International research tends to find that by the time British children leave primary school they are reading well by international standards, but read less often for fun than those elsewhere.

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His wit and discipline earn him the respect of most of his colleagues, but cut less ice with the fun-loving, impressionable Italian voter.

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Less fun, but more prudent, would be to buy the index.

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This may be less fun to watch, but it is a lot more interesting for the country's financial planners, who hope that a more efficient futures market will help to make Australia a regional financial hub.

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But I must admit: the lack of invasiveness makes it a lot less fun to use.

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Honestly Move support here feels a little less necessary than with other titles, but the game is still hugely cute and fun... and a little weird.

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You can get better gear, but none of it will change how you look, making the loot hunt a lot less fun.

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