This brightened up my day:
Scholar and blogger Erik Davis (formerly of blog DeathPower) is back with
"Imagining the Real World." Hooray!
http://erikwdavis.wordpress.com
Off to click through the many tidbits on offer, digesting a rather exhaustive examination of Chomsky Cambodia chronology.
Postscript: more drama on that last bit from Details Are Sketchy!
http://detailsaresketchy.wordpress.com/2010/01/19/scorned-in-cambodia/
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The opening of Transformation II (April 11) was a fun and fascinating assemblage of pictures, publications and people in Long Beach. For now, some photos. (Click on any image for artist / show info.) Stay tuned for the upcoming publications presentation, and more general details.
'Twilight of the Idols'- Aragna Ker
'Reclaiming Khmer' ...
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Posted in animism, buddhism, history, tourism on May 19th, 2008
...mainly because we were caught by afternoon rains as we traveled the bumpy unpaved roads by tuk-tuk. We made good use of our time hiring some young locals to moto us up the mountain and serve as impromptu guides.
Phnom Sampow is a bit overwhelming, as you have Neak Ta ...
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Posted in animism, buddhism, photography on Nov 27th, 2007
Above: float vendors. Varying in size and design, each one has a candle and some incense. For 2000 riel (50 cents) one could be yours.
Loy Pratip celebration follows the boat races of Water Festival. In Siem Reap it takes place right in the center of town, at the river ...
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I have nothing intelligible to say today... however -
Tharum's in London, and Seresak has a really interesting article about beliefs in ghosts. Check 'em out!
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