Cyrus Farivar

Probably due to jet lag (the first time in awhile that I remember that I’ve been really affected by it), I’m up again way too early (before 6 am). At 4:33 am Pacific will be the precise beginning of Noruz, the Persian New Year 1384 — that’s on the Persian calendar not the Islamic calendar. So, Aidee Shoma Moborak! I’m planning on heading down to Madison Ave. to check out the 2nd annual Persian Parade. I’m debating whether or not…

Congrats to my cousin Martin on being accepted to and deciding to attend American University next fall to start his undergraduate studies! Congrats to my brother Alex on being accepted to the Haas School of Business undergraduate program!

Only $163, says Travelocity. OAK – NYC I’m leaving here in two months, so now’s your chance.

I forgot to post about the Engrish I spotted in Estonia, specifically at Pegasus, on their cocktail list. Prices in Estonian kroons. ($1 = 11.7477 kroons) Moroccan Orange 65 Play it again Sam . . . he’s looking at you kid! Strawberry Margarita 70 Like a classic, but we’ve added stawberrys that have virginity effect! Kir Royale 65 Bubbly and crŽme de cassis inspires you to think: Voulez-vous couchez avec Mint Julep 65 Crushed fresh mint and lime with vodka…

So I came back to my apt from Estonia last night at about 9 pm and I did my best to stay up as late as I could (7 hr time difference). I made it until about 11:30 pm. I woke up at 4 am and pushed myself to sleep until 6:30 am. I’m listening to NPR’s Weekend Edition and they’re having a segment about a dog researcher that claims she can talk to animals — and beyond that, she…

We pulled up into a large light-colored wooden chalet, surrounded by some large open area, but it was dark so I couldn’t see much. We hopped out of Veljo’s Nissan Patrol 4×4 and walked up to the door. We were greeted by a cacaphony of Estonian singing and general liveliness. Veljo asked for the owner, Mellis, and they didn’t seem to know where he was. They suggested that maybe he was in the sauna. We walked across the road to…

My buddy Noah Breuer is studying in Kyoto for the year, and is learning about traditional Japanese printmaking techniques. He just sent these photos of some of his latest works. Complete set

My good buddy David Boyk has an excellent column in today’s Daily Cal. Through the magic of the Internet, I’m able to enjoy it even from the frozen tundra that is Estonia. I disagree with him though, about TMBG. I think it’s quite a good name. But somehow they messed up the photo. Boyk is much cooler than this dude.

Apparently, I have something of an Estonian readership. Because of yesterday’s post from Kohvik Moskva, I drew this comment in an Estonian blog: (Translated from the Estonian by Veljo Haamer. Edited by Cyrus Farivar) I’m always looking suspiciously at these guys around me in WiFi cafes. Is that man the next obsessive-compulsive blogger? Is he a coffee dealer, who offers the first cup of coffee free, with a friendly smile?

E&P: (via TechDirt) NEW YORK Attention Associated Press members, prepare to get more for your money: Now available, two leads for the price of one. In a break with tradition at the 156-year-old news cooperative, the AP will now offer two different leads for many of its news stories, the organization confirmed Wednesday. “The concept is simple: On major spot stories — especially when events happen early in the day — we will provide you with two versions to choose…