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Hafez
Tehran
Traffic immitating life
Mercy is not in your vocabulary, not even on the road
By Shahin Shahin
I went to Tehran last month. It was my second visit this past two years,
and the second in twenty one years. I have traveled to many countries in
the world, and have driven in quite a few of them, but nothing can prepare
you for the gladiatorial struggles of men and machine that occur on the
streets of Tehran. It is without the doubt, the craziest thing I have seen
in my life. The second craziest thing I have ever seen was bull fighting,
but even that had its rules, which everyone observed.
The Tehran streets' version of bull fighting spectacle has few Tehrani
flavors, but the main theme is basically the same. You will get into your
car, and instantly become a vicious conqueror (a bloodthirsty matador),
out to grab as much glory and trophy as you can on your way ... GO TO FEATURE
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Unprecedented carnival adds spice to Iran's revolution
festivities
TEHRAN, Feb 4 (AFP) - Thousands of Iranians took to the streets of their
capital Thursday for a "caravan of joy" as the Islamic regime
jazzed up celebrations for its 20th anniversary with an unprecedented street
festival.
The convoy of amateur actors, dancers and musicians drew Iranians of
all ages as it wound its way along Revolution Street, one of the capital's
main thoroughfares.
Youngsters on rollerskates donned cartoon character masks as folk musicians
from across the country and dancers in traditional costume gave the festivities
a carnival atmosphere ... FULL
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* I also serve soup to the poor
Angylina writes: First
off, you have no
right to call me bimbo. You don't know me, what kind of education I
have, or why I do what I do. I don't think you have authorization to use
that picture either! It states on my
page that those pictures are copywrited. I suggest you take it and
the story off your site now before you are sued by myself and the photographer.
I work hard to achieve the goals I have. All my life I have been harrassed
by men like you who have sat on your throne and throw stones at people
all while your living in a glass home. You're the same "men"
who cheat on your wives, make as much money as you can to drive "Mercedes
Benz" while people are starving. At least I take the time and lend
my time to homeless shelters on the soupline and money to animal adoption
services. I live a modest life. I drive no fancy car. I live in a 900-sq
foot rental home and am greatful for the life I am blessed.
Just because someone looks good and takes care of their body and isn't
afraid to show it off doesn't mean that they did anything to get it. I
have NOT compromised myself to get where I am at. I've done this all on
my own, without relying on anyone for help. I'm not afraid to show off
my body and model.
Now, I am warning you to retract that article and remove the picture
or my attourney will contact you within 24 hrs. And you cannot print, show,
or put this letter on your page either.
* Art: Art on display in northern California
Gallery Ovissi in Emeryville, California, is proud to feature the works
of contemporary artists, Saghar Barzmehri (manipulated photography), Maryam
Javaheri (works on paper) and Bay Area artists Taraneh Hemami (works on
paper) and Hadi Tabatabai (carvings on paper, wood and slate). A unique
collection of contemporary works of art that speak to the aesthetic eye
as well as the culturally aware mind. These artists share one common thread,
their Iranian heritage, but each collection of works speaks a different
story. Opening date is Saturday, February 20, 1999... MORE
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* Art: Yari Ostovany in DC
Yari Ostovany in the Fourth Annual All Media Juried Show at eklektikos
Gallery . February 19, 1999 - March 17, 1999
Artists Reception: Friday, February 19th from 6-8 pm
Address: 1053 31st Street NW Georgetown/Washington, D.C. 20007
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The Priest and the King
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By Desmond Harney
An extraordinary and riveting diary of the events
that led to the Shah's overthrow... Harney conveys superbly the ups and
downs, the rumors and speculations, the paranoia, ... as the old order
was undermind. You can hear the helicopters whirring frightening the impotent.
-- The Sunday Times
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after recent plunges against hard currencies, but traders and economists
remain concerned about the economic impact of the currency's fall. On Tehran's
illegal but active black market, dealers on Thursday were trading the rial
at 8,100 to the dollar compared to about 8,700 rials per dollar three days
ago. Traders said the rial improved after police rounded up dozens of street
dealers since Tuesday. The currency is still 11 percent lower against the
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Paris,
Feb. 4, IRNA - french president jacques chirac said here wednesday evening
that paris is impatiently looking forward to the upcoming visit to france
of president mohammad khatami. he made the remark in a meeting with iranian
foreign minister kamal kharrazi who wound up his official visit to france
wednesday night ... FULL TEXT
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government has met Iranian officials in the first high-level talks between
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Wednesday. They quoted Iran's Foreign Ministry as saying Wakil Ahmad Mutawakil,
a top spokesman of the Afghan Taleban, held talks in Dubai in the United
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bombing campaign "plot"
TEHRAN,
Feb 4 (AFP) - Iran strongly denied Thursday Palestinian Authority accusations
that it is organising a wave of suicide bombings against Israeli targets
to favour the re-election of hardline Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The Iranian foreign ministry "strongly rejected" claims made by
the Palestinian police that Iranians were planning a wave of suicide bombings
in cooperation with the Palestinian militant group Hamas ... FULL TEXT
Iran says Germany should do more to improve
ties
TEHRAN,
Feb 4 (Reuters) - A senior Iranian official said in remarks published on
Thursday that Germany should do more to improve bilateral ties damaged by
political rows. ``Our response to Germany will depend on their behaviour.
The policies of the previous government in Bonn led to Germany's exclusion
from Iran's economic, trade and cultural sectors,'' Deputy Foreign Minister
Mahmoud Vaezi told the daily Iran News ... FULL TEXT
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Tehran
(Hamshahri) - Ali Karimi, a member of Iran's under-21 "Omid" soccer
team, is expected to face tough sanctrions from Asian soccer authorities
for pulling off the referee's shirt and kicking him during an international
match ... IMAGE TEXT IN PERSIAN
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Iranians in 2,000 U.S. census
The US Census 2000 is approaching very rapidly. Every Iranian American
related group, association, and organization must immediately articulate
a strategy including education, and full participation by all in the Iranian
American community to respond to the Census, while citing their original
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Quote Unquote
No mercy (even in traffic)
Mercy is not in your vocabulary. You will not take the opponents alive.
Once you have slain the beasts, you will proudly cut its ear off and throw
it in triumph at the feet of the hapless traffic police, whom are made to
stand all day and be a witness to the carnage as a punishment for some unknown
sin they may have committed in this life, or the one past.
Shahin Shahin
"Traffic
immitating life"
The Iranian
February 4, 1999
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