Close by, a deer picked its delicate way through the campground's tall grasses, and the breeze smelled of salt and bay leaves.

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The Republican victory was also tempered by Democratic wins in conservative pockets of the state, including the hills and hollows of the south-west and the quiet coves and salt marshes of Chesapeake Bay.

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Add the bay leaf and thyme, a scant tablespoon kosher salt, and 15 or 20 black peppercorns.

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At the other end of town, overlooking the stunning salt marshes and sand dunes of Cape Cod Bay, is the Inn at the Moors, with recently renovated rooms (many with balconies offering stellar views), continental breakfast and an outdoor pool.

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While sufferers can keep faints at bay by avoiding dangerous movements - such as standing up too quickly - and consuming enough salt and fluid, some doctors recommend exercises that patients can carry out if they feel a faint coming on.

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In a small lab in the San Francisco Bay Area biotech hub of Emeryville, scientists at a startup called Halotechnics are sifting through thousands of mixtures of molten salt.

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