Notice on this sign for a shop selling motor-scooters the words “Free Wi-fi.” Do you think they are selling a scooter that has wi-fi? I rather doubt it!
Topics: Morning Rituals 2
One street that I travel in the early morning has a series of appliance shops and every morning they set up walls of appliance boxes out on the sidewalk. Click here to see more.
Notable Quotes
There will be two posts for Sunday, 20 August 2017. This is the first.
There is absolutely no way of establishing what Trump believes. He says whatever he feels he has to say at any given moment to get attention, strike back at foes or advance his personal (especially economic) interests.E. J. Dionne ~ Op-Ed writer for the Washington Post |
Cambodian Government:Corrupt, Incompetent 5
This is No. 5 of the nine examples of incompetence and corruption that appeared in the headlines of The Cambodia Daily in just two days. Try to picture how callous these officials are to so abuse their own people, people they live with.
Wednesday, 9 August 2017
Thursday, 10 August 2017
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Tinker, tailor, soldier, sailor….
Many of us are familiar with the old nursery rhyme and counting song that sings: Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor, Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, Thief. That’s the American version.
Here in Cambodia, we still have tinkers but now they ride motorcycles hung with all the metal implements of their trade.
You Too Can Earn Big Bucks!
The career prospects don’t look too good but maybe he will get enough to pay for supper.
Cambodian Government:Corrupt, Incompetent 4
This is No. 4 of the nine examples of incompetence and corruption that appeared in the headlines of The Cambodia Daily in just two days. Try to follow the logic of the Interior Ministry official in this piece.
Wednesday, 9 August 2017
Thursday, 10 August 2017
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Encouraging Sign
It’s encouraging to see a street repair crew using machinery in their work instead of just doing everything with hand tools. There’s some progress being made. OTOH, while the woman with the power tamper is wearing a high-visibility safety vest, she’s also wearing flip-flops.
Cambodian Government:Corrupt, Incompetent 3
The scale and pervasiveness of corruption and incompetence in the Cambodian government is really staggering. The Kingdom of Wonder indeed. Today’s article focuses on the police–just as corrupt as the rest of officialdom.
Wednesday, 9 August 2017
Thursday, 10 August 2017
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Topics: Money Changer Rates
Money changers are a fact of life in Cambodia where the U.S. dollar is legal currency along with the Cambodian riel. Many workers, e.g., the Deaf Development Programme staff, are paid in dollars and then will change some or all of that to riel for small transactions. The rates change daily and one must be observant to choose a money changer that gives a good rate. Click here to look at the process.