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GOOD MORNING BANGKOK!
Selfishness just doesn’t work By Nunthirat ‘Koi’ Suwannagate Los Angeles-based Thai designer
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e need to help each other. Don’t think of just yourself, because that will get you nowhere. We have to think of the bigger picture, not just what makes “me” successful.
Gypsy’s passion
Cinematic journeys
Young actress Keerati ‘Gypsy’ Mahaprukpong talks about her obsession with perfume as she sniffs out a scented path to stardom.
Local filmmakers take to the Silk Road for a new genre of world cinema – brace yourself for Thai-Kazakh >PAGE 6 action thrillers.
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OF BABIES born in Thailand each year weigh less than the healthy limit of 2.5 kilograms. Thaksin Shinawatra’s children greet blind youngsters with a wai during the launch of their book at Shinawatra 3 building, where they donated the proceeds to five foundations for the disabled.
Monitor-skin boots, anyone? Plans are afoot to breed the lizards for their leather By Janjira Pongrai DAILY XPRESS
he water monitor lizard, or varanus salvator, should be called “Varanuch” instead of hia, which has a lot of negative connotations, a statement from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation says. Director of the Wildlife Conservation Office, Chatchawal Pidamkham, says it is wrong for the public to see this animal as a disgusting creature because it plays a key role in cleaning water systems. “They are very valuable animals and should not be looked at with such disgust. And their value will only increase when they are bred for export,” Chatchawal says.
Fast-growing population The department’s Division for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) plans to commercially breed the animal for use in leather products. Chatchawal reasons that the population of water monitor lizards has been growing so fast that it is starting to affect residents of Samut Prakan, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon and Ratchaburi, with lizards routinely raiding garbage bins, stealing chickens, ducks or fish, and some even sneaking into people’s kitchens.
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‘THAKSIN?... WE CALL HIM DAD’ Children of the ousted PM launch a new book about their father... and it’s for charity By Juthamard Komin
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The department hasn’t been ignoring the problem and in some cases officials are being dispatched to capture the animals and move them to a wildlife-breeding centre, he says. He advises people to keep their trash bins closed and their pets cooped up so the lizards won’t be tempted. CITES division chief Wattana Vetayaprasit says a Sara Buri resident has sought permission to raise water monitor lizards for research, but in order to allow commercial farming of this animal, it would first have to be taken off the list of endangered species. He says: demand for this animal’s hide is very high because it is more valuable than that of crocodiles, which is why several countries breed it for commercial purposes. The division, also wanting to cash in on the monitor lizard, will ask for the law to be amended.
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haksin Shinawatra’s children haven’t yet decided whether they should sign the plea for their father’s royal pardon, despite the fact that the ousted prime minister’s redshirt supporters are going ahead with the campaign. The red shirts hope to collect at least a million signatures.
individual. However, he was quick to thank all his father’s supporters. Pinthongta, the second daughter, said she would prefer that her dad did not return to politics. The siblings were speaking to the media at the launch of their book, “People Call Him Prime Minister, While We Call Him Dad”, proceeds of which will go to five foundations.
Politics a taboo subject Petition for royal pardon “We haven’t yet discussed among ourselves whether we will sign the petition,” said Paethongtarn, Thaksin’s youngest daughter. The eldest son, Panthongtae, said he and his sisters didn’t want to push anyone into signing the petition, adding that it was really up to each
Even though the youngsters protested that they did not want to discuss politics because they did not “know enough about it”, Panthongtae looked like he had something to say. As for the book’s proceeds going to charity, they said it was their father who inspired the decision.
“He’s always taught us to help the poor in society,” Panthongtae said. Present at the launch were representatives from the Foundation for the Disabled and the Underprivileged; the Foundation for the Blind in Thailand; the Down’s Syndrome Founday; Foundation for the Blind under Royal Patronage; and the Kru Noi Foundation. Each foundation received Bt100,000, and children from the Foundation of the Blind showed their appreciation by putting on a song and dance show. “I’m grateful for their donation because it will give my kids a better life and future,” founder of the Kru Noi Foundation, Nuannoi Timkul, said with a smile. So far 20,000 copies of the book have been published, with 5,000 already snapped up at Bt100 apiece.
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THE WORLD
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Vegetarians are
12% less likely to get cancer, a new study shows
Spanish bullfighter Manuel Benitez El Cordobes escapes from the bull in his own way, getting airborne in a style he calls the frog jump, during his performance at the Burgos Fair in Burgos city, central Spain on Tuesday.
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PETER PAN OF POP MAKES LAST TRIP TO NEVERLAND Michael Jackson’s body to go on public view at the ranch tomorrow; fresh revelations over drug dependence AGENCIES
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s plans for a public viewing of Michael Jackson’s body were revealed on Tuesday, the tussle for control of his children and estate took on some new twists. Jackson’s body is to be returned to his home at Neverland today for a public viewing for fans tomorrow, CNN reported. The family is to hold a private memorial at Jackson’s fabled central California refuge on Sunday, but no details were released on funeral arrangements for the former King of Pop, who died last week from cardiac arrest at the age of 50. Jackson’s family is expected to leave from
Los Angeles in a 30-vehicle convoy this morning for the 200-kilometre drive to the remote and sprawling ranch in the Santa Barbara hills.
Begged for drug His last journey comes amid fresh revelations about the tragic icon’s agonising dependence on powerful prescription drugs. Citing unidentified sources, the celebrity news website TMZ.com said on Tuesday the drug Propofol was found at Jackson’s rented mansion following his death last Thursday. “There is no conceivable way this drug can be properly prescribed for home use,” a
source told the website, describing it as an “extremely dangerous and potent” substance only available to medical personnel. Earlier, a former nurse who cared for Jackson told CNN that the star pleaded with her to provide him with Diprivan, the brand name for Propofol in the last months of his life. Cherilyn Lee, a health practitioner with more than 20 years experience, said she had refused his request. Lee also revealed that a member of Jackson’s staff sought the drug four days before the singer’s death only to be rebuffed. “I told him [Jackson] this medication is not safe,” Lee said. “He said, ‘I just want to get some sleep. You don’t understand. I just want to be able to be knocked out and go to sleep.’”
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DEBBIE ROWE has said that Michael Jackson is not the father of the two eldest Jackson children after confessing she was artificially inseminated.
FILIP POLASEK is one of three players at Wimbledon diagnosed with swine flu.
Teen recovers after miracle rescue from jet crash
briefly ‘Zombie brains’back on UK shelves
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eenager Bahia Bakari recovered in hospital yesterday, a day after miraculously surviving the Yemeni jet crash off the Comoros feared to have killed 151 other people. Thirteen-year-old Bakari, who lives in Marseille, France, escaped without serious injuries as the jet attempted to land at Moroni airport at the end of a flight from France. One rescuer told France's Europe 1 radio that the girl was seen swimming in choppy waters in the middle of bodies about two hours after the crash. “We tried to throw a life buoy. She could not grab it. I had to jump in the water to get her,” the rescuer said. “She was shaking, shaking. We put four covers on her. We gave her hot, sugary water. We simply asked her name, village.” The girl’s mother was among the other passengers on Flight IY 626 and is feared dead. A second child may have survived the crash, according to one report. “It seems that another child was found alive early in the morning. We have no detail on the victim because we have not seen him,” said a local-hospital doctor who spoke on condition of anonymity.
A relative of passengers of the Yemenia Airbus 310-300 that crashed into stormy seas as it came in to land.
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The skull found in Spain, estimated to be 400,000 years old and the most complete skull of a Homo heidelbergensis ever discovered.
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First Europeans were cannibals
Europe ended a two-decade ban on wonky fruit and vegetables yesterday by scrapping standards that keep misshapen mushrooms and curvy cucumbers out of supermarkets. British supermarket chain Sainsbury’s called for the rule changes last year after it was prevented from launching a Halloween range of twisted vegetables. It claimed store managers could get a criminal record for selling “zombies’ brains” undersized cauliflowers, “ogres’ toenails” bendy cucumbers and “witches’ fingers” carrots with more than one finger. Now some 26 misshapen types of vegetables – such as cabbage, onions, cherries, avocados and zucchini – can go on sale for the first time without any restrictions. – AP
Hong Kong marks anniversary of handover
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he remains of the “first Europeans” discovered at an archaeological site in northern Spain have revealed that these prehistoric men were cannibals who particularly liked the flesh of children. “We know that they practiced cannibalism,” said Jose Maria Bermudez de Castro, one of the co-directors of the Atapuerca project, a Unesco World Heritage Site. A study of the remains revealed that they turned to cannibalism to feed themselves and not as part of a ritual, that they ate their rivals after killing them, mostly children and adolescents. “It is the first well-documented case of cannibalism in the history of humanity, which does not mean that it is the oldest,” he said. The human remains discovered in the caves “appeared scattered, broken, fragmented, mixed with other animals such as horses, deer, rhinoceroses, all kinds of animals caught in hunting” and eaten by humans, he said. The remains probably correspond to the first humans who reached Europe, known as Homo antecessor, after the Latin word for pioneer or explorer. Homo antecessor, who lived before Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens, probably came to the caves of Atapuerca after a long migration from Africa and through the Middle East, northern Italy and France. They found water and food in abundance, could hunt wild boar, horses, deer, “which means that they did not practice cannibalism through a lack of food. They killed their rivals and used the meat,” de Castro said. “Another interesting aspect is that most of the 11 individuals that we have identified were children or adolescents. “We think that there are also two young adults including a female, which indicates that they killed the base of the demographic pyramid of the group.”
Beethoven’s ‘Elise’ identified A German scholar says he’s finally identified the mysterious woman behind “Für Elise”, one of Beethoven’s best-known melodies and now a ringtone for millions of mobile phones. Musicologist and renowned Beethoven expert, Klaus Martin Kopitz, believes the tune was named after Elisabeth Roeckel (1793-1883), a German soprano. “It is known that, when Beethoven wrote the piece in 1810, the two enjoyed a close friendship," Kopitz said. – AFP
Thousands of Hong Kongers joined a parade yesterday of Chinese dragon dancers and children garbed in opera costume as the territory marked the 12th anniversary of its return to China. The parade kicked off shortly after Hong Kong and Chinese flags were raised in an early morning ceremony beside the territory's famed Victoria Harbour that drew hundreds of officials and onlookers. “It is time for celebration, not a time for discontent,'” said Ko Po-chun, 49, after watching Hong Kong singers and Chinese soldiers’ martial arts performance. With nods to traditional Chinese culture, both events were meant to emphasise unity with the mainland. But they contrasted sharply with a street protest later in the day expected to draw tens of thousands of Hong Kongers calling for democracy. – AP
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Correction: We used the wrong photo yesterday, showing actress Sridevi instead of ... KAREENA KAPOOR, BOLLYWOOD ACTRESS, ON A CONTROVERSIAL KISSING SCENE WITH AKSHAY KUMAR IN “KAMBKAHT ISHQ”.
“I am a professional actor and I will do anything that a role demands. If there is a need for it and the script demands it, then you have to do it.”
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‘The Florist’ heralds the blooming of creative relations between Thai and Kazakh cinema By David Walter S P E C I A L T O D A I LY XPRESS
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Asanali Ashimov, above, stars in ‘The Florist’, playing a former undercover policeman. Aside from Bangkok, the plot also takes the action to the Damnoern Saduek floating market in Ratchaburi, below.
hai-Kazakh action thrillers: if nothing else, it’s a new genre in the making. But the producers of “The Florist”, shot in Bangkok last month, hope the cinematic collaboration proves not just novel but profitable. “The Florist” pairs Kazakstan’s 72-year-old megastar Asanali Ashimov with veteran actress Duangjai Hathaikarn, 54, as his longago lover. The plot takes Ashimov, playing a former undercover policeman, from Bangkok to Moscow to the Kazakh capital of Astana as he
tries to leave his past behind him. JSC Kazakhfilm, the national studio, partnered with Bangkok’s Memotion for the three-week shoot here. Filming took place in Chinatown and at the Damnoern Saduek floating market in Ratchaburi. Kazakhfilm president Yermek Amanshayev said Thailand was the perfect choice for the shoot. “There are very attractive locations, very good financial conditions, very good organisation,” he says. Filming here also furthers Kazakhstan’s goal of increasing its cinematic presence abroad, Amanshayev said. This year the country has launched seven international projects, including collaborations in America, Turkey and Russia.
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Show me the movie Such partnerships also provide an opportunity for intercultural exchange. A Thai release for “Florist” is in the works. “We’re shooting a movie here in Bangkok with Thai participation, so why not take a chance and show Kazakhstan to the Thai audience?” Amanshayev mused. This audience, he said, will see a diverse, vibrant country that has served as a bridge between different worlds since the days of the fabled Silk Road. “Now in Kazakhstan you have more than 130 nationalities that are friendly to each
WE’RE SHOOTING A MOVIE HERE IN BANGKOK ...WHY NOT TAKE A CHANCE AND SHOW KAZAKHSTAN TO THE THAI AUDIENCE? Yermek Amanshayev, president, JSC Kazakhfilm
other and live peacefully, so we want to show the tolerance, the heritage of this great, old culture.”
XTRA F O R G E T A B O U T B O R AT >> Kazakh cinema is enjoying something of a golden age, with several critically acclaimed movies in recent years. >> The 2007 action epic “Mongol”, a biography of Genghis Khan, received an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film, the country’s first. >> “Tulpan”, a comedic look at life in the country’s remote highlands, won a prize at Cannes last year.
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TONNES is the weight of “The Claw”, a 50-metrewide, spider-like stage structure used by U2 on its world tour.
U2 opened its world tour in Barcelona on Tuesday night, playing to 90,000 fans with a show that included a tribute to Michael Jackson and masks of Aung San Suu Kyi distributed to the crowd.
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boyfriends
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Tata Young broke up with her fiance Prem Busarakamwong last year but now she’s “Ready to Love” again, at least according to the title of her new single and her third “international” album. Tata launched the single on Tuesday at Moon Star Studio, with a music video by South Korean director Rainmaker Cho, who’s worked with Rain, Jay Chou and Wong Lee Hom. The album is due out on August 25. Tata’s single is already an Internet hit: check out www.TataYoung.com or our video clip at www.DailyXpress.net.
Short-film extravaganza
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TROPFEST – billed as the world’s biggest short-film festival – returns to Bangkok courtesy of the Australian embassy on July 12. The Scala Theatre in Siam Square will screen 13 mini-flicks ranging from comedy to powerful drama. Events start at 6.30pm, with Australian goodies on sale and a prize drawing, and the movies start at 7.30. The short movies are the best of a competition open to all, with 16 finalists selected from hundreds bidding for more than A$100,000 worth of prizes. Get involved now for the 2010 contest. The details are at www.Tropfest.com. Admission is free. Book a seat by fax at (02) 344 6315 or e-mail
French action
charintip.pimphan@dfat.gov.au.
Art that enfolds GALERIE N’S “New Folder” series on young Thai artists opens at 6 on Saturday with with Yuwatee Jehkoh’s solo show “Mindscape”. The Chiang Mai University graduate creates her abstracts by filling canvases with metallic colours and folding them together. Her work was selected for the National Art Thesis Exhibition at the Queen’s Gallery in May. The Galerie N show continues until July 31. See more at www.GalerieNBangkok.com.
soopsip You can’t keep a sexpot down Pen-ek Ratanaruang really
had to dress Wanida “Gybzy” Ternthanaporn down for her role in his new thriller “Nang Mai” (“Nymph”). The Girly Berry singer looks fairly frumpy in the freaky forest Gybzy flick, a far cry from her usual sexy fashion sense. Gybzy took some teasing for bringing along a massive amount of luggage for a swift visit to Cannes to promote the film. All of her dresses were quite short too, so why the giant wardrobe? She packed lots of shoes. “I changed shoes two or three times a day,” she giggles, and as for the short dresses, “I’m not long either!”
Makeup! It’s lights, cameras, subtitles as Bangkok’s multiplexes bring in commercial flicks that come not from Hollywood, but from Paris D A I LY X P R E S S
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he French Film Festival ended yesterday but Bangkok movie lovers can still catch French films. Local distributor M Pictures picked up three festival selections plus one other French title. A fifth French film is being brought in by House cinema. The festival’s opener “Largo Winch” has been playing in a limited general release at SFW CentralWorld since last Thursday. Based on a long-running Belgian comic series, it’s a suspense thriller about the secret son of a billionaire raised in a Bosnian orphanage. It stars Tomer Sisley and Kristin Scott Thomas. A sequel is in the works, being filmed in Thailand. Director Jérôme Salle and Sisley were both here last week, scouting locations. Starting today at Apex in Siam Square is “Public Enemy
No 1 Part 1”, covering the rise to power of gangster Jacques Mesrine. Vincent Cassel heads an all-star cast. Opening next Thursday at Major Cineplex, EGV, Paragon and Esplanade is “Banlieu 13: Ultimatum”, a sequel to the 2004 action hit. Cyril Raffaelli and David Beller are back in rough-and-tumble District 13 on a mission to bring peace to the troubled sector that is a battleground for five gang bosses. The fearless duo use parkour, the art of climbing and vaulting to overcome urban obstacles. On July 23, House cinema on RCA will have François Ozon’s latest, “Ricky”, a comedic fantasy about a magical baby. The “Summer of French Cinema” wraps up with the July 30 release of “Public Enemy No 1 Part 2” at Apex, the second part of the biopic covering Mesrine’s life.
What hotel did comedian
Petchtai “Mum Jokmok” Wongkamlao use as the location for the wedding reception in his new movie “Wongkamlao”? That beautiful garden isn’t at a five-star hotel at all – that’s Rama IX Park on Srinakharin Road. Mum wanted something vast and posh, suited to the millionaire he plays, and amid the park’s spacious grandeur his crew went to work at 5am, adding the nuptial necessities. Anyone planning a wedding should call the studio now and hire the art department.
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Making scents
A young actress explains her love for light, floral perfumes
Keerati’s perfume collection
lowances and buy our own.” Keerati’s scents have all come from her savings and the money she’s earned from modelling and appearing in TV commercials. In the nine years since she received her first fragrance, the young actress has collected more than 30 bottles of perfume. Her favourites, as can be seen by the empty fla-
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ew actress Keerati “Gypsy” Mahaprukpong will never forget the gift she received from one of her very first boyfriends. “It was just puppy love,” she says of the boy, “but the Ralph Lauren ‘Romance’ perfume he gave me nine years ago ignited a real passion for scent, and today I simply can’t be without it. “In fact, I don’t feel confi-
dent when I leave home without a few dabs of perfume,” says Keerati, who made her big-screen debut playing a high-school student in the comedy “Anuban Dek Khong” (“Dek Khong”). Unlike other pretty girls with a love for brand-name cosmetics and beautiful outfits, Keerati doesn’t spend money on her face or her clothes. She will, however, put aside her cash until she can af-
ford her favourite fragrance. “I hate makeup. I prefer to keep my face free from cosmetics. I don’t even like baby powder or sunscreen,” she says. Perfume is an expensive item for a young girl to buy and her parents are not the kind to spoil their daughter. “My mum and dad don’t believe in paying for unnecessary cosmetics or clothes. We were taught to save our al-
The first perfume she received
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cons on the shelf, are Eclat d’Arpege, Summer by Lanvin, Young Sexy Lovely by Yves Saint Laurent and Incanto Shine by Salvatore Ferragamo. Some have yet to be unwrapped while other bottles are still half full. When she was younger, she tried different scents. She also bought some because she admired the beautiful bottle, “but it wasn’t me when I tried it,” she says. “Now I know that I prefer lighter, floral scents, so even when I change brands, the type of fragrance I choose will be similar.” And those that are unwrapped? “They are gifts from friends,” she smiles. “They know I collect perfume. Usually, the bottle has a great design but I don’t like the scent. There’s no point in opening them but it’s the thought that counts so I like to keep them.”
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Prostrate cancer explained Dr Wirun Thonavanik talks about prostrate cancer at Piyavate Hospital on July 11 from 8am. He’ll explain the causes as well as the potential risks of treatment with the new Brachy therapy. The talk takes place in Tria Integrative Wellness Centre’s meeting room and men over the age of 50 are invited to have a free check for Prostate specific antigen (PSA). Call (02) 625 5555
It’s in the air
Prevention really is better than cure
Learn all about allergies at Vipawadee Hospital tomorrow and Saturday. Head from the “Allergy Can Cure and Protect” booth on the ground floor between 9 to 3 for a free check up and massage. A talk on allergies in children starts at 11. Call (02) 561 1111.
Why women should think seriously about the opting for the human papillomavirus vaccine By Parinyaporn Pajee D A I LY X P R E S S
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ccording to a World Health Organisation report compiled in 2002, some 6,200 Thai women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year and 2,620 die from the disease. With two human papillomavirus vaccines (HPVs) now available on the market and the drastic change in teenage sexual behaviour in recent years, the Thai Gynaecologic Cancer Society and the Paediatric Infections Disease Society are working hard to
XTRA >> The HPV vaccine is available at most hos-
pitals in Bangkok and the provinces. >> Some gynaecological departments offer
special promotions on pap smears as well as occasional packages on the vaccine course. Check your local hospital for details.
encourage Thai women to be much more concerned about protecting themselves. “Some girls start having sex at the age of 12, which puts them at high risk for cervical cancer. Having sex before 16 increases the risk of developing cancer by six times,” says paediatrician Rudiwilai Samakoses. She adds that 75 per cent of the disease in adults can be traced back to sex during their teens. That’s way the campaign is focusing on primary prevention measures and trying to convince girls to put off sex until they are older as well as to get the vaccination before they are exposed to the human papillomavirus infection, which causes the cancer to develop later in life. “Kids have a much higher immunity than adults so if they are given the HPV vaccine when they are young, they’ll get the full advantage,” she says. The most important cause in the
development of cervical cancer is infection with a high-risk strain of human papillomavirus. More than 100 types of HPV exist and the most dangerous are types 16 and 18, which are found in 70 per cent of cancer cases. The vaccines both protect against the two high-risk types. Dr Mongkol Benjapiban says one in four sexually active women are infected with HPV but that less than 20 per cent of those will have HPV types 16 and 18. “In most cases, our body can cure an HPV infection. Besides it takes 10 to 15 years before the cancer develops. So with protection and regular screening, women should not at too much risk,” he says. Adding that women should get the vaccination within six months of their last pap smear. “Thai women tend to be shy of having the test so we need to do more to encourage them to think of the pap smear as a normal activity,” he says.
In a beat Have your heart checked with the new 64 Slice CT Scanner at Samitivej Hospital at the very special price of Bt15,500 including doctor’s fee and medication. This new scanner allows for a reliable visualisation of the coronary arteries. The promotion is valid through the end of the year.
Price of life Thai Nakarin Hospital’s Dr Ulan Wongklae explains the dangers of hypertension and high Cholesterol on July 11 from 9.30am in the surgical department. The first 70 people to register will get their cholesterol checked for free. Call (02) 361 2727 extensions 3042 or 3056.
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do it! Words of Wisdom True Spa at CentralWorld’s Zen store unveils its “True Wisdom” skin treatment, which features a white-tea scrub and lymphatic massage. The scrub soothes away dry skin, while the massage is said to eliminate toxins. The 90minute package is available for Bt2,599 until August 31. Call (02) 684 9999.
Distant love Ohm Phanphiroj presents his photos in “Nostalgia” at the Whitespace Gallery from July 11 to August 9. The images ponder the romantic nature of relationships and intimacy. The gallery is on the second floor of the Lido cinemas on Siam Square Soi 3. It’s open Tuesday to Friday from 1 to 7 and Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 8. Call (081) 699 5298 or visit www.WhiteSp-ce.com.
Singer of songs Until the end of November,
the Grand Mercure Fortune Bangkok’s Fortune Pub and Karaoke is offering a membership special for Bt3,000 that includes two bottles of Johnnie Walker Red Label, a free set of mixers for every bottle and a 20-per-cent discount on the buffet. Call (02) 641 1500 or visit www.FortuneHotel.com.
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Beachside bliss Until October 31, the Amari Vogue Resort in Krabi offers a third night for free if you stay for two nights. You’ll also get an American breakfast. The hotel on Tub Kaek beach and boasts 57 seaview rooms, two restaurants and a spa. Call (075) 607 777 or visit www.Amari.com/Vogue.
Playing to win Test your English skills in the Enconcept E Academy’s “EMania Tournament 2009”. It’s open until July 15 to students from the seventh grade to university sophomores to test their English abilities through the “SELF” online game. The winner receives a scholarship of Bt300, 000 and an award from the Education Ministry. Visit www.Enconcept.com or call (02) 736-3636.
Make mine a latte Until September 30, Starbucks is celebrating 11 years in Thailand by treating customers to various discounts. Spend more than Bt200 and you receive a birthday wallet or a pack of eight vouchers, which includes a “3 for 2” coupon. Pop in anytime for a coffee and a snack and get your gift.
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Utopia Blues
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Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs The talking prehistoric mammals address family issues as they contend with giant reptiles. In 3-D in some cinemas.
Largo Winch The brash hero from a long-running Belgian comic comes to the big screen. Tomer Sisley stars. With English and Thai subtitles at SFW CentralWorld. ★★★
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Young Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) again finds himself at
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the centre of a war between giant alien robots and lots of things that explode. Megan Fox also stars. Also at IMAX. ★★
Departures An unemployed musician finds a new calling in a taboo profession as an “encoffineer”. In Japanese with English and Thai subtitles at Apex and House. ★★★★
Fireflies in the Garden A family gathers after a fatal car accident, stirring painful childhood memories for the son of a domineering father. At SFW CentralWorld. ★★
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Up
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Pixar’s latest animation has an elderly man and a little boy embarking on an adventure in a flying, helium-balloon-equipped house. In digital 3-D in some
A man gets an awkward second chance to experience his teenage years. Zac Efron stars. ★★★
cinemas. ★★★★
Anuban Dek Khong The overgrown leader of a kindergarten gang is overcome with a crush on a high-school girl. With English subtitles at some cinemas. ★★★
Roommate Flatmates form a rock band, but their friendship is tested when a new singer is brought in. No subtitles.
Home A sobering perspective of our planet. At the Lido. ★★★★
Gomorra Five stories of lives touched by organised crime in Naples. In Italian with English and Thai subtitles at House. ★★★★
Let the Right One In
Swiss director Stefan Haupt is in Bangkok, and he’ll be present for a screening of his 2001 drama “Utopia Blues” at 8 tonight at the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand. It’s the story of Rafael, a fun-loving youth on the verge of manhood who is determined to conquer the world with his Utopia Blues Band. Rafael looks at life as a game but is ultimately forced to pay the price. The Swiss embassy is providing wine. The club is in the penthouse of the Maneeya Centre at the Chidlom Skytrain station. Call (02) 652 0580-1 or visit www.FCCThai.com.
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A boy befriends a girl vampire. In Swedish with English and Thai subtitles at House. ★★★★
Apex Lido: (02) 252 6498 Siam: (02) 251 3508 Scala: (02) 251 2861
Century – The Movie Plaza
Enchanted
(02) 247 9940
A classic Disney animated musical meets a contemporary live-action romantic comedy as a fairytale princess finds herself on the mean streets of New York. Amy Adams stars.
House (02) 641 5177-8
Major Cineplex/EGV Bangkok: (02) 515 5555
Star Movies (TrueVisions), 8pm
Major Hollywood Bangkok: (02) 718 7999
Paragon Cineplex
Channel links
Bangkok: (02) 129 4635 IMAX: (02) 129 4631
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
SF Cinemas Bangkok: (02) 268 8888
Wongkamlao
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For his latest directorial effort, comedian Petchtai “Mum Jokmok” Wongkamlao parodies soap operas, playing the head of a comically dysfunctional wealthy family. Akamsiri “Jakkrajan” Suwansuk also stars.
RCA: (02) 641 5913-14
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Close to Home By John McPherson
LEISURE
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Thursday, July 2, 2009
DAILY XPRESS
LEISURE
Games&YourStars SUDOKU
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ASTROLOGY
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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: This is a year of preparation for the future. Travel, learning and teaching should be your intent. A little more socialising will pay off. Children will play a greater role in your life and will shed light on the possibilities that exist. ARIES *** March 21-April 19 Work on relationships. It’s working alongside others that will help you create a unique space to expand your skills and develop something you’ve always wanted to do. TAURUS *** April 20-May 20 A stubborn position will create greater problems for you with someone you have an important connection with. Don’t jeopardise a friendship by refusing to listen to an explanation being offered.
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GEMINI *** (May 21-June 20) Your friendly demeanour will help you find out information that might be kept from you otherwise. Use your skills to develop a good rapport with people who can help you get ahead. CANCER ***** June 21-July 22 Ulterior motives are likely to catch you off-guard and leave you vulnerable to someone’s scheme. Don’t pay for others when you should be treating yourself to confidence boosters. LEO ** July 23-Aug. 22 Financial difficulties are apparent, especially if you buy into someone else’s scheme. Avoid buying luxury items or impulse purchases. Now is not the time to be generous with others. VIRGO **** Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Accommodate the people you love and you will receive loyalty, love and respect in return. Expect something unusual to unfold that will alter the way you feel about someone you are close to.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY
LIBRA *** Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Don’t be foolish when it comes to money. Any offer that sounds too good to be true will be disappointing. Temptation will put you in the poorhouse, causing added stress, SCORPIO *** Oct. 23-Nov. 21 You may be questioning someone’s loyalty, especially if he or she has done something out of character to make you suspicious. Observe before pointing an accusing finger. SAGITTARIUS *** Nov. 22-Dec. 21 You can do something that will impress your neighbours and friends as well as put a positive spin on what you do best. You can have a greater influence on others by being a participant.
Lindsay Lohan Actor Robert Ito is 78. Actress Polly Holliday is 72. Writer-director Larry David is 62. Keyboardist Roy Bittan is 60. Model-actress Jerry Hall is 53. Actor Jimmy McNichol is 48. Bassist Dave Parsons of Bush is 44. Actress Yancy Butler is 39. Singer Michelle Branch is 26. Actress Ashley Tisdale is 24. Actress Lindsay Lohan is 23.
CAPRICORN **** Dec. 22-Jan. 19 You’ll have to separate your personal feelings from your professional dealings. If you let your emotions get the better of you, it will affect the way you do business. AQUARIUS ** Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Don’t fall for someone trying to coerce you into buying into something that isn’t really good for you. Be ready to counteract any offer being made with your own set of rules, regulations and price tags. PISCES ***** Feb. 19-March 20 You will be in a good position to manipulate a situation that means a lot to you. Focus on every move being made and prepare to meet demands above and beyond expectations.
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Established since 1961, is currently one of the leading importers, distributors and marketers of healthcare and related products in Thailand. Based in Bangkok, Pacific Healthcare has over 300 full-time employees and an annual turnover of approximately USD35 million. The company is solid and reliable, with a well-established reputation and a quality of service that is second to none. To cope with our rapid expansion and diversification, we need talented candidates who are creative, energetic, and hardworking to join out team in the following positions:-
Medical Representative (Bangkok and Up-country)
Product Manager: Pharma
Key Responsibilities Responsible for opening the new product entry, regular visit customers in responsible area, maintain and demonstrate scientific knowledge potential or existing customers. Handle sales target and promote the company’s sales growth. Qualifications:• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or related field • At least 3 years experience in sales: hospital, clinic, modern trade or any other related business • Positive attitude, energetic and able to work independently • Results oriented and keen to learn a new things • Good personality, communication and negotiation skills • Fair command of written and spoken English • Computer literacy • Have own transportation and driving license
Key Responsibilities:Responsible for products, which requires more tactful marketing skills. Develop marketing plans and programs for the specific products, review, evaluate and adjust plans to cater for changes marketing strategy. Continuously assess and develop new channels to broaden the company’s market share and profit in the specific products. Product training and coaching Med. Rep. to deliver correct messages. Collaborate with SM to drive business and broaden client base. Qualifications:• Male or Female, age 25-35 years old (Only Thai Nationality) • Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Nurse would be preferable • Minimum 3 years experience in marketing of Pharmaceutical Products • Positive attitude, energetic, team player, service minded • Able to work independently with result-oriented • Strong leadership with interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills • Good command of English • Computer literacy • Have own transportation and driver license
We know opportunity is out there, PHC is looking for a great confident candidate who has a passion to join a winning team. We offer a competitive remuneration package for the right candidate. If you believe you are qualified for the above positions, please send a detailed resume in English stating the position you are interested in and your current and expected salary, together with your transcript and a recent photograph to
Pacific Healthcare (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Human Resources Department 1011 Supalai Grand Tower, Room No. 01, 29th Fl., Rama 3 Rd., Chongnonsee, Yannawa, Bangkok 10120 E-mail: recruit@phc.co.th Website: www.phc.co.th Only successful applications will be contacted! We accept resume in MS Word only.
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(PTL) was established on 26 March 2002 to manufacture Biaxially Oriented Polyester (BOPET) films. Thanks to their excellent combination of optical, physical, mechanical, thermal and chemical properties as well as their exceptional versatility, BOPET films are used in a wide range of applications in the packaging, industrial, electrical, magnetic media and imaging user segments. Moreover, BOPET is one of the most environmental friendly materials among the range of plastic films in the market today. PTL is currently adding a manufacturing line for extrusion coating films; another value added product range like metalized films. We are looking for many qualified, young & energetic people to join our team in CPP Plant as the following positions.
1 position
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Qualification & Responsibilities • Bachelor's Degree in Plastic/Polymer/Chemical • Should have 5 to 10 years experience in production in CPP plant (width >2.5 m.) and metalizer • Good initiative, human relation and people management skill • Good English language skill • Knowledge of TPM system, ISO and safety related activities
1. Production Executive
Qualification & Responsibilities • Diploma in Mechanical/Electronic • Should have 4 to 8 years experience preferably in plastic film process industries like CPP, BOPP, BOPET, BOPA, LDPE blown plant or printing lamination industries • Can monitor and operate process area/slitting m/c or metalizer m/c • TPM activity and 5S activity
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Qualification & Responsibilities • Bachelor's Degree in Electronic & Instrument • Should have 5 to 8 years hands on experience in the maintenance of PLC, AC Drive, temp, pressure, speed control loops, AC motors, pneumatic equipment, experience in the plastic film process industries will be preferred • Good initiative, human relation and people management skill • Good English language skill • Knowledge of TPM system, ISO and safety related activities
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Qualification & Responsibilities • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering • Should have 3 to 5 years hands on experience in operating CPP plant • Good English language skill • Knowledge of TPM system, ISO and safety related activities
4. Junior Engineer - Metalizer / Slitter 6 positions Qualification & Responsibilities • Diploma in Electrical or Instrument • Should have 6 to 10 years experience in operating slitter or winder (width more than 4.5 m.) of BOPP, CPP or BOPET or operation of metalizer • TPM activity and 5S implementation
6. Operator - Production
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Qualification & Responsibilities • Vocational or Certificate in related field • Should have 2 to 5 years experience preferably in plastic film process industries like CPP, BOPP, BOPET, BOPA, LDPE blown plant or printing lamination industries • Can monitor and operate process area/slitting m/c or metalizer m/c • TPM activity and 5S activity Benefits & Welfare ■ Housing allowance, level allowance ■ Transportation & transportation allowance ■ Provident fund, uniform, bonus ■ Meal support benefit, sport day ■ New year party, family day, incentive allowance ■ Shift allowance, group life & health insurance
Interested person, please walk-in or send your resume in English only by fax or e-mail to:
Polyplex (Thailand) Public Company Limited. Siam Eastern Industrial Park 60/24 Moo 3, Tambol Mabyangporn, Amphur Pluakdaeng, Rayong 21140 Contact: K. Tueanta Treemak, Tel: 038-891352-4 ext. 413 E-mail: tueanta@polyplex.com K. Chusak Phasuk, Tel: 038-891352-4 ext. 224 E-mail: cphasuk@polyplex.com Fax: 038-891358 Website: www.polyplex.com
SUMMIT AUTO BODY INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
SAB is BOI-promoted and involved in automobile parts and mold manufacturing. Due to an increasing demand of our products, we are looking for high caliber and qualified people to fill the following positions:
HR & ADMIN. DIRECTOR Responsibilities ● Report to Managing Director. ● Oversee the HRM/HRD functions of the Group (comprising of 6 Companies) in Samutprakarn, Chonburi, Rayong and Ayuthaya. ● Manage and develop tools to improve the organization's operation. ● Oversee HR operation to insure efficiency, quality, service within cost-effective management of resources. ● Responsible for administrative and IT Department ● Monitor, follow-up and assess the HR operation in accordance with the plan. ● Logical thinking, hands-on approach, able to lead the HR management team of the Group. Qualifications ● Male/Female, age over 40 years old. ● Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in HRM, Political Science, Laws or related field. ● Experience working in medium or large industry or automobile industry will be an advantage. ● At least 8 years experience in HR & ADMIN. function. ● Good managerial skills, strong leadership, strategic thinking, planning and problem solving skills. ● Good command of both written and spoken English.
CFO Responsibilities ● Reporting to Vice President. ● Monitoring finance, cost accounts and taxes for group of companies. ● Responsible for capital sourcing and budgeting. ● Co-arranging business plan. ● Consolidating budget for all the group. Qualifications ● Male / Female ,age over 35 years old. ● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance. ● CPA, CIA, Tax Auditor, preferable. ● Experience in account system management of large production or automobile industry. ● Awareness of SAP or Oracle system. ● Be teamplayer with leadership and good interpersonal skill.
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Male or Female, age over 35 years old. Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration or related field. At least 8 years experience in sales & marketing or engineering in automobile or parts industry will be an advantage. Good command of both written and spoken English or Japanese.
Interested applicants are welcome to apply in person or submit a resume with full details of qualifications and experience by mail or e-mail to: Human Resources Department
Summit Auto Body Industry Co., Ltd. 32-33 Moo 17, Bangna-Trad Road, Bangpleeyai, Bangplee, Samutprakarn 10540 Tel: 0-2338-6000 ext. 1804, 1807 www.summitautogroup.com E-mail: suphannee.sab@summitautogroup.com
Big C Supercenter PCL, Thailand's leading hypermarket, is looking for highly motivated men and women to join our professional team of more than 14,000 employees working in our Headquarters Office in Bangkok and in Big C stores throughout Thailand.
Come to join the Big C Management Team in any of the following open positions:
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Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration or related fields At least 8 years experience in retail business with 3 years as a store manager in large hypermarket store, proven track record of successes required Good command of both spoken and written English
2. Assistant General Manager/Division Manager/Department Manager 2.1 Fresh Food Division 2.2 Dry Food Division 2.3 General Merchandise Division ✔ Bachelor’s degree in any field ✔ At least 5 years experience in retail business ✔ Good knowledge of each product category 2.4 Customer Service Division/Department ✔ Bachelor’s degree in any field ✔ At least 3 years experience in retail business in the area of customer service, cashier and invoice & claim 2.5 Replenishment Division/Department ✔ Bachelor’s degree in any field ✔ At least 3 years experience in retail business in the area of inventory control and goods receiving 2.6 Maintenance Division/Department ✔ Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering ✔ At least 3 years experience in retail business in the area of all maintenance services such as water, electrical, air-conditioning and telephone systems 2.7 Plaza Division/Department ✔ Bachelor’s degree in any field ✔ At least 3 years experience in retail business in the area of rental space and tenancy services Qualifications for all positions ➢ Strong leadership with very good people skills ➢ Open minded, strong negotiation and communication skills ➢ Good interpersonal skills, flexibility and financially competent ➢ Able to relocate and work on shift schedule ➢ Good command of both spoken and written English would be an advantage ➢ Computer literacy As a member of the Big C team, you will enjoy participating in a competitive package of salary, annual bonus, incentive bonus (in some jobs), and a benefits package which will provide financial security to both you and your family - now and in the future. Interested applicants are invited to apply in person or send their application with full resume indicating qualifications and experience, transcript, current & expected salary and recent photo to:
Human Resources Division (Recruitment Dept.) Big C Supercenter Public Co., Ltd. 6th Floor, 97/11 Rajdamri Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 E-mail: recruit@bigc.co.th Website: www.bigc.co.th
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11-10 Nick Markakis hit a two-run double off Boston closer Jonathan Papelbon to complete the biggest comeback in Baltimore history, an 11-10 win.
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David Villa
David Villa appeared closer to signing with Barcelona following a reported meeting with the Spanish champion’s sporting director Txiki Begiristain. The Valencia striker ate with Begiristain yesterday according to newspaper El Comercio. It said an agreement in principal had been reached between the club and the player. Chelsea and Man United are also vying for the 27-year-old's services, with Real Madrid pulling out of the running last week.
Red Bull appoint new reserve driver Red Bull replaced Formula One reserve driver Brendon Hartley with Jaime Alguersuari yesterday. Spain’s Alguersuari, 19, will assume his new duties at next week’s German Grand Prix. – AP
Noppawan in quarters Fourth seeded Noppawan Lertcheewakarn stormed into the quarter-final of junior Wimbledon with a comfortable win over Tamaryn Hendler of Belgium 6-4 6-3 in the girls’ singles third round yesterday. In search of her first junior Major singles title after winning the doubles in the 2008 US Open and 2009 French Open, Noppawan will face either Ksenia Kirillova of Russia or 11th seed Silvia Njiric of Croatia in the final eight clash. – Daily Xpress
Man City still keen on Barca’s Eto’o Manchester City may need to show patience in their bid to bring Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o to the Premier League club, manager Mark Hughes said yesterday. “We have made an offer but there appears to be a situation between the player and his club that we cannot be part of,”
Hughes said. “We just have to sit back and see what develops. Patience is a word that has been mentioned and we may need some of it.” Eto’o’s agent Josep Maria Mesalles told a Spanish radio station on Monday that the player would see out the final year of his contract before leaving Barcelona on a free transfer next year. Hughes also said that City remains keen to sign Carlos Tevez from Manchester Hughes United. “I am a huge admirer of Carlos,” Hughes said. “Everyone is aware of his situation and we are interested.” – AP
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Australian captain Ricky Ponting warms up before the match against The England Lions.
CAPTAIN CR*P Thomson turns on Ponting but backs Australia for Ashes AFP, London
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eff Thomson believes Australia will win the upcoming Ashes series against England by a single Test despite slating the captaincy skills of Ricky Ponting. Aussie pace great Thomson, 100 of whose 200 Test wickets came against England, has never been a fan of Ponting as a captain even though the Tasmanian has been at the helm of an Australia side that has dominated the five-day game since the star batsman took
Lucio ready to leave Bayern Bayern Munich’s Brazilian defender Lucio says he is ready to leave the club after reports that new coach Louis van Gaal is not planning with him. Lucio told Munich’s tz daily he had been saddened by reports that Bayern did not need him. “That’s why a change makes sense if there is a good offer,” he was quoted as saying. – AFP
charge five years ago. “I thought Ricky was crap when he was first captain in 2004 and nothing much has improved since then,” said 58year-old Thomson at a lunch to launch the Ashes. “I’m not the only one who thinks that. I’ve always bagged him and everyone at home thinks he’s s**t at the captaincy. “He’s a great player but captaincy is a totally different thing. “I couldn’t believe it when he’d been picked as captain. There was no-one else to pick but Ponting still had no experience. “He’d only captained one side ever before. How did he get to
lead Australia with that sort of experience? “He was in a side that had very good players and now he’s got a side that has average players. He’s still left wanting. “You see it on him – he gets frustrated. He worries when the players don’t do what he’s used to with the ball when he passes it to them. “This is half the reason he’s got a bloke in there who can’t even spin a ball [Nathan Hauritz]. Simon Katich and Michael Clarke have more chance of taking a wicket than Hauritz. “Why go for a guy like that? I don’t rate Hauritz,” said Thomson.
Aussie PM picks Sobers as hero
Sir Garfield Sobers ‘had the gift of th gods about him’.
As Australia prepares to battle England for the Ashes, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd revealed yesterday that his sporting hero did not hail from Down Under and had put Australia to the sword in the 1970s. Instead of opting for home-grown greats such as Don Bradman or Shane Warne, Rudd nominated West Indian all-rounder Garfield Sobers when challenged to name his all-time favourite sports star. The Australian leader said was awed by Sobers’ achievements, including six sixes from a single Malcolm Nash over in English county cricket in 1968 and a superlative innings for the Rest of the World against Australia in 1971. “[He was] just a stupendous batsman,” Rudd said. “I thought this guy has got the gift, the gift of the gods about him. “So there you go, he’s not an Australian. Garry Sobers.”
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ROCK-STAR WELCOME Kaka ushers in latest Real Madrid galactico era AP, Madrid
aka ushered in Real Madrid’s latest “galactico” era as the Spanish club gave the Brazil player a rock star welcome with an unveiling in front of at least 50,000 fans on Tuesday. After president Florentino Perez introduced Kaka for the first time since his US$92 million acquisition from AC Milan, the 27-year-old playmaker shook his head in delight as fans chanted his name at the Santiago Bernabeu. “Today is a very special day for me. I’m very happy about this new step in my career at Real Madrid,” said Kaka, who will wear the No 8 shirt. “Viva Madrid!” Kaka, who passed his medical earlier on Tuesday, and Cristiano Ronaldo are Perez’s major summer signings as he bids to make up for a season without silverware. “There are no words for today, it’s an unforgettable day,” Kaka said through a translator. “All of this is a great honour and responsibility, and not a negative responsibility but a positive one. I hope we can win titles and many victories.” Kaka took the stage in front of a backdrop featuring photos of iconic Madrid players Alfredo di Stefano, Raul Gonzalez, Juanito and Zinedine Zidane. Accompanied by a young fan donning the first Kaka jersey, he subsequently did a tour of one half of the 80,000-capcity stadium to sign autographs and
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Real Madrid’s new player Kaka shows off his No 8 shirt during his official presentation. salute to the pumped-up masses. “He’s very good,” said 10year-old Tony Castano, clad in a Madrid jersey. “I hope he can help the club win the league and Champions League this season.” Hopes are high at Madrid, who failed to get past the first knockout stage of Europe’s toptier competition for the fifth straight season and lost the league to bitter rivals Barcelona, who became the first Spanish club to win the treble last season. “Madrid has everything in terms of a fascinating team. And it’s always been a reference for great players,” Kaka said.
MADRID HAS EVERYTHING IN TERMS OF A FASCINATING TEAM. Kaka “The project is very good. I can’t wait to play.” Kaka agreed to a six-year contract with Madrid and will team up with Cristiano Ronaldo, the world player of the year who
Madrid acquired for a transfer record US$131 million. “We’re compatible players and I think we’ll be able to play alongside without a problem,” said Kaka, who had just helped his country to victory at the Confederations Cup in South Africa, where he was named the tournament’s best player. Even Perez was given an ovation when he took the stage, with chants of “Florentino” ringing out for the first time since his initial reign from 2000-06. “We believe that this club can become the best club in the world, again,” Perez said. “He is a unique player ... and Kaka is with us.”
Manchester United said they have signed Wigan winger Antonio Valencia on a fouryear contract for a fee believed to be in the region of £16 million. “Joining Manchester United is a dream come true for me,” the 23-year-old Ecuadorean told the club website www.manutd.com. “I have enjoyed my time at Wigan, but I am thrilled to have the chance to challenge for the biggest honours in club football here,” he added. “Playing in front of 76,000 fans alongside players like Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand and Ryan Giggs will be an amazing experience. I can’t wait to get started.” United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been a fan of Valencia, who spent two seasons with Wigan and helped turn the club into an established top flight side. “Antonio is a player we have admired for some time now, having spent the last two years in the Premier League with Wigan,” Ferguson said. “I am sure his pace and ability will make a significant contribution to the team.” Valencia should fill the gap left by Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, who signed for Real Madrid for £80 million earlier this month. French giants Marseille are set to break their transfer record with a 17.5million euros fee for Porto's Argentinan captain Lucho Gonzalez. The 28-year-old will sign a four year contract with the French club suject to a medical. Gonzalez was Marseille coach Didier Deschamps main target. – A F P
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Karim Benzema becomes the latest ‘galactico’.
eal Madrid have reportedly signed Lyon striker Karim Benzema for ¤35 million. Spanish media said Madrid would confirm the France international’s arrival later yesterday. The Spanish club did not comment on the reports. The 22-year-old Benzema’s arrival would take Madrid’s offseason spending to over a quarter of a billion Euros. Madrid have already bought midfielder
Kaka from AC Milan, winger Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United and defender Raul Albiol from Valencia. Madrid spent a record $131 million on Ronaldo.
Ronaldo deal completed Manchester United yesterday confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo’s world-record ¤93 million transfer to Real Madrid has been completed. An “unconditional 80 million
pounds” fee was agreed between the clubs last month and then last Friday the Spanish giants announced that the signing of the world player of the year was official. A statement on the Manchester United club website confirmed that the transfer fee had been paid. Manager Sir Alex Ferguson used the occasion to pay tribute to the Portuguese winger despite friction between him and
the player last season as the Real transfer loomed. “Cristiano has been a marvellous player for Manchester United. His six years at Old Trafford have seen him develop into the best footballer in the world,” he said. “His contribution has been a major factor in the club’s success in that time and his talent, his ability to entertain and his infectious personality have enthralled fans the world over.”
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Woods pays tribute to popstar Jackson’s influence, legacy as entertainer World golf No 1 Tiger Woods paid tribute to the late Michael Jackson, calling the “King of Pop” a musical icon whose work influenced him and whose legacy lives on in today’s stars. Woods, speaking on Tuesday at the PGA National tournament he hosts this week at Congressional Country Club near Washington, said that Jackson’s music was happy and enticing. “I think everyone
here was a Michael Jackson fan – probably one of if not the greatest entertainers that’s ever lived,” Woods said. “My entire generation was influenced by his music, and just the entertainer and the songs. We listened to them. It was always happy. You always wanted to listen to his songs.” Like Jackson, Woods was a child star. Woods, a 14-time Major champion, was trotted out on television at age two
to display his golf skills the way Jackson was a generation
earlier as the lead singer as a child with the Jackson Five. “His legacy is one of the greatest entertainers,” Woods said. “I think that his draw, his appeal and his influence are in all the artists following him. “You watch these guys in how they pay tribute, how they perform, how they dance and how they sing, their mannerisms. Look at Usher, Justin Timberlake. Their moves – they are Michael’s moves.”
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Growing up the son of a Green Beret soldier, Eldrick Woods appreciated the sacrifices involved in military life long before he became the world's No 1 golfer. That's why Woods, better known as Tiger after the nickname of a Vietnamese soldier who befriended his late father Earl, has a special feeling for the wounded soldiers who will join him in opening ceremonies for the PGA National. AGENCIES
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Obama’s usually engaged, but Tiger texts Federer almost every day AFP, Bethesda, Maryland
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iger Woods is not expecting to see US President Barack Obama this week while playing host to the PGA National, but the world No 1 is staying in touch with tennis pal Roger Federer. Woods also took time from directing the event that begins today to fire back at criticism that he is “terrible” as an agent for social change and reflect on how he was influenced by former NBA star Michael Jordan. The first black golfer to win a major title visited the first black US President in the White House last April and invited Obama to the tournament, although affairs of state appear likely to keep him away. “As far as seeing the President this week, I have no plans,” Woods said. “I’ve put out an invite for him to come out here. He’s a little bit busy. There might be a couple of things on his plate.” Swiss tennis star Federer, who has 14 Grand Slam titles to match the 14 major golf crowns won by Woods, is trying to take the lead in their personal race with a title this week at Wimbledon, where he can pass Pete Sampras as the all-time leader in Slam titles. “Am I in contact with Fed? Yeah. We probably text about every day,” Woods said. “What he’s doing over there and what he has done throughout his entire career has been pretty phenomenal, just his consistency in
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Tiger Woods says Michael Jordan’s relentless work for hours at practices has been an influence on his own drive to hone his game to perfection. the Slams. The biggest events, he’s always there. Every single Slam he plays in. “And for him to win 14 and now all four events has been pretty cool to see and get to know him. He works so hard off the court to be prepared, to go the distance to win. It’s just frightening how hard this guy works.” Woods admits he “loves being the greedy host” and winning when he hosts but is cheering hard for Federer as well, saying, “hopefully I can win, but more importantly, I hope he gets to 15.” Former American football star Jim Brown ripped into Woods last week in an interview with HBO, saying that
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Woods was “terrible” as “an individual for social change”. “He can get away with teaching kids to play golf and that’s his contribution,” Brown said. “In the real world, man, I can’t teach no kids to play golf and that’s my contribution, if I got that kind of power.” Woods cited the work of his foundation that has had an impact on 10 million children, replying, “I think I do a pretty good job as it is what we’re trying to do with the foundation.” “I want to do it right, not just do it, and that takes time. You just don’t jump into something. You want to have a plan and I think what we’ve done so far has been very good.”
op-ranked Tiger Woods is looking forward to new rules adopted yesterday by the US PGA Tour that will limit grooves on irons starting next year, making it tougher to spin the golf ball. US PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem decided to move forward with the change in time for a US Golf Association deadline after the nine-member US PGA Tour Policy Board chose not to make a ruling on a bid to delay the move until 2011. The groove changes are aimed at making it harder for players to land the ball on the greens from the rough by limiting the amount of spin on the ball, helping courses fight becoming obsolete due to improvements in technology. They figure to give Woods another edge on his rivals. “It’s great,” Woods said. “We’ve had plenty of time to make our adjustments. We’ve known for over a couple years now what this decision was going to be and we’ve had plenty of time to make our adjustments. All the companies have been testing and getting ready for this. “It’ll be an advantage to the guys who play spin golf balls already. Guys who play harder balls are going to have to make a bigger adjustment to the grooves. There are few guys who play a softer ball. I do play a pretty soft ball. I’ll have to make less of an adjustment than most.” “The new groove rule harms the game and golfers and should be dropped,” said PING chairman John Solheim. “You can’t turn a bad idea into a good one by waiting an extra year to adopt it.”
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THESPORT Roger Federer has reached his 21st consecutive Grand Slam semi-final by beating Ivo Karlovic 6-3 7-5 7-6 (3) at Wimbledon. Federer used brilliant returns to break the hard-serving Karlovic once in each of the first two sets yesterday and took advantage of the Croat’s poor net play in the tiebreaker. The Swiss star set up four match points with a backhand pass and converted the second with a forehand winner. Federer never faced a break point against the 6-foot-10 Croat. Karlovic had not lost serve once in his first four matches at Wimbledon. Federer is looking for his sixth Wimbledon championship and record 15th Grand Slam title. Meanwhile, Serena Williams admitted yesterday that she would be happy to play five sets at Grand Slams as new questions arose over the credibility of the women’s game. The total time it took the Williams sisters and Elena Dementieva to negotiate their quarter-finals was half an hour less than it took Britain’s Andy Murray to get past Stanislas Wawrinka in a cliffhanger men’s fourth round on Monday. “I’m ready for five-set matches. On grass it would be fine. I can definitely play five sets,” said Serena Williams who cruised past Belarusian Victoria Azarenka 6-2 63 in her quarter-final. Serena insists that Wimbledon fans are getting value for money despite a raft of lob-sided matches. “You get to see these female players playing their best tennis not losing a set. I think that’s tremendous,” she said. “The top four seeds are in the semi-finals. Those top players are really playing their top game so definitely [fans are] getting their money’s worth.”
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LOTE GIVEN THE BOOT Australia’s Rugby Union abruptly sacked star international winger Lote Tuqiri but refused to disclose its reasons. Newspapers said he had been axed for an ‘off-field incident’.
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Roger Federer slams a forehand during his quarter-final against Ivo Karlovic yesterday.
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Kaka welcomed as a Real rock star
Tiger has powerful friends – and enemies
Kaka ushered in Real Madrid’s latest “galactico” era as the Spanish club gave the Brazil player a rock star welcome with an unveiling in front of at least 50,000 fans. After president Florentino Perez introduced Kaka for the first time, the playmaker shook his head in delight as fans chanted his name. >PAGES 25
Tiger Woods is not expecting to see US President Barack Obama this week while playing host to the PGA National, but the world No 1 is staying in touch with tennis pal Roger Federer. Woods also took time to fire back at criticism that he is “terrible” as an agent for social change, and reflect on how he was influenced by former NBA star Michael Jordan. >PAGE 27