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
Personal Archive
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A conversation between Rebekah and I
Posted on July 1, 2009 | No CommentsWhile at the salsa bar at Cactus with Rebekah today: C: How do you say ‘Here, take this,’ in Persian? R: بفرماید (Befarmaeed.) [Go ahead ; By all means ; Be my guest ; Please, have some] C: Really? R: Really. C: Doesn’t that seem... -
First week back
Posted on May 8, 2009 | 3 CommentsSince arriving back on Monday, I’ve done the following: - Had a burrito at El Ojo de Agua with Becky, Joe, Alan, and Boyk! - Had a beer at Jupiter with David Sasaki - Had breakfast with Evgeny Morozov - Went to an A’s game... -
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... -
Working the night away in France
Posted on December 10, 2008 | No Comments -
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 —... -
A bientôt, mes amis!
Posted on September 18, 2008 | 4 CommentsWell guys, I’m off tomorrow. I’ll be visiting my cousins in Washington DC tomorrow through Sunday, and by Monday will be arriving in Paris. By Tuesday afternoon, I’ll be in Lyon, where Becky and I will start the beginning of our seven month sojourn. I’ll... -
For Sale: ST:TNG Seasons 1-7 DVDs, AT&T Prepaid SIM card
Posted on September 15, 2008 | No CommentsAs usual, 10 percent discount for blog readers. Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG) Seasons 1-7 DVD – $200 AT&T GoPhone prepaid SIM card – $15 -
Looking for an apartment in Lyon
Posted on August 8, 2008 | No CommentsBecky and I are moving to Lyon next month. I leave Oakland in exactly six weeks (OMG! SIX WEEKS!) for a weekend trip to DC to visit my cousins and will go to France from there on September 21. So, who’s got leads on apartments... -
Yet another reason to move to Estonia
Posted on August 7, 2008 | 3 CommentsThe subject of traffic tickets is on my mind lately, as a few months ago I got busted for doing a California roll right turn here in North Oakland. I’m in the midst of online traffic school right now, and when all is said and... -
Nous allons en France!
Posted on July 15, 2008 | 5 CommentsSo after much speculation, discussions, and email exchanges with French bureaucrats, Becky and I are be going to be English Teaching Assistants in France, a program arranged through the French government. What does that mean? We’ll be working 12 hours a week for 28 weeks...
