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A cigar is a tightly rolled bundle of dried and fermented tobacco which is ignited so that its smoke may be drawn into the smoker's mouth. The English cigar comes from the Spanish cigarro, which in turn derives from the Mayan word for tobacco, siyar (see the entry for cigarro at the Spanish Royal Academy's online dictionary [1]). Cigar tobacco is grown in significant quantities in Brazil, Cameroon, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Indonesia, Mexico, Nicaragua, the Philippines, and the United States. The indigenous inhabitants of the islands of the Caribbean Sea and Mesoamerica have smoked cigars since as early as the 10th century, as evidenced by the discovery of a ceramic vessel at a Mayan archaeological site in Uaxactún, Guatemala. The vessel was decorated with the painted figure of a man smoking a primitive cigar. Explorer Christopher Columbus is generally credited with the introduction of smoking to Europe. Two of Columbus's crewmen during his 1492 journey, Rodrigo de Jerez and Luis de Torres, are said to have disembarked in Cuba and taken puffs of tobacco wrapped in maize husks, thus becoming the first European cigar smokers. Around 1592, the Spanish galleon San Clemente brought 50 kilograms (110&_160;lb) of Cuban tobacco seed to the Philippines over the Acapulco-Manila trade route. The seed was then distributed among the Roman Catholic missions, where the clerics found excellent climates and soils for growing high-quality tobacco on Philippine soil.
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1. Cigar Humidors
October 07, 2008
Cigar humidors are storage units where it is necessary to guard cigars in order to save their fresh taste and right shape. These humidors can be different, it can me usual box or it can be custom made item created according to customer’s taste and wish. As for prices, they are also different and depend upon how it was made. It is possible to buy cigar humidor for $50 or for thousands of dollars if it is custom made cigar humidors. The main purpose of cigar humidors is climate control, because climate is the first thing, which affects the state of cigars. If climate control is right, you will ... (read more)
Author: Ahmad Richardson
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2. Cigar Box Guitars - Their History And Players
September 29, 2008
The cigar box guitar is an instrument that has fascinated many guitar players, mainly in relation to whether they are real musical instruments. Many people who have learnt how to make a cigar box guitar have done so simply to give their children something to amuse themselves with but the truth is they can make serious music. The origin of the cigar box guitar is in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries when there were many people seeking to express themselves through music but could not afford to but real musical instruments. The use of homemade musical instruments like the cigar b... (read more)
Author: Ricky Sharples
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3. Watch Boxes and Other Unique Father's Day Gifts
September 25, 2008
With Father’s Day on the horizon, you’re probably searching again for the right gift, only to come up with the usual suspects: the ties, the power tools, or another watch. Isn’t it time to get Dad something as unique as he is? Or maybe it’s time to get him something he will actually use (have you ever seen him use that cordless jig saw you bought him last year?). Peruse this list of Father’s Day gifts to find something he’ll still be talking about next year. The Watch Collector You bought him those watches, now give him a place to put them. Watch boxes provide a safe place for any watch... (read more)
Author: Lisa Becker
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4. Introduction About Lung Cancer
September 11, 2008
Lung Cancer is the most customary and lethal of the cancers that one can be diagnosed with; however there are also operative treatments for patients anguish from lung menace.
Most bags of lung bane are smoking allied, but not all smokers will arise this form of the sect degenerative disease. It is a good idea to renounce smoking if you are, and even the occasional cigar could intensify your chances of getting connected bane. This is why it is also especially unsafe to smoke near children and babies, because among the other harmful things, this can play a colossal function in their develo... (read more)
Author: Jon Simms
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5. What Your Telephone Conversation Illustrates
September 04, 2008
A phone conversation is extremely revealing regarding temperament. When someone is smoking during a telephone conversation, if he finds it interesting he will usually put the cigarette, cigar or pipe down and get back to it afterward. Should he become agitated, he will often be seen picking it up, flicking the ashes and when he is furious he will grind it out, reflecting extreme antagonism and disagreement.
Sprucing oneself reflects the dating game, even though not seen, the gesture of sprucing suggests one wanting to look his best for the other-certainly being interested in that person.... (read more)
Author: Joel Engel
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6. Little 'Things' That Make Men Happy
September 02, 2008
Is there boredom in you relationship? Is routine what you think that characterizes your life and relationship? See what can refresh your existence.
1. Offer him a gift
You don't need to think of something expensive or valuable, it needs to be symbolic. Maybe a soccer ball, tickets for the gym, a fine cigar (in case he smokes) or a framed photo of you together.
2. Watch his favorite movie
Well, it's not that bad to watch an action movie. Think of how many times he watched soap operas with you…without complaining. You need to take action into your own hands, rent a new movie ... (read more)
Author: Marius Gherghinescu
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7. Cigar Smoking Is Bad For Your Health
August 26, 2008
We have all heard of the risks associated with smoking cigarettes, but what are the risks of cigar smoking? Are the risks of smoking cigars just as dangerous, or more so? According to the National Cancer Instituted, regular cigar smoking can result in a major health threat. Scientific research has linked cigar smoking with cancers of the larynx, lungs, esophagus, and oral cavity. Newer research also indicates that cigar smoking may be strongly linked to the development of cancer in the pancreas. Doctors also caution that individuals who regularly inhale while enjoying a cigar are also at great... (read more)
Author: Jon Simms
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8. Having The Correct Smoking Etiquette
August 26, 2008
Smoking cigars may be a great source of pleasure in your life, but the courteous smoker knows that not everyone enjoys the taste (or smell!) of a good Cuban. With the fervor of anti-smoking campaigns still in full swing, the importance of enjoying a good stogie while not offending others cannot be stressed enough. Simply remember that while you are smoking a cigar, it can be difficult to gauge the smell that others are experiencing. And don't forget that cigar smokes can leave a mighty strong residue on clothing, furniture, and even the walls! In order to enjoy your stogie without a heavy cons... (read more)
Author: Jon Simms
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9. A Smoking Introduction
August 26, 2008
What are the basics of cigar smoking? How do you light a cigar? How do you draw on the cigar properly? Do you inhale? What are the dos and don'ts of cigar smoking? If you have ever pondered any of these questions, read on. Here is a simple and accessible primer designed to help you gain familiarity with the sometimes confusing, always enigmatic world of cigar smoking.
First Step: Lighting Up
First, all new cigar smokers should learn how to properly light a cigar. Use a clipper designed for cigars to clip off the edge of the head (the section you put to your mouth). If possible lig... (read more)
Author: Jon Simms
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10. Robert Pete Williams
August 12, 2008
Robert Pete Williams Robert Pete Williams was a rare blues man with a stereotypical background. He was born on 14th March 1914 in Zachary Louisiana. The son of a sharecropper Williams never went to school, he worked in the fields to help provide for the family. It was not until he was in his late teens that Williams began playing blues music. Again, like the typical blues man his first guitar was made out of a cigar box. When he was married he played at local parties and dances to make some extra money. However, although he was also working during the day he never made enough to support ... (read more)
Author: Phil Stutt
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11. Cigar Humidors Collectibles
August 06, 2008
Cigar Humidors are storage units to maintain, preserve and display a collection of cigars. They come in different shapes and sizes, and can usually the custom made to taste of the owner. Cigar Humidors is a device essential for any serious fan of cigars and prices can be anywhere from $ 50 for a simple wooden box made a few cigars, even in the thousands of an elegant, hand showcase, the highest conservation and elegance.
The most important aspect of a cigar humidor is its climate control. This is what keeps the product fresh, preserving both the appearance and taste of the cigars over lon... (read more)
Author: Candy Wormdahl
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12. Which Types of Cigars Go with Which Liquor?
July 30, 2008
The cigar has long been seen as a luxury of the rich and famous. Pictures of well-heeled men drawing on different types of cigars and nursing a glass of aged brandy have been well documented and immortalized in movies and TV. If you are getting curious about cigars and want to loosen up with a stogie and an adult beverage after a hard day's work, here are a few hints to get you going.
Traditionally, cigars have been mated with a hard liquor. Popular liquors include brandy, rum, and whiskey. It has been debated that good cigars should always be matched with a potent drink that has a s... (read more)
Author: Michael Topper
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13. Locating The Best Cigar
July 24, 2008
There are many different options that you can go with if you want to find the best cigar. So think about what you want, as some cigars will be right for one person, and not another. You will want to think about the person that you are buying for and what their tastes are if the cigars are for a gift.
The Best In The US
It is debatable the best cigars available in the United States but some of the top brands include the Oliva Special S, Oliva Master Blend 3, Perdomo Aniversary, and the Futent Fuente Opus X. These are considered to be the best cigars available by many ciga... (read more)
Author: Jeff Glasser
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14. Restaurants Offering Smoking Area in San Francisco
July 16, 2008
Smoking in public places like restaurants is unwelcome. But there’s no need to debar yourself from the pleasure of smoking, as you can just check into some cool restaurants offering smoking area in San Francisco .
One of the top rated restaurants is Café Cocomo, which has a large smoking area. It’s a good place for clubbers as it has a lively atmosphere and a big dance floor and is the most popular salsa spot in San Francisco. Its patio/bar with tiki huts gives it a nice tropical feel.
Café Mars has a very nice outdoor patio with trees and heat lamps. It is a great hangout for th... (read more)
Author: ajax z
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15. Learning the Reasons Why People Smoke
July 15, 2008
Trying to quit smoking is not easy, learning the exact reason why you actually smoke is often critical to the success of the project. If you discover the exact reason why you are smoking it can make it so much easier to actually determine how to find the success that you need, in order to quit for good. Simply trying to quit for reasons that do not pertain to your situation will leave you upset and frustrated. You are likely to feel as if you are nothing more than a failure, and your overall situation is not likely to be impressive at all. However, if you take the time to discover why you ... (read more)
Author: Bard Joe
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16. Learning the Reasons Many People Smoke
July 15, 2008
Trying to quit smoking is not easy, learning the exact reason why you actually smoke is often critical to the success of the project. If you discover the exact reason why you are smoking it can make it so much easier to actually determine how to find the success that you need, in order to quit for good. Simply trying to quit for reasons that do not pertain to your situation will leave you upset and frustrated. You are likely to feel as if you are nothing more than a failure, and your overall situation is not likely to be impressive at all. However, if you take the time to discover why you ... (read more)
Author: Bard Joe
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17. Cuban Cigars
July 14, 2008
A cigar is made up of dried tobacco that is rolled in a bundle. This bundle of rolled tobacco is ignited at one end, in order to be smoked at the other. The term cigar has been derived from the Spanish term cigarro. Before the mechanized manufacture of the cigars they were rolled by hand. Infact some cigars even today are rolled by hands and the boxes of such cigars bear the insignia handmade. The history of cigars can be dated back to as early as the 10th century but it was not until the 19th century that cigar smoking became common. According to a survey conducted in the late nineties there... (read more)
Author: Sara Walker
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18. Tobacco products and tobacco industry
June 29, 2008
Commercially available in cured, dried and natural forms, it is often smoked in the form of a cigarettes, cigar or in a stem pipe, water pipe, and hookah.
Tobaccois an product processed from the leaves of plants in the genus Nicotiana. Tobacco had already been used in the Americas when European settlers arrived and introduced the practice to Europe, where it became hugely popular. With the arrival of Europeans, tobacco became one of the primary products fueling the colonization of the future American South, long before the creation of the United States. The initial colonial expansio... (read more)
Author: Barbu Stelan
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19. Cigar Bungalows in Key West Florida
May 29, 2008
Since the nineteenth century, Key West has comprised one on the historic hubs of cigar tradition. Erstwhile boasting more cigar factories per capita than anywhere else on the globe, Key West had always had a major part in the cigar industry. Shortly after the U.S. Civil War , this town turned into a Mecca for Cuban citizens taking flight from their nation's revolution against Spain. By the late 1870's there were over 100 factories making cigars.
Cuban influence in Key West commenced on a massive scale in 1868 when the first war against Spanish authority created a mass exodus. When Cubans... (read more)
Author: Marie Wakefield
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20. Quit Smoking For Real (the Non Smoker factor) Part 2
May 07, 2008
An average cigarette (or tobacco related products) smoker needs to take serious the call (and the appeal) to Quit Smoking for real.
A smoker not only endangers his/her life, others around suffer a worse fate seeing the lighted cigarette (+plus nicotine and other additives) smoke concentration is not passed through the filter in the cigarette stub before being inhaled (ignorantly of course) by an average bystander (non smoker) within a certain radius or the immediate environ of the smoker with a lighted cigarette (or tobacco related products). The full dose/concentration of the smoke is in... (read more)
Author: oluwatosin ajibowo
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21. Quit Smoking For Real (the Non Smoker factor) Part 1
May 07, 2008
To Quit Smoking for Real is one of the most sensible thing to do and also one of the very best of gifts you can present to yourself and the generality of mankind starting from your loved ones (spouse and/or child) and those around you -friends, peers, colleagues, associates, acquaintances and neighbours.
The campaign to Quit Smoking will carry more weight with its implementation and be widely received and supported (thus gaining more popularity) if the issue of Non-smokers exposed to great risk around cigarette (or tobacco related products) smokers having a smoke or puff is taken into c... (read more)
Author: oluwatosin ajibowo
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22. What is a humidor?
May 05, 2008
To understand the concept behind the humidor, one must first be informed of the long-term effects of ageing on tobacco products. First, there is the effect of bloom. This is often mistaken for mold by less learned cigar smokers. Bloom will appear as a white powdery substance on the cigar. In all actuality, Bloom is a good aspect, as it is a sign of proper ageing. This actually intensifies the flavor of a good smoke. If you would rather, you can simply dust this off or, in some cases, simply blow it off, but most cigar aficionados would not.
Mold, on the other hand, does truly occur. Toba... (read more)
Author: Denis K.
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23. History of Cigars
May 05, 2008
Ah, the fine premium cigar. There truly is nothing to compare to the experience of a fine cigar, a glass of really good cognac, and an evening in the shade. It is a peaceful experience to say the least.
However, have you ever looked at your high-profile smoke and wondered what the events were that led to the making of it? Most true cigar aficionados have at one point or another.
The chain of events that led to the production of the cigar that you now hold in your hand is a long one, spanning back over 500 years. It all began when a brave explorer by the name of Christopher Columbus ... (read more)
Author: Denis K.
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24. What is a true cigar aficionado?
May 01, 2008
Cigar smoking is an age-old pastime. The art of cigar smoking can be traced back for centuries. At one point in time, everyone was actually a cigar aficionado. Today, however, there are three types of cigar smokers instead of one. These are the habitual smokers, the wannabe and the cigar entrepreneur. The one thing that all of these have in common is that they enjoy cigars.
The habitual smoker is just that, someone who is addicted to tobacco. These individuals generally have no idea of the proper way to enjoy a cigar. Many of them actually inhale the smoke, which puts a lot more stress on... (read more)
Author: Denis K.
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25. How to choose a cigar?
April 30, 2008
For the young Cigar Entrepreneur, choosing the right smoke can be the most difficult of matters. One has to know what one is looking for, as well as looking at. There is such a wide variety of high-profile cigars on the market today, that one just about has to have some instruction prior to that first purchase.
First, we will cover the subject of flavor. The layman would assume that all cigars are made from the same tobacco, as well as have the same flavor. The truth is, there is a massive variety of tobacco flavors available, each particular flavor having its own level of intensity. Your... (read more)
Author: Denis K.
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