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A New World
If you don't keep abreast of the news, the world passes you by.
I just discovered a new name for pawnshop. It's now called SPEEDCASH.
Yea, instant cash. Forget about what you give away. Think about what you get.

That comes from the Post Office. Now, not only can you put in your letters, you can even put in your valuables.

Blotted Govt
Cambodia is forming a coalition govt. According to a senior diplomat, the new administration will have around 3000 posts. You won't believe the kind of tasks these policy makers will do. He said, "They will not be assigned work - they'll just be addressing and opening seminars, cutting ribbons, welcoming foreign guests..."

On the surface, we uneducated citizens had the impression that's what politicians do and they get paid very well. Because everytime we see them, they are either cutting ribbons, kissing babies and making boring speeches. Nobody appreciates what they do behind closed doors.

The other day, I went to the weekly Meet-the-MP session. My MP was not in. Maybe he is busy attending an official function or another cake-cutting ceremony. Or maybe he is sitting in on one of the board meeting. Nowadays a number of MPs are sitting on the board of directors. MP are very busy people, you know.