China's rulers see the Olympics as a stage for demonstrating to the world the exceptional vitality of the country they have built over the past three decades.
The Wayne Rooneys and Theo Walcotts of this world are exceptional but we have a tendency to want it to be instant, for players to become consistent and the finished article overnight.
Batlle lives in a world where exceptional coffee is the norm, but even now, amid the third-wave boom, the coffee that most people drink has little in common with the beverage that Batlle loves.
Such advantages have allowed Kodiak bears — a subspecies of brown bear — to become some of the largest in the world, with exceptional males capable of growing to 11 feet tall and 1,200 pounds.
Not to mention weakening economies, a couple of shooting wars in Libya and Afghanistan, and countrymen who view their nations' roles in the world as exceptional and universal — although the Americans more in terms of a burden of responsibility and the French as a pick-and-choose entitlement.
Which is what makes Rockford, Mich.-based Wolverine World Wide exceptional.
"For many years, Capcom has been entertaining consumers around the world with exceptional gaming experiences.
Not afraid to be herself or one to submit to anyone's standards but her own, Gina provides House music's legions of fans with insane sets and shows, amazing productions and is an inspiration for other soon-to-be DJs (men and women) all the while providing provide the world with exceptional tunes and feel-good vibes!
"Ronaldo is world-class, exceptional, and is in the top three in the world with players like Argentina's Lionel Messi and Spain's Xavi or Andres Iniesta.
"I can't imagine a more exciting opportunity than to work with hundreds of principal investigators and their top-notch research teams around the world, in this exceptional and incredibly special laboratory," Rubins says.
