Are Europeans really all that happy?

I have no time to write this up now, but eurobarometer released yesterday the latest poll measuring social reality for Europeans. The data assert that and average of 87% of the EU 25 describe themselves as "happy." In Denmark, the #1 ranking country, 97% claim happiness.

What I'd like to see, however, is someone rank these eurobarometer numbers [here- go to page 5] against suicide rates in Europe [here], especially in northern europe, and try to figure out what relation might exist between the two and what that might mean for the accuracy of the eurobarometer system of polling. maybe i'll try to figure this out for next week, right now i'm swamped though.

hope all is well with everyone=)

Eurovision....It's coming

Countries are starting to chose the act to represent them at the contest in Hki in a few months. The selection process can be followed on wikipedia. So far Im again in the Romania camp, not because of any depth to the lyrics (cause there isnt any), but the idea is nice, and the music, while simple, is pleasant to listen to. We'll see what happens with this one as more are chosen. I can't say I particularly care for any of the Finnish nominees...

Eurovision MCs chosen

The Eurovision committee in Finland is getting closer every day to being prepared for their moment in the spotlight hosting the competition in May.

The latest:

Finland has chosen the presenters for the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest: Jaana Pelkonen and Mikko Leppilampi.

Finland the new winter retreat?

I keep up on the conditions in my 3 homes every time i go over to the google site. They keep everything nice and neat in one place for me. How nice of them, right? Right. Well, imagine my surprise when today I look at the weather only to find that Columbus is the coldest of the 3, Providence at a comfortable middle and Helsinki by far the warmest. How does this happen?!? I promptly proceeded to freeze as I walked to work. And back.

Buzz Cut

What do you guys think? Ive been debating shaving my hair to a buzz cut since it's winter and whenever i take off my hat my hair is a mess. Can I pull it off?

FINLAND-AURORA BOREALIS

Beginning a new series on the blog cause posting pictures is a lot easier than text oftentimes. And with pictures like this amazing shot of the aurora... Todella kaunis.
Photo by Ocosmonauta.