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Contents Of This Issue:
"Vision without action is a daydream. Action without
vision is a nightmare". - Japanese Proverb
·
Letter from Congressman McCotter
Letter from American-Lebanese
Congressman McCotter.
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Article / Press release
American Lebanese National Movement (ALNM) - "ALNM Happy hour draws big crowd".
Press release by Dr. Hamid Kantara
pio@alnm.net.
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Article / Event update from House of Lebanon
"Pride of Heritage" banquet report by Mr. K. Hamzeh. Read about this great event
with the guest list including president Clinton and Paul Anka. Excellent report
that will make you proud.
·
Article-
Honoring a giant and a star
The American Lebanese National Movement Press release by Dr. Kantara. This is a
great article as well. Find out about the giant and the star.
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www.miehwmieh.com (Link added- Lebanon > Villages)
Added to the villages links. It is a great resource about the village of Mieh W
Mieh.
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www.unitedforlebanon.com (link
added- American Lebanese sites)
The goal of this site is to provide products to advocate for a united Lebanon.
Along with raising awareness the goal is to help existing charities in Lebanon.
Please visit this site to contribute.
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www.Lebanonphoto.com (Link
added > us
> site directory)
The goal of this site is to promote positive images of Lebanon. In 1994,
at a time when Lebanon was still difficult to travel to, we published "Lebanon-
A Journey of Beauty" and exported Lebanon to the world. This site has
features photos from that book. Anyone interested in posting professional grade
photographs can contact this site for space.
· www.lebanesefoodmarket.com
(Link added > US directory > sites >business)
The Lebanese food market is pleased to offer ground shipping to all major
cities. The site is easy to navigate, you can order online.
Address: 7 Revere road, Qunicy MA 02169-5313
Ph: 617-6995887 or 376-4770, Fax 617-3764776
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www.discoverlebanon.com
(Lebanon Links)
The site is devoted to Lebanon, acting as a tourist
guide; In it you may explore all aspects of the country. The site presents
thousands of pages for discovering and exploring the country.
The site’s main sections are:
1- A presentation of hundreds of different places in Lebanon shown in panoramic virtual views, such as Beirut down town, cities and villages of Lebanon, forests, Lebanon by night, Lebanon under the snow, historical sites, monuments, religious places, roads, old houses nestled in the mountains of Lebanon... .
2- Photos Archive with thousands of photos around Lebanon,
3- Tourism Directory with sub-sections such as Travel Services, Lodging, Dining, Entertainments… etc...
4- Panoramic posters on paper,
5- E-Cards,Maps, Forums and much
more.
Events:
Click
here to find about about upcoming and past events:
1-
The A.U.B alumni event in Houston Texas Nov 18 to 20.
2- The American Lebanese Medical Association ALMA is holding their
medical meeting this
year in Lebanon from August 11 - August 14th at the Portemilio Resort in Keslick.
The program includes several social events, bus tours, guest,
spouse and children activities.
For doctors the program provides 10 CME.
ALMA has obtained incredible room rates at this
plush resort. For more
information please call Dr. Paul Wakim at 714 841-5333, or e-mail
questions
to:
FVORTHO@AOL.COM.
Featured Site- www.phoenician.org
A special article for www.cedars1.com - Thank you Mr. Holst
The Phoenician Experience website is an outgrowth of the thirty years I have spent researching the Phoenician people who are the cultural and in some cases physical ancestors of Lebanese people today.
One of the reasons why these ancient people are so fascinating is that they were a truly peaceful people who were very prosperous and highly influential all across the known world. Some of the information I have collected is shown on the website ( www.phoenician.org ) and the rest will be presented in academic papers and books.
For example, did you know that ancient Lebanon never had an army? Their daughter city of Carthage certainly did. But in Lebanon there was nothing beyond local guards to keep peace in the cities. They mounted no military attacks against others. Instead they defended themselves strongly by using peaceful and economic means. The million people who recently marched in the streets of Beirut showed very much a continuation of the ancient Lebanese practice of accomplishing peaceful change.
I currently live in California, and am writing a
book on early Lebanese history. People who share this love of Lebanese heritage
are welcome to email me:
sandy@sanfordholst.com.
Sanford (Sandy) Holst
American Lebanese Profile- Mr. John Akouri
John Akouri is currently a
councilman for the city of Farmington Hills, Michigan. Farmington is the
largest city in Oakland county and the 3rd most affluent county in the nation.
He was a Washington, DC Press Secretary & Director of Communications to US Rep.
Joe Knollenberg (R-MI). As spokesman & chief speechwriter for the Congressman,
he worked daily with both the International & National press corps, also serving
as a senior advisor and assisted legislative direction on major policy issues
with a specific focus on the Middle East. He hosts the nationally award-winning
'Window to Washington' cablecast in over 30 cities throughout SE Michigan. In
2003, John was top vote getter for an election to City Council in his native
Farmington Hills.
An alumnus of Wayne State University, & a distinguished FOX News Intern, his
active involvement in politics and public affairs span the course of the past
two decades. Since the late 1980's, he has been a leader in government, media &
business at the local, state & national levels. Called a 'Rising Star' by the
Gannett newspapers, John has appeared in several commercials airing in the
Detroit Television market.
Mr. Akouri is very active in American Lebanese affairs and proud of his
heritage. He annually hosts the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Gala
Benefit, and to date has raised in excess of $250,000. Despite his hectic
schedule and nationwide travels.
For more
information or to contact Councilman John Akouri, please log onto
www.akouri.blogspot.com or write to
johnakouri@yahoo.com.
American Lebanese List updated
We received the following two nominations to our prominent list under
politics.
 | Alfred J. Libous, Mayor, Binghamton, NY for 12 years. First Generation Lebanese. |
| Thomas Libous, State Senator, New York. Second Generation Lebanese. |
| Tony Sayegh, Village trustee in Tuckahoe, NY and was youngest candidate to run for state assembly. |
Featured Organization- American Lebanese National Movement
The American Lebanese National Movement (ALNM) is a civil, charitable and
independent association with no political or religious character. The goals of
ALNM are to establish ties of loyalty and mutual friendship between its members
and the United States, and to contribute to the development and progress of
Lebanon with the aim to "Promote and advocate a free, democratic and
fully independent Lebanon."
Vision
The ALNM strives to unite descendants of Lebanese origin and friends of Lebanon
into one worldwide organization.
Values
ALNM members strive for excellence supported by innovation and a learning
culture. We all share a common commitment to make a common cause with the people
of Lebanon and to achieve longevity in pursuit of our goals. We seek what is
best, not simply what is possible.
The ALNM was founded in Houston in early 2005. Please contact the Public Information Officer, Dr. Hamid Kantara at: PIO@alm.net or visit the ALNM site at www.alnm.net.
| House of Lebanon Youth and Professionalism:
www.houseoflebanon.com Good news continue coming from our House of Lebanon Young Groups. The last Social Event held on June 2nd at the Eldorado Cantina restaurant was another big success. The setting was informal, the goal was to meet and socialize and both goals were achieved. |
| Dining out: Connecticut- Myrna's Mediterranean Bistro, 866 East
Main St., Stamford. http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/22/travel/22dine.html |
Inspirational- Words to live by
The greatest obstacle- Fear
The greatest mistake- To give up
The greatest fault- Egoism
The best distraction- Work
The worst bankruptcy- Lack of enthusiasm
The worst feeling- Envy
The most beautiful gift- Forgiveness
The greatest knowledge- God
The most marvelous thing in the world- Love
The sweetest happiness- Peace
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