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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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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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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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Remembering the small paintings of Baha’u'llah…

Monday evening Matthew invited me to the Taj Mahal restaurant in Metairie, LA. It is as good as any Indian restaurant I’ve ever visited. Thank you, Matthew. On the wall was a very radiant colorful and beautiful traditional painting of … Continue reading

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Captain Beefheart takes flight to yet another plane Dec 17, 2010

Dear Don, I read about your passing on Dec 17, and wanted to thank you for your inspiration. I have many times in many years been touched by your words, your music, your painting – it got me thinking and feeling … Continue reading

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