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Happy Father's Day
A day of commemoration and celebration of fatherhood. To honor all men who have acted as a father figure in our life - whether as a Birthfather, Stepfathers, Uncles, Grandfathers, or "Big Brothers." This year Father's Day is celebrated in the US on Sunday, June 15 and in Iran throughout the year.
Happy Nowruz "The world is festive with welcome, the table is set for the coming celebrations. We are drunk on love, blatant with hope." - Mullana Jalaluddin
Rumi, 13th century Persian poet.
Support IranDokht At this junction of our history, it is critical to have a collective voice that is informed, independent, active and engaged in creating a positive image. We should not forget that a silent minority is no longer just a “forgotten minority” but often
an “abused minority”. To read more please click here .
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Happy New Year New Year messages should be positive, filled with hope. But I am not going to lie. I am happy this year has passed. So, let’s look forward, to the New Year.
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Human It was never the people who complained of the universality
of human rights, nor did the people consider human rights as a Western or Northern
imposition. It was often their leaders who did so. Kofi Annan.
Please click to watch the people's movements and aspirations for human rights.
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October is the breast cancer month Remembering, with love the individuals that we have lost to this disease. Caring, for those who are fighting or are survivors. Giving, in hope of more research to find a cure. A click here
will give a free mammogram to someone.
Chiara Mastroianni is Satrapi's voice onscreen and below is the text for this segment.
Risin' up, back on the street
Did my time, took my chances
Went the distance, now I'm back on my feet
Just a man and his will to survive
So many times, it happens too fast
You change your passion for glory
Don't lose your grip on the dreams of the past
You must fight just to keep them alive
Chorus:
It's the eye of the tiger, it's the cream of the fight
Risin' up to the challenge of our rival
And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night
And he's watchin' us all in the eye of the tiger
Face to face, out in the heat
Hangin' tough, stayin' hungry
They stack the odds 'til we take to the street
For we kill with the skill to survive
chorus
Risin' up, straight to the top
Have the guts, got the glory
Went the distance, now I'm not gonna stop
Just a man and his will to survive
chorus
The eye of the tiger (repeats out)...
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Tomato Unrest in Iran Tomato Unrest in Iran An interesting report from Tehran Click to watch.
Unforgettable Voice
Listen to the unforgettable
voice of Mahasti. Click to watch.
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Women in Art The many faces of women in art. Click to watch.
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Do not give up It is a madness to hate all roses because you got scratched with one thorn … To give up on your dreams because one did not come true … Click to watch.
Nowruz Celebrations Around the World
This month, Persian communities throughout the world from Israel to Los Angeles and New York took part in Nowruz celebrations. Despite being spread across the globe, in the spirit of this spring festival, Persians were reunited in their hearts. See reports
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Happy Valentine's It is a madness to hate all roses because you got scratched with one thorn … Togive up on your dreams because one did not come true … Click to watch.
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Wonders of the The list of the Seven World Wonders was recompiled throughout history with many
arguments over what should be included. If it is ever changed again, here are
some to consider. Click to watch.
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Happy International Women's Day Whether marked by demonstrations or celebrated at luncheons and concert halls, Internationa Women's Day always remained focused on the advancement of women and the stamping out of the last vestige of female dehumanization. To see this year's events please click here.
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Mary Boyce dies at 86 Mary Boyce, the noted Iranologist dies at 86.
We offer our condolences to her loved ones and the Iranian community who will sorely miss her contributions to the study of Zoroastrianism and Persian culture. Read more
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Nowruz in San Francisco 500 guests from across the Bay Area gathered to celebrate the first Annual Nowruz Celebration in the City and County of San Francisco. Read more
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Happy Nowruz Wishing everyone a happy Nowruz and much happiness, health and prosperity
throughout the upcoming New Year.
Happy Mother's Day Motherhood is about nurturing and on this special day, join us as we congratulate all
women who nurture our communities in their own ways.
Engineering an Empire - The Persians
With archeologists and scholars explaining the Persian Empire's origines.Click to View
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Go Red for Women February is devoted to "Go Red for Women" campaign in support of
the American Heart Association in order to mobilize forces to embrace and elevate the
cause of heart disease amogst women - the No. 1 killer of women in America. Read More
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Two winged bird
Human race is a two winged bird. One wing is female and one wing male. Unless
both wings are equally developed the human race will not be able to fly. To watch the show please click here.
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I Have a Dream
Iranian children express their view on "Love Sees no Color".
Life's moments Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that
take our breath away.
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Happy New Year Let us cross the threshold into 2006 with a commitment to do our part
for global peace and equality. Wish you a very happy, healthy, peaceful and
prosperous New Year.
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Marking January 7th In January 7th 1936, Reza Shah Pahlavi ordered compulsory unveiling of women.
While obligatory nature of this order is undemocratic and troubling, never-the-less this
day remains as a turning point for Iranian women's struggle.
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Lonliness Is not the earth that trembles under your feet lonelier than you?
Forugh Farokhzad
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The Little Fairy
I know a sad little fairy
who dies with one kiss each night
and is reborn with one kiss each dawn.
Forugh Farrokhzad
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Happy Women's Sport Day
Iranian women shooting incredible goals from behind the walls. Read more
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Taking a Step for All Women
Iranian-American Anosheh Ansari is about to become the first female space tourist. Please click to see pictures.
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The Space Dream
There are no limits to our imaginations or to our
ability to realize them. Please click to watch.
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Nostaligia
A feast of recognition or a pain killer for the homesick. A
journey through Iran's hauntingly beautiful scenery. Please click to watch
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The journey
No end, no end to the journey; no end, no end never how can the heart in
love; ever stop opening; if you love me ... Mowlana Rumi
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Happy Father's Day. Happy Father's Day.
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Women gathering in Tehran disrupted
We condemn the attack on the peaceful assembly of Iranians women to demand equal legal rights. Especially distasteful was the beating of women by women.
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Just a Click Your click on the "Fund Free Mammograms" button helps the National Breast Cancer
Foundation to provide free mammograms to low-income, inner-city and minority
women. Click to Fund a Free Mammogram.
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Do Not Give Up It is a madness to hate all roses because you got scratched with one thorn … To give up on your dreams because one did not come true … Click to watch.
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The Paradoxical Commandments
People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway.
If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway.
If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. Succeed anyway.
By: Dr. Kent M. Keith
Happy Birthday!
Earth had its first official birthday celebration in the U.S. on April 22,
1970 with more than 20 million people marching in parades. In 1990 it was celebrated by 100 million people around the globe. In this occasion, let's reflect on our relation to the earth and environment in large.
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Happy Seezdeh Beh Dar The act of throwing away the Sabzeh from Haft Sin into rivers and running waters on this day indicates veneration for a water deity. The act
symbolically represents an offering made to such a deity. Iranians today regard this day as bad omen and believe that by going into the fields and parks they avoid the misfortunes that could befall on them.
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Chaharshanbeh Souri The fesival of
Chaharshanbeh Souri
سرخی تو از من زردی من از تو
گرمی تو از من سردی من از تو
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International Women's Day's Violence
International Women’s Day in Iran: We condemn the attack on the peaceful assembly of Iranians to honor International Women's Day. Especially distasteful was the beating of renowned poet, Simin Behbahani, a highly respectable woman in her seventies.
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Go Red for Women Friday is "Wear Red Day," in support of the American Heart Association's campaign to
mobilize forces to embrace and elevate the cause of women and heart disease - the
No. 1 killer of women in America. Read More
Hope
Clinton sings 'Imagine' with 16-year old Israeli phenomena
Liel.
... I hope some day you'll join us, And the world will live as one. ...
Click to watch.
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Happy Shab e Yalda Also known as Shab e Cheleh, it is a Zoroastrian celebration of Winter
Solstice that takes place around December Click to read more ...
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The Season of Giving December marks the "Season of Giving", time to remember the less fortunate. Millions of children around the world are in need of a meal a day. By clicking on this site, you can give a bowl of food to a child. Please invite others to join this December compassion
effort.
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16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence The campaign begins every year on November 25 - the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and
continues until December 10, International Human Rights Day, in order to symbolize
the link. Please click here to watch the show.
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More Turkey Tales!
Happy Thanksgiving from Ajaban - where we find out that "Thanksgiving is all about immigrants coming to America, having a nice meal or two with the natives, and then taking over."
National Girlfriends Day What would most of us do without our sisters, confidants and shopping, lunching, and traveling girls? Let's celebrate each other for each other's sake!
It is good to be a woman:
1. We got off the Titanic first.
2. We can scare male bosses with the mysterious gynecological disorder excuses.
3 Taxis stop for us.
4. We don't look like a frog in a blender when dancing.
5. No fashion faux pas we make, could ever rival the Speedo.
6. We don't have to pass gas to amuse ourselves.
7. If we forget to shave, no one has to know.
8. We can congratulate our teammate without ever touching her rear end.
9. We never have to reach down every so often to make s ure our privates are still there.
10. We have the ability to dress ourselves.
11. We can talk to the opposite sex without having to picture them naked
12. If we marry someone 20 years younger, we are aware that we will look like an idiot.
13. We will never regret piercing our ears
14. There are times when chocolate really can solve all your problems.
15. We can make comments about how silly men are in their presence because they aren't listening anyway.
Send this to all the bright women you know and make their day!!!!!
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Wishing you The strength of all the elements of life Click to watch.
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Nostalgia ... Perhaps idealized and unrealistic but this longing is certainly romantic.
Click to watch.
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October is the breast cancer month. Remembering, with love the individuals that we have lost to this disease. Caring, for those who are fighting or are survivors. Giving, in hope
of more research to find a cure. A click here
will give a free
mammogram to someone.
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Don't Give Up ... It is a madness to hate all roses because you got scratched with one thorn … To give up on your dreams because one did not come true … Click to watch.
Media Consolidation
On June 2nd, the FCC let giant media companies get even bigger, despite overwhelming opposition from the American public.
But June 2nd ignited a movement to take that power back, and June 19 is the next big day in the fight, as legislation reversing several FCC rules will come before the Senate Commerce Committee.
The legislation up for a vote in Committee is S.1046, and it would
overturn some of the most egregious parts of the FCC rule change.
This bipartisan bill would keep a single company from owning broadcast outlets that reach more than 35% of American households (as opposed to 45% post-rule-change). A crucial amendment sponsored by Senators
Dorgan and Snowe would keep newspapers and TV stations from merging.
Two minutes of your time will make the difference: Please take action now.
22 States are represented on the Commerce Committee. If you live in one of the states listed below, Please click this link and enter your zip code here: http://causenet.commoncause.org
Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Dakota, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, or West Virginia
If you don’t live in one of the Commerce Committee states, please click this link below to contact your Senators: http://causenet.commoncause.org/afr/issues/alert/?alertid=2555996&type=CO
Remember, S.1046 is an important FIRST STEP in the legislative fight to take back the power from big media. There are many more ahead. But it is a move in the right direction. And it is our next best move towards less concentration in the media.
PASS THIS ON! Send this alert to friends and colleagues and let them
know that it matters who owns the companies that bring you the news,
bring you music, and publish your newspapers and books. Please make sure only to send it to people who want to hear from you on this
issue -- spam hurts our campaign.
Remember, June 19 is the next step in the fight to take the power back from big media. Pass this on by clicking here: http://causenet.commoncause.org/afr/tellafriend/compose/
Want to know more about the power of big media and what you can do about it? For tremendous background research, views, and news, and a link to the National Conference on Media Reform, visit our partner at Free Press: Media Reform Network at http://www.mediareform.net. To
monitor the ongoing legislative fights from Washington and to take
action in Congress, visit Common Cause at http://www.commoncause.org
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FREEDOM IS OUR STRENGTH
In 1814, the British marched on Washington and burned down the White House. In World War II, the United States fought a virulent fascism that took tens of millions of lives. During the cold war, we faced down tens of thousands of nuclear-tipped missiles pointed directly at our cities. These conflicts struck at the very heart of our survival as a nation.
Although there have always been men who call for dictatorial powers in times of crisis, our Bill of Rights survived these threats intact because our leaders knew that these freedoms are the foundation of our strength as a nation and must be protected.
Today we hear from the Bush administration that freedom must be traded for security -- that unless we cede our rights as citizens to the proper authorities, we will never be safe. Showing no historical perspective, callow pundits claim that the threats we face today are overwhelming compared to anything in the past.
Luckily, Americans are made of sterner stuff. We'll continue to protect freedom, and it will make us strong.
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YOUR RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES: USE THEM OR LOSE THEM
Rachel Neumann, AlterNet
The administration's attack on civil liberties is so overblown as to seem surreal. And if that weren't enough, currently proposed legislation would increase the PATRIOT Act's powers. Our right to think and speak for ourselves, without fear of spying neighbors, surveillance cameras or retaliation, is gravely threatened and only our collective and coordinated resistance will stop that threat. Source
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GET READY FOR PATRIOT II
Matt Welch, AlterNet
The first USA PATRIOT Act was written, passed and signed into law within seven weeks of 9/11. As a result, the government gained new power to wiretap phones, confiscate property of suspected terrorists, spy on its own citizens without judicial review, conduct secret searches and snoop on the reading habits of library users. Now Attorney General John Ashcroft wants to finish the job. Source
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IMMIGRANT FAMILIES CONDEMN RACIAL TARGETING
Tram Nguyen, ColorLines RaceWire
A series of "Public Truth" forums planned around the country highlight the impact of the war on terrorism and national security on the lives of immigrants, refugees and communities of color. Despite widespread fear in their communities, participants are outspoken in condemning the policies and practices that have unjustly targeted them. Source
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PATRIOT RAID
Jason Halperin, AlterNet
Loaded guns pointed in faces, people made to crawl on their hands and knees, police officers kicking in doors, keeping their fingers on the trigger even after the situation was under control. All a mistake. And, according to the ACLU a perfectly legal one, thanks to the PATRIOT Act. People who thought these laws would never affect them, who thought that the PATRIOT Act only applied to the guilty, should heed this story as a wake-up call. Source
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GETTING ASHCROFTED
Farai Chideya, AlterNet
Everybody wants to cash in on the marketability of biometrics, the technology of identifying people based on biological traits. Biometrics extends far beyond electronic fingerprinting to retinal scans and, perhaps most controversial, face recognition from video surveillance. Let's face it: the biometrics industry is fast becoming Big Brother, Inc. Source
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SELLING CIVIL LIBERTIES
Kari Lydersen, AlterNet
Americans are used to being bombarded with ads for everything from shampoo and SUVs to dating services and weight loss regimens. But now they are also seeing paid ads selling them on an issue that many previously either took for granted or didn't think about much at all: the importance of our civil liberties. The campaign represents the first time in its 80-year history that the ACLU has run paid TV ads. Source
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ENVIRONMENTALISTS = TERRORISTS
Karen Charman, TomPaine.com
If legislation crafted by the ultra-conservative American Legislative Exchange Council becomes law, some fundamental rights of American citizenship -- like signing a Sierra Club petition or publicly protesting for animal rights -- could become illegal. Source
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LIBERTY VANISHES WHILE THE PRESS SLEEPS
Nat Hentoff, Village Voice
The media, with few exceptions, are failing to report consistently and in depth precisely how Bush and Ashcroft are undermining our fundamental individual liberties. For instance, how many Americans know that if PATRIOT II is passed (and Bush certainly won't veto it), they can be stripped of their citizenship if charged with giving "material support" to a group designated by the government as "terrorist"? source
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SURVEILLANCE 101
Annalee Newitz, AlterNet
Is New York City a laboratory for a "future surveillance state"? U.S. privacy laws allow public surveillance because, their proponents say, you have no reasonable expectation of privacy on the street. But some activists think New York's mechanical eyes violate human dignity, converting our anonymous public lives into somebody's private video collection. Source
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SHREDDING ASHCROFT
Jim Hightower, AlterNet
One of the most inspiring -- and unexpected -- sources of resistance to Ashcroft's wild schemes are America's librarians. These gutsy defenders of liberty are distributing information and joining public discussion groups to tell us about the freedom-busting legislation that Ashcroft cynically titled the "USA PATRIOT Act." Source
MoveOn Bulletin Op-Ed
by Wes Boyd
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Punblic Broad Casting
The current Administration is looking to get rid of NPR, the National
Endowments and PBS.
Please read and forward to your e-mail rolodex. Even if you disagree
with the politics - a voice for both sides must exist and the arts
survive.
On NPR's Morning Edition, Nina Totenberg said if the Supreme Court
supports Congress, it is in effect the end of the National Public Radio
(NPR), NEA & the Public Broadcasting System (PBS). PBS, NPR and the
arts are facing major cutbacks in funding. In spite of the efforts to
reduce
costs and streamline services, government officials believe that the
funding currently going to these
programs is too large for something which is seen as not worthwhile.
The only way that our representatives can be aware of the base of
support for PBS and funding for such programs is by making our voices
heard.
Please add your name to this petition and forward it to friends who
believe in what this stands for. This is for anyone who thinks NPR/PBS
is a worthwhile expenditure of $1.12/year of their taxes.
This petition is being passed around the Internet and will be forwarded
to the President and the Vice President of the United States. Please
add your name to it so funding can be maintained for NPR, PBS, & the
NEA. If you prefer not to sign, please don't kill it. Send it to the
Email address listed here: wein2688@blue.univnorthco.edu
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1051) Jennifer Gaden, Charlottesvill e, VA 22901
1052) Jill T. Payne, Charlottesville VA 22901
1053) Charles B.Payne, Jr.,Dayton, OH 45327
1054) Beth A. Payne,Dayton, OH 45327
1055) Ann Pinetree, Kerrville TX78028
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1057) Pete Cronquist, Channelvie w, Tx 77530
1058) Terry Wells, Huntsville, TX
1059) Julie Strong, Austin, TX, 78751
1060) Stuart Strong, Austin, TX, 78751
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1063) Wanda Tuenge, North Platte, NE 69101
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1072) Howard Thompson, NY, NY.
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1077) Cecily Rhett, Los Angeles, CA
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1079) Victoria Wisdom, LA CA
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1084) Lisa Craig, Cleveland, OH
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1107) Gordon Brisker, Cincinnati, Ohio
1108) Kate Smith, Chicago, IL
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On NPR's Morning Edition last week, Nina Totenberg said that if the Supreme Court supports Congress, it is in effect the end of the National Public Radio (NPR), NEA & the Public Broadcasting System (PBS). PBS, NPR and the arts are facing major cutbacks in funding. In spite of the efforts of each station to reduce spending costs and streamline their services, some government officials believe that the funding currently going to these programs is too large a portion of funding for something which is seen as not worthwhile. The only way that our representatives can be aware of the base of support for PBS and funding for these types of programs is by making our voices heard. Please add your name to this list and encourage others to do so we can forward it to the President and the Vice President of the United States. This petition is being passed around the Internet. Please add your name to it so that funding can maintained for NPR, PBS, & the NEA.
To add your name is easy, click reply at the top and type your name.
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Drunk Driving
MADD-Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2002 10:18:20 -0900
*Please read and sign your name to this petition against drunk driving.
How to set it up:
1. Copy.
2. Paste it into an e-mail.
3. ADD YOUR NAME AT THE BOTTOM.
4. Then e-mail it to everyone you know.
MADD IS HOPING TO GET 5,000 SIGNATURES ON THIS, THEN PASS IT ON TO
PRESIDENT BUSH. PLEASE JOIN.
When this petition has reached 5,000, please return it to: MADD P.O. Box 541688 Dallas, TX 75354-1688
info@madd.org
WENT TO A PARTY, MOM
I went to a party,
And remembered what you said.
You told me not to drink, Mom
So I had a sprite instead.
I felt proud of myself,
The way you said I would,
That I didn't drink and drive,
Though some friends said I should.
I made a healthy choice,
And your advice to me was right,
The party finally ended,
And the kids drove out of sight.
I got into my car,
Sure to get home in one piece,
I never knew what was coming, Mom
Something I expected least.
Now I'm lying on the pavement,
And I hear the policeman say,
The kid that caused this wreck was drunk,
Mom, his voice seems far away.
My own blood's all around me,
As I try hard not to cry.
I can hear the paramedic say,
This girl is going to die.
I'm sure the guy had no idea,
While he was flying high,
Because he chose to drink and drive,
Now I would have to die.
So why do people do it, Mom
Knowing that it ruins lives?
And now the pain is cutting me,
Like a hundred stabbing knives.
Tell sister not to be afraid, Mom
Tell daddy to be brave,
And when I go to heaven,
Put Daddy's Girl on my grave.
Someone should have taught him,
That its wrong to drink and drive.
Maybe if his parents had,
I'd still be alive.
My breath is getting shorter, Mom
I'm getting really scared.
These are my final moments,
And I'm so unprepared.
I wish that you could hold me Mom,
As I lie here and die.
I wish that I could say, " I love you, Mom!"
So I love you and good-bye.
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72. Danielle Seaman
73. Elizabeth Ambrose
74. Katy Mahannah
75. Susan Hall
76. MIRANDA CUNDY!!
77. Meg Kells-Murphy
78. Samantha Kaiser
79. Travis Lincoln
80. Randy
81. Chris Virgate
82. Matthew Burbles
83. Crystal Dambowsky
84. Kyle freaken McEneany
85. Krystal Scharn
86. Lau!ra Rothrock
87. Bethany Bucci
88. Amy Satkevich
89. Christine Rich
90. Courtney Reilly
91. Lauren Tighe
92. Jac! kie White
93. Liz Farrell
94. Kathryn M.
95. Heather Anne Lowery
96. Katie Jo
97. Cara Brenner
98. Emily Green
99. Emily Harris
100. Emily Chen
101. Sarah Schererm
102. Eric Eisenberg
103. SlickDan Goldstein
104. Abby Kimmelman
105. Alyssa Lee
106. David Hoffman
107. Celia Kather
108. Susan Ginn
109. Carly Smith
110. Anna Karis
111. Alison Deffenbaugh
112. Litzi Paredes
113. Teresa Eldridge
114. Stephanie Reese
115. Jamie Turner
116. Jenny Showalter
117. Meg Wooldridge
118. Kevin T$chai
119. Loan Nguyen
120. Elizabeth Yorns
121. Katie McGowan
122. Angie Henderson
123. The Troyfish of VT
124. Natalie Corrigan of VT
125. Dyanis Conrad
126. Vasil! Popov
127. Marie Huitt
128. Jessi McMahan
129. Courtney Kelly
130. Tracy Smith
131. Jenny Fisher
132. Sally J. James-in memory of!
133. Rachael Harness
134. Jan E. Conley
135. Kari M.Fellers
136. Dawn Love
137. Staci Smith
138. Douglas Blair
139. Brooke Rhea
140. Rachel Hammons
141. Brian Gallion
142. Ben Morrow
143. William Burden
144. Erica M. Smothers
145. Jason Wilchie
146. Frank Smith
147. Kevin Rider
148. Matt Masley-In memory of Alison, killed by drunk driver
01/09/1998.
149. Deepak Deean
150. Liz Dedrick
151. Jessa
152. Maureen (MO
153. Dawn O.
154. Paul M.~Peewee
155. Vanessa R.~Venus
156. Ryan Cabral (stangman)
157. Rachel Miller
158! Christy Fairlie
159. Julie Snyder
160. Alex La
161. Mariah Reyes
162. Brandon Castrejon
163. Ashley L
164. Jeffrey Yamauchi
165. Lois Kuo
166. Priscilla Kuo
167. Mei W.W
168. Gennie W. Alasagas
169. P.J. R. Alasagas
170. Charina Gonzales
171. Nieves M. Ague
172. Calley Redd
173. Alexandra Hart
174. Lisa Peterson
175. Amber Neil
176. Mandy Cox
177. MICHELLE REQUA
178. Meghan Anne Meyer --- In memory of James &Kendall died from a
drunk driver 01/01/96.
179. LAUREN BUTTLAR
180. Brandie Thomas
181. Lorianna Moreno
182. Kris Jensen-In memory of Pat Byrd, killed by a drunk driver on
01/01/99.
183. Katie Essig
184.! Jenny Haney-In memory of Shane Moore &Anthony Saucedo killed-July
9,
2000 when they were driving drunk.
185. Kim Jones
186. Sarah Bellamy
187. Jon McInturff
188. Elizabeth Price
189. Lesley Kuras
190. Kellyn Blossom
191. Jenna Cullinane
192. Katherine Gritter
193. Ben Thompson
194. Andrea Durell - In memory of the choad car...
195. Erin Rae Lengkeek
196. Tiffany Megan Lott
197. Carrie Deathriage
198. Melissa Mao
199. Emily Leong
200. Jill Burkholder
201. Meghan Cloud
202. SLS
203. Karen Roy
204. Kasey Kniffin
205. Tom Miyashiro this is for u joe...
206. Jesse Jet Bellefleur
207. Pamichic
208. Fionaap
209. Ann McDermott
210. Gina Cerrito
211. Johnny Horn
212. Melissa Coleman
213. Morgan S altsgiver
214. Erin Warrner
215. Jennif! er Warrner
216. Kayla JOY McKenzie
217. Alison L.
218. Denise M. Malagari
219. Amber Lynn Chesebrough
220. Holly Chesebrough
221. Daryl DuLong
222. Diana Lupa
223. Todd J. Pipitone
224. Eric W. Davies
225. Kristin Landis
226. Dave Woods
227. S.Whitney
228. Christina Sweeder
229. Sanam de Lorme
230. Lindsey Eigenbrode
231. Meredith Keller
232. Candice Roubin
233. ANGEL**
234. Kathleen
235. Alex Rowe
236. Rachel "T" Thompson
237. Abe Thompson
238. David Dare
239. Sarah Gullemette
240. Ben Cormier
241. Devon Smith
242. Ashley
243. Amy
244. Nicole Thibodeau
245. Katie Wallace
246. Jessica Shanahan
247. Brianna Harmer
248. Mary E. Sundberg
249. Kri! sten Sundberg
250. Lindsay Chandler
251. Heather King
252. Nyleen Veigas
253. Catrina Basset
254. Melissa Ford
255. Ashlie Johnson-In memory of my beloved John Doe-
256. Ashley Jackson
257. Mark Pepperdine
258. Colleen Pepperdine
259. Monica Waldrop
260. Rebekah Martinez
261. Heather VonKahle - my brother was killed by drunk Driver
262. Kristina Yager
263. Shane Peters
264. PFC Jamison Hurley Military Police Corps. U.S. ARMY
265. PFC Daniel Brown Transportation Corps. U.S. ARMY
266. Kyla Parker
267. Angel Acevedo-in loving memory of Jason Stofregen
268. Linda Maberry - In Memory of My Son Jason - killed 7/16/2000
by a drunk driver
269. Stacy Stafford - In Loving Memory of Jason Stofregen
270. Peyton Potter
271. Shelton Potter
272. Diane Calhoun
273.Sgt Northrop, Linda USMC
274.Lcpl Broadstreet, Monica USMC
275.Ben Senter
276.Chad White
277. Eric Clark
278. Julie Smith
279. Dawn Hurley
280. Melissa Baxter
281. Dave Kothstein
282. mary whisler
283. george whisler
284. joshua whisler
285. Dave Ivey
286 Sheri Ivey
287 Dave Ivey II
288 Jessica Ivey
289 Rose Ivey
290.Dorie Masterstefone
291 Michael mccarrhaer
292 maria Hamm
293 rebecca Hamm
294 Deana Montoro
295 Nancy Lopez
296 Mark Lopez
297 Grace Kieley
298 Becky Gatti
299 Carolyn Showers
300 Robert Hatton
301 TRACY ANGELO
302 KURT ANGELO
303 June Authier
304 Robin Authier/96.
305 sarah frey
306 Kathy Breneman
307Frank Breneman
308 Erin Breneman
309 Jim Cascio
310 Kim Cascio
311 Kate Wolgemuth
312. Stefanie Heagy
313.Ginger Heagy
314.Barry Heagy
315.Graham Heagy
316. Gabe Heagy
317.Heather Heagy
318.Megan Heagy
319. Liisa Heagy
320.Christine Heagy
321.Danielle Gehman
322. Sarah Bechtel
323. Megan Vascellaro
324. Alexa Vascellaro
325. Ashley Blount
326. Kristin Blount
327. Scott Blount
328. Ruth Blount
329. Nolan Blount
330. Roger Blount
331. Susan Warner
332. Paige Warner
333. Dang Warner
334. Mark Costrello
335. Janna Yacks
336. Amy Brunner Aka Mr.P!nK (lol mis and nicky)
337. Skye Ruf
338. Deanna LaMasster(CABBAGEPRETZLE!!!)
339. Amanda
340. Ryan
341. Tim Longenecker
342. Joan Smith
343. Andrea Watkins
344. Gail A'Brunzo
345. Lindsey A'Brunzo and Steve Harding-
346. Destiny! Sommer
347. Meredith McMurtrie
348. Lynne (Eckman) Henry
349. Christy Knight
350. Kimyia Varzi
351. Patti Kim
352. Kathy Chu
353. Emma Otsuji
354. Cynthia K. Estrada
355. Brent A. Osorio
356. Ana J Alatorre
357. Keith Osorio
358.Becky Pfeifer
359.Alizabeth Pfeifer
360.Raeanne Pfeifer
361.Theresa Pfeifer
362.William D. Pfeifer
363.Carol Pfeifer
364.William H.Pfeifer
366.Quyen Pfeifer
367.Asia Pfeifer
368.Zion Pfeifer
369.Tom Pfeifer
370. Jolene Kostenbader,cm
371. David Kostenbader,cm
372. Bela Gecsey, Costa Mesa, Ca
373. Tiffany Gecsey, Costa Mesa, Ca
374. Nicole Kahn
375. Mark Kahn
376. Tina Garrett
378. Adam Garrett/ Fire Fighter/Paramedic Belton, MO_
Ran a call 4/28, Drunk driver head on collision on 71 Hwy, Harrisonville
Mo.
Killed one, critically injured 5 flown to Children's
Mercy. Please sign and forward.
379. Victor L. Watson, Collierville, TN.
380. Christine R. Watson, Collierville, TN.
381.Cindy Smith.Memphis,Tn
382.Buddy Smith, Memphis,Tn
383.Kelley Frans Memphis,Tn.
384. Tammie Dawson, Memphis, Tn.
385. Dale Dawson, Memphis, Tn.
386. J.T. Norris, Memphis, TN
387. Kathy menefee, Nashville, TN
388. Dianne Green, Nashville, TN
389. Nicole Fort, Ocala, FL
390. Fred Keefe, Holiday,FL.
391. Amber S. Reich, NPR FL.
392. Melody Wilpon, NJ
394. April Paseler, Pa
395. Patricia Fox, AZ
396. Amy Gelley, AZ
397. Kelly Scott-Olson, AZ
398. Christine Hanaki, AZ
399. Julie Anne McCoy
400. Nicole
401 mike picart N.C.
402 rosia fuentes F.l.
403 Michelle Ocasio, FL
404 Luis Berri! os, FL
405: Norma Rivera, Fl
406: Dennis Rivera, Fl
407 : Ashley Rivera,Fl
408: DJ Rivera, Fl
409. Viki Cabrera, Fl
410. Bob Cabrera, Fl
411. Rick Cabrera, Fl
412 Isa Peniche
413 Lisa Peniche
414 Pedro F. Borges, FL
415 Oscar J. Icabalceta, FL
416 Jorge E. Icabalceta, FL
417 Ana C. Icabalceta, FL
418. Yasmel Sosa. Miami, FL
419. The Borroto Family. Miami, FL
420. The Obier Family. Pembroke Pines, FL
421. The Kleinsasser Family, Pembroke Pines, FL
422. The Saffer Family, Plantation, FL
423. The Schwartz Family, Boca Raton, Fl
424. Dana Gerard Family, Dallas, TX
425. Robert Liener family, Dallas, TX
426. The Olivares Family, McAllen, TX
427. Barbara Hammond, Edinburg, TX
428. Alva Ybarra 429. Melina Barrientos
430. Martha Vasquez, Kermit, TX
431. Gloria Leon, Round Rock, TX
432. Luis Leon, Round Rock, TX
433. Henry Reynolds, Denver, CO
434. Nicole Fleck, Aurora, CO
435. Melissa Fleck, Highlands Ranch,CO
436. Rachel Bedard, Aurora CO
437. April Gonzales, Parker CO
438. Michelle Welch, Parker, CO
439. Stephen Quinonez, Scottsdale, AZ
440. Kara May, Kirkland, WA
441. Tanya Gabriella, Lakeside, CA
442. Jessica Cleek, Vista, CA
The heart already knows what the mind can only dream of.
TRUST YOUR HEART "Dance like no one's watching, sing like no one's
listening, love like you'll never get hurt, and live like it's heaven on
Earth!"
443. Sandra L. Jones, Encinitas, CA
444. Rosanne Adams, Cameron Park, CA
445. Brian and Judy Biber, Vista, Ca
446. Jill Daron, killed by a drunk driver, Columbia, SC, Jan. 1977 447.
John and Angela Brady, Escondido, CA 448. Ron and Nancy Asbury, La
Mesa, CA 449. Gary &Carol Asbury, Escondido, CA
450. Pam &Stan Riggin, San Diego, CA
451. Bernie &Sue Rand, La Mesa, CA
452. Karen Edgar, San Diego, CA
453. Alyssa deplomb, San Diego Ca
454. Amy Bal! dridge, Spring Valley, CA
455. Marie de Leon, San Diego, CA
456. Brian de Leon, San Diego, CA
457. Yaritza Cruz, San Diego, CA
458. Nicole Valdez, San Diego, CA
459. Dave Jenks , San Diego, CA
460. Kristen Ely, Torrance, CA
461. Jeanie Ely, Torrance, CA
462. Linda Portune, Torrance, CA
463. Ilene Beach-To remember my daughter who was
injured by a drunk driver 9-13-93 but survived.
464. Tracey Hutchison, Castle Rock, CO
465. Lynne Schlottman, Aurora, CO
466. Peggy Fitouri, Sedalia, CO
467. Kathy Howes, Denver, CO
468. Tammy Basile, Arvada, CO
469. Maya Grim, San Diego CA
470. Micaela Aonuevo
471. Tiffany Senn, Sugar Land, Tx
472. Audrey Jurgens, OK
473. Gordy Hippen MN
474. Helen Hippen MN
475 Peggi Garcia Kingman, AZ
476. Marva Pennington, Kingman, AZ 09/18/02
477. Diane Melendez AZ
478 Howard Melendez
479 Cathy Gates
480 Jay Gates
481 Jamie Gates
482 B. Bromley, Kingman, Arizona
483 K. Hanna, Waddell,
484. Cherri Hoffnman, Phoenix,AZ
485. Steven Hoffman, Phoenix, AZ
496. Ginny Levy Phoenix, AZ
497. Sammi Mitchell El Mirage,AZ
498. Scott Mitchell El Mirage, AZ
499. Ilse Harvey Grand Canyon, AZ
500 Steve Harvey Grand Canyon, AZ
501. Mary Wurster Las Vegas, NV
502. Paula Ryan Bothell, WA
503. Nikki Diaz Tacoma, WA
504. Greg Diaz Tacoma, WA
505. Valerie Johnson, Tacoma, WA
506. Cassandra Fenton, Tacoma, WA
507. Carol Fenton, Tacoma, WA
508. Emily Fenton, Puyallup,WA
509. Kacie Etherton, Burien, WA
510. Brandalyn Voeller, Auburn,WA
511. Trae Etherton, Auburn,WA
512. Ryan Waddell, Las Vegas,NV
513. Paris Hansen, Seattle, WA
514. Jennefer Donahue, Seattle, WA
515. Bahiga Scherer, Seattle, WA
516. Tammy Ritter, CA
517. Rollin Homer, CA
518. Heidi Worden, CO 519. George Worden, CO
520. Patrice Bahe, Burbank, CA
521. Deby Romaniw, OH522. Julie Mullen, Brunswick, OH
523 Deborah Fitzgerald, Olmsted Falls, OH
524 Kathy Bacha, Fairview Park OH
525 Jan Turen Englewood, New Jersey
526. Abigail Weinshank, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
527.Iris Schwartz, Alpine New Jersey
528. Frances Aaron, Englewood, New Jersey
529. Ruth Steinberger, Los Angeles, CA
530. Penelope Rosenberg
531. Lee W. Greenberg
532. Barry Brucker
533. Sue Brucker
534. Nooshin Meshkaty, Beverly Hills, CA
535. Yar Meshkaty, Beverly Hills, CA
536. Charles Meshkaty, Plano TX
567. Shahla Baheri, Plano TX
568. Dean Ehya, San Diego CA
569. Shahra Meshkaty San Diego, CA
570. Mahrokh Bolghari Del Mar, CA
above list was emailed to info@madd.org thus a new list begins with me at:
571. Sh. Estakhry, San Diego, CA
posted by admin on:
10/13/03
Human Rights
swissmiss replied:
International Students' Day 2003
Dear members of this community!
Some time ago I asked you to send me your suggestions for Iranian films to be shown on the occasion of the International Students' Day 2003 at the University of Bern. Thanks to emperessk for her suggestions! And I also managed to find the "Film" section on this site ;-))
Let me just add a few lines on our project:
when the organising committee of the International Students' Day 2003 decided on Iranian student life as its focal topic, none of us had a clear idea what we were trying to do. In fact, none of us had any idea of where to start and what to expect - news about Iran are few in Swiss papers, and over the course of our investigations it turned out that even the foreign office of the swiss government had no person appointed especially to issues relating to Iran! Over the past eight or nine months we have tried to gather information from here and there, slowly developing our own network and it has been tremendously difficult!
We will be showing films, we're still looking for a poet or poetess to read from his/her work, we're trying to get former Iranian students to talk about their experences, etc.
There's still some time left - ISD is on November 17. We're all very positive and motivated and we're sure we'll have a very interesting day! Even the directors of the university have announced their unconditional support and so we're all working towards a memorable day!
If you are interested in learning more about our group of students or about the outcome of our endeavour, please do not hesitate to contact us at: amnesty@student.unibe.ch
Let's keep moving!
swissmiss replied:
Iranian Films in Switzerland
dear members of this community
i'm a swiss student and looking for iranian films, books, cds, etc. issued in 2003.
at our university, there will be an iranian afternoon in november on iranian studentlife, politics, films, arts, music, etc. organised by the university and amnesty international.
i'd like to invite you to send me your suggestions for our event.
thank you very much in advance.
best,
swissmiss
admin replied:
Iranian Refugee in turky
dostan,
panahjoyane Irani dar Turkey besyar tahte fesharand, in morede khodkoshi 3vomin khodkoshi yek irani panahjo dar turky zarfe chand maahe akhyer ast...een naame be United Nation neveshteh shode ast
Zimbabwe: Don't play into his hands
This year alone, 57 people have been deliberately and arbitrarily killed
and over a thousand tortured for their political beliefs in Zimbabwe.
Violence has become a tool of the government of Robert Mugabe to silence
its opponents and maintain its grip on power.
South Africa, with it's enormous economic and political importance in the
region, is in a unique position to influence Robert Mugabe. President Thabo
Mbeki of South Africa has been working behind the scenes to establish
peace. Despite this, the violence continues.
It's time to change tactics. A strong public signal from South Africa has
the power to force change in Zimbabwe.
Let President Mbeki know that the people of Zimbabwe need him
To take action click on the link below and sign the online petition:
Eighty eight people including two children sentenced to death by crucifixion or hanging
Eighty-eight people including two children, Gadim Hamdoum and Kabashi Alayan, both aged 14, were condemned to death by a "special" or "emergency" court in the city of Nyala on 17 July. The 88 are part of a group of at least 130, mostly from the Rizeigat community in southern Darfur, who were arrested on 6 May. They were charged with crimes relating to murder, armed robbery and public disturbance. They are convicted of having participated in the recent clashes between the Rizeigat and the Maalyia ethnic groups in Al-Tabet, Southern Darfur, that killed at least 10 people. There are allegations that the Maalyia could now be supported by the Sudanese government as a proxy militia in the civil war in southern Sudan These.
They were tried in "special" courts set up in Darfour as part of the 1998 State Emergency Act. These couts fall far short of International standards of justice and fair trial and are not obliged to try cases according to Sudan`s Criminal Procedures Act of 1993. During the trial the defendants did not receive proper legal representation and some were reportedly tortured before trial. At least 35 of the detainees complained of being badly beaten with sticks, gun butts and hoses by police officers in Nyala in June. Some reportedly had their fingers and forearms broken. Their defence lawyers asked the court for medical examinations to be carried out on those who were allegedly tortured. This request was refused and on 2 July the defence lawyers withdrew from the court in protest at this decision and the court's refusal to let them question prosecution witnesses.
An appeal presented by the defendants' lawyer was rejected on 11 August by the Chief Justice of Darfur. The lawyer representing those accused is now planning to appeal to the High Court in El Obeid. The submission must be made within 15 days of the initial appeal being rejected.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Sudan's Penal Code, which is based upon the government's interpretation of Shari'a (Islamic law), includes penalties such as limb amputation, death, and death followed by crucifixion. Amnesty International regards these as cruel, inhuman or degrading punishments. They are inconsistent with international human rights law and Sudan's obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), which Sudan has ratified, and the United Nations Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT), which Sudan has signed. Amnesty International is unconditionally opposed to the death penalty and other forms of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, and campaigns for these to be removed from all penal codes without exception. The organization takes no position on the ideological or religious basis of any penal code.
Darfur has been the scene of complex strife between ethnic groups, and frequent armed robberies by bandits, for many years. The region is prone to a proliferation of small arms, often aided by the government's strategy to arm and support local ethnic groups as auxiliary forces to fight in its 19 years-old war against the main armed opposition Southern People's Liberation Army. The government has extended and intensified the State of Emergency, announced in December 1999 in Khartoum and renewed every year since, to Northern and Southern Darfur provinces. Emergency or Special Courts were established in May 2001 in both provinces to deal with offences such as armed robbery, murder and possession and smuggling of weapons. These courts are headed by two military judges and one civil judge and do not allow legal representation for the accused. People convicted by these courts may appeal within seven days to the District Chief Justice in Darfur.
Please send appeals to arrive as quickly as possible,in English or your own language to:
His Excellency Lieutenant General Omar Hassan al-Bashir
President of the Republic of Sudan
President's Palace
PO Box 281, Khartoum, Sudan
Fax: + 24911 771651/ 787676 / 783223
Telegrams: President al-Bashir, Khartoum, Sudan
Salutation: Your Excellency
A suggested letter/fax is set out below. You can simply cut and paste this into your own document or use this as a basis for your own letter. Thank you for your help.
Your Excellency,
I am deeply concerned over the fate of 88 people including two children aged 14 who were condemned to death in special courts in Nyala on the 17th of July for allegedly taking part in ethnic clashes in Southern Darfour. I urge you to commute these sentences immediately. The special courts set up in Darfour under which they were tried fall far short of internationally accepted legal standards of fair trial set out in Article 14 of the International Covenant On Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).
I am also very shocked to learn that the Sudanese government has sentenced two 14 year old children to death given the fact that it has ratified the ICCPR. Article 6 of the ICCPR state that
5. Sentence of death shall not be imposed for crimes committed by persons below the age of eighteen years of age (.......).
I would urge you to ensure that all defendants be given a retrial that conforms with international legal standards and that allegations of torture against the detainees be investigated and that the findings be made public. I also would urge you to ensure that all necessary measures be taken to ensure that the two children receive special treatment in accordance with their status as children as set out in the ICCPR and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Finally I would urge the Sudan government to revoke the use of special courts in Darfour and ensure that international standards of justice are upheld.
Yours Sincerely,
YOUR NAME
admin replied:
Human Right
Freedom to Write
Join this campaign and help free Ganji, ostamkhani, Eshkevari and Pourzand.
Stop torturing the prisoners. Free all the political prisoners.
Please visit: www.pen.org/iran.htm
http://pen.org/freedom/iran.htm
Click: Iran Campaign
posted by admin on:
09/16/03
Deportation
admin replied:
Deportation
I was notified this afternoon that the BICE office in Chicago has revoked my deferred action status and I will be deported. This is my last cry and plea for help. Please stop them from destroying
my family.
Mahin Ashki
Pezhvak Corp. [info@pezhvak.com]
posted by admin on:
09/02/03
Great Words
emperessk replied:
Feminism defined...
Remember, Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but she did it backwards and in high heels."
- Faith Whittlesey
Feminism is the radical notion that women are people."
- Cheris Kramare and Paula Treichler
"I myself have never been able to find out precisely what feminism is; I only know that people call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat."
- Rebecca West
"I want to walk through life instead of being dragged through it."
- Alanis Morissette
admin replied:
What Women Say
Behind every successful woman is herself.
Oh my God, I think I'm becoming the man I wanted to marry!
Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but she did it backwards
and in high heels.
A woman is like a teabag...you don't know how strong she is until you
put her in hot water.
I have yet to hear a man ask for advice on how to combine marriage and a career.
DON'T TREAT ME ANY DIFFERENTLY THAN YOU WOULD THE QUEEN.
I HAVE AN ATTITUDE AND I KNOW HOW TO USE IT.
OF COURSE I DON'T LOOK BUSY...I DID IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME.
DO NOT START WITH ME. YOU WILL NOT WIN.
I'M OUT OF ESTROGEN AND I HAVE A GUN.
ALL STRESSED OUT AND NO ONE TO CHOKE.
I CAN BE ONE OF THOSE BAD THINGS THAT HAPPENS TO BAD PEOPLE.
HOW CAN I MISS YOU IF YOU WON'T GO AWAY?
IF YOU WANT BREAKFAST IN BED, SLEEP IN THE KITCHEN.
admin replied:
Mother Teresa
People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered; Forgive them
anyway.
If you are kind, People may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind
anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true
enemies; Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; Be honest and frank
anyway.
What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight;Build anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous; Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough; Give the world
the best you've got anyway.
You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God(your Conscious); It was never between you and them anyway. "
Selected by : Ali Shakeri
admin replied:
Liberate Our Souls
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that
we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness,
that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, who am I to be
brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be?
Your playing small doesn’t serve the world.
There’s nothing enlightened
about shrinking so that other people
won’t feel insecure around you.
We were born to manifest the glory that is within us.
It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine, we consciously
give other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear,
our presence automatically liberates others.
Nelson Mandela
Inaugural Speech - 1994
admin replied:
Surprised
Nancy's Compile 05/09/02
Inside every older person is a younger person - wondering what the hell happened.
Cora Harvey Armstrong
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The hardest years in life are those between ten and seventy.
Helen Hayes (at 73)
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I refuse to think of them as chin hairs. I think of them as stray eyebrows.
Janette Barber
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Things are going to get a lot worse before they get worse.
-Lily Tomlin-
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A male gynecologist is like an auto mechanic who never owned a car.
-Carrie Snow-
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Laugh and the world laughs with you. Cry and you cry with your girlfriends.
-Laurie Kuslansky-
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My second favorite household chore is ironing. My first being, hitting my head on the top bunk bed until I faint.
-Erma Bombeck-
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Old age ain't no place for sissies.
-Bette Davis-
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A man's got to do what a man's got to do. A woman must do what he can't.
-Rhonda Hansome-
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The phrase "working mother" is redundant.
-Jane Sellman-
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Every time I close the door on reality it comes in through the windows.
-Jennifer Unlimited
Whatever women must do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult.
-Charlotte Whitton-
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Thirty-five is when you finally get your head together and your body starts falling apart.
-Caryn Leschen-
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I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days attack me at once.
-Jennifer Unlimited-
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If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning.
-Catherine-
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When I was young, I was put in a school for retarded kids for two years before they realized I actually had a hearing loss. And they called ME slow!
-Kathy Buckley-
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I'm not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I'm not dumb, and I'm also not blonde.
-Dolly Parton-
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If high heels were so wonderful, men would still be wearing them.
-Sue Grafton-
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I'm not going to vacuum 'til Sears makes one you can ride on.
-Roseanne Barr
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When women are depressed they either eat or go shopping. Men invade another country.
-Elayne Boosler
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Behind every successful man is a surprised woman.
-Maryon Pearson
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In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man--if you want anything done, ask a woman.
-Margaret Thatcher-
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I have yet to hear a man ask for advice on how to combine marriage and a career.
-Gloria Steinem-
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I am a marvelous housekeeper. Every time I leave a man I keep his house.
-Zsa Zsa Gabor-
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Nobody can make you feel inferior without your permission.
-Eleanor Roosevelt
admin replied:
LANGUAGE THAT IS SPOKEN IN HEAVEN
Nancy's Compile
THE ANGELS ARE SO ENAMORED OF THE LANGUAGE THAT IS SPOKEN IN HEAVEN THAT THEY WILL NOT DISTORT THEIR LIPS WITH THE HISSING AND UNMUSICAL DIALECTS OF MEN, BUT SPEAK THEIR OWN, WHETHER THERE BE ANY WHO UNDERSTAND IT OR NOT.
RALPH WALDO EMERSON
admin replied:
Smart Women
1. I'm not offended by all the dumb
blonde jokes because I
know I'm not dumb .... and I also
know that I'm not blonde.
-Dolly Parton-
2. You see a lot of smart guys with
dumb women, but you hardly ever see
a smart woman with a dumb guy.
-Erica Jong-
3. I want to have children, but my
friends scare me. One of
my friends told me she was in labor
for 36 hours. I don't even
want to do anything that feels good
for 36 hours.
-Rita Rudner-
4. I've been on so many blind dates,
I should get a free dog.
-Wendy Liebman-
5. Never lend your car to anyone to
whom you have given birth.
-Erma Bombeck-
6. If high heels were so wonderful,
men would still be wearing them.
-Sue Grafton-
7. I'm not going to vacuum 'til Sears
makes one you can ride on.
-Roseanne Barr-
8. I think-therefore I'm single.
-Lizz Winstead-
9. When women are depressed they
either eat or go shopping.
Men invade another country.
-Elayne Boosler-
10. Behind every successful man is a
surprised woman.
-Maryon Pearson-
11. I base most of my fashion taste
on what doesn't itch.
-Gilda Radner-
12. In politics, if you want anything
said, ask a man; if you want anything
done, ask a woman.
-Margaret Thatcher-
13. I have yet to hear a man ask for
advice on how to
combine marriage and a career.
-Gloria Steinem-
14. Some of us are becoming the men
we wanted to marry.
-Gloria Steinem-
15. I never married because there was
no need. I have three pets at home
which answer the same purpose as a
husband.
I have a dog that growls every morning,
a parrot that swears all afternoon,
and a cat that comes home late at night
-Marie Corelli-
16. Nagging is the repetition of
unpalatable truths.
-Baroness Edith-Summerskill
17. If men can run the world, why
can't they stop wearing neckties?
How intelligent is it to start
the day by tying a little
noose around your neck?
-Linda Ellerbee-
18. I am a marvelous housekeeper.
Every time I leave a man I
keep his house.
-Zsa Zsa Gabor-
19. Nobody can make you feel inferior
without your permission.
-Eleanor Roosevelt-
admin replied:
VACUUM.
I'm not going to vacuum 'til Sears
makes one you can ride on.
Roseanne Barr
admin replied:
A GOOD EXAMPLE.
If you can't be a good example, then
you'll just have to be a horrible
warning.
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