Challenges in the news - 02/05/2008

Aries – (March 21 – April 19) – 010708- You are faced with complex problems and you quickly bring all of your brainpower to the challenge. It’s not so much because you’re compelled to help – you just like figuring things out.

Campaign ’08: Clintons fight for primary rebound. The senator and her husband cross New Hampshire to challenge Obama. There are signs of a crumbling strategy.

Voter ID Challenge – Republicans say requiring photo identification at the polls prevents fraud. Democrats say it deters legal voters. The Supreme Court will hear both sides in a case that could affect the outcome of close races.

The Ultra Achiever: Chris Kostman, 40. Why he matters: Has helped bring ultra races into the mainstream, giving athletes challenging new goals.

Writers Guild of America Strike Holding Oscar Hostage. Hollywood’s big night in jeopardy. Awards: Prospect of picket lines challenges industry marquee event.

It is a challenge to be prepared for emergencies in our world of man-made and natural phenomena. The Emergency Preparedness BSA program is planned to inspire the desire and foster the skills to meet this challenge in our youth and adult members so that they can participate effectively in this crucial service to their families, communities, and nation.

In addition to the millions of youth and adults who are active members of the Boy Scouts of America, millions of former members were trained in Scouting skills that prepare them for meeting emergencies. They are a built-in source of help to meet the challenge of readiness for any emergency situation. As Scouting units across the country begin planning an emphasis on emergency preparedness, this foundation of former members can be a resource for support—a trained group to help assure a response that will benefit the homes and communities of our nation.

Grandparents face challenges when they adopt grandchildren. That was just one of many challenges Weaver faced.

North Carolina finally faces a ranked team tonight. It's probably not a coincidence that the top-ranked Tar Heels also open their ACC season at the same time they challenge No. 19 Clemson in Littlejohn Coliseum at 7:30 p.m.

A federal judge has thrown out a local challenge to the constitutionality of a federal sex offender registry law, which claimed in part the law illegally treads on rights reserved for the states.

Sydney, Jan 6 (IANS) Former Australian pace bowler and budding Test umpire Paul Reiffel says cricket should follow tennis' lead and implement a challenge rule, the Australian media reported Sunday.