ANAND: Three partners of a tobacco trading firm from Umreth town of the district has been accused of Rs 85 lakh graft. As per a complaint at Umreth police station on Sunday, the traders, all of one family, have left the country after the fraud.
Police said, that partners of Ashabhai Gopalbhai and Sons, a tobacco trading firm in Umreth, had taken a loan of Rs 85 lakh from Central Bank of India branch of the town against an equally valued stock of tobacco on March 23, 2006.
However, after paying a few instalments, the firm stopped making repayments. Partners Dinesh Amba Patel, Kashi Patel and Sunil Patel allegedly sold off the stock without telling the bank and fled to a foreign country.
As notices sent by the bank went unanswered for a long time, present manager Kalpana Vaidya registered a case of cheating against all three partners at Umreth police station.
вторник, 29 сентября 2009 г.
пятница, 25 сентября 2009 г.
Unequal Risks, Unmet Needs. Pacific People And Tobacco In Nz
Little government attention has been given to smoking by Pacific peoples in New Zealand, and there is no specific government plan to deal with this smoking.
Pacific people in New Zealand face increased health risks from tobacco, compared to the overall New Zealand population, because of higher smoking levels (30% Pacific compared to 21% of the whole adult population). Using the most reliable data (from the census) smoking by Pacific women increased from 23% in 1996 to 27% in 2006.
However, research from the University of Otago, Wellington has found some improvements; smoking by Pacific year 10 students, and smoking inside the homes of Pacific students, has declined sharply since 2000.
These are some of the findings from the first review of smoking by Pacific peoples, which has just been published online in the New Zealand Medical Journal.
"We found continued disparities in smoking prevalence between Pacific and other peoples in New Zealand. This disparity has continued despite being well known by government for over 15 years." says lead investigator Tolotea Lanumata, from the Department of Public Health at UOW.
"The situation is made more urgent by the rapid growth of the Pacific population in New Zealand. That population has a young median age, of only 21, and is projected to reach at least 480,000 by 2026."
The research concludes that a central government plan for Pacific tobacco control is required. The researchers found little focus by government on smoking by Pacific peoples, although some DHBs have separately developed specific plans aimed at these groups.
The study, based on an analysis of databases and websites, found that the picture appears more positive for smokefree homes and for Pacific youth. The prevalence of smoking by Pacific year 10 students reduced from 29% to 16% during 1999-2007. However, this decline was much less than for European youth (which in 2007 was at only 9%). Smoking inside Pacific students' homes also declined from 35% to 26% during 2001-2007.
The health consequences of higher smoking levels in Pacific peoples are seen in lung cancer mortality rates which are twice as high for males and 1.4 times higher for females, compared to non/Maori/non Pacific.
Ms Lanumata said that "Because of the continued disparities, there is a need for much better funding of Pacific smokefree services. We also found strong calls for more specific interventions for Pacific Peoples."
Pacific people in New Zealand face increased health risks from tobacco, compared to the overall New Zealand population, because of higher smoking levels (30% Pacific compared to 21% of the whole adult population). Using the most reliable data (from the census) smoking by Pacific women increased from 23% in 1996 to 27% in 2006.
However, research from the University of Otago, Wellington has found some improvements; smoking by Pacific year 10 students, and smoking inside the homes of Pacific students, has declined sharply since 2000.
These are some of the findings from the first review of smoking by Pacific peoples, which has just been published online in the New Zealand Medical Journal.
"We found continued disparities in smoking prevalence between Pacific and other peoples in New Zealand. This disparity has continued despite being well known by government for over 15 years." says lead investigator Tolotea Lanumata, from the Department of Public Health at UOW.
"The situation is made more urgent by the rapid growth of the Pacific population in New Zealand. That population has a young median age, of only 21, and is projected to reach at least 480,000 by 2026."
The research concludes that a central government plan for Pacific tobacco control is required. The researchers found little focus by government on smoking by Pacific peoples, although some DHBs have separately developed specific plans aimed at these groups.
The study, based on an analysis of databases and websites, found that the picture appears more positive for smokefree homes and for Pacific youth. The prevalence of smoking by Pacific year 10 students reduced from 29% to 16% during 1999-2007. However, this decline was much less than for European youth (which in 2007 was at only 9%). Smoking inside Pacific students' homes also declined from 35% to 26% during 2001-2007.
The health consequences of higher smoking levels in Pacific peoples are seen in lung cancer mortality rates which are twice as high for males and 1.4 times higher for females, compared to non/Maori/non Pacific.
Ms Lanumata said that "Because of the continued disparities, there is a need for much better funding of Pacific smokefree services. We also found strong calls for more specific interventions for Pacific Peoples."
среда, 23 сентября 2009 г.
Burglar left trail of cigarette butts
A BUNGLING drug addicted burglar was caught by police after he left a cigarette butt at the scene of every place he raided during a seven-week spree.
James Murphy, 39, who is of no fixed address, gave a family member's address in Buckland to Torbay magistrates and pleaded guilty to a three burglaries and also agreed to four other burglaries being taken into consideration.
Crown prosecutor Simon Jarvis explained two were at second homes in Thurlestone and East Portlemouth in the South Hams, while the third was at an isolated bungalow near Saltash.
Murphy also admitted breaking into two sheds just 40 yards from the house he robbed in East Portlemouth, breaking into another house in East Portlemouth which was 400 yards away, ransacking the dilapidated Palm Court Hotel on Torquay seafront and going back to the Saltash bungalow.
These offences were committed between July 16 and early September explained, Mr Jarvis.
The clerk of court explained a warrant had been issued for Murphy's arrest on September 4.
Mr Jarvis said: "These offences were committed to fund his drug habit, and it is something like seven offences in seven weeks."
The court heard fishing tackle, binoculars, torches, a £3,000 silver cutlery set, a home theatre system, a wrist watch, keys, a laptop computer, two mechanisms from grandfather clocks, three bottles of whiskey, a GPS system, a compass and four boat flares had been taken.
But mitigating, defence solicitor Andrew Cooper called his client 'extremely naive', adding: "He left DNA evidence behind him. I believe that on every occasion they found a cigarette butt with his DNA on it, and so it only required a computer check to find him."
He added that his client had nowhere to live after a relationship broke up and that essentially he was going from 'fix to fix.'
Chairman of the bench Syan Venton said: "We have decide that for these offences of burglary we are going to commit you to the crown court because these offences are so serious that you should receive greater punishment than we can issue, so you will be committed to Plymouth Crown Court."
Murphy was remanded into custody until October 23. The breach matter will be dealt with on November 20 and outstanding fines will dealt with on November 18.
James Murphy, 39, who is of no fixed address, gave a family member's address in Buckland to Torbay magistrates and pleaded guilty to a three burglaries and also agreed to four other burglaries being taken into consideration.
Crown prosecutor Simon Jarvis explained two were at second homes in Thurlestone and East Portlemouth in the South Hams, while the third was at an isolated bungalow near Saltash.
Murphy also admitted breaking into two sheds just 40 yards from the house he robbed in East Portlemouth, breaking into another house in East Portlemouth which was 400 yards away, ransacking the dilapidated Palm Court Hotel on Torquay seafront and going back to the Saltash bungalow.
These offences were committed between July 16 and early September explained, Mr Jarvis.
The clerk of court explained a warrant had been issued for Murphy's arrest on September 4.
Mr Jarvis said: "These offences were committed to fund his drug habit, and it is something like seven offences in seven weeks."
The court heard fishing tackle, binoculars, torches, a £3,000 silver cutlery set, a home theatre system, a wrist watch, keys, a laptop computer, two mechanisms from grandfather clocks, three bottles of whiskey, a GPS system, a compass and four boat flares had been taken.
But mitigating, defence solicitor Andrew Cooper called his client 'extremely naive', adding: "He left DNA evidence behind him. I believe that on every occasion they found a cigarette butt with his DNA on it, and so it only required a computer check to find him."
He added that his client had nowhere to live after a relationship broke up and that essentially he was going from 'fix to fix.'
Chairman of the bench Syan Venton said: "We have decide that for these offences of burglary we are going to commit you to the crown court because these offences are so serious that you should receive greater punishment than we can issue, so you will be committed to Plymouth Crown Court."
Murphy was remanded into custody until October 23. The breach matter will be dealt with on November 20 and outstanding fines will dealt with on November 18.
понедельник, 21 сентября 2009 г.
CSO arrest suspect in S'port gas station robbery
SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) -Caddo Parish Sheriff's officials have now identified and arrested a suspect in a Shreveport gas station armed robbery. Caddo deputies have arrested 48-year-old Melvin Johnson in connection to the robbery of the Exxon gas station, located in the 5800 block of North Market St. on Wednesday.
Johnson is currently being held at the Caddo Correctional Center and is facing an armed robbery charge.
Deputies released surveillance video which shows Johnson entering the gas station.
According to Caddo deputies, Johnson entered the store to purchase a pack of cigarettes, but did not buy, but came back 30 minutes later, pulled out a handgun and demanded money and a carton of cigarettes.
Deputies also say Johnson allegedly threatened to kill the clerk, but was interrupted when a customer came into the store and that's when Johnson allegedly fled the scene on foot.
Johnson is currently being held at the Caddo Correctional Center and is facing an armed robbery charge.
Deputies released surveillance video which shows Johnson entering the gas station.
According to Caddo deputies, Johnson entered the store to purchase a pack of cigarettes, but did not buy, but came back 30 minutes later, pulled out a handgun and demanded money and a carton of cigarettes.
Deputies also say Johnson allegedly threatened to kill the clerk, but was interrupted when a customer came into the store and that's when Johnson allegedly fled the scene on foot.
четверг, 17 сентября 2009 г.
Commissioners approve smoking ban
Even though it seemed as though the board of commissioners was going to designate specific smoking areas in the township’s larger parks, by the end of the night all Upper Moreland parks had become smoke-free.
The board unanimously approved an ordinance that prohibited smoking from all township parks and immediately following the approval of the ordinance, a 3-3 split decision voted down a resolution that would have designated specific smoking areas in the township. With the failure of the resolution no areas were specified.
The months-long discussion started after the parks and recreation advisory council recommended that the board ban smoking to reduce litter in the parks, promote a healthy lifestyle and send a message to the community’s youth.
Although happy with the outcome Commissioner James McKenna said he was upset it took so long to make the decision.
“I can’t believe we wasted so many hours discussing this asinine topic,” he said. “If we designated areas for smokers we would be facilitating smoking and using tax dollars to do so.”
The township’s contribution to the smoking areas would be approximately $5,000 to $6,000 to provide benches, places to throw out cigarette butts and trash cans.
As a former smoker, Jonathan de Jonge, an advisory planning agency member believed there wasn’t even a choice.
“If you wouldn’t go home and offer your kids a pack of cigarettes tonight your answer should be no to this vote,” he said. “Tobacco is a highly addictive substance and if it was just introduced to society today it would not be allowed.”
For Dennis Hurley, also a former smoker, the decision shouldn’t be about constitutional rights, it should be about protecting the younger generations.
“The only nice thing I have heard anyone mention tonight is the kids,” he said. “By designating certain areas we are telling our kids that it’s not OK to smoke here, but if you go over there you’re OK. That isn’t doing anything for them.”
Like half of the commissioners, Pat Stasio, the township’s director of parks and recreation, believed a total ban was the way to go.
“I think we are still inviting everyone to enjoy our parks but we’re asking them to do it in a safe manner,” he said, adding that a complete ban would make the ordinance more enforceable.
For some of the commissioners though, a total ban was too much too soon.
The discussion between the commissioners included personal choice, a person’s right to smoke and the ability to enforce the ban.
“Most areas of our lives are grey and this is one of them,” Commissioner Sam Valenza said. “I think we need to compromise.”
Commissioner Lisa Romaniello agreed.
“I think we’ve taken a big step tonight,” she said, adding that she believes smokers should have the opportunity to appreciate the parks. “We could always go back and change the resolution at a later date. The big thing tonight is that we took a step forward.”
Although the ordinance says the change will take affect five days after it’s voted on, the township will be spending the next several months informing the public about the change and, through pamphlets, work to educate park-goers on why the decision is was made. Stasio said the parks and recreation department would look at implementing the ordinance in early spring.
The board unanimously approved an ordinance that prohibited smoking from all township parks and immediately following the approval of the ordinance, a 3-3 split decision voted down a resolution that would have designated specific smoking areas in the township. With the failure of the resolution no areas were specified.
The months-long discussion started after the parks and recreation advisory council recommended that the board ban smoking to reduce litter in the parks, promote a healthy lifestyle and send a message to the community’s youth.
Although happy with the outcome Commissioner James McKenna said he was upset it took so long to make the decision.
“I can’t believe we wasted so many hours discussing this asinine topic,” he said. “If we designated areas for smokers we would be facilitating smoking and using tax dollars to do so.”
The township’s contribution to the smoking areas would be approximately $5,000 to $6,000 to provide benches, places to throw out cigarette butts and trash cans.
As a former smoker, Jonathan de Jonge, an advisory planning agency member believed there wasn’t even a choice.
“If you wouldn’t go home and offer your kids a pack of cigarettes tonight your answer should be no to this vote,” he said. “Tobacco is a highly addictive substance and if it was just introduced to society today it would not be allowed.”
For Dennis Hurley, also a former smoker, the decision shouldn’t be about constitutional rights, it should be about protecting the younger generations.
“The only nice thing I have heard anyone mention tonight is the kids,” he said. “By designating certain areas we are telling our kids that it’s not OK to smoke here, but if you go over there you’re OK. That isn’t doing anything for them.”
Like half of the commissioners, Pat Stasio, the township’s director of parks and recreation, believed a total ban was the way to go.
“I think we are still inviting everyone to enjoy our parks but we’re asking them to do it in a safe manner,” he said, adding that a complete ban would make the ordinance more enforceable.
For some of the commissioners though, a total ban was too much too soon.
The discussion between the commissioners included personal choice, a person’s right to smoke and the ability to enforce the ban.
“Most areas of our lives are grey and this is one of them,” Commissioner Sam Valenza said. “I think we need to compromise.”
Commissioner Lisa Romaniello agreed.
“I think we’ve taken a big step tonight,” she said, adding that she believes smokers should have the opportunity to appreciate the parks. “We could always go back and change the resolution at a later date. The big thing tonight is that we took a step forward.”
Although the ordinance says the change will take affect five days after it’s voted on, the township will be spending the next several months informing the public about the change and, through pamphlets, work to educate park-goers on why the decision is was made. Stasio said the parks and recreation department would look at implementing the ordinance in early spring.
вторник, 15 сентября 2009 г.
Funds Should Help Smokers Quit
The Sept. 1 article by Fergus Cullen and Tamara Tragakisswas only half-right.
Connecticut legislators should be applauded for raising tobacco taxes but ashamed about how they have misdirected that tax revenue.
Connecticut has every reason to raise the prices of tobacco products. Research shows tobacco tax increases are one of the most effective ways to reduce tobacco consumption, especially among youths. If the state's leadership is serious about improving public health, it should spend a small portion of the extra revenue on cessation assistance and comprehensive tobacco-use prevention.
Connecticut has one of the worst track records when it comes to helping people quit smoking and remains one of the last states to provide absolutely no cessation benefits to Medicaid participants.
In recent years, the state was ranked dead last in smoking-cessation coverage. As the Sept. 1 article mentioned, this is despite receiving hundreds of millions of dollars from the master settlement agreement and tobacco taxes.
Raising taxes on cigarettes is a positive step toward reducing deaths due to smoking. But lawmakers need to go the extra mile to help those who want to quit. By doing all of this together, we can raise extra money immediately, dramatically improve public health and save billions of dollars in long-term health costs. That's the kind of prudent fiscal planning that Connecticut desperately needs.
Connecticut legislators should be applauded for raising tobacco taxes but ashamed about how they have misdirected that tax revenue.
Connecticut has every reason to raise the prices of tobacco products. Research shows tobacco tax increases are one of the most effective ways to reduce tobacco consumption, especially among youths. If the state's leadership is serious about improving public health, it should spend a small portion of the extra revenue on cessation assistance and comprehensive tobacco-use prevention.
Connecticut has one of the worst track records when it comes to helping people quit smoking and remains one of the last states to provide absolutely no cessation benefits to Medicaid participants.
In recent years, the state was ranked dead last in smoking-cessation coverage. As the Sept. 1 article mentioned, this is despite receiving hundreds of millions of dollars from the master settlement agreement and tobacco taxes.
Raising taxes on cigarettes is a positive step toward reducing deaths due to smoking. But lawmakers need to go the extra mile to help those who want to quit. By doing all of this together, we can raise extra money immediately, dramatically improve public health and save billions of dollars in long-term health costs. That's the kind of prudent fiscal planning that Connecticut desperately needs.
пятница, 11 сентября 2009 г.
Survey of Ontarians reveals concern over growing problem with illegal cigarettes
A majority think governments should be doing more to combat tobacco crime
TORONTO, Aug. 27 /CNW/ - A recent survey of Ontarians shows a growingconcern about the danger posed by illegal cigarettes. A recent Pollara surveyof 802 Ontario residents shows that 64% of respondents believe both thefederal and provincial governments should be doing more to stop this growingcriminal trade.
"Two things are immediately clear from this survey: many Ontarians don'tthink buying contraband cigarettes is a crime and people who care about thisissue want to see governments doing more," said Dave Bryans, NationalCoalition Against Contraband Tobacco. "Nearly 50% of cigarettes being sold inOntario are illegal and reigning in this problem is no easy task. The tax
losses are now approaching $2 billion each year. Governments need to takedeliberate, coordinated steps to snuff out this crime."
Other key findings from the survey include:
- 59% were supportive of more government action based on additionalhealth concerns due to the possible presence of insect eggs, dead flies, mould and human feces in contraband cigarettes
- 34% of people surveyed think additional law and order approaches to the problem are the best solutions
- 54% feel dealing with contraband tobacco should be part of a largergovernment strategy on tobacco
- When asked, 42% believe tobacco taxes should be cut, similar to the federal government decision in 1993, in order to eliminate theillegal market. However 44% oppose such a move.
The Pollara survey also showed that among smokers, price was asignificant driving force in their purchasing behaviour. 30% of respondentswho were smokers indicated that buying decisions are made primarily based onaffordability. And of those smokers who purchase contraband cigarettes, nearly100% of them do so because of price and would only cease purchasing iflegitimate cigarettes were comparable in price. The study makes it clear that
price is the key driver of contraband cigarette purchasing, and the key reasonwhy smokers could potentially stop purchasing contraband cigarettes.
TORONTO, Aug. 27 /CNW/ - A recent survey of Ontarians shows a growingconcern about the danger posed by illegal cigarettes. A recent Pollara surveyof 802 Ontario residents shows that 64% of respondents believe both thefederal and provincial governments should be doing more to stop this growingcriminal trade.
"Two things are immediately clear from this survey: many Ontarians don'tthink buying contraband cigarettes is a crime and people who care about thisissue want to see governments doing more," said Dave Bryans, NationalCoalition Against Contraband Tobacco. "Nearly 50% of cigarettes being sold inOntario are illegal and reigning in this problem is no easy task. The tax
losses are now approaching $2 billion each year. Governments need to takedeliberate, coordinated steps to snuff out this crime."
Other key findings from the survey include:
- 59% were supportive of more government action based on additionalhealth concerns due to the possible presence of insect eggs, dead flies, mould and human feces in contraband cigarettes
- 34% of people surveyed think additional law and order approaches to the problem are the best solutions
- 54% feel dealing with contraband tobacco should be part of a largergovernment strategy on tobacco
- When asked, 42% believe tobacco taxes should be cut, similar to the federal government decision in 1993, in order to eliminate theillegal market. However 44% oppose such a move.
The Pollara survey also showed that among smokers, price was asignificant driving force in their purchasing behaviour. 30% of respondentswho were smokers indicated that buying decisions are made primarily based onaffordability. And of those smokers who purchase contraband cigarettes, nearly100% of them do so because of price and would only cease purchasing iflegitimate cigarettes were comparable in price. The study makes it clear that
price is the key driver of contraband cigarette purchasing, and the key reasonwhy smokers could potentially stop purchasing contraband cigarettes.
понедельник, 7 сентября 2009 г.
Juneau to vote on raising cigarette tax
Juneau voters will decide whether to raise cigarette taxes.
The Juneau assembly voted Monday to put a proposition on the Oct. 6 ballot that would raise city taxes on a pack of cigarettes from 30 cents to $1.
The National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence-Juneau asked for the increase so Juneau would be closer in line with the rest of the state.
The Juneau Empire reports the hike would increase city revenue from the tobacco tax to $1.69 million a year from $517,800 in 2008.
The tobacco money will be spent on health and social service needs related to substance abuse and tobacco use, prevention and cessation.
The Juneau assembly voted Monday to put a proposition on the Oct. 6 ballot that would raise city taxes on a pack of cigarettes from 30 cents to $1.
The National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence-Juneau asked for the increase so Juneau would be closer in line with the rest of the state.
The Juneau Empire reports the hike would increase city revenue from the tobacco tax to $1.69 million a year from $517,800 in 2008.
The tobacco money will be spent on health and social service needs related to substance abuse and tobacco use, prevention and cessation.
четверг, 3 сентября 2009 г.
Smokers know the risks, thank you
Smokers take a lot of heat for their habit, as Mr. Marc McAfee demonstrated [in his Aug. 26 column, "Smokers need to escape grasp of addiction"].
Anyone who doesn't smoke will inevitably tell a smoker they're interacting with how bad it is for them and how it will kill them one day. With increased "quit-smoking" campaigning, the pursuit to "save" smokers has reached an evangelical fervor.
As a former Camel consumer, I can't count the number of times someone went out on a limb to inform me that cigarettes are harmful. I do, however, vividly recall lighting up immediately to accidently-on-purposely exhale in the direction of their head.
The fact is, if a person is able to buy a pack of cigarettes, then they are aware of the risks: highly poisonous, highly addictive, worse if second-hand, bad for babies, and of course, increased likeliness of lung and other respiratory cancer.
So, any attempt to enlighten a smoker is utterly futile, as the laws of human nature predict an equal and opposite reaction to such impromptu sermons.
Smokers have become ostracized to the point that they can't even walk outside - where they're supposed to be - and take one good drag without offending someone. They are followed from class to class by scoffs and coughs from the non-smokers walking behind them.
When this happened to me, as it often did, I always thought to myself, "Wait, I'm the one with bad lungs here, shouldn't you be able to walk faster?"
Cigarette smoke may be annoying and inconsiderate, but so are people who talk unnecessarily loud in the MLC, distracting everyone nearby who is studying and adding to their stress, which has been linked as a risk factor to heart disease - the No. 1 killer in America - according to Richard N. Fogoros, M.D. at About.com.
After smoking a pack-and-a-half a day for almost four years, I finally quit cold turkey about a month ago.
But a month isn't that long. How do I know it's for good? Because this time I was ready and I want to take care of my body. I don't miss the cigarette, but the amount of time I spent outside and the interesting people I met there.
Call me a realist, Mr. McAfee, but don't expect someone to quit smoking for you or anyone else, especially if the tactic utilized is remotely self-righteous or a guilt trip in disguise.
They'll quit when they're good and ready, and they'll quit for themselves, and it will mean so much more to them that way.
I've never met a smoker who sees cigarettes as a permanent part of their lives.
Anyone who doesn't smoke will inevitably tell a smoker they're interacting with how bad it is for them and how it will kill them one day. With increased "quit-smoking" campaigning, the pursuit to "save" smokers has reached an evangelical fervor.
As a former Camel consumer, I can't count the number of times someone went out on a limb to inform me that cigarettes are harmful. I do, however, vividly recall lighting up immediately to accidently-on-purposely exhale in the direction of their head.
The fact is, if a person is able to buy a pack of cigarettes, then they are aware of the risks: highly poisonous, highly addictive, worse if second-hand, bad for babies, and of course, increased likeliness of lung and other respiratory cancer.
So, any attempt to enlighten a smoker is utterly futile, as the laws of human nature predict an equal and opposite reaction to such impromptu sermons.
Smokers have become ostracized to the point that they can't even walk outside - where they're supposed to be - and take one good drag without offending someone. They are followed from class to class by scoffs and coughs from the non-smokers walking behind them.
When this happened to me, as it often did, I always thought to myself, "Wait, I'm the one with bad lungs here, shouldn't you be able to walk faster?"
Cigarette smoke may be annoying and inconsiderate, but so are people who talk unnecessarily loud in the MLC, distracting everyone nearby who is studying and adding to their stress, which has been linked as a risk factor to heart disease - the No. 1 killer in America - according to Richard N. Fogoros, M.D. at About.com.
After smoking a pack-and-a-half a day for almost four years, I finally quit cold turkey about a month ago.
But a month isn't that long. How do I know it's for good? Because this time I was ready and I want to take care of my body. I don't miss the cigarette, but the amount of time I spent outside and the interesting people I met there.
Call me a realist, Mr. McAfee, but don't expect someone to quit smoking for you or anyone else, especially if the tactic utilized is remotely self-righteous or a guilt trip in disguise.
They'll quit when they're good and ready, and they'll quit for themselves, and it will mean so much more to them that way.
I've never met a smoker who sees cigarettes as a permanent part of their lives.
среда, 2 сентября 2009 г.
E-cigarette manufacturer aspires to change more people’s way of life through online marketplace
Shenzhen First Union Industry Co., Ltd is a leading manufacturer and exporter in Shenzhen. We specialize in the R&D, production and marketing of e-cigarettes, automatic cork openers and head massagers. We are committed to providing consumers with healthy products and guiding people to lead a healthier life. To develop more overseas markets, we became a Gold Supplier member of Alibaba.com in the second half of 2007.
After that, we paid attention to our products ranking on Alibaba.com, updated our product information on time, and tracked our buyer inquiries actively. With our endless efforts, we successfully marketed our products to the US, Western Europe, and many other markets. More and more buyers became aware of First Union and our products. From sample orders to small-quantity orders, our products then gradually became a world famous brand! As of now, our sales revenue each month reach up to approximately USD2 million. First Union is becoming a major player in the e-cigarette industry.
While using Alibaba.com, we realized that it was easier for us to gain new buyers’ trust when they knew we were a Gold Supplier on Alibaba.com. The membership has helped us more easily establish business relationships with new customers.
To further develop our business, we will launch more new products such as automatic cork openers and head massagers in the international market Through Alibaba.com, we would like to bring more surprises and healthy products to people all over the world ,making their lives easier and more convenient!
After that, we paid attention to our products ranking on Alibaba.com, updated our product information on time, and tracked our buyer inquiries actively. With our endless efforts, we successfully marketed our products to the US, Western Europe, and many other markets. More and more buyers became aware of First Union and our products. From sample orders to small-quantity orders, our products then gradually became a world famous brand! As of now, our sales revenue each month reach up to approximately USD2 million. First Union is becoming a major player in the e-cigarette industry.
While using Alibaba.com, we realized that it was easier for us to gain new buyers’ trust when they knew we were a Gold Supplier on Alibaba.com. The membership has helped us more easily establish business relationships with new customers.
To further develop our business, we will launch more new products such as automatic cork openers and head massagers in the international market Through Alibaba.com, we would like to bring more surprises and healthy products to people all over the world ,making their lives easier and more convenient!
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