May 31
2011

Indy 500 near-winner goes out without a pout

It was close but no cigar — yet driver JR Hildebrand gets a pat on the back. He and Dale Earnhardt Jr., who ran out of gas in the final lap of a Sprint Cup race, behave with class despite disappointing losses. JR .Hildebrand, right, is consoled by ...
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May 31
2011

Fight Club OC Update

This Thursday at Fight Club OC in The Hangar at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California, fans will get to enjoy a first for the fight business in the last 20 years, a cigar lounge where you can purchase a cigar, smoke it right then, ...
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May 31
2011

'Titanic' Humidor Sells for $41000

The humidor, inscribed with Captain Smith's initials, was bought at auction by Titanic memorabilia collector—and cigar lover—Henrik Stuifbergen from Stockholm. "It was at the limit of what I wanted to spend," he said, "So I was delighted when I heard ...
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May 31
2011

Police news

Cigar stand stolen: State police reported that a cigar stand was stolen overnight Thursday from the counter of the 309 Truck Stop gas station. Police said the front window of the business was smashed to gain entrance. Stolen bikes recovered: Police ...
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May 31
2011

Cicada invasion begins to wind down

Populations of the cigar-shaped, red-eyed insects that were last seen in the region 13 years ago are waning and the bugs are expected to disappear within the next two weeks, said Chris Becker, a regional agent for the Alabama Cooperative Extension ...
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May 31
2011

Bulletin Board: May 31, 2011

Wine will be offered as well as a cigar bar. Tickets for buffet, snacks and drinks available for non-players as well. Many gift certificates and door prizes to be won. The event will be held at the CSA Event Center, 1275 Starboard Drive, ...
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May 31
2011

Cigar Review: J. Fuego 777 Zero Corona

Like many cigar enthusiasts, I was enamored with the quality and value exhibited by the 777 Corojo when it was introduced in 2009 by Jesus Fuego. That cigar encouraged me to delve deeper into Fuego's relatively young brand. J. Fuego by the Miami-based ...
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May 31
2011

E-Cigarette Reviews smoke the best e-cig brands

Each brand, as seen in this site, contains complete information about the E-cigar that they are interested at. Information about its contents, materials they are made of, certifications, and researches done for its safe use to the public and its ...
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May 30
2011

Gotham Cigar Museum Collection expected to light up Morphy's June 18 Antique

A superb collection of early tobacciana will be smoking its way across the auction block on June 18 as Morphy's presents a 900-lot Antique Advertising sale featuring the specialty collection of the Gotham Cigar Museum of Tampa, Florida. ...
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May 30
2011

Beware of fake cigars

Just thought I would share some knowledge for travellers going to Cuba and planning on bringing back cigars. Cuban cigars are looked upon as one of life's most generous luxuries. Most travellers unaware, bring back counterfeit cigars. ...
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May 30
2011

Belmont Club » The Big Cigar

And on that day everyone responsible will be somewhere else, feet up, smoking the Big Cigar.” …You can bet your farm, your house, the car, the bank account, and your entire 401k that this is exactly what will come to pass. ...
Belmont Club - http://pajamasmedia.com/richardfernandez/
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May 30
2011

Blatter coronation set for Wednesday

Speaking from his Zurich mansion, surrounded by nubile concubines, and smoking a "Behike" cigar, (each box includes forty expensive cigars and allegedly retails for around $18846, or $420 for each smoke), Blatter opined, "It has nothing to do with me. ...
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May 30
2011

The New Look of CAO

CAO International Inc., once a smallish company headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, has been incorporated into the far larger General Cigar Co. as part of the merger between their parent companies, Scandinavian Tobacco Group and Swedish Match AB. ...
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May 30
2011

Cigar box from “Titanic” sold for $40000 in UK

By Tina Golden on May 30, 2011 in Culture, Shopping, Travel A cigar box proved to be belonging to the captain of the legendary drowned ship “Titanic” was sold by phone last week and brought his owner $40000 (or £25000). It was also reported that the ...
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May 29
2011

State anti-addiction booklet shows Big B puffing cigar

Now, the state government has issued a booklet which shows a still from the film 'Family' with its own brand ambassador Bachchan puffing a cigar and a cross to indicate what people should not follow. The idea is to foster the concept of an ...
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May 29
2011

Davidoff Cigarillos and Davidoff Cigars Sale at BNB Tobacco – The

Find Davidoff Cigars and Davidoff Cigarillos Sale at BNB Tobacco - The leading Davidoff Cigar provider - We Deliver the Best Quality and freshest products ...
www.bnbtobacco.com/brands/davidoff
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May 29
2011

“Hangover 2″ wins Weekend Box Office with $86 million

HollywoodNews.com: It was close, but no cigar, as The Hangover 2 made a run for the R-rated opening weekend record. As it stands, the film pulled in $86.4 million over the Friday-Sunday frame, falling just $5 million short of the $91.7 million mark set ...
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Hollywoodnews.com

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May 29
2011

Cigar Futures: An Innovation in Cigar Marketing

Recently (OK, relatively recently) in an interview on Cigarreader.com, Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigars (you can read some Tatuaje reviews if you are interested) discussed cigar futures. His project started in 2008 when he created La Vérité and L'Esprit ...
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Blogcritics.org (blog)

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May 29
2011

“Titanic” cigar box fetches $40000 in UK

A cigar box that once belonged to the captain of the ill fated Titanic ship this week fetched 25000 pounds ($40000) to its English owner, who had not been aware of its historical significance, according to British newspapers. The antique walnut humidor ...
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May 29
2011

Puffers in a huff protest new smoking laws along Coney Island Boardwalk and beach

Along the section of beach near Brighton Sixth St., Howard Yourow called the ban illegal and unconstitutional, as he carefully cut the tip of a Dominican "Punch" cigar. "Here we are, the great outdoors, the beach and the huge sky," he said, ...
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New York Daily News

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May 29
2011

6-pack Cigar Samplers | Famous Smoke Shop

Cigars are sold in boxes, bundles, singles, and samplers. Famous Smoke recently introduced a line of 6-Pack samplers that's nothing short of revolutionary.
www.famous-smoke.com/blog/post.cfm/6-pack-cigar-samplers
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May 29
2011

Miami sends cigar maker to state House | Florida politics blog

For Florida political news today, the Buzz blog is your can't-miss-it source. St . Petersburg Times writers offer the latest in Florida politics, the Florida ...
www.tampabay.com/.../miami-sends-cigar-maker-state-house
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May 29
2011

Sons of Confederate veterans honor soldiers for Memorial Day

BY Jessica Schuster COLUMBIA — With a cigar in one hand and a rolled up Confederate flag in the other, Loren Waynes Reynolds, 72, marched across the damp, muddy ground of Columbia Cemetery with four other members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans on ...
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May 28
2011

Celebrity Wine Review TV » The Cigar Closet; a project long overdue.

But this may not be true for habitual cigar smokers to whom such lofty expectations are a waste of time. To them it's more about getting a good stick at a good price and smoking it without any such “silliness”. ...
Celebrity Wine Review TV - http://www.celebritywinereview.tv/
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May 28
2011

Despite ban, bath salts continue to cause concern

Some already know of new products not containing the banned chemicals, said Kyle Best, manager of Mike's Smoke Shop and Cigar Gifts in St. George. "There was supposed to be a new product, but I haven't seen it yet," Best said, who got rid of the ...
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May 28
2011

The Hangover has opened doors: Cooper

"More doors have been opened, for sure, but it's not like I sit back with a cigar on Monday morning and go through the scripts that have been offered," contactmusic quoted him as saying. "That's not the case. I still put myself on tape to audition for ...
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May 28
2011

Think that cigar is sexy This pol will set you straight | The Nose

The late, great stogie lover Groucho Marx once said: “A woman is an occasional pleasure but a cigar is always a smoke.”
www.thenewstribune.com/.../think-that-cigar-is-sexy-this.html
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May 28
2011

Cigar of the Week: Padilla Dominus @ Cigar Inspector

Padilla Dominus is a Nicaraguan blend born from the collaboration of Ernesto Padilla and Arsenio Ramos, the master blender at the Raices Cubanos factory.
www.cigarinspector.com/.../cigar-of-the-week-padilla-dominu...
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May 28
2011

cigar – AllThingsD

cigar RSS feed for this category. 1 posts and columns on cigar. All Writers, Kara Swisher, Walt Mossberg, John Paczkowski, Katherine Boehret, Peter Kafka ...
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May 27
2011

What's next?

One, wearing a causal outfit and a black bomber jacket, was chomping a cigar. Beefy security men lurked in the shadows keeping beady eyes on the proceedings. The man with the cigar was Ivica Dacic, the Serbian minister of the interior. ...
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May 27
2011

Humorist Tommy Zman Launches Long Awaited Website/Blog: Rants From a Social

The Zman's Blog: Rants From a Social Cromag™, is hardcore commentary from a "real" guy - someone who considers himself a throwback to a time when men were kings of the castle, and smoking a cigar in public didn't label you an outcast and a pariah. ...
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May 27
2011

Sam Leccia Returning to Cigar Business

Sam Leccia, long the face in NUb and Cain cigar ads, has returned to the premium cigar business. Leccia has created the Sam Leccia Cigar Co., and its first smoke, known as Debut, will be on display at the July IPCPR. Made from Nicaraguan, Honduran, ...
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May 27
2011

Think that cigar is sexy? This pol will set you straight

The late, great stogie lover Groucho Marx once said: “A woman is an occasional pleasure but a cigar is always a smoke.” The late, great stogie lover Groucho Marx once said: “A woman is an occasional pleasure but a cigar is always a smoke. ...
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May 27
2011

Luxury Retailer J.W. Cooper Supports Fundraiser for Japan Earthquake Victims

Partnering with the Cigar Club Shops, the Cuban Cigar Official Distributor in Japan, the renowned purveyor of unusual, one-of-a-kind contemporary accessories and collectibles for men and women donates a luxury item for a silent charity auction in Tokyo ...
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PR Web (press release)

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May 26
2011

Alec Bradley to debut American Classic Blend

With every new cigar as successful as the last, American Classic Blend follows Alan Rubin's recipe for success. Inspired by classic Americana, this fantastic cigar has been modestly priced with the intent of offering a premium, high quality product to ...
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May 26
2011

Graycliff Cigar Company Appoints Torano Family Cigar Company as Official

MIAMI, May 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Graycliff Cigar Company and the Torano Family Cigar Company are proud to announce that Graycliff has officially appointed the Torano Family Cigar Company as its exclusive distributor in the USA as of June 1, ...
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May 26
2011

Guillermo León Buys La Aurora

León, who has spent 15 years running the company's cigar division, completed the purchase this week. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Aurora cigar brand was created more than 100 years ago by Eduardo León Jimenes, León's grandfather, ...
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May 26
2011

The end of an era: Final cigar factory closes in Red Lion

It's the end of an era in one York County town as the last cigar manufacture closes its doors. Van Slyke and Horton is set to auction off the rest of its equipment today, leaving many people to remember the old days in Red Lion. ...
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May 26
2011

Cigar shop to open Friday in Downtown El Paso

By Ramon Bracamontes \ EL PASO TIMES Exclusive Cigars owner Teresa Jones (c) stands outside the south El Paso store with employees Manny Arroyo and Cecilia Witt. (Ruben R Ramirez/El Paso Times) Teresa Jones and her husband came to El Paso in March to ...
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May 26
2011

Laura Berman

Men who smoke cigars — and a few hardy women — are unfazed by the Michigan no-smoking ban. Instead of driving them underground or forcing them to quit, the May 2010 law has unexpectedly enhanced the Michigan cigar-smoking experience. ...
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May 26
2011

Dailymotion 268Foot Cigar a Film & TV video

rolling Cuba cigar record Castelar Cairo video smoke Havanna quirky diagonal view world record ... 268Foot Cigar. It's the greatest smoke on Earth ...
www.dailymotion.com/.../xiww18_268-foot-cigar_shortfilms
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May 26
2011

Cigars and more

Josh DeSiena stands in the custon-built walk-in humidor at his Mamaroneck shop, Doc James Cigars & Golf. / Mary Shustack/The Journal News "Shop of the Week" is a weekly feature devoted to one-of-a-kind shops we think you'll want to check out. ...
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May 26
2011

Cigar box belonging to Titanic captain sold for £25k to avid collector

by Steve White, Daily Mirror 26/05/2011 THE new owner of a cigar box owned by the captain of the Titanic was revealed yesterday. Captain Edward John Smith's walnut humidor was sold for £25000 at auction after being found gathering dust at the ...
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May 25
2011

José Oliva Wins Special Florida Primary

Score one for the cigar rights political movement as José Oliva, president of Oliva Cigar Co., won a special primary election on Tuesday for the chance to fill a vacant seat in the Florida House. Oliva will now represent the GOP in a June 28 special ...
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May 25
2011

Farewell to Spin Doctor Terry Jenner

By Pranav Soneji As first encounters go, being stared at by the man who turned Shane Warne into a leg-spinning wicket-taking machine while he smoked a cigar the size of a submarine torpedo takes some beating. The eyes of Terry Jenner, who passed away ...
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May 25
2011

Last Red Lion cigar factory closes for good

The town's cigar factories employed most of its people, and they sold more than 10 percent of the cigars manufactured in the United States, according to local historian Shirley Keeports. She said most current Red Lion residents can still say they know ...
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May 25
2011

The "Brink" Review: Close, But No Cigar

By Peter Rubin, | May 25, 2011 | 11:57 am | Permalink We had high hopes for Brink. Really, we did. The gameplay previews were strong, the development team at Splash Damage was psyched, and the game's world was fresh and visually interesting. ...
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May 25
2011

TIM GROBATY: Koi, homes add meaning to life in the fishbowl

Thrown by the Southern California Cigar Alliance to benefit the Long Beach Police Foundation, "The Grand Smoke" will feature fine cigars from Arturo Fuente, Oliva, Kristoff, Rocky Patel and others, plus cocktails, dinner, a silent auction and live ...
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May 25
2011

Colne man's unusual guitars taking off

NATURALLY all of your tunes will be either 'sweet' or 'smoking' if the guitars are made out of biscuit tins and cigar boxes. Or at least that's the theory for Colne musician Andrew Deighton, who has mined inspiration from the original Delta bluesmen ...
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