Challenges In The News 08/27/08

We know the challenges in Afghanistan. But we have a solid foundation of progress on which to build and a strategy to overcome them. With sustained resources and effort, we have every prospect of securing a stable, democratic and lasting ally in Afghanistan and an important linchpin for the region. We should not lose sight of the progress that has been made and that we continue to make year by year.

I’m challenging you today to care enough to do something now.

One of the challenges we have in Rotary is member retention; as the average member stays two years.

While the government has challenged the legality of liquor and tobacco sponsorships in sports, the marketers have so far prevailed. The league started play last month. Mr. Mallya, whose company owns the popular Kingfisher brand of beer as well as Royal Challenge whisky, named his new cricket team the “Royal Challengers.” The ad ends up the two laughing on the beach and a close-up of the bottle, which reads “Royal Challenge Premium Sparkling Water.”

One is Ventura, who has been suggesting he may try to resurrect his political career by offering himself as an alternative to Republican incumbent Norm Coleman and Democratic challenger Al Franken (himself an entertainment refugee). That’s in Minnesota.

Despite the challenges, Bye says the Colosseum is still a great place to put on a show.

“The challenge is not to try to overpower the screen, because you have to strike a balance – you don’t want to overpower Elton.

Up for a 2 week challenge?

If there was a question about how serious Pam Julian's challenge to incumbent state Representative Mike Rush might be, it was answered by her opening an office on Centre Street in West Roxbury last month. The community activist has also secured the endorsement of the state chapter of the National Abortion Rights Action League.

(My parents) taught me well and let me learn that life is a challenge.

Dwain Chambers with the fastest 100 metres time by a British sprinter since his drug free days nine years ago won the first half of his challenge to compete in next month's Olympic Games.