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Dearborn Must Pay $103,401 Legal Fees in Free Speech Case

January 30, 2012 By 1 Comment
Robert Muise - Attorney

DETROIT, Michigan - On Friday, January 27th,  U.S. Magistrate Judge  R. Steven Whalen recommended that Robert J. Muise, the attorney for Christian Pastor George Saieg, be awarded $103,401 in fees and costs for successfully challenging the City of Dearborn’s restriction on the Christian’s right to freedom of speech at the 2009 Arab Festival held in the City. A blog post by the American Freedom Law Center (AFLC) said:  "The City, not wanting to offend its large Muslim population, would not allow the Christian to hand out religious literature at the Festival." In the order, the … [Read more...]

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Sabeel Media Promotes Faith and Culture Video Contest

October 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Intersection of Faith and Life

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 became unlikely friends. Recent incidents in Egypt and Iran reveal the urgency of the video's message. ... This heart-warming story looks into their everyday life,  and give you a clear appreciation for taking efforts to get to … [Read more...]

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BAMN Invades Dearborn – Preventing Pastor Terry Jones from Walking to Arab Festival

June 20, 2011 By 1 Comment
Terry Jones vs. BAMN Protestors

DEARBORN, Michigan - An angry group of Detroit area BAMN protestors prevented Pastor Terry Jones from walking peacefully to Dearborn's 16th annual Arab Festival last Friday afternoon. Using Dearborn's City Hall and Schaefer Road as a stage for their antics  (and attempting to grab international news headlines) - a small group supporting Terry Jones group 'Stand Up America Now!' tried to walk down Schaefer Road - against the shouting and shoving of the Detroit area anarchist group 'By Any Means Necessary' (BAMN). Oddly enough, most of the anti-Terry-Jones-protesters were not … [Read more...]

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Another Rally Against Radical Islam at City Hall

May 25, 2011 By 7 Comments
Brigitte Gabriel - Founder of ACT! for America

DEARBORN, MI - Frank Fiorello of the Michigan fraternal Order of the Dragon (OOTD) has announced a new assembly (protest rally) "Against Radical Islam and Sharia"  to be held at Dearborn City Hall on Saturday May 28 at 3:00 pm.  The rally is organized by OOTD president Frank Fiorello along with the American Defense League (ADL), ACT! for America, and David Horowitz's Freedom Center. It is not clear from the announcement exactly how much participation each of these groups will have in the Saturday rally on the steps of City Hall. However, it is known that ACT! for America representatives … [Read more...]

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Million Dollar Home – Part 2

May 18, 2011 By 1 Comment
Walk-out lower level overlooks back yard with putting green.

DEARBORN, Michigan – A spectacular home recently became available in Dearborn, Michigan.  The home is currently listed at $1.3 million.  The million dollar home is located at 7 1/2 West Lane in Dearborn, Michigan. This spectacular and unique home offers over 6,000 sqft of living space on two and a half acres.  (See part 1 of this story.) The walk-out lower level overlooks the park-like back yard with built-in putting green. The living room was expanded from the original design to create a spacious 26' by 13' plus a 12' by 11' L shaped room. This is truly a stunning, … [Read more...]

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Million Dollar Home For Sale in Dearborn

May 18, 2011 By 1 Comment
Gourmet kitchen includes lovely cherry cabinets, dramatic charcoal granite counters, a hardwood floor, planning desk, large granite island, and table space.

DEARBORN, Michigan - A spectacular home recently became available in Dearborn, Michigan.  The home is currently listed at $1.3 million.  The million dollar home is located at 7 1/2 West Lane in Dearborn, Michigan. This spectacular and unique home offers over 6,000 sqft of living space on two and a half acres. The gourmet kitchen includes lovely cherry cabinets, dramatic charcoal granite counters, a hardwood floor, planning desk, large granite island, table space and a door wall leading to two-tiered deck. ... The lower level offers a beautifully finished recreation room … [Read more...]

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Ring of Honor Wrestling – Friday Night

May 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Fallen Angel Christopher Daniels

DEARBORN, Michigan - Friday night - May 6,  Ring of Honor Wrestling (ROH) will return to the Detroit area and present  ROH Revolution: USA at the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue in Dearborn. Two of Ring of Honor’s biggest stars - 'The Fallen Angel ' Christopher Daniels (Ring of Honor’s current Television Champion) and Colt 'Boom Boom' Cabana will be facing each other in one of the featured matches. 8:00pm opening bell. 'The Fallen Angel' Christopher Daniels is one of the top stars of Ring of Honor Wrestling (ROH) and is also featured on TNA Impact! … [Read more...]

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Free Document Shredding on Saturday, May 14

May 5, 2011 By 1 Comment
Paper Shredding Document Destruction Service in Dearborn - Saturday

DEARBORN, Michigan  -- The City of Dearborn will sponsor a free document shedding day on Saturday, May 14 from 8 a.m. to noon at the DPW Yard, 2951 Greenfield Rd.  Attention all criminals:  Load up five boxes with all of your incriminating documents and bring them down to the DPW Yard on Saturday.  Gather up all of those fake checks you wrote, the illegal betting receipts, sappy love letters, and that pledge sheet for a donation you were going to send to your alma mater (you just wanted to get that annoying kid off the phone).  It's time to live a crime-free life. Seriously. This … [Read more...]

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President Proclaims National Day of Prayer

May 5, 2011 By 1 Comment
Seal of the President Of The United States Of America

WASHINGTON, DC - NOW THEREFORE - I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 5, 2011, as a National Day of Prayer. I invite all citizens of our Nation, as their own faith or conscience directs them, to join me in giving thanks for the many blessings we enjoy, and I ask all people of faith to join me in asking God for guidance, mercy, and protection for our Nation. Throughout our history, Americans have turned to prayer for strength, inspiration, and solidarity. Prayer has played an important role in the American story and in shaping our Nation's … [Read more...]

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All About the Letter A

April 24, 2011 By 1 Comment
The Letter A

A is the first letter of the Alphabet in many of the known languages of the earth. It is naturally the first letter, because it represents the first vocal sound naturally formed by the human organs; being the sound uttered with a mere opening of the mouth without constraint, and without any effort to alter the natural position or configuration of the lips. The A has been proven to be the first natural vocal sound, and entitled to the first place in alphabets. Hence this letter is found is many words first uttered by infants;  which words are the names of the objects with which infants … [Read more...]

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