Archive for the 'intellectual property' Category

(Revised July 06, 2012) Hello folks, here is a DRAFT translation of a legal circular approved by two ministries (Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications) that is now being implemented as 'default' for official use of the internet.  While it has been signed by two ministers, it has not ...

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I’ve always enjoyed the fact that Cambodia has a noticeable absence of chain stores, it makes things feel more unique and special.  And I’ve always gotten some amusement from the knockoff imitations that crop up. Friday this caught my eye on Sihanouk Boulevard. Of course, Starbucks coffee has been available in local ...

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A little Che goes a long way. Can you spot the icon? Photo Wednesday: Phnom Penh. Tags: cambodia,Che Guevera,sticker,motorcycle

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My, my. "Cambodian monks force nation's first rock opera off air" http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iMwPNgsuy3ka7Df2eJmDYEc9v3eg There were no immediate plans to re-broadcast the show... This should ensure bootleg copies of the naughty opera hit the stands within days. Like the tempest in a teacup with Reahu, censorship just brings more attention. Tags:opera,cambodia,khmer,TV,buddhismspan>

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While we were preparing for our Phnom Penh meeting, another online crew over at Girls With Macs were voting on Cambodia alumni Michaela's T-Shirt Design.  She's running a marathon to raise money for Mit Samlanh and has raised nearly $1000 via her blog! (Not too late to donate!) BarCamp was lots ...

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