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What am I doing here?

This being my inaugural post, I feel obligated to present a little manifesto– to account for what all I might be trying to do. Part of what I am doing here is setting up a way for me to share pictures and anecdotes about living/working in Cambodia. Part of it is a vehicle for me to write about some of the academic issues that I am dealing with– raw ideas that need a little kneading before they are ready; or my notes and observations on some of the scientific literature I am chewing on. Writing helps me think. Part yet again may indeed turn out to be reporting and commentary on more general issues which I think are important, like food systems/agriculture, privacy/security and science in general (as in, the stuff I harangue my family about at holidays). So, I am hoping for a potentially wide variety of material appearing in posts, but following a few related themes. And, I must warn you in advance: posts are likely to appear sporadically. Presently, I am in the city so I have easy access to an internet connection. When I am out in the rural areas, posts will be less frequent. So, don’t hold your breath between episodes. Lastly, I am new to this medium. I expect glitches here and there. Please bear with me.