Back in September we reported on the Supreme Court in the State of Nebraska ruling that exemptions for cigar lounges and cigar bars was unconstitutional. Recently. the Supreme Court agreed to hear from the owners in an attempt to overturn the decision. The licenses for cigar bars were set to expire on October 31, which was to be the last day that smoking inside cigar bars and lounges would be legally allowed. However, the state […]
On Thursday October 23, 2014 the City Council of Lubbock, Texas will hold their first vote on the smoke-free ordinance for the city. According to Mayor Glen Robertson, if the ordinance is passed, it would outlaw the smoking of cigarettes, e-cigarettes and the use of snuff and chewing tobacco in public places. The only exceptions would be in a private home or vehicle, in a hotel room where smoking is permitted, in a private club […]
As we continue to post articles about smoking bans, we hope that they motivate you to stand up and be heard. The latest anti-smoking law to pass is in Moline, Illinois where wit will now be illegal to smoke in any park or recreation area. The new law was passed by the city council on Tuesday and goes into effect immediately. Violating the new law is punishable by $50 for the first offense, $100 on […]
An interesting topic of conversation led to the cigar we picked for review today. That conversation was based on the recent sale of Drew Estate to Swisher International. We discussed how over the history of time, not many brands have faired well after a merger. These brands tend to go down hill as new ownership tries to tinker with the old brand. Very rarely does a brand get better. Camacho is one of these rare […]
The city of Terrell, Texas is moving forward with a proposed smoking ban that would ban smoking in restaurants, city parks and city owned vehicles on January 1, 2015. According to the Terrell Municipal Development Director a city-wide survey took place in August, and 87% of the restaurant owners surveyed supported or were indifferent about the proposal. Currently establishments that sell food must have a designated smoking area. Councilman D.J. Ory has suggest that the […]
The Board of Supervisors in San Mateo County, California have approved a ban that makes it illegal to smoke tobacco in your apartment, condominium or townhouse. The vote was 4-1. The ordinance makes it illegal to smoke inside or around multiple unit dwellings with one or more shared ceilings, floors, walls or ventilation systems. In addition to banning smoking inside buildings with shared spaces, the ordinance prohibits it within 30 feet of building complexes, including decks, […]
What started as a limited edition back in 2008 continues as a yearly fall tradition. The first three years saw a variation of a torpedo with slightly different sizes. There were some production issues that resulted in a bad draw and the company eventually switched to a toro in 2011. But there were also changes in the wrapper as well in the early years. The initial release saw Connecticut Broadleaf used before switching to Habano […]
Mecklenburg, North Carolina is set to vote on a proposed smoking ban that includes all government grounds, county parks, greenways and golf courses. The county has invited members of the community to speak at a public hearing on September 2nd, before a proposed September 17th vote. The plan is being pushed by Mecklenburg Country Health Director, Marcus Plescia. County commissioners are unsure if they would support such a sweeping ban. Mecklenburg County is home to […]
Over the last couple of years, Davidoff has turned to Asian astrology and this year is no different as the Davidoff Year of the Sheep is set to hit the shelves next month. According to Davidoff, “As people rejoice in the dawn of a New Year, no one will look on with more contentment than the Sheep. To the Sheep, happiness is other people’s happiness. Generous of spirit, the Sheep loves to see their own […]
The city of Worcester, Massachusetts is taking up two new measures to broaden the city’s restrictions of smoking on Tuesday. The first measures calls on City Manager Edward Augustus Jr to increase buffers around specific buildings and increasing penalties for violators. The second measure calls for the city’s lawyers to change the penalty for violated the tobacco ordinance to a criminal offense and creating a revolving account to help fund compliance. The third measure asks […]