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Beat me,Bill Gates!

School student Kankawin Kowsrihawat tells Daily Xpress in an exclusive interview how he broke the record to become Olympic World Champion in MS Word >PAGE 2 GOOD MORNING BANGKOK!

Just what were they thinking?

By Ratthapark Wilairot Motor racer

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totally have no idea what people who throw stones at cars are thinking. They should do something useful in life instead of cause damage or, in a worst case, take the lives of others. Imagine if this happens to them or their family, how would they feel? I am torn apart every time I come across such tragic news.

What’s on Catch singer Ardhawadee “Mint”, or ‘Joe + J – The Brothers Concert’; get discounts of up to 80 per cent at the Big Brand Sale; treat mum to a relaxing time at the spa

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THE CITY

2 billion

CELLPHONES are in use in the world, according to The Green Book

PM gets star help to promote MO-SO project

A T-shirt-design contest hosted by Fat Radio on 104.5 MHz will also be held. Those who want to participate can register via the website to get free T-shirts on which the designing can be done.

MO-SO stands for Moderation Society, which means a society whose members live happily in modest or moderate lifestyles based on the popular self-sufficiency economy principle initiated by His Majesty the King.

The MO-SO project has been under supervision of the Internal Security Operations Command. It has an alternative title, “Brave the Economic Crisis Relying on the Self-sufficiency Economy Principle”.

The MO-SO project encourages people to live in “modest” based on constant “reasoning”.

With these two factors, people will be able to build “immunity” to protect themselves from all social and financial problems.

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Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva yesterday struck poses with three celebrity presenters to promote the government MO-SO project, which supports political reconciliation and a self-sufficiency economy among young people.

The photos of the premier and the three presenters – Pod Moderndog vocalist Thanachai Ucchin, Add Carabao (Yuenyong Opakul), and Dan Worradej Danuwong of former trio D2B – will be published in the monthly Phraew magazine for women and appear on its website www.mosothai.com, which was launched in March.

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Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva strikes a pose yesterday with three celebrity presenters of the MO-SO project at the Phraew magazine studio. The presenters are guitarist Add Carabao, far left, Pod Moderndog vocalist Thanachai Ucchin (in a checkered jacket), and vocalist Dan Worradej Danuwong of former trio D2B.

7-minute wonder A 17-year-old beats 70 mostly university students to complete MS Word tasks in less than 10 minutes to become world champ

By Wannapa Phetdee D A I LY X P R E S S

“I

need to know and understand how to use every command of Microsoft Word 2007. Using the programme accurately and taking as short a time as possible are my keys to success,” Kankawin Kowsrihawat, 2009 MOS Olympic World Champion in MS Word 2007, tells Daily Xpress.

Taking only seven minutes out of the available 50 to complete MS Word tasks following 26 main instructions, Kankawin became a record breaker who took less than 10 minutes to complete all tasks.

The first runner-up was

from Singapore, the second runner-up from Mexico.

Continuous practice two months before the competition helped him understand the instructions quickly and complete the tasks accurately.

Hard practice Kankawin practised in the evenings at home after school and on Saturdays at ARIT Co with a coach for an average two-three hours a day.

Though he is only a high school student, the 17-year-old, who studies at Bangkok’s Srivikorn School, beat 70 others from across the world, most of them university students.

Kankawin became the MS Word 2007 champion of Thailand in June, so he was given the opportunity to represent the kingdom in the international contest. “When I am given a good opportunity to perform a duty, I rush to grab the opportunity and use it as effectively as possible to reach success,” Kankawin says.

‘Grab opportunities’ He wants other teenagers to do the same, as a good opportunity does not come often.

“I won the first-runner up in 2007 and 2008 for MS Word 2000 and 2003 programs, respectively, and decided to try harder to be the champion of Thailand and the world champion.

“Bill Gates is my idol. I like his business perspectives and concentration,” says Kankawin.

He’s not only proficient in

using the computer program but is also interested in furthering his law studies. He took the pre-degree course at Ramkhamhaeng University’s Faculty of Law in an attempt to graduate with a bachelor’s degree.

His other dream is to be a student at Chulalongkorn University’s Computer Engineering faculty, something he aims to see come true.

“I love reading, especially books relating to history. I also wish to be a TV news anchor one day,” he says. “Whenever my parents notice I’m interested in something, they really support me. They have given me things to develop my various interests, such as history and law books and computers.”

Kankawin says he tries to take in different information, as it will help him cultivate friends with different interests.

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THE WORLD

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1 million

people have been evacuated from the southeast coast of China, where Typhoon Morakot is making landfall after lashing Taiwan

DNA tests clear US man after 23 years in prison A F P , Washington

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Texas man sentenced to life in prison has been released after 23 years behind bars after DNA tests proved his innocence.

A judge in Texas released Ernest Sonnier on bond, said lawyer Alba Morales, who works for the Innocence Project advocacy group.

Sonnier, 46, was convicted for a Christmas Eve 1985 rape that tests show he did not commit.

“This is a complicated case, but the bottom line is simple: Ernest Sonnier is innocent, and his long nightmare is coming to an end,” Morales said.

“We have conducted nine rounds of DNA testing on multiple pieces of evidence for the last 18 months.

“Not a shred of evidence ties Ernest to this crime, but DNA testing has identified the two apparent perpetrators,” Morales said.

‘Happy and sad’ Sonnier’s mother Altha Davis said she always knew her son was innocent because they were together when the crime was allegedly committed.

“It’s been long for me, so long,” Davis told reporters. “I’m happy and so sad at the same time.”

According to the Innocence Project, Texas is the US state with the highest number of prisoners found to be innocent following DNA testing.

Flood waters brought by Typhoon Morakot submerge a house in Chiatung, Pingtung county, Taiwan, yesterday. One person was killed and eight were missing and feared dead as the typhoon lashed the island with powerful winds and downpours.

Ex-child star: I fathered Jackson’s daughter Mark Lester says he donated sperm to Michael, believes he’s dad of Paris A F P , London

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ormer child acting star Mark Lester said in a British newspaper yesterday that he donated sperm to Michael Jackson and believes he could be the biological father of the late singer’s daughter Paris.

Lester, who played Oliver Twist in the 1968 film musical “Oliver!”, told the News of the World: “I gave Michael my sperm so that he could have kids – and I believe Paris is my daughter.”

He said he was willing to take a paternity test to establish whether or not he is

11-year-old Paris’s father.

The 51-year-old Briton became friends with Jackson and is godfather to Paris, and Jackson’s two other children, Prince Michael, 12, and sevenyear-old Prince Michael II, known as Blanket.

‘It’s been a secret’ “It’s a been a secret for so long,” Lester told the newspaper.

“In 1996 Michael asked me if I would give him my sperm and I said yes. It was a gift to him, no money was paid, it was something I was honoured to do. He

wanted children so badly.”

Lester added: “I do feel a definite bonding with Paris and I think there’s a definite possibility that she’s part of me.

“I want to have contact with her, Prince and Blanket regardless of whether any or all of them are mine. I think it’s cruel that I’ve now been excluded from them.”

He said that since Jackson’s mother Katherine had been granted custody of the children following the singer’s death, all his phone calls and e-mails had gone unanswered.

Lester, who has four children himself, said there was a strong resemblance between his 15-year-old daughter Harriet and Paris.

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Rape he didn’t commit

Thundering typhoon

Pirates flee with $2.7m booty – and toothbrushes Somali pirates vanished within minutes of freeing a German cargo ship, taking with them a US$2.7-million (Bt92-million) ransom – and toothbrushes belonging to the entire crew.

The pirates released the 20,000 tonne Hansa Stavanger after holding its crew captive for four months.

“The pirates took over all the belongings of the 24 crew members including toothbrushes,” said Torsten Ites, captain of the German navy’s Brandenburg frigate, which arrived on the scene within 12 minutes of the pirates’ departure.

The crew were in good health and after “putting a smile on their faces” were looking foward to being reunited with their families, he added.

Ites said the pirates appeared to have vanished into thin air despite the frigate’s prompt arrival and a helicopter search.

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THE FUN

DAILY XPRESS

THE DALAI LAMA, ON SOCIETY’S OBSESSION WITH OUTWARD APPEARANCES.

“Whoever is at one with themselves doesn’t need to undergo operations to their external features. Whoever is beautiful on the inside exudes that and will automatically be beautiful for others.”

Bhanbhassa “Khru Ning” Dhubtien will portray Dr Krisana in ‘Cocktail’.

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COURTESY OF CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY’S DRAMATIC ARTS DEPARTMENT

IN THE MIX >> “Cocktail” is at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre’s Studio 4 from August 20 to 30, daily except Monday at 7pm with 2pm shows on the weekends. >> Dr Krisana Kraisintu will join a panel discussion after the matinees on August 22 and 23.

On August 29, theatre critics led

by Kittisak Suvannapokhin will share their views of the play. >> Tickets are Bt400 (halfprice for students) at the CU Book Centres in Siam Square and Chamchuri Square. >> On the Web: www.Krisana.org.

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A RECIPE FOR HEROISM ‘Cocktail’, the play about HIV crusader Krisana Kraisintu, is about to make its Asian debut in Bangkok

By Pawit Mahasarinand S P E C I A L T O D A I LY XPRESS

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dding to the heroic aura of Dr Krisana Kraisintu, the award-winning inventor of a slew of anti-HIV drugs that she’s ensured are available to everyone in need, “Cocktail” can’t fail to stir the emotions.

Veteran director Dangkamon “Khru Fiat” na Pombejra came across the script of “Cocktail”, the 2007 play by Americans Vince LiCata and Ping Chong based on her life and work.

“I already knew about her from TV and magazines and I was tremendously impressed that she’s so strong, dedicated and compassionate,” says Khru Fiat.

The play, he says, is “fun, hilarious, tragic, surprising and touching”, particularly in its revelation that selfishness, narrow-mindedness and ignorance were barring the production and distribution of these life-saving drugs.

Khru Fiat researched Aids, the drugs, patent law, patient

rights and the HIV situation from Samui to the Congo for his version of “Cocktail”, coming to the stage later this month.

Inside the Actors’ Studio Portraying Dr Krisana is theatre professor Bhanbhassa “Khru Ning” Dhubtien, the only Thai member of New York’s Actors’ Studio.

“I asked her not to ‘be’ Dr Krisana, but instead ‘show’ her fight against all odds,” says Khru Fiat.

“I think that’s what people can really relate to, rather than just sitting back and watching this superwoman character and

thinking, ‘Well, I’m not Dr Krisana!’”

Produced by Chulalongkorn University’s Dramatic Arts

Department, the production is supported by its Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences’ Health Consumer Protection Project.

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FORMER SPICE GIRL Victoria Beckham will serve as the first guest judge on “American Idol” following the departure of Paula Abdul. Fox Broadcasting says other pop stars would join the panel during the show’s ninth season.

THAI SHORT FILMS will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in “Sawasdee Bangkok” by Wisit Sasanatieng, Pen-ek Ratanaruang, Aditya Assarat and Kongdej Jaturanrasamee.

Stealthily

in Seattle

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The 15th Avenue Coffee and Tea in Seattle, Washington, is a Starbucks like no other. It is an experiment by the chain to enter the neighbourhood coffeehouse culture. It operates without using the standard Starbucks logo or other signs of the corporation and is labelled as “inspired

by Starbucks” while serving the same coffee. The Seattle-based coffee giant is trying to break the mould by establishing a “stealth” cafe in the city’s Capitol Hill, a move analysts say is an experiment in going back to basics to attract new customers.

Under man’s thumbprint YUPHA “CHANGKOON” MAHAMART has new works at Galerie N until September 6.

“Born by the Imprint” mingles intaglio and blueprint techniques with mixed media in prints addressing women’s issues in the male-dominated art world.

The gallery is on Wireless Road and open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 to 7. Call (02) 252 1592 or visit www.GalerieNBangkok. com.

It’s what the buyer wants ELECTROLUX MAJOR APPLIANCES regional design director Pernilla Johansson will explain a few things about consumerism in “From Trend to Product” at the Thailand Creative and Design Centre on September 2 at 3pm.

Electrolux develops products by mixing trends, brand values and consumer insight, as Johansson will describe while listing a few likely future trends.

The lecture will be in English with headset translation. It’s free, but book ahead at (02) 664 8448, extension 213 or 214.

‘ R O YA L P R O J E C T 4 0 ’

Still growing The very best in products from Doi Kham and other projects are on sale this week in a special fair at CentralWorld D A I LY X P R E S S

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entralWorld celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Royal Project Foundation by transforming its 3,000 square metres into a lifestyle supermarket and stocking it with more than 3,000 quality items in the “Royal Project 40” fair that runs from today to Sunday.

Among the highlights are peaches in syrup, therapeutic artichoke tea and beautiful blue hydrangeas.

Shoppers will also be able to snap up fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers and potted plants, plus Doi Kham products, processed food, cookies, tea, coffee, dried strawberries, seedless Japanese apricots and mulberry jam.

Demonstrations on how to use the project’s fresh and processed foods in cooking also kick off today.

Food stylist Suthipong Suriya from Karb Studio will use artichoke tea to bake cookies while

chef Jate Chiewsakul will show how to make pork rolls stuffed with peaches. Different chefs and food stylists take turns showing off their creativity in the kitchen between 2 and 6 daily.

Nine other royal-initiated shops are also taking part in the fair Chitralada is showcasing handbags and shawls with jasmine prints that make perfect gifts for your mum. Phufa shop offers soap trays made from coconut shells while Friends in Need (of Pa) Volunteer Foundation features mugs and fabric dolls.

New Doi Kham products including juices made from mamao, mangosteen and germinated brown rice are on sale and a new book about wild plants used in the north is being launched that’s suitable both as a textbook and for promotion of the community-level industry.

soopsip Tata is all mushed out Actor Oliver Pupart, tennis ace Paradorn Srichaphan and exfiance Prem Busarakamwong were mere “illusions” for singer Tata Young, whose done with sweet talk and other romantic mush but is still Tata “Ready for Love”, as the title of her latest album promises.

Tata says those former sweethearts don’t come close to her new beau, who’s not in show business.

“What I like about him is that he doesn’t treat me like a superstar and he doesn’t like being in the limelight,” she says.

Ding-dong! Did we hear wedding bells?

Nope: “I’ll take it one step at a time. I’ve learned that there’s no point rushing into things. Frankly, I no longer even want to get married. I’d love to have a baby, but I have no plans to marry.”

Yes, he scan!

If we had a

“Thailand’s Got Talent” show, they’d want Prachaya Pinkaew onstage. As well as being a filmPrachya maker, the producer and director of “OngBak” is a wizard with computer games, especially “Photo Hunt”, where you spot the differences in almost-identical pictures.

He usually has three different “Photo Hunt” screens up at the same time, and has played six simultaneously.

Contact Soopsip at veenxpress@gmail.com.

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Mum and the even keel

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As the Businesswomen’s Club honoured women for balancing home life and work, its president could have given lessons

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he Thai Chamber of Commerce Businesswomen’s Club commemorated Thai Women’s Day on August 1 by presenting Outstanding Thai Women Awards to 416 ladies from 13 provinces.

The club’s president, Sirina Chokwatana Pavarolarvidya, says the chief criterion for the honour was being able to balance home life and job responsibilities.

“Whether their jobs are at

the executive level or the grass roots, all of the awardees manage perfectly both at work and at home.”

The recipients included Science Minister Kalllaya Sophonpanich, school owner Darika Punnakan and Supawadee Santayanukul of the private firm Baan Parchab, but Sirina is a fine example of the criterion too.

“I’m lucky in love as well as at games,” the mother of two says with considerable modesty.

“My great-grandmother raised me while my parents

ran the family business, but it was my parents who taught me to only associate with people who have good minds or are intellectually inclined.”

And Pravara Ekaraphamich, Sirina’s 33-year-old daughter, says her mother, now 72 but looking much younger, has passed the “family philosophy” on to her and her elder brother, Panitarn Pavarolarvidya.

“Mum and Dad always support us and give us freedom, but they’ve kept an eye on our friends, especially when we were teenagers,” says Pravara,

Sirina Chokwatana Pavarolarvidya

and daughter Pravara Ekaraphanich.

who has a seven-month-old son or her own now.

“Mum often hung out with me in bars and Dad went out with my brother!” Pravara laughs.

Sirina regularly takes time out from her duties at Boutique Newcity, where she’s worked for more than five decades, to visit Pravara’s daughter and the two grandsons that Panitarn has given her.

She considers it one of her chief duties to organise gettogethers for the whole family. She arranges big dinners on weekends and even trips abroad.

“Sharing time at the table is our tradition,” says Sirina.

“We always listen to our children’s problems and try and help them solve them.”

Sirina is gradually finding Sirina Chokwatana more free time to enjoy with Pavarolarvidya husband Pramothaya. They Businesswomen go out dancing and often sing at clubs with friends.

Pravara says she’s still watching her mother and learning.

“Raising a child properly in the modern world is very difficult,” she notes. “We have to adapt the wisdom of the older generation to fit in with modern life.”

SHARING TIME AT THE TABLE IS OUR TRADITION. WE ALWAYS LISTEN TO OUR CHILDREN’S PROBLEMS AND TRY AND HELP THEM SOLVE THEM.

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By Phatarawadee Phataranawik

Monday, August 10, 2009

NEW GADGETS

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love scope

BY EUGENIA LAST

August 10 to 15, 2009

ARIES March 21-April 19

In gear with GoGear

New and duly notebooked

A new portable multimedia player with 16GB of built-in memory, the Philips GoGear SA1OPS16K supports MP3, WMA, AAC and FLAC audio formats and uses FullSound & Sound Isolation headphones to enhance the sound quality.

It comes with a 2.8-inch QVGA colour screen for watching MPEG4 and WMV9 video files on the go. Get the GoGear for Bt6,490.

You are likely to hurt someone’s feelings if you play the game of love. Don’t lead someone on if you don’t have honourable intentions. The partners you attract will want a commitment, so prepare to make one or move on quickly.

TAURUS April 20-May 20

Dating services, friends setting you up and getting involved in a work-related event will all lead to love.

Don’t hold back: If someone shows an interest, jump in and take your place in the life of the person who captures your attention.

GEMINI May 21-June 20

The Asus UX50V is a notebook computer from the latest Asus U-Series. It features a large, 15.6inch screen with 1366x768 resolution and is powered by an Intel Core 2 Solo Processor SU3500 running at 1.4GHz. It’s equipped with four gigabytes of DDRII 800MHz memory and a 320GB hard drive, as well as a DVD writer and 8-in-1 Multi card reader.

It has a built-in 1.3-megapixel Web camera and supports wireless network of 802.11b/g/n protocols. The UX50V weighs about 2.56kg and

Don’t play with fire. If you make a pass at someone, you will get a reaction that is emotionally overpowering.

Before you let things get out of hand, back off and run for the hills. You will attract attention, just not with who you want.

retails for Bt39,900.

LEO July 23-August 22

CANCER June 21-July 22

Your charm coupled with getting out of the house and taking part in something you feel strongly about will lead to meeting someone. You will have lots in common and this person will have the desire to get to know you better.

Hi-def, baby!

TO DO buy it!

Here’s a video camcorder that records video at the 1920x1080 HD resolution and captures still pictures at 12.1megapixel resolution. The Sony HDRXR520V has 240GB in the hard-disk drive and uses a tiny Exmor R CMOS sensor to record video in low-light conditions with better results.

It also features Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology. You’re going

Don’t give the wrong impression. Keep the thoughts and feelings you have for someone a secret. Time is on your side and taking things slowly will work to your advantage. Someone is watching and waiting to hook up with you as well.

VIRGO August 23-September 22

Put your heart on the line and get ready to engage in a one-on-one relationship that has substance, potential and the security you need in your life. You can start making plans that will enable you to improve your domestic situation.

LIBRA September 23-October 22

You will be impossible to resist. Get involved in the activities you used to enjoy and, before you know it, someone will be by your side and embracing every move you make.

Don’t overlook someone from your past who is still interested.

SCORPIO October 23-November 21

There are things we can’t do without, and some of them are here.

So go ahead and take your pick!

Home theatre (small version) The Samsung HT-BD8200T is a sound bar Bluray home-theatre system that’s perfect for small living rooms and people who hate tangled speaker wires.

The system plays Bluray discs and has a 2.1-channel sound system that’s god for 400 watts of RMS. It connects to the subwoofer wirelessly and has built-in Bluetooth connectivity for playing music from mobile phones. It can also play audio and video files from a USB drive. Expect to pay Bt32,990.

Just when you least expect it, someone will waltz into your world and grab your attention. Passion, emotions and jealousy will surface, leaving you in a quandary regarding what to do next. Follow your heart and enjoy the ride.

SAGITTARIUS November 22-December 21

Unexpected surprises will cloud your judgement and your decisions. Be careful not to oversell yourself or what you have to offer. Someone is likely to hold you to any promise you make, leaving you in an awkward position.

CAPRICORN December 22-January 19

You can’t go wrong if you pursue someone who shares your interests, lifestyle and monetary values. Love is in the stars and the chance to make a move toward a personal commitment is likely. Start making plans for the future.

AQUARIUS January 20-February 18

Don’t be fooled by someone’s aggressive action. Mixing business with pleasure is not going to work in the end.

Protect your status and you will end up with a friend, not a short-lived rendezvous and in search of another job.

PISCES February 19-March 20

Talk-the-talk and walk-the-walk and, before you know it, you'll be involved in a relationship that will serve you well and go the distance. Don’t be shy - tell it like it is and you will cut to the chase and be ready to make a vow.

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Our warming Earth Thai-Japanese artist Yuree Kensakul returns to the Bangkok art scene with a new exhibition at the 100 Tonson Gallery until August 23.

“Sweet with Mr Fan” features Yuree’s signature cartoon hues but takes a serious turn, as she draws her recent experiences with the ever-changing environment to remind viewers of the consequences of global warming. The gallery is open Thursday to Sunday from 11 to 7. Visit

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www.100Tonson Gallery.com.

Democracy and life Thammasat University’s Political Science Faculty is hosting a seminar, “Democracy and the Good Life: A Dialogue between Aristotle and Confucius”, in Conference Room 102 on August 17 from 9 to noon.

Speakers are Roger Ames from the University of Hawaii and Thammasat’s Sombat Chanthawongse. It’s open to the public and admission is free.

Spa splurge Indulge your mother with a spa experience at the Ambassador Hotel which offers a Mother’s Day package until August 31. Mum will enjoy 100 minutes of pampering for Bt1,599 (reduced from Bt3,999) or Bt1,000 for a 90-minute treat. Located on the second floor of the hotel’s main wing, the spa is open daily from 9am to 10.30pm. Call (02) 254 0444 extension 1254.

Mother’s Day treat Show your mother how much you care by offering her a mini break at the Amari Orchid Resort and Tower in Pattaya.

With the Mother’s Day package, she’ll relax for two nights in the five-star Ocean Tower for Bt8,599. Benefits include breakfast plus credits on meals, beverages and spa treatments, an extra bed for children under the age of 12, welcome drink and discounts on laundry. Call (038) 418 418.

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by G2000, Benetton, Miss Sixty and Energie, watches from Guess and Casio, cosmetics by Jurlique, Clarins, Laura Mercier, H20 Plus and Elizabeth Arden and gadgets from Pentax and Casio. Holders of the CMG Plus Card get special prices when shopping in the CMG Plus Zone. The event is open from 10 to 10 until Friday and ’til midnight on the weekend. Call (02) 229 7000 extension 7254-7.

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Mad About English!

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Melancholia Three people take part in a revolutionary experiment of assuming radical new identities to cope with their grief. Along the way, director Lav Diaz comments on culture and society in his 7.5-hour drama, starting at 10 this morning at the Film Archive in Salaya, Nakhon Pathom. Visit Bit.ly/ DiazRetro. ★★★★★

Water Drops of Life Eleven short films by various directors celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Royal Development Centre and its projects to help rural communities. It premieres at 2 today at

Grand EGV Siam Discovery.

Admission is free.

Love Aaj Kal Two love stories play out in the 1960s and the present day, both confronting the complexities of long-distance romance. Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Giselle Monteiro star. In Hindi with English subtitles at 8 nightly until Wednesday at Grand EGV Siam Discovery. Call (089) 488 2620 or visit www.BollywoodThai.com.

Killshot A couple (Diane Lane and Thomas Jane) in the witnessprotection get mixed up with a

conman (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and his hitman partner (Mickey Rourke). Directed by John Madden and based on an Elmore Leonard novel. At Paragon Cineplex.

The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 Denzel Washington is a New York City subway dispatcher faced with an arch-criminal (John Travolta) who’s hijacked a train. ★★

Bruno Sacha Baron Cohen’s gay Austrian fashionista seeks celebrity in the US. Censored.

At House, Paragon, SF World.

The Hangover Three groomsmen wake up after a raucous bachelor party in Las Vegas and discover the groom is missing. ★★★

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This Singaporean-produced documentary looks at the mad dash by people in China to learn English. Get ready to be ambushed by a 74-yearold man who wants to practise his English. Or how about a Chinese policeman who speaks with a Bronx accent?

Screening at 5 today, it’s the opener of the Chulalongkorn University International Film Festival in room 503 of the Boromrajakumari Building.

Admission is free. Visit ChulaFilmFest.multiply. com.

on tv

Gangster Jacques Mesrine (Vincent Cassel) tries to stay a step ahead of the law. In French with English and Thai subtitles at the Lido.

6:66 Tai Mai Dai Tai A reporter (Susira Angelina Nanna) uncovers scary facts after she survives a shooting.

With English subtitles at some cinemas. ★★

Apex Lido: (02) 252 6498 Siam: (02) 251 3508 Scala: (02) 251 2861

What Happens In Vegas Two strangers (Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher) awaken after a wild night in Sin City and discover they are married.

Star Movies (TrueVisions), 10pm

Century – The Movie Plaza (02) 247 9940

Channel links www.NationChannel.com Channel 3 – www.ThaiTV3.com Channel 5 – www.TV5.co.th Channel 7 – www.CH7.com Modernine – www.MCOT.net NBT – TV11.prd.go.th TV Thai – www.ThaiPBS.or.th True – www.TrueVisionsTV.com

House (02) 641 5177-8

Major Cineplex/EGV Bangkok: (02) 515 5555

Major Hollywood Bangkok: (02) 718 7999

Critical consensus

Paragon Cineplex Bangkok: (02) 129 4635 IMAX: (02) 129 4631

SF Cinemas Bangkok: (02) 268 8888

UMG RCA: (02) 641 5913-14

GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra Young soldiers Duke (Channing Tatum) and Ripcord (Marlon Wayans) are among the new recruits for a highly trained team of soldiers tasked with bringing down an evil arms dealer and his ruthless assassins.

Christopher Eccelston also stars. ★★

★★★★★ = 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

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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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Games&YourStars SUDOKU

The last word in

ASTROLOGY

By Eugenia Last

Today’s Birthday: Give your all, regardless of what it takes.

There will be no regrets if you are hard working. Someone you’ve worked with in the past will come through for you now.

Plan to do something spectacular like take that trip of a lifetime or make a geographical move to improve your lifestyle.

Saturday’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 Don’t let your emotions get in the way. Make your decisions based on facts and figures. A money issue will not go away if you continually give to those in need. Consider your own needs and set a budget.

TAURUS *** April 20-May 20 Watch out for anyone who may be trying to keep something from you. Put some extra effort into work or finding a better job; the prospects look good. Don’t give handouts.

GEMINI **** May 21-June 20 Don’t get angry over past mistakes. Moving forward is the only way to get rid of old wounds.

Someone you least expect will come through for you at the last minute.

DIFFICULTY RATING ★

CANCER ** June 21-July 22 A couple of changes at home or agreeing to sign up for something that will please others will make a world of difference to the way you are treated in return. Try something new.

LEO ***** July 23-Aug. 22 It’s time to connect with old friends. The more you converse with others, the better you will feel about your own direction. Choose what’s best for you, not what everyone else thinks you should do.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY

VIRGO *** Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Don’t let uncertainty about your financial future worry you. If you show that you can roll with the punches, someone will be there to help you out.

Use your charm and practicality and you will succeed.

LIBRA *** Sept. 23-Oct. 22 You’ll have to face the music if a personal issue arises. Focus on what you can do to make things work for everyone around you and you will turn a negative into a positive. A trip will do you good.

SCORPIO *** Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Get serious about what you are trying to do and you will make progress. A connection to someone creative will inspire you to make some changes.

Set your sights on how you can help others.

SAGITTARIUS ***** Nov. 22-Dec. 21 You won’t want to listen to reason nor will you want to take advice from someone you consider to be old or outdated. This may be your downfall, especially if it has to do with your personal life.

Antonio Banderas

Singer Al Alberts of The Four Aces is 87.

Singer-flutist Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull is 62.

Actress Rosanna Arquette is 50.

Actor Antonio Banderas is 49.

Singer Lorraine Pearson of Five Star is 42.

Actress Angie Harmon is 37.

Singer Nikki Bratcher of Divine is 29.

Actress Devon Aoki is 27, Actor Ryan Eggold is 25.

CAPRICORN ** Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Love may cost you if you are too generous or forgiving. You can help out but you don’t have to pay for someone else’s mistake. Don’t mix emotions with work or personal partnerships.

AQUARIUS **** Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Stick to what you know and you can’t go wrong.

You cannot let uncertainty mess up what you plan to do. Put all your efforts into the changes that will make your life better.

PISCES *** Feb. 19-March 20 You won’t be able to make your mind up, so don’t bother trying. If someone pressures you to make a decision you aren’t ready to make, take a pass.

Love and romance are in the stars.

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THE SPORT briefly The skipper of Spanish top flight side Espanyol, Dani Jarque, has died from a heart attack while on a pre-season training camp in Italy.

The 26-year-old Jarque died at the hotel where the team were staying in the town of Coviciana.

He was discovered in his room after team-mates realised he had not appeared for a meal.

The club said that team doctors as well as Italian paramedics tried to revive the midfielder but without success.

Espanyol confirmed the diagnosis of heart failure and said the club doctor's attempts to revive the player had failed.

"He was talking to his girlfriend when he suddenly began to feel unwell. He told her and then stopped talking. His partner got in touch with the hotel and explained what had happened but it was too late to do anything," de la Cruz told La Sexta television.

Jarque had played for Espanyol since the 2002-2003 season. - AFP

Flavia Pennetta capitalised on an error-strewn performance by Maria Sharapova to win their semi-final on Saturday and set up a final against Samantha Stosur at the LA Women's Championships in Carson, California.

Pennetta, the 10th-seeded Italian, won 6-2 4-6 6-3 as the former world No 1 Sharapova committed 61 unforced errors and 16 double faults.

Stosur moved within one win of her maiden WTA Tour singles title by cruising past Sorana Cirstea 6-3, 6-2. - AFP

England pull out of India-hosted event England have pulled out of the World Badminton Championships starting in Hyderabad today over concerns about the squad featuring Olympic silver medallist Nathan Robertson being targeted by a terrorist act.

The decision follows media reports of a specific Lashkar-eTaiba terrorist threat against the Championships, a statement issued yesterday by Badminton England, declared.

“Following those reports Badminton England felt the risk to the safety of the team was one they could not take,” the statement continued.

Adrian Christy, Badminton England’s chief executive, said: “This was an incredibly tough decision and one we didn’t take lightly. “After the Olympic Games, this is the most prestigious championships in the world but we were not prepared to risk the safety of our [eight] players, coaches and staff in what we felt could have been a very volatile environment.” – AFP

Aussie Ambrose wins US race Australia’s Marcos Ambrose passed series points leader Kyle Busch with a daring move through the chicane on Saturday to win the Nationwide Zippo 200 for the second straight year for JTG-Daugherty Racing at Watkins Glen, New York.

It was the 10th consecutive toptwo finish in Nationwide for Busch, breaking the series record set by Jack Ingram in 1983. Carl Edwards was third. Busch started seventh and gained the lead for the first time in the 82-lap race over the 11-turn, 2.45-mile road course. – AP

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Gareth Barry and Craig Bellamy score for the winners in the friendly, while Chris Killen nets one for the Scots.

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Espanyol skipper dies of heart attack

Pennetta ousts Sharapova in semis

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Springbok captain John Smit finds his head band pulled over his eyes in a tackle from Australian flank forward George Smith, right, during their Tri-Nations Test at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town.

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Kim Clijsters

US SPRINTER

BELGIAN TENNIS PLAYER

“You have got to run 9.59 to beat him [Isain Bolt]. That’s how I look at it. I have the mechanics. I have the coaching.

It’s all there.”

“I see it as a second career.

Honestly, the first word that comes up is, oh, it’s a comeback. But so many things have changed and so many things have happened.”

Captain Smit credits pressure created by his team for their victory over Wallabies and their recent successes

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29-17 Wallabies. A deflated Wallabies coach Robbie Deans just shook his head in the post-match press conference, saying the series of errors had made “life very difficult”.

“It certainly makes it a lot harder,” he said, adding his team had held up well in the 10 minutes before the end of the first half when the two yellow cards left them with only 13 men.

“It was a pretty good response under duress,” he said.

“Some very good things came out of this game for us.

Our scrum was excellent, our defence was excellent ... [but] we still made unforced errors which provided field position and South Africa is very effective in turning field position into points.”

The world champion Springboks, who have been on a winning streak under De Villiers, leave for Perth on August 24 to continue the southern hemisphere championship with two matches against Australia.

Home coach Pieter De Villiers cautioned against too much optimism, warning the tournament was only at “half-time” with three matches left to play.

Boris Vukcevic from Hoffenheim, left, and Hamit Altintop from Bayern Munich duel for the ball during the German first division match on Saturday that ended in a 1-1 draw.

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pringbok captain Smit pegs the team’s current game as the winning formula which saw the Wallabies crumble under pressure and concede seven penalties, handing victory to the home team.

South Africa steamrolled through the three-match home series, finishing it off with a 2917 triumph over Australia at Newlands on Saturday, with flyhalf Morne Steyn making a record 24 points from penalties against the Wallabies.

“It’s just the manner in which we play. If you can say what we did prioritise in the last three games it would be discipline.

We pride ourselves on being accurate on the breakdown and not getting involved in those scuffles.”

“The game that we play just puts so much pressure it forces a team to step over the line a little bit,” said Smit.

Despite putting the first numbers on the scoreboard with a try just two minutes into the match, the Wallabies faced several setbacks including two yellow cards and the injury of captain Stirling Mortlock.

However, the pressure mounted on the Australian side whose frequent infringements were well capitalised on by Steyn, fresh from setting a Tri-Nations record in the last match, scoring all 31 points against the

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Australian fly-half Matt Giteau, centre, tries to break through during the Tri- Nations match against South Africa in Cape Town.

Michael Owen has been overlooked again by England, with coach Fabio Capello prolonging the striker’s international exile despite his strong pre-season with new club Manchester United.

But Capello suggested the 29-year-old Owen’s chances of an England recall have been boosted by joining the Premier League champions from Newcastle last month.

“I think [Manchester United] is a fantastic chance for Owen to play again with a really important team in the Champions League – it is another chance and that is really important for the player,” Capello said. “He has to play well and score goals. He has to get back to what he was before last season.

“It is very important to play with a really important team.

He is young, he is only 29. He is not old so why not [return]?” Owen, who scored four goals on United’s preseason tour of Asia, made the last of his 89 international appearances against France in March 2008, early in Capello’s reign. He has since struggled with a series of injuries and

poor form with Newcastle.

Owen’s team-mate, Wayne Rooney, is one of the strikers in the 23-man England squad, alongside Emile Heskey, Jermain Defoe and Carlton Cole. “Rooney is in a good moment of form,” Capello said. The squad: Goalkeepers: Ben Foster (Manchester United), Robert Green (West Ham), Paul Robinson (Blackburn).

Defenders: Wayne Bridge (Manchester City), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Glen Johnson (Liverpool), Joleon Lescott (Everton), John Terry (Chelsea), Matthew Upson (West Ham).

Midfielders: Gareth Barry (Manchester City), David Beckham (Los Angeles Galaxy), Michael Carrick (Manchester United), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), James Milner (Aston Villa), Theo Walcott (Arsenal), Shaun Wright-Phillips (Manchester City), Ashley Young (Aston Villa).

Strikers: Carlton Cole (West Ham), Emile Heskey (Aston Villa), Jermain Defoe (Tottenham), Wayne Rooney Manchester United).

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LURKING TIGER Harrington leads Woods by three strokes after the third round

Glover and Stewart Cink, who each had a 68.

Harrington has virtually disappeared this season while searching for the right swing.

He only recently found the answer and finally has seen some results. He has a 54-hole lead for the first time since the 2007 Irish Open.

Woods, already a four-time winner this year, is going after his record seventh victory at the Bridgestone Invitational and his 16th victory in a World Golf Championship.

It will be the first time Woods and Harrington have played in the final pairing since the 2006 Dunlop Phoenix on the Japan Golf Tour, which featured a rare collapse by the world’s No. 1 player. Woods blew a three-shot lead with six holes to play, then lost to Harrington on the second playoff hole.

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Rollins shoots 67

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adraig Harrington responded to a late charge by Tiger Woods with one of his own on Saturday, shooting a 3-under 67 to build a three-shot lead going into the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational.

Woods put some life into a dreary, rainy afternoon at Firestone with four birdies over his last six holes for a 65 that left him tied for the lead when he walked off the course.

It didn’t last long, however, as Harrington ran off three birdies in a four-hole stretch to seize control. And even after the Irishman made a careless bogey on the par-5 16th, he answered with a 20-foot birdie on the 17th to restore his three-shot lead.

He was at 10-under 200.

Of his 69 victories on the PGA Tour, Woods has only won five times when trailing by three shots or more after 54 holes. Two of those came earlier this year, when he made up a five-shot deficit at Bay Hill and a four-shot deficit at the Memorial.

Tim Clark also was tied for the lead early on the back nine.

The rain made Firestone play even longer, and Clark had to hit longer clubs, which eventually caught up with him. It got

Padraig Harrington of Ireland plays a shot on the second hole during the third round of the Bridgestone Invitational on Saturday. even worse after his round, when the South African was penalised two shots for not replacing his ball mark on the 16th green. That gave him a 73.

American Jerry Kelly had a 69 and was at 205. Ten players were another shot back, including the three major champions this year – Angel Cabrera, Lucas

John Rollins doubled his lead in the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open in Reno, Nevada, shooting a 5-under 67 on Saturday to move four strokes ahead.

Rollins, who tied the course record with a 62 on Friday, has a three-round total of 17-under 199, putting him four clear of Ryan Palmer (66). That set up a final-round pairing between two good friends who live a mile apart in Texas and started Saturday by eating breakfast together. Rollins had three birdies and three bogeys on the front nine.

Hosts top medal standings Major-General Charuek Ariratchakaran, the secretary-general of the Olympic Committee of Thailand, expressed satisfaction with Thailand's organisation of the Asian Martial Arts Games, which concluded yesterday, with the hosts topping the medal standings.

The curtain came down on the event yesterday with the hosts winning 21 gold, 17 silver and 16 bronze.

Thailand received the honour from the Olympic Council of Asia to host the games featuring nine sports, including Muay Thai.

About 1,500 athletes and officials from 32 countries participated in the weeklong tournament.

Although not everyone might be pleased with the tournament organisation, Charuek believed the hosts did a good job.

“I’m satisfied with the work we did in hosting the event. I think we were successful as the host country. The OCA also sent a letter to praise our effort.”

However, Charuek stated that if there was something to improve in the hosts’ administration, it would be publicity work educating people about the rules of each martial art.

Charuek also confirmed that the Asian Martial Arts Games would no longer be staged following the OCA’s resolution last month.

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Poles settle scores with Thais Preechachan Wiriyanupappong

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D A I L Y X P R E S S , Macao

The Thai team tries a double block against a spike from Poland’s Anna Baranska.

Thailand lost their touch in their last match Pool E match against old foes Poland, going down in straight sets in the World Grand Prix preliminaries at the Macao Forum here.

The Thai girls yesterday suffered a disappointing 24-26 1325 22-25 loss to Poland, a big letdown here as they lost all their three pool matches.

For the Poles, it was a sweet revenge over the Thai side after having lost to them on home

soil in Kielce. The Thai girls began strongly, leading 24-20 in the first set but played inconsistently after that, allowing the Poles to save three set points to tie the score at 24-24. The Poles then stormed on to clinch the hard-fought set 26-24.

The Poles were in total control thereafter, winning the next two sets easily at 25-13 25-22.

“We played well in the first set as my girls played according to plan. However, the script changed eventually as they gradually lost their confidence,” Thai head coach Kiattipong

Radchatagriengkai commented.

The second encounter saw Brazil, the defending and seventime champions and Olympic gold medallists, struggle to beat Asian power China 3-2 (25-21 25-20 19-25 22-25 15-12).

After three days here, world No 1 Brazil topped Pool E with six points, winning all their matches, followed by China with five points from two wins and one loss. Poland finished third, collecting four points from one win against two losses, with Thailand in fourth place with three points.

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RODDICK ROARS The big-serving American enters the final of the Washington Classic, where he meets Juan Martin Del Potro.

Australia thrashed England by an innings and 80 runs as they won the fourth Test at Headingley in Leeds, England yesterday inside three days to level the series at 1-1 and revive their bid to retain the Ashes. The result left the Ashes 1-1 ahead of the fifth and final Test at The Oval starting on August 20.

England, who resumed yesterday in the dire position of 82 for five in their second innings, still 261 runs behind Australia's first innings 445 and facing the prospect of a record-breaking home defeat, were bowled out for 263.

Stuart Broad (61) and Graeme Swann (62) delayed the seemingly inevitable with an eighth-wicket stand of 108 off 79 balls. – A F P

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Continuing their spectacular run of successes at home, the South Africans – once again helped by 24 points from fly-half Morne Steyn – pile on the pressure on the >PAGE 24 Australians to win 29-17.

The Irishman keeps Tiger Woods at bay with a three under 67 in the third round of the Bridgestone Invitational to enjoy a three-stroke lead going into the final round. >PAGE 27