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Voice of a Citizen
Thank god I am not alone in what I think of war in Afghanistan. I feel increasingly confident, as a non- military person, to assert my opinion after the resignation of Mathew Hoh, a former marin MORE >> |
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California Dreaming
It was January 20th of 2009. This was a day for a new beginning and a day of so much celebration. She was happy that Bush years were over but there was something missing amongst all the celebra MORE >> |
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A Night Out On The Town
These days walking along the streets of Mashhad, a strong feeling of religious zeal takes over you. Well, stronger than usual. Every major street is lined with red and black flags. There are huge MORE >> |
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My First Rotation
This is a ramble about the period of time in August and September
that I spent doing my Internal Medicine rotation—my first rotation—in my third
year of medical school.
Life can change fast. MORE >> |
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Online dating tips
Online dating tips.
I used to respond to newspaper personal ads back in the early 90s before online dating became popular. I am no longer in the market – did not find my wife online – but ca MORE >> |
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Killing the cat at the honeymoon!
Last weekend I was at a party and the discussion was about as we say in Farsi; how to kill a cat before the honeymoon, which means setting rules for the married life to come.
This guy was act MORE >> |
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401K - Another whatever
I’ve been putting away money in my company’s 401K account for the past 9 years and it was starting to look good and making me feel maybe I can afford to retire in the next 15 years or so or at le MORE >> |
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Feel good business cards
Last night I was listening to Bush speak about the $700 billion he wants us to pay and it reminded me of some Iranians I see around in parties.
Bush started by explaining to us how we go MORE >> |
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Naturalized Arrogant Citizens
Arrogance is not a US naturalization requirement. I know after you become a US citizen some of your American friends and coworkers say that they expect to see more arrogance and attitude fr MORE >> |
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The Greatest!
I was in 8th or 9th grade when they changed the educational programs, so I was in 1st or 2nd rahnamy-ee. Lunch boxes were in fashion and kids had different kinds. There were 1 level, 2 leve MORE >> |
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Tehran Nights Part V
Ross opened a set of double-doors. The doors were arched. The arches hinted at a theme in the house. The design was replicated in the frame of the burgundy-velvet draped windows placed MORE >> |
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Prayer For This New Year
it is upon us..the birthing of a New Year....the awakening of many of our hopes, dreams and aspirations....and as we are close to the final days of 2007 we all can not help but reflect on t MORE >> |
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First Iranian Woman With Non-Political Seat In British House of Lords
The British House of Lords (BHL) is the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom and is also commonly referred to as 'the Lords'. The Sovereign, the House of Commons (which is MORE >> |
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First Iranian Born Winner of Nobel Prize in Literature
On October 11, 2007 Iranian born British writer Doris Lessing (DL) won the 2007 Nobel Prize in literature, with the Swedish academy citing her as a person who with skepticism, fire and visionary MORE >> |
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Ali Mahin Torabi: The Story of An Execution
Last month I wrote about Sina, an 18-year-old boy in Iran who was going to be executed. Sina’s story had a happy ending. His last wish was to play his beloved instrument, Nay, for the last time. MORE >> |
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2 Iranians with Hand Grenades
Sorry for the attention getting title, but it is an honest to god true one, and I thought it might be fun to wreak a bit of havoc with all those known (and unknown!) internet search engines for a MORE >> |
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Tuba's Pirouette Part 2
That was the long journey that all the house residents had gone through before becoming one with the sisterhood. The sisterhood was a serious business. Belonging to such a sisterhood could change MORE >> |
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Tuba's Pirouette - Part I
After all that has happened, I needed to straighten out everything for myself, put things into writing. This way I can read everything over and over again to see if I can make con MORE >> |
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Tehran Nights Part II
As we approached the security-guard filled nook nestled in the middle of the mile-long driveway to my dad's parents' home, the driver stopped. I took advantage of the guard's order to MORE >> |
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Tehran Nights
'Ding!' Said the noise dispenser above my head, as it woke me from my dream and threw me forward.
'Passengers get ready for landing. Please be seated and fasten your seat belts. On behalf of Wo MORE >> |
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