Must be 18+
The article was too adult for me to post so here is a direct link http://www.thespoof.com/news/spoof.cfm?headline=s3i31082
Friday, February 29, 2008
Obama has Lewinsky's vote!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
Smoke the Experience Cigar Lounge in Naperville, IL
Last Thursday I took a trip to Smoke the Experience in Naperville. Smoke the Experience in Naperville has a new comfy cigar lounge. You have an actual lounge experience here. When you walk in there is a humidor to your left, In one room you have leather theater like seating with a flat screen, in a another room you have arcade games and a juke box. In the rear there is another lounging like area, perfect for parties or gatherings. Every Third Thursday of the month there is a ladies night for female cigar or new female cigar smokers.Thursday, February 21, 2008
Fidel Castro Resigns
Fidel Castro has resigned as the President of Cuba. This does NOT mean that Cuban cigars are now legal in the United States. To find out what Castro's resignation does mean for U.S. foreign policy, visit Keith Porter's US Foreign Policy Blog for more details, including a list of useful background resources.
BRITISH CONSIDER “LICENSE” TO SMOKE
Los Angeles, February 20 – The state of Maine said it was worried about underage purchases of tobacco products – primarily cigarettes – so it enacted a law five years ago that required delivery firms such as Federal Express and United Parcel Service to only deliver tobacco products shipped by retailers licensed by the state. Moreover, the carrier was allowed to release them only to the addressee and that person had to show identification to prove they were of legal age.For that reason, some mail-order and Internet-based cigar merchants simply stopped shipping to Maine. That all changed on Wednesday.In a rare unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed a lower court holding that the federal statutes controlling interstate commerce nationwide trump Maine’s individual law on the shipment of tobacco products. [read more]
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Poll Results
Thank you for voting!The places you prefer to buy your cigars:
Tax on Candy Cigars and smokeless tobacco?
Anti-smoking forces upset over little cigars and candy-flavored tobacco marketed to kids said Tuesday they will push for a 55-percent tax on all non-cigarette tobacco products.The Investing in Tobacco-Free Youth Coalition said when legislators raised the state cigarette tax in 2003 and 2005, they did not include smokeless products.
'Tobacco products like little cigars, cigars and smokeless tobacco are cheap and come in candy flavors that appeal to kids. Their appeal to youth and the tobacco industry's aggressive marketing of them in Ohio have led to a growing problem in the state,' Shelly Kiser, director of advocacy for the American Lung Association of Ohio, said in a statement.
Up in smoke
Up in smoke: California's stogie-loving Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has become persona non grata at Sacramento's Tower Pipes and Cigars store.
Schwarzenegger, who set up a smoking tent outside his office to get around the state's smoking ban, fell out of favor with store owner Mark Just for backing an ill-fated health care bill that would have raised tobacco taxes.
"When you raise the tax on cigarettes, it really raises the taxes on high-end cigars, which is what I specialize in," Just said.
As for banning Arnold, "he's never actually been here, but his people call every once in a while to make an order," Just said.
The last time they called, however, Just told them, "Thanks - but no thanks."
Schwarzenegger, who set up a smoking tent outside his office to get around the state's smoking ban, fell out of favor with store owner Mark Just for backing an ill-fated health care bill that would have raised tobacco taxes.
"When you raise the tax on cigarettes, it really raises the taxes on high-end cigars, which is what I specialize in," Just said.
As for banning Arnold, "he's never actually been here, but his people call every once in a while to make an order," Just said.
The last time they called, however, Just told them, "Thanks - but no thanks."
Did You Know?
Did You Know?
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Bachchan says no more puffs for Bollywood promotions
Article by http://www.hindustantimes.com/
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has apologised to India's anti-tobacco lobby for appearing with a cigar on posters of his latest film due for release on Friday and promised not to be seen promoting 
smoking in films.
"I am deeply apologetic of the advertisement that has hurt the sentiment of people at large and organisations such as yours," he wrote in a letter to the non-governmental National Organisation for Tobacco Eradication (NOTE) that had threatened to sue him.
"I have informed my producers and told them to take immediate steps so that no such violations take place," Bachchan said.
Bachchan, convalescing at home after a major abdominal surgery last month, found himself in the midst of a raging controversy when posters of "Family" appeared showing him smoking a cigar.
Hit by a barrage of criticism from social organisations and the public, 63-year old Bachchan promised to ensure that he would not promote smoking in Bollywood promotions in future.
"I am happy with his response. I was expecting nothing less from a person like Mr Bachchan," said NOTE's Shekhar Salkar in a statement.
Two years ago, India banned smoking in public places and an anti-smoking law forbids a
ny direct or indirect advertising of tobacco products and the sale of cigarettes to children.
The ban on showing Bollywood stars smoking in films was mooted on May 31, World Anti-Smoking Day, but it has missed two deadlines due to differences between India's health and information and broadcasting ministries.
According to the Health Ministry, India accounts for 800,000 to 900,000 smoking-related deaths annually.
Bachchan -- Bollywood's most popular actors -- has been seen smoking and drinking onscreen in scores of films over the decades.
But in private life, Bachchan quit smoking and drinking decades ago.
"I do not drink nor smoke. I have not indulged in these activities for 30 years and no intentions of doing so in the future," Bachchan said in his letter.
"Family" is his first release this year in which he plays an underworld don protecting his family from rival gangsters.
The star had a hugely successful 2005, with four major box-office hits grossing more than one billion rupees (22 million dollars) collectively.
smoking in films."I am deeply apologetic of the advertisement that has hurt the sentiment of people at large and organisations such as yours," he wrote in a letter to the non-governmental National Organisation for Tobacco Eradication (NOTE) that had threatened to sue him.
"I have informed my producers and told them to take immediate steps so that no such violations take place," Bachchan said.
Bachchan, convalescing at home after a major abdominal surgery last month, found himself in the midst of a raging controversy when posters of "Family" appeared showing him smoking a cigar.
Hit by a barrage of criticism from social organisations and the public, 63-year old Bachchan promised to ensure that he would not promote smoking in Bollywood promotions in future.
"I am happy with his response. I was expecting nothing less from a person like Mr Bachchan," said NOTE's Shekhar Salkar in a statement.
Two years ago, India banned smoking in public places and an anti-smoking law forbids a
ny direct or indirect advertising of tobacco products and the sale of cigarettes to children.The ban on showing Bollywood stars smoking in films was mooted on May 31, World Anti-Smoking Day, but it has missed two deadlines due to differences between India's health and information and broadcasting ministries.
According to the Health Ministry, India accounts for 800,000 to 900,000 smoking-related deaths annually.
Bachchan -- Bollywood's most popular actors -- has been seen smoking and drinking onscreen in scores of films over the decades.
But in private life, Bachchan quit smoking and drinking decades ago.
"I do not drink nor smoke. I have not indulged in these activities for 30 years and no intentions of doing so in the future," Bachchan said in his letter.
"Family" is his first release this year in which he plays an underworld don protecting his family from rival gangsters.
The star had a hugely successful 2005, with four major box-office hits grossing more than one billion rupees (22 million dollars) collectively.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Thanks for your votes
Thank you for voting! Most of you said that You enjoying being out on the balcony or patio enjoying your cigar. Second was you enjoy smoking your at a regular bar or lounge. Third was a cigar lounge and 4th was inside your home. Please take time to vote in the next poll on your left!
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Marylands' Businesses may be able to smoke until 2011?
As of February 1, 2008, Maryland has joined 20 other states in the national smoking ban. Several businesses have already complied with the Clean Air Act prior to the law taking effect claiming that it has improved their businesses. They have stated that second hand smoke has been a problem in their establishments, while other restaurant and bar owners worry about this immediate ban. Bars and Restaurants that feel that they have a 15% decline in food and beverage sales, over a two month period, can apply for a temporary "hardship" waiver. The waiver allows them to hold off on being smoke free until 2011.
Maduro Woman Cigar Blog 2
Maduro Woman Cigar Blog 2
Copy the code and place on your page, courtesy of You tube!
Copy the code and place on your page, courtesy of You tube!
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Smoking Jackets
So what is the smoking jacket anyway? It's a classic jacket or robe that originated in the Victorian Period. Those that smoked would wear a smoking jacket and possibly a cap to protect their clothing and hair from the smell of smoke. The fabric was light, often made of silk. The silk was light enough to absorb very little smoke. So if you wore a wool or cotton jacket believing that it would provide the same sort of protection, it would probably be a little while before the garment or jacket would air out. I found some really neat places where they have some esquisite jackets.
Margarita Smoking jackets
Glorious Vintage Smoking Jackets
Jay Pratts
Margarita Smoking jackets
Glorious Vintage Smoking Jackets
Jay Pratts
How can we modify the smoking law...continued
Continued from previous post [click here]
I think I may have confused people with this, maybe you can help me out "Smoking for even numbered addresses on even numbered calendar days is permitted". Even numbered addresses would then become non smoking on odd numbered days. "Smoking for odd numbered addresses on odd numbered calendar days is permitted". Odd numbered addresses would then become non-smoking on even numbered days. A non-smoker would be able to find a restaurant to eat at everyday, and if you are a smoker you would be able to find a restaurant to eat at every day. I know its confusing but once I find a way to explain it out better, it makes sense compared to our present law where smokers can't go anywhere and smoke. Kinda like sharing all public places. I'm a smoker today is February 6th, I would find a bar or restaurant with an even numbered address, tommorrow February 7, I would be looking for a bar or restaurant with an odd numbered address. Sorry for the confusion...
Thanks,
Kevin
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
How can we modify the smoking law?
I am in no way qualified for politics. I thought this was very interesting. I would love to get some feed back and maybe find out your view. Also, If you have a way to modify our law, send it over to me at info@madurowoman.com
Q. In fairness to Proprietors, Employees, Smokers and Non Smokers, the new Illinois smoking law should read like this...
For Bars, Restaurants, Bowling Alleys and Casinos.
Smoking for even numbered addresses on even numbered calendar days is permitted.
Smoking for odd numbered addresses on odd numbered calendar days is permitted.
Employees can apply for Non Smoking or Smoking days.
This is fair to all, the antis will not have a leg to stand on once "second hand smoke" and the "employee health” is eliminated from their argument, this idea would do just that.
Let me know what you think?
Thanks,
Kevin
A. While it is a very creative idea, I do not think it is a feasible one. It causes too much confusion. The law is pretty flat when it comes to rule making. Either it is or it isn't. An idea of that nature would cause businesses to lose. Customers will be forced to not go to a bar or restaurant because there is smoking on even days. If a particular business would like to enforce that sort of rule then to each its own but to enforce a law of that nature would be confusing. One's ritual to dine out every Saturday would be reduced to maybe every other Saturday or simply they may opt to do something else all together. Honestly, I do not feel that the law should have ruled out smoking in these places all together. They should have really left it up to the particular businesses to enforce their own rules. The law should regulate unfairness and prejudice and allow businesses to practice a smoking or non smoking rule.
Breana Blaque
Q. In fairness to Proprietors, Employees, Smokers and Non Smokers, the new Illinois smoking law should read like this...
For Bars, Restaurants, Bowling Alleys and Casinos.
Smoking for even numbered addresses on even numbered calendar days is permitted.
Smoking for odd numbered addresses on odd numbered calendar days is permitted.
Employees can apply for Non Smoking or Smoking days.
This is fair to all, the antis will not have a leg to stand on once "second hand smoke" and the "employee health” is eliminated from their argument, this idea would do just that.
Let me know what you think?
Thanks,
Kevin
A. While it is a very creative idea, I do not think it is a feasible one. It causes too much confusion. The law is pretty flat when it comes to rule making. Either it is or it isn't. An idea of that nature would cause businesses to lose. Customers will be forced to not go to a bar or restaurant because there is smoking on even days. If a particular business would like to enforce that sort of rule then to each its own but to enforce a law of that nature would be confusing. One's ritual to dine out every Saturday would be reduced to maybe every other Saturday or simply they may opt to do something else all together. Honestly, I do not feel that the law should have ruled out smoking in these places all together. They should have really left it up to the particular businesses to enforce their own rules. The law should regulate unfairness and prejudice and allow businesses to practice a smoking or non smoking rule.
Breana Blaque
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
The Einstein puzzle
I created a formula or map for this logic problem. Here is a link. This is what I am currently working on! Also here is the problem [click here] Iwould love to see someone solve it.
http://www.madurowoman.com/logic_puzzle.html
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Cigar Video Blog
My First Cigar Video Blog!
Copy and paste my the code below to add to your website, courtesy of Youtube!
Cigar Aficionado Knowledge
This is another quiz on a cigar aficionado's knowledge! You have to click on the answers. Duh, I did not realize that. I actually copied this quiz to a text file before I realized I could click on the options. I got 3 or 4 right and mostly by guessing! If you take the quiz, come back here and post your score!http://www.civilization.ca/tresors/cigares/cigarbox004e.html#top
The Einstein Quiz
Einstein said that 98% of people in the world cannot solve the following puzzle. And Einstein was usually right (that's why he's Einstein.) Here is the Einstein Quiz:
Facts:
There are 5 houses in 5 different colors.
In each house lives a person with a different nationality.
These 5 owners drink a certain beverage, smoke a certain brand of cigar and keep a certain pet.
No owners have the same pet, smoke the same brand of cigar or drink the same drink.
Hints:
The Brit lives in a red house.
The Swede keeps dogs as pets.
The Dane drinks tea.
The green house is on the left of the white house.
The green house owner drinks coffee.
The person who smokes Pall Mall rears birds.
The owner of the yellow house smokes Dunhill.
The man living in the house right in the centre drinks milk.
The Norwegian lives in the first house.
The man who smokes Blend lives next to the one who keeps cats.
The man who keeps horses lives next to the man who smokes Dunhill.
The owner who smokes Blue Master drinks beer.
The German smokes Prince.
The Norwegian lives next to the blue house.
The man who smokes Blend has a neighbor who drinks water.
Question:
Can you determine WHO KEEPS FISH?
Can You Solve the Einstein Quiz?
It looks hard, huh? If you can't figure it out, try searching on google for the "Einstein Quiz" and see how other people have solved it.
Facts:
There are 5 houses in 5 different colors.
In each house lives a person with a different nationality.
These 5 owners drink a certain beverage, smoke a certain brand of cigar and keep a certain pet.
No owners have the same pet, smoke the same brand of cigar or drink the same drink.
Hints:
The Brit lives in a red house.
The Swede keeps dogs as pets.
The Dane drinks tea.
The green house is on the left of the white house.
The green house owner drinks coffee.
The person who smokes Pall Mall rears birds.
The owner of the yellow house smokes Dunhill.
The man living in the house right in the centre drinks milk.
The Norwegian lives in the first house.
The man who smokes Blend lives next to the one who keeps cats.
The man who keeps horses lives next to the man who smokes Dunhill.
The owner who smokes Blue Master drinks beer.
The German smokes Prince.
The Norwegian lives next to the blue house.
The man who smokes Blend has a neighbor who drinks water.
Question:
Can you determine WHO KEEPS FISH?
Can You Solve the Einstein Quiz?
It looks hard, huh? If you can't figure it out, try searching on google for the "Einstein Quiz" and see how other people have solved it.
See how I am doing the puzzle! Click below.
http://www.madurowoman.com/logic_puzzle.html
Cigar Aficionado Quiz
This quiz is based on your knowledge of cigar history. So for the cigar aficionados, go ahead and test your knowledge! I received 3 out of ten. I know that's really bad! Take the quiz and come back and post your score.
http://www.uk-cigars.co.uk/herfs/tobacco/quiz3/quiz3.htm
Test Your cigar knowledge!
This was very cool. Take the quiz! I like them short and sweet. I received 4 out of 5. Take the quiz and come back and post your score here!http://cigarclass.com/cigarquiz.html
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Tom and Jerry
Ok, which did you prefer? Tom chasing after Jerry or Tom and Jerry being friends? Hmmmm...
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