Proposition 8 Challenges To Be Heard In California Supreme Court As Early As March Nov 21, 2008
Court to decide on constitutionality of gay-marriage ban. " California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has said he expects the court to overturn the proposition (an outcome he appears to favor), and his office issued a statement saying, "The governor believes the Supreme Court ought to bring clarity to this issue 00002ED1. (VHI.com -- Music News)
OUR VIEW: Ferguson is best of three prosecutor candidates Nov 1, 2008
Great political strategy on the parts of the challengers. " Amvet1361 wrote on Oct 31, 2008 5:00 PM:" Todd gets my vote. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Dobson faces 2 challengers in sheriff's race Oct 24, 2008
The challengers trying to unseat Sheriff Joey Dobson describe Baker County as a place where either bored, wayward teens or drug dealers have the run of the streets to everyone's detriment. Both candidates, independent Timothy Smith Jr. and Republican Gregory Bohannon, speak of the county as a place where justice isn't equal based on what your name is or how much money you make. (Florida Times-Union)
Frisco man competes in money savings challenge Oct 13, 2008
I think this is going to be an incredibly empowering experience not just for the challengers, but anybody who is following along, she said. For information on the Pay Yourself First Challenge, visit. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Council members Bob Johnson, JoAnne Mounce both deserve second terms Oct 11, 2008
But the challengers could not, in our view, step in and do the job as well as the incumbents ... The challengers are Kelly Bates, a teacher; Cliff DeBaugh, owner of BBQs and More; and Roger Khan, a real estate agent. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
ESCONDIDO: Gallo says he's out to help the average city resident Oct 7, 2008
Local wrote on Oct 7, 2008 3:16 AM:Those of us who've lived here longer than the challengers understand the negative impact of Escondido's changing demographics. We aren't in denial about the overcrowding and its impacts on our infrastructure. (North County Times)
Bad economy may sink parks, sites Sep 24, 2008
Jarhead71 wrote on Sep 24, 2008 6:26 AM:" Right on Big Brother! I am right there with you. My votes in November are going for the challengers, because I don't see one incumbent worth keeping. ". BigBrother wrote on Sep 23, 2008 11:34 PM:" Like I said before, fund the parks or get voted out of office. Every incumbant should be looking for a new job. The State of Ilinois has 13 million residents and makes 67 cents from every gallon of gasoline sold in the state. The state can afford the parks. If... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
ABCP challengers file arguments with court Sep 3, 2008
The challengers are upset that the plan virtually takes away the right to sue the financial institutions that sold the paper, under the terms of legal releases ... Both the challengers and the committee that crafted the restructuring plan have asked the Supreme Court to speed up its usual process for hearing a case so that investors who have been stuck with the paper since last August can get a decision sooner. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Tour de France underway in Brest Jul 5, 2008
Among the challengers this year are Australia's Cadel Evans and Spain's Alejandro Valverde. Riders will cover more than 2,175 miles during the three-week race. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Geek Goliath: Gates Says G'Bye to Microsoft Jun 27, 2008
"This is Bill's company. Bill built and redefined an entire industry. He was challenged by a number of competitors throughout the years and successfully fought off all the challengers, even when naysayers predicted Microsoft's loss of relevance.". 1. (ABC News -- Business)
Six vie for Parks and Rec seats Jun 4, 2008
Now 46 High 46 Low 44. LOADING Jun 04, 2008 - 04:07:00 CDT By GORDON WEIXEL Bismarck Tribune Six candidates are vying for two seats on the Bismarck Park and Recreation District Board of Commissioners. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Iowa's smoking ban prompts some opponents to seek office Jun 3, 2008
Paul Bell of Newton, Polly Bukta of Clinton and Cindy Winckler of Davenport, the challengers said. All of the incumbents are Democrats. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
McCullum provides fireworks to give IPL the perfect start Apr 20, 2008
The Challengers' reply was a non-event. Dravid lost his leg stump in the second over to India's 19-year-old pace-bowling prodigy Ishant Sharma, and when Jacques Kallis dragged Ajit Agarkar to mid-on it was 24 for three. (Guardian Unlimited)
Saajid is just a big mouth: Farah Khan Apr 16, 2008
After facing the television camera as a judge in Indian Idol, she is now preparing herself to judge Star Plus' new reality, calling for a battle between the Challengers and the Champions 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Super Star. On the hot seat along with her, will be ace music directors, Vishal-Shekar. (SantaBanta.com)
As expected, MySpace unveils new music service Apr 5, 2008
To this point, none of the challengers to Apple's iTunes has been able to gather an audience of any relevance or able to cut licensing deals that would provide them with a music offering that equals or surpasses Apple's. That changed today. (CNET News.com)
guest viewpoint Mar 1, 2008
We all should look at the qualifications of the challengers and consider voting for one or all three in place of the incumbents even though they are decent folk. It s not personal; we simply need new ideas. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Secret and Lloyd inflict more Payne on bookies Jan 6, 2008
"She is still learning what racing is all about but when the challengers came at her in the straight she found again and wanted to hold them off," he said. "She was a little sluggish to begin again but I learned a lot from her first run. When I gave her a shake-up she raced truly for me. "That was a bit sharp for her today, 1000 metres is a bit on the short side. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
CAMPAIGN 2007 SAN FRANCISCO MAYOR'S RACE Oct 23, 2007
" The list of challengers has shortened since the Aug. 10 filing deadline. Billy Bob Whitmer, a longtime local teacher and administrator, stopped payment on the check for his filing fees and was removed from the ballot by election officials. Former Supervisor Tony Hall, the best-known name among the challengers, took himself out of the race at the end of August, saying he couldn't find the financial support he needed to mount a serious challenge to Newsom. Hall wasn't the only one to come to... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Hot tempers on global warming Aug 15, 2007
Why the relentless labeling of those who point out weaknesses in the global-warming models as "deniers," or agents of the "denial machine," or deceptive practitioners of "denialism?" Wouldn't it be more effective to answer the challengers, some of whom are highly credentialed climate scientists in their own right, with scientific data and arguments, instead of snide insinuations of venality and deceit. Do Newsweek and Begley really believe that everyone who dissents from the global-warming... (Boston Globe)
Waverly Central School District: Eight campaigning for three school board seats May 14, 2007
For the challengers, what changes would you effect if elected. Calabrese: would seek funding by grants or any other available program that would reinstate the school resource (police) officer lost in January. (Sayre Evening Times, PA)
The boys are back in town May 11, 2007
"I bloody hope so," Parr replies when asked if he could hold off the challengers. Rounding out the tenacious three, who have amassed more than $6 million in prizemoney in the past nine months, is emerging star Tye Angland. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Mustang boys, girls win Chieftain meet Apr 7, 2007
Jordan Ockunzzi finished second for Cascade Christian in the 200 and 400, while the Challengers' Jordan Burchfiel took second in the discus ... The Challengers' other individual victory on the girls side came from Rachelle Buck in the discus. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Rest of West sinks just enough Mar 27, 2007
In other words, they have not risen to the challenge so much as the challengers have stooped to meet them, most notably the Clippers, Kings, Lakers and Nuggets. In addition, the Timberwolves have risen and the Hornets have stayed about the same. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
SAAC To Sell Ryan Francis Memory Bands At Game Saturday Jan 13, 2007
Pac-10 Conference - Conference of Champions Official Athletic Site. Conference of Champions. (Pac-10.org)
