite you to help them celebrate by getting out and giving back at your favorite park or trail. We are thrilled to join the National Park Service as they kick off a second century of stewardship of America's national parks and engage communities through recreation, conservation, and […]

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E-cigarettes 'reduce chance of smokers quitting'

Though e-cigarettes are widely marketed as a smoking cessation aid, a new study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine suggests the devices ...

E-cigarettes and smoking cessation in real-world and clinical settings: a systematic review and ...

Summary. Background. Smokers increasingly use e-cigarettes for many reasons, including attempts to quit combustible cigarettes and to use nicotine ...

Perak state government will not issue new premises licences to vape sellers

Perak has stopped issuing licences to e-cigarette sellers in the state, an official said today. — AFP pic. IPOH, Jan 14 — The Perak government has ...

News Minute: Here is the latest news from The Associated Press

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - New Mexico lawmakers will consider a first-time tax on electronic cigarettes along with increased levies on cigarettes and ...

Hookah vs. cigarettes: New research challenges old beliefs.

... beyond cigarettes in response to evidence that many young people begin smoking alternative apparatuses, such as hookah or electronic cigarettes, ...

New Mexico lawmakers will consider a new tax on e-cigarettes - along with increased levies on ...

Several states are examining new tax structures to account for the growing popularity of e-cigarettes and other alternative tobacco products. Electronic ...

Electronic Cigarettes International Group Improves Financial Strength with $9.0 Million Financing ...

View complete news release for Electronic+Cigarettes+International+Group+Improves+Financial+Strength+with+%249.0+Million+Financing+from+an ...

E-cigarettes continue to be a hot topic as health officials hope to keep them out of youth's reach

Last week, a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added another layer to the electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette, debate.

In the UK, doctors can now prescribe e-cigarettes to help you quit smoking

For any smoker in the UK looking to kick the habit, your favourite medical professional may soon prescribe you an e-cigarette. According to Reuters ...

Registered nurse arrested for unlawful sexual contact

SAN ANTONIO-- A registered nurse that worked in San Antonio has been arrested for unlawful sexual contact. Police in Fort Collins, Colorado have ...

Hawaii Raises the Legal Smoking Age to 21

"So it could be that e-cigarette vapor has different effects than those seen in the lab". There have been many studies showing that nicotine can ...

E-cig reporting: What went wrong?

Numerous stories breathlessly claimed e-cigarettes may be no better than smoking regular cigarettes. This, the stories inaccurately stated, was what ...

Iron Mike goes down, scrubbing beads banned, Keurigs recalled

Miller said aloud what many supporters – including plenty of doctors – have said for a long time: Based on the available evidence, e-cigarettes are ...

E-cigarettes to be available on NHS prescription with one of world's biggest tobacco firms lined up ...

Smokers looking to kick their habit will be able to get a prescription of e-cigarettes on the NHS with the world's biggest firm lined up as a supplier.

Health effects of e-cigarettes demands study, regulation

A new study adds to the body of knowledge about the potential health hazards of e-cigarettes. The data is welcome, because this relatively new ...

Hawaii's Smoking Age Rises to 21

E-cigarettes were added to the legislation after officials saw the percentage of public high school students smoking electronic cigarettes quadruple ...