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[The Freethinker] Why do Muslims hate music?: If Iranians are permitted to play their own, their government must fear the creation of anti-establishment jingles. The clerics must be wary of every new form of entertaiment that emerges and it’s getting harder for them to regulate what their subjects hear, see and read.

[Real Think Tank] Real Think Tank: Why do Muslims hate music?: Shiraz University adopted a strict code in February under which women must wear loose, and long coats in subdued colors that go below the knee. Men aren’t permitted to wear jewellery, except for a wedding ring, nor short-sleeve shirts, and their trousers should be loose.

[Canterbury Blues] The UN's Iranian Paradox | Canterbury Blues: The letter went on to say that in Iran, “women lack the ability to choose their husbands, have no independent right to education after marriage, no right to divorce, no right to child custody, have no protection from violent treatment in public spaces, are restricted by quotas for women’s admission at universities, and are arrested, beaten, and imprisoned for peacefully seeking change of such laws.”

[Enduring America] Iran Special: A Renewal of Protest for 12 June? | Enduring America: In addition to voicing his protest to unjust executions, it seems that Moussavi is trying to reach out to all Iranians and to expand his base of supporters beyond major cities such as Tehran and Esfahan. By finding support among Iran’s ethnic minorities such as the Kurds or the Beluchis, the Green Movement can move beyond operating only in major cities and increase pressure on the central government in multiple fronts.

[Janet Afary] Sexual Politics in Modern Iran | Janet Afary: One of the best-known examples of love and reciprocity in mystic circles appears in an account of the life of Rumi, the greatest Sufi poet in the Persian language, whose followers founded the Mevle known for its ritual whirling.  While living in Konya in 1244, Rumi forged an intense bond with Mawlana Shams Tabrizi, a mystic and accomplished teacher who claimed to have reached union with God. Theirs was a unique relationship since both were mature and renowned masters.

[News, Opionion and Features from Asharq Alawsat English Edition] The Confused Face of Fascism: Israel's Frankenstein Asharq Alawsat ...: Do American officials realize that when they give money and justification to Netanyahu's extremist government, they are actually working against the interests of the Jews, Christians and Muslims of the Middle East? By giving Israel an additional $ 205 millions for new armaments in Israel, the US Congress is undermining the stability of the region, stepping up the arms race and encouraging extremists in Israel to launch more wars against their neighbors.

[Pasadena Independent] 4th Annual Iranian New Year Celebration Norooz Slated for March 11 ...: When the news broke that Congress was considering moving forward with the Norooz Resolution, NIAC issued a call to Iranian Americans to write to their Representatives to tell them to immediately bring the resolution up for a Committee vote. NIAC members immediately responded, sending out nearly 1,000 letters in just 5 days and spurring the Committee to take up and pass the resolution.

[Harry's Place] Harry's Place » From the Vaults: New York Times, February 16, 1979: On that day the Ayatollah Khomeini and his Islamic cleric dominated Revolutionary Council gained control of Iran. Five days later, the New York Times published an opinion piece by Richard Falk, professor of international law at Princeton University, who had recently visited the Ayatollah in France.  I copy an extract from that article below.

[That Vice] That Vice: Why do Muslims hate music?: In short, music paints the reality in darker colours by increasing the sorrow of the sorrowful and the happiness of the happy. And this way, the effect of music resembles that of alcohol, causing people to perceive the reality in a more stretched way than it really is.

[Clarion Advisory] Week's Best Blog Riff | Clarion Advisory: acceptance of thousands of dollars of exercise equipment from a private company may create an issue for the University of Kansas athletic director under the state's ethics laws. Kansas University - Lew Perkins - Athletic director - Kansas - United States […]

[Rightways's Blog] Lehman Sues JPMorgan for Billions of Dollars in 'Lost Value ...: The Iranian troops entered the Iraqi semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan on Tuesday, Dubai-based Arabiyah Pan Arab news television reported. Array;

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[Enduring America] The Latest from Iran (16 April): Grounding the Opposition ...: The move seems to be part of the Iranian establishment's campaign of pressuring opposition leaders and their supporters. Behind the government's "recommendation" that Khatami not travel abroad is likely an attempt to prevent the reformist and charismatic ex-president from getting international media attention.

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