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POSTED to PARADISE Briton Ben Southall, 34, is named caretaker of Hamilton Island on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, beating more than 34,000 applicants for the coveted position which pays a cool A$150,000 (Bt3.7 million).
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GOOD MORNING BANGKOK!
Where is the love? By Thada Varich Photographer
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t must be hard for His Majesty to see the lack of love and cooperation among Thais. With the deteriorating economy and political problems, things are looking very gloomy. The country’s morale is lost but everybody is acting like nothing has happened. We’ve become numb, accepting this condition as normal.
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Lessthan % OF THE 2 MILLION STUDENTS eligible have waived their rights to government subsidies for uniforms and stationery.
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Wisal has last laugh
Though fists flew during a previous meeting, former gubernatorial candidate Chuwit Kamolvisit and TV anchorman Wisal Dilokwanit managed to settle their dispute peacefully at the Ratchadapisek Criminal Court yesterday.
Punchy interview Wisal filed the libel suit One-time Bangkok governor candidate Chuwit Kamolvisit pastes on a smile as he poses for a photo with TV after Chuwit – then a candianchorman Wisal Dilokwanit following their settlement at the Ratchadapisek Criminal Court yesterday. date for Bangkok governor – accused him of being rude and lacking journalistic ethics during their Channel 3 interview in October. Chuwit punched his interviewer shortly after the cameras stopped rolling. Following three hours of talks yesterday, Wisal said Chuwit had accepted his four requests – that he publish an their business peaks during the The majority of parents don’t have apology in newspapers, pay his back-to-school season. enough money for the new semester Bt100,000 medical bill, pay “A lot of people pawn their Bt100,000 in compensation valuables at this time of the D A I LY X P R E S S for three working days lost, year,” the office’s manager Veeore than half of the capiand pay the Bt100,000 legal rasak Pannanua says. “After a tal’s parents are strugcosts for the assault and libel few months when they have gling financially as their chillawsuits. The court asked earned some money, they show dren head back to school, acChuwit to pay in 60 days. up to redeem their items.” cording to the Bangkok “The incident caused me His office, he discloses, needs University’s Research Institute. hearing problems for a month to prepare Bt160 million in Of 1,073 parents in Bangkok but I’m open-minded enough funds to finance its service at surveyed last week, 53.5 per cially tough time ahead of the this time of the year. to forgive,” Wisal said. “If cent admitted they didn’t have new semester for the first time. Chuwit meets the requests “People come here to pawn enough money to cover backReduced income and a jump their gold ornaments, electrical within 60 days, I’ll drop all lawto-school expenses. in the price of learning materi- appliances and silk,” Veerasak suits and the police complaint.” als are the main reasons the says. Chuwit said the talks went Loan sharks circle parents say they are running well because both he and Speaking on condition of Many said they would have to out of money. Wisal wanted reconciliation. anonymity, a parent of two secturn to friends or relatives for “Nearly half say that educa- ondary school kids admits that Commenting that Wisal help. Others were considering tion expenses have risen when she drops into the pawn office was a good journalist and a borrowing money from loan compared with last year,” the ahead of every new semester. likeable young man, Chuwit sharks. survey says. said he accepted the requests “Although the government The survey found that the The findings seem to reflect waives tuition fees and proafter having previously tried to economic downturn is a major what parents across the coun- vides some subsidies for textapologise to him. Asked about factor in parents’ money wor- try are facing. the compensation, Chuwit books and uniforms, there are ries. Of those polled, 21.7 per In Si Sa Ket, the provincial other educational expense to quipped, “It’s not much, I used cent say they are facing a finan- pawn office has revealed that be paid,” she says. to tip singers more than that.”
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Woman who masterminded husband’s murder sentenced to die; killers get 25 years By Kesinee Taengkhio D A I LY X P R E S S
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woman found guilty of masterminding her husband’s murder in order to pick up Bt2 million in insurance money was sentenced to death by the Criminal Court yesterday. The four men who carried out the murder each got 25 years in jail. Last April, Khai Suksamphan hired Manote Phumthavorn to kill her ex-husband Sawaeng Boonmee, a 56-year-old foreman at the Shino-Thai construction company.
Lured out, stabbed Sawaeng was lured out on a date by Oranuch Lahchan then beaten and stabbed by Manote and his three accomplices in Bang Kapi district. They stole his cellphone and Bt15,000 cash. They then ran Sawaeng over with a taxi in an attempt to pass off the murder as a road accident. Considering evidence including testimony from the driver who took the four men to Sukhothai to get their payment of Bt300,000 from Khai and an insurance firm employee who said Khai bought the victim life insurance just prior to the incident, the court ruled that Khai and the four men were guilty as charged.
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THE WORLD Ben Southall gets his picture taken on Daydream Island in Queensland, Australia. Southall, a bungee jumping, ostrich-riding British charity worker, was yesterday named the winner of the ‘Best Job in the World’.
First face transplant revealed
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TONNES of lost or discarded fishing gear is still netting huge hauls of fish in the oceans
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When her husband shot her five years ago, Connie Culp was left without a nose, a palate or lower eyelids, but on Tuesday she revealed her new face. Culp’s was the world’s first near-total facial transplant and the fourth known facial transplant to have been successfully performed to date. The 46-year-old mother of two underwent a procedure last December that lasted 22 hours at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. Surgeons transplanted about 80 per cent of Culp’s face using facial tissue from a dead woman that was placed like a mask atop her own. Almost her entire face was replaced, except for the forehead, upper eyelids, lower lip and chin. The team of 11 surgeons who performed the operation said Culp, who was missing bone support and had been unable to eat or breathe without a tube in her windpipe, could now perform functions normally. But her face was bloated, drooping and her speech was at times difficult to decipher. Her husband, Thomas, had shot her at point-blank range before turning the gun on himself. The apparent murder-suicide attempt failed and he was sentenced to seven years in prison.
‘WORLD’S BEST JOB’ WINNER INSPIRED BY TSUNAMI TRAGEDY 34-year-old Briton named caretaker of tropical paradise in Australia
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Top: Connie Culp before being shot in the face five years ago. Above left: Culp after she was shot. Above right: As she appears today after surgery.
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Briton named to look after a tropical island off Australia said yesterday he wanted to continue his charity work, inspired by a friend who died in the tsunami of 2004. Ben Southall, 34, said he was pinching himself after being named caretaker of Hamilton Island on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, beating more than 34,000 applicants for the coveted position. “I really didn’t think I stood a chance, to be honest,” he said after being selected from 16 finalists from around the world. “There were some great people there and I was very, very surprised when my name was called out at the end.”
Southall, who will live in a luxury three-bedroom beach house, will spend six months swimming, snorkelling and sailing around the tropical paradise, earning A$150,000 (Bt3.7 million) for blogging about his experiences and promoting the region to the world.
Diving into a freezing lake Southall, who dived into a freezing British lake in his video application for the job, said it also involved hard work generating promotional ideas, and he remained committed to charity work. “I’ve done lots of work for charity. I’d like to continue that,” he said. “One of the charities I regu-
larly raise money for is Char’s Fund, which is a tiny little one that was set up after a very good friend of mine died in the Asian tsunami.” Char’s Fund is a memorial to Charlotte Jones, a 23-year-old who died on the Thai island of Ko Racha Yai in the tsunami. After snaring the so-called “Best Job in the World”, Southall laughed as he recounted his worst job, as a teenager in Hampshire, southern England. “When I was 13 to 15 years old I worked as a fishmonger,” he said. He said the selection process on Hamilton Island was “surreal”. “I want to set myself challenges, learn to sail properly, get out there and get my next PADI [diving certification],” he said.
A homeless South Korean unable to withdraw his life savings because he could not remember his real name has died in poverty. The man, believed to be aged 56, died of cancer last month, leaving 128 million won (just over US$100,000 or Bt3.5 million) in a bank account that was opened in early 1993 under the alias of Na Hae-Dong. The account was frozen several months later when a law took effect to ban accounts held under false names, as an anti-corruption measure. Deposits were still allowed but the account holder had to register a real name to withdraw money, something “Na” could not do. The man collected scrap iron and other junk and slept on his cart under plastic sheets before moving in 2007 into a makeshift shelter made from a shipping container. – AFP
Film stars join royalty in appeal Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford and football legend Pele are among the prestigious line-up in a YouTube film launched to promote a campaign to save the rainforest adopted by Prince Charles. The 90-second film shows Charles 60, and his two sons, the princes William and Harry, joined by actors and celebrities in their quest to raise people’s awareness for the need to end tropical deforestation. Viewers are urged to do their bit by signing up for the cause on the website www.rainforestSOS.org.
James Bond star Daniel Craig, US actors Harrison Ford and Robin Williams are among the line-up, reinforced by the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet, with whom Prince Charles has forged a personal friendship. – DPA
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BRITNEY SPEARS, REACTING TO A FAN JUMPING ONSTAGE DURING A CONCERT IN CONNECTICUT. INTERESTINGLY, HER MICROPHONE DID NOT PICK HER CRIES FOR HELP. “Oh my God! Oh my God!”
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BEAMING BACK ABOARD The classic sci-fi adventure ‘Star Trek’ boldly goes again, with an unwritten future By David Germain
They have Leonard Nimoy, and they have all the trappings, gadgets and crew members of the starship Enterprise. Yet even for a franchise that grew to six TV series and 10 previous movies, JJ Abrams’ “Star Trek” is the wildest makeover ever to Gene Roddenberry’s vision of a future where humans have overcome their own squabbles and set out to make new enemies among the stars. Everything that came before in the “Trek” universe used Roddenberry’s 1960s series as a launch point, so subsequent movies and shows formed a generally consistent history of the 21st to 24th centuries. Using a tried-and-true “Trek” trick – the alternate reality – Abrams and company found a way to give Captain James Kirk, First Officer Spock and their pals a new beginning and wide-open future. “The key to this movie was to be inspired by, embrace and honour everything that’s come before, but with the first scene in the movie, we say we are going somewhere else,” Abrams declares. The filmmakers have sleekly updated the sets, costumes, props and effects. But fans will recognise the overall look, from the silhouette of the Enterprise to the gold, blue and red uniforms that are a throwback to the quaint outfits
,, Director JJ Abrams, in command on the bridge, says the new ‘Star Trek’ seeks to honour the series’ past while also taking it to a new level. Nimoy, William Shatner and their costars wore.
New faces, old names Among the new faces, including Chris Pine as Kirk and Zachary Quinto as Spock, fans will recognise a key player from the classic “Trek”. Nimoy returns as the older Spock, pursued through time by a vengeful Romulan
Chris Pine, left, steps into the role of James T Kirk while Zachary Quinto is the pointyeared Vulcan first officer, Mr Spock.
(Eric Bana) aiming to wipe out the human-led Federation. Abrams, screenwriters Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman and their collaborators hit on an intelligent design to resuscitate the franchise, Nimoy says. The last movie, 2002’s “Star Trek: Nemesis”, was a flop, and the prequel series “Enterprise” was cancelled in 2005 amid dwindling ratings. Nimoy thinks the franchise is back where it was in 1982, when “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” provided a creative makeover after “Star Trek: The Motion Picture” proved visually dazzling but dramatically sterile. A day after he saw the new movie, the son of “Star Trek” creator Roddenberry said it did what it should do – broaden the appeal while staying true to his father’s vision. Hard-core fans might object, but “they are a slice of the pie,” said Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry, whose mother, Majel Barrett, had recurring roles in “Trek”. “You have to strike a balance, and I think
HE WOULD HAVE PROBABLY SAID TO JJ, ‘YOU DID IT RIGHT.YOU BROUGHT IT INTO 2009 THE WAY IT SHOULD BE DONE’. Eugene ‘Rod’ Roddenberry, on what his father would have thought of the new ‘Star Trek’
JJ did a damn good job at that.” What would Roddenberry’s father, who died in 1991, think of it? “He would have probably said to JJ, ‘You did it right. You brought it into 2009 the way it should be done’.” > > AT T H E C I N E M A “Star Trek” opens in theatres today.
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TONY AWARD NOMINATIONS have been nabbed by the musical “Billy Elliot”, tying a record set in 2001 by “The Producers”. Other nominees are “Next to Normal”, “Shrek: The Musical” and “Rock of Ages”.
DOM DELUISE, a rotund funnyman best known for his roles in such comedies as “Blazing Saddles” and “The Cannonball Run”, died on Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 75.
Here’s an early still from Oscar winner Peter Jackson’s latest film “The Lovely Bones”, adapted from the best-selling novel about a girl who’s been murdered and watches over her family – and her killer – from heaven. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal. The film stars Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, Susan Sarandon and Stanley Tucci and, scheduled for release on December 11.
soopsip Too much money Veteran politician Suwat
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Liptapanlop’s millions make him welcome everywhere, especially at restaurants, where he tips grandly. Sometimes the tip is so big that the waiter can’t Suwat assume it’s a tip. At his favourite Chinese restaurant at Siam Paragon recently, Suwat got the bill and it was far less than he expected. “Last time you paid Bt7,000 too much, so I’ve deducted it from this bill,” the waiter explained. That’s one trustworthy waiter.
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UNITED HOME ENTERTAINMENT is giving away 10 pairs of tickets to a special screening of the action thriller “Righteous Kill” at 8pm on May 15 at SFW CentralWorld. All you have to do is send your name and contact number (in Thai or in Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino are English) to leelovely99@ back together in ‘Righteous Kill’. hotmail.com by Monday. The first 10 e-mails received get the prizes. “Righteous Kill” stars Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino in their first screen collaboration in 10 years.
Rihanna returns
THE “BANGKOK … BANANAS!!” arts festival continues until Sunday, with a nightly programme of outdoor movies at Siam Discovery Centre. Tonight’s Cine Bananas celebrates the work of animator Payut Ngaokrajang (see Page 11) while tomorrow filmgoers can enjoy the 1925 German-Indian silent “Burapha Pratheep” (“The Light of Asia”), with live music by the band Baby Arabia. On Saturday, the movies take the form of ‘Light of Asia’ is a history journal with “Home Movies” while showing tomorrow on Sunday, it’s “Spooky Night” with ghost night. films in three different styles, starting with the first part of the classic ghost comedy “Baan Phee Pob”. That’s followed by “Phee Tong Luang”, a documentary about mysterious forest people. The evening wraps up with Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s experimental short “Vampire”. Call (02) 800 2716 or (080) 557 9709 or see BangkokBananas.blogspot.com.
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ihanna is back – on the red carpet, at least. The pop singer appeared at the annual Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum gala in New York. It was her first such appearance since thenboyfriend Chris Brown allegedly beat her in February. Rihanna arrived in black – including both the SUV and her puffy-sleeved Dolce and Gabbana tuxedo. She was the last celebrity to walk the carpet on Monday night and did not speak with the press. Vogue editor Anna Wintour once again hosted the gala, which this year served as the kickoff to “The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion” exhibit. Kate Moss co-chaired the event with Justin Timberlake. Guests included Madonna, Victoria Beckham and designer Stella McCartney with her muses, Kate Hudson and Liv Tyler.
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It’s Toi lite
Rihanna wore a Dolce and Gabanna tux for her appearance at the Met gala.
TV host Tripop “Toi” Limprapat made his Channel 3 comeback on Monday with the return of “The Tonight Show”. He’d jumped over to iTV in 1996. It was a good Toi comeback, too: watching some plastic surgery being done in South Korea and getting actor Willie McIntosh to show viewers his home for the first time. Both segments were left unfinished, however – tune in again next Monday. The deal this time is that Toi’s only got an hour-long show, though he’s expecting an extra 30 minutes starting next month. But that’s still a far cry from his heyday, when he had the luxury of three hours per episode. Hey, times are tough all over!
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Toy story A leading filmmaker reveals a passion for Astro Boy and other Japanese comic book figures By Parinyaporn Pajee D A I LY X P R E S S
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quick glance around filmmaker Yongyooth Thongkongtoon’s office is enough to reveal that the noted director and producer does indeed have a penchant for collecting – toys of various shapes and sizes are perched on most of the shelves. But ask him what kind of toys he prefers, and Yongyooth is stumped, though he readily admits that he now owns more than 1,000 items and that much of his collection is kept at his home. It’s not so much about collecting, he explains, but more about revisiting childhood memories. “There was never any money for toys when I was young, so when I started working, I kept shelling out for them. It started as a kind of
vengeance – a payback for poverty,” says the director with a smile. However, he admits that the rationale never really made sense, chuckling as he recalls sending a messenger to McDonalds each time the burger chain released a new series of Happy Meal toys. “Now I have 20 drawers filled with Happy Meal collections and I never play with them.” He doesn’t regret collecting the toys, though. “For the price, the [Happy Meal] collections are of high quality. When you piece them together, the joints fit well too,” he says. His fondest childhood memories are of Japanese comic book figures and the Kamen Raiders, so many of the toys in his collection are
Japanese gizmos. A particular favourite is Astro Boy. “I wasn’t a big fan of the Astro Boy comic but I like the character. It’s one of my best childhood memories,” he says. “I’ve also bought the Ultra Seven Kamen riders because the characters and I were born the same year.” Another prized possession is a TOMY train set.
“I love playing with toys that actually do something and now, when I have free time, I can share these pleasures with my daughter,” says the director. Other models are, as one might expect, film-related, with items from “Lost”, “24” and “Star Wars”. He stocks up when he visits Japan, spending his free time wandering around the toyshops in Harajuku and Akiharbara. “Strolling around Akihabara tends to stress me out as I get the urge to buy everything. The only way I can save money is by staying away from the area,” he says. But he is not an extreme collector and doesn’t lay out serious money for his toys. His most expensive purchase is Bt5,000 – the price he paid for his favourite Astro Boy model.
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HEALTH & FITNESS
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Before signing up for that gym membership, have a check up
By Jeannine Stein
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f you’re overweight and have decided to work out regularly, it may be wise to see a doctor before you cough up for a gym membership. If you don’t have that much weight to lose, are relatively young, don’t have a disability and are in overall good health, you probably can safely skip a health check. But if you’re severely overweight or have diabetes or a family history of heart disease, you should check in with a doctor before getting that heart rate too high. A trip to a general practitioner probably will result in tests of cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure and blood sugar – all linked to heart health, a key component of exercise. If the numbers are out of the normal range, medication might be in order. The ultimate goal is to manage conditions with exercise and diet, eventually lowering or getting off medication altogether. A doctor might recommend mild to moderate workouts if your numbers aren’t in a danger zone, but he or she also might want to stabilise some conditions before letting you lace up your sneakers. To be
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on the safe side, begin an exercise regimen slowly – maybe with a walk around the block, some light pool workouts, or low-resistance pedalling on a recumbent bike (best to do it with a buddy to be safe). If you experience shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness or chest pain, stop immedi-
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done on a treadmill, will only be prescribed if coronary artery disease is suspected, to guard against severe exercise repercussions such as a heart attack. And if you see no end to the lose-gain-lose-gain rollercoaster, consider seeking more intensive help, such as at a comprehensive obesity centre.
Way out on a limb I swim and play tennis and soccer three times a week but since last week, I’ve had pain in my knee. A friend says this probably a muscle-tendon injury. What should I do?
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ately and seek medical care. Once you’re at the clinic of hospital, you don’t need to request every test under the sun. A doctor is likely to start with the basics: checking cholesterol and triglyceride levels, measuring blood pressure and body fat, and testing for diabetes. More serious tests, such as a cardiac stress test
SERIOUS TESTS, SUCH AS A CARDIAC STRESS TEST DONE ON A TREADMILL, WILL ONLY BE PRESCRIBED IF CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE IS SUSPECTED.
The muscle and tendons work together as units. Injuries can affect muscle belly, muscle-tendon junction, the tendon itself, and the insertion of the tendon to the bone. Muscles can be damaged both by direct trauma (impact) and by indirect trauma (overloading). Muscle in-
juries are usually benign but often annoying and inadequate treatment can result in a long absence from any sporting activity. Strain is caused by over-stretching of muscles or tendons. Contusions occur as result of direct impact, such as when a player’s knee hits another’s thigh during a soccer game. When injuries occur, there is inevitably some degree of bleeding followed by pain and then the inflammatory process. A sharp or stabbing pain is felt when the injured muscle-
tendon contract. Usually there is little pain providing the muscle is rested. After 24 hours, bruising and discoloration may be seen (a sign of bleeding in the injured muscles). The initial treatment is rest, bandaging the injured part, cooling the affected area with ice, elevating the limb and relieving the load on the injured part. This should be done within the first 24 to 72 hours. Muscle exercises should only commence after at least two but preferably five days of rest.
BTS on the right track From May 15 to 18, BTS Skytrain is celebrating 10 years of service by offering free check-ups at the sky clinic at Phaya Thai station. Travellers can have everything from bone density tests to an EKG and consult doctors from Bangkok Christian, Saint Louis, Chao Phraya and Decha hospitals. There’ll also be health talks as well as healthy-food demonstrations and free traditional Thai massage. Call (02) 617 6000.
Parent help Siriraj Hospital’s nursery and child-development centre join up with the Paediatric Department in holding practical courses for new parents on the second Sunday of every month between 1 and 4pm on the seventh floor of the Sayamin Building. Doctors and specialists will be on hand to offer advice on raising kids in a relaxed atmosphere. Admission is free. Call 02 419 7000 extensions 5722 and 7626 or visit www.SI.Mahidol.ac.th.
Lower rates Until July 30, Bangkok Hospital continues its policy of helping patients in these cashstrapped times by offering rooms at rates discounted by up to 50 per cent. Ambulance service is also reduced to just Bt100 a trip. For more information, call 1719 or visit www.BangkokHospital. com.
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see it! In love with Lanna Central Rama III is hosting a Lanna-style Visakha Bucha Festival until Sunday. It includes an exhibition of the Buddha’s relics from India, Buddha images from Nepal and Lanna, as well as Buddhist paintings. There will also be demonstrations on how to arrange merit-making objects and a range of rare dishes to sample. Call (02) 649 6000 extension 1303.
Children and their destiny is the theme of this month’s films at the Pridi Banomyong Institute on Soi Thonglor. Saturday’s programme begins at noon with Alexei Pogrebsky’s “Koktebel” (2003). Next up is Shane Meadows’ “This is England” (2006) at 1.45 followed by Zhang Yimou’s “Red Sorghum” at 3.20. All have Thai subtitles and admission is free. Call
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Texas indie rockers ... And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead will make their Bangkok debut on May 21 at Toys on Royal City Avenue. The band features Conrad Keeley (guitar), Jasan Reece (percussion and guitar), Keven Allen (guitar) Jay Lee Phillips (bass), Clay Morris (piano) and Aaron Ford (drums). Tickets cost Bt600. Call (089) 058 4944
The first Bangkok Piano Pedagogy Symposium is set for May 28 to 30 at the Goethe Institut on South Sathorn Soi 1. Lecturers include Bennett Lerner, Narongrit Thammabutr, Nat Yontararak, Benjamin Loh, Denny Euprasert and Mina Ivanova. The concerts, which kick off at 7.30, feature Eri Nakagawa on May 28, Lerner on May 29 and two students of Benjamin Loh on May 30. Call (081) 682 8000 or e-mail dm_music_ studio@yahoo.com.
or (089) 488 2889 or visit www.MySpace.com/MindTheGap Bkk.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
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Het Mahatsajan Payut Ngaokrachang, who
The Horse men
Big Stan
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Heartbreak Library In this Korean drama, a librarian catches a man tearing out a page from a book and accuses him of vandalism, only to discover the complex story behind his actions. At SF Cinemas.
Bangkok boy strikes up a romance a Phuket girl. With English subtitles at some cinemas.
Where in the World Is Osama bin Laden?
go to prison. n man about to co y rd ne a s ay pl martial arts Rob Schneider in jail, he hires a le hi w d pe ra g e moves. At Scared of bein teach him som to ) ne di rra Ca guru (David ex. Paragon Cinepl
Saranae Haao Peng Pranks are pulled on celebrities including Mum Jokmok, Ad Carabao, Kotee Aramboy and Korean girl group Baby Vox Rev. With English subtitles at some cinemas.
low a trail of money and murder into the heart of a conspiracy. At SFX Lat Phrao. ★★★
The Haunting in Connecticut
K-20: Legend of the Mask
A family moves into an old house and experiences violent supernatural phenomena. Based on actual events. ★★
An acrobatic crimefighter (Takeshi Kaneshiro) hunts a masked Robin Hood-like figure.
What Just Happened
At SFX Emporium.
X Men Origins: Wolverine
In Japanese with English and Thai subtitles at the Siam.
Mor 3 Pee 4 Rao Rak Nai
The steel-clawed Canadian superhero’s epic life story is revealed. Hugh Jackman stars.
The International
Chatting on the Internet, a
★★★
A has-been Hollywood producer (Robert De Niro) is having a rough time trying to get his new picture made. Based on the autobiography of producer Art Linson. At the Lido. ★★★
Thick as Thieves A veteran thief (Morgan Freeman) enters into a partnership with a brash young burglar (Antonio Banderas) to steal the last two original Faberge eggs.
“Super Size Me” documentarian Morgan Spurlock treks to the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan in search of the elusive al-Qaeda leader. At House.
An Interpol agent (Clive Owen) and a lawyer (Naomi Watts) fol-
turned 80 on April 1, is regarded as the father of Thai animation. He’s best known for 1979’s “The Adventure of Sudsakorn” – the first Thai animated feature – which he worked so hard and long on that he temporarily went blind. He created many other short works and commercials. Among them is his first animation, “Het Mahatsajan” (“The Miracle Cause”), which will be shown at 7 tonight as part of the Cine Bananas outdoor movies programme at Siam Discovery Centre. Works by other animators will be shown as well. The shows continue nightly until Sunday. Visit BangkokBananas.blogspot.com. – DAILY XPRESS
on tv
Apex Lido: (02) 252 6498 Siam: (02) 251 3508 Scala: (02) 251 2861
Century – The Movie Plaza
HBO World Boxing: Vargas vs Vanderpool
(02) 247 9940
House (02) 641 5913-4
Relive some of HBO Boxing’s past as Fernando Vargas and Fitz Vanderpool go head to head in this match from 2003.
Major Cineplex/EGV Bangkok: (02) 515 5555
Major Hollywood
Cinemax (TrueVisions), 10pm
Bangkok: (02) 718 7999
Channel links
Paragon Cineplex Bangkok: (02) 129 4635 IMAX: (02) 129 4631
SF Cinemas Bangkok: (02) 268 8888 Pattaya: (038) 361 500
Vista Chiang Mai: (053) 894 415
Star Trek Director JJ Abrams reimagines the classic sci-fi TV series, focusing on the early careers of James T Kirk (Chris Pine), Mr Spock (Zachary Quinto) and the rest of crew of the starship Enterprise. Anton Yelchin, Simon Pegg, Karl Urban, John Cho and Zoe Saldana also star.
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 TV Thai – www.ThaiPBS.or.th True – www.TrueVisionsTV.com
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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
Comics&Games
Red and Rover
Thursday, May 7, 2009 DAILY XPRESS
Thursday, May 7, 2009
LEISURE
DAILY XPRESS
Games&YourStars SUDOKU
The last word in
ASTROLOGY
Yesterday’s Puzzle Answer
By Eugenia Last
Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively.
Today’s Birthday: You will have to move quickly, quietly and without hesitation to stay ahead of the competition. An opportunity will present itself through a group to which you belong. Business developments will be based on knowledge, not popularity. Add your experience to the equation. ARIES *** March 21-April 19 If you believe it, you can make it happen. Partnerships can develop and talks will lead to new deals and contract renewals. Your charm and grace will make the people you deal with feel comfortable. TAURUS *** April 20-May 20 Put more time and effort into helping others. You will pick up valuable information and gather favours that will pay you twofold in the future. Patience will allow you to stay in control.
DIFFICULTY RATING ★★★★
GEMINI ***** May 21-June 20 Get involved in a worthwhile cause and enhance your reputation while gaining valuable experience. If you have to overspend to impress someone, you are trying to befriend the wrong person. CANCER ** June 21-July 22 Don’t give in to bribery or ultimatums. You do just fine the way you are and, if change is being pushed on you, back away and look elsewhere for friendship. Do things on your own terms. LEO **** July 23-Aug. 22 Take a long hard look at your accomplishments and set up a strategy that will enable you to expand your dreams, hopes and wishes. There are changes to be made both personally and professionally. VIRGO **** Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Follow your heart not your head. Concentrate on your personal life and relationships if you want to be accepted and considered an asset. A problem at work will be due to misrepresentation.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY
LIBRA *** Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Stick close to someone you can learn from. A love relationship can unfold differently, depending on how you react. Attentive affection will bring about a passionate ending but don’t be too demanding. SCORPIO *** Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Do not give way to pressure being put on you by someone you are close to. A serious partnership will get even better if you are serious about your intentions and open about your plans. SAGITTARIUS *** Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Rely on past acquaintances to help you out now. Lay out your plans and you will entice someone to support you financially. Making a change at home will clear the air and allow you greater freedom.
Tui Kiatkamol Lata Actor Richard O’Sullivan is 65. Drumer Bill Kreutzmannr (Grateful Dead) is 63. Musician Phil Campbell (Motorhead) is 48. Actress Traci Lords is 41. Drummer Matt Helders (Arctic Monkeys) is 23. Singer/actor Kiatkamol “Tui AF3” Lata is 26.
CAPRICORN ** Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Question anything going on in your personal life that causes uncertainty. If someone puts up an argument, you may want to reassess the relationship. AQUARIUS ***** Jan. 20-Feb. 18 There is money to be made while you gain security and stability in your life. You can work from home and profit more by keeping your overhead down. Talk to someone with experience. PISCES *** Feb. 19-March 20 Practise what you preach and you will avoid someone questioning your integrity. A past partner can offer you a better deal now if you are willing to take another stab at an old idea.
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The Road to Success with OCEAN The Ocean Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
is now anticipating rapid growth and would like to expand our business. We are embarking on an exciting new journey of transformation, innovation and unprecedented challenges. If you share our quest for excellence and are a results-oriented individual who thrives in an environment of productive energy and rapid change, then we invite you to take this journey with us. Go with a Winner, Modern Life Planner, Develop & Save Thai Socialization Sustainable Development. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Management Trainee
20 Positions
Responsibilities: Management Trainees as a fast-track career development for high-achieving graduates. Our Programme is designed to show you how the insurance business works. We provide you with a chance to gain the technical skills and experience you need to develop a fast-track insurance career leading to senior management. You will be involved in various projects and assignments which will provide you with real work experience in key business areas such as Actuarial, Product Development, Operation & Services, Sales & Client Services and Underwriting, among others. Each project or assignment is determined first and foremost by the demands of the business, but we will also take your development needs into account. After finishing the program, you will have an opportunity to select and request for a placement in a position that best suits your competency skills and interests. Qualifications: ● Male or Female, not over 30 years old ● Master's Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Marketing, Business Administration or related fields from recognized university with GPA above 3.33 and Bachelor's Degree with GPA above 3.00 ● Good analytical ability and problem solving skills, creative thinking skill ● Excellent interpersonal skill, and a team player ● Proficiency in spoken and written English (an additional Japanese language will be a definite advantage) ● Good computer and presentation skills
Risk Management Officer
1 Position
Responsibilities: Responsible to evaluate, coordinate the monitoring of and providing advice and recommendations to Risk Management Committee (RMC). Develop Quantitative credit risk models study. Develop, and implement risk management tools. Research and apply risk methodologies and approaches. Identify appropriate internal and external data sources, and gather information to support risk analysis. Qualifications: ● Preferably with Master's degree in Finance, Economics or related fields ● At least 5 years experience in risk management, operations audit, internal audit, internal control, or compliance in a financial institution ● Good knowledge of economics, finance and risk management, especially credit and treasury ● Technical skills in financial operation and other business functions ● Planning and organizing skills, analytical skills ● Presentation skills, and interpersonal skills
Marketing Communication (Manager / Executive)
4 Positions
Responsibilities: ● Assist in developing marketing communication and promotion strategy for use in above the line and below the line communications in accordance with business policy and marketing plan ● Coordinate and work with advertising agency or outsource for managing corporate advertising campaign and implementation ● Coordinate with marketing line manager to support communication materials for marketing activities and campaigns ● Manage of marketing communication budget ● Represent company in building up the corporate image ● Manage and control marketing communication program to a lign with each customer segmentation as planned, and in line with overall brand positioning of organization Qualifications: ● Bachelor's Degree or higher in Marketing, Business Administration or Communications is preferred ● At least 2 years experience in marketing communication within professional services environment or insurance business ● Strong leadership and consensus building skills, marketing management and strategic planning experience, a proven track record in development and administering a marketing communication program ● Must be a self-starter, highly organized and able to work well with others at all levels in the organization ● Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and facilitation skills ● Good command of spoken and written English ● Able to travel upcountry periodically
Executive Assistant
1 Position
Responsibilities: ● Day-to-day office management practice to support President i.e. scheduling appointments, receiving messages, greeting visitors, liaison with drivers, etc. ● Documents preparation to assist President in preparing presentations & reports ● Administrative support for President e.g. travel arrangement, hotel reservation, expense re-imbursement, etc. ● Meeting & conference arrangements and other necessary preparations ● Collaboration with internal & external contacts ● Management of document filing system ● Meeting & hospitality coordination for overseas visitors
Qualifications: ● Female, age not over 30 years old ● Master's degree in Business Administration or other related fields ● Proficiency in spoken and written English (an additional Japanese language will be a definite advantage) ● Proficient computer literacy in Ms Office applications ● Good personality , interpersonal skills, co-ordination skills and excellent presentation skills ● High degree of self-confidence & maturity - ability to deal with Management ● Ability to relate well with people on all levels ● High level of organizational skills & attention to details ● Flexibility to cope with a wide range of duties & ability to work under pressure within a limited time frame ● Total confidentiality on all matters dealt with President ● Experience in the life insurance business will be an advantage
Assistant Manager President Office
1 Position
Qualifications: ● Female, age not over 35 years old ● Bachelor's degree in any field of studies ● Proficient computer literacy in Ms Office applications ● Good personality, interpersonal skills, coordination skills and excellent presentation skills ● Ability to relate well with people on all levels ● Ability to manage of document & filing system ● High level of organizational skills & attention to details ● Flexibility to cope with a wide range of duties & ability to work under pressure within a limited time frame ● Experience in the life insurance business will be an advantage
IT Audit Specialist
1 Position
Responsibilities: Working within the Co-operative Accounting Services audit function you will provide specialist IS audit services to a wide variety of business areas. As an expert in IS/IT risk management and control you will advise the business on good practice techniques and ensure excellent quality of work across the department. In addition to possessing extensive experience within IS/IT audit and IS strategy and security you will hold a recognized industry qualification. Benefits are excellent as are the opportunities for further training and personal development. The successful candidate will be required to carry out a variety of audit assignments, including setting up audit programs, making risk assessment, finding vulnerability, coordinating and following up according to audit plans, recommending areas for improvement Qualifications: ● Male or Female, age not over 30 years old, GPA. at least 2.75 ● Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Applied Statistics and Computer Engineering or related fields ● A minimum 3 years' experience in IT Audit, IT general control, system design & development or Network security ● Excellent in English communication skills (both spoken and written English) ● Proficient computer literacy involving MS Office applications, system design and Network ● Abilities of internal audit approach initiation and risk assessment of internal control will be a plus ● Good interpersonal skills, communication skills, consulting skill, conceptual and analytical skills
Worksite Agent
26 Positions
Qualifications: ● Female, age not over 25 years ● Bachelor's degree in any field of studies ● Possess pleasant personality ● Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills can work under pressure ● Must be self driven to meet and exceed sales target ● Highly competent in Sales, active, honest and looking for development opportunities ● Good talent and service mind ● Able to work out of working hours
HR Officer
1 Position
Qualifications: ● Male or Female, age 20-30 years, GPA. at least 2.75 ● Bachelor's or higher in Human Resource Management, Political Science, Business Administration, Industrial & Organization Psychology, or other related fields ● Proficient computer literacy in MS Office applications ● Good personality , interpersonal skills , innovative thinking, co-ordination skills and excellent presentation skills
Actuarial Officer
2 Positions
Responsibilities: Prepare actuarial related reports and documents. Identify and gather relevant information for product analysis, including company financial statements in support of pricing, reinsurance administration, experience study and complying. Qualifications: ● Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science or related fields ● Age over 25 years old ● Good command of English and computer Skill-MS Office is preferable ● Good human relation, communication, quick ability to learn, cautious and work follow up
Credit Officer
2 Positions
Responsibilities: Perform credit control work to be accurate and meet the company objectives, company structure, government and statutory. Qualifications: ● Age not over 30 years old ● Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Financial, Marketing, Business Administration, Economics or related fields ● At least 1-2 years' experience, preferably in insurance industry (but not mandatory) ● Knowledge and experience in credit and financial analysis will be an advantage ● Good command of English and computer skill-MS Office is preferable ● Good personality, honest and diligence
Underwriter
5 Positions
Responsibilities: Perform for making sure that the company accepts only life insurance applicants whose actual mortality rates do not exceed the mortality rates assumed when the premium rates for a particular product were calculated. Prepare regular underwriting reports, and other jobs as assigned in order to achieve company goals. Qualifications: ● Age not over 30 years old ● Bachelor's degree in Insurance, Business Administration, Economics or related fields ● Good command of English and computer skill-MS Office is preferable ● Good personality, honesty and diligence ● Good communication, quick ability to learn, cautious and work follow up
Representative of Group Life Insurance 3 Positions Responsibilities: Perform and support in sales & marketing activities in responsible area or channel in order to achieve the quota in categories of product. Create confidence by after sale service. Qualifications: ● Age not over 30 years old ● Bachelor's degree in any fields of studies ● Highly competent in Sales, active, honest and looking for development opportunities ● Good interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate with various organization partners ● Able to work upcountry (permanent or temporary) ● Good talent, service minded ● Able to work out of working hours
Bancassurance Officer
1 Position
Major Areas of Responsibilities: ● Responsible for Bancassurance such as developing and securing quality new business partners ● Market to and maintain relationship with intermediaries and independent agents by advising them on ways in which to build their consumer life insurance markets Qualifications: ● Male, age 25-35 years ● Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related fields ● A minimum 2 years' experience in bancassurance ● Highly competent in Sales, active, honest and looking for development opportunities ● Good interpersonal skills, communication skills, consulting skill, passion to learn & share
IT Project Manager
1 Position
Major Areas of Responsibilities: Responsible for lead and to be part of the team member in IT Project Team to initiate and review business units to identify improvement opportunities & support the implementation of business improvement recommendations in order to enhance work efficiency for customers, agencies, and back office staff throughout the organization. Qualifications:● Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or other related fields together with some IT Management ● At least 3-5 years of work experience in project management experience ● Excellent communication & interpersonal skills ● Excellent analytical skills with problem solving, decision making, planning and management skills ● Excellent knowledge in formulating corrective action plans ● Project planning & management expertise ● Excellent command of English ● Good PC literacy (including MS Project)
Network and System Administrator
1 Position
Major Areas of Responsibilities: ● Lead and manage all IT infrastructure of system, security and network team
Develop and implement an IT operating procedure, relevant operational flow and documents for the operations and maintenance of a 24x7 Data Center ● Set up and supervise the management of high availability IP-networking LAN, WAN and server systems such as MSWindows Server, AD, Exchange, AS/400 and/or UNIX ● Implement server/network monitoring system in the Network Operation Center ● Responsible for implementing security solutions and enforcing data center network security policies ● Perform design for collection of server and networking performance data such as system availability, system logs for the server and network capacity planning ● Establish system management criteria and policies ● Plan and manage the disaster recovery plan for the entire server and network systems ● Required standby after office hours and public holiday Qualifications:● At least 5-years hands-on experience in data center man agement ● Degree in Computer, Electrical, Electronics or Telecommunication Engineering, or Network-related fields ● Experience implementation and operations of WAN routing protocols ● Working knowledge in installing and maintaining hardware, software and network such as structured cabling, IP layer 3-switch, router, firewall, etc. and experience in UNIX services or MS-Windows Server, DNS, FTP, DHCP, Web Service, SMTP, POP, etc. ● Understand the principles of VPN, Remote computer on-line, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP,ISDN and any related functions ● In-depth experience in large-scale system and network security ● Skill in implementation and operation of backup/restore solutions, AS400, Unix-based systems, system load balancing, and internet content management, Strong customer service orientation ●
Programmer
5 Positions
Major Areas of Responsibilities: Provide system support including application assistance, problem solving and training. Help to create and consistently promote programming standards and development procedures. Train end users or technical support staff to use programs. Qualifications: ● Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or other related fields. ● At least 1 year of work experience in programming ● Excellent communication & interpersonal skills ● Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
Hire Purchase Marketing officer 2 Positions Provide recommendations and services to customers in the area of new and used cars hire purchase. Build up and maintain the good relationship with dealers. Qualifications: ● Male, age not over 30 years old,Bachelor's degree in any field of studies ● At least 1 year of work experience in hire purchase business ● Excellent communication and coordination skills ● Able to work under pressure
Sales Manager, Senior Sales Executive 1, 4 Positions Assist in developing marketing strategy for use in above the line and below the line in accordance with business policy and marketing plan. Survey and sell real estate. Prepare and assist in developing sales tools and reports, and other jobs as assigned in order to achieve company goals. Qualifications: ● Bachelor's degree in any fields of studies,Highly competent in Sales, active, honest and looking for development opportunities ● Good interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate with various organization partners ● Excellent analytical skills with problem solving, decision making, planning and management skills ● Able to work up-country (permanent or temporary) ● Good talent, service minded ● Able to work out of working hours, good PC literacy
We are looking for successful people, and if you are, don't miss this opportunity to call for an interview and we are sure that you can get some added value after meeting with us. Interested applicants are invited to apply in person or send application with full resume indicating qualifications and experience, transcript, expected salary and a recent photo to the address or e-mail address below:
Contact Name: Ms. Parichart Rattanasareechai Address: 170/74-83, Ocean Tower 1 BLDG., Rachadapisek Road, Klongtoey, Bangkok, 10110 Telephone: 02-261-2300 ext. 440 Fax: 02-204-0099 E-mail: hrm@ocean.co.th or hrservice@ocean.co.th
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DAILY XPRESS
3-1 Roberto Luongo made an early lead stand up and the Vancouver Canucks regained home-ice advantage by beating the Chicago Blackhawks.
briefly Velappan apologises for ‘desert’jibe
Arsenal fan hangs himself An Arsenal fan in football-mad Kenya hanged himself following his team’s 4-1 aggregate drubbing by arch-rivals Manchester United in the Champions League semifinal, police said Wednesday. Suleiman Alphonso Omondi, a 29-year-old Kenyan living in the capital Nairobi’s Embakasi neighbourhood, hanged himself in his Arsenal shirt late on Tuesday after the match, police said. – AFP
Magath set to join Schalke Felix Magath, coach of Bundesliga leaders Wolfsburg, is set to join rivals Schalke 04 at the end of the season, German tabloid Bild claimed yesterday. Wolfsburg officially announced yesterday that the 55-year-old will leave them when the season ends on May 23. – AFP
Blackburn want Barton Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce is interested in signing Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton, The Independent reported. Allardyce brought Barton to Newcastle in 2007 from Manchester City when he was in charge of the Magpies. Barton, 26, was suspended indefinitely
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Gaffe-prone former top Asian Football Confederation official Peter Velappan was forced to apologise yesterday after telling the AFC president to go home “to the desert”. The remark at a press conference, in which Velappan was critical of Qatari AFC chief Mohamed bin Hammam, drew the ire of Arab journalists, who condemned it as racist. “I also want to express my regret to all member associations of the AFC as well,” he said. by Newcastle yesterday following his red card at Liverpool last weekend. – Bloomberg
Tiger Woods hits a tee shot on the 6th hole during practice for the Players Championship.
Gambhir’s 71 takes Delhi to the top
A WEAKER WOODS
A half-century from stand-in skipper Gautam Gambhir led Delhi Daredevils to the top of the Indian Premier League table with a nine-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday. Gambhir’s measured innings of 71 not out eased Delhi to their target of 155 with one over to spare, David Warner’s quickfire innings of 36 from 23 deliveries got the Gambhir Daredevils off to a flying start and eased the pressure on his team-mates. – AFP
Adebayor to AC Milan? Arsenal’s Emmanuel Adebayor may leave the London club for AC Milan, the Daily Mail reported. The striker said he speaks to Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani regularly and describes the club as “sexy as Beyonce,” the Mail said. – Bloomberg
Tiger is back, but without the same power as before AP, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
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o much about Tiger Woods after major knee surgery looks the same. He won the Arnold Palmer Invitational with a birdie putt on the last hole that everyone knew he was going to make. Even when his swing was out of sorts last week at Quail Hollow, he somehow was in the thick of contention until the final two holes. But this is not the same Tiger Woods. He is missing his power, whether it’s off the tee with a driver or from the fairway with irons that are sometimes two more clubs than what he used before surgery last June to rebuild his left knee. The power shortage was never more evident than the final round of the Masters, playing with Phil Mickelson, when Woods usually was the first to hit from the fairway. Even his rival couldn’t help but notice. “I kept having to wait for him to hit,” Mickelson
jokingly said yesterday. That wasn’t the case the last time they played together at Augusta National, the final round in 2001, when on some holes Woods hit it farther with a 3-wood than Mickelson did with a driver. More evidence came last week at Quail Hollow. By measuring drives on the 56 holes that were not par 3s, Mickelson’s average tee shot was nearly 14 yards longer than Woods’. Statistics can be misleading, especially over the first two rounds because they played on opposite ends of the draw. But in the third round, when they were separated by one group, Mickelson was longer off the tee on 11 of the 14 driving holes. Mickelson’s average drive was 317.6 yards, Woods was at 300.5 yards. Woods has an answer for his sudden loss of length. “I’ve been away from the game for a long time,” he said on Tuesday, referring to his eight-month layoff after the US Open. “And it’s going to take a little bit of time before my body gets back to where I can hit the ball the same distances. I don’t hit the ball the same distance
with my irons or my driver.” What he doesn’t have an answer for is when he will get it back. “Hopefully, soon,” he said. Woods said at Quail Hollow that he was just starting to get some “pop” back in the swing, which had been missing earlier. He spoke about the rotation required to generate speed in his swing, and the importance of not stretching the ligament. Is Tiger shorter? Or is Phil longer? Mickelson has always been more infatuated with length than Woods, although Woods’ aura has been built around power. Woods is having to make do with less at the moment, which is OK with him. He has been experimenting with different shafts and lengths of his driver, although he keeps going back to what he had. The Players Championship will be the fourth straight tournament that Mickelson has a chance to replace Woods at No 1 in the world ranking. Mickelson would have to win and have Woods finish worse than fourth place alone for that to happen.
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CHAMPIONS LE AGUE FOOT BALL
‘Distraught’ Fletcher to miss final
MAN U BURN BRIGHT
Uefa yesterday ruled out
Ferguson hails his team’s return to red-hot form in 3-1 win over Arsenal AFP, London
lex Ferguson believes Manchester United are hitting peak form at just the right time to extend their reign as champions of Europe. Ferguson’s side swept into the Champions League final for the second successive season with a ruthless 3-1 victory over Arsenal in Tuesday’s semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium. United are just 90 minutes away from becoming the first team in the Champions League era to successfully defend Europe’s top club prize. Victory in Rome against Chelsea or Barcelona on May 27 would be the culmination of a campaign that has already included Club World Cup and League Cup triumphs and is likely to feature a third consecutive Premier League crown. But Ferguson knows the potentially glorious finale could have been so different if United hadn’t bounced back from defeats to Liverpool and Fulham. “We had a blip when we lost to Liverpool and Fulham and we got a break against Aston Villa when we won in the last minute but since then the form has been back,” Ferguson said. “I think we are at our strongest at the moment. You have to remember that the team has just been put together the last two or three years, it doesn’t happen overnight. ““Good players will always be judged by the belief they have. What was good for me was that
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Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo, centre, scores his second goal past Arsenal’s Manuel Almunia. everyone played for each other – there were no individual performances above the rest.” Ferguson measures the value of a season by United’s performance in Europe these days as he tries to establish them alongside the likes of Real Madrid, AC Milan and Liverpool as the continent’s most successful clubs. United would join Bayern Munich and Ajax on four European Cups if they win this year’s competition and Ferguson believes his players have the desire to do it. “From the club’s point of view, we should have won this cup more times and it’s another opportunity for us,” Ferguson said. “Hopefully we can do it
WE ARE AT OUR STRONGEST AT THE MOMENT ...THE TEAM HAS BEEN PUT TOGETHER THE LAST TWO OR THREE YEARS,IT DOESN’T HAPPEN OVERNIGHT. Alex Ferguson
again. We have the quality, energy and ambition to do it again and it’s a hungry team. When the chips are down, they don’t let me down.” While Ferguson savoured one of his greatest European victories, he also found time to console Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger – for so long a bitter rival of the United boss but now a much closer friend. Ferguson said: “I know exactly how he feels. When you work as hard as he does he deserves success. “The problem for Arsene Wenger and myself is that the longer you are in the game the more labels are attached to you. If you are not winning you are useless, if you are winning you’re great.”
a reprieve for Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher over the red card that means he will be suspended for the Champions League final. Fletcher was sent off in United’s 3-1 win over Arsenal on Tuesday for a challenge on Cesc Fabregas inside the penalty box. Television replays showed that the United player had played the ball before Fabregas tumbled over him. But even if referee Roberto Rosetti accepts he made a mistake, Uefa’s rules allow for red cards to be rescinded only if the official acknowledges that he punished the wrong player, a spokesman for European football’s governing body confirmed. “A club can file a protest against a caution or a sending off but under our rules it is only admissible if there is a case of mistaken identity by the referee,” he said. Ferguson admitted he felt for his compatriot. “Darren is disappointed and he should be disappointed,” Ferguson said. “He’s one of the most honest players in the game and to miss the final, it’s a tragedy. He was distraught.” Fletcher was consoled after the match by Paul Scholes, who, along with Roy Keane, missed United’s victory over Bayern Munich in the 1999 final because of suspension. AFP
Worst night of my career, says Wenger D P A , London
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Darren Fletcher, left, is sent off by referee Roberto Rosetti .
rsenal manager Arsene Wenger has described his side’s 3-1 defeat by Manchester United in the second leg of their Champions League semifinal as the worst of his career. Arsenal were humbled at home by the holders on Tuesday night with two goals inside the first 11 minutes as United cruised to a 4-1 aggregate victory. Their exit means for the fourth season in a row,
Arsenal will be without a trophy. “It [was] the most disappointing night of my career,” Wenger said. “I felt the fans were really up for a big night and to disappoint people who stand behind the team so much hurts.” “The most difficult thing is that we do not have a feeling that we played a semi-final of the Champions League. “We were out of it after 10 minutes and we had 80 min-
utes to play against a team who defend well and wait to counter-attack. We were in a position where we had to take all the gamble after having started quite well. “I must say we can only look at ourselves. It is very disappointing to fight to get such a long way and to give the game away like we did.” Mistakes from Kieran Gibbs and Manuel Almunia gave United their 2-0 lead but
Wenger said his side should take collective responsibility. “We do not want to blame anyone individually,” he said. “In three minutes we conceded two goals and it was too much. “We were ready for a fight and the game but after 10 minutes it was impossible. We kept going and we did as much as we could. We played with pride and desire but of course some part of the belief had gone.”
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King James helps Cavaliers crush Atlanta Hawks in opener, Anthony steers Denver Nuggets to 2-0 against Dallas in the Western Conference series
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ing James had a night to remember, and one the Atlanta Hawks would like to forget. Newly-crowned league MVP LeBron James had 34 points with 10 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Hawks 99-72 yesterday in the opener of their Eastern Conference semi-final play-off series. “We know the series is not won in one game,” James said. “Game One is over with and we’re preparing for Game Two right now as we speak.” Cleveland hosts Game Two in the best-of-seven series tomorrow. Prior to the tip-off, NBA
Coach meets Vick in prison Super Bowl-winning coach Tony Dungy met with imprisoned former quarterback Michael Vick at the federal penitentiary in Kansas on Tuesday. “It was a private meeting between Mike and coach Dungy and a positive meeting,” said Vick’s agent, Joel Segal. Vick was serving a 23month sentence for bankrolling a dogfighting conspiracy. Dungy retired as the Indianapolis Colts coach in January, two years after leading them to a Super Bowl title. He has long been involved in prison ministries. “Where my heart is, is really with our young men right now,” Dungy said when he retired.– A P
commissioner David Stern presented 24-year-old James with the league MVP trophy in front of a wildly-cheering sold-out crowd at Quicken Loans Arena. “It’s an unbelievable night for me as an individual to win a prestigious award like this,” James said. “And to be able to accept it in front of these home fans of 20,000 plus, that have watched me grow from a young man to a man, is great.” “King James” then went out and played like the MVP. Playing their first game in nine days since sweeping the Detroit Pistons, the well-rested Cavaliers showed little rust. The top seeds built a 12-point lead before taking a 49-44 halftime advantage behind 22
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Marvin Williams, No 24, of the Atlanta Hawks makes a rare steal from LeBron James of the Cavaliers.
IT’S AN UNBELIEVABLE NIGHT FOR ME AS AN INDIVIDUAL TO WIN A PRESTIGIOUS AWARD LIKE THIS.AND TO BE AB LE TO ACCEPT IT IN FRONT OF THESE FANS. MVP winner Lebron James
points from James. “It was unbelievable how sharp we were tonight having nine days off,” James said. “That’s tough on anybody. But we came out and continued the momentum from the Detroit series.” Elsewhere it was Denver Nuggets 117, Dallas Maverick 105. Carmelo Anthony poured in 15 of his 25 points in the decisive final quarter, and the Nuggets ran away from the Mavericks to take a 2-0 advantage in their Western Conference play-off series. “We didn’t come in thinking we were going to blow the Mavericks out,” Anthony said. “We wanted to play hard, we
wanted to play defence. In the fourth quarter, we made some shots, got some stops and got in the open court.” Denver carried an 86-83 edge into the fourth quarter before blowing the game open. Anthony had 10 points to key a game-sealing 16-2 run to start the period, giving the Nuggets a commanding 102-85 cushion before coasting home. “I think we wore them down in the fourth quarter,” said Denver guard Chauncey Billups, who chipped in with 18 points. “We took off and exploded.” Brazil’s Nene also scored 25, JR Smith had 21 for Denver, who outscored their guests 3122 in the fourth quarter.
Vikings make raid for veteran quarterback AP, Minneapolis
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ust when Brett Favre looked to finally be out of the NFL, the Minnesota Vikings could be pulling him back in. Citing an anonymous source “with direct knowledge of the discussions between the two parties,” ESPN reported yesterday that Favre is scheduled to meet with Vikings coach Brad Childress this week about a possible comeback. Favre’s agent, Bus Cook, did not immediately return a phone call to his Mississippi office left by the Associated Press. Childress and Vikings spokesman Bob Hagan also did not immediately return messages. Both Favre and Cook have said this spring that Favre intends to stay retired. But
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LEBRON PLUCKS HAWKS
Ex-Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre may go to Minnesota. Favre’s statement after he was released by the New York Jets last week left the door open. “At this time, I am retired and have no intention of returning to football,” he said. Those three little words – “At
this time” – set off rampant speculation that he was indeed considering a second return to action. Childress said on Friday he had been too busy to concentrate on Favre, but did ac-
knowledge the subject would soon be broached. Favre spent 16 seasons in Green Bay, retiring in 2008 after leading the Packers to the NFC title game. He changed his mind a few months later, which set up a long and messy soap opera that ultimately led to his trade to the Jets. It was believed all along that Favre, after hearing Green Bay’s plans to go with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, wanted to come to NFC North rival Minnesota so he could exact some revenge on the Packers. But the Packers would have none of it. The team filed tampering charges against the Vikings, alleging improper contact between Favre and Vikings’ Darrell Bevell, a friend of Favre.
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THESPORT A worried Tamarine Tanasugarn confined herself to her hotel room in Madrid all day while Danai Udomchoke got himself quarantined as Thai athletes remain on high alert against the swine flu pandemic. After her flight landed in the Spanish capital on Tuesday, Tamarine, who will kick off her European clay court season next week, had to undergo strict protective measures against the deadly outbreak of the virus, and was told to remain in the hotel. “I’ve been advised not to go into the city. I spent the entire day [Tuesday] in the hotel. This is very scary,’’ said Tamarine, who finally got on to court yesterday for much-needed practice on the surface before the tournament starts on Monday. “Had I known there was a vaccine, I would have taken the shots before I left Bangkok,’’ said Tamarine who bought a face mask and started taking vitamin C as precautionary measures. In Bangkok, Danai along with Sanchai Ratiwatana got themselves vaccinated at Samitivej Hospital yesterday before flying to Busan on Friday for a Challenger event. “The vaccine [Oseltamivir] is for common flu but it’s better than doing nothing. As I have to travel constantly, it’s safer and better to have some sort of a protection,’’ said Thai No 1 Danai, whose schedule this season includes trips to the United States and England. Sanchai and his brother Sonchat had been in Mexico for tournaments but were lucky to leave a few weeks before the outbreak. “My family advised me to get vaccinated because we have to play in the US and regulations are very strict there at the moment,’’ said Sanchai whose brother Sonchat will get himself vaccinated on Friday. Pro golfer Thongchai Jaidee was the first Thai athlete to get the anti-influenza vaccination. He took the injection at the Vipavadee Hospital last Friday before leaving for the Player Championships in America.
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SERENASHOCKED A lethargic Serena Williams was stunned by Patty Schnyder who dumped the Williams sibling out of the WTA Rome Claycourt International 6-2 2-6 6-1.
FEAR OF THE FLU
Danai Udomchoke receives a a shot of influenza vaccine as fellow player Sanchai Ratiwatana waits his turn.
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FOOTBALL
NBA
Ferguson can taste European glory
King James rules as MVP of NBA
With Man United into a second successive Champions League final, Alex Ferguson is closer to fulfilling his last great objective for the club: Boosting its stature with a better return of European Cup wins. Ferguson, who has supplied two of United’s three triumphs, says adding another two would >PAGE 24 allow him to retire satisfied.
Showing why he was voted the league’s best player by a landslide, Lebron James scored 34 points and added 10 rebounds, three assists and four steals as the topseeded Cleveland Cavs won their fifth straight lopsided game in a post-season that has so far mirrored their best season in >PAGE 27 franchise history.