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RIGHTS-CAMBODIA: Mass Evictions May Follow Lake Grab

PHNOM PENH, Aug 29 (IPS) - A plan to redevelop Phnom Penh’s largest remaining natural lake into a residential and shopping precinct has ignited a storm of protests and claims that it could result in the largest eviction in Cambodia’s post-war history.

CC licensed off-the-grid weaving cooperatives up for $1.5M prize

Cameron sez, The non-profit Architecture for Humanity and Lulan Artisans are vying for $1.5M worth of funding to build weaving cooperatives in Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and India. These centers will be designed through the Open Architecture Network with the Creative Commons Developing Nations License. These funds will allow 6000 women access to a stable income and create an alternative to the human trafficking going on in many of these rural villages. Voting for the AmEx Members Prize is on September 1st and the top 25 go through. This project is currently in 27th place out of 1190. Vote for Architecture for Humanity and Lulan at Amex Members Project (Thanks, Cameron!)...

Cambodia's Poor Turn to Rat Meat

The demand for rat meat in Cambodia grows as inflation bites.

Roomate needed for a 2BD/2Bath swank SOMA Condo w/ big outdoor garden (SOMA / south beach) $1500

I'm losing my wonderful roommate to the inevitable serious boyfriend move-in, and I'm interested in finding another fabulous person to take her place. About the Apartment: Construction finished on The Lansing finished in '07, so everything in the apartment in brand-spankin' new. I bought the place and moved in a year and a half ago. Common spaces (living, dining, and kitchen) are fully furnished in a clean, Crate and Barrel-esque style. Open living/dining/kitchen area opens onto a 450 square foot private patio (see picture below). It's perfect for outdoor entertaining. Your own room will be delivered empty. It is connected directly to your bathroom and it has sliding doors that open onto the patio. Full workout center in the building means you need no gym membership. Bonus! In unit washer/dryer. View from the roof deck is pretty much unbeatable (will send pictures upon request). Street parking is remarkably easy at night. If you commute to the East Bay or the Peninsula, the place is right on 80/101/280/Caltrain. It's also only steps from the financial district. About Me: I'm an outgoing, social 26-year-old, originally from the East Coast, but I moved to California for college and grad school, and I've been here ever since. I teach kindergarten at a charter school in East Palo Alto, so I leave early and come home around 6-ish on weekdays. I am spending this summer in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia and am pretty big into to travel in general. An average weeknight for me could include salsa dancing and drinks with friends, or just heating up delicious Trader Joe's frozen food and watching the Daily Show on the personal televisions while working out in the gym. I don't smoke or do drugs, but I drink socially. I'm interested in having a friendly, no-stress relationship with a fun and considerate roommate. About You: Easygoing and friendly non smoker with stable income. Fairly neat but not adverse to the occasional coat left hanging over a chair or wine glass in the sink. Not a wild partier but down for the life style of a mid-twenties city liver. The room is October 1st ish. E-mail me a bit about your self and I'll send over more photos.

PHOTOS: Ancient Temple Torn by Border Fight in Asia

A dispute between Cambodia and Thailand over a centuries-old temple on the Cambodian border has created a political standoff that could turn violent.

In Cambodia vote, stability wins

Prime Minister Hun Sen, who has ruled for 23 years, won another five-year term Sunday. His party has overseen several prosperous years; critics say it stifles democracy.

Vote of confidence

Cambodia has come a long way since the civil war

Cambodian Ruling Party Heads to Poll Win

Cambodia's longtime prime minister expected to coast to election victory

UN help sought over temple row

Cambodia asks the UN Security Council for emergency talks to resolve a stand-off with Thailand around an ancient temple.