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Sabeel Media Promotes Faith and Culture Video Contest

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DEARBORN, Michigan - The world can learn an important lesson from observing the friendship of  Imam Talib Al Sanjari and his good friend Rev. Hanna Sulaka.  A new video from Sabeel Media portrays the story of their friendship. The two religious leaders, a Muslim and Christian - both originating from Iraq (not knowing each other) - immigrated to the US and … [Read more...]

Hillary Clinton Promises to Save Egypt’s Christians?

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EDITORIAL - Soon after Sunday's Maspero massacre, where the Egyptian military slaughtered Christians demonstrating over the destruction of their churches—including by running them over with armored vehicles—some Egyptian media began reporting that U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, having seen enough, declared that the U.S. plans on directly … [Read more...]

Event Commemorates 150th Anniversary of the Civil War

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DEARBORN, MI – Artists from the Bellini Opera Theatre will present a lecture and concert commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War in the Henry Ford Centennial Library Auditorium on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. The one-hour presentation will include performances by Kim Swan, soprano, and Dino Valle, baritone, accompanied by pianist … [Read more...]

Depression Era Glass Show Shines Again – Nov. 5,6

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DEARBORN, Michigan - One lump or two? It is not a question we hear asked very often, particularly as we rush through a fast food drive-thru window to grab a coffee or drink hot beverages from a disposable insulated cup. But before the fast pace of life consumed society, the kitchen cabinets in most American homes were stocked with glassware for serving … [Read more...]

MyNewMarketplace Builds Secure Business Community

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DEARBORN, Mich. – Following a year of beta testing, the Michigan-based website, MyNewMarketplace.com, has been re-launched to provide a secure member-based online community. The website is designed to help individuals and businesses buy and sell almost anything, locally to nationwide. “We believe that we are the first member-based community to … [Read more...]

The Egyptian Military’s Crimes Against Humanity

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CAIRO, Egypt - Sunday, the Egyptian military opened fire on thousands of Christians protesting in Maspero, Cairo. In the words of one Christian eyewitness, armored vehicles "came at great speed and drove into the crowds, going backwards and forwards, mowing people under their wheels. The most horrible scene was when one of the vehicles ran over a Copt's … [Read more...]

Experience the Arts – Sessions Announced

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DEARBORN, Michigan - An excellent way to find out which areas of the arts truly interest you or your family is to sign up for one of the family oriented Experience the Arts afternoon sessions. The Dearborn Community Arts Council is hosting these new offerings, 3 to 5 PM , on Sunday afternoons.  The first session, on Sunday afternoon, October 16, will offer … [Read more...]

Michigan Ethnic Chambers of Commerce Form New Alliance

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DEARBORN, Michigan - The leaders of 10 Michigan Chambers of Commerce announced the formation of  the new Council of Ethnic Chambers of Commerce at a press conference held at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn on Tuesday, October 11th. Representatives from the chambers, local foreign consulate offices, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and local … [Read more...]

Mustang Art by Ford Designer Camilo Pardo Unveiled

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DEARBORN, Mich. – Camilo Pardo, most recognized as the chief designer of the contemporary Ford GT, and internationally acclaimed artist, will be on hand when his new painting of Parnelli Jones’1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 and the 2012 Boss 302 Laguna Seca will be auctioned at the Get Your Heart Racing event.  Racing legend Jones will also be there, and both … [Read more...]

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