Ireland's right-wing nationalist party, Fianna Fail, led by Bertie Ahern, won a general election, beating the moderate-conservative Fine Gael, led by the outgoing prime minister, John Bruton.

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While the study didn't test the effect of shrimp on people with high cholesterol, health experts say moderate amounts of shrimp should be fine for them too.

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Add to the mix Thai chilies, for heat (if you can't find Thai chilies, the more ubiquitous red chili sauce found in Asian markets makes a fine substitute), and a moderate amount of sugar, for balance, and you have a zippy vinaigrette that dresses a beautiful salad of shallots, mint, cilantro, scallions and toasted rice.

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