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Historian of race, Winthrop Jordan, dies 
UPI - Mar 08 4:08 PM
Winthrop Jordan, a historian best-known for "White Over Black: American Attitudes Toward the Negro, 1550-1812," has died at the age of 75.Ad-buy firm's long run with Jordan's ends 
Boston Herald - 22 minutes ago
After a 21-year relationship, Jordan's Furniture is parting ways with Blitz Media, the Needham-based media buying agency that helped put Jordan's homemade quirky ads in front of legions of...Winthrop D. Jordan, Expert in the History of Race Relations in America, Is Dead at 75 
New York Times - Mar 07 9:32 PM
Winthrop D. Jordan, a National Book Award-winning historian, wrote several influential works on American slavery and race relations.Texans reach agreement with tackle Jordan Black 
Houston Chronicle - Mar 08 2:39 PM
The Texans have agreed to a two-year, $3.5 million contract with free agent offensive tackle Jordan Black, who started at left tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs last season. Historian of race, Winthrop Jordan, dies 
The Washington Times - Mar 08 4:08 PM
Winthrop Jordan, a historian best-known for "White Over Black: American Attitudes Toward the Negro, 1550-1812," has died at the age of 75. Jordan was emeritus professor of history and African-American studies at the University of Mississippi. He retired in 2004 after more than 20 years there.Jordan's king urges U.S. to lead Middle East peace drive 
CNN.com - Mar 07 6:04 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Citing the risks of further delay, Jordan's King Abdullah II said Wednesday the United States must take the lead in creating conditions for a permanent peace between Israel and the Palestinians.Jordan undergoes hernia surgery 
BBC News - Mar 08 10:03 AM
Tyrone's Philip Jordan hopes to back to fitness within six weeks after undergoing surgery to cure a hernia problem.Historian of race, Winthrop Jordan, dies 
New Kerala - 15 minutes ago
OXFORD, Miss., March 8: Winthrop Jordan, a historian best-known for "White Over Black: American Attitudes Toward the Negro, 1550-1812," has died at the age of 75.Historian of race, Winthrop Jordan, dies 
Moldova.org - Mar 08 4:51 PM
Winthrop Jordan, a historian best-known for White Over Black: American Attitudes Toward the Negro, 1550-1812, has died at the age of 75.Jordan was emeritus professor of history and African-American studies at the University of Mississippi. He retired in 2004 after more than 20 years there.His wife, Cora, told The New York Times that he suffered from Lou Gehrig's disease. He died Feb. 23 at his ...Jordan's king urges US to 'take risks' for Mideast peace 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 07 1:09 PM
Jordan's King Abdullah II on Wednesday called on the United States to help end the "bitter legacy of disappointment and despair" in the Palestinian territories and to "take risks" to help achieve a lasting Middle East peace.Jordan's king calls for U.S. help on Mideast peace / Abdullah addresses Congress, presses for Arab-Israeli pact 
San Francisco Chronicle - Mar 08 3:51 AM
Jordan's King Abdullah II made a passionate appeal Wednesday for the United States to take the lead in pursuing Arab-Israeli peace, telling Congress that without progress on that issue, none of the Middle East's other problems would be solved. "Sixty... Jordan's king urges U.S. to work on Mideast peace 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 07 12:09 PM
King Abdullah of Jordan urged the United States on Wednesday to exert new leadership in the Middle East and said the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is still the core problem.Historian of race, Winthrop Jordan, dies 
EARTHtimes.org - Mar 08 4:11 PM
Jordan was emeritus professor of history and African-American studies at the University of Mississippi. He retired in 2004 after more than 20 years there.Jordan's king urges US to work on Mideast peace 
Boston Globe - Mar 08 1:44 AM
WASHINGTON -- King Abdullah of Jordan urged the United States yesterday to exert new leadership in the Middle East and said the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is still the core problem.Michael Jordan Interviewed on Bobcats Insider 
NBA.com - Mar 07 6:06 PM
On Wednesday, March 7, Bobcats Insider aired a special edition with Bobcats Managing Member of Basketball Operations Michael Jordan on WMYT MyTV 12. Jordan talked openly with Bobcats Television play-by-play announcer Matt Devlin about his decision to invest in the Bobcats, his role here in Charlotte and his vision for the future.Jordan begins trial of suspects in alleged Bush plot 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 07 6:38 AM
Jordan began on Wednesday the trial of three Islamists accused of plotting to assassinate U.S. President George W. Bush when he visited the kingdom last year.JORDAN KING IN U.S. PEACE PLEA 
New York Post - Mar 08 2:51 AM
WASHINGTON - Citing the risks of further delay, Jordan's King Abdullah II told Congress yesterday the United States must take the lead in creating conditions for a permanent peace between Israel and the Palestinians. Speaking to a joint meeting of...King of Jordan urges U.S. to pursue peace in Mideast 
International Herald Tribune - Mar 07 11:16 AM
King Abdullah II of Jordan, in a rare appearance before a joint meeting of Congress, made an impassioned plea today for the U.S. to lead in a pursuit of Israeli-Palestinian peace, saying that without it none of the Middle East's other problems would be solved.Jordan's king seeks help for peace (photo only) 
Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Mar 08 2:25 AM
King Abdullah II of Jordan greets members of Congress and other officials after addressing a joint meeting of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in Washington, D.C. The Jordanian king has asked the U.S. lawmakers to push for Israeli-Palestinian peace. He said results in the Middle East are needed "not in one year or five years but this year."John Jordan Named CFO of Baldwin 
[Press Release] Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Mar 08 2:17 PM
SHELTON, Conn.----Baldwin Technology Company, Inc. , a leading global manufacturer of printing press accessories and controls for the newspaper publishing and commercial printing industries, announced today that John Jordan has joined the Company as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.Jordan's king says U.S. must lead peace process 
Sun-Sentinel - Mar 08 12:28 AM
WASHINGTON Citing the risks of further delay, Jordan's King Abdullah II told Congress on Wednesday that the United States must take the lead in creating conditions for a permanent peace between Israel and the Palestinians. Israelis told to leave Egypt, Jordan 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 07 4:06 AM
Israel on Wednesday warned nationals who may be visiting regional allies Egypt and Jordan to leave immediately, citing a "very high concrete threat" to their safety.Raiders amend contracts for Curry, Jordan 
UPI - Mar 07 2:54 PM
The Oakland Raiders have restructured the contracts of wide receiver Ronald Curry and running back LaMont Jordan. Both players agreed to take salary ...Jordan to resume conscription 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 07 3:19 AM
Jordan has decided to resume limited military conscription for men and women, eight years after it was suspended, a state-run news agency reported on Wednesday.Jordan's king urges U.S. to pursue peace 
MSNBC - Mar 07 2:26 PM
Jordan s King Abdullah II told Congress Wednesday the United States must take the lead in creating conditions for a permanent peace between Israel and the Palestinians not in one year or five years but this year. Jordan's King Abdullah Says US Must Lead Middle East Peace Effort 
Nasdaq - Mar 07 9:37 PM
(RTTNews) - Wednesday, Jordan's King Abdullah while addressing a joint session of the US Congress, called upon the United States to take the lead for revival of the peace process in the Middle East.Former Reds reliever Jordan sentenced 
CBS Sportsline - 2 hours, 19 minutes ago
A former major league pitcher was sentenced to seven years in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to charges of selling cocaine and marijuana.Jordan urges US peace push 
BBC News - Mar 07 8:44 AM
Jordan's King Abdullah tells the US Congress that America must back an urgent drive for Middle East peace.Jordan's Offers Free Furniture If Sox Win Series 
CBS 4 Boston - Mar 07 8:10 PM
A local retail giant is promising free furniture if the Red Sox win it all in 2007. The Jordan's Furniture TV commercial began running Wednesday. More Local News Jordan urges US leadership on Mideast 
Deutsche Welle - Mar 07 8:49 PM
King Abdullah of Jordan has called on the United States to take the lead in a renewed push for Middle East peace. Speaking to a joint session of both houses of the US Congress, King Abdullah said Washington held the key to Israeli-Palestinian reconciliation.Jordan's king asks U.S. to lead Mideast peace process 
Houston Chronicle - Mar 07 10:09 AM
Citing the risks of further delay, Jordan's King Abdullah II told Congress today the United States must take the lead in creating conditions for a permanent peace between Israel and the Palestinians. Jordan's king exhorts U.S. to take lead in Mideast peace process 
KTRE-TV East Texas - Mar 07 6:37 PM
CAPITOL HILL Jordan's King Abdullah says the U-S must quickly take the lead in creating conditions for a permanent peace between Israel and the Palestinians.Jordan's King urges U.S. to help Mideast peace 
People's Daily - Mar 07 5:59 PM
Visiting Jordan's King Abdullah II on Wednesday urged the United States to "take risk" to help achieve a lasting peace in the Middle East.Jordan's king exhorts U.S. to take lead in Mideast peace process 
KVOA Tucson - Mar 07 5:33 PM
CAPITOL HILL Jordan's King Abdullah says the U-S must quickly take the lead in creating conditions for a permanent peace between Israel and the Palestinians. Speaking to a...SMU names Robert Jordan to Diplomat-in-Residence program 
BizJournals - Mar 07 11:39 AM
Former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Robert Jordan will bring his expertise to Southern Methodist University's campus this year.Jordan's King Urges Renewed US Commitment to Middle East Peace 
Voice of America - Mar 07 11:19 AM
Jordan's King Abdullah is urging the United States to make a new commitment to peace in the Middle East. VOA's Dan Robinson reports from Capitol Hill, where the king told a joint meeting of Congress that inaction is pushing the region toward greater danger and encouraging terrorism.In effort to orient Jordan to West, Abdullah seeks aid of U.S. Jewry 
JTA - Mar 07 11:09 AM
Jordan's King Abdullah II and Queen Rania meet with Muslim, Jewish and Christian students in Washington on Sept. 13. Jordan s king believes Jews can play a key role in his campaign to win back the Muslim street and orient his country more firmly toward the West.Jordan's king urges US to work on peace 
The New Zealand Herald - Mar 07 1:51 PM
WASHINGTON - King Abdullah of Jordan has urged the United States to exert new leadership in the Middle East and said the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is still the core problem.Jordan's king urges US to 'take risks' for Mideast peace 
AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Mar 07 10:02 AM
Jordan's King Abdullah II on Wednesday called on the United States to help end the "bitter legacy of disappointment and despair" in the Palestinian territories and to "take risks" to help achieve a lasting peace in the Middle East.Raiders amend contracts for Curry, Jordan 
New Kerala - Mar 07 8:39 PM
OAKLAND, Calif., March 7: The Oakland Raiders have restructured the contracts of wide receiver Ronald Curry and running back LaMont Jordan. Both players agreed to take salary cuts for the 2007 season.International experts in Jordan to discuss cancer threat 
IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 07 7:14 AM
Amman, March 7 (Xinhua) Dozens of experts from Europe, the US and Arab countries will converge on Jordan Thursday for a symposium on thoracic cancers, the country s number one cancer killer, Jordan Times reported Wednesday.Jordan?s King Seeks Greater U.S. Role in Peace Effort 
New York Times - Mar 07 7:11 PM
King Abdullah II told Congress that U.S. leadership was essential for an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal.Raiders amend contracts for Curry, Jordan 
Moldova.org - Mar 07 3:51 PM
The Oakland Raiders have restructured the contracts of wide receiver Ronald Curry and running back LaMont Jordan.Both players agreed to take salary cuts for the 2007 season.As we continue to find ways to build and improve upon our team through our evaluation process, it was imperative that LaMont and Ronald were on board, new coach coach Lane Kiffin said. It was extremely important to get their ...Jordan s King Abdullah Urges U.S. To Work for Mideast Peace 
U.S. Department of State - Mar 07 3:56 PM
Jordan s King Abdullah II calls on the United States to assume a central role in resolving the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict, telling a joint session of Congress that the security of all nations and the stability of our global economy are directly affected by the Middle East conflict. He adds that all major breakthroughs in the peace process have occurred when the United States was ...Jordan begins trial of suspects in alleged plot to assassinate Bush 
Gulf News - Mar 07 1:48 PM
Amman: Jordan began yesterday the trial of three Islamists accused of plotting to assassinate US President George W. Bush when he visited the kingdom last year.Company Offers Free Furniture If Sox Win Series 
WCVB TheBostonChannel.com via Yahoo! News - Mar 08 10:49 AM
If you want free furniture, head to Jordan's and pray that the Red Sox win the World Series.Raiders amend contracts for Curry, Jordan 
EARTHtimes.org - Mar 07 2:56 PM
The Oakland Raiders have restructured the contracts of wide receiver Ronald Curry and running back LaMont Jordan.Jordan urges US peace push 
Gulf Daily News - Mar 07 4:19 PM
WASHINGTON: King Abdullah of Jordan yesterday called on the United States to help end the "bitter legacy of disappointment and despair" in the Palestinian territories and to "take risks" to help achieve a lasting Middle East peace.Jordan begins trial of suspects in alleged Bush plot 
AlertNet - Mar 07 6:51 AM
Source: Reuters AMMAN, March 7 (Reuters) - Jordan began on Wednesday the trial of three Islamists accused of plotting to assassinate U.S President George W. Bush when he visited the kingdom last year. Jordan's ... Loeb to appear at Rally Jordan. 
Crash.Net via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport - Mar 07 4:18 AM
Although Rally Jordan won't appear on the World Rally Championship calendar until next season, Sebastien Loeb and Citroen are to travel to the 2007 running of the event in order to take part in the recce ahead of the WRC debut next March.Israel warns its citizens to avoid Egypt, Jordan 
AlertNet - Mar 07 6:36 AM
Source: Reuters JERUSALEM, March 7 (Reuters) - Israel has warned its citizens to immediately leave Egypt and Jordan, the only Arab states with which it has full ties, out of concern they could come under attack, a ... Verizon Partners with Brown Jordan 
Web Host Industry Review - Mar 07 8:51 AM
March 7, 2007 -- ( WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- IT solution provider Verizon Business announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with fine luxury furnishings manufacturer Brown Jordan International to help the company transition over to Voice over Internet Protocal.For 'Crossing Jordan,' into the breach 
Media Life Magazine - Mar 07 6:36 AM
NBC s Crossing Jordan had been fading in its Sunday 10 p.m. timeslot opposite solid but unspectacular competition from ABC and CBS. Now the show is being thrust into a much tougher slot, and how it does may determine whether it returns for a seventh season.Israel warns its citizens to avoid Egypt, Jordan 
Khaleej Times - Mar 07 7:29 AM
JERUSALEM - Israel has warned its citizens to immediately leave Egypt and Jordan, the only Arab states with which it has full ties, out of concern they could come under attack, a government official said on Wednesday.Jordan's 'big' guy 
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer - Mar 07 5:01 AM
Don't let his size fool you. Jordan forward LaQuintin Crouch stands only 6-foot-2, but Jordan coach Gerald Turner knows he plays much bigger. Comment? Bomb scare at South Jordan home called 'act of terrorism' 
The Salt Lake Tribune - Mar 06 11:51 PM
SOUTH JORDAN - It was a propane tank with a clock taped to it, and police here are saying it was meant to terrify. "Obviously, we consider it an act of terrorism," said South Jordan police Lt. Dan Starks.$13.9 Compensation for EDS Chief 
AP via Yahoo! Finance - Mar 08 1:24 PM
Michael H. Jordan, chairman and chief executive of Electronic Data Systems Corp., received a compensation package valued by the company at $13.9 million for 2006, EDS' most profitable year since 2002, according to a proxy statement filed Thursday.Ex-major-leaguer sentenced to 7 years 
The Palm Beach Post - 19 minutes ago
Ricardo Jordan once wore the uniforms of baseball teams for whom he pitched - Atlantic High School in Delray Beach, Miami Dade-South Community College and four major league baseball teams.Goldenwest opens branch in South Jordan 
Deseret Morning News - Mar 06 11:18 PM
Goldenwest Credit Union has opened its new South Jordan branch.Jordan?s King Urges U.S. to Pursue Peace in Mideast 
New York Times - Mar 07 10:56 AM
King Abdullah II told Congress today that U.S. leadership was essential for an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal.Iraq oil to Jordan stalled by violence 
UPI - Mar 06 12:55 PM
Jordan is unable to clear the violence in Iraq and pick up its discounted oil amid reports the Iraq Oil Ministry wants to renege on the deal. Azzaman ...U.S. officials cool on king's call for Americans to broker Arab-Israeli peace 
International Herald Tribune - Mar 08 7:37 AM
Several congressmen say a speech by King Abdullah II of Jordan ignored Palestinians' responsibility to recognize Israel, and to end the violence within their own factions.Texans beef up O-line with signing of Black 
Houston Chronicle - Mar 08 6:39 PM
On the day in which punter Chad Stanley re-signed with the Texans to play his sixth season in Houston, free-agent offensive tackle Jordan Black turned down a better offer from the Oakland Raiders to sign a two-year, $3.5 million contract with the Texans. Jordan: Militants plotted to kill Bush 
USA Today - Mar 07 9:10 AM
A Jordanian military prosecutor on Wednesday revealed a previously unannounced plot by three alleged militants to assassinate President Bush during his last visit to the kingdom.Israelis told to get out of Egypt and Jordan 
Jerusalem Newswire - Mar 07 6:29 AM
Israel's Counter-Terrorism Bureau on Wednesday warned Israelis currently visiting Egypt and Jordan to return home immediately. The bureau cited a "very high concrete threat" to Israelis from Islamic terrorists throughout the region.Jordan to open first animal welfare center 
People's Daily - Mar 07 12:59 AM
Jordan is to have its first veterinary hospital, the Humane Center for Animal Welfare (HCAW), next week for animals raised as "income earners", local newspaper Jordan Times reported on Wednesday.Championship play: Retailer may offer furniture for free 
Boston Herald - 22 minutes ago
There's a lot more riding on the Red Sox winning the World Series this year than bragging rights. For Jordan's Furniture customers, a Boston world championship would mean thousands of extra...Dal LaMagna: Members of U.S. Congress Conduct Live Video Conference with Members of Iraq Parliament 
HuffingtonPost - Mar 08 2:02 PM
Congressman Jim McDermott convened Members of the U.S. Congress in the House Recording Studio in the Rayburn Building to speak with Members of the Iraq Parliament who were convened in a studio in Amman Jordan by Dal LaMagna and Raed Jarrar of the Progressive Government Institute. Six Democrats: Jim McDermott D-WA, William Delahunt D-MA, Keith Ellison D-MN, Jay Inslee D-WA, Lynne Woolsey ...Israelis warned: Leave all nations in Mideast (except Israel) 
World Tribune - 1 hour, 26 minutes ago
JERUSALEM The Israeli intelligence community, determining immediate insurgency threats, has called on nationals to leave all Middle East countries, Egypt and Jordan in particular.PRO TECHnology Jordan signs strategic agreement with Netsweeper 
AME Info - Mar 07 12:38 AM
PRO TECHnology, the leading integrator of broadcast storage, high availability solutions and the largest Apple reseller in the Middle East, has announced a strategic partnership with Netsweeper, a leading Canadian company specialized in Internet content filtering to market its solutions exclusively in Jordan.Jefferson 79, Hermiston 72 
OregonLive.com - 2 hours, 25 minutes ago
3-Point Goals-Hermiston 5-18 (Schimmell, Shoni 2-12, Crossley, Jordan 2-2, Morrison, Sarau 1-3, Royer, Abbey 0-1), Jefferson 5-21 (Sims, Nyesha 4-10, Brazzle, Denaya 1-2, Hammick, Dequise 0-3, Blake, Tyrisha 0-1, Badon, Janita 0-5). Fouled Out--Hermiston-None, Jefferson-None.Jordan defends name changes 
iafrica.com - Mar 06 10:08 PM
Arts and Culture Minister Pallo Jordan on Tuesday dismissed claims that place name changes are insensitive, emphasising that reconciliation in South Africa is a "two-way street".U.N. plans to open office in Jordan 
AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 05 9:29 PM
The United Nations plans to open an office in Jordan to deal with the increasingly serious humanitarian problems posed by 1.8 million Iraqis who have fled to neighboring countries and a similar number who have fled their homes and are still inside Iraq, the new U.N. humanitarian chief said Monday.Jordan s King Abdullah pushing Arab ME plan 
Khaleej Times - Mar 06 10:13 PM
WASHINGTON - Jordan s King Abdullah II will push an Arab- backed initiative on securing a lasting peace in the Middle East and urge the United States to get more involved in the process when he addresses a joint session of Congress on Wednesday.Sheldon 60, McKay 51 
OregonLive.com - 2 hours, 55 minutes ago
3-point goals--McKay 3-14 (Plater, Greg 2-9, Salcido, Gil 1-3, Guajardo, Izell 0-1, Barrier, Jordan 0-1), Sheldon 3-8 (Barclay, Mike 3-3, Clemo, Trevor 0-1, McKee, Brent 0-2, Besaw, Alex 0-2). Fouled out--McKay-None, Sheldon-None.Jordan, Whalon, Williams sign collegiate letters 
Lee's Summit Journal - Mar 08 10:00 AM
Lee's Summit West senior Sarah Williams, a two-time all-state defender, will continue her soccer career at William Jewell University after recently signing a letter of intent. Williams was the main stake in the backfield for the Titans, who have back-to-back Class 1 state titles.Jordan visas on women visitors 
AME Info - Mar 06 9:24 PM
Women from several Eastern European and Mediterranean countries will have to apply for visas before entering the country under new regulations, the Jordan Times reported.Jersey Boys ' Reichard to Be Part of Bar Mitzvah Sting Reading 
Playbill - Mar 08 11:58 AM
A reading of David Neiman's The Jordan Goldman Bar Mitzvah Sting will be presented April 30 at the Abingdon Theatre.Sweating it out at the Hot Gates 
Boston Globe - Mar 08 5:33 PM
300 Directed by: Zach Snyder Written by: Snyder, Kurt Johnstad, andMichael B. Gordon, adapted from the graphic novel by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley Starring: Gerard Butler, Dominic West, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Rodrigo Santiago At: Boston Common, Fenway, Jordan's IMAX Reading and Natick, suburbs Running time: 117 minutes Rated: R (graphic battle sequences throughout, sexuality and nudity) Two ...The Palestinian question´ on both sides of the Jordan 
JTA - Mar 06 2:24 PM
Mahmoud Yaghy, a Palestinian refugee, pictured in his home in Amman. Resolution of the Palestinian question´ is critically important on both sides of the Jordan River.