Paul Garmirian (cigar brand)

Paul Garmirian, or P.G, is a noted cigar brand named after its founder, Lebanese born cigar connoisseur Paul Garmirian.

History

Paul Garmirian founded his company in 1990 after doing extensive research on cigars for his book The Gourmet Guide to Cigars, published the same year. Paul Garmirian separates himself from other cigar manufacturers because he does not sell to discount catalogs or wholesalers. He sticks true to his word and limits the number of shops that can carry his product.

Notable smokers

Paul Garmirian cigars are famous for being a choice cigar for Washington insiders. According to US News & World Report,Presidents Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and George W. Bush all have indulged in PGs. Candidates who ran for US President in the 2008 Presidential Race, Republican Party candidate Rudy Giuliani and Democratic Party candidate Bill Richardson have been known to enjoy Paul Garmirian cigars. Other politicians that enjoy Paul Garmirian cigars include California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, former Tennessee Senator and Law & Order star Fred Thompson, and former Central Intelligence Agency director George Tenet. David Letterman is also known to smoke PG cigars.

Procter & Gamble

Procter & Gamble Co., also known as P&G, is an American multinational consumer goods company headquartered in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, founded by William Procter and James Gamble, both from the United Kingdom. Its products include cleaning agents, and personal care products. Prior to the sale of Pringles to the Kellogg Company, its product line included foods and beverages. In 2014, P&G recorded $83.1 billion in sales. On August 1, 2014, P&G announced it was streamlining the company, dropping around 100 brands and concentrating on the remaining 80 brands, which produced 95 percent of the company's profits. A.G. Lafley, the company's chairman, president and CEO until October 31, 2015, said the future P&G would be "a much simpler, much less complex company of leading brands that's easier to manage and operate". David Taylor became P&G CEO and President effective November 1, 2015. P&G remains a highly selective employer as less than 1% of all applicants are hired annually.

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Grace Under Pressure (Rush album)

Grace Under Pressure is the tenth studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released in 1984. It reached #10 on the Billboard 200 chart and went platinum in the US upon its initial release. On the back cover is a band portrait by the photographer Yousuf Karsh. The original vinyl pressing also featured a photo depicting an egg being held in a C-clamp. The cover art was painted by Hugh Syme, a collaborator with Rush since he performed as a guest musician on the song "Tears" from the album 2112. Alex Lifeson once described Grace Under Pressure as the "most satisfying of all our records."

Background and production

During the tour supporting their previous album, Signals, the members of Rush began by meeting with producer Terry Brown in Miami, informing him that they wanted to move on. Unhappy with the sound of the Signals album, they were also keen to see how they would work with someone other than Brown. Despite their decision to part ways Rush included a small tribute to him in the liner notes of Grace Under Pressure, which states, "et toujours notre bon vieil ami — Broon." The quote translates to "and always our good old friend". Following Brown's amicable departure, Rush approached producer Steve Lillywhite to record the album but he reneged to work with the Simple Minds. Rush eventually produced the album themselves, with assistance from Peter Henderson, who had previously worked with Supertramp, Split Enz, Wings, Frank Zappa and King Crimson.