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Rumi
Literature
Ali Amoo, aka Afash ol Motekalemin?
Ali Amoo
Was he the true father of modern Persian literature?
September 8, 1999
The Iranian
On July 8, 1999, the daily Neshat in Iran published an article
by the late literary scholar Siroos Tahbaz. It turns out that this was
one of the last articles Tahbaz wrote and its implications are quite important.
He argued that based on a new research, the father of modern Persian literature
may not be Mohammad Ali Jamalzadeh, as is widely believed but, perhaps,
Ali Amoo ... GO
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Outlook
Katayone Adeli: A Designer Who Knows the Power of Elusiveness
By CATHY HORYN
The New York Times
September 7, 1999
At Katayone Adeli's new store, which opens Tuesday at 35 Bond Street,
there will be no party, and certainly no invitation as adorable as jelly
beans rolling around in a clear plastic box, which is how the owners of
Kirna Zabete, a new store in SoHo, announced their party to be held on
Thursday night. Nor will Ms. Adeli be having a runway show during the spring
collections next week -- though if she suddenly chose to do so, probably
every big-league editor and retailer would be there ... FULL
TEXT
Aakh chesham
The infamous Friday prayer leader of Orumiyeh, Hojatoleslam Hasani,
has delivered another love-packed sermon ... SEE
PERSIAN TEXT
Thanks to Payman Arabshahi
More Letters
* Can we contribute anything?
Varshasb Broumand writes: I very
much enjoyed reading your article, on "I
was once an Iranian". It's interesting to see that we all suffer
from the same internal conflicts. It's funny though, life here in the U.S.
brings me closer and closer to home, yet it distances some people like
you.
What is a hybrid? Where does the problem begin? Is it from the West?
Is it our own doing? How do we fix it? Do we contribute to the lack of
progress in our country by turning our back on it, and adopting America's
ideals? Can we contribute anything at all to the growth of Iran? Does "ghatreh
ghatreh jam shavad, vaangahi daryaa shavad" hold true for our individual
efforts?
I do not have the answers, and don't claim to be an expert. However,
you raise real issues and questions, and that is both inspirational, and
mind boggling. I haven't been able to grasp what the best of both worlds
is, and I fear that my quest and yours may not provide answers in this
life time ... FULL
TEXT
* No melting pot in Germany, Sweden
Nargess Shahmanesh writes:
Guive Mirfendereski, in his article "Cucumbers
& tomatoes" raises interesting points about immigration and
assimilation. As he rightly pointed out, the reason behind the move to
exile is highly reflective in the assimilation process. But so is the geographical/cultural
location of the host country.
For example, immigrants in Germany (using the example of Iranian refugees
rather than the Turks) have not joined that salad bowl for a variety of
reasons possibly outside their control. Germany has geographically (intentionally)
located refugees in housing projects outside cities. The isolation has
had an alienating influence on the second generation as well ... FULL TEXT
* Celebrate: Mehregan, Irvine
Mehregan (meh-re-gahn) is a celebration of nature, a festival of seasons,
and the birthday of light. It commemorates the triumph of good over evil,
light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. Mehregan is a festival
of Mehr, Goddess of Love, Knowledge, and Commitment. Date: October 16 &
17. Time: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm. Location: Lakeside Park (next to Irvine
Meadows & Wild Rivers), 8800 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA ... DETAILS HERE
Books of the Week
* Do
gharib (1998)
Letters from two friends in Iran and abroad
By Farideh Golbou
* Yek
ruz maandeh beh eid-e paak (1998)
Novel
By Zoya Pirzad
* Istgaah-e
aabshaar (1999)
Back when we were just kids...
By Parviz Davaie
* Talkhaak
(1998)
Love story, best selling novel
By Nasser Karami
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comedy that also makes you think.
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on stringent supply restrictions. Benchmark Brent crude in London was valued
at $21.90 a barrel after jumping more than 60 cents on Tuesday to $22.04,
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I think she [Katayone Adeli] is the future. Her clothes are about pieces,
sportswear and a little touch of femininity. They're the clothes I work
in, can count on. And the price is right.
-- Polly Mellen, fashion editor who just ended a long career at Condé
Nast.
The
New York Times
September 7, 1999
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