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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 02
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Heard in the Humidor: September 1-5
Alberto Medina is nothing if not persistent. He created the boutique Pio VI brand in 1996, just as the Cigar Boom was hitting its peak. But rather than being able to enjoy the fruits of creating a well-liked brand, he found himself in a lengthy, grinding tug-of-war over the brand that lasted six years.
posted: Tuesday September 2nd - 9:58am
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This Week In Cigar History September 1 - 5
Marking a tactical shift in Hitler's military strategy, intense round-the-clock Nazi bombings of London began this week on September 7th, 1940. Alfred H. Dunhill's famous retail establishment on Duke Street had died.
posted: Tuesday September 2nd - 8:15am
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Sneak Peak: Fall/Winter Issue
A web exclusive sneak peak at the upcoming Fall/Winter issue. Kinky Friedman, Lamborghini accoutrements, and more.
posted: Tuesday September 2nd - 8:10am
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WEDNESDAY AUGUST 27
MONDAY AUGUST 25
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Heard in the Humidor for August 25 - 30
Although the Democratic Party's elected representatives in Congress are trying hard to regulate and tax the tobacco industry out of existence, there will be plenty of the party faithful who will be enjoying Rocky Patel cigars at one of the bigger parties being put on during the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado.
posted: Monday August 25th - 11:47am
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Daniel Miranda, 38, of Miami Cigar Dies
Daniel Miranda, Vice President and Director of Marketing for Miami Cigar & Company, passed away early Friday morning, 22 August, after a three year battle against cancer. He was surrounded by his family throughout the previous day and evening.
posted: Monday August 25th - 10:37am
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This Week In Cigar History 25 - 29
Whether chomping a cigar or admonishing the naughty boys, the hefty sailor "Der Captain" of the beloved "Katzenjammer Kids" comic strip, hit shore this week on August 31, 1902.
posted: Monday August 25th - 8:15am
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MONDAY AUGUST 18
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This Week In Cigar History Aug 18 - 22
Former cigar smoker, gossip column staple, and oft' married Ronald O. Perelman and his MAFCO Consolidated Group Inc.'s Consolidated Cigar Holdings scored major bucks ($127.8 million) in its NYSE's debut -- this week on August 21st 1996. Appropriately enough, the six plus million Class A shares, priced at $23/share -- traded under the symbol "CIG."
posted: Monday August 18th - 8:15am
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MONDAY AUGUST 11
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