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April, 2012

Two Wings Are Necessary

The Titanic's Forgotten "Survivor" by Rainn Wilson, Actor - As we've been reminded innumerable times over the past few weeks, one hundred years ago the "unsinkable" Titanic sank into the North Atlantic, taking with her more than 1,500 lives. The tragedy has made for some epic storytelling. Of all the stories, one of the most extraordinary is that of a 68-year-old Persian who wasn't, it turns out, actually on the ill-fated vessel, but was supposed to be.

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Drums of Congo

Created in November 1999 by the promoter Mr. Leonard Baniekona (member of Zone Franche) with the goal of promoting and improving the real Congo traditional music and chorographical creativity in the Republic of Congo, the Brazzaville based drums and dance group NGOMA ZA CONGO, meaning “Drums of Congo” is available for participation to festivals, tours, and performance of drums and dance throughout the world.

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Piano and Orchids for Cocktails

“Art connects us back to our nature. I think that is one of the main reasons, it’s so important, it’s so effective toward everyone in the world. Because it’s us, it comes from us, comes from our soul.” - Marjan Majd

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Calling For Their Release

1 April 2012, Washington, D.C., United States — The United States Senate has passed a resolution condemning the government of Iran for its systematic campaign of persecution of Baha'is and calling for the release of all Iranian prisoners held solely for their religious beliefs.

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April, 2012

Two Wings Are Necessary

Drums of Congo

Piano and Orchids for Cocktails

Calling For Their Release

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