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The New ‘Gurus’

Posted in cambodge, cambodia, current events, economics, finance on Sep 14th, 2013

It's been all over the interweb:  Bellum Tan is Rich Dad Asia™ ! Come to our seminar!     ... I will pass. Some, however, have a more opinionated view on their value. http://www.johntreed.com/Kiyosaki.html http://www.forbes.com/sites/helaineolen/2012/10/10/rich-dad-poor-dad-bankrupt-dad/   Cambodia has never been short of motivational leaders. That's why we have our very own 'Ministry of Cults and Religions'. (I ...

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Good Luck to You

Posted in animism, cambodia, economics on Jul 2nd, 2005

Good Luck to You Good luck charms abound in Cambodia. Many shops have small card-sized ones on their counter. Here's one from near my apartment. And here's a curious one - a two dollar bill with symbols inscribed on it. Some 'dollarized' countries like Cambodia have a hard time accepting that two ...

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