Challenges In The News 04/16/08

CONNACHT hatchet man Mike McCarthy has been given a four-week ban for decking Edinburgh's Nick de Luca with a vicious head-high challenge.

The Sullivan Trail Chapter Red Cross is hosting a Volunteer Challenge, with the goal to seek more Blood Service volunteers.

Last week The Herald Journal published limericks submitted by readers on one of the week's comment threads. This week, we thought we'd try a similar exercise with a different verbal challenge.

Rep. Karen Jarmoc D-Enfield, has formed an exploratory committee with the State Election Enforcement Commission as she contemplates a possible challenge to Sen. John A. Kisselâ’s 7th district seat this fall.

The 9th Congressional District Democratic primary won't be the only challenge to an incumbent congressman whose district includes the Memphis area.....

South Korea is reported to be planning to challenge North Korea on its human rights record, indicating a harder line from Seoul's new Government.

Booksellers say they may challenge a new Indiana law that requires businesses selling sexually explicit materials to register with the secretary of state.

Commons Speaker Michael Martin faced a backlash from MPs yesterday over the decision to challenge the disclosure of their expenses in the High Court.

Dr. Mustafa Osman Ismail, Sudanese Presidential Advisor, stated that the absence of reliable security is the main political challenge in the African continent, in general, and in East Africa, in particular.

A multi-billion dollar challenge is upon the Tata Group. After launching the world's cheapest car Tata Nano, the Tata Group will have to sell two global iconic brands Jaguar and Land Rover.

The Monmouth County Park System will host "Family Challenge Course" March 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Thompson Park, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft section of Middletown. Participants will climb a tubular cargo net and walk 35 feet up in the air on a series of cables while clipped to a pulley system to access a zip line.