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Hall's success in calling the oil market is what has led him to demand higher pay than most. In 2003, Hall had the belief that the price of oil would rise dramatically in the next few years. Back then, oil was trading at around $30 a barrel, and coming out of a recession few thought prices would rise anytime soon. So Hall bought so-called long-dated oil-futures contracts that would pay off if the price of oil topped $100 at some point in the next five years. Because Hall made a bet oil would reach a price...
With their simple two-instrument setup perfected, the Brians are able to turn their attention towards the fundamental elements of songwriting: motivic development, the rise and fall of tension, and yes, even melody. Tracks like “Funny Farm” show a more formal arrangement, with clearly identifiable call-and-response patterns providing structure to a genre that often lapses into shapelessness...
Despite its present invisibility, ACT UP, or AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power, continues its work and remains relevant. The right to health care is one of its legacies, and a project that still resonates strongly today. And more locally, infection rates among men aged 18-35 are on a rise in Boston...
...cleaner-burning natural gas. China has rich coal resources, but the material is generally of low quality and contributes heavily to the country's severe air pollution. China will continue to rely on coal to fuel its energy needs, but the proportion of cleaner natural gas is expected to rise. The U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration estimates that China's natural gas demand will triple by 2030. (Read "Has China Really Gotten Serious About Climate Change...
...China is considering all options as it scours the globe for gas and oil deals. Having watched commodity prices rise wildly before last year's downturn, Beijing is scurrying to lock in supplies now, while prices are stable. That search has a significant effect on how China interacts with the world. "Energy is a big issue for Chinese diplomacy," says Han Hua, an associate professor at Peking University's School of International Studies. "We have to diversify and get energy not just from the Middle East but from Russia. After decades of discussion, this agreement is really important for China...