Iran Roundup: "Re-tweeting Is a Kind of Reporting" With considerable new movement on the ground in Iran -- rallies, protests, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's speech, the shifting political playing field -- and news cycles that are now measure in hours, if not minutes, are we seeing a slight ebb in the obsession over the idea that what's happening in Iran is best understand as some sort of "Twitter Revolution?" Maybe. Or perhaps that's wishful thinking. Either way, there's still enough to fill a roundup of what's happening in and around Iran when it comes to technology, social media, and the Internet in full.
Does Twitter Really Not Speak Farsi? A recent BusinessWeek piece on Iran makes passing reference to the idea that Twitter "does not support the Farsi language, which limits its utility" in Iran -- and the same claim has popped up in other news reports in the last few days. If Twitter was incompatible with the most widely-spoken language of Iran, then that might lend some added weight to the idea that Twitter's role in and around Iran has been overblow. But what the thinking is behind that statement isn't exactly clear.
PdF Chat Time with Jen Nedeau The latest edition of PdF Chat Time is in. This time Anna talks with social media consultant, progressive activist, feminist speaker and writer Jen Nedeau. Read more here.
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has described the unprecedented turnout of almost 85 percent in the election as “a political quake“ for the enemy.
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BECAUSE Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei is following evil Britons on Twitter - all of you! - Anorak thinks it improtant that you know how to convey your feelings in a recognisable fashion. We bring you tummy tuck scars removal and the Twitter Guide to Farsi Swearing.
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Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has described the unprecedented turnout of almost 85 percent in the election as “a political quake“ for the enemy.
Ayatollah Khamenei said the high turnout in election, which witnessed more than 40 million Iranians casting their votes, was a great manifestation of people’s solidarity with the Islamic establishment, Presstv reported. As aticipated, we couls all use some bridge funding every now and then. Or if you have too many debits and not enough deposits and get saddled with overdraft fees, which is where a cash loan comes in. A quick cash loan can make things a little easier for a short term expense, a marriage of convenience and resourcefulness because banks don't do things like a quick cash loan against your next paycheck, and they have a myriad of fees and holds they can put on you. If you need a little gap funding due to an unforeseen expense, try using a quick cash loan or cash advance.
BECAUSE Iran’s Supreme Leader
BECAUSE Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei is following evil Britons on Twitter - all of you! - Anorak thinks it improtant that you know how to convey your feelings in a recognisable fashion. We bring you tummy tuck scars removal and the Twitter Guide to Farsi Swearing.