Posted in architecture, cambodia on Feb 8th, 2015
Hey look, it's the new city bus!
Hooray for mass transit traffic solutions!
Can we get a skytrain next?
There is however, a disturbing aspect to the bus stops: they use a tactic of what's called 'disciplinary architecture' where seats cannot be slept on due to hand rails. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disciplinary_architecture
http://hyperallergic.com/131525/disciplinary-architecture-or-deterrence-by-design/
The bus stops have ...
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Posted in cambodia on Oct 16th, 2014
After Nick Kristof's infamous 'live tweet' brothel raid and Mira Sorvino / CNN Freedom's follow up, it appears now that Vice Magazine wants to get in on the dramatic action. Let's take a look at how successful they are.
Live coverage of police activity is a staple in the USA. ...
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In the (ancient) days before Facebook dominated Cambodia, our small but tiny community of bloggers (AKA 'Cloggers') was full of enthusiasm.
Many of them became 'trainers of trainers' via the 'Personal Information Technology Workshop', holding weekend workshops for university students and getting them started on email & basic blogging.
These included Hou ...
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Let's see if I can live up to this hype. :)
Join us: http://2014.barcampphnompenh.org
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Posted in cambodia, current events, Fashion on Jun 1st, 2014
This last week garment workers took time out of their very busy working days to organize a showing of the clothes they spend hours putting together.
It was a very opportune moment as a number of labels were in town to meet with manufacturers.
I can't recall the last time ...
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