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Jordan: Ripe for reform, slow to change
AMMAN (IPS) — Having weathered the maelstrom that engulfed the Middle East earlier this year, Jordan's government has faced simmering unrest as protesters continue to press for political and economic reforms.The desert kingdom's ferment, which began in January, was inspired by the mass uprisings that ousted the dictators of Egypt and...
Detroit, Arab Americans roll out red carpet for AAJA convention
August 6th, 20110 While Detroit and its suburbs have been maligned in the national media, the area still ranks near the top when it comes to attracting major national events. Many local members of the Asian American Journalists Association, which also represents Arab Americans, were thrilled to find out that the city was chosen to host the 22nd...Chez Zara sets its European style presence in downtown Detroit
The style of the shop is definitely a contrast to the other big name coffee chains. According to Beydoun, when coming up with the concept of the place she wanted to add European elements to the style.When driving down Woodward Ave in downtown Detroit it might be easy to miss the little coffee shop on the corner of State St. named Chez...
U.S. Muslims more tolerant, opposed to violence than other faiths
August 6th, 20110 WASHINGTON (IPS) — Muslims in the United States express greater tolerance for members of other faiths than any other major religious group, according to a major new survey and report released here Thursday by the Abu Dhabi Gallup Center.They are also more likely than any other religious group to oppose violent or military attacks...Snyder recall effort won’t make November ballot
LANSING — The committee to recall Gov. Rick Snyder says it has fallen short of the more than 800,000 signatures needed to recall him. But the group says it will continue and try to get the issue in front of voters this February instead. They have more than 300,000 signatures so far in protest of the Michigan governor who has taken heat...First national Ramadan promotion by major grocery chain
Whole Foods Market has collaborated with Saffron Road to launch a Ramadan marketing campaign. Both companies are hosting several blog posts and giving shoppers the chance to win free Saffron Road products and gift cards valued at $100 on the national food chain's website Whole Story Blog. The blogs are about preparing for Ramadan...DOJ right on Alabama’s anti-immigrant law
On Monday, the Department of Justice filed suit against the state of Alabama to block the implementation of HB 56, which is set to take effect September 1. HB 56 is similar to but far more punitive than Arizona's SB 1070. The law includes provisions that require local school districts to check and report on the immigration status of all...Al-Saha hosts grand opening mixer with chamber, dignitaries
DEARBORN — Police Chief Ron Haddad, Mayor Jack O'Reilly, Debbie Dingell, wife of U.S. Congressman John Dingell (D-Dearborn), and more were welcomed by owners Taleh Bez (first from left) and Badie Munassar (fourth from left) and employees of the new Al-Saha restaurant along with the American Arab Chamber of Commerce for a networking...Manderin Cafe offers fresh, fast subs and more
DEARBORN — The new Manderin Cafe held its grand opening celebration Friday, July 29 as Dearborn Mayor Jack O'Reilly and other local dignitaries including councilwoman Nancy Hubbard visited for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Guests were served fresh tropical and strawberry banana smoothies and tabbouli and subs, sampling the fresh food...Local Arab American to be inducted into Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame
DEARBORN — A Palestinian American woman has been selected for induction into the 2011 Michigan Women's Hall of Fame. Jumana Judeh is the president and CEO of Judeh and Associates based in Dearborn. Additionally, she mentors and is an advocate for Arab American businesswomen. She launched the Arab American Women's Business Council...Michigan Sporting takes home State Cup with win over Canton
PONTIAC — The Michigan Sporting adult soccer club has enjoyed an exceptional year so far in the highest division of the Michigan Premier Soccer League, and the team scored its biggest victory of the year on July 24 at the State Cup Final.Michigan Sporting, which is sponsored by Papaya Fruit Market in Dearborn, took home the state title...New medical school set to open at Oakland University
ROCHESTER — The Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine is set to open next week. It will be the first medical school to open in Michigan since 1964 according to a WWJ report. According to founding dean Robert Folberg, 61 percent of doctors who do a residency will end up working within 100 miles of that hospital....Oakland University holding debate for GOP presidential candidates
ROCHESTER, MI — Oakland University will be the site of a debate this fall between Republican candidates for president wishing to run in the 2012 election. The debate will happen on Nov. 9 from 8-10 p.m. About 15 people, including Michele Bachmann, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, Mitt Romney, Thaddeus McCotter of Michigan and more have...Help for heating bills could halt this winter
LANSING — A recent court decision outlawing a $90 million state assistance fund could have a dramatic effect on families struggling to pay heating bills this winter.A July 21 suit filed by large utility customers and former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox in the Court of Appeals asserted that the Michigan Public Service Commission...ACLU, MIRC warn Michigan jails of costly, illegal immigration holds
DETROIT — The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan and the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center sent letters to all Michigan jails this week clarifying the obligations of local law enforcement with regards to "immigration detainers," requests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to hold people in jail who would otherwise......
Pittsfield academy denied rezoning request to build Islamic school; final vote expected soon
Recently some residents in Farmington filed a lawsuit against the Farmington School Board for authorizing the sale of Eagle Elementary to the Islamic Cultural Association (ICA). While the ICA was successful in their bid, Pittsfield Township-based Michigan Islamic Academy (MIA) was rejected by their city's...
Ramadan Mubarak to all
August 5th, 20110 Once again it is time to wish our readers a blessed Ramadan. The ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar, Ramadan is the month during which the Prophet Muhammad received the revelations from Allah which became the Qur'an. Ramadan is a time to fast from dawn to sundown, as well as to refrain from smoking, sexual relations, immoral......
Mubarak pleads not guilty to murder as historic trial begins
August 5th, 20110 Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is seen in the courtroom for his trial at the Police Academy in Cairo, in this still image taken from video August 3, 2011. Mubarak was wheeled into a courtroom cage in a hospital bed on Wednesday to face trial for killing protesters -- an image that thrilled those who overthrew him and must have...
An un-American response to the Oslo attack?
August 5th, 20110 Over the last decade, virtually every terrorist plot aimed at the U.S. — whether successful or failed — has provoked greater security and surveillance measures. Within a matter of mere weeks, the 9/11 attacks infamously spawned a vast new surveillance statute (the PATRIOT Act), a secretly implemented warrantless eavesdropping...
Al Jazeera English launches in New York City
August 5th, 20110 NEW YORK — Six months after New York City news junkies flocked to Al Jazeera English's website for up-to-the-second coverage of the Egyptian uprising, they'll now have a chance to watch the 24-hour news network on its original platform: Television.Al Jazeera English launched in New York City this week on Time Warner Cable, a major step...
Yemeni Americans twist in the wind waiting for spouses’ visas
August 5th, 20110 DEARBORN — While local Arab Americans and Latino Americans of various denominations have all had major struggles with the United States' immigration system, perhaps no group has faced as many difficulties as the Yemen American community. Long lines of Yemeni Americans asked Ambassador Feierstein for help in January but most......
Chaos reigns in Tunisian politics
TUNIS (IPS) — The Islamist Ennahda party seems poised to take advantage of a chaotic situation ahead of general elections in Tunisia. Ennahda and other Islamist parties are taking advantage of the Aug. 2 deadline for registration for elections coinciding with the start of the holy month of Ramadan, when there is better attendance at...Does too little sleep cause weight gain?
NEW YORK - Want to avoid weight gain? Maybe some more sleep would help.People who got very little sleep ate more but didn’t burn any extra calories, according to a U.S. study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that adds to evidence supporting a link between sleep deprivation and weight gain.Approximately 50 to 70 million......
New local show aims to educate, entertain Arab American youth
DEARBORN – The Lebanese American Heritage Club was the site of a kick-off event and mixer for the new MC Gold show "S.E.E.: Share, Educate, and Entertain" on Wednesday, July 28. From L-R are Arab American Student Union of Wayne State President Ali F. Beydoun, event hostess Sarah M. Jaber, and S.E.E. show hosts Batool Saad...Heights City Clerk, Hamtramck City Council races highlight Aug. 2 primaries
DEARBORN — Voters in metro Detroit will have a chance to exercise their Democratic rights again on Tuesday, August 2 in the 2011 primary elections as cities narrow down candidate lists for the November 8 general election. The city of Dearborn does not have a primary ballot this year as it waits for a millage vote and a school......