Appendicitis is when the appendix becomes inflamed, often because of a blockage within it. The blockage causes the appendix to swell and it can easily become infected by bacteria. In many children the exact cause is not obvious, even at operation.
The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii Uâ¢ and Wiiâ¢ home consoles, Nintendo 3DSâ¢ and Nintendo DSâ¢ family of portable systems.
At the end of May, after 52 years at the helm of the company, Nintendo Co., Ltd, President Hiroshi Yamauchi announced his retirement, naming Satoru Iwata as his successor. By the end of 2002, more than 25 million Game Boy Advance units were in homes around the world.