About the Author
Cyrus Farivar
سیروس فریور
English: [suh-ROOS FAR-ih-var]
Persian: [see-ROOS-eh fàr-ee-VÀR]
Freelance Technology Journalist
Freelance Radio Reporter/Producer
Author, "The Internet of Elsewhere"
cfarivar [at] cfarivar [dot] org
Current location: Bonn, GermanyTwitter
Archive for November, 2006
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The Great Teacher of Journalists, by Kim Jong Il
Posted on November 29, 2006 | No CommentsThis book was originally published in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in 1983. From the preface: “New innovations and wonders which are being made every day in the press, the growing up of real men or genuine writers, and emotional legends of love for... -
BBC: Spy camera warning for Iran women
Posted on November 24, 2006 | 1 CommentBBC: Iranian women have been warned to be on the look-out for cameras hidden in places where they undress, such as fitting rooms, gyms and swimming pools. The chief of Iran’s police, Esmail Ahmadi Miqadam, said some shop owners were fitting spy cameras themselves. Iranian... -
Finally, a Kazakh who gets Borat
Posted on November 24, 2006 | No CommentsThe Associated Press: ALMATY, Kazakhstan (AP) — A leading Kazakh writer has nominated actor Sacha Baron Cohen for a national award for popularizing Kazakhstan. Novelist Sapabek Asip-uly called on the Kazakh Club of Art Patrons to give Baron Cohen its annual award, according to a... -
Greetings from Santa Monica
Posted on November 22, 2006 | No CommentsI’m in Santa Monica for Thanksgiving until Sunday. If you’re around and want to hang out with me, drop me an email. -
California Gym for Teens Mixes Exercise with Xbox
Posted on November 20, 2006 | 2 CommentsNPR: by Cyrus Farivar Weekend Edition Sunday, November 19, 2006 · Teens spend a lot of time playing video games, but that doesn’t have to mean they’re not getting enough exercise. A recently opened gym in Mountain View, Cali., is open only to teens and... -
This Sunday: Cyrus on NPR!
Posted on November 17, 2006 | 1 CommentI’ll have a piece on “Weekend Edition Sunday” this Sunday, which airs on the following times/stations: New York – 8-10 am Eastern – WNYC – 820 AM – www.wnyc.org Los Angeles – 5-10 am Pacific – KPCC – 89.3 FM – www.kpcc.opg Boston – 10... -
Has CNN Headline News ever met a Muslim it liked?
Posted on November 16, 2006 | No CommentsMy editor at Foreign Policy, Mike Boyer, had this scathing comment on FP Passport today with regard to CNN Headline News‘ reaction to Congressman-elect Keith Ellison (D-MN), the first Muslim to be elected to our legislative body: When it comes to Rep.-elect Keith Ellison of... -
Ghostride the Volvo
Posted on November 15, 2006 | 2 CommentsIn the tradition of the Internet mash-up, it’s only fitting that in response to the A’s departure to Fremont, two kids mixed two great Oakland traditions: ghost ridin’ the whip, and the A’s. -
Slate’s not done yet.
Posted on November 13, 2006 | No CommentsHere’s TWO more Borat-related Slate pieces: “Kazakh Like Me” “Suing Borat” Jeez guys, I think you’re running into record territory here. -
Rich and David’s IM conversation on Nancy Pelosi’s ascension
Posted on November 10, 2006 | 2 CommentsRich: well, didn’t you hear, speaker pelosi is going to infect congress with her SAN FRANCISCO VALUES David: awesome. pretty soon everyone in america will eat tacos and not hate gay people.
