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Oh My Jesus

Tuesday's Cambodia Daily (p. 29)* notes outrage in Battambang: someone opened a bar/hotel with 'Buddha' as part of the name. (Click for larger version.) In Paris, no one would bat an eye: 'Buddha Bar' has existed for some time. This comic was originally drawn in 2003; it's one of several older ...

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I'd be remiss, not to take note of this: BarCamp Phnom Penh, a day-long gathering for computer enthusiasts, is coming... all cloggers, you are invited. What’s BarCamp Phnom Penh? To recap, here is some basic information about the gathering: Where: Cambodia-Japan Cooperation Center (CJCC), Multi-Purpose Hall, Phnom Penh, Cambodia When: September 20, 2008. From 9am - ...

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http://campaigns.ahrchk.net/landgrabbing/ Are online petitions effective? Well, the time it takes to sign is quite short. And the language is quite clear, without being inflammatory. If you're game, give it a try. Tags: cambodia,land,property

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Regenerated

Why is Samphos so happy? The (Re)génération Exhibition is on! For many, it's the first time they've seen the swank hardbound anthology, an effort of over 3 years for teacher, artist, comicist Séra, and his many students. How do you get one of the books? (Sorry, it's not for sale.) [Re] GENERATIONS ...

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Election Hush

The Psar Thmei (New Market/Central Market) just before noon Sunday - Election Day in Cambodia. The Market itself was designed in 1937 to resemble a Babylonian ziggurat, and I was happy to get a shot of the structure in daylight. Today there's just a skeleton crew. Without giving it much thought, ...

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