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ONLINE FASHION MAGAZINE JUNE 2009 ISSUE 4 YEAR 1

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the New M wonder

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it’s not just

Music it’s a movement

- says rapper PraCh Ly in an exclusive interview

Rapper PraCh Ly, photographed by Polaris of Mujestic Records.

Editor’s Note

issue Welcome to the

Once again, the glory of summer brings new fond discoveries within the Khmer Celebrities Community. A Summer of fun is filled with enchanted melodies of not one but two-artists with a lineup of Western beats to the fusion melodies of South East Asia’s newest voice in Cambodia Takma’s – the new sensation who replaces Meas Sok Sophea gives us an inside scoop of what’s lurking within the many changing faces of the M Production Label. Flipping from another hemisphere, PraCh Ly’s words of encouragement is uplifting…and genuine-discover more! The Super-special issue comes equipped with a bonus of “Oh My Dish,” where you will be presented with a distinctive-yet tradition dish that can test your taste buds to its limits. Smash Hits movie review and summer fashion is what the June issue is all about. KhmerCeleb Development topped it off with the new selection of cosmetic review and in leveraging such array; we have a featured Cambodian-female Optometrist that speaks of great vision. This issue marks KHMERCELEB ONLINE MAGAZINE’s 4th issue, and with that said, we look forward to serving the community with more juicy contents as we evolve into a portal that only offers rich resources and contents. STAY TUNE, STAY INFORMED, BE ENGAGED AND AWARE OF KHMERCELEB.COM! Many thanks,

Rattanak-Tee Leang

All PraCh Ly’s photographs by Polaris of Mujestic Records, except for the front cover, photograph by Tiara Delgado.

URBAN

BEATS

meet Cambodian rapper PraCh Ly from Long Beach, CA.

It’s Not Just Music It’s A Movement Written by VEASNA PORS Edited by RATTANAK-TEE LEANG

PraCh Ly eloquently captures a powerful voice in the music industry and is an extremely young talented Cambodian rapper from Long Beach, California. His third album, “Memoir of the Invisible War” a compilation of songs in Khmer and English that ranges in subject from Pol Pot to Modern Cambodian politics will be out this summer. Speaking with PraCh in person and getting to know his history and background is something that can only be described with multiple degrees. PraCh started rapping at a very young age and started writing his own music and composing hip-hop beats at his parent’s garage. His first CD leaked out to Cambodia and had sold over 100,000 copies. PraCh became the #1 artist in Cambodia without even knowing it himself! His lyrics depicted a life story of the Cambodian atrocities during the Khmer Rouge era and political turmoil. His first album, Delama “the end’n is just the beginn’n” was released in 2001 brought so many attention to the audience and captivated many fans to from this sensational rapper. A DJ in Cambodia at a night club got a hold of his CD and started dropping it like a “B-52” bomb hitting Cambodia. PraCh raps from his ideology and does not hide his feelings. His lyrics have been published in a book called, In the Shadow of Angkor and have been studied in many universities and colleges across America. PraCh was featured on CNN news, Asia Newsweek, VOA radio, Press Telegram, and L.A times just to name a few. PraCh third album is said to be more explicit and raw for his audience. There are a total 13 tracks for Volume One and the full master songs will be released on 7/8/09. The album will be in both Khmer and English. PraCh spent 3 months writing the songs and took a month to visit World Music in New York to study about the music industry. The album, “Memoir of the Invisible War” has a compilation of traditional Khmer music mixed with hip hop beats that PraCh had composed himself. Those that don’t know PraCh let me begin by saying he grew up in North Long Beach and Compton,

California and have lived the life out on the street where violence and murders occurred maliciously, and where dead bodies was a common thing. PraCh inspiration to rap about Cambodia came from his brother who shed in tears while telling him stories about his family history during the Khmer Rouge war in 1975. PraCh dug deeper and wanted to enlighten the new generation about the Khmer roots and history of the past. Today, PraCh is the CEO of his own record company called Mujestic Music and is also the producer of a singing group called, Universal Speakers. PraCh is also involved in making films with many record companies and is also involved in producing music for soundtracks as well. To learn more about this amazing artist, check out the exclusive interview of PraCh on www.khmerceleb.com and also check out www.mujestic.com.

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Interviewed by VEASNA PORS Adapted from actual dialogues The K’Celeb Development Team had a great opportunity to do an exclusive interview with PraCh Ly and learned so much about the acclaimed rapper. The name PraCh Ly was given by his parents and it means “Farmland”. PraCh was born in Battambang, Cambodia. [K’Celeb] How are you praCh? [PraCh]”I’m doing great I’ve just been busy working on promoting the new album”. [K’Celeb] We’ve heard a lot about you and we absolutely admired your works as an artist. So, tell us where are you from and how long have you been rapping? [PraCh] “I’m from Long Beach, California and I was born in Battambang, Cambodia. As a child I started school late, but as a child I love reading Dr. Seuss and watching Sesame Street. I grew up on a very tough street in Long Beach where violence and crime

is a common thing. I’ve lived on 69th street; it was between the border of North Long Beach and Compton and as a kid I would listened to Naz, and Snoop Dog”. [K’celeb] How did you get started with rapping? [PraCh] “My brother was in a band and I would always hang out with them as a kid and one day when they were playing the instruments I would make up beats and my brother told me I’m pretty good and he said to me you should utilize your talent and make something out of it. I really didn’t know what he was saying, but as I continued to hang out with my brother, the more questions I had for him about his past and how it was like in Cambodia. From then on my brother opened up a whole hidden world that I’ve have never heard of before and I was touched by his stories. Hearing someone I admired so much shedding tears to me about what my brother had been through made me want to learn more about our culture and past. I started mixing music in my parent’s garage and I learned how to record music from the karaoke machine, and from then on I am doing what I am today”.

[PraCh]” It will be released on July 8th 2009 the English version. [K’Celeb] Now, do you read and write Khmer?[PraCh]” No, I cannot read or write Khmer, but I was able rap it and put it to words. A matter of fact a gentleman came up to me once and told me to thank the person who wrote the lyrics to my songs and I told him I did. He said, give credit to the writer and I insist on telling him I’m the writer of my own songs and he didn’t want to believe me. Until, after 30 minutes of speaking to the guy in Khmer he was finally convinced that I am the writer. I don’t get any help from anyone because I want to be able to learn it myself and speak it from my mind of how I want things to be”. [K’Celeb] Have you been on tour and if so, where so far? Where are you promoting? [PraCh]” In 2004 I toured 23 states so far and also in Cambodia as well and in 2004 and 2005 I studied music at CLA it was under World Music based in New York. I had an opportunity to study with Master Kong Nai Cambodia Living Arts.

[K’Celeb] How many album have you released out so far and in what year?

[K’Celeb] How was life like as a child growing up what did you like to do?

[PraCh] “I have released 3 albums out so far…..the first album released in 2001 ‘Delama’ 1 The Ending Is Just The Beginning and album #2 which is The Lost Chapter-Holy Spirit Personal War Battling and recently album #3 The Invisible War”.

[PraCh]”As a kid I would play anything out on the street from “hit the can”, to rubber band games out on the streets with neighbors, but I was a good kid I would not involve myself in a gang or anything like that and I think the reason why a lot of my friends went their separate ways was because they chose a different route, but I still respect them.”

[K’Celeb] So, what are you currently working on right now? Do you have a new album out? [PraCh]” Yes, I’m currently working on a new album and it will be released in June the Khmer version and in July for the English version. I’ve decided to do it in Khmer and English to target both audiences and it took me a period of 3-months to produced all the songs. The intro of this album you will hear my mom and the outro you will hear my Dad. There’s also other people in this album as well including Sam Chhorn a famous poet and Master Gong Gru. The profit that I make in Cambodia, 75% of the sale I will give it back to CLA music and the other 25% to other organizations and the remaining 50% sold in the states I will donate it to the music organizations.” [K’Celeb] Tell us a little about the album, “Memoir of the Invisible War”. [PraCh]” The album is a little different from the previous two albums because it’s more raw and explicit than my previous two albums. It’s bigger in Epic scale and a much darker side of me. I basically address my frustration out to this album and some of my songs might have profanity, but it’s out of good nature. I rap about the war, life, politics and how I feel in general. If you look at the CD cover you will see encrypted writings in Khmer and actually if you have the code like I do the symbol represents each song title on the CD album.”

[K’Celeb] Who inspired you to be who you are today? [PraCh]”I am inspired by my parents because they are so cultured. I think they have a picture of the Angkor Wat on all corner of the wall in their house. A Buddha shrine in the living room and the scent of incense, herbs and mints reminds me of just who I am. They keep me rooted, and even though I branched out I still couldn’t leave. The countless karaoke, Khmer music and films, the many flavored foods; it’s just who they are. And when I look at them it inspires me. Even though they are here in the States they don’t let the Western world influence them, they are cultured. Not to mention they are great, humble and honorable people. I mean after the thing they have witness and gone through you would think they are fragile. But they are the opposite of that. They allow me to go out and explore the world but at the same time welcome me back with open arms and with an open mind. I don’ think they ever thought I would have a career of being a rapper, but they never second guest me either, they’ve always believe in me. I respect and admire that. They are my inspiration, to not forget who I am, where I am from and to be a better person”. [K’Celeb] Where can the fans purchase your albums at?

[PraCh]” All my music I produced it myself and wrote it as well.

[PraCh]”They can purchase our albums through our website www. mujestic.com and other outlets as well. We are currently working on a deal to get it out to more stores. If you are in the Long Beach area you can pick it you local Khmer stores. If not then no matter where you are at go to your local stores and request for them to have them contact me / [email protected]. We ship World Wide. Then again the CD in just a click away @ www.mujestic. com”.

[K’Celeb] When will your third album be released?

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[K’Celeb] Wow, I could have never thought of that, but that’s very interesting to know. Did you write the lyrics yourself or did someone help you out?

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THE NEW “M” WONDER Interviewed by CHEM VUTH SOVIN Text by RATTANAK-TEE LEANG Video produced by ALEX-T.

Photographs by CHEM VUTH SOVIN Assistants KUNG SOPHAT/NOP BAYARITH Styled by NICO Dress & Shoes TAKMA’S OWN Gloves PLUS ACCESSORIES Makeup by THON SOKNA Hair by SOEUN THEARA Copyright 2009 SPK PLUS DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CO., LTD. USED BY WRITTEN PERMISSION

Sometime change is good, and with change brings new meaning to an old testament. It sounds so cliché I know but that’s what’s going on right now with the motion of changes within Cambodia’s Music Industry. Consider Takma, the new vocal voice of M Production! If you’ve heard of or have listened to Meas Sok Sophea, then you’ll not be surprised with the same great vocal chords of Takma. Takma comes from a lineage of song writers, performers, and movie producers just to name a few. The family tree extends several generations and based on popularity in recent polls, the roots are well founded indeed. Takma has this voice that can capture you into oasis with the songs she’s able to depict from simple words. The songs that are sung from Takma are songs of passion, love, and above all, the reality of life. The interesting fact is that she was once a tomboy and who knew that a tomboy can also have the heart of a sweetheart! Introducing a new change! A change that can shed brighter light into the horizons. The question is will Takma have the opportunity to replace famed Meas Sok Sophea? That’s what on the minds of many fans that it’s considerable pressure on Takma. Despite the pressure, she’s humble and very grateful to have Meas Sok Sophea as her predecessor because it gives her a path that’s already been paved, all that she has to do is to continue the path with her own markings and footings and make her own establishments. Takma has some of the best supporting groups and who wouldn’t want to have the Nop brothers on your side, right? It’s not always easy to continue and hold the same level of excellence of Meas Sok Sophea but with her experience with several hit songs and having been an actress herself, the ratio to fail is very slim.

“I always knew I loved music and singing since I started walking,” mentioned the tomboy-singer Takma.

Khmer Celebrities Community has the privilege to interview Takma to get some juicy details about her and what we’ve uncovered will give her fans a better idea about herself as well. “I always knew I loved music and singing since I started walking,” mentioned Takma. It’s one thing to just get a career that pays the bills, but it’s another thing when you know that the career you have was actually set for you way before you knew it. That’s the case with Takma as she explains it. “My family has this career for life and it seems that almost everyone in the family tree is in the entertainment zone,” says Takma about her background. The environment and surroundings can mold you into who you are today and given the support groups of tomboy-singer, it’s no surprise that she will be part of the entertainment field. But don’t let that fool you as she is also a student studying at the Royal University of Laws and Economic Sciences studying Finance and Banking. It’s good to always have a back up plan so that if her singing and acting career do not work out for her, she can always join Cambodia’s newest groups of corporate leaders. Takma is gracing the album cover of M Production’s 8th album and has hits such as “Ke Mean Sidh” (He Has The Right), “Mean Neak Jum Nuos Oun Te (Is There Anyone Replacing Me),” and “Nat Konleng Bong-Ho Teuk Pnek”. Check out KhmerCeleb.com to listen to the complete personal interview of Takma and listen to her sing a sample of her hit song and you can be the judge for yourself. Let’s Rock n’ roll!

Hello Takma! How are you doing at the moment? We are completely thrilled to be able to have you interviewed for our upcoming June issue release. To start, we would like to know the story of your childhood life. How would you describe your childhood personality as that of your personality today?

featured songs. Local and international fans are getting to know me more and more. This is a good place for me right now.

Hello KhmerCeleb! Thank you very much for having me interviewed. I feel so honored about it. If you had to ask about my childhood life, which no media ever asked me before, I would say yes. I’d also like to you. When I was a little girl, I had a characteristic of a tomboy. I was a quiet girl and I didn’t have much friends. I was (have been) close to my family, especially with my cousins. But now, things have changed. I’m more open to the World. I have more friends; friends who are artists, actors, singers… And I communicate more with other people. I’m so happy about it.

Yes I said it before. M Production is the safest home for me. It’s an umbrella where many famous artists live under. There we have the best team and the president of this label understands her artists more. The work is always fun and the internal organization is great. Yes, it’s a good home for me right now.

When did you first know you have singing talent? What about acting? Do you have any? I always knew I loved music and singing since I started walking. I’m into singing more than acting. I think I have both talents but which one is better it depends on the audience who could judge me. I started in acting career first before singing. I starred in four 35mm-film movies thus far. As we know, your family tree is remarkable in the entertainment field. Who else in the tree is pop star besides you? How famous have they gone? How did you know that? Yes, it’s true. My family has this career for life and it seems that almost everyone in the family tree is in the entertainment zone. And I’m happy I’m one of them. It starts from my parents and my uncle being movie makers, producers, my cousins Nop Bayarith and Nico who are famous singers. Nico sings for the same recording company – M Production, just to name a few. Before M Production, did you sing in a different recording company? Why did you choose M Production to be the new home? Yes, in 2005, before M Production, I was an artist in Angkor Wat recording label. This company is not local since each of the releases were sold mostly in the United States and very few are sold in Cambodia. I was less well-known and I didn’t feel like a celebrity because I was almost completely invisible. And that’s why I moved to M Production almost two years ago. I am a lot more famous in the country and I have had many

Do you think that M Production is a safe home for you?

Since this label records, how many albums or songs have been released that you’re featured in? The strangest thing in the Cambodian music industry is that very few singers have got their solo albums released in the market. Listeners wouldn’t want to buy a solo album. People buy compilation albums so they could listen to everyone. So I haven’t made my own solo album yet. Since M Production, about 20 of my songs have been recorded and 11 of them have been released to the compilation albums. I am currently on the cover of the 8th album. And my songs have been a big hit lately. Between the songs you have sung, which one is your most favorite one? Which one of your songs is the most famous one? It’s a hard question to answer. It seems like I have many of my songs that I love. But the most favorite for me is “Ke Mean Sidh” (He Has The Right). And if you asked why, I’d say I just love it (laugh). “Ke Mean Sidh,” “Mean Neak Jum Nuos Oun Te (Is the Anyone Replacing Me),” and “Nat Konleng Bong-ho Teuk Pnek” are my biggest hits in the Cambodian charts up to date. Do you think you can replace Meas Sok Sophea from the same label records? Even though some people told me that I have a good voice and it follows Meas Sok Sophea’s singing tactic, I can’t see that I’m going to replace her. I think we both have our own ways. I respect her so much. She’s like my senior and she has a great voice. She’s of my favorite singers, too. No, I don’t think I can replace her. But one day, I really do hope I could be as famous as her. What do you think about your own popularity? Have you changed ever since? Just because you’re in the industry it means you’re

Photographs by CHEM VUTH SOVIN Assistants KUNG SOPHAT/NOP BAYARITH Styled by NICO Dress & Shoes TAKMA’S OWN Gloves PLUS ACCESSORIES Makeup by THON SOKNA Hair by SOEUN THEARA TAKMA appears courtesy of M Production Copyright 2009 SPK PLUS DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. USED BY WRITTEN PERMISSION FOR KHMERCELEB ONLINE MAGAZINE

a celebrity. But what makes you famous is that you bring something to people. I’m a singing artist and people are getting to know me by my songs. But I’m still me, somehow things have changed. I’m not the best singer yet but I am learning so much from what I’ve been doing. I am happy for where I stand now. My popularity is not important to me but it pushes me into doing something better for my career. It doesn’t change me. It affects me being someone I truly am (smile).

My cousins Bayarith and Nico told me before about this community and some of my friends also told me about it. But to be honest, Internet thing is what I’m just learning (laugh). But like I said before, I’m so honored to be interviewed by Khmer Celebrities Community because it’s not just local but also international. It’s wider and I heard that your Community helps pushing aspiring artists to becoming themselves and being true. I totally support that. And for the fans, I have nothing else to say but thank you so much. M Production and I promise to bring something special in the near future.

Into a little bit of your personal detail, do you have a boyfriend? Would you hide your love life to the audience? (Laugh) No, not yet! I know, “yet” is the key word. Well, if I had one, I wouldn’t want to hide. For right now, my career is what I’m focusing on. What is your plan for your future? Besides being a singer, I’m also a freshman in Finance and banking study at the Royal University of Laws and Economic Sciences. I’d like to become a banker but I would also still be a singer if fans still need me (smile). Khmer Celebrities Community is a community where Cambodian entertainment industry is supported and promoted in a free will way. Do you have any words for your fans and for the Community’s fans?

INTERVIEWED BY

VEASNA PORS TEXT & PHOTOGRAPHS BY

RATTANAK-TEE LEANG

YOU’RE MY INSPIRATION! EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Eye SeeYou

VISION WITH CAMBODIAN FEMALE OPTOMETRIST

DR. BUNTHAY CHORN

When Dreams become A Reality Living in the 21st Century brings great benefits to us if we choose it correctly as with Dr. Bunthay Chorn. She’s an amazing young woman who had the goal to succeed and an opportunity to make a difference. Here’s something that’s interesting- most would-be doctors and doctors in general typically would have roots of coming from a wealthy lineage, or having parents that were doctors themselves right? Well, you’ll be intrigued to find out that those days are over and the new generation of talented doctors comes from all walks of life. Nowadays, it’s not always true to have that social stigma to get you in the doors of this profession as the people of this age are more receptive to innovation, new discoveries and above all, open minded of not having historical bias. Dr. Chorn grew up in Long Beach, California and grew up in a family filled with determination and strong-willed attitudes. Nothing will get in their way of achieving the American Dream and even despite the harsh realities of growing up in America. Many would agree that there’s not many Cambodianfemale doctors to serve the community and given the opportunity to make a difference Dr. Chorn’s vision became a reality. She wanted to have the community understand that there are talented Cambodianfemales who are making a difference and wanted to also inspire future doctors to pursue their dreams as well. Dr. Bunthay Chorn completed her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2001 (UCLA). She received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the State University of New

York College of Optometry (SUNY) in 2006. There she graduated number one in her class and received multiple awards and scholarships for academic and clinical excellence. Her academic achievements and desire to further her knowledge in the field of vision therapy earned her a respected position in the College’s Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation Residency. The rigorous one-year clinical residency program focused on didactic as well as clinical training in the evaluation and treatment of visual perceptual deficits, developmental vision anomalies, general binocular and eye movement skills deficiencies, sports vision, complex strabismus, amblyopia, and head trauma. The program also provided training in management of special populations such as infants, pediatrics, and children with special needs. Dr. Chorn also received specialty training in comprehensive eye care at Camp Pendleton Marine Base Optometry Clinic in Oceanside, California and ocular pathology at the Lawton Indian Hospital Primary Care Clinic in Oklahoma. The former allowed her to become more proficient in her examination techniques and the latter emphasized conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and glaucoma. Dr. Chorn is a published author and won the award for the Best Article in the Journal of Behavioral Optometry (2007). She has also lectured on numerous occasions on children’s visual development. She is presently an adjunct professor at SUNY. Check out www.khmerceleb.com and www.icuoptometry.com

K’celeb Community was honored to be invited to the grand opening of “EyeSeeYouVision” located in San Gabriel off of Valley and Del Mar. The new office was aesthetically styling with various brand names designer frames. There were great sunglasses and not to mention the high-end office is equipped with the latest equipment with great services from the staff. Dr. Bunthay Chorn gave K’celeb Development Team a grand tour of the new office and her insights on her achievements and how she was able to walk her dreams within years. Being the first Khmer woman in her community to attend a prestige Optometry college; she shared with us her inspiration for the younger generation to dream big and that working hard is the key to any success.

[Dr. Chorn] We have all label designers, so anything Italian, French and Japanese we have it all ..in the two offices. As you said it’s very high-end frames and products that’s why we have the office like this. Like you were saying earlier you don’t necessary need to get an exam just because you wear glasses or contacts it’s actually just a small part of what we do you need to come for your eye health. I’m actually a Pediatric specialist, so I see all kids and my specialty is also in vision therapy, which is a form of rehabilitation for your eyes and your brain. Not many offices do that and it happens to be my residency.. Yeah, even if you’ve never had an eye exam before you’ll never know what you will uncover. Early detection is key!

[K’Celeb] Hi Everyone we are at the grand opening of “EyeSeeYouVision” I am here with Dr. Bunthay Chorn. She will be telling us a little about herself and the grand opening of “EyeSeeYouVision”.

[Dr. Chorn] In line with the trend we have a nice modern office and here is the exam room. As you can see here this is my undergraduate diploma. I went to UCLA and the other Doctor, Doctor Tan he went to the University California Riverside. Basically, I’m from Long Beach that’s where I grew up and um.. Loved it there and a large Cambodian population.. and at the time you know not that many Cambodians let alone a girl, or woman went to college, so that was really nice I was able to do that with my parents support OMG there maybe 10 or so.. Cambodians in UCLA at that time uh hum..

[Dr. Chorn] Um.. well we have another office and it was doing well, so we thought we could do another one, so that I can be here more, so.. um.. that’s when we decided to open the office here. [K’Celeb] So, today is the grand opening? [Dr. Chorn] Yes, First time the door is open to the public (smile) everyone is welcome to come down. [K’Celeb] Where is the office located at? [Dr. Chorn] We’re in San Gabriel... like I said we have one other location too and we’re on Valley and Delmar, Fortune plaza is a brand new plaza too. [K’Celeb] Everything just looks so modern, so high tech I mean I love it. It’s so big too and you can definitely purchase all kinds of frames and sunglasses here. You can purchase frames and you don’t need to have vision problems to wear glasses, you can also protect your eyes by purchasing sunglasses as well. It’s very modern and hip and the Doctors are extremely nice.

[K’Celeb] Why don’t we take a look at the new office?

[K’Celeb]Yeah [Dr. Chorn] At that time many people finish college went straight to work, but I elected to go to Optometry school, which is just like med school a 4-year program and I went to New York, State University New York college of Optometry. Doctor Tan also went there as well; that’s how we met and that was four years and then afterward I elected to do residency in therapy Pediatric I was there for another year. A total of 9-years of school and again not too many Cambodian. Although, now it’s really nice there are a lot more Cambodians students in Optometry school. [K’Celeb] In your program?

[Dr. Chorn] I was the first in my schoolthe first Cambodian, Cambodian woman of course. [K’Celeb] You were also a President for your school? [Dr. Chorn] Yeah, my first year of school I also was a Valedictorian of my class and that was really nice um.. And residency I was the top residency grad too. [K’Celeb] So, yeah I’ve been hearing some of your achievements and accomplishments I think it’s such an inspiration for the younger generation who wants to become a Doctor. I mean is there supportive advices that you want to tell all the viewers? [Dr. Chorn] Yeah, like I said when I first started I was the only Cambodian as well as a Cambodian woman. Not many people saw that and they didn’t know about it I mean they didn’t think it was possible, “ But really you can’t let anything stand in your way you just have to work really hard and you can do anything. When I went to school everything was very hard because it’s just me I’m making my own way, but that’s fine I just worked really hard. “Don’t give up just keep trying and you’ll find your niche just keep going. People can contact me if they like and I can tell them about Optometry school. [K’Celeb] How was your experience in Grad school? [Dr. Chorn] New York was fantastic I’m kind of a city girl and New York is the biggest city in the world really, but it was really nice because it was right in the middle of Manhattan right near Time Square. It was a really nice experience and that’s the reason why I chose Suny. Our school is number 1 in Vision Therapy. [K’Celeb] Were there obstacles that you had to go through? [Dr. Chorn] Yeah, like I said not that many women.. Optometry has always been a male career. The last couple of years have been more females 50 to 60% are actually women. I grew up, my parents didn’t make a lot of money. A lot of people think they can’t afford school so a lot of people just want to get out of high

school and start working. [K’Celeb]So, what are your thoughts about K’celeb? [Dr. Chorn] I think it’s a fantastic idea we don’t have that many website, but what you guys bring to the table is really artsy, creative & the photographer is really creative. What’s also nice is you reach out to the community and there are different facets on the website.

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Khmer cuisine is noted for the use of prahok, a type of fermented fish paste, in many dishes as a distinctive flavouring. When prahok is not used, it is likely to be kapi) instead, a kind of fermented shrimp paste. Coconut milk is the main ingredient of many Khmer curries and desserts. Many rice varieties are available in Cambodia, including aromatic rice and glutinous or sticky rice. The latter is used more in desserts with fruits like durian. Almost every meal includes a bowl of rice.

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Picture of Amok Trei (Steamed curried fish), Photograph by Kung Sophat.

Khmer cuisine is another name for the food widely consumed in the country Cambodia. The food of Cambodia includes tropical fruits, rice, noodles and various soups.

Khmer CUISINE

Cambodian cuisine also uses fish sauce widely in soups, stir-fried cuisine, and as dipping sauces. Curry dishes, known as kari shows the ties between Indian and Cambodian cuisine. The many variations of rice noodles show the influences from Chinese cuisine. Rice noodle soup, known simply as Kuyteav, is a popular dish brought to Cambodia by its Chinese settlers. Also, Banh Chiao is the Khmer version of the Vietnamese Bánh xèo. Typically, Cambodians eat their meals with at least three or four separate dishes. Each individual dish will be either sweet, sour, salty or bitter. Chilli is usually left up to the individual to add themselves. In this way Cambodians ensure that they get a bit of every flavour to satisfy their palates.

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HOW WE COOK IT KhmerCeleb Online Magazine brings you this time to a cooking lesson of the most popular Khmer dish, Amok Trei, or steamed curried fish. It is fish coated in a thick coconut milk with kroeung, either steamed or baked in a cup made from banana leaves. Essential to the dish is the addition of the leaves of the noni tree and the use of fingerroot. Amok is a popular Cambodian dish which some have likened to the American Hamburger....but only inasmuch as it’s eaten frequently. The traditional (and most popular) recipe uses fish however our research shows it is quite acceptable to use chicken, lobster and even escargot (snails). The other main ingredients are coconut milk and turmeric which are essential to the dish. The traditional method of using banana leaves for cooking and serving can be got around by using collard greens or cabbage which has the added advantage that the whole thing can be eaten. Below are 2 Amok recipes for you to try: Amok Trei (Fish) and Amok Moan (Chicken). Serve with rice. Cookin approx. 100 mn

Amok Trei (Fish)

Lemon Grass ½ teasp Ground Turmeric 1 teasp Paprika 2 tbsp Fish Sauce 1 tbsp Sugar ½ teasp salt 1 x 400g/14oz tin Coconut Milk 450g/1lb White Fish Fillets, e.g. (Catfish, Cod, Haddock, Sole, Orange Roughy) 4-8 Banana leaves (depending on size) or or 8 large Dark Green Cabbage Leaves Instructions 1. Place the garlic, onion, galangal, lemon grass, turmeric, paprika, fish sauce and sugar in a blender or food processor and process until well blended. 2. Add the coconut milk and process again until thoroughly mixed. 3. Transfer the coconut mixture to a medium saucepan and bring to simmering point, stirring. Continue to cook gently for about 10 minutes until thickened. 4. Meanwhile, if using cabbage greens, place them in a large saucepan, cover with boiling water and set aside to soften. If using banana leaves, cut into pieces about 20cm/8-inches square. 5. Place the fish in a bowl, season with a little salt then pour over half the hot coconut sauce and mix well. Set the remaining sauce aside. 6. Place 1/8th of the fish mixture in the centre of each leaf and fold the edges over to form secure parcels, making sure you tuck the edges under. Steam the parcels for 1 hour.

Ingredients 1 Garlic Clove, chopped 1 Red Onion, chopped 5cm/2-inches fresh Root Galangal, chopped or ½ teasp Ground Galangal 2 tbsp chopped Lemon Grass or 2 teasp Ground

7. 5 minutes before the end of the cooking time, gently reheat the remaining sauce. 8. To serve - make a small opening down the centre of each parcel and spoon the remaining coconut sauce into the opening. Serve immediately with rice.

Amok Moan (Chicken) Same Ingredients except for: 350g/12oz Boneless chicken breasts, cut into very thin slices about 2.5cm/1-inch long 4-8 Banana leaves (depending on size) or 8 large Dark Green Cabbage Leaves Instructions 1. Place the garlic, onion, ginger, lemon grass, turmeric, curry powder, fish sauce and sugar in a blender or food processor and process until well blended. 2. Add the coconut milk and process again until thoroughly mixed. 3. Transfer the coconut mixture to a medium saucepan and bring to simmering point, stirring. Continue to cook gently for about 10 minutes until thickened. 4. Meanwhile, if using cabbage greens, place them in a large saucepan, cover with boiling water and set aside to soften. If using banana leaves, cut into pieces about 20cm/8-inches square. 5. Place the chicken in a bowl, season with a little salt then pour over half the hot coconut sauce and mix well. Set the remaining sauce aside. 6. Place 1/8th of the chicken mixture in the centre of each leaf and fold the edges over to form secure parcels, making sure you tuck the edges under. 7. Steam the parcels for 1 hour. 8. 5 minutes before the end of the cooking time, gently reheat the remaining sauce. 9. To serve - make a small opening down the centre of each parcel and spoon the remaining coconut sauce into the opening. Serve immediately with rice.

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HOROSCOPE JUNE 2009

RAT During this period, if one is not careful enough, one is likely to suffer from food poisoning or diarrhea. One should try abstaining from continuous consumption of alcohol or potent drugs that cause side effects. For those trying to give up such habits, one needs more than medication to overcome it, but should not be deterred if the initial outcome does not look promising. One also needs encouragement and emotional support from loved ones or family members and more importantly, adopt a positive mental attitude. Having a hope or target to aim for is practically normal behavior but do not become too obsessed with certain superstitious beliefs without exploring alternative approaches. Sometimes, one may be forced to engage in taking drastic measures when other means fail to materialize. One should not give up if such attempt failed to produce the answer; keep on trying again and review the approach if necessary. The road ahead may be tough and challenging momentarily. Do not be deterred by such situation if one still strongly believes that the economical future could gradually turn around in the near future. One may be forced to review one’s priorities and implement those that are more urgent or easily achievable. Avoid means of taking shortcuts to fulfill the rest of the projects, which could increase the risk of incurring additional losses. Dishonest behavior with partner or loved ones could ultimately be exposed, that could break up the relationship. It is still never too late to change such behavior if one really wants to change for the better. Asking for forgiveness from loved ones or partner could be a start. But do not build up one’s hope too soon if one is not honest and genuine of discarding such negative attitudes. Blame no others except yourself.

TIGER Not a good period to be too aggressive when participating in any competitive sports or competitions, ignoring personal health and safety. If one is not careful enough, one could end up suffering from permanent physical injuries. For those pregnant and experiencing certain medical complication with the pregnancy, having close consultation with the medical professional is the right approach. It is of the utmost importance to heed their advice to prevent potentially life threatening scenario for both you and the unborn baby. Cooperation between the various teams is the strong bond and one should not try severing it thinking that you do not need them. There should be no room for arrogance or complacency. For those dealing with medical research, one may have been looking in the wrong direction or needs to expand alternative possibilities. Does it occur to you that perhaps one has been concentrating on a narrow area? Feeling desperate when not able to meet or achieve financial targets for the month is likely to down score your capability by the management that could lead to daunting feeling. Self blame is not going to make things better and one should stand up against the management provided one has proven records of implementing all necessary measures in accordance with the company policy. For those having a new arrival in the family, one should be feeling over the moon and a proud parent too. Sharing such joy with the rest of the family members should be fantastic, be prepared with those who do not necessarily share the same happiness. A much greater responsibility lie ahead of you. For those that recently started a new relationship, things might not pan out as one’s dream. Do expect the unexpected so that one will not be drastically disappointed. If one is not feeling comfortable from the beginning, just call it off sooner rather than later.

OX Not a good period to be too aggressive when participating in any competitive sports or competitions, ignoring personal health and safety. If one is not careful enough, one could end up suffering from permanent physical injuries. One has the option to choose or decide the level of achievement to attain. For those pregnant and experiencing certain medical complication with the pregnancy, having close consultation with the medical professional is the right approach. Not too bad for those dealing with food and drinks industries, agricultural, pharmaceutical, and the service industries. The potential to achieve higher production or outcome would depend on continuous industrious effort and team work. Cooperation between the various teams is the strong bond and one should not try severing it thinking that you do not need them. There should be no room for arrogance or complacency. Feeling desperate when not able to meet or achieve financial targets for the month is likely to down score your capability by the management that could lead to daunting feeling. Self blame is not going to make things better and one should stand up against the management provided one has proven records of implementing all necessary measures in accordance with the company policy. Facing financial losses is certainly not in the best interest at any time, not to mention the present global financial meltdown. It will be a huge challenge to overcome, but one still can do it as long as one has the confidence and ability to change things around within limitation.

RABBIT Do not fear if one has suddenly been diagnosed with a terminal illness that may not have long to survive. When such situation happens to an individual, and the medical professional have exhausted all they could to treat the disease, it may be easier to accept the facts, that one is reaching the final journey of this life. Do not let the fear of dying, cause untold misery. Ultimately one will pass over, but you will be remembered and treasured by loved ones, friends and rest of the family. Nothing will stay in a permanent state or lasting forever in the life. It may be an end to this life but it will be a new beginning in another era or dimension. It is not morally wrong for an individual to seek higher success with career progression or business development as long as the success is achieved through personal professional capability or industrious effort instead of merely relying on others to pull strings or rank. If an individual is dependent on the latter method, such weakness will be exposed sooner than envisaged and career consequence could be dramatic. Sometimes whom you know may help to elevate your career or business but do not solely rely on such connection. There may be a price to pay at a later stage when certain circumstance change. Do not count the chickens before all the eggs are hatched. Tread careful whenever possible with personal expenses. No doubt personally one does not encounter financial difficulty but immediate family members may need your financial support when the time arrives. For those dealing with business, one is likely to encounter a tough challenge ahead, despite having taken all possible precautions. It will require more than good fortune to circumnavigate the situation and would also require some patience. Rushing things would be a recipe for financial disaster.

Continue... DRAGON Sometimes the practicing of “let it be” attitude might just do the trick. The more you let minor things get to you, the more one becomes agitated easily for no particular reason. Why should your health suffer at the hand’s of others misbehavior or misconduct? Just to bear in mind that during this month, extraordinary highs will be followed by memorable low events. Brilliant moments involve people and activities that one admires, pursuits that lift your spirits and quite possibly transport you afar via travel. On the other hand, one is likely to face having to give up certain cherished plans, projects or people. No matter what possible disappointment one may face, what one learns from such experience is never to repeat such mistake in the future. Spending is potentially on the increase during this period but with a valid reason. Hence one should not feel too bad about it for one is able to recoup some of the expenditure. However one should not let certain conditions influence one’s spending. Otherwise it could get out of control and one might regret it at a later stage. By then it could be too late. The generosity of the Dragon type can sometimes land an individual with financial commitments without given the issue sufficient thought. Stressful conditions from study, family affairs, work or business related problems could easily put off a relationship for a while. However one should try not to let such a negative effect interfere with one’s love life. Alternatively, one could discuss the situation with loved ones, a close companion or trusted friend to lighten the burden. It is always good to talk things through for one might find the answer.

SNAKE The male Snake type is likely to suffer from lower back pain as a consequence of stress, straining ones back during working or excessive sex. Before the situation becomes worse, one should take corrective steps to reduce the pain by being more careful at work, following the guidance of the Health and Safety at Work Act. There is a huge difference between exciting developments taking place and things proceeding without a hitch. The problem is that with so much going on so well up to the present, one will assume that one is in a worry free zone. Not only is such optimism misplaced, one ignores seemingly trivial dilemmas at one’s peril. What is involved may be of little significance now, but do not let it blossom into a more destructive problem. Ironically discussions about these would not just resolve what’s on your mind; they will lead to far more promising conversations. Invest time in such area and one will end the month on a higher note. After a short spell of unsettling developments and high drama, one has to think and act swiftly. Now that the pace is slowing, one can review the situation in detail. This provides an opportunity to explore all your options. At the same time, one could be forced to confront financial issues that one has been hoping to avoid. Some involve plans that one regarded as unlikely to change. Once one begins discussing these, one will realize they are less daunting than one imagined. Issues involving certain tricky relationships are nothing new, but have been frustrating recently. This period, certain welcome insights, which happily influence loved ones as much as you. Discuss whatever arises and be frank, trying to sum up things at once rather than beating about the bush. It will be better for both parties to be able to put issues behind and continue to move forward to the future.

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HORSE Do not consider personal health is always in pristine condition when certain new discomfort scenario suddenly surfaces out of the blue. Such sudden discovery could be a wake up call especially for those that have not been able to spend much effort and time to care for personal health. It is equally important that one allows the tired body to recuperate properly after a tedious journey or expedition. Generosity may be a virtue, but one seems to have it in excess at the moment. One sometimes worries that in looking after personal interests, one will undermine others. Or perhaps you fear, those one concerned about most will worry about changes disrupting your routine. One can do nothing but things are happening swiftly. Be prepared for concepts that would involve exchanging certain old for the new. Bearing in mind that progress involves taking certain risks. If one waits until one has all the facts, those intriguing opportunities could just vanish. Sensible spending is recommended despite the volatility of the present financial situation and security in the near future. One can hope or wish for fairly rapid economic improvement. It is wise to be prudent in dealing with daily routines whenever possible. Do not be tempted by the attractive share market performance especially for those that are not familiar with the historical background. Others may encourage an individual to make certain investment for the future. These could be due to religion, culture or race indifference. Breaking from such traditional taboo requires a lot of energy and perhaps sacrifice. One need to think through and take into consideration the views of others before making a serious commitment that one might live to regret at a later stage. For married couples, do pay more loving attention to partner’s needs rather than taking things for granted that he or she is sufficiently happy. There are moments where loved one wish you should pay a closer attention to what he/she is saying.

GOAT Pay closer attention to the liver for those who experience regular bleeding of the nose or suddenly losing sense of the taste and appetite. Several contributing factors to such scenarios are due to too many late nights, excessive chocolate, oily spicy foods consumption and not enough fresh vegetables, fruits and water. For more severe conditions, constipation follows or bleeding of the bowel is not uncommon either. One can certainly improve the conditions through healthier diet patterns and having earlier night rest patterns. For ages, one has been wresting with perplexing issues, some ancient about the background and family and their influence on your identity. One may also question about present lifestyle, relating to money, career, home as well as family close relationships. Previous efforts to resolve these have only got you so far. Consequently one may welcome the remarkable ideas and insights that appear, sometimes from nowhere, but others as a result of reflection. While acting on some of them may require faith, once one has taken the first step, it could become clearer at each forward step. Do not try to hasten the progress, rarely will you feel so optimistic. Stable financial income makes one feel secure and confident in life but might discover that one does not have many genuine friends around. This could be a cruel and lonesome society. One of the ways to overcome such a situation is, try to be humble for a start and put other’s priority first for a change. The ability to distinguish the importance from value of money only can be gained from experience and maturity. Surviving in the present era requires money wherever one travels to, but not necessarily the most important things in life. There are things that money cannot be priced against and such things could be priceless to achieve or obtain. Sometimes merely being loyal, caring or watchful with loved ones, partner or husband/wife may not necessarily address all the needs. Human species is a strange type of creature in comparison to other animals. Some individual is never satisfied with present relationship and wants to dominate or control the situation. Under such circumstances, the relationship will ultimately come to an abrupt ending when the receiving party wakes to the one-sided relationship.

Continue... MONKEY Having a blood disorder within the system could cause numerous illnesses. Hence it is important to pay closer attention to diet patterns and consumption of fluid intake. A poorly developed defense mechanism in the system, certainly can lead to more problematic diseases like skin related symptoms, blood pressure, cholesterol level, or diabetes. Bearing in mind that majority of the illness are ingested through the mouth, hence one always has the option to prevent it from the onset. The choice of having a healthy life style rests with each individual. One of your inner strengths is the ability to see promising or potential talents in individuals where others recognize only troubles or problems. Sometimes one can be overly optimistic or refuse to accept wrong perception. What comes to light this month involves reassessing such matters? This may mean admitting situations that are not what one hoped for, but it is a start of vital discussions. Be prepared to accept the various levels of expectation, achievement and possible disappointments. If the ultimate results are disappointing, then one needs to consider alternative approaches. It may be difficult to let it go as it is, but it clears the path for more appealing options. Certain issues annoy you more than liberal-minded people, particularly if they prevent you from doing what you know will work out splendidly. You just cannot blame them for being cautious when making investments that are relatively new and in such uncertain economical slow down. They may not share similar objectives and in the democratic society, the majority overrules the minority. Hence one may need to swallow one’s pride for the time being. For the career minded, it is certainly not an advantageous moment to make leap bound career moves unless one is willingly to take such chances and prepared to live with the consequence of career and financial failure. For those without major commitment and things not happening the ways that one has been expecting, then one should discontinue the present relationship and move on. No doubt one has provided various opportunities to make things better and your efforts have not been appreciated. For married couples, one should be having a wonderful moment with family lifestyle when things are peaceful and harmonious. Hence what more can you ask for?

ROOSTER One is likely to be stressed worrying or concerned about friends, colleagues or family members. Such worrying attitude is not going to help anyone and only creates a tense emotional imbalance. One can certainly do better to improve the situations by other means - spending more time or visiting them as a surprise. Take positive measures to make things happen rather than merely worrying. Otherwise one’s health could suffer as a consequence. Pay more attention to personal diet patterns and indulge in all practicable exercises whenever possible. There is a difference between considering potential changes in your way of living, working, and loving, all of which you do regularly and actually undertaking those changes. But if you are not already in the midst of such a transition, then the middle of the month’s events will provide you some choices. By the time you eventually experience them, they will not seem natural but circumstances will have evolved to such an extent that not changing them would seem alien. Others will also be transforming their thinking, lifestyle, and activities out in the world. Once you have accepted that this is going to be an untidy period, with various conflicts and decisions that seem determined to become undone, you will resist the temptation of putting things right. Actually the contentious mood helps to bring to light issues that would otherwise remain hidden and continue to cause problems. So when those around you behave aggressively towards each other, let them instead of meddling with it. And when those you are dealing with are offhand or secretive, instead of adopting a diplomatic approach, you will surprise them with a forthrightness that neither they nor you thought that you were capable of. Life has certain magic moments when without realizing it, you have an encounter, hear an idea or receive an offer that could change everything. The changes are about your dreams taking wing, but not all things are simple and obstacle free. For ages practical issues and obligations have bedeviled you and any attempt to resolve these has found them springing up again in another situation. Go with the flow for the time being and be prepared to respond when the situation dictates.

DOG Pay special attention to health and safety at work practices during normal routines, chores or when traveling abroad. One can avoid certain incidents that could cause serious injuries or endanger life. It never harms to be vigilant of surrounding areas when visiting a new area of interests. Besides the above, pay attention to diet patterns and avoiding or abstaining from foods and drinks that could cause sickness. Making unrealistic promises in a moment of optimism or passion are coming back to haunt an individual, hoping to find a clever solution that will keep others spirit high until things work out. You could be digging yourself in deeper hole. The path to success ahead is potentially filled with land mines, and one has to be extremely cautious when implementing new ideas that have not been tested or proven fruitful. No matter what the course of action to be taken, remember to have patience and try not to react under impulse or emotional influence. The month biggest challenges is accepting the fact that there is no way one can avoid acknowledging and discussing several rather unsavory issues. Obviously this would not be easy or comfortable and one is cautious about upsetting particular individuals, loved ones, parents, partners or close friends. However dealing with any distressing news caused as a consequence, discussions or developments will be far easier than tiptoeing around the problems. Having already tangled over fundamental differences with certain individuals to whom one is committed to and not able to achieve much of an accord, one should not be surprised when these surface again. Aggravating as they are, it is advisable to invest time in discussing the feelings behind these differences, and one will not only make progress, but also be able to make sense of numerous similarly frustrating situations from the past. No amount of clever maneuvering will magic these away easily.

PIG Usually you are the one who reassures others when dramas arise. Now one is facing own problems and nobly downplaying them, to such an extent that others are not aware how much one could use their support. This is not about putting things right; what seems disastrous potential problems are actually much needed changes. Perhaps one wished somebody to distract you and remind of the disturbing moments, which could led to a glorious period of your life. Nothing has changed but the trick is finding a different way to enjoy the transition just as much. By now, one has probably enough of a grip on changes in the day-to-day existence that even though disruptions are still annoying, one is still feeling confident of coping. One may ultimately recognize the improvements as a consequence. Tensions involving others, where one is linked emotionally and intimate friends, are far more complex than envisaged. On recognition of the issues, one needs to discuss and deal with them head-on, instead of ignoring or avoiding them. Do not let personal fear deter one from seeking an appropriate method in overcoming the challenge. Try to think outside the box for a change. Hopefully one will eventually discover that the changes one has been battling for turn out in your favor. If so, instead of focusing on counter-measures, one is learning about all potential options. Do not under estimate them, which is exciting and profitable. However beware of changing circumstances especially those that involve the business of finances, what seems solid facts one day could shift the next. Frustrating as this is in the short term, it is more than compensated for by the freedom this provides to explore different options in the long term. When one agreed to certain plans recently, things seemed simple and straightforward, so much so that one did not review arrangements with your usual canny eyes. Few things annoy you more than liberalminded individuals particularly if he/she prevents one from doing what one know best. What is clear is that you could use others’ support but do not develop high expectations, to avoid disappointments. The present climate provides you an opportunity to reconcile the different sides of your character.

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