John W.

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Sneak Peek

John W. posted an article on - Oct 19, 2011, 6:10 am
Been wondering why Jinja.Apsara.org has been so quiet? I've been busy with http://QuickDraw.me of late, and I'm pleased to announce, coming soon: A new 'best of' collection, this Saturday!
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Judgement Day In Cambodia

John W. posted an article on - May 18, 2011, 7:28 am
Today's Cambodia Daily noted that municipality of Phnom Penh AND the Ministry of Information has ordered a spate of apocalyptic Christian billboards (put up by 'Cambo Advertising' company) in Phnom Penh to be removed. (They were originally to be taken down on Saturday, prior to rapture....
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In Search of Khmer Hip Hop Part 14: Rap Rivalry – or is it?

John W. posted an article on - May 12, 2011, 11:25 am
On the face of it, it seems Prach Ly's Mujestic.com web site looks likes it's been hacked by Cambodian group Klap Ya Handz. Prior to Thursday 12's revamp, the site header looked like this, followed by  a long scroll of the people and ...
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Victory Day?

John W. posted an article on - Jan 8, 2011, 1:21 am
I'm doing a regular daily comic at http://www.quickdraw.me. New decade, new site, new comics. Yesterday's was about "Victory Day On The Genocidal Regime". Tune in for more about living in Cambodia - and whatever crosses my mind.
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Cavalcade of Cambodian Christmas Cards

John W. posted an article on - Dec 25, 2010, 3:44 am
Over the years we have done annual holiday cards for organisations I work for. (Most organizations and companies try to go for a generic holiday card but Christmas imagery is hard to avoid.) Naturally, I try to localize ('Cambodianize'?)  them. Here is the whole batch so far, including this year's!...
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Thursday Offerings

John W. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2010, 11:23 pm
Wear black. Wear white. There wasn't much agreement about how to observe the tragedy as a group yesterday. A Condolence March had been announced (more than once) on Facebook for 5:00 pm, starting at the Independence Monument, and concluding at Koh Pich. It's nearly impossible t...
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RESOURCES: Public Gatherings, Hotlines, Ways to Help Victims of Cambodia Stampede

John W. posted an article on - Nov 23, 2010, 2:47 am
WORKING DOCUMENT Updated 11/22/2010 11:10 PM PST, USA (thx PDP!) Updated 4:15 pm Nov 27 Cambodia time JW Also, Bayon TV and CTN have been requesting donations since the early morning of the 23rd for local disaster relief. DONATIONS: ...
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Ratanakiri Weekend Part 03

John W. posted an article on - Nov 17, 2010, 10:01 pm
There was simply no WAY I was going to spend time in Ratanakiri without getting a little Elephant Time in. My local friends were only too keen to oblige. On the way we passed through a plantation of trees bearing sap used to make rubber. And then boom, we're hanging out with a bunch of elephants and...
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Ratanakiri Weekend – Part 02 – Yeak Lom Lake (Photo Wednesday)

John W. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2010, 9:39 pm
An iridescent green jewel surrounded by trees. Ahhh. Particularly interesting: on the path around the lake is a small tourist centre. Cultural tourism by Cambodians largely targeted AT ethnic Khmers.  It's always interesting to see how a country is internally represented to i...
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Ratanakiri Weekend – Part 01

John W. posted an article on - Nov 16, 2010, 4:57 am
A 4 day weekend! Naturally my idea of fun is taking a 10 hour bus ride up to remote Ratanakiri province, where Banlung is the tiny Khmer speaking oasis in the midst of 12 different ethnic groups. Forest everywhere, sprouting from red earth. I landed at Tree Tops guest house (a...
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"Women Can Move Away From The Stove"

John W. posted an article on - Nov 7, 2010, 9:30 pm
Video from Kanika Tith at the recent 'Hey Sister! Where Are You Going?' womens' art exhibition at Sovanna Mall.
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Double Booked

John W. posted an article on - Sep 25, 2010, 5:21 am
After arriving early at BarCamp Phnom Penh and jockeying for a decent slot for my two presentations, I returned from lunch to find myself speaking against ... yours truly. Since both of my talks required a projector, after some discussion this was quickly bumped to the next da...
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QuickDraw Exhibition: Wednesday 18th

John W. posted an article on - Aug 14, 2010, 2:24 am
>Book launch and exhibition opening: 6-9pm Wednesday, August 18, 2010 >Artist talk: “50 Years of Cambodian Comics,” 6:30pm Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Java Café & Gallery – 56 Sihanouk Blvd, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Java Arts' new exhibition 'QuickDraw' i...
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Cambodian Youth Arts Festival 2010

John W. posted an article on - Aug 10, 2010, 6:19 am
Come down to the Chaktomuk if you haven't already. Here Mongkol checks out some of Our Books' comics and goodies. Verdict: thumbs up. Tiny Toones shows their warez. Kon Khmer Koun Khmer out in full force with prop came...
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Good News

John W. posted an article on - Jul 12, 2010, 1:04 am
Congratulations to Geoffrey, Dahye, and Tharum! Sophal, (you) have (a) girlfriend? No, no… Sophal, (you) have (a) girlfriend? No, no… Sophal, (you) have (a) girlfriend? No, no… Sophal, (you) have (a) girlfriend?...
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Still Life With Dog

John W. posted an article on - Jun 29, 2010, 7:34 pm
Spotted on Street 19. Tags: cambodia,dog,photography
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Why I Carry A Camera Phone (Part 02)

John W. posted an article on - Jun 26, 2010, 12:37 am
Probably my most 'Not Safe For Work' post ever. I was at Mother in Law's. (The restaurant, not the person.) And it's such an innocuous eatery until you get to the menu... Let's just say it was a vegetarian evening.  :) Tags: cambodia,food,vietnamese
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Bopha Chiang Mai 2010

John W. posted an article on - Jun 14, 2010, 10:07 am
Right, how did I end up teaching a ballroom dance class in Chiang Mai? Well, the Mekong ICT Camp introduced a segment on 'Unconferences'. We were encouraged to choose a topic that was not our primary skill or occupation. Sunil chose palmistry. (Hugely popular).  Michael chose yoga. I...
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MP3 of Pan Ron's 60's classic Unsatisfied

John W. posted an article on - Jun 10, 2010, 9:36 pm
Pan Ron’s 60’s classic *I’m U**nsatisfied* covered by *The Cambodian Space Project* for your listening pleasure! *Pan Ron* was a Cambodian singer and songwriter who was at the height of popularity in the 1960s and early 1970s. She had some success in the early 60s, but her career ...
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Here Be Monsters: Improvisational Music With Traditional Cambodian Instruments

John W. posted an article on - Jun 2, 2010, 7:41 am
"You come to see the Monster?" I was asked. I nodded and got pointed upstairs to the Cinema. In addition to a heap of electronic equipment I spotted a Kse Diev (a string instrument held against the player's body), a Tro (a violin-sounding string instrument that uses a membrane for its sou...
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Food on the go

John W. posted an article on - May 27, 2010, 7:30 pm
The crust of rice at the bottom of a big pot? Usually recycled for later eating, depending on how burnt it is. On my bike I spotted a pile of rice pot husks in transit. I whipped out my camera phone (kids, don’t try this at home…) Chase the rice… Chase the rice… Chase the...
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In-Form Exhibition – Background and Artists

John W. posted an article on - May 27, 2010, 2:20 am
IN-FORM Royal University of Fine Arts – Phnom Penh May 28th – June 6th Hotel de la Paix – Siem Reap June 8th - August 8th The start of an exciting phase for Cambodian Stone sculpture. Background of the Contemporary Stone Carving Project This project was implemented by British...
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Sea of Rattan

John W. posted an article on - May 20, 2010, 10:12 am
Some of the biggest sculptures from Sopheap that I’ve ever seen. From ‘Fragile’ at Centre Culturel Francais. From conception: To actualization. Below is the actual sculpture with the flash on - and off. Some more details to come, for now, enjoy the pictures! Chariya, Sopheap ...
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Vann Nath Update – Exhibition May 07

John W. posted an article on - May 7, 2010, 2:03 am
Together We can help Vann Nath the famous Cambodian painter Solidarity night & exhibition Bophana Center Friday, May 07 at 6 pm Limited printings series of Vann Nath’s painting will be available to purchase. All proceeds from the sale will go to Vann Nath’s family to alleviate his...
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Vann Nath Hospitalized – Donations to Bophana

John W. posted an article on - Apr 28, 2010, 11:16 am
S-21 survivor/artist Vann Nath hospitalized, appeal for money for hospital treatment from Rithy Panh. Dear Friends Please allow me to send you this urgent call for help. Vann Nath whom you all know as a S-21 survivor, a painter and a restless and dedicated witness of the Khmer Rouge regime atroc...
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Sva Rom Monkiss (Monkey Dance Monkey) – Laura Mam Video

John W. posted an article on - Apr 27, 2010, 8:35 am
‘Don’t Think She’s Forgotten’ – Laura Mam adapts a classic Pen Ron song, alternating past and present with ‘The Like Mes‘. Yay! Enjoy! From YouTube: April 26, 2010  — After 3 months of planning, creating, networking, shopping (lots of shopping), story-b...
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Life During Wartime

John W. posted an article on - Apr 23, 2010, 6:43 am
Last evening: The newly rebranded Overseas Press Club of Cambodia had their first do at the Himawari hotel, presenting four journalists who’d worked in Phnom Penh up until the 1975 revolution. A huge crowd turned up demonstrating great interest in the ‘old hacks’ as they’d d...
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Happy New Year (3 of 3)

John W. posted an article on - Apr 14, 2010, 1:22 am
Wishing you and yours a happy (Khmer) New Year.  Three for three! The rainy season is starting and it’s nice to beat the heat.
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The Cambodian Space Project

John W. posted an article on - Apr 9, 2010, 9:26 pm
has two tidbits for you: *Pan Ron* was a Cambodian singer and songwriter who was at the height of popularity in the 1960s and early 1970s. She had some success in the early 60s, but her career really took off when she began recording with Sinn Sisamouth in 1966. After that, she had many hits, som...
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Sounds of the Season

John W. posted an article on - Apr 5, 2010, 9:00 pm
Just in case you didn’t get the hint: Khmer New Year is coming up! Tags: cambodia,khmer,new year,holiday
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Barrage of Blogs

John W. posted an article on - Apr 4, 2010, 9:00 pm
My goodness, we have quite a few new (to me) blogs here.  We’ve got personal blogs (local/overseas),  event blogs, religious folks, film, music, and of course knitting. Sorting them bit by bit. http://globalvoicesonline.wikia.com/wiki/Cambodia Your best bet for any categorization of Cambod...
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[Re]Generations Exhibition March 2010 Phnom Penh

John W. posted an article on - Mar 18, 2010, 9:51 am
Sao Sreymao, Peou Ty,  Chan Pisey. In April, 2005, the Centre Culturel Français de Phnom Penh, in connection with the publisher VALEASE, began sponsoring workshops n the subject of the graphic novel. An anthology of the work of 53 young Khmer authors was published in 2008. This volume, the first...
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