Archive - Jan 9, 2010

New Regulations regarding shipments to Iran Via DHL

DHL is currently the only private mail carrier that services IRAN. >>>

How to unite against IRI

A century of political upheaval backed by thousands of years of history that make up our cultural fabric, galvanized by thirty years of national failures, treason, lack of transparency >>>

The Center of the Universe

"Iran cannot yet decide whether it is more Iranian or Moslem. Future Iranians need to cope with this dichotomy. Perhaps the reemergence of some degree of the nationalist, pre-Islamic legacy will moderate Iran's more zealous Shi'ite side." The future of Iran as we know it is in flux, this is critical time for Iranians to exert the most influence on what Iran of tomorrow will look and feel like. Understanding ourselves, our history, ideas and ideals will help us make better sense of the deluge of news, information, propaganda and emotions coming at us, and temper our views and responses>>>

داستان محبوبه چینی قسمت سوم

آرین که فکر میکرد حسادت و تمامیت خواهی و یا حرص بیش از حد داماد آمریکایی مینا باعث این همه درد سر شده است فکر کرد که بهتر است که کنار برود و مینا را به دخترش بسپارد >>>

Nine, the movie: Fake Italian goods but not Italian Celluloid!

I saw ‘Nine’ the movie last night. I think I’ve become Hollywoodophobic lately, well not lately; perhaps more so for a few years>>>

Iran is on my mind

Lately, Iran is on my mind a lot...

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Polish War Cemetery at Anzali

The grand, wrought iron gates of the Polish wartime cemetery have not been opened for decades and are permanently padlocked. Entrance can be gained using a smaller, more prosaic, gate at the western end of the compound. As with the other Polish war cemeteries in Iran, this site is cared for by the local Armenian community, a service for which it deserves a deep debt of gratitude. Arrived with a bouquet of red and white flowers in my arms, I am welcomed at the door by the caretaker, Mr. Reza Moghadam, a slim, gentle, self-effacing man who leads me leisurely through what looks like a secret garden rather than a graveyard>>>

Haikus on the Green Movement

the dead of winter
warmth in the Sunshine Café
earl gray tea and cake
 
my laptop is on
Iran on BBC world
riots, blood, fire >>>

جنگ جنگ تا پیروزی – فصل دو

"انسان گرگ انسان است." هر کی‌ گفته راست گفته، چون هشت سال جنگ جنون آمیز رو حتی گرگهای وحشی هم نمیتوانستند تحمل کنند، اما ما ایرونی‌‌ها و عراقی‌‌ها با جشن و پایکوبی پیش بردیم. در نیمه‌های جنگ، عملیات‌های والفجر نقطه اوج اون همایش دیوانه وار بود. محسن رضائی در یک مصاحبه گفت "برادران سپاه عملیات‌ها میکنند"، و صدا و سیمای جمهوری اسلامی اون عبارت رو به مرتبه اعلا رسوند. اما "والفجر" ساخته هاشمی‌ رفسنجانی‌ بود که تو نماز جمعه اعلام کرد که، آخرین حمله نهایی‌ ایران و منجر به سقوط صدام خواهد بود.>>>