Recent Travels
Nov. 1
So I just got back from New York. Wow, what a city. I had a great time. On my first night I just walked around and checked it all night. The next day it was over to Broadway for "Rent." Great music, but totally improbably story, at least from my perspective. "Rent" could never happen in Iran for three reasons. One, there are no gays. Two, there are no guitars. Three, women are not allowed to sing. Still, "Will You Light My Candle" has been stuck in my head for DAYS!

After that it was over to Columbia University for a little face time with the president. They invited me to visit, but the reception was a little chilly. You might have read about this in the papers. Iran doesn’t have a nuclear bomb, but if we did develop a bomb I know Pres. Bollinger would be one of the first to find out. All in all, it was a worthwhile trip. And I got Columbia sweatshirts for all the kids. They’re classic prep style.

What’s on my iPod
Nov. 7
Iranian National Anthem Iranian National Anthem Iranian National Anthem Iranian National Anthem Iranian National Anthem “Roc Boys,” Jay-Z Iranian National Anthem Iranian National Anthem Iranian National Anthem Iranian National Anthem

Guess Who?
Nov. 12
Just for the record, I don’t have a nuclear bomb. But I know someone who does. JK!

Movie Review: “No Country For Old Men”
Nov. 25
I give it five stars. I really found myself identifying with Javier Bardem’s character. And I’m totally in love with Tommy Lee Jones. "The Fugitive is a classic, no?

Of course, I did not like how Llewelyn’s wife does not cover her face, nor does she obey her husband immediately. But, SPOILER ALERT, in the end she gets it. Which is satisfying.

All in all, a return to form for the Coens. “The Lady Killers” was a huge disappoint in that almost no women were killed in the film.

Look’s What's Back in Stores
Nov. 28
WHITE FUDGE COVERED OREOS! And I was just getting back in shape, here come the holidays. Not that I celebrate any of these holidays. In fact, I think anyone who does should be killed. But I really, really love pagan holiday food.

Friday Profile!
Dec. 7
MY STORY.
HI, MY NAME IS: Mahmoud
BUT YOU CAN CALL ME: Mahmoud
THE ONE PERSON WHO DRIVES ME NUTS IS: George Bush, I mean seriously, man, you gonna bomb me or what?
WHEN I’M NERVOUS: Bite my nails, terrible habit I know
THE LAST SONG I LISTENED TO WAS: "1,2,3,4" by Feist
MY HAIR IS: Dark and on my face.
I SHOULD BE: leader of the world
IF I WERE A CHARACTER ON “FRIENDS” I WOULD BE: Ross
MY CURRENT GRIPE IS: Not having nuclear power.
I HAVE A HARD TIME UNDERSTANDING: Americans
I WANT TO BUY: Guitar Hero III
THE WORLD COULD DO WITHOUT: Israel
MOST RECENT THING I’VE BOUGHT MYSELF: Kenneth Cole loafers. I’m an absolute shoe FIEND!
IN THE MORNING I: I can’t do anything before I have my coffee
LAST NIGHT I WAS: Out on tha’ town!
IF I HAD A NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM I WOULD: Use it for energy and not bombs
IF I WAS AN ANIMAL I’D BE A: mighty lion
A BETTER NAME FOR ME WOULD BE: Mahmoud
TOMORROW I AM: excited
TONIGHT I AM: sleepy
I GOT THIS SURVEY FROM: Bashar Al-ASAD

My New Year’s Resolutions
Dec. 10
I’ve still got a few weeks before the new year is upon us, but I thought I would go ahead and make a few resolutions, maybe get a jump start. Here they are, let’s hope I stick to it.

Develop nuclear power
Eat less sodium
Lose 5 pounds
Dance like no one is watching
Destroy America

MTyroneDarklord@the-iss.com