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Happy Independence Day to all my readers in the U.S.!

He was the King of Pop and will always be remembered as a legend.
R.I.P.Michael Jackson

I’m happy I just received Matthew R. Simmons’ fabulous book “Twilight In The Desert”. Mr. Simmons is chairman of Simmons & Company, an investment bank which specialized in investments in the energy sector. Moreover, he’s one of the most outstanding energy experts of our time and on his company’s website there are tons of useful and [...]

Since oil prices collapsed in summer 2008, the OPEC cartel has cut its output several times to counteract falling oil prices. Until recently, these production cuts have not really had a significant impact on oil prices. Due to the dire state of the global economy, oil consumption especially in the United States has slumped. Last [...]

 As Singapore’s Marina Center is currently being completely redesigned - there are numerous impressive construction projects under way on the artificial island, amongst a Las Vegas-style casino - there are also plans for a new green complex designed by the London-based architectural firm Foster & Partners.
 The self-sufficient 150 000 square meter complex will be an [...]