Futures advanced as much as 1.2 percent, gaining for the third time in four days. There’s a sense of optimism in rising prices and the trend has changed over the past two weeks, Qatar’s Energy Minister Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada said on Monday.
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Princeton receives record $300 million donation in rare books
Princeton University just received the largest gift in its 269-year history: $300 million worth of rare books and manuscripts, including the first printed editions of the Bible and the Declaration of Independence.
Celebrated butcher carves out niche in L.A.’s culinary scene
Wolfgang Puck remembers the time he brought his butcher to Cannes. It was 1976, and the chef was catering an opening night dinner for the film festival. He decided he needed Harvey Gussman — and his beef.
This fan’s theory about The Simpsons will change the way you watch the show forever
The Simpsons has been going strong for over two decades and is easily up there in our favourite cartoon series ever. But as we’re watching Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie go about their satirical middle class lives, who knew The Simpsons may or may not have an underlying secret …
Super Bowl battle of the banned ads: Pick your all-time fave in our bracket showdown
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World Bank: Oil-rich Kurdish economy shrinking
Daniel J. GraeberWASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (UPI) — Despite its vast oil wealth, the World Bank said it expects the economy of the semiautonomous Kurdish region of Iraq to shrink because of regional crises.
The Awesome Beck, Beyonce Mashup Is Here!
What would Kanye West think of this “Beckyonce” mix? It took the Internet almost a week to come out with a Beck and Beyonce mashup — following Kanye’s GRAMMYs outburst after the rocker beat out the Queen B for Album of the Year — but it was worth the wait. Titled “Single …
Throwback Thurday: How Girls Once Prepared To Be Contestants On The Bachelor
Back in the day when kids still had to snail mail each other their hand-drawn dick pics, Milton Bradley created a game called Dream Phone that taught young girls to manage calls from a…
Alyson Stoner, child dancer from Missy Elliott’s video, recreates clips as an adult
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Taylor Swift’s "Style" Music Video Debuts Early and Features a Nod to Ex-Boyfriend Harry Styles–Watch Now!
It’s here—and it’s here early! Taylor Swift’s artsy “Style” music video was supposed to debut on Good Morning America Friday. The 25-year-old pop…
New York Fashion Week Fall 2015: The Best Shows of Day One
It’s here, it’s here! Yep, New York Fashion Week has arrived and the first day of shows did not, we repeat, did not disappoint. For the fall-winter 2015 season, designers are…
22 Marines hurt in California training accident
Residents angry that police shot and killed an orchard worker accused of throwing rocks at officers are planning more protests in an agricultural area of southeastern Washington. Four people have been shot and killed by police in recent months in this agricultural city of 68,000 in southeastern Washington, and the most …
May the Horse be With You: Ferrari 488 GTB
Turbocharged and aerodynamically peerless, the successor to the 458 model debuts at the Geneva Motor show Read the rest of the story at: May the Horse be With You: Ferrari 488 GTB
Taurus 180 Curve Pistol: The World’s First Curved Handgun
Taurus 180 Curve Pistol: The World’s First Curved HandgunTaurus has redefined the handgun category with its newest introduction. Taurus tackled the challenge of designing a concealed carry handgun that is "print-free" as well as comfortable in any position on the body The new, patented CURVE is a body-contoured .380 …
Sloth Sleep Masks – Etsy’s Bedtime Accessory Will Aid With Rest and Relaxation (TrendHunter.com)
(TrendHunter.com) Etsy’s appendage.co shop specializes in custom sleep masks that are hand-made and inspired by wildlife. Their sloth sleep mask pays homage to the lazy creature that is strangely adorable and…
Samsung Galaxy Note II to get Android 5
It is nice to see that Samsung is supporting some of its aging smartphones with new software updates. The company is rolling out Android 5.0 Lollipop for the Galaxy S4, a device that is nearly two years old. It’s good news for owners of those handsets, and there is also good…
Former US exec says big-time sport a sound TV investment
While analysts debate the fiscal sense of Sky TV paying more than $4 billion to broadcast live English Premier League matches, former CBS Sports president Neal Pilson advises them not to fret. “In the final analysis SKY and BT are probably going to be of greater value…because they have …
Report: Peyton Manning meets with John Elway in Denver – SI.com
ESPNReport: Peyton Manning meets with John Elway in DenverSI.comPeyton Manning flew to Denver to meet with Broncos GM John Elway Thursday, according to a report from NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport. Manning is still undecided on his future with the team. by SI Wire · Email. Posted: Thu Feb. 12, 2015 …