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: Oakland, CATwitter
I Love the Internet Archive
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My nightly walk from the Internet
Posted on January 25, 2007 | No CommentsThere’s a walk that I’ve taken in three different places, in three different cities at three different times in my life. In 1997-1998 it was at Bossey, just outside Geneva. In 2002-2003 it was at UGB just outside Saint-Louis. In 2007, it’s been here, in... -
WashPost: Seeking Iran Intelligence, U.S. Tries Google
Posted on December 11, 2006 | No CommentsThe Washington Post: When the State Department recently asked the CIA for names of Iranians who could be sanctioned for their involvement in a clandestine nuclear weapons program, the agency refused, citing a large workload and a desire to protect its sources and tradecraft. Frustrated,... -
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. -
New music in my life
Posted on October 19, 2006 | No CommentsI listen to Soma FM pretty much nonstop while at work. These are my three favorite tracks as of late: Klee – Gold Les Sans Culottes – Allo Allo We Are Scientists – The Great Escape That is all. -
Google Maps Updates
Posted on September 19, 2006 | 1 CommentPaul Boutin just pointed me to the fact that Google Maps has updated its imaging. It’s so good now that I can pick out the building that I used to live in in Senegal (click on the image to make it bigger). The red arrow... -
Oakland to get Muni WiFi!
Posted on August 30, 2006 | 2 CommentsYay! Oakland is on its way to getting a citywide network! [via MuniWireless] -
Cyber-Security
Posted on August 16, 2006 | 1 CommentWith all this talk about search data being leaked, I’ve given a little bit more thought to cyber-security. First, I use my ISP‘s VPN almost all the time now. Second, I’ve switched from Fire to Adium, if for no other reason than it’s more customizable... -
Just When I Thought the Internet Couldn’t Get Any Weirder
Posted on July 31, 2006 | No CommentsI discovered a blog devoted to Condolezza Rice’s hair. Really. Tagline: “I keep track of Condoleezza’s hairdo so you don’t have to.” Brilliant. [via MeFi] -
Google Rank
Posted on July 11, 2006 | No CommentsApparently, I’ve cracked the top 10 of “Cyrus” on Google. I’m after the Cyrus Restaurant but before Cyrus’ Blather. When I last blogged about it, I came in at number 11. That is all for tonight. -
Why I Love Slate (Again)
Posted on July 11, 2006 | No CommentsSlate: How was Zidane’s head-butting technique? Impeccable. Experts in self-defense and mixed martial arts say Zidane’s head butt was a flawless demonstration of the form. He positioned his feet close to his opponent and stepped into the blow, contracting his abdominal muscles to curve into...
