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Questions and Thoughts for 2013

It’s that time of year again. We’re not much for resolutions, but it’s a good time to ponder what’s coming down the highway, and what are...more

Posted: February 1, 2013 By Marvin R. Shanken / Gordon Mott

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Wrong About Cuba Again

In 2011, the U.S. Government loosened the restrictions on travel to Cuba, allowing more “people-to-people” visits for religious, medical and...more

Posted: December 1, 2012 By Marvin R. Shanken / Gordon Mott

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Twenty Years of Good Living

Twenty years! In August, 1992, we held the first copy, fresh off the printing presses, of Cigar Aficionado. Holding that glossy magazine in our hands...more

Posted: November 6, 2012 By Marvin R. Shanken / Gordon Mott

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Forget About It: Your Home is NOT Your Castle

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Posted: August 28, 2012 By Marvin R. Shanken / Gordon Mott

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The Long Road Back

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Posted: June 1, 2012 By Marvin R. Shanken / Gordon Mott

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A Well-Deserved Honor

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Posted: February 1, 2012 By Marvin R. Shanken / Gordon Mott

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Give Them a Break

They value education and hard work. They are peace-loving. They are friendly. They pose no threat to the United States. They love Americans. A...more

Posted: December 1, 2011 By Marvin R. Shanken / Gordon Mott

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Good News

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Posted: October 1, 2011 By Marvin R. Shanken / Gordon Mott

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Sad Day in New York

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Posted: August 1, 2011 By Marvin R. Shanken / Gordon Mott

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Cigars: One of the Last Hopes to Preserve Real Friendships

The reality is that people don't talk to each other anymore, especially the younger generation. No face-to-face conversations, no sitting down for a...more

Posted: June 1, 2011 By Marvin R. Shanken / Gordon Mott

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Battling the Lies

It's bad enough that there doesn't seem to be any attempt in the scientific community to look at cigar-smoking through unbiased eyes. But when we...more

Posted: April 1, 2011 By Marvin R. Shanken / Gordon Mott

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