I made an approach since June 2009 to the thesis theme. I heard everybody love it. I purchase a single license but since then I didn’t have time to try fully what Thesis can do.
I used to visit dap-news.com and I would say I am a fan of this updated news around Cambodia and its cities.
But since they switched to the magazine style. I was lost and difficult to read the new contents.
I heard a few friends of mine also don’t like the new theme. It’s for the same reason: difficult to read and know what’s new what’s old. It’s because they are familiar with the classic theme: first in first out.
17 April 1975. The date sends a chill down the spine of most Cambodians. It was the start of a nightmare that was to continue for almost four years at the hands of the brutal Khmer Rouge.
Photographer Roland Neveu was one of the few foreigners who stayed behind when most of the press corps left the country as part of US evacuation operation Eagle Pull. The few 35-mm films which he shot that day are some of the only remaining images of that time. He was lucky enough to be able to take them out of the country after his forced sojourn in the French Embassy compound. This book takes you to Phnom Penh on that fateful day.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) — Leader Universal Holdings Bhd’s unit, Cambodian Transmission Ltd, today entered into a 25-year build-operate-transfer power transmission agreement with Electricite Du Cambodge (EDC) to develop a 230 kilovolt power transmission system from Phnom Penh to Kampong Cham for US$107 million.
EDC is Cambodia’s state-owned limited liability firm.
In a filing to Bursa Malaysia, Leader said the project would be funded by internally generated funds and bank borrowings.
The project would be commissioned in three stages with the first being the construction of the Kampong Cham substation which was expected to be completed by July 2011.
The second would be the new North Phnom Penh substation and this was expected to be completed by March 2012.
“The completion of the entire project with the commissioning of the approximately 110km transmission line from North Phnom Penh substation to Kampong Cham substation, from whence the commercial operation date of the project commences.
Other than Pol Pot, the spectacular ruins of Angkor Wot and, according to the Cambodians, Muay Thai style kick boxing, Cambodia doesn’t really hit the map for an awful lot of things – and let’s face it, in the case of Pol Pot maybe some things are certainly best forgotten.
But it is cheap – and there are very few places left in the world where you can live very cheaply, but if you’re prepared to live frugally it can be done here. Prices in the capital Phnom Penh have been rising but you can still live on $500 (roughly £340) a month in Cambodia.
Why did a radical British professor become a cheer-leader for Pol Pot? And why was he murdered on the very day he’d met the brutal dictator? Andrew Anthony on the extraordinary life and death of Malcolm Caldwell
The name of Malcolm Caldwell is remembered now by very few people: some friends, family, colleagues, and students of utopian folly. In the 1970s, though, Caldwell was a major figure in protest politics. He was chair of CND for two years, a leading voice in the anti-Vietnam war campaign, a regular contributor to Peace News, and a stalwart supporter of liberation movements in the developing world. He spoke at meetings all over the country, wrote books and articles, and engaged in public spats with such celebrated opponents as Bernard Levin.
The name of Kaing Guek Eav is, arguably, known by even fewer people, at least outside of Cambodia. Instead it is by his revolutionary pseudonym “Duch” that Kaing is usually referred to in the press. Duch is the only man ever to stand trial in a UN-sanctioned court for the mass murder perpetrated by the Cambodian communist party, or the Khmer Rouge, in the late 1970s. His trial on charges of crimes against humanity, grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions, and homicide and torture concerning thousands of victims, drew to a close in November. Justice has taken more than 30 years, but a verdict and sentence are expected sometime in the next few weeks.
This Thursday, acclaimed Cambodian psych rockers Dengue Fever make their highly anticipated return to SOhO.
To sing the praises of Dengue’s talent is easy. The six-piece masterfully blend worldly influences with the classic rock sounds of the ’60s and ’70s, creating songs that are as multitiered as they are groovable.
But to truly grasp the band’s genius, one must engage in a bit of a history lesson. In 2001, brothers Zac and Ethan Holtzman formed Dengue Fever after taking an interest in the pre-Pol Pot Cambodian pop music scene.
The tunes-discovered by Zac in San Francisco and Ethan during a trip to the country-drew directly from the 1960s American rock scene, with chord progressions and riffs that were remarkably similar to the music of Jimi Hendrix, or Pink Floyd, or The Ventures, sung completely in Khmer.
AS the Cambodian film industry struggles with piracy and film closures, many local filmmakers have trouble finding their place in the industry.
This hasn’t stopped 28-year-old filmmaker Kao Seiha from starting production of a drama that tackles some of Cambodia’s more sensitive subjects.
Kao Seiha’s movie, High School Love’s Story, deals with the tale of a family whose mother abandons her HIV-positive husband.
“It mainly focuses on the situation of people living with HIV/AIDS, gay sex and the discrimination people living with HIV/AIDS endure,” said Kao Seiha at the ceremony marking the beginning of shooting.
If you’re a nature lover you definitely going to like this collection. This post highlights 25 of the most stunning shots of nature photography.
There are plethora of places and scenes on this earth we must at least see for once. Nature photography tends to put a more importance on the aesthetic value of the image than other types of photography.
Most nature photographers prefer no human present in their photos, they want to attain pure, immaculate landscapes that are devoid of human influence. Below we present to you a collection of nature photography shots that would really took your breath away.
More photos at hongkiat.com
It took a lot of delay more than expected. Apology again for those who wait for quiet long time.
I started to open for beta testing one week. I will close on Sunday next week 16 Jan 2010. The reason for this short period of opening is for testing. I am alone and have full time job. I work only at night for blogging. But that is a fun work! I started to get revenue 1 USD per day for my blog. This is very little compared to other blogs but I am very satisfy with this result.
If you want to try and get a free blog, you can refer to this link below. Follow all the easy steps you will get your blog done in few minutes.
I just wrote few posts to guide you from step zero to how to create your blog. This will not be enough for the beginning. I will try to spend my time writing more tutorials.
Hope you guys have time to register and help to improve the beta version of this new social blog. We will open again if the beta version is good so that everybody can get a blog and get something to say about Cambodia.
I guess you guys have a good holiday as well. Me and my wife just back from 4 days in Malaysia and 1 day in Singapore tour.
We will share some photos soon.
Make sure you make the registration before the closing date 16 Jan 2010.
Maybe the photo could explain you why I don’t have time to update the blog since Nov 2009.
I am married now, to the most beautiful girl in the world. I don’t know how to express my happiness. I love her and I will let you imagine the rest !
If you want to view more photos of our wedding please visit my profile on facebook @santel.phin
Tonight I got back the internet connection at new home. Thank a lot to the friends at S.I Group, for their help to get very fast installation, without any installation charge. You can find out more of their package at S.I Net.
Now it’s time for holiday for everybody. We will spend this New Year Eve in Malaysia and Singapore.
Best Wish to all friends and visitors of Khmerbird. I wish you all a new year that will bring more happiness and successes to you and your family.
Even in this difficult time, hope you guys can handle the business. End of this year I accept to display 3 banners from Solar Energy Cambodia, Master Mart and Exotissimo.
Please contact me if you want to have your banner somewhere on this blog.
Resolution for the new year 2010
I just found a song from Sunday production, sang by Khemarak sereymon that could be an example of the Resolution to all Cambodian people.
We drink too much these days, everywhere ! Please let this new year 2010 make a change. I read the report that stated the number of people that like to drink including woman have been increased dramatically.
I don’t say drinking is bad but please with moderation . I will let this music video make a projection to the reality. The song have been well written by a Khmer Sorin and remake by Sunday production. Sereymon also sang well on this song. He got talen, I wish one day I could make a photo with him.
I like this song, still listen to it many time these days. Please make en effort to stop drinking. We drink to have fun and with moderation,
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