Normally I try to find good news to spread, or call attention to an action we can take. There is good news out there, and of course there are still actions to take. Join CASAA, write your legislators, support your local and online vape shops, prepare yourself for the tough times ahead. This update is going to be a little different. Scientific American posted a piece recently that calls attention to something that we've all been vaguely aware of, but perhaps have not been able to put a finger on, the link is posted below. Please take the time to read the article. It has been obvious that there are powerful forces against vaping, from the beginning. In addition, the media has tended to be very one sided in its coverage of the whole vaping issue. This article goes a long way to explain what is going on, not just with vaping, but with influence over the media in general. It would be easy to blame the government and government agencies for what is happening, but the blame doesn't stop there. The media has been complacent in failing to give the full story. When the watchdogs stop watching, the people need to be more vigilant. We will continue to fight. Keep your eyes open. http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-the-fda-manipulates-the-media/#