In the Jul/Aug 01
Cigar Aficionado

Raquel Welch

Up Front

Editors' Note : The Tyranny of the Politically

Letters : Out of the Humidor

Features Insights: Sports - As the number of injured professional athletes rises, compensation is finally catching up

Insights: Indulgences - Vintage sporting and collectible arms offer a fascinating blend of history, technology and art

Insights: Culture - Working hard and playing harder, weekend warriors are often casualties of the game

Insights: Politics - Most of what politicians claim is interparty cooperation in Washington is just politics as usual

Ragtops: Whoosh Fulfillment - Ragtops are back with the wind in your hair, but no noise

Cover : Raquel Welch: The Goddess Factor - From Cocktail Hostess to international icon, the actress-entertainer considers life beyond her sex symbol image.



• CigarAficionado.com: Women of CA gallery

Golf : Look-Alike Links - Can't Make It to Augusta or St. Andrews? Not a Problem

Gambling : Betting On the Ring - Wagering on the sweet science is still an inexact one

Sports : The Power Brokers of Sports - Team owners may be living a dream, but disparate goals have them in a financial neverland

Tech : Photo Finish - Digital cameras are the latest thing, but is it time to put away your film?

Style : Breaking the Rules - To shake up your wardrobe we suggest bending some laws of fashion. Please do try this at home

Collecting : Thinking Globally - For the collector interested in science, art, geography or history, globes are out of this world

Cigars

Industry : Nicaragua's Power Leaf - The cigar world turns once again to the potent tobacco of Nicaragua

Cuba Report : Taking the Time for a Good Smoke - Non-Cuban cigarmakers improve blends and cigars following boom years

Culture : Special Times, Special Cigars