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Many lives have been touched by this case. It has brought pain and suffering to all involved, and it deeply challenges our ability to balance judgment with compassion. As the legal process unfolds, we must hope that it brings a speedy resolution and that the truth of the events is fully clarified.

Significant challenges remain ... including what can be achieved in Hong Kong in December so we need to continue to press as hard as we can,

Sentinel has always provided superior software and technology solutions that support the strategic and operational challenges of our customers. The union of Creative and Sentinel creates a company with architectural vision and a proven ability to successfully address complex mobile computing challenges.

Secretary Christopher believes that, based on his meetings today, that the tone (of the meetings) has been cooperative, that they are off to a good start, but he doesn't minimize the challenges ahead of us.

Securing the data on notebook PCs is one of the toughest challenges for I.T. professionals, and with the proliferation of mobile computing across all business segments, the threat of data loss and network breaches through theft of notebooks has never been greater.

Sen. Bennett succinctly and clearly outlined the reasons to oppose both the proposed Yucca Mountain and PFS facilities, ... The momentum is shifting and the timing is right to address our nuclear waste challenges in a way that offers real, long-term solutions. The safest, most reasonable and effective solution is to store nuclear waste where it is already being produced.

Sears faces significant challenges in the discount retail market, particularly from the large cap retailers Wal-Mart and Target.

Severe operating challenges still confront GM, including mix, pricing and market-share pressures plus a tough macro outlook as consumers face rising interest rates and energy costs.

Old systems top to bottom need to be ripped out and rebuilt and you can't do that during a single summer so there are tactical challenges to renovating North High School too. When you add the costs of renovating North High School and renting space or transporting students to a different space during a year of construction renovating isn't cost-effective. The cost is almost the same as building a new school.

Life is all about finding challenges for yourself that you want to try to achieve.

I need something different [roles], always something just slightly different, that pushes you and challenges you.

Obeying the Spirit instead of your own self-centered whims will lead you to places you've never been, challenge you in ways you have never been challenged, and invite levels of sacrifice you never dreamed you could make. This is the power and the promise of full-throttle faith, of living a life fueled solely by God.

Leadership in church is one of the biggest challenges that the Church is facing because without strong leadership, the church rarely lives out its redemptive potentials.

Blessings come in disguise. And challenges can be a blessing.

When there were challenges the players rose to the occasion.

They're different kinds of challenges depending upon what phase of life I'm in.

I am convinced that the world is not a mere bog in which men and women trample themselves and die. Something magnificent is taking place here amidst the cruelties and tragedies, and the supreme challenge to intelligence is that of making the noblest and best in our curious heritage prevail.

I challenge record companies to show me evidence of a single penny they've lost due to Napster.

If people don't like what I'm doing I really don't have time to hear it. I'm doing something good with my life and I challenge them to do the same.

Solving problems should be a joy, a welcome challenge to our creativity.

Challenges arise to make us aware of our inner purpose.

The good news is, we have everything we need now to respond to the challenge of global warming. We have all the technologies we need, more are being developed.... But we should not wait, we cannot wait, we must not wait.

Now comes the threat of climate crisis - a threat that is real, rising, imminent, and universal. Once again, it is the 11th hour. The penalties for ignoring this challenge are immense and growing, and at some near point would be unsustainable and unrecoverable. For now we still have the power to choose our fate, and the remaining question is only this: Have we the will to act vigorously and in time, or will we remain imprisoned by a dangerous illusion?

The truth is that climate change is presenting the greatest challenge humanity has ever faced.

Today I challenge our nation to commit to producing 100 percent of our electricity from renewable energy and truly clean carbon-free sources within 10 years.

Global warming is real and human activity is the main cause. The consequences are mainly negative and headed toward catastrophic, unless we act. However, the good news is that we can meet this challenge. It is not too late, and we have everything we need to get started.

The challenge for a human now is to be more interesting to another than his or her smartphone.

It seems, in fact, that the more advanced a society is, the greater will be its interest in ruined things, for it will see in them a redemptively sobering reminder of the fragility of its own achievements. Ruins pose a direct challenge to our concern with power and rank, with bustle and fame. They puncture the inflated folly of our exhaustive and frenetic pursuit of wealth.

The challenge of modern relationships: how to prove more interesting than the other's smartphone.

It is impossible to remain indifferent to Japanese culture. It is a different civilisation where all you have learnt must be forgotten. It is a great intellectual challenge and a gorgeous sensual experience.

The Israeli military plays more than a critical role in defending the citizens of the Jewish state. It also plays an important social, scientific and psychological role in preparing its young citizens for the challenging task of being Israelis in a difficult world.

Some learning and talent professionals, together with some organisations, are finding it a challenge to make changes from these age-old HR and learning practices. However, it is inevitable that they will need to adopt new ways of learning to support new ways of working sooner rather than later.

I do tend to like movies that challenge me, professionally. That's mostly on a smaller scale, when you have one or two or five actors, and it's all about the acting and not the camera.

I never wanted to be a career politician. I always am interested just to take on challenges that everyone says are impossible to do and to take it on.

I have nothing but admiration for the actors on soap operas. It is unbelievably challenging to put out an hour show in one day.

Just as Dr. King was a disciple of Gandhi and Christ, we must now be Dr. King's disciples. Dr. King challenged us to work for a greater humanity. I only hope that we are worthy of his challenge.

There's no reason to be non-violent. There's no challenge unless you are living for people.

I was very similar at 19. I wanted something to happen in life, I wanted a bit more. I wanted to find someone who could challenge my ideas. So I definitely tapped into that.

I love the fact publishers are still publishing unprofitable material. It's a challenge to the powers that be. It's saying there is a real literature in this country and we will keep publishing it.

One of the big challenges now is to figure out just how many viruses there really are in the human genome. So far the estimate is 8.3% of our genome is virus, but it actually could be a lot higher.

Like everyone else, I have challenges.

Absolutely the greatest challenges in dealing with discrimination are with the larger group who needs to consider how they think and act in everyday life. It remains the possibility of the majority to accept the call to change.

The current generation of world leaders -- our generation -- is also being called to face significant challenges concerning peace, collective security and the environment. We have been unable to solve old disputes and to prevent new threats. The use of force is incapable of eliminating the underlying causes of conflict.

It's such a challenge to play a good guy - it's hard to be believable.

It's tricky playing people that you don't like and finding a way to empathise with them. It's challenging and very exciting for an actor.

I love being a dad. Basically it's the most gratifying, rewarding relationship in life. But, at the same time, it certainly is the most challenging.

The real challenge is to give a really nuanced performance and really push myself, to make sure that we see a very complete picture of a woman living with Asperger's. Of course, I'm always intrigued. I learn so much from the show about storylines that actually happen on the border.

Creatively I just enjoy challenging myself in different genres.

Some people write to please, to soothe, to console. Others to provoke, to challenge, to exasperate and infuriate. I've always found the second approach the more pleasing.

Unlike solidarity, which is horizontal and takes place between equals, charity is top-down, humiliating those who receive it and never challenging the implicit power relations.

The computing scientist's main challenge is not to get confused by the complexities of his own making.

Beware of "the real world". A speaker's apeal to it is always an invitation not to challenge his tacit assumptions.

I would therefore like to posit that computing's central challenge, how not to make a mess of it, has not yet been met.

Some consider the puzzles that are created by their omissions as spicy challenges, without which their texts would be boring; others shun clarity lest their work is considered trivial.

In their capacity as a tool, computers will be but a ripple on the surface of our culture. In their capacity as intellectual challenge, they are without precedent in the cultural history of mankind.

See every difficulty as a challenge, a stepping stone, and never be defeated by anything or anyone.

Why that would be like challenging Bing Crosby to a singing contest,wouldn't it

I have never been afraid to take a chance on myself. Since I started playing this game I have been taught and learned that this game is a team game and there are a lot of things more important than money. I believe I have always been a person that enjoys meeting challenges head-first.

I have met with ASA on numerous occasions in the past and have not been very successful in pointing out these kinds of challenges they have.

Kevin and Fernando are both veteran major league players that we can bring to camp for some extra depth on our team. They have both had health challenges but, if healthy, they will be valuable players for our younger guys to compete against and learn from.

Kids in our urban schools, most of them minorities, are not succeeding at anywhere near the rate of their counterparts in the suburbs. And let me be clear: the failure of our urban schools to prepare our children today for the challenges of tomorrow is the civil rights issue of our generation.

Kmart's significant losses and sales decline in the first quarter reflect the many challenges the company faced in the period following our voluntary Chapter 11 filing, ... These challenges included reduced inventory levels as vendors withheld shipments in the early days of the reorganization and reduced store traffic arising from the bankruptcy filing.

James goes after hitters, he really challenges them in the zones. He missed the zone and walked a few guys but he has confidence in his stuff and came back to get out of a jam.

There are technical challenges with viscous oil and these facilities were created to handle light oil. It's not necessarily the characteristics of the crude oil, it's water. Water is the source of corrosion. You've got to have water in the line to have corrosion.

He is passionate about coaching, he values and develops each athlete's unique skills and leadership abilities, and he challenges both his veteran athletes and neophytes to be better persons in and out of the pool.

He liked his job. He liked challenges; he put his best foot forward every time. He gave his best to his family, too.

He listened carefully, he listened thoughtfully. He did not respond to challenges or views that were presented. I do think he felt this should be a vote of conscience and I think in the end he voted his conscience, and I think at the end of the day that speaks volumes about his leadership.

Given that, and given the challenges there are in our core business over the half year, the performance and the result are very encouraging.

Given the challenges Intel faces currently with its business model, we think the stock needs to trade on a lower multiple of 2003 earnings to be attractive.

Given the challenges of the post-petroleum world, we have to provide answers. Europe has to come up with a true strategy to guarantee energy security.

Given the challenges we face in North America, it makes sense for me to assume control of GM North America's day-to-day operations and shorten the lines of communication and decision-making,

Given the competitive and demographic challenges facing Canada, tax reform is increasingly urgent. In the coming years, Canada should not simply react to changes in tax policy abroad, but should take the initiative and adopt policies that would unleash the Canadian tiger.

Given the current outlook for industry volumes and cost challenges we are taking a more cautious position on our fiscal 2006 earnings. We now expect that earnings per share from continuing operations will be flat to slightly down compared with $1.79 from continuing operations reported in fiscal 2005.

I am troubled that sometimes in our political discourse we spend all of our time focused on the challenges of the next century rather than on the opportunities of the new century.

I did not find that writing a diary with a lead male character differed in any essential way from writing one with a female character. They all had the same challenges in terms of attempting to establish an identity, coping with loneliness, friendships, relationships.

I can think of no one more appropriate or compelling than Colonel Madden to keynote the conference this year. This year's conference highlights the technological challenges facing the U.S. military services and Colonel Madden will address these challenges of achieving a net-centric environment.

Frankly, we're taken aback by the decision, ... This project has faced legal and other challenges over the years and has always ultimately come out ahead.

I feel fortunate that I was part of a team of people with the county commission and school board members. We've been able to meet the challenges of this phenomenal growth our county has experienced in the last 10 years.

I am excited about the opportunity to coach at Temple University and look forward to the challenges that lie ahead in keeping Owl basketball among the nation's elite programs.

I am excited to be a part of the Franklin & Marshall football family. There will be many challenges that come with being the head coach, but the ultimate goal is to make sure that all of our players have the greatest experiences of their lives on and off the field.

I came to L.A. for pilot season, and it was so brutal. So brutal. But still, I just want to be making forward progress. There's lots of ideas about being a superstar. But my idea of being a superstar is just going forward and having new challenges and trying out new things.

I came up with 'Roots and Shoots' when I was traveling around the world in increasingly broader circles talking about the environmental issues and challenges facing Africa,

I don't think it will be difficult. This is a good job. Obviously, we have some challenges in front of us, but frankly I wouldn't want a head coach who's not willing to face challenges.

Global protein sector challenges continued during the past quarter. High poultry inventories depressed retail poultry prices and contributed to declines in pork pricing in the US, although US pork industry volumes increased over last year. At the same time, extraordinarily high US live cattle costs in relation to finished box beef prices, combined with a continued lack of access to major Asian export markets, limited our beef operating results.

Given the response to our scholarship program in the past two years, and with the recent cuts to student loan programs by Congress, it is clear that there is a huge need for these resources. So many GLBT students -- as well as their supporters -- face steep challenges in funding their education, so we are grateful for the generous bequest and donations that make this program possible.

Given the urgency of the challenges that face the province, and the amazing opportunities that lie before us, the impact of a two-year leadership race must seriously be considered.

For most developing countries, it means challenges and pressures more than opportunities and benefits,

For too many communities, hate crimes are a grim reminder of the challenges we face in building our American family,

If anything, we've maybe not gotten the recognition that we deserve. And then when you put the challenges of practicing indoors for this amount of time and not being able to have the team outside (unlike some of the West Coast and southern schools) I'm not sure how many of those guys can do what we do and be as good as we are.

I don't think a lot of his teammates are aware of the challenges he has faced. There is a definitely a mutual respect there for him right now.

I don't think anybody could say with a straight face that there hasn't been some of the flow of work hasn't been more challenging. Leadership challenges can rub emotions raw and strain relationships.

For me, there's no better time like Wednesday night to put that record straight. We've met a lot of challenges this year as a team, and this is another one. I firmly believe that we'll get a result on Wednesday night.

For us Japan is a much higher priority. We find there are challenges in China -- the stability of people, intellectual property, uncertain cash flows. They are hard-working people but they don't have democracy. When they have a transition to democracy there are going to be huge challenges.

I expected it (to lose the captaincy) but I'm definitely disappointed. It's what the club wants and I'll have to get over it. I have a few other challenges this year to worry about like changing positions (from halfback to hooker).

Certainly, Syracuse is in the middle of a very difficult five-game stretch, no question about that. There are certainly scheduling challenges with 16 teams. We're the largest league in the country, and that makes scheduling difficult.

Casey's been very supportive. We talked in depth about my past and my situation and some of my challenges over the years. He gave me nothing but support. ... When a coach does something like that, it commands your respect.

Ian is recognized as a leader in bringing together IT, finance and operations professionals to address critical Performance Management challenges including governance, process improvement and information technology. His proven sales leadership skills will help us achieve our revenue goals as we invest in the expansion of our research and services teams.

CBS Vision is a strategic way for us to get ahead of all the new technologies and challenges that are facing our industry, and to share our knowledge and these opportunities with our clients and partners.

Builders will face more challenges with density and land prices, and with all these public builders, they can go out and scour the countryside for ideas from other cities. Smaller builders will follow suit. If they are affordable, why would people not buy them?

I don't know why this team wants to face challenges when they don't have to, but time and time again we do it.