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Parliament is a The Bass Red Triangle, was the first trademark registered in Britain in 1876. A trademark ( Commonwealth English: trade mark)[1] is conventionally a distinctive sign of some kind, whether that sign comprises a name, word, phrase, logo, symbol, design, picture, styling or a combination of one or more of these... brand of A cigarette will burn to ash on one end. A cigarette is a small paper-wrapped cylinder (generally less than 120mm in length and 10mm in diameter) of cured and shredded or cut tobacco leaves which is ignited at one end and allowed to smoulder for the purpose of allowing... cigarette manufactured by Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO), previously called Philip Morris Companies Inc., is one of the worlds largest food, beverage, and tobacco corporations and a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Altrias tobacco subsidiary Philip Morris is the worlds largest commercial tobacco company by sales (the China... Phillip Morris. Parliaments are distinctive for their recessed paper filter, in contrast to the solid foam filters on other filtered cigarettes. They are sold in "light", "ultra-light", 100s, and Menthol is a covalent organic compound obtained from peppermint oil or other mint oils or made synthetically. It is a waxy, crystalline substance, clear or white in color, which is solid at room temperature and melts slightly above. Menthol has local anesthetic and counterirritant qualities. It is contained in nonprescription... menthol varieties, in addition to the regular "king-size" cigarettes. Parliaments are sold in white packaging inset with large blue rectangles (green on menthol packs and cartons), distinctive for the chevron shape of the lining just inside the flip-top. Parliament cigarettes are characterized by a sharp, tangy flavor.


Popular nicknames for the "king-size" and light boxes, respectively, are "P-Funks" and "P-Lights." The former takes its name from the popular Funk is a distinct style of music originated by African-Americans, e.g., James Brown and his band members (especially Maceo and Melvin Parker), and groups like The Meters. Funk best can be recognized by its syncopated rhythms; thick bass line (often based on an on the one beat); razor... funk group P-Funk is an abbreviated, compound name for two bands, Parliament and Funkadelic. It also is a fusion music genre and describes a great many offshoot groups and solo musicians. Originally, P-Funk was simply a slang expression for two George Clinton bands with members in common, first Parliament, and... P-Funk, or Parliament Funkadelic, most famous for its headliner, This article is about the American musician. For other persons of that name see George Clinton. George Clinton at the VH1 Fashion Awards. He is known for his flamboyant style George Clinton (born July 22, 1940) is an American musician, considered one of the fathers of funk. He was the... George Clinton (funk musician).


Though Parliaments represent a small share of Phillip Morris's cigarette sales (1.7% based on sales figures in the first quarter of 2004)[1]  (http://www.philipmorrisusa.com/about_us/company_information.asp), they are rather popular among smokers in their 20's in the United States and Russia.


Parliaments' unique filter recesses are notoriously used for snorting Cocaine is a crystalline alkaloid that is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. It is a stimulant of the central nervous system and an appetite suppressant, creating a euphoric sense of happiness and increased energy. Though most often used recreationally for this effect, cocaine is also a topical... cocaine. One recess fits approximately half a line.


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