Friday, 20 November 2009

Winston Cigarettes

Starting sigret Winston from the very beginning, ie since the 1950s was accompanied by the slogan: «Winston tastes good like a cigarette should», translated: "Every good taste of cigarettes should be a cigarette Winston». The creators of these cigarettes lot of good came up. From a corporate legend is one of the top managers, resting in Switzerland, brought the idea to release in the U.S. filter cigarettes. Name must shtetl Winston cigarettes Winston-Salem in North Carolina.
In the early 1950's Edward Darr, one of the bosses of the American tobacco corporations R. J. Reynolds, returning from a trip to Switzerland, and colleagues struck a story about the unprecedented popularity there of filter cigarettes. Colleagues decided that the States, where such cigarettes was not known, they could become a godsend, and to start probing the market. The study found that Americans like cigarettes may have demand - it is only necessary to calculate their strength so that the filter did not cause a sensation of weakness tobacco smoker. Was tested more than 250 species of specially designed filter cigarettes - one of them and have chosen Winston, who even today are made on the basis of 100-percent natural tobacco bags. The name of their cigarettes must shtetl Winston-Salem in North Carolina - Winston-Salem in North Carolina
In April 2008, JTI submitted a novelty cigarette Winston Premier, a feature of the filter with longitudinal ribbed surface. Average price will be 40 rubles per pack.
Going back to history. When the Winston cigarette manufacturers have made the slogan «What do you want, good grammar or good taste?», », Translated:" What do you want? Good grammar or good taste? ", Winston cigarettes soared to the top line of popularity. The first nine months of the campaign has sold 6.5 million units Winston, and in 1956 he became the best cigarette brand with sales of 31 billion pieces. At the same time controversial slogan put on music and began playing on the radio and then television. Appeared animated movie with dancing treble clef. Ten years later, Winston became the best selling cigarettes in the United States. And since 1967, with the appearance of an elongated version of the Winston 100 mm, fans had become even more.

Friday, 13 November 2009

Women began to smoke twice less

The Supreme Rada has decided to raise excise rates on tobacco products. The pack of cigarettes ”Priluki especial” in November rises in price on 2,5 грн, ”the Tonic Lux” — on 2,25 грн, "Three" — 2,6 грн, "Monte-Carlo" — 3 грн, "Glamour" and "Kemel" — 4 грн.
— Ukrainians pass to cheaper cigarettes which illegally import from Russia and Moldova, — the general director of association "Укртютюн" of Valentine Homenko speaks. — And our companies start to turn off programs on modernisation of manufacture and plan staff reduction.
The excise on tobacco for the first time this year have lifted in May. The pack of cigarettes then has risen in price on 1,25–3 грн. In October and September of the price for cigarettes manufacturers lifted. As a result because of falling of demand for tobacco its manufacture in Ukraine in 2009 was reduced to 20 %.
At the same time the volume of illegal import of cheap cigarettes grows, manufacturers confirm. This year have withdrawn illicit tobacco production on 1,82 million грн — in 26 times more, than for the similar period of last year. And this with the fact that catch approximately the tenth part of the illegal goods.
But customs officers draw other picture. Actually contraband from Ukraine take out to four – six times of cigarettes more than import.
— Manufacture of cigarettes in Ukraine in 2,5 times exceeds home market capacity, — 34-year-old Svetlana Sudak from the State customs press-service explains. — in Europe the prices for cigarettes at 10-12 time above, than at us. Therefore Ukraine among leaders of suppliers of illicit tobacco products in the European Union. And manufacturers preliminary put an illicit component in manufacture.
— World experience testifies that increase of the price of cigarettes for 20 percent above a rate of inflation leads to that 5 percent of smokers give up smoking. But it is not enough these actions for overcoming mass tobacco окуре I, — tells 24-year-old Alexander Ustinova from a coalition of public organisations ”For free Ukraine from a tobacco smoke”. — Are necessary to smoke prohibition in public places, medical institutions and trains, assignment of half of areas of institutions of a food for the non-smoking. In Ukraine something do. In 2005 smoked 42 percent of Ukrainians, now — 31. Among women smoking level has fallen twice.
According to a coalition, every fifth Ukrainian teenager daily begins to smoke a cigarette. Annually 100 thousand Ukrainians die of tobacco.

Tuesday, 10 November 2009

In Moldova gasoline, beer and cigarettes can rise in price

The Ministry of Finance has decided to increase excises by some goods. According to officials, these measures will increase receipts in the budget
The new management has accustomed and has started to offer reforms for the blessing of the native land which (according to officials) will increase receipts in the budget.
The project developed by department, concerns excises, more truly, their increases. It is offered to increase gathering by alcohol, cigarettes, mineral oil, spirits. We have decided to ask directly economic agents, whether they know about the similar project and if know, whether that it is necessary to citizens to expect a fast rise in prices.
FUEL
Sharp rise in prices it is not expected
From the beginning of this year the price for the most popular mark of gasoline А-95 has grown more than on 30 %. According to representatives «Tirex Petrol», on refuellings the litre of gasoline А-95 costs 11,89 лея, А-92 — 11,49 лея. The prices at «Valiaexchimp» and other sellers of PETROLEUM PRODUCTS slightly differ. Recently has risen in price сжиженный gas: gasoline stations have raised the prices for 10 % - with 5,5 лея to 6 леев for litre. Experts named it the seasonal phenomenon and have connected with tendencies in the international market. In many countries of the Central Europe in a cold season сжиженный gas is used as alternative fuel, therefore and the price for it in the world market raises. And here about the price policy participants of the market especially do not extend.
Valentine БОДИШТЯНУ, the chairman of the Union of importers of mineral oil:
- Yes, I heard about these amendments to the Tax code, but I heard also that they assume not only increase of excises, but also VAT cancellation. If the value-added tax will cancel, importers only will be happy, both the prices for gasoline and solar oil remain former. If to us will increase excises and will change nothing, the prices for mineral oil will grow, it is natural in the conditions of the market.
Experts consider that if excises grow, and anything else will not exchange, most likely, mineral oil will rise in price on the average for 40 %, but the prices will rise not sharply, and gradually.
The inquiry «КП»
The excise is the state tax mainly on consumer goods, on municipal and transport services. More often the duty assesses alcoholic drinks, tobacco and tobacco products
VAT - the value-added tax, raise it practically from all kinds of the goods.
On what it is offered to increase gathering?

The note: the Ministry of Finance suggests to enter in the list the goods which will be assessed with the excise, products from crystal: glasses, wine-glasses, fixtures, chandeliers. Their rate can make 55 % from cost. Besides, it is planned to increase excises by all mineral oil with 1800 to 2700 леев.
ALCOHOL
The alcohol will rise in price slightly
The prices for strong drinks at us the most different, all depends not only on preferences of citizens, but also from a contained purse. A bottle sparkling (0,75 l.) in shops of Kishinev it is possible to buy and for 25 леев, both for 30 and for 45 леев, all depends on the manufacturer. Vodka "Floor-litrushku" too at desire and economy can be found for 18-20 леев, domestic beer costs from 9 to 17 леев (a bottle of 0,5 l.), Ukrainian approximately as much. Have most of all raised excises on beer, it is less — on champagne and wine in bulk.
Alcohol will rise in price slightly — for 1,5-0,5 %, but any, even slight increase of the prices to buyers of pleasure will not add.
Is first "swallow", any increase of excises conducts to cost price growth, and people will choose then: to drink it good champagne or to buy cheap «шипучку», or in general to prefer wine on which excises do not lift, - representatives of the wine companies who already have familiarised with prospective reforms answer "Member of the Komsomol".
CIGARETTES
Sale of tobacco products can be reduced
Our, Moldavian cigarettes can be bought for 3,5 лея ("Rate", for example), import — from 5-8 леев and above. In tobacco booths — abundance, choose cigarettes what it is necessary for soul. (Manufacturers and importers) know the tobacco companies about prospective growth of excises, but this knowledge, as they say, «multiplies grief».
- Probably, the authorities have decided to reduce sale and manufacture of cigarettes in the country, - answer in the companies, recollecting «the tobacco convention» which our country some years ago has joined.
The prices can grow on 4-15 %, however, hardly rise in prices will discourage people to smoke.
FIGURE
1,63 billion леев - a total sum of receipts from excises in the state budget last year. Such data is resulted by the country Ministry of Finance. For January-September of this year in the budget from excises has arrived 1.1 billion леев.

Thursday, 29 October 2009

Smokers and psychology

Being in an agony of suspense, a lot of people are smoking, sniffing loudly, eating up smoke and exhaling it convulsively. In truth, it looks better than if a man bites his nails, cleans the clothes in the invisible specks of dust or other ritual actions. Cigarette will gain time and by deciding the terminal, a man of vast butt in the ashtray, as he put an end. Knocking, waving, rolling cigarettes mean that a person is at the limit.

In the relaxed atmosphere of clubs and pubs, exhaling smoke through the nose indicates an arrogant and stubborn man. This is the reason why teenagers want to emulate dragonish habit. We exhale the smoke in different ways, depending on our mood. Exhalation to mean that a certain person, positive attitude, Self satisfied. Exhale down means negative sentiment and discontent.

Smoking can be sexually attractive, but usually only measure the internal energy and potential. Thus, for some people it is sufficient to see another person smoking in order to determine what to expect, a hot romance or the usual shadow boxing.

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

List of products that help quit smoking

American specialists at Duke University, North Carolina, came to the conclusion that there are a number of products that improve the taste of tobacco, and those who, conversely, degrade it, thereby interrupting a man's desire to smoke another cigarette. The views of two hundred heavy smokers was as follows.
19% of respondents indicated that they want less smoking after dairy products. Cigarette, which followed the drunk a glass of milk, will not cause pleasant sensations. Those who quit smoking, say, one effective way to help you give up bad habits: cigarette, moisten with milk, dried and then smoked. The feeling of bitterness is so vile that you may be sick. Every time before the next regular dose of nicotine in the memory will automatically emerge discomfort, and you think seriously about whether to do it.
Approximately 16% of respondents do not like the taste of cigarettes after eaten fruits, vegetables, greens. Especially after celery, asparagus, beans, cucumbers, zucchini and eggplant. By reducing the consumption of fats, alcohol, pickles and pickles, these products reduce nicotine dependence. Avoid sugary to fruits and vegetables. Despite the positive effect of sweet food (which is on the hormonal level increases quickly dulls the mood and feeling of hunger), it resembles the bomb. After some time, activates the reward center, and the body begins to demand pleasures, including cigarette. You ask, what fruit is? Acid - apples, kiwis, plums, pears. It does not combine them with other food, and eat before the main dishes.
Until you decide what products remain in their diets and reduce consumption of what we offer to collect cigarette butts in a glass jar of cigarettes smoked per day, day, week ... It is possible that looking at this unpleasant sight, your desire to end the harmful habit strengthened .
About 14% of respondents agreed that they do not like the taste of nicotine after drinking water and juice. These fluids not only help the body cleanse itself of nicotine, but also "give" you the unpleasant feeling when smoking cigarettes.
At the same time, more pleasure from the process of smoking has alcohol. So say 44% of respondents. It really improves the taste of cigarettes. Coffee, cola and tea indicated 45%, meat - 11%. By the way, on coffee from scientists have several ideas. They believe that the link between smoking and coffee consumption has a reflex character, far-fetched. Because you want to smoke after coffee immediately, while the concentration of caffeine in the blood is achieved only half an hour. So after taking caffeine in pill you are unlikely to want to smoke.

Tuesday, 17 March 2009

What is a Cigar Humidor?

A cigar humidor is a box (or room) designed to store and age cigars within the optimal humidity range of 68 % to 72% at room temperature. A humidor must contain a humidification system or device to add (or remove) moisture from its interior space to maintain the desired level of humidity. A humidor usually contains a hygrometer to measure the humidity level inside the box. Most personal humidors are made of wood, with the inside usually constructed with Spanish cedar. Cigar Humidor - More Than Just A BoxIn addition to its main purpose of storing, preserving and aging cigars for a number of years, a humidor can also be an attractive piece of furniture, and even a family heirloom. For most cigar connoisseurs, a humidor is a small investment that will protect a much larger investment of valuable cigars for many years.

Wednesday, 10 December 2008

How to rehydrate your Cuban cigar

All cigars dry up after a definite period of time if not cared for. Same law applies to Cuban cigars. Lets say you got a box of Cuban cigars, placed it in your home and went for a business trip. Once you come back, you recognize that you forgot about your little beauties and when you run back to that secret place your find out that your Cuban cigars are literally dying.
Even though they were in the humidor at the time, without recharging it, it may not have kept the relative humidity that was necessary to keep them moist. What you end up with is a box of dry, unusable cigars. But are they actually unusable?
Lucky for you, there are some ways of bringing your cigars back from the dead. The idea is to hydrate your cigars back to being. You have to be truly careful here because too much dampness can definitely expand your cigars to the max. The worst case scenario is that you finally decided to rehydrate your Cuban cigars but it was just not good enough and your Cuban cigars are gone to a better place. See just like everything in life has an expiration date, so do Cuban cigars. Once you get them, smoke them and you should worry about it ever again. Or if you want to share it with your friends than go get a portable humidor and take it with you. Forgetting about Cuban cigars in this way is no excuse at all.
Put your Cuban cigars in distinct plastic bags and seal them with cedar strips. This is almost an instant way to get the humidity right for your cigars so they can start coming back to life. You’ll notice that after a few days the color of the cigars would get a little darker. This shows that its working and now you have to step up your game and do something else to speed up the process and instill more life in your Cuban cigars.
For completely dried up cigars, the process is very different. I suggest get some flat bottom based Tupperware, fill the base with water and cover it with cedar strips. Make sure the cedar strips remain dry as you will be placing your Cuban cigar on top of it. Put it in their and let your cigar ‘recover’ slowly. It might take months but once it gets back to life, you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
Recharge a portable humidor or table one and place the Tupperware in the humidor. Make sure the top is healed off completely. You can leave a little bit of opening in it but not too much. It is possibly going to take you a month before your cigars get back in shape again so you can enjoy them.