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Iranian “Correspondents” File by Twitter and YouTube

Does Tiananmen + Twitter = Tehran?READ»

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At the Center of Iranian Upheaval, a Soft-Spoken Architect

If the election recall doesn’t work out, Mir Hussein Mousavi can go back to his day job as the Robert A.M. Stern of Iran.READ»

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Seven Movies to Quell the Iranian Revolution, and Seven That Won't

State media masters in Iran are running a Lord of the Rings marathon to keep people occupied. What other movies could work? And which ones to avoid?READ»

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It's Alive! Faulders Studio's Building Proposal Grows Its Own Facade

Geotube is a proposal for Dubai (natch) that self-generates a salt-based skin with seawater.READ»

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Benetton Wants to Bring Avant-Garde Architecture to...Tehran?!

The ever-daring fashion house just announced winners in its competition to design its outpost in Iran.READ»

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Iran: Looking Towards a Bright Future?

Another odd photo from overseas has Ken Carbone wondering if James Cameron is to blame for a breakdown in diplomacy.READ»

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Following Chatter From Iran on Twitter

The web is an amazing communication channel. Empowered by tools like Twitter, it is even more incredible. You no doubt have read about how Twitter, Facebook and YouTube represent some of the only channels for communication for those ...READ»

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iFive: BP's On-Off Woes, CIA's $5 Million to Amiri, i-dosing, Twitter's Next moves , Old Spice Throws in Towel

While you were sleeping, innovation was, apparently, announcing its engagement to more innovation. All this took place without Mom finding out, which surely means a job at Apple can't be far behind, such are the secrecy levels of ...READ»

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Iran Blocks Gmail While Americans Fret Over Google Buzz's Privacy Implications

Amidst another huge wave of protests marking the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, Iranian authorities have announced that they are cutting off access to Google's Gmail and replacing it with a "national" email system.; If ...READ»

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Megacities Today, Rubble Tomorrow: Haiti, Chile as Architectural Wake-Up Call [UPDATE]

Disasters in Haiti and Chile show architecture is the problem--and the solution--for earthquake-prone cities.READ»

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China Disables Twitter, Then Facebook, as Civil Unrest Ensues

Next stop for the Twitter Revolution: China. But where the revolution goes, the crackdowns follow. The Chinese government attempted to disable Twitter across most of mainland China as ethnic violence erupted in Xinjiang province over ...READ»

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Google Rushes Persian Translator Online As Iranian Upheaval Continues

Trying to keep abreast of unfolding events in Iran, but finding your Farsi is a bit rusty? Google announced today it has added Farsi to the list of languages Google Translate can convert automatically to English. Persian was already ...READ»

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Fast Talk: The Brand Called Me

What's in a name? Everything, it seems. Building a brand is always a challenge, especially when your own name is attached. We spoke with five owners of eponymous brands about retaining control, finding aligned partners, and the importance of staying true to oneself.READ»

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Fresh Start 2002: Starting Over ... and Over ...

Startup star Kamram Elahian has enjoyed big wins, suffered expensive flops, and launched a bold initiative to wire the world's schools. In the process, he has become a master at making a fresh start.READ»