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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 02

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 READ MORE

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 READ MORE

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 READ MORE

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 27

Big Meals for the Big Cigar The last barbeque rib recipe you'll ever need. posted: Wednesday August 27th - 12:26pm READ MORE

MONDAY AUGUST 25

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 READ MORE

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 READ MORE

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 READ MORE

MONDAY AUGUST 18

Heard in the Humidor for August 17 -23, 2008 Highlights of the week in cigars and smoking. posted: Monday August 18th - 9:02am READ MORE

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 READ MORE

MONDAY AUGUST 11

Heard in the Humidor: August 11 - 15, 2008 Los Angeles -- "We're going to meet this head on. What's happening here, this is socialism. This is communism." posted: Monday August 11th - 4:06pm READ MORE