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Cigars And Their Size: How Important Is the Size of Your Cigar?
Does?It Really Matter? Although most guys don't like to hear it, size really does matter. When it comes to cigars, size says a lot about your personality. Depending on the length and ring size of your cigar, it?can really put your personality on display. So, you're probably thinking, "what is the best cigar for me?" There are many different types of cigars, and?many?different cigar sizes tha... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Linguistic History of the Word 'Cigar' and its Slang
Ever wonder where the word cigar came from? It's linguistic origin reveals a rich history of the word. There are two competing theories about where the word?cigar?comes from. One is that it's from the Spanish?cigarro whereas other linguists claim it's from the Mayan word?sikar.? Since?its introduction to the English language, cigar remains?a popular term for the wrapped tobacco leaf.?However, m... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Tobacco and Cigars: 10 Facts You Probably Didn't Already Know
When it comes to tobacco and cigars, there tends to be a lot of misconceptions about them. Here are 10 fun facts you probably don't already know about cigars. 1. Retired professional basketball player, Michael Jordan, smokes cigars. 2. Cigars probably did not originate in Cuba, but Guatemala. 3. People have been smoking cigars for over a thousand years! A Mayan pot that archaeologists d... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Ernest Hemingway: A Recipe for Authorship
For what may exceed in despondency and heartache the years preceding Ernest Hemingway?s suicide are, as it turns out, the years that have followed. A genius, Hemingway, although plagued by a depression and anxiety so destructive, managed to produce some of literature?s most reveled work: The Sun Also Rises, For Whom the Bell Tolls, and Old Man and the Sea, among others equal in praise. But the ... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Cigars and Politics: How Cigars Could Fight Terrorism
Current Events You're a smart individual. Obviously you're smart because you're reading this article. Surely you've remained up to date with all of the news circulating. You've probably read about the bombing in Manchester and the meeting between former President Obama and Prince Harry, which shortly followed the bombing. So what do cigars have to do with this? You may have already known t... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Cigars at High School Graduations: Valid Tradition?
With graduation season upon us, Instagram feeds are slowly filling up with photos of students sporting not only the traditional cap and gown attire, but also the?time honored cigar. For many graduates across the country, smoking a cigar after receiving their diplomas is an unwritten tradition. It is a rite of passage that marks the end of one journey and the start of another. With their ric... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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A Clich? Gift For Your Clich? Father: Unique Father's Day Gifts
Father's Day It's that time of the year again. Time to celebrate Father's Day. We all know that fathers come in different shapes and sizes. There are tall dads, short dads, skinny dads, fat dads, and we love them all the same. Different types of dads, however, means different types of gifts to buy. One size does not fit all. With all the Father's Day gift options most people get overwhelmed, w... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Commuting Sucks, But Only Because You're Doing It Wrong
Why Commuting Sucks You know what commuting is like. It sucks! You can't honestly say that you would rather commute for 1-2 hours a day, or longer, instead of walking or riding your bike a couples of blocks down to the office. If everyone could have that luxury, then why would they opt to do otherwise? Maybe some people do like to commute, but who really likes dealing with bad drivers, heavy... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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The Perfect Graduation Gift: What's The Best Gift For The Grad In Your Life?
Graduation Day Graduation day is thrilling. It can be nerve wracking and exciting. Over the weekend, the UC schools had their graduation ceremonies. The UC Santa Cruz ceremony was nice, well put together, and best of all short. There is nothing more annoying than a graduation ceremony that is drawn out longer than it needs to be. At the graduation ceremony, family and friends were giving their... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
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Cuba Relations in the Wake of Trump's Policies
Trump has been active and vocal of his dislike for Obama's policies throughout his campaign and presidency. So it's no surprise that he's "canceling" Obama's deal with Cuba. He announced this plan in Miami's Little Havana district on Friday, June 16. Citing Cuba's violations of human rights as the reason for this, he no longer wants to support the Cuban government in any way. His goal with this ne... Posted On: 05/09/2018 |
