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Boy Meets Girl (II)

I was recently inspired by some nostalgic posts by Jahanshah, Monda, Majid, and Javad to review some memories of my youth. I thought I would share a story with you. Part I >>>

ROYAL BEAUTY: Princess Shahnaz Pahlavi (1960's/70's)

A Beautiful Portrait of the Shah of Iran's First and Eldest daughter Shahnaz, whose mother was Egyptian Princess Fawzia, the Shah's first wife. (circa late 1960's) >>>

شعر چیست و شاعر کیست؟

قدر دانی و تجلیل از شاعر خوبمان...اقای منوچهر عوض نیا! >>>

We Are the Scatterlings of Africa

Oh, I don't know, must be because Mahmood looked so cute with that African necklace on the homepage that I have Africa on miy mind.

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Happy Birthday, Dear JJ

A tribute to the Birthday Boy of the first week of March! >>>

هذیان

هذیان>>>

pictory: Hollywood Tabloid Features Shah with Wife of actor Bruce Cabot (1955)

CONFIDENTIAL Magazine writes "THE SHAH DID HER WRONG!".  KING OF IRAN WAS ROMANCING THE PRESENT MRS. BRUCE CABOT ALL OVER EUROPE, EVERYBODY WAS ASKING… DID SHE GIVE HIM THE HEIR? (circa 1955) >>>

What is the Story of Stuff?

From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. >>>

Before Adam there was a woman called Lilith!

Remember when you were very small your Mum and Dad would say if you were naughty Lulu would take you away? Well here is her story>>>

Tribute to Iranian.com and its music section

In the age of youtube, Iranian.com still has many aces up its sleeve...>>>

Boy Meets Girl (I)

I was recently inspired by some nostalgic posts by Jahanshah, Monda, Majid, and Javad to review some memories of my youth. I thought I would share a story with you. This is a little long, so I will publish it in two episodes. >>>

تبلیغاتچی مشگل پسند ؟

یک روز توي پياده رو به طرف ميدان تجريش مي رفتم...از دور ديدم يك كارت پخش كن خيلي با كلاس ، كاغذهاي رنگي قشنگي دستشه ولي به هر كسي نميده!

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آن ملک جاودانه

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Crossing over فیلم

فیلم جدیدی که در باره زندگی مهاجران در امریکاست تصویر درستی از فرهنگ ایرانیان ارائه نمی کند. >>>

In support of Bahais

and humanity everywhere >>>

Creepy Kids

two kinds of FUNdamentalists >>>

pictory: Shah and King Juan Carlos Share a Laugh, Tehran (1975)

Juan Carlos Newly Crowned King of Spain visiting the Shah of Iran, Mohamed Reza Palhavi, Tehran, Iran (circa 1975) >>>

True lies and the art of Iranian double talk

When an official of the Iranian judiciary goes on the record and says that "Iran provides Baha'is with all facilities", one cannot but be reminded of the obscenely vulgar nature of those run the organs of goverment in Iran. >>>

Iran Executions Report

Among the 282 people executed in 2008, there were 4 women and at least 9 minor offenders among those executed, 7 of which were announced by the official media>>>

You're lookin at a champion

I was the best ping pong player -- in all of Abadan!>>>

چهار رباعی

چهار رباعی >>>

When Non Iranians express their love and support for Iranians.

Music Video: When Non Iranians express their love and support for Iranians.

Message and Prayer for Baha'is of Iran >>>

Heavenly Music - IN heaven and back ...

This is how heaven sounds like! ... >>>

Math Riddle

Case of missing $1 >>>

pictory: Ahmad Shah Qajar with Hunted Leopard

The Last Qajar King shows off his hunted trophy: A Leopard  (1920's)

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pictory: Dizzy Gillespie with Princess Shams Pahlavi, Abadan (1956)

Dizzy Gillespie (he bacame a Baha'i in 1968) as US JAZZ AMBASSADOR at a reception with Princess Shams Pahlavi, elder sister of the Shah of Iran, and her husband Mehrdad Pahlbod at Abadan, Iran, 1956 >>>

The Friends of Mr. Cairo by Anderson and Vangelis

A nice techno piece by YES lead singer Jon Anderson and Vangelis. >>>

My Dog Gypsy by Jody Geary

Did you hear about the agnostic, dyslexic, ensomniac? >>>

دوستان گرامی:

من دیشب بلاگ اولین سرود ملی ایران‌ را تقدیم به حال شوریده اقا مجید کردم که دلتنگ وطن بودند....... >>>

مهريه یک دختر اعدامی

I recived this email with no link to the original source. But I thought it is important to let everyone read it. همه چيزه اين خاطره واقعيه به جز اسامي. چون اصلا عموم اسمهاي اصلي رو به من نگفت (فقط اسم ليلا واقعيه). >>>

آزمایشی که جهان را شوک زده کرد‏

تا به حال از خودتان پرسيده‌ايد که علت رخ دادن اين همه فجايع، نسل‌کشي‌ها و جنگ‌ها چيست؟ مگر ممکن است که اين فجايع بدون همکاري ميليون‌ها نفر از مردم يک جامعه به وقوع بيپوندند؟ >>>

The dead are not dead

Satire about entering the dead into universities in Iran.  Not suitable for some people. >>>

به پای هم پیر بشین

Khaastegaari: A video song by ABJEEZ >>>

What is that?

A beautiful and touching short clip about the father and son relationship, and a sparrow. >>>

The most modern revolution!!

Fred Haliday's priase for the Islamic revolution >>>

Two Nazanins, one cause

Nazanin Afshin-Jam was invited by Soleyes founder Miss Earth Switzeraland 2008 Nasanin Nuri who has a personal connection to the issue. Nazanin Nuri also expressed her support of the Stop Child Executions. >>>

مکالمه شخصی

دیشب  به خودم نامه نوشتم
که بیا و یار باش >>>

The OUTSIDER Always Rules Over Bollywood

They may have once been the outsiders but once in, they rule the roost in Bollywood. >>>

Adbusters One Flag Contest (Iranian finalist)

Adbusters recently had a call for designs for a flag to represent the entire world. They've narrowed the 1,000+ submissions down to 32 and now they're asking the public to vote for the best one >>>

see where the stimulus money is going.....HOPEFULLY!

stimulus money payouts by state. >>>

pictory: Muzaffar al-din Shah dressed in European Hussar Uniform (1870's)

Muzaffar al-din Shah in His Younger Days dressed in European Hussar Uniform. >>>

pictory: Qajar Princess Irandokht (1930's/40's)

Princess Irandokht Kadjar (Qajar), daughter of Soltan Ahmad Shah Qajar and Princess Badr-ol-Molouk Vala (daughter of Mahmoud Mirza Vala). (circa 1930's/40's)

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Prevent auction of priceless Persepolis artifacts

At a decisive time in US forgein policy, the confisation and auction of some of the most symbolic articacts of Persian civilation could prove to be a major factor in Iran-US relations.>>>

The Secret Document

Illegal immigration

prince and the pauper>>>

A Streetcar Named Desire (Persian Dubbing) (1951)

Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh in the Classic Elia Kazan film dubbed in Farsi. Based on a Play by Tennessee Williams. >>>

IAAB Announces Registration for the 4th International Conference on the Iranian Diaspora

An Amaaazing Archive on Iran with Photos

well you see there i was googling for a nice picture of an iri hanging and... >>>

EU summoned Iran to stop execution of Rahim Ahmadi

Iranian Chargi d'Affaires in the Czech Republic was summoned by the Director General of the Section of Non-European Countries and Development Cooperation to meet the Presidency of the Council of the European Union on February 17, 2009. >>>

The Boxer by Simon and Garfunkel

When they were younger I thought they needed to make a trip to Super Cuts. . . >>>