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...bird flu treated? Antiviral drugs such as amantadine and rimantadine are effective against some strains of flu, but the current virus sweeping Asia keeps mutating and appears resistant to these cheaper drugs. It's believed that pricier drugs such as Tamiflu will prove more effective, but supplies are limited. Meanwhile, it may take at least six months to produce a vaccine that's effective against H5N1...
...other toy specialists. Wal-Mart's sales of high-margin items like flat-screen TVs can make up for losses on low-margin toys. It's a classic loss-leader attack. Wal-Mart figures that supercheap toys will lure customers to the store, where they might buy pricier items. That puts the squeeze on toy specialists, which must either follow suit and risk losses or try to hold their prices and bet that their superior customer service and selection will enable them to compete...
...nervous vegetarian, there are other options on the menu, including an autumn vegetable strudel with truffled pearl barley. If the rest of the meal is any indication, expect a purity of flavor brought out by the dish as a whole. And expect hefty portions; unlike many pricier counterparts, Salts doesn’t skimp on serving size...
...counter, is by far the cheapest sushi in the immediate Harvard area. Miso soup comes at $.99 a bowl, and each piece of sashimi is $.99 as well. One reason for the low prices may be that some of the fish arrives flash-frozen, a state deemed unacceptable at pricier restaurants. The tuna, salmon, and halibut are ordered straight from Boston, while the yellowtail, octopus, squid, flying fish roe and eel are all imported from Japan. The rolls are made fresh to order behind the counter. The fish’s texture is slightly tougher, but the taste is reliably...