This really is a reasonable request. After all, that’s what ash trays are for. photo by stevendepolo via Flickr
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Who ever thought China would beat the United States in civil liberties in any category?! Let’s be realistic, of course: we have it far better here, with free elections, a market economy and such. Nonetheless, it isn’t lost on me that the spread of cigar clubs in China isn’t likely to happen on our own [...]
When the stuff we want becomes illegal, it goes underground. You only need to look to Prohibition, an example that’s almost clichéd, to see that in action. And, nearly every discussion about high cigar taxes – in New York and Utah, for example – has included at least a nod to the development of an [...]
We’ve been down this road before, the Washington Post notes. The recent 25 – 20 vote in the House Agricultural Committee to remove the ban on travel to Cuba isn’t a first, and the fact that we’ve come this far isn’t a guarantee that we’ll soon be admiring the mint-condition ’57 Chevys on parade in [...]
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Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell just won’t give it up: even when signing the state’s $28 billion budget, he lamented that it lacked a tax on cigars. He couldn’t celebrate that this was the first budget to be passed on time in eight year. Instead, the governor had to dwell on one of the few things [...]
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Have you cast your vote yet? Zivity is running a contest with Cigar Reader to find the most smokin’ smoking chick on the web (may be NSFW, proceed with caution). The social network, which focuses on pinup girl-style photography, has already generated three entries, and we hope more are in the works. Zivity is supporting [...]
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It doesn’t look very good for us cigar smokers, again. A Massachusetts House Representative, Bill Delahunt, is leading a proposal that seeks to allow states to collect taxes from online purchases, which would include online cigar purchases. Just recently, New York passed a tax increase that will raise the existing 46% tax on cigars to [...]
The newest La Aurora 107 size will be coming out in stores soon. The latest in this line is going to be a corona, which I was able to smoke for the first time last night. It’s well constructed, burns evenly and bursts with flavor, largely as a result of the smaller ring gauge. The [...]
Cigar fashion isn’t just limited to upscale cufflinks and handmade suits. Think past the corporate boardroom and turn your eye to tradition. The Guayabera Lady is leading the way with her traditional, custom Cuban attire. Photo gallery below:
