From Cigar Advisor: http://www.cigaradvisor.com/news/laws/will-the-government-succeed-in-crushing-our-business?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EMN1838&utm_content=feat Will the government succeed in crushing our business? Saturday, October 22 2011 By Charlie Toraño |...

Forgive me if this thread already exists but I feel its needed to mention. In todays America when anyone tries to enjoy any form of tobacco they are automatically looked down upon and criticized as if they are some sort of lower life form it is imperative that all BOTL's come together and fight...

I know this is totally subjective but , I've seen other threads comparing blends. When I searched here came up empty. Anyone game for a , "If you like (Tobacco A) then try (Tobacco B) thread ? I like reading what people think on this , and potentially give a noob such as myself or someone on a...

FDA Releases Final Cigarette Warning Labels - WSJ.com Excessive. What will they do this to next?

Due to the frequency of human-bear encounters the US Park Service is advising all persons visiting the US Parks take extra precautions. Extensive study has shown that tying small bells, or other noise making devices on clothing, give advance warning to any bears that might be close by so as not...

I applied for my passport 1 week ago and it arrived in the mail yesterday. I did NOT have it expedited, either. Seriously, less than 10 days to get a friggin passport?! That's awesome... :tu

A cocky State Highway employee stopped at a farm and talked with an old farmer. He told the farmer, "I need to inspect your farm for a possible new road." The old farmer said, "OK, but don't go in that field." The Highway employee said, "I have the authority of the State Government to go where...

4 Branches of the Government taken from Digg. :r

Much to my annoyance, I got picked to serve on a jury that will run a week or more (felony offence in a state court). All the government buildings in Houston (and there are a mass of them!) serve Charbuck$ exclusively. After adding this insult to injury, it is compounded by the fact that the...

Given that the major cigar companies (i.e., Altadis, General) had a settlement and now have to put warning labels on their cigars, too; and, Given that no one reads the old ones any more; Then, I propose that we Develop New Warnings for Premium CigarsI'll go first with a couple of offerings...

This is often asked. Here is the U.S. Governments stance. http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/clearing/restricted/cuban_cigars.xml

Dear Fellow Americans: Today, the US House and Senate announced that it is changing our national emblem from an Eagle to a CONDOM because it more accurately reflects the government's political stance. A condom allows for inflation, halts production, destroys the next generation, protects a...

Paying taxes is bad enough. Yesterday I got my "Your Social Security Statement". Talk about rubbin it in. If I work for another 14 years I can "retire early" and live in the lap of luxury on $ 1545 a month. If I can wait till age 66 1/2 ... man things are going to be sweet $ 2142 a month...

http://www.redstate.com/print/2006/1/28/225229/236 Thought this may interest a few. Since it has been rumored on forum that the Bush Admin is most opposed government in history of US.

Came across this little piece of news today and my question is as follows Do we need laws from the government to protect ourselves from ourselves or are they an infringement on our freedom? Law would stop dropouts from getting licence Dec. 13, 2005. 02:10 PM CANADIAN PRESS Ontario students...

24-storey "cigar" office for Ministry of trade and State commodity and raw materials exchange to be erected in Ashgabat in two years An original 24-storey cigar-shaped building will be erected in the Turkmen capital in two years. It will accommodate the central office of the Ministry of trade...

Four men were bragging about how smart their cats are. The first man was an Engineer, the second man was an Accountant, the third man was a Chemist, the fourth was a Government Employee. To show off, the Engineer called to his cat, "Tsquare, do your stuff." Tsquare pranced over to a desk...

Saw this article - not quite sure to what effect this will have on those of us who buy cigars online... Doesn't sound good though. :rolleyes: Credit Card Companies Make Deal To Prevent Internet Cigarette Sales States Praise Public-Private Deal Attorneys general from Colorado and nine other...

from MSNBC News of the Weird: ... in April, the Treasury Department's agency that investigates allegedly illegal financing across U.S. borders was revealed to have only four agents working on money traceable to Osama bin Laden and Saddam Hussein, but 21 agents working full-time on violations of...