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Spectacular sights across the country as waterways are lit up by the wishes of millions celebrating Loy Krathong >PAGE 2 GOOD MORNING BANGKOK!

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xercise – we know it helps us live longer and healthier lives, but many of us don’t have time for the gym. Here’s a tip: create your own mini gym while watching television by lifting small weights like dumb-bells – or whatever comes to hand. Need extra motivation? Remember that a healthy glow makes you look younger!

What’s on Think you’re a talented drummer? Enter the Yamaha Drum Contest; see contemporary drama ‘Sao Chao Na’ or catch the folk opera ‘Red Demon’; go for an exciting elephant ride, and much more...

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SHEETS OF PAPER are produced from a 100-kilogram eucalyptus tree.

Don’t miss the METEOR SHOWER Sky will rain stars in two weeks as the Leonids blow in D A I LY X P R E S S

meteor shower will greet AThailand’s stargazers

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Loy Krathong

Top: His Majesty the King, accompanied by members of the Royal Family, launches a krathong last night from a pier at Siriraj Hospital, where he is being treated. Above: A flotilla of boats bedecked with lights heads down the Mae Klong River in Samut Songkhram’s Amphawa district. Far left: A woman and her grandson make a wish before launching their krathong on the Tha Jeen River in Nakhon Pathom.

Left: A girl waits for customers at a stall selling krathong.

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For more information on celestial treats, check out www.Narit.or.th.

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Anyone interested in seeing the sky raining stars is advised to prepare themselves just before midnight on the 17th.

“If the sky is clear, we will see more than 100 meteors streaming down as the clock ticks past midnight,” National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand official Suparerk Karuhanont said yesterday.

The spectacular Leonid meteor shower will be visible to the naked eye, he added.

“The Leonids will be more clearly visible at locations with the least electric lighting,” Suparerk said. “But for a closer look, bring along binoculars with 7x to10x magnifying power”.

Beaches, mountains and other locations away from the light pollution of big cities will offer the best views.

“Stargazers should spend at least 15 minutes in the darkness before the meteor shower comes,” Suparerk advised.

He said clear skies would present a memorable scene.

“In addition to the meteor shower, sky watchers will be able to see several star clusters including the Pleiades.

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during the early hours of November 18.

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GLOBETROT

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THE WORLD Meaty record

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Somali pirates holding an abducted British yachting couple want a ransom of

¤110,000 (Bt5.4 million) to release the pair

Info highway

AP

Odour, boring nighties top causes of divorce

Chef Matthew Mitnitsky cheers after his meatball weighed in at 101 kilograms, breaking the world record of 90 kilograms for the largest meatball, in Concord, New Hampshire, on Sunday.

‘Slumdog’ stars bunk class,may lose cash Two child stars from the Oscarwinning film “Slumdog Millionaire” may lose their monthly allowance unless they improve their school attendance.

Azharuddin Ismail and Rubina Ali – who played younger versions of the main characters in the ragsto-riches blockbuster – have been told to stop skipping class in Mumbai or forfeit a $120 (Bt4,000) per month payment, NDTV news reported.

The money comes from the Jai Ho Trust, which was established by the movie’s British director Danny Boyle and producer Christian Colson to manage the children’s interests.

Said Ismail, 11: “My father died and I had to go through the rituals so I couldn’t attend.”

Ali, 10, gave a similar excuse, telling the network, “I had hurt my foot with a glass shard and got burnt with a cracker. So I was not going to school.” – A F P

SCIENTISTS MAP

GENOME OF PIG Achievement will lead to insights in agriculture, medicine, conservation, evolution and a more effective vaccine for type-A (H1N1) flu A F P , Washington

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n international team of scientists announced yesterday that it had produced a first draft of the genome of a domesticated pig, an achievement that researchers say will lead to insights in agriculture, medicine, conservation and evolution and even a new, more effective vaccine for type-A (H1N1) flu.

A red-haired Duroc pig from a farm at the University of Illinois was used in the experiment.

The Duroc is one of five major breeds used in pork production around the world and is one of about 200 breeds of domesticated pigs.

‘Unique animal’ “The pig is a unique animal that is important for food and that is used as an animal model for human disease,” said Larry Schook, a University of Illinois professor and leader of the sequencing project.

“And because the native wild animals are still in exis-

tence, it is a really exciting animal to look at to learn about the genomic effects of domestication,” he added.

The draft sequence will allow researchers to pinpoint genes that are useful to pork production.

The researchers said their work will enhance breeding practices, offer insight into diseases that afflict pigs and will assist in efforts to preserve the global heritage of rare, endangered and wild pigs.

It also will be important for the study of human health because pigs are very similar to humans in their physiology, behaviour and nutritional needs, they added.

Body odour, boring pyjamas and lacklustre sex have been blamed for the high divorce rate in Malaysia’s northeastern state of Terengganu.

Couples who had been married for less than five years and were on the verge of separation told marriage counsellors that predictable sex and body odour were some of the main reasons for their break-up.

“I know of one case where a separation was triggered just because the spouse smelled of fish crackers,” said Muhammad Ramli Nuh, the deputy chairman of the state religious and information committee.

Muhammad Ramli told The Star daily that at least three in every 10 marriages in the state ended in divorce, adding that the government was now finding innovative ways to perk up the sex lives of married couples.

Top of its list is inviting cosmetics firms to introduce “exotic and sensuous fragrances that can arouse sexual desire” in married couples.

The government also plans to hold grooming workshops for husbands and wives, adding that marriage consultants will advise couples on the right lingerie to be worn at intimate moments. – DPA

Boy’s body found in dryer Authorities say the body of a missing four-year-old California boy was found in the clothes dryer of a neighbour’s home and a 14-year-old boy from the house in Mendota has been arrested.

Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims told The Fresno Bee that four-year-old Alex Christopher Mercado was placed in the dryer after he was killed. – AP

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THE OASIS OF THE SEAS – WHICH RISES ABOUT 20 STOREYS HIGH – IS FIVE TIMES LARGER THAN THE TITANIC,HAS A SMALL GOLF COURSE AND CAN ACCOMMODATE 6,300 PASSENGERS.

LARGEST CRUISE SHIP passes bridge challenge Even after lowering its smokestacks, the giant ship had less than a half-metre gap as it sailed under a Denmark bridge A P , Korsoer, Denmark

he world’s largest cruise ship cleared a crucial obstacle on Sunday, lowering its smokestacks to squeeze under a bridge in Denmark.

The Oasis of the Seas – which rises about 20 storeys high – passed below the Great Belt Fixed Link with a slim margin as it left the Baltic Sea on its maiden voyage to Florida.

Bridge operators said that even after lowering its telescopic smokestacks the giant ship had less than a half-metre gap.

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The Oasis of the Seas, the most expensive and largest cruise ship ever built, leaves the STX shipyard in Turku, Finland, for its maiden voyage on Friday.

Hundreds of people gathered on beaches at both ends of the bridge, waiting for hours to watch the brightly lit behemoth sail by shortly after midnight.

“It was fantastic to see it glide under the bridge. Boy, it was big,” said Kurt Hal, 56.

Company officials are banking that its novelty will help guarantee its success. Five

times larger than the Titanic, the US$1.5-billion (Bt50.17-billion) ship has seven neighbourhoods, an ice rink, a small golf course and a 750-seat outdoor amphitheatre. It has 2,700

cabins and can accommodate 6,300 passengers and 2,100 crew members.

Accommodations include loft cabins with floor-to-ceiling windows, and luxury suites with balconies overlooking the sea or promenades.

The liner also has four swimming pools, volleyball and basketball courts, and a youth zone with theme parks and nurseries for children.

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THE FUN

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JAMES HETFIELD, FRONTMAN FOR METALLICA, ON JAMMING WITH THE KINKS' RAY DAVIES FOR THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME BIRTHDAY CONCERT.

“We didn’t know what to think of this at first. We got completely schooled.”

DA N C E P R E V I E W

A WHOLE LOT OF ‘FUN’ A new dance performance promises various moves and some thoughts

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

XTRA O N E N I G H T O N LY >> “Fun+” takes place at 7.30 on Saturday in Khunying Sumanee Memorial Hall at Shrewsbury International School, 1922 Charoen Krung Road.

COURTESY OF POINT STUDIO

>> Tickets are Bt300 and Bt500. Call (02) 734 3232.

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resh from performing the title character in 12 Inch Theatre’s “Carmen” last month, dancer and choreographer Meuanphun “Orn” Ampunsang has invited some “Carmen” pals to join students from her Point Studio, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary, for her new production titled “Phun” (“Dream”).

“The English title is written ‘Fun+’ and it’s pronounced ‘Fun Plus’,” she says.

“It’s a good opportunity for the students, who’ve been rehearsing for the past three months, to work with professionals and to perform for the public. We’ve quite a big cast too – 28 members.

“It’s been my dream to stage a full-scale dance performance.

The story is about a child from upcountry who wishes to become a professional dancer in Bangkok.

“The first act is called ‘Urban Dwellers’, and we’ll show a wide variety of city people.

Some strive for a better future while others yearn for new experiences. They face different obstacles and hardships, which give them strength to carry on.

“In the second act, ‘Those Who Are Forgotten,’ the tone is darker, as we show characters most of us do not care about – beggars, for example.

“The final act, ‘Forever Dreams Come True’, shows different aspects of love, including homosexuality, and questions whether we want to love, to be loved and to feel love.

“In each act, there are various styles of dance, ranging from classical ballet, to jazz, contemporary and hip-hop – all new choreography by myself plus a scene called ‘Garbage’ by guest choreographer Peeramon Chomdhavat, who’s also an artistic adviser for this performance. Given this variety, it’s my job to make sure that everyone and everything is unified choreographically and emotionally.”

Swiss in the mix The music is composed by Swiss jazz pianist Francois Lindemanne, who was part of the “Piano Seven” seen during Bangkok’s Festival of Dance and Music a few years ago. Orn says that he’ll also perform some of his compositions live.

“We’ll evaluate the feedback and if it’s good then we may decide to stage this kind of charity performance annually.”

Profits from ticket sales will be donated to the Sutasinee Noi-in Foundation (Baan Home Hug).

“It’s a small charity that’s making a big impact in helping HIV-infected children,” says Orn.

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YEARS AGO THIS WEEK, William Shakespeare’s “Othello” premiered at Whitehall Palace in London.

BOYZONE plans to release an album with vocals recorded by former member Stephen Gately before his death last month at age 33.

Win salsa tickets

soopsip How the PM gets his kicks

in step at www.Salsa Bangkok.com.

Plants that show off THE THAI Ornamental Plants Foundation’s annual botanical fair from Thursday to Sunday will be a treat for the eyes and the nostrils.

It’s free to see at Kasetsart University’s Bangkhen campus, with hundreds of species, gardening gear at low prices, instructional clinics, a painting contest, flower arranging and an auction of rare plants.

See more at www.Thai OrnamentalPlant.org.

AFP

Abhist Vejjajiva’s enemies

Three generations of rockers join onstage for the 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert, Bono from U2, left, Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas and Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones.

C O N C E RT R E V I E W

A rock royalty casserole Mick Jagger teams with U2 and Lou Reed with Metallica for the Hall of Fame’s birthday bash

By David Bauder A P , New York

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2 brought three generations of chart-toppers – Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen and the Black Eyed Peas – with them onstage last Friday at another night of mix and match magic at Madison Square Garden.

Metallica brought the thunder to Lou Reed and Ray Davies. It was the second of two concerts to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and they will be edited into a television special for HBO. During U2’s set, Bono was waxing poetic about the spiritual, physical and political power of rock ’n’ roll until finally the Boss had had enough.

“Let’s have some fun with it,” Springsteen said. They performed U2’s “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”, with Bono and Springsteen trading call-and-response vocals during the final verse.

U2 topped the bill for the four hours of music. True to the spirit of Rock Hall events, producers sought some unusual pairings for artists to pay tribute to influences: Annie Lennox and Lenny Kravitz joined Aretha Franklin onstage, and Sting popped up to sing “People Get Ready” with Jeff Beck.

Jagger, who sang “Stuck in a Moment You Can’t Get Out Of” with U2, also danced a duet with the Black Eyed Peas’ Fergie on “Gimme Shelter”.

Just to show music’s finest aren’t perfect: U2, Springsteen and Patti Smith needed a doover when they mangled “Because the Night”.

Metallica paid tribute to influences by playing songs by Bob Seger and Queen.

Frontman James Hetfield noted the band’s trepidation when Rock Hall officials suggested artists to share the stage with.

“We’re not the most jammy

will have to curb their enthusiasm: The prime minister will not be quitting politics in favour of a new career in football – despite scoring six goals in two matches.

That kind of striking usually earns a place in the game’s hall of fame, but Abhisit’s record belongs to the “friendly” pitches of diplomacy and political camaraderie.

His first football outing, in a match against foreign diplomats, brought a hat trick, and so did last Sunday’s face-off between the government coalition parties and the Senate, which ended in a 3-3 draw.

Reluctant star Arak “Pe” Amornsupasiri did-

‘The Killer’, Jerry Lee Lewis, played his hits.

AFP

THE FIFTH Latin and Culture Dance Festival and Salsa Social Dance Competition runs from Thursday to Sunday at the Grand Millennium Hotel, the Dream Hotel, Club Culture and the Emporium.

Daily Xpress is giving away three pairs of passes to the four-day event. The winners will be the first three readers to send an e-mail to ntlife@nationgroup.com, subject: Salsa. Give us your address and phone number.

The deadline is today at 5.

Winners will be announced on tomorrow. Get

kind of band,” he said.

One choice was unsurprising: Ozzy Osbourne, who sang “Paranoid” and “Iron Man”.

The others were less obvious but went over hugely well. Lou Reed had a muscular backing for “Sweet Jane” and Ray Davies had the type of riffage he hadn’t seen since the Kinks on “You Really Got Me” and “All Day and All of the Night”.

Jerry Lee Lewis began the show with his hit “Great Balls of Fire”, and at the end slowly pushed over his piano stool.

n’t have a huge fan following when he played guitar with the rock band Slur, but the movie “Rak Sam Sao” (“The Last Moment”) has made him a star.

When Poly Plus TV studio chief Oraphan “Nid” Watcharaphol was Pe advised by her kids to sign Pe for the role in “Jaew Jai Rai Kab Khunchai Tevada”, Nid approached him. He was busy with the band. She waited out an hour’s rehearsal before finally getting him under contract for the TV series.

Contact Soopsip at veenxpress@gmail.com.

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FASHION / BEAUTY

retail therapy

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Laid back in LA Fashion showings reflect an eclectic city

Achieve a lightweight, fresh, and comfortable layer of transparent coverage that fits on the skin with Shu Uemura’s Face Architect UV under-base fluid with SPF20.

Developed from an innovative formula that includes deep-sea water and emollient ingredients, the expertly selected powders and pearls subtly reflect light to smooth away dullness and skin unevenness. The under base is available in beige and pink from Shu Uemura counters in major department stores and costs Bt1,650.

Herbal gold Clarins celebrates its silver anniversary with a range of new face and body oils made from what it calls “plant gold” — lotus, santal and blue orchid for the face that are best used at night, plus tonic, antieau and relaxing oil for the body for splashing on after a shower. This subtle alchemy of essential oils and plant extracts provides both treatment and fragrant properties, combining the benefits of phytotherapy and aromatherapy. The collection for the face is priced at Bt1,750 a bottle while for the body, the price is Bt2,100.

a parade of fitted and detailed leather jackets, vests and bodyith a schedule that conscious clothing in their stretched into an entire Fashion Week show. month of presentations, parties Their piece de resistance and runway shows, the spring was a black leather “bridal 2010 collections shown in Los gown” with a studded leather Angeles throughout October corset, long layered skirt that were bound to run the gamut. pooled into a train and feathFor this season, designers ered headband jutting from the have been inspired by influmodel’s forehead. ences as dissimilar as the hardOn the other end of the Los ware store and Michelle Angeles style spectrum, Kevan Obama – proving that although Hall and Louis Verdad stuck to this town is known for corner- the vintage-inspired glamour ing the contemporary market, they do best, creating polished, the current climate is ruled by elegant and highly wearable high concepts, Hollywood pieces that are no doubt a push glamour and a love for toward commercial success leather. rather than a high-art Los Angeles statement. Hall’s show transplant Rick at the Universal Studios Owens gave legitiHollywood back lot had macy to the Los a set of grand steps as a Angeles fashion backdrop, making every scene when he model look as if she moved his business to were descending the Paris and began showsteps at the Palais ing there six years des Festivals at ago. We’ve seen Cannes.

Owens’ dark He specifiGothic look cally chanspawn a generanelled tion of like-minded the 1960s, local designers such with modas Rodarte, Raquel els wearing Allegra and Grai. voluminous This year, Skin bouffants and Graft continued the “Mad Men”-esque tradition. silhouettes. The Designers Katie solid-colour Kay and Jonny pieces were Cota sent out breathtaking.

Verdad cited Obama Leather and as his wood features muse and transhammered metal lated the idea quite corsets. literally. As the show started, a video montage of

By Melissa Magsaysay

Skin Graft’s

Spring/Summer 2010 collection.

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Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Janet Jackson, Grace Jones and Maya Angelou was projected on the wall, and every model cast to wear the all-ivory collection was black.

Cream jumpsuits, shift dresses and trousers were accented with pops of gold and the occasional splash of navy, infusing a nautical aesthetic into the line.

Somewhere between high art and the hardware store, the winners of the Fashion Angel Emerging Designers award, Jacquetta O’Dell and Krysta Henry of Krys-N-Jack, showed a collection made from leather and wood.

The two designers are fascinated by building and have a

background in interior design, carpentry and manufacturing – in fact, they met while working in a drapery factory in Oklahoma. They cite Hussein Chalayan as an inspiration, and their strong point of view and interest in working with alternative materials have them on the right track to carving out a nice little niche in the fashion scene.

Los Angeles Fashion Week may be logistically challenged, and the events incongruous, but it’s like driving from one end of the city to the other: Every neighbourhood has something different to offer.

You just never know what you're going to get, and maybe that’s part of the appeal.

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Pradit Prasartthong, director of the Makhampom Foundation, presents “Red Demon”, a contemporary likay (folk opera) adaptation of the Japanese play “Akaoni” until Sunday at the Jim Thompson Art Centre.

The show time is 7.30 on weekdays and 2 on Saturday and Sunday. The centre is on Soi Kasemsan 2, opposite the National Stadium. Tickets are Bt200 to Bt500. Call (087) 221 3111 or visit www.Mak hampom.net.

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French-Japanese artist Shunsuke Francois Nanjo makes his Asia debut with “La/Pas La” (“Here/Not Here”) at the 100 Tonson Gallery from Thursday to December 27.

The gallery, on Soi Tonson off Ploenchit Road, is open Thursday to Sunday from 11am to 7pm. Call (02) 684 1527.

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WHAT’S UP

Elephant wine Siam Winery adds a Thai twist for tours at its Hua Hin Hills Vineyard – elephant rides. The home of Monsoon Valley Wines also boasts The Sala, a bistro and wine bar designed by former Norman Foster architect Sylvia Soh. It’s open Tuesday through Sunday and public holidays from 11 to 6. Call (081) 701 887.

A man’s world Artist Arkom Thongprong invites you to step into the world of an average Thai guy in his solo show “A Real Man is Coming” at the Gossip Gallery at the Silom Galleria on Silom Soi 19. To Arkom, the ideal man is represented by more than his physical appearance. After many years of observation, he’s noted that the average Thai male, is primarily interested in three things: women, guns and Buddha amulets. You can check out his art until Sunday.

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TO SEE

on dvd REGION 3

Taking Wo odstock A dilapida

ted family-r un m music festiv al that defin otel becomes ground ze ed a genera ro for the Paragon. Ra tion. At the ted 18+. # Siam and

Bid Phiphop Talu Loke (The Scout) Schoolkids on a scouting adventure encounter a giant snake and other fearsome creatures.

Rated G. #

Ja-eh Koy Laew Ja The ghost of a young woman (Treechada “Poy” Malayaporn) tries to convince her old boyfriend to commit suicide.

Rated 15+.

Boring Love A gay-straight love triangle forms out of the ashes of a broken relationship. No English subtitles. At the Lido.

Treeless Mountain In this acclaimed South Korean drama, two sisters look after each other after being abandoned by their mother. In Korean with English and Thai subtitles at House. #

The Rebound Sparks fly when a divorcee (Catherine Zeta-Jones) starts over with her two children and hires a young man (Justin Bartha) as nanny. Rated G.

nd en Giant Lege re G e h t d n a a Nobit k plant back emon nurse a sic robot cat Dora ng around. At Nobita and his is up and walki t an pl e th on to health and so G. ted SF Cinemas. Ra

discovers he’s a grandfather – and he’s only 35!

Chuean Director Kongkiat Komesiri and writer Wisit Sasanatieng serve up a twisting thriller about a serial killer. Rated 18+. #

Maha’lai Sayong Khwan A rescue-squad volunteer (Panward Hemmanee) has a special gift that links four tales about haunted universities.

Scandal Makers

Rated 18+. #

Cha Tae-hyeon and Park Boyeong star in this comedy about a former teen idol who suddenly

Surrogates Bruce Willis is a cop who must

unplug from his robot double in order to solve a string of murders. Rated 13+.

Kafoo: Waiting for Happiness A lonely Okinawan man, with just his dog for company, has a woman enter his life. At House and the Lido.

Rot Fai Fah ...

Maha Na Ter A 30-year-old spinster (Cris Horwang) sees a chance for love with a railway maintenance engineer (Ken Theeradej) who works on Bangkok’s Skytrain.

Let the Right One In This acclaimed, cult-hit Swedish thriller is a coming-ofage story that portrays the relationship between a bullied 12year-old boy who is befriended by a 200-year-old vampire child in a Stockholm suburb in the 1980s. It’s directed by Tomas Alfredson and is based on the best-selling novel by John Ajvide Lindqvist, who also wrote the screenplay. For the DVD released by Happy Home Entertainment, the audio options are the original Swedish soundtrack or the Thai dub with Thai subtitles only. It’s priced at Bt170. – DAILY XPRESS

on tv

Rated G. #

>> 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

Loving Leah Lauren Ambrose and Susie Essman star in this love story about the unusual journey a widow has to take to marry her husband’s brother.

HBO (TrueVisions), 8pm > > F I L M R AT I N GS

> > C H A N N E L L I N KS 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

This Is It Footage from the rehearsals for Michael Jackson’s London concerts forms this song-and-dance-filled farewell documentary to the pop star. Rated G. # # # #

As of August 2009, Thailand has these motion-picture ratings: G – General audiences.

P – Promote as educational.

13+, 15+ and 18+ – Suggested minimum ages for viewers.

20+ – Restricted to viewers aged 20 and older; ID check mandatory.

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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, November 3, 2009

Comics&Games

Red and Rover

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Tuesday, November 3, 2009

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By Eugenia Last

Today’s Birthday: Travel and dealing with institutions and authoritative people will not go according to plan. Show your capabilities by using what’s available to you and you will make headway. A matter that has been kept secret in the past will now be revealed.

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 Don’t give in to demands or to people trying to play on your sympathy. Protect your assets and offer suggestions, not cash, to those asking for your help. An acquaintance will challenge you emotionally.

TAURUS *** April 20-May 20 Don’t make any hasty decisions regarding home and family. Stick to your original game plan and let everyone else take care of his or her own business. Don’t believe everything you are told. 3 stars GEMINI *** May 21-June 20 Keep things simple. As soon as you start to take on too much or involve yourself in other people’s affairs, you will have added responsibilities or will be blamed for something you didn’t do.

DIFFICULTY RATING ★★

CANCER **** June 21-July 22 A skill you have will be recognised by someone you respect. Gains can be made and contracts negotiated in your favour. Don’t let your personal responsibilities restrict you from getting ahead.

LEO *** July 23-Aug. 22 Acting on impulse will not help your situation at home, at work or financially. Someone who knows the ropes and could alter your course of action will question you. Budget and avoid unwarranted stress.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY

VIRGO ***** Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Being upfront will get you what you want in the end. You don’t have to make friends - just prove your point and you will advance. Someone will be jealous of you.

LIBRA *** Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Stop being so hard on yourself and the ones you love. Everything will work out if you focus on what you can do instead of what you cannot. Changes at home could save you money.

SCORPIO *** Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Study the facts and hold off making a move that can upset your emotional well-being and home life. Interact with creative people with similar interests for insight in resolving a problem you face.

SAGITTARIUS *** Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Don’t let anyone make you look bad. Stick up for what you have done in the past and what you plan to do in the future. A relationship with someone you meet will turn out to be beneficial.

CAPRICORN ***** Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Making some changes at home will allow you to take care of both personal and professional needs with greater ease. Stick to your budget. You can get what you want for a lot less if you do your research.

Lulu Composer John Barry is 76.

Singer Lulu is 61.

Actress-comedian Roseanne Barr is 57.

Actress Kathy Kinney is 56.

Actress Kate Capshaw is 56.

Comedian Dennis Miller is 56.

Singer Adam Ant is 55.

Actor Dolph Lundgren is 52.

AQUARIUS ** Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Your emotions will lead you in the wrong direction. If someone is trying to upset you, question whether or not this person should be in your life or not. Don’t say yes for the wrong reasons.

PISCES **** Feb. 19-March 20 Before you fall for a situation that isn’t likely to pan out, do your homework. A false sense of what you have will lead to an expensive lesson. Listen to common sense.

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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

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Tuesday, November 3, 2009

THE SPORT MOTOR R ACI NG

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Thai coach is confident Thailand are confident of making it to the final of the women’s futsal competition for the third consecutive time in the Asian Indoor Games in Vietnam even though they are due to take on defending champions Japan in the semifinals. After watching Iran upset the East Asia nation 3-2 in their last Group B match yesterday, Thai team coach Kamron Samranphan believes his side has what it takes to overcome the Japanese, the team they lost to in the final last year. – Daily Xpress

Barrichello signs up for Williams The Williams Formula One team announced yesterday that their drivers for next year will be veteran Brazilian Rubens Barrichello and German rookie Nico Hulkenberg. Japanese Kanui Kobayashi is set to realise one of his dreams in the next few weeks if he is confirmed, as is widely expected, as a Toyota driver next season. – AFP

133-123 Carmelo Anthony poured in 42 points as the Nuggets won a shoot-out against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies.

B E AC H VO L L E Y B A L L

Phuket’s sands prepare for Asia’s largest-ever event

Bridgestone to quit F1 in late 2010

By Preechachan Wiriyanupappong DAILY XPRESS, Phuket

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Japanese tyre maker Bridgestone Corp said yesterday it would quit Formula One next year, dealing a further blow to the sport after the recent withdrawal of other high-profile firms amid the global downturn.

Bridgestone said it would end its contract as the official tyre supplier to the FIA, raising questions over who would replace it after French rival Michelin pulled out in 2006 and US maker Goodyear left in 1998. Bridgestone has supplied tyres to F1 for 13 years and has been the exclusive supplier to the series since 2007. Its current contract expires at the end of the 2010 season. – AFP

DAILY XPRESS

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull celebrates his victory on the podium at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.

VETTEL BULLISH German revels in fourth win of the season at Abu Dhabi AFP, Abu Dhabi

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he broad smile of Sebastian Vettel and his easy sense of humour signalled on Sunday that he is ready for the future after claiming an historic triumph in the inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

As the 22-year-old German sat between his “senior” colleagues, newly-claimed world champion Briton Jenson Button and Australian Mark Webber at the post-race news conference, he could barely stop himself laughing.

Vettel, delighted to have led his Red Bull team-mate Webber home in a famous one-two victory, revelled in his win and in his repeated joke about Button’s impending, but denied, wedding plans.

“Now Seb, that’s enough – I am trying to talk,” said the 29year-old Englishman after Vettel had interrupted him, with the same joke, for at least the third time.

Clearly at home among his peers, and clearly full of confi-

dence and natural talent, Vettel raced and talked with the composure of a future champion.

On the track, he had dominated the race once Briton Lewis Hamilton, the pole-sitter, had been forced to retire, after 20 of the 55 laps, with gearbox problems.

Vettel, who started second, then took over and drove to the flag in flawless style. It was his fourth win of the season and the fifth of his career, confirming him as runner-up in the drivers’ title race. “That was a fantastic race. We had a very good launch, a good start. It was not enough to out-accelerate Lewis but it was close! I was surprised,” said Vettel.

“Then going on the long back straight he pushed the [KERS] button and that was it, he disappeared into the distance. I was able to stay close, we knew we were heavier but I was able to keep with him. There was a lot of pressure in the pit-stops.

“After that he retired, but it was a fantastic race. I had a gap to Jenson and Mark behind so I was able to pace myself, but the car was fantastic on both tyres.

It was a pleasure to sit in the car tonight. To sum up the season, it

is up and down. The second-half we have been very strong – this is the fourth 1-2 for Red Bull, so congratulations to the team.

They have been pushing a lot, working a lot.

“It is a perfect way to finish the season on a high.”

He admitted he was proud to have secured the runner-up spot.

“I am very proud. Obviously, I think there was a misunderstanding in Brazil where I didn’t have the chance, so congratulations to Brawn and Button.

“After Brazil, coming here we knew we had a very, very strong package and the priority number one was to secure second in the drivers’ championship, and we succeeded. To do it with victory is the best possible result.”

Vettel, whose team was the strongest in the second half of the season, is now hoping Red Bull can keep their momentum going and fight at the front of the field again in 2010.

“It would be very good to continue like that,” he said. “Now we face a long winter, especially for all us drivers! There’s a long break with no testing: but back in England, back in the factory, the guys are pushing very hard.”

he Phuket Thailand Open, powered by PTT and starting tomorrow at Karon Beach, promises to be the biggest beach volleyball competition ever held in Asia.

Tournament director Geoffrey Rowe said the number of players in the tournament, the last stop of the Swatch FIVB World Tour 2009, has increased by 40 per cent from last year. More than 80 teams from 30 countries have confirmed their participation.

“The live broadcast will also reach around 2.3 billion households worldwide. Those who will come to cheer their favourite teams at the venue can participate in various activities at the fun booths provided by sponsors,” Rowe said.

“It’s an excellent mixture of sport and entertainment. I hope the spectators will enjoy every moment at Karon Beach.”

Among the star spikers are world champions April Ross and Jennifer Kessy-Boss from the USA, who will be back to defend their title.

Fast-improving Simone Kuhn and Nadine Zumkehr, who entered the Swatch FIVB World Tour record books on Sunday by becoming the first women’s team from Switzerland to win an international “open” beach volleyball gold medal, in the Sanya Open in China, are the pair to watch this time, Top players from Germany, Netherlands, Greece, China, Italy, Japan, Canada, Mexico, Russia, Czech Republic and Norway will also join the fray in the top-flight tournament, with an attractive US$190,000 at stake.

Two matches will be contested in the country quota play-off today.

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DAILY XPRESS

Cool Serena cruises past sister Venus ,

CHAMPIONS LE AGUE FOOT BALL

REDS, BLUES ON A HIGH United, Chelsea eye next phase but Real must improve

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HAVING DIDIER [DROGBA] B ACK THIS WEEK WILL BE GREAT FOR US.HE IS A TOP CLASS PLAYER. Frank Lampard Manchester United forward Michael Owen takes part in a training session.

pack. “Having Didier back in the Champions League this week will be great for us. It’s a big boost, he’s a top-class player in great form,” the England midfielder said, dubbing Drogba the best striker in the world.

“He’s neck and neck with Fernando Torres in the goals chart, but for me Didier is the best in the world because of his all-round game.”

Nine-times champions Real Madrid should ultimately emerge from Group C even if AC Milan, with seven titles, complete the double today over the expensively reconstituted “Meringues” at the San Siro.

Both sides have six points from three games but Real will

again be without the world’s most expensive player Cristiano Ronaldo as he has not recovered from a nagging right ankle injury.

Veteran midfielder Guti will also miss the game after falling out with coach Manuel Pellegrini during last week’s humiliating 4-0 Spanish Cup defeat at third division Alcorcon. Assuming Milan – already shocked at home to Zurich before redeeming themselves in Madrid – qualify along with the Spanish giants, whose last crown came in 2002, that would mean the end of the road for Marseille, the 1993 champions, who should nonetheless beat Zurich at the Stade Velodrome.

Also teetering on the brink are four-times winners Bayern Munich, who are labouring to make an impression in Group A where Bordeaux are setting the pace after beating the Bavarians in France.

Fixtures (2.45am Bkk time) Group A: Bayern Munich (GER) v Bordeaux (FRA); Maccabi Haifa (ISR) v Juventus (ITA) Group B: Manchester United (ENG) CSKA Moscow (RUS); Besiktas (TUR) v VfL Wolfsburg (GER) Group C: AC Milan (ITA) v Real Madrid (ESP); Marseille (FRA) v FC Zurich (SUI) Group D: Atletico Madrid (ESP) v Chelsea; Apoel FC (CYP) v Porto (POR)

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ompared to the domestic and European woes of fivetimes European kings Liverpool, life is bliss for Manchester United and Chelsea as Premier League glory and the knockout phase of the Champions League beckon.

Liverpool, six defeats in seven games, have run into a brick wall in the Premier League where a first title in 20 years already looks beyond them.

Failure to win at Lyon tomorrow could derail their Champions League ambitions after defeats to the French side and also Fiorentina.

Meanwhile it’s been relatively plain sailing for United and Chelsea, both at home and abroad. Sir Alex Ferguson’s 2008 European champions are just two points off the Blues in the league while in Europe both sides have posted three wins already.

Despite veterans Ryan Giggs and Rio Ferdinand both being ruled out of today’s game United will expect to polish off rivals CSKA Moscow at Old Trafford having already secured full points in Moscow.

Chelsea, having already humiliated Atletico Madrid at Stamford Bridge, will be confident they can get the point they need to advance from Group D, particularly with Didier Drogba having completed the threematch ban imposed for an onpitch outburst after last season’s semi-final loss to Barcelona.

Frank Lampard says the Ivorian is the true ace in the

Serena Williams won her second career WTA Championships title yesterday with a commanding 6-2 7-6 (7/4) victory over sister Venus, a triumph which earned her a cool US$1.55 million. Serena, who will finish the season as world No 1, also won the trophy in 2001, making her only the second player, after Justine Henin in 2007, to capture two Grand Slam titles and the WTA Championship in the same year.

Serena won all five matches at this event, including a group-stage win over defending champion Venus, and such was her dominance in Sunday’s final that she gave up just seven points on serve.

The 85-minute romp was her 13th victory in 23 meetings with her sister, a family rivalry stretching back to 1998. “It feels fantastic. I definitely wasn’t expecting to win when I came here because I hadn’t been practicing very well,” said Serena.

“I kept fighting against a really tough player but Venus kept hitting the ball back.

That’s never easy and it’s really frustrating.”

Venus, who also lost her Wimbledon title to Serena this year, said she did all she could in the final.

“I gave 100 per cent. It’s the end of the season. It’s been a good week and I have no complaints. Serena played a great match. She didn’t make many errors,” said Venus.

With the last of her 41 career titles coming nine months ago, it will be little consolation for the 29-yearold that she will end 2009 at six in the world, up from seven.

Fisher beats Kim to win World Match Play AP, Casares, Spain

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Ross Fisher after winning the World Match Play.

oss Fisher won the 36-hole World Match Play Championship final on Sunday with a convincing 4 and 3 victory over Anthony Kim. Fisher had an eagle at the par-4 22nd hole and birdie at the par-5 23rd to put him 3-up at the Finca Cortesin golf course.

Kim won the next hole but then missed putts on the 25th and 26th holes. Kim later missed

several hole-winning putts down the stretch.

“Fortunately the putter finally got a little bit hot,” said Fisher, who became the fourth Englishman to win the event. “It was slow to get going but when I needed some crucial putts there were some really good putts I holed today.”

Fisher, who was sharp around the greens early in the day, never trailed his American oppo-

nent as the first 18 holes were played in cool, overcast conditions before the sun came out in the afternoon.

“It was tough. This course is very demanding, not only mentally but physically,” said Fisher, whose 126 holes completed included a playoff against Masters champion Angel Cabrera on Saturday. “Fitness was probably a big aspect.”

Kim tried to rally on the sec-

ond 18, putting his drive within 15 feet on the 24th hole and then making the birdie putt, but he couldn’t hold it together around the greens, lipping out from about a foot on the 26th.

Trailing by three holes with eight to play, Kim just couldn’t get his putter rolling.

“It was an up-and-down battle all day and I never seemed to get anything going. That’s what cost me today,” Kim said.

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A STEP New York on the brink of title as A-Rod delivers the biggest hit of his career

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lex Rodriguez smacked the greatest hit of his superstar career to drive in the winning run yesterday and put the New York Yankees on the brink of their 27th World Series title.

“A-Rod” smashed a two-out double to left field in the ninth inning to score Johnny Damon off third base and the Yankees beat reigning champion Philadelphia 7-4 to seize a 3-1 lead in Major League Baseball’s best-of-seven final.

“I’ve never had a bigger hit,” Rodriguez said. “When I get good pitches to hit and I put a good swing on it, good things usually happen.”

Rodriguez is batting a miserable 2-for-14 in his World Series GOLF

Karlsson takes aim at Asia Robert Karlsson has warned that Europe will be on a revenge mission when he joins fellow Swede Henrik Stenson in the European line-up for the fourth edition of the Royal Trophy, at the Amata Spring Country Club in Chon Buri from January 8 to 10. Karlsson admits he was stung by his team’s defeat in last year’s edition and wants to see Europe’s best players come together to do battle in Thailand.

“I want to make sure we are fully prepared for the fourth edition of the Royal Trophy as we need to re-assert ourselves as the strongest team in world golf,” said Karlsson.

“The upcoming event is very important for us – especially as we will be playing under Seve Ballesteros, as European captain.

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debut but connecting when it matters most, his other hit being a game-three homer off a television camera to spark a comeback victory.

The Yankees, whose 201 million-dollar payroll is baseball’s largest, have not won a World Series crown since 2000 but are on the verge of extending their record all-time title run, already the greatest success mark in American sport.

“We haven’t accomplished anything yet,” Damon said.

“We’ve won three games. That’s not what we set out to do. We would like the fourth.”

New York can claim the crown by winning game five today when southpaw pitcher Cliff Lee, Philadelphia’s game

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New York Yankees batter Alex Rodriguez hits an RBI double. Inset: Yankees baserunner Johnny Damon, left, takes off for third base after stealing second base as third baseman Pedro Feliz watches.

WHEN I GET GOOD PITCHES TO HIT AND I PUT A GOOD SWING ON IT,GOOD THINGS USUALLY HAPPEN. Alex Rodriguez

one winner, goes against AJ Burnett, who won game two.

“It’s going to be a great chal-

lenge,” Rodriguez said. “We have to stay very focused.

Those guys are the world champs. They are going to come out fighting and so are we.”

Teams with a 3-1 edge have won the World Series 34 of 40 times, the most recent failure being when St Louis dropped the last three games to Kansas City to lose the 1985 Series.

Chase Utley blasted a solo homer in the seventh inning and Pedro Feliz added another in the eighth to pull the Phillies even at 4-4, setting the stage for the Yankees’ dramatic ninth inning against relief pitcher Brad Lidge.

One strike from ending the inning, Lidge surrendered a single to Damon and were undone when he stole second base, then raced to third on the play, Lidge and catcher Carlos Ruiz having failed to protect the base to deny Damon.

“There was some miscommunication,” Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said. “That’s the first time we’ve had it happen to us this year.”

Damon gambled to put himself in prime scoring position.

“I have some decent speed. I just went off instinct and fortunately it worked out,” Damon said.

Favre overcomes boos and the Packers AFP, Green Bay, Wisconsin

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rett Favre won another big game at Lambeau Field yesterday, but this time it was to the dismay of Packers fans who once idolised him.

The iconic quarterback led Minnesota to a 38-26 National Football League triumph, the Vikings’ second victory over his former team in less than a month.

This one came on the hallowed ground of Lambeau Field, where Favre was greeted by lusty boos from his former admirers.

Favre remained unruffled by the raucous reception, completing 17 of 28 passes for 244 yards and four touchdowns.

“Packer fans cheer for the Packers first,” Favre said. “I know that. But I hope that everyone in the stadium watching tonight said, ‘I sure

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre celebrates after seeing his throw collected for the Vikings final touchdown. hate those jokers on the other side, but he does play the way he’s always played.’”

Rookie receiver Percy Harvin caught five passes for 84 yards and a touchdown and had five returns for 175 yards as the Vikings improved to 7-1.

Vikings defenders pum-

melled Favre’s heir, Aaron Rodgers, sacking him six times.

Rodgers responded, producing three second-half touchdowns that prevented a Vikings rout but weren’t enough to secure a victory.

Favre departed the field amid a welter of cameras,

pumping his fist to a mix of jeers and cheers.

He had been roundly booed during pre-game warm-ups, introductions and every time he took a snap in the early going.

But there were also signs of mixed emotions from some fans in the stadium – who paired Vikings and Packers colours or held up signs backing the player who led Green Bay to the playoffs in 11 of 16 seasons with the Packers.

Rodgers said he was more concerned with losing to a division foe than to Favre.

“I hate losing to whoever’s the quarterback for them,” Rodgers said.

Elsewhere, the Indianapolis Colts won their 16th straight regular season game, improving to 7-0 for this season with an 18-14 victory over San Francisco.

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MARIANO MARVELLOUS New York closing relief ace Mariano Rivera set World Series career records yesterday with his 23rd pitching appearance and 11th save.

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Rafael Benitez is accused of putting success in Europe before Premiership glory.

Liverpool and Ireland legend Ronnie Whelan believes the end of Rafael Benitez’s reign at Anfield is in sight after the club’s stuttering start to the season. Whelan, who won six English titles in his playing days at Anfield, has accused Benitez of putting success in Europe before the club’s quest for Premier League glory.

And he believes Saturday’s 3-1 defeat at Fulham, which left Liverpool nine points adrift of league leaders Chelsea, could signal the beginning of the end for the Spaniard.

“It’s all gone wrong with the manager and he’s shown exactly where his priorities lie,” Whelan told Ireland’s RTE Television “He wants to win the European Cup so he can get a job in Europe. For me, his days have got to be numbered at Liverpool.”

Whelan’s criticism was sparked by Benitez’s decision to substitute Fernando Torres after an hour at Craven Cottage because of concern over the groin injury the Spanish striker is carrying.

Benitez desperately needs Torres to be fit for tomorow’s Champions League trip to Lyon, where a defeat would probably end Liverpool’s chances of progressing to the group stages.

Despite that, Whelan was adamant that Benitez should have kept Torres on the pitch on Saturday.

“He’s taken players off who are the only players who are going to give you a chance of winning the game,” he said. “And he drags them all off because he’s got a game on Wednesday.

“When I saw the team I thought he’s not bothered about this game. He’s putting all his eggs in one basket and I can’t see why he’s done it.”

Benitez defended his decision to withdraw Torres from the fray with the score standing at 1-1, pointing out that there had been a major doubt over whether the striker would play any role in the match. “We will see in the next couple of days how he is going to react to this,” Benitez said. “We knew it was going to be difficult for him to play and we had to decide.

“The other day [against Manchester United], he played 80 minutes but needed four days to recover.

He still has some problems but we had to decide whether to start with him [at Fulham] or use him from the bench. We decided that it was better to start with him, so he could warm-up properly. It was a difficult decision, as we knew it could be a risk and we might lose him for even more time. I prefer to lose a player for 20 or 30 minutes, not one month.”

AMERICAN FOOTBALL – NFL

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Favre welcomed back with boos

Pellegrini’s job on line in Milan match

The boos are still ringing in Brett Favre’s ears after his first game in Green Bay since signing with those hated Minnesota Vikings. From the time he jogged onto the grass at Lambeau Field for pre-game warm-ups until he left four hours later with his arms raised in triumph, he was treated like a traitor, not a man who was revered here for 16 years. >PAGE 27

Two weeks can be a long time in football and that has been exactly the case ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash between AC Milan and Real Madrid at the San Siro.

Real come into this match in turmoil and still reeling from their humiliating Spanish Cup 4-0 thrashing at the hands of third division Alcorcon last Tuesday. >PAGE 25