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Abdu’l-Bahá arrived in New York City 100 years ago today

Dear Friends, Abdu’l-Bahá arrives in New York City today, having sailed on the S.S. Cedric from Alexandria, Egypt. [100 years ago, that is] Here are some resources for following His visit and reading the talks He gave in North America … Continue reading

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Buck Moth (Hemileuca maia) in a single file train – YouTube

These young Buck Moth caterpillars are doing something unusual, walking together in single file. Anyone know why? Also a brief shot of Andrea and Anthony. Taken in New Orleans on March 19, 2012 Buck Moth (Hemileuca maia) in a single … Continue reading

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▶ “Daddyphonics” on the family synthesizer circa 1982 by the.secret.buttons

Here are a 13 year old @kellysnook and her dad @carlfravel on his Aries Synthesizer using a Serge Modular sequencer/keyboard as the controller. ▶ “Daddyphonics” on the family synthesizer circa 1982 by the.secret.buttons.

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UN religious freedom expert: Iran is systematically persecuting Baha’is

http://news.bahai.org/story/862 UNITED NATIONS, 23 October 2011, (BWNS) – Iran’s persecution of Baha’is is among the most “extreme manifestations of religious intolerance and persecution” in the world today, according to a UN expert. The remarks of Heiner Bielefeldt – Special Rapporteur … Continue reading

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HDR effect on Android LG Revolution Camera360 app

Here are a set of enhanced and original picture pairs that show the results of the “HDR (Lite)” effect on the Camera360 Ultimate app on my LG Revolution Android smartphone. This app is available on the Android Market, from mAPPn, … Continue reading

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In new affront, authorities say they will bury an Iranian Baha’i as a Muslim – Bahá’í World News Service

In new affront, authorities say they will bury an Iranian Baha’i as a Muslim – Bahá’í World News Service.

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Comparison of Sound / Audio Recording Applications on Android LG Revolution

Here are some notes i took while comparing the features and audio quality on four Android audio recording applications I just tested on my LG Revolution phone. The good news is that with a high quality recording app, the microphone … Continue reading

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George Washington and John Adams on the Danger of Political Parties

John Adams, second president of the United States, said, in a letter to Jonathan Jackson on Oct 2, 1789… There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties, each arranged under … Continue reading

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Misguided attempts by the Iranian authorities to prevent Baha’is from receiving education.

The authorities in Iran have raided the homes of Baha’is who are providing alternative education for college students, after expelling students from regular college merely for being Baha’is.   This is part of a misguided effort by the Iranian regime to … Continue reading

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Three years on, Iran’s imprisoned Baha’i leaders symbolize the oppression of a nation

In the United States, some 300 congressional staff, representatives from human rights groups, media personnel and community members, attended a meeting at Washington’s Hart Senate Office building on 12 May, while a worldwide audience logged on to a live webcast … Continue reading

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