Challenges In The News 08/15/08

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says Chelsea's ageing squad may struggle challenge for honors next season.

If the Arab center is to triumph, it must rid itself of the image its opponents paint. Arab moderates must no longer be biewed as apologists for the West or compromisers of Arab rights. Instead, they must plant the seeds for a time when the peace process will be concluded and the challenge of a robust, diverse, tolerant, democratic and prosperous Arab society remains.

The biggest challenge for Hollywood used to be making the audience believe a man can fly. Now it’s getting noticed in a crowded skyline.

His campaign said recently that Obama hopes to enhance NASA’s role “in confronting the challenges we face here on Earth, including global climate change” and “to reach out and include international partners and engage the private sector to increase NASA’s reach and provide real public economic benefits for the nation.”

The totals for Safeway’s 2008 fundraising efforts for Easter Seals are in, and they’re staggering. Our heartfelt thanks to all Safeway and Vons employees and customers, who gave more than $9 million and continue to pour their time and energy into helping families living with the challenges of autism and other disabilities. Your contributions amaza us year after year and, as one of the nation’s largest employers of people with disabilities, you truly embody the spirit of Easter Seals.

The test series between Sri Lanka and India could be pivotal for three reasons: the umpire challenge system going on trial, Sachin Tendulkar targeting a batting world record and spin bowling sensation Ajantha Mendis making his debut.

ANC chairperson of the Thabo Mkhandwane branch at Dewetsdorp, Free State, is adamant that they will still challenge the planned conference despite a court ruling.

JAVIER MASCHERANO will tonight play his last Liverpool game for a month - but hopes the Reds will be ready to mount a genuine title challenge upon his return from the Olympics.

SAN FRANCISCO - Brocade Communications Systems Inc is plunking down $3 billion for Foundry Networks Inc., melding two companies with presence deep in the data center and posing a direct challenge to industry behemoth Cisco Systems Inc.
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Associated Press - July 21, 2008 7:24 PM ET PHOENIX (AP) - A federal judge is weighing a challenge to Arizona requirements for voter identification and proof of citizenship for registering to...