It could probably be shown by facts and figures that there is no distinctly native American criminal class except Congress- Mark Twain I just finished reading the latest issue of Pipes & Tobacco Magazine, one of my favorite publications. This edition had only a mention of the so-called “Tobacco Tax Parity Act,” or House Resolution... »
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The Shields Effect
A quick update from IPCPR: Attention all pipe tobacco merchants, manufacturers, and consumers! House Resolution (HR) 4439, introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, proposes an egregious increase to the pipe tobacco tax! HR4439 proposes an increase from the current tax rate of $2.83 per pound to $24.78 per pound–the same rate as RYO tobacco! We... »
Outrage in White
As you know, I have been in the land of snow white the past several days. Colorado is great if you are a bear, so you can sleep through all the misery. Yeah, I know. You can ski. I’m like the old football coach who said three things happen when you pass the football, but... »
Positive Press Is Nice
Isn’t it nice when pipe smoking gets some positive press. When you have some time, check this out from Dave Bull: I recently wrote to all of your about contributing prizes for the 8th Annual National Pipe Smoking Contest. The response in just one day has been terrific. The article at the link below is about an... »
Altitude Sickness, Or What?
Well, I am visiting Colorado, and it has been interesting to see what goes on here in the way of health. I mean, like everyone here in Boulder seems to be a health nut. They all look like little pieces of gristle to me. And, they all want to make this fat boy skinny. It ain’t... »