Then salvation arrives in the form of Bangkok-based chef David Thompson, Michelin-starred for his Thai restaurant nahm in London's Halkin hotel (halkin. como.bz).

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Ronaldo had starred in United's 3-1 win over Arsenal on Tuesday and was on top form again in the lunchtime kick off as he smashed home an 18th minute free kick for his 26th goal of the campaign.

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The 2004 feature "Wimbledon" starred Kirsten Dunst as Lizzie Bradbury, a single-minded American tennis star who finds love in the form of a less than dedicated British player Peter Colt (Paul Bettany), who inspired by Bradbury does the impossible by winning the men's singles.

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