Next year's version of those ads will no doubt be spiced up with references to the Teamsters.

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In true Indian style, this is an assault on the senses and the intoxicating atmosphere has been spiced up by the enthusiastic Indian fans, whether they be the thousands to have flown over from the sub-continent, or the local variety teased out of the woodwork.

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The donburi, a traditional Japanese dish that consists of rice and savoury toppings, can be ordered with US flavours like taco meat (spiced minced pork), creole chicken or shrimp patties instead of teriyaki meats.

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The Volt will be available in two additional interior accents (white and spiced red) and two new exterior colors (Summit White and Blue Topaz Metallic).

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Dishes, which get their inspiration from southern France, northern Africa, Spain and Greece, include charred octopus (which seems to be on every Manhattan menu these days), lemon-saffron linguini, spiced swordfish kebabs and braised goat served with escarole and pumpkin seeds.

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Throughout Wisconsin, they can be found in plastic bags next to gas-station checkouts usually plain, but sometimes spiced with garlic, ranch flavoring or hickory bacon.

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