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| Legal Buds: What You See in the Movies, You Can Get |
| Everyone loves a good movie or first-rate television show; whether it is action, comedy, drama, or a blend of all three. There is something intriguing about movies and television that makes people want to come back for more. The realism that is captured by modern cinematography is oftentimes large |
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| Directory: Cigars |
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| (Published: Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:53:05 -0500) |
| Know More About Prevention Of Smoking |
| Quitting smoking isn\\\'t an easy affair. You\\\'ll have to put up with irritation, withdrawal symptoms, and a constant craving for nicotine- but kicking the habit for good has wonderful health benefits. Here are some tips on the prevention of smoking. Keep in mind a concrete reason behind you wanti |
| Author: Leslie Johnston |
| Directory: Cigars |
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| (Published: Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:47:54 -0500) |
| Know More About Prevention Of Smoking |
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It's not easy to quit smoking. Irritation, withdrawal symptoms, and constantly craving nicotine are all common - but kicking the habit for good has numerous health benefits. Here are some tips on the prevention of smoking.
Chantix is a good medicine that you can use to curb nicotine cravings |
| Author: Leslie Johnston |
| Directory: Cigars |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:13:08 -0500) |
| 4 Tips for Lighting a Cigar |
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For new smokers, lighting a cigar can seem as daunting as learning to choose a good single. Here are four tips to guide you in lighting a cigar for the first time.
1. Use cedar matches, if possible. If you prefer to use a lighter, make sure it's butane lighter to avoid strong odors.
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| Author: Diane Murphy |
| Directory: Cigars |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:13:08 -0500) |
| A Short History of Cigars and Tobacco |
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Have you ever wondered where cigars were first produced? It is widely believed that cigars were first produced in Spain. But before cigars became all the rage in Europe, tobacco was needed to make them. Tobacco is indigenous to the Americas, where native peoples have produced it for hundreds o |
| Author: Diane Murphy |
| Directory: Cigars |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:13:08 -0500) |
| All Styles and Sizes: The Basic Types of Cigars |
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For the new smoker, the different styles and sizes of cigars can seem mind-boggling. It helps to know that all cigars can be divided into two broad categories: parejos and figurados.
Parejos refers to cigars that are basically straight. They are subdivided into three categories: coronas, p |
| Author: Diane Murphy |
| Directory: Cigars |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:13:08 -0500) |
| Check the Ashtray: Using Ashes to Determine the Quality of Your Cigar |
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How to tell if your cigar is of the highest quality? Check the ashtray—the ashes left behind can speak volumes about the quality of your cigar. Here a few simple tips to determining the quality of your cigar.
First, note how fast your cigar burns. A cigar that seems to burn too quickly or |
| Author: Diane Murphy |
| Directory: Cigars |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:13:08 -0500) |
| Choosing the Best Ashtray for Cigar Smoking |
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Is an ashtray just an ashtray? Unlike regular cigarettes, cigars need their own special space to support their girth and ashes. Many cigar aficionados swear by the pleasures of finding the proper place to hold their cigars and ashes.
So what are the characteristics of a good ashtray? First |
| Author: Diane Murphy |
| Directory: Cigars |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:13:08 -0500) |
| Cigar Smoking 101 |
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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 fam |
| Author: Diane Murphy |
| Directory: Cigars |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:13:08 -0500) |
| Cigar Smoking Etiquette |
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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 |
| Author: Diane Murphy |
| Directory: Cigars |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:13:08 -0500) |
| Cigars 101: An Overview of Cigars |
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Cigars have long been associated with the rich and powerful, with relaxation and rich flavor. Cigar aficionados have created a culture around the art of smoking, assembling various theories and accessories to debate and facilitate smoking. Much like wine tasting, cigar smoking has been seen as |
| Author: Diane Murphy |
| Directory: Cigars |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:13:08 -0500) |
| Cigars vs. Cigarettes: Which is worse for Your Health? |
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Most everyone has heard about the health risks of smoking both cigars and cigarettes, and the dangers of secondhand smoke. But which is worse? Do cigar smokers really have the advantage over cigarettes smokers? The answer is much more complicated than anyone ever thought.
A Matter of Degre |
| Author: Diane Murphy |
| Directory: Cigars |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:13:08 -0500) |
| Drugstore Cigars: A Good Buy? |
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The sheer diversity of cigars can be confusing for new smokers. Many new smokers want to know: is it OK to buy cigars from their local drugstore or chain store? What is the quality of these cigars? Can you expect to get good flavor from these cigars?
While of course, it's perfectly OK to p |
| Author: Diane Murphy |
| Directory: Cigars |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:13:08 -0500) |
| Fighting the Beetles: Protecting Your Cigars from Infestation |
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Your cigar box may be at risk of a secret predator. Many cigar aficionados have been shocked and repulsed at finding their treasured cigars infested with Lasioderma Serricorne, also known as tobacco beetles. This dreaded beetle feeds on your precious cigars. They don't care if your cigars are |
| Author: Diane Murphy |
| Directory: Cigars |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:13:08 -0500) |
| How to Blow Smoke Rings with Your Cigar |
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Do you yearn to blow smoke rings with your cigar like a pro? Stogie aficionados often speak of the ceremony-like deliberateness of smoking a good cigar. Blowing smoke rings is the mark of a smoker who enjoys the smooth and relaxing effects of smoking. But how do you blow a good smoke ring? So |
| Author: Diane Murphy |
| Directory: Cigars |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:13:08 -0500) |
| How to Buy Cigars as a Gift |
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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.
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| Author: Diane Murphy |
| Directory: Cigars |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:13:08 -0500) |
| How to Choose the Perfect Single |
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Wondering how to choose the perfect cigar? If you're a newcomer to the world of cigar smoking, here are a few tips to choosing the best cigar.
First, note the texture of the cigar. Squeeze it gently. Is very soft, or rigid? Ideally, the cigar should give slightly, but not too much. Very gen |
| Author: Diane Murphy |
| Directory: Cigars |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:13:08 -0500) |
| How to Pair Cigars and Alcohol |
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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 a |
| Author: Diane Murphy |
| Directory: Cigars |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:13:08 -0500) |
| How To Properly Age A Cigar |
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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. H |
| Author: Diane Murphy |
| Directory: Cigars |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:13:08 -0500) |
| How to Purchase Cigars from Cuba |
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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 Cu |
| Author: Diane Murphy |
| Directory: Cigars |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:13:08 -0500) |
| How to Spot Fake Cuban Cigars |
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Everyone knows that Cuban cigars are the most coveted cigars, renown worldwide for their smoothness and rich flavors. Indeed, Cuban cigars are so prized that many illegitimate dealers have been known to sell fake Cubans to unsuspecting cigar smokers. How do you tell if what you have is a fake o |
| Author: Diane Murphy |
| Directory: Cigars |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:13:08 -0500) |
| Making the Perfect Cut on Your Cigar |
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How to clip a cigar properly? Although every cigar aficionado has their own proven method, here are some basic guidelines to get you started.
First, examine the head, or closed end, of the cigar. This is the part of the cigar that will need to be clipped. Determine where the 'cap' is. Th |
| Author: Diane Murphy |
| Directory: Cigars |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:13:08 -0500) |
| Old vs. New: Choosing the Right Cigar |
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Are you confused about old cigars versus fresh cigars? What does this mean, exactly? If you're new to the world of cigar smoking, these terms can be a little perplexing. Basically, know that cigars are never really fresh. That is, you generally can't purchase a cigar just after it has been pr |
| Author: Diane Murphy |
| Directory: Cigars |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:13:08 -0500) |
| Tasting the World: Cigar's From Different Countries |
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Most everyone is familiar with the much-lauded flavor of Cuban cigars. But how do you know if you're smoking a Cuban cigar, or a cigar from any other country for that matter? For those new to the world of cigar smoking, you should know that every cigar-producing country has its own unique flavo |
| Author: Diane Murphy |
| Directory: Cigars |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:13:08 -0500) |
| The Dangers of Being Exposed to Cigar Smoke |
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We have all heard about the dangers of inhaling second hand smoke. Many people wonder if the dangers of inhaling cigar smoke are just as dangerous, or more. Unfortunately, it appears that being exposed to secondhand smoke from a lit cigar can be just as dangerous—or more—than regular cigarette |
| Author: Diane Murphy |
| Directory: Cigars |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:13:08 -0500) |
| The Health Risks of Cigar Smoking |
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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 |
| Author: Diane Murphy |
| Directory: Cigars |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:13:08 -0500) |
| The Parts of a Cigar |
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What are the different parts of a cigar? Many long-time smokers enjoy their stogies without learning the basic parts of their cigar. While it's true that you can enjoy a cigar without knowing how it was put together, learning the basic parts of a cigar can be instrumental in helping you choose |
| Author: Diane Murphy |
| Directory: Cigars |
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| (Published: Sun, 05 Aug 2007 19:13:08 -0500) |
| Why Use a Humidor? |
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If you are not an experienced cigar smoker, you may be wondering why cigar aficionados use humidors. Humidors are used to store and protect cigars so that they are kept at their peak flavor. A humidor works by keeping a cigar at a constant temperature, somewhere between 68 and 70 degrees Fahren |
| Author: Diane Murphy |
| Directory: Cigars |
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