124 Nov. - Dec. 2009 Vol. XIX No. 124 • Are We Media Saturated? • Norouz recognized by UN • Eco-friendly Holidays • The Pitter Patter... • A Mother’s Tale • The Tale of a Third Grade Boy • Fall Mehregan Friendship Event • Art and Healing • Iranian Poetry Today • 16 Days in Afghanistan No. 124/ November-December 2009 1 Editorial 124 By: Shahri Estakhry Persian Cultural Center’s Bilingual Magazine Is a bi-monthly publication organized for literary, cultural and information purposes Partially Funded By Are We Media Saturated? The San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture Persian Cultural Center It is undeniable that we live in the information age. It has been said that the amount of 9265 Dowdy Dr. # 105 • San Diego, CA 92126 information doubles every five years, though I think this statement was made before Tel :( 858) 653-0336 Fax & Message: (619) 374-7335 Facebook, twitter, etc. The information in the daily edition of the New York Times is Email:
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