The Cigar Jones Bloghouse

They're at it again. For months now we've been told that smokeshops would be exempt from the smoking ban being shoved down the throat of us Minnesotans. Think again. As it's currently worded, the exemption would only apply to sampling cigars prior to purchase.

Hmmm?

Perhaps we should extend this rather novel idea to other activities that society frowns upon. Like prostitution.

OK. I guess it does take a certain amount of skill to play cribbage well. After getting my ass handed to me by Paul, I have to admit he's pretty good at it. Unfortunately for him (and Heather), he's not so good at other things.

Whew! Just when you thought the Minnesota Lynx were going to sleepwalk through another offseason...they finally make a move. For those of you that missed it on page C23 of the sports section, the Lynx dealt GLBT fan-favorite Tangela Smith to Phoenix for the Playtex Ultra Slim "Player of the Year", Lindsey Harding of Duke. In the first 24 hours after the announcement, Lynx ticket sales manager Dave McElwee said the team has sold 12 season tickets.

"Lindsey's strong upper body and thick ankles make her a real threat on the defensive end," remarked coach Don Zierden. Harding is expected to step in and start immediately for the perennially woeful Lynx.