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
Switzerland Archive
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Dear Switzerland: WTF?
Posted on November 29, 2009 | 6 CommentsDear Switzerland, You welcomed me with open arms as a child immigrant from 1997-1998. You unknowingly shaped my life in immeasurable ways. I attended your schools and played in your community bands. In short, I love the cheese and wine you produce, not to mention... -
July 15: Cyrus on PRI’s The World
Posted on July 15, 2009 | No CommentsDear Friends, I’ve been informed that my radio piece on the rise of the Pirate Party in Europe (including France, Switzerland, and yes, Estonia) is airing today. It will be available on any of these stations (and their Internet streams): NYC – 3 pm Eastern... -
Ahmadinejad on SNL & The Firefighters of Geneva
Posted on October 4, 2007 | No CommentsTwo videos recently came across my radar: Best line: “You can deny the Holocaust all you want, but you can’t deny that there’s something between us.” [via Noah Breuer] This is a public service announcement by the firefighters (sapeurs-pompiers) of Geneva. Apparently people still confuse... -
Two photos from Riga and Geneva
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I’m coming home, and other news from Switzerland
Posted on February 13, 2007 | No CommentsIn 12 hours, I’ll be on a train bound for Paris. In 16 hours, I’ll be on a plane bound for Chicago. In about 36 hours, I’ll be home in Oakland. My trip to Geneva has been, like many of my other quick stops, has...
