kombizz

Within square

kombizz — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:57:10 GMT

Within square

Intimate Contact

kombizz — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:03:01 GMT

Intimate Contact

In February 2008, I was delighted to be one of the Amateur UK Photographers short-listed in the Sony World Photography Competition 2008.
http://www.worldphotographyawards.org/shortlist/amateur-AB.html

http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/UK_amateurs_star_in_Sonys_first_World_Photography_Awards_news_180886.html?offset=&offset=1

Peace Offering to the President George W. Bush

kombizz — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:58:37 GMT

Peace Offering to the President George W. Bush

Peace Offering to the President George W. Bush

These people are part of a bigger group of Iranian people who love and promote 'P E A C E' ; to whoever whose heart are filled with hate!

In that occasion when I was trying to find a complete rainbow in full in order to take a photo, (you could see it in the background), I met them.

They asked me to send their image with a message of "LOVE" to the President of America, Mr George W. Bush. I tried to tell them I was not able to. They insisted so much that I did NOT want to break their hearts.

So I am uploading their images with their 'PEACE OFFERING' here, perhaps somebody closer to president George W. Bush give their message to him !

They are representive of three (3) generations of Iranian population.
The man with dark glasses educated in the West and now prefered to stay in Iran to earn more money.
The lady with 'Chaddur', an Islamic traditional covering is a grandmother with 9 grandchildren.
The third man on the right is a farmer and a jack of all trades.

20 SUGGESTIONS FOR PEACE .......DO GIVE THEM A TRY ! PLEASE !

1- Cultivate a home life where children develop a sense of well-being and wholeness.
2- Join a parent support group.
3- Provide a good example.
4- Help children experience forgiveness.
5- Don't buy war toys.
6- Avoid entertainment glorifying violence.
7- Curb backyard fighting.
8- Deemphasize possessions.
9- Tone down war expectancy.
10- Talk about war and peace.
11- Stress cooperative play.
12- Tell stories about love & peace.
13- Cultivate imagination.
14- Encourage autonomy.
15- Emphasize what it is that creates violence.
16- Have an abundance of peace materials in the home.
17- Cultivate friendships with other peacemakers.
18- Provide international experiences.
19- Support projects that express concern.
20- Send peace cards and letters.

Quoted from Lorne Peachey's Twenty Suggestions For Teaching Peace.
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STOP THE INSANITY

NO WAR WITH IRAN

Protest Congressional Resolution Supporting Naval Blockade of Iran!
A resolution before Congress, known as "H Con Res 362", is currently the central legislative priority of the pro-war lobby AIPAC, www.aipac.org/.
It is another step in the push for war. It is "demanding" a blockade of Iran, to be initiated by President Bush. Part of the specific language is the following:"Demands that the President initiate an international effort to immediately and dramatically increase the economic, political, and diplomatic pressure on Iran to verifiably suspend its nuclear enrichment activities by, inter alia, prohibiting the export to Iran of all refined petroleum products; imposing stringent inspection requirements on all persons, vehicles, ships, planes, trains, and cargo entering or departing Iran," What does this mean?
According to Francis Boyle, Professor of International Law at the University of Illinois "I do not see how this could be done without a blockade given its comprehensive and unequivocal language." A blockade is an act of war. This can lead to catastrophic consequences for all of us.
This Resolution now has 220 cosponsors (including more than 100 Democrats, several of whom are in leadership positions) in the House of Representatives, a majority of members.
It now seems likely to be taken up by the full House after the 4th of July recess. There is also a companion measure in the Senate. While this resolution is "non-binding", it will only add fuel to the fire, and make it easier for Bush/Cheney in their quest for war.

Take Action!

Go to www.StopAIPAC.org and follow the link to find out more and send a note to your congressperson. Call your congressperson and tell them to speak out in opposition. Tell your friends. Join in Protest. Together we can stop this, together we can hold our representatives accountable.

www.voicesforpeace.net/
www.stopaipac.org/
www.stopaipac.org/iranresolution.htm

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2009

kombizz — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:09:26 GMT

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2009

With best wishes for Christmas and the New Year 2009 to all.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

K o m b i z z

Twenty 7 layers .....

kombizz — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:37:56 GMT

Twenty 7 layers .....

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Twenty 7 layers pass through the Secret Codes!!

http://www.photopoints.com/main/photos/showphoto.aspx?pid=8A2DE84FD3463E343420

This image is a part of series that I dedicated all to Arthur C. Clarke who passed away in March 2008.

I read most of his SciFi books which gave me his visions of an optimistic view of space travel and exploration of the solar system.

This short series made of 3 images. This particular one is the second one.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_C._Clarke

http://www.clarkefoundation.org/

Norooz 1387 - Eid-e Shoma Mubarak!

kombizz — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:01:01 GMT

Norooz 1387 - Eid-e Shoma Mubarak!

Norooz 1387 - Eid-e Shoma Mubarak!

In harmony with the rebirth of nature, the Iranian New Year Celebration, or NOROOZ, always begins on the first day of spring.
Norooz ceremonies are symbolic representations of two ancient concepts - the End and the Rebirth; or Good and Evil.

The origins of Norooz are unknown, but they go back several thousand years predating the Achaemenian Dynasty.
The ancient Iranians had a festival called "Farvardgan" which lasted ten days, and took place at the end of the solar year. It appears that this was a festival of sorrow and mourning, signifying the end of life while the festival of Norooz, at the beginning of spring signified rebirth, and was a time of great joy and celebration.

I CONGRATULATE TO ALL IRANIAN PEOPLE ANYWHERE AROUND THIS MOTHER EARTH.

((Fara Residane Norooz-e Baztani Ra Be <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place><st1:City>Shoma</st1:City> <st1:State>Va</st1:State></st1:place> Khanevadeh Gerami Tabrik Gofteh Va Sali Pur As <st1:place><st1:City>Salamati</st1:City> <st1:State>Va</st1:State></st1:place> Shadkami Barayetan Arezoomandam.))

I HOPE IN THIS NEW YEAR [ 1387 ], YOU WILL HAVE A BEAUTIFUL PEACEFUL LIFE WITH GOOD HEALTH AND LOTS OF SUCCESS.

EID-e Shoma Mubarak

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Tonite is 28th Esfand 1386 (<st1:date Month="3" Day="18" Year="2008">18th March 2008</st1:date>). It is ChaharShanabeh Sori, where these days, young people spent their money for exploding small firecrackers for fun!

I remember when I was younger, we had a peaceful ChaharShanabeh Sori without having fears of any casualties.

ANYHOW, I perfered to stay with my dear computer and design a Eid card for the Iranian New Year.

If you are curious to know, it took me almost 7 hours PS works with creating 27 layers!
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22 Bahman 1386

kombizz — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:35:52 GMT

22 Bahman 1386

It is 22 Bahman 1386 coincide with <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:date Month="2" Day="11" Year="2008">February 11, 2008</st1:date> with marks the 29th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution of Iran.

This day brings remembrance of the fact that the will of a nation can change the course of history, of a time when one nation stood up for its rights and would not be intimidated into accepting tyranny of Shah any longer.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_Iranian_Islamic_revolution <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=42539§ionid=3510304

http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=8611220410

http://www.ahmadinejad.ir/

22 Bahman 1386

kombizz — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:32:17 GMT

22 Bahman 1386

http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=42539§ionid=3510304

http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=8611220410

http://www.ahmadinejad.ir/

22 Bahman 1386

kombizz — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:27:19 GMT

22 Bahman 1386

http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=42539§ionid=3510304

http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=8611220410

http://www.ahmadinejad.ir/

Notice of Election

kombizz — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:16:50 GMT

Notice of Election

This notice announces the starting of Parliamentary Elections in location 88 in Tehran, Iran.

The March 14, 2008 (24 Esfand 1386) parliamentary elections will mark the 28th national election since the founding of the Islamic Republic in 1979.

There are about 4,500 candidates are competing for the 290 seats of parliament.