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May 31, 2005
Pars Translator
http://www.parstranslator.com/
English To Persian and Persian to English Translation Software.
Quickly translate from Farsi to English or vice versa.
Posted by chek at 06:19 PM | Comments (0)
Iranian Girls at the top of the World
http://www.mountainzone.ir/news.htm#everestwomen
According to EverestNews.com and based on the report of Liaison officer and Leader of Iranian Expedition, 8 members and 4 sherpas from the expedition has summitted Everest today May 30.
The following is the list of Iranian 2005 Everest Expedition summiteers:
1. Mr. Eghbal Aflaky Aghbelagh (51) Leader, Alpinist, Iran
2. Mr. Mahmoud Shoaei (43) Member, Engineer, Iran
3. Mr. Azim Gheychisaz (24) Member, Iran
4. Mr. Reza Bahadorani (27) Member, Jewellery Sellar, Iran
5. Ms. Farkhondeh Sadegh (36) Member, Designer, Iran
6. Ms. Laleh Keshavarz (26) Member, Dentist, Iran
7. Mr. Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa (37), Climbing Sirdar, Juving, Kharikhola-1, Solukhumbu, Nepal
8. Mr. Chhang Dawa Sherpa (23), Makalu-9, Sankhuwasava Nepal
9. Mr. Lhakpa Sherpa (44), Khumjung -1, Solukhumbu, Nepal
10. Mr. Karma Gyalgen Sherpa (21) Makalu-9, Sankhuwasava, Nepal
11. Mr. Reza Zarei Toudeshici, (36), Member, Alpinist, Iran.
12. Mr. Jalal Cheshmeh Ghasabani (46), Member, Mountain Guide, Iran
Among them are two Iranian women. As two representatives of Iranian girls, Farkhondeh Sadegh (Graphic Designer) and Laleh Keshavarz (Dentist) scaled the top of the world to pave the way for new generation of Iranian women. They are also the first Muslim women who scaled the highest point of the world.
Posted by chek at 05:58 PM | Comments (0)
Miss Canada, 2003
http://www.iranian.ws/cgi-bin/iran_news/exec/view.cgi/1/910
Gorgeous Nazanin crowned world's princess
Dec 8, 2003
North Van's Miss Canada crowned World's princess UBC (University of British Columbia) graduate Nazanin Afshin-Jam takes first runner-up at Miss World By Stuart Hunter
With a global television audience of two billion people watching, a Canadian beauty was crowned yesterday. But all North Vancouver's Nazanin Afshin-Jam, 24, wanted after being named first runner-up in the Miss World competition in the southern Chinese resort city of Sanya was a Krispy Kreme doughnut, said her beaming older sister 'Naz'. "We're really proud of her," said Naz, 29, the elder of the two children of 'Jaleh' and 'Afshin Jam', who flew to China to watch their youngest, nicknamed "Nini," as she scored the highest-ever ranking for a Canadian woman in the Miss World contest. "She accomplished a lot in her life to warrant where she is today. This is one of the best experiences of her life." Miss Ireland, 19-year-old Rosanna Davison -- the daughter of Lady in Red songsmith Chris De Burgh -- won the Miss World crown. Afshin-Jam took second-place honours. China's Guan Qi was third in the field of 106 contestants. Afshin-Jam won the Miss World Canada crown in October in Toronto. Born in Iran, Afshin-Jam fled her homeland with her family after the fall of the shah. Although fiercely proud of her Canadian nationality, the Kitsilano Secondary grad who graduated from the University of B.C. with a double major in international relations and political science, also remains a role model for Persian women. "She's had thousands of e-mails from Persian women from around the world telling her how proud they are of her," Naz said. "They are proud that a Persian woman can speak with such a strong voice." Not only is the five foot seven inch, brown-eyed beauty a model and actor, but Afshin-Jam has pilot licences for powered aircraft and gliders. She also holds the highest rank possible in the Royal Canadian Air Cadets and she speaks four languages -- English, French, Farsi and Spanish. She has training in singing, dance, public speaking and bush survival skills, and lists kayaking, sailing and go-kart racing as her favourite sports. She works with the Red Cross teaching kids about global issues such as poverty and child hunger. And, Naz adds with a laugh, her sister is single. Afshin-Jam is taking a year off from her broadcast journalism studies at the B.C. Institute of Technology to fulfil her role as Miss World Canada. In the future, she hopes to emulate one of her heroes, journalist Christiane Amanpour, as a foreign correspondent.
Afshin-Jam slated to return to B.C. today. And then there's the little matter of that doughnut. "She said she can't wait to have a Krispy Kreme," Naz said. "And she wants to meet Nelson Mandela." The Miss World pageant marked the first time China has hosted an international beauty contest. A $15.5-million tiara-shaped convention hall was built for the event, which China hopes will boost tourism in the palm-dotted resort city on the island province of Hainan. Contest judges included film star Jackie Chan and Sex and the City author Candace Bushnell. There were no disruptions at this year's event, unlike last year, when the contest had to be moved from Nigeria to London after deadly rioting between Muslims and Christians. MISS NINI Nickname: Nini Favourite junk food: Chocolate Lava Cake Favourite colour: Fuchsia Favourite smell: Vanilla Favourite soul food: "Too many choices" Favourite magazine: National Geographic Favourite music: Spanish-Arab fusion Favourite book: Mahatma Gandhi by Mahatma Gandhi Person You Would Most Like to Meet: Nelson Mandela
Posted by Chekonim at 03:24 PM | Comments (0)
Deep Throat breaks cover
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4597503.stm
A former deputy chief, who was No. 2 at the FBI has reportedly admitted to being "Deep Throat", the source who leaked secrets during the Watergate scandal. The scandal forced the resignation of US President Richard Nixon in 1974.
Deep Throat helped Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the Watergate affair. The story is documented in the 1976 movie "All the President's Men", directed by Alan J. Pakula, staring Dustin Hoffman (as Carl Bernstein), and Robert Redford (as Bob Woodward).
The Washington Post confirmed this story on its Web site today. Bob Woodward, part of the journalistic team that broke the scandal, confirmed W. Mark Felt as "Deep Throat" -- ending a 30-year mystery.
Posted by Chekonim at 03:06 PM | Comments (0)
Relay For Life, June 25-26
http://www.acsevents.org/faf/r.asp?t=4&i=94682&u=94682-81432965&e=305702915
Hello, my name is Sunoz Soroosh, but a lot of people call me Sunny. I am 18 years old and I will be attending UC Berkeley next year. I am a Persian and Arabic dancer with Niosha Dance Academy.
Once again this year, I am participating in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Tri-Cities on June 25-26, 2005 with Team Niosha Dance Academy. This is an overnight walkathon event, where each team tries to keep at least one member walking around the track for 24 hours. We also perform at this event, along with many other musicians and dancers. At the Relay for Life, there is a Luminaria ceremony, to honor loved ones lost to cancer, and a Survivor's lap to honor those who have won the battle against it. Each year, my fellow dancers and I participate in this event and raise money for cancer awareness and research, and since our dance teacher, Niosha Nafei, is a cancer survivor, this event is extremely important to us. But personally, I participate in this event in honor of my grandparents, Jamshid and Behbood Soroosh, because I lost them both to cancer. I am committed to raising money for the fight against cancer, and last year I raised 300 dollars, which was the most money out of anybody in my dance class.
This year, I have raised my goal to 400 dollars, and I hope that you can help me out by donating to this cause. You can donate online by going to my American Cancer Society webpage.
Any amount of money is appreciated, and will go to help win the fight against cancer. All donations are tax deductible and please do not hesitate to email me with any questions.
Thank you for your time,
Sunoz "Sunny" Soroosh
Dancer, Niosha Dance Academy
Donate:
Follow this link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Relay for Life of Tri-City.
State fundraising notices and the American Cancer Society's Privacy Policy.
Posted by Chekonim at 01:02 PM | Comments (0)
May 26, 2005
Ardebili's Azaan
http://www.bbc.co.uk/persian/arts/story/2005/05/050526_mj-dm-moazzen-zadeh.shtml
Mo'azen Zaadeh Ardebili dies at 80.
مؤذن زاده اردبيلی و اذان روح الارواح
اذانگوی پرآوازه و مشهور آذری، رحيم مؤذن زاده، در آستانهی هشتاد سالگی و بعد از بيست و چهار روز بستری بودن در بيمارستان مدائن به خاطر بيماری کليوی و مثانه، دوباره به خاطر عود بيماری به بيمارستان منتقل شد ولی معالجات موثر واقع نشد و او درگذشت.
Posted by chek at 11:38 AM | Comments (1)
May 25, 2005
Amnesty accuses US over 'torture'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4580991.stm
In a 300-page annual report, the group accused the US government of damaging human rights with its attitude to torture and treatment of detainees.
Posted by chek at 02:55 PM | Comments (0)
Cherry Picking
http://www.harvest4you.com/products4.htm
Come visit us in Brentwood's bountiful agricultural region to celebrate Harvest Time!
Farm-fresh is just naturally more delicious, nutritious, and economical too! Whether you prefer picked produce, or enjoy picking your own, we have fruits, vegetables, and nuts waiting for you. We also have pies, juices, gift baskets, gourmet treats, Alpaca clothing and nursery stock.
Directions:
Brentwood is less than 60 mile away from San Francisco, or San Jose.
From 680 take the I-580 EAST exit toward STOCKTON, go 11.0 miles,
then take the VASCO ROAD exit onto VASCO ROAD NORTH and go 17.1 miles.
Brochure:
You may download a Harvest Time Brochure or obtain one by mailing a #10 self addressed and stamped envelope to
Harvest Time
PO Box 810
Brentwood, CA 94513
List of Growers:
Pomeroy Farms
Lopez Ranch (925) 634-4433
Salvador's Cherry Farm (925) 634-1957
Peterwolfe.com (925) 634-1308
For more growers or a harvest calendar visit
www.harvest4you.com
Posted by Chekonim at 12:50 PM | Comments (0)
scientific research in Iran
http://www.bbc.co.uk/persian/iran/story/2005/05/050524_si-scientific-research.shtml
An interesting article about the status of scientific research in Iran. IPM, IASBS, and Sharif University of Technology are listed among the top research centers in the country.
Posted by chek at 11:29 AM | Comments (0)
May 24, 2005
Moin back in presidential race
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/4575205.stm
Iran backs down on reformist ban
Iran's Guardian Council has reinstated two leading reformists to the race for the presidency, state media reports.
Mostafa Moin and Mohsen Mehr Alizadeh had been barred from standing in the 17 June election along with all but six of more than 1,000 candidates.
But supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ordered the council to change its mind.
Posted by chek at 02:03 PM | Comments (0)
Kart Racing - Lemans
http://www.lemanskarting.com/
LeMans Karting Center, Indoor Kart Racing
Fun for the Whole Family
Supremely engineered by pros in the U.K. with a celebrated track record in motor sports, the technically advanced kart delivers an unbeatable combination of speed and handling for drivers of all levels.
LeMans Karting
45957 Hotchkiss Street
Fremont, CA 94539
Phone: (510) 770-9001
eMail: contact@lemanskarting.com
Sun: 12 - 10pm
Mon: 6 - 10pm
Tue - Wed: 12 - 2:30pm; 5pm - 10pm
Thr - Sat: 12 - 11pm
Posted by chek at 10:37 AM | Comments (0)
May 23, 2005
President, by Nabavi
http://www.bbc.co.uk/persian/iran/story/2005/05/050505_nabavi_satire.shtml
Life of Iran's presidential candidates.
By Ibrahim Nabavi
Posted by chek at 04:18 PM | Comments (0)
Golestan Saadi
http://www.payvand.com/news/05/mar/1209.html
13th Century Persian Literary Masterpiece in English: An Interview with Richard Jeffrey Newman
Saadi's "Golestan", one of the best-loved masterpieces of Persian literature has been newly translated into English by Richard Jeffery Newman. The 168-page new translation has been published by Global Scholarly Publications in association with the International Society for Iranian Culture, both of which are based in the United States.
Posted by chek at 04:10 PM | Comments (0)
farsi email
http://www.emailha.com/
Send an email in Farsi.
Posted by chek at 02:13 PM | Comments (0)
Appraisal fraud
http://money.cnn.com/2005/05/23/real_estate/financing/appraisalfraud/index.htm
Appraisal fraud: your home at risk
Appraisers say they're pressured to inflate their estimates of home values.
Anyone who's ever bought or refinanced a home knows the sense of relief when the appraisal comes in with high marks.
One overvalued appraisal can skew home prices throughout a neighborhood, according to the Appraisal Institute's Kelly. "If a house is appraised for 10 percent or 15 percent more than it's actually worth and the sale closes, it may be used by another appraiser as a comparable sale the very next day," he said. "It has a ripple effect."
Posted by chek at 12:30 PM | Comments (0)
May 21, 2005
Cannes Film Festival
http://www.festival-cannes.org/index.php?langue=6002
58th Cannes Festival
11th to 22nd May 2005
* Palme d'Or: "The Child" by Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne
* Grand Prix: "Broken Flowers" by Jim Jarmusch
* Best Actress Award: Hanna Laslo in "Free Zone"
* Best Actor Award: Tommy Lee Jones in "The Three Burials Of Melquiades Estrada"
* Best Director Award: "Hidden" by Michael Haneke
* Best Screenplay Award to Guillermo Arriaga for "The Three Burials Of Melquiades Estrada"
* Jury Prize: "Shanghai Dreams" by Wang Xiaoshuai
* Camera d'Or Winner: "The Forsaken Land" and "Me And You And Everyone We Know"
* Short Film Palme d'Or: "Podorozhni" ("Wayfarers") by Igor Strembitskyy / Special Mention: "Clara" by Van Sowerwine
Posted by chek at 04:10 PM | Comments (0)
May 20, 2005
Journey from the Land of No
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1400046114/chekonim-20?creative=327641&camp=14573&link_code=as1
Posted by chek at 05:24 PM | Comments (0)
Earthquake Forecast Real-time
http://pasadena.wr.usgs.gov/step/
Real-Time Forecast of Earthquake Hazard in the Next 24 Hours in California.
This is a time-dependent map giving the probability of strong shaking at any location in California within the next 24-hours. For this purpose, "strong shaking" is defined as SC/EC (MMI) VI, or the level of shaking that throws objects off shelves.
Posted by chek at 10:25 AM | Comments (0)
KQED, FM 88.5 & 89.3
http://www.kqed.org/radio/
San Francisco 88.5 FM
Sacramento 89.3 FM
KQED public radio broadcasts many interesting programs, including All Things Considered, Forum, Latino USA, BBC World Service, Pacific Time, Living on Earth, Sound Money, It's Your World, City Arts & Lectures, Commonwealth Club, To the Best of Our Knowledge, Weekend Edition, Car Talk, Talk of the Nation, Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me, A Prairie Home Companion, This American Life, City Arts & Lectures, On The Media, Soundprint, Fresh Air, Marketplace, NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, Tech Nation and The California Report.
Posted by Chekonim at 10:10 AM | Comments (0)
May 19, 2005
Iranian.com
http://www.iranian.com/music.html
An A to Z index of many Iranian singers and songs.
Posted by Chekonim at 05:26 PM | Comments (0)
List of broken links
http://pages.alexa.com/associates/sitereport.html
Alexa crawls and analyzes the links on your Web site. You will receive an E-Mail report which includes a list of broken links and links to out of stock and hard to find items.
Posted by chek at 05:14 PM | Comments (0)
May 18, 2005
US mulls ban on women in combat
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4560847.stm
Republicans in the US Congress are trying to pass legislation which would keep female soldiers out of combat.
Advocates of the proposal want to stop women from working as drivers, medics and logistics specialists in teams which provide back-up to combat units.
They say the women get too close to the fighting. But the US army is opposed to the plan at a time when they are having problems with recruitment.
Women who serve in the US army are barred by law from fighting on the front line.
About 9,000 women are serving in Iraq and 35 have been killed.
For the last three months, the army has failed to meet its recruiting targets. At the moment it looks set to miss its annual target by 15%.
Posted by chek at 03:00 PM | Comments (0)
Louisiana's frozen ark
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4547533.stm
The exotic world of the Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species, New Orleans, reminds you of the film Jurassic Park in more ways than one.
The biggest carnivore they have cloned from DNA so far here at the centre is an African wildcat; the science is very real, and it works.
Dr Betsy Dresser is head of research, and she was keen to show us round her so-called "frozen zoo", a group of liquid nitrogen tanks containing cells from more than 1,000 different species which can be kept in a preserved state for hundreds of years.
Dr Dresser held up one of the straws containing cell tissue, and explained how the Noah's Ark of the future works: "Once we've dropped it to the temperature where we know the cryoprotectant is like a slush, we can drop it instantly into liquid nitrogen, and essentially metabolism in the cells just stops."
In theory, no species alive today should ever become extinct, as long as one of the dozen frozen zoos around the world has a cell sample. Among the species they have suspended in cell form are gorillas, Sumatran tigers and the mountain bongo antelope.
Posted by chek at 02:41 PM | Comments (0)
Lake Berryessa Marine Resort
http://www.lakeberryessa.com/
We have it all and water too!
Adjacent to Northern California’s famous Napa Valley, Lake Berryessa Marina Resort is a magnificent setting for your next vacation!
Lake Berryessa offers a multitude of activities. From tubing and wake boarding, to fishing and jet skiing, there is something for everyone at Lake Berryessa Marina Resort. Barbecue the catch of the day on one of our grills.
5800 Knoxville Rd, Napa, CA 94558
Resort (707) 966-2161
Boat Rentals (707) 966-4204
Posted by chek at 12:08 PM | Comments (0)
Direct Loan Consolidation
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/DirectLoan/calc.html
Interactive Calculators
Standard, extended, and graduated repayment plan calculator
Income contingent repayment plan calculator
Direct consolidation loan calculator
Current interest rates
The following interest rates are for student loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 1998 and are effective for the period July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. The interest rate for new student loans (Direct subsidized and unsubsidized loans) in repayment is 3.37%. During in-school, grace, and deferment periods, the rate is 2.77%. The interest rate for new parent loans (Direct PLUS loans) is 4.17%.
Posted by chek at 11:19 AM | Comments (0)
May 17, 2005
UAE, Abu Dhabi
http://uae.usembassy.gov/
Consular Section
U.S. Embassy, P.O. Box 4009, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Tel: [971](2) 414-2662 for nonimmigrant visa
Tel: [971](2) 414-2333 for immigrant visa
(Sat, Mon, Tue, and Wednesday)(2pm -4pm)
Fax: [971](2) 414-2241
Email: consularabudha@state.gov
Posted by chek at 06:06 PM | Comments (0)
Austria, Vienna
http://vienna.usembassy.gov/en/embassy/contact.htm
NON-IMMIGRANT VISA SECTION
Parkring 12, A-1010 Vienna, Austria
Tel: 0900-510300 (€ 2,16/min)
Fax: (+43-1) 512-5835
Email: ConsulateVienna@state.gov
Posted by chek at 06:01 PM | Comments (0)
Canada, Vancouver
http://vancouver.usconsulate.gov/content/index.asp
U.S. Consulate-General
1095 W. Pender St., Vancouver, B.C. V6E 2M6
Tel: (604) 685-4311
Fax: (604) 685-5285
Posted by chek at 05:56 PM | Comments (0)
Mexico, Ciudad Juarez
http://ciudadjuarez.usconsulate.gov/
U.S. Consulate-General
Av. Lopez Mateos 924 Nte., Ciudad Juarez, Mexico
Tel: (52-656) 611-3000
Visa Tel: (1-900) 225-5520
Fax: (52-656) 616-9056
Posted by chek at 05:54 PM | Comments (0)
Canada, Toronto
http://www.usconsulatetoronto.ca/content/index.asp
U.S. Consulate-General
360 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1S4
Tel: (1-416) 595-1700
Fax: (1-416) 595-0051
Posted by chek at 05:47 PM | Comments (0)
All US Embassies
http://usembassy.state.gov/
U.S. Department of State Websites of U.S. Embassies and Consulates all around the world.
Posted by chek at 05:43 PM | Comments (0)
Kamal Kharrazi in Iraq
http://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/meast/05/17/iraq.main/index.html
Old enemies Iran-Iraq talk border security - May 17, 2005
Iran's foreign minister, Mr. Kamal kharrazi, arrived in Iraq Tuesday with an olive branch, offering to assist the new Shiite-led government with security along their long common border and provide other help.
He is the highest-ranking representative from the largely Shiite Islamic republic to make an official visit to Iraq in the post-Saddam Hussein era. He met transitional Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari, who called the political message of the visit "very important."
Posted by chek at 05:06 PM | Comments (0)
Pix Place - Verizon Picture Messaging
https://www.vzwpix.com/login.do
Verizon Wireless PIX Place : Picture Messaging
Posted by chek at 03:26 PM | Comments (0)
May 16, 2005
Bay to Breakers, SF, May
http://www.baytobreakers.com/
Third Sunday in May
May 18, 2008
(Hour:Min, place, age grade)
Ramin Sh (1:11, 3894, 47.1%)
Babek H (1:05, 2338, 52.0%)
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May 20, 2007
(Hour:Min, place, age grade)
Ramin Sh (1:09, 3287, 47.6%)
Ramin G (1:14, 4873, 48.8%)
Turaj Sh (1:14, 4913, 44.3%)
Babek H (1:15, 5063, 44.3%)
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May 20, 2007
Your Pictures (online on May 23rd)
Register before March 22nd for a discount fee
Fees:
Adults $39.00, Children $33.00 (Early (thru March 22))
Adults $44.00, Children $39.00 (Standard, after March 23)
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May 21, 2006
(Hour:Min, place, age grade)
Siamak H (1:12, unofficial)
Ramin G (1:13, 2964, 49.1%)
Ramin Sh (1:14, 3162, 44.4%)
Babek H (1:23, 5581, 40.6%)
Babak S (1:30, unofficial)
Gilbert Okari (Kenya), again, at the top of the men's group, finished the race in 34:20 (improving his last year record by 29 seconds).
Tetyana Hladyr (Ukraine), at the top of women's group, finished the race in 39:09.
S.F. Mayor: Gavin Newsom, 59:04
Number of Registered Runners: 40,000
Estimated Total Number of Runners: 62,000
Fees:
Adults $33.00, Children $27.00 (Early (thru March 22))
Adults $38.00, Children $33.00 (Standard, after March 23)
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May 15, 2005
A new women's record was set by Moroccan Abmae Leghzaoui who ran the 7.46-mile from Bay to Breakers in 38 minutes, 22 seconds. (15th place overall).
Gilbert Okari finished the race in 34:49 at the top of the men's group.
Race organizers said there were 40,000 official Bay to Breakers entrants, but they estimated about another 30,000 unregistered runners joined the fray.
San Francisco mayor, Mr. Gavin Newsom finished the race in a little over one hour.
A few friends, along with their time (Hour:Min, place), who participated in the race were: Ramin G (1:12, 3146), Farshad M (1:30, 9084), Nazanin H (2:01, 16049), Shidrokh M (3:17, 25757)
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PS. A German man has completed a 43-day run across Australia (4500 Km) to raise awareness for the victims of the Asian tsunami. Mr Heukemes, who averaged 105 km a day, beat the previous record of 47 days set by a Frenchman, Serge Girard, in 1999.(BBC)
Posted by chek at 05:18 PM | Comments (0)
Gender Gap report
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4550789.stm
Women in Egypt are the furthest behind men in terms of economic equality, while no country has closed the "gender gap" entirely, a new survey has found.
Sweden has the smallest difference between the sexes, followed by Norway, Iceland, Denmark and Finland, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).
It's interesting to mention that Iran was not even on the list.
Posted by chek at 12:50 PM | Comments (0)
Kuwaiti women win right to vote
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/4552749.stm
Posted by chek at 12:42 PM | Comments (0)
May 13, 2005
Dance Dimension
http://www.dance-dimension.com/
DJ NP, Kharazam, DJ DR. T, Daudi, DJ Sep
Music Style: Persian, House, Hip Hop, Live Keyboard Remix, European Trance, and International.
Posted by chek at 02:52 PM | Comments (0)
May 12, 2005
BrUnO BoZZeTTo - Flash Films
http://www.bozzetto.com/flashfilms2.htm
All Bozzetto's flash films in one place.
Very funny and clever.
Posted by chek at 12:28 PM | Comments (0)
Iraq War - 2nd anniversary
http://www.bushflash.com/y2.html
Here's the latest Eric Blumrich flash animation to mark the 2 years of this war against Iraq.
Music by Johnny Cash, the Nine Inch Nails song 'Hurt'
Posted by chek at 12:12 PM | Comments (0)
Novin Afrouz in San Jose
http://www.iranian.com/Sponsors/2005/May/Afrouz/index.html
IFWC and Payvand present
ROOZ-E-PEDAR
Father's Day Celebration
June 19th, 2005
Visiting world-renowned pianist from Milan, Italy
NOVIN AFROUZ
Le Petit Trianon Theatre
72 North 5th Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Reception 6:30 pm
Program 7:00 pm
Tickets: $30
For more information call (408) 381-4268
Posted by chek at 12:00 PM | Comments (0)
May 11, 2005
Robot builds copies of itself
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4538547.stm
US researchers have devised a simple robot that can make copies of itself from spare parts.
Each unit comes with a small computer code carrying a blueprint for the layout of the robot, electrical contacts to let it communicate with its neighbours, and magnets to let them stick together.
By turning and moving, the cubes can pick up new units, decide where they belong, and stack them alongside each other to make new devices.
In a little more than a minute, a simple three-cube robot can make a copy of itself.
That offspring version can then make further copies.
Posted by chek at 02:21 PM | Comments (0)
Pakistan's first women fighter pilots
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4533367.stm
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) academy has been all-male for more than 55 years - but now it is going through major change.
There are 10 women in two batches in the flying wing of the academy. Many more are competing with men in the engineering and aerospace wing.
Posted by chek at 01:53 PM | Comments (0)
Kim - Vietnam napalm attack
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4517597.stm
Vietnamese photographer Nick Ut describes the day in June 1972 when he photographed a nine-year-old girl, Kim Phuc, fleeing her village after a napalm attack - a picture that won him a Pulitzer prize.
Posted by chek at 01:51 PM | Comments (0)
May 10, 2005
Ad-Aware SE - Lavasoft
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5
Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition - Reviews and free downloads at Download.com.
Ad-Aware is a Lavasoft product. The personal edition is free.
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MS AntiSpyware
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) Home
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USMLE Forum
http://www.usmleforum.com/
USMLE Forum - Share Your Experiences
This is an interesting forum covering steps 1, 2, and 3, matching and residency.
Posted by chek at 03:43 PM | Comments (0)
jetBlue Airways
http://www.jetblue.com/
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Southwest Airlines
http://www.southwest.com/
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May 09, 2005
M4 - Live 24hr Music
http://www.mystery4.com/
Number One Online Persian Radio Station. Broadcasting the latest music and M4 Radio Exclusives 24 hours a day.
Posted by chek at 07:01 PM | Comments (0)
Rostam - Comicbook
http://www.hyperwerks.com/series/rostam.html
Hyperwerks: Rostam
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Iranian Animation Industry
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4528563.stm
In an attempt to challenge the West's cultural domination, Iranian television has been making Islamic cartoons, some of which it has started exporting to the wider Muslim world.
Shia clerics in their robes and turbans are depicted in a series for children about the lives of the martyrs of the Islamic revolution.
Martyr Bahonar, Ashurian, Children of al-Rashid are some of the recent Iranian cartoons.
Posted by Chekonim at 05:09 PM | Comments (0)
Transit Visa Issued at Airport
http://www.bbc.co.uk/persian/iran/story/2005/05/050508_a_iran_visa.shtml
Effective May 9th 2005, foreign visitors may receive a 7 day transit visa from any of Tehran's International Airports (Mehrabad, and Imam Khomeini), said Mr. Hamidreza Asefi, speaker of the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
Posted by Chekonim at 05:00 PM | Comments (0)
bbc - Iran to resume nuclear activity
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4531209.stm
Iran says it will resume uranium enrichment activities within the next few days, in a move which could put talks with Europe in jeopardy.
Posted by chek at 02:27 PM | Comments (0)
Babak Sedghi
http://homepage.mac.com/bks14/Menu9.html
Babak's Homepage. A beautiful collection of pictures from around the world.
Posted by chek at 10:31 AM | Comments (0)
May 07, 2005
BIA 2
http://www.bia2.com/
BIA2.COM Your online source for information on Iran
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Dariush - Ejaazeh
http://naini.com/clips/ejaazeh.html
Posted by chek at 05:26 PM | Comments (0)
Ali Karimi in Bayern Munchen
http://www.fcbayern.t-com.de/en/news/news/2005/03939.php?fcb_sid=8b543aa7daadc80165919ecaf1ecfe58
Bayern have announced their first confirmed signing ahead of the 2005-6 campaign, 26 year-old Iran international Ali Karimi from United Arab Emirates outfit Al-Ahli Dubai. The attacking midfielder has put his name to a one-year deal with an option for both parties on a further year. No transfer fee is involved as the player is out of contract in Dubai at the end of this season.
Posted by chek at 05:20 PM | Comments (0)
May 03, 2005
Diamonds - Blue Nile
http://www.bluenile.com/
Diamonds, Engagement Rings and Fine Jewelry at Blue Nile
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Diamond Safe
http://www.diamondsafe.com/
Diamonds, Engagement Rings, Diamond Earrings, Loose Diamonds and Pendants by DiamondSafe.com
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Student Travel
http://www.statravel.com/
Student Travel Discounts, Cheap Tickets and Airfare Deals for students around the world.
Posted by chek at 03:02 PM | Comments (0)
May 02, 2005
UAE, Abu Dhabi
http://www.iranembassy.org.ae/
Embassy OF I.R. Of Iran- U.A.E
P.O. Box : 4080 , Abu Dhabi , UAE
Tel: (+9712) 4447618
Fax: (+9712) 4448714
Email: iranemb@emirates.net.ae
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Austria, Vienna
http://www.iran.embassy.at/
Embassy of the I.R.Iran in Vienna, Austria
Jauresgasse 9 - A1030 Wien
Tel: (+431) 7122657
Fax: (+431) 7135733
Email: public@iranembassy-wien.at
Posted by chek at 03:16 PM | Comments (0)
UK, London
http://www.iran-embassy.org.uk/
I.R.Iran Embassy in London
16 PRINCE`S GATE LONDON SW7 1PT
Tel: (+44) 2072253000
Fax: (+44) 2075894440
Email: INFO@IRAN-EMBASSY.ORG.UK
Posted by chek at 03:12 PM | Comments (0)
Germany, Berlin
http://www.iranembassy.de/
BOTSCHAFTDER ISLAMISCHEN REPUBLIK IRAN
Podbielskiallee 65/67, 14195 Berlin
Tel: (+30) 84 353 0
Fax: (+30) 84 353 535
Email: iran.botschaft@t-online.de
Diese Seiten dienen als Informationsquelle über die Politik, Wirtschaft, Kultur, und Gesellschaft der Islamischen Republik Iran, insbesondere über die Entwicklung der bilateralen Beziehungen mit Deutschland. Sie sollen die Kontaktaufnahme der Landsleute und der Deutschen mit der Konsularabteilung der Botschaft und die Nutzung ihrer Dienstleistungen erleichtern.
Posted by chek at 03:08 PM | Comments (0)
Canada, Ottawa
http://www.salamiran.org/
SalamIran Home Page
245 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, Ontario, K2P 2K2 Canada
(consulate)
Tel: (613) 233-4726
Fax: (613) 236-4726
Email: consulate@salamiran.org
(embassy)
Tel: (613) 235-4726
Fax: (613) 232-5712
Email: iranemb@salamiran.org
Includes various information about Iran as well as consular affairs.
Culture and religion, economy, news and media, information on Iran, tourism, foreign policy, embassy, magazine archives, visa, president, flag, sightseeing, cabinet, music, art, maps, money, radio, passport, women, ethnic costumes, and studetns are some of the secions you might find on this page.
Posted by chek at 03:03 PM | Comments (0)
USA, Washington
http://www.daftar.org/Eng/default.asp?lang=eng
Interests Section of the Islamic Republic of Iran
2209 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007
Tel: (202) 965-4990, 965-4991, 965-4992, 965-4993, 965-4994, 965-4999
Fax: (202) 965-1073
Email: requests@daftar.org
Offers online application processing for some forms. You may submit your information securely online.
Includes Passport Affairs, Vital Records, Student Affairs, Social Affairs, Visa, Fees, Frequent Questions, Email List, and Check Status sections.
Posted by chek at 02:58 PM | Comments (0)
Why you should know
http://www.whoyoushouldknow.com/archive/
WhoYouShouldKnow.com will provide daily information on world leaders and their countries that will be utilized for discussions, teaching and study aids.
It provides an educational guide focused on the importance of global awareness.
Posted by chek at 01:54 PM | Comments (0)
Icon Archive
http://www.iconarchive.com/
Leo's Icon Archive - 10,000 free icons, desktop icons, clip art, cartoons, buttons.
Posted by chek at 01:49 PM | Comments (0)
Self Checkup
http://www.selfcheckup.com/cgi-bin/calc/calc.cgi?calc=men
Health Calculators, from body fat estimators to how much it would take you to loose one pound. Ovulation estimator, smoking cost, and target heart rate calculators.
Posted by chek at 01:47 PM | Comments (0)
Scientists & Engineers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Iranian_scientists_and_engineers
Modern Iranian scientists and engineers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
A non-conclusive list of highly respected Iranian scientist and technologists around the world. The list contains only Chairs, Directors, Deans, and prominent internationally recognized scientists.
Posted by chek at 10:11 AM | Comments (0)
Persian Models
http://www.bodazey.com/persian_models.html
A BODAZEY.COM exclusive PERSIAN MODELS AND SUPERMODELS ~ World's largest database and official home of Persian Models Fashion and Beauty featuring: Angylina, Catherine Bell, Sara Racey Tabrizi, Yasmin LeBon and many more
Posted by chek at 10:03 AM | Comments (0)
May 01, 2005
Haftegi - Podcast
http://haftegi.7rooz.com/
Haftegi Iranian podcast is an amateur weekly Persian radio produced by Ahmad and Mehdi from Northern California.
This program covers technology, social sciences, sports, economy, and events of the week.
The Persian podcast programs are taped weekly every Thursday.
Posted by chek at 07:03 PM | Comments (0)
Free Webhosting
http://www.free-webhosts.com/
"Free Webspace" is a directory list of free web hosting providers, with over 700 top free web space hosts with reviews and ratings, and is updated daily. To find a free web host that fits your needs, use the Search Box on the right. If you need special web hosting features for your free web space, such as FrontPage extensions, PHP, CGI, ASP, MySQL, etc., try our Free Web Hosting Power Search. The web hosting review page for each web host will allow you to read the reviews and ratings by others, or give your own. The newest additions to our searchable database of free webhosting providers are listed below. The Linux web hosting for this website is now hosted on a fast dedicated server hosting, to serve you better.
Posted by chek at 07:01 PM | Comments (0)
Free Domains
http://www.free-webhosts.com/free-domain-names.php
Do you own a cool website on a free webhost, but can't afford a domain name? Is your website's URL too long to remember? Do you want your own YOURNAME.COM or other top level domain name? If so, register your own free domain name at one of the sites listed below and redirect it to your existing website. Note: You don't actually own the domain name, but can use it in accordance with their terms, usually requiring a small amount of traffic and a banner or popup.
Posted by chek at 06:51 PM | Comments (0)
Carnaval, San Francisco
http://www.carnavalsf.com/
Carnaval San Francisco
California's largest annual multi-cultural celebration and one of the City's most spectacular traditions, Carnaval San Francisco showcases the very best of Latin American and Caribbean cultures with a diverse array of food, music, dance and artistry, including works created by the talented community of Mission District residents and Bay Area artists. This year's celebration brings even more cultural diversity to the party, featuring traditions from Africa, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Cuba, Guatemala, India, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, the Philippines, Polynesia, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and more.
The Carnaval San Francisco Festival
On Harrison Street, between 16th and 23rd streets
The Carnaval Parade starts 9:30 a.m.
At the corner of 24th and Bryant streets where it will proceed west to Mission Street.
From there, the parade heads north on Mission down to 17th Street, where it will turn east and flow into the festival area.
Posted by chek at 10:37 AM | Comments (0)
Red Vic movie house
http://www.redvicmoviehouse.com/
RED VIC MOVIE HOUSE
In 1980, a group of movie lovers decided to collectively run their own cinema. Hence, the Red Vic Movie House. For almost 10 years, Red Vic's first home was at the corner of Haight and Belvedere Streets. They introduced their now legendary couches to offer patrons a funky, yet comfy, place to watch their favorite films.
In 1991, the Red Vic moved to its present location, on Haight Street between Cole and Shraeder Streets. Unlike the orginal Red Vic location, the new Red Vic offers a larger auditorium equipped with video, 16mm and 35 mm dolby stereo sound projection. But they still have signature couches and organic treats available for your movie watching pleasure.
Every May watch the Academy Award Nominated Shorts
The Red Vic Movie House is located on 1727 Haight Street,
between Cole and Shrader, just a block and a half east from Golden Gate Park.
Red Vic Movie House
1727 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
Tel : 415-668-3994
Email: info@redvicmoviehouse.com
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