The Orange Bowl has abandoned plans to go forward with a sponsorship deal with Camacho Cigars beginning this year. Apparently this was as a result of pressure from U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (IL), Frank Lautenberg (NJ) and Richard Blumenthal (CT). All apprently made a plea to the NCAA and the Orange Bowl stating that tobacco […]
Red Alert: HR 1639 and why the FDA Threat is Real to the Cigar Industry
Back in April, I posted some information on why all cigar enthusiasts need to get behind HR 1639. This is some important legislation that give premium cigars an exemption from FDA control. I called this “the most important political action item I have posted to date.” There is now a real sense of urgency that […]
Pleasure Police Red Alert: Philadelphia Bans Smoking in Recreational Areas
Michael Nutter, Photo from Wikipedia.com, license allows usage For 14 years, I lived in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. People can say what they want, but I love Philadelphia and feel it’s one of the great cities in America. However, when it comes to Mayor Michael Nutter, I am not a fan. When you compare him […]
Opinion Page: Ban on Cigar Purchases over the Internet in Maryland (Pleasure Police Red Alert)
I’ve been a little overdue in posting some thoughts on this topic. This past May1st, a pretty significant restriction has gone into effect in the State of Maryland. Simply stated – cigar enthusiasts in Maryland will no longer be able to purchase cigars on the internet. This has sparked a lot of debate in the […]
Pleasure Police Red Alert: Cigar Tax Cap does not make NY State Budget
So far April has not been a good month for cigar enthusiasts. Last month, a bill was proposed in the New York State legislature by by Assemblywoman Michelle Shimel, Assemblyman Michael DenDekker (House Bill A 1093) , as well as Senators Martin Golden and Tom Libous (Senate Bill SB 3410). This bill would address the […]
Red Alert: New York City Outdoor Smoking Ban Passes City Council
Yesterday, tobacco and cigar enthusiasts were dealt a devistating blow with the Raleigh City Council voting for an Outdoor Smoking Ban in parks. Well today the New York City Council, voted to follow suit. It is expected that Mayor Michael Bloomberg will sign this into law. This is a huge blow for us. Here are […]
Red Alert: Raleigh, NC Passes Outdoor Smoking Ban in Parks
r Tobacco and cigar enthusiasts have once again taken it on the chin. I’m sure also the Pleasure Police are smiling at the smoking ban that was passed in Raleigh, NC. This is a terrible defeat as our rights to enjoy a legal product are being taken away. As reported a couple of weeks ago, […]
Pleasure Police Red Alert: Tacoma, Washington
Special thanks to Corona Cigars to making me aware of this alert. Unfortunately, this is not good news. This is a terrible defeat for not only the Cigar industry, but small business in general. The El Gaucho restaurant in Tacoma, Washington has signed a permanent court injunction in which they have agreed not to reopen […]
Red Alert: The Pleasure Police Strike the nation of Finland
Folks, as cigar enthusiasts, we must pay careful attention to all things the Pleasure Police do – even if it is overseas. Here is an article on the country of Finland – putting one of the most strict anti-Tobacco bans in motion. We have to be very concerned here because if it can happen in […]
Great Op-Ed write-up on the Cincinnati Reds
First up, I posted an article on how five members of the Pleasure Police decided to call the Cincinnati Health Department when the Reds decided to light up a celebratory cigar. Bravo to the CRA for jumping all over this, but where is the Cigar Community? The only people I have seen even up in […]
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