Thursday, March 20, 2014

Are We Spending Too Much on the Wrong Things?

…[T]he United States is not exceptional in terms of its total spending on health and social services. But it is exceptional in how little it spends on social services relative to health. It spends $0.91 on social services for every dollar it spends on health services, compared to the OECD average of $2 on social […]



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Russia to ease visa regime for foreigners - Pravda









Russia to ease visa regime for foreigners

Pravda

Among the measures to increase the flow of tourists to Russia from abroad, as well as contribute to the strengthening of business relations, it is proposed to optimize the set of documents required for a Russian visa. In addition, it is proposed to ...









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Daily Headlines: March 20, 2014





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Elegido nuevo presidente de la ANAP

La importancia de seguir perfeccionando el sistema de la agricultura fue ratificada por José Ramón Machado Ventura, Segundo Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y vicepresidente de los Consejos de Estado y de Ministros, durante el pleno extraordinario de la Asociación Nacional de Agricultores Pequeños (ANAP) en el cual fue elegido el compañero Rafael Ramón Santiesteban Pozo como nuevo presidente de la organización.



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Industriales volvió a ganar; Cachorros enmudecieron

Industriales derrotó este miércoles 4-1 a Pinar del Río y estableció en dos su número mágico para clasificar a la postemporada del Campeonato Cubano de béisbol. Los azules de La Habana consiguieron su sexto triunfo de siete posibles sobre Pinar en la presente campaña, algo fuera de lo común si recordamos que la selección vueltabajera es la única con balance positivo de victorias y derrotas contra los industrialistas en la historia de las series nacionales.



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'Tourists, stop getting naked!'

Watch out for bare butts when traveling in Machu Picchu -- incidents of "naked tourism" at the 15th-century Inca citadel are on the rise, and getting under the skin of Peru officials.



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Nickel price on the rise - Cuba Standard.com









Nickel price on the rise

Cuba Standard.com

CUBA STANDARD — After a three-year decline, world nickel prices are on the rise again, providing respite for cash-strapped Cuba. Nickel, used in stainless steel production, is Cuba's No. 1 export commodity. Higher nickel prices are adding to a rebound ...









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