CAO at Miami Vice Premiere Party

CAO, one of the worlds foremost premium cigar manufacturers, was selected as the exclusive cigar brand to be gifted to a select list of A-list celebrities at the Miami Vice Premiere Party Luxury Lounge, hosted at one of Miami’s hottest nightclubs, Mansion, on July 25.
The movie that stars Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx, and currently holds down the #1 spot in the countrys box office rankings, was screened to a select viewing audience and was followed with an exclusive after party at the popular Miami nightspot, Mansion. The party featured live performances by Nelly Furtado and SoBe recording artist, Brooke Hogan. VIP guests of the backstage luxury lounge received an assortment of CAO and flavours by CAO cigars, along with headwear provided by CAO M.E.R.C.H. The list of celebrities that received CAO product included Colin Farrell, Jamie Foxx, Mya, Brooke Hogan, Hulk Hogan, Gloria Estefan, music producer Scott Storch, former heavyweight boxing champion Lennox Lewis, clothing designer Richie Rich, Eva Longoria, Nicky Hilton, and Jessica Simpson. In attendance for CAO were Chief Marketing Officer Jon Huber and Regional Sales Manager David Cimino.

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Churchills Smoked Cigar Auctioned

Theres nothing new about people buying pre-Castro cigars at auction. But post-smoked cigars? Thats a rarity. A private collector from Liverpool recently paid £365 ($673) for a cigar butt that had been smoked by Sir Winston Churchill, perhaps historys greatest cigar smoker. The famed British statesman consumed untold boxes of cigars in his lifetime, many, if not most, paired with vast quantities of fine liquor, and typically smoked where he pleased. But according to the auction house quoted by several news sources, this cigar was one of the few he was prohibited from consuming fully. Upon arriving for a 1950 speech at Blackpools Winter Gardens, he was told that his cigar was not allowed in the ballroom, so he handed the half-smoked cigar to an aide, R.C. Giles, who saved it as a souvenir. Churchill was dubbed "Man of the Century" by Cigar Aficionado in 2002 after readers voted him their favorite cover subject in the magazines history. He adorned the cover twice, most recently on the 10th anniversary issue. His name, of course, is now also known as a large cigar size, 7 inches long by 47 ring gauge.

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Cigar Smoking Growing Popularity Among Young Adults

Cigar smoking is currently a popular trend in the United States, especially among young men and women. It is fueled in part by the efforts of the tobacco industry to glamorize cigars and the willingness of movie stars and athletes to be photographed smoking cigars. Especially for women, the industry seems to have tapped into an impulse among some to be slightly outrageous, to do something a little over the line, to be freed from old restrictions and stereotypes. Teenagers and young adults may be particularly vulnerable because of the mistaken idea that cigars are a safe alternative to cigarettes. In reality, cigars greatly increase the risk of lung and oral cancers; and they deliver a large, addictive dose of nicotine.

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CAO Has a Vision

CAO has announced a new cigar line called Vision that will launch at next months Retail Tobacco Dealers of America annual convention and show in Las Vegas. The CAO Vision is the first Dominican-made CAO cigar. The Vision will be available in three sizes: a 5×50 Robusto, a 6×50 Toro, and a 6.25×52 Torpedo. The cigars sport a Dominican Corojo wrapper, and a Dominican Piloto Cubano (cuban seed) Binder. The filler is a blend of Dominican, Nicaraguan and Brazilian tobacco. The box is actually a scientifically calibrated humidor designed to hold the cigars at the ideal 68-70% relative humidity optimal for storage. CAO calls the packaging "the most technologically advanced state-of-the-art desktop/travel humidor ever made" and their slogan for the new release is "Vision: The CAO cigar that will change how cigars are made and packaged forever."

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Arnolds Cigars Under Attack

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger enjoys a cigar in the capitol building courtyard, so much so, that he had a smoking tent built. Now, a bill approved by a state Assembly committee Wednesday threatens to halt this practice. The measure aims to ban smoking of any tobacco product in an outdoor area enclosed on at least three sides by a public building or buildings. The bill would amend existing law, which prohibits smoking within 20 feet of a public building's entrances, exits or windows. An Associated Press report quoted Assemblyman Juan Vargas (D–San Diego), who introduced the bill, as saying the bill is not aimed at Schwarzenegger, but would cover him. He said smoke can get trapped in courtyards, posing health risks for nonsmokers. The governor's office has not issued a statement on the proposal. After 1998, California became virtually smoke-free. Smoking was banned in all restaurants, bars and nearly every all-indoor space.

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Party Like A Rock Star with CAO

Nashville - CAO, one of the worlds foremost premium cigar manufacturers, today announced its "Party Like a Rock Star with CAO in Vegas" Essay Contest. The announcement arrives on the heels of CAOs recent consumer promotion in which the cutting-edge cigar company opened up the gates to its annual RTDA Party, historically closed to the general public, to 500 lucky winners. The 500 tickets to the CAO bash, billed as "The Ultimate Cigar Party," sold out within 72 hours. To be held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Pool & Beach Club on July 17, The CAO RTDA Party 2006 will feature rock icon Tommy Lee and DJ Aero headlining as guest celebrity DJ Duo, CAO Family, CAO Flavourettes, open bar, CAO Cigars and more. The topic of the national essay contest is, "My Most Memorable Las Vegas Moment." One Grand Prize Winner will receive a three-day/two-night trip for two to Las Vegas, accommodations at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 2 tickets to the sold out CAO RTDA Party 2006, and a private VIP Guest Cabana during the party. CAO created "HRH" banded cigars to commemorate the Hard Rock Hotel & Casinos 10th Anniversary last year. CAO also provided cigars for socialite Nicky Hiltons 21st birthday party held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

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General Cigar Named the Official Cigar of Maxim Mag Super Bowl Party

- General Cigar and Maxim took the plunge into "Maximony," the wedding-themed Super Bowl bash thrown by the top-rated mens magazine. A kick off to the Big Game, "Maximony" was the hottest ticket in Jacksonville. As the official cigar of the A-list Super Bowl party, General Cigars top brands, including Macanudo Vintage 1997, Partagas Limited Reserve, Diablo, Excalibur Royal Sterling, Punch and Helix, were distributed to scores of models, athletes, VIPs and corporate power brokers. Apparently, now that General Cigar and Maxim have tied the knot, our companys cigars will be the sole stogies at many a Maxim shindig.

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