On August 1, 2014 Cambridge, MA put into effect a policy that prohibits the use of tobacco on the properties of the Cambridge Housing Authority. The policy affects the authority’s 2,700 low-income public housing and prohibits the use of tobacco inside homes, buildings, and anywhere on-site. According to the House Authority, the purpose was to prevent secondhand smoke, which has been disproved by the American Cancer Institute.
Savannah State University will go tobacco free effective September 1st, 2015. The new policy prohibits the use of tobacco anywhere on campus, including inside vehicles and outdoor areas such as parks, pavilions, and parking lots. The University is home to over 4,500 students and 385 faculty members.
On Sunday morning, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation that prohibits smoking on the campuses of all state colleges and universities. The smoking ban takes effect on July 1, 2015 and applies to both indoor and outdoor spaces. According to Gov. Quinn “Illinois’ college students shouldn’t be subject to unwanted cigarette smoke on the campuses they call home.. We want all schools to be healthy, clean and productive places of learning for Illinois’ bright young […]
This episode of The Cigar Authority brings to you the new Double Aged by Perdomo. We are joined in studio by Roy Kirby where we smoke and discuss at length the new Double Aged. In the second our we smoke the Perdomo Noir. Also on today’s show… Classic Cigars Trivia Inside the Asylum Old Fart Freddy Debonaire with Chuck Morrison Tweets of the Week News More Join us each and every week on here, podbean, […]
Despite recent reports questioning the effects of second-hand smoke, Kent County officials in Delaware are looking to ban smoking in parks. This week country commissioners voted 5-2 to make changes to the ordinance. The ordinance must pass two more votes. before becoming official. However, there will be no fines for breaking the ordinance as it is expected to be policed by citizens . Kent County is home to the state capital, Dover and has a population of […]
The city of Arlington, WA moved one step closer to becoming smoke free on the 11th of August as city staff presented a proposed law to ban tobacco from city parks. The law which has been discussed since 2006, but was not formally introduced until this week will allow police to detain those who are suspected of crimes. Council member Debora Nelson added that an infraction would be the same level as a parking ticket, it wouldn’t be on […]
Robert Wright, brand owned of Pura Soul who has been with Christian Eiroa for a number of years has opted to leave CLE. Back in July, 2014 we showed the new look Pura Soul and it appears these cigars will be available via Robert Wright himself who is venturing off on his own. Robert Wright and Christian Eiroa remain close and the split has been amicable.
In November of 2013, the provincial government of Alberta passed Bill 206 which would ban the sale of flavored tobacco. Bill 206 has sat in limbo as the cabinet has not yet proclaimed it. There is a push to pass the law underway based on flavored tobacco increasing the chances of someone beginning to smoke at an earlier age. The ban would include all forms of flavored tobacco including pipe tobacco and cigars. According to […]
I first met Jorge Armenteros from Tobacconist University before I started blogging, I was the occasional customer in his store, A Little Taste of Cuba when my travels took me to Princeton, New Jersey. In talking to Jorge you realize how passionate he is about tobacco, and how he wants to educate those around him for the betterment of the industry. The R & D allows him to bring the teaching to you. This tasting seminar with […]
Beginning on August 25th, the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point will join the list of over 700 colleges across the United States and become tobacco-free on August 25th. The policy includes parking lots and sidewalks as well as dormitories. The original story is here: https://www.stevenspointjournal.com/story/life/2014/08/15/uwsp-becomes-tobacco-free-campus-aug/14039349/