Archive for March, 2008
Monday, March 31st, 2008
Cigars and Drinks: Perfect Match (Concierge Preferred)
Explore the perfect pairings for various types of cigars when it comes to wine, cognac, and more.
By Daniel B. Honigman
Picking the right cigar is like choosing a lover: Your tastes may change occasionally, but there’s always a time and place to enjoy the experience.
Well, maybe that’s a stretch.
Depending on the time of day—and your […]
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Monday, March 31st, 2008
Site of the Day: Chicago’s Best Blogs (Chicago Tribune)
Time for a little shameless self-promotion, folks!
I recently helped launch a new blog for the Chicago Tribune, Chicago’s Best Blogs. It highlights the best from around the Chicagoland blogosphere.
If you have any suggestions for it, please drop me a line here!
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Sunday, March 30th, 2008
Cigar of the Week: Hoyo de Tradicion Epicure
(Note: This review originally appeared on CigarJack.)
Brand: Hoyo de Monterrey
Line: Hoyo de Tradicion
Vitola: Epicure (Robusto) 5.25 x 50
Origin: Honduran
Wrapper: Honduran
Binder: Connecticut
Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan, Dominican
Body: Medium
Strength: Medium
Box Price: $101.25 (Box of 25)
The Hoyo de Tradicion is a cool-looking cigar. Smooth, rosado wrapper with barely visible veins. Box-pressed. Handsome white band. It’s a newer release from Hoyo […]
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Wednesday, March 26th, 2008
Tidbit of the Day: All set for The Age of Conversation 2
Awhile back, I announced I was participating in the collaborative writing of The Age of Conversation 2.
Drew McClellan recently announced the topic for the book, which will be “Why Don’t People Get It?”
You may ask what people aren’t getting — which is a lot, mind you — but we’re talking about online conversation and […]
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Tuesday, March 25th, 2008
Video of the Day: KRS-One - Criminal Minded ‘08 (feat. DJ Premier)
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Sunday, March 23rd, 2008
Cigar of the Week: Los Blancos Primos Maduro Torpedo
(Note: This review originally appeared on CigarJack.)
Brand: Los Blancos Cigar Company
Line: Primos Maduro
Vitola: Torpedo 6.5 x 52
Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Habana Criollo Maduro)
Binder: Nicaraguan
Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan and Peruvian
Body: Full
Strength: Full
Box Price: $2.50 per individual cigar
I recently wrote an article for a local magazine about the Los Blancos Cigar Company, which has recently made some waves in […]
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Saturday, March 22nd, 2008
Tidbit of the Day: Featured on ToddAnd.com
Todd Andrlik, creator of the Advertising Age Power 150, recently wrote up a quick blurb about me on his page.
If only he knew what’s in store…
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Thursday, March 20th, 2008
Tidbit of the Day: Daniel Honigman featured on CigarAlliance.com podcast!
A few weeks back, I spoke with Chris from Cigar Alliance for his podcast. Well, the show is finally out, and you can check it out here or on iTunes.
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Thursday, March 20th, 2008
Video of the Day: Chicago Tribune wins Sun-Times’ prize for Wrigley Field video
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Monday, March 17th, 2008
Retire Wealthy: Saving for your future is easier than you think (UR Chicago Magazine)
By Daniel B. Honigman
When it comes to retiring, your grandparents had it easy. They had pension plans and Social Security, and it was all done for them. Now, pensions—and perhaps Social Security—may be a thing of the past. On top of that, rising Medicare costs and inflation make saving for retirement when you’re young more […]
