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A Conversation with my Neighbor [Sat Feb 6, 2010]
The attempt bombing of flight 253 last December and the connection between the Yemeni clerk, Anwar Awlaky with Major Nidal Hassan, the Fort Hood shooter, brought a worldwide spotlight on Yemen.
A while ago, in a very cold day and when I arrived to my house, getting off the car, I was called by my neighbor, Jimmy. He asked if I have some time to chat as we usually do from time to time. Jimmy....
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Qat: The plague of Yemen [Tue Feb 24, 2009]
Still popular, qat chews provide an important forum for debate and dialogue in Yemen. Nearly every Yemeni chews; even old age and toothlessness fail to stop some. Taking a closer look at the agricultural, social, community, and health effects that this plant has on qat chewers will help us understand why it is so dangerous to Yemenis.
Qat is scientifically known as Catha edulis, a medium-siz....
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Our Future [Tue Jan 29, 2008]
Our Future Requires Vision and Planning to Promote Education -
For many years, Yemeni American organizations struggled to adapt to the growing needs of a community that rapidly changed in demographics and character. ِAt one point, the scattered groups of single immigrants were adequately served by a social club which was a focal point for meetings, exchanging news, and passing time. The de....
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