[7] The red and black colorway of the Nike Air Ship, the prototype for the Jordan I, was later outlawed by then-NBA Commissioner David Stern for having very little white on them (this rule, known as the "51 percent" rule, was repealed in the late 2000s[8]). Click any newspaper name below to see today's obituaries, to search obituaries archives, to post a tribute in a guest book, or to find news obituaries. [14], Jordan is classified as a country of "high human development" with an "upper middle income" economy. Prior to this tournament, Sebastián Merlos and Santiago Chavanne, who also stood out in the U.S. season as Cambiaso's Outback teammate, were the key for Geebung to reach victory in the Silver Cup, while Jedi obtained the Bronze. Newly released video shows a Fresno, California, police officer shooting a fleeing, unarmed 16-year-old in the back of the head and then handcuffing the boy as he lies motionless on the ground. It borrows prominent design elements from the Air Jordan III, IV, V, VI, and XX. Jordanian doctors and medical staff have gained experience in dealing with war patients through years of receiving such cases from various conflict zones in the region. This shoe contains a full length air sole, polyurethane midsole, polycarbonate shank plate, and two crossover straps (for added support and more custom fit). [2][3]The original Air Jordan sneakers were produced exclusively for Michael Jordan in late 1984, and released to the public on April 1, 1985. Abdullah re-affirmed Jordan's commitment to the peace treaty with Israel and its relations with the United States. The "Olympic" and "Charcoal" (commonly referred to as Raptors) were re-released in 2012. Inscrivez-vous sur Facebook pour communiquer avec Merlos Edwin et d’autres personnes que vous pouvez connaître. 17 de desembre: el Granollers acaba amb quatre expulsats el partit davant el FC Vilafranca, en un encontre que havia de decidir el lideratge en solitari entre ambdós equips. Carmelo Kyam Anthony (born May 29, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The brand also debuted a Chicago-exclusive version of the colorway. [207], Jordan is among the most water-scarce nations on earth. The other Air Jordan in this package was the Air Jordan Retro XII model in Black/White. The sneakers were only samples in 1995 when Jordan decided to come back to the NBA. El text està disponible sota la Llicència de Creative Commons Reconeixement i Compartir-Igual; es poden aplicar termes addicionals.Vegeu les Condicions d'ús.Wikipedia® (Viquipèdia™) és una marca registrada de Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.; Política de privadesa [171], Jordan's law enforcement is under the purview of the Public Security Directorate (which includes approximately 50,000 persons) and the General Directorate of Gendarmerie, both of which are subordinate to the country's Ministry of Interior. Like the VII and VIII models, the Air Jordan IX featured an inner sock sleeve and nubuck accents. [18] While several theories for the origin of the river's name have been proposed, it is most plausible that it derives from the Semitic word Yarad, meaning "the descender", reflecting the river's declivity. Jordan is the region's top medical tourism destination, as rated by the World Bank, and fifth in the world overall. Kristin Landen Davis (also listed as Kristin Lee Davis; born February 23, 1965) is an American actress. Muslims make up about 95% of the country's population; in turn, 93% of those self-identify as Sunnis. Alizée, de son nom complet Alizée Jacotey, est une chanteuse française, née le 21 août 1984 à Ajaccio, en Corse-du-Sud . [104], On 7 February 1999, Abdullah II ascended the throne upon the death of his father Hussein, who had ruled for nearly 50 years. [30] Wadi Feynan became a regional centre for copper extraction, which was exploited on a large-scale to produce bronze. Az országot az olimpián 31 sportágban 586 sportoló képviselte, akik összesen 93 érmet szereztek. [115] The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature was set up in 1966 to protect and manage Jordan's natural resources. [293], Jordan prides itself on its health services, some of the best in the region. The Jordan Research and Training Reactor, which began working in 2016, is a 5 MW training reactor located at the Jordan University of Science and Technology in Ar Ramtha. In 2017, Jordan Brand released the "History of Flight" colorway. [91] On 25 May 1946, the day that the treaty was ratified by the Transjordan parliament, Transjordan was raised to the status of a kingdom under the name of the Hashemite Kingdom of Transjordan, with Abdullah as its first king. Fets destacats. The Air Jordan "Spiz'ikes" take pieces from the following Air Jordans: The first Jordan Sixty Plus was released in August 2009. It was the first Air Jordan to feature a lightweight Phylon midsole. He can declare war and peace, ratify laws and treaties, convene and close legislative sessions, call and postpone elections, dismiss the government and dissolve the parliament. Jordanian Sign Language is the language of the deaf community. [134] The civil courts deal with civil and criminal matters, including cases brought against the government. [170] In 2015, Jordan participated in the Saudi Arabian-led military intervention in Yemen against the Houthis and forces loyal to former President Ali Abdullah Saleh, who was deposed in the 2011 uprising. A dress shoe that feels similar to the XI was reported to be the goal. Transjordan prospered during the Byzantine era, and Christian churches were built everywhere. [177] The Jordanian economy is one of the smallest economies in the region, and the country's populace suffers from relatively high rates of unemployment and poverty. Air Jordan XVIs, designed by Nike's Senior Footwear Designer Wilson Smith, were released in 2001. The Air Jordan XX was also inspired by bicycling shoes. [260] Most Jordanians natively speak one of the non-standard Arabic dialects known as Jordanian Arabic. [79], The British High Commissioner, Herbert Samuel, travelled to Transjordan on 21 August 1920 to meet with Al-Salt's residents. [164] The Royal Jordanian Army, which boasts around 110,000 personnel, is considered to be among the most professional in the region, due to being particularly well-trained and organised. The Jordan 6 white/infrared and black/infrared was released February 14, 2013, at a retail price of US$170. 5:01-Wikipedia. Al-Assaf, G. and Al-Malki, A., (2014), "Modelling the Macroeconomic Determinants of Workers' Remittances: The Case of Jordan". [65], Air Jordan is well known for reaching out to music artists, having them help create a unique Air Jordan to call their own. [62] Agricultural villages in Transjordan witnessed a period of relative prosperity in the 16th century, but were later abandoned. [243] Thousands of foreign women, mostly from the Middle East and Eastern Europe, work in nightclubs, hotels and bars across the kingdom. She is best known for playing Charlotte York Goldenblatt in the HBO romantic comedy series Sex and the City (1998–2004). As of 2018, Air Jordan was also the equipment provider for the University of North Carolina, University of Oklahoma, and University of Florida football programs. Build and engage with your professional network. Some elements were carried over from the Air Jordan IV, but overall they were a completely new look. [71] Locally, the revolt garnered the support of the Transjordanian tribes, including Bedouins, Circassians and Christians. As of the 2020–21 NBA season, the statement uniforms will have the Jumpman logo on the jerseys; the Charlotte Hornets jerseys have displayed the Jumpman logo in prior seasons. [82] Abdullah gained the trust of Transjordan's tribal leaders before scrambling to convince them of the benefits of an organized government. These feature the same laser upper as the original XX but replace the ankle strap and sole with that of the Air Force One. However, Nike dictates production terms and standards to the contractor, often without questioning labor or safety practices. [247] There are also a small number of Ahmadi Muslims,[248] and some Shiites. [104] In September 1970, the Jordanian army targeted the fedayeen and the resultant fighting led to the expulsion of Palestinian fighters from various PLO groups into Lebanon, in a conflict that became known as Black September. The Air Jordan XII has been subject to many highly limited colorways recently such as the Air Jordan 12 x PSNY collaboration, the Wings colorway that was limited to 12,000 pairs, and the OVO collaboration. Jordan released two versions of this shoes. Voir Voir les articles Jordan. After that year the Public Safety Directorate was established. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world. [8] The other boundaries are formed by several international and local agreements and do not follow well-defined natural features. The shoe features lower-foot air grilles, double-overlasted Phylon midsole, a carbon fiber shank plate and a seamless diamond-quilted booty. [303] UJ and JUST occupy 8th and 10th between Arab universities. The 2011 has a unique design along both sides of the shoe. [37] Around 700 BC, the kingdoms benefited from trade between Syria and Arabia when the Assyrian Empire increasingly controlled the Levant. Henry Thomas Zebrowski, Jr. (born May 1, 1984) is an American actor and comedian, known for his work on the Adult Swim series Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell, NBC series Heroes Reborn, and the podcast The Last Podcast on the Left.He also starred in an episode of Netflix Presents: The Characters. This is the first Air Jordan model to go laceless.[25]. The Jordan Brand re-released the Air Jordan XIII at the end of 2010, which included the French Blue/Flint Grey, White/Red-Black, "Playoff" color way and the Black/Altitude Green color way. The Air Jordan XII was originally released from 1996 to 1997. [27] Other than the usual Chalcolithic (4500–3600 BC) villages such as Tulaylet Ghassul in the Jordan Valley,[28] a series of circular stone enclosures in the eastern basalt desert−whose purpose remains uncertain–have baffled archaeologists. A typical Jordanian meze often contains koubba maqliya, labaneh, baba ghanoush, tabbouleh, olives and pickles. [288] Simple fresh fruit is often served towards the end of a Jordanian meal, but there is also dessert, such as baklava, hareeseh, knafeh, halva and qatayef, a dish made specially for Ramadan. Täältä löydät Wikipedian henkilö -aiheista sisältöä koottuna kätevästi yhdelle sivulle. Both shoes come in a wood gate exterior graphic box with double sided slide out, originally released in 2009.[29]. Founded in Chicago, Air Jordan was created for Hall of Fame basketball player and six-time NBA Finals MVP Michael Jordan during his time with the Chicago Bulls. Only 4,567 pairs were made of the original release,[26] with all of the proceeds going to Morehouse College. [144], According to Freedom House, Jordan is ranked as the 3rd freest Arab country, and as "partly free" in the Freedom in the World 2019 report. Further changes came with the use of a carbon fiber spring plate in the translucent "frosty" outsole, giving the shoe better torque when twisting on the court. The Jordan 6ixty Plus (60+) is a hybrid sneaker from Jordan Brand that combines the various sneakers Michael Jordan wore when he scored 60 or more points in an NBA Game. The port was chosen due to it being a transit cargo port for other neighbouring countries, its location between four countries and three continents, being an exclusive gateway for the local market and for the improvements it has recently witnessed. In April 1997, 10,000 Indonesian workers went on strike over wage violations at an Air Jordan factory. The sovereign state is a constitutional monarchy, but the king holds wide executive and legislative powers. In 1946, Jordan became an independent state officially known as the Hashemite Kingdom of Transjordan, but was renamed in 1949 to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan after the country captured the West Bank during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War and annexed it until it was lost to Israel in 1967. [155], The kingdom has followed a pro-Western foreign policy and maintained close relations with the United States and the United Kingdom. Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower GCB OM GCS CCLH KC NPk (/ ˈ aɪ z ən h aʊ. The sides of the XV were made from woven kevlar fiber. [157] Jordan views an independent Palestinian state with the 1967 borders, as part of the two-state solution and of supreme national interest. The highlight came at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games when Ahmad Abu Ghaush won Jordan's first ever medal[273] of any colour at the Games by taking gold in the -67 kg weight. [197] Tourist numbers started to recover as of 2017. Macedonian translation by Katerina Nestiv. The sneaker is heavily influenced by the Air Jordan 1's having a leather upper and both a Nike swoosh and a Jumpman plus a Jordan "Wings" logo. King Abdullah's eldest son, Prince Hussein, is the current Crown Prince of Jordan. [12] The soles gave them a new look, but yellowed over time when exposed to moisture and were the source of many complaints early on due to the slippery nature of the soles when collecting dust. [53] The first, or Rashidun, caliphate was followed by that of the Ummayads (661–750). The Jordan Son of Mars takes on one of the favorite color schemes in the Jordan Brand line. [165] Jordan provides extensive training to the security forces of several Arab countries. It also has a tenable I.P.S. Retro Black / Metallic Siver Countdown pack. [223] The main industrial products are potash, phosphates, cement, clothes, and fertilisers. Nonetheless, the Air Jordan XIX model did include a set of laces behind the sleeve to better secure the shoe. [73] The Allies of World War I, including Britain and France, whose imperial interests converged with the Arabist cause, offered support. [15] Various other models in the Air Jordan line are featured in the series, including the original (which Sakuragi eventually switched to), the V, and the XII (both worn by Sakuragi's rival, Kaede Rukawa).[16]. [13] While Jordan continues to accept refugees, the recent large influx from Syria placed substantial strain on national resources and infrastructure. [208] Scarce resources to begin with have been aggravated by the massive influx of Syrian refugees into Jordan, many of whom face issues of access to clean water due to living in informal settlements (see "Immigrants and Refugees" below). A merlon is the solid upright section of a battlement (a crenellated parapet) in medieval architecture or fortifications. Local basketball teams include: Al-Orthodoxi Club, Al-Riyadi, Zain, Al-Hussein and Al-Jazeera. [53] As had happened during the Roman era, growth of maritime trade diminished Transjordan's central position, and the area became increasingly impoverished. The Dead Sea is located along its western borders and the country has a 26-kilometre (16 mi) coastline on the Red Sea in its extreme south-west. حنا كلداني: نسبة الأردنيين المسيحيين المقيمين 3.68%", "For Christian enclave in Jordan, tribal lands are sacred", "The Episcopal Church in Jordan: Identity, Liturgy, and Mission", "Shameful Plight of the Middle East's Christians", "Jordan's Christian Arabs, A Small Minority, Play A Major Role", "Jordan's Mandaean minority fear returning to post-ISIS Iraq", "German language becoming opportunity for professional development", "Jordanian artists seeks to connect local, int'l art scenes", "Scrolling through the millennia at the new Jordan Museum in Amman", "The stars come out for Jordan's Jerash Festival", "The promise of Amman's independent music scene", "Jordan unveils underwater military museum", "Jordan's first ever Olympic champion Ahmad Abughaush looks forward to Tokyo 2020 - Olympic News", "ريو 2016 - تايكواندو: الأردني أحمد أبوغوش يحرز الميدالية الذهبية في وزن 68 كغ", "World Cup 2014: Uruguay clinch final spot with Jordan win", "Jordan remains in 82nd spot in FIFA World Rankings", "Jordan taking giant strides in women's football", "Women's football increasingly popular in Jordan", "Transmission Strategy of the Competition -2017 FIBA 3X3 U18 Basketball World Cup", "Jordan counts down to Asian basketball tourney", "Against all odds, Jordan's rugby greats are set to storm the Dubai Sevens", "مشروع "بسكليتات المدينة الرياضية" يجمع هواة الدراجات لممارسة الرياضة والترفيه", "Volunteers open Jordan's first skate park", "Jordan among world's top 10 producers of olive, olive oil", "الحلويات في رمضان.. متعة ما بعد الإفطار", "Cancer second most common cause of death in Jordan", "Jordan: estimates on the use of water sources and sanitation facilities (1980–2015)", "Sector leaders highlight potential for further growth in medical tourism", "المملكة الاردنية الهاشمية - وزارة التربية و التعليم Ministry of Education - Hashemit Kingdom of Jordan", "Education system in Jordan scoring well", "RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT IN OIC COUNTRIES", "Jordan raises admission scores for private universities", "2014 QS University Rankings – Arab Region", Union of Arab National Olympic Committees, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jordan&oldid=1017604484, Arabic-speaking countries and territories, Member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, States and territories established in 1946, Pages containing links to subscription-only content, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia indefinitely move-protected pages, Articles containing potentially dated statements from 2010, All articles containing potentially dated statements, Articles containing potentially dated statements from 2016, Articles containing potentially dated statements from 2011, Articles with unsourced statements from January 2020, Pages using Sister project links with hidden wikidata, Pages using Sister project links with default search, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz area identifiers, Wikipedia articles with SELIBR identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Wikipedia articles with multiple identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 13 April 2021, at 18:05. [24] The transition from hunter-gatherer to establishing populous agricultural villages occurred during the Neolithic period (10,000–4,500 BC). This model was designed by Tinker Hatfield. The final Countdown package consisted of the Air Jordan Retro XI model in Varsity Red/Black. [124][125][126] Bird include the hooded crow, Eurasian jay, lappet-faced vulture, barbary falcon, hoopoe, pharaoh eagle-owl, common cuckoo, Tristram's starling, Palestine sunbird, Sinai rosefinch, lesser kestrel, house crow and the white-spectacled bulbul. Some of the colorways released are Camo, QUAI 54, Black/Gold, Chicago Away, Chicago Home, Black/White, Midnight Navy, Jordan Brand Classic, and WHY NOT that celebrates Russell Westbrook's fashion sense. [289], Life expectancy in Jordan was around 74.8 years in 2017. In 2013, Jordan released a special edition of the Jordan III this shoe was deemed the Air Jordan III "Retro '88" White Cement and were released in February. [40] The Nabataeans massed a fortune from their control of the trade routes, often drawing the envy of their neighbours. It was a unique model, being the first basketball shoe to be included in the "Nike Considered" category, for using materials from not more than 200 miles from a Nike Factory. [159], Jordan is a founding member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and of the Arab League. [188], The proportion of well-educated and skilled workers in Jordan is among the highest in the region in sectors such as ICT and industry, due to a relatively modern educational system. The Dead Sea is often described as a 'natural spa'. [244][245][246] American and European expatriate communities are concentrated in the capital, as the city is home to many international organizations and diplomatic missions. The Air Jordan X was released again in an OVO collaboration in 2015 and 2016, releasing in white and black colorways respectively with stingray detailing. Christopher Meloni, Actor: Man of Steel. [68] In 1833 Ibrahim Pasha turned on the Ottomans and established his rule over the Levant. The strap was placed in the center of the shoe over the laces. Foreign fighters have fought on all four sides of the Syrian Civil War, as well both sides of the War in Iraq.In addition to Sunni foreign fighters, Shia fighters from several countries have joined pro-government militias in Syria, leftists have joined Kurdish fighting forces, and private military contractors recruit globally. [70] A series of tax and land reforms (Tanzimat) in 1864 brought some prosperity back to agriculture and to abandoned villages; the end of virtually autonomy predictably provoked a backlash in other areas of Transjordan.