1.   Another, JaRon Rush, was undeniably upbeat despite an aching lower back that once again limited his effectiveness.

2.   Bureau President John Marks was upbeat despite the satisfaction drop-off.

3.   Dafoe seemed upbeat despite the ailment.

4.   Fox remains remarkably upbeat despite these harsh facts and grim faces.

5.   Julie Winsor of Andes, N.Y., remained upbeat despite her dilemma.

6.   Ray Loewen remained upbeat despite refusing to say exactly how his company would respond.

7.   Raycroft was very upbeat despite losing.

8.   The presidential contenders were upbeat despite the trouble.

9.   The Utah Jazz are trying to remain upbeat despite being one game from elimination.

10.   By all accounts, Curry was optimistic and upbeat despite her incarceration with seven other foreign aid workers, including another woman from the United States.