Finally, on a happier note comes this song written and recorded by Fountains of Wayne in 2003.

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And now the long and arduous work of rebuilding must begin, which on a happier note, is something which Americans take to naturally.

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On a happier note, the recent Congressional bailout of states from their budget shortfalls buys time for many to get their finances in order.

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On a happier note, Russians and Croatians clearly like to party: They set aside 6% and 5% of their budgets for booze, tobacco and narcotics, more than the rest of the countries on our list, while Saudi Arabians' conservative intake barely registers in the numbers.

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