My mother, my dear thing !

"I've been doing some thinking, here on my own
it's been on my mind
this debt I owe to you
I have to repay in kind

But I can't find my way

Tired and weary, I follow the path
that leads to your door
but it occurred to me, all that I have
is already yours

But I can't find my way

Oh, just to sit a while
Oh, just to sit and watch you smile

But I can't find my way

Keep the faith you say
to keep the faith I pray
be strong you say
just follow the light

Wheels keep turning but the closer I get
the farther I seem
peace will only come
finding the peace within

But I can't find my way"

(by Phil Collins)
(posted by Farid)

Posted:Sunday, October 12, 2003 | 

For Farid's mother

I never forget her smile. She was the kindest mother I have seen. Peace be upon her in Paradise

When you leave me in the grave
Don't say goodbye,
Remember a grave is only a curtain
For the paradise behind
Rumi

(posted by Iman)

Posted:Saturday, October 11, 2003 | 

With my shaky hands I am typing the news of my mother's passing away that I got hours ago, asking all my kind friends for their prayers.

(posted by Farid)
Posted:Friday, October 10, 2003 | 

Iranian activist wins the Nobel Peace Prize



Ebadi, 56, is one of Iran's most prominent human rights defenders, whose campaigning on behalf of women, children and outspoken dissidents has earned her the wrath of the Islamic republic's religious hardliners.

"As a lawyer, judge, lecturer, writer and activist, she has spoken out clearly and strongly in her country, Iran, and far beyond its borders," the Norwegian Nobel Committee said in a statement announcing the decision. Ms Ebadi is the 11th woman to win the prize and the third Muslim.


Congratualtions to all Iranian women!

Read more about her
(posted by Iman)
Posted:Friday, October 10, 2003 | 

Seven questions
Sometimes questions are more interesting than answers. Sometimes we just want to pinpoint the importance of an issue. Look at Michel Moor’s questions for G.W. Bush!!

(posted by Iman)

Posted:Monday, October 06, 2003 | 

Long Live Freedom!

The Green/EFA Group in the European Parliament has nominated the Iranian journalist and writer Akbar Ganji as its candidate for this year's Sakharov Prize for Human Rights and Freedoms. Akbar means “greater” Yes, He is great!

(posted by Iman)
Posted:Friday, October 03, 2003 | 

Breast Cancer Awareness Month - October 2003



Breast cancer is a major public health problem in many countries, with incidence and mortality high in Western industrialized nations, although relatively low in developing ones. Unfortunately, it seems that the Iranian breast cancer patients are relatively younger than their western counterparts and mostly have locally advanced disease though I do not know if there is any study has been done to investigate the probable reasons. The sad point iis that the health policy makers in Iran still believe that they should not talk about Breast in public media.


Here is some statistics about breast cancer
In the United States of America (USA) breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed nondermatologic cancer and the second most frequent cause of cancer-related deaths among women. It accounts for 32% of all newly diagnosed cancers. US data indicate that the incidence of breast cancer increases directly with age until 75-80 years. In 1996, a woman in the USA had a 1-in-8 chance of developing breast cancer and a 1-in-28 chance of succumbing to the disease over her lifetime.
Being born in North America or northern Europe increases the risk of developing breast cancer, while Hispanic-American women develop the disease at a younger age than white women. Other demographic characteristics associated with increased risk of developing breast cancer include increasing age, high socioeconomic status, never having been married, and for breast cancer diagnosed after 45 years of age, Caucasian origin. Early menarche, late menopause, late-age first full-term pregnancy and low parity all increase risk. Removal of the ovaries at an early age is protective. (Reference IARC).
(posted by Iman)


Posted:Wednesday, October 01, 2003 | 

Fall in Canada


People outside of Canada mostly hear about freezing winter in this country. But fall is so beautiful. This is the first fall that I am in Canada. Hope it is not the last one!
(posted by Iman)

Posted:Wednesday, October 01, 2003 |