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May 6 2008, AP

Struggling with soaring food costs and cash-strapped customers, restaurants across the country are swapping expensive ingredients for cheaper fare and adding new dishes that won’t break their bottom line.

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Thai teenagers race their motorcycles after hours Saturday, May 3, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. The illegal street racing often ends in fatal accidents.