The first of four public forums on whether or not the state of Oregon should ban smoking on all area beaches is set for today in Seaside at 6pm. In July, the state of Oregon announced that it would begin taking steps toward banning smoking along the 362 miles of beaches along the Pacific Ocean. The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department set a ban on smoking at most other state-park property earlier this year. The other […]
In Moscow a Russian lawmaker is initiating a bill that will ban the sale of tobacco to anyone under the age of 21. The current age is 18. Sergei Poddubny wo is the first deputy chairman of the committing for physical culture, sport and you affairs plans to raise the issue today and the poor performance of the current anti-tobacco law. In June of 2013, Russia institute a anti-tobacco law that banned smoking in public […]
The trifecta is now complete. Yesterday the good people at Perdomo were kind enough to send some rocks glasses and the Maduro version of the Perdomo Double Aged 12 Years. Of the three releases, this is the one I have been looking forward to the most. The Connecticut, which features an Ecuador wrapper was the first we reviewed followed by the Sungrown Wrapper. I’ll be the first to admit, personal preference does come into play […]
Viva Republica Announces Limited-Edition Fundraising Cigar Proceeds from nationwide sale will be largest donation in charity’s history Miami, Florida – Viva Republica, a premium handmade cigar manufacturer, and Operation: Cigars for Warriors, a nonprofit dedicated to serving U.S. military members serving in combat zones, are pleased to announce a Veteran’s Day limited-edition release cigar that will be sold to benefit the charity. The cigar will retail for $6, with all proceeds from the wholesale of the […]
A couple of months back we reported on a lawsuit against La Flor Dominicana by Connecticut Valley Tobacconist over the trademark of Mysterio. Today, we get word that the Mysterio will now be known by a symbol. The Cigar Formally As “M”. The TCFKA will remain the same blend, and carry an MSRP of $16.70 per cigar. They are available as both a Oscuro & Natural as they were before the name change. La Flor Dominicana […]
Yesterday, Imperial Tobacco issued their earning report which showed a decrease of 7% in tobacco revenue. But one item of note was a reference to the tobacco harvested in Cuba. According to the report, the poor leaf harvest will affect the supplies of both Cohiba and Montecristo Cigars. These cigars also happen to be the most counterfeited cigars in the world. The company also announced that it will be cutting 540 jobs.
The city of Malden left it up to the people in the mid-term election as a smoking ban was placed on the ballot. The ban which restricts smoking in public areas within the city passed with 52% of the vote. Smoking is now prohibited in enclosed public places, places of employment, private clubs and within 5 feet of entrances and operable windows or ventilation systems. Malden, MO is home to 4,200 residents over 6.2 square […]
25 years ago, on November 9, 1989 after several weeks of unrest the East German Government announced that all citizens of GDR could visit West Germany and West Berlin. People from East and West Germany crossed and climbed onto the wall in celebration. Contrary to popular belief the wall did not begin to be demolished until the Summer of 1990, and was not completed until 1992. The fall of the Berlin Wall paved the way for […]
The Oakwood city council has passed a smoking ban on all city owned property. The measure was passed on Monday and it include all city property, including parks. This is the first anti smoking legislation in Montgomery County, but the county health officials hope it will lead to other municipalities within the county. Oakwood, Ohio is home to 9,200 residents over 2.1 square miles and was founded in 1908.
Winter is officially here in New Hampshire, as it snowed yesterday and temperatures got down into the 20’s overnight where I live on the New Hampshire/Massachusetts border. We only had a dusting, however, where the director of sales for La Flor Dominicana Jon Carney currently lives he had close to a foot of snow and temperatures into the teens. Driving into work, with the cold air preventing me from lighting up in the car as […]