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Since 1996, corn containing a gene that allows it to create a protein that is toxic to certain insects, yet safe for human consumption, has been grown in the United States. However, most of this "Bt corn" has been used for animal feed or processed into corn meal, starch, or other products. Although varieties of sweet corn (corn on the cob) have existed since the late 1990s, relatively few acres have been planted.
Due to pressure from activist groups, some grocery stores have refused to carry Bt sweet corn. However, a new study published in the Journal of Economic Entomology suggests that Bt sweet corn is better for the environment because it requires fewer pesticide applications than conventional corn.
"Our data suggest that using Bt sweet corn will dramatically reduce the use of traditional insecticides," the authors wrote. "Based on the performance of Bt field corn, growers should realize increased profits and there will be less risk to nontarget organisms, including natural enemies that help suppress pest densities."
The study, "Multi-State Trials of Bt Sweet Corn Varieties for Control of the Corn Earworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)," analyzed the performance of Bt sweet corn, comparing its rate of infestation and marketability to genetically identical varieties that lacked Bt proteins.
In 2010 and 2011, sweet corn trials were conducted in New York, Minnesota, Maryland, Ohio and Georgia, locations that differ in climate, management practices and pest pressure. The authors found that for pest management of the corn earworm, Bt sweet corn consistently performed better than its non-Bt counterparts, even those that were sprayed with conventional insecticides.
"Across multiple states and multiple years, Bt sweet corn performed better and required fewer sprays to meet market standards," said Cornell entomology professor Anthony Shelton.
"One of the most spectacular examples occurred in New York plots in 2010: the Bt sweet corn had 99 to 100 percent marketable ears without any sprays and, even with eight conventional insecticide sprays, the non-Bt corn had only 18 percent marketable ears. This wasn't much better than the 6 percent marketable ears produced in the plots that received no sprays at all."
The authors predict that growers could realize increased profits with Bt sweet corn because of lower inputs and higher marketability, while simultaneously conserving populations of beneficial insects that keep damaging pests at bay.
"The use of Bt vegetables could significantly reduce the use of conventional insecticides and, in turn, reduce occupational and environmental risks that arise from intensive insecticide use," Shelton said.
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When reading currency quotes, you have probably noticed that there is only a single quote for a pair of currencies. Currency pairs are quoted as such because a currency is only valuable in relation to another currency. The value of a domestic good in an open market is very easy to determine - just look at the current market price. In this instance, the value of the good is essentially being compared to the currency. Therefore, when quoting the value of a currency, it must also be valued against something else.
When looking at a currency quote, there is only one quoted number after a currency pair. For example, let's examine the currency pair CAD/USD with a quote of 0.9111. Before we can understand what this means, we must first understand how the quote works.
As you can see, the first currency in the pair is the Canadian dollar and the second currency is the U.S. dollar. In this quote, the Canadian dollar is referred to as the base currency, while the U.S. dollar is the quoted currency. In all cases, the base currency will always be worth one unit in relation to the quoted currency, regardless of whether the quote is indirect or direct. In our example, one Canadian dollar is worth 0.9111 U.S. dollars. Another way this currency pair could be quoted is the inverse; the quote for USD/CAD would be 1.0976 (1/0.9111). This quote tell us how many Canadian dollars can be purchased with one U.S. dollar.
As mentioned above, currencies are quoted in pairs because there must be something of value against which to measure them. They are also quoted in pairs because currencies are often exchanged for one another.
To learn more, read A Primer On The Forex Market and Dual And Multiple Exchange Rates.
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Yahoo! Sports, citing people within the league, reported that Garnett is expected to sign a three-year, $34 million contract, which would keep him with the team until age 39.
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PyonPyong Chang thought when her cat started meticulously watching her hamster on top of its cage. However, you never really know what's going through a cat's mind until it does something ridiculous.When cats stare at pet rodents, or worse, sit atop their cages watching them with hungry eyes, you can't help but feel a bit of anxiety because you know if they ever got the chance, that rodent would be cat food. It's safe to assume this is what Japanese Twitter user
Little did Chang know, her cat was learning. It seems that instead of fantasizing about the hamster in his clutches, the faithful feline was actually amazed with the hamster's exercise routine, specifically, the hamster wheel. Chang posted a Vine showing the cat using the washing machine as his own hamster wheel. Poor guy just wanted to have some fun! We have to admit, it does look pretty fun. Now, if only we had human-sized wheels so we could join in!
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"That chiffonnier's basket isn't hitched high enough," she remarked.
At the same moment down came three or four bottles from the chiffonnier and shot a web of pungency into the air of the room.
The first to appear was a 'chiffonnier,' who threw his sack and pick down by the basin, bathed his face, and drank from his hand.
For Trilby had a chiffonnier's basket strapped on her back, and carried a pick and lantern.
This chiffonnier, he says carries in him the stuff of a Diogenes.
Paper-maker, a rag-gatherer, or gutter-raker—similar to the chiffonnier of Paris.
Le pre Martin didn't—but, of course, he was only a chiffonnier, and doesn't count.
She left them, therefore, with the exception of such as she wore every day, openly displayed on a chiffonnier.
"piece of furniture with drawers for women's needlework, cloth, etc.," 1806, from French chiffonnier, a transferred use, literally "rag gatherer," from chiffon, diminutive of chiffe "rag, piece of cloth, scrap, flimsy stuff" (see chiffon).


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By Ms. Sylvia Williams (IMCOM)August 25, 2010
CHIEVRES, Belgium - Soldiers from the German Support Unit Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) and U.S. Army Soldiers from 39th Signal Battalion, 128th Signal Company, the SHAPE Health Clinic, U.S. Army Garrison Schinnen and U.S. Army Garrison Benelux partnered together during a joint training operation on SHAPE and at Camp Elsenborn in Belgium August 12, 17 and 18.
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"I have navigated through a lot of different terrains in my career," said Staff Sgt. Ryan S. Lowe from the Directorate of Emergency Services, USAG Benelux. "But the terrain of Camp Elsenborn was unbelievably difficult to maneuver through - literally every other step of the way was some new obstacle or deep pool of water to push over or through," he added.
The group was split into four mixed squads of ten U.S. and German Soldiers for the entire training in order to enhance the multinational aspect of the experience. Soldiers from both nations could learn from each other and bond over those three days.
"Working with the German forces and sharing some of our tactics with them is a good way to strengthen the relationships that we have in our international community," said Lowe.
"Such joint training is important because in today\'s military we work as UN or NATO force," commented Capt. Alden Chavarria, commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 39th Signal Battalion. He further explained "In Afghanistan and Iraq - that's what we are doing. We are working jointly, so it's important to do joint training."
But the operation was not just all about hands-on training in the field. The service members were also instructed in a classroom environment in topics like movement techniques and establishment of an objective rally point, leader's recon and assault of an objective as well as land navigation to make sure, that Soldiers from both nations had the same knowledge that was necessary for the final field exercise in Camp Elsenborn, August 18.
Once arrived at the Belgian training site, right at the German border, each squad was dropped off at a different location within the camp.
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"Despite the Belgian rain, it was a good time and everybody learned something," said Lowe.
The main focus of the three-day training was to give the Soldiers a chance to further their military knowledge, both tactical and technical, and train together under the "NATO Star", said Sgt. 1st Class Torben Ritz, training liaison of the German Support Unit SHAPE.


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7 Cable Networks in Desperate Need of a Name Change
Television is a business. The goal being to make as much money as humanly possible by providing you with programming you want to watch all the time so other companies will hand them barrels full of cash to put their product in front of your face. And like with any business, the name should be an accurate depiction of the product being provided so people can find what they're looking for easily. For these eight television networks, the product being offered these days is so vastly different than what their name implies, it's time to make a change.
Being in the radio business, I understand that in order to stay relevant, a network must cater to the ever-changing desires of their audience if they hope to stay in business. The same applies to any business really. It's why Burger King sells chicken sandwiches. The difference being that chicken sandwiches haven't become their exclusive item. It's more of a sub folder on the hard drive that is their menu. Their focus still remains burgers, namely the Whopper™. The point being, you know what to expect going in.
The programming churned out by these networks nowadays is so far removed from the network's original concept, it would be like Burger King selling hammers. Let's begin.
AMC (American Movie Classics)
Original Concept: Launched as premium movie channel (à la HBO, Cinemax, and Showtime), it jumped to basic cable lineups in 1987 where it continued its focus on the golden age of film; broadcasting the older, black-and-white movie classics of days gone by.
What It's Become: While the network still airs movies from time to time, to call them "classics" is a gross overstatement. Recent examples include the Sylvester Stallone / Wesley Snipes Sci-Fi action flick, Demolition Man, The Marine starring WWE wrestler Jon Cena, and the 1989 Eddie Murphy / Richard Pryor film Harlem Nights, where the two comedians portrayed 1920's era gangsters who drop the f-bomb like it's the word "the".
As the years have passed, their focus has turned more toward original programs, and good ones at that with gritty, one-hour dramas such as The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad, and Mad Men, all of which have become critically acclaimed, award winning, and must-watch shows for viewers. However, they're not movies, and they're not classics. Not yet anyway.
Original Concept: Essentially a televised version of the classes you slept through in high school, the network aired documentaries and specials that focused on the world's history. Wars, countries, notable figures that left a lasting mark on the world, good or bad; things you found to be boring when you were 15, but for whatever reason began to appreciate as you got older.
What It's Become: Every once in a blue moon, the network will still air some sort of historic-based program, the recent Hatfields & McCoys mini-series for example, but the bulk of it's programming these days revolves around the dismal abyss that is reality television with shows like Pawn Stars (pictured), American Pickers, and, God-help-us-all, Only in America with Larry the Guy Cable Guy. Oh, and don't forget the historically significant The Legend of Shelby the Swamp Man about a man born and raised in the Louisiana swamp land whose house is a boat. The only thing historic about History these days are their historically poor programs.
A&E (Arts & Entertainment)
Acronym: Arts & Entertainment
Original Concept: Basically a PBS with commercials, the network focused on documentaries and shows whose subject matter skewed more "high brow", such as art (painters, sculptures, etc.), opera, theater, and their respective cultures. Uppity British shows were also featured because anything with a British accent is automatically high brow, right? Well, maybe not EVERYTHING.
What It's Become: The "arts" in "Arts & Entertainment" has been practically non-existent in the network's lineup for sometime as they've jumped on the reality TV bandwagon spearheaded by a certain show about millionaire rednecks that everyone but me seems to think is the greatest thing to ever grace a television screen.
And let's not forget about Parking Wars, a show about the intense world of meter maids which is entering it's sixth season. SIXTH! How many ways can you film someone giving out a $25 parking ticket? Apparently enough to fill SIX GOD FORSAKEN SEASONS! Sweet Lord, take me now! I give up.
Sorry, I got off track there. The point is this network is not even in the same hemisphere as its original intention and needs to be renamed. Also, it is a terrible network. Just terrible.


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Doctors forced to vacate medical centre
FAMILY doctors who moved their practices to a new medical centre two years ago have been forced to abandon it because of a planning technicality.
Three of the five GP practices that currently occupy the second floor of the Killarney Primary Care Centre in Co Kerry have until Friday to vacate the Reeks Gateway because of a ruling by An Bord Pleanala.
The centre was one of two backed by the Prime Healthcare Group, which went into receivership last February. The company was also behind a similar venture at the Shamrock Plaza in Carlow.
A total of 15 doctors have been based at the Killarney medical centre for the past two years, moving from their own premises to the new facility on the town's perimeter.
The €25m development at the Tralee Road roundabout was originally built for office and commercial use.
The decision by the majority of the town's doctors to relocate there created opposition locally, mainly from pharmacists who feared the impact the new medical centre would have on their businesses.
Last year, An Bord Pleanala ruled that operating the medical centre required planning permission to change the use.
The developers, Sunday's Well Properties Ltd, and the doctors involved then applied to Killarney Town Council for permission to retain the change of use to a medical centre, which was granted.
However, an appeal was then lodged with An Bord Pleanala, and permission was refused to change the use of the second floor of the building for medical use, stating that granting the permission for the total floor area, including the second floor, would have a "negative impact on the vitality and viability" of the existing town centre.
A spokesman for the GPs said three of the doctors were previously based outside the town centre so that decision didn't make sense.
Dr Gary Stack said the decision by An Bord Pleanala had set back primary care in the Co Kerry town for at least a generation.
There had been plans to locate radiology, X-ray, ultra-sound and bone-density scanning services on the same campus, as well as medical suites for other healthcare professionals such as paramedics, physiotherapists, chiropodists, psychologists and visiting consultants.
"This is not now going to happen so it's a huge loss to the patients," Dr Stack added.
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Stocks dropped for the third straight session Wednesday amid selling spurred by lower U.S. equities and a rise in the yen.
The Nikkei 225 average closed down 11.76 points at 15,302.65, the day's high. The Topix fell 4.88 points to end at 1,270.82.
The TSE kicked off the day with losses after overnight drops on Wall Street and in major European stock markets.
After the initial selling ran its course, however, stock prices trimmed losses thanks to buying on dips amid expectations for a rise of Japanese shares ahead, brokers said.
Stocks, however, were later dragged down by position-adjustment selling amid falls in other Asian equities, brokers said.
Still, the Nikkei average's downside was solid around its 25-day moving average, which stood at 15,198.92 as of Tuesday, brokers said.
The key indexes cut losses again toward the close, helped by purchases of beaten-down shares, they said.
"I felt New York's drop on Tuesday was strange in that investors moved to adjust positions before seeing major U.S. corporate scorecards. Tokyo investors retreated to the sidelines because they are worried that the New York market will fall again tonight," said Masashi Oguchi of Mito Securities Co.'s investment information department.
Still, few analysts are concerned about further stock falls in Tokyo as the market has been supported by purchases of pension funds and speculation that the Bank of Japan has bought exchange-traded funds, brokers said.
In the absence of major market-moving incentives, however, investors are keenly awaiting April-June earning reports from Japanese companies, brokers said.
"Market participants have already priced in sluggish earnings affected by the April consumption tax hike to 8 percent. Rather, they will focus on comments by corporate executives on full-year earnings estimates," Oguchi said.
Falling issues outnumbered rising ones 1,333 to 372 on the first section, while 110 issues were unchanged.
Volume decreased to 2.044 billion shares from Tuesday's 2.306 billion.
Export-oriented names were battered by the stronger yen. They included automakers Toyota and Mazda as well as electronics makers Sony and Toshiba.
Brokerage firms came under selling pressure on growing concerns over their possible dismal earnings reports for April-June, brokers said. Among them were Nomura, Daiwa and SBI. Other financial-sector issues, including megabank group Sumitomo Mitsui and nonbank lender Aiful, were also downbeat.
On the other hand, tire makers Bridgestone and Sumitomo Rubber were buoyant. Telecommunications carriers SoftBank, KDDI and NTT also gained ground.
Also on the plus side were robot maker Fanuc, construction machinery maker Komatsu and clothing retailer Fast Retailing.


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In Wake of Historic Latino 2012 Voter Turnout, Latino Policymakers to Chart Future Course at NALEO 30th Annual Conference in Chicago
Three-day event to feature the largest gathering of Latino policymakers in the country and keynote addresses by local, state and national leaders
May 01, 2013, 15:25 ET from National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO)
WASHINGTON, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following the Latino community's historic turnout in Election 2012, the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) will assemble the largest gathering of Latino policymakers for the NALEO 30th Annual Conference. Considered the nation's annual Latino political convention, the event will take place June 27-29 in Chicago, Illinois.
This year's conference will feature more than 1,000 Latino public officials and supporters from communities across the country. Conference participants will join policy leaders for panel discussions on various issues on the national agenda, including immigration reform, education, healthcare reform implementation, climate change, and an in-depth overview of the growing influence of Latinos in the Midwest.
The NALEO conference occurs against the backdrop of two breaking developments. Latino voters are expected to increase their decisive influence on national elections. The NALEO Educational Fund projects that the eligible Latino electorate will reach 25.2 million in 2014, an increase of 18.5% from 2010. This growth will continue in 2016, when the eligible Latino electorate is estimated to reach 28.5 million.
In addition, NALEO members will be gathered and poised to react to several U.S. Supreme Court decisions expected in June that will affect the Latino community, including decisions on the constitutionality of the Voting Rights Act, affirmative action, and Arizona's proof of citizenship requirement to register to vote.
The NALEO conference has become the preeminent forum for our nation's leadership to engage Latino officials and the millions of constituents NALEO members represent. Last year's conference included back-to-back addresses by President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney, the first time both candidates addressed the same Latino audience during the campaign.
The NALEO 30th Annual Conference is made possible through the generous support of Presenting Sponsors, State Farm® and Target. For information about the conference and registration, please visit the NALEO website at http://www.naleo.org/annualconference.
What: NALEO 30th Annual Conference
Who: NALEO, the leadership organization of the nation's more than 6,000 Latino elected and appointed officials.
When: June 27 – 29, 2013
Where: Swissotel Chicago
323 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
Media: Advance registration is required. For more information or to register, please contact Amanda Bosquez (email@example.com; 202-546-2536) or Paula Valle Castanon (email@example.com; 213-765-9414).
About NALEO
The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials is the leadership organization of the nation's more than 6,000 Latino elected and appointed officials.
Contact: Amanda Bosquez, email@example.com
(202) 546-2536 ext. 12, (361) 548-6989 (cell)
Paula Valle Castanon, firstname.lastname@example.com
(213) 747-7606 ext. 4414, (323) 253-6431 (cell)
SOURCE National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO)


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Management & Marketing
The Management/Marketing Area offers these Programs of Study. Classes are offered in the day and evening, on-campus and off-campus, and by distance learning.
Programs of Study
- Management/Marketing:
Both Business Administration and Management/Marketing - General Emphasis Degrees can be earned through Distance Learning.
These programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
Contact Information
Business Studies Office: Grupp Hall 401
Business Studies Phone: 215.968.8227


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February Coffee Club
January 20, 2017
Become a sustaining donor. Join the Club!
Kyrsten's Coffee Club is a group of supporters who gather once a month at a different coffee shop to meet with Kyrsten. Chat with her about issues that are affecting you in your community and get updates about the campaign.
For only $25 a month you can become an official member of Kyrsten's Coffee Club and provide crucial support to her campaign.
As a member you will receive:
- A branded "Kyrsten's Coffee Club" coffee mug to bring with you to each club meeting
- Free coffee refills during the event with your "Kyrsten's Coffee Club" coffee mug
- One-on-one time every month with Kyrsten
- Campaign update from a senior staff member from the campaign
- Lively conversation with friends and supporters
- A chance to become a sustaining part of Team Kyrsten
- Exclusive invites to non-coffee club events
To join Kyrsten's Coffee Club, make a recurring monthly donation of $25 here.
Event details for this month's Coffee Club:
Saturday, February 4
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Spoke and Wheel (Covered Patio)
8525 N. Central Ave
Phoenix, Arizona


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Surprise research results: Childhood stuttering linked to better long-term outcomes
Previous studies seemed to show that developmental stuttering led to poor outcomes for pre-school aged kids, but new research proves quite the opposite, which means early intervention may not be as crucial as we have been led to believe.
Stuttering is a speech disorder. It can manifest itself in different ways but is most commonly characterised by interruptions to speech such as hesitating, repeating sounds and words, or prolonging sounds.
While stuttering can be mild, in its most severe form it disrupts communication to such an extent that an individual may be unable to verbally communicate. The term "developmental stuttering" refers to stuttering commencing early in childhood.
If your child has a stutter, don't despair, it's more common than you think.
A study by Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, The University of Sydney and The University of Melbourne has found that what we have previously thought about childhood developmental stuttering may be all backwards!
The research shows that stuttering is up to twice as common as previously thought, and the outcomes for pre-school aged stutterers are actually much more positive than prior research had us believe. The study of more than 1600 children, which followed the children from infancy to four years old, refutes the long held view that suggests developmental stuttering is associated with a range of poorer outcomes in the preschool period. Interestingly, the study found the reverse was true, with stuttering associated with better language development and non-verbal skills, with no identifiable effect on the child's mental health or temperament at four years old.
So it's OK to 'watch and wait'?
Yes, it can be! Lead researcher, Professor Sheena Reilly said parents could be happy in knowing that they can take a 'watch and wait' approach to their child's stuttering and it won't be causing harm to their child's language skills or social and emotional development.
"Current best practice recommends waiting for 12 months before commencing treatment, unless the child is distressed, there is parental concern, or the child becomes reluctant to communicate. It may be that for many children treatment could be deferred slightly further," she said.
"Treatment is effective but is intensive and expensive, this watchful recommendation would therefore help target allocation of scarce resources to the small number of children who do not resolve and experience adverse outcomes, secure in the knowledge that delaying treatment for a year or slightly longer has been shown not to compromise treatment efficacy."
Helping a child who stutters
There is a lot you can do as a parent or caregiver to help a child overcome a stutter.
- Speak with your child in an unhurried way, pausing frequently. Wait a few seconds after your child finishes speaking before you begin to speak. Your own slow, relaxed speech will be far more effective than any criticism or advice such as "slow down" or "try it again slowly."
- Reduce the number of questions you ask your child. Children speak more freely if they are expressing their own ideas rather than answering an adult's questions. Instead of asking questions, simply comment on what your child has said, thereby letting him know you heard him.
- Use your facial expressions and other body language to convey to your child that you are listening to the content of her message and not to how she's talking.
- Set aside a few minutes at a regular time each day when you can give your undivided attention to your child. During this time, let the child choose what he would like to do. Let him direct you in activities and decide himself whether to talk or not. When you talk during this special time, use slow, calm, and relaxed speech, with plenty of pauses. This quiet, calm time can be a confidence-builder for younger children, letting them know that a parent enjoys their company. As the child gets older, it can be a time when the child feels comfortable talking about his feelings and experiences with a parent.
- Help all members of the family learn to take turns talking and listening. Children, especially those who stutter, find it much easier to talk when there are few interruptions and they have the listeners' attention.
- Observe the way you interact with your child. Try to increase those times that give your child the message that you are listening to her and she has plenty of time to talk. Try to decrease criticisms, rapid speech patterns, interruptions, and questions.
- Above all, convey that you accept your child as he is. The most powerful force will be your support, whether your child stutters or not.
Did or do you or any of your children have a stutter? What treatment did you seek?
Find more related reading on Kidspot:
Find more related reading:
- Australian Stuttering Research Centre from The University of Sydney
- The good news on stuttering from ABC News
- Stuttering is common, but for pre-schoolers, not necessarily harmful from The Conversation


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bot, zere, you makes me chadderbox, and dakes op all my dime!
The lady stamped wi' hir foot, And winked wi' hir ee; bot a' that she coud say or do, Forbidden he wad nae bee.
bot, vorst of all, his vife vould veel no bity for his fate!
bot since he was punished for thee, thow shalt not be punished.
His bot'l' was probably an old one, which did its work too slowly.
He wauld nae tell the man his errand, Though he stude at the gait; bot straiht into the ha' he cam, Quhair they were set at meit.
bot," said Isobell, sorrowfully, "now I haw no power at all.
bottle, bot′l, n. a hollow vessel for holding liquids: the contents of such a vessel: the habit of drinking.
in Internet sense, c.2000, short for robot. Its modern use has curious affinities with earlier uses, e.g. "parasitical worm or maggot" (1520s), of unknown origin; and Australian-New Zealand slang "worthless, troublesome person" (World War I-era). The method of minting new slang by clipping the heads off words does not seem to be old or widespread in English. Examples (za from pizza, zels from pretzels, rents from parents) are American English student or teen slang and seem to date back no further than late 1960s.
bot (bŏt)
The parasitic larva of a botfly.
bots A disease of mammals, especially cattle and horses, caused by infestation of the stomach or intestines with botfly larvae.


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Salt Lake City, Utah (Nov. 30)
When one thinks of Utah he usually thinks of the Mormons, but not only are members of the Jewish race prominent in the affairs of this Far Western State at the present time, but Jews are also among its pioneers.
The Sons of Utah Pioneers, a state-wide association now in the process of organization, has several Jews among its members, and one of its principal officers, Herbert F. Auerbach, Salt Lake City department store operator who has been chosen second-vice president, is a Jew.
The Jews have been represented in Utah since the early 50's, or soon after the coming of Brigham Young, Mormon leader and first governor of the Utah territory. They were given a kindly welcome by the members of the dominant church, due, perhaps, to the fact that they attended to their own business and also because to an orthodox Mormon, or Latter-Day Saint, a Jew is a member of a race chosen of God.
For their numbers there is no question but that the Jewish people are the most influential in Utah. They have prospered here. Among them are well-known legislators and civic authorities, business men, judges and lawyers, physicians, insurance managers, merchants, mining operators, railroad operators, etc. Some years ago a Jew was elected governor of the state.


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The disgraced former glam rocker Gary Glitter could find himself behind bars again after refusing to board a flight to London following his deportation from Vietnam after serving a jail sentence for sexually abusing children.
The 64-year-old, whose real name is Paul Gadd, today remained in the transit lounge of Bangkok airport, where he had been due to change planes, but will be transferred to a detention centre if he continues to thwart efforts to send him back to the UK.
"Officials concerned are working through the process of putting him on the plane to take him out of the country, but if he continues to refuse to leave then he will be confined in the [airport transit] area temporarily before being taken into a detention centre," said Lieutenant General Chatchawal Suksomchit, the chief of Thailand's immigration police.
His demands to be let into Thailand were refused by the Thai authorities, who are exercising powers to deny entry to convicted sex offenders and will not allow him past immigration.
Travellers are allowed to spend only 12 hours in transit at the airport before they are deemed to have violated Thai immigration law. Gadd has been told he will not be allowed to leave the airport unless it is on a flight out of the country.
He missed his connection last night, and a second flight left for London at 12.25pm local time, but Thai Airways said Gadd was not on board. It is unclear whether police will use force to put him on a plane.
Major General Phongdej Chaiprawat, of the Thai police, said: "He is banned from entering (Thailand) because he was jailed and he could pose a threat to domestic morality. He is a transit passenger and it is the responsibility of the airline to take him to his final destination."
A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We were last aware that he remained in transit. He decides where he applies to go and the country or authorities there will decide whether they permit him to enter their territory."
It is unlikely that any south Asian country will accept Gadd. Cambodia has already blacklisted him.
Gadd's deportation degenerated into confusion yesterday when he landed in Bangkok after a 90-minute Thai Airways flight from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, but refused to transfer to his connecting flight.
Gadd demanded to fly to Singapore after Thai officials refused to let him into the country.
He argued with immigration officers, insisting he had "done his time" and was a "free man", while Thai officials and British embassy staff tried to persuade him to board the London-bound plane. Then he complained of a heart ailment and booked himself into a VIP hotel within the airport. The hotel is technically international territory. This morning Gadd was refusing to check out, claiming to be unwell.
He was released yesterday from Thu Duc prison, north of Ho Chi Minh City, after serving two years and nine months of a three-year sentence for the repeated sexual abuse of two girls aged 10 and 11.
He had been due to arrive at Heathrow this morning, where he would have been met by police and ordered to sign the sex offenders' register.
The home secretary, Jacqui Smith, said today that Britain could not enforce Gadd's return. A British police officer sent to escort him back to the UK admitted he had no legal jurisdiction and could only look on during yesterday's developments.
Gadd was jailed in the UK in 1999 for downloading child pornography. On release he moved to Spain and Cuba before going to south-east Asia.
Cambodia expelled him over alleged sex crimes and he went to the Vietnamese coastal resort of Vung Tau, where he lay low until his presence was uncovered in 2005 by British tabloid newspapers.
The two girls he was eventually convicted of abusing initially said he had raped them — a crime which carries the death penalty — but were reportedly paid off. Gadd was arrested trying to leave Vietnam and stood trial. He pleaded not guilty, claiming he had been teaching the girls English. He was sentenced in March 2006.


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Pre Regirstration for the Broadway Bounce is now closed. On Site registration is available on Saturday, April 5th from 11:00 am-1:00 pm.
Join us for the Broadway Bounce Refreshed by Coca-Cola®!
The Broadway Bounce Refreshed by Coca Cola® will be held on Saturday, April 5th with registration beginning at 11:00 a.m. and the Bounce beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Registration will take place on the corner of 6th and Demonbreun in downtown Nashville in front of the Music City Center. This is a FREE event for children 18 years and younger.
Participants will receive a t-shirt and Wilson basketball at registration and dribble two blocks around downtown, ending at Tourney Town™ in the Music City Center.
Free parking will be available at LP Field in Lot N. A shuttle will be available to get you to the start line.
Special thanks to Kroger
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Did you know if you mash avocados and then mix 'em with endive and watercress you can make a pretty amazing guac?
No need to run to the market for pre-made guac.
And why am I, after twenty-eight years making this ridiculously easy and delicious guacamole for the very first time?
Who knew!
You've probably had regular guacamole at some point of your life or another. I mean, who doesn't love some creamy guacamole goodness?
Well, dear ones, creamy guac goodness just got a whole lot better.
This guacamole couldn't be easier to make. All you need is a food processor, a bowl and a nice big spoon. Serve it with anything from tofu to toast. Like your favorite heals, this guac pretty much goes with everything.
As you can clearly see, I like a lotta guac.
And this one's extra special.
It's got a bit of endive.
A bit of creamy cashews and avocado.
I tossed some fresh parsley into the guac but decided to garnish it wish fresh cilantro.
Just 'cause.
I kinda like the nice leafy cilantro on top.
I mean, who wouldn't wanna whip up an easy n' healthy gluten-free vegetarian recipe?
I know I sure would.
Wouldn't you?
So, go ahead.
Take a seat n' eat up.
And by the way, grab a piece of gluten-free bread, toast it on up and top it with some of this fine, fine guac and tasty marinated tofu and you've got yourself a fun, fabulous n' quick meal.
Am I right?
And if you're in the mood to add a bit of excitement to your classic guac recipe, switch it up and add in some these flavorful ingredients.
- Grated red or yellow beets
- Slivered snow peas
- Walnuts
- Grated carrots
- Chopped apricots
- Fresh basil
- Fresh lemon peel
- Fresh orange juice
- Grated orange peel
- Toasted pecans
- Honey or agave nectar
Tofu Toast with Endive Watercress Guacamole
Vegan and Gluten-Free
Serves 4
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 cup endive, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh watercress
- 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. lime zest
- 2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and cored
- 1/4 tsp. paprika
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground white pepper
- Fresh cilantro, to garnish
- 8 slices gluten-free bread, toasted
- 1 lb. marinated tofu, sliced into 1/4 inch pieces
- Combine all ingredients (except bread and tofu) in a food processor; process until smooth.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, spread atop a piece of gluten-free toast with a few slices of marinated tofu.
- Remaining guacamole can be served at room temperature or chilled with gluten-free crackers, pretzels or crudites.
- Enjoy!


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Credit unions look for more cash
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A group of about 30 mid-sized and small credit unions is investigating ways of raising capital outside their traditional capital base, including the possibility of creating an investment trust-style body that could be listed on the stock exchange.
The group of mainly Sydney-based credit unions, using the working title Credit Union Capital Group, has appointed a taskforce to examine the possibility of raising additional public and/or private funds, according to industry experts.
A preliminary target has been about $200 million in capital, possibly in the form of perpetual preference shares, with the trust to reward investors by distributing franked dividends at an agreed margin over the bank bill rate.
Many small and mid-sized credit unions are under constant funding pressure due to restraints caused by their mutual structure, with some having to liaise with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission about their capital adequacy.
Manuel Garcia, chief executive officer with CreditLink, which provides financial services to the credit union movement, said capital for many of the credit unions was scarce.
"The issue is what would members, who own the mutuals, feel about having their membership diluted," Mr Garcia said. "Credit unions will have to address the issue and members will have to be given a compelling reason."
John Gilbert, chief executive of Credit Union Services Corporation, added: "It is one thing to develop a robust concept. It needs to be made into an implementable scheme. The question is, how will this be realised?"
The Maritime Workers of Australia Credit Union and Credit Union Services Group are believed to be the main groups pushing for the structure. Neither was available for comment when contacted.
Wayne Morris, chief executive of building society IMB, said many of the small and mid-sized credit unions had capital adequacy problems and any sharing of resources that boosted financial strength might be welcomed by members.
At this stage, it is envisaged that unions would create an investment trust-style structure that could be listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, possibly being launched through an initial public offering.
The credit union working party is believed to have considered creating a private capital fund, even though achieving the required levels of transparency and liquidity could be more of a problem.
Sources said it was expected funds raised would be "tier one" or core equity capital used to fund asset growth. No deadline for the plan or proposed launch date had been set, they said.


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Tracing your family tree and recording your family history is one of the world's most popular pass times. This is Moonee Valley Libraries' guide to some of the resources available through the library and online. You can use these tools to create an interesting, engaging family history.
This guide covers how to use Ancestry Library Edition and Find my Past, which are two online resources which can be accessed within any of Moonee Valley Libraries' five library branches. It also offers some tips about beginning and recording your research, and tells you about a number of other recommended resources to use when researching your family history.
Tips before you start
The following tips are guidelines for anyone beginning their research.
1. Start with yourself and work backwards.
2. Record what you know. Use one of the many free family history charts to record what you know about your family tree.
3. Talk to your relatives and collect copies of family photographs, diaries, letters and other documents.
4. Search Birth, Death and Marriage records (often known as "BDM's"). Ancestry Library Edition and Find my Past can help you find these.
5. Explore further. Search electorol rolls, directories, cemetries, Government Gazettes and Armed Services Records for further details. Ancestry Library Edition and Find my Past can help you find these too.
6. Record information and its sources so you or someone else can locate it again.
7. Make copies of original documents and take these with you when visiting libraries, Local History Societies or other venues. That way if you lose documents you will still have the originals.
Ancestry vs Find my Past
Much of this guide is about two important databases that you can can use for family history research, Ancestry Library Edition and Find my Past? So, what is the difference between these two resources?
They are similar, and a lot of records can be found in either database, but many records will only be in one or the other. Very generally, Ancestry Library Edition has broader coverage with records from all around the world while Find my Past seems to have better coverage of records from the Australia and the Pacific, and it is perhaps better than Ancestry when it comes to military records from the UK.
This information, as well as your own personal preference for which database you find easier to use, may determine where you search first. But remember if you don't find what you are after in one it is well worth trying the other.
Remember as well that the records in databases quite often change. This makes it extra important that you record what you find as you find it - sometimes when you come back a week later, that all important record is no longer there!
Tell us what you think
Help us to improve our guides by giving us feedback.
Photographs help to make a Family History more interesting.
Collect original photographs or copies of photographs of various family members. Try to find out when and where the photographs were taken.
A photograph from our collection
If your family lived in the Moonee Valley area, you could try searching in our catalogue for pictures, just in case we hold a photograph of one of your ancestors. Try searching with their names as well as the keyword picture, (eg. Maud Kelly picture). We don't have a lot of historical photographs of people, but you never know...
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More Than We Expected!: Carnival Splendor Cruise Review by YoungGangMom
Overall Member Rating
More Than We Expected!
Destination: Mexican Riviera
Embarkation: Los Angeles
Our 7 night Mexican Riviera cruise began on Carnival's Splendor. We had heard that this was known as the "pink" ship so we were not sure what to expect. Indeed she was pink, but a lovely shade that was not overbearing.
We had a Spa Balcony room that comfortably fit my husband, myself, and our 9 and 11 year old children. The balcony was quaint and since these are non smoking rooms, there was no smoke blowing past. These are the only rooms on deck 11 and are all located next to the spa. The stewards were superb and friendly and the spa facilities were lovely.
We elected to choose the Choose More Your Own Time dining and that put us in the Black Pearl Dining Room on Deck 3. We never waited more than 5 minutes to be seated and were always given a private table for four. The meals were not 5 star, but were quite yummy, and I fell in love with the Vegetarian Indian dish even though I am not a vegetarian.
We had dinner one night at The Pinnacle steak house and the food was great. The steak I had was not the best cut of beef ever, but was much more intimate and flavorful than the main dining room. For us it was worth it to try it out. We would probably do it again.
My daughter age 9 loved the Camp Carnival Kids club, and the Owl's Jam's late night parties (an extra few for the parties, ranging from 13-33 dollars). My son would have preferred to be in with the older kids and next time we cruise he can. He is not so much into playing anymore.
The ports we stopped at were beautiful and we really recommend the Salsa & Salsa excursion in Cabo San Lucas, only available through Carnival. Even he kids loved it!
The only complaint my husband and I had regarding the trip was that the last two nights were sea days and while the kids had one of their late night parties (10pm-3am) at the kids club, there wasn't much for the adults to do past midnight. We ended up renting a movie in our cabin until our daughter was back from the party (she didn't want to leave early and they walk your child back to your cabin for this event).
I would take this cruise again, and am sad to hear Splendor is relocating at the end of the year. Less
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Now the possible acquisition by the East Bay Regional Park District of the 150-acre Castleridge hillside behind the adobe may attract hikers to that section of the Pleasanton Ridge and to the Alviso Adobe Community Park. An agreement by Pleasanton and the regional district could make it a staging area at the start of the Castleridge trail, an easier climb up the ridge than other pathways. Both at the start and at the end of their journey, hikers could be provided with refreshments in an adobe canteen, one of many amenities the historic site needs to draw more visitors. As it is, there isn't even a kitchen sink that you think would have been included in the multi-million-dollar restoration. Pleasanton Naturalist Eric Nicholas, the sole caretaker of the adobe park, has to fill canteens for those enrolled in activities, classes and organized hikes from faucets in one of the two restrooms at the site.
The Alviso Adobe Community Park is a 7-acre park built around an adobe house constructed in 1854 by Francisco Alviso and is a rare surviving example of an early American adobe that was continuously in use until 1969. The building is registered as a California Historical Landmark. Construction of the park was initially planned to begin in 2000, but the city could not secure funding until 2007, when the project was finally begun. Besides the adobe, which is furnished as it would have been in the 1920s, the park contains a replica of an old dairy and interpretive displays of Ohlone Indian culture.
With the recession of 2007, programs, promotions and staffing that might have beefed up the adobe park were shelved along with other major Pleasanton projects. Since the $10 million Firehouse Arts Center opened in 2010, and until last month, capital improvement projects in Pleasanton have been frozen along with many other city expenditures. Two weeks ago, at the request of a citizens' group, the City Council agreed to put Alviso Adobe improvements back on its priority list, but with consideration not before 2015.
Still there are some actions that could be taken to add to the adobe's appeal. Modest weddings, poetry readings, outdoor musical events or a version of Shakespeare in the Park could be held there, with small fees paying for some improvements, notably a kitchen. Even a few goats or one or two head of cattle could make a visit to the park more realistic. The Cultural Arts Council has hosted several art shows at the site. These should be continued, with picnic tables added for families to lunch at with a panoramic view of Pleasanton and the valley below that is truly spectacular.
Restrictions against events were imposed when the adobe was opened at the insistence of homeowners across Foothill Road that feared heavy traffic into the adobe park and noise would adversely affect their neighborhoods. Protests even doomed the once-planned rebuilding of a silo that dominated the property when it was a dairy, a potential eyesore some said although it might have become a landmark for those trying to find the site. Still, what few major public activities have taken place have occurred without complaints and show that the park, both in its steep hillside location above Foothill and Eric Nicholas' insistence on peaceful gatherings, and its historical attractions have been good neighbors.
With the East Bay Regional Park District purchase of the adjoining Castleridge property, Pleasanton may now find that the $4.5 million spent on saving and restoring the adobe and creating the city's most unique public park was worth it.


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After a few years of relative inactivity I've picked up satellite observing again. I just watched the same HTV pass and I can confirm the flaring activity. From rise to eclipse it showed three flares, estimated at magnitudes -4, -2 and -3 from an otherwise steady estimated brightness of mag 0 (comparable to Arcturus, also in color). The flares were brief, only one or two seconds (shorter than iridium flares), and the last flare was right before it disappeared in the shadow. It was interesting to see how the eccentric orbit of HTV meant it entered the shadow much earlier than ISS, which followed a similar track along the sky 15 minutes earlier. Regards, ĀĀĀ Cees Bassa Culemborg, The Netherlands (51.947N, 5.220E, 0m) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe/Unsubscribe info, Frequently Asked Questions, SeeSat-L archive: http://www.satobs.org/seesat/seesatindex.html
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Rubbio, via Marostica rankings
Difficulty ranking world: 2443 (all)
Ranking Italy: 683 (all)
Ranking Dolomites: 225(all)
Difficulty score: 83.3 what?
Rubbio, via Marostica ratings
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The Rubbio, via Marostica is situated in Veneto. This climb belongs to the Dolomites.
Starting from San Floriano,
the Rubbio, via Marostica ascent is 14.95 km long. Over this distance, you climb 913 heightmeters.
The average percentage thus is 6.1 %.
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Better water management is needed in the EU amid continued shortages in Cyprus, Malta and other EU member states, said the European Commission in a report published on World Water Day (March 22nd).
"The balance between water demand and availability has reached a critical level in many areas of Europe," said the Commission.
France, Hungary, the UK, Portugal and Spain reported droughts or rainfall levels lower than the long term average between 2009-2010, according to the report.
Better water management needed
Very few member states have introduced legislation to improve water efficiency in buildings. And measures to address illegal water usage and losses from water distribution networks are also still lacking in many parts of Europe, according to the report.
2012 Water Policy Review
An upcoming water policy review in 2010 by the Commission will focus on:
- water efficiency in agriculture and the urban environment,
- better planning, for example by integrating water scarcity and droughts into River Basin Management Plans and sectoral policies, and
- appropriate implementation instruments, such as water pricing and water allocation.
Water-Saving Technology Exhibition, Cyprus
From 22 – 25 March 2011, 10:00 until 17:00 at the Ledra Street/Lokmaci Crossing, Nicosia, the Technical Committee on Environment will launch the Water Saving Technology Exhibition.
The exhibition will help raise awareness about sustaining healthy ecosystems through addressing challenges in water management.
Invited speakers include the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot Mayors of Nicosia, Eleni Mavrou and Cemal Bulutoðlularý, the Representatives of the leaders of the Turkish Cypriot Community and Greek Cypriot Community, Kudret Özersay and Georgios Iacovou, the U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus, Frank C. Urbancic Jr. and the Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on Cyprus, Alexander Downer.
Under the auspices of the Technical Committee on Environment, this Water-Saving Technology Exhibition is part of the project on "Awareness Raising Measures for Water Saving," which was launched last November. The exhibition, which will showcase water-saving technologies available for home and garden usage, will run from 22 to 25 March and will be open to the general public from 10:00 until 17:00 every day.
The project "Awareness Raising Measures for Water-Saving" is a confidence-building measure implemented on behalf of the Technical Committee on Environment and supported by the United Nations Development Programme-Action for Cooperation and Trust (UNDP-ACT). It is implemented by the AKTI Project and Research Centre and the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Environmental Engineers, in co-operation with the Cyprus Environmental Stakeholder Forum and the Regional Network for Sustainable Future. This project is one of 23 confidence-building measures approved by the Cyprus leaders in July 2008.
"This project is the live proof of how nature and the environment can bring the two communities together and contribute towards building cooperation and trust", said the Greek Cypriot Head of the Technical Committee on Environment, Costas Kadis.
Mustafa Alkaravlý, the Turkish Cypriot Head of the Technical Committee on Environment, highlighted that "Water is vital as a source of life, therefore it is extremely important that it is used correctly and conscientiously. No matter how plentiful resources may be, water saving must feature high on everyone's agenda".
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Signal Unnecessary When Nobody is Looking, California Court Rules
The California Court of Appeal has ruled that drivers do not need to use their turn signals if no other car is nearby. A three-judge panel found that La Habra Police Officer Nick Wilson was in the wrong when he pulled over Paul David Carmona, Jr. after the accused made a right-hand turn without signaling in his Chevy.
The officer charged the driver with violating vehicle code 22107, which states a signal must be used when "any other vehicle may be affected by the movement". The prosecutor argued that the driver actually violated a separate law, section 22108, which states, "Any signal of intention to turn right or left shall be given continuously during the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning". However Justice Kathleen E. O'Leary found the officer was approaching from the opposite direction when the driver's vehicle made a right-hand turn away from the officers vehicle, and as no other vehicles were present, there was no possible violation of section 22107.
It will be interesting to see how many preventable accidents begin occurring because of this ruling.
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By 1951, Maclean was head of the American department of the Foreign Office, with access to the US Atomic Energy Commission.
Transcripts from hearings held by the Atomic Energy Commission in 1954 have recently been declassified and studied by scholars.
Like many Atomic Energy Commission officials, Dewar saw the accident as "achieving some objectives."
Silkwood worked for the Kerr-McGee Corp., a contractor for the Atomic Energy Commission.
If you find a few hundred tons of it, you can sell it to the Atomic Energy Commission.
In 1952 the Atomic Energy Commission let a contract to clean up the site.
An agency of the United States government from 1946 to 1974 that was charged with controlling and developing the use of atomic energy for civilian and military purposes. In 1974, the AEC was abolished, and its duties were divided between two new agencies: the Energy Research and Development Administration (now a part of the Department of Energy) and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).


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After seeing the Fire Emblem news today, I was pretty stocked to see it was out on Feb 4th.
Until I then saw it was out in April in Europe.
Is there any real reason for this? Surely it can't be hard to translate from English to English, right? I'm probably just bitter that a LOT OF Nintendo games are spoiled by the time they reach the UK, but can anyone shed light on why it takes months to go from NA to EU?