STORY

The Spider Killings (5)

This will be the last time Azadeh sees that schoolbag

28-Feb-2008
As soon as Azadeh got home, she rushed to the bathroom and locked herself in. Quickly shedding all her clothing, she stood in front of the mirror, looking at her naked reflection, something she seldom dared to do. Her arms and legs were covered with a multitude of scars, as well as the coagulated blood from fresher wounds. Her body had for years been the canvas for her monstrous designs. She used knives, razors, and scissors in guise of brushes and pencils. She opened one of the drawers in the bathroom vanity and took out a pair of scissors. The thought of cutting her skin once more filled her with both trepidation and exhilaration. Slowly, she brought the sharp tip of the instrument down, until it rested against the skin on her inner thigh>>>

SATIRE

How do we know they were properly assimilated and wouldn't pose a threat to our authority?

28-Feb-2008 (10 comments)
First of all, this damnation only covers head of the family, spouse and children under 18 who live with parents. Children older than 18 years of age may be damned under different damnation policy through college, university or employment. Secondly, Only immediate family is damned. Family members who do not reside in the US are not covered. Proof of residency is required for the damn coverage. One might ask why should we provide such a damn costly coverage for damn aliens? Although this is a naïve question, it deserves a clever response. Let me explain.>>>

POETRY

برای تولدم
28-Feb-2008 (4 comments)
مولود عشقم.

مادرم آبستنِ خجستگی بود و

در زمستانِ رو به بهارِ روزی خوب

مرا به دنیا آورد. >>>
Sahar Tahvili
28-Feb-2008
گفتگو با شهلا آقاپور- هنرمند، دبیر کانون نویسندگان ایران در تبعید>>>

TRAVELER

Amazed American

Amazed American

Photo essay: 16 days in Iran

by Birdfarm
28-Feb-2008 (14 comments)

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Shaer
28-Feb-2008 (8 comments)

"Self Explanatory".

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Kamangir
28-Feb-2008 (16 comments)
Glenn Beck video about the insanity of political correctness! >>>
Food for Thought
28-Feb-2008
Hollywood director Russo goes in-depth for first time on the astounding admissions of Nick Rockefeller... >>>
SCE Campaign
27-Feb-2008
A letter from Mohammad Latif's family >>>
alimostofi
27-Feb-2008 (2 comments)
Who speaks for Russia? >>>

ART

In their shoes

In their shoes

Photo essay

by Azadeh Azad
27-Feb-2008 (7 comments)

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Behnam.sezavar
27-Feb-2008 (2 comments)
Video In Enlglish on the upcoming 8th parliamentary (Majles) elections >>>
Behnam.sezavar
27-Feb-2008 (8 comments)
IRIB political stances against reformists??!! >>>

FRUITY

The Fusion Confusion

Which do you like more? The sweet or the savoury?

27-Feb-2008 (8 comments)
Ever since I can remember, I always had a taste for the bizarre. Food combinations that pregnant women wouldn’t dare crave. In order to satisfy my bizarre craving, I always need something savoury with a hint of sweet. I start each morning with 2 slices of granary toast, one with Marmite (You either love it or you hate it!) and the other slice with honey. Ultra-sweet honey and uber-salty Marmite, an equal presence of sweet and savoury. Although I don’t have a sweet tooth, I do crave food combinations that contain both sweet and savoury in order to satisfy my cravings. For instance, I think red meat just begs for some kind of acidity to cut through it’s intense meaty flavour. Ladies and Gentleman, please welcome the guest star for this meal… fruit!>>>

VIEW

Wholesale attack

The nemesis of civility, tolerance and human rights is not religion

27-Feb-2008 (59 comments)
My predicament: which one of the numerous half-truths and falsehoods packed in the brief speech should I address? Should I remind the audience that Coptic Christians of Egypt practice honor killing just as their Muslim neighbors? Would I have to reiterate the fact that genital mutilation predates both Islam and Christianity and, while not sanctioned by either religion, persists as a vestige of the earlier animistic practices? Would it be better to state that the nemesis of civility, tolerance and human rights is not religion as such, but the "illusion" of a literal reading of the scriptures that creates dangerous fundamentalists in every religion, with lurid dreams and plans of fiery holocausts to usher in the end of the world? >>>