Challenges In The News 09/29/08

Such judicial modesty contrasts with the Supreme Court’s recen Boumediene decision that granted foreign terrorists captured abroad the right to challenge their detention in U.S. courts.

“And the impression I get is that NASA headquarters is aware of the concern. Of course, against the backdrop of huge financial challenges agencywide, managers there are stuck between a rock and a hard place in making exploration decisions.”

The 18th, famous for its stunning waterfall, also has its admirers, most notably Annika Sorenstam, who said of the hole, “I have some very special memories of this hole; it’s a par-5 that doesn’t pose a huge challenge, but you are forced to take risks if you want to play it in three.”

Structuring electricity markets to guarantee both steady supplies and reasonable prices remains one of the biggest challenges for policymakers.

But he added that a tough market environment could make achieving an 8% return going forward more challenging. “U.S. stocks won’t get you there. We’re going to have to look for other opportunities.”

Empowered by soaring oil prices, Russia, Venezuela and Iran are challenging U.S. policies.

Today, at least, the state has a grasp of the challenge at hand, a baseline to work from and examples of success to guide it forward.
“There’s no question that they would be a challenge, and there’s no question that they would cost money. But nothing ventured, nothing gained.”

It was an embarrassing challenge to President Bush’s authority, especially since it was the second time in a week that Republicans said “no” to the president.

But finding an audience for “American Teen” may be more challenging than you would initially expect, especially during a time when independent films in general – and documentaries specifically – have largely been dying at the box office.

“I do think high school kids will relate to this movie, but it’s very challenging, if not, dare I say it, impossible, to sell a movie as an art house release to a high school student. I don’t think it’s that we’re trying to hide the face that it’s a documentary. One of the challenges of this movie is making people feel like this is a cinematic experience that will feel to them like a great teen comedy.”