He is one of the most successful American coaches in European basketball history. As a coach, Blatt has been the Israeli League Coach of the Year four times (1996, 2002, 2011, and 2014), the Russian Super League Coach of the Year (2005), and the Euroleague Coach of the Year (2014).
Some countries don't allow people to take nuts (whether raw or roasted) in. If you declare them, they'll simply be confiscated and destroyed. If you fail to declare them, they'll still be confiscated and destroyed-but-you'll probably be fined ! Australia (for example) will fine you $220 AUD for not declaring food.
Yes, and no. You can always soak your nuts and use them that way. Being able to dehydrate them returns them to the crispy state that is called for in most recipes. So, a dehydrator of some sort is essential if you want your nuts/seeds crispy while keeping the enzyme benefits of raw, germinated nuts.