Two companies, le shuttle and p& o european ferries, provide europeans with the ability to cross the english channel. an advertisement for le shuttle claimed it was more popular with travelers than p& o european ferries. p& o european ferries lodged an objection with a european regulatory agency and pointed out that it had carried 1.4 million cars in the previous year compared to le shuttle’s 1 million. p& o european ferries most likely wanted le shuttle to run advertising.

The quinoa seed is in high demand in wealthier countries such as the u. s. and japan. approximately 97% of all quinoa production comes from small farmers in bolivia and peru who farm at high elevations—8,000 feet or higher. the seed is considered highly nutritious. mostly grown and harvested in bolivia and peru, and sold to markets in other countries, the seed is now considered an important for these nations. the governments of bolivia and peru are hopeful that this product will increase the quality of life of their farmers.