Social Media and Social Networking have come to play a huge part in getting out information about the protests. Not only is information being spread to people participating in the protests in Iran, but an international theatre has been set for the entire world to see using the internet. People in Iran went to using tools such as Twitter and Facebook. Once the government caught on, they began to shut down and filter the networks.

Anonymous joined the game. “Anonymous” as the group is called has no leader, no structural hierarchy, but is somehow organized. Made up of every possible profession to include even hackers and business professionals alike, Anonymous has proven in their fight against Scientology, that they are a force to be reckoned with. “Anons” as they have come to be known started Tweeting open Iranian proxies, as well as started a forum http://iran.whyweprotest.net offering advice and help to Iranian protestors as how to surf securely and avoid censorship. They are also telling Protestors to turn off their cell phones as the government can track them via BT antenna, find, and arrest them later. A link was also posted of proxies that the Iranian Government is using to get around their own firewalls.

Anonymous is not going to pull any punches, they have never done so. Under the guise of Anonymity, their numbers are strong. Cells of Anonymous are willing and prepared to fight this fight, they do not let tyranny go un-punished or unreported.

Good job, Anons. Keep up the good fight and there will be cake.

I captured this image on May 10th 2008 in Hollywood as  member of Anonymous walks down Hollywood Blvd. to deliver cake. Some blurring effects added with The GIMP.

See how Anonymous announced their war with $cientology by clicking the video Below.

Anonymous to the Rescue - With Cake

Keep in mind, I am rarely star struck, but James Randi truly lived up to the title “The Amazing”. I remember watching him on the television, performing tricks and debunking psychics. He is still full of energy and very, very entertaining.

Randi performed the rope tricks he made famous on the Tonight Show, with Johnny Carson. On this occasion, I had the honor of assisting the legendary magician and skeptic. The video proof below was captured by Rose, with my new point and shoot camera.

I was excited to meet Tory “Magoo”.  She’s a former top $cientologist, who left, and now speaks out against them. She was a true delight and has a great story.

We are Legion. Expect Us!

Tory even took pictures for Rose and I with Randi. Thanks again.

Watching the pen just in case something amazing happens.

Additional photos can be found at the official website.