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Legal corner: Remember, credit card debt has to be paid back
Young people tend to be careless with their finances. Whether because of lack of education, lack of experience or a general sense of invincibility, young people often find themselves in debt that they have difficulty repaying. Credit card debt is a problem for many college students. During welcome week at many college...Iraqi American featured in Oakland County Executive’s Elite 40 Under 40 Class of 2013
OAKLAND COUNTY — Ziad Kassab, CEO of ZCD Transportation and VP of Guardian Angel Home Health Care Inc., is a member of Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson’s Elite 40 Under 40 Class of 2013. Ziad KassabThe program spotlights the top business and community leaders under the age of 40 who excel in their industry and show...Pistons honor 23-year-old founder of charity with Game Changer of the Year award
AUBURN HILLS — Alex Zayid, 23, is the recipient of this year’s Detroit Pistons Game Changer of the Year Award. He was presented with the honor Nov. 25 at a Pistons game in Auburn Hills for the work of his charity, Youth For The Fight (YFTF). Zayid, right, with a representative from the American Cancer Society. “Game...Dearborn city council revises special events ordinance after ruling from federal judge in favor of Jones
DEARBORN — On November 26, Dearborn City Council members approved a change to its special events ordinance, in response to a court case led by anti-Islamic pastor Terry Jones last summer, when a U.S District Judge ruled the City's previous ordinance was unconstitutional.Judge Denise Page Hood had ruled that the City had violated the...Poetry corner: Build your castles
As a part of its continuing effort to share a portion of the literary wealth of Arabic poetry with the English reader, The Arab American News translates a poem by Egyptian poet Ahmed Fouad Negm. This week's "Poetry Corner" is also a homage to Negm, who passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 3. "Build Your Castles" was written in colloquial...U.S. hospital worker sentenced to 39 years for spreading hepatitis to 45 people
New Hampshire - A former New Hampshire hospital technician who caused dozens of people to become infected with hepatitis C when he injected himself with syringes of pain killers that were then used on patients was sentenced to 39 years in prison on Monday, December 2.David Kwiatkowski, 34, admitted in August to stealing the drugs and...Farewell Ahmed Fouad Negm: The Arab World loses the poet of the people and the revolution
CAIRO — Egyptian poet Ahmed Fouad Negm, renowned for his revolutionary poetry and harsh criticism of political leaders, died on Tuesday, Dec. 3.Negm spent a total of 18 years in jail for his strident criticism of former Egyptian presidents Gamal Abdel Nasser, Anwar Sadat and Hosni Mubarak. He became recognized as a voice of protest in...Zena Ozier receives Emerging Leader Award for work with Arab Americans
DEARBORN — The National Network for Arab American Communities (NNAAC) announced Dec. 5 that Zena Ozier of Dearborn received the organization’s Emerging Leader Award in recognition for her work on behalf of the Arab American community. She received the award during the recent Quwa 2013: Strengthening Nonprofit Leadership...Journalism students at MSU publish guide to help international students
LANSING — Journalism students at Michigan State University have published a guide that answers common questions international students frequently ask. The book, “100 Questions and Answers about Americans," is available for purchase on Amazon. It costs $9.95 and took only 70 days to complete. The guide went on sale a few weeks...Gov. Snyder: Immigrants make Michigan a stronger, more vibrant state
LANSING – Twenty-five people entered the Michigan State Capitol on Wednesday as citizens of 18 countries, but left as Americans – and Michiganders. Gov. Rick Snyder co-hosted the first naturalization ceremony in the Capitol on Wednesday, affirming that Michigan is a place for immigrants to come and take part in the state’s...UN representative Jihan Damman to leadrelief efforts for Michigan refugees
Damman is the first Chaldean woman to hold this prestigious position at the United Nations. STERLING HEIGHTS — Jihan Damman has become the Michigan representative for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Congress (UNHCR), according to the site Kaldaya.net. Damman is the first Chaldean woman to hold this prestigious...ACLU sues bishops on behalf of pregnant woman denied care at Catholic hospital
DETROIT — The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a pregnant woman who miscarried and was denied appropriate medical treatment because the only hospital in her county is required to abide by religious directives.The directives, written by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops,...Republican opens first African American outreach office in Detroit
DETROIT — On Dec. 6, U.S. Senator Rand Paul was expected to visit Detroit as the state Republican Party prepared to open its first African American Outreach office. The office is part of a larger effort towards the Republican party making progress to reach out effectively to black Americans. ...ACC distributes 180 turkeys to region’s most needy
LATHRUP VILLAGE — The Arab American and Chaldean Council (ACC), a premier nonprofit human service organization serving southeast Michigan, announced it distributed 180 turkeys to those in need through its 2013 Turkey Drive. Volunteers sort and pack the food itemsThe organization has been providing turkeys at Thanksgiving to meet the...Local singer found guilty on multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct against niece
Nasser Habib.DEARBORN-On Thursday, Dec. 5, a jury found local singer Nasser Mohamad Bazzi, who goes by the stage name Nasser Habib, guilty of several criminal sexual conducts involving his niece, who was a minor at the time of the accusations.The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office issued a warrant on June 13 for Bazzi's arrest,......
Lebanese burn down Syrian refugee camp
BEIRUT — Nasrallah blames Saudi for Iran embassy bombingsNasrallah blames Saudi for Iran embassy bombingsNasrallah blames Saudi for Iran embassy bombingsResidents of a village in eastern Lebanon forced hundreds of Syrian refugees from an informal campsite on Monday, Dec. 2, setting fire to tents after accusing them of raping a...Food companies, Eastern Market merchants and city employees pack food baskets for needy families
DETROIT —The 27th annual packing of holiday food baskets for needy families in the Eastern Market area will take place Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Sacred Heart Church in its activities center located at 1000 Eliot Street at 9:30 a.m. Last year, Detroit City Councilman James Tate (2nd from L), helped pack the food baskets. Pictured......
Rebels abduct 12 Syrian nuns from Maaloula
DAMASCUS — Islamist fighters have abducted 12 nuns from the historic Christian town of Maaloula and moved them to a nearby town held by rebels. The leader of the Orthodox Church of Antioch has called on the international community to help save them.Vatican envoy to Syria, Mario Zenari, said on Tuesday, Dec. 3, that 12 nuns including...Turkey loses popularity in Middle East
ISTANBUL — Turkey's popularity in the Middle East has dropped sharply over the past two years, an opinion poll showed Wednesday, Dec. 4, reflecting Ankara's sometimes controversial foreign policy strategy.The biggest decline was registered in Egypt and war-ravaged Syria, where Turkey is strongly opposed to those in power, according to...
The American Studies Association National Council has called for an academic boycott of Israel
December 6th, 20130 Washington D.C. — The American Studies Association (ASA) National Council made a unanimous decision for an academic boycott of Israel, after a heavily debated meeting on Wednesday, December 4.The ASA is the nation’s oldest and largest association devoted to the interdisciplinary study of American culture and history. Chartered in...Dearborn Police seek assistance in Al Wissam clothing store robbery
Dearborn, MI. — On November 28, 2013, Dearborn Police were dispatched to Al Wissam clothing store located at 13354 Michigan Ave for a vehicle that struck the building. Responding officers found a 2007 Jeep had struck the rear entry doors of the business causing......
Detroit Police: No reported murders in 36 hours
DETROIT — This week, the Detroit Police Department announced some good news for the City, which has seen a surge in crime and has been dubbed the most dangerous city in the country in recent years. From Monday, November 25 to Tuesday, November 26, no murders or violent crimes were reported.While that might not seem like an...Muslims condemn Beirut double suicide bombing
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — American Muslims gathered at the Islamic House of Wisdom here Nov. 24 for a commemoration ceremony held in remembrance of those who lost their lives Nov. 19 in double suicide bombings that killed 25 people at the Iranian embassy in south Beirut. The suicide bombings were carried out by a Lebanon based Al-Qaeda......
$20 million partnership to bring Goldman Sachs initiative to Detroit announced
DETROIT – Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein announced, on Tuesday, Nov. 26, a $20-million partnership to bring the Goldman Sachs "10,000 Small Businesses" initiative to Detroit in order to help create jobs and economic growth. The "10,000 Small Businesses" Advisory...Natural ways to stay healthy this season
While you’re probably already accustomed with conventional ways of looking and feeling your best, this winter, consider more natural approaches to health and wellness.Here are several good-for-you and good-for-the-planet steps you can take to help stay strong and healthy this winter:Herbal RemediesFeeling under the weather? Before......