A national railway project is currently undergoing studies and seeking funding sources. [55] After the decline of the Abbasids, Transjordan was ruled by the Fatimid Caliphate (969–1070), then by the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem (1115–1187). The strap was placed in the center of the shoe over the laces. [69] Egyptian rule was forcibly ended in 1841, with Ottoman rule restored.[69]. 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. Jordan's score was 44 on a scale from 0 (most free) to 105 (least free). This pair features “Nike Chi” branding on the heel, replacing the traditional “Nike Air” branding. The "Nike Air" branding was still on the in-soles, which Air Jordans VIII–XI also had. The Air Jordan Retro 1 60+ Package features a re-release of the sneakers that Jordan wore during that game, and a Retro Air Jordan 1 inspired by the Celtics colors and the parquet floors from the old Boston Garden. [187] The programme succeeded in preventing the debt from rising above 95% in 2018. Building up the ankle area is the higher-hitting support of the Air Jordan VI, complete with the attached loop on back and the perforated paneling reaching up the side of the shoe. The shoe featured the return of the clear rubber sole (V, VI, XI) and patent leather (XI). The kingdom has continued to demonstrate hospitality, despite the substantial strain the flux of Syrian refugees places on the country. It also helped to create a tighter fit and increased support. [240] A small number of ethnic Mandeans also reside in Jordan, again mainly refugees from Iraq. With the Air Jordan XI being one of the most popular Jordan, supply is very limited and would cause fans to line up outside of stores before releases. After the Great Arab Revolt against the Ottomans in 1916 during World War I, the Ottoman Empire was partitioned by Britain and France. The "Year of the Rabbit" colorway was a limited release that celebrated of Michael Jordan's Chinese zodiac sign, coinciding with the current zodiac sign, the Year of the Rabbit. [239] Descendants of Armenians that sought refuge in the Levant during the 1915 Armenian Genocide number approximately 5,000 persons, mainly residing in Amman. These were said to be Michael Jordan's favorite shoes, he wore them during the 1988 NBA Slam Dunk Contest and many other events in his basketball career. [66][67], Air Jordan is popular among the streetwear companies and designers to collaborate with. [24]Basketball at the 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's team rosters. Christopher Peter Meloni (born April 2, 1961) is an American actor. The Jumpman was updated and redrawn by Nike designer Ross Patrick who also contributed the typography seen on the tongue. [281], Basketball is another sport that Jordan continues to punch above its weight in, having qualified to the FIBA 2010 World Basketball Cup and more recently reaching the 2019 World Cup in China. Jordan brand released 2 types of this shoe, the original mid length cut and low cut. Below is the ranking of these articles along with the position in different language versions of Wikipedia. [237] Since 2010, over 1.4 million Syrian refugees have fled to Jordan to escape the violence in Syria,[4] the largest population being in the Zaatari refugee camp. [citation needed]. The second pair, the 3m, is named after its reflective coating. [204] The majority of patients come from Yemen, Libya and Syria due to the ongoing civil wars in those countries. [104] In 1997, in retribution for a bombing, Israeli agents entered Jordan using Canadian passports and poisoned Khaled Meshal, a senior Hamas leader living in Jordan. In Sotogrande, Spain, Talandracas, led by Milo Fernández Araujo, was the champion of the Gold Cup for the first time. [157] Jordan views an independent Palestinian state with the 1967 borders, as part of the two-state solution and of supreme national interest. The 60+ Air Jordan Retro 1 Package is inspired by Jordan scoring 63 points on the Celtics in a double overtime playoff game during his second year. Next the Air Jordan IV, which is pretty conspicuous in this hybrid release, shows up only in the form of the netting running below the laces. [70] Muslim Circassians and Chechens, fleeing Russian persecution, sought refuge in the Levant. Some of the colorways they released for low version are freethrow line, camo, like mike, wheat, wing it, and last shot. [33] During the Iron Age (1200–332 BC) after the withdrawal of the Egyptians, Transjordan was home to Ammon, Edom and Moab. In addition, these shoes include breathable air ducts on the outer sole. ", "Lord Forgive Me: The Life of Urban Looney Tunes", "VICE TV releasing 'One Man and His Shoes' documentary, on the story behind Michael Jordan's Nike sneakers", "History of the Air Jordan franchise" at SneakerNews.com, "Factual America Podcast, Episode 27: Air Jordan: A Cultural Phenomenon", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Air_Jordan&oldid=1018053431, Short description is different from Wikidata, Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia, Articles with unsourced statements from September 2012, Articles with unsourced statements from May 2020, Articles with unsourced statements from December 2020, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Original white / Black Metallic Copper – Sport Royal. The shoe originally retailed at $100 when it was released from 1986 to 1987. The final Countdown package consisted of the Air Jordan Retro XI model in Varsity Red/Black. The promo commercial for the XX2 was directed by Mark Romanek.[20]. Navigoinnissa auttaa henkilöt-luokan luokkapuu oikealla, ja henkilö-aiheisia parhaimpia artikkeleita sekä muuta materiaalia löydät alta. The Air Jordan IV re-released in 1999, 2000, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010–2013 and 2015–2020 with numerous colorways being released nearly every year. [46], In 324 AD, the Roman Empire split, and the Eastern Roman Empire–later known as the Byzantine Empire–continued to control or influence the region until 636 AD. Fets destacats. These were the first Jordans to feature the "NIKE AIR" logo on the back. This shoe came in 5 colorways and was released on March 13. About Wikipedia; Disclaimers; Search. The governorates are divided into liwa or districts, which are often further subdivided into qda or sub-districts. [99] Hussein ascended to the throne in 1953 at the age of 17. [93] Jordan became a member of the United Nations on 14 December 1955. [291] Childhood immunization rates have increased steadily over the past 15 years; by 2002 immunisations and vaccines reached more than 95% of children under five. The Chalcolithic period (4500-3600 BC)", "The giant stone circles in the Middle East no one can explain", "The First Cities in Early Bronze Age (3600-2000 BC)", "Human activity in the ancient metal-smelting and farming complex in the Wadi Faynan, SW Jordan, at the desert margin in the Middle East", "The Period of Small Cities. by Paul Kennedy @pkedit, May 21, 2019 ; Fox Sports and Telemundo were presented with Sports Emmys for their coverage of the 2018 World Cup, the first tournament for which it … [114] These include Irbid, Jerash and Zarqa in the northwest, the capital Amman and Al-Salt in the central west, and Madaba, Al-Karak and Aqaba in the southwest. Nike featured director and actor Spike Lee in ads for the AJ IV. The concord purple was changed to royal blue for the released versions of the shoe. [107], Al-Qaeda under Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's leadership launched coordinated explosions in three hotel lobbies in Amman on 9 November 2005, resulting in 60 deaths and 115 injured. [104] Jordan sent a brigade to Syria to attack Israeli units on Syrian territory but did not engage Israeli forces from Jordanian territory. [14] The 2015 Jordanian census recorded that there were 1,265,000 Syrians, 636,270 Egyptians, 634,182 Palestinians, 130,911 Iraqis, 31,163 Yemenis, 22,700 Libyans and 197,385 from other nationalities residing in the country. However, Nike dictates production terms and standards to the contractor, often without questioning labor or safety practices. [146] Jordan ranked first among the Arab states and 78th globally in the Human Freedom Index in 2015,[147] and ranked 55th out of 175 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) issued by Transparency International in 2014, where 175th is most corrupt. They were re-released in 2005, which coincided with the release of the Air Jordan 8s shoe. [247] There are also a small number of Ahmadi Muslims,[248] and some Shiites. In the 1970s, it was the first Arab country to include females in its police force. The most popular articles in multilingual Wikipedia in 26 April 2020 were: Kim Jong-un, 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic, YoJo, Kim Jong-il, North Korea, Kim Il-sung, Kim Jong-nam, Kim Jong-chul, Ri Sol-ju, 1918-1920 flu pandemic. Norwegian translation by Zoltan Solak. The 2011 has a unique design along both sides of the shoe. [129] The appointed government can also be dismissed through a majority vote of no confidence by the elected House of Representatives. It contains much of the valuable archaeological findings in the country, including some of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Neolithic limestone statues of 'Ain Ghazal and a copy of the Mesha Stele. Inspired by Jordan's defensive focus, the shoe incorporates Articulated Propulsion Technology used by Paralympian runners. The second meeting took place in Umm Qais on 2 September, where the British government representative Major Fitzroy Somerset received a petition that demanded: an independent Arab government in Transjordan to be led by an Arab prince (emir); land sale in Transjordan to Jews be stopped as well as the prevention of Jewish immigration there; that Britain establish and fund a national army; and that free trade be maintained between Transjordan and the rest of the region. [15] Flows of remittances to Jordan grew rapidly, particularly during the end of the 1970s and 1980s, and remains an important source of external funding. [295] The country's health care system is divided between public and private institutions. The Hejaz Railway built during the Ottoman Empire which extended from Damascus to Mecca will act as a base for future railway expansion plans. The retro 6 black infrared replaces its infrared for gold as well. Information for research of yearly salaries, wage level, bonus and compensation data comparison. The inspiration for the design came from a number of things; sleek racing lines of the auto world, carbon fiber-based monocoque of F1 race cars, race car driving shoes (rubber heel wrap) and Fine Italian dress shoes (bold stitching on the soles).