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
Lyon Archive
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Letter to the Editor, “French Ideal of Bicycle-Sharing Meets Reality” (Oct. 31, 2009)
Posted on October 31, 2009 | 1 CommentRegarding: The New York Times, October 31, 2009, “French Ideal of Bicycle-Sharing Meets Reality” Dear Editor, As an American who has recently returned from living in France, I definitely agree that France’s Vélib program has been fraught with problems. However, this in not the case... -
Adieu, Lyon!
Posted on May 1, 2009 | 2 CommentsWell, our seven-month contract here in Lyon has finally come to a close. We’ve had ups and downs, like with anything — but overall, Becky and I agree that we’ve had a fantastic time. We’ve made some wonderful friends, and have had a chance to... -
Lyon WiFi Cafés
Posted on April 30, 2009 | 5 CommentsHere’s a quick list of my favorite four WiFi cafés in Lyon. At two of them (except Lipstick and Pamplune), you have to ask for the WiFi code at the bar, but it’s still free and it won’t expire after 30 minutes or anything stupid... -
April 6: Cyrus on PRI’s The World
Posted on April 6, 2009 | No CommentsDear Friends, I’ve been informed that my radio piece on Urban Pacman in Lyon is airing today. (Scope my photo as Pacman here.) It will be available on any of these stations (and their Internet streams): NYC – 3 pm Eastern – WNYC – 820... -
Lyon and Villeurbanne Food Market Map
Posted on January 11, 2009 | 1 CommentI spent a couple hours this weekend making this map based on info collected by Lucy Vanel and by the city of Villeurbanne. Feel free to send me updates, tips, or suggestions! -
Sorry for the radio silence
Posted on October 7, 2008 | 1 CommentHey guys, Sorry I haven’t emailed or blogged much since I’ve been here. We’ve been couchsurfing and can’t move into the aforementioned totally awesome apartment until the 16th, at which point I’ll have regular Internet access and will be able to respond to the backlog... -
La vie lyonnaise
Posted on September 27, 2008 | 2 CommentsRight now I’m sitting on a TGV that’s about to depart from Lyon back to Paris. It’s a quick two hour trip between boths stations. With comfortable seats, food/drink (hell, beer and wine are served on board!) and stations in the center of town —...
