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Ireland is the 11th Happiest Country in the World!

  • 23-01-2009 2:46pm
    #1
    Zascar
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    A British researcher merged dozens of statistical metrics to rank nations on the elusive notion of contentment

    http://images.businessweek.com/ss/06/10/happiest_countries/index_01.htm?chan=rss_topSlideShows_ssi_5

    Ireland is 11th!
    No. 11: Ireland

    Population: 4 million
    Life Expectancy: 77.7 years
    GDP Per Capita: $41,000

    Once so poor that its citizens fled by the millions, the Celtic Tiger has enjoyed unprecedented economic growth over the past dozen years. Credit membership in the European Union and a can-do attitude has raised standards of living and even lured former immigrants back home. The excellent education system, open economy, and relaxed pace of life all contribute to the overall happiness of the Irish.

    Study must be a few months old....


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  • #2
    K-9
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    Jaysus, the rest must be complete s*itholes!

    Mad Men's Don Draper : What you call love was invented by guys like me, to sell nylons.



  • #3
    Mingey
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    Ireland or Iceland?


  • #4
    inforfun
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    Click the "read the article" and see the date.... October 11, 2006.


  • #5
    K-9
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    inforfun wrote: »
    Click the "read the article" and see the date.... October 11, 2006.

    The GDP Per Capita must be -$41,000 now!

    Mad Men's Don Draper : What you call love was invented by guys like me, to sell nylons.



  • #6
    Vain
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    The British researcher obviously hasn't heard all the moaning feckers on Joe Duffy. Or radio Kerry.


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  • #7
    mike65
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    Zimbabwe is happier right now :p


  • #8
    getz
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    Zascar wrote: »
    A British researcher merged dozens of statistical metrics to rank nations on the elusive notion of contentment

    http://images.businessweek.com/ss/06/10/happiest_countries/index_01.htm?chan=rss_topSlideShows_ssi_5

    Ireland is 11th!



    Study must be a few months old....
    dont trust him he is british


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