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Iran 'Modifies' Pictures of Missile Test

Iran Photoshops Pictures of Missile Test
The Iranian government just grows more desperate to prove that it's tough and more afraid of failure with every day that passes. Need proof? Just look at the photo above. Anything seem a little off? Now look at the picture below. See the difference?

Initial photos of the Iranian missile test showed only three of the four missile launching. The fourth was still on its launch vehicle, and apparently a dud. But images circulated later by the government and the official state run news paper showed all four missiles in flight. The new image also has the tell tale signs of a bad Photoshop job. The new missile is clearly copy-and-pasted from its neighbor to the left and the bottom of the plume of smoke is just off some how. But the biggest give away is the new slightly bluer sky that surrounds the once failed missile, cutting through the haze in the sky.
Iran Photoshops Pictures of Missile Test
Look for yourselves, but we think this one is pretty obvious. [Source: The Telegraph]

Iran Blocks Access to Google and Gmail

Iran Blocking Access to Google and Gmail

We've known for quite some time that China has been mandating filtered Internet access for its citizens, recently going so far as to claim massive hacking attacks in order to rationalize even more strict controls. Now Iran is starting to do the same, blocking access to Google and Gmail from major ISPs.

Not long after news of the mass filtering hit the wire, Iran reversed the block, saying it was "Due to an error," but left the door open for arbitrary filters in the future to prevent its citizens from "accessing decadent material posted abroad." Google has already worked with China to help filter some of its content. Will it do the same with Iran?

From boingboing and AdelaideNow

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Video Game From Iran Pits Players Against U.S. Soldiers



So what do you do if you're an oil rich country that lives under the constant threat of sanctions, invasion, or mass nuggie? Why, you make a first person shooter about your prime rival in the world, of course.

'Rescue the Nuke Scientist' puts you in the shoes of the Iranian security forces as they try to rescue a husband and wife team of nuclear engineers who were kidnapped on a pilgrimage to Karbala, a holy site in Iraq. Oh, an important detail: They were kidnapped by the U.S.

The game is the brainchild of the Union of Students Islamic Association, the same organization responsible for organizing the 'World Without Zionism' conference in which Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad famously called for Israel to be "wiped off the map."

'Rescue the Nuke Scientist' is a direct response to an American created game called 'Assault on Iran.' Mohammad Taqi Fakhrian, leader with the Association said, "this is our defense against the enemy's cultural onslaught ... We tried to promote the idea of defense, sacrifice and martyrdom in this game."

From USA Today

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