'Hot Off The Press'
An Homage to Buddha
With 'A Blues for Buddha,' photographer Eric de Vries pays homage to the many and often eccentric forms of Lord Buddha found throughout Cambodia and Thailand.
http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0606/a-blues-for-buddha.php
Spanish Flair
The vaulted Moorish arches and glistening copper tiles at Pacharan evoke spirits of Barcelona's finest tapas bars, as channeled through artist Jerry Swaffield.
http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0606/spanish-flair.php
Love in the Fast Lane
Join the FCC for a fast-paced, laughter-fueled evening of speed dating. No strings attached.
http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0606/speed-dating.php
Art as Photography
Using photographs of art made from photographs, John Fei effectively erases any distinctions between the two disciplines, creating work that borders on exceptional.
http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0606/john-fei.php
World Cup 2006
All matches live on the Rooftop Terrace big screen. Tiger Draught $1. All pizzas just $5. Betting pool prizes and more. First game Friday June 9, 11 p.m., Germany vs. Costa Rica.
Escape to luxury
Start with a refreshing facial to rejuvenate the skin and return your natural healthy glow. Then slip away for a soul-nourishing massage. 2 hours total, just $65. For a limited time only at Visaya Spa. For reservations call 063 760 814. Or visit Visaya Spa online.
Headlines From the Phnom Penh Post
Hun Sen has change of heart to UN
In the first meeting between Prime Minister Hun Sen and a United Nations High Commissioner of Human Rights since 2002, Hun Sen pledged on May 18 to make himself more accessible to UN officials working in Cambodia, according to his personal secretary, Eang Sophalat.
http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0606/ppp1.php
Police dig in at remote temple to repel tomb raiders
A military-police post has been set up outside one of Cambodia's largest ancient temple compounds to protect it from hired tomb raiders with machine-guns and metal detectors, after information was received by preservation NGO Heritage Watch.
http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0606/ppp2.php
Science wiz wins gold
Don't tell wiz-kid Dy Kuchsa that Cambodia's young scholars aren't ready for international competition.
http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0606/ppp3.php
Workers say unions give them strength
Although some garment workers are paid relatively decent wages, others must work overtime to survive. That is the word from workers the Post talked to outside Phnom Penh's garment factory gates at the end of a recent work day.
http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/0606/ppp4.php
Calendar of Events
> FCC Phnom Penh
Speed Dating Take a chance on laughter and just maybe love when speed dating hits the FCC. Friday June 2, 2006, 7:30 p.m.
"Amber Saffron and Gold" Photographs by Livingston Armytage. Extended through June 30.
World Cup Football Matches live on the big screen. Schedule to be announced. Enquire at the bar.
> FCC Angkor
"A Blues for Buddha" Black-and-white photography by Eric de Vries, on display through June 23. Opening night reception June 2, 7 p.m. with the photographer.
Photographs by John Fei. From June 24 to July 24, 2006. Opening night reception with the photographer June 24, 7 p.m.
Sunday Movie Night - Shows start at 8:00 p.m.
- Sun June 4 — Flightplan, Jodie Foster
- Sun June 11 — Transporter 2, Amber Valetta
- Sun June 18 — Lord of War, Nicolas Cage
- Sun June 25 — Big Mama's House 2, Martin Lawrence
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