Without Marco Schallibaum on the bench against the Houston Dynamo, Les Bleus did what they do and faced adversity, with the ultimate hope being to start a winning streak.
Established by the author Daniel Handler – who writes the bestselling Lemony Snicket children's books – and the American Library Association, the $10,000 £6,5000) award is intended to recognise a librarian "who has faced adversity with integrity and dignity intact".
MLK faced adversities with a deep understanding about the power of love underlying all of us.
That ability to face adversity with humor did not miraculously appear after the stock market debacle.
Of course, political humor is part of Britain, which traditionally faces adversity with a wisecrack and a rueful smile.
"Cameron will face adversity with courage and fortitude; and, since Venus, the Planet of Love, and Saturn, the Planet of Restriction, are placed in conjunction in this VIIIth House, he must learn the lessons of patience and self-denial".
The ads show a diverse collection of people facing adversity with determination and spirit; in one, a figure skater falls and falls until, as the music rises, she finally lands her jump.
"It is still bothering me, but you have to face adversity with the best possible face and look forward to keep working and enjoy what I like the most, to play tennis," said Nadal, who lost to Argentina's world No 73 Horacio Zeballos 7-6, 6-7, 4-6 in the final.
And although it's hard to say he was a successful businessperson, he learned about hard work, and determination, and resilience, and willing to face adversity with good spirit.
But resilience engenders the strength of soul needed to face adversity with wisdom and compassion.
Thank you Austin Police Department & LGPOA-Austin for your courage in facing adversity with your shiniest shoe forward with a bright loving smile upon your faces to welcome and protect us ALL.
