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 August, 2009
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Auto-Tune the News
Posted on August 22, 2009 | 2 CommentsAm I the last person to find out about this? I caught this fantastic story on Studio 360 this weekend. Apparently Time covered it back in April. Thanks Gregory Brothers! -
August 18: Cyrus on PRI’s The World
Posted on August 18, 2009 | No CommentsDear Friends, I’ve been informed that my radio piece on the interplay between botnets, cyberattacks and the legal system is airing today. It will be available on any of these stations (and their Internet streams): NYC – 3 pm Eastern – WNYC – 820 AM... -
Cyrus on Radio New Zealand’s This Way Up
Posted on August 14, 2009 | No CommentsThis week, I’m on Radio New Zealand’s This Way Up. This Way Up with Simon Morton, is a weekly two-hour radio show broadcast on Radio New Zealand National Saturdays from 12pm-2pm – it explores the things we use and consume. It’s the same story on... -
Cyrus in NYC Aug 13-Sept 3
Posted on August 12, 2009 | No CommentsI’ve announced this in other places, but I don’t think here on the blog. I’ll be teaching a crash course in radio for a few weeks at my alma mater, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism starting next week. My time there is booking up... -
August 7: Cyrus on Morning Edition (NPR)
Posted on August 6, 2009 | No CommentsDear Friends, I’ve been informed that my piece on TCHO chocolate is on Morning Edition today (August 7). It will be available on any of these stations (and their Internet streams). New York – 5 am to 9 am Eastern – WNYC – 820 AM... -
Thanks for coming to BayFF last night!
Posted on August 4, 2009 | 3 CommentsThanks to all who showed up (and participated online!) at BayFF last night to talk tech, Iran and all kinds of other stuff. It was a pleasure to speak with Danny O’Brien again and meet Jacob Appelbaum of Tor for the first time. Thanks also... -
AP: Wife: Iran Reform Politician’s Confession Forced
Posted on August 3, 2009 | No CommentsIf you can, spare a thought for former Iranian vice president Mohammad Ali Abtahi, who I had the pleasure of meeting in November 2007 here in Oakland, as seen above. The Associated Press: BEIRUT (AP) — The wife of a prominent pro-reform Iranian politician said... -
PBS MediaShift: Century-Old Groundwork Fuels Internet Interest in Iran Today
Posted on August 3, 2009 | No CommentsI just penned this for PBS’ MediaShift: by Cyrus Farivar, August 3, 2009 A couple of years ago, while browsing in a Philadelphia bookstore, I found a small red hardback book. Its worn woven cover was used, but in decent condition. The side of the... -
Michael Pollan on cooking in America (or lack thereof)
Posted on August 3, 2009 | 124 CommentsFor the record, I *love* to cook, as evidenced by the photo above. Just made some flippin’ fantastic pizza last night, too. Still, this article is pretty thought-provoking. -CF Out of the Kitchen, Onto the Couch by Michael Pollan The New York Times Magazine August...
