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Archives for September 2012

Government Officials Join Religious Leaders at Islamic Rally

September 30, 2012 By Jonathan Light

DEARBORN, Michigan - Friday night, September 28, a large crowd gathered in the Hubbard Ballroom of the Dearborn Civic Center for a night of speeches in defense of the prophet Mohammed.  Large signs in the front of the hall proclaimed the message: "Say NO to Hate Mongering" and "Say No to Islamophobia" next to the American flag. The community rally was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Featured

How ‘Religious Defamation’ Laws Would Ban Islam

September 29, 2012 By Raymond Ibrahim

Raymond Ibrahim

EDITORIAL - As the Islamic world, in the guise of the 57-member state Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), continues to push for the enforcement of "religious defamation" laws in the international arena — theoretically developed to protect all religions from insult, but in reality made for Islam — one great irony is lost, especially on Muslims:  if … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editorial

Recent Letters – Free Speech, Carjacking, Atrocities in Libya

September 29, 2012 By Letters to the Editor

Free Speech Stifled? Why is your once great community cowtowing to the Islamics (sic) in your area? They seek to stifle free speech and press and yet you all permit it, even side with them by hindering Christians. They are all wrong! It is a false religion built on a false teacher who wrote a crazy and false book they follow. Hell was his home and they need … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Letters to the editor

Syrian Refugees in Dearborn Fear Safety of Family Members

September 29, 2012 By Jonathan Light

Syrian Conflict

EDITORIAL - Dearborn area residents who have relatives living in Syria say they cannot sleep at night worrying about the safety of friends and family members. Earlier this week a disturbing video appeared on YouTube (WARNING - graphic images, restricted access), depicting the horrible violence and  war crimes happening in Syria. For those who don't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editorial, Featured, World

Ben Franklin’s Rules for Getting Things Done

September 29, 2012 By Sharon Lagina

Benjamin Franklin - portrait on $100 bill

Benjamin Franklin was a man of action. Over his lifetime, his curiosity and passion fueled a diverse range of interests. He was a writer (often using a pseudonym), publisher, diplomat, inventor, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. His inventions included the lightning rod, bifocals, and the Franklin stove. Franklin was responsible … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Featured Tagged With: action, GTD, positive thinking, success

Libya in the Aftermath

September 29, 2012 By Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi

Libya Fire

EDITORIAL - The attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi that led to the death of the American ambassador to Libya, Christopher Stevens, illustrates that despite the poor performance of Islamists in the elections back in July, the country still faces a serious internal terrorist threat from ideological militants who either operate with freedom from central … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editorial, Featured

Montessori Students Celebrate International Day of Peace

September 28, 2012 By News Release

Kindergarten students, Lillian Harvell, at left, and Marta Meehan gather with classmates in the school gym for the assembly about peace.

Dearborn Heights, Michigan  - More than 300 students, parents and staff at Dearborn Heights Montessori Center (DHMC) participated in the school’s fourth annual Peace Day celebration in recognition of the United Nations’ International Day of Peace, held each year on September 21. Parents were invited to share in the celebration as students from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Featured Tagged With: DHMC

Free Financial Education Seminars at Dearborn Library

September 28, 2012 By News Release

Financial Concepts

DEARBORN, Michigan – Dearborn Public Library and DFCU Financial, Michigan’s largest credit union headquartered in Dearborn, are teaming up to bring you financial education seminars on Sept. 29, Oct. 20 and Nov. 10 to help you strengthen your financial muscle and make your money work for you. The seminars will be presented by Charles Hoff, an accredited … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Community, Featured Tagged With: DFCU, financial services, HFCL

Savor the Flavor – Harvest Season at Greenfield Village

September 28, 2012 By News Release

Gourds

DEARBORN, Michigan – Indulge your senses with the sights, smells and flavors of the fall harvest during two tasty weekends at Greenfield Village, September 29-30 and October 6-7.  From home-grown, homemade products at the bustling Farmer’s Market to a bevy of cooking demonstrations taking place throughout the weekend, there is something for every food lover … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Community, Featured, History Tagged With: Autumn, Food, Greenfield Village, The Henry Ford

Local Students Will Design Mosaic Wall for New Rail Station

September 26, 2012 By News Release

DEARBORN, Michigan – The Dearborn Community Fund (DCF) has announced names of  students representing three Dearborn public high schools on the 2012-13 POP project design team. The students will collaborate in designing a mosaic wall for Dearborn's new Intermodal Passenger Rail Station. The POP project is an initiative of the DCF as it supports arts, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Arts, Community, Featured Tagged With: DCF, POP

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