It ignites others to return the smile, and thereby think positively also.

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But one who seeks to bring people together for a cause is advised to think more positively than negatively.

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The report shows just 39 percent of those surveyed think positively about the faith itself.

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So, I think you could spin those numbers positively or negatively depending on your point of view.

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Where the markets seem to have responded positively to recent jobs numbers, some commentators think that there is reason for concern.

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