Posts Tagged ‘Cigars’
it’s not easy introducing a new cigar these »
It generally takes better than a year to bring a new product to market. In some cases, it can even take two years. Research to determine consumer preferences is time consuming and tricky. Then, once a formula's been devised,there's the task of producing samples that will realistically reflect the finished product. These of course are [...]
Women, Men, Cigars and Vegas! »
"To Justin and all you GUYS that luv women who luv the stogie, Vegas is the ultimate location to get together. Women, Men, Cigars nice combo. Damsel I feel ur sentiment. This will be a good thing once it gets off the ground." I agree - but, its the getting it "off the ground" that seems to be the challenge - until recently! Teaming up with [...]
“Now its common that Women Smoke Cigars in »
Industry News: Cuban cigar makers aim for women (01:39) Report Feb 23 - Cuban cigar makers appeal to women at the annual cigar festival, in an attempt to boost sales hit by the global economic downturn. Tara Cleary reports: I had a conversation recently with a brother of the leaf regarding an article that had begun circulating about the [...]
The “Gift” Part 2…. »
A crinkle-crinkle sound made Sharon look over at Rob. He was unwrapping a cigar. She blinked and kept watching as he picked up her cutter and sliced off the end. Rob paused for a moment, then picked up her lighter and looked at it as if it were Yorick's skull. Sharon took another puff on her cigar. "They usually don't explode, you [...]
The “Gift” Part 1 by Mike Samerdyke »
Sharon put "The United States and the Origins of the Cold War" into the packing box she had taken from behind Food City and closed the lid. It was a nice, even fit. She taped the box shut, took a black magic marker and wrote U. S. DIPLOMATIC over the Kellogg's logo. She stood up and glanced around the apartment. With all her books boxed [...]
The Queen’s Cigar! »
"The Queen B is the newest addition to the Arturo Fuente Chateau Fuente series. These cigars represent four generations of family tradition, love, pride, and personal sacrifice. It is the Fuentes’ personal family touch that makes Arturo Fuente the world’s finest cigars. From the first tobacco seed planted to the final family guarantee label [...]
who is my favorite Cigar celebrity? »
Kinky Friedman Kinkycristo..... February is full of festivity - Super Bowl Sunday, Valentines Day, Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras and Presidents Day. And Kinky Friedman Cigars' February sales are just what you need to stock up for every celebration......KinkyCigars who is my favorite Cigar celebrity? Answer: Kinky Friedman hands down - [...]
LA Passes Smoking Ban In Outdoor Dining Areas »
CIGAR RIGHTS OF AMERICA 10533 Main Street, Fairfax, Virginia 22030, U.S.A. *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* Date: January 20, 2010 Los Angeles City Council Passes Smoking Ban In Outdoor Dining Areas - CRA Successfully Negotiated Several Exemptions - Fairfax, VA – After a lengthy process of negotiations and deliberations, the Los Angeles City [...]
Looking for Auggie — and Not Finding Him »
Posted by Mike Samerdyke in Creative Thoughts by MikeBSG There is a charming 1995 movie called "Smoke" that is set in a cigar store in NYC. Harvey Keitel plays Auggie, the proprietor. Auggie greets his customers by name, knows what they like, and gives his store a welcoming atmosphere. In my experience, "Smoke" might as well be "Avatar" for [...]
The Best 2009 Cigar lists are surfacing! »
Top 6 Cigar Companies listed by The Weekly Cigar: Tatuaje - This will come as no surprise to any of you that regularly follow the blog, or communicate with me on Twitter or Facebook. I love Tatuaje cigars, end of story. Pete Johnson is the creative element and Don Pepin Garcia is the man who translates Pete’s ideas into tobacco. This tag team [...]
