Monthly Archives: November 2007

The 20 Worst Foods in America

Posted on November 29, 2007 by iPouya

So much for Chipotle.

Posted in Health | 3 Comments

“Persepolis” Trailer (English Version)

Posted on November 23, 2007 by iPouya

I’m really excited about this film. See the trailer to see why. I’m also really excited about the fact that I get to see it 2 weeks before it comes out in theatres as I’m organizing a sneak preview at … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, Trailers | 19 Comments

Rape in Saudi Arabia, Selective Justice by the US

Posted on November 22, 2007 by iPouya

So get this, a 19-year-old young woman was in a car with a young man, which is illegal in Saudi Arabia because the two were not married, and were both attacked and raped by 7 men. 4 of the 7 … Continue reading →

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Trailer: “Empire of the Sun”

Posted on November 17, 2007 by iPouya

Who said only new movies are good? Christian Bale played in this Spielberg classic in 1987 when he was 13. I recently saw it and can’t stop thinking about it. Here’s the trailer.

Posted in Trailers | 18 Comments

Anniversary of the Founding of the Zapatistas

Posted on November 17, 2007 by iPouya

24 years of revolution.

Posted in Latin America | 1 Comment

Where is Iran?

Posted on November 14, 2007 by iPouya

This video by no means represents all Iranians in the Diaspora, but it is, nevertheless, telling of some.

Posted in Iran, Iranian Diaspora | 25 Comments

Cluster Bombs in Lebanon

Posted on November 10, 2007 by iPouya

[The 2006 Israel-Lebanon war ended more than a year ago but I want to bring your attention to the ongoing and disturbing issue of Israel’s absurd and appalling use of cluster bombs.] Israel dropped over 1 million cluster bombs in … Continue reading →

Posted in Hezbollah, Islamism, Lebanon, The Conflict | 14 Comments

“Piano Man”

Posted on November 3, 2007 by iPouya

This song really spoke to me while I was in law school. It’s a beautiful song with outstanding lyrics but the video is weak sauce.

Posted in Music | 2 Comments

www.SeeTheCook.com

Posted on November 1, 2007 by iPouya

… is the site I’m most excited about nowadays. My friends put it together and I’ve been addicted to it ever since I learned about its existence, learning to cook a wide range of foods. Here’s an article I recently … Continue reading →

Posted in Health | 15 Comments