11.   There are new challenges this year, beginning with a new coaching staff, a new offense and perhaps renewed enthusiasm.

12.   The year has been otherwise marked by rancor and divided loyalties, leaving Glendening as one of the few incumbent governors vulnerable to a strong challenge this year.

13.   And even before the season started, Fittipaldi said the challenge this year would be much greater.

14.   But there have been relatively few challenges this year.

15.   Washington, Oregon, Idaho and western Montana depend heavily on hydroelectric power, an energy source facing a double challenge this year.