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Reforms without technical support worsen the finances of the IESS

The population under Social security coverage practically tripled, going from 2.6 million in 2008 to 8 billion at the end of 2013, due to new regulations for the affiliation, listed as free technical support. This aggravated the financial situation of health insurance and, in the...
Posted On 06 Jan 2014
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January, month of Starfall

Between 120 and 200 meteors per hour were observed in the sky last Friday. This astronomical phenomenon is called Starfall and the latter is called the Quadrantids. It takes place each year at the beginning of January. Usually its activity tends to range between 1 and 5 this...
Posted On 05 Jan 2014
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Recreational use of marihuana generates opinions in favor and against

In the United States, marijuana supporters view as positive the new Colorado decision to allow the recreational use of cannabis. While many opponents say they will oppose the decision. Despite the fact that Federal Law continues to regard marijuana as an illegal and addictive...
Posted On 05 Jan 2014
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Euros and Latin American bills are produced in Spain

Spain is the basis for the production of paper for euros and bills from various countries of Latin America. In charge of the elaboration is the National Mint and Stamp (FNMT) which produces annually at its facility in Burgos 2,000 tonnes of special paper for printing bills. It is...
Posted On 05 Jan 2014
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Foreign Ministry has 859 employees abroad

According to information from the State Secretariat, the 859 employees, who must meet diplomatic functions, are divided between 48 countries. The same entity reveals that the number of diplomats is mostly focused on eight offices: United States (138), Spain (125), Italy (41),...
Posted On 05 Jan 2014
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Steven Seagal wants to be governor of Arizona

The world famous martial arts master and action movie actor Steven Seagal, revealed in a U.S. TV program that he is currently considering running as a candidate for governor of Arizona. Seagal, 61, said he had discussed the matter with the self-proclaimed toughest sheriff in...
Posted On 05 Jan 2014
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Amazon founder was helped by Ecuadorian Navy

During a cruise tourism in the Galapagos Islands, Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.com and The Washington Post owner, was helped on last January 1st by a helicopter from the Regional Directorate of Aquatic Spaces and Insular Guard (Dirgin) , which moved him to Bahia Academia on...
Posted On 04 Jan 2014
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The minimum wage increases and so does the value of municipal and traffic fines

After the minimum wage (mw) ascended from $ 318 to $ 340, automatically the values ​​of fines generated by traffic and municipal police, which are based on the mw, were also modified. For example, third class violations, which amount to two basic salaries increased from $ 636 to...
Posted On 04 Jan 2014
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Hercules Storm has taken 9 lives so far and frozen a third of U.S.

The first winter storm of the year, Hercules, forced the country to stop a third of its territory due to the low temperatures, which have killed nine people, among other calamities. In the states of New York and New Jersey, the authorities already declared a state of emergency...
Posted On 04 Jan 2014
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Politicians begin to ask for work permits for campaigning

For now three politicians have applied for labor licenses to promote themselves in the official campaign of the 2014 Sectional Elections, including President Rafael Correa, who asked for two days, the prefect of the Guayas, Jimmy Jairala and Mayor of Quito Augusto Barrera, last...
Posted On 04 Jan 2014
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