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Monthly Archives: January 2008
Guiliani Calls It Quits
What a relief and Edwards did the same! Now if only the rest of the front runners, Republican and Democrat alike, would follow suit. Although I must say, out of all the front runners, I dislike Obama the least. Too … Continue reading
Posted in Elections '08
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State of the Union Address
How convenient is it that the Bush Administration supports “freedom in countries from Cuba and Zimbabwe to Belarus and Burma” and fails to mention that it supports tyranny and dictatorship in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Egypt. Let me guess, if … Continue reading
Posted in Iran, Middle East
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Heath Ledger’s Death Rekindles Homophobia
[This is disgusting!!!] Members of the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kan., are trying to find out where the 28-year-old actor’s funeral will be held and have already made signs to hold outside the Oscars that read “God Hates Fags … Continue reading
Posted in Film
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Oscar Nominations ’08
“Persepolis” is nominated for Best Animated Film. “No Country for Old Men” and “There Will Be Blood,” both of which I’ve seen recently and liked very much, were nominated for 8 awards each. I still have to see “Juno” and … Continue reading
Posted in Film
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Heath Ledger found dead…
I was really sad to hear about his death… I really really respected him as an actor. See the BBC’s “Life in Film” video. Some tributes: “I had such great hope for him,” said Oscar-winning actor-director Mel Gibson. “He was … Continue reading
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Def Poetry Jam (Scene 2)
See the video here.
Posted in Entertainment
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www.IranNegah.com
A new site has been launched that is sort of like an Iranian youtube with a political twist. Whether you like the politics or not, the website, nevertheless serves as a video archive and gives us access to some contemporary … Continue reading
Presidential Candidate Positions on US-Iran Relations
Compliments of NIAC. And here’s a list of which candidates Hollywood celebs support.
Posted in Elections '08, Iran, US Foreign Policy
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Cal Halftime Show
Prepared to be amazed. The video game halftime show entails themes from: Pong Tetris Mortal Kombat Pokemon The Legend of Zelda Mario Bros. Theme Mario Underground Theme Super Mario Theme Mario Water Theme
Posted in Sports, UC Berkeley
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Just a friendly reminder…
that this blog is still against the occupation in Palestine.
Posted in Palestine
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When he was three…
And if you missed it the first time I posted it, here it is again… my cousin praying, or at least trying to imitate my grandfather.
Posted in Humor
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“Change”
I’m getting a little tired of candidates talking about change. Has anyone noticed that candidates always talk about change in the campaigns? And I’m not talking about just the candidates for the ’08 elections, but I’m talking about the candidates … Continue reading
Posted in Elections '08
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Golden Globe Nominations
“Persepolis” and “The Kite Runner” are nominated for best foreign film! I’m excited even though Christian Bale wasn’t nominated for his performances in “Rescue Dawn” or “3:10 to Yuma.” As for the two nominated films, I love both of them … Continue reading
Posted in Film
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