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Author Kazuo Ishiguro on His Storytelling Influences

Author Kazuo Ishiguro on His Storytelling Influences


Author Kazuo Ishiguro on His Storytelling Influences

Posted: 05 Mar 2015 07:08 AM PST

'The Buried Giant' author Kazuo Ishiguro visits the WSJ Cafe in London and talks about the differences between writing novels and working in movies.
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Time: 03:16 More in Entertainment

Indonesia Rejects Offer to Halt Death-Row Executions

Posted: 05 Mar 2015 06:21 AM PST

Australia's offer of a prisoner swap, to save the lives of two members of the 'Bali Nine' drug-smuggling group on death row in Indonesia, has been rejected. Mark kelly reports. Image: AFP.
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The Connected Suitcase

Posted: 05 Mar 2015 04:30 AM PST

Bluesmart have developed a 3G connected suitcase that allows you to use your smartphone to unlock it. It can also inform you when it is being stolen and tell you the weight of your luggage.
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Time: 02:00 More in Science & Technology

Making Mobile Payments Using Ultrasound

Posted: 05 Mar 2015 05:05 AM PST

PayThunder demonstrates a mobile-payment system that uses ultrasound between two devices to transfer cash.
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Time: 02:13 More in Science & Technology

McDonald's to Curb Use of Chicken Raised With Antibiotics

Posted: 05 Mar 2015 01:23 AM PST

McDonald's says it will no longer sell food made from chickens raised with certain types of antibiotics. WSJ's Annie Gasparro discusses the move on the News Hub. Subscribe to the WSJ channel...
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Time: 04:12 More in News & Politics

Athene Rallies Gamers to Fight Ebola

Posted: 04 Mar 2015 06:35 PM PST

World-record gamer Athene joins digits and explains the latest "Gamers for Good" fund-raising effort to help eradicate the Ebola virus in Liberia. Photo: iStock/Bumbasor Subscribe to the WSJ...
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Time: 05:03 More in Science & Technology

The Driverless Car, Officially, Is a Risk

Posted: 05 Mar 2015 04:03 AM PST

Three insurance suppliers and an auto parts maker have warned in their most recent annual reports that driverless cars and the technology behind them could one day disrupt the way they do business.
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Time: 03:36 More in News & Politics

Target to Cut Several Thousand Jobs

Posted: 05 Mar 2015 02:56 AM PST

Target plans to lay off several thousand employees as Chief Executive Brian Cornell looks to get the retailer back on track and shoppers back in its stores. WSJ's Paul Ziobro explains on MoneyBeat....
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Time: 02:52 More in News & Politics

Plotting a Device-Free Family Vacation

Posted: 04 Mar 2015 03:39 PM PST

As parents plan spring and summer travel, many have ulterior motives: ditching children's phones. WSJ's Cecilie Rohwedder reports. Photo: Nicola Cornwell for Black Mountain Ranch Subscribe...
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Time: 03:07 More in Travel & Events

Oil Prices Fall, So Why Don't Airline Fuel Surcharges?

Posted: 05 Mar 2015 01:31 AM PST

When oil prices plunge, flyers want a reduction in the fuel surcharges added to international tickets. So what's an airline to do? WSJ's Scott McCartney reports. Photo: Getty Subscribe to...
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Time: 03:32 More in Travel & Events

Wines to Drink Now: A Sommelier's Guide

Posted: 04 Mar 2015 10:43 PM PST

Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants Master Sommelier Emily Wines discusses spring wine trends and her favorite vintages on Lunch Break. Photo: Getty Subscribe to the WSJ channel here: http://bit.ly/14Q ...
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Time: 02:25 More in Howto & Style

WSJ Book Club: Marlon James and Jessica Hagedorn on "Dogeaters"

Posted: 04 Mar 2015 12:53 PM PST

Join The Wall Street Journal book club for a discussion with authors Marlon James and Jessica Hagedorn about Hagedorn's book, "Dogeaters." We'll be taking questions from readers on Facebook,...
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Aston Martin, McLaren Vie for Hypercar Crown

Posted: 04 Mar 2015 05:43 PM PST

At the Geneva Motor Show, car makers are vying for bragging rights, from the most fuel-efficient car to the biggest interior. And then there's the battle for the hypercar. Photo: Aston Martin...
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Time: 01:21 More in Autos & Vehicles

Kazuo Ishiguro Reads An Excerpt of 'The Buried Giant'

Posted: 04 Mar 2015 07:37 AM PST

Author Kazuo Ishiguro visits the WSJ Cafe in London and reads an excerpt of his first novel in a decade, “The Buried Giant“ Image: Getty Subscribe to the WSJ channel here: http://bit.ly/14Q81X...
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Time: 02:20 More in Entertainment

Clinton Email Controversy Ahead of 2016 Election

Posted: 04 Mar 2015 05:41 PM PST

Hillary Clinton used a private email account to conduct official business as secretary of state. What are the possible implications for the next presidential race? WSJ's Jason Bellini has...
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Time: 02:06 More in News & Politics