Challenges In The News 08/02/08

“We have a vision in our company to strive to improve human life, and it is a challenge around cigarettes. It’s a big number from a dollar standpoint ... We’ve had internal battles and discussions. I wouldn’t rule it out at some point down the road.”

In one document cited in Oracle’s amended complaint, SAP executives were warned that TomorrowNow’s access to the software “is very likely to be challenged by Oracle” and that TomorrowNow’s operating practices “may be a serious liability.”

GMAC to Halt Auto Leasing in Canada. Funding Challenges Cited for the Move; Following Chrysler. GMAC faces “funding challenges” for lease assets in Canada.

Cultural sensitivities are only part of the challenge.

“We are determined to maintain momentum on improvements to the taxation of asset management to ensure the industry remains highly competitive in the face of new global challenges.”

The reductions are being made to cut costs amid economic challenges in the newspaper industry.
“We are challenging only the intrusive and unnecessary regulatory structure being created under the concession plan.

Internet companies face challenge of going global.
Taurus – (April 20 – May 20) – 072808 – You attack challenges and dream schemes. You don’t get hung up on the details or the fear that you won’t do all you plan. You way is made easy.

The challenge comes at a time when surging costs for asphalt and other construction materials already are straining state and local transportation budgets. Those cost increases make it more expensive to maintain the nation’s roads, bridges and rail networks.

“You can’t be an alternative search engine and smaller. You have to be an alternative and bigger,” said Anna Patterson, Cuil co-founder and president, and one of the engineers who helped build Google’s search index. Many have tried to compete by focusing on particular areas, such as searching images or allowing users to review and edit results. Manny of these Google challengers have crumbled after failing to build enough scale to support their growth through advertising; a few others have been acquired by larger players.