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GOOD MORNING BANGKOK!

Thai talent can go global By “Two” Popetorn Soonthornyanakij Pop singer

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feel that Thai artists and songwriters have a lot to offer, but I know that raw talent will never be developed. Maybe one day that will change, and one day … we can be proud that our musicians are winning fame in other countries too.

What’s on

AP

A technician works on blood samples of volunteers at a lab at the Armed Forces Research Institue of Medical Sciences in Bangkok on Friday.

DEFYING

Check out ‘The Merchants of Bollywood’ – a lively dance and music show; don’t miss Chang World Reggae on Bang Saen beach; head to Kao Yai for some family fun, and much more... >PAGE 10

A DEADLY VIRUS 16,402

Rayong residents fearlessly volunteered for the world’s largest HIV vaccine trial, results of which are being seen as a breakthrough >PAGE 2

Shop for hot gadgets >PAGE 9

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THE CITY

DAILY XPRESS

2,771

STUDENTS IN Ubon Ratchathani Educational Service Area Office 5 dropped out during the 2008 academic year – the highest number out of 113,432 countrywide

FEARLESS VOLUNTEERS

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Rayong residents say they took part in the HIV vaccine trial because it will be useful for the world

By Pongphon Sarnsamak D A I LY X P R E S S

Tackling global warming Coconut palms are woven into animal shapes as part of Khao Khiew Zoo’s campaign against global warming.

HM in good condition His Majesty the King is in good condition in general, can eat more and is undergoing physical rehabilitation and receiving medication, the eighth Royal Household Bureau statement said yesterday.

His Majesty will continue to receive medication until the course is complete, said the statement.

Meanwhile, a large number of well-wishers have been signing messages wishing His Majesty a full and speedy recovery at Siriraj Hospital, where he is being treated.

Among them is a sailboat crewman who participated in a regional sporting event in 1967 and worked closely with His Majesty in a series of competitions, which later saw the Monarch winning a gold medal on December 16 that year after racing in a ship he built.

During the Southeast Asian Peninsular Games (SEAP Games), MR Somchanok Kridakorn, now 79, said he witnessed His Majesty’s expertise in designing and building a sailing ship himself.

Somchanok, a retired Army lt-general, was impressed with the King’s success in building a ship according to design – all with his bare hands and at a time when there was no computerised assistance.

His Majesty won gold in the “OK Series”, sailing a ship he built and named – “Mod” [Ant].

Somchanok said the name Ant was given because fibreglass powder used in moulding the ship irritated the skin, like an ant bite.

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he world has 16,402 Rayong residents to thank for their dedication in volunteering for the globe’s largest HIV vaccine trial conducted in Thailand six years ago.

“This is our ray of hope: to keep younger generations from contracting HIV. That’s why I decided to join the trial,” says 32-year-old gardener Aree Khamphonrat, after hearing that the trial result shows it is now possible to produce a powerful prevention against the viral killer.

The result was announced by the Public Health Ministry on Thursday.

The Phase III vaccine study was launched in 2003 and involved 16,402 non-infected volunteers aged between 18 and 30, the age group at average risk of contracting HIV. Half of them received the prime-boost vaccine combination and the other half received a placebo.

Modest results The

trial’s

final

result

THE FINAL RESULT SHOWS THAT THE EXPERIMENTAL VACCINE IS 31.2% EFFECTIVE IN REDUCING THE RISK OF INFECTION. shows that the experimental vaccine is 31.2-per-cent effective in reducing the risk of infection. It failed to reduce or kill the HIV virus in the blood of infected persons.

The result, though modest, is a light at the end of the tunnel for scientists around the world.

6 vaccinations in 3 years Aree received six vaccinations in the past three years.

She socialised like any other normal person, and occasionally went to a healthcare cen-

tre for a routine check.

“I was excited when the healthcare staff told us about the blood-test results,” she said.

Aree was reported to be in good health and there were no signs of any chronic illness. “They told me to use a condom when I had sex, but during the trial I had no sex and my test result was negative.”

No worries Even though there were reports of two volunteers dying, she said she did not worry about the adverse side effects of the vaccine.

Thirty-three-year-old freelance worker Tanad Yommaha also had no fears of being a volunteer as he thought the project would be useful to the rest of the world. “[During the trial] I went about life like any other normal person because I believed that the vaccine was safe enough to prevent me from becoming infected with HIV,” he said.

Aree and Tanad do not know whether they received the vaccine or a placebo. They are waiting for their individual results, which are to come in next month.

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GLOBETROT

Monday, September 28, 2009

THE WORLD Flood havoc

Two women scrape mud from their home after floodwaters subside yesterday in Manila. More than a month of rain fell in just 12 hours as Tropical Storm Ketsana hit the Philippines, killing scores of people and stranding thousands on rooftops in the capital’s worst flooding in more than 42 years.

DAILY XPRESS

MORE THAN

50%

of all Australians who engage in online sex are married or in a serious relationship

Info highway

AP

O’Brien okay after hitting head in show stunt

A not so itsy-bitsy spider bugs the pope President Barack Obama had his fly. Now Pope Benedict XVI has his spider.

A large arachnid appeared on the pope’s white robes as he addressed politicians and diplomats in Prague on Saturday. The pope didn’t seem to notice as the spider inched toward his neck.

It disappeared from view for a moment, but then could be seen crawling up the right side of the 82-year-old pontiff’s face.

When it reached his ear, Benedict gave it a swat. But it didn’t go away – it reappeared on his left shoulder and scampered down his robe.

As the pope left the medieval Prague Castle’s ornate Spanish Hall, the spider could be seen hanging from a piece of web.

In June, Obama famously swatted and killed a fly that intruded on an interview for CNBC at the White House.

AP

‘GUARDIAN ANGEL’

DELIVERS A BOY Biological parents of baby born to a woman implanted with wrong embryo will be ‘eternally grateful’ to her A P , Toledo, Ohio

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woman who gave birth to a baby boy after a fertility clinic implanted her with the wrong embryo is a “guardian angel”, the boy’s biological parents said.

‘Difficult journey’ Paul and Shannon Morell of Detroit said in a statement that they would be “eternally grateful” to Carolyn Savage, of Sylvania, for her decision to give birth to their child despite the clinic’s mistake.

“It’s been a long, difficult journey, and we’re thrilled that our family is now complete,”

the Morells said. “We will be eternally grateful for his guardian angel, Carolyn Savage, and the support of the entire Savage family.

“We’re looking forward to spending the next few weeks getting to know our new baby.”

The boy was born on Thursday at 2.2 kilograms at St Vincent Mercy Medical Centre in Toledo. He measures 45 centimetres long.

In a statement the next day, the Savages offered congratulations to the Morells. The Savages also extended thanks to people around the world for their support and prayers.

The Savages say a fertility clinic outside Ohio transferred the wrong frozen embryo in February. Ten days later, they got a call from a doctor at the clinic saying she was pregnant with someone else’s child.

The Savages said they never considered terminating the pregnancy or trying to fight for custody.

Attorneys hired They have hired attorneys who say they are working to make sure the fertility clinic accepts responsibility.

The Morells and the Savages knew nothing about each other. Shannon Morell feared that the pregnant woman would choose abortion, ending their chance to give their two-yearold twin girls a sibling.

Conan O’Brien is expected to be back on the job today after hitting his head during a Tonight Show stunt.

The accident on Friday halted production of Tonight, NBC said. The network did not say what the stunt entailed.

O’Brien was examined at a hospital on Friday and was released, although the network did not say when.

A Tonight rerun with guest Jeremy Piven aired on Friday.

According to NBC’s website, the scheduled show was supposed to include “Desperate Housewives” actress Teri Hatcher and Seth McFarlane (“Family Guy”). Actress Drew Barrymore and jockey Joe Talamo are the scheduled guests for today. – AP

Robbers blow themselves up Two would-be bank robbers were killed when they used too much dynamite to crack open a cash machine, blowing themselves up and demolishing half the bank in a Belgian town.

Police found the victims – one bearing Kosovo identification papers – amid the rubble of the bank in the town of Dinant, 90 km southeast of Brussels.

The police were called to the Record Bank at 3.20 in the morning after residents were startled by the huge blast that wrecked a large section of the building.

They found one of the would-be robbers immediately. He died shortly after from head injuries. The second was not found until Saturday afternoon when firemen had cleared much of the rubble.

– DPA

Monday, September 28, 2009

GLOBETROT 5

DAILY XPRESS

Body-shape debate stalks catwalk criticism that they would never fit normal women, making his decision to use three curvy women in his catwalk show unusual.

“I celebrate strong, healthy women,” Kurihara told the newspaper.

Stylist denies she walked out of fashion show because designer Mark Fast was using heavier models

‘They did not have the right walk’

A F P , London

he debate about skinny models resurfaced at the London Fashion Week when a stylist was forced to deny she stormed out of a show because the designer was using largerthan-normal models.

Erika Kurihara told The Guardian newspaper that she left the show by up-and-coming knitwear designer Mark Fast because they “did not have the right walk for the catwalk” – but said she had no problem with larger women.

Fast is known for his tight and revealing knitted dresses and has in the past provoked

The fashion industry has been criticised for using ‘size zero’ models, particularly after the deaths of two South American women who had suffered from eating disorders.

Jackson fans camp out for tickets to star’s film A F P , Los Angeles

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ichael Jackson devotees have been camping for days in downtown Los Angeles to get tickets for the debut of a film about the fallen pop star rehearsing for a concert tour derailed by his death.

By Saturday morning about 300 people were ensconced in a queue in front of the Nokia Theatre, where commemorative tickets for debut showings of “This Is It” went on sale the first minute of yesterday.

About 3,000 tickets went on sale for the behind-the-scenes concert film’s October 27th debut in Los Angeles.

“We didn’t sleep, we stayed up all night,” said Leticia Martin, who had staked out a spot near the front of the queue. The 26-year-old medical technician spent the night learning dance moves to Jackson’s iconic “Thriller” song from costumed zombies that entertained those waiting in line.

Some fans snuggled in sleeping bags on the concrete, while others napped in folding chairs. “We’re like one big family,” Martin said.

Theatre operators expecting a crowd had used metal barriers to cordon off eight rows, three of which were empty leaving plenty of dancing room for a group reminiscent of a small tribe of pop music refugees.

ABOUT 3,000 TICKETS WENT ON SALE FOR DEBUT SHOWINGS OF ‘THIS IS IT’, A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT WHAT WAS TO BE JACKSON’S COMEBACK CONCERT IN LONDON. Jackson fans were eager to get their hands on some of the first 500 movie tickets, which the film’s promoters said will commemorate “This Is It” concerts Jackson had planned in London.

For some waiting here, getting a Jackson-designed piece of pop music history like the tickets was worth missing work and sleep for.

But fans in the queue expressed surprise that excitement surrounding the pending film release had thus far not matched the huge outpouring of emotion that followed Jackson’s death on June 25th at the age of 50.

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She said: “Two of the bigger girls, although their faces were beautiful and their bodies beautiful, did not have the right walk for the catwalk. The walk is very important, and I wasn’t happy.

“Mark was very upset that I didn’t share his vision, as he saw it, so he asked me to leave.”

Fast was unavailable for comment but the Canadian designer’s managing director, Amanda May, told The Daily Telegraph newspaper that there were “creative differences with regards to the casting of those girls”.

“There was a team change

and we’re glad we stuck to our vision,” she said, adding: “There’s this idea that only thin and slender women are able to wear Mark’s dresses and he wanted to combat that.”

Fast had been working with one of the models, Hayley Morley, a British size 12 (European size 40, US size 10), as part of a photo exhibition showcasing some of the best of design talent on different sized women aged 17 to 65.

Sarah Watkinson, director of 12+ UK Model Management, which provided the three models for Fast’s show, welcomed their inclusion.

The fashion industry has been criticised for using “size zero” models – those who fit a US size zero – particularly after the deaths of two South American women who had suffered from eating disorders.

A British report on the health of models in 2007 resulted in a ban on girls under 16 taking part in London Fashion Week.

6 ENTERTAINMENT

Monday, September 28, 2009

THE FUN

DAILY XPRESS

SIR IAN MCKELLEN, WHO IS TO BE GIVEN THE SAN SEBASTIAN FILM FESTIVAL’S DONOSTIA PRIZE, ON HIS FAVOURITE MOVIE CHARACTER. “Usually I say my favourite character is the one I’m doing at the moment. But I’m not working at the moment, so my favourite character is me! [But] Gandalf is a wonderful character. I’m a big fan of Gandalf.”

AT T H E C I N E M A

THE REGIONAL VIEW gether to compile shorts in “9808”, looking at the 10 years since political reform in their country. See what they have to say at 1 on Wednesay at CentralWorld.

A more dramatic view of Indonesian politics and society is in “Jamila and the President”, the feature debut by playwright Ratna Sarumpaet, about a prostitute behind bars for the killing of a high-ranking minister. It’s locked in at 4.45 tomorrow at Paragon and 12.45 on Wednesday at CentralWorld.

And there’s one more chance to see Indonesian director Joko Anwar’s blood-drenched suspense “The Forbidden Door”, at 12.25 today at Paragon.

Burmese views can be seen by way of Danish director Anders Østergaard, who compiled smuggled footage of the 2007 “Saffron Revolution” by monks in Rangoon in “Burma VJ”. It’s showing at 12.45 tomorrow at CentralWorld..

In Singapore, social issues are examined in “In the House of Straw”, Yeo Siew Hua’s adaptation of the story of “The Three Little Pigs”, set in the modern Merlion City. It huffs and puffs at 5.10 tomorrow and at 12.45 on Wednesday at Paragon.

And Kan Lume follows two Singaporean fashion models across the Causeway to Malaysia, where they hope to relax, but jealousy gets in the way. It’s on at 1 tomorrow at Paragon.

The Bangkok International Film Festival boasts a large crop of movies from Southeast Asia D A I LY X P R E S S

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outheast Asian cinema continues to be a focus of the Bangkok International Film Festival, with dozens of dramas and documentaries pouring in from the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam.

“The film programme reflects and displays the growing strength of filmmakers in the region,” says festival director Jareuk Kaljaruek, who is also head of the National Federation of Film Associations of Thailand. “The programme focuses particularly on the new generation of filmmakers in the region, throughout Asia, and around the world.”

Among this new generation is 25year-old Filipino filmmaker Raya Martin, whose latest feature, the historical drama “Independencia”, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and is here in the Southeast Asian Competition. It’s showing at 5 today at Paragon.

Martin has another film in the fest, “Manila”, a two-segment compilation that he and another young Filipino indie, Adolfo B Alix Jr, directed as a tribute to their forebears, Lino Brocka and Ishmael Burnal. It’s showing at 1 today at CentralWorld.

Alix is premiering “Aurora”, about a social worker who’s kidnapped by guerrilla fighters. Catch it at 2.20 tomorrow at Paragon and 3.25 on Wednesday at CentralWorld.

Another young Filipino, Sherad Anthony Sanchez, is in competition with his 3.5-hour drama “Imburnal”, about youths living in the sewers of Davao City. Immerse yourself at 12.45 today at Paragon or at 3.25 tomorrow at CentralWorld.

Malaysian memories Still to see from Malaysia is a tribute to director Yasmin Ahmad, who died in July at age 50. Her films examined Malaysia’s cultural and racial diversity

Southeast Asian films at this year’s fest include, clockwise from above, “Indpendencia” from the Philippines, “Malaysian Gods” from Malaysia, “Jamila and the President” from Indonesia, the Danish-produced “Burma VJ” and “In the House of Straw” from Singapore.

XTRA and divides, with romances about starcrossed lovers. Her “Sepet” and a short called “Chocolate” show at 2.10 today and her latest and last work, “Talentime”, is at 2.30 on Wednesday, all at CentralWorld.

Compatriot Amir Muhammad has another of his documentary views with “Malaysian Gods”, a look at the protests that followed the 1998 sacking of deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim. In keep-

ing with Muhammad’s previous films, like “The Last Communist”, which was banned outright, “Gods” was passed without cuts in Malaysia, yet is not permitted to be shown. But you can see it here at noon today and 8 tomorrow at CentralWorld.

Archipelago politics Indonesian filmmakers are politically minded too. Ten of them have got to-

T H R E E M O R E D AYS >> The Bangkok International Film Festival and Bangkok International Animation Festival run until Wednesday at Paragon Cineplex and SFW CentralWorld. >> The schedule for both festivals can be found at www.BangkokFilm.org.

Monday, September 28, 2009

ENTERTAINMENT 7

DAILY XPRESS

NINTENDO will reduce the cost of its Wii game console by

20%

KISS is among this year’s nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Others are Abba, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Genesis, the Hollies, LL Cool J, Jimmy Cliff, the Chantels, Darlene Love, Laura Nyro, the Stooges and Donna Summer.

to compete with a price cut on Sony’s Playstation 3.

soopsip

Prepare to be

Spellbound

COURTESY OF IINTERNATIONAL CULTUREAL PROMOTION

Italy’s Spellbound Dance Company brings “Carmina Burana” to Bangkok’s 11th International Festival of Dance and Music at the Thailand Cultural Centre tomorrow at 7.30.

The ballet and contemporary dance show is set in mediaeval Europe and is directed by Mauro Astolfi.

Spellbound’s reputation is built on fresh interpretations, the movement and sound presented with raw honesty. Tickets are Bt400 to Bt1,500 at www.ThaiTicketMajor.com.

F I N E A RT

Feng Fangyu photographs Chinese opera singers in gardens of his historic hometown of Suzhou while Lu Jun captures the movement of ink in water on camera.

Blurring visions A new exhibition blends Chinese landscape painting with digital photography D A I LY X P R E S S

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hinese artists Lu Jun and Feng Fangyu construct digital landscapes using the visual elements of tradition in “Landscape Architecture”, which is showing at La Lanta Fine Art. Lu Jun’s work transcends the categories of painting and photography. His body of work takes its cue from Chinese traditional landscape painting. He patiently observes the movement of ink in water. The natural ebbs and flows of the ink is captured with a camera, then combined digitally to create scenes that resemble a traditional landscape painting.

Through this process, the ink becomes the subject rather than the medium.

In his series “May Rain”, Feng Fangyu’s mise-en-scene style of photography reflects his concern at how the

tourism industry is outpacing the conservation measures at Suzhou’s traditional gardens and Kun Opera, both cultural treasures listed by Unesco.

In response, the artist has created a series that serves as a collection of love letters to his hometown, photographing more than 10 traditional gardens over the course of a year and inviting the participation of professional opera singers.

Ironically, the focus and desire for perfection has resulted in works that expose man’s impotence to exert control over circumstances.

The work titled “Misguided” shows the protagonist on a rooftop as strong winds buffet him. It’s difficult to say whether he’s standing in defiance or wonderment of the mischievous forces.

A chip off the old Chuan Former prime minister Chuan Leekpai knows plenty about stuff, but his son Surabot, known as “Pluem”, seems to have drifted outside his sphere of knowledge.

Pluem’s love life has been generating some decent gossip lately, beautiful Pluem girls falling like leaves, so reporters quizzed the old man.

What about MR Mannarumas “Yingmann” Yukol?

“Is that the mother or the daughter?” Chuan needed to know. “You don’t hear many old-fashioned names these days.”

He didn’t mean it as a joke, but everyone was laughing.

Well then, what about Ploy the Gig? Never heard of her.

Told that Ploy is a teen film star, Chuan first ascertained that Ploy is female. “Well it’s good that he’s seeing a woman!”

We could, but …

That gung-ho expression “Yes

XTRA TA K I N G A I M >> “Landscape Architecture” continues until October 24. >> La Lanta Fine Art is on Sukhumvit Soi 31. It’s open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 to 7. >> Call (02) 260 5381 or visit www.LaLanta.com.

we can!” is very useful, having propelled Barack Obama into the presidency, but maybe kids ought to give it a miss on World Contraception Day. That was the Surasak feeling of Chulalongkorn University professor Surasak Taneepanichkul when the big day arrived last Friday. He told the assembled young ladies there was only one phrase they should remember: “Just say no!”

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CITY SCENE

Monday, September 28, 2009

DAILY XPRESS

MC Chatrichalerm Yukol and his wife Mom Kamala with

Rachel Adam s and

Jim Belushi po

se for a shot.

DAILY XPRESS /

ANANT CHAN TARASOOT

daughter MR Srikamrung.

Lights, camera and action Thai and Hollywood stars grace an environmentally friendly green carpet as the Bangkok International Film Fest gets underway

Stars from "Tamnan Somdej Phra Naresuan Maharaj"

("The Legend of King Naresuan")

The Bangkok International Film Festival opened on Thursday night with a simple and slimmed-down

opening ceremony at SF World Cinema that was presided over the Culture Minister Teera Salkpetch.

This year, despite being themed “Hollywood Glamour”, the festival has drawn few big names from Tinseltown, though several stars from Los Angeles were there on the opening night to grace the green carpet.

The stars were led by Jim Belushi, Rachel Nichols (Ripcord from “Star Trek”) and the cast of “Tamnan Somdej Phra Naresuan Maharaj” (“The Legend of King Naresuan”).

The opening film was Werner Herzog’s “Bad Lieutenant Port of Call New Orleans”. -Daily Xpress Sung Kung ("Fast & Furious")

with his Thai nephew and niece.

US ambassador Eric John and his daughter.

The festival jury.

Monday, September 28, 2009

NEW GADGETS

DAILY XPRESS

Photographer’s dream

Get two camcorders at once Capture high-definition video at 1920x1080p resolution and 60 frames per second with the Sanyo Xacti VPC-FH1. You can grab still pictures at eight megapixels too.

The camera has 16x zoom in video mode and 10x in digital still mode, and boasts a three-inch screen and the ability to recognise 12 different kinds of faces.

Buy it for Bt39,990 before year’s end and they’ll throw in an Xacti VPC-WH1 worth Bt24,990. With that camera, you can shoot video at 1280x720p and twomegapixel stills.

And, if you buy the VPC-TH1 camcorder for Bt17,990, you get a VPC-CG9 for free. That one’s normally

A new digital camera with a built-in projector, the Nikon S1000pj comes with a projector stand and wireless remote control. It features 12.1megapixel resolution, a 5x zoom Nikkor lens and a 2.7-inch high-resolution LCD monitor.

There are five advanced image-stabilising features and 36 megabytes of internal memory, which you can boost with an SD card. Sensitivity tops out at ISO6400. Expect to pay Bt16,990.

9

love scope

BY EUGENIA LAST

September 28 – October 3, 2009

ARIES March 21-April 19

You may be drawn to some¬one but, if it means getting involved and keeping it a secret for any reason, you must take a pass or expect to face unwanted changes in every aspect of your life. It has to be allornothing when it comes to love.

TAURUS April 20-May 20

You can capture someone's heart. Intimacy is prevalent and can lead to a serious and longterm relationship. Share your personal space and express yourself. Let your emotions flow, your intentions be known and a commitment be made.

GEMINI May 21-June 20

Don’t overdo, overindulge or overspend. Your flirtatious, precarious ways will frighten someone who has an interest but thinks you are too much trouble. Settle down this may be the piece to the romance puzzle you’ve been missing.

worth Bt9,990.

CANCER June 21-July 22

Don’t sit back if there is someone you want in your life.

Take action and aggres¬sively pursue your interest. Your comforting manner and affectionate approach will help you win the prize and set the stage for an intimate longterm vow.

TO DO

LEO July 23-August 22

buy it!

You’ll end up in a love predicament and held respon¬sible for meddling, misleading and, most of all, promising to make a commitment you have no intention of keeping, if you try to spare someone’s feel¬ings. If you don’t mean it, move on.

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

VIRGO August 23-September 22

You are ready to take on a personal and intimate relationship. Getting involved in a cause you believe in or taking an acquaintance up on an offer to introduce you to someone with similar inter¬ests will lead to a worthy partnership.

So go ahead and take your pick!

LIBRA September 23-October 22

Need a new friend?

Have fun online with Music Star Version 6, the latest in Tamagotchis, the popular electronic pets. It’s all packed into a four-colour screen for Bt1,055 at Loft in Siam Discovery and Chamchuri Square.

You’ll be playful, inviting and daring and that will lead to meeting someone who will mesmerise you and change your life. Before you give your heart away, make sure you’ve chosen someone who isn’t already involved with another.

SCORPIO October 23-November 21

You will have no problem meeting someone special but it's your past that will come to haunt you when you least expect. Don't mix the old with the new. If you find someone you love, cut anyone from your past love roster off for good.

SAGITTARIUS November 22-December 21

The less successful you are when it comes to attracting someone's attention, the more time you will want to spend with that person. You will have to use a little reverse psychology if you want to win this person’s heart.

CAPRICORN December 22-January 19

Your savvy way of presenting who you are will attract plenty of attention. Take your time. Play the field openly until someone with as much to offer and an equal interest and per¬sistence in winning your heart in return shows up.

One sleek-looking TV The LG SL80YR is a new LCD TV with the latest “borderless” design, earning it an EISA award as best product of 2009-10.

It features a TruMotion 240Hz refresh rate and two-millisecond response time with a terrific contrast ratio of 150,000:1. Add to that Bluetooth connectivity for hooking up headphones or a mobile phone and playing MP3s or displaying photos. The 47-inch model sells for Bt89,990, and the 42-inch choice is Bt59,990.

AQUARIUS January 20-February 18

You'll be emotionally tied to someone who may be indifferent to getting involved with you intimately. Bide your time and enjoy the friendship but do not stop looking for the right mate to spend the rest of your life with.

PISCES February 19-March 20

Love will play strange games with you, one minute going in one direction and the next in another. Stop the madness and the games and get serious. If you love someone, express your feelings and intentions and start planning your future.

10 EVENTS

do it!

Monday, September 28, 2009

DAILY XPRESS

WHAT’S UP

Yippee Khao Yai Family fun is planned for the mid-year school holidays with the Fruity Kids Club and Central Plaza’s “Family Rally VII” in Khao Yai National Park. Join them on Saturday and Sunday as they head into the mountains for lots of games. There will even be a Cowboy Night. The deadline to join is on Wednesday. Call (02)

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With these very hands Phantipa Thanchookiet, the lady behind the meticulously handmade notebooks sold under the Likay label, is offering bookbinding classes at her Likaybindery studio on Sukhumvit Soi 35 . With just three students per class, the course focuses on two types of bookbinding: the book-in-a-box technique and hard-cover binding, which displays the crafted stitches. The eight-hour class is priced at Bt3,500 per person inclusive of materials. Call

com.

(02) 258 8775 or visit www.LikayBindery. blogspot.com.

Dog’s day out Thailand’s alt-rock pioneers Moderndog celebrate 15 years with their “5 3 15” concerts on Friday at 8.30pm and on Saturday at 7.30pm at the Hua Mark Indoor Stadium. Tickets are Bt600 to Bt2,000 at www.TotalReservation. com. Call (02) 833 5555.

Great escapes The Sheraton Hua Hin is offering a Beach Escape Package starting at Bt3,300 a night. The rate, which is valid through October 31, covers accommodation, daily buffet breakfast for two and 20per-cent discounts at the hotel’s restaurants and bars plus a treatment at Aspadeva Spa. Call (032) 708 090 or e-mail reservations. huahin@sheraton.com.

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Valley of the dolls Dollmakers from South Korea and Hong Kong are joining Doll Mania 2009, the annual festival organised by Doll Heart and Milky Way. It’s set for Central Plaza Rama III from October 6 to 15. The festival will feature an exhibition of rare dolls, a workshop on how to modify Blythe dolls by Keeson Pang from Hong Kong, a cosplay contest and a doll parade.

Collectors can also check the latest Barbies as well as dolls from Disney, Sario and Russ. Call (02) 635 1111.

Sand, sea and skalocal line-up

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Monday, September 28, 2009

THE SCREEN 11

DAILY XPRESS

TO SEE

at the cinema

B A N G K O K I N T E R N AT I O N A L F I L M F E S T I VA L

Rookies A baseball team of bumbling misfits gets a new coach.

Based on a hit TV series. In

Else ugh the Everyone another pair sends ripplesththisrowinner of onship in ter with An encoun uple’s relati at SFW co g n u yo a f stival. At 5 dynamics o r at the Berlin Film Fe ea the Silver B .

Japanese with English and Thai subtitles at Apex.

Dead Snow Norwegian teen s on a skiing trip are terrorised by zombies. At 5.10 Nazi at SFW CentralWorld .

Some wait months or years and never receive justice. At 4 at

ALSO SHOWING

A pair of space travellers (Ben Foster and Dennis Quaid) awaken from hypersleep with total amnesia and the feeling that something else isn’t quite right on their ship. Rated 15+.

Paragon Cineplex.

>> SF World: Jerichow,

Streets of Blood

rld CentralWo

Malaysian Gods

Double Take

Director Amir Muhammad revisits the case of persecuted and imprisoned former Malaysian deputy PM Anwar Ibrahim. At

Alfred Hitchcock is resurrected for this unique view of fearbased politics. At 3.40 at SFW CentralWorld.

noon at SFW CentralWorld.

Imburnal Sherad Anthony Sanchez’s 3.5hour drama follows a group of adolescents who live in the sewers of Davao City. At 12.45 at

Sepet Romance blooms between a Chinese boy and Malay girl in the Yasmin Ahmad’s most highly acclaimed drama. At 2.10 at SFW CentralWorld.

Paragon Cineplex.

Huacho A Chilean peasant family struggles in the changing world. At 2.30 at SFW CentralWorld.

Petition Since 1996, Zhao Liang has filmed “petitioners” who come to Beijing to complain about abuses by the local authorities.

Pandorum

Across the River Stranded in the wilderness with dwindling supplies, groups of Iraqi and Iranian soldiers form an unlikely alliance, with a cameraman as a witness to the events. At 7.15 at SFW CentralWorld.

35 Shots of Rum Claire Dennis directs this drama about the changing relationship between a father and his daughter. At 7.35 at SFW

drama, 12.30; action, 12.45; Manila, shorts, 1pm; Ne Change Rien, documentary, 3.10; Mall Girls, drama, 5.20; Bluebeard, fantasy, 5.30; Delhi-6, drama, 7.25. >> Paragon: Redemption, documentary, noon; The Forbidden Door, horror, 12.25; Geng, animation, 12.35; Shirin, drama, 2pm; Independencia, drama, 5; Twenty, drama, 5.40; 9,animation, 6.35; La Pivellina, drama, 7.20, Broken Embraces, drama, 7.35.

CentralWorld.

Val Kilmer is a police detective in post-Katrina New Orleans, investigating the death of his partner. At SFW CentralWorld.

Fun Kote Kote The story of an impossible romance between a 40-something street performer (Ping Lampraperng) and a popular actress (Pavinee Viriyacahikij).

Rated 15+.

Miao Miao Confused sexuality reigns as a shy Japanese exchange student in Taiwan experiences her first love. At House.

>> CINEMA NUMBERS Apex: Lido, (02) 252 6498, Siam, (02) 251 3508, Scala, (02) 251 2861 Century: (02) 247 9940 House: (02) 641 5177-8 Imax: (02) 129 4631 Major Cineplex/EGV/ Esplanade: Bangkok, (02) 515 5555 Major Hollywood: (02) 718 7999 Paragon Cineplex: (02) 129 4635 SF Cinemas: Bangkok, (02) 268 8888 UMG: RCA, (02) 641 5913-14

on tv

>> 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

Awake Hayden Christensen experiences “anaesthetic awareness” during surgery.

Agrarian Utopia Two families struggle to make it through just one more rice-growing season. At 7.10 at Paragon Cineplex.

Star Movies (TrueVisions), 11.30pm

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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

Monday, September 28, 2009

Comics&Games

Red and Rover

DAILY XPRESS

Monday, September 28, 2009

LEISURE

DAILY XPRESS

Games&YourStars SUDOKU

The last word in

ASTROLOGY

By Eugenia Last

Today’s Birthday: You’ll be forced to make some difficult decisions. Your ideas are good and the dreams you have put on the back burner must be brought back to life. Times are changing and the sooner you start down that path, the better things will get. Your stress level will go down and your optimism will go up.

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 The help you offer others will be repaid in a very special and unexpected way. You will have some great ideas but you may have to hone them to fit your budget. Maintain your integrity.

TAURUS ** April 20-May 20 Don’t trust anyone with information that might affect your career or professional or financial goals. You have to be on your toes. Your intentions regarding someone special should be revealed.

GEMINI ***** May 21-June 20 You will learn something very valuable if you listen to the voice of reason and experience. Perhaps taking baby steps will be more advantageous.

Don’t count on getting any help from your friends.

DIFFICULTY RATING ★

CANCER *** June 21-July 22 Your main concern has to be your status at home and in the workforce. A necessary change may make you nervous but, in the end, you will prosper.

Be the silent observer and the thoughtful contributor.

LEO *** July 23-Aug. 22 Don’t let what others do or say affect your productivity. Concentrate on moving things along using interesting suggestions and a mellow persona.

Don’t trust hearsay or promises.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY

VIRGO ***** Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Give your all to the cause or person you are trying to move along. Form an alliance with someone who will add to your skills and ideas. A change in the way you think will surprise some.

LIBRA ***** Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Nurture and pay extra attention to the things you do and the people you love. Make changes at home to accommodate everyone and you can reach your highest potential.

SCORPIO ** Oct. 23-Nov. 21 You won’t be seeing things too clearly. Your intuition is off target and will cause you to make an error that could affect you or your home life negatively. Look for advice from an outsider.

SAGITTARIUS **** Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Uncertainty at home and within personal relationships will take you by surprise and must be handled with diplomacy if you don’t want to suffer setbacks. Divvy up what you share with someone.

Naomi Watts

Actress Brigitte Bardot is 75.

Singer Ben E King is 71.

Actor Jeffrey Jones is 63.

Writer-director-actor John Sayles is 59.

Actress Sylvia Kristel is 57.

Actress-comedian Janeane Garofalo is 45.

Actress Mira Sorvino is 42.

TV personality Moon Zappa is 42.

Actress Naomi Watts is 41.

Actor Peter Cambor is 31.

Actress Hilary Duff is 22.

CAPRICORN *** Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Get involved in a new interest. Expand your awareness, philosophy or knowledge. Making personal changes to your home or workspace will enable you to be more productive.

AQUARIUS *** Jan. 20-Feb. 18 You’ll have trouble keeping things to yourself as well as within your limits. You will be prone to exaggeration, overindulgence and unrealistic expectations. Think before you spend.

PISCES *** Feb. 19-March 20 You have too much to risk by sharing time-sensitive information. You can change your mind or redirect your efforts but don’t lose sight of what everyone around you is doing.

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Build professionals By professionals

PANYAPIWAT INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY is a higher education institute in retail business management supported by the Marketing and Distribution Business Group of CP All Public Co., Ltd. We are looking for new generation professionals who are self-motivated and eager to work in educational field, as follow:

1. President 2. Vice President for Administration 3. Vice President for Academic 4. Director of Education QA Office 5. Director of President Office 6. Deputy Director, Chinese MBA Curriculum 7. Head of Retail Business Mgt. Dept.

8. Teacher, MBA Curriculum 9. Teacher, Retail Business Mgt. Dept.

10. Teacher, Food Business Mgt. Dept.

11. Teacher, Production Administration Dept.

12. Teacher, Accounting Department

13. Teacher, Logistics Department 14. Teacher, English Department 15. Teacher, Thai Department 16. Teacher, IT Department 17. Teacher, Physics Department 18. Teacher, Mathematics Department 19. Teacher, Guidance & Student Affairs 20. Secretary of President Office 21. Human Resources Staff 22. Academic Staff / Registrar 23. Marketing Staff 24. Researcher 25. Programmer (JAVA, PHP)

Candidates' Qualifications: Positions 1-3

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Positions 4-19 Positions 20-25

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Ph.D. or equivalent with at least 5 years teaching or management experience in undergraduate institute or higher, or used to be a university council committee for at least 3 years, or used to be a university's high rank executive Minimum Master's degree in respective field, at least 2 years teaching experience is preferred (position 8 requires a Ph.D.) Minimum Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Management, Retail Business Management, Production Administration, Chinese Language, Hotel Management, Food Management, Household Science, Computer, Physics, Mathematics, Economics or related field TOEFL score minimum 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or IELTS score minimum 6.5 will be an advantage Interested candidates should send a resume with recent photo and transcript & certificate to

E-mail: sevenjobs@cpall.co.th or mail to Executive Networking Center, CP All Public Co., Ltd. 5th floor, Siwadol Building, 1 Convent Rd., Bangrak, Bangkok 10500 (Mark “Panyapiwat Institute of Technology” on envelope's corner.)

For more information, please call 02 677 1657, 02 677 1821, 02 677 9055 or visit our website: www.PIT.ac.th

Sukishi Intergroup Co., Ltd. Sukishi operates Japanese & Korean Charcoal Grill Restaurant with more than 26 Branches. Sukishi originates the first and only concept of sukiyaki & sushi on conveyor belt in Thailand.

Sukishi has expanded more branches in many locations and we need key persons who have experience to join and work with us.

Position

Executive Secretary ● Purchasing Supervisor ● Warehouse Manager ● IT Manager ● Programmer ● Assistant Branch Manager ● Operation Supervisor ● Finance and Account Supervisor ● Training Supervisor ●

2 2 1 1 2 20 1 2 1

Qualifications • Male / Female, age 24-40 years old.

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.

• At least 2 years experience.

• Good command of spoken and written English is a plus.

• Computer literacy (MS Office, E-mail, Internet).

• Strong leadership and influencing skill.

If you are qualified for any of the above positions and would like to be part of our successful organization, please apply in person or submit your application with full resume and contact telephone no to :

Sukishi Intergroup Co., Ltd. 1055/3 Soi Prajerdla, Moo 12, Bangna Road, Km. 4, Bangkok 10260 Tel. 02-743-0862-6 # 13, 49, 081-359-1709 Mon - Fri 8.30 - 17.30 www.sukishigroup.com E-mail: hr@sukishigroup.com

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LASER EQUIPMENT DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN ENGINEER FINANCE MANAGER

A leading Japanese "Factory Automation" Equipment Maker is seeking highly capable individuals for the following positions:

Engineers Development & Design of Factory Automation Equipments with Laser for Welding, Marking, Cleaning, Non-Contact Measuring (0.1-100 micron) and other Factory Automation Equipments & Jigs.

Qualifications: ● Degree in Electronics, Physics, Computer (Software) or Mechanical Engineering. ● Minimum 7 years experience in respective engineering of automation equipments. ● Those with experience in laser engineering are most welcome. ● Good command of spoken English.

Finance Manager Oversee Accounting, Administrative Human Resource Functions.

Liaise with Auditors, Bankers & Government agencies. ● Ensure Compliance with Accounting Standards & Preparation of Reports to Head Office.

Qualifications: ● Degree in Accounting. ● At least 7 years experience, 2 of which in managerial capacity, preferably in Manufacturing Environment, and in handling of BOI matters. ● Excellent interpersonal skills. ● Good command of spoken English. ● ●

Benefits: -

Monthly salary of at least 40,000 Baht for the right candidates.

Excellent opportunity for upgrading and career development.

Overseas education/training.

Attractive variable bonus scheme matching the performance.

Comprehensive medical/hospitalization benefits.

Interested applicants should to fax a detailed academic & career background with your contact number/address to: Fax: 662-902-0439 Tel. 02-9022668-71 E-mail: prapakorn@ataru.co.th 9/56 Moo 5, Paholyothin Rd., Klongnueng, Klongluang, Pathumtani 12120

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24 GAMES

Monday, September 28, 2009

THE SPORT briefly

Maruyama wins Panasonic Open Japan’s Daisuke Maruyama ended a four-year title drought yesterday with a four-stroke triumph at the Asia-Pacific Panasonic Open.

Maruyama battled tough conditions for a three-over-par 74 at Joyo Country Club to beat China’s Liang Wen-chong, Korea’s Kim Kyung-tae and countryman Yuta Ikeda in the 1.5-million-dollar Asian Tour and Japan Golf Tour event.

His winning total of eightunder-par 276 earned him a cheque of US$320,444.

Yankees edge closer to East title CC Sabathia outdueled Daisuke Matsuzaka as the New York Yankees closed in on the American League East division title with a 3-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox on yesterday.

Sabathia (19-7) allowed just one hit in seven innings and combined on a two-hitter. The Yankees have won eight of nine against their archrivals after starting the season 0-8 against Boston. They can wrap up their first division title today when they play the Red Sox for the final time this season. – AP

15-6 Great Britain and Ireland secured victory over Continental Europe in the biennial Vivendi Trophy.

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Malik stars as Pak cruise past India

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Shoaib Malik smashed a brisk century to set up Pakistan’s 54run victory over arch-rivals India in the Champions Trophy on Saturday.

The middle-order batsman hit 128 for his seventh hundred in one-dayers as Pakistan posted a challenging 302-9 before restricting India to 248 in a pressure match to boost their hopes of qualifying for the semi-finals. Veteran Rahul Dravid top-scored with a fighting 76, but India’s chances were severely affected after the departures of big-hitters Gautam Gambhir (57) and Suresh Raina (46). – AFP

DAILY XPRESS

Paradorn Srichaphan shows the strength of his wrist as he wrestles with Danai Udomchoke.

TENNIS

PARADORN READY Thai ace’s wrist holds up as he plans a comeback Lerpong Amsa-ngiam D A I LY X P R E S S

P

aradorn Srichaphan, yesterday, was quite hopeful of his injured wrist holding up to the rigours of tennis after some practice sessions in preparation for the US$608,500 PTT Thailand Open.

Testing his game with fellow players Danai Udomchoke and Sonchat Ratiwatana, the former top 10 star showed that he still possess the big serves and heavy strokes. The positive outcome will give him plenty of confidence when he plays his first match in two and a half years. He and Danai, who were given wildcards, were pitted against Michael Kohlmann of Germany and Austrian Alexander Peya.

“This is the first time I seriously hit the balls and I didn’t feel the pain. But I was really tired. My game is still there but I need to work more on the breathing rhythm and running shots,’’ said the two-time

Thailand Open semi-finalist.

Paradorn last played in an ATP match in March 2007 before going out of action because of tendinitis on the right wrist. He underwent two surgeries but never fully recovered. People started questioning his commitment and doubted whether he would ever make a comeback. Retirement looked a possibility when he started a restaurant and launched an adult diet supplementary for men. Last Thursday, however, he announced his comeback.

“I am not a quitter. I never quit. I still can play tennis and do some business which is something I plan to do after I retire.

“I chose this tournament to test myself and I realised that I have to work harder on my fitness if I want to make a full return,’’ said the 30-year-old Paradorn, who has not decided on a tournament to make his singles comeback.

Danai and Sonchat said Paradorn is capable of competing in the singles if he practices seriously and regain his fitness.

“He has been out of action for too long. But he can be very

competitive if he is really fit,’’ Danai said.

With no Thais surviving from the qualifying competition, fans will pin their hopes on the Ratiwatana twins and young Kittipong Wachiramanowong when the trio take centre stage in today’s main draw. Sonchat and Sanchai will play German Benjamin Becker and Argentine Leonardo Mayer in the doubles at 2pm while Kittipong faces big gun John Isner at 7pm in the singles. The other singles first round main draw match is between Brazilian Thomaz Belucci and Guillermo Garcia Lopez of Spain.

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Date oldest winner since King Japan’s Kimiko Date Krumm became the oldest player to win a WTA tournament since Billie Jean King when she capped a remarkable comeback by beating second-seeded Anabel Medina Garrigues of Spain 6-3 6-3 to claim the Korea Open title yesterday.

The title was Date Krumm’s first in 13 years and eighth of her career. Formerly ranked No 4 in the world, she quit tennis in 1996 before returning to the sport last year. Date Krumm, who turns 39 today, became the oldest woman to win a WTA title since Billie Jean King won one at Birmingham, England in 1983 at the age of 39 years, seven months and 23 days. “Yeah, of course, very happy,” Date Krumm said of her win. – A F P

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HULL OF A SCORER But Rafa wants more from his hero Torres AFP, Liverpool, England

at-trick hero Fernando Torres helped Liverpool make their best goal-scoring start to a league season in over 100 years – yet manager Rafa Benitez has told him he is still not fulfilling his potential Torres took just 47 minutes to claim his treble in the 6-1 victory over struggling Hull City at Anfield on Saturday, taking his tally for the season to eight goals.

As a team, Liverpool have scored 22 times in seven games, their best opening to a campaign since 1895, although the demanding Benitez believes Torres, still only 23, is only scratching the surface of his ability. “I think he can do better,” said Benitez. “The last three games he has played well and was improving his mentality, his work rate. But the main thing is his mentality.

“When I talk about Fernando I say that he is keen to learn, that’s the main thing. That means he will improve, how much he improves is down to him.

“When you think about the money we were spending when we signed him, 20 million pounds was a massive figure for us. But we thought it was a really good figure and the main reason we decided to bring him here was his quality, his age, his potential and the future he has.

“We had confidence he would get better and we’re really pleased now. But he can improve.”

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Liverpool’s Fernando Torres, right, scores against Hull City during the English Premier League match at Anfield.

Torres’ first goal, before the visitors capitulated and conceded twice more to Torres before Steven Gerrard and Ryan Babel, who scored twice, piled on the misery.

“For me, it was demoralising,” said furious Hull manager Phil Brown. “I hope it was for the players as well. I was disgusted at some of the defending, individually, collectively.

“To throw away the third goal as easily as we did was disgusting. It killed us off and killed any spirit we had shown in the first half because one or two towels went in after that.

“It’s going to be uncomfortable for one or two of them this week, myself included. There is a little bit of pain flying around

THE LAST THREE GAMES HE HAS PLAYED WELL AND WAS IMPROVING HIS MENTALITY,HIS WORK RATE. Rafa Benitez at the moment and it’s all com-

ing my way. I think the players should show more pride in the shirt and their performance.”

Liverpool, meanwhile, now start preparations for a midweek Champions League game at Fiorentina and Sunday’s visit to Chelsea, a game that takes on added significance after the London club surprisingly lost at Wigan on Saturday.

And, with 22 league goals under their belts this season, Liverpool suddenly look capable of mounting a title challenge. Benitez, certainly, expects the championship race to be far more open in 2010.

Benitez said: “The top side will lose games and I think you will see the top side losing more games this season than last.”

Carlo Ancelotti has promised Chelsea will provide a response when they travel to Apoel Nicosia after suffering their first defeat under the Italian.

The Blues head to Nicosia for Champions League duty on Wednesday hoping to make up for a miserable 3-1 defeat at Wigan on Saturday.

It was the first time they have been beaten since March and the first time they had lost since former AC Milan coach Ancelotti took over at Stamford Bridge in the close-season.

The concern for the Italian is that Ashley Cole and John Obi Mikel could both miss the Champions League match after sustaining injuries at the DW Stadium.

Cole picked up a knee injury that forced him to be carried off while midfielder Mikel suffered an ankle problem.

Ancelotti is also facing up to the fact that Henrique Hilario will have to fill in for Petr Cech against Liverpool next Sunday, after the Czech goalkeeper was sent off in the defeat to the Latics.

But while Ancelotti wants to see more from his team in Nicosia, he expects to fight United all the way in the title race.

He said: “I think that there will be a lot of competition until the end of the season.

“I don’t know why we lost at Wigan because we prepared very well and we knew what was important.

“This can happen after a lot of victories and we have to accept this loss and fix it.”

Ferguson hails Giggs as Man United go top AFP, Stoke, England

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Ryan Giggs, centre, threads a pass through Stoke players.

lex Ferguson paid tribute to Ryan Giggs for the inspiration he provided in the 2-0 defeat of Stoke which sent Manchester United to the Premier League summit for the first time this season.

United manager Ferguson believes Welsh midfielder Giggs will play a crucial role in the champions’ attempt to retain the English title this season af-

ter another decisive display in Saturday’s win at the Britannia Stadium.

Giggs already has 11 Premier League winners medals to his collection, but the 35-year-old showed he is still razor-sharp in body and mind as he produced a 20-minute period of mayhem, after replacing Portuguese international Nani, that secured a seventh straight victory for United in

all competitions. He will be 36 in November and benefited from being given some rest after his excursions in the Manchester derby last Sunday, before emerging to set up goals for Dimitar Berbatov and John O’Shea, on the Irish international’s 350th appearance for the club.

“Ryan is just so important to us as a player and he is so intelligent,” Ferguson said. “It was

marvellous movement from Ryan for the first goal and an excellent ball to Dimitar.

“He had had a difficult game the previous weekend, because he used up so much energy and put so much into his performance.

“I thought it was best to have him on the substitutes bench, but he just gives us something else when he is in the team.”

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MAXIMUM CLUBS Five from five for Barcelona, Real Madrid and Ibra A F P , Madrid

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arcelona joined Real Madrid on a maximum 15 points at the Spanish League summit with Zlatan Ibrahimovic scoring for the fifth consecutive game as the champions won 2-0 at Malaga on Saturday.

Ibrahimovic started on the substitutes bench after turning his ankle but came on for the injured Thierry Henry in the 28th minute and needed just 11 minutes to net the opener.

The Swede is now the only player to score in every game notching five goals, one behind Valencia’s David Villa in the goal-scoring charts.

“He [Ibrahimovic] is a key figure in this team and we can play a bit more direct if we need to,” said Barcelona’s

Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema after scoring against Tenerife.

Brazilian star Dani Alves. “He can help us a lot with his goals and overall quality.”

Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score in Real’s 3-0 home win over promoted Tenerife earlier on Saturday that maintained their perfect start and they sit marginally above Barcelona on goal difference.

Europe is the next port of

call for both teams with Barcelona facing Dinamo Kiev in the Champions League tomorrow while Real take on Marseille 24 hours later.

Barcelona had crushed Racing Santander 4-1 in midweek – scoring three times inside the first 26 minutes – but found Malaga tough going so Ibrahimovic’s goal six minutes

before the break was a real relief.

Real coach Manuel Pellegrini paid tribute to substitutes Guti and Kaka for turning the game in Real’s favour.

“It was a poor first half and the changes helped us in the second half,” said Pellegrini.

“Guti took control in our half and Kaka did it in our opponents’ half of the pitch.”

“We will lose at some stage but we know what direction we are heading in and the squad looks good.”

It was a historic day for Real captain Raul, now 32, as he became the club’s all-time leading league appearance holder notching his 505th game to beat the previous record of Manolo Sanchis.

It was also a special day for brothers Xabi Alonso and Mikel Alonso, who faced each other in an intriguing midfield battle. Portuguese centre-back Pepe returned for Real.

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Hamburg trip Bayern to go top Mladen Petric scored 18 minutes from time to earn Hamburg top spot in the German Bundesliga on Saturday, ending Bayern Munich’s five-match winning streak.

Bayern had French international star Franck Ribery available from the outset for the first time this season following injury but he was unable to prevent the Bavarians from slipping to their second league loss and they now trail their northern rivals by six points.Hamburg have 17 points from their seven games and lead Jupp Heynckes’ Bayer Leverkusen on goal difference after the latter bagged a 1-0 win at Cologne thanks to a late effort from Simon Rolfes.

Bayern coach Louis van Gaal acknowledged that his side had slipped up.

“It was a great game. We had several chances but we didn’t take them. That was the problem – and Hamburg are a top side.”

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TAKING A SHOT Perry races past Woods in Tour Championship A P , Atlanta

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enny Perry birdied his opening four holes as he made 6-under 64 to overtake and lead Tiger Woods by two shots going into the final round of the US Tour Championship on Saturday.

Winning the $10 million for the FedEx Cup remains a long shot for Perry but he gave himself a shot at his third victory this year at East Lake.

“Four birdies in a row puts you in a good mood is all I can say,” said Perry, who was at 8under 202. “That set the tone for the day.”

Woods had a 12-foot birdie putt on the first hole that slid by the cup, and that set the tone for his day. He missed a half-dozen chances from 15 feet or under, yet his only significant birdies

Kenny Perry celebrates after a birdie on the 17th hole. came on putts of 20 and 55 feet.

The other was a two-putt on a par 5. He wound up with a 69, his eighth consecutive round in the 60s during the FedEx Cup play-offs, yet this one cost him the lead. “I got fooled a few times there,” Woods said, confused by the slope and grain on the greens. Perry will be in the

final pairing with Woods, and even though he has a two-shot lead, he is approaching it as though he has nothing to lose and even playfully challenged the world’s No 1 player. “Here I am at 49, I’m still trying to beat him,” Perry said. “I have fun with it. He’d better bring his ‘A’ game is all I’ve got to say.”

For Perry to win the FedEx Cup, he would need a victory and for Woods to finish in a three-way tie for third or worse.

That remains a possibility, given the players stacked up behind them.

Phil Mickelson continued to ooze confidence with his putter and shot a 4-under 66, suddenly believing he can make any putt whether it’s from 4 feet or 40 feet. He was at 4-under 206 along with Sean O’Hair (70), who was tied with Woods until pulling a tee shot into the water on the 17th to make double bogey. Padraig Harrington, playing with Woods for the ninth time this year, stopping making birdies to offset his mistakes and shot a 71, leaving him at 207 with Steve Marino (67).

Steve Stricker, the No 2 seed in the FedEx Cup standings behind Woods, got back into the picture, no matter how blurry, with a 66 and was six shots out of the lead.

Poosawat knocks out Irish fighter Poosawat Kratingdaenggym marked his first overseas fight in fabulous style, knocking out Bernard Dunne of Ireland to snatch the World Boxing Association super bantamweight title.

The Thai challenger stunned the partisan crowd at the O2 Arena in Dublin by condemning the Irish to second loss of his career and ending the reign which lasted only six months.

Dunne entered the fight as the favourite against the Sakon Nakhon native.

However, the Thai lived up to his word that he would knock the champion out. Surprisingly, it came earlier than he had expected as the fight ended in the third round. The 28-yearold managed to floor the home fighter three times, each with a powerful left hook. He improved his record to 39 wins and one loss.

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