Film-maker Chris Everard, who produces documentaries for the Enigma Channel about conspiracy theories, alternative history and the paranormal, has a new book out entitled Stoneage Psychedelia. In it he presents some very challenging theories and argues that the major religions of the world were inspired by the use of hallucinogenic plants and fungi. He describes evidence for this from the Bible and how the Ancient Egyptians used a mind-altering water lily and other drugs such as cocaine and tobacco.

The report features 2011 current and 2012 forecast estimates on the size of the industry (sales, establishments, employment) nationally and for all 50 U.S. States and over 900 metro areas. New to the report this year are: financial ratios, number of firms and payroll estimates. The report also includes industry definition, 5-year historical trends on industry sales, establishments and employment, a breakdown of establishments, sales and employment by employee size of establishment (9 categories), and estimates on up to 10 sub-industries, including cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco.

smoking is bad for health, because it can lead to development of various diseases and health problems such as lung cancer, heart disease, etc.

Because of the variety of health problems that are linked to smoking, most people would like to be able to quit smoking. But with any addictive habit, it’s often easier said than done.