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Video:Tehran Professor Criticizes Ahmadinejad

Sadegh Zibakalam, Professor of Political Science at Tehran University & close ally of Hashemi Rafsanjani is blasting President Ahmadinejad for >>>

Between democracy and theocracy

The question is why Iranians participate in a "manipulated" election. The answer is simple. Voting is a rational choice: the benefits of participation outweigh its costs. Procedurally speaking, participation in elections prevents total domination by the theocrats, increases transparency and ensures a modicum of circulation of elites at the lower rungs of the system. Of course there is always an outside (but real) chance of a sudden upset. It is true that the system is altered to benefit theocracy, but a bit of luck and a huge landslide can overwhelm the theocratic stopgaps and lead to historical victories>>>

Whisper of a lover

Seven Valleys of Love, compiled and translated by Sheema Kalbasi, is written with a piercing clarity and a profound intensity of emotion. Her ability to preserve the integrity and poetical sensibility of the work is evident in her mastery of language, editing, and translation. Seven Valleys of Love is a vibrant celebration of extraordinary women’s voices. The colorful and lively verses in this dazzling collection emerge as small, quiet explosions out of the shadows of hopelessness and seek to inspire and restore peace, hope, and harmony in its people >>>

Personal faith

Reza Pahlavi has by and large been reticent on the issue of religion. He mainly mentions it in order to reiterate his belief in an Iran where the separation of Mosque and state are absolute. In a part of the Middle East where religion runs deep roots within the collective consciousness of the population, playing the religious card seems to be a powerful temptation for a leader who wishes to unite the masses under his flag. Nevertheless Mr Pahlavi during his long and arduous campaign has consistently refused to give in to any such temptation. >>>

Who brought down the Pahlavi regime?

Why did the Pahlavi regime fall? Theories are out there aplenty. Was Khomeini too tough? Were the Iranian people simply too unhappy with the regime? I don't think so. Let's have a different look! We know where Iran was around the time of the Islamic revolution. Much of the Iranian diaspora longs for those days. They consider the last years of the Pahlavi rule as Iran's best time ever. I have never been truly nice about the Pahlavi regime, but I must acknowledge the reality, that both during Reza Shah, and also Mohammad Reza Shah, Iran saw its greatest modernisation process in its modern times (not talking about thousands of years ago)>>>

(Delicious) Mixed nutz

Mixed Nutz is a television comedy about a group of kids who feel like they just don’t fit in. Much like our hero Babak, who is shy to tell people he is from Iran, Michael, the redhead feels he is boring and no one wants to be his friend. Two new immigrants include Sanjay, who just came from Mumbai and Adele, a half-American, half-Austrian girl who has traveled the world so much, she doesn’t even know how to make friends. Jae, Briana, Saman, Sousanne and the parents round out the fun cast of a show that is simple in style but has a strong message for people of all ages >>>

جرم‌تراشی سیاسی

مسئولان جمهوری اسلامی به جای این كه مشخص كنند كه یك جرم شناخته شده در چه شرایطی سیاسی تلقی‌ می‌شود، به مجموعه‌ای از فعالیت‌های سیاسی و بهره‌گیری مردم از حقوق اولیه خود صفت مجرمانه داده‌اند. >>>

Coldplay's new single free for download

go on //coldplay.com/song.html and download a really good free song

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PAAIA.ORG

PAAIA represents a uniquely promising opportunity for us to make a meaningful and positive difference for all Iranian Americans and our children>>>

A few jokes and nuggets!

تركه سر سفره داد ميزنه: نون بربري بيارين، نون بربري بيارين! ميگن چي شده؟ ميگه: آب تو گلوم گير كرده >>>

Internet dating pointers

Anyhow, following is some pointers they were sharing with one another which sounded interesting to me; they may come in handy if you decide to sign up for these services too:>>>

Hajiagha goes to khastegaree (Episode 9)

Episode 9: Maryam >>>