Habana Cuba Oliveros Cigars Increases Production

June 27, 2010
Written by Pedro Martinez  

Photo: Oliveros King Havano

Due to rising demand despite turbulent economic times, Habana Cuba Oliveros Cigars significantly increases production.

Miami, FL, June 27, 2010 – Production of the Oliveros Cigars increases close to 350%. Habana Cuba Oliveros Cigars announces the increase in the production of the Oliveros Cigars in order to supply the increased demand for Oliveros Cigars. Read more

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Smoking Bans and Economics Hit Famed Cuban Cigars

June 21, 2010
Written by Pedro Martinez  

Photo: Freshly hand-rolled cigars

HAVANA, June 21 (Reuters) – Global economic woes and the worldwide spread of smoking bans are taking their toll on Cuba’s famous cigar industry, with the just-completed harvest of the country’s finest tobacco down 14 percent over 2009, local media said on Monday. Read more

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London Cigar Scene: The Terrace Garden at the Langham London

June 18, 2010
Written by Pedro Martinez  

Photo: The Langham Hotel in London

The Terrace is a great place to relax with a cigar and ease your feet after a prolonged sortie into the shopping delights of the west end or a key destination for all major sporting events. Read more

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New Limits On Mailing Tobacco To Take Effect Soon

June 17, 2010
Written by Pedro Martinez  

Photo: USPS mail truck

WASHINGTON — New restrictions on mailing tobacco products are about to take effect. Under a law signed by President Barack Obama in March, limits will be placed on individuals mailing cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco and smokeless tobacco. Read more

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History: Nicotine Poisoning Was A Hazard When Kids Made Cigars

June 17, 2010
Written by Pedro Martinez  

Photo: Springfield cigar shop Schoettker and Gehring, located at the northwest corner of Sixth and Monroe (where Congressman Aaron Schock’s office is now)

Five of the seven Springfield, IL businesses that used child labor were cigar and tobacco manufacturers. The report said the tobacco industry was one of the “more injurious” to children workers since it sometimes left them with “nicotine poisoning.” Read more

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Smoking The World´s Thickest Cigar

June 17, 2010
Written by Pedro Martinez  

Photo: Proud cigar factory owner Libardo Rivera next to his creation

This 1,000lbs monster cigar is about to send a world record up in smoke. Read more

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I’m Back, Just A Quick Update

June 16, 2010
Written by Pedro Martinez  

Photo: From left to right is Joe, Pedro, Travis, Frank & Ken aka Champ

Hello, my dear Friends! I haven’t had the change to write anything in the past few weeks due to numerous projects. Now that everything is under control, let do it… Read more

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Cigar Club RVA on Greater Richmond Grid Magazine

April 17, 2010
Written by Pedro Martinez  

Photo: Steve reading CCRVA article on Greater Richmond Grid Mag

Just like any given Friday, Rosemarry @MelRV and I got ready for our cigar night at Havana ’59 Restaurant located in the Farmer’s Market area in Downtown Richmond, Virginia, aka RVA. This time, however, we’ve planned to attend the Foursquare Day’s celebration at Sheba’s Ethiopian Restaurant, organized by Mary Fender, @MaryFramer, before stopping at Havana ’59. Read more

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Sunday Afternoon with CAO LX2 Robusto

March 7, 2010
Written by Pedro Martinez  

Photo: CAO LX2 Robusto

It’s Sunday night and I’m watching Mariah Carey’s “The Adventures of Mimi” concert on Palladia channel with Rosemarry (@MelRV) while we wait for the Oscar’s to begin. I’m barely moving in my La-Z-Boy to avoid the pain in parts of my body that I’ve forgotten exist. The pain I’ve brought upon myself came courtesy of this morning’s flag football game with friends. With 65-degree weather, mimosas and Guinness beer in hand, all the action on the field was well worth the pain and suffering. Who can blame me? Read more

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64 Degrees & Rocky Patel Puro Cubano Robusto

March 6, 2010
Written by Pedro Martinez  

Photo: Rocky Patel Puro Cubano Robusto

This weekend is officially the 1st complete good weekend we’ve had in Richmond, VA this year, 2010. It there is a time to try a morning cigar it was today, Saturday. With a wonderful 64° F for highest it’s a no brainer to smoke that stoogie. I’ve just had a Rocky Patel Puro Cubano Robusto with a freshly grinded Rwandan coffee. Read more

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