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With Thai Language National Day about to be observed, gonzo computer vocabulary – popular among teenagers – is under the spotlight, giving elders cause for anxiety >PAGE 2 GOOD MORNING BANGKOK!
Keep the audience in mind
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By Jantima Liawsirikun Film producer, M39 Company
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very film-maker’s nightmare is producing a film that doesn’t really match the audience’s taste or have style and perspective. The new generation of film-goers, bored with old tales that are told repeatedly, look forward to seeing something fresh. We are content with whatever we choose [to present], but we never really know if it brings contentment to others.
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500,000 THE NUMBER OF ancient documents and treaties at The National Library and the National Archive
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Parents urged to check kids’ phones for dice game
dressed up Miss Thailand Universe 2009, Chutima ‘Kai Mook’ Durongdej, presents the national costume that she will wear for the Miss Universe 2009 competition in the Bahamas next month.
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Youths are reportedly addicted to the Hi-Low dice game on cellphones, prompting police to urge parents to check their kids’ phones in a bid to crack down on the gambling trend. An unnamed Mathayom 3 student says he likes to play the Hi-Low game as it is convenient to play anywhere anytime if there are enough players. Another college student says some students lose their Bt1,000 weekly allowance in one day over the game and have had to borrow money. He himself owes his friends Bt2,000 because of the addictive nature of the game. Muang Chaiyaphum deputy superintendent Pol Lt-Colonel Banyat Thangklang says such a gambling trend is difficult to suppress and more patrolling officers have been dispatched to check suspicious youngsters’ cellphones for the game as it violates the Gambling Act. He has urged parents and schools to check youngsters’ mobile phones to reduce the impacts from gambling, which could lead to other crimes. Banyat warns that computer or cellphone shops that download such a program onto young customers’ phones – reportedly for only Bt30-Bt50 – face punishment according to the Child Protection Act.
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MIND YOUR LANGUAGE Thai-language scholar seeks overhaul of Royal Institute dictionary to correct gonzo computer vocabulary D A I LY X P R E S S
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o discourage the widespread gonzo computer vocabulary popular among teenagers, a Thai-language scholar yesterday called for an overhaul of the Royal Institute dictionary to correct the mistakes. Prof Kanjana Narksakul also expressed worry about the “weird” use of other English words in addition to the computer vocabulary, and said the Royal Institute would never define new English words in Thai using vulgar or lewd translation. She says a new dictionary is needed along with a campaign
to correct the mistakes, otherwise teenagers will get confused over which words to use and which to avoid. Citing examples of gonzo words, Kanjana says Microsoft is termed “small and floppy” in Thai, with micro defined as “small and soft and floppy”. Joystick is termed the “stick of fun”, Windows Phahu Banchaorn [multiple windows] in Pali and Visual Basic Pathom Phis [primary sight] in Pali.
Stop it! Kanjana has also called on those who post gonzo words on websites citing the Royal Institute reference as a source
of information to stop doing it, because the Internet is widely used by teenagers who have a tendency to make jokes of those words and spread them to fellow netizens.
‘Use English’ In the wake of Thai Language National Day tomorrow, Culture Ministry permanent secretary Weera Rojpojanarat has called for immediate solutions to end the use of gonzo in Thai. Sak Waewwiriya, a Thai-language teacher at a renowned school in Nonthaburi, feels computer vocabulary should be used in English to solve the problem. He has called on the Royal Institute to hold a public referendum to determine whether new Thai words should be created for compu-
ter vocabulary or whether English words should be used. Warin Suksuchom, an eleventh grader who attended yesterday’s session entitled “Language Doctors”, said computer vocabulary was easier to use in English. She also blamed politicians who use casual words such as “hey” in public interviews, saying that adults should be role models to youths before giving lectures. Thai-language lecturer Assoc Prof Akkhara Bunthip from Srinakharinwirot University says a campaign for the correct use of Thai should be held continuously all year and not just on Thai Language National Day. She has called on newscasters and celebrities to be extra careful about what they say, because they have influence on young people.
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GLOBETROT
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Taiwan plans to send out
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postcards to foreign countries to lure foreign tourists to the island
Jackson’s mum likely to get monthly allowance Executors of pop star’s estate seeking court approval to provide financial support for Katherine Jackson
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xecutors of Michael Jackson’s estate said the late pop star had provided full financial support to his mother when he was alive and his estate should continue to do so after his death, The Los Angeles Times reported. The daily newspaper said that in court papers filed last week, the administrators of the estate asked for approval to pay a monthly allowance to Katherine Jackson, 79. The specific amount requested was not disclosed. “The special administrators are informed and believe that Mrs Jackson has no other sources of income currently available other than Social Security income,” lawyers for administrators John Branca and John McClain wrote in the filing, according to the paper. Jackson’s mother is caring for her son’s three children, and the administrators have requested an additional monthly allowance for them. According to the court papers, the Jackson children are beneficiaries of an insurance policy “but the insurance proceeds have not yet been collected”, The Times said. The allowances are among the issues Los Angeles County
JACKSON’S MOTHER IS CARING FOR HER SON’S THREE CHILDREN,AND THE ADMINISTRATORS HAVE REQUESTED AN ADDITIONAL MONTHLY GRANT FOR THEM. Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff is to take up at a hearing on Monday, said the paper. Meanwhile, the odd array of evidence police collected from the pop star’s personal physician’s clinic and storage unit shows authorities are trying to follow a trail of drugs and looking into the doctor’s record keeping as they attempt to unravel what led to the pop star’s death. “This is no longer a cause of death investigation,” said attorney Mark Geragos. “This is about building a criminal case.
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One-day-old Luk Chai on July 5, 2009, huddling under his mother Thong Dee at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo.
Asian elephant born in Aust named ‘Luk Chai’ The first Asian elephant born in an Australian zoo has been named Luk Chai, which means son or male child in Thai. The name was chosen out of more than 30,000 entries in a competition run by Sydney’s Taronga Zoo. New South Wales state Premier Nathan Rees said yesterday that the name represents the elephant’s Thai heritage. The calf was born earlier this month to Thong Dee, one of a group of ele-
phants brought to the zoo from Thailand in 2006. More than 12,000 people a day have visited Taronga since the male Asian elephant went on show, compared with 4,500 a day prior to the July 4 birthday. There are only an estimated 34,000 Asian elephants left across the continent. The Australian zoo’s elephants are part of an international breeding programme that aims to preserve the genetic diversity of the species. – A P
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ACTRESS JOANNA LUMLEY, star of “Absolutely Fabulous”, gets a hero’s welcome in Nepal after leading a successful campaign for Gurkha veterans and their families to be allowed to settle in Britain.
NADYA SULEMAN, the mother of octuplets born in Los Angeles last January, has signed a $250,000 agreement for her children to star in a reality television show.
Fishing boat lands oldest human bone
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fishing boat trawling for mussels off the Dutch coast has instead landed a 40,000-year-old human bone, German scientists said on Sunday after examining the find. Anthropologists from the University of Leipzig in eastern Germany confirmed that the forehead bone was “at least 40,000 years old and therefore the oldest ever found underwater”, according to August’s edition of GEO magazine.
THE BONE IS ‘AT LEAST 40,000 YEARS OLD’.ALSO FOUND WAS A TOOL KIT BELONGING TO A CAVEMAN WHO LIVED WHEN THE NETHERLANDS AND BRITAIN WERE ONE LAND MASS.
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British backpacker Jamie Neale, right, with his father Richard Cass in hospital in Katoomba, west of Sydney, on July 15 after he was found alive after being lost for twelve days while on a bush walk.
Bush survivor falls out with father over TV cash A F P , London
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he father of a British teenager who survived 12 nights in the Australian bush is locked in a feud with his son over the money made from television appearances. Richard Cass, 54, said the relationship with his 19-year-old son Jamie Neale had turned “murderously nasty” over the cash he received for recounting his story. Newspaper reports said Neale received £50,000 (Bt2.8 million) for the television contracts they both signed, but the teenager has yet to hand over Cass’s slice of the money. The north Londoner became lost on July 3 in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney.
Robbed ‘by my own son’ The fishermen also found the caveman’s “tool kit”, consisting of a hand-axe and flints. However, despite the fact the bone was found under the sea, the man dwelt on land and primarily ate meat, the scientists said. When he lived, the Netherlands and Britain were one land mass.
“I feel I have been robbed by my own son. I was so glad when he was found but it’s gone from being such a feelgood thing to being murderously nasty. The son I found isn’t the son I went out to look for,” Cass said. “I'm not sure if we’re going to be on speaking terms for a very long time. “He knows he’s got to give
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THE SON I FOUND ISN’T THE SON I WENT OUT TO LOOK FOR.
Police said they found a three-and-a-half-week-old infant stabbed and decapitated in a Texas home on Sunday and his mother “screaming that she killed her baby” after the devil told her to do it. The mother, Otty Sanchez, 33, of San Antonio, was taken to a local hospital in critical condition with self-inflicted stab wounds on her chest and stomach. Investigators took a sword, a machete and a kitchen knife from the home. Officers also found two children unharmed at the home. Sanchez, whose wounds didn’t appear to be life threatening, will be charged with capital murder. – AP
8 killed in NY wrong-way crash A family’s minivan going in the wrong direction crashed into two cars on a suburban parkway, killing eight people, including four young cousins and the mother of one of them. State police said the minivan was travelling southbound in the northbound lanes of the Taconic State Parkway just north of New York City when it struck an SUV and then careened into a third vehicle. The minivan rolled down an embankment, where it burst into flames.
Richard Cass, 54 me some of the money and I will be happy. I want him to make that step that will enable us to reconcile. I feel terrible that this dark incident has now blighted Jamie’s return from the dead. “I would back down in that I don’t want to lose contact with him, but it would gnaw away at me. I feel betrayed.” Cass said there was “an argument in Australia that says why should taxpayers pay for very expensive searches for idiots, especially foreigners, who don’t take proper precautions”. “I feel tremendous sympathy with that view,” he added.
The woman driving the minivan and four of the five children inside it were killed, while three men from Yonkers in the SUV also lost their lives. – AP
Man sets house ablaze over lunch An Australian court has jailed a Sydney resident who set fire to his own house in a fit of anger after his wife failed to make him lunch. Rajah Theivendradas, 54, was jailed for four years over the incident in which he poured
petrol on a staircase and set it alight. His wife and daughters, aged 21 and 16, suffered superficial burns as they escaped through the flames. The court heard Theivendradas had been drinking heavily the day before the incident in May last year and had also had a heated row with one of his daughters. – AFP
Rescued from a playful dolphin A woman swimmer in New Zealand had to be rescued from the sea after an excessively playful dolphin refused to let her return to shore. The exhausted woman was clinging to a buoy offshore from the beach at Mahia on the east coast of the North Island as the dolphin swam around her and prevented her returning to shore. But the woman, who did not want to be named, said there was nothing sinister about the behaviour of the dolphin named Moko, which has become a local celebrity since taking up residence at the beach more than two years ago. The dolphin regularly seeks out swimmers and people in boats to play with. “We were playing around for a while but then when I wanted to go back in, he just wanted to keep playing. I became exhausted and started to panic,” she said. People on the beach heard her screaming and took a row boat out to rescue her. – AFP
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ROBERT DOWNEY JR, ON TONY STARK, THE BILLIONAIRE HERO OF “IRON MAN”, WHICH RETURNS TO THE BIG SCREEN NEXT YEAR WITH “IRON MAN 2”. Tony’s the kind of guy who would have a giant poster of himself as Iron Man pinned to the wall. I have an Iron Man head at home … not because I’m so attached to it in terms of my identity, but just because it’s so cool.”
Jackie Clune and the chorus perform ‘Money, Money, Money’.
XTRA TA K E A C H A N C E O N M E >> “Mamma Mia!” runs from August 11 to 30 at the Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre. >> Showtimes are at 7.30 daily except Monday with 2pm matinees on Saturdays and Sundays and August 12.
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AN AMAZING MAMMA! ‘Mamma Mia!’ star Jackie Clune really is a mamma – with triplets By Pawit Mahasarinand
“I loved ‘Billy Elliot’, but ‘Mamma Mia!’ is my first love. It’s such fun to perform, and the songs are sublime. As a singer it’s a real treat to sing those great classic pop songs night after night.”
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Jackie Clune, left, portrays Donna, a single mum preparing for the wedding of her daughter in ‘Mamma Mia!’
e know the music will be delightful – it’s Abba’s. The story will be both hilarious and touching – some of us have seen the movie based on this hit musical. But before we see it live here, we want to know more about the lead actress in “Mamma Mia!” Jackie Clune is the 43-year-old British actress who shot to stardom with solo cabaret and comedy performances at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. “Mamma Mia!”, she says, is “a feminist masterpiece disguised as a great night out” and Donna – her character in the play – is “very interesting”. “She’s feisty, tough and strong, but also funny, warm and vulnerable.” Clune also played the ballet teacher in “Billy Elliot” in the West End before returning to another tour with “Mamma Mia”.
Transcends cultures She loves touring, too. “Last Christmas and New Year in Kuala Lumpur there were lots of Muslims in the audience, and I thought maybe they’d be disapproving of the women in the show or the content of the narrative – Donna is a single mum who slept with three men in the same month! “But at the end they all got up and danced joyously. It was a fantastic coming together of cultures brought about by pop music.” Clune is the author of “Extreme Motherhood: The Triplet Diaries”, which recounts how this former lesbian had a daughter with a male partner, then triplets, before marrying him. “I identify very much with Donna’s sadness at Sophie’s wedding. All I have to do is think of my kids back home missing me and the tears flow.”
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ALL I HAVE TO DO IS THINK OF MY KIDS BACK HOME MISSING ME AND THE TEARS FLOW. Jackie Clune >> READ MORE The complete interview is at Blog.Nation Multimedia.com/danceandtheatre.
CORRECTION: King Rama VI wrote the “Phra Knesh Sia Nga” episode of the “Ramakien”. This was incorrectly stated in an article last Tuesday (“Elephant Rampage”, Page 6).
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of footage from “Iron Man 2”, featuring Mickey Rourke, Scarlett FANS packed into a hall Johansson and at Comic-Con in San Diego to view five minutes Don Cheadle.
YASMIN AHMAD, a Malaysian director whose films addressed controversially sensitive issues of race and religion, died on Saturday after collapsing with a stroke on Thursday. She was 51. Her films included 2004’s “Sepet” and her latest, “Talentime”.
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away Portuguese fado singer Mariza performs in the Alfredo Kraus hall in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, on Sunday, presenting songs from her latest album “Terra”. Mariza performed in Bangkok in 2006 and she’ll be back on October 8 at the Thailand Cultural Centre as part of the 11th International Festival of Dance and Music, which runs from September 7 to October 17. Visit
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Plucking at strings
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TEEN HEARTTHROBS Jay, Boom, Post and Winry have started a boy band, but the kind of music they’re playing is not the genre for which most boy bands are known. They’re a classical string quartet, and they play everything from the most austere of Shostakovich string quartets to arrangements of South Korean pop songs. The lads will be playing at the Thailand Science Park Convention Centre in Pathum Thani’s Klong 1 district at 7 tonight. Tickets are Bt400 (Bt100 for students). E-mail thiti@bangkok-
Up and elegant!
opera.com.
Impressions of Luang Prabang ARTIST PAIBOON DHAMARUANGRITH depicts the beauty of the ancient Laotian capital in his solo exhibition “Luang Prabang: Unforgettable Destination” at the Amari Watergate Hotel from Saturday until August 31. His photo-like paintings show the mountain folk and the fishermen on the Mekong as well as the charming architecture of this Unesco World Heritage city. Guest artists joining the exhibition include National Artist Pichai Niran, Ravich Terdwongs and Manasawin Nanthasen, aka singer Tik Shiro. Part of the proceeds from sales will go to the Sanjorn Sorn Silpa project, which teaches art in remote areas. Khunying Chodchoi Sophonpanich, president of the Thai Environmental and Community Development Association, will preside over the opening on August 7 at 6.30. Call (02) 653 9000 extensions 5020-1.
Louis Vuitton’s Raveil Tambour travel alarm clock begins each day with the sound of luxury D A I LY X P R E S S
Travellers need never miss a morning on future tours of Expensive Land with Louis Vuitton’s compact travel alarm clock, the Raveil Tambour. From the firm that makes luggage a work of art, thanks to exceptional craftsmanship, come new timepieces and fine jewellery created to suit the posh lifestyle on the go. The Reveil Tambour rests in an enlarged, stainless-steel
Tanbour case bearing the Vuitton emblem. It has easy-to-read indicators for the hours, minutes, seconds and date, dual time zones and a simple alarm setting. The timepiece comes with an exquisite Damaier Graphite canvas pouch. Among the latest Vuitton jewellery is the Baby Ardentes, inspired by its signature monogram motifs – the Vuitton flower and star-cut diamond. There are eight designs in necklaces, pendants, bracelets, rings and earrings, all with distinguished graphic and p o e t i c shapes in white gold and set with brilliant diamonds.
soopsip Sena Ling’s water breaks
Somkiat “Sena Ling” Chanpram would clean up on
the women’s vote if he ran for office. The TV host shot a reality show in which he spent seven days as an expectant mother, and ended up full of admiration for the ladies who take on “such big responsibilities and go through so much suffering”. They saddled him up with a heavy fake tummy, so he got a backache, but he knows there’s more to it than that. “Pregnant woman have to face things like hormone changes,” he says, noting that his wife is expecting right now. “Doing this has made me love my wife even more,” he says tearfully. See it all on Channel 5’s “Jor Jai” at 10.15pm on Thursday.
Ego Confirm! Supakrit Pathomsriviroj, the celebrity astrologer known as Mor Krit Confirm, had “Woody Kerd Mai Kui” host Wutthitorn “Woody” Milintajinda rolling on the floor last Sunday. No, it wasn’t the joke about Uranus. “I can’t control myself,” a rollicking Woody told the stargazer. “I hardly ever meet people with so much self-confidence. No one brags as much as you do!” Mor Krit offers much more on this Sunday’s show.
Contact Soopsip at veenxpress@gmail.com.
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FASHION / BEAUTY
SKIN DEEP Why sleeping less puts on the kilos
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
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Skin that glows When it comes to that radiant look, a solid makeup foundation is crucial By Kupluthai Pungkanon D A I LY X P R E S S
I’ve heard that lack of sleep can make you gain weight. Is that true? Lack of sleep actually wears down your body, and this affects the body’s insulin resistance and increases the chance for metabolic syndrome, which affects the metabolic processes in the body. You tend to see metabolic syndrome in a person who carries fat around his belly. Other studies suggest that lack of sleep creates an imbalance of hormones in our body. Two hormones, leptin and ghrelin, help control the appetite, as well as weight gain and loss. Leptin tells your brain to stop eating, while ghrelin tells it to keep eating. What the studies have found is that people who aren’t getting enough sleep have lower leptin levels and higher ghrelin levels. These unbalanced hormones can cause increased appetite. Thus, those with little sleep tend to consume more calories and gain weight. If you suffer from sleep difficulties and are over 40, you should consider consulting an anti-ageing specialist to find a solution.
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ou can’t build a palace without a grand foundation, and the same applies to a beautiful face with a flawless, smooth, even complexion, says makeup artist Kamol Chatsen. Kamol joined model Rujira Chauykue, actress Pitta na Pattalung and makeup artist Montree Watla-ead, for “On Location with La Mer”, a recent product launch. The foundation doesn’t just make the skin bright, it makes it look natural, Montree noted.
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“On the set, most actresses have their own makeup kits, but a powder foundation is essential,” he said. “It helps to both create and correct the ‘character’, and most importantly, it makes you look good on camera!” Rujira pointed out that there’s a difference between the makeup used in a fashion show and what’s required for film or TV.
“On the catwalk, which is a live show, there’s no technology that’s going to help me look more beautiful,” she said. “A good complexion is the No 1 priority. I drink a lot of water and apply day and night cream and sun block. That’s very important. “And powder foundation instantly helps my face look radiant, giving it a natural glow.”
A GOOD COMPLEXION IS THE NO 1 PRIORITY.AND POWDER FOUNDATION INSTANTLY HELPS MY FACE LOOK RADIANT, GIVING IT A NATURAL GLOW.
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Eucerin’s Dermo Purifyer By Manta Klangboonkrong D A I LY X P R E S S
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he heat and pollution are so fierce in Bangkok that daily scrubing and/or tender loving care still doesn’t give insurance against dull skin and acne. But the cosmetic skincare specialists at Eucerin have introduced a new product for acneprone skin. Dermo Purifyer is a soap, fragrance and alcohol-free
cleaning gel that deeply yet gently purifies the skin and tightens the pores. Also included is a Cream Gel for Day and Night Care, which will guard against comedones and blackheads. And if you wear make-up, there’s a Cover Stick that hides acne marks without irritating the skin. The chemical formula involved features a Follicle Targeting System that deliv-
ers lactic acid to unclog the pores and reduce excessive oil, thus blocking new acne. Pathenol meanwhile enhances the growth of new skin cells to tighten pores and eliminate dark spots, and the anti-inflammatory Bisabolol soothes the red acne and maintains skin balance. The products can be purchased as a set or individually starting at Bt750.
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KEY SPECS Network: HSDPA 7.2 Mbps / HSUPA 5.76Mbps; EDGE/GPRS 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz; UMTS 900 / 1900 / 2100MHz Display: 65K WVGA AMOLED Display (3.7”, 480 x 800) Advanced R-type Touch Screen OS: Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional Camera: 5 Megapixel CMOS / Auto-Focus / Dual Power LED/ Face Detection / Smile Shot Audio Format Support: MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA / WMDRM, OMA DRM 2.1 Video Format Support: DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV9, MPEG4 GPS: A-GPS with Navigation (3D Map) Connectivity: Bluetooth v 2.0 / USB 2.0 / Wi-Fi Internal Memory: 8GB expandable with microSDHC (up to 32GB) Battery: 1500 mAh Size: 118 x 60 x 11.9 mm
A touch of class Samsung’s latest Omnia model brings the office to your pocket By Smiley Byte D A I LY X P R E S S
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f you’re looking for a phone that allows you to run Microsoft Office on the go, then the Samsung Omnia II, also known as the I8000, is the touch phone for you. Powered by Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, the Omnia II features
all the Office Mobile applications you’d expect, like Word, Excel and Outlook, but also comes with TouchWiz UI, an intuitive user interface that makes it easy and fun to use. The interface provides three customisable home screens and you can drag and drop the most used widgets or applications onto each of them. It also means that the look and feel of Windows Mobile come up only when you start an application. They’re all accessible from one of four menu screens.
The Omnia II also functions as a mobile entertainment device thanks to its bright and large 3.7inch AMOLED touch screen with 480x800 pixel resolution. The screen is good for watching video and supports most major digital video formats, including DivX, XviD, WMV9 and MPEG4. Plug in the standard 3.5mm audio jack to listen to digital music on MP3, AAC, AAC+ and WMA as well as on the radio, as the phone also comes with an FM stereo tuner. The Omnia II has a fivemegapixel camera, which takes good-quality photos in beautiful colours. In our test, we were able to capture clean shots although they looked a little soft at 100-per-cent resolution. Omnia II comes with all sorts of 3G connections, plus EDGE. I par-
IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A PHONE THAT ALLOWS YOU TO RUN MICROSOFT OFFICE ON THE GO,THEN SAMSUNG OMNIA II, ALSO KNOWN AS THE I8000,IS THE TOUCH PHONE FOR YOU.
ticularly liked the Wi-Fi connectivity, which allows you to download video and audio files at fast speed from TrueMobile Hotspots all over town. Since it has Office Mobile applications, the Omnia II also comes with a stylus to enter data for the
applications. However, unlike other PDA phones, the Omnia II does not provide a slot for the stylus so you’ll need to carry it separately. Samsung Omnia II has eightgigabyte of internal memory. It’s retailing for Bt23,900 including a free 4GB microSD card.
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WHAT’S UP
do it! Cultural calls Learn how to make origami, cook kimchi or write ancient Thai characters at the Language and Culture Festival on Saturday and Sunday at TK Park on the eight floor of CentralWorld. The workshops offer programmes in Japanese, Chinese, English, Korean and Thai. The fair, which runs from 11 to 5, is hosted by School of Language and Culture and the Technology Promotion Association (Thailand-Japan). Admission is free. Call (02) 257 4300 or
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click www.TPA.ro.th/slc.
Botanical beauty Explore the Phu Khae Botanical Garden in Saraburi on August 23 in the company of Thawatchai Wongprasert of the Royal Forestry Department. The one-day excursion, which is being organised by Siam Society, costs Bt1,200 including transportation, a meal and entrance fees. Non-members pay an extra Bt300. Call Prasert or Ekkarin at (02) 661 6470-7 or e-mail ekkarin@siam-society.org.
Perfect pairings Italian chef Alfredo Russo returns to Rossini at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit where he’ll be creating exciting new Italian dishes from Saturday to August 9. Russo blends the tradition of the Piedmont region with his innovations. On August 5, he’ll be serving his signature menus with wines from Pio Cesare vineyard. The dinner is priced at Bt3,600. Call (02)
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Wanna be a star? Girls! Want to be in the entertainment circle? Then join the Freshy Idol 2009 contest by going to www.UtaiTip.com. Semi-finalists aged between 15 to 19 years old will audition at CentralWorld on September 13 and whittled down to 15 finalists. Up for grabs are education funds worth Bt100,000 plus educational workshops and a beauty camp. The deadline is August 31.
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Shoegazing Get some sole into your soul with “Portraits of Shoes, Stories of Feet”, which brings together nearly 60 types of footwear from the 18th to the present day at the Thailand Creative and Design Centre on the sixth floor of the Emporium. It’s part of La Fete 2009 and features shoes from the International Footwear Museum in Romans, France, as well as other collections in France and South Korea. The show runs through August 30. The TCDC is open from 10am to 9pm daily except Monday.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
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on dvd REGION 3
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Week of Siam “Way Back Into Love” is the theme of this month’s classic Thai film series at House cinema on RCA. Today’s movies are 1980’s “Roi Tai” (“Plough In”) by Amnuay Kalasnimi at 1, 1996’s “Koo Kam 2” (“Sunset at Chao Praya 2” by Ajaan Banjong Kosanwat at 4 and 1982’s “Taeng Gaap Ngaan” (“Work and Marriage”) by Pairat Kasiwat at 7. Visit www.HouseRama.com.
April Bride A young woman (Nana Eikura) conceals her fatal breast-cancer diagnosis and from her boyfriend (Eita Nagayama). But when he finds out, he plans an
elaborate wedding. In Japanese with English and Thai subtitles at the Lido.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince The evil Lord Voldemort tightens his grip, escalating the peril for Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and his best pals, Hermione (Emma Watson) and Ron (Rupert Grint) who are all dabbling in romance. Opening scenes in 3D at IMAX. ★★★
Cheri Michelle Pfeiffer stars in this romance set in 1920s Paris as a courtesan who educates a
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young man in the ways of love. Rupert Friend and Kathy Bates also star. At the Lido. ★★★
The Secret of Moonacre
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Shia LaBeouf is again at the centre of a war between giant alien robots. ★★
A 13-year-old girl (Dakota Blue Richards) discovers that she is the only hope for banishing an ancient curse from a magical kingdom. ★★
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Wongkamlao
in some cinemas. ★★★
Petchtai “Mum Jokmok” Wongkamlao directs and stars in this broad parody of soap operas and high society. Apaporn Nakhonsawn also stars. With English subtitles in
Departures
some cinemas. ★★★★
Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s extraordinary documentary shot in high-definition video from above the earth was released on June 5, World Environment Day, in more than 50 countries. The DVD, which comes with English and Thai audio and subtitles, costs around Bt200. – DAILY XPRESS
on tv
Prehistoric mammals address relationship issues as they contend with giant reptiles. In 3-D
An unemployed musician finds a new calling in a taboo profession. In Japanese with English and Thai subtitles at the Lido and House. ★★★★
Apex Lido: (02) 252 6498 Siam: (02) 251 3508 Scala: (02) 251 2861
The Tailor of Panama Pierce Brosnan, Jamie Lee Curtis, Geoffrey Rush and Brendan Gleeson star is this film adaptation of John Le Carre’s novel about an ex-con and a banished British spy. HBO (TrueVisions), 11.30pm
Century – The Movie Plaza (02) 247 9940
House
Channel links
(02) 641 5177-8
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
Major Cineplex/EGV Bangkok: (02) 515 5555
Major Hollywood Bangkok: (02) 718 7999
Paragon Cineplex
Critical consensus
Bangkok: (02) 129 4635 IMAX: (02) 129 4631
SF Cinemas Bangkok: (02) 268 8888
Nee Tam Galileo (Dear Galileo)
UMG
Cherry (Chutima Theepanat) and Noon (Jarinporn Junkiat) travel around Europe for a year after one is suspended from university and another is heartbroken. Nithiwat Tharatorn (“Seasons Change”) directs. Ray MacDonald also stars. With English subtitles at some cinemas.
RCA: (02) 641 5913-14
★★★★★ = Must see! ★★★★ = Solidly entertaining ★★★ = It’s okay ★★ = Barely watchable ★ = Don’t bother No star rating means no reviews were available from Daily Xpress staff or agencies.
Adam By Bryan Basset
The Buckets By Scott Stantis
Pooch Cafe By Paul Gilligan
Red and Rover
By Brian Basset
By Bill Watterson
Calvin and Hobbes
By John McPherson
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
DAILY XPRESS
LEISURE
Games&YourStars SUDOKU
The last word in
ASTROLOGY
By Eugenia Last
Today’s Birthday: The little things will get you the most mileage and help you win the respect and admiration of the people who count in your life. You can learn something new that will guide you to a more affluent lifestyle. Don’t let someone who is attracted to you for the wrong reasons cost you financially or emotionally.
Yesterday’s Puzzle Answer Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively.
ARIES *** March 21-April 19 Do something to make a difference to a group or a cause you believe in. Your support will bring back all sorts of favourable input, help and good will. Deal with disagreements. TAURUS *** April 20-May 20 Put time and effort into developing something that can help you get ahead financially. Someone you are close to will add to your responsibilities. You will have to juggle your time carefully. GEMINI ***** May 21-June 20 Excess energy coupled with added discipline will help you take care of any task or responsibility that comes your way. Your competitive edge will put rivals firmly in their place.
DIFFICULTY RATING ★★
CANCER ** June 21-July 22 You may be trying to do something hard but it’s the baby steps you take that will lead people to help. You may feel under pressure so stick to your schedule and everything will get done on time. LEO **** July 23-Aug. 22 You’ll have to spread yourself a little thinner in order to take care of pressing matters concerning children or elders. Listen to complaints and use your experience to fix what isn’t running smoothly.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY
VIRGO **** Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Before doing something out of the ordinary that might have financial consequences, talk to someone experienced in such matters. You have a great idea but don’t let flattery cost you. LIBRA *** Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Concentrate on getting ahead professionally. Avoid letting personal troubles take over, standing in the way of your progress. You need to clear the way if you want to make the most of a good thing. SCORPIO *** Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Don’t make too many plans. Travel plans may backfire if you let someone else make your arrangements. A couple of changes at home and you will be in someone’s good graces. SAGITTARIUS *** Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Financial planning will put you in a better position to network and offer proposals. A service that you can provide can be adapted to these economic times and still make a profit. Travel may be delayed.
Soulja Bay
Cartoonist Jim Davis (“Garfield”) is 64. Actress Linda Kelsey is 63. Actress Sally Struthers is 61. Drummer Simon Kirke of Bad Company is 60. Guitarist Steve Morse of Deep Purple is 55. Bassist Marc Perlman of The Jayhawks is 48. Actor Michael Hayden is 46. Actress Lori Loughlin is 45. Actress Elizabeth Berkley is 37. Drummer Todd Anderson of Heartland is 34. Singer Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach is 33. Rapper Soulja Boy is 19.
CAPRICORN **** Dec. 22-Jan. 19 You may have to appease someone who has been patiently waiting for you to take a break. Please someone you care about by making special plans that will make up for lost time. Share your success. AQUARIUS ** Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Emotional upset will plague you. Avoid overreacting or getting worked up over nothing. Someone you thought you knew well will let you down. Additional responsibilities can be expected. PISCES ***** Feb. 19-March 20 Follow your heart if you want to get ahead. Nothing is too great to accomplish if you are willing to put in the time and effort. A love relationship may take a drastic turn.
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MBK Public Co., Ltd. MBK Public Co.,Ltd. We are the operator of MBK Center department store and engaged in property development, hotel, rice manufacturing and distribution, golf course and many other businesses with ISO 9001:2000 certification. We are now looking for qualified personnel to join us in the following positions:
Asst. Vice President of Engineering (ºŸ™â «à ¬ºŸÕâ ”π«¬°“√ΩÉ“¬«‘»«°√√¡)
Vice President of Compliance (ºŸÕâ ”π«¬°“√ΩÉ“¬°”°—∫¥Ÿ·≈°‘®°“√) Responsibilities: Prepare and organize the board of committee/shareholder meetings in compliance with the rules and regulations required by the Capital Market Committee, Securities and Exchange Commission and The Stock Exchange of Thailand. Qualifications: ● Male/Female, age over 35 years. ● Master's Degree in related field. ● 3-5 years working experience in compliance field. ● Have knowledge of registered company laws and regulations of Securities and Exchange Commission and The Stock Exchange of Thailand. ● Strong communication skill and good command of English.
Vice President of Security (ºŸÕâ ”π«¬°“√ΩÉ“¬√—°…“§«“¡ª≈Õ¥¿—¬) Responsibilities: Plan, implement and develop security system and staff operating to be efficiently completed with comprising of security division, traffic division , fire preventing division and tenant division to support for emergency situation properly along with the ultimate security in organization. Qualifications: ● Male, age over 35 years. ● Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Laws or Political Science. ● At least 7 years of work experience in security field, or background in police or military service (officer level or higher). ● Good leadership skill and respectable personality. ● Knowledge and understanding of ISO, BSC system will be an advantage.
Asst. Vice President of Operation System Management ºŸ™â «à ¬ºŸÕâ ”π«¬°“√ΩÉ“¬∫√‘À“√√–∫∫ß“π Responsibilities: Maintain and improve the company's ISO 9001 system which includes quality system administration, quality systemdevelopment and quality system inspection within the company. Qualifications: ● Male/Female, age over 30 years. ● Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering or related field. ● At least 5 years experience in quality system in both industrial and service sectors. ● Systematic and analytical thinking to improve the company's quality and work systems. ● Strong leadership, good presentation and coaching skills at both team and individual levels.
Responsibilities: Control, supervise, monitor and solve problems of engineering functions which comprise of operation, maintenance, project tasks and customer service. Qualifications: ● Male, age over 35 years. ● Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with basic knowledge of both fields. ● At least 3 years experience in engineering system management for high-rise building. ● Strong leadership with good presentation, coordination and problem solving skills.
Asst. General Manager (Car Auction Business) ºŸ™â «à ¬ºŸ®â ¥— °“√∑—«Ë ‰ª Responsibilities: Plan, analyze sales and marketing strategy. Organize and manage the auction as well as solving problems to ensure highest efficiency and smooth operation. Qualifications: ● Male/Female, age over 35 years. ● Bachelor's Degree or higher in Management or related field. ● At least 5 years sales and marketing experience in leasing, car and motorcycle auction business. ● Strong skills in planning sales, marketing and interaction strategy. ● Strong leadership, analytical and problem solving skills.
Asst. Vice President of Investment Analysis (ºŸ™â «à ¬ºŸÕâ ”π«¬°“√ΩÉ“¬°“√≈ß∑ÿπ) Responsibilities: Control, monitor and analyze project's possibility. Analyze the operational results of the company and its affiliates who are listed on SET as well as those who are not. Follow up and assess the operational results of various projects in the department store and report the board of executives and directors of any risks and appropriate preventive measures and compensation. Qualifications: ● Male/Female, age over 30 years. ● Master's Degree in Business Administration, major in Finance, Real Estate. ● At least 5 years working experience in finance, security analysis or investment banking in hotel, department store or real estate business. ● Skills in investment feasibility study and its adaptation to various kinds of businesses. ● Strong presentation skill and good command of English.
Please send an application letter with photo to: Recruitment and Selection Division
MBK Public Co., Ltd. 8th floor, MBK Center Building, 444 Phayathai Rd., Wangmai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Tel. 0-2620-7223-24 or E-Mail: hr@mbk-center.co.th For further information, please visit: www.mbk-center.co.th
Sony Device Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is a part of Sony Corporation, Japan. We are a manufacturer of semiconductor device (IC) for the worldwide markets. We are urgently looking for a wide range of personnel for the following positions.
1. Section Chief ●
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Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Production and Industrial 5 years up working experience in manu facturing industry Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills Good command of English
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Bachelor of Engineering or Science in Computer Skills in web programming, ASP.Net, VB Knowledge of database, SQL Server, Oracle Good command of English Fresh graduate is welcome
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Bachelor's degree in any fields 1-3 years of ISO experience Knowledge of internal quality audit, FMEA & control plan, document system Good command of English
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Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics and Industrial 0-2 years working experience in manufacturing industry Good command of English Fresh graduate is welcome
5. Technician ●
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High Vocational Certificate in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Production, Computer or related fields Able to work on shift Fresh graduate is welcome
6. Officer ●
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Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Social Science, Business Administration, Accounting Economics, Political Science or related fields Good command of English Computer literacy Fresh graduate is welcome
Please send a full resume, documents concerned and one recent photo to Recruitment and Employee Relations Department
Sony Device Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd. 140 Moo 5 Bangkadi Industrial Park, Tiwanon Road, Amphur Muang, Pathumthani 12000 Tel. 0-2501-1730 ext. 2023, 2025 or www.sonydevice.co.th E-mail: sdtrecruit@ap.sony.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
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1. Administration Manager
2. Finance & Accounting Manager
- Male, age 29-35 years - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration or equivalent - Able to speak, read and write in English - Able to speak, read and write in French is a big plus - Experience in personnel management, administration, import-export, storey system control, insurance, payroll, cost control and logistics system - At least 4-5 years experience in the position - Able to work in Madagascar at least 3 years - Experience in working abroad will be an advantage
- Male or Female, age 26-35 years - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, MBA or equivalent - Able to speak, read and write in English - Able to speak, read and write in French is a big plus - Able to handle accounting task and close accounting budget in French - At least 4-5 years experience in the position - Able to work in Madagascar at least 3 years - Experience in working abroad will be an advantage
Please apply in person or send your application letter, transcript and recent photo to:
Vice President (Personnel and Legal) 2034/132-161 Italthai Tower, 37th Fl., New Petchaburi Road, Bangkapi, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10310 Tel: 02-716-1600-9 # 4012 E-mail: recruit@itd.co.th
International NGO urgently requires
Administration Coordinator • Thai, Master degree or equiv. in Business Administration or Human Resources Management • 5 yrs. admin. mgt. exp. • Fluent in English and Thai • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Position requires: PC Skills (Word, Excel, Access); excellent organization and interpersonal skills. Send application to: ARC Intl. 37/1 Soi 15, Petchburi Rd., BKK 10400 Thailand Fax: 662 253 2899 E-mail: arcjobs@ksc.th
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3:40.07 The new world record for the 400m freestyle set by German Paul Biederman.
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Bangladesh win one-dayer Bangladesh beat West Indies for the first time in a one-day international, winning by 52 runs on Sunday in Roseau, Dominica, after left-arm spinner Abdur Razzak claimed four wickets in the first of the three-match series. Razzak took 4-39 to help dismiss West Indies for 194 in 43.4 overs at Windsor Park. Devon Smith top-scored with 65. Bangladesh had totalled 246-9 with Mohammad Ashraful hitting 57, captain Shakib-al-Hasan 54 and Mahmudullah 42 after being sent in to bat. Fast bowler Kemar Roach led the home team with 5-44. – AP
Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo races towards the goal AP
against Al-Ittihad l during the Peace Cup in Madrid on Sunday.
Safina captures 3rd title of year World No 1 Dinara Safina won her third title of 2009 with a 6-7 (5/7) 6-1 7-5 win over defending champion Sara Errani of Italy in the Slovenian Open final in Portoroz on Sunday. – AFP
Aussie Power in Indy showdown Australia’s Will Power led from the pole and won under a caution flag at the Rexall Edmonton Indy on Sunday at Edmonton, Alberta in a race marred by a pit fire that burned driver Tony Kanaan’s hands and face. Power finished 1.094 seconds ahead of Brazilian teammate Helio Castroneves. – AP
Roberts wins 2nd Snr British Open Loren Roberts of the United States won his second Senior British Open title on Sunday, beating Mark McNulty on the third hole of a sudden death play-off. Fred Funk also took part in the play-off at Sunningdale. – AP
SOCCER
FERGIE AND THE CITY Poster of Tevez is just a bit of fun, says Hughes THE GUARDIAN, London
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ark Hughes has admitted Manchester City were deliberately trying to antagonise Manchester United with their now-infamous Carlos Tevez poster campaign but insisted it was just “a bit of fun” and expressed bemusement about Sir Alex Ferguson’s increasingly hostile attacks on the club. From describing City as “all talk" at the time of their takeover to questioning their summer transfer spending,
Ferguson has become increasingly outspoken about United’s nearest rivals in the last few weeks, culminating in an interview over the weekend in which he branded them a “small club with a small mentality”. The United manager was incensed that City had put up a poster in the city centre showing Tevez, his arms outstretched, above the slogan “Welcome to Manchester” – as if he was new to the city. “All they can talk about is Manchester United…They think taking Carlos Tevez away from Manchester United is a triumph. It is poor stuff.” Hughes, however, pointed out
there was a banner in place at Old Trafford since 2002 to poke fun at the number of years since City last won a trophy. “33 Years” is draped behind the goal at the Stretford End, and has changeable numbers so it can be updated every year. “The poster campaign in Manchester is a bit of fun between the fans,” Hughes said. “It is in a similar vein as the banner at Old Trafford which counts the time span since City’s last trophy win.” Hughes and his staff regard the fact Ferguson has felt compelled to attack City as a sign that he is taking them more seriously this season.
Low-key home debut for Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo produced only glimpses of his talent during his home debut for Real Madrid in a 1-1 draw with AlIttihad on Sunday. Ronaldo was substituted by Gonzalo Higuain in the 66th minute, immediately after Hicham Aboucherouane equalised for the Saudi Arabian champions in the Peace Cup. Raul Gonzalez gave Madrid the lead at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in the 55th minute. The Portugal winger, the world's most expensive player after his ¤94 million (US$133.7 million) transfer from Manchester United, was one of three new signings included in the starting line-up by Madrid’s new Chilean coach, Manuel Pellegrini. The others were striker Benzema and defender Ezequiel Garay. “The changes I made today were planned. I didn’t want Cristiano Ronaldo or Benzema to play more than a hour,” Pellegrini said. – AFP
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BOXING
FATAL FIGHT AP
Forrest shot dead while chasing robbers at a petrol station
Tour de France winner Alberto contador and thirdplaced Lance Armstrong on the podium on Sunday.
AFP, Atlanta, Georgia
Armstrong’s return lights up Tour
ormer world champion boxer Vernon Forrest was shot over half a dozen times in the back and killed when he chased one of the thieves during an attempted robbery at a petrol station, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. Forrest was shot on Saturday after chasing one of the thieves after they attempted to rob Forrest while he was putting air into the tyres of his Jaguar, the newspaper said. “Everybody is in shock, everybody who knows Vernon or knows about him,” Houston-based trainer Ronnie Shields told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper. “He was always a good guy, never did anything to anybody, was respected in the boxing community. This is tough for people to take because of who Vernon was.” The newspaper quoted Atlanta police spokesman Keith Meadow as saying Forrest was also armed and exchanged gunfire with the thieves in the southwest section of the crime-plagued American city. The 11-year-old son of Forrest’s girlfriend was with him at the Chevron station at the time but did not witness the shooting. “Vernon always was the type of guy who wasn’t going to let
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Vernon Forrest poses at his weigh-in for the WBC World Welterweight Championship against Shane Mosley at Madison Square Garden in New York in January 2002. anybody take anything from him,” Watson said. “He would give you the shirt off his back, but if you tried to take something from him, he was going to fight you for it.” Forrest competed for the United States in the 1992 Olympics before turning pro. He captured the International Boxing Federation welterweight title in 2001 and also became the World Boxing Coucil’s middleweight champion. The 38-year-old Forrest finished with a record of 41 wins, three losses and 29 knockouts. He was named the 2002 Ring
Magazine fighter of the year, the same year he twice defeated Shane Mosley. Forrest was not married but had a 12-yearold son, Vernon Jr. “He was one of the most gracious and charitable fighters in boxing and he will be missed by the entire boxing community,” said HBO Sports president Ross Greenburg, who helped organise eight of Forrest’s fights. “Maybe Vernon’s lasting legacy will be for Americans everywhere to rise up and end this kind of senseless violence.”
HE WOULD GIVE YOU THE SHIRT OFF HIS BACK BUT IF YOU TRIED TO TAKE SOMETHING HE WAS GOING TO FIGHT YOU .
Lance Armstrong missed out on an eighth Tour de France crown this year but, say rivals and admirers, his return to cycling's showpiece event has fired the sport's global profile into orbit. The media’s coverage of cycling in the United States is said to be up 80 per cent after Armstrong ended his four-year hiatus to compete in this year’s Tour. After three weeks of epic racing, and a tense co-habitation with Astana team-mate Alberto Contador Armstrong finished third overall at 5minutes 24seconds behind the Spanish ace on Sunday. But in the popularity stakes, seven-time champion Armstrong was unbeatable. Bob Stapleton, team manager of Team Columbia, said: “As far as we are concerned, the more the merrier Lance more than doubled the market here for the cycling audience worldwide. “Audiences are supposed to be up 80 per cent, cycling has been on the front page of most papers in the States for every winner.” AFP
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FORMULA ONE
Thai girls lose after putting up tough fight
OUT OF DANGER Massa ‘making progress’ but doctors unsure of damage to eye A P , Budapest
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Brazilian Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello of Brawn GP steps out of the Honved Hospital in Budapest where Ferrari driver Felipe Massa is being treated. Right: A car part like the one that hit Massa. hospital doctors were “reassured” after no complications were uncovered by a CT scan. An ultrasound performed on Sunday night to check on internal injuries revealed “nothing that would give cause for concern”. Massa was concussed after a loose car part hit his helmet during a qualifying run on Saturday. Massa then slammed into a protective tyre barrier at
speeds of about 190 kilometres per hour causing multiple skull injuries that were operated on around one hour after being taken from the Hungaroring circuit. F1’s governing body is investigating the crash, which comes amid a string of safety mishaps. Governing body FIA said on Sunday that Fernando Alonso’s Renault team had been “suspended from the next event in the Formula One” champi-
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doctor says Felipe Massa’s life is no longer in danger, but that the Ferrari driver sustained an eye injury in his crash which could affect his future in Formula One. Robert Veres, the doctor who performed surgery on Massa after his crash, said yesterday that Massa was stable and remained sedated “to protect his brain”. Veres said Massa had suffered damage to his left eye but didn't “know the quality of this damage”. Ferrari president Luca di Montezemelo said that Ferrari’s first priority was Massa's health but that the Italian team doesn’t “want to wait too long” to decide on finding a driving replacement. Massa’s health was improving yesterday after the Formula One driver made “passive communication” with doctors, and medical scans provided “positive signs”. Massa was in “life-threatening” but stable condition following surgery on multiple skull injuries sustained during a violent crash in his Ferrari Saturday at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Bocskai said that military
onship for failing to advise the two-time world champion that a wheel nut on his front right wheel was not properly secured. The wheel subsequently flew off Alonso’s car and bounced wildly down the track. FIA made the decision after reviewing film and radio recordings of Sunday’s Hungarian GP won by Lewis Hamilton.
Despite putting on a gritty display, Thailand still found themselves at the losing end in a classification match for 13th-16th positions of the FIBA Women's Under-19 World Championship. The Thai girls were beaten 66-55 by South Korea. After a day off on Sunday, the championship got back to business at the Thai-Japan Youth Welfare Centre yesterday, starting with the round featuring teams eliminated from the group stage. The hosts' girls, who finished at the bottom of Group B without a win, came up against the South Koreans, who held a slight physical edge. Having played three group-stage games without seriously testing their rivals, Thailand eventually put up a good fight against the Koreans. “We played well today. So, it’s disappointing we ended up losing again. We’re not at a disadvantage to them, physically. However, our defence and offence were still not as good as them,” said Thongchai Watchanasakdakul, the Thai team coach. The Thai team will now face Tunisia in a battle to avoid the wooden spoon. D A I LY X P R E S S
A day to forget for Ratthapark D A I LY X P R E S S
Thai Honda PTT-SAG Team rider Ratthapark was forced to quit the British Grand Prix after starting from eighth position.
Disaster struck Ratthapark “Feem” Wilairot at Donington Park, England, which saw the 250cc Thai rider retire from the race for the first time in his Moto GP career. The 21-year-old Ratthapark was forced to pit at the British Grand Prix after starting from eighth position. The Thai Honda PTT-SAG Team rider did not feel comfortable from the start of the race and leaves for the summer break with a lot in his thoughts about his recent slump in form. The Thai had a
bad start losing six positions in the first lap. With problems changing gears in the slow corners and no confidence with the wet tyres in the drying circuit, Feem decided to enter the pits instead of crashing. It was the worst way to finish the weekend in complicated weather conditions just before the summer break. The 250 World Championship will continue in two weeks at the Brno circuit in Czech Republic. Ratthapark,languishing in the 14th place in the overall standing, was gutted at not be-
ing able to complete the race. “Today is a day to forget, I made a bad start and ended the first lap 14th. After more laps I felt more uncomfortable and could not understand what to do. “This morning we made some adjustments for the rain but I do not know what happened in the race as the bike felt completely different in the drying circuit. After the holidays I hope to have some good luck and get some better results,” said Ratthapark, who will return home tomorrow.
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Australian swimmer Meagen Nay is leaving the Rome World Championships to join her family following the death of her brother in a car accident.
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City take Fergie outburst in stride
Former world champion boxer Vernon Forest was shot dead after he gave pursuit to one of the thieves during an attempted robbery at a petrol station in Atlanta. >PAGE 25
Man United boss Alex Ferguson may be seeing red over a ‘Welcome to Manchester’ billboard showing Carlos Tevez, but City’s Mark Hughes says it was just meant to be >PAGE 24 good fun.