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September 25 Mission in Koh ThomOn Saturday 20th September 2008, I went to Koh Thom to investigate the water supply situation in the area. It was a request from my dear friend, Samnang, one of the prominent member of the PS Group. The other group members who joined the course was Luong and Visal Sot. Samnang intended to help both his sister and brother-in-law to complete their degree in Urban Development field which they are studying in one university in Japan.
We set off at 7am and had breakfast in Ta Kmao town. We drove for an hour to reach the sub-province of Koh Thom. We crossed the Basac River and by 9 am, we commenced our mission.
The reason we chose Koh Thom for our investigation over the existence of Arsenic is because the region is rated and reported that the region is experiencing the worst moment with Arsenic, in all of Cambodia. In according to the report, they say there are 99% of the regional digging wells in which has Arsenic.
Arsenic is a semi-metallic element, labelled "As", and is very poisonous. Living people who has Arsenic atoms running through their veins maybe seen as in these pictures (taken from one villager)
Our purpose is to question the villagers about their daily water need and supply, how safe are them and about the Arsenic problems. For the first few villages, the water supply is "safe" enough to use, without any concern of the Arsenic. The villages often visited by different groups of people whose main purpose is about the people and Arsenic situation.
As for me, seeing a beautiful place turns into a region where water is no safe for people is quite a pain. I just wish that there will be speedy resolutions to the current crisis of the villages. However, there are only investigations and study, but there is no report about future plan to develop the area. People are waiting for assistance, very much in their heart, because they don't want their children to live in the future without the pain they endure today. Even the villagers have more knowledge about the Arsenice problems and relevant information, they can only do a few thing to deal with this issues. wik
So far, our study tells us that only two digging wells are classified as "safe." for the entire village, it is not enough. Clean water is very vital for people's life.
Before we left Koh Thom, we went to visit some patients who have Arsenic disease. They stay home all the time after the disease came, and the society loses one more labour potentiality. While it can not afford to lose more, the problem is growing.
I hope that the ministry of urban development will impose a new policy to save the situation as soon as possible, as the new government has finally been formed through the 4th general election. And I hope our people will understand more about the disease and create preventative measure against its spreading.
By the way, along the road, I noticed this large Buddha statue:
September 18 Another song to sing for our heroNORWALK, Calif. – September 15, 2008 – Long Beach resident, Monirath Siv, a student at Cerritos College, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation in July.
“The Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship Program is an extension of our long-standing commitment to college education throughout the United States,” said J. Mark Davis, President of the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. “This scholarship honors students who often balance responsibilities of school, work and family, but also find time to give back to their communities through volunteer service.” Siv, a straight-A sophomore majoring in engineering, came to the United States from Cambodia in 2006 and has been giving back to his American community ever since. Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, AmeriCorps and on-campus at Project HOPE health fair events are just a few places you can see Siv volunteering his time. “As a lifelong learner I want to learn more things beyond schoolwork,” said Siv. “I extend my academics by bringing my energy and skills to the community in a form of volunteering in order to experience new things.” Siv plans to expand his education by majoring in biomedical engineering at a private four-year university. This year he will be applying to schools such as Cornell, John Hopkins, Columbia and Washington University in St. Louis with the hopes of taking full advantage of the opportunities this country offers those that work hard. The Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship Program is made possible with funding from the Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation. The Whitehead Foundation provides grants in support of human services initiatives. The late Joseph B. Whitehead was one of the original bottlers of Coca-Cola. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation is supported by the financial commitment of the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Downey and the Coca-Cola Company. The foundation was created in 1986 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Coca-Cola and to establish a legacy for the education of tomorrow’s leaders. Now in it’s the 9th year of funding the Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship Program, the Foundation has provided $3.7 million in scholarship awards to students attending two-year degree granting institutions and more than $35 million towards the Coca-Cola Scholars Program during the past 20 years. The Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship is awarded every year in the spring. Applications are available in the Cerritos College Financial Aid office. Feel free to contact Veronica Castro at (562) 860-2451 ext. 3226 or vcastro@cerritos.edu with any questions. Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college’s district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers degrees and certificates in more than 200 areas of study in nine divisions. Annually, more than 1,200 students successfully complete their course of studies, and enrollment currently surpasses 20,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at www.cerritos.edu. Cambodian film win major US awardhttp://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-09/...nt_10020156.htm PHNOM PENH, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- Cambodian-made film "Facing the Truth" has won a prestigious U.S. film award at the 2008 FREDDIES, a press release from Khmer Mekong Film (KMF) said Monday. Known as "The Medical Oscars", the FREDDIES Awards competition, now in its 34th year, encourages and celebrates film excellence by attracting entries in various categories from health organizations around the world, the press release said. "Facing the Truth", which was made by KMF, is a powerful half-hour drama about the vital importance of HIV tests for pregnant women, it said. Set in rural Cambodia, the emotional yet positive story centers on the lives of two pregnant sisters and their husbands whose unexpected test results confound all their expectations, it added. The film, shot in and around Phnom Penh over 10 days, is being shown in Cambodian hospitals and health centers nationwide during the next two years. The glittering awards ceremony is due to be held in Philadelphia on Nov. 14. September 15 Cesc Fabregas and David Beckham at Siem ReapThis is actually a Pepsi Football commercial Ads. I dont really know if there been there. But seems like Cesc did and David didn't.
PS Group Loveology Research Report No1PS Group department of love research has filed a new report about their latest study onto the field of love in Cambodia.
The research team leads by Dr. Sar Moni Rattanak and Mr. Denith. This study has been conducted since January of this year. The reason for this research is that PS Group has shown interest in developing its own theory so that they can create products regarding the field of loves.
Mr. Denith, Director of the PS News includes this result paper to the latest release of the PS News - PS News 12: Zodiac.
All right reserves.
The next study is underway.
September 13 Khmer Vs Laotian Vs Vietnamese Ancient TechnologyAfter digging to a depth of 100 meters last year, Laos scientists found traces of copper wire dating back 1000 years, and came to the conclusion that their ancestors already had a telephone network one thousand years ago.
So, not to be outdone, in the weeks that followed, Vietnamese scientists dug 200 meters and headlines in the Vietnamese papers read: ' Vietnamese scientists have found traces of 2000 year old optical fibers, and have concluded that their ancestors already had advanced high-tech digital telephone 1000 years earlier than Laos'.
One week later, a Cambodian newspaper reported the following: 'After digging as deep as 500 meters, Cambodian scientists have found absolutely nothing. They have concluded that 5000 years ago, their ancestors were already using wireless technology. September 08 Quantum of Solace |
Through the Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship Program, the Foundation awards a total of 400 scholarships annually to students attending higher-education institutions granting two-year degrees. All recipients have demonstrated academic success and participated in community service within the past 12 months.
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