2009-03-31

Tobacco capsule

As soon as the flowers drop from the fruit bud the capsules grow very rapidly until they have attained full
size--which occurs only in those plants which have been left for seed and remain untopped. When topped they
are not usually full grown--as some growers top the plants when just coming into blossom, while others prefer
to top the plants when in full bloom and others still when the blossoms begin to fall. The fruit is described by
Wheeler "as a capsule of a nearly oval figure. There is a line on each side of it, and it contains two cells, and
opens at the top. The receptacles one of a half-oval figure, punctuated and affixed to the separating body. The
seeds are numerous, kidney-shaped, and rugose."
Most growers of the plant would describe the fruit bud as follows: In form resembling an acorn though more
pointed at the top; in some species, of a dark brown in others of a light brown color, containing two cells filled
with seeds similar in shape to the fruit bud, but not rugose as described by some botanists. Some writers state
that each cell contains about one thousand seeds. The fruit buds of Connecticut, Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio
Tobacco as well as of most of the varieties grown within the limits of the United States are much larger than
those of Havana, Yara, Syrian, and numerous other species of the plant, while the color of these last named
varieties is a lighter shade of brown. The color of the seed also varies according to the varieties of the plant.
The seeds of some species are of a dark brown while others are of a lighter shade. The seeds, however, are so
small that the variety to which they belong cannot be determined except by planting or sowing them.

2009-03-22

The History of Lucky Strike

Lucky Strike is a famous brand name of American cigarettes, often referred to as "Luckies". This trademark was first introduced by R.A. Patterson of Richmond, Virginia, in 1871 as a cut-plug chewing tobacco and later a cigarette. In 1905, the company was acquired by the American Tobacco Company, and Lucky Strike would later confirm to be its answer to R.J. Reynolds' Camel.
In 1917, the brand started by the slogan "It's Toasted" to tell consumers about the manufacturing method in which the tobacco is toasted rather than sun-dried. The message "L.S.M.F.T." or "Lucky Strike means fine tobacco" was introduced on the package in the same year.

In 1935, American Tobacco Company began to sponsor Your Hit Parade, featuring North Carolina tobacco auctioneer Speed Riggs. The radio show's countdown catapulted the brand's success and would remain popular for 25 years. The shows capitalized on the tobacco auction theme and each ended with the signature phrase "Sold, American." The company's advertising campaigns generally featured a theme that stressed the quality of the tobacco purchased at auction for use in making Lucky Strike cigarettes and claimed that the higher quality tobacco resulted in a cigarette with better flavor. American employed in a series of advertisements using Hollywood actors as endorsers of Lucky Strike, including testimonials from Douglas Fairbanks concerning the cigarette's flavor.

The brand's signature dark green pack was changed to white in 1942. In a famous advertising campaign that used the slogan "Lucky Strike Green has gone to war", the company claimed the change was made because the copper used in the green color was needed for World War II. American Tobacco actually used chromium to produce the green ink, and copper to produce the gold-colored trim. A limited supply of each was available, and substitute materials made the package look drab. However, the truth of the matter was that the white package was introduced to update the label and to increase the appeal of the package among female smokers; market studies showed that the green package was not found attractive to women smokers who had become an important consumer of tobacco products. The war effort became a convenient way to make the product more viable while appearing as devoted at the same time.

In the 1960's, filtered styles were launched in addition to a mentholated version called "Lucky Strike Green". This time "Green" was referring to menthol and not to the overall package color. In late 2006 both the Full Flavored and Light filtered varieties of Lucky Strike cigarettes were discontinued in North America. Nevertheless, Lucky Strike will go on to have marketing and distribution support in territories controlled by British American Tobacco as a global drive brand. In addition, R.J. Reynolds continues to market the original, non-filter Lucky Strikes in the United States. Lucky Strikes currently have a small but very loyal base of smokers. In 2007 a new packaging of Lucky Strikes was released, with a 2 way opening which split 7 cigarettes from the rest.

The cigarette brand is referenced in many modern games, anime, songs, books and film. Such as in the Metal Gear series where they are said to be the games protagonist, Solid Snake's , brand of choice. Lucky Strike is patronized in the anime Cowboy Bebop, where character Faye Valentine is often seen with one in her mouth. In Eureka Seven, Stoner is seen smoking a pack similar to Lucky Strike in episode 14. The logo also makes prominent background appearances in that show. In the Tom Waits song "Kentucky Avenue", the first-person speaker references his or her "half pack of Lucky Strikes". Lucky Strikes were the cigarette of choice of Rep. Detective Steele in the Blade Runner video game. In the manga GTO, Professor Onizuka is seen smoking Lucky Strikes. Lucky Strikes can be seen sitting on a piano in a couple scenes in Ralph Bakshi's 1981 animated film American Pop.

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Lucky Strike

Introduced in 1853, LUCKY STRIKE is rich in heritage and one of the worlds best-known brands. It was first manufactured cigarette. The modern pack design was designed by Raymond Loewy, creator of Campbells Soup label, Shell Oil logo and many other brand icons. Starting out as a chewing tobacco product, Lucky Strike eventually evolved into a filter-less cigarette.
The brand was introduced by R.A. Patterson of Richmond, Virginia in 1871 as a cut-plug chewing tobacco and later a cigarette. In 1905, the company was acquired by the American Tobacco Company (ATC), Lucky Strike would later prove to be its answer to R.J. Reynolds' Camel, and the popularity of the cigarette began to grow.

In 1917, the brand started using the slogan "It's Toasted", meant to inform consumers about the manufacturing method in which the tobacco is toasted rather than sun-dried. Because of a different manufacturing process, Lucky Strike cigarettes have a unique and distinctive flavour. The message "L.S.M.F.T." ("Lucky Strike means fine tobacco") was introduced on the package in the same year.

While the signature pack for this brand of cigarettes was once dark green, the choice to change it to white came in the early 1940's. This brought about another slogan, which was "Lucky Strike Green has gone to war." The cigarette company made the claim that the change was necessary, due to lack of "copper", which was used to make the green color. It was said that the "copper" was needed for World War II. However, it would later be told, that the cigarette company was trying to appeal to more women by changing the color of the pack. Lucky Strike had been well aware of the fact that many woman did not smoke Lucky Strike and they made a strategic move to try and gain more female customers, and it worked very well for them. In addition, "copper" was not used to make the green in their original package. The cigarette company had successfully found a way to increase sales, while appearing patriotic at the same time, something many American’s loved and in return they purchased this brand of cigarettes more often.

The brand's signature dark green pack was changed to white in 1942. In a famous advertising campaign that used the slogan "Lucky Strike Green has gone to war", the company claimed the change was made because the copper used in the green color was needed for World War II. American Tobacco actually used chromium to produce the green ink, and copper to produce the gold-colored trim. A limited supply of each was available, and substitute materials made the package look drab. Many argue that the white package was introduced not to help the war effort but to lower costs and to increase the appeal of packaging among female smokers.
In 1978 and 1994, export rights and U.S. rights were purchased by Brown & Williamson. In 1996, filtered styles were launched in San Francisco, but it was not until 1999 were they available all over the United States. This cigarette is made with Turkish tobaccos.
The Lucky Strike logo was created by famous industrial designer Raymond Loewy, who also created the logos for Exxon, Shell and Coca Cola. The logo later became a prominent fixture in Pop-era artist Ray Johnson's collages.
Luckies are considered to be one of the Worlds finest cigarettes and have a loyal and faithful following, they also are a topic of an urban legend that was that one of every 20 in a pack was actually a Marijuna joint, not true of course!
Lucky Strike Filters and Lights were discontinued in the US in late 2006. only the non filter ones are still available,Filter and Lights known as "Original Red" and "Original Silver" are being made in Europe and are available on the internet.
Lucky Strike Cigarettes were first introduced as a finished cigarette in 1916 by the American Tobacco Company. Lucky Strike's dark green pack was changed from green to white in 1942. In 1996, filtered Lucky Strike Cigarettes were launched, but it was not until 1999 that they were available all over the United States.
As of 2006, full flavored filtered, as well as light flavored filtered Lucky Strike cigarettes have been discontinued in the United States but you can find them from an online dealer for simple delivery. However, they are still marketed and sold in territories that are controlled by British American Tobacco. However, the original, non-filtered Lucky Strike cigarettes are still sold all over the world, including in the United States.

Taxation

Cigarettes are an important source of tax revenue in many localities. This has historically been an impediment for health groups trying to discourage cigarette smoking, when governments seek to maximize tax revenues. Moreover, some countries have a state cigarette monopoly, which has the same effect on the attitude of government officials outside the health field.In the United States partly determine the rate of cigarette taxes, where the states and tobacco is a farm products tend to least.It cigarette tax has been shown that the higher prices to discourage smoking cigarettes. Every 10 percent increase in the price of cigarettes reduced youth smoking by about seven percent and overall cigarette consumption by about four percent.Thus increased cigarette taxes are proposed as a means of reducing smoking.Many people in Britain now illegally import cigarettes due to the increased tax. A package is less than half price in all other countries, thus, illegal importers a big profit, while still providing very cheap cigarettes. The average price for 20 legal cigarettes is £ 5.20, while imported goods are sold in packs for less than £ 3; this is due to extremely taxation.

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2009-03-06

LUCKY STRIKE CIGARETTES HISTORY

Introduced in 1853, LUCKY STRIKE is rich in heritage and one of the worlds best-known brands. It was first manufactured cigarette. The modern pack design was designed by Raymond Loewy, creator of Campbells Soup label, Shell Oil logo and many other brand icons. Starting out as a chewing tobacco product, Lucky Strike eventually evolved into a filter-less cigarette.
The brand was introduced by R.A. Patterson of Richmond, Virginia in 1871 as a cut-plug chewing tobacco and later a cigarette. In 1905, the company was acquired by the American Tobacco Company (ATC), Lucky Strike would later prove to be its answer to R.J. Reynolds' Camel, and the popularity of the cigarette began to grow.

In 1917, the brand started using the slogan "It's Toasted", meant to inform consumers about the manufacturing method in which the tobacco is toasted rather than sun-dried. Because of a different manufacturing process, Lucky Strike cigarettes have a unique and distinctive flavour. The message "L.S.M.F.T." ("Lucky Strike means fine tobacco") was introduced on the package in the same year.

While the signature pack for this brand of cigarettes was once dark green, the choice to change it to white came in the early 1940's. This brought about another slogan, which was "Lucky Strike Green has gone to war." The cigarette company made the claim that the change was necessary, due to lack of "copper", which was used to make the green color. It was said that the "copper" was needed for World War II. However, it would later be told, that the cigarette company was trying to appeal to more women by changing the color of the pack. Lucky Strike had been well aware of the fact that many woman did not smoke Lucky Strike and they made a strategic move to try and gain more female customers, and it worked very well for them. In addition, "copper" was not used to make the green in their original package. The cigarette company had successfully found a way to increase sales, while appearing patriotic at the same time, something many American’s loved and in return they purchased this brand of cigarettes more often.

The brand's signature dark green pack was changed to white in 1942. In a famous advertising campaign that used the slogan "Lucky Strike Green has gone to war", the company claimed the change was made because the copper used in the green color was needed for World War II. American Tobacco actually used chromium to produce the green ink, and copper to produce the gold-colored trim. A limited supply of each was available, and substitute materials made the package look drab. Many argue that the white package was introduced not to help the war effort but to lower costs and to increase the appeal of packaging among female smokers.
In 1978 and 1994, export rights and U.S. rights were purchased by Brown & Williamson. In 1996, filtered styles were launched in San Francisco, but it was not until 1999 were they available all over the United States. This cigarette is made with Turkish tobaccos.
The Lucky Strike logo was created by famous industrial designer Raymond Loewy, who also created the logos for Exxon, Shell and Coca Cola. The logo later became a prominent fixture in Pop-era artist Ray Johnson's collages.
Luckies are considered to be one of the Worlds finest cigarettes and have a loyal and faithful following, they also are a topic of an urban legend that was that one of every 20 in a pack was actually a Marijuna joint, not true of course!
Lucky Strike Filters and Lights were discontinued in the US in late 2006. only the non filter ones are still available,Filter and Lights known as "Original Red" and "Original Silver" are being made in Europe and are available on the internet.
Lucky Strike Cigarettes were first introduced as a finished cigarette in 1916 by the American Tobacco Company. Lucky Strike's dark green pack was changed from green to white in 1942. In 1996, filtered Lucky Strike Cigarettes were launched, but it was not until 1999 that they were available all over the United States.
As of 2006, full flavored filtered, as well as light flavored filtered Lucky Strike cigarettes have been discontinued in the United States but you can find them from an online dealer for simple delivery. However, they are still marketed and sold in territories that are controlled by British American Tobacco. However, the original, non-filtered Lucky Strike cigarettes are still sold all over the world, including in the United States.

2008-03-19

BAT leaves F1

Brazilian Grand Prix will be the last race not only for Schumacher, Cosworth and Michelin. SE Brazil will be the last race for the company and its VAT brands Lucky Strike Cigarettes and 555.

Already in the red circle next season, the last eight years assotsiirovavshiysya with BAR, and then - with Honda, will disappear from the "Great Circus". This decision was made largely in response to rampant ban on tobacco advertising on most routes Championship World. In honor of that sad event during his last Grand Prix race car team logos on Honda will be fitting occasion pretend to be exact - the caption: Last Blast (last exhaled), Bye Bye, Good Bye, Tchau Tchau and Racing Forever…

In Formula-1 Lucky Strike Cigarettes brand first appeared in the late 60 - x. True, at first "tabachniki participated only in the South African F1 Championship, only a few years later, along with Dave Charlton, coming in the World Championship. In 1997 VAT mediated by Craig Pollak bought Tyrrell team, which a year later renamed in British American Racing or BAR. The draft was not very good - scandalous reputation, a few podiums, internal strife, and that's it. Eventually, the VAT last year sold the remaining 55% stake in the company Honda team, and this season has been spent as a sponsor Front, and not the owner.

"We are very proud of the achievements of the team and we wish her every success in the future, but our time in the Formula-1 over. public opinion opposed to Formula-1 sponsirovalas tobacco companies. We have listened to their views and agreed. now and in a very long period of time , we depart from the media. we want to focus on sales through those sources of information that used only adult smokers. "