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Category: Iran
Post relevant to my 2011 trip to Iran
Iranians arrested for making video of Pharrell Williams song “Happy”
A bunch of Iranians were arrested and forced to repent for making a “Happy” video. The best part is one of the women’s infectious laughter whi...
Two FB pages about Iranian women and their headscarves
All the rage this week on Facebook is the page “Stealthy Freedoms of Iranian Women,” which celebrates the quiet acts of rebellion of Iranian women r...
Podcast of my interview with Nik Hawks
The podcast of my interview with Nik Hawks of Paleo Treats.
More photos of Esfahan, Iran
Another photo gallery of Esfahan, Iran. (Click on any of the pictures and you can scroll through with more detail.) Also, from Reuters: “Iran’s fore...
Climbing Mount Damavand
Of all the mountains in the world I've been fool enough to climb, Iran's Mount Damavand stands with Argentina's Cerro Torre as the only two "offshore" mountains...
Photos of Esfahan, Iran
Most taken in the Friday Mosque, one of my favorite public buildings I've ever had the pleasure of visiting. Esfahan, Iran
Interesting Linkage
Links to stories I've enjoyed: science, Iran, and human interest
Sad news: Iranian trio perishes on Broad Peak
Sad news: “Iranian trio perishes descending Broad Peak,” published today by Alpinist. My condolences to their family and friends, and to the Iranian...
Iran to assign all citizens an email address
From a Reuters report out of Dubai, “Government to assign email addresses to all citizens.” The announcement comes from the Communications minister,...