Ruminations

The Treasure Trove That Is Wikepedia

Google the name of a place or a person, and if Wikepedia has something to say about it prepare for a journey of hours of interesting facts, views and opinions >>>

Investment Thesis

My thoughts on two long-term investment themes which will define superior portfolio returns for the next few generations. >>>

Fixing Afghanistan

The solution for fixing Afghanistan: projecting central government control and authority.  Details below. >>>

Restructuring Iran's Political Structure

A thought about an efficient restructuring of Iran's political structure: dismantling the Shur'a Khobregan (or Assembly of Experts.) >>>

Wanted: One Tough and Proven Contingency Law Firm or Lawyer

I need to find one tough contingency law firm or lawyer with a successful track record of recovering triple damages from public companies involved in questionable intellectual property transfers >>>

Developing Iran's Gas Fields vs. Freezing in Western Europe

Proof for the need to have Western Europe provide the funding and technical assistance necessary to develop Iran's natural gas fields and the pipelines to deliver that gas to Western Europe>>>

Chak-O-Chooneh

Implementing the V.A.T. (Value Added Tax), or: to deal with a bazaari one has to think like a bazaari. >>>

Blood, Tears, Sacrifice, and Greed.

Re-visiting the Janbaz (veterans) and the fathers, brothers and sons of the Shahids (martyrs) of the Iran-Iraq war in light of evidence that has surfaced since the conclusion of that war. >>>

"Capitulation"

Revisiting Ayatollah Khomeini's Famous "Capitulation" Speech- 45 Years Later. >>>

Banking and Credit Crisis: The Bright Side

Those with cash on the sidelines can fill the void created by the bank liquidity and credit crisis, and earn equity returns of as high as 20% per annum>>>

Silence and Godlessness

Islam dar khatar ast, ya khatar dar Islam ast? Time for a call to action?

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Interesting (But Inadequate) Revelations

A need for more information on economic corruption, particularly as it relates to the Bonyad Mostazafan and its activities in Esfahan. >>>

"Speculation", Your Honor!

When judges err, there is no justice.

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Room For Improvement

Critique of Tehran's Office Building Standards. >>>

Kish: Truly A "Beauteous Island"

I finally visited Kish Island, and it truly is "beauteous". >>>