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IRAQ-JORDAN: Iraqi asylum seekers in Jordan to increase threefold AlertNet - Feb 08 8:02 AM
Source: IRIN The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Antonio Guterres, said on Wednesday that the number of Iraqi asylum seekers in Jordan was expected to increase threefold as a result of operational changes within the agency. MSU notebook: Jordan still plans on being a Spartan Lansing State Journal - Feb 08 10:03 AM
EAST LANSING - Michigan State didn't sign one of their top recruits on Wednesday but that doesn't mean Michael Jordan won't eventually become a Spartan.Jordan Daniel Snow The Shelby County Reporter - Feb 08 6:28 AM
Funeral services for Jordan Snow, 16, of Wilton, were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at Bolton-Letlow Funeral Home. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at the Funeral Home. Jordan, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 28, at his home, was born on Aug. 8, 1990 in Birmingham.South Africa: Arts And Culture Minister Jordan Receives Donation Towards Heritage Fund AllAfrica.com - Feb 08 9:40 AM
Heritage, arts and culture make a critical contribution to the social cohesion of any society, Minister of Arts and Culture Pallo Jordan said on Wednesday.World must help Jordan, Syria assist Iraqi refugees: UN AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 07 6:20 AM
UN High Commissioner for Refugees chief Antonio Guterres has urged the international community to help Jordan and Syria assist hundreds of thousands of refugees from neighbouring Iraq.Mahindra secures marketing agreement with Jordan co New Kerala - Feb 08 9:24 AM
Bangalore, Feb 8: Mahindra Defence Systems, a division of Mahindra and Mahindra today said it has secured an exclusive marketing and support agreement with Jordan-based Seabird Aviation, to bring the Seabird SEEKER range of aircraft to India.JORDAN S TIJUANA ADVENTURE North Wales Pioneer - Feb 08 10:34 AM
JORDAN Bailey is about to embark on the trip of a lifetime and he is only 12. The Aberconwy School pupil has been given a golden opportunity and is off to build homes from scratch in a mission trip to Mexico.Jordan is building from ground up The San Francisco Examiner - Feb 08 3:16 AM
SAN FRANCISCO - Lester Rubin was faced with a challenge when he was asked to put together a boys varsity basketball team at Jordan High School at the start of this school year.Jordan powers TU men Tulsa World - Feb 08 3:50 AM
Freshman's dunk and defensive skills help the Hurricane top the Herd. Jerome Jordan's game-opening dunk lit up the scoreboard and Tulsa's hometown crowd on Wednesday night.Matthew Jordan Debut antiMUSIC - Feb 07 6:06 PM
(PR) 22 year-old Los Angeles-based MATTHEW JORDAN is on the verge of releasing his debut full-length CD Horizon (Quiet Thunder Records) on March 15.but already, JORDAN has established impressive credentials: Nearly 30,00 fans on MySpace; was chosen as a featured artist by NOKIA Corp. with his music included both in the rollout of new phones and in their official Podcast at MIDEM 2007; and was a ...Jordan to seek funds for Hamilton Road work The Post-Standard - Feb 07 9:15 PM
South Hamilton Road in Jordan clearly needs improvement.Air Jordan Set to Fly With XX2 AdWeek - Feb 07 5:07 PM
NEW YORK Just in case you thought the National Football League had exclusive rights to Roman numerals, Nike's Jordan Brand will support the 22nd anniversary of its Air Jordan shoes with a multimedia campaign to support the XX2.Jordan Pruitt - No Ordinary Girl IGN Music - Feb 07 5:48 PM
Unfortunately ordinary. February 7, 2007 - Teen angst can breed brutally searing music, but listening to fifteen-year-old Jordan Pruitt you will think that she grew up in a wholesome made-for-TV movie.UN Urges Other Nations to Assist Jordan, Syria With Iraqi Refugees Voice of America - Feb 07 1:33 PM
The head of the United Nations refugee agency has urged other nations to help Jordan and Syria with the four million Iraqis who have fled their homes.Jordan's living the dream Hemel Hempstead Gazette - Feb 07 7:36 PM
Leverstock Green footballer Jordan Parkes is going to be living the footballing dream after putting pen to paper on a professional contract with Premiership side Watford.A new face in Jordan s old media Financial Times - Feb 07 9:23 AM
Mohamed Alayyan could easily pass for one of his employees at ATV, the new terrestrial television station he plans to launch in Jordan later this year.City gets ideas for Jordan Valley Park expansion KY3 Springfield - 1 hour, 6 minutes ago
Some of brightest ideas came form some of the youngest mindsOld school to meet new in dunk contest USA Today - Feb 08 10:36 AM
Defending champ Nate Robinson might have a tough time impressing the judges at this year's All-Star Saturday night; Michael Jordan, Julius Irving, Dominique Wilkins, Vince Carter and Kobe Bryantall former winnerswill critique Robinson, Gerald Green, Dwight Howard, and Tyrus Thomas.West Jordan opposes toll highway The Salt Lake Tribune - Feb 06 11:25 PM
West Jordan City opposes building the Mountain View Corridor as a toll road. The Utah Department of Transportation has said tolling may be necessary to fund the $1.8 billion freeway. Mayor David Newton and the City Council unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday night urging the Legislature and Salt Lake County Council to oppose tolling the freeway, slated to run along 5800 West. South ...Montana 76, Sacramento St. 69 SportingNews.com - 1 hour, 10 minutes ago
MISSOULA, Mont. -- Matt Dlouhy scored 14 points and Jordan Hasquet added 13 points and pulled down 1...(AFX UK Focus) 2007-02-07 14:54 GMT: World must help Jordan, Syria assist Iraqi refugees - UN Interactive Investor - Feb 07 7:25 AM
AMMAN (AFX) - UN High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres today urged the international community to help Jordan and Syria assist hundreds of thousands of refugees from neighbouring Iraq.World must help Jordan, Syria assist Iraqi refugees - UN Sharewatch - Feb 07 6:44 AM
"I want to strongly appeal to the international community to support the countries that are making such a huge sacrifice, particularly Jordan and Syria," Guterres said in Amman before visiting Damascus.15 percent of Jordan budget comes from U.S., Saudi aid World Tribune - Feb 06 5:49 PM
AMMAN Aid from Saudi Arabia and the United States comprised much of Jordan's 2007 budget. Officials said close to 15 percent of Jordan's $6 billion budget comprised of Saudi and U.S. aid. The Saudis were the largest provider of aid to the Hashemite kingdom.Jordan s opposition parties urge cutting of ties with Israel Khaleej Times - Feb 07 2:56 AM
AMMAN - Jordan s Islamic-led opposition parties and trade unions on Wednesday urged the government to sever diplomatic ties with Israel over its excavation work near Jerusalem s Al Aqsa Mosque.Jordan Valley Park panel wants ideas The Springfield News-Leader - Feb 07 1:06 AM
Deciding the future of Jordan Valley Park is a community project.Jordan Brand Marketing Campaign Comes Through in the Clutch [Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Feb 07 6:00 AM
Jordan Brand, a division of Nike, Inc., is kicking off its 22nd anniversary with the release of the highly anticipated Air Jordan XX2.Jordan lease plan to pull $6bn AME Info - Feb 06 8:08 PM
Jordan plans to lease key public utilities and infrastructure, including airports, to private investors under a five-year plan, Gulf Daily News reported. The country's Privatisation Commission is expecting investments worth $6bn under its 'public private ownership' strategy.Tiger. Jordan. Hawk. Wendel? Time Magazine - Feb 07 9:55 AM
As TV warms to pro video-game leagues, the top stars are emerging as big brands Chaffey men's basketball tops Rio Hondo Daily Bulletin - 1 hour, 1 minute ago
Jamar Berry had 22 points and Alwyn Jordan made six 3-pointers and added 18 points as Chaffey (26-5, 10-1) defeated host Rio Hondo 93-78 in a Foothill Conference men's basketball contest.In pictures: Playing in the snow BBC News - Feb 08 5:18 AM
BBC News website readers have sent images of themselves enjoying the snowy weather. Aliesha and Jordan Booth making snowmen in their front garden in Milton Keynes.Hu donates to African World Heritage Fund NDTV - 1 hour, 58 minutes ago
Chinese President Hu Jintao has donated $1 million to the African World Heritage Fund during his official visit to South Africa. Hu handed over a symbolic cheque to the South African Minister of Arts and Culture Pallo Jordan just before leaving the country for Mozambique and Seychelles.OregonLive.com: Blazers Forum OregonLive.com - 31 minutes ago
He has to grow up as a basketball player, which he is starting to do. Cut down his turnovers, at least to no more than 2 a game. Trust his teammates and they will trust back. Jordan had to learn that before he could move on.Jordan's King condemns Israeli excavations People's Daily - Feb 06 5:58 PM
Jordan's King Abdullah II on Tuesday condemned the Israeli excavations against the Islamic holy shrines in Jerusalem, Jordan's news agency Petra reported.Providence 4, Hartford 2 WPRI 12 Providence - 2 hours, 17 minutes ago
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- The Providence Bruins snapped their two-game losing streak with a four-to-two win over visiting Hartford. Bruins rookie Martins Karsums finished with three points that included the final goal. Jordan Sigalet made 32 saves for the Bruins.Apple Inc., Beatles Make Peace RedNova - Feb 08 5:24 PM
By Jordan Robertson THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN JOSE -- For the third time in nearly three decades, iPod maker Apple Inc. has resolved a bitter trademark dispute with The Beatles' guardian Apple Corps Ltd. over use of the iconic apple logo and name.Coach Jordan's solution to Pompey blip The News - Feb 08 12:37 AM
POMPEY have been told they had to rediscover their passing game to stop the rot.Cable company criticized The Times-Journal - Feb 08 3:28 PM
Mayor Bill Jordan and the Fort Payne City Council are not happy with Time Warner Cable. If there s a problem, local people need to be able to talk to someone, Jordan said.Inside Jordan's war on al-Qaida Guardian Unlimited - Feb 07 5:45 PM
Fear of secret police tempers popular support for measures.Hopewell girls were meant to three The Beaver County Times - 44 minutes ago
Bill Utterback TIMES SPORTS STAFF HOPEWELL TWP. - Jordan Zuppe missed two practices and hobbled through school on crutches Thursday because of an ankle injury. But the pain didn't keep her from climbing a step ladder to help scissor the net after the season's most significant victory.Active Wheat Export Markets Ag Report - Feb 08 7:51 AM
CHICAGO - Feb 8/07 - SNS -- International wheat exports markets were active overnight, with Tunisia, Morocco, Jordan and Japan buying 377,000 metric tons (MT) of various origin wheat.From Pages Past The Pantagraph - 1 hour, 41 minutes ago
Feb. 9 5 years ago (2002): Jordan Musselmanâ s double-double of 11 points and 15 rebounds and Zach Meyerâ s two pressure-packed shots in the final 4:12 lifted Normal Community over Urbana, 57-54, in Big 12 Conference basketball.Kidnapper found guilty KVII 7 Amarillo - Feb 08 3:08 PM
AMARILLO -- The man accused of kidnapping a local doctor 2 years ago has been found guilty. Jack Jordan was given a guilty verdict on the charges of aggravated robbery and kidnapping in the March 2005 abduction of Dr. Steven Burk.Jihad v the Knights of Justice: Jordan's war on al-Qaida Guardian Unlimited - Feb 07 4:10 PM
Fear of secret police tempers support for anti-terrorism plans.South Portland lawyer Jordan named state public safety chief Boston Globe - Feb 07 10:37 AM
A lawyer who wrote a precedent-setting law that allows pets to be included in domestic protective orders was nominated Wednesday to become commissioner of Maine's Public Safety Department, which oversees the state police and fire investigations.Jordan lease plan to attract $6bn Gulf Daily News - Feb 06 3:05 PM
AMMAN: Jordan will embark this year on a five-year plan to lease key utilities and infrastructure, including airports, to investors and expects investments worth $6 billion, the Privatisation Commission's head said yesterday.Jordan slams Jerusalem excavation works Calcutta News - Feb 06 12:06 PM
Israeli excavation works near the al-Aqsa mosque in the holy city of Jerusalem have led to a dangerous rise in Middle East tensions and could derail revival of Arab-Israeli peace talks, Jordan's King Abdullah said on Tuesday.PREVIEW-Russia flexes Mideast muscles with Putin visit Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 08 9:05 AM
MOSCOW, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Backed by growing economic power, Moscow is restoring old Soviet-era links with Middle Eastern countries and will flex its diplomatic muscles next week when President Vladimir Putin visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Jordan.Pakistan's new Mideast initiative Gulf News - Feb 08 2:55 PM
In five days beginning January 20, Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf visited Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Syria and the UAE to launch a new peace initiative in the Middle East.Jordan king attacks Israel over mosque excavations AlertNet - Feb 06 7:17 AM
Source: Reuters AMMAN, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Jordan's King Abdullah said on Tuesday Israeli excavation works near the al-Aqsa mosque in the holy city of Jerusalem has led to a dangerous rise in Middle East tensions and ... Jordan Clark The Plain Dealer - Feb 07 9:06 PM
UPDATED: 00 :06 a.m. EDT, February 08, 2007 LeBron James looks to get around Detroit's Tayshaun Prince during the Cavs' loss on Sunday. Discuss today's top stories.Telephone bill tax News 10 NBC Rochester - Feb 08 10:41 AM
Did you ever notice that three percent federal excise tax on your monthly phone bill that nickeled and dimed you for years? Cherrhonda Jordan of Rochester noticed it, but never gave much thought to what it was for.Be there do that The Plain Dealer - Feb 08 4:44 AM
Philippe Jordan makes his debut with the orchestra, leading works by Schumann, Ravel and Faure, with pianist Angela Hewitt.Jordan, Wilkins, Dr. J to judge dunk competition The Charlotte Observer - Feb 06 3:25 AM
Notebook The guys judging the dunk competition might be better than the ones competing in it.Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins lead several former champions who will serve as judges for the last competition of All-Star Saturday night. They will be joined by Hall of Famer Julius Erving and two other champs who will play in the All-Star game: Kobe Bryant and Vince Carter.Cuckoos are facing a goalkeeping crisis Peterborough Today - Feb 08 10:16 AM
YAXLEY face a potential goalkeeping crisis with number one shot stopper Lea Jordan set to join Ridgeons League Premier Division side Soham Town Rangers. (09/02/2007)Grizzlies fight off Hornets, 76-69 Billings Gazette - Feb 08 6:19 AM
MISSOULA - Matt Dlouhy scored 14 points and Jordan Hasquet added 13 points and pulled down 11 rebounds Wednesday to lead Montana to a 76-69 victory over Sacramento State.Obesity bill may be back in 2008 Provo Daily Herald - Feb 08 4:53 AM
Framed by staggering statistics on American obesity, the House of Representatives on Wednesday considered legislation that would mandate that insurance companies cover weight loss surgeries. The bill's sponsor, Rep. Steve Mascaro, R-West Jordan, said the purpose of the legislation was to start collecting information.Jordan, Wilkins, Dr. J to judge dunk competition The Charlotte Observer - Feb 06 2:10 AM
Notebook The guys judging the slam dunk competition might be better than the ones competing in it.Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins lead several former champions who will serve as judges for the last competition of All-Star Saturday night. They will be joined by Hall of Famer Julius Erving and two other champs who will play in the All-Star game: Kobe Bryant and Vince Carter.Thousands Line Shreveport Street For Section 8 Housing Applications KSLA-TV Shreveport - Feb 08 9:04 AM
Shreveport Police had to help with traffic control after a few thousand people lined up outside the Section 8 Housing Office at 500 Jordan Street to get housing applications.Port Orange Police: man arrested for shooting mother in the face FOX 10 Mobile - Feb 08 8:41 AM
PORT ORANGE, Fla. A Port Orange man has been arrested for shooting his mother in the face. Police say Jordan Moran was arrested a day before his birthday on charges of...Jordan, Dr. J among judges for slam dunk contest ESPN - Feb 05 5:10 PM
Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins lead four former champions who will serve as judges for the last competition of All-Star Saturday night.Jordan starts describing events leading to slaying New Haven Register - Feb 06 12:13 AM
NEW HAVEN Bryan Jordan took the witness stand in Superior Court Monday in his homicide trial to describe the events leading up to the shooting death of Curtis Hannans, whom Jordan described as his friend.Christina: "I Cook Naked!" MTV UK - Feb 08 4:57 AM
Subtitle Ms Aguilera says she spices up her marriage with a spot of nudity... Subject Matter Christina Aguilera Body Christina Aguilera has revealed the secret behind hers and Jordan Bratman's successful marriage - baking in the buff! The peroxide-haired diva told US talk show host Ellen DeGeneres , "We claim ourselves to be the cosiest couple ever. We have something ...Judge keeps officer's Abu Ghraib charges AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 08 4:27 PM
A military judge refused Thursday to dismiss the case against the only U.S. officer charged with crimes in the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal.Aguilera's unique approach to Sundays Orange County Register - Feb 08 3:15 AM
On a lighter note, Christina Aguilera has no problem showing skin especially on weekends with her husband, music executive Jordan Bratman. "We claim ourselves to be the coziest couple ever.A prospect s perspective Fort Wayne News-Sentinel - Feb 08 5:42 AM
Every so often, someone asks Caren Wise how the recruiting of her son Jordan is going. Most people assume there s community awareness of kids who are highly recognized in sports, that these kids must have all kinds of college offers, she said. Truth is, there are a lot of kids who play sports who get overlooked once their high school seasons end. BCNG Portals Page The Mission City Record - Feb 08 12:06 PM
UCFV student Jordan Diplock is creating a database for Mission RCMP to monitor crime trends and identify prolific offenders and priority targets.Jordan, Dr. J to judge Akron Beacon Journal - Feb 06 1:00 AM
slam dunk competition The guys judging the slam dunk competition might be better than the ones competing in it. Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins lead four former champions who will serve as judges for the last competition of All-Star Saturday night. They will be joined by hall of famer Julius Erving and two other champs who will play in the All-Star game: Kobe Bryant and Vince Carter.Pistons flush out Lakers for fifth straight win USA Today - 45 minutes ago
Tayshaun Prince scored 20 points and Chris Webber had 18 points and 11 rebounds, leading the Detroit Pistons to a 93-78 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. The Pistons have won five straight building a two-game lead for the best record in the Eastern Conference and are 9-2 with Webber in the starting lineup.Webber helps Pistons continue hot streak AP via Yahoo! News - 39 minutes ago
Chris Webber has fit into his new team seamlessly, making passes and shots. The five-time All-Star still is not satisfied. Webber had 18 points and 11 rebounds to help the Detroit Pistons beat the Los Angeles Lakers 93-78 on Thursday night.Skrastins' big night ends with a loss AP via Yahoo! News - 54 minutes ago
Karlis Skrastins will remember the Colorado Avalanche's 6-3 loss to the Atlanta Thrashers for more than just breaking Tim Horton's durability record for a defenseman.Kurt Miller: No gimmicks needed The next ... The Frederick News-Post - Feb 08 5:36 AM
Have you ever watched one of the recruiting specials on ESPN before? You know, the ones that compare middle and high school athletes to Barry Sanders, Michael Jordan and John Smoltz?Open house displays ideas for Jordan Valley expansion Springfield Business Journal - Feb 06 9:13 AM
The Jordan Valley Advisory Committee is holding an open house Thursday evening for the public to view ideas for future development of the Jordan Valley area.Penguins deal Flyers shootout setback USA Today - 1 hour, 19 minutes ago
Sidney Crosby scored the only goal in a shootout to lift the Penguins over Philadelphia 5-4 on Thursday, extending the Flyers' club-worst, home-losing streak to 13 games. Mike Knuble's goal with 1:24 left in regulation forced OT and Simon Gagne had three goals for PhiladelphiaTucker Leads Badgers Over Nittany Lions The Milwaukee Channel - Feb 08 7:24 AM
Alando Tucker scored a game-high 24 points, falling one point shy of 2,000 career points, and the fourth-ranked Wisconsin Badgers used a strong second half to cruise past Penn State, 71-58, at the Bryce-Jordan Center.Pistons shut down Kobe, Lakers, to win fifth straight Sports Illustrated - 1 hour, 18 minutes ago
Tayshaun Prince scored 20 points and Chris Webber had 18 points and 11 rebounds, leading the Detroit Pistons to a 93-78 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.Jones adds plenty of flash to his fashion USA Today - 1 hour, 47 minutes ago
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Damon Jones has no shame in his game when it comes to shooting or fashion. Jones' specializes in three-pointers 214 of his 328 field goal attempts have come from behind the arc and dressing stylishly.Aguilera and husband enjoy 'naked Sundays' CNN.com - Feb 07 5:31 AM
NEW YORK (AP) -- Christina Aguilera has no problem showing skin -- especially on weekends with her husband, music executive Jordan Bratman.Penguins extend Flyers home slide to 13 AP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 1 minute ago
On a rare scoreless night for the NHL's scoring leader, Sidney Crosby's final shot made the difference.Estate planning seminar is Saturday in South Jordan Deseret Morning News - Feb 06 12:10 AM
A seminar on the basics of estate planning will be held Saturday at the South Jordan Public Library.Poll shows Arabs dislike Bush Reuters via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 20 minutes ago
A new poll on Thursday underscored deep Arab unhappiness with the United States but said the negative image could be repaired if Washington brokered a comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace agreement.Jordanian charged with 'honour killing' of sister IANS via Yahoo! India News - Feb 08 12:11 AM
Amman, Feb 8 (DPA) A 28-year-old man has been charged in Jordan with the premeditated murder of his married sister in the second so-called 'honour crime' in the country this year, the Jordan Times reported Thursday.The Euro Vision: EA's Ubisoft Dilemma Gamasutra - Feb 08 6:16 AM
It's now over two years since EA bought a 20 percent stake in Ubisoft, but after considering recent financial results from both companies, as well as mobile publisher Gameloft, Euro Vision columnist Jon Jordan reckons the denouement remains no clearer. "Everyone loves getting something for nothing, even the folks at EA who this week have happily banked another $75 million just because it owns ...Norwood Young America Times - Sports: Waconia Patriot - Feb 08 4:35 AM
In the world of Minnesota River Conference girls basketball this season, there isn t a better match-up than Central and conference leader Jordan. The first time these powerhouses met, host Jordan squeaked out a two-point victory last December.