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Gary's Cigars Blog May 2006 Archive

By Gary Manelski, About.com Guide to Cigars

Smoking Ban in Ontario, Canada

Tuesday May 30, 2006
Ontario's ban on smoking indoors, effective May 31, 2006, is another milestone in the trend to eventually ban smoking in public everywhere. When I lived in Cleveland, I occasionally ... Read More

Start the Summer Enjoying Cigars

Saturday May 27, 2006
Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer season. Many of our Top 10 Occasions for Smoking Cigars are for typically summertime events, such as weddings, graduations, ... Read More

Little Cigars

Wednesday May 24, 2006
Q: When is a cigar not a cigar? A: When it's a little cigar. But when is a little cigar really a cigarette? A cigar consists of ... Read More

Cigar Friendly Cruises

Tuesday May 23, 2006
If you are like most cigar smokers, you'll want to smoke a few cigars during your well deserved vacation. If you are planning a cruise vacation, there are some ... Read More

Cigars for Bargain Hunters

Saturday May 20, 2006
Looking for special deals on premium cigars? You came to the right place. We will continue to post links to exceptional deals on cigars, right on our front ... Read More

Humidity and Cigars

Wednesday May 17, 2006
When storing cigars, the humidity level inside your humidor should be kept between 68% and 72%. If you are having trouble keeping the level high enough, we have some ... Read More

Counterfeit Cohiba Cigars

Tuesday May 16, 2006
Beware of fake Cohiba cigars marketed as "Cohiba Caribbean's Finest" cigars. The only legal Cohiba cigars in the U.S. are made by General Cigar, which is a subsidiary of ... Read More

How to Season Your New Humidor

Sunday May 14, 2006
If you just purchased a new humidor, or received one as a gift, do not put any cigars inside until you read this. An untreated humidor can actually ruin ... Read More

Airline Regulations Affecting Cigar Smokers

Thursday May 11, 2006
If you like to take along a few cigars when traveling by plane, you need to be aware of the restrictions pertaining to lighters and certain types of cutters. ... Read More

Review of a Premium Cigar

Monday May 8, 2006
Ashton Maduro premium cigars are made by Arturo Fuente in the Dominican Republic. My robusto was a full flavored smoke without being overpowering. This cigar can be used as ... Read More

The Ultimate Cigar Party

Friday May 5, 2006
The Retail Tobacco Dealers of America annual convention and trade show will be held in Las Vegas during July 17 to 19, 2006. The event is not open to ... Read More

Cigars and Watergate

Thursday May 4, 2006
NBC Nightly News reported that cigars were involved in the latest Watergate scandal. A defense contractor was apparently hosting poker games for politicians and various public officials at the ... Read More

Is Buying Cigars Still Fun?

Tuesday May 2, 2006
In the days of old, cigars used to have funnier names and fancier bands. Buying cigars may have been more fun than it is today, but at least we ... Read More

The 3 Ways to Cut a Cigar

Monday May 1, 2006
There are many different kinds of devices available to cut or penetrate the cap of a cigar, but only 3 distinct types of cuts. Depending on the size and ... Read More

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