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Daniel Krichbaum to retire as Director of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights
KirchbaumLANSING – The Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) announced this week that Daniel Krichbaum, Ph.D., will retire from his position as director of the department in July 2013. Krichbaum has led MDCR since March 2010.“Serving as director of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights has been a tremendous honor, and I am...AAPN announces American Arab of the year awards
DEARBORN-The American Arab Professionals Network (AAPN) of the American Arab Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2013 American Arab of the Year Award recipients. Those being honored will be presented with an award at the AAPN’s "Celebrating Success Banquet" May 15 at the Bint Jebail Cultural Center here. The event highlights the...WSU receives $225,000 commitment from Arab American Pharmacists Association to support new fellowship
DETROIT – Wayne State University has received a $225,000 commitment from the Arab American Pharmacists Association to support a new fellowship in the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. The WSU-AAPA fellowship will provide a pathway to developing research expertise in community health outcomes and prepare the...Michigan recognizes Minority Health Month with a series of discussions across the state
LANSING — In recognition of National Minority Health Month, the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) Health Disparities Reduction and Minority Health Section (HDRMHS) will feature a series of statewide events throughout the month of April. The 2013 theme is “Assuring Access to Care: There’s something in it for...How to make your garden more environmentally friendly
Spring is here, which means it’s time to slip those green thumbs into some gardening gloves. And if you want to feel truly good about what you grow, consider upgrading your garden to be more planet-friendly. Here are some ideas to consider:Grow Your Own Dinner Grow the vegetables, herbs and flowers that you would normally...Dr. Muhammad Yunus, first American Muslim recipient of Congressional Gold Medal
On Wednesday, Nobel Peace Prize Winner Dr. Muhammad Yunus was presented with the Congressional Gold Medal, the most prestigious award distributed by the United States Congress. Dr. Yunus was awarded the honor for his contributions to the fight against global poverty, which have had a particularly strong impact on improving he economic...Three super foods that can improve your health
In a world where fatty, fried and frosted foods are often the cheapest, quickest and most readily available options, it can be easy to forget the true purpose of eating -- to healthfully fuel our bodies. “The higher-quality fuel you put in your body, the better you will function. The right diet can potentially prevent you from...Grow what you eat; cook what you grow
Cooking from the garden is not like cooking from the store. There’s nothing more tasty, nutritious and satisfying than fresh, homemade meals made from the fruits, vegetables and herbs you grew yourself. Experts say that even with modest amounts of time and space, you can grow an organic garden plot that feeds your family all year...
Judge approves McDonald’s non-halal settlement
April 17th, 20130 DETROIT-On Wednesday morning, Judge Kathleen Macdonald of the Wayne County Circuit Court approved the $700,000 non-halal meat class action lawsuit settlement against defendants McDonald’s Corporation and Finley’s Management Company, the franchisee of McDonald's store number 11663 located at 13158 Ford Rd. in Dearborn. The...What’s the end game for Iran talks?
While realizing that criticism of someone’s approach to a negotiation needs to be done with some diffidence if the critic does not have direct access to either the negotiating room or either side’s planning sessions, the United States and its P5+1 partners do seem to be persisting in some major errors in how they are approaching the...Obama to host Middle East leaders for talks on Syria; G8 fails to reach agreement
LONDON - Foreign ministers from the G8 group of rich countries failed to patch up deep divisions over Syria on Thursday according to a report from Reuters. British Foreign Secretary William Hague, speaking after talks with his counterparts, admitted the world had done too little to try to resolve Syria's two-year-old conflict, in...Obama requests modest bump in foreign aid
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Barack Obama Wednesday asked Congress to approve some 52 billion dollars in foreign aid and international spending in 2014, slightly higher than the current year’s budget which was cut due to the partisan impasse over how to reduce the yawning federal deficit.Among other provisions, the new proposal calls...Residents address Dearborn commission over garage citations, ordinance to be re-examined
DEARBORN — The Dearborn City Planning Commission meeting held last Monday at city hall included attendance from residents who were eager to speak with the nine-member body regarding zoning issues related to their garages. In the previous year, the city began handing out citations to homes with non-traditional garages that have...Tunisia now exporting “Jihadis”
TUNIS — Tunisian families have begun to dread knocks on their doors, or late-night phone calls, fearing that the messenger will bear the news that their son has been smuggled out of the country to join the “jihad” in Syria.Families here told IPS that they have no way of contacting their sons once they leave — whether by choice or...Brain waves may replace computer passwords
BERKELEY, Calif. (UPI) — Computer passwords may soon be a thing of the past, replaced by "passthoughts" that users only have to think to have applied, U.S. researchers say.Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, say they're studying the feasibility of brainwave-based computer authentication as a substitute for......
Hacktivists to Israel: ‘Be ready for new larger surprises’
More than 100,000 Israeli websites have come under attack from Anonymous hacktivists around the world. Speaking to RT, a Middle East hacker explained the aims of the cyber assault on Israel's online presence.The websites of the Israeli parliament, banks, ministries and other government organizations were down for some time on Sunday...Al-Jazeera bets on CNN’s Ali Velshi for launch in U.S. market, opens bureau in Detroit
WASHINGTON — Al-Jazeera America said Friday it has hired CNN business correspondent Ali Velshi, as the broadcaster gears up for its launch in the US market later this year."We are thrilled to secure Ali's extraordinary talents and services," said Ehab Al Shihabi, executive director of Al-Jazeera international operations."Al-Jazeera...
Former Palestinian presidential candidate Barghouthi: Obama failed Palestinians in role as peace broker
April 12th, 20130 Barghouthi.Following the event 'Give, So Gaza Can Live' at the Greenfield Manor here, former candidate for the presidency of the Palestinian National Authority and keynote speaker Mustafa Barghouthi sat down for an interview with The Arab American News. Wearing a pin with the Palestinian flag and another with a key symbolizing the...
Metro Detroiters join thousands for immigration rally in D.C.
April 12th, 20130 WASHINGTON D.C. — Thousands of supporters of immigration reform rallied around the Capitol on Wednesday, calling on lawmakers to support a path to citizenship for an estimated 11 million undocumented people. Buses filled will advocates traveled from different parts of Michigan to participate. There was a delegation of nearly 500......
McDonald’s non-halal settlement headed for final approval
DEARBORN — The McDonald's non-halal meat lawsuit has gone through twists and turns in the last couple of months. But the controversial case may finally be coming to a close as the public notice period, initially extended for class members in March, has come to a close with little to no objection, according to law firm Jaafar &...
Fundraising dinner helps raise awareness, aid for Gaza
April 12th, 20130 DEARBORN — On April 5, ‘Give, So Gaza Can Live,’ a fundraising dinner, was held at Greenfield Manor with Keynote Speaker Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi. The organizers said the purpose of the event was to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people by helping to rebuild the civic medical institutions through donations. Mohammad......
More candidates pull petitionsfor Dearborn municipality races
DEARBORN — The Dearborn municipality races are starting to take shape, with only one month to go before the deadline for candidates to pull petitions for the city's Mayor, City Council and City Clerk races.Previously announced Arab American candidates in the running for city council were Susan Dabaja, Tarek Baydoun, Mohamed Berro, and...Lebanon says rising cases of scabies, lice among Syrian refugees
BEIRUT - Lebanon’s Health Ministry said Wednesday cases of scabies and lice have increased among Syrian refugees and urged citizens to take precautionary measures.“The Health Ministry has recorded an increase in the number of scabies and lice cases, as a result of overpopulation and bad personal hygiene in locations where Syrian......