I think that France, Germany, Spain, Holland and England will join Brazil in the semi-finals.
Children. . . smile as many as 400 times per day.
British researchers found that one smile can generate the same level of brain stimulation as up to 2,000 bars of chocolate. The same study found that smiling is as stimulating as receiving up to 16,000 pounds Sterling in cash. That's like 25 grand a smile.
Everyone knows that Silicon Valley is chock full of fabulous people who do good while doing well.
When you smile you don't only appear to be more likable and courteous, you appear to be more competent.
When you borrow trouble you give your peace of mind as security.
This use of advertising - to add a subjective value to the product - becomes increasingly important as the trends in our technology lead to competing products becoming more and more the same.
I have now seen sucrose beaches and water a very bright blue. I have seen an all-red leisure suit with flared lapels. I have smelled suntan lotion spread over 2,100 pounds of hot flesh. I have been addressed as "Mon" in three different nations. I have seen 500 upscale Americans dance the Electric Slide. I have seen sunsets that looked computer-enhanced. I have (very briefly) joined a conga line.
Keeping perspective and being happy and being energetic and being creative - that's all tied to being healthy.