Cigar Companero Smokin Cigar News

New Websites Connect Cigar Connoisseurs to
the #1 Humidors in the Industry

     October 19, 2007, (Tampa, FL) - For the first time ever, J.C. Newman Cigar Company announces the launch of two new websites for their exclusive humidor lines - Diamond Crown and Craftsman's Bench. DiamondCrown.com and CraftsmansBenchInternational.com are the newest members to join the World Wide Web - but don't expect them to be newbie's for long. Once visitors experience the luxury and quality of the Diamond Crown and Craftsman's Bench product lines on the web, these sites will be veterans in no time.
     The new Websites provide full descriptions of quality, design and construction that have made both humidor and cigar accessories brands what they are today. Both Websites offer a variety of features -- including an interactive humidor interior construction guide, the complete line of humidors and accessories with dimensions and cigar accommodations, and a retailer search. The sites flow consistently with each brand making it easier for visitors to find what they are looking for and know where they are within the Website. They have enhanced graphics and page layouts to provide visitors with the latest in graphics technology to ever hit the web.
     Visitors to the World Wide Web looking for the #1 Selling Humidors in the industry will finally be able to find the right product to meet their needs by visiting www.DiamondCrown.com and www.CraftsmansBenchInternational.com for the ultimate online experience.
      J.C. Newman Cigar Co., founded in 1895 by J.C. Newman and now headquartered in Tampa, Florida, represents 113 years of family tradition in quality cigar manufacturing. J.C. Newman Company's Cuesta-Rey cigars rank among the top-selling brands in the imported handmade cigar market. The Newman family is also partners with the Carlos Fuente family in Fuente & Newman Premium Cigars Limited Inc., the exclusive U.S. distributor of the famous Arturo Fuente Premium Handmade cigars.

December 18, 2007
SCHIP Program to be Extended into 2009-Veto Override Attempt Unlikely Current SCHIP Program to be Extended to 2009

Veto Override Attempt Appears Unlikely

As you know, the President vetoed the current SCHIP legislation on December 12. The House leadership has scheduled a vote for January 23, 2008 to attempt to override that veto. It appears that the House will not be able to muster the 2/3 vote necessary to override the veto.

Late last week there was talk regarding a short term extension of the current SCHIP program through March 31, 2008. However, on December 17, negotiators agreed to extend the current SCHIP program through March 31, 2009 with a small increase in funding necessary for the states to maintain their current enrollment through that date. There will be no increase in tobacco taxes to fund that modest increase.
While it is always possible that the Democrats will introduce another SCHIP bill in 2008 to force the Republicans to vote on the issue, it now appears likely that the issue will be pushed into 2009.