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The Tirgan Festival and the Waters We Sprinkle on Each Other

The festival of Tirgan or Āb-Pāshān enjoys close links with the developments of nature, religious beliefs, historical events and the myths of Persia.

(TEHRAN) - Imagine that in one of the hot days of summer, you're invited to a "water-sprinkling" festival along with happy people and children gathered to celebrate a joyous day.

It can be easily visualized that playing with water in a hot summer day in a beautiful city park together with a host of delighted citizens can be quite blissful and fantastic.

Forced Marriage - A Tragedy in Muslim Communities

“There is no compulsion in religion, the right path and wrong path, both have been clearly explained and explicitly differentiated from each other.” [2:256]

(RICHMOND, TX) - Forced marriage describes a marriage that takes place without the free or valid consent of one or both of the partners and involves either physical or emotional duress.

Saudi Arabia: Free Editor Ra`if Badawi Held Under Cybercrime Law

Badawi had been living away from his home for months to avoid a run-in with the police.

(SALEM) - A journalist in Saudi Arabia has been targeted by authorities and arrested and charged with violating a 2007 Cybercrime law.

Free speech is guaranteed by international law. However even the American politicians have no problem being allied with the Wahhabi Saudi government that heavily discriminates against women and Jewish people.

Canada Concedes Sri Lanka Committing War Crimes

Canada publicly and officially says Sri Lankan forces committed war crimes and crimes against humanity during war against Tamil Tigers.

(COLOMBO, Sri Lanka JDS News) - In an irreversible development that could fix Sri Lanka at any international tribunal, Canada has officially conceded that Sri Lankan Security Forces have committed war crimes.

During the final months of the war that ended in mid May 2009, SL repeatedly rejecting an asylum application filed by a top ranking naval officer.

Chiddy Bang Joins Daryl Hall on `Live from Daryl`s House` Premiering July 15

They perform a six-song set featuring classics “Fall in Philadelphia”, “(She) Got Me Bad,” “Mind Your Manners” and then are joined by Frank Stallone for his Rocky smash.

(NEW YORK CITY) - Daryl Hall and alternative hip-hop duo Chiddy Bang celebrated a City of Brotherly Love reunion on the 56th and latest edition of Live from Daryl’s House as the Philly natives join up for a special seven-song set.

The performance includes a special appearance by Frank Stallone, who first became friends with Daryl in the 60's and, like him, also sang in local doo-wop groups.

Oregon Cannabis Tax Act (Initiative 9) Makes the Oregon Ballot

Common-Sense Marijuana and Hemp Regulation Makes Oregon Ballot.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Moments ago, the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office certified Initiative 9, the Oregon Cannabis Tax Act, which will appear as Measure 80 on the Oregon ballot in November.

“Today is an historic day for Oregon and for the national movement for common-sense marijuana policy," said Paul Stanford, chief petitioner.

Salem Sabres Name Joe Becerra as GM

Salem Sabres: “Where Basketball is More Than Just a Game”

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Salem Sabres- a new professional basketball franchise in the American Basketball Association (ABA) has named Joe Becerra as General Manager.

Becerra was the Salem Stampede General Manager and Head Coach in 2006 and 2007. The Stampede played in the International Basketball League (IBL) for two seasons.

Palestinians, Beware False Friends

The United Nations also prefers lopsided talks to the more difficult task of upholding its own Charter principles.

(LONDON) - A press release has just arrived in my inbox from the Palestinian Mission UK proudly proclaiming Ambassador Hassassian's jaunt to the Labour Friends of Palestine Gala Dinner where he was keynote speaker alongside Labour Party leader Ed Miliband.

Ed of course is the brother of David Miliband, a Blair protégé and foreign secretary under the worthless Brown government and certainly no friend of the Palestinian people.

Thoughts of an American Muslim on Independence Day

American liberty is about going before a judge, providing reasonable suspicion and getting a warrant, not about unchecked government power to intrude into a person's life.

(WASHINGTON DC CAIR) - As we mark one of history's most triumphant acts of liberty, I want to share with you some of the many things America's Muslims are doing to preserve this fundamental principle of the American identity.

The revolution we honor each year on July 4th was in part sparked by unreasonable government intrusions into individual liberty.

Salem Ranked #10 City in US for Retired Singles

Salem's placement is a real statement, since retired singles are interested in living where the weather is nice all year round.

(NEW YORK CITY) - Salem, OR – named #10 city in the U.S. for retired singles looking for love!

Accounting for over 76 million people in the U.S., Baby Boomers constitute the nation's fastest growing population. And now, more than ever before, a large portion of this demographic remains single2, with more and more reaching that golden age of retirement each day.