'Hot Off The Press'

Eternal Flame: The Zippo as Totem, Talisman and 'Trench Art'

Built on regional artist Bradford Edwards' 300-strong collection of lighters, "Vietnam Zippo" flirts with America's obsession with the Vietnam War and revels in that conflict's lingering anti-war sentiments.

http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/1107/vietnam-zippos.php

Climbing the Career Ladder

The FCC has teamed with the development agency Hagar in an innovative on-the-job training program aimed at giving disadvantaged women financial independence.

http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/1107/hagar.php

Noble Images in a Modest Frame of Mind

Photographer and retired American naval officer Jim Mizerski wades in to Cambodia's biggest party, Bon Om Tuk.

http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/1107/jim-mizerski.php

Spirit of Apsaras

The 90-minute Spirit of Apsaras session begins with a refreshing body scrub to leave your skin soft and silky smooth, followed with a full-body massage and tranquil aromatherapy session. Only at Visaya Spa. Call 063 760 814 for details and reservations. Or visit Visaya Spa online.

Headlines From the Phnom Penh Post

North Korean leader to visit

Responding to an invitation from Prime Minister Hun Sen, North Korea's premier Kim Yong Il will visit Cambodia. Although few details about the leader's plans were announced, Minister of Commerce Cham Prasidh said he expects the two countries to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on investment during the November 1-4 visit.

http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/1107/ppp1.php

Run-down railroad set for private sector revamp

The rickety Cambodian railway is scheduled to receive desperately needed repairs. With $73 million in loans and grants at its disposal, the government is now conducting twin bids - one for repairing and one for operating - the state-run Royal Railways of Cambodia (RCC), said Touch Chankosal, undersecretary of state for the Ministry of Public Works and Transports (MPWT).

http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/1107/ppp2.php

Love for Sale: Neary Kroup Lak and the Economics of Sex

I believe the health of our nation hinges on the liberation of our female population.

http://www.fcccambodia.com/newsletter/1107/ppp3.php

Calendar of Events

FCC Phnom Penh

• Bon Om Tuk, Water Festival photography by Jim Mizerski. Opens November 9; closes December 2, 2007. Opening night reception with the photographer December 9, 6:30 p.m.

FCC Angkor

• Angkor Photography Festival, Nov 17-28, Siem Reap.
• Saturday Premier league football
• Sunday night movies

 

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