Challenges In The News 08/18/08

What kind of movement and leader would it take to really try to change America’s very rigid national security state – and how might Barack Obama measure up to that challenge?

At a press conference at city hall last week, Mayor Sam Katz officially announced that he is taking the challenge by signing up to participate in The Challenge For Life 20 km walk in support of CancerCare Manitoba.

Johnson ready for his next challenge

Hundreds of firefighters from all over the state are coming to see their brothers compete against each other in a show of strength, stamina, and skill. Firefighters said competing in the challenge helps them get more physically fit.

ALAMO TOWNSHIP -- One candidate will challenge incumbent Supervisor Bob Vlietstra in the August primary election in hopes of bringing what she said is a much-needed change to Alamo Township.

State Rep. John Meadows, R-Calhoun, is among a small group of legislators who confirmed Friday they are trying to unseat controversial House Speaker Glenn Richardson.Mounting the challenge for the speaker’s position, which will come when House Republicans meet after the November elections, is Rep. David Ralston, R-Blue Ridge, chairman of the Judiciary Non-Civil Committee.

For some racers, AMA Superbike racing is all about winning. Not for Suzuki factory racer Mat Mladin. “I don’t get a kick out of winning races as much as I do the challenge of racing against the younger guys,” Mladin said.

The Bush administration has the authority to capture and detain suspected enemy combatants in this country but must give them an adequate opportunity to challenge their military detention, a closely divided federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.

Christian missionary Gary Black helps feed 2,000 orphans in an African country ravaged by the AIDS epidemic and a years-long drought. His biggest challenge, however, is not the physical hardships of living in Swaziland.

Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain is challenging Louisiana to eat local for one week.

Newly-elected Limpopo ANC chairperson, Cassell Mathale, singled out service delivery as one of his major challenges, ahead of his three-year term in office. Mathale also vowed to effectively deal with incompetent councillors.