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  There’s a new push in Western Australia to overturn the state’s ban on the sale of e-cigs and vape gear. And this time the move comes from not just from vapers themselves, but a local politician and health professionals. While you may see people vaping on Perth’s streets every day, the fact is they could face a fine of up to $45,000 for using an e-cigarette containing nicotine. And while it’s not illegal to vape without nicotine, the sale and supply of vape gear in Western Australia remains so. The advocacy group  Legalise Vaping Australia  along with  Australian Tobacco Harm Reduction Association  (ATHRA) have enlisted the support of  Liberal Democrats MP Aaron Stonehouse . Right now they’re on a mission to collect 50,000 signatures as part of a petition in support of the legislation of vaping which Mr Stonehouse will present to Parliament by the end of the year. ATHRA director Dr Joe Kosterich  has also lent his support to the campaign.  ...

  At times your guitar might give some trouble and then comes the time to upgrade and customize your guitar. Some professionals also do it for better sound quality and playing experience. The major issue which most of the people face is with the name of the  guitar parts .  These guitar terms can be confusing at times. You need to know the names correctly to replace or repair them. You need to source the right parts as well so there is no challenge. Have you heard the term “Tune-o-Matic”? It is quite common and this actually describes the bridge system which is like the Gibson style. It will help in adjusting the saddles individually for every string. Now the user can work on the intonation of every string distinctly. So here we will talk about the  Guitar Bridges   of different types so you can understand the difference and make a choice. The  ABR Bridges  are classic style bridges. You will notice an ABR bridge in the Les Paul Reissue or a custom sho...

  Put simply, stealth vaping is taking a discreet hit off your vaporizer without bothering the people around you, or even without them noticing at all. The main component is vapor control. When you’re expelling enormous clouds of scented vapor, people are going to look your way. There are several ways to minimize or hide the vapor you exhale. Exhale through your nose Swallowing the vapor before breathing out gently through your nose is a good way of eliminating the visible evidence of your vape device.  Take an extra breath Sometimes an extra breath between inhaling and exhaling can also combat vapor. Just be sure your initial breath isn’t so deep that a second breath is impossible.  Wait an extra few seconds The easiest way to reduce vapor is simply to slow down. Take your hit, but then hold it in your lungs for a few extra seconds, allowing the vapor to mostly disappear before you breathe out again.  Tips for effective stealth vaping Your level of stealth is going ...

  Once you become an experienced guitar player, you understand the sound and the quality of music which seems soothing to your ears then one thing comes to your mind. It is upgrading your guitar’s hardware and customizing it as per your preference so the quality of music you want to produce is not compromised at any level. First step: Analyzing The first thing which you have to identify when you plan to upgrade the guitar’s hardware is the selection of bridges. You need to analyze what you expect out of the upgrade. You also have to understand what brand you are upgrading. Each guitar has a different measurement for the  Guitar bridge , So Gibson, Epiphone, Burny, etc. will need parts that are a little distinct. ABRM Bridge:  For 4mm post styles on import guitars ABRM Bridge is the direct replacement and it also enhances the tone of import guitars ABRH Bridge:  If your Gibson guitar is original or from the custom shop, is a vintage model, or is from the historic coll...

  Have you ever looked at a guitar and wondered, “How do they make that?” Or thought to yourself, “I bet that I could build my own guitar,” but never actually tried it? I have built several electric guitars over the years and through trial and error have learned many helpful tips that anyone who might want to tackle this sort of project needs to know before starting out. This kind of thing does require some wood working skill and also requires some specific tools as well but not all the fancy stuff that a guitar manufacture has. Building an electric guitar is time consuming and requires the completion of several steps before your project gets finished but be patient and you’ll be happy with the results. I tend to go into detail so as not skip any steps or tips you need along the way, and use pics from other projects that I did as well so you can get more that on reference. If you set out to make a guitar you’ll find that it takes quite a bit of time so you’ll have time enough to go...