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The Health Risks of Cigar Smoking
May 13th, 2010 
admin 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 has linked cigar smoking with cancers of the larynx, lungs, esophagus, and oral cavity. Newer research also indicates that cigar smoking may be strongly linked to the development of cancer in the pancreas. Doctors also caution that individuals who regularly inhale while enjoying a cigar are also at greater risk of developing lung disease and heart problems.
Which Types of Cigars Go With Which Liquor?
May 9th, 2010 admin The cigar has long been seen as a luxury of the rich and famous. Pictures of well-heeled men drawing on different types of cigars and nursing a glass of aged brandy have been well documented and immortalized in movies and TV. If you are getting curious about cigars and want to loosen up with a stogie and an adult beverage after a hard day’s work, here are a few hints to get you going.
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No Comments »The Stylist Puff of the Cigar
May 7th, 2010 admin The vibrant entrance of Pierce Brosnan as James Bond would loss its glamour without the stylist puff in the cigar. Brushing aside the controversies about the hazards of smoking, any detective holding a cigar in his right hand would surely be applauded by the spectators even a decade ago. Cigars had always been treated as the expression of a deep muse of intellectuals. Moreover, it’s not only the detective or the professionals, even the immaculate strength of cigars used to energize the nerves of the poets and authors also. Had they been able to discover the thrilling online cigar shop that boasts an unbelievable collection?
Cigar Box Guitars – Their History and Players
May 5th, 2010 admin The cigar box guitar is an instrument that has fascinated many guitar players, mainly in relation to whether they are real musical instruments. Many people who have learnt how to make a cigar box guitar have done so simply to give their children something to amuse themselves with but the truth is they can make serious music. The origin of the cigar box guitar is in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries when there were many people seeking to express themselves through music but could not afford to but real musical instruments. The use of homemade musical instruments like the cigar box guitar had a resurgence in the years of The Great Depression.
Cigars: Giving Cigars as a Gift
May 4th, 2010 admin 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.
Fortunately, cigars have now entered the mainstream. Once the symbol of the rich and powerful, it’s easier than ever for just about anyone to purchase a good cigar. Of course, you probably won’t be able to buy your friend a box of top-tier Cuban cigars, but you can definitely buy them a good quality cigar that will put a smile on their face.
