20081213

Say 'no thanks' to traditional holiday presents this year




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You'll be helping us provide lifesaving medical services to people coping with armed conflict, epidemics, malnutrition and natural disasters around the world. Right now, our field teams are responding to a cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe, an upsurge of violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and providing HIV treatment to those who would otherwise have no access to treatment.
Click here to register, and get started right away. You'll be able to create a customized personal page and email your friends and family to let them know you are asking for your gifts to be made to Doctors Without Borders this year.
In all the countries where we work, Doctors Without Borders is committed to providing lifesaving medical care that is neutral, independent, and free from any agendas—be they religious, political, military, or economic. We base our assistance on the principles of humanitarian action and medical ethics, treating patients based on need and need alone.
Thanks to loyal supporters like you, Doctors Without Borders is at work right now saving the lives of women, men and children in more than 60 countries. Still, our medical teams will continue to face huge humanitarian crises in 2009.
So this year, help us continue to save lives around the world. Ask your friends, family and co-workers to make their gift to you, a gift to Doctors Without Borders. Your generosity will help to provide medical humanitarian aid to those most in need.
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20081209

Fwd: FW: Farshid Amin song for Obama

I am neither a supporter of Obama or like those Iranians who suck up to him as if he is the messiah and will bring peace and prosperity to the world. But I thought maybe some of you find this interesting.
Iranian composer Farshid Amin has writen a great song called "change" which was performed at a gala for Barack Obama two weeks ago. Lionel Richie and The Pointer Sisters also submitted songs but Farshid's was chosen. He has been invited to perform the song on election night at the Democratic Victory Gala in Orange County .  He is the first Iranian singer ever to perform on election night.

Please watch the clip and pass it to all your friends who want a positive change.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaibPD0658c

20081203

Fwd: Farsi books online

Hi,
This is a site with a lot of links to where you can find Farsi books online.
 
Also, this site has a lot of historical documents about the Iranian opposition group's history and publications:
 Hope you find it useful,
 BR,
/Farhad