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States ranked from happiest to least cheerful

A new study found that people who report more satisfaction with their lives live in states that score well on things like good schools, low crime and short commuting time, perhaps a first objective look at why some states are happier than others.

Turns out, sunshine states really are happiest

People in sunny, outdoorsy states — Louisiana, Hawaii, Florida — say they're the happiest Americans, and researchers think they know why. A new study comparing self-described pleasant feelings with objective measures of good living found these folks generally have reason to feel fine.

Brazilians enjoying Argentina's World Cup struggle

Argentina's struggles are giving as much joy to Brazilians as their own team's secured World Cup berth and 11-match winning streak.

Alternative energy powerhouse Brazil finds big oil

Brazil, long proud of its push to develop renewable energy and wean itself off oil, has a bad case of fossil-fuel fever.

Your happiness could be contagious

Feeling inexplicably cheery today? Thank your friends. And your friends’ friends. And your friends’ friends’ friends.

Man, 112, says secret to long life is being active

Walter Breuning of Great Falls said the secret to living a long life is staying active. And he should know. The retired Great Northern Railway worker celebrated his 112th birthday on Sunday. Breuning said that if "you keep your mind busy and keep your body busy, you're going to be around a long time."

Beijing all smiles on eve of Summer Games

On the eve of their national coming out party, almost everyone in Beijing seemed to be practicing something.

Turkey under fire over laws banning insults to 'Turkishness'

"Happy is he who says: 'I am a Turk.'"

Researchers Seek Routes to Happier Life

As a motivational speaker and executive coach, Caroline Adams Miller knows a few things about using mental exercises to achieve goals. But last year, one exercise she was asked to try took her by surprise.

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Study finds Louisiana, Hawaii, Florida, Tennessee, Arizona the Happiest states; New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Michigan, Indiana Unhappiest
Source: Spero News

Two articles: Study: Sunshine States Are Happiest Ranking No. 1 in happiness was Louisiana, home of Dixieland music and Cajun/Creole cooking.

Turns out, sunshine states really are happiest
Source: The Boston Globe

People in sunny, outdoorsy states - Louisiana, Hawaii, Florida - say they're the happiest Americans, and researchers think they know why.

Noel, the Christmas Dog

Noel was abandoned when she was two years old, one of millions of dogs abandoned each year.This is a huge problem in the United States, for dogs and cats. Many of these die, often of starvation, many are killed.

Happy Thanksgiving!
Source: blogs for victory

And now, bless the God of all, who has done wondrous things on earth; Who fosters people's growth from their mother's womb, and fashions them according to his will! May he grant you joy of heart and may peace abide among you; May his goodness toward us endure in Israel  …

Give Thanks with a grateful heart.

I am sitting here thinking about Thanksgiving, on one hand I am missing our extended families, on the other I am thankful that my children all live close.

Poll. Are you happy?

It's a fairly simple and straightforward question, but one that can be hard to answer. The idea of being happy is so different from person to person and depends on so many things in your past and life.

Once Again She Fooled Me, Filled My Eyes with Tears and...

Filled my heart with such pride that, Lucifer himself would have been waiting for me at the gates of hell.

How to be Happy
Source: Psychology Today

An evolutionary look at the road to happiness.

BBC NEWS | Health | 'Younger wife' for marital bliss
Source: BBC News

The secret to a happy marriage for men is choosing a wife who is smarter and at least five years younger than you, say UK experts.

It is my BirthDay !!!!!! a little early.......

I was born at one minute after midnight on the 15th of September. I haven't looked anything up on the net like Cookin Mama did. I thought it might be fun to have you all do that for me.

Dog Nurses Pups and Baby Squirrel -
Source: ktla.com

A newborn squirrel that had been abandoned by its mother has found a new home and a new family, thanks to a dog named "Princess" and her owners.

Women staying in mini-skirts for longer
Source: Canada.com

British women are happy nowadays to wear mini-skirts up until the age of 40, according to research by Debenhams department store.

Bounty hunter's assistant says Casey Anthony was jovial after jail release -- OrlandoSentinel.com
Source: The Orlando Sentinel

Last summer, Casey Anthony was happy to be sprung from her solitary jail cell and didn't appear to be concerned with her missing daughter, according to an interview released this morning.

Right this minute, how do you feel about your life and where you are heading? Share it with us in our emotional health survey (Poll)

We are at the beginning of September, 2009. The summer and holiday season are almost over and a new busy period is on the horizon. But how do you really FEEL about it?

The Stuggle of Good Girls in Todays Bad World

Q. how can a girl like me handle a world like this? I see the world around me today and feel like crying, the news is full of bad things and ppl are full of negativity. As a girl raised with values and morals I can't see how anybody could function in this type of world.

State of Hawaii, the President's birthplace, turns 50 today
Source: swamppolitics.com

Fifty years ago today, the United States welcomed Hawaii to the union. A little less than two years later, Barack Obama was welcomed to the world, born in Honolulu -- even if Tom DeLay is still looking for that "gift certficate'' as proof. Obama swimsuit edition.jpg

10 Instant Tips to be Happier Now
Source: CNN

The title pretty much says it all...

Teen Strippers: Too Young to Drive, But Old Enough to Strip
Source: ABC News

Elizabeth Roberts' 17-year-old daughter was put through the bureaucratic wringer to get a summer job in her home state of Rhode Island this year.

Really!

They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world...Someone to LOVE, Something to DO, and Something to HOPE for.....

Happy Belated Birthday America!
Source:

Two hundred and thirty-three years old and still going strong.

" Happy Birth Day Lady Liberty."

VERY HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY TO LADY LIBERTY AND ALL AMERICANS AROUND THE GLOBE.

Happy 4th of July, Everyone....

Have a safe weekend....Can you believe that it's the 4th already??? WOW

Are Happy People More Productive People? (Poll)

Are Happy People Are More Productive People? (Poll) Happy people are far more productive people for a variety of good reasons, especially the following:

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