On July 30, 2014 the city of Wilmington, DE gave notice that it was looking to expand smoking restrictions in the city. The city asked residents for comments on the proposal via email, Facebook and Twitter. From that announcement on July 30, until August 8th only 20 comments were received that were 10 for expansion, and 10 against. The city of Wilmington currently doesn’t allow smoking in public spaces such as libraries, museums, non-tobacco shops, government […]
What is often referred to as the best kept secret on Fiji, the town of Savusavu has become tobacco free. The town on the island nation joins a list of more then 1000 towns and cities that have banned tobacco use in public places. Savusavu in enacting the ban has been granted them membership to the World Health Organisation’s ‘Healthy Cities and Towns’ network. Savusavu is home to 3300 residents.
Chatham-Kent, a municipality in Ontario, Canada has passed a smoking ordinance which goes into effect today. Located due east of Detroit in the USA; and Windsor in Canada, the ordinance prohibits smoking in parks, playgrounds, bus stops, beaches and sports fields. What makes this law different is that it allowed anyone who operates an event or property in the municipality can opt-in and have their facility or residence fall under the non-smoking law. Violators of […]
Founded in 1989 by two Cuban immigrants, Mariana & Nestor Miranda; Miami Cigar & Company is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. As part of the celebration they have rebranded their signature line and today we have the first of 3 reviews over the coming months. The Nestor Miranda Collection is available in three wrappers. Cigar: Nestor Miranda Collection Size: 4.5 x 50 (Robusto) Wrapper: Ecuador Connecticut Binder: Nicaragua Filler: Nicaragua Strength: Mild/Medium The Look: At first look you question whether or not this […]
Starting on Monday, September 1, 2014 Western Michigan University joins the list of higher learning establishments with smoking laws. WMU joins 5 other public universities in the state of Michigan to go smoke free. The others joining the movement are University of Michigan, Michigan Technological University, Oakland University and Central Michigan University. The new ban means smoking will not be allowed anywhere on campus, with the lone exception of being able to light up inside […]
Today’s episode is sure to ruffle some feathers as we look into cigar manufacturers, media members, and cigar celebrities and their twitter accounts. All those friends, aren’t always what they appear to be as we expose a very ugly practice that some choose to utilize. Also on the show we discuss the Supreme Court of Nebraska stating that the exemption given to cigar shops and lounges is unconstitutional. Cigar: Aging Room Bin No. 1 Classic Day […]
In a state that legalized marijuana, one would least expect Colorado to not join the anti-smoking push that is under way across the country. In Golden, CO the city council has just approved an ordinance to limit tobacco use in public spaces. Ordinance 1985 prohibits smoking in outdoor city-owned property, which includes city parks, trails, Fossil Trace Golf Course, Clear Creek RV Park, and public events on any city street or right of way. The […]
Azan Burgundy was first introduced to me by a friend in Florida at a local cigar event. They are made by Roberto Duran in Nicaragua, but the brand was started by a family member in 1928, Cuba. After the original line was shut down during the Cuban Revolution it was restarted in Esteli in 2012, where the factory and farms are run by Cubans utilizing many of the same methods as Habanos in their homeland. […]
The Honolulu, HI City Council’s Public Safety and Economic Development Committee has advanced a bill to raise the legal smoking age to 21. Bill 51 was introduced by Democrat, Stanley Chang. Despite the majority of people speaking against the proposed change, the bill was still passed. The current smoking age is 18. Honolulu is home to 375,000 people over 68.42 square miles.
Having been all over the world, I have been in some cigar shops that have been a down right disaster that in all honesty should be condemned. Then there are shops that are Diamond Crown Lounges, which are a step above. These shops exude class and comfort with a staff that is most knowledgeable. 2 Guys Smoke Shop in New Hampshire is one of these lounges and today’s smoke is an exclusive to shops that […]