2009: "Between the hours of 1:22 a.m. and 3:41 a.m., [Steve Perkins] gradually bought 69 percent of the global market [7 million barrels of crude oil], while driving prices up from $71.40 to $73.05, by bidding higher each time. At 6:30 a.m., presumably sobering up and realizing what he’d done, he sent a message to his managing director claiming an unwell relative meant he would not be able to make it into work." 'Drunken' Broker Sent Oil to 8-Month High in 2009
Man in a "drunken blackout" bought 69 percent of the global market in oil futures
New double-decker airplane seats let you eat farts for free
CNN Travel recently published an article about a new "conceptual" double decker airline seat arrangement that's had the industry buzzing. The "Chaise Longue (sic) Airplane Seat" is currently on display at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg, and won a 2021 Crystal Cabin Award — "the top prize in the aviation industry," according to… READ THE REST
Covid results in 1 billion unsold hotel room nights in 2020
Hotels are suffering greatly as a result of the pandemic, reports MSN. By the end of the year, the hotel industry in the United States will have recorded a billion unsold hotel room nights. Based on an average daily rate of $131, hotel owners have seen about $46 billion in lost revenue. The result, industry… READ THE REST
Biden on jobs report and $900 billion relief package: 'Congress and President Trump must get a deal done for the American people'
President-Elect Joe Biden, in a statement on the November jobs report released Friday, says he is "encouraged by the bipartisan efforts in the Senate around a $900 billion relief package." He adds: "Congress and President Trump must get a deal done for the American people." [Read the BLS November Jobs Report] "This is a grim… READ THE REST
Get a Microsoft Office for Windows for just $50 during our Deal Days sale
Whether you're working remotely or in the office, your resources can make a world of difference. No, we're not talking about quality coffee, a steady supply of snacks, or a decent chair (although those could certainly make long work days pass by much quicker). We're talking about the actual apps you use to get the job… READ THE REST
Save $20 with this Deal Days discount on an AI-powered selfie drone
We understand that life has gotten a little stale now that the excitement for summer has worn off. Now we're just in hot, hot heat, and everything is less fun and a lot sticker. So if you're looking for laughs that won't cause heat stroke, bring the joy inside or out with this awesome Air NEO Selfie Camera Drone,… READ THE REST
Get in on this environment-friendly alternative to toilet paper
These days, it could seem like you've been spending all your hard-earned cash on essentials like gas, food, and even toilet paper. And while you need to buy this stuff, current high prices mean having to cut back on other fun stuff, which is hardly something you want to do over the summer. While you… READ THE REST
