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Kenan Samms

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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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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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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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»

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»

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»