Well, Jonah, I think that Nowruz is a rather fine date for a birthday (remember that two of us, ahem, around here have to put up with our annual day of celebration being eclipsed by the glory that is Shatner). Not only is Nowruz a rather nice holiday, but it is also an ancient one, predating Islam, and a good reminder that there is much much more to Iranian history and culture than the rantings of idiot mullahs and the ravings of a president in love with the idea of apocalypse. Needless to say, it’s never been a festival much loved by Iran’s Muslim hierarchy

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So, Happy Nowruz everyone, and happy birthday Jonah.