Mad78 Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Now this isn't new news but the Economist released the list of "The Cities to live in" from best to worst. Check out how your own city rank.1. (tie) Melbourne, Australia 1. Vancouver, Canada 3. Perth, Australia 4. (tie) Vienna, Austria 4. Toronto, Canada 4. Geneva, Switzerland 4. Zurich, Switzerland 8. (tie) Adelaide, Australia 8. Brisbane, Australia 8. Sydney,Australia 8. Copenhagen, Denmark 8. Dusseldorf, Germany 8. Frankfurt, Germany 8. Oslo, Norway 8. Montreal, Canada 16. (tie) Calgary, Canada 16. Helsinki, Finland 16. Stockholm, Sweden 19. (tie) Berlin, Germany 19. Amsterdam, Netherlands 21. (tie) Tokyo, Japan 21. Osaka, Japan 21. Honolulu, Hawaii 24. (tie) Hamburg, Germany 24. Munich, Germany 24. Auckland, New Zealand 24. Wellington, New Zealand 28. (tie) Brussels, Belgium 28. Reykjavik, Iceland 28. Luxembourg, Luxembourg 28. Boston, Massachusetts 32. (tie) Lyon, France 32. Paris, France 34. (tie) Barcelona, Spain 34. Atlanta, Georgia 34. Chicago, Illinois 34. Lexington, Kentucky 34. Miami, Florida 39. (tie) Cleveland, Ohio 39. Houston, Texas 39. Los Angeles, California 39. Minneapolis, Minnesota 39. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 44. (tie) Hong Kong, China 44. Lisbon, Portugal 44. Madrid, Spain 44. London, England 44. San Francisco, California 49. Seattle, Washington 50. (tie) Singapore 50. Manchester, England 52. (tie) Dublin, Ireland 52. New York, New York 54. (tie) Milan, Italy 54. Detroit, Michigan 54. Budapest, Hungary 57. (tie) Prague, Czech Republic 57. Rome, Italy 57. Washington, D.C. 60. Taipei, Taiwan 61. Seoul, South Korea 62. (tie) San Juan, Puerto Rico 62. San Jose, Costa Rica 64. (tie) Athens, Greece 64. Montevideo, Uruguay 66. Santiago, Chile 67. Buenos Aires, Argentina 68. Dubai, UAE 69. (tie) Tel Aviv, Israel 69. Warsaw, Poland 71. (tie) Zagreb, Croatia 71. Abu Dhabi, UAE 73. (tie) Guangzhou, China 73. Shanghai, China 75. (tie) Panama City, Panama 75. Amman, Jordan 77. (tie) Bahrain, Bahrain 77. Beijing, China 77. Shenzhen, China 77. Moscow, Russia 81. Pretoria, South Africa 82. (tie) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 82. St. Petersburg, Russia 84. Tianjin, China 85. (tie) Sao Paulo, Brazil 85. Kiev, Ukraine 87. (tie) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 87. Lima, Peru 87. Istanbul, Turkey 87. Kuwait, Kuwait 87. Tashkent, Uzbekistan 87. Tunis, Tunisia 93. (tie) Quito, Ecuador 93. Johannesburg, South Africa 93. Bucharest, Romania 96. (tie) Asuncion, Paraguay 96. Casablanca, Morocco 98. Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei 99. (tie) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 99. Baku, Azerbaijan 101. (tie) Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia 101. Bangkok, Thailand 101. Caracas, Venezuela 101. Tripoli, Libya 105. (tie) Guatemala, Guatemala 105. Mexico City, Mexico 105. Manila, Philippines 105. Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 105. Belgrade, Yugoslavia 105. Harare, Zimbabwe 111. Cairo, Egypt 112. Libreville, Gabon 113. Colombo, Sri Lanka 114. Douala, Cameroon 115. (tie) Hanoi, Vietnam 115. Bogota, Colombia 115. Nairobi, Kenya 118. Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam 119. (tie) Jakarta, Indonesia 119. Tehran, Iran 121. New Delhi, India 122. Dakar, Senegal 123. Abidjan, Ivory Coast 124. Mumbai, India 125. Algiers, Algeria 126. Phnom Penh, Cambodia 127. (tie) Dhaka, Bangladesh 127. Lagos, Nigeria 129. Karachi, Pakistan 130. Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a359/Mad78/Palpycard.gifhttp://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a359/Mad78/Spamkinguserbarcopy.jpgCLICK HERE IT IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!Click here is you like Trance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Rob Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 D'oh! My home state is in the 50's! What was the ranking based on? Your feeble skills are no match for the power of the Dark Side! My Website http://fp.profiles.us.playstation.com/playstation/psn/pid/BigBadBob113.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthTofu Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 34. Miami, Florida W00T! Floridians come out high on the ranking! Though I still have to wonder why in the world Merritt Island isn't on that list! Everybody thinks we're either seminole indians or redneck hicks thanks to kennedy Space center's "Nature and Space" exhibit. Apparently we're a national wildlife preserve, and have seminole indians living in all of our backyards. 12/14/07Nu kyr'adyc, shi taab'echaaj'la Not gone, merely marching far away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Rob Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 I hope you charge rent. Your feeble skills are no match for the power of the Dark Side! My Website http://fp.profiles.us.playstation.com/playstation/psn/pid/BigBadBob113.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad78 Posted October 12, 2005 Author Share Posted October 12, 2005 The survey was based on security, quality of life and stuff like that. Geneva is right at the top http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a359/Mad78/Palpycard.gifhttp://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a359/Mad78/Spamkinguserbarcopy.jpgCLICK HERE IT IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!Click here is you like Trance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Rob Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Security?! Quality of life??!! Then why the heck was NYC at 52?! Your feeble skills are no match for the power of the Dark Side! My Website http://fp.profiles.us.playstation.com/playstation/psn/pid/BigBadBob113.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthTex Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Mad78 wrote: The survey was based on security, quality of life and stuff like that. Houston, TX is #29, but I'm wondering why more cities in Texas aren't on the list? Security is never a problem, we all drive around in pickup trucks with gunracks loaded with rifles and/or shotguns, and everybody is packin' a six-shooter. You'd be a fool to try anything in public at least. *** That's all stereotype propoganda ya'll *** Finally, after years of hard work I am the Supreme Sith Warlord! Muwhahahaha!! What?? What do you mean "there's only two of us"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad78 Posted October 12, 2005 Author Share Posted October 12, 2005 there was also eduction, transport, services and what not included. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a359/Mad78/Palpycard.gifhttp://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a359/Mad78/Spamkinguserbarcopy.jpgCLICK HERE IT IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!Click here is you like Trance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWR Staff - Executive Evaders99 Posted October 12, 2005 SWR Staff - Executive Share Posted October 12, 2005 In the 30s.. not bad. I'd thought it would rank much worse, given the crime, traffic, etc... Evaders99http://swrebellion.com/images/banners/rebellionbanner02or6.gif Webmasterhttp://swrebellion.com/images/banners/swcicuserbar.png Administrator Fighting is terrible, but not as terrible as losing the will to fight.- SW:Rebellion Network - Evaders Squadron Coding -The cake is a lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthTofu Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Hold on- what the hell is Miami doing on that list in the low thirties, then? It has negative security! You go to miami you have about a 1 in 5,000,000,000 chance of escaping with your cash and/or life... and/or virginity. 12/14/07Nu kyr'adyc, shi taab'echaaj'la Not gone, merely marching far away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand_Admiral_Thrawn Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 Well, the city closest to me is in 4th place, so I'll just count myself as a Torontonian! History is on the move, Captain. Those who cannot keep up with it will be left behind, to watch from a distance. And those who stand in our way will not watch at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krytos Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Oi, oi oi! I'm living in number 1 - Melbourne!!!! Once I figure out why it's number 1 I'll let you all know Wow, in fact the worst place in Australia is ranked 8th with a tie of Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide. Umm, by any chance did Australians do this ranking? I mean Adelaide is 8th tied with Sydney?!? Looking at the list, I'd put Adeliade at 80-90th position http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/1778/reloadedbannerdu8.gifhttp://img152.imageshack.us/img152/1333/3dartistbanneranimationws1.gifhttp://img154.imageshack.us/img154/4026/rebellionbannerdi2.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad78 Posted October 13, 2005 Author Share Posted October 13, 2005 Well considering nothing ever happens in Adelaide it would be a rather safe place to live http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a359/Mad78/Palpycard.gifhttp://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a359/Mad78/Spamkinguserbarcopy.jpgCLICK HERE IT IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!Click here is you like Trance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthTex Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Out of the cities listed, I've been to the following (* some just for lay overs at the airport ). 1. Vancouver, Canada 4. Zurich, Switzerland 8. Frankfurt, Germany *8. Montreal, Canada 16. (tie) Calgary, Canada 24. (tie) Hamburg, Germany 24. Munich, Germany 28. (tie) Brussels, Belgium *34. Atlanta, Georgia (that's HOT-lanta!)34. Chicago, Illinois *34. Lexington, Kentucky (Go University of Kentucky Wildcats!)34. Miami, Florida 39. Houston, Texas 39. Los Angeles, California 49. Seattle, Washington 52. New York, New York *99. (tie) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 111. Cairo, Egypt * That's 18 out of 130. Anybody else have a count? Finally, after years of hard work I am the Supreme Sith Warlord! Muwhahahaha!! What?? What do you mean "there's only two of us"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonaray Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Why the hell isnt Christchurch on that list? It is a known fact that is is a better place to live than Auckland and probibly Wellington!I mean, we have close to no murders/robberies/rapes etc, very nice lifestyles and plenty of education etc.I mean, I am not surprized that Melbourne is #1, because I have heard it rocks, but I have also heard reports about Christchurch having a wider range on offer providing an awesome lifestyle I mean, I have been all over the world and I haven't seen a City with as much to offer as Christchurch without any worries of securities etc!For example, I dont need to worry about locking up my house, I do when I know i will be gone for like ages, but any time less than a day and no sweat! Also, I dont need to fear dark alley ways and the like.It offers all a City needs less the bad and congested traffic systems etc.I mean, I can get from My place (On the rural boarder of town 10k away) to the city center in like 10 mins! This beats Auckland and Wellingtons Gridlocks for sure! As a local subdivision advertised their properties:"City Living, Country Life!"I think that list is kind of messed up!Meh, Ah well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad78 Posted October 22, 2005 Author Share Posted October 22, 2005 I live on the outskirts of geneva and there is a train every half hour with ehich i can by in the city in 10 mins. http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a359/Mad78/Palpycard.gifhttp://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a359/Mad78/Spamkinguserbarcopy.jpgCLICK HERE IT IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!Click here is you like Trance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Rob Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Out of the cities listed, I've been to the following (* some just for lay overs at the airport ). 1. Vancouver, Canada 4. Zurich, Switzerland 8. Frankfurt, Germany *8. Montreal, Canada 16. (tie) Calgary, Canada 24. (tie) Hamburg, Germany 24. Munich, Germany 28. (tie) Brussels, Belgium *34. Atlanta, Georgia (that's HOT-lanta!)34. Chicago, Illinois *34. Lexington, Kentucky (Go University of Kentucky Wildcats!)34. Miami, Florida 39. Houston, Texas 39. Los Angeles, California 49. Seattle, Washington 52. New York, New York *99. (tie) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 111. Cairo, Egypt * That's 18 out of 130. Anybody else have a count? Let's see, I've been to...one!!! New York! Yeah, I get out a lot... Your feeble skills are no match for the power of the Dark Side! My Website http://fp.profiles.us.playstation.com/playstation/psn/pid/BigBadBob113.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthTofu Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 three for me, though I never actually lived in someem- just visited: Boston, Massachusetts; Atlanta, Georgia (What in the world Tex found so great about it, I don't know); and Seattle, Washington (Born there, but I moved early, so I don't remember it ) If I counted airports I would have a lot more, but 1: I'm too lazy and 2: That's cheating in my opinion. 12/14/07Nu kyr'adyc, shi taab'echaaj'la Not gone, merely marching far away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthTex Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 DarthTofu wrote: ... What in the world Tex found so great about it, I don't know ... I went there with a friend who grew up in the area. He knew of all the hot spots to visit, and the tourist traps to avoid. Finally, after years of hard work I am the Supreme Sith Warlord! Muwhahahaha!! What?? What do you mean "there's only two of us"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthTofu Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 DarthTofu wrote: ... What in the world Tex found so great about it, I don't know ... I went there with a friend who grew up in the area. He knew of all the hot spots to visit, and the tourist traps to avoid. ****ing age restrictions.... 12/14/07Nu kyr'adyc, shi taab'echaaj'la Not gone, merely marching far away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad78 Posted October 25, 2005 Author Share Posted October 25, 2005 God i love the swiss age restrictions! http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a359/Mad78/Palpycard.gifhttp://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a359/Mad78/Spamkinguserbarcopy.jpgCLICK HERE IT IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!Click here is you like Trance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_Rob Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Or perhaps the lack there-of restrictions. Your feeble skills are no match for the power of the Dark Side! My Website http://fp.profiles.us.playstation.com/playstation/psn/pid/BigBadBob113.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General_Crespin Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 I hear the Brits have it pretty good too if you're into alcohol. http://crespin.xwlegacy.net/pics/Shadowkeeper99a.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad78 Posted October 27, 2005 Author Share Posted October 27, 2005 In Geneva: 16 years old, you can drink beer, wine, and cider 18 years old, you can drink all the rest http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a359/Mad78/Palpycard.gifhttp://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a359/Mad78/Spamkinguserbarcopy.jpgCLICK HERE IT IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!Click here is you like Trance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthTofu Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 In Geneva: 16 years old, you can drink beer, wine, and cider 18 years old, you can drink all the rest How the Hell do you get drunk on Cider? I thought that stuff had, like, no alcohal in it? 12/14/07Nu kyr'adyc, shi taab'echaaj'la Not gone, merely marching far away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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