Happy Planet Index ranks Costa Rica over US in Rio 20 update
The Happy Planet Index measures sustainable well being using life expectancy well being and ecological footprint data. Costa Rica leads the US while nations like Vietnam Brazil and China score higher. The index excludes human rights and may influence future funding and development aid targets. The Rio 20 conference discussed goals including increasing ODA to 0.7 percent of GNP by 2015.
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Munro Named Vice President Of Wilson County ESD No 2
Royal Munro was unanimously chosen Oct 15 to fill the unexpired term as vice president of Wilson County ESD No 2. He will serve until January and also sit as alternate member for ambulance services contract negotiations with Eagle Creek Volunteer Emergency Services. Funding for ambulance service in the Floresville Elmendorf corridor remains to be finalized with a target contract by Nov 1.
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Texas Tops States for Doing Business in 3rd Annual Survey
Texas is recognized as the top state for business in Area Development's third annual Top States for Doing Business Survey. The state highlights low taxes, restrained spending, and a business-friendly climate, contributing to over 550,000 new jobs from 2009 to 2012 and nearly 1.4 million over the past decade across sectors like energy IT and biotechnology.
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