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CROWN JEWEL WE HAVE REACHED EQUALITY WITH MEN, says Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez after helping her country win the Miss Universe title for the second year straight >PAGE 6
GOOD MORNING BANGKOK!
Guys, let’s talk about sex By Paradorn Srichaphan Tennis player
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ccording to research, most Thai men are likely to become impotent at some stage in their life. But usually they just choose to deny it. That’s why I decided to launch a dietary supplement product to help with the problem. Believe me, guys, if you’re healthy and happy, your married life improves.
What to do Catch singing sensation Lea Salonga, or the ‘Joe + J, The Brothers Concert’; go shopping at the Thai Craft Fair; hit a ’70s disco party; visit the Grey Imageries art exhibition, and much more...
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Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez, 18, is crowned Miss Universe 2009 by 2008 Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza on Paradise Island, the Bahamas, on Sunday.
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120,000 THE ESTIMATED NUMBER of Thais who suffered from cancer last year.
– Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Medicine
Coloured braces kill Girl, 17, dies after trendy orthodontic procedure D A I LY X P R E S S
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17-year-old schoolgirl in Khon Kaen has died of severe infection resulting from an orthodontic fashion procedure performed by an unauthorised practitioner. The autopsy report on Juthamas Chaiyason cited “thyroid poisoning” and “cardiac arrest” as the causes of death. She died on Sunday in the emergency unit of a local hospital after complaining of severe toothache for several days following her trip to have coloured braces fitted. The braces are fitted by dentists as a purely cosmetic procedure with no physically beneficial effects, but unqualified practitioners also offer the service.
Poisoning and infection Juthamas’s parents took her to hospital on August 20, 10 days after the braces were fitted, where the girl was diagnosed with thyroid poisoning and cardiovascular infection and sent home with medication. Her mother, Niannapha, reports that Juthamas passed out the next day after having trouble breathing. She was taken to hospital, where she was pronounced dead on Sunday night. Dentist Rattana Thongkham expressed concern about the trend for coloured braces, which are becoming popular among teenagers. DAILY
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Thaksin picks up the tab Former PM announces launch of his radio station over lunch in Bangkok By Kornchanok Raksaseri, Naya Jaikawang D A I LY X P R E S S
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haksin Shinawatra chatted with his supporters over lunch in Bangkok yesterday. The fugitive former PM treated 200 of his fans, most of them wearing red, to a meal at T Phochana Dong Moon Lek Noodle restaurant on Rama VII road, where he spoke to them via a video link. Tweets directed Twitter users who couldn’t make it to the live broadcast at www.ustream.tv/channel/thaksinlive. Supporters also talked to
their host on mobile phones provided by red-shirt staff. Thaksin organised the lunch date to promote his Internet radio station, scheduled for launch on September 1, saying he would use it to broadcast hope to Thais and talk about his experience and recipe for success.
Life saving’s frozen “If the government is not biased, it might see [my words] as food for thought,” he said. He also explained that his travel for business meant he would be phoning in his talks
for the station’s programmes. His recent trips to Africa, he said, were forced on him because his life’s savings had been frozen. He complained that allegations of corruption against him suggested he had taken the government’s money, while in fact the government had taken his money, adding that he was waiting for justice to take its course. “Some of us were born to struggle. Sometimes karma means you have to fight. But [I] believe everything will be brighter soon. After this period I foresee paths to happiness,” he said through the video link. “Time to enjoy lunch,” he continued. “If I keep talking, things will turn sad. Please en-
joy your noodles and satay pork. Eat up! Jae Ta [shop owner], please fill everyone’s plates!”
Twitter hacked A few hours after the virtual get-together with his supporters, Thaksin announced a temporary halt to his posts on Twitter, claiming his account had been hacked. “Somebody tried to get into my login,” he said, responding to a comment posted under his user name, @thaksinlive, that read “@sugree has reached a stage of madness”. The comment was later deleted. Twitter guru Sugree Phatanapherom denies all knowledge of the posting.
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Automatic toll-collecting system opens in November
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of steel This mechanical arm, invented by Bangkok’s Southeast Asia University, is set to offer an alternative solution for loading cargo into ships. Unlike human arms, the device can work long hours without fatigue.
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Teething trouble Children living in Phayao province hit by fluoride poisoning By Pongphon Sarnsamak D A I LY X P R E S S
smile with beautiful teeth makes a first and lasting impression. But for children living in Phayao province, smiling is bringing unhappiness and depression: their teeth have telltale chalky white spots and brown stains caused by fluoride poisoning. “I am waiting for medication from a doctor,” said unhappy 15-year-old schoolboy Suppakij Tipkham, who suffers from chronic fluorosis – a dental health condition caused by a child receiving too much fluoride during tooth development. The critical period of exposure is between one and four years of age.
Of geological origin Fluoride in water is mostly of geological origin. Water with high levels of fluoride content is found mostly at the foot of high mountains and in areas where the sea has left geological deposits. The north of Thailand is part of a fluoride belt stretching from Syria through Jordan, Egypt, Libya, Algeria, Sudan and Kenya. In Thailand, the Public Health Ministry estimates about 8,500 villages in 12
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THE PUBLIC HEALTH MINISTRY ESTIMATES ABOUT 8,500 VILLAGES IN 12 PROVINCES INCLUDING MAE HONG SON,TAK,UTHAI THANI,PHICHIT,KANCHANABURI,NAKHON PATHOM,RATCHABURI,PHETCHABURI, PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN AND CHON BURI ARE CONTAMINATED WITH UNSAFE LEVELS OF FLUORIDE IN DRINKING WATER. provinces including Mae Hong Son, Tak, Uthai Thani, Phichit, Kanchanaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Ratchaburi, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan and Chon Buri are contaminated with unsafe levels
of fluoride in drinking water. The World Health Organisation suggests a level of fluoride from 0.5 to 1.5 milligrams per litre, depending on climate. Thailand’s Public Health Department recommends that
the level should not exceed 0.7mg per litre for water to be safe for drinking. The severity of dental fluorosis depends on the amount of exposure to water that is naturally fluoridated to well above recommended levels. In Phayao province’s Phukamyoa district, where the water supply is fluoridated at the excessive level of 2.9mg per litre, 20.4 per cent of children suffer from dental fluorosis. Most have drunk a lot of underground water tainted with the fluoride since they were born.
Embarrassed They are embarrassed and do not feel confident when they talk with other people as they have mottled teeth, caused by the effects of high fluoride intake, making for an ugly smile. “Dental fluorosis steals smiles and ruins lives. It forces [young people] to hide from society because of their unattractive smiles,” said Public Health Department deputy director Dr Sophon Mekthon. Dental fluorosis can be cosmetically treated with dental crowns – but the cost of treatment is expensive, ranging from Bt8,000 to Bt16,000. Meanwhile, the National Health Security Office does not list treatment under the universal healthcare scheme as fluorosis is recognised as a cosmetic condition, not a disease.
toll-collecting system using “Easy Pass” electronic cards, EXAT governor Lt-Colonel Thavisin Rakkatanyu said yesterday. EXAT is negotiating with financial institutes to sell the cards online, through vendor machines and at tollgates, Thavisin said. The Electronic Toll Collection System (ETCS) is designed to dramatically reduce traffic congestion by allowing motorists who place the cards on their windshields to pass through tollgates without waiting in a long queue or spending time getting out cash to pay for toll fees. The ETCS is being installed at expressway tollbooths and should be ready for service this year at the Chalerm
‘EASY PASS’CARDS WILL BE SOLD ONLINE,THROUGH VENDOR MACHINES AND AT TOLLGATES. Mahanakhon, Chalongrat, Ram Intra-Bangkok Outer Ring and Bang Plee-Suksawat expressways. For the Phra Ram-Wat Salut Expressway, which witnesses severe traffic jams around tollgates, EXAT will consider building more conventional gates besides installing automatic ones for the new system there, said Thavisin. The system has already been installed at Srirat Expressway and should be ready for service next year, he added. The details of the Srirat-Bangkok Outer Ring Expressway Project, which aims to extend expressway services to western Bangkok, have been approved by EXAT’s board and will soon be submitted to the Cabinet for consideration. The Cabinet had on May 6 approved the project as part of Phase 2 of the economic rehabilitation plan to be implemented next year.
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people in northern China are short of water following a drought, which is likely to spread south, officials warn
Info highway Police seek help after man is glued to toilet
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Watch that plane! Firefighters try to separate a car from a plane on a US highway near Santa Barbara California Airport on Sunday. The small aircraft was struck by the car after making an emergency landing on the Santa Barbara freeway.
Blogger angry at Google A blogger who called a magazine cover model offensive names on a website says Google failed to protect her right to privacy. Rosemary Port tells The Daily News that she’s angry Google unmasked her after a Manhattan judge forced the company to reveal her identity. Port was identified as the author of a site on Google’s Blogger.com that had published anonymous remarks about Vogue cover model Liskula Cohen’s hygiene and sexual habits. Cohen sued to have the blogger identified, arguing that the comments on the site were defamatory. But Port says that her privacy was violated, and that she has a right to her opinions. Google did not immediately respond to an e-mail sent on Sunday requesting comment. AP
WANTED REALITY TV ACTOR FOUND DEAD Ryan Jenkins, sought for his ex-wife’s murder, hangs himself in motel room A P , Vancouver
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reality-show contestant wanted for murder in the gruesome death and mutilation of his ex-wife was found dead of an apparent suicide after hanging himself in a secluded motel, authorities said. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police border integrity unit said police responded to a call from motel staff about a dead person in Hope, east of Vancouver, and then called investigators who were part of the massive man-
hunt for Ryan Jenkins. “He was found by a hotel employee hanging in his hotel room,” said Farrah Emami, spokeswoman for the Orange County District Attorney’s Office in California.
1st-degree murder charge The 32-year-old real estate developer and investor was wanted in California on firstdegree murder charges after the dismembered body of Jasmine Fiore was found in a trash bin in Buena Park, 32 km
southeast of Los Angeles. Fiore’s teeth had been pulled out and her fingers cut off, apparently to impede her identification. Investigators used the serial numbers on her breast implants to identify her, prosecutors said. Jenkins’ body was found on Sunday afternoon in The Thunderbird Motel on an isolated road on the outskirts of Hope. The police don’t yet know how long Jenkins was at the motel before his body was discovered. Jenkins was identified through fingerprints and his family was notified before police went public with news.
Australian police and civic leaders yesterday appealed for help catching pranksters who glued a man to a public toilet seat, forcing an embarrassing rescue by ambulance officers. A 58-year-old was taken to hospital with the toilet seat still attached to his behind after he used a booby-trapped convenience in a shopping centre in Cairns. Police investigating the incident made a public appeal for help finding the joker, while furious city officials described the stunt as a “sick joke”. “I’m disgusted that a gentleman has had to go through that because someone thinks it’s funny – it’s a sick joke,” said Cairns City Council community safety committee chair Di Forsyth. Police said hospital staff removed the toilet seat from the humiliated victim’s behind using industrial strength solvents.
Killer wave A seven-year-old girl was killed on Sunday when a rogue wave swept a group of sightseers into the ocean from a cliff-top lookout in the northeastern US state of Maine. The girl, who was not identified, was with about 20 other tourists on a scenic overlook known as Thunder Hole when the huge wave struck. “She was recovered, but the hospital reported to us that she was deceased upon arriving to the hospital,” said Petty Officer James Rhodes. Earlier, Rhodes had said nine people were taken to the hospital after the incident, some with broken bones and back injuries. – AFP
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M’sia delays caning of woman who drank beer Authorities insist Muslim model will be lashed after Ramadan A P , Karai, Malaysia
alaysian authorities abruptly postponed the caning of a model for drinking beer until after the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, but insisted yesterday the punishment would not be scrapped despite criticism that it was too harsh. Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno, a Muslim and 32-year-old mother of two, had been en route to a women’s prison for the caning when Islamic officials who took her into custody drove her back home and released her. Mohamad Sahfri Abdul Aziz,
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Muslim model Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno, 32, left, is comforted by her sister Ratna as she talks to waiting media outside the Kuala Kangsar police station yesterday. a state legislator in charge of religious affairs, later said the Attorney-General’s office advised that the caning should be delayed for compassionate rea-
sons until after the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, which began Saturday. “The sentence is not being cancelled,” said Mohamad Sahfri.
US dog pack shows fine line between pet and predator A P , Washington
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dog pack blamed for the killings of a Georgia couple is a reminder of the fragility of mankind’s pact with canines. Underlying the relationship between the species is a simple expectation: we feed them, they don’t kill us. Dogs are so much a part of American life – valued members of or even substitutes for human families – that it can be easy to forget they are still animals with teeth and the ability to use them if instinct demands it. Add the lack of an owner and steady meals, and dogs can quickly begin to resemble their wolf ancestors, teaming up in packs for hunting and protection. They may look like pets, but behave like predators.
Rare killing That is what investigators believe Sherry and Lothar Schweder encountered along a country road in Georgia a week ago. They say a pack of wild dogs killed Sherry Schweder as she took an evening walk and fatally mauled her husband when he went to look for her. Authorities euthanised more than a dozen dogs they suspect were involved. A man living in the area where the Schweders were killed said he had fed the dogs and never had a problem with them. Very seldom do dogs kill people in
IF THERE IS A LACK OF AN OWNER AND STEADY MEALS,DOGS CAN QUICKLY BEGIN TO RESEMBLE THEIR WOLF ANCESTORS.THEY MAY LOOK LIKE PETS,BUT BEHAVE LIKE PREDATORS. the United States. But it is not unusual for dogs to use their teeth on people. Dogs bite about 4.5 million people in the US each year, and nearly 900,000 of those, about half of them children, require medical care. More than 31,000 Americans needed reconstructive surgery after dogs attacked them in 2006. Dr Bonnie Beaver, a former president of the American Veterinary Medical Association, said it didn’t surprise her that the dogs hadn’t attacked that man but would go after the couple. Many dogs are fine with people feeding them, but if someone strange enters their territory or stares at them, it’s a different scenario, she said.
Amnesty International condemned the sentence, and many critics had said the caning would harm Malaysia’s reputation as a moderate Muslim-majority country. Kartika was arrested in a raid for drinking beer at a hotel lounge in December 2007 and accused of breaching Malaysia’s Shariah law, which forbids Muslims from consuming alcohol. Kartika was sentenced to six strokes of a rattan cane by the Shariah court in July in what was considered a warning to other Muslims to abide by religious laws. Kartika’s sister Ratna said Kartika was “very stressed” because of the unexpected delay. In an interview with the AP last week, Kartika said she wanted to be caned because “I want to respect the law”.
Too much combing ‘can lead to hair loss’ Put that comb back in your handbag – a study by an Israeli dermatologist has found that too much combing of the coiffure leads to hair loss. During a test 14 women recorded their daily hair loss and combing habits, with those combing more losing more hair, the research found. “The women who combed twice a day lost three times more hair than those who combed once a day,” the head of the study, Alexander Kirdman of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, was quoted as saying. “I was surprised by the results, as in medical circles the comb is believed to improve blood circulation and reduce hair loss,” added Kirdman, whose study was recently published in the Journal of Dermatological Treatment. AFP
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HEIDI MONTAG, STAR OF MTV’S “THE HILLS”, ON MAKING HER DEBUT AS A SINGER DURING THE MISS UNIVERSE PAGEANT.
“It’s my first performance live and it’s in front of a billion eyes.”
XTRA RUNNERS-UP >> Miss Dominican Republic Ada Aimee de la Cruz was the first runner-up. >> Other finalists were Miss Kosovo Droga Ganusha, Miss Australia Rachael Finch and Miss Puerto Rico Mayra Matos Perez. >> The top 10 were rounded out by contestants from the Czech Republic, Switzerland, France, South Africa and the US. >> Miss China Wang Jingyao was named Miss Congeniality.
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>> Miss Thailand Chutima Durongdej won Miss Photogenic (see Soopsip, Page 7) and second runner-up in the costume competition.
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VENEZUELA AGAIN A P , Nassau, Bahamas
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iss Venezuela was the fairest of them all once again, winning the 2009 Miss Universe crown for the second year straight and the sixth time since the pageant’s creation. Dressed in a flowing red gown, 18year-old Stefania Fernandez hugged the runner-up from the Dominican Republic and danced in joy as her victory was announced on Sunday night. The crown briefly fell to the floor as it passed from one Venezuelan beauty to the next. But Fernandez said there was time for
outgoing Miss Universe Dayana Mendoza to whisper in her ear that she must have worked hard for Venezuela to win consecutive crowns. “What do we Venezuelans have?” Fernandez, an international relations student, told reporters after the pageant. “That we are ourselves.” During a question-and-answer segment with the five top finalists, Fernandez said she believed women have overcome obstacles such as hitting the proverbial glass ceiling. “I feel we have reached the level that men are at,” she said.
When asked later how she thought beauty contests promoted equality between men and women, Fernandez said they provided exposure. “We have quite a following worldwide,” she said. “We are models to follow.”
How about Hugo? The new Miss Universe is from the city of Merida in the west of a beautyobsessed South American country where hard-fought pageants are something of a national sport, with contestants widely dissected by the public and the media. Fernandez said she did not know whether Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez would receive her. He did not
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Stefania Fernandez wins the Miss Universe crown, her country’s 2nd consecutive and 6th overall win
Miss Venezuela Stefania Fernandez, 18, is Miss Universe 2009. meet with Mendoza when she won and made no public statements at the time. But Fernandez said he might change his mind. “We’ll see, because we are making history,” she said.
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THE “AVATAR” movie trailer recorded more than four million views at Apple.com on its debut on Friday. The previous record was 1.7 million. Also on Friday’s “Avatar Day”, a 15-minute clip of James Cameron’s 3-D sci-fi fantasy was shown in cinemas, with screenings fully booked, according to 20th Century Fox.
COUNTRIES were represented at the 2009 Miss Universe contest.
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Japanese fashion designer Junko Koshino’s latest collection was paraded on Sunday at the Strand Hotel in Rangoon as part of the Mekong-Japan Exchange Year. Koshino is now in Bangkok for a talk at 7.30 tonight at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit. During her “Mode et Construction” presentation, she’ll show a film of her July 23 catwalk show in Tokyo. Call
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FUNNY GUY Thep Phongam is a film director, singer, entrepreneur and TV personality, but mostly he’s funny. Check out his first stand-up comedy extravaganza, “Paa Show: Pudja Phasa Thep”, which means “Daddy Show: Talk in Thep’s Style”. It’s at the Thunder Dome at Impact in Muang Thong Thani on October 18. The two-hour production will also feature gagster Thep Mum Jokmok, rapper Joey Boy, rockers Moderndog, pop duo Four Mod and surprise guests. Tickets are Bt500 to Bt2,000 at Thaiticketmajor. Call (02) 262 3456.
Virtual Silk Road
One giant cooking contest BANGKOK WANTS to cook for the world, but in the meantime it’s hosting the first Asia Culinary Cup from September 2 to 5 in Siam Paragon’s fifthfloor Lifestyle complex. National and regional culinary associations will field at least 20 teams, there’ll be more than 800 individual competitors, and Switzerland, Germany, Norway and Holland are each dispatching a squad of military cooks. The celebration of good eating is being organised by Thai-Swiss Culinary Consultants in association with the Thai Chefs Association, Thai Hotels Association, Thai Convention and Exhibition Bureau and World Association of Chefs’ Societies. It’s part of Food & Hotel Thailand 2009. Have a sniff at www.AsiaCulinaryCup09.com.
Artists and thinkers from all over Asia come together for the ArtHub symposium this week at Bangkok University D A I LY X P R E S S
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ore than 30 scholars and artists gather this week at Bangkok University for a fourday symposium that will ponder how the concept of the Silk Road can be applied to contemporary Asian cultural trends. Organised by ArtHub, a Hong Kong-based non-profit dedicated to promoting art creation in Asia, the event aims to reassess the complex interconnections within the continent’s cultural and artistic spectrum. Proposing the ancient trading route as a metaphor for unstable connections and uncertain achievements, it’s a departure point for artwork or performances that not only tell stories but test the idea of the Silk Road’s cultural hybridity. Pratchaya Phinthong, who runs Thonburi’s VER Gallery, and curator Ark Fongsamut will share their perspectives
XTRA HIT THE ROAD >> “The Making of the New Silk Roads, a Performance Symposium” will be held from Thursday to Sunday at Bangkok University, Kluay Nam Tai. >> Creations from the symposium will be gathered for an exhibition next year. There will also be videos and a catalogue. >> Visit www.ArtHubAsia. org, e-mail Monvilai Rojanatanti at monvilai@yahoo. com or call (02) 350 3626.
on the contemporary Thai art scene on Saturday at 4. Other panellists include British artist David Cotterrell, Chinese ethnomusicologist Mu Qian and artist-curator Howard Chan from Hong Kong.
The babe gets the ballots BBTV – the Bangkok Broadcasting Television still best known as Channel 7 – must be pretty pleased that its investment in Miss Thailand Chutima “Kai Muk” Durongdej Kai Muk paid off. The station spent days ahead of the Miss Universe finals prodding viewers to vote online for Kai Muk to get the Miss Photogenic title. They did, and she won, pocketing US$1,000 in the process. BBTV doesn’t get all the credit, though. Pantip.com hosted its own public push, and surely “Academy Fantasia” and “The Star” deserve thanks for making voting such a popular habit.
88 keys to caring Paranee “Luk Tan” and
Pinnaree “Luk Jan”, the daughters of gifted pianist Nat Yontarak, also know their way around a keyboard, and they’re using their talents to Luk Tan and help others. Luk Jan The girls are presenting a concert on September 5 called “Puen Chuay Puen” (“Friends Help Friends”) to raise money so Araya Tienkaew can beat her lymph-gland cancer. The recital’s at the Thailand Cultural Centre. There’s no fixed ticket price. Just donate what you can when you pick up a ticket at Nat Studio (02 541 8664) or the Giving the Gift of Live Foundation (02 541 8664).
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SKIN DEEP A slimmer, more slender face I’ve heard that Botox can be used for recontouring the jawbone. Is that true? Botox cannot recontour the jawbone. However, by blocking the nerve stimulus to the jaw muscles, it does relax the activity of those muscles, which thins the lower face and reduces the squareness of the jaw. In the past, achieving an oval facial appearance required bone contouring surgery with its attendant lengthy post-operative recovery time and other potential risks. Today, Botox treatment has been developed to achieve these changes. The procedure involves injecting the masseter muscle or the jaw muscle to change a square lower face into a slimmer, more feminine lower face without downtime. The Botox treatment can reduce the size of the jaw muscle by 20 to 30 per cent. The result will occur gradually over the course of few weeks. The effects should last a little longer than Botox injection for wrinkle reduction, although it varies from individual to individual. Thanisorn Thamlikitkul,
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Classy elegance and solid materials that can be passed down through generations XTRA TRENDS IN TIME According to the experts, fashionistas should look for four key trends in the autumn-winter 2009 collection. >> Predominant colours will be black and grey. >> The emphasis will be on tight-fitted jeans, masculine jackets, and chains and buckles. DAILY XPRESS/ THANIS SUDTO
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Suvadee Phungbunphra and Orand Puipunthavon By Kupluthai Pungkanon D A I LY X P R E S S
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he ladies may not fill their wardrobes with quite so many outfits when the economy is bad, but few can resist spending on accessories. That’s why Suvadee Phungbunphra and Orand Puipunthavon, the founders of PP
MD, is a member of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery and certified in dermatological laser surgery. Send your questions for her to info@romrawin.com.
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Group, have decided to go ahead with open their boutique and import super-luxury bags by leading French brand Yves Saint Laurent. The prices are far from cheap. Designed by Stefano Pilati, a Yves Saint Laurent Muse bag will set the customer back around Bt1.1 million but, says Suvadee, a new marketing strategy means they are selling well. “Customers today can order a tag that has their name on it, as well as decide how their bags will look on the inside and out, even the type of leather they want. That makes their bag one of a kind, a truly personal belonging that can be passed on to the next generation,” she explains. Orand adds that merchandising selection plays an important role, since the company also offers four other exclusive brands that present quite a
>> The focus will be on graphic and animal patterns. >> For more formal occasions, the classic black dress makes a return,
challenge in marketing terms. These are the renowned Italian Prince of Print brand Emilio Pucci, the Spanish leather bags makers Loewe, the American sport couture designer Mandarina Duck, and the new Italian fashion watchmakers Vabene. “They are all strong and exclusive fashion brands with distinctive characters and perceptions. We try to customise products that suit the practical Thai style, so some of the Yves Saint Laurents in our boutique can’t be found elsewhere in the Kingdom.” Suvadee agrees that all her fashion brands are aimed at a niche market but says that all are selling well, despite the economic slump. “We started importing Vabene watches just two years ago and the demand has increased rapidly,” she says.
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‘Gateway’ to success The SX2800 is a fast and affordable desktop that will also meet your home theatre needs By Smiley Byte D A I LY X P R E S S
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f you’re looking for a home theatre/PC with a quality performance processor, good video system and a sleek and small design, the Gateway SX2800/X009 could be what you’re after. The SX2800/X009 is powered by Intel Pentium Core 2 Duo Processor E7500 and runs at 2.93GHz with a high bandwidth of 1,066 MHz data bus. Its high-definition video processing power and graphic horse power comes from NVidia GeForce GT210, which is equipped with 512 megabytes of dedicated video memory. It’s attractive too, with a sleek black case and a pleasingly compact design, measured just 271.8mm (H) x 106.68mm (W) x 330.2mm (L) so it can be placed near your large-screen LCD TV. There’s a HDMI port so
KEY SPECS Processor: Intel Pentium Core 2 Duo Processor E7500 (2.93GHz, 3MB L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB) OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Core logic chipset: Intel G43 Express Chipset with Intel Remote Wake Technology VGA: NVidia GeForce GT210 512MB Ram: 4096MB DDR3 Up to 8 GB 1066 MHz SDRAM Hard drive: 750GB Serial ATA HDD up to 1TB Optical drive: DVD-Super Multi writer I/O ports: Multi-in-1 Media Card Reader, Gigabit Ethernet, 9 USB Ports (5 Front, 4 Rear)
hooking it up to an LCD TV was a breeze. The GeForce GT210 recognised my 42-inch LG LCD TV immediately and automatically adjusted the video display to fit. I played high-def “Star Wars Episode III”, which is encoded
with the full high-definition of 1,080p, and the movie was sharp and clean on the LCD TV. The NVidia GeForce GT210 also sent the audio of the movie to the TV through the HDMI port. The computer has enough active memory or RAM for handling most tasks. It has 4 gigabytes of DDR3 memory
and has a huge hard drive of 750 GB for storing multimedia and other files. The 15-in1 card reader is located on the front, making it easy to import digital pictures and other files to be stored on the hard drive. It could be the perfect home theatre player if only it were equipped with a Bluray drive. Instead, it comes with a DVD writer. Measured on the internal performance measuring system of Windows Vista, the SX2800/X009 gained good scores. On the scale of 1 to 5.9, SX2800/X009 got 5.7 for the processor performance. It got the highest scores of 5.9 both for memory and hard drive performances, It score 5.0 for gaming graphics performance and 4.8 for Vista transitional video effect performance. Gateway SX2800/X009 retails for Bt20,900 (VAT included) without monitor.
ITS HIGH-DEFINITION VIDEO PROCESSING POWER AND GRAPHIC HORSE POWER COMES FROM NVIDIA GEFORCE GT210,WHICH IS EQUIPPED WITH 512 MEGABYTES OF DEDICATED VIDEO MEMORY.
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
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WHAT’S UP
Creative crafts Stock up on gifts or simply treat yourself to something for your home at the Thai Craft Fair on Saturday. Held at the Ambassador Hotel for several years, the fair has a new home in the Jasmine City Building on Sukhumvit Soi 23. It has thousands of handmade products from more than 50 village groups. This week, the spotlight is on Paiwan and Anchalee Suppaso’s ceramics. There are also activities for kids. Visit www.ThaiCraft.org.
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Henry’s disco Henry J Bean’s Bar and Grill at Bangkok’s Amari Watergate Hotel celebrates it 15th anniversary with a ’70s disco party on Friday from 3.30pm. Slices of the longest macadamia-nut roulade cake ever baked by the hotel’s chefs will be on sale for Bt50, with proceeds going to the Phra Dabos Foundation to support the education of poor children. There’ll be a free international buffet from 6, music from DJs and dance shows and costume contests. Call (02) 653 9000 extension 5020.
Italian and Thai Italian bistro No 43 at Cape House Serviced Apartments on Soi Langsuan offers an Italian and Thai lunch buffet for Bt350 net per person from 11.30am to 2pm. There’s a pasta corner where you can create your own speciality from a wide variety of sauces and ingredients including squid ink and spinach tagliatelle. Call (02) 658 7444
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Midnight Sun sale Shop and save with Central and Zen department stores’ “Midnight Sale” from Thursday through September 1. This time the
theme is “Midnight Sun” and with every purchase of Bt1,500, you have a chance to win Thai Airways tickets to see the never-ending daylight in Oslo. Five return tickets worth Bt800,000 are up for grabs along with Central gift cards worth Bt2 million.
Mystic realism Tang Contemporary Art Bangkok presents “Grey Imageries”, an exhibition by three Chinese artists, from September 10 to October 10. Hua Peng, Wu Junyong and Ye Nan will construct a dream realm of animation and mystic realism. The gallery is in the basement of the Silom Galleria on Silom Soi 19 and is open Monday to Saturday from 11am to 7pm. Call (02) 630 1114 or visit www.TangContemporary.com.
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
THE SCREEN 11
DAILY XPRESS
TO SEE
on dvd REGION 3
Forever Enthralled
Inglouriou s Basterds
Director Quen ti leading of a n Tarantino takes on Hit group of Jew le ish soldiers w r with Brad Pitt lines, scalpin ho are behin g and bruta lly killing Na d enemy zis. Rate d 18+. ★★★
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Coco avant Chanel Audrey Tautou portrays the fashion icon from her days as an impoverished seamstress to her life as a sought-after couturier in Paris. In French with English and Thai subtitles at Apex and SF World CentralWorld. ★★★★
Ricky Ricky is a very unusual baby – he has wings like an angel. In French with English and Thai subtitles at House. ★★★
Polamuang Juling This four-hour documentary by Kraisak Choonhavan, Ing K and Manit Sriwanichpoom examines
Orphan
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tonight with English subtitles at House. ★★★★★
edy, young couple Som (Suwanan Kongying) and Somwang (Pitisak Yaowananon) arrive in Bangkok with Som’s dad (Note Chernyim) and Somwang lands a job as a nightclub singer.
Jeeja Due Suay Du
The Wedding Game
A headstrong young woman (Jeeja “Yanin” Vismitananda) must learn the meaning of true love in order to reach the top level of her fighting skills. With
A pair of superstars (Christopher Lee and Fann Wong) stage a marriage even though they dislike each other intensely. In
Thai politics and society and how they relate to the Islamic insurgency in southern Thailand after the brutal beating of teacher Juling Pongkunmul. At 6.30
English subtitles at some cinemas. ★★★
E-Som Somwang Cha Cha Cha In this sequel to the 2007 com-
Mandarin with English and Thai subtitles at Lido. ★★★
Trail of the Panda An orphan boy (Daichi Harashima) rescues a panda cub and sets out on an journey
to bring the furry black-andwhite bear back to its mother. In Mandarin with English and Thai subtitles at SFW CentralWorld.
GI Joe: The Rise of Cobra A pair of young soldiers join a highly trained secret force tasked with bringing down an evil arms dealer and his ruthless assassins. Stars Channing Tatum and Marlon Wayans. ★★
“Farewell My Concubine” director Chen Kaige returns to his familiar subject of Chinese opera with a biopic about opera star Mei Lanfang (Leon Lai), who was well known for taking female roles. Zhang Ziyi costars. The original Mandarin soundtrack is intact and there’s Thai dubbing, but the subtitles are in Thai only. There are no special features. It’s selling for around Bt170. – DAILY XPRESS
on tv
Bruno Sacha Baron Cohen’s gay Austrian fashionista seeks celebrity status in the US. At House. ★★★
Apex
Inferno at Sea: Asia’s Titanic The 1987 collision of the Dona Paz passenger liner and an oil tanker off Mindoro is recounted.
Lido: (02) 252 6498 Siam: (02) 251 3508 Scala: (02) 251 2861
National Geographic (TrueVisions), 7pm
Century – The Movie Plaza (02) 247 9940
Channel links
House
Bangkok: (02) 718 7999
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
Paragon Cineplex
Critical consensus
Bangkok: (02) 129 4635 IMAX: (02) 129 4631
★★★★★ = 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.
(02) 641 5177-8
Major Cineplex/EGV Bangkok: (02) 515 5555
Major Hollywood
SF Cinemas Bangkok: (02) 268 8888
Buppah Rahtree 3.2
UMG
A pair of comical cops (Boontthin Thuaykeaw and "Uncle" Adirek Wattaleela) make their return in the fourth installation of Yuthlert Sippapak’s genre-blending horror-comedy franchise. With English subtitles in some cinemas. Rated 18+.
RCA: (02) 641 5913-14
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Close to Home By John McPherson
LEISURE
Pooch Cafe
The Buckets
Adam
Calvin and Hobbes
By Brian Basset
By Paul Gilligan
By Scott Stantis
By Bryan Basset
By Bill Watterson
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Comics&Games
Red and Rover
DAILY XPRESS
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
LEISURE
DAILY XPRESS
Games&YourStars SUDOKU
The last word in
ASTROLOGY
By Eugenia Last
Today’s Birthday: You should be planning to put a lot of your past ideas and plans into play now. It’s action that will lead to victory. Changes in your current partnerships and relationships can be expected. If someone doesn’t live up to your expectations, move on and to align yourself with someone who does.
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 Chances are good that you are not being given the information you require to make a proper decision. Don’t get angry but be persistent and ask pertinent questions. TAURUS *** April 20-May 20 Don’t be fooled by an acquaintance asking for help. Focus on your home, family and relationships. A favourable romantic occurrence will lead to a better situation. GEMINI *** May 21-June 20 Your savvy approach to everything you do will be proof enough that you know how to handle others and accomplish your goals. An emotional matter must be kept under control and not made public.
DIFFICULTY RATING ★★
CANCER ***** June 21-July 22 You can make a difference to the people around you if you offer help and suggestions. A change regarding your work will lead to a healthier and happier situation. Assess your past. LEO ** July 23-Aug. 22 Think before you make alterations that might upset someone you love. Find out what everyone around you wants before you make a decision that can change the schedules of those you love.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY
VIRGO **** Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Use your experience and your ability to find out the truth about what is actually happening within a legal or financial deal that may influence you future. Your thoroughness will pay off. LIBRA *** Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Don’t stop short of what’s required of you in order to advance. You have everything aligned for advancement. With an unusual twist to the way you do things, you should be on your way to stardom. SCORPIO *** Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Let your emotions lead the way and you will outshine anyone who tries to outdo you. Make some very original changes to your current plans and surprise everyone. Love is in the stars. SAGITTARIUS *** Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Home, family and the assets you have accumulated must be protected. A change at home may come as a surprise but, as long as you have your side of things covered, you will not suffer from a poor decision.
Claudia Schiffer
Actor Sean Connery is 79. Talk show host Regis Philbin is 78. Actor Anthony Heald is 65. Actor John Savage is 60. Bassist Gene Simmons of Kiss is 60. Singer Rob Halford of Judas Priest is 58. Musician Elvis Costello is 55. Director Tim Burton is 51. Country singer-actor Billy Ray Cyrus is 48. Guitarist Vivian Campbell of Def Leppard is 47. Actor Blair Underwood is 45. Model Claudia Schiffer is 39. Actress Rachel Bilson is 28.
CAPRICORN **** Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Tie up some of the details that are holding back a project or plan you have been trying to get off the ground. There is an interesting opportunity to mix a little business with pleasure. AQUARIUS ** Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Do not deviate from your plans because someone is causing you grief. This is not the time to give in to temptation or get involved with someone who isn’t the best role model. Avoid past mistakes. PISCES ***** Feb. 19-March 20 Alterations to your home or living arrangements will benefit you in the long run. You have to look at the overall picture and structure your decisions to accommodate your plans for the future.
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A US $29.2 billion corporation, the Aditya Birla Group is in the League of Fortune 500. It is anchored by an extraordinary force of 130,000 employees, belonging to 30 different nationalities. In India, the Group has been adjudged “The Best Employer in India and among the top 20 in Asia” by the Hewitt-Economic Times and Wall Street Journal Study 2007. Over 60 per cent of its revenues flow from its overseas operations. The Group operates in 25 countries - India, UK, Germany, Hungary, Brazil, Italy, France, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Australia, USA, Canada, Egypt, China, Thailand, Laos, Indonesia, Philippines, Dubai, Singapore, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Malaysia and Korea. Globally the Aditya Birla Group is: Thai Rayon Public Company Limited, a flagship company of Aditya Birla Group, Awarded Best Employer in Thailand in 2005 by Hewitt Associates, is a leading manufacturer & exporter of viscose staple fibre with annual turnover of baht 9 million & listed on the stock exchange of Thailand. The company exports 60% of its production to almost 20 countries. The company is looking for qualified candidates for following positions based at factory:
1. Manager - Electrical • Age 35-45 years, Male. • B.E. (Electrical) 12-15 years experience in Process Industry. • Should have handled High voltage 69kv/115kv supply with transformer, switch gear etc. • Should be able to deal with government bodies like PEA, EGAT etc.
2. Manager - Maintenance • Age 35-45 years, Male. • B.E. (Mechanical) with 15 years experience in Maintenance function in large process manufacturing industry.
3. Manager - Production • Age 35-45 years, Male. • B.E. (Chemical Engineer) with 15-20 years experience in Process / Manufacturing Industry.
5. Superintendent - Accounts • Male or Female. • Certified Public Accountant or Graduate from reputed University in the field of Finance or Accounting. • Minimum 5-7 years experience in preparation of financial statements in large manufacturing & preferable multi-national organization listed on SET. • Know and should have experience of Thai accounting standards as well as IAS, corporate and personal tax, costing systems and other regulatory compliance.
6. Plant Manager • Age 35-45 years, Male, B.E. Mechanical / Electrical / Production with 15-25 years experience in heading a small / medium scale industry (Manufacturing / Process / Chemical plant.
4. Manager - Accounts • Age 35-45 years, Male or Female. • Bachelor degree or Higher in Accounting or Finance, CPA/experience in Account function in a manufacturing Industry for 15-20 years. • Should be conversant with Thai Tax level.
* All positions requires Good Command of Spoken & Written English and candidates should possess excellent managerial skills and are for Thai National only. ** Position 1-5 - based in Angthong and Position 6 - based in Saraburi
Interested candidates may send their resume stating present & expected salary along with recent photograph to the address below : Human Resources Department
Thai Rayon Public Company Limited
888/160-1 Mahatun Plaza Building, 16th Floor Ploenchit Rd., Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Tel. 662 2536745-54 www.thairayon.com e-mail banthoeng.c@adityabirla.com, ruchikarn.k@adityabirla.com
YANMAR S. P. CO., LTD. Engineering Design Manager Qualification • Thai National, Age 40-45 years • At least Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering • Minimum 5 years in Product Development Design • Experienced and know how to process from the Marketing to the mass productions • Good leadership and team player • Good spoken English Qualified candidates please send resume with details of work experience by e-mail to
HR Department : prachub@yanmarsp.com
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
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Federer wins,nears Masters record
4-0 Scott Feldman struck out a career-high 11 batters to win his fifth consecutive road start as the Texas Rangers beat the Tampa Bay.
A stepping stone, says hero Strauss
England captain Andrew Strauss holds the replica Ashes urn as the players celebrate winning the series against Australia.
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Roger Federer claimed his fourth title of the season as the Swiss superstar made final preparations for the upcoming US Open with a 6-1 7-5 thrashing of Novak Djokovic to win the Cincinnati Masters on Sunday. The top seed showed no mercy to his No 4 rival in a rout lasting 90 minutes. Federer now owns 16 Masters titles, one shy of Andre Agassi’s alltime record. – DPA
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Elena vanquishes Sharapova Elena Dementieva won her third singles title of the year, snapping a run of poor showings against Maria Sharapova in an all-Russian showdown at the WTA Rogers Cup on Sunday. The 27-year-old Dementieva posted a 6-4 6-3 win over unseeded Sharapova to earn her 14th career singles title. – AFP
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AUSSIE TRAUMA Australians howl for team changes after Ashes loss AP, Brisbane, Australia
Defending champions VfL Wolfsburg slumped to a shock 4-2 defeat at home to Hamburg on Sunday to leave Leverkusen top of the Bundesliga, while German giants Bayern Munich were humbled by Mainz. “We were terrible in defence and Hamburg deserved the win,”fumed Wolfsburg coach Armin Veh. – AFP
Franchitti wins Dario Franchitti went wire-towire at the Infineon Raceway to capture the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma on Sunday. Franchitti began on the pole and managed to avoid an opening-lap seven car smash to win the season finale. Franchitti earned his fourth win of the season by leading all 75 laps and holding off Ryan Briscoe. – AFP
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ump the captain, fire the coach, demanded the detractors. And make the selectors pay for obvious bad choices. Australia’s Ashes loss to England in the fifth cricket Test yesterday wore heavily on the psyche of many Australians, as it will for the next 18 months until the teams meet again Down Under. As it was, most Australians were sleeping overnight on Sunday when the end came. It was 2.48am local time yesterday on the east coast when Michael Hussey was finally out to complete a 197-run defeat at The Oval in London, sealing England’s 2-1 win in the fivematch series. Ricky Ponting now has the dubious distinction of being only the second Australian captain – and the first since Billy Murdoch more than a century ago (1884 and 1890) – to lose the Ashes twice in England.
It didn’t help that his runout – and that of his vice-captain Michael Clarke within the space of six balls – was the beginning of the end of any chance Australia had of achieving a record fourth-innings chase of 546 runs or batting through to force a draw at The Oval. After a comprehensive victory in the fourth Test to square the series at 1-1, after wasting the chance to open with a victory at Cardiff in the first Test, Australia were favoured to win or least hold on for a draw in the last match to retain the Ashes. In two overcast sessions, the entire series turned, and England had the upper hand from the second of five days. Peter Roebuck, a veteran cricket writer for the Sydney Morning Herald and a strident Ponting critic in the past, supported the Australian skipper. “Ponting will not be evicted, nor is he likely to step aside,” Roebuck wrote. “Although the inside edges are a worry, he confirmed his batting skills in Cardiff and Headingley. And it is rare for an Australian captain to be allowed to keep playing once
he has stood down.” Former Australia opening batsman Michael Slater wasn’t so sure, criticising Ponting and the selectors for allowing Australia to slip to No 4 in the world rankings after defending the No 1 ranking against the odds and against a better team in South Africa earlier this year. “The fact of the matter is that we have gone over to England with the wrong squad,” Slater said. Malcolm Conn, writing in The Australian newspaper, suggested the entire selection panel needed to be reviewed. “Is Andrew Hilditch too conservative a chairman? How many hats should selector, tour group leader and commentator Merv Hughes be able to wear?” Conn wrote. Former Australia Test allrounder Tom Moody also criticised the selectors, saying their decision to leave out spinner Nathan Hauritz in the deciding test was “horribly wrong.” “To not pick a genuine spinner in that situation is inexcusable,” said Moody, who is coach of Western Australia state.
ngland captain Andrew Strauss urged his side to use their Ashes series triumph as a stepping stone to further success after a dramatic fifth Test win over Australia here at the Oval. Victory, by the dominating margin of 197 runs and with more than a day to spare, saw England take the series 2-1. Strauss recognised the dangers inherent in Ashes hype after a triumph that saw his side knock Australia off the number one spot in the world Test rankings but still left his side in fifth place. “We are not the number one side the world, we are from it at the moment,” said Strauss. “I think we are honest enough to know that. To become the number one side in the world you have to win consistently home and away. “Our next challenge is a massive one, away in South Africa. South Africa is probably as hard a tour as you can go on but we can take confidence from this. Our goal is obviously to be number one in the world. “Last time we were stepping into the unknown, nobody in the team had ever won an Ashes series. I think also we have got to be conscious that this is a stepping stone. “We’ve got a young side, we can get a lot better than we are at the moment. We are pretty inconsistent as we’ve ably demonstrated this series. But we’ve shown some guts and determination and some character. Australia dominated the batting and bowling averages this series but still lost. “I think it just shows that when we are bad we are very bad and when we are good we are very good,” said Strauss. “At the important moments we came good, we bowled them out cheaply in the first innings which was absolutely crucial and we dug in and got runs.”
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
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Dyson wins second KLM crown
PRESSEL DELIVERS Americans win third straight Solheim Cup A P , Sugar Grove, Illinois
organ Pressel delivered the winning point with her 3-and-2 victory over Anna Nordqvist on Sunday, as the Americans won their third straight Solheim Cup with a 1612 decision over Europe on Sunday. After Nordqvist missed an 8foot putt to keep the match alive, Pressel’s team-mates, who had been watching at the side of the green, leaped up and started celebrating. “This is so important to us,” Pressel said, wiping away tears. “It’s not about pride. It’s not about money. It’s about country. It’s about our team-mates.” The Americans were heavy favourites this week. They had some of the top players in the world while four of Europe’s players were ranked 125th or lower. Annika Sorenstam, Europe’s anchor the last decade, is no longer playing. And the United States had won the last two Solheim Cups, and were unbeaten on US soil. But Europe captain Alison Nicholas pulled out every trick she could this week to inspire her team, including video messages from Seve Ballesteros and Jose Maria Olazabal, whose “Spanish Armada” was regarded as the greatest partnership in Ryder Cup history. Midway through Sunday afternoon, Europe were leading in six of the 12 matches. Angela Stanford gave the Americans their first boost, beating Becky Brewerton 5 and 4 to give the United States the
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Members of the US team with the Solheim Cup at Rich Harvest Farms in Sugar Grove, Illinois. first point of the day. Paula Creamer followed with a victory over Suzann Pettersen shortly after, and Michelle Wie rebounded to beat Helen Alfredsson 1 up. Wie, whose 3-0-1 record was the best of any American this week, grabbed a US flag and held it aloft to cries of “Wheee!” from the crowd. As the last three matches finished, there were shrieks of joy when the next American joined the party, and new rounds of “U-SA! U-S-A!” When the last match was over, they ran around the 18th green hugging each other and waving American flags. The fans at Rich Harvest Farms, so boisterous all week, joined in
IT IS NOT ABOUT PRIDE,IT’S NOT ABOUT MONEY.IT’S ABOUT OUR TEAM-MATES . Morgan Pressel
with more chants and applause. “Most of the day, I didn’t
think it was going to happen,” an emotional US captain Beth Daniel said. Wie had been 3 up through six holes, but former European captain Alfredsson made some vital shots to even it after 11 holes. “It was tough,” Wie said. “Helen’s the best. She’s just so tough to beat.” Wie showed again that when she’s on song, few can touch her. Her drive on the par-5 15th went 305 yards and she hit an eight iron to 20 feet. She twoputted for the birdie, and Alfredsson couldn’t make the putt to match her. “I did not want to go to 18,” Wie said, “but it came to that. “ The United States won the singles 8-4.
England’s Simon Dyson came from six shots back at the start of the final round to clinch the KLM Open, beating Ireland’s Peter Lawrie and Sweden’s Peter Hedblom in a play-off on Sunday in Zandvoort, the Netherlands. After claiming six birdies in his first 12 holes, Dyson carded a course recordequalling seven under 63 and then birdied the first extra hole for his second title at the KLM Open. Dyson previously won in 2006 on another 18-foot birdie putt. “When I birdied the seventh and ninth I thought back to doing the same when I won,” Dyson said. “Then I birdied the 12th like I did then.” Lawrie, who was one ahead of Dyson with three to play bogeyed the 16th, while Hedblom lost his fourth career playoff by firing a 25foot putt wide. Defending champion Darren Clarke settled for fifth alongside Welshman Jamie Donaldson.
Reid wins Tradition Mike Reid made a 12-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole on Sunday to beat John Cook and win the JeldWen Tradition for his second career major on the Champions Tour. Reid raised both hands and let out a deep sigh before humbly removing his cap and shaking Cook’s hand at Crosswater Golf Club in central Oregon. “I just don’t feel deserving,” he said. “But I’m so grateful.” AP
Moore beats Stadler in play-off for title AP, Greensboro, North Carolina
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Ryan Moore after winning the Wyndham Championship.
yan Moore won with a birdie on the third hole of a sudden death play-off against Kevin Stadler on Sunday at the Wyndham Championship to capture his first title on the PGA Tour. Moore, who vaulted up the leaderboard with five consecutive birdies on the back nine, had two chances to seal the victory after his approach on No 18 landed in the middle of the
green and rolled to 6 feet. He sank that putt for his first victory in his 112th event. Stadler’s second shot on the third play-off hole skipped off the back of the green. He chipped within 20 feet, but his putt drifted to the low side of the cup. That cleared the way for Moore to pick up $918,000 and 500 FedEx Cup points for winning the final tournament before the play-offs start later this
week. Stadler, Moore and Jason Bohn forced the play-off after they were tied at 16-under 264 through 72 holes. Bohn was eliminated on the first play-off hole after he had trouble escaping the greenside bunker on No 18 and his first shot rolled back into the sand. Sergio Garcia blew a threestroke lead midway through the final round, shot a 70 and finished at 265. Moore and Stadler each could have avoided the
play-off, but both bogeyed No 18. Moore sailed his drive near the cart path. His second shot bounced into a bunker and – after a remarkable bunker chip to 8 feet – his short par putt bent left around the hole. Stadler’s third shot landed on a hill behind the green and rolled back to 8 feet from the flagstick, but he left his par putt about 6 inches short. Moore shot a 65 in the final round.
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Champions Inter Milan held by new boys Bari, Juventus win against Chievo Defending champions Inter Milan were held to a surprise 1-1 draw at home to promoted Bari at the San Siro on Sunday in their first match of the new Serie A season. But rivals Juventus got off to a winning start as Vincenzo Iaquinta scored the only goal in a 1-0 home success against Chievo. Cameroon forward Samuel Eto’o scored his first goal for Inter since joining from Barcelona in a swap deal
that saw Zlatan Ibrahimovic head to Spain, but Vitaly Kutuzov’s equaliser earned the plucky Serie A newboys a deserved share of the spoils. Inter coach Jose Mourinho picked new signings Eto’o and Diego Milito up front together but they could not fire the champions to victory. “We have the quality to do well, we played a great game but we didn’t have the luck needed to score a second goal
Sunday for a 5-1 aggregate win. The European champions dominated the match and could have won by more. Argentine star Messi scored in the 50th minute and added a second from the penalty spot in the 68th. New Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic settled well and it was his pass which created Messi’s opener. Bojan Krkic added the third goal.
bit of fluidity, we haven’t had long to work together. “We’re not a team that makes excuses and I don’t want to justify the loss of two points but it’s a fact that we’ve changed a lot and we’re lacking fluidity.” Inter Milan forward Samuel Eto’o waves to supporters. and make the game safe,” moaned the Portuguese boss. “Unfortunately, we lack a
Messi lifts Barca to Cup win Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 in the Spanish Super Cup second leg on
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Everton agree fee for Lescott
CHEERIO, PETER REID? Thailand’s coach looks to be on his way to Stoke City
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ocal fans are waiting with bated breath after the latest round of speculation surrounding the future of national coach Peter Reid. Skysports website broke the news that the veteran coach, who’s been at the helm of the national team since September, was poised to join English Premier League club Stoke as assistant to manager Tony Pulis. The post became vacant after Dave Kemp switched to a scouting job. It’s not the first time the Englishman, who spent seven years with Sunderland between 1995 and 2002, has been linked with a club back home. However, it seems there’s substance to the story this time after Reid was spotted sitting alongside Stoke’s part-time coach, Gerry Francis, during the Potters’ goalless draw with Birmingham at the weekend. Rumours have it that he’s already made a verbal agreement with the English club and it is now just a matter of negotiating contract terms. Pulis made no secret of his admiration for the 53-year-old Reid, whom he believes will help move the club forward after it survived a first term in the Premiership last season. “Peter is a proper football man whose experience in the game will be a valuable asset to me and everyone else at the club. “He is a bubbly character and that will certainly have a
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Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva shakes hands with Peter Reid in this file photo. positive effect around the place,” Pulis told the club’s official website, StokeCityfc.co.uk. If Reid does return home, it will be a big setback to the national side, which looked to be heading in the right direction under the stewardship of the ex-England player. Thailand are also in the middle of qualification for the Qatar-hosted Asian Cup in 2011. The words of Steve Darby, Reid’s number two, could allay Thai fans’ concerns for the moment, though. “No official word has been given to the Thai FA as yet, so at the moment it's an ongoing story,” Darby was quoted as saying by Associated Press.
I REALLY ENJOY WORKING WITH HIM, BUT IS FOOTBALL EVER SIMPLE AND LOGICAL? Tony Pulis “If the FA receives anything formally, Dato Worawi [the president] will hold a press
conference to spread the news.” “I am in daily contact with Peter, and at this moment nothing is concrete yet ... but he regularly gets offered jobs as he was so successful over a long period with Sunderland.” “I’d be disappointed if he goes because I really enjoy working with him, but is football ever simple and logical?” Worawi Makudi, the Association president, insisted no deal had been reached and no one had contacted him so far. “I don’t have any information, nothing has been passed on to me at this time," said Worawi, who is also an executive committee member of Fifa.
verton confirmed they have agreed a fee with English Premier League rivals Manchester City for the sale of defender Joleon Lescott, bringing to an end a bitter, summer-long saga. The England international is expected to undergo a medical on Monday after City finally matched the Merseysiders’ valuation of £24 million. Earlier, Everton manager David Moyes took a final swipe at City over the affair. Asked after his side’s 1-0 defeat at Burnley on Sunday if the Lescott deal was well advanced Moyes said: “If they [City] say they are quite far on I’m sure they are. “But we shouldn’t have been asked to wait this length of time for an amount of cash we think was the correct value for the player. Real Madrid came in with the money to buy Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United the week after the end of the season. “If the money had been offered in June it would have been a lot easier for us. The time is against us [to find a replacement].”
N’castle deadline extended Newcastle moved closer yesterday to a takeover which could see Alan Shearer installed as manager when the club extended a deadline for local businessman Barry Moat to make a bid. The move will be seen as a signal that current owner Mike Ashley would still prefer to sell the club rather than hang on.
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
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YEUNG GUNS FOR BIRMINGHAM Hong Kong tycoon Carson Yeung has offered 57 million pounds in a takeover bid for Birmingham City, promising money to buy new players this season.
Carlo Ancelotti believes
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Chelsea’s Nicolas Anelka, left, celebrates scoring the second goal with Didier Drogba against Fulham.
Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka’s revitalised partnership will strike fear into the hearts of Chelsea’s Premier League title rivals. The Italian manager saw his new charges extend their perfect start to the season with a 2-0 victory at Fulham on Sunday, sealed by a goal in each half from Drogba and Anelka. The pair have not always gelled successfully during their time together at Stamford Bridge. But former AC Milan coach Ancelotti has tinkered with Chelsea’s system, converting his midfield into a diamond formation and challenging Drogba and Anelka to dovetail neatly up front. The results have been spectacular. They were exceptional at Craven Cottage, with each player setting up the other’s goal, and Ancelotti has now challenged them to maintain their electric start to the new campaign. “I was always sure Didier and Nicolas could play together,” Ancelotti said. “They are fantastic strikers and different players. I don’t know why it didn’t work with previous managers – it depends on the system you want to use on the pitch. “Our idea for Nicolas was that he should stay a little behind Didier. In the first half, he played a bit on the wing, by the right-back, so our play wasn’t so good. In the second it was better as he played more in the centre.”
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Solheim Cup to stay in the US
England pull off magical victory
The United States earned their third straight Solheim Cup by collecting eight of 12 points in the singles competition at Rich Harvest Farms. The Americans also registered their eighth win overall by posting a 16-12 total victory. “Most of the day I was thinking this wasn’t going to happen,” said American captain Beth Daniel. “I can’t even believe they’ve done this.” >PAGE 25
How fitting that actor Daniel Radcliffe, aka Harry Potter, should be among the cheering crowds at The Oval to see England win the Ashes. Even at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the dramatic way in which Andrew Strauss’ squad conjured up this victory – pure cricket magic at times – would strain the limits >PAGE 25 of belief.