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Jordan king ratifies corruption law 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 04 6:32 AM
The Jordanian monarch has ratified a draft law to fight corruption, less than a week before Jordan is to host an international forum on corruption.Jordan meets royalty PA via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - 2 hours, 25 minutes ago
Katie Price, aka Jordan, and her husband Peter Andre have performed a duet before royalty at the annual Royal Variety Performance.Prince Charles lost for words as he meets Jordan Daily Mail - Dec 04 5:01 PM
Perhaps it was her dazzling smile - or the sparkling sequins on her bodice. Whatever the reason, when Prince Charles met Jordan last night he seemed momentarily lost for words. Click here for more pictures from the Royal Variety show China routs Jordan, DPR Korea pounce Chinese Taipei People's Daily - 2 hours, 48 minutes ago
The Chinese women's soccer team thrashed Jordan 12-0 in the preliminary matches and booked a ticket for the semi-finals at Doha Asian Games on Monday.Jordan s crown prince to set up Peace Through Sport movement The Star Online - Dec 04 3:53 PM
Jordan's Crown Prince Faisal Al Hussein is in the process of setting up a movement called Peace Through Sport , their project director told AFP yesterday.Nazarbayev visits Jordan to strengthen political, economic ties ANI via Yahoo! India News - Dec 04 4:57 AM
Astana, Dec.4 (ANI): Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev visited Jordan last week at the invitation of King Abdullah II. During the two day visit, both leaders formalised agreements to strengthen bilateral economic and cultural ties, besides discussing recent international developments. The two leaders reiterated their support for the Iraqi's government's efforts to build a Jordan king ratifies corruption law Khaleej Times - Dec 04 7:35 AM
AMMAN - The Jordanian monarch has ratified a draft law to fight corruption, less than a week before Jordan is to host an international forum on corruption, Jordan s state-run news agency reported on Monday.Nazarbayev visits Jordan to strengthen political, economic ties New Kerala - Dec 04 9:12 AM
Astana, Dec.4 : Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev visited Jordan last week at the invitation of King Abdullah II. During the two day visit, both leaders formalised agreements to strengthen bilateral economic and cultural ties, besides discussing recent international developments.Jordan's sunshine superman Rye and Battle Today - Dec 04 2:54 AM
PLUCKY Jordan Whitewood-Neal's spirit in the face of crippling Proteus Syndrome so touched kitchen-fitter Steve Hiller's heart that he has spent six months fund-raising for him.Jordan Hasay is victorious at West Region meet in tuneup for nationals The San Luis Obispo Tribune - Dec 04 12:15 AM
Jordan Hasay got the best of Marie Lawrence once again. The Mission Prep sophomore held off her rival and advanced to this weekend s Foot Locker Nationals with a second-straight West Region cross country championship Saturday at the 5,000-meter course at Mt. SAC in Walnut.Iranian solo trade exhibition opens in Jordan Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 04 12:22 AM
Iran - Jordan - Exhibition An exclusive exhibition of Iranian goods opened in the Jordanian capital, Amman, Sunday. Various industrial goods, handicrafts and foodstuff are on display.Jesse Jordan Eaton Rapids Community News - Dec 04 1:16 AM
Jesse Russell Jordan Jr., 76, of Eaton Rapids, passed away to be with our Lord Nov. 25, 2006. He was born July 8, 1930 in Eaton Rapids, the son of Jesse Russell Sr. and Helena Mae (French) Jordan.Arabian Cement for Jordan AME Info - Dec 03 8:07 PM
Arabian Cement, a Saudi Arabian company, is to construct a factory in Qatranah, about 90 km south of Amman, reported the Jordan Times. Investment in the project, which should begin construction in Q2 2007, will amount to about $220m.Jordan wins second straight in Asiad men's basketball People's Daily - Dec 03 7:27 PM
Jordan squandered a 12-point lead in the third quarter before rallying past Syria 70-64 for its second win in a row at the Doha Asian Games men's basketball tournament in Doha on Sunday.IRANIAN SOLO TRADE EXHIBITION OPENS IN JORDAN Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Dec 04 4:48 PM
Trade / foreign investment An exclusive exhibition of Iranian goods opened in the Jordanian capital, Amman, Sunday. Various industrial goods, handicrafts and foodstuff are on display.Iranian Solo Trade Exhibition Opens In Jordan Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Dec 04 4:48 PM
An exclusive exhibition of Iranian goods opened in the Jordanian capital, Amman, Sunday. Various industrial goods, handicrafts and foodstuff are on display.River Jordan: Sacred, Tainted and Dying RedNova - Dec 03 9:26 AM
By Joel Greenberg, Chicago Tribune Dec. 3--DEGANYA, Israel -- At a baptismal site on the Jordan River just south of the Sea of Galilee, pilgrims kneel in the water as a priest intones a blessing, a high point of their visit to the Holy Land.Jordan expresses concern over Lebanese situation People's Daily - Dec 04 5:34 PM
Visiting Jordanian Foreign Minister Abdul Ilah Khatib on Monday expressed his country's concern over Lebanon's tense situation, local Naharnet news website reported.Jordan completes switch from production to super sedans Northern Star - Dec 03 1:04 PM
BRISBANE S Steve Jordan has completed his successful change from Production Cars to Super Sedans by taking a feature victory in the Lismore Nissan Super Sedan feature at Lismore Speedway on Saturday.Couric's Journey Washington Post - Dec 04 5:35 AM
Katie Couric showed up without an appointment. It was Thursday morning in Amman, Jordan, and the CBS anchor, who hadn't gotten to bed until 4 a.m., was woken up with word that she might have a shot at talking to the Iraqi prime minister if she headed to the military air base. "I thought, 'What the heck, what else do I have to do but sleep?' " she says. ... Hilariously awful internet video claims to reveal Jordan's real voice Daily Mail - Dec 03 1:35 AM
A song said to feature Jordan's real voice has become an internet hit - despite sounding painfully out of tune. It's claimed the clip of her singing A Whole New World has had the tricks that make it sound polished removed. Hear it for yourself here Batelco Jordan, broadband deal AME Info - Dec 03 3:37 AM
Batelco Jordan has launched an end of year offer in order to boost its number of broadband subscribers in the kingdom.MANZANITA FEBRUARY TRIPLEHEADER The Auto Channel - 32 minutes ago
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 1, 2006 Contact: DICK JORDAN/MICHAEL HARKER 06-330 USAC TRIPLEHEADER IN MEMORY OF ROGER McCLUSKEY AT MANZANITA SPEEDWAY FEBRUARY 9-10 Racing fans will be excited to know they again have a signature open-wheel extravaganza to attend in February as Manzanita Speedway in Phoenix, Ariz. will host an inaugural USAC Tripleheader in Memory of Roger McCluskey the weekend of Jordan's Xmas gift to herself - smaller boobs! New Kerala - Dec 03 5:42 AM
Home > News > Jordan's Xmas gift to herself - smaller boobs! Jordan's Xmas gift to herself - smaller boobs!Posted: 21-11-2006 , 05:31 GMT Mena Report - 0 minute ago
The Arab Italian Company Ltd., a leading distribution company under the Nader Group umbrella in the Kingdom, launched Imperia Vodka in Jordan, under the patronage of Ambassador Alexander Kalugin, of the Russia Federation to Jordan, on Saturday November 18th, 2006 at the Intercontinental Hotel.Robert D. Novak: Bush faces an opportunity, dilemma over Iraq New Hampshire Union Leader - 39 minutes ago
GEORGE W. BUSH passed through seven time zones from Amman, Jordan, Thursday to land in Washington at 4 p.m., resting briefly before embarking on the annual round of White House Christmas parties. The nightly six-hour chore of handshaking and photo-posing was followed by sitting through the endless annual honors presentation at the Kennedy Center Sunday night. This regimen, for a President who Tweaking the News Washington Post - Dec 03 10:44 PM
Katie Couric showed up without an appointment. It was Thursday morning in Amman, Jordan, and the CBS anchor, who hadn't gotten to bed until 4 a.m., was woken up with word that she might have a shot at talking to the Iraqi prime minister if she headed to the military airbase."I thought, 'What the...THE PRINCE AND THE SHOW-OFF GIRL Daily Record - 15 minutes ago
PRINCE Charles looked straight into Jordan's eyes - and made sure he didn't look anywhere else - when he met the glamour girl and hubby Peter Andre at the Royal Variety Performance last night.Assault course Guardian Unlimited - Dec 04 4:10 PM
Andy McNab, the former SAS man turned bestselling author, and Jordan, the surgically enhanced TV personality, don't appear to have much in common. But both have played a significant role in boosting literacy rates among British soldiers.Katie dons a gown for royal meeting PA via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Dec 04 12:36 PM
Katie Price, aka Jordan, donned a plunging princess gown for her meeting with royalty at the Royal Variety Performance.Staying ahead of the game at Taconic High Capital News 9 - Dec 04 5:40 PM
Jordan Reynolds is a junior at Taconic High School. He said he's confident that when he finishes up, he'll have his pick of jobs. It's all thanks to new equipment providing cutting edge technology.Plan of Attack: Robinson girls' team puts focus on defense Independent Tribune - 8 minutes ago
CONCORD - There's a reason why Lin Smithson is going to put several different players on the court this season. "I don't have a Michael Jordan," said the second-year Jay M. Robinson girls' coach. "But I have the components to make one.Jordan king visits Indian Army regiment IANS via Yahoo! India News - Dec 02 8:51 AM
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Jordan's King Abdullah II Al-Hussein Saturday visited the Skinner's Horse armoured regiment of the Indian Army to witness first hand its tanks in action and training activities.MUMTAZER TURKONE Zaman Online - Dec 04 2:20 PM
In Jordan at the Young Arab Leaders Forum, our prime minister recommends democracy, human rights and pluralism. He introduces the Alliance of Civilizations, in which Turkey represents the Islamic world, as the 21st century s global peace project.Girls basketball capsules Connecticut Post - Dec 04 6:40 PM
Bassick SKINNY The Lions aim to improve on last year's 1-19 mark. Central KEY PLAYERS Sr. C Octavia Jordan (11.0 ppg, 8 rpg); Sr. G Patria Corley; Jr. G Hacienda Grace SKINNY Hilltopper coach Owen Francis doesn't want to use the word rebuilding, but it may take some time for Central (11-9) to find its groove.(4:12 p.m.) Two Victoria men and a woman arrested for possession of drugs The Victoria Advocate - Dec 04 2:15 PM
Victoria police officers arrested two men and a woman after finding cocaine inside an apartment in the 100 block of South Ben Jordan Street early Monday morning.Jordan king urges Lebanon unity amid protests AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 01 10:58 AM
King Abdullah II of Jordan urged Lebanese to remain united Friday as a mass protest by the Shiite-led opposition left pro-Western Prime Minister Fuad Siniora surrounded by hostile demonstrators.Angola: Angola Attends World Families Summit AllAfrica.com - Dec 04 1:01 PM
Angola will participate in the second World Families Summit on December 5-7 in Jordan.Albany 4, Providence 3 Capital News 9 - Dec 04 12:53 PM
Albany's Keith Aucoin scored in the 11th round of a shootout and the River Rats edged the Providence Bruins 4-to-3 in American Hockey League action. Aucoin, a former Bruin, beat Jordan Sigalet, who had 24 saves, with a wrist shot to give Providence its second shootout loss in 24 hours.Some Arab Muslims call pope's Turkey tour insufficient KTRE-TV East Texas - Dec 04 10:41 AM
AMMAN, Jordan Despite a favorable reception for Pope Benedict in Turkey last week, some religious leaders in the Arab world say the pope still needs to do more.Iraq report spells trouble for Bush Chicago Sun-Times - Dec 04 2:31 AM
George W. Bush passed through seven time zones from Amman, Jordan, on Thursday to land in Washington at 4 p.m., resting briefly before embarking on the annual round of White House Christmas parties.UAE hopes recede with draw against Jordan Gulf News - Dec 02 12:43 PM
Doha: The UAE's hopes of progressing to the next round in the men's football tournament at the Asian Games hit a roadblock yesterday when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Jordan at the Al-Saad football stadium.CHS presses Merrillville to an overtime DAC victory Chesterton Tribune - Dec 04 1:28 PM
Jordan Lewis almost begged himself out of the game midway through the third quarter.Jordan's King visits armoured regiment at Hisar The Times of India - Dec 02 12:52 PM
King Abdullah II Al-Hussein of Jordan on Saturday visited an armoured regiment, 1 Horse (Skinners' Horse) at Hisar.Men s Basketball Takes On Hartford Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. In BJC GoPSUsports.com - Dec 04 2:18 PM
University Park, Pa., Dec. 4, 2006 The Penn State men s basketball team (6-2; 0-0 Big Ten) will to post its 100th win in the Bryce Jordan Center when it takes on Hartford (3-3; 0-0 America East) at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Bryce Jordan Center.Investigators still looking into cause of catamaran accident KPUA Hilo - Dec 04 1:09 PM
HONOLULU (AP) _ The Coast Guard in Honolulu is still investigating the fatal catamaran accident off of Waikiki Beach. Jordan Loser of Riverside, California died in the incident last week when the mast of a commercial tour catamaran snapped and pinned him against the boat's cabin.Surveyor Says Metal Fatigue Could Have Caused Deadly Accident KITV TheHawaiiChannel.com via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 19 minutes ago
It will be months before the Coast Guard finishes its investigation into the deadly tour catamaran incident off Waikiki Friday night.Jordanian royal family tries new peace tactic Middle East Online - Dec 04 8:28 AM
Project that would bring 200 kids from war torn countries to Jordan to talk to each other, live in peace.PREP BOYS' BASKETBALL: Jordan stuns Judge The Salt Lake Tribune - Dec 02 12:47 AM
It seemed to be a mismatch before tipoff. Fresh off last season's Class 3-A title, Judge opened the season with wins over Taylorsville and East. The Beetdiggers, who missed last year's 5-A playoffs, were supposed to play the role of another high-profile victim. But Jordan refused to accept the idea of leaving a defending state champion's home gym with a loss. Even when trailing by Christina Visits Diiirty Dublin... ShowBiz Ireland - Dec 04 7:30 AM
Diirty singer and sexy platinum blonde Christina Aguilera spent six days in Ireland with her husband Jordan Bratman and also celebrated their 1st Wedding Anniversary in the capital...Wells Fargo to launch mortgage program AP via Yahoo! News - 12 minutes ago
Wells Fargo & Co. is launching a new program to help mortgage borrowers with poor credit records improve their plight and help the bank shake off years of accusations depicting it as a predatory lender.The Price Is Right? My Kinda Place - Dec 04 10:02 AM
As Jordan, Katie Price has become one of the country s most successful, controversial and over-the-top celebrities.Bush Urges Shiite Leader to Support Premier New York Times - 36 minutes ago
The meeting with one of Iraq?s most powerful Shiite leaders was part of an effort to reach out to a wider circle of Iraqi politicians.Notes: Griffin pleads guilty to traffic charge USA Today - 34 minutes ago
Timberwolves forward Eddie Griffin pleaded guilty Monday to inattentive driving in connection with a March traffic accident. He paid a fine and court fees totaling $375 for the petty misdemeanor, said Mary Ellen Heng, an assistant city attorney. A misdemeanor charge for driving without a license was dropped after Griffin produced a valid Texas license and proof of insurance. Heng said the BYU Alum Nominated to 3rd Circuit Court Brigham Young NewsNet - Dec 04 9:12 AM
Unless the U.S. Senate confirms him during its lame-duck session in December, BYU alumnus Kent A. Jordan will have to wait until 2007 to see if President George W. Bush re-nominates him - and the newly Democrat-controlled Senate confirms him - to a position on the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.Super frosh nets stardom in two sports USA Today - 45 minutes ago
His Arizona basketball teammates have nicknamed him "Noodles" because of his curly blond locks, a needling rite of passage for a freshman. Chase Budinger smiles. "I have to take that stuff," he says. "I'm a freshman." Make no mistake, though: The 6-7, 205-pound talent is not your typical freshman.Bush's Jordan talks needed a 'mea culpa' USATODAY.com via Yahoo! News - Dec 01 5:01 AM
The snubbing he got from Iraq's prime minister before they kissed and made up was not the most important thing about President Bush's visit to Jordan this week. His private talk with Jordanian King Abdullah II probably mattered most, especially since no announcement was made concerning these discussions.Inside Slant USA Today - 57 minutes ago
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London, Dec 2 (ANI): This Christmas, British glamour model Jordan will be getting something off her chest - her fake boobs. The 28-year-old, who has been defined by her fake bust, has always said that she thrilled with her enhanced assets. However, it seems that the model has now had a change of heart, and according to a source is now planning to take a month off at Christmas to have her boobs Of Carter, boys and girls, boards and snow geese Delta Democrat Times - Dec 04 10:31 AM
Thanks to Chuck Jordan for the tip about former DDT editor and associate publisher Hodding Carter III receiving the Burton Benjamin Memorial Award for lifetime achievement in New York on Nov. 21.South Jordan man linked to American Fork art thefts Deseret Morning News - Dec 01 11:43 PM
A South Jordan man allegedly confessed to stealing nearly $15,000 worth of art in two visits to an American Fork gallery.New QB, but same results for Broncos USA Today - 1 hour, 45 minutes ago
Mike Shanahan insisted when he benched quarterback Jake Plummer and replaced him with a rookie, that Jay Cutler gave the Denver Broncos their best chance at winning. That may still prove to be the case. But during Sunday night's 23-20 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, the Broncos were plagued by some of the same old woes.India, Jordan vow cooperation to fight terror ANI via Yahoo! India News - Dec 01 10:11 PM
New Delhi, Dec. 2 (ANI): President A P J Abdul Kalam has said that India and Jordan should work together in tackling global terrorism. "India and Jordan could work together with each other in battling this global problem. India like Jordan has suffered from the acts of terror. And we condemn terrorism in all forms. Terrorism, which kills innocent civilians, cannot be justified under any Hub for serving homeless posed for West Palm The Palm Beach Post - Dec 03 9:28 PM
Lela Jordan, the mayor's community services coordinator, has what she thinks is an ideal solution to the city's homelessness problem.Boy was 'having a blast' on boat ride Honolulu Advertiser - Dec 04 4:25 AM
Brisk winds Friday made for a bouncy ride on the tour catamaran Na Hoku II, and 13-year-old Riverside Jordan James Loser was enjoying the cruise off Waikiki in the bow netting stretched between the double hulls, his father said.Flags Week in Review OurSports Central - Dec 04 10:56 AM
The Flags traveled to Flint to take on the arch-rival Generals on Saturday. Flint drew first blood, when Jordan Fox scored in the first period. Garett Cameron answered back in the second, assisted by Pat Sutton.4 Marines die in Iraq emergency landing AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 04 6:29 PM
Four U.S. Marines died when a Sea Knight helicopter plunged into a lake in volatile Anbar province, the military said Monday, raising to 13 the number of American troops killed during a bloody weekend in Iraq.Watchdog Report: Net worth rising for two County Commission leaders Miami Herald - Dec 04 12:27 AM
watchdogreport1@earthlink.net The Watchdog Report reviewed the required yearly financial disclosure forms on file with the state for the Miami-Dade commission's incoming new leadership, County Commission Chairman Bruno Barreiro and Vice Chairwoman Barbara Jordan -- elected to the posts Tuesday.On Campus The State Journal-Register - Dec 04 5:20 AM
ZAK ALLAN (Gillespie), a senior forward at Blackburn, scored 19 points and went 7-for-7 from the foul line in a 73-70 loss to Robert Morris. JORDAN BABB (Rochester) had a goal and two assists in 12 games - 10 as a starter - for the Illinois College men s soccer team.Heat guard Wade earns Sports Illustrated award AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 04 4:40 PM
The Miami Heat's dynamic guard Dwyane Wade has been named Sports Illustrated magazine's 2006 Sportsman of the Year.Searching for Michael Jordan New York Daily News - Dec 03 1:28 AM
When Kobe Bryant does something absolutely Jordanesque, as he did the other night when he poured in 30 points in a quarter without missing a shot and finished with 52 points in the Lakers' victory over the Jazz on Thursday, GMs throughout the league wish they had a player of his talent, history of winning and will to win.'I want to make a difference to the world' The Times of India - Dec 04 10:09 AM
Queen Rania of Jordan on falling in love with India, handling the responsibilities of a Queen and being a style icon.Jordan helps Tri-Valley earn tie Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - Dec 02 6:37 AM
Tri-Valley High School overcame a huge deficit in shots to record a 5-5 hockey tie Friday in Glennallen. Glennallen outshot the Warriors 48-19 but a big effort from goalie Luke Jordan and a late goal from Vince Usibelli earned Tri-Valley the tie.Analysis: Shock & awe about-face UPI - Dec 04 4:45 AM
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- President Bush promoted Pakistan in 2004 to MNNA, the same status enjoyed by close allies Israel, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Egypt and Jordan. Major Non-NATO allies get priority in defense purchases.A dampened outcome for meetings on Mideast democracy International Herald Tribune - Dec 03 6:48 AM
A forum in Jordan on democracy in the Middle East sponsored by Western governments scales down its once lofty goals.Shock And Awe About-Face by Arnaud De Borchgrave UPI Editor at Large Washington (UPI) Dec 01, 2006 Space War - Dec 03 8:17 PM
President Bush promoted Pakistan in 2004 to MNNA, the same status enjoyed by close allies Israel, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Egypt and Jordan. Major Non-NATO allies get priority in defense purchases. They have no North Atlantic Treaty obligations, but club rules preclude undermining NATO.NBA Preview 2006-07: Generation Now Sports Illustrated - Dec 04 11:47 AM
TO: Our lapsed fans FROM: Your marketing pals at the NBA SUBJECT: Exciting news!Imperial World looks to have jump on punt Examiner.com.au - Dec 04 4:58 AM
FORMER Tasmanian trainer Catherine Jordan's eye for a potential jumper could pay another big dividend in the $40,000 Grand National Hurdle at Spreyton on Friday week.Helicopter plunges into a lake in Anbar province, killing four Marines USA Today - Dec 04 5:08 PM
Four U.S. Marines were killed when a Sea Knight helicopter plunged into a lake in volatile Anbar province, the military said Monday, raising to 13 the number of American troops killed in a particularly bloody weekend in Iraq.Fort Amanda soldiers remembered The Marion Star - Dec 04 8:15 AM
WAPAKONETA - A new monument honoring the Fort Amanda soldiers who served during the War of 1812 was dedicated in a ceremony on Nov. 12. The monument, Jordan Hensley's Eagle Scout project, was erected in the Fort Amanda Cemetery at the Fort Amanda State Memorial on Ohio 198, north of Wapakoneta.Search Engine College Students Favor Search Engine Marketing Self-Study Courses ISEDB - Dec 04 12:41 PM
The Search Engine College promotes holistic marketing, and it shows in the Jordan's implementation of new plans for their school. As I became aware of some of the changes in store for the coming months, I thought it was time to get the story. If you haven't explored what the Search Engine College has to offer, now is a good time to squeeze a course or two into your education budget or plan on a Refugees protest restrictions in Mideast AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 04 12:13 PM
Hundreds of thousands of Iraqis are fleeing the chaos of their homeland only to find themselves unwelcome guests in other Arab countries, threatening a major new refugee crisis in the Middle East.Civil wars or proxy wars? Asia Times - Dec 04 3:11 AM
Words often mean the opposite of what they appear to mean in the Middle East. When Jordan's King Abdullah demanded a speedy solution to the Israel-Palestine issue to quell the outbreak of multiple civil wars in the region, he meant the precise opposite: the Arab world has something more pressing on its mind than the plight of the Palestinians.Angola Attends World Families Summit AngolaPress - Dec 04 5:47 AM
Luanda, 12/04 - Angola will participate in the second World Families Summit on December 5-7 in Jordan. The country`s delegation, headed by the Minister of Family and Woman Promotion Cāndida Celeste, travelled this morning to the Middle East nation.Mangini has surging Jets in position for playoff push USA Today - Dec 04 4:04 PM
Eric Mangini has the Jets in contention for a playoff spot, much to the delight of the first-year coach. "We're excited about the progress we're making, but there's still a quarter of the season left and that's the way we're approaching it," Mangini said Monday. The Jets are 7-5, and with four other teams seeking an AFC wild-card berth.Headline News Sentinel-News - Dec 04 5:47 AM
Doctors at University of Louisville Hospital listed Shelby County sophomore Jordan Triplett, 16, in fair condition Thursday morning, after he was stabbed twice by a 14-year-old freshman just before school a day earlier.Bush meets with rival to U.S.-backed Iraqi leader, Maliki International Herald Tribune - Dec 04 3:44 PM
The administration is trying to shore up the weakened government by reaching out to a broader circle of Iraqi politicians.Bush says Iraq progress too slow AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 04 3:17 PM
President Bush told a Shiite political leader on Monday the United States is not happy with progress in Iraq and sought the cleric's help to curb extremists and terrorists trying to undermine the struggling new democracy.Jordinvest signs a financial advisory and lead management agreement with Damac Holding AME Info - Dec 04 12:52 AM
Jordan Investment Trust PLC (Jordinvest) has recently signed a financial advisory and lead management agreement with Damac Holding, a regional leader in the field of real estate development.Bush, Iraqi Leader Agreed To Accelerate Security Forces Training U.S. Department of State - Dec 04 8:34 AM
President Bush says he and Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki have agreed on the need to accelerate the training of Iraqi security forces as a means of empowering Iraq s democratic government to stem the violence in the country. Speaking in his weekly radio address to the American people December 2, Bush said in his meeting with Maliki in Amman, Jordan, November 30 that we both agreed that we Iraq's al-Hakim gets White House meeting AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 04 3:25 PM
Abdul-Aziz al-Hakim is closer to Iran than any other Iraqi politician and runs a Shiite militia blamed for sectarian violence in Iraq.Chile's Pinochet fights for life after heart attack AlertNet - Dec 03 11:03 PM
Source: Reuters By Pav Jordan SANTIAGO, Chile, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet fought to survive on Monday after a heart attack put him in a Santiago military hospital, while teary-eyed ... Pinochet recovering from heart attack Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 04 3:20 PM
Former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, accused of torture, killings and kidnappings during his 1973-1990 rule, is recovering from a heart attack he suffered at the weekend, doctors said on Monday.Lady Lions survive late Monarch rally Centre Daily Times - Dec 04 12:09 AM
UNIVERSITY PARK -- Wheeeww. The collective sigh of relief from the Penn State women's basketball faithful was nearly as loud as the final buzzer at the Bryce Jordan Center on Sunday.Lions play down to the Bears Penn State Collegian - Dec 04 5:05 AM
After holding off winless Morgan State, 80-71, Saturday at the Bryce Jordan Center, junior guard Mike Walker was asked if the Penn State men's basketball team is a victim of playing to the level of its competition.Main Street Coeur d'Alene Press - Dec 04 2:14 AM
It's with a heavy heart I write about our community this week. In the midst of newly-fallen snow and twinkling holiday lights, Tom and Cyndie Johnson and their daughters Desiree and Aubree are mourning the unexpected death of their son and little brother, Jordan.District College Basketball Roundup: Penn State women hold off ODU, 80-77 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Dec 03 9:10 PM
Tyra Grant converted 11 of 19 field goals, including 2 for 2 3-pointers, and finished with 29 points as the Penn State women defeated visiting Old Dominion, 80-77, in a non-conference game at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pa.Jordinvest, Damac agreement AME Info - Dec 04 1:52 AM
Jordinvest has signed a financial advisory and lead management agreement with Damac Holding. The agreement should lead to the establishment of a Jordanian public shareholding company to be headquartered in Jordan and with an initial capital investment of $7.1m.Training for Asian Games no easy feat AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 04 2:06 PM
Kazakhstan is a wonderful country, with beautiful mountains and lakes, says Yevgeny Kuznetsov. Just don't try to find a decent bowling alley there.Jon Heyman: Dodgers meet with Red Sox about Manny Sports Illustrated - Dec 04 1:46 PM
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