Nothing wrong with research! Hell, I'm from the States, and I've had to do research myself, so don't feel bad on that account. If you can get up a CS in the next two days in the OOC, I'll check it over.
As to the time zone, don't worry; my own irl can be pretty busy, so I won't hold that against anyone. I just ask I be kept informed about extended absences from the RP.