Video game teaches Cambodian children to avoid land mines

Chhoun Mina, 15, left, Chob Sopheak, 14, and Chamroeun Chanpisey, 11, test a new video game being unveiled in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, called Undercover UXO, designed to teach youths about the dangers of land mines. (Brendan Brady, For The Times / May 1, 2011) Undercover UXO, shorthand for unexploded ordnance, uses an engaging platform to educate youths about what to avoid in a nation where decades of fighting left the land filled with...

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Cambodian New Year celebration enjoys some sun [in West Seattle]

Merchants offered a variety of clothing and other items at the Cambodian New Year Festival in White Center April 30. (Kimberly Robinson) By Patrick Robinson2011-04-30West Seattle Herald (Washington, USA)The Cambodian New Year Festival came back to White Center on April 30 taking place on the block between 15th and 16th s.w. on 98th Street s.w. Sopha Dahn with the White Center Community Development Association in charge of the event spoke...

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EDITORIAL: Suddenly, a Thailand-Cambodia

Friday, April 29, 2011By The Manila Times, Philippines April 29--Israeli leaders expectedly condemned the unity announced in Cairo, where the two Palestinian factions were holding talks. The Israelis' initial reaction was to say that Fatah-Hamas unification would harm chances for peace between them and the Palestinians. President Abbas, however, said unity in Palestine would pave the way for peace. The announcement in Cairo said the Palestine Authority and the Hamas Islamists controlling Gaza have agreed to form a transitional government...

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Thailand, Cambodia break truce - media

REUTERS/ Stringer MOSCOW, April 30RIA Novosti (Russia)Thai and Cambodian have exchanged gunfire near a disputed temple despite a cease-fire agreement between them, local media reported on Saturday.A century-old conflict between the two states over the ownership of several 11th century temples was reignited last year and boiled over on Friday."The fighting started again this morning at around 4:00 a.m. [on Saturday] at Ta Krabei temple, Thai...

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Just Because... (Greg Plitt)

Greg Plitt is also a long time sponsor of Wicked Gay Blog and we thank him! If you have a moment check out his website as it is pretty damn hot!For even more photos ch...

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Hot Bible Reading

I didn't stay up all night to watch the royal wedding, but I did DVR it and watch some of it. The highlight for me was the Bible reading by dishy little brother James Middleton, who is more likely to be found running the upscale cake baking company he owns. When he began his readings with the words, "I appeal to you...", my only thoughts were, "You certainly do!" Thank goodness I don't believe in any of this religion business or I'd feel really...

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River And A Rant

I have a question I would like to pose to every magazine publisher in the known universe. Why should I pay for a subscription to your magazine, let's say for the sake of arguement that it's Essential Homme, if you are going to post every single bit of it online for free before you send the issue out in the mail? Does it occur to you that this kind of thing might alienate your current subscribers and kill your sales? Why should anyone...

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Wicked Random Question

What cologne do you wear? I am on the search for a new scent as I am all out and after 3 months without a scent, I am feeling like I need one. The thing is, I am looking to try something new and would love to hear your suggestions....

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OMFG! Look who turned 40.....

There will be no blogging for the next 2 days as I just turned 40 (as of today April 30th) and my better half has a weekend of friends, family, and celebration planned for my journey into the next decade of my life.The past 10 years have been the best and worst 10 years of my life. I embrace every experience...the good, the bad, the tragic, the miracles, the losses, the births, the laughs, the tears, the learning lessons that will...

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WHO Shoots First?

By Pang Sokheoun29-04-2011We have heard the endless accusation game of the two countries about who shoots first in the Thai-Cambodian conflicts. Now I may analyze this as a tip.IT IS THAILANDExtremist group pressure: The extremist group in Thailand may pressure Abhisit and Thai military to attack Cambodia in order to revenge Cambodia for jailing heir friends and to takeover those Khmer Prasat by forces.Leadership conflict: Thai army and Abhisit are not getting along. They have internal conflict over how to resolve the conflicts with...

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MOU 2000-The Root Cause of Thai-Cambodian Conflicts

By Pang Sokheoun27-04-2011The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed in 2000 under the Democrat-led government of Chuan Leekpai and the dictatorship-led government of Hun Sen, is a legal instrument meant to set up a joint boundary committee, to help survey and demarcate the border of the two countries Thailand and Cambodia initiated by Thailand.Many of Cambodians are made to believe that this MOU 2000 is the main legal instrument, giving Cambodia the upper hand, to bring peace, to negotiate the border conflicts, to protect Cambodian...

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Thailand: Deny, Disparage Cambodia, Take credit for everything ... even if it means LYING!!!

Source: http://www.mfa.go.th/web/35.php?id=27239Foreign Ministry Spokesperson responds to questions about the military’s role in Thai-Cambodian relationsApril 30, 2011, 12:06 pmIn response to questions regarding recent media reports alleging that the Thai side may have initiated recent clashes between Thailand and Cambodia due to domestic politics, criticizing the role of the Thai military in Thai-Cambodian relations, as well as alleging lack of coordination between the Thai Foreign Ministry and the military, Mr. Thani Thongphakdi, Director-General...

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[Thai] 'Red Power' editor Somyos arrested [-Why would he raise funds in Cambodia?]

May 1, 2011By Pravit RojanaphrukThe Nation on SundayRed Power magazine editor Somyos Prueksakasemsuk was arrested yesterday afternoon for alleged lese majeste, after trying to leave the Kingdom on a fund-raising tour to Cambodia.The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) arrested Somyos after being notified by border officers at Aranyaprathet in Sa Kaew province that Somyos was leading some 30 or so red shirts on a fund-raising tour for...

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Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand 29 April 2011 [-Thailand's accusations show that it is very irritated by Cambodia!!!]

Source: http://www.mfa.go.th/web/35.php?id=27235April 29, 2011, 9:28 pm1. Thailand takes note of the submission of a request by Cambodia to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 28 April 2011 and will take appropriate steps in accordance with its rights under international law.2. Thailand is not surprised by this latest move by Cambodia in light of the latter’s pattern of behaviors and clear motives in the past few months, especially since 22 April 2011. 3. Thailand regrets that Cambodia decided to completely disregard progress being...

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10 Thai troops injured in Surin after 'light weapons' clashes on border

May 1, 2011The Nation on SundaySurinFlare-up triggered by delay in informing units of ceasefireTen more Thai soldiers were injured in the Thai-Cambodian border clashes in Surin's Phanom Dongrak district on Friday night until yesterday morning, bringing the cumulative Thai casualties to seven deaths and 95 injuries in the nine days of clashes. Among the four injured soldiers from Friday night's clash, First-Lieutenant Kosit Songsaengkajorn...

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Legal Farce at ECCC Toward Dismissing Case 003 - The OCIJ's Press Release

http://www.thearyseng.com/columnist/32-theary-sengs-blog/294-legal-farce-at-eccc-toward-dismissing-case-003-ocij-press-release Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of CambodiaPress Release of Public AffairsreThe Statement of the Co-Investigating Judges(sent out late FRIDAY afternoon, before long weekend of Labor Day on Monday, in light international attention on Cambodia-Thai border fatal clashes in its 9th day, against the backdrop of Royal...

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Who are Meas Muth and Sou Met?

By Khmer Democrat, Phnom PenhECCC Cases 003 and 004 SeriesIs civil party applicant Ms. Theary C. Seng correct in saying that Meas Muth and Sou Met are in Case 003 and Im Chaem and two other district chiefs are in Case 004? See ECCC Timeline by Theary C. Seng. Are Cambodian scholar Steve Heder and international lawyer Brian Tittemore correct in naming Meas Muth and Sou Met as senior leaders to be prosecuted? See http://www.wcl.american.edu/warcrimes/khmerrouge.pdf?rd=1. This series will provide in full the section on Meas Muth and Sou Met...

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ECCC Law

Law on the Establishment of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia for the Prosecution of Crimes Committed During the Period of Democratic Kampuchea("ECCC Law")with inclusion of amendments as promulgated on 27 October 2004CHAPTER IVAPPOINTMENT OF JUDGESArticle 13Judges shall be assisted by Cambodian and international staff as needed in their offices.In choosing staff to serve as assistants and law clerks, the Director of the Office of Administration shall interview if necessary and, with the approval of the Cambodian judges...

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Remembering the Admiral Duncan bombing 12 years on

Tomorrow marks the twelfth anniversary of the Admiral Duncan nail bomb attack on April 30th 1999 in Soho.It was one of three nail bomb attacks and killed three people, while 80 were injured.While the incidents in Brixton and Brick Lane were targeted directly towards ethnic minorities, the Admiral Duncan bombing was a vicious attack intended to kill gay people.The bomb detonated in the busy pub at 6.37pm. The location was an obvious choice for bomber...

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MINNESOTA: Marriage Ban Advances

The Minnesota Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced a bill to place a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage on the November ballot. But not before Democrat Barb Goodwin (left) tried a slick move to sink the bill. Goodwin suggested tweaking the text of the proposed amendment so the Minnesota Constitution would not only limit marriage to couplings of one man and one woman, but also to one marriage per person per lifetime—a...

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12 Drama Desk Noms For Book Of Mormon

The Book Of Mormon led this morning's Drama Desk nominations with a dozen nods, including for Outstanding Musical. The show also received nominations for music, lyrics, choreography, and for the show's lead, Andrew Rannels. The revival of Anything Goes followed with ten nominations. Legendary playwright, actor, and drag performer Charles Busch received the Best Actor nomination for his performance in his play, The Divine Sister. Also nominated...

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NOM Signs Up For Diaz Rally

NOM has officially aligned themselves with NY Sen. Ruben Diaz' massive anti-gay hate rally, which takes place in the Bronx on Sunday, May 15th, the day of the AIDS Walk in Central Park. On May 15, Rev Díaz called for a rally in the Bronx and I will be there! Talk about fighting for marriage in the deep blue country! But marriage is an extraordinary issue which gathers together people of all races, creeds and colors in defense...

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Quote Of The Day - Peter Sprigg

"In any discussion of 'sexual orientation,' it is important to remember that this is only an umbrella term for three quite different things—a person’s sexual attractions, the sexual behavior, and their self-identification. In the survey upon which this study was based, there was only a single question on 'sexual orientation,' which asked 'which of the following best describes you.' The choices were 'heterosexual (straight),...

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Superman Renounces U.S. Citizenship

In the 900th issue of Action Comics, Superman renounces his American citizenship after a "clash" with the federal government. GOP flacks are outraged. Outraged, I tells ya! "Besides being riddled with a blatant lack of patriotism, and respect for our country, Superman's current creators are belittling the United States as a whole. By denouncing his citizenship, Superman becomes an eerie metaphor for the current economic and...

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MASSACHUSETTS: Christianists Attack Openly Gay Supreme Court Nominee p

Openly gay Massachusetts Supreme Court nominee Barbara Lenk endured some Christianist assholery yesterday during her marathon seven hour confirmation hearing. Lenk is married to a woman and therefore placing her on the state's highest court will turn children gay. Or something. During her confirmation hearing before the Governor’s Council, some critics testified that her marriage is part of a broader plan...

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Maggie Gallagher On The HRC

"To anyone who has been at the forefront of the marriage fight, there is little new in the extraordinary effort to punish a whole law firm because HRC doesn't like its client. Gay marriage advocates have again and again used class networks of power to attack individuals, livelihoods and whole business enterprises to make support for marriage so expensive that they can effectively silence opposition to their views. But this...

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