Philippine cigar makers imitate Cuban techniques to boost exports
Arturo Cruz of La Flor de la Isabela describes adopting Cuban methods to enhance moisture and flavor in Philippine cigars. The firm, employing 352 rollers and trained by Alfredo Salinas, aims to reach 35 million cigars annually within five years, exporting to 22 countries including Spain. The Don Juan de Urquijo blends seven tobaccos and sells for 226 pesos in the Philippines, far below Cuban prices. Senior editor Andy Marinkovich notes Philippine cigars are milder but well made and suitable for new smokers.
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Havana
Javier San Juan
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Connecticut
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Andy Marinkovich
Smoke Magazine
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Help is on the way for threatened bog turtles
The US Fish and Wildlife Service declared bog turtles threatened amid rising sales and prices. These small orange headed reptiles, popular with collectors, fetch up to $2000 a pair on the black market, with only a few thousand left across 12 states from Massachusetts to Georgia. Federal protection, seen as necessary to close gaps in state laws, accompanies this designation.
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US Fish and Wildlife Service
Massachusetts
Georgia
Fish and Wuanie Service
Rapid Evolution Seen In Guppies And Lizards In Experiments
Ecoview summarizes long term field studies by Reznick and Losos showing rapid, genetically inherited changes in guppies in Trinidad streams and lizards on Bahamian islands in response to altered environments. Findings indicate natural selection can drive significant trait shifts within years, though ecological outcomes remain uncertain.
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David N. Reznick
University of California, Riverside
Trinidad
Bahamas
Jonathan B. Losos
Washington University
St. Louis
Staniel Cay
Caribbean
Sparrows Arrive For Winter Shelter Amid Varied Species
The piece notes wintering sparrows arriving from the north, contrasting native American sparrows with the English sparrow. It describes the Chipping sparrow’s size, color, and markings, and laments the English sparrow’s decline in cities while celebrating local finches buntings and grosbeaks.
Birds and Things Sparrow Notes on Winter Visitors
The article describes White crowned and White throated sparrows as winter visitors, noting a bright crown, gray breasts, and field and roadside feeding behavior. It explains how to distinguish the White crowned from the White throated and mentions common wintering patterns and feeding habits.
Dear Abby Cheesecake Recipe Reunion Shared Again
Dear Abby replies to a reader requesting the famous cheesecake recipe. The columnist provides the full crust and filling instructions, including ingredients, baking steps, and chilling, to preserve a family culinary tradition. The piece portrays a personal quest tied to a treasured manuscript and a wedding shamrock of memories.
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Mom
Woodland Hills
Calif
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