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...different species of lab animals, according to a report in the latest issue of the Journal of the American Chemical Society. GS 4104 contains the infection by preventing newly-formed viruses from leaving the host cell. But don't expect to be able to take a pill to get rid of the flu anytime soon. Human trials are planned for later this year, with results expected in two or three years at the earliest. Even if those trials are successful, the main use of an anti-flu pill will probably be preventative. Although you can be sick for several weeks...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Something New Against the Flu? | 1/29/1997 | See Source »

Peru's guerrillas "aren't guerrillas; they're terrorists," he insists. "They didn't emerge because of poverty, but as a consequence of ideology. That's why we had to get rid of them--so we could genuinely start fighting poverty, which we're now doing." He ends the hourlong session inside the ornate presidential palace by announcing he will show reporters what he means, "rather than talk about...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: IN THEIR FACE | 1/20/1997 | See Source »

...others, I have personally experienced the anguish of a loved one experiencing a slow, painful death. But my response to such suffering differs fundamentally from those who would legalize euthanasia. As a society we should show compassion for those who suffer, not by saying "we can help you get rid of your pain--by getting rid of you," but by making such individuals feel wanted. We should provide them with companionship, care and love, and send out the message that every life is sacred to us. We should cherish every extra second that the sick and suffering have amongst...

Author: By Ali Ahsan, | Title: Euthanasia Kills Sanctity of Life | 12/17/1996 | See Source »

Porter says he is most concerned with changing the structure of the council in order to rid it of personal politicking. He proposes changing the structure of the council so that each house elects only one council representative and the Yard only four. Non-elected students who wanted to help out would be more than welcome to assist, he says...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Porter Hoping to 'Rework' U.C | 12/9/1996 | See Source »

...Although I am in no way connected to the Swiss banking business, I am convinced that no bank in the world would just pay out money to an individual without being sure that the receiver was entitled to it. Besides, the Swiss banks would probably be happy to get rid of the Holocaust funds as soon as possible since the matter is beginning to ruin their reputation. It is unfair to hint between the lines that many of the Swiss bankers, lawyers and accountants dealing with Holocaust fortunes must be crooks...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Nov. 25, 1996 | 11/25/1996 | See Source »

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