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This should be fun, I do not know anything about cricket or even what any of the choices mean. Event 1 Rockets @ Lakers (Dec 25th) Q1. Rockets win Q2. 6-10 Event 2 Broncos @ Chiefs (Dec 25th) Q1. Broncos win Q2. Under 44.5 Event 3 Australia vs England 4th Ashes Test (Dec 26th-30th) Q1. Aus win Q2. 11-15 Q3. Over Event 4 Man Utd vs Newcastle (Dec 26th) Q1. Man Utd win Q2. 4 Event 5 Chelsea vs Aston Villa (Dec 27th) Q1. Chelsea win Q2. 3 Event 6 Eagles @ Bills (Dec 28th) Q1. Bills win Q2. Under Tie-Breaker (if needed): How many total QB sacks in Event 6? 3

I have purchased 29 bundles to date.Thank you for such a wonderful experience.Love the cigars and very appreciative to the team at Fabrica5. Bill

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Peoria Heights cigar lounge is for sale. What's next for owner and building? Mike Kramer - Peoria Journal Star PEORIA HEIGHTS — Ash Cigar Lounge in Peoria Heights is for sale. The building at 3901 N. Prospect Rd. was home to AA Accounting and Financial Services until 2021. Former AA Accounting owner Bart Cumming said he and the ownership group Blancumming, LLC opened Ash in 2022 because they felt there was a need in the Peoria area for a venue where cigar-lovers could congregate. “Three years into, it's time to retire,” he added. “I'm hoping we can sell the lounge and keep it going and so the cigar smokers of central Illinois have a destination where they can come and enjoy their cigars in a friendly, warm, and safe environment.” Bart Cumming , managing partner of the Ash Cigar Lounge at 3901 N. Prospect Road in Peoria Heights, has decided to sell the property and move on to greener pastures, but he hopes the new owner will keep it running as a cigar lounge. MATT DAYHOFF/JOURNAL STAR The commercial real estate agency Crexi has listed the property’s price at $450,000. Cumming said he has had potential buyers express interest in the lounge, but so far, none have followed through on touring the property. While Cumming is retiring as Ash’s majority owner, he is planning to keep busy after the lounge closes. He will return to accounting, working for friends whose current bookkeeper is nearing retirement. “I want to stay active,” he said. “So, I’m going to help my friends with their business and do their bookkeeping.” Ash Cigar Lounge at 3901 N. Prospect Road in Peoria Heights is up for sale. MATT DAYHOFF/JOURNAL STAR Because he is returning to full-time work, Cumming closed the lounge to public traffic Monday. Ash will be a members-only establishment until the end of the year. Cumming said that if no buyer for the lounge comes forward, he will close it, and the building will revert to its previous use as a rental property. “Our goal when we started this was to provide a warm, safe, friendly environment where cigar smokers could come and congregate and enjoy each other's company,” he added. “I feel like we've accomplished that, and I just hope that someone will see our vision, choose to pursue it, and continue carrying the ball forward.” Source: https://eu.pjstar.com/story/news/local/2025/12/18/ash-cigar-lounge-to-close-as-majority-owners-plans-to-retire/87777961007/

Vector Releases 3-in-1 Gemini Cutter December 16, 2025 - Patrick Lagreid Vector-KGM has released the Gemini, a new cigar cutter that offers the three most common styles of cuts in one pocket-friendly unit. One side of the Gemini features a traditional guillotine cutter that can accommodate cigars up to 80 ring gauge, while the other side offers a v-cutter that can handle cigars with up to 68 ring gauge. Both cutters are released with via buttons on the side of the body, and then the mechanism locks back into place following use. The third option, a punch cutter, sits on top of the Gemini and folds out for use. The Gemini measures 3 x 2 x 0.85 inches and weighs 0.30 pounds, per the company. It is offered in six colors: Gunmetal Satin Matte Rose Gold Satin Matte Black Matte (not pictured above) Black Crackle Matte Mahogany Marble Matte Chrome Satin Matte Each colorway is priced at $75 and is available for purchase via retailers and the company’s website. The company says that it is looking at adding more colors in the future. Source: https://halfwheel.com/vector-releases-3-in-1-gemini-cutter/458550/

Oettinger Davidoff AG Names Javier González to Top Marketing Role December 18, 2025 - Charlie Minato Oettinger Davidoff AG—the parent of the Davidoff, AVO and Camacho brands—has announced that it has hired Javier González as its new svp head global marketing and innovation. He takes over that title from Edward Simon, the longtime Davidoff employee who has held that role since 2018. Earlier this year, Simon was also given the role of overseeing the company’s sales. As of Jan. 1, 2026, his dual roles will come to an end: Simon will focus on sales, González will oversee the marketing. As part of the change, Simon’s new title is svp chief sales officer. González most recently served as the global marketing and digital innovation officer of Avolta, formerly known as Dufry AG, a publicly traded Swiss duty-free conglomerate that owns brands like Hudson and World Duty Free Group. Prior to his 15 years at Avolta, he had stints at British American Tobacco, Coca-Cola and LEGO. “I am honoured to join the Oettinger Davidoff family at such exiting moment. Oettinger Davidoff is a house with extraordinary heritage, built on craftsmanship, quality, and a deep respect for its roots,” said González in a press release. “Throughout my career, I have been passionate about elevating brands, strengthening customer engagement, and shaping digital and omnichannel experiences that create long-term value. I look forward to bringing this experience to Davidoff: enhancing the emotional power of the brand, deepening our connection with consumers worldwide, and supporting the continued growth of our wider portfolio. My ambition is to contribute to the strong and globally resonant Davidoff brand for this generation and the next.” Source: https://halfwheel.com/oettinger-davidoff-ag-names-javier-gonzalez-to-top-marketing-role/459025/

I have a question. Who is likely to buy this very expensive cigar table cutter? Because there must be a market out there for it to be priced so exorbitantly, right? Dunhill Introduces $16,500 Cigar Cutter Table Lighter December 19, 2025 - Charlie Minato Many companies make combination cigar cutters and lighters, mostly under the guise that they make a convenient combination for a cigar smoker. However, the new Dunhill Cigar Cutter Table Lighter is not going to be marketed as such. It’s not small, it’s not very portable, and it’s not all that affordable. The Dunhill Silver Cigar Cutter Table Lighter is a three-piece design that includes a desktop cigar cutter with four different cutting options, a removable base and a Dunhill Turbo Lighter that is designed to be stored inside the base. As for the cutter, it’s a multi-cut lever design, a concept that has been used by other companies as well. There are four different openings: two straight cuts and two v-cuts. The holes are different sizes, designed to accommodate cigars of various ring gauges. One unique part of this cutter is that there is a lid that can be closed when it’s not in use. On its website, Dunhill lists this as made in England. Also unique is the lighter integration. While most combination lighter/cutter accessories are a single piece, these are three pieces that can be completely separated from one another. That includes the Dunhill Turbo Lighter, which can be stored inside of the base via a custom cut-out at the front. The Turbo Lighter is a standard model from the company, normally sold for $1,650, though this has a finish that is different from any of the other lighters sold on Dunhill’s website. While the lighter looks like a vintage soft flame lighter, it’s actually a torch that has a unique push-down ignition system that is activated by applying pressure to the horizontal bar that runs across the top of the lighter. While these lighters were once made in England, Dunhill’s website says the lighter is made in Switzerland. Both the lighter and cutter are made of brass and plated in palladium. The Dunhill Cigar Cutter Table Lighter is priced at $16,500 and is limited to 10 pieces. Source: https://halfwheel.com/dunhill-introduces-16500-cigar-cutter-table-lighter/459106/

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Sad that a formerly useful top-10 heavyweight was lowered into WWF style entertainment while still physically in his prime (not like this hasn't happened before!). Mentally Joshua is shot though, you could see his relief at surviving a fight against a YouTuber after the end. Hopefully the era of Saudi cash won't descend into farce, so many good fights to be made between real contenders and a few future Hall of Famers (Inoue, Bivol and Usyk for starters).

J'ai eu du chagrin parce que le pauvre loup n'a pas eu de viande a Noel ... c'est la malbouffe ca!! Or did I miss something? 😁 Ha nice little ad, thanks Guy, expensive animation...at least the supermarkets have super profits to spend from squeezing the farmers ! (I really am the wrong audience for this one, LOL!)

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Yes, that is the one. I just did a search, and these were called Gloriosos.

Too bold?

A couple of Nomad/EZ releases. I'm not getting in line, but I can see why people do.

December 20th 03' Vegas Robaina 5 Aniversario Humidor Don Alejandro Prunes, Leather, Licorice

What a cool set up. Not sure if I would leave!

Whoa!

Paul actually got hurt this fight & is gonna be laid up a bit. And Fury is even bigger than Joshua. Jake Paul is an influencer, NOT a boxer no matter how hard he tries to pose & train as one. No way he can hang with Fury unless Fury is heavily incentivized to carry the fight to the mid-to-late rounds. Fury just leaning on him for 3-4 rounds will wear him out. My guess is we may see the Paul circus act 2-3 more times for paydays & that will be it. He's a bozo & not a serious fighter.

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Sure was. Reminds me of his clip of Timbo in the speedboat, which is a classic. 😂

I love it. Funny how important that one last drink was to both of them. Because they needed another one.

I might send you a 52 for a block of cheese…Just to say that I got to try your cheese 🪤

We always stopped to see her and pick up some of her great sticks. I’m surprised to see her. When did she come out of retirement?