Muhammad Ali Was a Rebel. Michael Jordan Is a Brand Name.(professional...

Nieman Reports;  September 22, 1999 ;     700+ words ......of his character. Because Jordan was nearly perfect on the...character as well. What made Jordan special was his demanding code of personal excellence, The New York Times declared. Even a writer...instance, can't resist calling Jordan the most charismatic player...when he reportedly called ...

Jordan: I Wanted To Relax

Chicago Sun-Times;  May 28, 1993 ;     658 words ......for a response to a New York Times story about...late-night gambling spree. Jordan insists he left Atlantic...wanted to get out of New York and away from the...surrounding the playoffs. Jordan normally finds solace...clubs with him to New York. There seem to ...

Jordan, June

The Concise Oxford Companion to African American Literature;      700+ words ......1960s. Born in Harlem, New York, on 9 July 1936, June Jordan is the only child of...high school in 1953, Jordan entered Barnard College in New York City. There she met...the City College of New York. In 1976 Jordan took a faculty position...

The Basketball Is Back in Jordan's Court; `Great Jolt of Energy' Will...

The Washington Post;  March 19, 1995 ;     700+ words ......Orlando, Indiana and New York." If the current...game series. With Jordan, Chicago eliminated New York from the playoffs...the first year of Jordan's retirement, New York eliminated the Bulls...nonplussed about Jordan's return. Knicks...it anyway." Added ...

Jordan cites `love of game' as impetus for comeback.(Knight Ridder...

Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service;  September 25, 2001 ;     700+ words ......player to the game I love, Jordan said. One of the most successful...with the Chicago Bulls, Jordan will suit up in the upcoming...the Washington Wizards. Jordan's latest reincarnation comes...11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington. In honor of those victims, Jordan said he ...

A Powerful, Generous Mentor; Jordan Has Aided Many Job Searches, but...

The Washington Post;  February 20, 1998 ;     700+ words ......What no one doubts is that Jordan's generosity and connections...One is R. Peter Straus, the New York media executive who is engaged...source close to the family said Jordan and Lewis do not know each...Express, Revlon, Bankers Trust New York Corp., Dow Jones & Co. -- said...refused ...

Behind A Bio's Rhythm; Sheila Jordan's Life And Music on Film

The Washington Post;  September 18, 1996 ;     700+ words ......where you're from," Jordan explains from her farm in Upstate New York. "I'd rather hear...racism helped drive Jordan to New York, though she admits...near the music." In New York, she ended up marrying...Parker's pianist, Duke Jordan, who abandoned her...

JORDAN: A History of Jordan

The Middle East Journal;  October 1, 2004 ;     700+ words ...JORDAN A History of Jordan, by Philip Robins. London, UK and New York: Cambridge University...accessible history of Jordan. He has researched...does not offer any new insights into Jordan's history, it does...choices made by Jordan's leadership since...Abdullah II and the ...

Go ahead and laugh, but Jordan isn't afraid. (Originated from...

Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service;  February 17, 1994 ;     700+ words ......players were excited to see Jordan in their domain. But I got the sense that Jordan got the biggest kick. He...coaching him. Through it all, Jordan was smiling from ear to ear...it might sound, I believe Jordan has a true love for baseball...summer. It was great. Sure, Jordan hasn't played ...

It's a Reel Deal for Jordan // Bulls Star Will Join ``Bugs'' for His Film...

Chicago Sun-Times;  June 21, 1995 ;     700+ words ...Michael Jordan is goin' to the show. No, not that show. Jordan already gave Major League Baseball a shot. He's going...Bunny, Daffy Duck and other Looney Tunes characters in a new Warner Bros. feature film called "Space Jam," coming to a theater near you in November, 1996. We've seen Jordan star in ...

Jordan has done enough

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  April 7, 2002 ;     700+ words ......to come back in the first place, here's hoping that Jordan steps down from his throne. There is no need for Jordan to push the envelope. He has done quite enough. So not right The warning signs had been building that Jordan was suffering physically before he went on the injured...the game against Denver ...

Jordan Brings His Game to the Wizards; NBA Legend Joins Front Office,...

The Washington Post;  January 20, 2000 ;     700+ words ......ve turned the basketball operations over to him." Jordan, who grew up in North Carolina and attended college...Stern prompted his interest in owning a team, but Jordan said yesterday that the decision to get involved in...relationships I had with the people on this podium," Jordan said. "Ted and Abe ...

Crain's New York Business Announces Winners of the 'Best Places to Work in...

PR Newswire;  November 17, 2008 ;     684 words ...New York's Most Outstanding Employers Featured in November 17 Issue NEW YORK, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Crain's New York Business today announced the winners of the Best Places to Work in New York City for 2008 competition. The 50 finalists represent...

Jordan, Pollin To Discuss Future; Duo Will Define Roles in Hierarchy

The Washington Post;  April 16, 2003 ;     700+ words ......president of basketball operations. "I have options," Jordan said. If Jordan is back, Collins, who was hired by Jordan months before Jordan returned to play, is expected to return to fulfill...disrespected" him throughout the season and credited Jordan for defending him. The public airing ...

Jordan gives fans a night to remember

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  January 31, 2003 ;     675 words ...Jordan gives fans a night to remember He plays well in last...over Milwaukee one last time on Thursday night. Michael Jordan made his 32nd professional visit to the city, and the...to record a final moment with MJ. And the 40-year-old Jordan certainly didn't disappoint. He played 39 minutes, ...