| |   NEC gadget puts virtual controller on almost any surface
| Technology titan NEC has unveiled a gadget that lets people control their TVs, mobile phones or tablet computers with a virtual input device. | NEC said a camera that tracks the movements of 3-D shapes will c...
Ewing to interview for Bobcats job
| CHARLOTTE NORTH CAROLINA — Two people familiar with the situation say the Bobcats will interview Orlando assistant Patrick Ewing on Thursday in Charlotte for their vacant head coaching position. | The p...
Tokyo stocks set to languish as Europe crisis brews anew
| As risk-aversion spawned by fresh concern over the eurozone sovereign debt crisis dominates equity markets, Tokyo stocks are expected to stay in the doldrums as markets abroad deteriorate. | In March, the Nik...
Firms say new gear visually detects radiation hot spots
| A number of companies have started marketing equipment and devices that enable inspectors to visually detect radiation hot spots. | The devices are expected to be a great help to municipalities and constructi...
METI boss fired for nuclear crisis regrets underestimating tsunami threat
| The man who was the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's top official when the Fukushima disaster unfolded said he regretted underestimating the tsunami danger when METI was reviewing earthquake-resistan...
Lawrie handed four-game ban
| TORONTO — Brett Lawrie of the Toronto Blue Jays has been suspended for four games by Major League Baseball after he threw his batting helmet and it bounced off an umpire. | The penalty was imposed Wedne...
Four contractors to scrub Date
| FUKUSHIMA — The city of Date, Fukushima Prefecture, will award contracts for large-scale radiation decontamination work to four general contractors in a project worth ¥14.9 billion, municipal offic...
Taxi firm sues over expansion ban
| A Tokyo taxi firm that caters chiefly to foreign businesspeople is suing to have a government decision rescinded that banned it from expanding its fleet, and thus offer services to airports, saying the state ...
Okinawa sets sights on foreign tourists
| FUKUOKA — Tourism has become the backbone of Okinawa's economy. | The visitor count to the prefecture, with its subtropical climate and rich natural environment, grew nearly tenfold from 560,000 in fisc...
Ending an era, Toshiba pulls the plug on making televisions in Japan
| Toshiba Corp. has terminated domestic production of televisions while continuing manufacturing overseas as part of its efforts to restructure its loss-making TV business, company officials said Thursday. | Th...
Thunder take 2-0 lead with late run on Lakers
| OKLAHOMA CITY — Even down late, the Oklahoma City Thunder are showing that they are never out. | Kevin Durant scored 22 points and rattled in the go-ahead basket on a baseline runner with 18 seconds lef...
Changes key as HK step up bid to halt mighty Japan
Hong Kong have made five changes to the starting lineup that figured in the narrow loss to South Korea as they attempt to stop the Japan juggernaut at the HSBC Asian Five Nations Top 5 competition in Tokyo tomo...
Sizzling Japan bonanza
Teppanyaki restaurants Kaika (Tel: 2972-2888) and Kaiko (Tel: 2895- 0885) are offering buy-three-get-one-free lunch sets on weekdays. | //--> Ivy Ong-Wood | Friday, May 18, 2012 | ADVERTISEMENT | Teppanyaki res...
Good brain food
In such warm and humid conditions, we all yearn for something simple and refreshing. Rice and pasta are so last season - given how sluggish they make you. So, how about some sashimi? | //--> Mercy Lo | Friday, ...
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