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I bet they have a lot to say these days with the effects of technology (videos, youtube and cellphones) on the Iranian election and protests. You might be interested in checking out my review of Neda. I just added a bit of wiki information to your data point so that other Lunchers can enjoy their story. Thanks for the review. Have you ever contributed to their content?