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| Oil prices have reached $100 per barrel, almost reaching the peak point of $101.70 set in 1980 during the war between Iraq and Iran. Analysts say the high price is the result of a combination of things - geopolitical turmoil, weak US dollar and tight energy stockpiles.Troubles in Nigeria also raised the price of oil. Attacks of the rebels in Nigeria drive away workers and investors from the oil-rich region.Slow output of oil from the OPEC has also helped to rise the price by nearly 58%. OPEC is the source of a third world's oil, kept the output of oil steady in December, rather then increasing
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| Apple Inc and Twentieth Century Fox are set to announce a new deal that will allow consumers to rent Fox movies through Apple's digital iTunes store. The agreement will allow rental's of Fox Latest DVD released by downloading a copy from iTunes for a limited time.This agreement, according to Pali Research analyst Stacey Widlitz, is cutting out middlemen.analyst Michael Pachter said this deal would only expand the universe of online renters. Pachter said the rental terms and movie release schedule will largely determine how successful the Apple-Fox deal is.
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| An American town in Texas have been sold in eBay for nearly $3 million. Albert(town's name) has one house, dance hall, tavern and a schoolhouse, which allegedly was visited by former president President Lyndon Johnson in 1920. The town was sold to an italian who's name has not been reveled. A total of 58 different bidders placed more than 120 bids since the item was listed on eBay last month.An eBay spokesman said: "You can buy pretty much anything on eBay, but this is certainly one of the more unusual listings we have had on the site.source news.sky.com
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| Crude oil prices set new records, now the plank is set to $99.29 per barrel. Winter is coming to the northern hemisphere at it means buying more fossil fuels. The weakening US dollar and speculation that the US Federal Reserve will once again cut interest rates also boosted prices on Wednesday. USA daily consumption is from 85 to 86 million barrels while oil producers turn out about 85 million barrels.
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| A new way to tell time with time machine clock. The shiny chrome balls tell time very accurately, you just need to adjust to the way how to read it. If you are interested you can find and buy it at gadgetshop
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| These are a good addition to any laptop. My laptop has very weak built-in speakers wouldn't mind getting me these. And the design is very cool too These can be bought on Ebay
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| The Great Wheel of China is expected to be the tallest Ferris wheel ever built. It will reach 680 feet and will cost $99 million. It will have 48 air-conditioned cabins which will carry 40 passengers each. The Wheel is being built in Beijing and will be finished in 2009. Source - Spluch
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| People who take care for the elderly, children and serve food and drinks have the highest rates of depression among U.S. workers. According to the government report 7 percent of full-time workers had depression in the past year. Women have higher rates of depression than men and younger workers had higher rates of depression than their older co-workers. Almost 11% of personal-care workers, who take care for childen and help the elderly and severely disabled with their daily needs had two weeks or longer depressions. During depression people experience loss of interest and pleasure, problems with
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| A woman is so angry at Apple Inc. that she's filed a lawsuit seeking $1 million in damages. Dongmei Li of Queens claimed the company violated price discrimination laws when it lowered the price of the 8-gb iPhone by $200, from $599 to $399, within two months of it's June debut. Apple also anounced that they stop selling a 4-gb version for $499 Apple lowered the iPhone's price on September 5 and hundreds of early customers who paid full price didn't expect a reduction so soon and complained. Apple issued an apology the next day. Apple's policy allows a refund of $200 within 14 days after
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