Mizrahi Jews reach out to the Arab world
By Sherri Muzher When the late Egyptian Pan-Arabist and President Gamal Abdel Nasser led the Egyptian Revolution of 1952, it may surprise people to know that it was the Egyptian singer and Mizrahi Jew Leila Murad who was chosen as the Revolution’s official singer. Murad was chosen over the much loved Egyptian singer and darling of [...]
House of Lebanon’s Pride of Heritage banquet a success
Courtesy of Kanan Hamzeh About 500 guests celebrated their cultural pride of heritage on October 18th at the annual House of Lebanon “Pride of Heritage” Banquet at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. In attendance were H.E. Ambassador of Lebanon to the United States Mr. Antoine Chedid, the Consul General of Lebanon H.E. Mr. [...]
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02 November 2009
By Yossi Melman, Haaretz Correspondent, Haaretz Service and The Associated Press A former NASA scientist was arrested on Monday for offering to pass along classified information to an FBI agent posing as an Israeli intelligence officer.
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Bethlehem University student is blindfolded, handcuffed, and taken to Gaza by force
02 November 2009
Courtesy of http://imemc.org Berlanty Azzam, 21, was arrested yesterday while crossing from one part of the West Bank to another – just because her address in the Israeli-controlled Population Registry is registered in the Gaza Strip.
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The two biggest scams of modern history and how to avoid them
02 November 2009
By William Khury Staff Writer Two industries have blossomed over the past few years and it seems that everywhere you look is an ad for them. What’s scary is the overwhelming UNQUALIFIED companies offering these services and the SEVERE consequences to the customer when working with them. I’ll show you how to protect yourself and spot the [...]
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International Solidarity Movement activist Joe Goodner speaks in Iowa City
02 November 2009
By Michael Gillespie Contributing Editor Joe Goodner spoke on Sept. 22 at the Iowa City Public Library about his work this past summer as an International Solidarity Movement (ISM) volunteer in the illegally Occupied Palestinian Territories of the West Bank. The recent University of Iowa College of Law grad delivered a well-organized and informative critique of the [...]
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Gaby’s Mediterranean Café – Where beach culture and the Arab culture collide
02 November 2009
By: Fayeruz Regan Gaby’s sits on Washington Boulevard in the heart of Venice Beach. Passersby are carrying surfboards, and their tousled hair is dusted with sand and salt-air. Blending into its surroundings, Gaby’s caters to their earthy beach clientele, showcasing a sign out front reading, “Vegan.” I know that Middle-Eastern food is healthy in general, but [...]
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