Challenges In The News 11/05/08

St. Louis Rams wide receiver Torry Holt embraces the challenge of going against one of the NFL's best secondaries in the opening game of the season.

COLUMBUS, Ohio-- A group of mainline ministers in swing state Ohio is challenging a push by a conservative legal organization to allow pastors to endorse political candidates.

It's a challenge made of tasks that might just save someone's life one day.

Lawrenceville girls tennis coach Penny Foss has a challenge on her hands. How do you take a squad full of accomplished players with a near-perfect record and find something to improve upon?

This has been used for many years now within the Business Department and has become something of an institution. They are set the challenge of creating a celebrity egg to illustrate the issues of packaging, product and promotion.

TUSCALOOSA | After opening against their closest rival, the Stillman Tigers face a different kind of challenge.

Tailback Danny Woodhead and his 7,962 rushing yards, 109 touchdowns and two Harlon Hill trophies have graduated. Nevertheless, Chadron State’s offense will present a challenge today to the Pittsburg State defense.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden said Thursday that he will vigorously challenge his Republican counterpart Sarah Palin on the issues, but will refrain from personal attacks.

Project Pressure kicks-off with a challenge to Central Floridians. As one of the most extensive community programs of its kind - involving cities, counties, corporations and the medical community - Project Pressure aims to increase Blood Pressure Awareness and Blood Pressure Health Compliance through a sustained and motivating multi-county educational campaign.

Four-time defending champion Roger Federer brushed aside the subdued challenge of Serbian third seed Novak Djokovic to reach Sunday's U.S. Open final.

SPRINGDALE — Growing diversity in the Springdale School District and increased accountability for student achievement pose the greatest challenges for educational leaders here, School Board candidates said.