Shout out to Anzo and Bob, who just celebrated their tin anniversary among friends and family in Saint Sauveur, Quebec. What a week, and what an event -- laughing, dancing, carousing, baby handling . . . it was highly documented, so I'll look forward to seeing some photographs. Thanks to A & B for putting it on, and for inspiring such love and community; and thanks to the McGarrigles for being such great hosts.
Meanwhile, in breaking news (courtesy of PM):
New Hampshire is Nation's Most Livable State
In a surprising upset, New Hampshire today was named the nation's Most Livable State. The award was announced in the State Rankings 2004, an annual reference book of state statistics published by Morgan Quitno Press of Lawrence, Kansas. New Hampshire's achievement breaks Minnesota's seven-year-long streak of winning this annual honor.
Unfortunately there was no surprise at the opposite end of the rankings scale: Mississippi, ranks #50 for the sixth consecutive year.
New Hampshire slipped past Minnesota by the smallest of margins to earn this prestigious honor, said Scott Morgan, President of Morgan Quitno Press. "The competition was fierce. Both states did well in nearly every category considered for the award."
For 14 years, Morgan Quitno Press has issued its Livable State Award. Based on 44 factors selected from updated editions of its annual reference book, State Rankings, the Most Livable State Award recognizes a state for its high quality of life. The just-released 2004 edition of State Rankings compares states in more than 550 categories.
"Our award is unique because it does not focus on any one category of data," said Morgan. "It takes into account a broad range of economic, educational, health-oriented, public safety and environmental statistics. The Most Livable State Award tells an interesting story about life and government in the 50 United States."
Rounding out the top five spots with New Hampshire are (in descending order)Minnesota, Vermont, Iowa and New Jersey. Bringing up the opposite end of the rankings scale with Mississippi are Louisiana in 49th, South Carolina in 48th, Alabama in 47th and Tennessee in 46th place.
Meanwhile, in breaking news (courtesy of PM):
New Hampshire is Nation's Most Livable State
In a surprising upset, New Hampshire today was named the nation's Most Livable State. The award was announced in the State Rankings 2004, an annual reference book of state statistics published by Morgan Quitno Press of Lawrence, Kansas. New Hampshire's achievement breaks Minnesota's seven-year-long streak of winning this annual honor.
Unfortunately there was no surprise at the opposite end of the rankings scale: Mississippi, ranks #50 for the sixth consecutive year.
New Hampshire slipped past Minnesota by the smallest of margins to earn this prestigious honor, said Scott Morgan, President of Morgan Quitno Press. "The competition was fierce. Both states did well in nearly every category considered for the award."
For 14 years, Morgan Quitno Press has issued its Livable State Award. Based on 44 factors selected from updated editions of its annual reference book, State Rankings, the Most Livable State Award recognizes a state for its high quality of life. The just-released 2004 edition of State Rankings compares states in more than 550 categories.
"Our award is unique because it does not focus on any one category of data," said Morgan. "It takes into account a broad range of economic, educational, health-oriented, public safety and environmental statistics. The Most Livable State Award tells an interesting story about life and government in the 50 United States."
Rounding out the top five spots with New Hampshire are (in descending order)Minnesota, Vermont, Iowa and New Jersey. Bringing up the opposite end of the rankings scale with Mississippi are Louisiana in 49th, South Carolina in 48th, Alabama in 47th and Tennessee in 46th place.
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