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US Foreign Policy Leans Towards Forced Hijab

jigsawnovich — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:54:19 +0000

As we learn from events in Syria, the current policy of using Islamic extremists to overthrow secular governments definitely endangers Christians and anyone else* who does not share the beliefs of Islamic extremists. I recently interviewed a young Christian who lives in Damascus, who concludes that, "If Salafists come to power, they will force Christian women to wear hijab (cover their hair) -- not only Muslims. Salafists sheiks announce on Al Arabia and Al Jazeera that Taliban and Al Qaeda are infidels -- so imagine how rigorous the Salafists are!!!"
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Consequences of Money War Explored by "Manhattan Project" Video

jigsawnovich — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:33:48 +0000

This video was partly inspired by a mural painted in New York by Iranian artists, ICY & SOT; by Israeli attempts to make the U.S. set "red lines" in regards to Iran's nuclear program; and by the elephant in the room -- petrodollars vs. the BRICS currencies accepted by the Iranian Oil Bourse.

Wikipedia Blackout versus Articles Targeted for Deletion

jigsawnovich — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:20:13 +0000

The public debate over intellectual property and how to protect it without killing the useful and helpful flow of information on the internet is coming to a head with powerful corporate entities and masses of internet users lobbying on either side of the "Protect IP" and "SOPA" Acts in the U.S. Congress and Senate. Today English language Wikipedia is blacked out in protest against these acts, claiming they are overreaching and will be unneccessarily detrimental.

Help Prevent Nuclear Disaster in New York

jigsawnovich — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:15:22 +0000

We have 47 minutes left to submit comments (before midnight EST.)

http://www.dec.ny.gov/energy/76838.html

Here are my comments. You can copy and paste, or edit them, or create your own.

See the enclosed links for more info. I submitted my comment in every category.

it just took 5 minutes.

Atour Now Auteur

jigsawnovich — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:56:01 +0000

Atour (Ehsan Ghareh Ziyaeddiny) co-founded Divar Records and Radio Divar in Tehran; and Atour produced "24 Saat" (24 Hours) and "Sokoot" (Silence) by rapper Bahram Nouraei (formerly known as Bahram Divar). Atour is now studying sound engineering in London, England. Check out Atour's new video, which he directed and edited. It includes graphic design/calligraphy by Hirad Sabaghian.

Will Iran Control U.S. Drones Flying Over the United States?

jigsawnovich — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:09:26 +0000

Looks like Santa brought Iran a nice present. Will it be a gift that keeps on giving? President Ahmadinejad reportedly claims Iran can control the drone, and some Americans admit that Iranians have skills in reverse engineering.

New Bahram Album, Sokoot (Silence), Released Today!

jigsawnovich — Sun, 01 May 2011 20:13:36 +0000

Iconic rapper, Bahram, releases new album with 14 tracks from inside Iran.

This is a very deeply emotional album. I can only understand some of the lyrics, but still feel it. Bahram's previous album 24 Saat (Hours) was tremendous, but this album seems even more intense. I'm looking forward to understanding more of the lyrics.

Executive Producer : Ehsan Ghareh Ziyaeddiny
Lyrics And Vocals : Bahram Noorai
Producers : Atour And Mez'Rab
Mix And Mastering : Atour
Graphic Designer : Atour
Record Label : Divar

Bidad: Bridge to the Future of Music in Iran?

jigsawnovich — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 23:54:24 +0000

by Jigsawnovich/Julie Ashcraft

Democratic Republic of Iran flag

jigsawnovich — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:29:59 +0000

Here’s the design I created for a new flag that reflects the real democracy my friends in Iran are demanding. It says “Democratic Republic of Iran” on the green and red bands, and “Freedom” on the white band. Please share.

MOVE PROTEST OFF BRIDGES!

jigsawnovich — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 13:45:42 +0000

Please share.

Beirut Christmas tree resembles nuclear missile

jigsawnovich — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 17:48:38 +0000

The tree is so pointy, it resembles a missile. The circular decorations enclose radiant atomic symbols. The "star" on top resembles a lit fuse. Coincidence or planned symbolism? http://www.youtube.com/user/abossone#p/u/3/L5thqkxi6YI

Human Rights Day Poster

jigsawnovich — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:11:16 +0000

Here's the link to the poster: http://worldofashcraft.wordpress.com/2010/12/10/international-human-rights-day-poster/ and here's the description of the symbolism:

Deadly Mistakes in the Rush to Produce Fuel

jigsawnovich — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 14:19:34 +0000

In their rush to produce yellow cake enriched uranium, what mistakes might the Iranian scientists be making? We've already seen the results of their rush to produce homemade gasoline--the deadly smog hovering over Tehran.

Glen Beck and IRI both hate George Soros

jigsawnovich — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 19:03:29 +0000

Glen Beck is blaming George Soros for mischief more often attributed
to the Rothschilds (on various sites here on the internet).

The regime ruling the Islamic Republic of Iran hates Soros too. I wonder what eles Beck and the IRI have in common.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/201...

Yellow Dogs, Hypernova at CMJ in NY this Saturday

jigsawnovich — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 18:49:36 +0000

The Yellow Dogs and Hypernova, originally from Tehran, will play the Hiro Ballroom CMJ Showcase in New York this Saturday. Also on the bill is the band Asa Ransom.

Saturday, October 23

7:30pm - 11:30pm (doors open 7:30)

Location:
Hiro Ballroom
371 w. 16th st
New York, NY

The Yellow Dogs
http://www.myspace.com/theyellowdogsband
http://www.facebook.com/Theyellowdogs?ref=ts

Ahmadinejad vs. Capitalism...Oh Really?

jigsawnovich — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 12:39:40 +0000

Although some of dangers of capitalism being too unregulated and very globalized were exposed when the sub-prime housing crisis impacted not only the U.S. but other countries with international investment portfolios, Ahmadinejad's statement against capitalism seems ironic, since Sepah is taking over more and more businesses in Iran, already reportedly reaps huge profits off black market items in Iran, and arrests so many people and demands such huge bail that it's starting to look like an extortion racket.

Rap Satire and Anti-Rap Propaganda: Iranian Rapper, Video Maker, Promoter React

jigsawnovich — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:09:24 +0000

Rap Satire and Anti-Rap Propaganda: Iranian Rapper, Video Maker, Promoter React

Written By: Julie Jigsawnovich

IRI can track Haystack proxy users

jigsawnovich — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 21:40:22 +0000

Frankly, there are already other proxy servers that internet users in Iran are using safely. I don't see why Haystack was even needed. Now it turns out Haystack may have endangered users. Very sad. Not good.

VOA interviews Iranian Democracy Video Challenge Winner

jigsawnovich — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 09:57:23 +0000

The videos are here: http://jigsawnovich.blogspot.com/2010/09/voa-inter...

I'm unable to upload video to iranian.com.

ATTN: Mr. Democrat director receives award from Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

jigsawnovich — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 17:04:48 +0000

The sharp truths in Farbod "Fred" Khoshtinat's ATTN: Mr. Democrat video are almost shocking. It's wonderful to see these truths and the greatness of this video acknowledged--and by acknowledging them, the greatness of brave Iranian people who do fight and struggle against exterior and interior obstacles as they seek the way to their own kind of freedom and democracy.

Thanks again to everyone who voted and helped spread the word about this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI6oOgG-HRg