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A cigar is a tightly rolled bundle of dried and fermented tobacco that is ignited so that its smoke may be drawn into the mouth. Cigar tobacco is grown in significant quantities in Brazil, Cameroon, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Indonesia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Sumatra, Philippines, and the Eastern United States. Explorer Christopher Columbus is generally credited with the introduction of tobacco to Europe. Two of Columbus's crewmen during his 1492 journey, Rodrigo de Jerez and Luis de Torres, are said to have encountered tobacco for the first time on the island of San Salvador in the Bahamas, when natives presented them with dry leaves that spread a peculiar fragrance. Tobacco was widely diffused among all of the islands of the Caribbean and therefore they again encountered it in Cuba, where Columbus and his men had settled. Around 1592, the Spanish galleon San Clemente brought 50 kilograms (110&_160;lb) of 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. In the 19th century, cigar smoking was common, while cigarettes were still comparatively rare. The cigar business was an important industry, and factories employed many people before mechanized manufacturing of cigars became practical. Many modern cigars, as a matter of prestige and quality, are still rolled by hand, most especially in Central America and Cuba some boxes bear the phrase totalmente a mano (totally by hand) or hecho a mano (made by hand).
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1. Florida Facts and Trivia.
October 28, 2009
For those of you interested in Florida, here are a few facts and trivia that you might find interesting. In 1987, the Florida legislature designated the American alligator the official state reptile. Long an unofficial symbol of the state, the alligator symbolised Floridas extensive untamed wilderness and swamps. Miami installed the first bank automated teller machine especially for rollerbladers. Ybor city was once known as the Cigar Capital of the World with nearly 12,000 tabaqueros (cigar makers) employed in 200 factories. Ybor city produced and estimated 700 million cigars... (read more)
Author: Phil Cornish
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2. The Heritage Of Cigar Making In Jamaica
October 22, 2009
Jamaica is known for a rich culture and heritage of cigar making and tobacco farming. The quality and taste of Jamaican cigars cannot be compared with cigars manufactured elsewhere. Wide varieties of cigars are being made on this Caribbean island, and Jamaican tobaccos, using centuries old traditions, provide the finest possible smoking experience. Barrington House Premium Jamaican Cigars is one of the world’s leading cigar companies, and is the last bastion of cigar manufacturing in Jamaica, providing premium cigars to the most discriminating connoisseurs. It was the dream of Barrington Adams... (read more)
Author: Azeem Ashraf
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3. The Strong Culture Of Jamaican Cigars
October 22, 2009
Jamaica, located in the Caribbean Sea, not far from Cuba, is an island well known for its historic tradition of cigar manufacturing. The distribution of cigars, throughout the United States and the rest of the world, has been conducted from Jamaica for hundreds of years. The strong tradition and culture of Jamaican cigars is world renowned. For those of us who enjoy smoking cigars, there is no greater pleasure than a cigar which has been hand-rolled using premium Jamaican tobacco. The climate and soil of Jamaica is very similar to that of Cuba. This led to a strong and thriving tobacco indust... (read more)
Author: Azeem Ashraf
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4. Examining the RC Car Hobby
October 21, 2009
The race is long and you do not want to be left behind, do you? Have you any clue of RC cars and RC racing? Your answer may be on the affirmative. This is because RC racing is now becoming a prominent hobby around the world.
RC racing gets into your system like an addicting cigar. You savor, you puff - and enjoy the sensation. But the sensation is addicting that you want to do it to a greater extent. Satisfy your craving for adventure - you can do it by telling your hands to move those joysticks and experience an overwhelming racing escapade.
There are two types of RC cars available... (read more)
Author: Kermit Browning
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5. Coffee Roasting
October 19, 2009
Could there be anything better than a hot, fresh brewed cup of coffee? As you open that can of pre-ground Maxwell House Coffee, did you even know that coffee comes in different roasts? Did you know that you can roast your own coffee beans at home? If you think that the aroma of your fresh ground coffee beans can't be beat, get a home coffee roaster, you'll be in Java Heaven.
Roasting the coffee beans is what imparts flavor. Similar to the making of a fine wine or a hand rolled cigar, some consider the roasting of coffee beans as an art. Those that describe coffee use some of the same voc... (read more)
Author: pankaj kumar
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6. Understanding How to Change the Flint in Your Lighter
October 08, 2009
No matter how many Zippo lighters you own, youll need to know how to change that flint. One of the drawbacks to using a flint lighter is the fact that the flint wears out through use. Knowing how to change the flint will make the entire process go more smoothly. How do you change the flint in your lighter? What steps must you follow to ensure that you do the job correctly? Below, youll find a helpful guide. Step One: The very first thing that youll need to do is to remove the insert from the outer case. This is done by sliding the outer case down, just as if you were going to refill the l... (read more)
Author: Dave Sabot
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7. How to Care for your Cigars
October 05, 2009
There’s nothing like a fine cigar. For a true cigar aficionado, lighting one up is the culmination of several meticulous occurrences, all of which play a crucial role in making that experience a truly great one. What most people don’t realize is that there is a lot that goes into creating the best cigar possible, more than simply making a good purchase at that shop you swear no one else knows about. As is the case with perfecting a fine wine, there are several steps one needs to take in order to ensure an optimal smoking experience. The amount of work you put into maintaining and caring for yo... (read more)
Author: Ron Capurso
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8. The Art Of Coffee Roasting
September 02, 2009
Could there be anything better than a hot, fresh brewed cup of coffee? As you open that can of pre-ground Maxwell House Coffee, did you even know that coffee comes in different roasts? Did you know that you can roast your own coffee beans at home? If you think that the aroma of your fresh ground coffee beans can't be beat, get a home coffee roaster, you'll be in Java Heaven.
Roasting the coffee beans is what imparts flavor. Similar to the making of a fine wine or a hand rolled cigar, some consider the roasting of coffee beans as an art. Those that describe coffee use some of the same voc... (read more)
Author: jsolutions jsolution
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9. The Advent of the E-Cigarette Part 2
September 02, 2009
At the "far end" of the e-cigarette, most models have incorporated an LED lighting mechanism that mimics the glow emitted by an actual tobacco cigarette or cigar when taking a puff. A clever addition that does more than just add a bit of aesthetic glitz to e-cigarette usage: as most smokers will acknowledge, a real addict becomes obsessed by almost all the aspects of the smoking process, and thus the inclusion of this detail in the e-cigarette design helps round out the simulation experience, further enticing smokers to pick up an e-cigarette instead of their old-faithful. The largest compone... (read more)
Author: Carlo Roberson
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10. How To Save $7,500 Per Year For Each Employee Who Smokes
August 27, 2009
If you own a business, you may be surprised at how much lost productivity due to smoking is costing your company. Most companies do not allow smoking in the building, so employees are forced to go outside in the freezing cold and the broiling sun if they wish to smoke. That means on average six breaks per day at an average of 10 minutes for smoking or one full hour per day lost due to smoking. This costs about $7,500 per year per employee who smokes per year!
Some companies do not allow smoking indoors or outside but this policy has costs as well. Productivity has been shown to be lower w... (read more)
Author: Carl Davidson
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11. Electronic Cigarettes Deliver Smoking Satisfaction Without The Negatives
August 27, 2009
Maybe you smoke and you like it. Maybe you want to keep on smoking but can't take smoking outdoors or the high cost of cigarettes. Maybe your family or office has made you into a second class citizen who has to "take it outside" so the dog won't suffer from second hand smoke. Well, that's all changed because of electronic cigarettes.
The electronic cigarette is the new way to smoke without tar, smoke, fire, or smell. You get all the flavor and satisfaction with electronic cigarettes but without the part that makes smoking so offensive to others and tough on the lungs. It's because electro... (read more)
Author: Carl Davidson
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12. Wrinkles Around Lips Can Be Removed
August 26, 2009
Wrinkles around the lips can certainly be disturbing to the appearance. But there are steps you can take to help remove the wrinkles. Follow this advice and the results should be rewarding.
Lip Wrinkle Causes
1. Overexposure to UV rays from the sun 2. Any exposure to smoking, personal or 2nd hand 3. Constant pursing of the lips; from habit or from cinching a cigar or cigarette between the lips. 4. Increase in free radicals 5. Too little antioxidants in your diet and skin care
Steps- To Remove Lip Wrinkles
To neutralize the free radicals in the skin and... (read more)
Author: Larry Taylor
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13. The Different Styles and Sizes of Cigars
August 26, 2009
Anyone who has ever seen a humidor standing open, like a vast treasure vault, knows that cigars come in many different styles and sizes. Unlike many other things in life, both of these factors will have a singular effect on your enjoyment. For instance, the style and size of the cigar you choose will affect the taste of the cigar, the harshness of the smoke and even the temperature of the smoke you draw in from the cigar. Knowing a bit about the different cigar styles and sizes will help you know which you want to put your lighter to for your enjoyment.
Style Variations
Cylindrical -... (read more)
Author: Dave Sabot
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14. Genuine Cuban cigars - how to choose the best one?
August 21, 2009
It is pretty simple to benefit from your favorite original cigars at this moment unlike the yesteryears when fakes ruled. No, I am not talking of cigars you might get as souvenir, neither am I talking of the smuggled ones but the original cigars through internet cigars online markets. Nowadays there are several discount cigars stores from where you can easily and safely order your favorite brand of original cigars at reduced discount prices.
Several years ago, hand made cigars were ruling the roost and smokers were forced to buy pricey cigars which were offered in low quantities making y... (read more)
Author: Albert Nale
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15. Buying Electronic Cigarettes Online
July 25, 2009
Electronic cigarettes are almost becoming more popular to use than the ordinary tobacco cigarettes these days. The advantages or benefits enumerated that will indeed make you buy electronic cigarettes are many, and hence it will just be too easy for somebody who has little cash to spend to take the initiative of considering the move of replacing ordinary tobacco with an electronic cigarette. If you are in a place where there are so many restrictions regarding the sale of electronic cigarettes over the counter, then you can be the kind of a person the internet can favor greatly. This is b... (read more)
Author: Mike Campbell
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16. A Guide to Cuban Cigars
July 24, 2009
Every cigar aficionado knows that the very best cigars come from Cuba. Unfortunately, buying the best can often be a risky proposition. But many cigar enthusiasts are willing to take the risk to get a taste of the very best. If you're wondering just how one would get their hands on a box of Cubans, read on. Because of the relationship between the United States and Cuba, know that there are a lot of people looking to take advantage of cigar aficionados. Purchasing Cuban cigars should be done with great caution in order to avoid getting duped.
First, know that importing cigars from C... (read more)
Author: Dennis Lambert
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17. Aging Your Cigars
July 24, 2009
Experienced cigar enthusiasts know well the pleasures of a well-aged cigar. The subtle flavors and complex constitution of a well-aged cigar is indescribably and unforgettable. Like wine, many cigar aficionados swear by the process of aging. A great cigar, the argument goes, is an aged one. How can you attain a well-aged cigar that provides the mellow, complex flavors you crave? You can always fork over a good deal of your money and purchase a box of expensive vintage cigars. If you would rather save the money and experiment with aging on your own, here are a few tips to help you get sta... (read more)
Author: Dennis Lambert
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18. Mixing and Matching Cigars and Alcohol
July 24, 2009
The cigar has long been viewed as a luxury of the rich and powerful. Images of well-to-do men puffing on a stogie and swirling a glass of good brandy have been well documented and memorialized in films and TV. If you are just becoming interested in cigars and would like to relax with a stogie and drink after a long day's work, here are a few tips to get you started.
Traditionally, the cigar has been paired with a strong drink. Popular spirits include rum, brandy, or whiskey. Some argue that a good cigar should always be paired with a strong drink that has a hint of sweetness. Indee... (read more)
Author: Dennis Lambert
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19. Buying Cigars as a Gift
July 24, 2009
Is there a cigar aficionado on your gift list? Wondering how to choose a decent cigar for a friend or loved one? Even if you know nothing about cigars or choosing a good cigar, just learning a few basics can help you sniff out (sometimes literally) a good cigar to give to a friend.
Fortunately, cigars have now entered the mainstream. Once the symbol of the rich and powerful, it's easier than ever for just about anyone to purchase a good cigar. Of course, you probably won't be able to buy your friend a box of top-tier Cuban cigars, but you can definitely buy them a good quality cigar... (read more)
Author: Dennis Lambert
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20. An Introduction to Cigar Smoking
July 24, 2009
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 poss... (read more)
Author: Dennis Lambert
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21. Tobacco Cigars: Smoke the Ultimate
July 21, 2009
Tobacco Cigars are mark of elegance and royalty. Giving a tobacco cigar as a gift is always a warm welcome for all smoke lovers. The sky rocking costs add to their higher demand in the market! Tobacco cigars are smoked at times of celebrations, achievements, sense of pride and among Aristocrat society. A tobacco cigar smoking was first seen among natives of Caribbean as early as 1000 years old! With time they spread around the world like wild fire. Tobacco cigars, as the name suggest, are made up of world class tobaccos grown in parts of Poland, South Africa and Argentina etc.
More about ... (read more)
Author: Article Expert
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22. Cigar Tobacco: Priceless Gift at Affordable Prices
July 21, 2009
Undoubtedly cigar tobacco is a priceless gift for anyone passionate about smoking! Cigar tobacco is considered royalty compared to cigarettes all round the world. The premium quality Cuban cigar tobacco stands apart from the crowd so much that people are still buying it- not to smoke but add to their list of antique possessions, even after it has been banned by the Cuban government itself! Cigar tobacco along with its nice packing and accessories can always be a nice present to all smokers of any age, always! There are many online stores who deal with cigar tobacco of all brands whether is pre... (read more)
Author: Article Expert
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23. Humidors: Match the Performance
July 21, 2009
Cigars are all time favourate among smoke lovers from all round the globe. The cigars mark the strength of a person's individuality, monetary status and power. It is smoked in times of celebrations, pride and happiness. So, with these expensive premium quality cigars at your disposal you also need matching humidors to store your priceless cigars when you are not smoking them! The humidors are brilliantly designed so that they suit not only the needs of storage but also create as solid a mark of your personality as does your cigars!
More about humidors
As stated earlier the humidors a... (read more)
Author: Article Expert
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24. Cigars: Let the Brand Speak of your Stature
July 21, 2009
Cigars are the signs of royal people. Being too expensive, they make a mark of the person consuming them! Cigars are smoked at times of celebrations, at times of happiness, to show off the power. Cigars are available in premium brands to local brands. This article is a compilation of facts associated with your cigars so that you can enjoy your cigars smoking more!
History of cigars
Cigar smoking is more than 1000 years old! It was first started by original native population of the Caribbean Island as early as 900 AD. With time it spread to United States of America and rest of the wor... (read more)
Author: Article Expert
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25. Housewarming Gifts- Personalized
July 16, 2009
A house should not only be a house, but it should be a home, a “Home Sweet Home”. And this happens when your good friends or relatives take their time to honor this special event. It is well worthy to congratulate your friends or family members when they purchase a new home. You can do this by presenting them with exciting personalizedgifts. These personalized home warming gifts include a range of engraved glassware, cigar accessories, classic wine accessories, a fun poker set, etc. A house can be made a home easily by personalizing it with beautiful housewarming gifts. Purchasing a home is ... (read more)
Author: Adan Deon
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