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Dr. Grumpy, who runs a medical center, sez,

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People ask me all the time why EU countries appear to do better on some particular measure of medical performance. Or why they can afford to insure more of their population etc. I point out that the EU style medical systems simply could not exist in their current forms without the US. EU governments are able to spend so much on social programs because:

1. As Matt point out, the US taxpayer heavily subsidizes the security of the EU, something I think the EU has long taken for granted until recently when "stuff got real" with the Ukrainian crisis. The US tax payer essentially foots the bill for world stability, and the EU countries have been happy to allow us to do so (I don't blame them, they are only acting rationally). Sure, the US benefits from world stability also, but we pay for it.

Incredibly rare snow leopard pictures

Researchers have been setting camera traps in the remote corners of Pakistan, hoping to capture pictures of the elusive snow leopard in the wild, and their efforts finally paid off with an amazing sequence of pics. These beautiful animals are very nearly extinct, and the camera traps will help estimate their numbers and bolster Pakistan’s anti-poaching legislation.

Image copyright Richard Bischof, Norwegian University of Life Sciences

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Cycling the Karakoram Highway

For the truly devoted cycling enthusiast, the Karakoram Highway is a great way to challenge your endurance as well as to see some amazing and remote areas of China and Pakistan. The entire route measures in at about 750 miles and traverses the distance between Kashgar in China and Gilgit in Pakistan. This trip also takes you right through the HimalayanMountains at what is the highes

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Pakistan Revives Death Penalty

The death penalty is a policy that has slowly faded from most every civilized country in the world. It has been shown to be a barbaric way of dealing with things and the decision to end a life based on a person's criminal acts, though it still survives in some areas, is mostly frowned upon. The country of Pakistan was formerly one of those countries against the death penalty, at least for a short while, though a change in political power has allowed the practice to slip back into their legal system.

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Struggling for women’s rights across Asia

The rights of women are one aspect of our world that has undergone a change for the better over the course of the last few centuries. The teachings of religious dogma and the entrenchment of patriarchal governmental structures have been the chief enemies, but one by one the people of the world are making it known that they desire change. A more modern society means more humanistic views, which in turn means treating women with the same respect that men have historically demanded. This is not to say that the state of women’s rights is perfect by any means, but some places are distinctivel

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Pakistan’s election may spell hope for Indian peace

The country of Pakistan recently underwent its election for Prime Minister. The result of that election: The return to power of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Known for being an advocate of peaceful relations between Pakistan and India during his previous tenure, Sharif’s return could mean better times ahead between the two countries. Some, however, are wondering whether Sharif has the power to do what he says he would like to do.

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Indian-Chinese border dispute resolved, but not finished

As I and most other major news sources in the world have already written about recently, there’s a bit of tension between the countries of India and China. Several weeks back, Chinese soldiers marched into Indian territory, across the vague border between the two countries in the Ladakh region. For a while they refused to leave, stating publically that they were in their own territory. And though they currently have pulled back to their original position, this display of Chinese muscle may have more negative

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India and Pakistan: A new Cold War

There’s a new Cold War in the world today, and it’s not in North Korea as one might first think. In fact, it’s between the age-old rivals of India and Pakistan. Both are nuclear capable countries and their animosity runs deep, a seemingly endless conflict that has been going on for more than half a century. Back and forth acts of violence perpetuate this cycle, born of a div

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Canaries taking out Osama

I’m not a violent person. I don’t believe in the death penalty, and I’m a far cry from a gun owner. With that being said, when the U.S. sent in Navy Seals to assassinate Osama Bin Laden, I found myself at a crossroads. I do believe that Bin Laden’s death will result in the lives of many saved. I also believe that by eliminating Osama, plans for future terror attacks against the U.S. and other nations, both Islamic and western alike, were stymied. But playing God scares me.

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China gets paranoid about Coca-Cola GPS

In the latest bit of international shenanigans, the Chinese government has been harassing the Coca-Cola company due to their use of GPS. Apparently, certain officials believe that the soda company’s marking of certain locations is actually a cover for spy operations, mapping out sensitive areas such as military installations. The employees of Coca-Cola are, naturally, denying any such spying activities.

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