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The winner of the Thailand Grand Pigeon Race lands at the finish line in Bangkok yesterday after a marathon 575-kilometre flight from Chiang Mai. >PAGE 2
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Traffic alert! Police will be putting up cameras at 30 spots around Bangkok By Suparat Iamtarn DAILY XPRESS
rom December 30, motorists who break the law at 30 intersections in Bangkok will be shot, no questions asked. Cameras and censors being installed will automatically record a motorist’s infringement and send a photo along with a traffic ticket to the wrongdoer’s home. The aim for this is to reduce arguments between police and motorists accused of running red lights, or stopping in prohibited areas and causing traffic jams, said deputy chief of traffic affairs Pol Maj-Gen Panu Kerdlarppol yesterday.
New eyes in the sky The 30 intersections affected include the AsokePetchaburi, Rama 9, Sathorn, Silom, the Phayathai, Victory Monument and Din Daeng intersections, he said. The police would also get tough on motorists whose vehicles had no licence plates or had material covering their licence plates, he said. Those found guilty of any of these offences were subject to Bt1,000 fines, he said, warning that lawbreaking motorists couldn’t hide, as the cameras will capture shots of both the front and rear of vehicles. DAILY
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A total of 708 pigeons take off on a race to Bangkok yesterday morning. Only 150 landed – and only one won the King’s Cup.
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f the 700-plus racing pigeons that took off from Chiang Mai on the inaugural Thailand Grand Pigeon Race yesterday, just 150 made it to Bangkok. They were competing to win a royal trophy and big cash prizes for their owners. The winner, landing on its cage on top of a building in Bangkok’s Yannawa district after a marathon 575-kilometre flight, belongs to Belgian national Chris Hebberecht. It fluttered in sharp at 4.06pm.
Winging in a few minutes later, at 4.18pm, were six Thai birds. Thanks to his speedy pigeon, Hebberecht will win a trophy from His Majesty the King and a cash prize of ¤22,000 (Bt1.02 million). The first and second runners-up will get a trophy from Her Majesty the Queen and HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and cash prizes of ¤10,000 and ¤5,000 respectively.
Not every bird arrived “We released 708 pigeons in the morning,” says Taweechai
Techawichian, chairperson of the organising committee. Birds registered in the race have owners from Belgium, the Netherlands, Romania, Britain, Switzerland and, of course, Thailand. Taweechai says the pigeons had been kept in one large cage and trained in Thailand since early this year. The Chiang Mai-Bangkok route was the final leg of their journey.
In record time Each arrival time was recorded by a computer linked to a microchip implanted in the bixrd. Before the final leg, the pigeons had flown races from Nakhon Sawan, Phichit and Uttaradit.
“This is a colourful activity and should help boost the country’s tourism,” deputy governor of Chiang Mai Chuchart Keelapaeng says. He was part of the pigeon releasing ceremony yesterday morning. Initially, 1,666 pigeons were entered in the race, but many disappeared during training or did not return after racing. “Some birds got lost. Others fell ill during the long haul because of changes in weather conditions, while some will have fallen prey to predators,” Taweechai explains. The race was jointly organised by Thailand’s Racing Pigeon Federation, the Grand Pet Show and Friendship Associations.
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1,000 The number of whales Japan can kill each year under global regulations
briefly Madonna stirs ‘lust’ Madonna is causing “crazy
enthusiasm” and “impure thoughts” on her first concert visit to Chile, a cardinal said on Wednesday. Catholic Cardinal Jorge Medina criticised the flamboyant star during his homily in honour of the late dictator Augusto Pinochet, who oversaw the deaths of some 3,200 dissidents during his rule. “This woman comes here and in a shameless manner, she provokes an enthusiasm of lust, lustful thoughts, impure thoughts,” said Medina. – AP
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prayers Tens of thousands of pilgrims perform the Tawaf al-Widaa, or the ‘farewell circling’ of the Kaaba inside Islam’s holiest shrine, the Grand Mosque, on the final day of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday.
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he Pakistani-based militant group blamed for the Mumbai attacks kept an Indian militant as a “pointman” to shepherd gunmen across India’s porous borders, police said. Sabauddin Ahmed, accused of managing safe houses in Nepal, was brought in for questioning in last month’s attacks that left 171 dead. “He was their main pointman in Kathmandu, a very trusted man by Lashkar,” Amitabh Yash, director of the team that arrested Ahmed. Ahmed was arrested with with another Indian militant who was found with a map highlighting the Mumbai targets in Mumbai. Police say the operative, Faheem Ansari, had been preparing for the attacks since 2007.
CHILD PORN RING BROKEN Twenty-two arrested for exchanging some of the ‘worst’ images and videos A S S O C I AT E D P R E S S , CANBERRA, Australia
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ustralian detectives have charged 22 men including a policeman, a lawyer and a child-care worker in connection with a child porn-sharing network spanning 70 countries, police said yesterday. The investigation into men sharing images over the Internet was prompted by information from a covert Brazilian police scrutiny a year ago, Australian Federal Police Deputy Commissioner Andrew Colvin said. The information identified more than 200 suspects in 70 countries, he said.
“These are some of the worst images, I must say, that the Federal Police have ever seen,” Colvin told reporters.
Chilling images Australian police have seized 500,000 images of child abuse and 15,000 videos, some showing children being abused for more than two hours. The victims were as young as 12 months old, he said. Those charged in Australia include a Queen’s Counsel, the nation’s most senior rank of attorney, a police officer and at least one child-care worker, Colvin said. Police did not say whether any arrests were made
outside Australia in connection with the case. None of those charged can by law be named before they appear in court.
Easy access “These offenders have access to children, be it their own children, their neighbours’ children, children from broken relationships, children they might have responsibility for – some of these people are in positions of responsibility,” Colvin said. Two children had been removed from defendants although there was no evidence that they had been abused, he said. Australian Federal Police Assistant Commissioner Neil Gaughan said more arrests were expected this week.
Flying cup hurts 2 Two teenage girls were severe-
ly injured at a coffee festival in the Vietnamese town of Buon Ma Thuot when a helicopter carrying a giant coffee cup hit a tree, witnesses said yesterday. The helicopter was carrying a six-tonne stainless steel coffee cup bearing the logo of the Vinacafe Bienhoa company. One girl’s spine was injured, while the second suffered a fractured skull. Both are now in stable condition. – DPA
Wordy German The publishers of Langenscheidt dictionaries chose “gammelfleischparty”, or “spoiled meat party,” – an unflattering term for a gathering of people aged over 30 – as the “youth word of the year”. The word made the news after meat packers were caught supplying kebab restaurants with past-due products. “Bildschirmbraeune” or “screen tan” – referring to the complexion of someone who spends too much time at a computer – came second, while “unterhopft”, meaning “underhopped”, or in need of a beer, took third. – AP
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Cosy under canvas Take a break and enjoy nature in a two-room bungalow cable tent from outdoor supplier Outdoor Innovation. The spacious polyester and cotton tent has a superb ventilation feature, two doors and six windows. Find out more at www.KaranaTravelGear.com or call (02) 714 3915-9.
Softly into another year Bid farewell to 2008 and enter 2009 in tranquillity and grace. Nine Buddhist temples all over Bangkok, among them Wat Arun, Wat Saket, Wat Suthat and Wat Pho, are opening their doors to offer special New Year blessings, every day from January 1 to 15.
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Surface details are usually a big hassle on dive holidays, but Pulau Tioman has the perfect answer – short transfers and a laid-back resort By Michael D’Oliveiro A S I A N E W S N E T W O R K , Malaysia
Across the seas The Full Moon Relay Run, Ocean to Ocean (Sunset to Sunrise) is being organised on January 10. It kicks off at dusk in Laem Son, Ranong and arrives the following day in Lang Suan, Chumphon, with challengers running a relay over a distance of 112 kilometres and going from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific. Applications are open till December 31 and cost Bt4,000 per team. Visit www.RunningThailand.net.
Welcoming the Ox The annual Paknampo Chinese New Year will be celebrated in Nakhon Sawan province on January 26, with lots of activities being organised for participants who wish their pay respect and pray to the gods for good fortune and health. Fairgoers will also enjoy traditional shows, parades, a feast of Chinese food, the famous Chinese dragon dance – and lots of firecrackers! Visit www.ChineseNewYear.in.th.
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or those on a typical diving budget, the timecramped weekend break is all too often like this: Rise from bed to the sound of clanging bells, a rushed breakfast and a mad scramble for the fishing boats with other divers. I ponder this while zipping up my wetsuit and gearing up at Pulau Tioman, a small island 32km off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia in the state of Pahang. I had got off the plane 15 minutes earlier after a half-hour early morning flight.
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I lazily wade to the waiting boat for the ride to Tioman’s famous satellite, the coral-ringed Renggis Island, just a few minutes away. Descending off the east coast of the isle, we find ourselves above a carpet of staghorn corals where large parrot, porcupine and butterfly fish mingle. We even discover a green turtle, snoozing among the corals, and annoyed at being disturbed. A fullgrown cuttlefish breaks cover and flashes several colours before making its escape. We head back to the vast Berjaya resort in the afternoon, where our beachside chalets are a two-minute bicycle ride from the diving centre – the bikes come free. The traditional East Coast Malay architecture of our chalets looked a
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little faded inside, but the rustic charm was undeniable. We decide to try a bit of snorkelling in the bay and are pleasantly surprised. Though there’s only patchy coral cover and small reef fish, it would make a great introduction to the undersea world for any beginner. The real highlight is that the beach here is better than most around Tioman and offers plenty of space for privacy. Berjaya also offers a break for those for those who want to obtain their PADI diving licence. It seems a little cramped at five days/four nights though, especially as you can’t fly on the last day. I would recommend the resort more as a place to do your postcourse dives.
XTRA WET OR DRY? >> For divers, the five-day/four-night course with breakfasts, four open-water dives, PADI fees and equipment is 1,498 ringgit (Bt14,700) . >> For non-divers, two nights including breakfast, one buffet dinner and one barbecue dinner plus a snorkelling trip starts at M$468 – or M$888 with airfare and airport transfer. >> E-mail bhr@hr.berjaya.com.my, or visit www.BerjayaHotels-resorts.com.
Good deal Bliss of the Barai The Barai, an award-winning spa with eight exclusive residential spa suites and 18 treatment rooms, occupies a serene beachfront adjacent to the Hyatt Regency Hua Hin. Take your loved one to celebrate New Year and the management promises a journey to personal inner peace. Until January 31, “The Barai Romance” package from Bt15,600+ includes a night’s stay, healthy breakfast, evening cocktail and four-course dinner. Visit www.TheBarai.com.
Circus while you dine “Black Vanilla” is a new dining-entertainment experience for Thailand at the Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa’s @Black. The event is produced by Bangkok’s B-Concept Media Entertainment and combines top-class circus entertainment with a four-course set menu. Catch the show any Wednesday through Sunday afternoon. Visit www.At-Black.com.
Centara moves to Trat Centara Hotels & Resorts have a new vacation destination on the eastern seaboard. The Centara Chaan Talay Resort & Villas Trat is on the coast overlooking picturesque Koh Chang, with Trat Airport just 45 minutes’ drive away. All the units are spacious and contemporary. Visit www.CentaraHotelsResorts.com/cct.
Loving it on Lanta Until March 31, the Langham Place Eco Resort & Spa, a five-star resort on Koh Lanta in Krabi, has a series of “Holiday is Mine” packages starting from Bt19,000 net for a three-night stay. You get an international breakfast, welcoming drink, daily fruit basket and use of all the hotel facilities, as well as your stay in any kind of room – Essential Place, Central Place, Cottage and Pool Villa Ocean View. Visit http://Krabi.LanghamPlaceHotels.com.
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ore than a hundred years ago Siamese theatre artists adapted the Westernstyle opera to new forms of homegrown theatre, including lakorn rong. From the royal palace, where it was cultivated by Prince Narathipprapanpong, lakorn rong evolved into a popular entertainment at playhouses like the Chalermkrung and Chalermthai. Closing this year’s Bangkok Theatre Festival, the Makhampom troupe is presenting as its seventh production of 2008 “Bantuek Isara” (“Freedom of Memory”). It’s an adaptation of “Isara Chon”, the group’s acclaimed lakorn rong for the birth centenary three years ago of Kulap Saipradit, who wrote under the penname Sriburapha. Led by Silpathorn Award winner Pradit Prasartthong, who scripted, directs and acts in “Bantuek Isara”, the troupe researched Kulap’s life and works and stitched together scenes. Songs and lyrics were added by musical director Kantee Anantakan, under the super-
Makhampom ends a prolific year with a musical homage to the inspiring writer Sriburapha
vision of Kru Sudjit Duriyapraneet, a doyenne of Thai classical music. The focus is on the years 1952 to ’57, when Sriburapha was unlawfully jailed. A forthright and strongwilled newspaper editor, he had established the Peace Foundation of Thailand, only to be arrested and jailed for treason for protesting the Korean War and demanding an end to press censorship. Behind bars he wrote the first two volumes of an unfinished trilogy, “Lae Pai Khang Na” (“Looking Ahead”), as a morale booster in times of political trouble.
Free your mind The play’s message is that our thoughts cannot be imprisoned. Joining the cast will be guest performers Madame Figaro editor Montakan Ransibrahmanakul as Kulap’s wife Chanid, the play’s narrator; and pop singer Natcha “Ploy Little Voice” Sawatrakkiat, who takes turns with Sukanya Sompaiboon in the role of the young Chanid. A four-member ensemble on violin, piano, cello, saw uu, klui and klong will provide the live accompaniment.
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MOVIES were featured at the recent Jakarta International Film Festival, which was cut to five days this year, down from its usual 10.
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Tony Award-winner Lea Salonga stars in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic musical “Cinderella” Tuesday through December 21 at the Muang Thai Ratchadalai Theatre. Famed for her performance in “Miss Saigon”, the Filipina singer and actress is joined by Peter Saide as the Prince. Shows are at 7.30 Tuesday through Friday, with weekend matinees at 2pm. Tickets are Bt1,000 to Bt4,000 at Thaiticketmajor. Call (02) 262 3456.
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Global chilling The British indie-rock outfit Arctic Monkeys is coming to
Thailand, but only on DVD, so just calm down a bit. The disc hits the stores on Tuesday. “Arctic Monkeys: At the Apollo” is a live concert disc filmed in Manchester in front of thousands of fans: two hours, 20 songs, and behind-the-scenes footage. These are the blokes who did “Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not”, so get stuck in.
Road thrills Next week’s International Street Show will fill Lumpini Park with mimes, mayhem and much more
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Simply Red finally makes it Chart-toppers in the ’80s, the British pop-funk band Simply Red is at Impact Arena on February 1 – first time in Thailand – with hits “If You Don’t Know Me By Now”, “Thrill Me”, “Holding Back the Years”, “Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye” and many more. Ginger-haired singer Mick Hucknell was inspired to start a band in 1976 after seeing the Sex Pistols play in Manchester. His group eventually became Simply Red in 1985. Grab a seat from Bt1,000 to Bt4,500 at (02) 262 3456 or www.Thaiticketmajor.com.
h, stop looking so miserable. We’ve cleared the protesters off the streets (for now) to make way for the International Street Show. Amusement abounds, and it’s all free. Thai and Japanese performers will be running amok in Lumpini Park for three days late next week, so the joggers will just have to step aside. Mimes and other clowns, jugglers, acrobats, fire eaters, sword swallowers, puppeteers and those people who make an incredible racket twisting balloons into balloon dogs will be among the 40 acts on view. Keep an eye out for James Yogi, the Japanese-born Brazilian who does things on two wheels for which bicycles were never intended. Japanese and South Koreans tumble together in the acrobatic collective Dabu, and Japan is also shipping us the mime duo S’il Vous Plait and the master mime Yamamoto Koyo, who’s back by popular demand. Barbara Murata will take street theatre into new territory,
GET IN ON THE ACTS >> Catch the International Street Show at Lumpini Park from December 19 to 21, daily from 3 till 9pm. >> The nearest public-transit stations are Silom on the subway and Sala Daeng on the Skytrain. >> Need more details? See www.BangkokStreetShow.com.
How about chipping in to help
save hundreds of stray Bangkok cats and dogs? Bt100 can vaccinate a dog, Bt200 can neuter a cat and Bt1,500 can get some would-be pet’s skin cleaned up. Donations to Scad – formerly Soi Dog Rescue – can be made via (02) 713 3345 or www.ScadBangkok.org.
Jazz nights with Alice Day A playful explorer when it comes to the more obscure tunes, American jazz singer Alice Day returns to the Sheraton Day Grande Sukhumvit’s Living Room. Known as “The Lady”, she’s performing until February 1 with the Shawn Kelley Trio and the Randy Cannon Power Trio. Catch them Tuesday till Thursday and any Sunday at 9pm or Friday and Saturday at 9.30. Check out the vibes at www.SheratonGrandeSukhu mvit.com.
Baht for bedtime What does a visit to Bed
Damejan Koide will juggle with your funny bone, and Tenshow will put on a masked play.
Bring your own chair There will be 10 stages for “spot” performances, but the other category is “walk-act”, and there’s no telling where those acts will show up. Joggers: we were just kidding. The organisers will make sure the performances don’t block traffic. They certainly aren’t setting up seats, so fans will have to pack their own folding chairs and picnic gear.
Supperclub on Sukhumvit Soi 11 cost these days? Western fusion cuisine in the White Room goes for Bt1,450 Sunday through Thursday, the four-course dinner on Friday and Saturday Bt1,850. You get in for Bt600, which gets you two drinks, except on Wednesdays when it’s Bt700 and Friday and Saturday, when it’s Bt800. Ladies get in for free on the first Wednesday of every month and someone hands them three drinks. Call (02) 651 3537 or check www.BedSupperclub.com.
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Papa,don’t preach The Vatican is attracting strong protests after its UN representative came out against a statement to be made at the General Assembly affirming the human rights of LGBTI people worldwide (see related story on this page). The statement urges UN member states to end criminal penalties, in particular executions, arrests or detention on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, but the Vatican in a statement claimed that it would force countries to legalise same-sex marriage.
Obama rocks! US president-elect Barack Obama is set to appoint a lesbian to lead the White House Council on Environmental Quality. A deputy mayor of Los Angeles, Nancy Sutley is the first prominent member of the LGBTI community to earn a senior role in the Democrat’s new administration. Obama’s inauguration parade on January 20 will also feature a gay marching band.
Proposition 8 the Musical A star-studded video has recently appeared on www. FunnyOrDie.com in reaction to the passing of Proposition 8. which ended same-sex marriage in California. The three-minute musical number features a blockbuster cast – including Jack Black (who plays Jesus), Neil Patrick Harris, John C Reilly and Andy Richter. It’s written by Marc Shaiman and directed by Adam Shankman of “Hairspray” fame.
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A duty to diversity
Simply honouring human rights could go a long way to avoiding tense political stand-offs By Paisarn Likhitpreechakul SPECIAL TO D A I LY X P R E S S
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espite the airport siege and coup rumours, the first National Human Rights Day for Sexual Diversity went ahead on November 29 with rainbow umbrellas blooming all the way from Lido cinema to the Bangkok Art and Cultural Centre. Perhaps it can be seen as a statement that human rights are not something our society can turn on and off at its convenience. In his opening speech, civil society champion Jon Ungpakorn even argued that honouring rights and diversity can help us avoid the kind of political conflict that we’re facing today. Dr Seri Wongmontha then told us how far we have come since the dark times some 20
years ago when he first came out. Tiffany executive and former Constitution Drafting committee member Alisa Phanthusak pinpointed our government’s obligations toward LGBTI citizens as stated in Article 30 of the current constitution. This was coupled with remarks by Prof Vitit Muntarbhorn, co-chair of the Yogyakarta Principles meeting, on our country’s international obligations in terms of equality and non-discrimination towards LGBTIs as outlined by the principles. Shows by dramatist Wannasak Sirilar and entertainer Day Freeman won great acclaim and laughs while the interactive LGBTI rights discussions were lively and informative. Too bad about the low media turnout, but it was a wonderful time for the hundreds of participants.
On December 4, Thai LGBTI activists met with Nadhavathna Krishnamara at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to present a letter from LGBTI organisations and a petition signed by hundreds of individuals to request the government’s support for the “French statement” affirming the universality of rights regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. They also later met with the Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission to discuss the issue. More than 50 countries have confirmed their support for the statement. The latest news is that the African state of Gabon will be making this statement in the UN General Assembly next week on behalf of all these countries. Let’s watch if Thailand will reaffirm its domestic and international
obligations toward LGBTI rights by adding our country’s name to the list. Share ideas on gay issues via e-mail to asiantrekker@yahoo.com.
TOO BAD ABOUT THE LOW MEDIA TURNOUT, BUT IT WAS A WONDERFUL TIME FOR THE HUNDREDS OF PARTICIPANTS.
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Giving back to Santa The sequel to ‘Christmas Story’ puts a lovely spin on the season this weekend By Pawit Mahasarinand SPECIAL TO D A I LY X P R E S S
he four friends who, as Aa Theatre, gave us the engaging drama “Christmas Story” last December are back for the new Yule with “Christmas Story 2”. Japan-born, Thailand-bred Shoko Tanikawa reprises his role as the mysterious man on a park bench who goes by the Internet moniker Santa Claus. Last time he met Eri, a streetwalker (played by Suphannahongse-nominated actress Sasithorn Panichnok), and Kero, a sick gay man (Phayap Kaewkred). Surachai Midam completes the original cast as Terry, in the show written, produced and directed by Shoko. “Santa is back to meet his friends, as they all promised last year,” Shoko says. “Eri is no longer a hooker but a restaurant waitress. Kero is now a cinema usher, and Terry is suffering more from his illness and his death seems near.” Stage veteran Supasawat Buranavech, a veterinarian by profession, will portray a lonely vet who comes across the reunion. “It seems as though everyone has something he or she can give to the others, just the way Santa gives us what we want,” Shoko says “But in this situation it’s more about learning from
each other’s life experiences how to solve our own problems.” Romance is budding between Santa and Eri, adds Sasithorn. “This is the first time Santa realises what love truly is, but he doesn’t know how to show
it, so his friends help him. “Last year Santa brought us gifts. We were all lonely, but after talking to him we were happier. This year we’re giving back to him.” Thai and Japanese translations of the dialogue will be projected onto a stage screen.
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,, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH EVERYONE HAS SOMETHING HE OR SHE CAN GIVE TO THE OTHERS, JUST THE WAY SANTA GIVES US WHAT WE WANT.
XTRA FESTIVE CHEER >> Christmas Story 2 is at the DemoCrazy Theatre Studio on Soi Saphan Koo, not far from the Lumpini subway station’s Exit 1, until Sunday. >> Tickets are Bt200, and
Bt150 for students, at (081) 285 0278 and www.SiamDemoCrazy.com.
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After Work Party Tonight Sky Beach Bangkok Rooftop of the Fantasia Wedding Centre on Soi Ekkamai between Sois 26 and 28 www.skybeachbangkok.com
Get a drink and unwind under the Bangkok sky with chill-out house on a sandy beach. Enjoy the specially priced buckets of coke, vodka, Red Bull gin or whiskey at Bt350. Entry is Bt400 inclusive of one bucket of your choice.
Dubway Session 3 Tonight Club Culture Sri Ayutthaya Road (BTS: Phaya Thai) (02) 642 5499 www.Club-Culture-Bkk.com Dress code; ID
Dubway is bringing you the freshest in bass-heavy sounds. Get ready for a night of drum-and-bass, dubstep, reggae, grime, soca tech, dub and nubreaks. Meet residents DJ Dragon, Jo Stitch, Mc Sinamon and their guests. Tickets are Bt200. The first 50 paying guests get a free mix CD.
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Flow Tomorrow Rain Dogs Bar & Gallery Soi Phrayapiren off Rama 4, near the Klong Toei MRT stop Hailing from Samui, Flow is ready to rock Rain Dogs! Formed in 1997 and toured extensively in Southeast Asia, this rock group becomes one of the most favourite music outfits both in Samui and Bangkok. Their debut starts at 10pm. Entry with a beer is Bt150 after that.
Q Bar’s Ninth Anniversary Wednesday Q Bar Sukhumvit Soi 11 (BTS: Nana) (02) 252 3274 www.QBarBangkok.com Dress code; ID Q Bar turns nine! Come celebrate the anniversary at one of Bangkok’s longest-running clubs with special surprises, exotic dancers, a Japanese drum troupe, free jelly shots and a huge cake. The music is provided by Q’s residents all night long. Public entry from 10.30 costs Bt500 with two drinks.
Grey Goose vodka seems harmless enough, until it gets together with these other cocktail ingredients By Manta Klangboonkrong D A I LY X P R E S S
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he makers of French vodka Grey Goose are pouring their new cocktails at BarSu – or you can mix them yourself in your own kitchen. Created by the brand’s global ambassador Dimitri Lezinska, they’re being served in selected clubs worldwide. Using the varied flavours of Grey Goose, as well as plenty of flair, the cocktails are easy to make and can be adapted to fit locally available ingredients and garnishes. Warm up with Evening Nectar, an aperitif. It’s smooth and golden yellow, made with the vodka, orange brandy, honey and fresh lemon and orange juice. Cold but not freezing, it has a smooth, fruity flavour and a honey aroma with a slightly bitter aftertaste. For a little more luxurious glass, try pineapple-flavoured Le Magnifique. Pineapple chunks, honey and lime are mingled, and then angostura bitters, vanilla and cinnamon powder and vodka are added. It’s simply refreshing and delicious. Having guests at home for a party? Get a bowl and make warm and tasty Punch David, with vodka, orange and pomegranate juice, maple syrup, French bitter aperitif, raspberry extract, full-bodied red wine and some vanilla beans. Pour it all in the bowl, stir and gently warm. You’ve got a bittersweet punch with a citrus aftertaste. Your sweet tooth will love Les Folies de Napoleon. Though consisting only of vodka, cream, sugar syrup,
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fresh raspberries and grated chocolate, this is one complicated recipe. The topping foam is difficult to make, since it has to be hand-mixed with raspberry and chocolate liqueur, milk and some water. The sweet and creamy cocktail tastes more like a cake, bitter and sour after every sip.
XTRA BOTTOMS UP The Grey Goose Winter Cocktail collec-
tion is being served exclusively at BarSu till February. BarSu is at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit near the Asoke Skytrain stop. It’s open daily from 6pm to 2am. Call (02) 649 8358 or drop by
www.SheratonGrandeSukhumvit.com.
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Bless me, Father! The Priests, an Irish white-collar trio, achieves what most Britpop can only pray for By Manta Klangboonkrong D A I LY X P R E S S
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n the most divine musical success since the Singing Nun of the 1960s, three Catholic clergymen in Northern Ireland have a No 1 hit across Britain as “The Priests”. That’s also the name of their debut album, which is resting atop the UK charts along with the first single, “Ave Maria”. Father David Delargy and the O’Hagan brothers – Father Eugene and Father Martin – are wowing homeland audiences with their hymns rearranged in classical fashion and backed by the Basillica of St Peter’s Choir from Vatican City. All the money they’re making goes to charity. Check out www.ThePriests.com. Always happy to talk to a priest, whether we need to or not, we called Father Eugene.
Hit-parade heaven overnight, Father? We’ve been singing together for 13 years. That’s a long time! We were singing together when we were children, really. Martin and I come from a musical family of six children. We sang in school, in concerts and we were invited to the church and won a competition and a few prizes.
Tell us about the album. It’s a collection of sacred music with songs that are cherished and loved by many people across the world. We have songs in Latin, one song in German, one in Irish and the rest in English. They are lovely hymns.
You’ve got a great producer, too. Mark Hedges is well known
as the producer of U2, Dido and the Manic Street Preachers. He wanted to do something religious, which may sound unusual for someone who’s been involved in the pop and rock world. Initially he wanted to do an album with the music of the Latin mass, and they were looking for only one priest. But when we came onto the scene, they asked for our demo tape and they liked it.
Will non-Christians enjoy this? The album is for all lovers of music, whether they’re Christian or not, of any age and any of the labels that we tend to put on people. Music has the ability to transcend our personal views. It cuts across all boundaries. I believe the music we have on this album will be able to do that.
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Friday, December 12, 2008
TO SEE
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‘FOUR CHRISTMASES’ was No 1 in North America for the second consecutive week last week, earning US$16.75 million.
on tv
Deck the Halls Danny DeVito, Matthew Broderick and Kristen Davis star in this comedy about neighbours trying to outdo each other with their Christmas decorations.
Ong Bak
After witnes 2 sin nobleman g g his parents’ death, th e son of a rows up to b eco skilled in ma ny martial a me a fierce young warr ior, rts, and who for vengean has only a ta ce. With Eng ste lish subti mas. ★ ★★★
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Saw V Jigsaw might be dead, but his grisly traps live on in this fifth instalment of the torture-porn franchise. Costas Mandylor stars as a detective trying to piece things together. At SF Cinemas. ★
Star Movies (TrueVisions), 8pm
Before Sunset It’s been nine years since Jesse and Celine first met: now, they encounter one another on the French leg of Jesse’s book tour. True Movie Hits (TrueVisions), 7pm
don’t miss this! Chulalongkorn International Film Festival
The Day the Earth Stood Still In this remake of the 1951 sci-fi classic, Keanu Reeves plays an alien who comes to warn Earthlings of their impending doom. Jennifer Connelly also stars. Also at Krungsri IMAX.
Tokyo Sonata Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s dark drama is about a Japanese family that disintegrates after its patriarch
The family of a 60-year-old
Braddock: Missing in Action III A colonel mounts a dangerous one-man mission into Vietnam to rescue his wife and son. Stars Chuck Norris. Cinemax (TrueVisions), 8pm
A Perfect Murder Michael Douglas, Gwyneth Paltrow and Viggo Mortensen star in this 1998 remake of the Hitchcock classic “Dial M for Murder”. HBO (TrueVisions), 8pm
Channel links www.NationChannel.com Channel 3 – www.ThaiTV3.com Channel 5 – www.TV5.co.th Channel 7 – www.CH7.com Modernine – www.MCOT.net NBT – TV11.prd.go.th Thai PBS – www.ThaiPBS.or.th True – www.TrueVisionsTV.com
disillusioned shipyard worker rallies round to help him realise his dream of setting up a Arab restaurant in "Secret of the Grain" ("Coucous"). Set in a Mediterranean seaport, this French film by Tunisianborn director Abdellatif Kechiche is the next stop for the Chulalongkorn International Film Festival. Screenings are at 5pm on Fridays from today until December 26 and from January 23 to February 6. The movies are on DVD and have English subtitles. Admission is free. The screenings are in Room 503 on the fifth floor of the Boromrajkumaree Building. Call (02) 218 4802 or visit ChulaFilmFest.multiply.com.
‘The Day the Earth Stood Still’ stars Keanu Reeves.
loses his job. In Japanese with Thai and English subtitles at House and Apex. ★★★★
Burn After Reading In this black comedy by the Coen brothers, a disk containing the memoirs of a fired CIA agent (John Malkovich) ends up in the hands of two unscrupulous gym employees (Brad Pitt and Frances McDormand). At Paragon Cineplex and Apex. ★★★★
Traitor Don Cheadle stars as a conflicted secret operative whose ties to terrorist organisations lead to his being doggedly tracked by an FBI agent (Guy Pearce). ★★★
The House Bunny Anna Faris plays a former bunny determined to turn her life around after being expelled from the Playboy mansion. ★★★
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‘TWILIGHT’ was No 2 in North America last week. It earned US$13 million.
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Twilight
everything wart) risks te S n e st ri girl (K pire (Robert A teenage with a vam ve lo in s ll when she fa ★ ★★ Pattinson).
Kids Asato (Teppei Koike) has the power to transfer other people’s wounds to his own body. His strange healing powers lead to a friendship with the troubled Takeo. In Japanese with Thai and English subtitles at House and Apex. ★★★★
The Duchess Keira Knightley plays Georgiana Cavendish (Keira Knightley), a beautiful and clever woman
Beverly Hills Chihuahua A pampered Chihuahua named Chloe (voiced by Drew Barrymore) finds herself accidentally lost in the mean streets of Mexico. ★★
who becomes a celebrity of British high society when she marries the Duke of Devonshire.
Into the Faraway Sky
message centres on the friendship between three children in a small town. In Japanese with
At Apex. ★★★
Though marketed as a children’s fantasy, this Japanese family drama with an environmental
English and Thai subtitles at House and Apex.
Teeth After she is sexually assaulted, a young woman (Jess Weixler) is shocked to discover that her vagina actually has teeth. ★★★
Haa Thaew Produced by the man who etched the tiger on Angelina Jolie’s back, spiritual tattoo master Noo Kanpai, the film tells the story of a man empowered by an inked alphabet. With English subtitles at some cinemas.
The Boys in the Band This 1970 hit film from director William Friedkin is based on Mart Crowley’s landmark offBroadway play about a group of gay men in New York. Extras include interviews with Friedkin, Crowley (who also wrote the screenplay), executive producer Dominick Dunne, cast members Peter White and Laurence Luckinbill, and “Angels in America” playwright Tony Kushner. – Washington Post
Apex Lido: (02) 252 6498 Siam: (02) 251 3508 Scala: (02) 251 2861 www.ApexSiam-Square.com
Century – The Movie Plaza
Quantum of Solace
(02) 247 9940 www.CenturyTheMoviePlaza.com
James Bond is back – and this time it’s personal. The world’s most famous spy sets out to stop an environmentalist from taking control of a country’s water supply. ★★★
House (02) 641 5913-4 www.HouseRama.com
Major Cineplex/EGV Bangkok: (02) 515 5555 www.MajorCineplex.com
Sex Drive
Paragon Cineplex (02) 129 4635 IMAX: (02) 129 4631 www.ParagonCineplex.com
Josh Zuckerman plays a high school graduate desperate to lose his virginity in this all American sex romp. ★★★
20th Century Boys Based on the award-winning Japanese manga series, this live action epic follows Kenji (Toshiaki Karasawa), Otcho (Etsushi Toyokawa) and Yukiji (Takako Tokiwa) as they race against time to stop a mysterious new cult led by “Friend”. In Japanese with English and Thai subtitles at Apex. ★★★
SF Cinemas
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Bangkok: (02) 268 8888 www.SFCinemaCity.com
Critical consensus ★★★★★ = Must see! ★★★★ = Solidly entertaining ★★★ = It’s okay ★★ = Barely watchable ★ = Don’t bother
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Close to Home By John McPherson
LEISURE
Pooch Cafe
The Buckets
Adam
Calvin and Hobbes
By Brian Basset
By Paul Gilligan
By Scott Stantis
By Bryan Basset
By Bill Watterson
Friday, December 12, 2008
Comics&Games
Red and Rover
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Games&YourStars SUDOKU
The last word in
ASTROLOGY
By Eugenia Last
Today’s Birthday: You have no time to waste and must take advantage of the opportunities that exist. A feud with neighbours or family members will take its toll if you don’t stand up for your rights. Others may not agree with your way of doing things but the people who count will see things your way.
Yesterday’s Puzzle Answer Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively.
ARIES **** March 21-April 19 You have to make a decision one way or another. Unless you can clear up past mistakes or put things that have been holding you back behind you, you will end the year on a sour note. TAURUS *** April 20-May 20 Talks or a seminar will help you establish your position for the future. Don’t let anyone take advantage of your willingness to be of help. Nothing in life is free, including your time and service. GEMINI *** May 21-June 20 You may want to make personal changes but don’t go overboard. You could end up limiting other areas of your life. Anger will lead to disappointment. A happy relationship requires work.
DIFFICULTY RATING ★★★★★
CANCER *** June 21-July 22 Tend to any business that has to be completed before the year comes to a close. You will be able to take advantage of a financial deal that comes up early next year. LEO **** July 23-Aug. 22 Take a step forward when it comes to love and romance. Let your feelings be known and your intentions shared. You can renew vows or start anew, depending on your current position.
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VIRGO ** Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Emotional matters can escalate quickly if you cannot discuss rationally everyone’s concerns. You can come out on top and be the hero if you remain calm and precise. LIBRA ***** Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Make plans that will allow you to hook up with old friends. A vacation in the making will give you something to look forward to. Love is in the stars Pick up a little something for that special someone. SCORPIO *** Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Look at all the different ways you can approach something before you proceed. You must have the right components if you want to capture the type of interest you require to make your idea fly. SAGITTARIUS *** Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Don’t give in to ultimatums. Fair play is the way to win so stick to the rules and you’ll be okay. Ulterior motives may be behind someone’s offer so make sure you know what’s expected of you.
Tracy Austin
Actress Honor Blackman is 81. Choreographer Lionel Blair is 77. Singer Connie Francis is 70. Musician Dickey Betts (The Allman Brothers)is 65. Actor Bill Nighy is 59. Guitarist Bruce Kulick of Kiss is 55. Former tennis player Tracy Austin is 46. Actress Jennifer Connelly is 38. Actress Mayim Bialik is 33.
CAPRICORN *** Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Get things out in the open. Tie up loose ends so you can start the new year without too much baggage. A financial change will determine what you do next. AQUARIUS ***** Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Join a group that promises to make reforms you believe in. Like-minded people will have other options for you regarding your future. A service you can offer from home will bring in extra cash. PISCES ** Feb. 19-March 20 If you do something, let everyone know why and what you expect in return. Emotional issues will surface if you haven’t been completely honest about your motives. Make amends.
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Giffarine Skyline Laboratory and Health Care Co.,Ltd. Thai manufacturer and exporter of cosmetic, aromatherapy and food supplement products under “GIFFARINE” brand and “PATTRENA” established in March 1996 by the Thai medical doctors together with a group of pharmacists and scientists. Our factory and laboratory complied with GMP, ISO 9001, servicing customers up to 30 countries. Not only offering products under our own brand, we also have isolated R&D team to our Private Label customers. As a part of Giffarine’s rapid expansion in global business, we are now looking for qualified candidates to join our team in the following positions:
1. IMPORT-EXPORT OFFICER We are an established and rapidly growing in Cosmetics and Toiletries Company, with Headquarters in Japan and subsidiaries worldwide under brand Gatsby, Lucido, Lucido-L, Pucelle, Lovillea and Style up. In Thailand, we have been established since 1989.
We are also an distributor in skin care products under brand RoC. To support the growth and expansion of our busines, we would like to invite qualified professionals to fill in here challenging position.
Assistant Sales Manager (RoC Skin Care) • • • • •
Female, aged 30-35 years, Bachelor's degree or higher At least 3 years experience in cosmetics or skin/health care business Strong interpersonal and communication skills Result oriented, enthusiastic, proactive, creative and good team player Good command of English To join us, please send your resume with photo to: HR Department 3366, 3366/1-5 Traffic Building, 3 -4 Floor, Soi Manorom, Rama 4 Road, Klongton, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 E-mail address: Rungchomdhorn@mandom.co.th Tel: 02-249 9891-7 Fax: 02-249 9888 rd
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Qualifications:• Male or Female, age over 25 years. • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Marketing, Marketing or other related fields. • At least 2-3 years experience in international marketing. • Good command of written and spoken English. • Knowledge of computer PC, Microsoft Office, Email, Internet. • Good contact with customers and ability to develop and contact new customers and products. • Service-minded, good interpersonal and communication skills. *** All applicants will be required to take an English test.***
2. IT SUPERVISOR Qualifications:• Male or Female, age over 27 years. • Bachelor’s degree in any related fields. • Knowledge of ERP, LIMS, network systems. • Database knowledge of Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, MS SQL Server and Visual Basic • At least 5 years experience in IT To apply, please send resume with academic transcript and a recent photo to:
Human Resource Department
GIFFARINE SKYLINE LABORATORY AND HEALTH CARE CO., LTD. 222/1-3 Navanakorn Industrial Estate, Moo 13, Phaholyothin Rd., T. Klong Nung, A. Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120, THAILAND. Tel. 0-2834-9222 Fax: 0-2909-1844 Email: hr@giffarine.co.th
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Lewsey retires from England rugby team Josh Lewsey announced his retirement from playing for England with immediate effect. Lewsey, a member of the England team that won the World Cup in 2003, will still continue to play for club side Wasps and his announcement leaves open the possibility of his being selected for next year’s British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa. Lewsey won 55 caps in all but he was not selected by Martin Johnson for any of England’s Tests last month at Twickenham. – AFP
Father of Pats QB Cassel dies The father of New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel has died, leaving the National Football League signal caller’s status uncertain for Sunday’s
2:0
Celtic manager Gordon Strachan said missed chances in previous matches cost his side, as they exited Europe with a win.
TO THE RESCUE
AC Milan and Italy midfielder Gennaro Gattuso said he was ready for his latest challenge as he travelled to Belgium to see a specialist about his ruptured cruciate knee ligament. Gattuso damaged his knee ligament during Sunday’s 1-0 victory over Catania, only to carry on playing to the Gennaro Gattuso end of the game. “There’s a lot worse in life, there’s no need to despair.The Milan doctors keep asking me how I managed to play on. It doesn’t hurt that much.” – AFP
Formula One teams and world motorsports governing body The FIA reached agreement over radically reducing costs in response to the present global economic crisis. The agreement was reached after a four-hour meeting in Monaco between the Formula One Teams Association (FOTA) and FIA they were able to release a statement saying they had reached an agreement. – AFP
CELTIC vs VILLARREAL
ROONEY
Gattuso eyeing new challenge
Teams agree on cutting costs: FIA
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game at Oakland. Greg Cassel’s death comes as the Patriots are 8-5 and level with Miami and the New York Jets atop the AFC East division in the fight for a play-off spot. – AFP
Johnson,Jeter to lead US New York Yankees star Derek Jeter and Beijing Olympics US team manager Davey Johnson were named to the US squad that will try to redeem American honor in the World Baseball Classic. Johnson will serve as manager of the US collection of Major League Baseball Derek Jeter stars while Jeter was named a shortstop of a team that next March will try to improve upon a second-round ouster in the inaugural 2006 edition of the event. “- AFP
Two refs to control NRL matches Two referees will be used in Australia’s National Rugby League matches next season in the biggest on-field change in the game in a century. The NRL board has approved the two-referee model, which will have one referee overseeing the play-the-ball and another positioned on the 10-metre line. – AFP
Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney scores the second goal during the champions League match between Manchester United and Aalborg at Old Trafford.
Striker saves United blushes with late strike, Bayern Munich win a thriller AFP, Manchester
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ayne Rooney saved Manchester United from an embarrassing Champions League defeat at home to Aalborg on Wednesday, but the striker was lucky to avoid a red card for a first-half foul on Kasper Risgard during this 2-2 draw. England striker Rooney scored a crucial equaliser on 52 minutes to extend United’s unbeaten run in the Champions League to 19 games – a record shared with Ajax and Bayern Munich. But Sir Alex Ferguson’s team were unconvincing and although defeat would have been a setback, the loss of Rooney to suspension could potentially have been much more damag-
ing. “There were some great chances,” Ferguson said. “We should have taken at least 30 per cent of them and then we would have won the game comfortably.” In the last 16 United could be drawn next week against Sporting Lisbon, Lyon, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid or Real Madrid, whose president Ramon Calderon has infuriated Ferguson by pursuing his star winger Cristiano Ronaldo. “That would be a nice party wouldn’t it?” Ferguson joked. “I look forward to tea and biscuits with Ramon Calderon.” Topping the group means United will play the second leg of their knockout tie at home and Ferguson feels that could be an advantage.
“[We will] come to Old Trafford with a full house and a really good atmosphere,” he said. “We are there, have got the track record and the players so let’s go and have a go.” Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal side slipped up in their bid to top their Champions League group as they went down to rivals FC Porto 2-0. Two players turned coaches who used to play for Wenger in his days as Monaco coach provided the match of the evening as Jurgen Klinsmann’s Bayern Munich forged into a 3-0 lead – thanks mainly to a double by Miroslav Klose taking him to five for this campaign – over French champions Lyon, coached by Claude Puel only to just edge them 3-2. Victory ensured Bayern finished top of the group with Lyon in second, though, Klinsmann
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Dick Advocaat
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“He [Rooney] was jumping at my chest. I do not know why. Maybe he was a little bit frustrated. I do not think the referee saw it. Anywhere else but this place it would have been a red card. I have some big marks.”
“There’s no need for me to say much because after seeing a game like this it’s better to keep your mouth shut and say thank you and go away. The club needs to make the decision on the players that are leaving.”
Raul’s double makes him the top Euro gun
THAT WOULD BE A NICE PARTY WOULDN’T IT.I LOOK FORWARD TO TEA AND BISCUITS WITH RAMON CALDERON. Alex Ferguson was slightly alarmed at the manner in which his side had allowed Lyon back into the game. “I think we missed out on our opportunities of making it 4-0 and then mentally relaxed a bit,”
said the former Germany coach. “We made two mistakes and I think it was down to a lack of concentration. You can’t do that against such a good side as Lyon.” Franck Ribery’s swashbuckling attacking performance left Lyon bereft of ideas. The Frenchman was involved in all three of Bayern’s goals, scoring the second, while Klose’s brace left him with 21 career strikes in Europe. Sidney Govou and Karim Benzema earned consolation goals for Lyon. Ribery said afterwards he was flattered to have been appreciated by Lyon fans. “Spectators at the Gerland stadium applauded me? I’m happy about that, it brings me a lot of pleasure, and it proves that even though I play for Bayern Munich, the people have not forgotten that I am a Frenchman,” he said.
the Bernabeu throne, noted that “now we are a little calmer. We saw something different with the change of coach.” “The most positive thing is the clear and dominating victory,” Ramos said. “The best thing is that we have gained some confidence in ourselves which will help against Barcelona. “We’re going to do our best to find a system of football that works best for the football players we have,” Ramos said. “Little by little, when the players gain confidence then we will get better.” Russia forward Andrei Arshavin, who is looking for a transfer to Spain from Zenit, made no impact and was substituted for Viktor Fayzulin to start the second half. Coach Dick Advocaat said that he played Arshavin despite the player running a high fever. “He was desperate to play and show himself,” Advocaat said. “Sometimes a player of that quality you have to give them a chance to show it in Europe, and for Andrei it was time.” Ramos moved Marcelo into midfield and centre back Christoph Metzelder into the left back. “We had to look for a solution in these days that we can work against them,” the former Sevilla coach said. “It was an experiment and we wanted to see how it would work.”
FC Porto’s Bruno Alves celebrates with Lucho Gonzalez, centre, and Pedro Emanuel.
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uande Ramos may be wielding a new broom at Real Madrid but it was one of the old guard who starred as the nine-times champions saw off Zenit St Petersburg in their final Champions League Group H game on Wednesday. Veteran forward and threetime champion Raul bagged a brace to sandwich a goal by Arjen Robben in a 3-0 win over the outclassed Russians and cement the runners-up spot behind Juventus. Raul’s goals made him the competition’s all-time top scorer with 66 goals ahead of AC Milan’s Filippo Inzaghi and gave a fillip to a side whose confidence has been sagging in recent weeks. Ramos, taking charge of the Bernabeu bench for the first time since replacing the sacked Bernd Schuster the previous day, made one change from the side which lost 4-3 to his old club Sevilla at the weekend by putting former Liverpool hero Jerzy Dudek in goal in place of Iker Casillas. The man sacked by Tottenham in October then sat back to allow the rest of the side to show what they are made of. “It’s a good result, which boosts team morale. I really liked the players’ attitude,” said Ramos. Sporting director Pedja Mijatovic, the power behind
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Raul Gonzalez, left, vies with Zenith’s Anatoliy Tymoschuk, centre, and Igor Denisov at Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
rsene Wenger insists Arsenal have nothing to be afraid of in next week’s Champions League draw despite their failure to win Group G. Wenger’s side surrendered top spot in their qualifying group to Porto after a dismal 2-0 defeat against the Portuguese champions at the Dragao Stadium on Wednesday. Finishing second means the north London club will face either Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Juventus, Roma or Panathinaikos in the last 16 when the draw is made in Nyon next Friday, but that daunting prospect doesn’t faze Wenger. “We can fight with everybody in Europe and can qualify against anybody,” he said. “We will see who we get in the draw, and then look at the Champions League again in February. Let’s first wait to see who we get. It is difficult to have any speculation now. “It is important now to come back in the Premier League and be in a good position. We now have some time to focus on that.” Wenger admitted his side had been taught a lesson. “We lost the match. Porto were stronger than us tonight.”
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BASKETBALL
Anthony hits mark
IN RARE NBA AIR Wade hits 29.5 points every game and wants more AP, Miami
ven Dwyane Wade was a bit astonished when he learned about the company he’s in these days. Out of the nearly 4,000 players who’ve suited up in NBA history, only two – Oscar Robertson and Michael Jordan – finished a season with the sort of numbers Wade is putting up so far this season for the Miami Heat. Healthy again, Wade is averaging a league-best 29.5 points, along with 7.5 assists and 5 rebounds through 21 games. And Wade wants more. “Hopefully I can do better,” Wade said. “For right now, it’s always great to be in the conversation with anybody of the likes of Michael Jordan and Oscar ... but they did do it for a whole season. Mine is only 20-some games in. I’ve got 60-some more to go.”
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Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade is in the company of Oscar Robertson and Michael Jordan. So can he keep this up? “I guess we’ll see,” Wade said. Across the board, Wade is on his way to having his best season in a number of categories. His scoring is 2.1 points higher than his previous per-game average best. He’s also on pace to establish new career-highs in field-goal shooting, 3-pointers made, steals and blocked shots, and is certainly the biggest reason why the Heat – who were
the NBA’s laughingstock last year – are off to a 12-9 start this season. For Wade, the two injurymarred seasons that followed Miami’s 2006 championship campaign are “dead and gone,” just like the stigma of last year’s 15-67 debacle. “Health is a big part of all player’s performance,” Oklahoma City coach Scott Brooks said. “This league is too
AFP, Denver, Colorado
good. If you’re not healthy, you can’t do it, I don’t care how gifted you are. He’s obviously healthy and he’s one of the best players in the game right now. “He does everything. Blocks shots, passes, gets steals, he can score so many different ways. He’s healthy. You can see it.” If Wade finishes with anything close to the types of numbers he’s posting now, he’ll almost certainly be part of the MVP conversation – like Olympic team-mates LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Chris Paul, along with Boston’s Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett, among others. But unlike the Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Hornets, the Heat aren’t considered a championship-calibre team. And Wade knows that will hurt his individual-award chances at season’s end. So he’s not even thinking about it, and insists he’s just trying to keep the young Heat moving forward.
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enver forward Carmelo Anthony tied a National Basketball Association record Wednesday as he scored 33 points in the third quarter of yesterday as he scored 33 points in the third quarter of yesterday’s 116-105 victory over Minnesota. Anthony had nine points at half-time, but exploded in the third period to tie Spurs’ star George Gervin’s record for most points in a quarter. He also broke the Nuggets’ previous franchise mark of 32 points held by David Thompson. Gervin’s scoring outburst came in the second quarter at New Orleans on April 9, 1978. “My shot was going,” said Anthony, whose 45 points for the game were four shy of his career high. “I felt good out there. “I can’t put it into words,” added Anthony, who said he didn’t know how many points he had scored until he heard it on the public address system. “No disrespect to David but it was my turn.”
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Super Singh heads to Thailand
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sian No 1 Jeev Milkha Singh will end his record-breaking year by competing at the Volvo Masters of Asia in Bangkok next week. Singh, who this year became the first player to earn more than a million dollars in winnings in a single season, will compete in the tournament at the Thai Country Club from December 18-21.
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orey Pavin has been selected as the next US captain in the Ryder Cup, leading the team 15 years after last competing in the matches. Pavin was to be introduced as captain later yesterday in New York.
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Jeev Milkha Singh with the JT Cup in Tokyo last week.
“It will be fantastic to play the season-ending event on the Asian Tour especially as the new Asian No 1,” the Indian said. “The Tour means so much to me, it was where I started out.” Singh wrapped up the Asian Tour’s Order of Merit title for the second time with a dramatic victory at the Singapore Open in November and an 11th place finish at the following week’s
UBS Hong Kong Open. The Asian No 1’s victory in the Nippon Series JT Cup in Japan last weekend moved him up to 36 in the world. The win saw Singh overcome personal adversity, as his wife Kudrat delivered their first child stillborn in Japan. Singh dedicated his win to his wife. “She is healthy now and better things are on the way,” he said.
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Yankees, Sabathia reach deal
STRAUSS CALLS TUNE Opener hits a brilliant century but India fight back A F P , Chennai
ngland opener Andrew Strauss hit 123 in the first Test yesterday as cricket returned to centrestage in India after the Mumbai terror attacks. The left-hander’s 13th century after a first-wicket stand of 118 with Alastair Cook (52) lifted England to 229-5 by stumps on the opening day at the heavily guarded Chidambaram stadium. Andrew Flintoff was unbeaten on 18 and nightwatchman James Anderson was on two. India fought back in the final session with four wickets to end the day with honours even on a barren wicket that is expected to turn later in the match. The 45,000-seater stadium wore a deserted look as less than 1,000 fans watched the Test start just a fortnight after the Mumbai attacks that left 172 dead and injured more than 300. England, who abandoned the one-day series and flew home after the attacks, agreed to return for the two-Test series after security checks and a shift in venues. Kevin Pietersen’s men joined the Indian players in wearing black armbands and observing a minute’s silence for the victims before play began. The crowd, which swelled to around 5,000 by afternoon, included International Cricket Council chief executive
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India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, left, and team-mate Gautam Gambhir react to a shot by England batsman Andrew Strauss. Haroon Lorgat and top officials of the England and Wales Cricket Board. Strauss, a 31-year-old veteran of 54 Tests, said the distraction of the terror attacks and the uncertainty about the series helped him focus better. “I was probably as relaxed as I have felt going into a Test for a long time,” he said. “Maybe all the stuff that has been going on has taken our minds off the pressure of playing in Test cricket. I felt pretty comfortable from ball one. “We could have done without me getting out at the end. Five wickets is a pretty good effort by them on a flat wicket.
WE COULD HAVE DONE WITHOUT ME GETTING OUT AT THE END.FIVE WICKETS IS A PRETTY GOOD EFFORT BY THEM. Andrew Strauss
“We’ve got 229 on the board and hopefully we can push on towards 400 tomorrow, which won’t be a bad effort.”
Flynn falls short New Zealand batsman Daniel Flynn fell five runs short of his maiden century after the West Indies used a new rule to successfully challenge the umpire’s decision in the first Test in Dunedin, New Zealand. The 23-year-old scored 95 as New Zealand made a solid 226 for four on the opening day of the first of two Tests before bad light stopped play about 70 minutes early.
Hansen named in Euro team AGENCIES
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yder Cup golfer Soren Hansen of Denmark joined Paul McGinley of Ireland and England’s Oliver Wilson in the European team for Thailand’s Royal Trophy next month, organisers said yesterday. The three were named by Spain’s Jose Maria Olazabal, who is filling in for close friend and compatriot Severiano Ballesteros as captain of the
side that will take on a team from Asia. “I have named three players up to now and all of them have the experience of facing the Americans under Ryder Cup intensity, confronting the massive US galleries and coping with the highest level of pressure,” Olazabal said. Hansen was the latest addition to the team that will face Joe Ozaki’s Asian side, joining
three-time Ryder Cup winner McGinley and European Order of Merit current No 2Wilson. The remaining five places in the eight-man European side have yet to be filled.“Soren has been playing great golf for many years, had a very strong 2008 season, qualified ‘on merit’ for Nick’s [Faldo] team at Valhalla and secured an important half point in his first Ryder Cup match ever,” Olazabal said.
CC Sabathia and the New York Yankees agreed on the framework for a US$161 million, seven-year contract, the richest for a pitcher in Major League Baseball history. The Yankees and Sabathia’s agents still need to work out all the details, a baseball official said. He spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been completed and the pitcher must pass a physical. Sabathia has the right to opt out after three seasons and become a free agent again. Sabathia will give the Yankees a new marquee star as they head into the new $1.3 billion Yankee Stadium, where seats sell for up to $2,500 each. His deal will top the previous mark for a pitcher, a $137.5 million, six-year contract agreed to by Johan Santana and the New York Mets last winter. His $23 million average salary is just ahead of Santana’s $22.9 million Among all players, it will trail only Alex Rodriguez’s $275 million, 10-year contract with the Yankees, Rodriguez’s earlier $252 million, 10year agreement with Texas, and Derek Jeter’s $189 million, 10-year contract with the Yankees. Meanwhile, the New York Mets continued to revamp their bullpen as they agreed to a deal that will bring them Seattle Mariners closer JJ Putz in a three-team trade also involving Cleveland. Putz, 31, will join coveted closer Francisco Rodriguez – who inked a three-year deal earlier Wednesday – to form a dominant combination at the end of games for New York. The Mets will also acquire outfielder Jeremy Reed and righthander Seth Green from Seattle. The Mariners will obtain righthander Aaron Heilman, outfielder Endy Chavez and first baseman Mike Carp from the Mets along with outfielder Franklin Gutierrez from the Indians. - AFP
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DALY GOES CRAZY American grabs camera, smashes it into a tree AP, Sydney
ohn Daly smashed a spectator’s camera into a tree while shooting a 6-over 78 in the first round of the Australian Open yesterday, making it likely he will miss the cut for the third consecutive week Down Under. After pushing his tee shot wide on the ninth hole – his last – Daly walked into a clump of trees, where spectator Brad Clegg tried to take a picture at close range. Daly reportedly snatched the camera and smashed it against the nearest tree, telling the man, “You want it back, I’ll buy you a new one.” He later released a statement via tournament organisers saying Clegg got too close. “I was looking to take a drop and a camera was six inches
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Golf fan Brad Clegg displays his camera just after it was pounded against a tree by American golfer John Daly, right. away from my face. If I was 10 under, I would have felt the same,” Daly said in the brief statement. “My eyes are still burning from the flash of the camera. “I feel it was very rude to put a camera that close to somebody’s face in any situation.
RESULTS basketball NBA Yesterday’s results: Toronto 101, Indiana 88; New York 121, New Jersey 109; New Orleans 105, Charlotte 89; Cleveland 101, Philadelphia 93; Memphis 108, Oklahoma City 102; San Antonio 95, Atlanta 89; Denver 116, Minnesota 105; Golden State 119, Milwaukee 96; LA Lakers 115, Phoenix 110
cricket India v England first Test at Chennai England 1st innings: A Strauss c and b Mishra 123; A Cook c Zaheer b Harbhajan 52; I Bell lbw b Zaheer 17; K Pietersen c and b Zaheer 4; P Collingwood c Gambhir b Harbhajan 9; A Flintoff not out 18; J Anderson not out 2; Extras: (lb4) 4; Total (for five wickets) 229 Fall of wickets: 1-118 (Cook), 2164 (Bell), 3-180 (Pietersen), 4195 (Collingwood), 5-221 (Strauss). Bowling: Zaheer 17-7-36-2, Sharma 15-2-29-0, Harbhajan 26-2-67-2, Mishra 20-4-63-1, Yuvraj 11-2-22-0, Sehwag 1-0-80. New Zealand v West Indies
First Test at Dunedin, New Zealand New Zealand (1st innings): T McIntosh c Baker b Gayle 34; J How c Chanderpaul b Powell 10; D Flynn lbw Gayle 95; R Taylor c Marshall b Gayle 15; J Ryder not out 54; B McCullum not out 4; Extras (lb 10, w3, nb 1) 14 Total (3 wickets, 62 overs) 226 Fall of wickets: 1-10 (How), 2-97 (McIntosh), 3-128 (Taylor), 4-189 (Flynn) Bowling: Taylor 11-4-32-0, Powell 13.2-5-33-1, Edwards 11-3-46-0, Baker 17-2-61-0, Gayle 20-1-42-3, Nash 1-0-2-0
golf Australian Open Yesterday’s first round scores in Sydney (Australian unless stated): 65 - Stephen Dartnall, Mathew Goggin, Ewan Porter 67 - Mark Brown (NZL), David Smail (NZL), Rod Pampling 68 - Troy Kennedy, Danny Lee (NZL) 69 - John Senden, Heath Reed, Peter Lonard, Andre Stolz, Andrew Bonhomme, Craig Scott, Anthony Summers 70 - Wayne Perske, Chris Gaunt, Brendan Jones, Peter Fowler, Steven Conran, Brent McCulloch, Rohan Blizard, Tim Clark (RSA), Kane Webber, Gareth Paddison (NZL), Anthony Brown, Terry Pilkadaris, Rick Kulacz, Tim
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The guy that had the camera had already taken a dozen shots at close range.” Without saying another word, Daly took his penalty drop and finished the hole with a bogey to end his opening round and stormed off the course immediately after sign-
ing his card. Asked if he would seek compensation, Clegg said: “I don’t think I’ll be chasing him for the money. He’s a big bloke!” Daly, who missed the cut at both the Australian Masters and the PGA in the last two weeks and is being paid an appearance fee for his three-tournament trip Down Under, had three double bogeys, three bogeys and four birdies. Clegg said he didn’t think he provoked Daly by going so close. “I was bold, but I wasn’t unreasonable,” Clegg said. Terms and conditions for tickets at the Australian Open prohibit the use of cameras on the course for spectators. Tournament director Trevor Herden told reporters the episode was “an unfortunate incident,” but Daly would not face sanctions and confirmed the 42-year-old would tee off in the second round today.
Davies flies in Cambodia AGENCIES
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ales’ Rhys Davies carded an opening eight-underpar 64 to take the first-round lead at the US$300,000 Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open and promised to make amends for his heartbreak in Vietnam’s Hana Bank contest last week. Two-time Asian Tour winner Anthony Kang of the United States is a further shot back on 65 while Indonesia’s Rory Hidayat posted a 66 to take third place. Thailand’s Chawalit Plaphol, who had earlier taken the morning lead, is in fourth place on 67. Fellow compatriot Thongchai Jaidee, Thaworn Wiratchant together with Australia’s Gavin Flint, Malaysia’s Airil Rizman and South Korea’s Park Jae-bum are bunched together in fifth on matching 68s. Chawalit got off to a strong start on his opening back-nine when he rattled in five birdies before making the turn in four-under.“I’m quite pleased with my putting and tee shots,” he said.
Johnson quiets Bruins, leads Caps to victory Capitals goalie Brent Johnson shut down the Eastern Conference’s top offense, and Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and Alexandre Giroux.
Wood, Stuart Bouvier Selected scores 71 - Paul Goydos (USA), Simon Griffiths (ENG), Jens Nilsson (SWE) 72 - Darren Clarke (NIR), Geoff Ogilvy 73 - Darron Stiles (USA) 74 - Eddie Barr (IRL) 75 - Anders Kristiansen (NOR), Song Ki-Joon (KOR), Kim DaeHyun (KOR) 77 - Bret Guetz (USA), Manny Villegas (COL) 78 - Dale Marmion (ENG), John Daly (USA) Cambodian Open Yesterday’s leading first round scores: 64 – Rhys Davies (Wal) 65 – Anthony Kang (Usa) 66 - Rory Hidayat (Ina) 67 – Chawalit Plaphol (Tha) 68 – Thaworn Wiratchant (Tha),Thongchai Jaidee (Tha), Gavin Flint (Aus), Airil Rizman (Mas), Park Jae-Bum (Kor)
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ice hockey NHL Yesterday’s results: Buffalo 4, Tampa Bay 2; Washington 3, Boston 1; N.Y. Rangers 3, Atlanta 2, OT; New Jersey 4, Pittsburgh 1; Detroit 4, Calgary 3, OT; Chicago 2, Ottawa 0; Phoenix 5, Dallas 3; Anaheim 4, St Louis 2 European Champions League
soccer Wednesday’s results: Group E: In Manchester, England: Manchester United (ENG) 2 (Tevez 3, Rooney 52) Aalborg (DEN) 2 (Jakobsen 31, Curth 45+2) In Glasgow: Celtic (SCO) 2 (Maloney 14, McGeady 45+2) Villarreal (ESP) 0 Group F: In Bucharest: Steaua Bucharest (ROM) 0 Fiorentina (ITA) 1 (Gilardino 66) In Lyon, France: Lyon (FRA) 2 (Govou 52, Benzema 68) Bayern Munich (GER) 3 (Klose 12, 37, Ribery 34) Group G: In Porto, Portugal: FC Porto (POR) 2 (Bruno Alves 38, Lisandro 54) Arsenal (ENG) 0 In Kiev: Dynamo Kiev (UKR) 1 (Eremenko 20) Fenerbahce (TUR) 0
Group H: In Turin, Italy: Juventus (ITA) 0 BATE Borisov (BLR) 0 In Madrid: Real Madrid (ESP) 3 (Raul 25, 57, Robben 50) Zenit Saint-Petersburg (RUS) 0 First knockout round qualifiers Champions League last 16 qualifiers following Wednesday's matches (group winners named first): Group A: AS Roma (ITA), Chelsea (ENG); UEFA Cup Bordeaux (FRA); Eliminated: CFR Cluj (ROM) Group B: Panathinaikos (GRE), Inter Milan (ITA); UEFA Cup: Werder Bremen (GER); Eliminated: Anorthosis (CYP) Group C: Barcelona (ESP), Sporting Lisbon (POR); UEFA Cup: Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR); Eliminated: Basel (SUI) Group D: Liverpool (ENG), Atletico Madrid (ESP); UEFA Cup: Marseille (FRA); Eliminated: PSV Eindhoven (NED Group E: Manchester United (ENG), Villarreal (ESP); UEFA Cup: Aalborg (DEN); Eliminated: Celtic (SCO) Group F: Bayern Munich (GER), Lyon (FRA); UEFA Cup: Fiorentina (ITA); Eliminated: Steaua Bucharest (ROM), Group G: FC Porto (POR), Arsenal (ENG); UEFA Cup: Dynamo Kiev (UKR); Eliminated: Fenerbahce (TUR) Group H: Juventus (ITA), Real Madrid (ESP); UEFA Cup: Zenit St Petersburg (RUS); Eliminated: BATE Borisov (BLR)
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