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This article examines one case of the ceremonial preservation of a Buddhist monk's body in rural Cambodia. While consistent with Buddhist relic veneration traditions and regional death ritual patterns, the case shows local actors and conditions influencing practice. The study discusses whether there is a recent efflorescence of such practices in Cambodia and whether the 'post-socialist' moment has tended to foster their revival.

AbstractThe article examines the work of one Cambodian satirical cartoonist, Em Sokha, in the context of the historical background of cartooning in Cambodia and the developments in Cambodian print media since 1979. In particular, it looks at how Em Sokha's work has evolved in relation to alternating periods of freedom and control over the press during times of dramatic political change. It explores the implications of Em Sokha's use of distortion and the grotesque to express the violence of relations of power.

His friend, Thomas Darling, has a son he wishes to place at the Academy; please allow his son, Charles A. Marston, to dine with his relatives on Sundays. ; Transcription by Joseph Byrne. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

Introduces Mr. Darling, who is bringing his son to the Academy; hopes his son, Charles A. Marston, has done well with his examination.

Asks for a two-week furlough for his son, Charles A. Marston; how is Charles doing at the Academy?