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Old tunes - new meanings: In the name of freedom

the writer — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:55:00 GMT

What other post can be more relevant on "Remembrance day"? ------------------- Efforts to topple the Shah's regime in the 70s that ended in 1979 went on for years, years long before I was born. During the last months that led to r

Mail your green protest

the writer — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:08:00 GMT

Grass root efforts have become a major part of the Green Movement protest in Iran. Since June:- green pain has been splashed on bill boards- various slogans have showed up on bills in green ink- green fabric pieces have showed up in various places- g

Political Prisoners in Iran - part 2

the writer — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:15:00 GMT

In an effort to humanize the faces of the political prisoners in Iran, I will translate a few posts in the coming days. Heart ache, pain, helplessness yet endless bravery in the face of unknown fears, will help to highlight the injustice of it

Political prisoners in Iran - part 1

the writer — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:26:00 GMT

The list of those detained on November 4th or the few days leading to this special day is growing rapidly. Add these names to all those who have already been arrested since the unrest began back in June of this year. Keep in mind, that the name

Inaugurations - Obama vs. Ahmadinejad

the writer — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:15:00 GMT

So it has come to pass that the alleged falsely appointed president of Iran, Ahmaninejad was officially sworn in. (http://iranfacts.blogspot.com/2009/08/pictures-of-ahmadinejads-oath-ceremony.html ) Many have written on the matter, the protests went

Word on the streets of Tehran

the writer — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:49:00 GMT

Bellow is a translation of one of eye witness account of the rally March in Behesht-e-ZahraKaroubi makes a appearance at Behesht-e-Zahra On the metro - trip from Behesht-e-Zahra to Mosallah After Bahesht-e-Zahara, when people move into the streets (

http://elections.7rooz.com/

the writer — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 05:11:00 GMT

Just a link right now of a website that seems to have the very latest of news, both verified and unverified (categorized) on Iran Election. The site is updated constantly with many videos and external links.http://elections.7rooz.com/ (transla

Post on Ahmadinejad - coming soon

the writer — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 04:16:00 GMT

I am in the process of preparing a post on Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's visit to US - specifically his talk at the Columbia University. In the meantime, enjoy these clips: Matt Lauer spends some time trying to get a sese for "real" Iran.

gluttons unite

the writer — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 16:45:00 GMT

i must have taken it for granted all those years. every party we were invited to, the food was simply divine. everybody's mom was a fabulous cook. there was no shortage of things to nibble on with each season. fruit was available s

a letter from iran

the writer — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 07:10:00 GMT

the writer: the grass continues to be greener on the other side of the fence.a letter from iranauthor: aboulghader balooch - vancouver < goonagoon magazine, vancouver> < no. 16, vol. 1, friday january 5, 2007 >just the rent alo

art of yalda

the writer — Thu, 22 Dec 2005 07:59:00 GMT

recently i was asked to create an informal art piece answering the following question: “if we look through your window, how will we see your family celebrating the holidays?” the above collogue is my representation of my family c

tsunami in asia - lousy xmas

the writer — Wed, 29 Dec 2004 07:59:00 GMT

bargeboo: to friends and relatives of those affected by the horrific tsunami and earthquake - no nation in the world has fresher wounds like yours than iranians. we feel your pain and pray for your loved ones. this is a momumental tragedy. i hope fo

yalda and bam

the writer — Sun, 26 Dec 2004 22:41:00 GMT

bargeboo: five nights ago, we celebrated "yalda", marking the longest night of the year. winter sosltice has traditionally been one of my favorite seasonal events and i have always tried to do something special to mark the occasion. thi

some photos of iran

the writer — Sun, 29 Aug 2004 07:59:00 GMT

check out these three links. many new photos of iran, two from tehran another from babolsar, north of iran on the shore of caspian sea and one more from the the shopping areas in tehran.http://www.iranian.com/PhotoDay/2004/August/sm1.htmlhttp://www.

orkut

the writer — Wed, 25 Aug 2004 07:59:00 GMT

bargeboo: i am not sure how long it has been up and running but one thing i know is that orkut has become one of the fastest growing internet communities among iranian computer owners. there are a number of factors about this that fascinate me: a. a

afghans in iran - the long lost relatives

the writer — Sat, 29 May 2004 07:59:00 GMT

bargeboo: i grew up in iran till i was almost 18. during the 80s, when i was a teen i was fiercely protected by my mother and sheltered in many ways. among other things, it also meant that i had pret

tehran international book fair

the writer — Fri, 21 May 2004 07:59:00 GMT

bargeboo: international book fair is an event not to be missed in tehran. i remember when i was there – 13 years ago – i used to look forward to going every year. even though it was so very hot, so very dusty and so very smelly from all the bodie

women's brains & fairy tales

the writer — Wed, 04 Feb 2004 06:26:00 GMT

bargeboo: here is another post by raha. a translation of a little story she had written. i found it very creative so i felt i should share it with you.

harams in 21st century

the writer — Thu, 29 Jan 2004 07:59:00 GMT

bargeboo: iran predominantly remains a male dominated society. the saying: “a man’s home is his castle” often is taken to the letter. an iranian man’s inner sanctum, his private chambers that houses his wife and his children, are sacred and w

shared essence

the writer — Fri, 09 Jan 2004 07:59:00 GMT

bargeboo: if you share our gratitude for those who came to the aid of people of BAM, take a moment and sign this thank you note. Your message does not have to be in English. Just say what you feel. Thank you Pedram and H. Derakhshan for putting wor