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Gary's Cigars Blog June 2006 Archive

By Gary Manelski, About.com Guide to Cigars

Lighters Still Restricted on Airplanes

Thursday June 29, 2006
According to USA Today, the Transportation Security Administration is asking Congress to lift the ban on passengers bringing lighters on airplanes. Currently, all lighters are prohibited as carry-on items. Lighters ... Read More

Second Hand Smoke

Wednesday June 28, 2006
We have written about smoking bans quite a bit lately, and now find ourselves reluctantly posting yet another article on this topic. On June 27, 2006, the U.S. Surgeon ... Read More

Independence Day Cigars

Tuesday June 27, 2006
Looking for the right Independence Day cigar to smoke on the 4th of July? Whether you are looking for cigars made in the U.S.A., or for a cigar with ... Read More

Are Smoking Bans Becoming Too Restrictive?

Friday June 23, 2006
Public smoking bans have been in the news quite a bit lately. Not only are more localities considering and adopting bans against smoking in public, the bans are becoming ... Read More

New Cigars and Accessories Coming Soon

Wednesday June 21, 2006
The Retail Tobacco Dealers of America will have their annual trade show in Las Vegas during July 17 to 19, 2006. The event is not open ... Read More

Cuban Cigars

Monday June 19, 2006
Subsequent to the 1962 trade embargo with Cuba, Cuban cigars have been illegal in the United States. The Government's regulations became even more restrictive after September 30, 2004. ... Read More

Bats & Bars For Cigars

Friday June 16, 2006
The upscale cigar bar in Comerica Park, home of the Detroit Tigers, has been renamed to Camacho Cigar Bar. The public grand opening will be on June 23, 2006. ... Read More

Close, But No Cigars for Churchill

Thursday June 15, 2006
Smoking bans are in the news everywhere, even in Scotland. According to the Times Online, an actor playing Winston Churchill cannot even smoke a cigar on stage, due to an indoor ... Read More

Cigar Culture and Special Occasions

Monday June 12, 2006
A big part of living the cigar lifestyle is having the desire to make ordinary moments special, and to make special moments even more special. Smoking cigars can enhance ... Read More

Review of a Custom Made Cigar

Friday June 9, 2006
A few months ago, we wrote about cigar catering services for special occasions. Finally, we got around to sampling some custom cigars created by the cigar caterer, CF Dominicana. ... Read More

Celebrating Cigars

Tuesday June 6, 2006
As a postscript to our article about the smoking ban in Ontario, a gala party billed as Canada's "Last Big Smoke" was held in Toronto on May 30, one day ... Read More

Special Deal on Premium Cigars

Monday June 5, 2006
Here's another great deal on eight premium cigars for only $10 from Cigars International. The offer includes cigar brands such as CAO, Fonseca, Perdomo, Gurkha, and others. This ... Read More

No Smoking in Santa Fe

Friday June 2, 2006
Another one bites the dust. On June 1, 2006, the Free New Mexican reported that the Santa Fe City Council unanimously passed a smoking ban that will take effect ... Read More

Review of an Everyday Cigar

Thursday June 1, 2006
Finally, I was able to purchase a bundle of Mr. B Handmade cigars in the Lonsdale size with Maduro wrappers. At the low price of $12.95 per bundle of ... Read More

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