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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:54:46 GMT--><rdf:RDF xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:rss="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:cc="http://web.resource.org/cc/"><rss:channel rdf:about="http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/"><rss:title>Events/Trips</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/</rss:link><rss:description></rss:description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><dc:date>2012-02-10T15:54:46Z</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.squarespace.com/">Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</admin:generatorAgent><rss:items><rdf:Seq><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2011/1/27/nicaragua-cigar-trip-memories-january-2011-by-liz-mcduffee.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2010/12/7/calle-ocho-miami.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2010/12/6/ybor-city-heritage-and-cigar-festival.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2010/12/5/tampa-cigar-bash-2010.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2010/9/17/gables-hispanic-cultural-festival.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2010/8/17/international-premium-cigar-pipe-retailers-convention-2010.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2010/6/24/procigar-festival-2011.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2010/5/29/trip-to-the-dominican-republic-to-visit-la-aurora.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2010/2/21/pro-cigar-festival-2010-day-three-the-final-day-by-gary-j-ar.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2010/2/19/pro-cigar-festival-2010-day-2-by-gary-j-arzt.html"/></rdf:Seq></rss:items></rss:channel><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2011/1/27/nicaragua-cigar-trip-memories-january-2011-by-liz-mcduffee.html"><rss:title>Nicaragua Cigar Trip Memories - January 2011, by Liz McDuffee</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2011/1/27/nicaragua-cigar-trip-memories-january-2011-by-liz-mcduffee.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Bob</dc:creator><dc:date>2011-01-27T12:09:53Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[Bob and I just returned from an amazing cigar tourism trip to Nicaragua led by Colin Ganley of CigarTourism.com.   Some things that stood out for me on the trip were being able to see in person what “hecho a mano” really meant: the unbelievably complicated and time consuming cigar making process that is totally accomplished by hand; the testing and quality control that goes into getting a good tobacco crop and blending a good smoke; the fact that some cigars were so complex that they could only be rolled by a single artisan in the factory; the passion and commitment each cigar maker had for creating a great cigar and their willingness to share their passion and knowledge with us; and, of course, the opportunity to try so many cigars that I had never smoked before.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2010/12/7/calle-ocho-miami.html"><rss:title>Calle Ocho, Miami</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2010/12/7/calle-ocho-miami.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Bob</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-12-07T10:28:42Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Check out the pictures from the trip that Bob and Liz took to Miami's Calle Ocho on December 4th to meet up with the travelers in the CigarTourism group from Winston's Humidor before they left for Nicaragua.&nbsp; Click <a href="http://cigarmedia.smugmug.com/Other/Miami-Dec-3-2010/14968288_EySdX#1117932332_RitmA" target="_blank">here</a> to see the pictures.</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2010/12/6/ybor-city-heritage-and-cigar-festival.html"><rss:title>Ybor City Heritage and Cigar Festival</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2010/12/6/ybor-city-heritage-and-cigar-festival.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Bob</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-12-06T10:35:00Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bob and Liz visited the Ybor City Heritage and Cigar Festival in November of 2010.&nbsp; Click <a href="http://cigarmedia.smugmug.com/Street-Scenes/Tampa-Cigar-Heritage-Festical/14744571_ftZev#1098888858_Xtan5">here</a> to see the pictures.</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2010/12/5/tampa-cigar-bash-2010.html"><rss:title>Tampa Cigar Bash 2010</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2010/12/5/tampa-cigar-bash-2010.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Bob</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-12-05T11:21:00Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bob and Liz attend the Tampa Cigar Bash.&nbsp; Click <a href="http://cigarmedia.smugmug.com/CigarTravel/Tampa-CIgar-Bash-2010/14023506_xHmxe#1031917569_nTzpt" target="_blank">here</a> for pictures.</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2010/9/17/gables-hispanic-cultural-festival.html"><rss:title>Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2010/9/17/gables-hispanic-cultural-festival.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Bob</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-09-17T11:22:18Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.gableshispanicfestival.com/">September 25th Event:</a>&nbsp; Join Bob and Liz at the inaugural <a href="http://www.gableshispanicfestival.com/">Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival</a> featuring hispanic music, food, guayaberas, and arts and crafts.&nbsp; Enjoy the art of one of Cuba's greatest artists, the late Maestro Cundo Bermudez.&nbsp; Bob will report on cigar happenings from the "Smokin' in the Gables VIP Lounge"&nbsp; where more than 30 of the top cigar manufacturers will be showcasing their cigars.&nbsp; While there is no charge to attend the festival, access to the VIP Lounge is by ticket only. A&nbsp;portion of the ticket proceeds will go to local non-profit organizations focused on arts, cultural and children's initiatives.&nbsp; To purchase tickets to the VIP Lounge&nbsp;or to learn more about the&nbsp;festival, go to <a title="www.gableshispanicfestival.com" href="http://www.gableshispanicfestival.com/">www.gableshispanicfestival.com</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2010/8/17/international-premium-cigar-pipe-retailers-convention-2010.html"><rss:title>International Premium Cigar &amp; Pipe Retailers Convention 2010</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2010/8/17/international-premium-cigar-pipe-retailers-convention-2010.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Bob</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-08-17T16:33:21Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://cigarmedia.smugmug.com/" target="_blank">Check out Bob's pictures from IPCPR!</a>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Go to <a href="http://cigarmedia.smugmug.com/" target="_blank">http://cigarmedia.smugmug.com/</a>&nbsp;and click on&nbsp;IPCPR 2010.&nbsp; Go to <a href="http://www.cigarmedia.tv/cigar-curmudgeon/">Cigar Curmudgeon</a> to read Bob's impressions of each day of the IPCPR.</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2010/6/24/procigar-festival-2011.html"><rss:title>ProCigar Festival 2011</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2010/6/24/procigar-festival-2011.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Bob</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-06-24T11:02:46Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #002060;"><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.procigar.org/"><img style="width: 150px;" src="http://www.cigarmedia.tv/storage/images/ProCigarPoster.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1277378321835" alt="" /></a></span></span>It's not too early to be thinking about the&nbsp;2011 ProCigar Festival.&nbsp; This event&nbsp;is a&nbsp;wonderful opportunity for cigar enthusiasts.&nbsp;&nbsp;Not only is the food great at ProCigar events,&nbsp;but&nbsp;the festival offers a unique&nbsp;opportunity for conversation with the noted tabaqueros of our day.&nbsp; </span><span style="color: #002060;">For more information, go to <a href="http://www.procigar.org/">http://www.ProCigar.org</a>.&nbsp; </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #002060;">ProCigar&nbsp;will also have a booth at the IPCPR Trade Show in New Orleans in August.</span></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2010/5/29/trip-to-the-dominican-republic-to-visit-la-aurora.html"><rss:title>Trip to the Dominican Republic to visit La Aurora</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2010/5/29/trip-to-the-dominican-republic-to-visit-la-aurora.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Bob</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-05-29T13:40:12Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://cigarmedia.smugmug.com/CigarTravel/La-Aurora-2010/12306450_hi8yw#878403487_b2or8"><strong>Photos</strong></a> from Bob's&nbsp; trip with Miami Cigar &amp; Company to La Aurora in the Dominican Republic. Also, <a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/2010/05/26/trip-review-la-aurora-cigar-factory-day-3/">videos</a> of Bob's &nbsp;karaoke experience at La Aurora, courtesy of Barry&nbsp;at "<a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/"><strong>A Cigar Smoker's Journal</strong></a><strong>."</strong></p>
<p>Click <a href="http://cigarmedia.smugmug.com/CigarTravel/La-Aurora-2010">here</a> to go to photos.&nbsp; Click <a href="http://www.acigarsmoker.com/2010/05/26/trip-review-la-aurora-cigar-factory-day-3/">here</a> to go to videos.</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2010/2/21/pro-cigar-festival-2010-day-three-the-final-day-by-gary-j-ar.html"><rss:title>PRO CIGAR FESTIVAL 2010, DAY THREE: THE FINAL DAY, by Gary J. Arzt</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2010/2/21/pro-cigar-festival-2010-day-three-the-final-day-by-gary-j-ar.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Bob</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-02-21T19:55:47Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[Santiago, DR…20 February…This has been a superb rendition what Pro Cigar created in 2008. That was the year of the first Pro Cigar Festival. Since then Catherine Llibre and her associates at Pro Cigar have been adding new aspects and tweaking the formula. But, while the excitement of different aspects of the Festival never fails to enthrall; their first effort, in ’08 was spot on. It is worth remembering that these women have full-time jobs at TabaDom Holdings (Davidoff).]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2010/2/19/pro-cigar-festival-2010-day-2-by-gary-j-arzt.html"><rss:title>PRO CIGAR FESTIVAL 2010 - DAY 2, by Gary J. Arzt</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.cigarmedia.tv/eventstrips/2010/2/19/pro-cigar-festival-2010-day-2-by-gary-j-arzt.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Bob</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-02-19T20:35:31Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[Santiago, DR…18 February 2010…Basically, it was a day like all my days, wherever I am, smoking about eight cigars. The difference being, I smoked them in the company of and under the tutelage of experts.]]></content:encoded></rss:item></rdf:RDF>
