Lakers find renewed energy, defeat Kings  - www.newtondailynews.com 

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (MCT) — Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson doesn’t necessarily like the term “killer instinct” because of its negative connotation.

LeBron impresses beyond the basketball court  - www.westernherald.com 

By Nicholas Grenke Western Herald During the last two weeks, my view of LeBron James has changed for the better with two games where he single-handily destroyed my much beloved Detroit Pistons. Both games the Pistons could have won and Detroit fans should have hated him for beating them. While watching him, we finally saw not just how [...]

Paul Forrester: Nuggets' Anthony joins MVP race  - sportsillustrated.cnn.com 

Just when we were growing accustomed to the regulars in our Awards Watch, it seems a new face has joined the MVP race. Who, you ask? Please, allow Paul Forrester to explain.

AM Doha Time  - www.gulf-times.com 

LeBron James started slowly but finished with a flurry. James scored 24 of his 29 points in the second half to go along with 12 rebounds and 12 assists for his fourth triple double of the season, carrying the Cleveland Cavaliers past the skidding Detroit Pistons, 113-101 on Tuesday night.

Dump-truck identification numbers  - search.japantimes.co.jp 

Dear Alice, It has been my great pleasure, these past few months, to watch from my window the total destruction of a large building. The work started with three hydraulic excavators that carefully crushed their way down from the roof. Now I'm watching a beautifully orchestrated parade of dump trucks that come to carry away the rubble. The comings and goings of these big trucks reminded me of a ...

LeBron warms up to lead Cavs to win  - search.japantimes.co.jp 

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) LeBron James was shaky early and spectacular late. James had 29 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists for his fourth triple-double of the season, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 113-101 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night.

Major manufacturers to resume pay hikes  - search.japantimes.co.jp 

Most major manufacturers Wednesday offered to resume automatic annual pay hikes this year as demanded by their trade unions, after freezing such pay hikes last year amid the global recession. Their offer, coming at the peak of annual spring labor-management wage negotiating, reflected a recovery in business performance from the devastation of early last year.

Consumers turn to long-life containers to keep down costs  - search.japantimes.co.jp 

Consumers are turning to innovative food storage containers to help stretch their food budgets amid the economic slowdown. Companies are keeping up with demand by giving plastic freezer bags, soy sauce dispensers and instant coffee refill cartridges a technological edge.

Block Party: Spring Between Eighth and Ninth  - ladowntownnews.com 

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - In Downtown, historical, architectural and social consistency is fleeting. The community boasts many diverse districts and individual streets have their own distinct identity. As part of a recurring series, Los Angeles Downtown News is profiling single Downtown blocks, examining each one’s character, trademark businesses and people. This week: Spring Street between Eighth ...

Woods Golf Hiatus a Nike ‘Non-Event,’ Researcher Says (Update1)  - www.businessweek.com 

Nike Inc.’s golf equipment and apparel business, built around Tiger Woods, was unaffected by his break from the sport and isn’t likely to be boosted by his return, a research firm said.