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Underscoring the noted increase in competition in local races this year, the Jefferson County Board of Elections has received several objections to designating petitions filed two weeks ago.
Weve had more general objections this year than the five years prior that Ive been here, Republican Election Commissioner Jerry O. Eaton said.
Objections have been filed in the race for town of Alexandria highway superintendent, in the race for the Jefferson County Republican Committee in the town of Alexandria and in the race for the District 6 seat on the county Board of Legislators.
General objections must be filed within three days of the filing of a petition, according to board guidelines. Once a general objection has been filed, residents have six days to make specific challenges to a candidates petition.
The deadline to file designating petitions with the board was 5 p.m. July 11.
July 15 was the last day to file general objections and Monday was the last day to file specific objections, according to board officials.
Residents may file objections based on challenges to the accuracy of a candidates accounting of signatures as well as the number of pages in the petition document, according to Democratic Election Commissioner Babette M. Hall.
Both Mr. Eaton and Ms. Hall said they expected a larger number of challenges this year than in years past based on the number of Freedom of Information Law requests and public visitors to the boards office last week.
The board will hold a public hearing today at 2 p.m. in its offices, 175 Arsenal St., to reveal the results of the investigations it conducted into the objections.
Specific objections filed were:
n Daniel B. Peterson against David H. Bain, who is running on the Republican line for town of Alexandria highway superintendent.
n Ronald G. Thompson filed objections against William E. Elk, Fairman S. Sutton, James R. Hagan and Timothy J. Honeywell, all running for the Jefferson County Republican Committee from the town of Alexandria. Mr. Thompson also is running for the committee from the town of Alexandria. Though the objections were all filed by the same person, they were tallied separately because they were against different people, according to Board of Elections officials.
n Jonathan L. Hirschey filed an objection against Michael F. Astafan, who is running for re-election to the District 6 seat on the Jefferson County Board of Legislators on the Democratic line. Mr. Hirschey filed his objection to Mr. Astafans Working Families Party petition. Mr. Hirschey is running for the District 6 seat on the Republican line. Mr. Astafan said Tuesday that, though he still has support from the party, his Working Families petition had been rejected because of a formatting issue.
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Cara Delevingne
Leaving her home in London, the British model showcased her signature tomboy sensibility in Vivienne Westwood Multicolor Tartan Trousers ($580) which she paired with a slouchy knit beanie and Giuseppe Zanotti sneakers.
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Vogue Australia Fashion Editor Christine Centenera doubled up on the trend with a Celine turtleneck and skirt and earned bonus points for styling the look with leopard heels.
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While celebrating her new role as Piperlime's September guest editor in NYC, Jessica Alba paired Skies Are Blue's Short Sleeve Plaid Button Down ($69) with J Brand's Maria High-Rise Skinny Jeans ($216) in Veruca, Clare Vivier's Flat Clutch Supreme ($195) in Leopard, and Sam Edelman's Desiree Pumps ($130) in Everest. The verdict? Plaid and leopard make a surprisingly good couple!
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Ashley Olsen
For a lunch date with friends, the fashion mogul took a page from the '90s grunge handbook and tied a plaid shirt around her waist, upping the cool factor of her low-key look.
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The DJ embraced the sweeter side of fall—and today's trend—at the Topshop Unique S/S 14 show in London, wearing the brand's Check Chiffon Midi Kilt ($96) and a mint green sweater.
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Forget the button-down: Vivienne Westwood's Dual-Tartan Corset with Train ($2725) served as the perfect shirt substitute for Tomasi Hill's Balmain's Long Square Shoulder Single Button Blazer ($4279) and Givenchy trousers.
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Prairies and Lakes
Located in north central and central Texas, between the plains of the West Texas Panhandle and the Pineywoods of East Texas sits the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. You'll find the land gently rolling to hilly with patches of treed and prairie grasslands. Visitors to this region can explore dinosaur tracks in the Paluxy River bed near Glen Rose, take in a Cowboy game, see a real life cattle drive in Fort Worth, watch a drag race in Ennis, visit the birthplace of a hamburger in Athens, grab and old fashions soda fountain drink at Old Doc's Soda Shop in Dublin. This region covers a wide area so chances are if you're in Texas you're going to visit this area sooner or later.
Cowboys and Canyons
Travel to Northwest Texas and discover the rugged beauty of the Panhandle Plains region. Although this regions was occupied by prehistoric Paleo-Indians over 12,000 years ago, and then by Apache and Comanche nations, followed by Spanish explorers, cowboys and finally, homesteaders this part of Texas was one of the last parts of the continental United States to be permanently settled. Some of the regions notable destinations include the Palo Duro Canyon (the second largest canyon in the US), the Cadillac Ranch, Big Texan Steak Ranch, TEXAS the musical and Turkey, Texas.
South Texas Plains
Stretching from the edges of the Hill Country into the Lower Rio Grande valley is the South Texas Plains region. The South Texas Plains region has a sub-tropical climate which supports a few lakes. Most of the region is dry and covered with grasses and thorny brush. Escaping the cold of the north, many winter Texans/snowbirds call this part of Texas home each winter. At the northern edge of the region visitors can enjoy the San Antonio Riverwalk, explore history at the Alamo or the local missions. Bird watchers flock to the region which is known as one of the best bird watching areas in the United States. . Other notables are the King Ranch Museum in Kingsville , Fort Trevino in San Ygnacio and the National Butterfly Center in Mission.
Relax in the Hill Country
Found in Central Texas between the Big Bend Region to the west and the Prairies and Lakes region to the east the Panhandle Plains region to the north and the South Texas Plains region to the south. The Texas Hill Country region is considered the most beautiful area of Texas to some. With rolling hills, miles of wildflowers, beautiful lakes and meandering streams you'll feel right at home. You'll also find wild game, dude ranches, honkytonks and everything cowboy. Must sees in the region are Fredericksburg , OST Restaurant in Bandera, Enchanted Rock, Lake Travis, Caverns of Sonora and Fort Lancaster near Ozona.
Explore The Gulf Coast
With over 600 miles of coastline the Texas Gulf Coast region is a favorite to be sure. . Beautiful wildlife refuges, metro areas, small seaside towns, attractions and miles of beaches abound. You'll discover places like South Padre Island, Port Aransas, Galveston Island, Bolivar Peninsula, Sea Rim State Park, and Mustang Island. Sitting on these beaches and listening to the sound of the waves is a great way wash your cares away. These beach communities offer a relaxing getaway that is sure to rejuvenate the soul. Get out and hit the beach today.
Discover The Piney Woods
When visiting the Piney Woods region you will travel through thousands of acres of the greenest forests and the bluest lakes in America. Along the way you will experience the rich history of the great state of Texas, from Native American culture to the Republic of Texas and beyond. This region is a thick forest of pines which is why we call it the Piney Woods. Visitors to the region are drawn to the Big Thicket National Preserve, Caddo Lake, Lake O' The Pines, The Texas State Railroad in Rusk, The Jefferson General Store, East Texas Oil Museum in Kilgore and the Depot Museum in Henderson.
Welcome To The Big Bend
The Big Bend Region derives its name from the path the Rio Grande follows along the US-Mexico border in southwest Texas. The wide open spaces and jaw dropping plateaus of the Big Bend region of Texas are a sight to see. Many people come to this region to view the mountains. Mountain ranges include the Guadalupe Mountains, Davis Mountains and Chisos Mountains. The highest peak is Guadalupe Peak near El Paso (Near is a relative term in the Big Bend it's actually over 100 miles away). All of the mountains ranges have state or national parks that allow for hiking and camping. The region is most noted for the Big Bend National Park however the many small towns in the area are must dos. You have to view the Marfa lights at night, stop by the soda shop in Fort Davis, visit the Fort Davis national historic site, explore the McDonald Observatory near Fort Davis, drive the Scenic Loop Drive near Fort Davis, see the El Paisano Hotel in Marfa and the nightlife in Alpin.
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The Reliance Pro/Tran R Series (NEMA 3R) transfer switches are ideal for outdoor installation in residential and commercial applications. The gasketed steel cabinet is powder-coated, with padlockable cover, and will accommodate the generator cord with the cover closed. Included is 16-inch length of flexible non-metallic, liquid-tight conduit with fittings. Simply mount the cabinet, attach the conduit and feed the clearly-marked wires from the transfer switch into the load center. Then select the load center circuits needed in an emergency and connect them to the wires leads from the transfer switch. Each cabinet includes six combination 1/2-inch and 3/4-inch knockouts, one on each side, two on the bottom and two on the back.
All Raintight Pro/Tran transfer switches feature branch-circuit rated breakers, heavy-duty power inlet and non-defeatable (break-before-make) double-throw switches. All 125/250V models feature exclusive Reliance wattmeters with accuracy of ± 3% throughout the entire range.
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- Power Inlet, NEMA: L14-30
- Reccommended Cord Size (gauge): 10
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Sweatin' the Mediterranean Heat
By mid-summer, the drought started to affect major cities. Ankara (~4 million), the capital, suffered serious water rationing this summer (two days on, two days off). Car washing and lawn watering were outlawed within city limits. With the unforeseen burst of the main water pipe feeding the metropolis, the whole city was left without running water for an entire week. Hospitals had to be issued groundwater in tankers, and city officials started to debate whether to delay public school openings until mid-October to contain potential spread of disease. By mid-August, Ankara had only 5% of total capacity in its reservoirs and dams.
Tuz Gölü, a large salt lake in central Turkey within the Konya Basin, lost half of its water volume in the last four decades. The Konya Basin itself, which hosts a third of all groundwater reserves in Turkey and is the home to eight wetland bird species on the brink of extinction, lost 1,300,000 acres of wetland and witnessed a water table drop of 1-2 meters, also in the last 40 years.
It looks grim.
But not just for Turkey. Even popular vacation areas around the Aegean were hellish this year. Greece had to declare "state of emergency" at least twice this summer: once for forest fires killing over 60 people, burning half a million acres of land, and costing $1.6 billion; and once for drought on the Cyclades Islands due to water shortages.
Morocco experienced 50% less rainfall than average this year which will likely result in half of last year's grain harvest. And because feed prices went up as a result of this drought, Moroccan livestock was also seriously affected. Again, is this an unusual year? Actually not. This next figure, which is from Esper et al.'s (2007) paper in Geophysical Research Letters, shows a significant drop in Feb. – June PDSI (which is a standardized measure of surface moisture conditions after Palmer, 1965) since 1980 in Morocco.
Some speculate that the tragic fires in Greece may have been arson, others say better maintenance of water pipes and anticipation of the coming drought early in the previous winter would have prevented Ankara's water shortage, and better irrigation systems in Morocco would have mitigated agricultural disaster there.
Though it is "debated" in the US, most people in Turkey consider AGW to be a given. This is generally a good attitude, of course, but it opened the door for some government and city officials to simply blame AGW for drought instead of their incompetence in dealing with it. As a result, the Turkish General Directorate of Disaster Affairs started discussing whether AGW should be listed under "natural disasters" in order to provide better risk assessment and adaptation plans, and to prohibit building new structures in "high risk" areas. Even Al Gore came to visit Istanbul this summer to give a talk at a conference called "Climate Change and its Effect on Life."
So, is AGW to blame for Mediterranean drought? Although bad land use practices and arson share the blame, AGW is most likely the culprit. Here's how:
The North Atlantic Oscillation is an alternation of air masses between polar and subtropical regions of the North Atlantic. When the NAO index (difference between the normalized sea level pressure anomalies in the Iceland and Azores areas, respectively) is in a positive phase, a low pressure system prevails over Iceland and a high pressure system over the Azores. This causes cooler northern seas, stronger winter storms across the Atlantic Ocean, warm wet winters in northern Europe, and cold and dry winters in Canada and Greenland. However, this also causes less rain and reduced stream flow in southeastern Europe and the Middle East. In general, when NAO is in a positive phase, the Mediterranean region receives less precipitation.
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Air Passenger Duty* (APD) for children and youth
UK Air Passenger Duty has been abolished for children aged 2 to 11 years when travelling in economy class, on all flights departing from UK airports on or after 1 May 2015. The Lufthansa booking system has already been updated with this information and no Air Passenger Duty will be charged. If you have booked a ticket already on LH.com for your child, kindly contact your
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In addition to this, UK Air Passenger Duty has been abolished for young persons aged between 12 and 15 years when travelling in economy class, on all flights departing the UK on or after 1 March 2016. Lufthansa is currently in the process of updating the systems so that the website in the future will display the correct APD for young persons aged 12 to 15 years travelling in economy class from the 1 March 2016 onwards. While Lufthansa is working on the system, please call your
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Air Passenger Duty still applies to all bookings in Premium Economy Class, Business Class and First Class.
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*The Air Passenger Duty is a UK Government tax levied on air travel from UK airports.
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Children under 14 years of age who are travelling from an Italian airport on an Italian passport must carry a written declaration of consent with them which authorises their temporary care. This applies if the children are travelling alone or are accompanied by persons who are not their parents or legal guardians.
Such an official declaration of consent can be issued at any police station – with the exception of the airport police. If no written declaration of consent for temporary care of the child is produced, the child may be refused boarding.
You will find further information on the homepage of the official website of the 'Polizia di Stato', the Italian National Police (in Italian only).
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Children and teenagers under the age of 18 travelling to/from an airport in the USA, and under the age of 19 travelling to/from an airport in Canada, require a notarized consent letter from their parents or legal guardians. If a child or teenager is travelling with only one parent or guardian the notarized consent letter from the parent/guardian who is not travelling with them is required. If a parent/legal guardian has sole custody, then proof of sole custody must be presented.
Children and teenagers who cannot produce proper consent letters may be refused boarding.
Please contact the nearest Consulate of the country to which you are traveling for information regarding additional documents that may be required. Further information is also available at travel.state.gov for the United States and travel.gc.ca for Canada.
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Minors - Romanian nationals - under 18 years of age, holding a Romanian passport or Romanian ID card (for travel within EU)
- travelling alone from a Romanian airport, must carry a written, officially authorized declaration of consent for travel from parent(s) or legal guardian(s), issued by a notary. This also applies if the children are travelling accompanied by adults other than parents or legal guardians. On request, "unaccompanied minors service" may be provided by the airline.
- travelling from a Romanian airport accompanied only by one of their parents, should be holding an officially authorized (issued by a notary) declaration of consent for travel from the other parent.
- The official declaration of consent issued by a notary should be authorized before the date of departure, it cannot be authorized or issued by the airport border police.
The minor passenger may be refused boarding if the required paperwork is not provided before embarkation. For detailed information please contact the LH Service Center Romania.
You may find further information at www.politiadefrontiera.ro (Conditii de calatorie -> Minori) or calling the Bucharest Border Police local number + 40 21 9590.
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Minors – Moldova nationals - under 18 years of age, holding a passport issued by the Republic of Moldova may travel ex Moldova only accompanied by adults – their parent(s) or legal guardian(s).
Under special conditions, minors travelling to/from place of study may be accepted on board flights departing from Moldova, after mandatory written consent is provided. There is no possibility to grant travel authorization on departure, at the airport.
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Spring is here and as the ice of a particularly harsh winter begins to thaw, Carbon County residents are starting to get their lawns in order. For those who are interested in saving money and conserving water a particular kind of landscaping referred to as xeriscaping may be an option.
"Even with the large amount of snow we got this year, we are still stressing water conservation," said Liz Marquez, city recorder at East Carbon City. "We want people to conserve but not to the detriment of our ongoing beautification drive."
According to the Utah River's Council, the word xeriscaping literally means dry scene. While the translation can sound a little bland, in practice xeriscaping means landscaping with slow growing, drought tolerant plants to conserve water and reduce yard trimmings.
It is important to remember that the appropriate plants for one area may not flourish in another. The moist northwest may even be considered inhospitable to sturdy plants of the desert south. Landscapes need to be planned to be compatible with locally available resources, including water, soil types and sunlight.
Hydrozoning, or grouping plants together with similar water needs is also an important part of implementing a water conserving landscape, reported the council. They further recommend that plants needing more water such as vegetables and some flowers should be protected from the wind and sun by planting them in the shade by a tree which will decrease the amount of water they need.
While most individuals do not opt for complete xeriscaping it is important to stick with the theme even in the grassy areas of the landscape by using drought tolerant turf-grass species.
Efficient water application is also essential for effective xeriscaping. The river's council identifies drip or overhead irrigation, applied in the morning or the evening, as the best process for maximum effectiveness. This type of irrigation allows for plants to utilize all available water before it is blown away or evaporates and stops water from splashing onto areas were it does little good, such as sidewalks and gutters.
Aside from water conservation minimal landscaping has several advantages according to wikipedia.com:
Lower water bills.
More water available for other uses and other people (such as showers, sinks, hoses, etc).
Less time and work needed for maintenance, making gardening more simple and stress free.
Xeriscape plants along with proper bed design tends to take full advantage of rainfall.
When water restrictions are implemented, xeriscaped plants will tend to survive, while more traditional plans may not.
Increased habitat for native bees, butterflies and other fauna.
For those who choose to stick with traditional laws the Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities has provided vital information for those seeking to conserve water and grow a healthy lawn.
According to their portable file document, found at www.slcsaveh2o.com, overwatering can weaken lawns, making them more susceptible to damage from disease, fungus, insects and weeds.
By watering less, a lawn will be healthier and can save residents time and money.
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Water running off the lawn.
Water puddles on the lawn.
Shallow lawn roots.
Increased insects, disease, mushroom and fungus problems.
Shrubs and other plants that have yellowing foliage.
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Water deeply. The goal is to wet the soil 8 inches deep. To check, push a screw driver into the soil, it will take little effort if the soil is moist.
Tune up the irrigation system. With the sprinkler system on, check for broken, crooked or clogged nozzles and repair or replace them. "Don't forget to check the fittings below the heads," states the SLC-based site.
Water the lawn, not the concrete. While the irrigation system is running, notice if water is spraying the walks, gutters or driveways. Replace full circle heads with quarter or half heads where needed to minimize waste.
Water in cycles. By dividing the watering time into three shorter cycles with time in between, water has more time to penetrate the soil and reach the root zone. Run off is minimized and more water gets to the roots by using this method. Divide the amount of time it took to apply one half an inch of water by three to determine the length of time for each irrigation cycle.
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Everyone knows Taylor Swift loves her men (see her many ex boyfriends here), but what else makes the singer-songwriter swoon like above?
Tay gave Vanity Fair a laundry list of her favorite things. Unsurprisingly, she plugged her own products and endorsements (Covergirl makeup and her fragrance Wonderstruck Enchanted), but she also offered a few strange and surprising picks.
Check out 10 Random Things Taylor Swift Loves, below:
1. Bobbi pins (She can never, ever, ever have enough)
2. Cinnamon Toast Crunch (they're sugary sweet, just like Taylor)
3. Nachos (they're cheesy, just like Taylor)
4. Hydrangeas (don't tell Madonna)
5. "Girls" (no, Taylor doesn't swing both ways. We're talking about Lena Dunham's show)
6. Mustard yellow (because plain yellow won't suffice)
7. Designer Ralph Lauren (apparently she loves his sheets)
8. Rapper T.I. (apparently she loves his tweets)
9. Diet Coke (NEVER regular)
10. "Law & Order: SVU" (because even good girls like a little murder and mayhem)
See more of Taylor Swift's favorite things over at Vanity Fair.
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Some of our drones carry more than cameras. Would have been a hoot if the drone had returned fire with a missile!
And they didn't hit a thing. Back to the range you guys....
Their first problem was that they fired continuously and probably ran out of ammunition in less than 30 seconds.
The second is that they are firing at a moving target from a moving platform with no way of being able to account for wind (and probably not accounting for gravity).
The third is that they fired at an aircraft in international airspace. I'm not sure why the US isn't considering it an act of war, since it is.
He wouldn't want to offend anybody over that way.
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When two college students, Sam and Thea, meet Coles at a party, their mutual attraction is immediate, leading to a passionate and awkward night together, and the onset of an intensely charged bond. As they continue to push the sexual boundaries of their friendship, however, they are tested by Sam and Coles' incipient romance and Thea's increasing recklessness, until the relationship dissolves amid a cloud of fear, resentment and mistrust. Eight years later they reunite. An animator for a high-profile ad agency, Coles now lives with Claire, his girlfriend of five years. Thea is happily married to Miles, with whom she owns a flourishing restaurant. And Sam has just returned to Manhattan after working in London where she recently broke off her engagement. Yet upon reconnecting, the three are drawn back into the complicated dynamic that defined their relationship from the start and are forced to confront the true meaning of commitment and love.
Cast: Mark Ruffalo, Petra Wright, David Thornton, Kathleen Robertson, Maya Stange
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Welcome to the City of Takoma Park's City Council Page.
All legislative powers of the City are vested in a body designated as the Council of the City of Takoma Park, consisting of seven members. Six of these members are elected by ward and are called Councilmembers, and one is elected at large and is called the Mayor. The regular term of the Councilmembers and the Mayor is two years or until their successors have been elected and duly sworn. Newly elected Councilmembers and the Mayor take office on the second Monday following their election. Regular elections are held in November of odd-numbered years.
City Council Meetings
The Takoma Park City Council meets in the Community Center located at 7500 Maple Avenue. Meetings are held every Monday unless the City Council is on recess or a Monday falls on a holiday; meetings then move to the next available calendar day.
City Council Meetings are available to watch on City TV Cable and are also available to view on-line.
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Every trucker who leaves a truck stop at Interstate 85's exit 35 sees this sign on the way to the freeway.
The Rev. Larry Wolfe sits in his converted van with his handmade pulpit.
The Rev. Larry Wolfe converted a Ford van into a chapel for truckers.
Inside the Pilot truck stop, the Rev. Larry Wolfe maintains a display of faith pamphlets and Bibles along with a schedule for his chapel.
Before he was a trucker and before he was a preacher, the Rev. Larry Wolfe built custom motorcycles.
The Rev. Larry Wolfe gives a sermon in his chapel, a converted van.
The Rev. Larry Wolfe parks his chapel, an old Ford van, in a truck stop to give truckers a place to worship.
About 90 trucks can park at one time at the truck stop at Interstate 85's exit 35 in Piedmont.
The Rev. Larry Wolfe drove trucks professionally for seven years, in large part to have time to write his two books on Biblical prophecy.
A truck pulls out of the Pilot truck stop on Interstate 85 on Sunday morning.


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YIELD: Makes about 4 cups
ACTIVE TIME: 30 min
TOTAL TIME: 1 week
- 1/2 seedless cucumber
- 1/2 large head cauliflower, cut into 1 1/2-inch-wide florets (4 cups)
- 1/2 lb carrots (4 medium), cut into 2 1/2- by 1/2-inch sticks (2 cups)
- 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic (6 cloves)
- 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped peeled ginger
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds (preferably black or brown)
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 5 (2-inch) dried hot red chiles, wiped clean
- 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
- Equipment: an electric coffee/spice grinder; a well-seasoned 14-inch flat-bottomed wok
Preheat oven to 250°F with rack in middle.
Trim end from cucumber, then halve lengthwise. Scrape out and discard any seeds with a small spoon, then cut into 2- by 1/2-inch sticks.
Cook cauliflower and carrots together in a large pot of boiling salted water (1 1/2 tablespoons salt for 3 quarts water), stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Drain in a colander, then put colander in an ice bath. Drain again in colander, then pat vegetables very dry.
Arrange cauliflower, carrots, and cucumber in 1 layer in a 17- by 12-inch shallow baking pan and bake, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are dry and slightly limp, about 30 minutes.
Pulse garlic and ginger with 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor until finely ground, then transfer to a bowl. Pulse mustard seeds in spice grinder until coarsely ground, then stir together with remaining spices. Heat wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates instantly. Pour oil down side of wok, then tilt wok to swirl, coating side. When oil just begins to smoke, add chiles and spice mixture and cook, stirring, 10 seconds. Add garlic mixture and cook, stirring, until golden, about 15 seconds. Add vegetables, vinegar, and brown sugar and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Transfer to a shallow dish and cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour.
Transfer to an airtight container and chill, shaking once or twice a day, 1 week (to allow flavors to develop).
Cooks' note: Pickled vegetables can be chilled up to 3 weeks.
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- Calories194
- Carbohydrates18 g (6%)
- Fat13 g (20%)
- Protein3 g (5%)
- Saturated Fat1 g (5%)
- Sodium53 mg (2%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
- Fiber3 g (13%)
- Monounsaturated Fat9 g
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — When filling up your gasoline tank in the next few years, Royal Dutch Shell wants you to know they're working to increase the share of the fuel pumped out of Uncle Sam's back yard.
Shell Oil Co. President Marvin Odum sees Royal Dutch Shell's RDS.A, -1.09% growing presence in the U.S. as a selling point for investors.
Shell Oil President Odum on Why Uncle Sam Matters
When filling up your gasoline tank in the next few years, Royal Dutch Shell wants you to know that they're working to increase the share of the fuel pumped out of Uncle Sam's back yard. Shell Oil Co. President Marvin Odum sees Royal Dutch Shell's presence in the U.S. as a selling point for investors. Photo: Getty Images.
"I think Wall Street probably does care about a strong country, and there's an aspect of producing your own resources that definitely plays into that." Odum said in an interview on Thursday at the Platts Global Energy Outlook Forum. "The real question you have to come down to in the end is are these economically competitive projects to go after? The answer is yes they are."
More oil produced at home makes sense for balance of trade and helps strengthen the economy, he added.
The U.S. accounted for about 12% of the company's overall production of 3.2 million barrels of oil equivalent a day.
The oil major has been hiring thousands of people per year and spending billions to boost output here.
"This has been a very heavy part of the world of investment for us," said Odum, who oversees Shell's production and exploration in the Western Hemisphere. "We've never been busier in the Gulf of Mexico. We're ramping up in a very significant way in our onshore development in the U.S. and we started exploring offshore Alaska. This is a very important area for us."
Odum's comments followed the closely watched International Energy Agency (IEA) annual World Energy Outlook, which estimated that U.S. oil production could jump to 11.1 million barrels a day by 2020, up from 8.1 million barrels a day in 2011
The current record for U.S. oil output was set in 1970 at about 9.64 million barrels of oil equivalent a day.
At the same time, U.S. oil demand is expected to fall to about 15 million barrels a day by 2025, down from about 17 million barrels a day now, according to IEA estimates.
While the U.S. will continue to import oil to meet demand, the figure will drop to about four million barrels a day from 10 million barrels a day now, the IEA said.
Odum said Shell shares the IEA's optimism about growth in domestic energy production.
"There's enough oil and there's enough gas to actually reach those kinds of milestones," he said. "The question really then becomes what are going to be the policy mechanisms, what are going to be the permitting mechanisms that allow that production either to be developed or not -- what the energy policy of the United States going to be."


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"I am certain, absolutely certain that...these theories will be recognized as fundamental at some point in the future." Sophus Lie said these words more than hundred years ago. We know now that he was right, absolutely right. The notions of "Lie groups" and "Lie algebras" are in the vocabulary of every mathematician and physicist today. Lie's theories are indispensable tools for understanding the physical laws of Nature.
"As Obi-Wan Kenobi said about the Light Sabre in Star Wars IV, a slide-rule is an ancient weapon from a more civilised age," state Chris Budd and Chris Sangwin in their book, Mathematics Galore, soon to released by Oxford University Press. The book digs up the slide-rule and a few more historical artefacts, as well as the art of country dancing, to present a pick-and-mix bag of mathematical ideas for the aspiring mathematician or the mathematically inclined general reader.
This beautifully illustrated book by the world's leading authority on African mathematics provides us with a wide-ranging introduction to mathematical intuition in sub-Saharan African cultures. These cultures are extremely diverse and expressive in their creation of designs and motifs that embody geometrical and topological ideas. No one is better qualified to tell us about it than Paulus Gerdes, who has lived and worked in Mozambique for many years.
This CD ROM, produced by the Centre for the Popularisation of Mathematics at the University of Wales in Bangor, is a most unusual mixture of mathematical exposition and modern art. A central part of the content is a gallery of sculptures by John Robinson, much of whose work takes inspiration from mathematical objects, such as fractals and knots. This work, described by the artist as symbolic sculpture, uses forms such as the logarithmic spiral, and makes connections with the forces that shape our universe.
"Math Chat" began as a live phone-in TV show in the USA, spawned a newspaper column and a website, and now it has produced a book. The whole project was the brainchild of Williams' College mathematician Frank Morgan and has both stimulated interest in maths across a broad range of the community and led to the formation of highly successful undergraduate research groups in mathematics.
This is the story of Sarah Flannery, who at age 16 won the titles of 1999 Irish Young Scientist of the Year and European Young Scientist of the Year for her innovative work on cryptography. Written by Sarah with her father David, who taught her mathematics from a young age and encouraged her mathematical flights, the book is an engaging mix of mathematical exposition - always clear and rigorous but never dull - and first-person descriptions of the storm that erupted when the world media latched onto her story. Easily written in a friendly style, you could imagine that this is the adventure of someone you know.


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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
the hawthorne
1. phil collins
2. 500A commonwealth avenue
3. frisee & manchego, chestnut honey vinaigrette
4. the newest reason to visit kenmore square
5. "you must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you." rb
6. thick sweet cognac.deep italian bitters.aged yellow-green liqueur
7. cheese
8. meghan drinks an old fashioned while her husband Eric looks on
9. convenience
10. the hawthorne strainer was patented in 1892 in Boston
11. there's a zebra couch
12. vodka.cucumber.lime.chartreuse+a metal straw-meets-stirrer
13. fingerling potato skins
14. lin and che
15. deviled eggs, crispy prosciutto, cornichons
cheers, jackson cannon, to a job well done. well done indeed.
19 comments:
- Meghan said...
Your photos came out so beautiful. That was a fun night!
- January 25, 2012 at 8:56 AM
- Fun and Fearless in Beantown said...
I never responded to your email! I'm sorry I didn't make it but it looks like it was a great time!
- January 25, 2012 at 9:04 AM
- Jon said...
I agree with Meghan, your photos are awesome. It was so nice to see you! Ps. I like the new blog theme. Cheers!
- January 25, 2012 at 9:05 AM
- Elizabeth said...
That frisee salad looks fabulous
- January 25, 2012 at 9:13 AM
- Emily @ A Cambridge Story said...
Excellent photos!! I was really bummed to miss this. Another time!
- January 25, 2012 at 9:18 AM
- 40-Something Life said...
Fantastic photos. As always!
- January 25, 2012 at 9:35 AM
- In and Around Town said...
What great photos! I have heard so many good things about Hawthorne, I cannot wait to give it a try
- January 25, 2012 at 10:26 AM
- Shannon said...
lovely! enjoying the new look, too :)
- January 25, 2012 at 12:36 PM
- Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic said...
Awesome pics! Too bad I missed this. And I love the new blog layout!
- January 25, 2012 at 1:07 PM
- kfenton917 said...
Nice photography. I'll have the Silver Line please with those deviled eggs. Hmmm....wonder if they're as good as yours?
- January 25, 2012 at 1:10 PM
- Michelle Collins said...
I love posts like this, where the pictures can tell the story of the meal. This place looks fantastic!
- January 25, 2012 at 2:13 PM
- Amber said...
Im not entirely sure whats going on here but I want to be a part of it.
- January 25, 2012 at 3:37 PM
- MelissaNibbles said...
I want the potatoes!
- January 25, 2012 at 4:22 PM
- Sacha said...
Wow, The Hawthorne looks gorgeous!
- January 25, 2012 at 9:12 PM
- Jaime @ La vie...J'aime said...
oh i so want to go there! love the font of the resto....and LOVE your new blog look!
- January 25, 2012 at 9:19 PM
- Megan said...
Looking forward to going there with you guys! Also, I don't think I could ever order a drink called a Dutch oven. Ha.
- January 25, 2012 at 10:20 PM
- Corinne said...
Kristen, your pics are amazing! You have really grown as a photographer. The lighting in all these and the way you capture the details- so inspiring!
PS your blog got a makeover- super classy!
- January 26, 2012 at 1:42 PM
- MOLLY GALLER said...
I've been reading about this and wanting to check it out. Thanks for the photo tour!
- January 26, 2012 at 3:39 PM
- Lin @ BeantownEats said...
LOVE the pictures! We should all do it again sometime soon! (And get some more of those deviled eggs ;)! )
- January 31, 2012 at 12:46 PM


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Brooke Astor
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Brooke Astor 1902 — 2007
Brooke Astor, who died on Aug. 13, 2007, at age 105, reigned over New York society for decades, eschewing pretension and devoting much of her time to charitable causes. She was known as New York City's unofficial first lady, establishing her presence in both the luxury apartments of Fifth Avenue and the tenements of East Harlem, using her inherited millions to help the less fortunate.
Mrs. Astor's money came from her third husband, Vincent Astor, who was heir to the fur and real estate fortune of John Jacob Astor and who when he died left about $60 million to her personally, and an equal amount for a foundation "for the alleviation of human suffering." She decided that because most of the fortune had been made in New York, it should be spent in New York, and her grants supported museums and libraries, homes for the elderly, churches and other institutions and programs. She enjoyed quoting the leading character in Thornton Wilder's play "The Matchmaker," saying, "Money is like manure; it's not worth a thing unless it's spread around."
A very loud public battle among her family members over her care and her riches began in 2006. A grandson, Philip Marshall, accused her only son, Anthony D. Marshall, of neglecting her care and exploiting her to enrich himself and his wife, Charlene. Her son denied the accusations. The dispute went on for months, until the parties announced a settlement, avoiding a court fight. But later criminal charges were filed against Anthony Marshall, charging him with fraud, grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property and falsifying business records — all surrounding his mother's fortune.
On Oct 8, 2009, he was found guilty of one of two first-degree grand larceny charges, the most serious he faced. He was sentenced to one to three years in prison.
In March 2012, Philip Marshall announced that a settlement had been reached in a long-running battle over her estate, which had centered on whether her assets should be distributed according to her most recent will, from 2002, or an earlier version. At issue was whether Mrs. Astor was mentally competent when she signed the 2002 will, which was amended in late 2003 and again in early 2004. Those changes gave her son more control over her estate and reduced the amount of money she had bequeathed to various New York universities, libraries, parks and museums.
The Trial
Mrs. Astor's final years were recounted in intimate and sometimes embarrassing detail during the trial of her son. Mr. Marshall and Francis X. Morrissey Jr., a lawyer who worked on Mrs. Astor's estate, were accused of taking advantage of Mrs. Astor, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease, to trick her into changing her will and funnel tens of millions of dollars their way.
Prosecutors called 72 witnesses during more than five months of testimony and arguments. Many of the witnesses painted a picture of a mentally frail Mrs. Astor who could not remember the names of close friends such as David Rockefeller, and who sometimes even confused her son for her husband. One of Mrs. Astor's nurses, who began working for her when she was 101, testified that she had to clean Mrs. Astor after she used the bathroom, dress her, coax her into eating and sing children songs to her such as "How Much Is That Doggy In The Window?"
But the trial also served to recall Mrs. Astor's brashness, irreverent humor and energy that belied her age.
Several witnesses testified of Mrs. Astor's disdain for her daughter-in-law, Charlene Marshall. Mrs. Astor's audiologist testified that Mrs. Astor once told him she would rather spend Christmas with her dachshunds, Boysie and Girlsie, than with Mrs. Marshall, referring to her with the explicit word for a female dog.
John Dobkin, a friend of Mrs. Astor's, testified that after a woman at church asked Mrs. Astor if she was a lesbian, she responded, "No my dear, I'm an Episcopalian."
Highlights From the Archives
Brooke Astor's Son Guilty in Scheme to Defraud Her
Anthony D. Marshall was convicted of stealing from the matriarch as she suffered from Alzheimer's disease at the end of her life. He could face from 1 to 25 years behind bars.October 9, 2009 nyregionNews
Brooke Astor, 105, Aristocrat of the People, Dies
Brooke Astor reigned over New York society and devoted her considerable resources to New York's unfortunate.August 14, 2007 obituariesObituary (Obit)
Anthony D. Marshall, Astor Son Who Was Convicted in Swindle, Dies at 90
Mr. Marshall, along with one of Brooke Astor's former lawyers, was found guilty of criminal charges that they swindled millions from her after she was stricken with Alzheimer's disease.
December 2, 2014, Tuesday
MORE ON BROOKE ASTOR AND: Marshall, Anthony D , Deaths (Obituaries) , Astor, Brooke , Frauds and Swindling
Astor's Son Was Contrite Ahead of Release From Prison
If he had to do it all over again, parole board members asked Anthony D. Marshall, would he have done things differently? His reply: "Quite."
August 30, 2013, Friday
MORE ON BROOKE ASTOR AND: Morrissey, Francis X Jr , Prisons and Prisoners , New York State , Astor, Brooke , Wills and Estates , Marshall, Anthony D
Brooke Astor's Son Is Paroled
Anthony D. Marshall, 89, has been deemed so frail and sick that he will be let out of prison after serving about 60 days of his sentence of one to three years.
August 23, 2013, Friday
MORE ON BROOKE ASTOR AND: Probation and Parole , Marshall, Anthony D , Astor, Brooke , Prisons and Prisoners , Wills and Estates
Weeks After Going to Prison, Astor Son May Be Freed Because of His Health
A lawyer for Anthony D. Marshall, 89, said he could not walk, clean himself or dress himself, and the Parole Board was set to interview Mr. Marshall after state officials determined he was eligible for medical parole.
July 23, 2013, Tuesday
MORE ON BROOKE ASTOR AND: Prisons and Prisoners , Marshall, Anthony D , Astor, Brooke , Annucci, Anthony J
Appeals Exhausted, Astor Case Ends as Son Is Sent to Jail
Anthony D. Marshall, who was convicted of stealing millions from Brooke Astor, was in court Friday to start serving his sentence after exhausting all appeals.
June 22, 2013, Saturday
MORE ON BROOKE ASTOR AND: Marshall, Anthony D , Astor, Brooke , Morrissey, Francis X Jr , Wills and Estates , Robberies and Thefts , Sentences (Criminal)
Astor's Son Remains Free at Least Another Day
Anthony D. Marshall, 89, son of the philanthropist and socialite Brooke Astor, got a reprieve from prison as an appellate court considers his health.
June 21, 2013, Friday
MORE ON BROOKE ASTOR AND: Marshall, Anthony D , Astor, Brooke , Morrissey, Francis X Jr , Sentences (Criminal) , Wills and Estates
As Prison Term Nears, Lawyers for Astor's Son Fight On
Anthony D. Marshall, convicted in 2009 of stealing millions of dollars from his socialite mother, is scheduled to start a sentence of one to three years soon.
June 18, 2013, Tuesday
MORE ON BROOKE ASTOR AND: Sentences (Criminal) , Astor, Brooke , Marshall, Anthony D , Morrissey, Francis X Jr , Manhattan (NYC) , Elderly , Frauds and Swindling , Wills and Estates
At 89, Astor's Son Wouldn't Be the Oldest in Prison
Anthony D. Marshall is scheduled to surrender this week to begin serving a prison sentence for stealing millions of dollars from his mother.
June 17, 2013, Monday
MORE ON BROOKE ASTOR AND: Marshall, Anthony D , Astor, Brooke , Prisons and Prisoners , Wills and Estates , Robberies and Thefts
Son and Lawyer Lose Appeal in Looting of Astor Estate
A decision by a midlevel appellate court upheld the top charge in the 2009 convictions of Anthony D. Marshall and a lawyer for Brooke Astor's estate, making prison time more likely.
March 27, 2013, Wednesday
MORE ON BROOKE ASTOR AND: Astor, Brooke , Marshall, Anthony D , Wills and Estates , Morrissey, Francis X Jr , Robberies and Thefts
Abandoned Bank Accounts of Brooke Astor's Surface, Their Value a Secret
A newspaper listing of abandoned Citibank accounts includes two that belonged to the philanthropist Brooke Astor, who died in 2007 and left an estate of more than $100 million.
September 8, 2012, Saturday
MORE ON BROOKE ASTOR AND: Astor, Brooke , Citigroup Inc , Wills and Estates , Philanthropy
Brooke Astor Estate Settlement
The settlement documents in the court battle over the estate of Brooke Astor.
The Sentencing of Anthony D. Marshall
Anthony D. Marshall was sentenced to one to three years in prison, the culmination of a long trial on charges that he defrauded his mother, Brooke Astor, and stole tens of millions of dollars from her.
Milestones in the Astor Trial
Salient events in the epic trial involving charges that the son of Brooke Astor conspired to steal from her fortune.
A Lavish Celebration, Now Evidence
Henry Kissinger gave a toast to Brooke Astor before she addressed guests at her 100th birthday party in 2002.
Redoing Astor Courts
Astor Courts, designed by Stanford White for John Jacob Astor IV, has been restored by new owners.
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It is the single most asked question at Vacdepot, and for good reason. If you browse the web for central vacuum power units you will find dozens of products that claim to be the best. There are many brands and models of central vacuum power unit, and each one may be best for someone but not every model is best for every user. If you are installing your own central vacuum or replacing an old unit you have a clear advantage over a builder installed vacuum system - you have the power to choose. These days there are many great models of central vacuum available to everyone and unlike the past, your geography no longer dictates your selection of central vacuum equipment. The variety of brand choice is a wonderful thing only recently made available by the internet though admittedly it does add a bit of confusion in the selection process. This article will help you find the best central power unit for your home among the numerous brands and models now available to everyone.
To answer which model is best, first you need to start with another question which you may have not thought applied to central vacuum systems: Bag or Bagless? Often the question of filtration and collection receives little or no consideration in central vacuum equipment selection. All too often central vacuum shoppers become entangled in a question of motor power instead of vacuum efficiency and easy of use. Some just assume that all central vacuums are made the same way or that they have no choice of how collection and filtration is performed. Some may even believe that it does not matter. Filtration and collection is the center of all central vacuum design and determines every aspect of usability, performance and even durability. Understanding central vacuum filtration and collection is the answer to which central vacuum is best.
For many of us the question of filtration and collection depends on who is maintaining the vacuum, what is being picked up with the vacuum, where the power unit will be located in the home and how maintaining the central vacuum will affect the performance of the system and the well being of the person doing the cleaning. Knowing the answers to who, what, where and how will provide you a power unit much better suited to your home than the Highest Rated Central Vacuum often touted in the advertising.
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There are many brands and many more models of Central Vacuum power units, which can make selection of just one a daunting task.
In reality the selection of a CVS power unit is simple once you understand just what it is you are looking for. Think of these three steps as a screening process. Apply each screen one at a time. The models that remain on your list after the third step are good candidates for your application. From there your choice may be influenced by personal factors such as brand preference, cost or availability. Instead of looking for which model is for me, look for what model does what I need. Find the right central vacuum(s) using this simple three-step process:
Purchasing a new or replacement central vacuum system can be as simple or as detailed a decision as you would like. Which filtration and collection system you choose should be based on your personal preference. There is not a single best method and all designs work very well but the most popular method may not be the best for you.
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Many central vacuum shoppers start at the second step and can get bogged down in power unit selection by the confusing and numerous
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The second most asked question by Vacdepot customers and the answer is simple: we recommend the best quality central vacuum power unit. Our central vacuum power unit pricing is the same for everyone and it is listed right up front. We recommend you get the best quality for your budgeted vacuum system dollars. Buy quality and you will never regret it. You need not spend the arm+leg to get a great central vacuum. In todays market you can not conflate higher prices with better quality. Yes, manufacturers know that some folks will just buy the most expensive product assuming it's the best without doing any research. Manufacturers and "sub-optimal" dealers will gladly help you in the endeavor to own a more expensive product that does not actually clean any better or last any longer.
Before you buy it's best to know what components or system design are important in the manufacture of a quality central vacuum power unit. Just a small bit of research will yield many times the effort in value and savings. There was a time when you could rely on a brand name to be assured of value. Unfortunately in the new millennium manufacturers have moved on from the agreement that "brand loyalty" would be rewarded, and that brand names should define a specific quality standard. A brand name is now just a feature like any other feature of the vacuum. Brand is no longer an unspoken guarantee of quality it once was. Vacdepot recommends that you look for actual value in the components and design, not the name badge. A good central vacuum is a simple machine and a quality system is easy to identify by it's quality components. What's inside matters, and if the manufacturer (or "sub-optimal" dealer) can not tell you how the vacuum is designed to work better and last longer or show you the quality of components used to build the vacuum, that too is an indication of it's quality, just not a good one.
Vacdepot will respect your desire to own a particular brand name, your need to have a central vacuum of a specific color or your requirement to purchase a model of vacuum for it's one cool feature, even if these needs or desires are unrelated to quality, performance or value. We do understand that a reason other than the highest quality might be top on your list. While our considered opinion of central vacuum power units will default to a position of quality first, we conceded this is not the only methodology for central vacuum power unit selection. Now nearing 50 years in the floorcare equipment business, we have sold and serviced most every brand of central vacuum built for the USA market. Ask us for our opinion about any particular model and you are likely get an ear full. Ultimately it is your choice, you should above all be happy with your selection.
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text: The annual Ronald McDonald House Clambake was held last night at SeaWorld. This delicious fundraiser brings everyone out with a big appetite to feast on lobster, clam chowder, corn and of course clams, plus all the usual fixings. Check out the fun. CLICK HERE to view more photos from the Clambake.