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Messrs Frey and Stutzer find that a one-point increase in this democracy index, after stripping out the effects of the other variables, increases the share of people who say they are very happy by 2.7 percentage points.

ECONOMIST: Happiness is a warm vote

The deciding factor when buying this phone (or the smaller Lumia 800) may well be how happy you are with Windows Phone 7.

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With many companies still making the transition to Windows 7 and many consumers happy enough with the current Microsoft operating system, it may be difficult for Windows 8 to make a big splash, even with the overhauled UI.

FORBES: Microsoft To Unveil Windows 8 'Release Preview' Early June

Ninety per cent said they would describe someone with dementia for a long time as confused, and only 7% would say they were happy.

BBC: Northern Ireland

Just over a week ago, Walgreen announced that it would not participate in any new or renewed prescription drug plans awarded after June 7, as it was not happy with the way the partnership had gone.

FORBES: Walgreen and CVS Kiss And Make Up, Both Stocks Look Undervalued

If steamy nightlife is calling your name, kick off an evening of dancing with a nightly happy hour (old-fashioned, anyone?) held from 7 pm to 8 pm, also at The Catalina.

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However, even if you are reading this after January 7, I still sincerely wish you, and your family, a very happy and healthy New Year.

CNN: Enough with the Happy New Year already