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Jordan- Gov’t travel and transport expenses to drop 30%
Jordan- Gov’t travel and transport expenses to drop 30%

Jordan, Spain to bolster tourism ties
Jordan, Spain to bolster tourism ties

Environmentalists say pollution makes baptism at sacred spot in Jordan River unsafe
Environmentalists claim that the hallowed spot along the Jordan River where Christians believe John the Baptist baptized Jesus Christ has become too filthy for human use. Jordan River - Jordan - Middle East - Israel - Baptism

Jordan, Spain to bolster tourism ties
29 July 2010 AMMAN - Jordan and Spain will work closer to encourage tourism between the two countries under an agreement signed on Wednesday.

Feeble, choked River Jordan struggles for salvation
Christian pilgrims alarmed by claims that baptism in the River Jordan could make them sick are being urgently reassured by Israeli officials that the water poses no health risk.

Basketballers to travel to Orange for Western Junior League
Dubbo’s junior representative basketball teams will travel to Orange this weekend in a quest for the the title of Western Junior League champions.

Flashback: 1960, 2002
From the archives of the Herald Times ... July 13, 2002 • The Gaylord minor all-star baseball team fell to an experienced East Jordan squad Wednesday evening by a score of 19-3. The defeat at the hands of essentially a travel team was ultimately Gaylord’s final game of the season.

Jordan: 'Gov't travel and transport expenses to drop 30% under new measures'
26 July 2010 AMMAN - Recently adopted austerity measures are expected to cut expenses on travel and transport for public employees by at least 30 per cent, Minister of Finance Mohammad Abu Hammour said Sunday.

Monroe native competes for NCO of the Year
PINEVILLE — Louisiana National Guardsmen Sgt. Jordan Jones of Monroe is participating in the National Guard National Best Warrior Competition at Fort Benning, Ga., through Aug. 1.

Rockford 14U team is consolation champs
The Rockford 14U boys baseball travel team were consolation champs at the Minnesota Sports Federation State AA tournament this summer in Austin.

Protesters target circus performance
Performing elephants and bears have many in Penticton questioning the decision to bring the Jordan World Circus to the South Okanagan Events Centre on Sunday.

Saudi king in Syria amid regional tensions
Syria on Thursday warned the United States to stop trying to interfere as Arab leaders try to defuse heightened tensions in the Middle East.

Saudi king in Syria amid regional tensions
Syria on Thursday warned the United States to stop trying to interfere as Arab leaders try to defuse heightened tensions in the Middle East. Saudi King Abdullah, who arrived in Syria on Thursday, was expected to travel with the Syrian president to Beirut on... Syria - Middle East - United States - Beirut - Lebanon

Ben Roethlisberger’s Journey to Notoriety
To those who knew Ben Roethlisberger as a child, played with him in Miami, or saw his personality change in Pittsburgh, the seeds of his problems were sown long ago.

Stocks fall amid uncertainty over the economy
Stocks ended an erratic day with a modest loss Thursday as investors tried to reconcile another batch of conflicting economic signals.

Ben Roethlisberger’s Journey to Notoriety
To those who knew Ben Roethlisberger as a child, played with him at Miami University, or saw his personality change in Pittsburgh, the seeds of his problems were sown long ago.

McCutcheon relies on pitching depth
McCutcheon's Pony League players have competed in enough travel team and summer league tournaments to know the importance of pitching depth.

Stocks fall as traders await Friday's GDP report
Stocks fell Thursday as investors took a dim view of the latest report on unemployment and warily waited for the government's reading on second-quarter gross domestic product.

Saudi king in Syria amid regional tensions
Syria on Thursday warned the United States to stop trying to interfere as Arab leaders try to defuse heightened tensions in the Middle East. Middle East - Syria - United States - Lebanon - Government

Israel Rejects Claims of Holy Land Health Risks
Operators of tours to the Holy Land are defending their services, yet proceeding with caution, in response to reports that one of the holiest sites in Christendom may pose serious health concerns.

Staten Island Academy Students Travel to China to Participate in Model United Nations Conference
A group of ten Staten Island Academy students will be traveling to Beijing, China to compete in an International Model United Nations Conference from August 5th – 8th. This is the first year that the students have been invited to attend the Beijing conference which, like ILMUNC, is an academic simulation of the United Nations.

Holding out
Direct peace talks are tough sell to weary Palestinians

Amazing Race: Jeff Schroeder Traveling Around The World Again, This Time Without Money
Jeff Schroeder had the opportunity to travel the world as a competitor on last season of CBS‘ The Amazing Race, and now he’s at it again. The former Big Brother star competed on The Amazing Race with his girlfriend (also from Big Brother), Jordan Lloyd, earlier this year and now Jeff Schroeder is traveling the globe for another [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Amazing Race: Jeff Schroeder ...

Medical Tourism Sector Yet to Reach its Full Potential
Dubai, UAE, July 29: A survey published today by a prominent UAE-based health travel consultant has revealed that 94% of medical tourism industry insiders believe their sector of the industry has yet to reach its full potential.

Saudi king in Syria amid regional tensions
Syria on Thursday warned the United States to stop trying to interfere as Arab leaders try to defuse heightened tensions in...

Little League Roundup
As the dog days of summer continue to wag on, Little Leaguers are keeping cucumber cool at the plate and blazing hot on the mound during the Travel League season. From Bayside to Howard Beach to Ridgewood, little league baseball’s basics are back on display.

Saudi king in Syria amid regional tensions
The Saudi king has made a rare journey to Damascus to discuss regional issues with Syria's president in a tour that comes amid heightened tensions between Arab states in the Middle East. read more

Boys basketball: Jordan Tebbutt's final two tournaments -- assuming Horizon Christian qualifies -- will be on south ...
Special to The Oregonian , July 27, 2010 1:38 p.m. The OSAA Class 3A boys and girls basketball tournaments are moving to the southern Oregon coast from Willamette University in Salem.

Kinky Rides Again
Kinky Friedman has an interesting cast of political, spiritual, musical, and travel advisers.

Choppy market takes a mild hit
Stocks ended an erratic day with a modest loss today as investors tried to reconcile another batch of conflicting economic signals. The Dow Jones industrial average closed down 30 points after falling as much as 110 and rising 87 during...

Culture, economy bolster China-Jordan ties
Culture, economy bolster China-Jordan ties

TechBits package
Your smart phone applications are watching you — much more closely than you might like.

Obituaries - July 30, 2010
Ruth E. Ball, 92, died on July 22, 2010 at the Rosenthal Hospice in Stamford of natural causes. Ball was born Feb. 12, 1918 in Philadelphia, Pa. to Robert Anton and Antonetta Anton . She grew up in Miami Fla., and graduated from Miami High School . She attended the University of Miami , and graduated with a bachelor of science degree.

Stocks end slightly down ahead of GDP report
Stocks ended an erratic day with a modest loss Thursday as investors tried to reconcile another batch of conflicting economic signals. Business - Investing - Commodities and Futures - Futures - Advisory Services

2010 College Football Predictions: The First Loss For Each Top 25 Team
One loss.  That is all it can take for a team to see its national championship aspirations destroyed in one day afternoon of work.  The college football season is mind field where teams suffer the pitfall of one loss and reap all the benefits of remaining undefeated. That will be no different in 2010.  Defending national champion Alabama returns a very strong squad gunning for its second ...

20102011 College Football Predictions: Sleeper BCS Teams Outside Top 25
The 2010 college football season is just weeks away and already the analysts and prognosticators are focusing on the top five teams in the country and who will play for the BCS National Championship. Already, many are discounting or overlooking teams that are somewhat under the radar because they may begin the season outside the Top 25. But it is those teams who could make for the most ...

New President and CEO of Tabitha Health Care Services
Tabitha Health Care Services announces Christie Hinrichs as the new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Looking back through the years, 7/22/10
Five years ago Eloy city grants coordinator explains the funding process

Stocks fall amid uncertainty over the economy
In this July 28, 2010 photo, trader Richard Scardino works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange . Stock futures rose Thursday, July 29, following further signs that Europe's economy is bouncing back faster than expected. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Chamberlain slides at NH Open
ATKINSON – For Amherst’s Josh Chamberlain, this week’s New Hampshire Open could pretty much be summed up in one shot, his approach to the 13th green in Thursday’s second round of the 36-hole event. Chamberlain had played brilliantly on Wednesday, at one point making five birdies in a row. At the end of the first day, he was not only the low amateur, but was tied for the overall lead with ...

Saudi king, Syrian leader in bid to contain Lebanon tensions
The Saudi and Syrian leaders will visit Beirut on Friday as part of a flurry of diplomatic efforts to contain a potentially explosive situation in Lebanon where there are fears of a new sectarian conflict.

Stocks fall amid uncertainty over the economy
(AP:NEW YORK) Stocks ended an erratic day with a modest loss Thursday as investors tried to reconcile another batch of conflicting economic signals. The Dow Jones industrial average closed down 30 points after falling as much as 110 and rising 87 during the course of the day.

Syrian president to visit Lebanon along with Saudi king
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is due to visit Lebanon on Friday along with Saudi King Abdullah amid fears of renewed conflict in the tiny Mediterranean country, a government official told AFP.

King Abdullah, Assad declare united support for Lebanon's stability
BEIRUT: The Saudi king and Syrian president emphasized their keenness to support the calm that Lebanon has been witnessing since the formation of a national unity Cabinet, the state-run Syrian National News Agency (SANA) said Thursday. King Abdullah bin Abdel-Aziz and President Bashar Assad voiced support for any measure that enhances

Stevensville Post 568 earns legion state berth
BERRIEN SPRINGS - Stevensville Post 568's Jordan Carrigan could only sit and watch as his teammates battled through a marathon 15-inning game against Berrien Springs Post 85 Sunday.

World Hoops 2010: On Sale!
A special issue featuring Kevin Durant, the World Basketball Festival and so much more.

Rally Finland: Pre-event press conference
Q: Sebastien, it has recently been announced that you will remain at Citroen for the next three seasons. It was well documented that there was an offer from Ford also -- what made you decide to stay with Citroen?

Council honors local youth squads
The Laurel City Council formally recognized and congratulated the Laurel Elite Travel Basketball Teams for their recent accomplishments. Pictured are members of the Laurel City Council and the Elite Travel Basketball Team.

Storm ends summer on high note with FCFSL sweep
Top row, standing, from left: Dana Defranco, Steve Frattaroli, Cydney Ventura, Abby Jenkins, Amanda Frattaroli, Ali Reilly, Devon Delallo, Luke Wozniak. Kneeling, from left John Walsh, Jordan Ventura, Lindsay Seelert, Marlee Ready, Maureen Connolly, Maddie Rusch, Anna VonOehsen, Kevin Rusch.

Rubber Match Washed Away
AKRON, Ohio - The final matchup of a three-game series between the Bowie Baysox and Akron Aeros was suspended Wednesday night as heavy rains passed through Northeast Ohio. The game will be completed as part of a doubleheader when the Aeros travel to Bowie August 23 through 25.

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