Tom Johansmeyer on August 9th, 2010

This is the first in a series of dispatches that Barry Stein, of A Cigar Smoker, will deliver from the floor of IPCPR. Check back throughout the day and week for more. According to Barry, IPCPR in New Orleans on the first day is a “who’s who” of the cigar industry. The hot spot so [...]

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 21st, 2010

At Rick’s Cabaret last week, I smoked a prototype for the new Davidoff Madison Avenue house cigar, thanks to Michael Herklots. We were attending an event thrown by A Cigar Smoker.

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 20th, 2010

Act now. Contact your representatives, and urge them to take action to prevent the absurd taxation of cigars in New York. Protect your rights and the viability of your local tobacconist. Get a list of contacts here. via A Cigar Smoker

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 20th, 2010

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Tom Johansmeyer on June 20th, 2010

The following article was written by Michael Herklots who is the General Manager of the Davidoff Stores in New York City as well as a Board Member of the New York Tobacconist’s Association. I strongly recommend that after you read the article to call all the lawmakers and the Governor’s office and oppose this tax. [...]

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