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Dating: Does it break the rules?
February 14th, 20142 DEARBORN — Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love and display affection. However, the way individuals and communities perceive and pursue romance differs among cultures and religions, and the Arab American community is no exception. Arab Americans’ views on dating are somewhat different from those of the American...Local designer’s online boutique on the path to success
DEARBORN — An online fashion boutique for women who wear the Islamic headscarf that was established by a local Arab American designer has gained thousand of followers. The website was launched in November, but it has already turned into a recognizable brand, according to its founder Malak Ouza.HijabLouvre.com offers dozens of items,...
Super Bowl coach honored at city council meeting, first garage ordinance reading approved
February 14th, 20140 DEARBORN — This week's city council meeting started out on a positive note as the city honored former Seattle Seahawks assistant coach and Dearborn native Robert Saleh for his recent Super Bowl victory. However, the atmosphere at City Hall took a bizarre turn after a local Arab American confronted the council on what he said were...Egypt negotiates arms deal with Russia as Putin backs Sisi presidential bid
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin declared on Thursday, Feb. 13, his support for a presidential bid by Egyptian Army chief Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, voicing his hope to strengthen the ties between the two countries.Russia is looking to take advantage of strains between Cairo and Washington, which has withheld some of...
Metro Detroit’s Iraqi Christians observe three-day Ba’utha fasting celebration
February 14th, 20140 Metro Detroit is home to the largest concentration of Chaldean Americans in the entire country with more than 120,000 residing in the region. DETROIT — This week, southeast Michigan’s large Iraqi Christian community observed Ba’utha, a three-day fasting celebration centered on the repentance of sins. Ba’utha started...IHW celebrates Iran’s Islamic Revolution anniversary
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The Islamic House of Wisdom (IHW) hosted a discussion for the 35th anniversary of the victory of Islamic Revolution in Iran last Saturday, February 8.A known public speaker, Imam Mohammad Asi from Washington D.C., and Imam Mohammad Ali Elahi, the founding imam of IHW, were the main speakers at the gathering.Imam...
HYPE Athletics hosts National Signing Day event
February 14th, 20140 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — HYPE Athletics hosted a National Signing Day event on Wednesday, February 5, where 22 local high school students affiliated with the recreation center signed their letters of intent to play college football.The high school football players were soon-to-be graduates from schools all over the Detroit metro area,...Law corner: The Importance of Due Diligence
As they say in carpentry, “measure twice, cut once.” In simple terms, it means that it is a good idea to do some investigation before undertaking an important task. Yet, it is a constant source of amazement for me just how many people are willing to take tremendous financial risks with only hope on their side.I often meet...Islamist insurgents seize parts of northern Iraqi town
BAGHDAD - Islamist extremist militants took over parts of a town in northern Iraq on Thursday, Feb. 13, local officials said.The mayor of Sulaiman Pek said the militants belonged to the Islamic State in Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a fundamentalist group that was involved in the takeover of the city of Falluja last month and is also active...
35-year-old Dearborn resident dead after accidentally shooting himself
February 14th, 20140 DEARBORN — Shady Bazzi, 35, died Friday, Feb. 7 after accidently shooting himself with a gun at his home on the city’s east side late afternoon. A source says the gunshot wound was in the head. Bazzi is survived by his father, Raouf Bazzi, mother Marianna and sister Sandy. Bazzi.A friend of the family says Bazzi was...Dearborn welcomes new residents in Habitat for Humanity homes
Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. (second from the right) was part of the dedication ceremony of two Habitat for Humanity homes on Feb. 6. New homeowners (from left) Ahmed Al-Karki and Rusul Al-Janabi and their daughter, Lamar Al-Karki, listened as Vincent Tilford, executive director of Habitat for Humanity-Detroit, welcomed them. ...College student in urgent need of kidney donor
DEARBORN — Mohammed Haidar, a 22-year-old student at Henry Ford Community College, is in serious need of a kidney donor. The donor must have type A or O blood. Haider lives in Dearborn Heights, and has been on dialysis since he was 15. Haidar.He has Alport Syndrome, an inherited disorder that damages tiny blood vessels in the...26-year-old arrested in connection to hooting of Dearborn resident
Qais Mohamed Salem.DEARBORN — On Tuesday, Feb. 11, Dearborn Police arrested 26-year-old Qais Mohamed Salem in connection to the shooting of a 60-year-old resident that occurred Sunday, Feb. 9 at an apartment building in the 1800 block of Wyoming Street. The victim of the gunshot wound was immediately taken to a local hospital where he...Troy gas station clerk shot in the head
TROY— The city’s police department is seeking public assistance in helping find the individual responsible for the slaying of a gas station clerk here. The clerk, 63-year-old Athir Putres of Rochester Hills, was shot in the head, Saturday Feb. 7. According to police, Putres’ body was found behind the counter at the Clark gas...New program expands study of Islam in America’s heartland
ANN ARBOR — Islam’s complexity makes it nearly impossible for one university to offer enough courses to cover it all. To fill in the gaps, the University of Michigan is joining other Big Ten schools and the University of Chicago in establishing a distance-learning program that allows students to take courses about Islam not......
Ficano administration presents new deficit elimination plan
DETROIT—Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano on Tuesday started the discussion on a completely new deficit elimination plan to address the County’s finances. With the county’s new chief financial officer, Mark Abbo, the county has revamped the way it is approaching both the structural operating and accumulated deficits.The county...ACLU applauds Michigan Supreme Court decision striking down local medical marijuana bans
MICHIGAN — In a unanimous decision Feb. 6, the Michigan Supreme Court struck down the City of Wyoming’s ordinance that bans medical marijuana because it directly violates the state’s Medical Marijuana Act. The ordinance was challenged by the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan (ACLU-MI) on behalf of John Ter Beek, a......
“Raise Michigan” campaign pushing to get minimum wage increased by 2016
LANSING — On Monday, members of the “Raise Michigan” campaign submitted a request to the Board of Canvassers asking for the minimum wage to be increased to $9.50 an hour by 2016. Those earning Michigan’s current $7.40 an hour minimum wage live below the federal poverty line. "A family can't survive on $7.40 an hour," said...
High protien breakfast: A good way to start your day
February 14th, 20140 A high protein breakfast can give you the perfect start to your day. Protein can be a great way to fuel up after a long night's rest. Here are some reasons why you should enjoy a breakfast that is high in protein and some recipe ideas to get you started.Why Eat Protein?Protein is a building block of cells throughout the body. It is...Seven healthy alternatives to drinking pop
Americans continue to guzzle extra calories through sugary drinks like pop. Teens may be among the biggest offenders. Roughly one-third of high school students in the U.S. drink two or more sodas, sports drinks, or other sugary beverages per day, according to the results of a national survey released by the U.S. Centers for Disease...Council denies request to sell warehouse back to previous owner
DEARBORN — During a special city council meeting on February 4, the city denied a request to sell a property back to Sam Hamade, a former business owner of a warehouse located at 7041 Orchard Ave.The city had bought the property after the county foreclosed on it when Hamade had fallen behind on his property taxes. Mayor O'Reilly......
New U.S. bill to punish academic boycott inspired by Israeli ambassador
WASHINGTON — Weeks after Ambassador Michael Oren, Israel’s former envoy to the United States, suggested it, members of the United States Congress have introduced a bill to punish American universities if their members support the academic boycott of Israeli institutions.The so-called “Protect Academic Freedom Act” would deny...
Bursting the ‘blood bubble’
February 14th, 20140 MISHOR ADUMIM INDUSTRIAL ZONE, Occupied West Bank — The longstanding Israeli practice of labeling settlement products “Made in Israel” is leading to mounting opposition to the occupation.Settlements are considered a violation of international law. In Israel, they aren’t. And so, more often than not, consumers of Israeli products......
Lebanese olympic skier faces investigation after appearing in racy photos
February 14th, 20140 BEIRUT — Lebanese skier Jackie Chamoun is being investigated by the Lebanese Olympic Committee for appearing in racy photos and a Youtube video with nothing but underpants, covering her breasts with skis. The skier, who is not expected to be a medal contender, may have given the Sochi Games its first controversy after partially nude...Hotlines taking complaints over government No-Fly List and bank account closures
DEARBORN — The Arab American Civil Rights League (ACRL) this week reminded community members about two hotlines that were previously established to take complaints about the government No-Fly List and Watch List, in addition to the massive closures of Arab American bank accounts. If you or anyone you know is either prevented from......