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Yup... this is Boston... so our state house actually has a "Sacred Cod" in it..... (You can see it hanging over the clock).
Quite a history...... (Courtesy of www.bu.edu)
January 11 1798: The “Sacred” Cod Moves to New State House
On this day in 1798, the Massachusetts legislature paraded solemnly from the Old State House to its quarters in a new building at the top of Beacon Hill. Designed by Boston-born architect Charles Bulfinch, the elegant new State House was tangible evidence of the Commonwealth's growing prosperity. The men who governed Massachusetts were thinking of the state's promising future, but they brought with them a symbol of the past. They carried a four-foot, eleven-inch wooden fish wrapped in an American flag. This "Sacred" Cod had hung in the Old State House, and it hangs in the new one to this very day. There is no better symbol of how much Massachusetts owes both its survival and its success to the humble cod fish.
People who visit the House Chambers in the Massachusetts State House may be surprised to find that the place of honor is held by the "Sacred" Cod. This 4' 11" piece of solid pine is a symbol of the debt the state owes to the fish that was the key to its survival and success. It was for cod that mariners first ventured across the Atlantic to Iceland, Canada, and then New England. The coast of North America was literally churning with codfish that were bigger and more plentiful than Europeans had ever seen before. The seemingly inexhaustible cod fishery was a mainstay of the Bay colony's economy from the very beginning. In 1640, Massachusetts fishermen brought 300,000 cod to market.
The demand for cod was strong in both the New World and the Old. The cod trade was an important source of the cash New Englanders needed to buy European products. Shipping dried cod fish to feed slaves in the West Indies was so profitable that a group of Bostonians, known somewhat derisively as the "codfish aristocracy," became rich.
It is no surprise then that the humble codfish became an emblem of civic pride. A carved cod has hung in the seat of Massachusetts government at least since the early 1700s. The one that currently hangs in the State House is most likely the third "Sacred" Cod. The first cod was hanging at the Old State House until it was destroyed in a fire in 1747. It was soon replaced with another, but that one disappeared during the British occupation of Boston early in the Revolution. At the end of the war, the new Massachusetts legislature took up the matter of the missing cod. In 1784, it was moved that "leave might be given to hang up the representation of a Cod Fish in the room where the House sit, as a memorial of the importance of the Cod-Fishery to the welfare of this Commonwealth, as had been usual formerly." A new fish was duly carved and installed in the House chambers later that year.
After the Revolution, Massachusetts leaders wanted a new, larger seat of government, reflective of the state's growth and prosperity. Boston-born architect Samuel Bulfinch designed the beautiful building that still graces Beacon Hill. On January 11, 1798, a stately procession moved from the Old State House to the recently completed new one. The "Sacred" Cod, wrapped in an American flag, was carried to its new place of honor. When the House outgrew its quarters in 1895, the Cod moved with the House to its new chamber. There it has remained, except for a few days in the spring of 1933.
In April 1933, the Harvard Lampoon staged a prank later known as the "cod-napping." The first step was to distract the Lampoon's arch rival and watchdog, the Harvard Crimson. On April 16, members of the Lampoon abducted a Crimson staffer. With the outraged Crimson men intent on finding their missing colleague, the Lampoon crew turned its attention to the Cod.
The plan was simple. Three members of the Lampoon pretending to be tourists walked into the State House with wire cutters and a flower box. When no one was looking, they snipped the wires from which the fish was hanging, hid it in the flower box, and left the building. When authorities discovered that the fish had disappeared, the city went wild. Rumors and speculation abounded, while the police chased down leads that turned out to be red herrings (a different fish altogether). The newspapers decried the theft, the state police were called in to assist, and the Charles River was dredged. Declaring that they could not legislate without their cod, the members of the House devoted themselves to debating what charges should be brought against the culprits.
Two days later an anonymous tip led the superintendent of the Harvard University Police to follow a car with no license plate on West Roxbury Parkway. After a 20-minute slow-speed chase, the mysterious car pulled over, two men leapt out, handed over the Cod, and sped away. Once returned to the State House, the "Sacred" Cod has remained in the House chambers to the present day. Not to be outdone, the Senate had a brass fish incorporated into the chandelier hanging in its chambers. Known affectionately as the "Holy Mackerel," this little fish lacks the historical importance of the "Sacred" Cod, but it is yet another sign of the critical role the fishing industry has played in the life of the Commonwealth.
Sources
Art in the Massachusetts State House (Massachusetts Art Commission, 1986).
Cod: A Biography of a Fish that Changed the World, by Mark Kurlansky (Walker & Co., 1997).
chatham, cape cod.
nikon d80
lots of folks had come down to the beach but no-one was allowed to go in the water as Hurricane Bill had just passed through, and the surf, was up.
Christmas Eve. Roast cod in a herb crust, ciabatta, roast peppers with Kalamata olives. Served with salsa verde, preceded by mushroom soup.
View a video tour on my YouTube channel here: youtu.be/sPaYh2ClYDY
USS Cod (SS/AGSS/IXSS-224) is a Gato-class submarine, the only vessel of the United States Navy to be named for the cod, an important and very popular food fish of the North Atlantic and North Pacific.
Cod is now a National Historic Landmark, preserved as a memorial and museum ship permanently moored in Cleveland, Ohio, and is open to visitors daily from May to November.
Cod′s keel was laid down by the Electric Boat Company at Groton, Connecticut, on 21 July 1942. The submarine's five V16 diesel engines were built by General Motors Cleveland Diesel Plant on the west side of Cleveland, Ohio. She was launched on 21 March 1943, sponsored by Mrs. G. M. Mahoney, and commissioned on 21 June 1943 with Commander James C. Dempsey, USN; in command. Dempsey had already won fame by sinking the first Japanese destroyer lost in World War II while in command of the submarine USS S-37 (SS-142).
Cod is credited with sinking more than 12 enemy vessels totaling more than 37,000 tons, and damaging another 36,000 tons of enemy shipping. All seven of her war patrols were considered successful and Cod was awarded seven battle stars for her service in World War II, Cod's battleflag and conning tower both carry a cocktail glass above the name O-19 to commemorate the rescue and the party.
Today, Cod is one of the finest restored submarines on display and is the only U.S. submarine that has not had stairways and doors cut into her pressure hull for public access. Cod is the only World War II Fleet submarine that is still intact and in her wartime configuration. Visitors to the ship use the same vertical ladders and hatches that were used by her crew. She also has unique attractions such as the 5-inch deck gun that still can be rotated by visitors and mock-fired by Cod's volunteer crew. The Cod's Mark IV Torpedo Data Computer is also fully restored, as well as other various parts on the submarine.
Cleveland can claim partial credit as Cod's birthplace, since the submarine's five diesel engines were built at the General Motors Cleveland Diesel Plant on Cleveland's west side. Cod acquired two General Motors Model 248 V16 engines that had originally been used aboard another World War II submarine, USS Stingray (SS-186). The engines are held in reserve for parts for the restoration of Cod's engines. All of the engines on the Cod are in working order, and can be fired up on special events.
The Cod operates an amateur radio station, W8COD,[14] and participates in various amateur radio contests and other events such as Field Day.
On 13 June 2021, USS Cod departed Cleveland under tow to Donjon Shipbuilding & Repair in Erie, Pennsylvania for dry docking to repair and renew her underwater hull. The last time the Cod was in dry dock for repairs was in 1963 in Lorain, Ohio. Cod was closed to tours for approximately 64 days for a dry dock maintenance program. The goal of the $1.1 million project, partially funded by a $395,050 grant from the Save America's Treasures grant program administered by the Department of the Interior, is to conserve and restore the underwater hull of this 1943-vintage submarine so that she will continue to be a well-preserved National Historic Landmark and memorial for all veterans of America's armed forces. Cod returned to Cleveland on 18 August 2021 to the 1201 North Marginal Road berth that she has occupied since her arrival in Cleveland in 1959.
From Wikipedia:
Photo by Eric Friedebach
View a video tour on my YouTube channel here: youtu.be/sPaYh2ClYDY
USS Cod (SS/AGSS/IXSS-224) is a Gato-class submarine, the only vessel of the United States Navy to be named for the cod, an important and very popular food fish of the North Atlantic and North Pacific.
Cod is now a National Historic Landmark, preserved as a memorial and museum ship permanently moored in Cleveland, Ohio, and is open to visitors daily from May to November.
Cod′s keel was laid down by the Electric Boat Company at Groton, Connecticut, on 21 July 1942. The submarine's five V16 diesel engines were built by General Motors Cleveland Diesel Plant on the west side of Cleveland, Ohio. She was launched on 21 March 1943, sponsored by Mrs. G. M. Mahoney, and commissioned on 21 June 1943 with Commander James C. Dempsey, USN; in command. Dempsey had already won fame by sinking the first Japanese destroyer lost in World War II while in command of the submarine USS S-37 (SS-142).
Cod is credited with sinking more than 12 enemy vessels totaling more than 37,000 tons, and damaging another 36,000 tons of enemy shipping. All seven of her war patrols were considered successful and Cod was awarded seven battle stars for her service in World War II, Cod's battleflag and conning tower both carry a cocktail glass above the name O-19 to commemorate the rescue and the party.
Today, Cod is one of the finest restored submarines on display and is the only U.S. submarine that has not had stairways and doors cut into her pressure hull for public access. Cod is the only World War II Fleet submarine that is still intact and in her wartime configuration. Visitors to the ship use the same vertical ladders and hatches that were used by her crew. She also has unique attractions such as the 5-inch deck gun that still can be rotated by visitors and mock-fired by Cod's volunteer crew. The Cod's Mark IV Torpedo Data Computer is also fully restored, as well as other various parts on the submarine.
Cleveland can claim partial credit as Cod's birthplace, since the submarine's five diesel engines were built at the General Motors Cleveland Diesel Plant on Cleveland's west side. Cod acquired two General Motors Model 248 V16 engines that had originally been used aboard another World War II submarine, USS Stingray (SS-186). The engines are held in reserve for parts for the restoration of Cod's engines. All of the engines on the Cod are in working order, and can be fired up on special events.
The Cod operates an amateur radio station, W8COD,[14] and participates in various amateur radio contests and other events such as Field Day.
On 13 June 2021, USS Cod departed Cleveland under tow to Donjon Shipbuilding & Repair in Erie, Pennsylvania for dry docking to repair and renew her underwater hull. The last time the Cod was in dry dock for repairs was in 1963 in Lorain, Ohio. Cod was closed to tours for approximately 64 days for a dry dock maintenance program. The goal of the $1.1 million project, partially funded by a $395,050 grant from the Save America's Treasures grant program administered by the Department of the Interior, is to conserve and restore the underwater hull of this 1943-vintage submarine so that she will continue to be a well-preserved National Historic Landmark and memorial for all veterans of America's armed forces. Cod returned to Cleveland on 18 August 2021 to the 1201 North Marginal Road berth that she has occupied since her arrival in Cleveland in 1959.
From Wikipedia:
Photo by Eric Friedebach
1972 Cape Cod Vacation. We had a great time on our vacation. I just love her smile, it just shows how happy she is.
During WWI Canadians were asked to eat more fish, saving "beef and bacon for the soldiers at the front." This recipe for Cod Cakes was suggested by the Canada Food Board. Not only do they use a favoured Canadian fish, they used potatoes (hopefully grown in a home garden). In 2017, I've found them to be quite delicious!
The inaugural African American/Latino Parent Summit, sponsored by the DuPage Regional Office of Education and College of DuPage, gave parents an awareness of the academic achievement gap that many African American and Latino students face. Presenters were Lourdes Ferrer, Ed.D., and Stephen Garlington, academic achievement consultants for the DuPage Regional Office of Education.
8 November 2017; Google Partner booths during day two of Web Summit 2017 at Altice Arena in Lisbon. Photo by Cody Glenn/Web Summit via Sportsfile
Cod
Zucchini puree and lemon sauce.
Paired with a Sylvaner, Albert Boxler, 2005, Alsace France.
Notes: The kitchen was cooking for us tonight, so we had no idea what was going to be served. Furthermore, everyone at our table got something different. I have to admit being slightly disappointed when cod was set before me (especially seeing one friend get smoked trout (a personal love) and the other, lobster).
However, after one bite, I didn't care. The cod flesh was tender and moist - and soft. The zucchini slices, at first, seemed to pose a problem. However, they were paper thin, and probably blanched, so I was able to cut through easily with a fish knife.
What really made this dish sing, beyond the immensely fresh cod, was the simple zucchini puree with the accent of lemon. This dish, more than any of the others in this course, really showcases Chef Anthony's simple farm-to-table cooking. It's not hyper-fussed or over-flavored. Each element (really only three), cod, zucchini, and lemon, were singularly exquisite on their own, and also in concert. I was able to taste, appreciate, and concentrate on each of these three items.
Read the review at the ulterior epicure
Cape Cod liegt ca. 150 km südlich von Boston und gehört zu den beliebtesten Feriengebieten der U.S.A. Das Cape ragt wie ein gekrümmter Finger in den Atlantik. Auf der östliche Seite liegt der offene Atlantik, wohingegen die westliche Seite, die sogenannte Cape Cod Bay geschützter ist.
Am Strand von Dennis, einem kleinen Örtchen im Mid Cape hatten die 5 Girls trotz bedecktem Himmel und kühlen Temperaturen ihren Spaß.
Cape Cod - Highland Lighthouse near Truro, MA. Standing by the rock where the lighthouse used to be before moving it back due to cliff erosion.
The Cape Cod (Highland) Light in North Truro, Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Built in 1857. The tower is 66 feet tall and it's lantern is 183 feet above sea level. The light sits on a high cliff above the sea. It is located in north Truro on Cape Cod's Atlantic coast. The first light tower on this site was built in 1797 and was 45 feet tall. It was rebuilt in 1853 on the same site. It was replaced by the present tower in 1857. In 1996 the tower and buildings were moved 450 feet further inland to protect them from destruction by erosion (the cliff's edge was within 100 feet of the keeper's dwelling). There is a nice walking path behind (in this picture) the light out a short distance to the old location and then past that a deck with a beautiful view of the ocean and huge beaches below. This visit we were treated with a pair of seals swimming up the coast in the tide fishing, watching them surface and then come back up. Couldn't get a photo of them with the cheap FujiFilm 2mp camera that took these. If I had, you would have just seen some black specks in the ocean most likely. The Fuji took decent snapshots, but my Canon A95 does much better, and I'm getting bored with it. Time for a better lens.
View a video tour on my YouTube channel here: youtu.be/sPaYh2ClYDY
USS Cod (SS/AGSS/IXSS-224) is a Gato-class submarine, the only vessel of the United States Navy to be named for the cod, an important and very popular food fish of the North Atlantic and North Pacific.
Cod is now a National Historic Landmark, preserved as a memorial and museum ship permanently moored in Cleveland, Ohio, and is open to visitors daily from May to November.
Cod′s keel was laid down by the Electric Boat Company at Groton, Connecticut, on 21 July 1942. The submarine's five V16 diesel engines were built by General Motors Cleveland Diesel Plant on the west side of Cleveland, Ohio. She was launched on 21 March 1943, sponsored by Mrs. G. M. Mahoney, and commissioned on 21 June 1943 with Commander James C. Dempsey, USN; in command. Dempsey had already won fame by sinking the first Japanese destroyer lost in World War II while in command of the submarine USS S-37 (SS-142).
Cod is credited with sinking more than 12 enemy vessels totaling more than 37,000 tons, and damaging another 36,000 tons of enemy shipping. All seven of her war patrols were considered successful and Cod was awarded seven battle stars for her service in World War II, Cod's battleflag and conning tower both carry a cocktail glass above the name O-19 to commemorate the rescue and the party.
Today, Cod is one of the finest restored submarines on display and is the only U.S. submarine that has not had stairways and doors cut into her pressure hull for public access. Cod is the only World War II Fleet submarine that is still intact and in her wartime configuration. Visitors to the ship use the same vertical ladders and hatches that were used by her crew. She also has unique attractions such as the 5-inch deck gun that still can be rotated by visitors and mock-fired by Cod's volunteer crew. The Cod's Mark IV Torpedo Data Computer is also fully restored, as well as other various parts on the submarine.
Cleveland can claim partial credit as Cod's birthplace, since the submarine's five diesel engines were built at the General Motors Cleveland Diesel Plant on Cleveland's west side. Cod acquired two General Motors Model 248 V16 engines that had originally been used aboard another World War II submarine, USS Stingray (SS-186). The engines are held in reserve for parts for the restoration of Cod's engines. All of the engines on the Cod are in working order, and can be fired up on special events.
The Cod operates an amateur radio station, W8COD,[14] and participates in various amateur radio contests and other events such as Field Day.
On 13 June 2021, USS Cod departed Cleveland under tow to Donjon Shipbuilding & Repair in Erie, Pennsylvania for dry docking to repair and renew her underwater hull. The last time the Cod was in dry dock for repairs was in 1963 in Lorain, Ohio. Cod was closed to tours for approximately 64 days for a dry dock maintenance program. The goal of the $1.1 million project, partially funded by a $395,050 grant from the Save America's Treasures grant program administered by the Department of the Interior, is to conserve and restore the underwater hull of this 1943-vintage submarine so that she will continue to be a well-preserved National Historic Landmark and memorial for all veterans of America's armed forces. Cod returned to Cleveland on 18 August 2021 to the 1201 North Marginal Road berth that she has occupied since her arrival in Cleveland in 1959.
From Wikipedia:
Photo by Eric Friedebach
9 November 2017; Beta Booths during day three of Web Summit 2017 at Altice Arena in Lisbon. Photo by Cody Glenn/Web Summit via Sportsfile
Cod
Maple, sunchokes, truffle.
(The Restaurant at Meadowood)
Paired with Scribe Chardonnay, Carneros, 2010.
Twelve Days of Christmas: Carlo Mirarchi
The Restaurant at Meadowood
Meadowood Napa Valley
St. Helena, California
(December 10, 2013)
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The inaugural African American/Latino Parent Summit, sponsored by the DuPage Regional Office of Education and College of DuPage, gave parents an awareness of the academic achievement gap that many African American and Latino students face. Presenters were Lourdes Ferrer, Ed.D., and Stephen Garlington, academic achievement consultants for the DuPage Regional Office of Education.
Cod
Purple kale, black cabbage, bronze fennel, pickles, and blanquette. (175 DKK)
Pony
Copenhagen, Denmark
(June 6, 2015)
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The USS Cod (SS-224) is a WWII era submarine open to the public on the shores of Lake Erie in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cod is one of the finest restored submarines on display and is the only U.S. submarine that has not had stairways and doors cut into her pressure hull for public access. Visitors to the ship use the same vertical ladders and hatches that were used by her crew.
Cleveland, OH
September 2016