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Adult stem cells could hold key to curing type 1 diabetes
Millions of people with type 1 diabetes depend on daily insulin injections to survive. They would die without the shots because their immune system attacks the very insulin-producing cells it was designed to protect. Now, a University of Missouri scientist has discovered that this attack causes more damage than scientists realized. The...Slip and fall law in Michigan: You’d better watch where you’re going
Unexpected falls can often lead to serious injuries. Anyone who has been seriously injured can attest that no amount of money is worth nearly as much as good health. However, our system of justice is powerless to repair broken bones and can do nothing to ease the pain, resulting from injuries. The only thing our system...Evangelists awarded $300,000 in lawsuit against City of Dearborn
DEARBORN — The City of Dearborn paid a reported $300,000 to the four Christian Missionaries who are part of the group Acts 17 Apologetics, as a result of a lawsuit settlement that recently took place. The lawsuit was filed by the American Freedom Law Center in Ann Arbor, on behalf of Dr. Nabeel Qureshi, David Wood and Paul...pecialty store to open at Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi on June 5
NOVI — Microsoft is continuing to expand its retail footprint, by opening a new specialty store at Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi, Michigan. Other specialty stores will be opening in Arlington, Texas; Seattle, Washington; and Roseville, California. Microsoft announced the opening of its new specialty stores in April. The company...“Pressure Cooker” found in restroom of Adoba Hotel in Dearborn, disrupts Muslim conference
DEARBORN.— The Dearborn Police Department's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team responded to the Adoba Hotel at about 12:00 am on May 27th after a female guest reported discovering a pressure cooker in a second floor restroom. The incident occurred on the heels of a three day conference that was scheduled this...
Israel fears war of attrition in Golan
May 24th, 20130 Recent incidents in the Golan Heights continue to cast a shadow on the attitudes of Israeli leaders amid reports that Israel plans to carry out new strikes in Syria. These future attacks would be in fulfillment of Israel’s declared policy of preventing strategic weapons from being transferred through Syria to Hizbullah.The Israeli...Experts: Immigration reform would boost Michigan, nation’s economy
Michigan United and the Center for American Progress, joined by experts from around Michigan, held a phone press conference on May 23 to highlight the positive economic impact that immigration reform would have on the state and the country.Last month, a group of bipartisan senators, known as "the Gang of Eight," introduced to the Senate...An increasingly unchecked surveillance state
The most egregious rights violations tend to happen against the voiceless; those who have neither the platform nor resources to articulate their grievances to the broader world.Last week, however, the U.S. Department of Justice was caught in a very public transgression against the freedom of an influential and empowered private...
U.S. Congress unanimously moves toward full trade embargo on Iran
May 24th, 20130 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Congress moved closer here Wednesday to imposing a full trade embargo against Iran and pledged its support to Israel if it felt compelled to attack Tehran’s nuclear program in self-defense.The Senate voted 99-0 to adopt a resolution that urged President Barack Obama to fully enforce existing economic...Syria as a game-changer: U.S. political impotence in the Middle East
In an article published on May 15, 2013, American historical social scientist Immanuel Wallerstein wrote, "Nothing illustrates more the limitations of Western power than the internal controversy its elites are having in public about what the United States in particular and western European states should be doing about the civil war in...Al-Jazeera in uphill battle for viewers: Reality dismisses surveys
DOHA — Al-Jazeera announced on Wednesday that it is still the Middle East and North Africa's most-watched Arabic-language television channel, in a time when a number of studies are showing that the Qatar-based broadcaster is losing audience shares in Arab countries.In a press release, Al-Jazeera said that an audience survey carried out...Will Al-Jazeera retrieve its lost credibility in U.S.?
The pan-Arab news giant is laying the groundwork for the launch of Al-Jazeera America after its purchase of Current TV, a struggling U.S. cable channel.It will likely face an uphill battle for viewers, but could solidify its journalistic brand, analysts say."Al-Jazeera is going into extremely unfamiliar terrain," said Adel Iskandar, a...Syrian rebels balk at peace talks
Reasonable people can disagree on what to do about Syria, a problem with no good solutions, and particularly about what to do regarding aid to Syrian rebels. There ought not to be disagreement, however, on not letting the United States, a would-be benefactor, get pushed around or have its diplomacy subverted by the rebels, who are the...Evidence does not support fears of Islam in the West
WASHINGTON – While scholarly work has debunked the idea of incompatibility of Islam with Western values, it has not really changed this dominant perception pervading political discourse and policy making. This notion of incompatibility between Islam and the West has actually intensified in the last 15 years, as the perception of Islam...
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital born and built from Arab American heritage
May 24th, 20130 DETROIT — Arab Americans have always shared a great sense of pride and ownership over St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The internationally renowned pediatric research and treatment facility was built by Arab Americans, proud of their heritage and anxious about giving back to the country that provided them with so much......
Arab American launches mayoral run
May 24th, 20130 HAMTRAMCK — City resident and Yemeni American Dr. Abdul Algazali is currently serving his second term as Council President and Mayor Pro-Tem. He’s reportedly the first Arab American in the city’s history to hold the positions. Because of his background in local government, Dr. Algazali stands a good chance at becoming...
No primary election for Dearborn Heights municipalities
May 24th, 20130 DEARBORN HEIGHTS — The City of Dearborn Heights' official list of municipality candidates has been released, and there are not enough people in the running to warrant a primary election in any of the categories. This means all candidates will immediately advance to the November 5 General Election. In March, The Arab American...
Rogers, Land maintain leads in potential2014 GOP U.S. Senate race
May 24th, 20130 LANSING — U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-08) and former Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land continue to lead among potential candidates for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate, according to a Murray Communications-Portable Insights-Combat Data poll released this week. Rogers.U.S. Rep. Justin Amash (R-03) was third, with...
Dearborn activist Kristyn Taylor runs for Council, discusses residential issues and relationship with Arab community
May 24th, 20130 DEARBORN — With 22 candidates in the running for seven City Council seats in Dearborn, Kristyn Taylor, 26, has emerged as the youngest of them all. Taylor, who has been a prominent community activist since moving into the City a few years ago, discussed some key points with The Arab American News on why she has decided to run for City......
Youth pledges support for future generations on 25th anniversary of LAHC scholarship program
May 24th, 20130 DEARBORN — One local student says he’s now obligated to support the education of future generations through the Lebanese American Heritage Club’s Arab American Scholarship Foundation Program. Ali Nasrallah, was one of 55 people to receive a scholarship in the amount of $1,000 at the 25th anniversary of the LAHC’s scholarship...Arab American community fails to commemorate Al-Nakba Day
Al Nakba Day was the beginning of decades of Palestinian suffering. And the Palestinian Cause is a pressing, emotional political issue to most Arabs and Muslims. But this year, the 65th anniversary of Al-Nakba passed without being commemorated by any major events in the Arab American community in Metro Detroit.In the years leading to the......
Detroit, Metro communities prepare for primary elections
DETROIT — While May 14 marked the petition deadline for candidates seeking mayoral, City Council, City Clerk and other elected city posts, candidates still had a three-day window to pull out of the race by Friday, May 17 at 4 p.m.The results now show that several cities will be holding a primary election on August 6 to narrow down the...Organizers hope to bring communities together at Ford Field Barbecue
DEARBORN — A number of Arab American youths have come together to organize the upcoming Ford Field Community Barbecue taking place at the Ford Field Park on Sunday, June 2, from 12:00-5:00 p.m. The organizers of the event say it is free of admission, and everyone is encouraged to come hungry. The Barbecue will feature halal food......