SOTHEA NIM

North Korean's current state of affair

noreply@blogger.com (Sothea Nim) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:47:02 PST

Very interesting article about North Korea's current state of affair (refer to this article for a full story http://www.csmonitor.com/World/terrorism-security/2011/After-Kim-Jong-il-Who-is-really-in-charge-in-North-Korea-VIDEO).

I find Asian political analysts are much more calm and accurate with their reactions to the situation when it comes to regional political affair.

Interesting views about Kim Jung-Il

noreply@blogger.com (Sothea Nim) — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:44:08 PST

It's so interesting to see how people are genuinely (or blindly maybe) in love with "Kim Jung-Il". Nice to hear different views, but we can't deny the facts that one those who adore him have the same style-- dictatorship (except my King and Queen of course); his leadership has led North Korea to become one of the most impoverished countries and suppressed societies on the face of the planet.

Read more how some people regard Kim Jung-Il as a lovely man http://www.guardian.co.uk/

The Mekong Dam project in Laos got stalled

noreply@blogger.com (Sothea Nim) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:06:15 PST

I'm so glad that the Mekong Dam project in Laos got stalled. I really hope that the project get cancelled completely. The Mekong is not only important for our livelihood but it has also played great role in the cultures of the countries in the region. We have so many folklores, arts, music, and mythical tells related to the Mekong. The Dam would have direct impact on those aspect of life. If we allow the project to continue, it would be really, really sad!!!

Refer to these articles about the impact of the Dam project on the countries in the lower Mekong Delta:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/08/laos-dam-idUSL3E7N83VK20111208
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2101716,00.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia-pacific/laos-ready-to-build-first-mainstream-mekong-river-dam-despite-intense-opposition/2011/12/06/gIQAzoKJbO_story.html

Cambodian should learn-- bad foreign policy, pull Cambodia back about 100 years

noreply@blogger.com (Sothea Nim) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:32:29 PST

Phnom Penh was once known as Paris of the East. We were so advanced at many sectors compared to many countries in the region.

The Vietnam War started, the real test on Cambodia foreign policy began. It hit us really hard!!! Looking back, in my opinion, our leaders made a wrong choice. A really bad one! Directed us to the wrong direction. We self-proclaimed to be a neutral nation (somewhat similar to Switzerland) in the middle of the cold war, but we chose to support China by providing food to Vietcong. We betrayed our fundamental. We can't deny this part of the history.

I can understand why Prince Sihanouk did that. That was because of insecurity, in my opinion. How so??? Well, we were under French colonization for 90 years. We fought hard to gain back our independent. We were afraid to loose. It's scary to be next to Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Especially when you see all the number of American troops mobilized into the region of Indochina. It's intimidating. It's very uncertain!

Also, looking back, we have a lot to learn from Singapore when it comes to foreign policy (http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1167154/1/.html); surely many more sectors. They played hard ball toward the communist. They also played hard ball toward the British. But they also knew how to dance around, by not giving up any party. We can see the result of their foreign policy by soon after 1979, the Chinese communist party invited Mr. Lee Kuan Yew for state visit to China. Mr. Lee was welcomed as an honorable guest by the party. That's big! In the mean times, Singapore's relations with the west has been maintained and prospered despite the criticism over oppression on opposition party and the press during the 80s.

When get reviewing the consequence of Cambodian bad move on foreign policy, it pulled us back about 100 years behind, in my opinion. We put ourselves through genocide, where most educated were killed. We went through over three decades of civil wars. It took us more than 10 years to stabilize our fragile peace. It will take us another 40 - 50 years to full develop our social economics. Our society is still on the crossroad. Our youngsters don't even care about what had happened in the past. Good and loving family is a very strong foundation for building good society which leads to social economic prosperity. We are really lacking of that. So to full transform Cambodia into the modern society, which we have no choice but to do so, in a stable and natural integration, we need quiet a bit of time. One of the main factor in doing so is to have a good foreign policy. I think the current government is doing a pretty good job on that. I just wish they are not too biased toward China and blasting the west and the UN.

My career path in Canada -- the begging of success

noreply@blogger.com (Sothea Nim) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:01:05 PDT

I am a native Cambodian who moved to Canada in 2006, at the age of 27. My career in Canada began at the InterNeg in March 2007. I decided to change my career from Law to Information Systems when I moved to live in Canada. In order to pursue my new career, I applied to the Computer Science program at Concordia University and was accepted to the program. A short while later, I was fortunate enough to hear of a part-time position as a Research Assistant at the centre for Internet Negotiation (InterNeg). That was my first job in Canada. I loved what I was doing. The people I worked with were very supportive; especially, my manager, Ms. Norma Paradis. While working at InterNeg, I made some good contacts with staff who work for the John Molson School of Business (JMSB). Through my work contacts I was recommended for a full-time position as Web Developer, at the Centre for Instructional Technology (CIT) of JMSB. Working at CIT provided me with the opportunity to work with other web teams across the university. I made tons of excellent contacts and by the end of my employment contract in July 2008, I was referred for a full-time position at the Department of Education (DoE) as a Webmaster. After five months there, I was again referred to a permanent position, Web Designer, at the University Communications Services (UCS). UCS is a central department responsible for Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Internal Relations, and Web Communications for the university. I worked there from January 2009 till September 2011. Once again, I have been referred for a position with a private company, Autodesk -- my dream company, by my former colleague who used to work with me at Concordia. I am very excited about this new opportunity as it falls in line with my career goals.

Looking back, the most valuable lesson that I have learned and that has led to my success is hard work. No matter how small or simple the task or how boring it may be, you must give it your all and complete each task to the best of your ability. I always take any tasks assigned to me by my manager seriously; and continue to build professional contacts at every level.

Cambodia enforces anti-corruption law: western companies complaint

noreply@blogger.com (Sothea Nim) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 15:01:23 PDT

It's been two decades in Cambodia, for private companies getting things done on time, they have to pay low-paid civil servants (small amount of money). It's what have been known as "facilitation fees". When it's time to talk as friend, western diplomats & government critics call the practice as "facilitation fees payment", when it comes to talk as opponent, they call the same practice as "corrupt fee payment". Funny eh!

It was announced last week, one of the measures to eradicate the wide spread of corruption in the impoverish nation is to bring to court people who pay the facilitation fees and people who receive the fees.

As this article "Cambodian Anti-Corruption Drive Creates Headache for Western Firms" stated, the fees go to civil servants' pocket. It's true. While similar fees are being paid in western countries are going directly to the government. So, it seems to me that it is the right approach to stop the practice. But western firms reacted really negatively to the new law. I don't get it!

You can't please westerners really. Many of them said they don't come to invest because Cambodia is corrupt or severely lacking "rule of law". They said Cambodia is a bad place to do business because we do too much business with China. On the contrary, they said the new chapter (ban facilitation fees payment) of the anti-corruption laws is a bad idea. I'm lost!

You gotta do things that are good for your nation, and I completely support the government new initiatives.

U.S. Diplomat doesn't seem to do the job properly

noreply@blogger.com (Sothea Nim) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:16:53 PDT

In my opinion, article "U.S. Anxiety Over Rising China Aired in Cambodia WikiLeaks" is proven to me that the US diplomat does not do their job right.

I've never been a diplomat. However I think as a diplomat, s/he should probably focuses on working hard to strengthen relationships between her/his nation and the nation of the assignment. Not to report badly about some other country (that you regards as a rival) and let everything else go to s*#t. Washington solely depends on the report back from their diplomats. What have they heard? Bad news. Living in North America for 5 years, make me understand the culture here quite a bit via regional news. It's all about bad and dramatic news. Otherwise, no audience. It's probably also applies in politics and foreign affairs.

So if you read the article carefully, and look at it in a more strategic way, you will understand that the US diplomat in Cambodia did not do the job that they suppose to do for the country-- both Cambodia (diplomat is also care about Human Rights) and the US.

Why do I make such claim?

Well, look. People need food. Economic need to grow. Government need to prioritize their moves. So, Cambodia desperately needs energy. The Wests don't want to invest because Cambodia is lacking Rule of Law, China does. Thanks to China. Energy will have us to boost many other developments-- tourism, garments, agriculture, industries (factory and so on). How can we ask investors to come to invest and we can provide them electricity.

Cambodia needs roads and bridges (were completely destroyed by war). The Wests say nah, too complicated to work with Cambodia. China says OK. Let's get to business. As a result, so many roads and bridges were built and being built. We roads and bridges, we can transport goods and travel easily. Things become more efficient.

Cambodia needs to strengthen its military-- training, weapon, and so on. The Wests says the market is too small. The price is high. So Cambodia turned to China for a cheaper cost. Strategic right?

One of the main thing is that Cambodia is Asian. Asian like saving face. The US does not. The US would go and blast on all kinds of issues about Cambodia to the press. That does not work so well. However, China does not do that.

Many other issues, you can just keep listing it if you know Cambodia enough.

When the strategic and prioritized policies are implemented successfully, all other issues such as education and health care will fall in place. When people have good education, they can make a better decision. So, democracy is more promising. To get to that point, living standard of each household needs to be improved. That's why the basic needs are necessary to get done first.

So, USA, think about it, would you.

The Yellow Shirts wants to claim that they have better judgement on border issue than the UN

noreply@blogger.com (Sothea Nim) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:44:46 PDT

Article "Yellow Shirts reject World Court ruling on Thai-Cambodian border dispute" on Pataya Mail made me feel like The Yellow Shirts wants to claim that they have a better judgement on Thai-Cambodia border than the UN highest court.

It`s really embarrassing for reasonable Thai people when you read this article. Cambodia has nothing to give to the UN really. We are really poor compare to Thailand. We have much weaker military (in my opinion). We have way less rich business persons. We have way less people (barely none) in political organizations like the UN. Basically I am telling you that most time, world decision is made without our inputs. They only thing we have is the courage to stand-up defending our integrity and sovereignty.

While Thailand is the opposite. They have much better influence in international political organizations. They have better players in foreign affairs and international diplomacy. It's like comparing earth and sky.

So, how come the UN's highest court (ICJ) made such verdict? In 1962 we got the 1000-year-old temple back (Preah Vihear). Last 18th of July, the court order both side to withdraw from the disputed area. Cambodian government and people are happy with this. Why can the Yellow Shirts and some Thai politicians?

It's bizarre!!! I hope this is not another political game that the Yellow Shirts tries to use against the PM-elected, Yingluck Sinawatra.

See all this come out of a few people conflicts-- Thaksin and the Yellow Shirts founder, Mr. Sondhi. I lived in Thailand 2 years before the 2006 military coupe. On the local news, you know and understand deeper what's going inside Thailand, and I get the first hand information. So the personal conflict has led to the division within Thailand. It caused the division within the region (ASEAN). How sad!!! It's 2011. We should be more mature and reasonable than that. Common, wake up Mr. Sondhi!

Thanks.

Another side of the coin to - Cambodia's leaders are murderous kleptocrats: author

noreply@blogger.com (Sothea Nim) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:17:48 PDT

I am unable to forbid myself from writing some true stories, stating other side of the facts, in response to this article by STEPHEN LONG: "Cambodia's leaders are murderous kleptocrats: author", especially to the Joel Brinkley`s opinions expressed in the article.

Before starting to show you another side of the coin, I would like to give you some background about myself so that it can help you not to assume that I benefit something from the current regime.

I have no relatives working for the government. I was born and grew up in one of the remote areas of Cambodia (Takeo province, Southeastern region of the country). I worked hard and built my life within the unjust society as any other boys from poor family. I experienced unjust and frustrating situations, but I am grateful to be Cambodian and see things changes in my country.

Listen, corruption and lacking of rule of law is a really, really big problem in Cambodia. They are the biggest cause of social unjust and all the negative impacts on Cambodian society. However, I strongly disagree with many of the expressed opinions related the result of foreign ads, Cambodian children situation and so on. Here you go.

"JOEL BRINKLEY: Cambodia is an oddity in that 80 per cent of people who live in the country live in the countryside with no electricity, no clean water, no radio, not television. They live more or less as they did 1,000 years ago."

First of all, it is not true (not even close to reality) that 80 percent of Cambodian people who live in the countryside has no access to radio or television. Yes the situation exist. I don`t have a proven number to tell you how much of the people have access to the media tools. However, from my personal experience, my town is really not a well off town, and almost all of us have radio, and many of the families have television. We listen to opposition voice (Radio Free Asia, VOA, and other local radio stations who pro-opposition). No authorities ever came to our home and threaten us not to listen to those stations.

No clean water? Yes it is true in some case and not in other. The UNICEF and ADB have helped the country to build, rebuild and restore irrigation systems and wells across the country. I have left Cambodia 7 years ago to work abroad. I always go back home every year, or at least every other year. Each time of my visit, I am so, so surprised and encouraged to see how things have changed in the countryside. It gives me so much hope.

No electricity? Common, let`s get more realistic here. Peace, political stability, food, and shelter are first thing we need? Don`t forget that Cambodia just went through an atrocity history for more than 3 decades. To rebuild the country from such dramatic event, it takes at least 1 generations (60 years based on Cambodian life expectancy). So, the basic needs are the most priority. Things like: enough food to eat, a place to live, school for children, peace, and political stability so we all can live in a safety environment. So let`s give Cambodia a little bit of a break. Would ya! Being said all this, if the Joel Brinkley and Stephen Long keep themselves informed related to the Energy Policy that the government has implemented, they will see how many electricity dams is being built and how many of them will be ready to used in 2012 and 2013. I am talking about nationwide policy, not just municipalities. Taking my remote town into account, I went to visit my family last year, and I was amazed by their 24 hours electricity access. My family has not experienced blackout since 2008. Almost every where you go now, you would see electricity transmission wire being built.

"JOEL BRINKLEY: Well, 40 per cent of the nation's children grow up stunted..."

I do feel so sad for children in my country. I feel that they deserve a much better life. They entitle to a much better school facility and so on. But...

Common Joel (forgive me that I call you by your first name)! What you expressed really not true. I also travel myself to different parts of the world. And if you give me a choice to choose between being a poor children in Cambodia and a poor children in the United States, I prefer to be the one in Cambodia. Children might be poor, but at least most households, if not every, own farm land. They can at least have food to eat. Schooling is free. Please forgive me here. I am not trying to say that that`s all they deserve, but please not forget the fact that Cambodia has just been stable since 1998. Compare to countries in Africa and India, I think Cambodian children are in a much better shape.

"JOEL BRINKLEY: Every year the government stages a donor conference at which donors pronounce how much they're going to give each year..."

This is so absurd. Just a small example of the consequence of this types of opinions: Mr. Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, approved to close Canadian embassy in Cambodia in 2008, while Canadian donations have helped tremendously, and probably some International Development Agency reports did not reflect the fact. Trust me, a lot of those folks try really hard to force Cambodian to wear their shoes, while it should be the other way around.

First, over 40% of the donations flows back to donor countries via the so called "technical assistance/advisers budget line." I am telling you, those guys who called themselves volunteer, they live like kings and queens in my country. They drive the nicest car. They have personal housemaid. They live in a rich neighborhood. Please forgive me for those of you who I personally know that you are not included in this gang of folks.

Second, if you look at the success stories in Cambodia in the area of agriculture, health care, education, landmines eradication, and civil society. Donors, you would feel proud of it, which I am sure you are. That's why you are continuing to help Cambodia. Plus, Cambodia has sent hundreds of solders who are specialized in landmine clearing to African countries and some part of the Middle East. A school (military) for Peace Keeping training is being built in Cambodia with full support from the UN and the United States. What is that???

Last but not least, we have had the highest rates of children enrolling in schools and the lowest drop out rates in our history. What does this tell me (and you)? Well, two simple reasons: 1) the demand for children to stay home to help their parent with house work has decreased; 2) we have enough school facilities to accommodate the number children. The size of the class room is still very large (40-50 students per classroom), but still.

So donors, I think you should be proud of this.

"JOEL BRINKLEY: You know, you ask anybody in western nations about Cambodia and all they know is the Khmer Rouge..."

Hahaha... please forgive me that I laugh. If you read the whole answer that Joel gave to Stephen, and if you have enough knowledge of the infamous Cold War, and the involvement of Cambodia in that war, you would really laugh, and say how sad!

Khmer Rouge (17 May 1975 - 6 January 1979): this regime was fully backed by China. It was an illegal and isolated state in the eyes of Western world. I don`t like to point finger as I believe that Cambodia has to take full responsibility for our own acts, but part of the true is that the Cold War and the Vietnam War had the biggest contribution to the rise of the regime. I am not going to go into detail.

People`s Republic Kampuchea (January 1979 - 1988) & Khmer States (1988-1992): this regime was fully backed by the former Soviet Union. The country was fully occupied by Vietnam. The country was completely in civil war. How did Khmer Rouge survive after the collapse of the regime. Well, the US and other western countries were the main supporter for the former murderers to survive in order to fight with the Soviet-backed regime. The Khmer Rouge still had a seat in the UN between throughout those years, while the People`s Republic Kampuchea was an illegal state to Western countries. We did not have a seat in the UN from the early years.

What is that all about??? So, please have a look at this piece of history and tell me is it easy to forget such event and move on to something else... Go to the world saying all proudly with your head up high? It`s like you come and tell a chronically abused child: "common, behave like all other children, and don't abuse other kids."

So my conclusion, Cambodia has a long way to go, but, I am optimistic that we are walking on the right direction. As you all aware that any change requires time. Especially the change from such a dramatic events like 3-year-8-month-20-day of genocide and 2 decades of civil war. So, donors and citizens of donor countries should be proud of what you have done to help Cambodia and look at the positive aspect of it.

Thank you.

4 Senior Leaders of Pol Pot Regime are on trial and mixing views among the victims

noreply@blogger.com (Sothea Nim) — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 19:16:42 PDT

Before moving to live in Canada, I was passionately involved with the Open Society Justice Initiatives in observing the establishment process of the UN-backed Khmer Rouge Tribunal (official name Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia).

The trial that Cambodian people have been waiting for 3 decades. It's such a great new beginning. There are mix feeling among Cambodians. Especially the ones who experienced the regime of 3-year-8-month-and-20-day. Most Cambodians who fled the country don't even want to share their bitter past to their children. I believe that June 27th, 2011 was the day that those elders are proud to share to their love ones, who was born in the West or who was too young to remember, all about their surviving stories, and the journey that took them from the regime, which created hell on earth for them.

I've been following closely of what happening on the media related to the trial. I've heard different interviews with Cambodian who live in motherland and abroad. There have optimistic and pessimistic views about the hearing process. Most of the victims are concerned if the true can really be revealed and if justice can really brought to Cambodian people.

In my opinion, I would like to despite the pessimistic views. It's not because I don't respect the views, but it's because the most important thing is that this trial is happening. I also believe that the old chapter of Cambodian bitter and horror history can be closed. We now can taste the light of a new chapter for our country destiny. We won't and shouldn't forget the past, and we should continue to share to our children and grandchildren about what had happened so that history does not repeat itself. However, we should be able to really move on peacefully. Sometime complete justice or the justice that we've desired is just way beyond our reach. So, I think we should be positive attitudes and support the trial process with good manner.

Complete justice with possible instability or some justice with peace

noreply@blogger.com (Sothea Nim) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:03:27 PDT

The article "Cambodia and the Pitfalls of Political Justice" on The New York Time, by Peter Maguire, has intrigued me to tell you the other side of the coin.

I was born in 1979. It was right at the end of the Pol Pot regime.

I grew up entirely in the middle of civil war. The fighting between 3 sectarian forces and a government: the government of Khmer State (Rath Kampuchea), Sihanouk government (in the jungle), Son San government (in the jungle), and Khmer Rouge government (in the jungle). I can recall, as a child, almost every month, while sleeping at night, we had to run out of the house going a hiding place as the fighting between our local authority and the sectarian army. In the morning we sometime need to clean up the mess (I am talking about cleaning human flesh) as the result of the fighting.

The civil war took place between 1979 and 1997. We never thought that our Cambodia will ever come back to normal.

By the way, Khmer State was an illegal state to the West and the UN. That might have been because, in the middle of the Cold War, Cambodia was a very close ally of Soviet Union. On the other hand, three other governments in the jungle each had their own seat in the UN. So I am basically telling you that I was born and grown up in an illegal state, and if I was to hold a Cambodian passport then, I could not travel anywhere besides Soviet Union, some eastern European countries, and Vietnam. That's about it.

I also remember as a child that I saw Vietnamese troops everywhere. We supposed to thank them because the propaganda then taught us to know Vietnamese troops as our savior. We were also taught in school that the other three governments were traitors. Every 7th of January, we built three statues of the head of other three governments and burned them, and shouted "Long Live Khmer State!".

Later in the 90s, starting from 1991 to be specific, as a result of Paris Peace Agreement (signed on October 23, 1991). All governments in the jungle moved in land. Large number of UN troops (known as UNTAC) stationed in Cambodia (1992-1993). We were then taught to praise then king father, Norodom Sihanouk, and sing "Long Live King Father". We started to hear on our media that Vietnamese troops were an illegal and invading troop.

As a child, this kind of little and simple propaganda really screws you up!

Well, we had our first general election after over 3 decades of war held in May 1993. Since then Cambodian people had began to smell, touch, and taste stability. We stop running into the hiding place at night. School stop teaching us to call name. We can vote for who to lead the country. We can do whatever business we want to. We can learn any foreign language. We can listen to any radio channels and watch any television channels. We can sit back and watch changes in our economy. Number of students go to university has started increasing. Many other great things have happened since 1993.

Of course there are many other issues still in place, just to name the obvious one: corruptions, poor health care system, weak educational system, and social morality and ethic. But that will be resolved in times AS LONG AS WE HAVE STABILITY, which we really do right now.

However, the stability we are holding is very fragile. It's uncertain. It makes us very insecure at times. We really don't want to loose it.

WHY IS THAT?

Well, imagine a society that has gown through some events like: genocide; almost all intellects and educated people were killed; people had to lie in order to survive; people had to report on one another in order to survive; the ones that got reported on were taken away and never return home; after the collapse of Pol Pot regime, we had civil war; and we were still officially taught in school to hate each other.

So changes require much longer time for Cambodia. It might take a generation-and-half.

Why do I mention all above?

Yes, Khmer Rouge Tribunal! It's a great process. The event that Cambodians desperately need it. THE JUSTICE! But as a Cambodian we are well aware that we don't want to go back to civil war. How so? Remember between 1991 and 1993, all parties integrated and form a new government. Yes, enemies became friend. So in all capacities we are mixing and working together now. That includes the one that kill my grandfather and aunts and uncles. We know who they are. What should we do about it? Nothing. Should we do something about it toward them? No way. Why? Because if that's the case, we once again go into civil war.

I personally prefer to live without complete justice for another 20-30 years so that my children and grandchildren can build their country with their heads and hearts, not weapon.

I also believe that the majority of Cambodian people are asking for limited justice from the Khmer Rouge Tribunal. So, I hope this can be informative enough for some foreigners who naturally love justice and really want the trial to proceed further than CASE 02.

Who does the Preah Vihear temple belong to?

noreply@blogger.com (Sothea Nim) — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 10:45:29 PDT

Thailand and Cambodia has a lot to offer each other. The current border conflict is a very shameful act has conducted by a small group of Thai people. The majority of Thai people understand very well the political game that Mr. Vijajiva is playing. It's a very dangerous game for both his country and regional stability.

Full story "Who does the Preah Vihear temple belong to?" by ALJAZEERA.

Apple's iPhone might be drown in the sea of Android

noreply@blogger.com (Sothea Nim) — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:39:41 PST

Research and analyst says that Apple's iPhone might be drown in the sea of Android. I have no doubt, and it is because Android equips with such a powerful OS and it's open. Apple used to be in battle with Microsoft, its arrogance has stood firmed, but I don't think in the case of their fight with Google. http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/215361/why_apples_iphone_will_drown_in_a_sea_of_androids.html

Some great magazine layout design

noreply@blogger.com (Sothea Nim) — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:10:41 PST

Great samples for magazine layout design http://www.premiumpixels.com/

Privacy Policy Generator

noreply@blogger.com (Sothea Nim) — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:05:30 PST

What a great tool. Privacy Policy Generator is such a great tool for start up. Why spend money on technical writing while you earn no money yet. Try it out folks: http://www.generateprivacypolicy.com/

We Love Buttons: CSS3

noreply@blogger.com (Sothea Nim) — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 10:47:44 PST

We Love Buttons is a great CSS3 button generator tool and plugin. Check it out http://www.wearepico.com/buttons/.

facial detection with jQuery plugin

noreply@blogger.com (Sothea Nim) — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:15:12 PST

A tiny, but great jQuery plugin, for facial detecting. Check it out: http://facedetection.jaysalvat.com/

pimcore: a sound "promising cms"

noreply@blogger.com (Sothea Nim) — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:15:31 PST

I find pimcore to be a very promising CMS interms of scale and solutions that it provides. Check it out: http://www.pimcore.org/

nude.js, nudity detector

noreply@blogger.com (Sothea Nim) — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:15:47 PST

Really cool tools: nude.js, Nudity Detection with HTML Canvas http://www.patrick-wied.at/static/nudejs/

Sliderman.js, remarkable standalone image slider

noreply@blogger.com (Sothea Nim) — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:40:35 PST

Devtrix has just released a standalone image slider equipped with rich feature called Sliderman. Learn more http://www.devtrix.net/sliderman/.

Google's New Honor System

noreply@blogger.com (Sothea Nim) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:57:26 PST

These day, anyone can post opinions on the Internet. We've benefited so much from it. However, one question is always been raised: "How is the quality of information on the Internet?". It's a very valid one. I've heard any acceptable response to this question yet, only after reading this article today: Google's New Honor System for Highlighting Original Journalism on the Web. It's not a perfect solution, but I grade it as a good start I think.

Google Voice App for iPhone

noreply@blogger.com (Sothea Nim) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:48:44 PST

Google just released its official voice app for iPhone http://rww.to/cRY9Dy.

Shopping Trends in 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Sothea Nim) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 08:31:35 PST

The better technology, the more efficient. The more connected we are on the Internet, the easier for us to consume. What does this imply? Well, I think the more debt we (and our children) are going to be in. Read more...

Facebook Google War: Google Pursues Lotus Note

noreply@blogger.com (Sothea Nim) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 08:31:23 PST

Google changed policy on users' contact information access. Facebook launch its so called message feature, and now Google is pursuing collaboration with Lotus Note. Fun to watch this.

Android & its skills demand

noreply@blogger.com (Sothea Nim) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 08:10:17 PST

Android (after acquired by Google in 2005) is young compare to iPhone ( and BlackBerry. However, if we look at the growth rate and market share it has now (read more here). More than that, if we look at the increase demand for Android skills, it even more impressive. The demand was 710% last year.), the gadget is doing pretty well. Read more on ReadWriteWeb.