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Poetry Corner: She will not come
Darwish.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 the legendary Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish.She will not comeTranslated by Ali HarbShe has not come. I said: And she will not... SoI will rearrange the evening...Tips to boost your smartphone’s battery life
Smartphones have become such integral parts of our lives that when we see those low battery warnings our hearts sink right along with the power of our mobile devices.And as most smartphone owners use their mobile devices for way more than just calls or texting, this can take a serious toll on battery life.“One of the biggest pain...How to prepare your home’s outdoor space for summer fun
In the warmer months your home’s outdoor space is just as important as the rooms inside, especially if your family spends a lot of time outside.Be it your yard, garden, deck, or patio, there are steps you can take to prep these spaces for a fun and safe season.Pest Prevention Mosquitos aren’t just a pesky deterrent from outdoor...BCBSM grant applications being accepted until July 8th
DETROIT— For the ninth consecutive year, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) will award up to one million dollars in grant funding, as part of its Strengthening the Safety Net program, an ongoing effort that the company has championed to help Michigan’s most vulnerable populations get access to better health...TPS open for Syrians living in the U.S.
The Department of Homeland Security announced Monday that Syrians living in the United States may apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or extended TPS from the last application time, if the individuals entered the country by June 17, 2013.TPS will be granted for 18 months, from October 1, 2012 through March 31, 2015 by showing...U.S. says chemical weapons used in Syria, contemplates action as battle for Aleppo nears
U.S. intelligence agencies have concluded that Syrian President Bashar Assad's forces used chemical weapons on a small scale against rebel fighters in Syria's civil war, the White House said on Thursday, June 13.The assessment, which followed President Barack Obama's demand for conclusive proof after U.S. intelligence analysts determined...World’s tallest skyscraper with twist: Dubai inaugurates Cayan Tower
DUBAI — Dubai has inaugurated the world's tallest twisted tower built at a cost of $272 million, setting a yet another record for skyscrapers and other engineering marvels.The 310-metre (1,017-foot), 75-storey residential Cayan Tower is twisted at 90 degrees from top to bottom and was inaugurated earlier this month in Dubai Marina -- a...Qatari leaders expected to step down
Qatar's powerful prime minister is preparing to step down as part of a wider power transition that may also see the country's ruler ceding power to his son, Crown Prince Sheikh Tamim, Arab and Western diplomats said on Monday. Such a change could inject an element of uncertainty into the foreign policies of the U.S. allied gas...U.S. Syria hawks can’t get any traction
WASHINGTON — With Syrian government forces and their allies scoring a major victory over Western- and Gulf Arab-backed rebel forces this week, neo-conservatives and other anti-Damascus hawks are trying hard to turn up the pressure on President Barack Obama to sharply escalate U.S. support for the opposition.But their appeals...
Shady companies with ties to Israel wiretap the U.S. for the NSA
June 14th, 20130 Army General Keith Alexander, the director of the NSA, is having a busy year — hopping around the country, cutting ribbons at secret bases and bringing to life the agency’s greatly expanded eavesdropping network.In January, he dedicated the new $358 million CAPT Joseph J. Rochefort Building at NSA Hawaii, and in March he unveiled the...Edward Snowden’s brave choice
Edward Snowden is not a traitor. Nor is he a hero, at least not yet. But he probably will be martyred by an establishment that cannot abide critics.Both House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, and Senate Intelligence Committee chair Dianne Feinstein, D-California, have called him a traitor, which only shows how ignorant they are. Under the...Whistleblower should not be prosecuted
Millions of Americans learned last week that their government is spying on them and looking at their phone records, via a massive surveillance program that is operated by the National Security Agency. Citizens have one man to thank for these revelations: Edward Snowden, the 29-year-old "geek," who leaked the information about the program...Sectarianism and the irrational new discourse: Why Arabs must worry
My friend Hanna is Syrian and also happens to be Christian. The latter fact was rarely of consequence, except whenever he wished to boast about the contributions of Arab Christians to Middle Eastern cultures. Of course, he is right. The modern Arab identity has been formulated through a fascinating mix of religions, sects and races....Misreading Iranian politics
This year’s Iranian presidential election is likely to produce a strong political figure who will have a significant impact on the Islamic Republic’s foreign and domestic policies, helping to ensure Iran’s continued internal development and bolstering its regional importance.Yet every four years, a combustible mix of pro-Israel...Lebanese women caught at Detroit – Canada border trying to smuggle $59K in their bras
DETROIT — A mother and daughter who are both Lebanese were caught trying to smuggle close to $73,000 into the United States from Canada. An estimated $59,000 was found in the women’s bras. A criminal complaint was filed Tuesday in Detroit federal court. The mother, Moura El-Asmar, 51, and the daughter, Jacinta El-Asmar, 16,......
FBI director says U.S. will hold Snowden responsible on NSA leak
WASHINGTON — FBI Director Robert Mueller said on Thursday that the U.S. government is doing everything it can to hold confessed leaker Edward Snowden accountable for splashing surveillance secrets across the pages of newspapers worldwide. FBI Director Robert Mueller testifies before the House Judiciary Committee hearing on Federal...Immigration bill clears early test vote; Obama calls for action
The U.S. Senate voted on Tuesday, June 11, to begin debate and amendments on a historic immigration bill, burying a procedural roadblock that opponents regularly use to delay or even kill legislation.With November's election results indicating broad support for updating the country's immigration laws, even some senators who have......
Activists urge National 9/11 Museum to acknowledge historic “Little Syria” in permanent exhibition
June 14th, 20130 NEW YORK — Activists are continuing to urge the National September 11 Memorial Museum at the World Trade Center to acknowledge “Little Syria” in its permanent exhibition. Throughout the late 1880s, up until the 1940s, the area around the World Trade Center was known for having a vibrant and growing Arab American community....
AAPAC begins endorsement process for upcoming elections
June 14th, 20130 DEARBORN — As election season draws closer, the Arab American Political Action Committee (AAPAC) will soon begin their process of interviewing candidates, in order to determine who will receive the organization's endorsement, before the August 6 primary.Formed in 1998, AAPAC’s membership consists of a diverse group of Arab American...70 years later, remembering the Detroit Riot of ’43
This month marks the 70th anniversary of the Detroit Race Riot of 1943, during which white and black residents of the city clashed and rioted for three straight days after a fight that had taken place between two groups on Belle Isle on June 20, 1943. The riots claimed the lives of 34 Detroiters, wounded 433 and caused $2 million in...Court removes Duggan from Detroit Mayor race, campaign files appeal
DETROIT — Mike Duggan has been removed from the ballot as a candidate for Detroit Mayor, in accordance to a ruling by the Third District Court this week. Mayoral Candidate Tom Barrow had filed a claim in late May that Duggan was never qualified for the position to begin with.According to the Detroit City Charter, which was ratified and......
Dearborn Planning Commission approves turning City Hall into apartments for artist
The Dearborn Planning Commission recently approved a plan to turn the current Dearborn City Hall on Michigan Avenue into work studios and apartments for low-income artists.The City had previously verbally agreed to sell the building for $1.65 million to Artspace Projects, Inc., a national non- profit organization that helps artists find...Dearborn’s city council approves fire merger, draws mixed reactions from Melvindale
DEARBORN — This Tuesday, the Dearborn City Council voted 5-0, to approve official plans of a fire department merger with the neighboring City of Melvindale. Officials from both cities are hoping to have operations up and running by September 1, after the Melvindale City Council approves the merger as well.While the decision to move......
Arab American scholar and historian dies at 93
Alixa Naff.Arab American historian and scholar Alixa Naff passed away on June 8 at 93 years of age. Naff was widely known for documenting the lives of the first wave of Arab American immigrants. Through her research, Naff greatly contributed to the understanding of the early Arab immigrant experience in the United States, from 1880...
Dix: Home to culture and economic growth, pollution and neglect
June 14th, 20130 DEARBORN — Many Dearborn residents refer to "Dix," an area located just south of Michigan Avenue, between Miller Road and Wyoming Street, as if referencing an area that is detached from the City. If you ask some of the estimated 7,500 people, who reside in this area, they too will admit that they feel like they've been on their......
