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Gossip Girl: Who were they really?

Gossip Girl here, your one and only source into the scandalous lives of Manhattan?s elite. Hey Upper East Siders, it?s been a while since we last convened. While we may not be born with royal blood in our veins, we can certainly try to emulate Manhattan royalty. You may not have the luscious blonde hair of It girl Serena Van der Woodsen, but you can use a large barreled curling iron for the same f...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

How to be a Mob Boss

Maybe you?ve seen The Godfather and The Sopranos one too many times, but you?ve decide, you?re finally going to do it ? you?re going to become a mob boss. Now of course, becoming a mob boss isn?t easy; it?s going to be a journey. People don?t call them the boss for nothing. If you really want to instill fear in the throngs of people under your rule, you need to know how to wield that kind of power...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

A Guide to a Vacation at Home

In this hectic day and age, it can be hard to get away from the hustle and the bustle. In a capitalist society, all we do is, in Rihanna?s words, ?work, work, work, work, work, work.? Even if you?re not a workaholic, taking a vacation can get expensive. You need to choose a destination, book flight tickets and find a hotel. The whole thing can actually be pretty exhausting, especially if you?re no...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Family Matters: How to Make that Reunion a Little Less Awkward

It?s that time of the year again: Labor Day is almost upon us and family get togethers are being thrown left and right. If your family hasn?t seen each other for a while, these events can get awkward. You don?t necessarily know what to talk about or who to talk to. You probably spend most of it on your phone taking Buzzfeed quizzes. Well, worry no longer! This blog is here to get everyone talking ...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Cuban Culture in the United States

Cuban American culture can be seen in many aspects of American life. Whether it is their delicious food, cigars or contributions to music, Cuban Americans have managed to integrate into American society while sharing some of their vibrant culture with people of different backgrounds. Cuban Migration Cuban immigration largely depends on the political climate in Cuba. Since Cuba is relativ...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

How to Keep it Classy with the Boys

Are you tired of only seeing your guy friends when there?s a football game? Do you long for new classy experiences with the men you choose to spend your time with? Before you crack open a cold one, read these tips to widen your horizon. Throw some meat on the grill There?s nothing like chatting up a storm with your friends as you smell the delicious meal you?re about to eat. You can sa...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

5 Things You Probably Didn?t Know about JFK

He installed a secret surveillance system in the White House Some people think he installed this system to get inspiration for his future memoir, but it was able to capture many historic conversations such as the discussions he had with his staff about the Cuban Missile Crisis.   He was dreading running against Mitt Romney?s father   He told a friend in 1963 that he ...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

5 Things You Can't Wait to Smell in the Fall

Fall is known for many things; Halloween, Thanksgiving, orange trees and slightly cooler weather. But some of the things that make fall most exciting are the various smells flowing in the air. Your Thanksgiving Feast This meal awakens all of the senses, but the smell of the turkey coming out the oven is one of the best moments of the year. The symphony of mashed potatoes, cranberry...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Nicaragua is the New Cuba: Why Cigars Their Cigars are Better

Everyone knows Cuba as the cigar capital. However, the political situation in Cuba left the country behind on the tobacco industry. This allowed tobacco industries in other countries to flourish by improving cigar production and technology. While Cubans still have brand recognition, true cigar aficionados recognize Nicaragua as the dominant tobacco-producing country.? Welcome to Nicaragua Nicara...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Knowing Your Cigar

Do you ever wonder about the taste of a Cigar? Being uninformed can have you spending too much money on one that you may not even like. Here's a quick background: Cigars are mainly, but not solely, manufactured in South and Central America. A lot of the worlds leading brands and cigar types are from Cuba, Mexico, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic. Each country's cigar production has its ...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Best Cigar Lounges in LA

Besides smoking in the comfort of your own home, there are few places to thoroughly enjoy a cigar. Because of somewhat stringent smoking laws, Cigar Lounges could be difficult to find. To make it easy, we compiled a list of the best cigar lounges in Los Angeles! ?Buena Vista Cigar Club www.buenavistacigarclub.com 9715 South Santa Monica Blvd. Beverly Hill, CA 90210 The Buena Vista Ciga...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Goodbye Lane Kiffin: A Celebratory Cigar

After Lane Kiffin's dramatic and highly-celebrated departure from USC (for those unfamiliar with the his tenure as coach of the storied USC Trojan football program, or his stints at the University of Tennessee and with the Oakland Raiders... a quick Google search will explain why he is even less popular than Congress), we received an interesting request: a celebratory customized??"Goodbye Lane Kif...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

The Perfect Cigar Cut

Are you a new cigar smoker? Well, don?t just try to light the tip and start puffing away?it?s not going to work! Unlike cigarettes, cigars have one head closed that needs to be cut before you can light away. But how exactly do you cut it? Sure, you could use scissors, a pocketknife, horseshoe nails, teeth, or precision cigar tools, but that?s all useless unless you know how to actually open the ci...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Best Events to Smoke Cigars

Smoking cigars is always an enjoyable occasion. But what are some of the best events we think they go well with? Check out our Top 5 List below! 5. Graduation Congratulations! You?ve made it though high school, college, or perhaps grad school. It?s time to celebrate. Just imagine you and your school buddies standing on stage, looking out into a sea of over-excited friends and family. You...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Father-Son Bonding with Custom Cigars this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving. It?s that time of the year again! The leaves are turning maple red and olive brown; the chilly wind is rusting the antique bell chimes on house doors; and the sweet scent of freshly roasted turkey is wafting through the air. Just imagine biting into the first piece of succulent turkey, topped with luscious purple-red cranberry sauce, sided with some steaming mashed potatoes and gr...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Cigar Aficionado's Big Smoke

This past weekend was one of the biggest weeks for a cigar smoker; it was Cigar Aficionado?s sold-out 17th?annual Big Smoke in Las Vegas! More than 4,500 cigar lovers came out for seminars and smokes for the three day weekend at the Mirage Hotel and Casino. Friday and Saturday nights included meals, a variety of drinks, and booths of the top-shelf cigars for avid smokers to have a memorable time. ...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Notable Cigar Smokers

Did you know that these famous figures were cigar smokers? Just imagine if they could customize their very own tobacco?blend and band! Winston Churchill: Widely considered one of the greatest wartime leaders of the 20th century, Churchill was also known for his numerous academic pastimes.? He was a historian, an artist, and a writer, but perhaps his most devout hobby was enjoying a good c...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Self-Help on Charisma; the amazing addition of a Cigar

As the New Year rolls around, you may begin to think about your resolutions for the upcoming year.? Far too often, people are don't come up with a resolution that is worth sticking with.? Here is a suggestion: improve your charisma.? ? A person with charisma is a person to be envied.? It means that people like being around you and respect you.? It can be broken into the three categories of Power, ...

Posted On: 05/09/2018

Back to Basics: How to Smoke a Cigar Like a Master

If you think that all you have to do to ooze out an air of class while smoking a cigar is inhale (which should not be done) and exhale, don?t even think about going near a cigar before reading this! Cigar smoking is definitely a culture in itself, and in order to appear Al Pacino-like, you must know how to cut a cigar, light it and of course, smoke it. When investing in a cigar, either from ...

Posted On: 05/09/2018