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Crude Tops $91.70 In Asia, Firm Start Expected On MCX India Infoline.com Crude oil futures witnessed a terrific rise today in Asia, hitting highs above $91 per barrel for the WTI April futures in the electronic traders. The commodity rose from a two month low last week as tensions brewed in the Middle East and reports ... See all stories on this topic »

Oil, Gold Gain as Asian Stocks Decline on Middle East Tensions BusinessWeek 18 an increase in lenders' reserve ratios, and Vietnam said today it will raise electricity rates. "You've got to be very concerned, particularly because it can affect the oil price, and if you have the oil price spike up another $20, $30, ... See all stories on this topic »

Gold Glitters, COMEX futures Top Near $1400 On Strong Fundamentals India Infoline.com The commodity had shot up sharply on Friday, closing near $1390 per ounce as the elevated US CPI and PPI data clubbed with a moderation in the US dollar and strong crude oil prices pushed up the commodity amid thick buying interest. ... See all stories on this topic »

Indian Market Seen Lower RTT News Crude oil prices drifted lower on Friday ahead of a long weekend. Light, sweet crude for March delivery ended down 16 cents at $86.20 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. However, oil prices surged in Asian trading today, with Brent crude ... See all stories on this topic »

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Oil, Gold Gain as Asian Stocks Decline on Middle East Tensions BusinessWeek Economic reports this week may show US home prices and housing sales dropped even as orders for long-lasting goods climbed. "You've got to be very concerned, particularly because it can affect the oil price, and if you have the oil price spike up ... See all stories on this topic »

China Raises Fuel Prices After Crude Oil Climbs Above $100 BusinessWeek China may raise gasoline and diesel prices by 20 percent this year to preserve Sinopec's refining margins, according to Mirae Asset Securities Co, which rates the stock a 'buy' and raised its target price today by 37.5 percent to HK$11. ... See all stories on this topic »

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The 2011 NBA All-Star uniforms go Hollywood

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Winging back from New York Fashion Week on Friday, I thought I'd get at least a brief respite from fashion-focused events — until I remembered the NBA All-Star game was taking place in Los Angeles this weekend. (Tip-off is scheduled for 5 p.m. PST on Sunday on TNT.) 

That's how Saturday night the City of Angels found itself home to two high-profile sneaker launch parties — Ron Artest posted up at the Roosevelt Hotel for the debut of his Ball'n line (reported here by my compatriot Raha Lewis) while a few miles away, the hazy, smoke-filled (and it wasn't from dry ice, friendo) downtown Standard Hotel was the scene of a raucous party celebrating a limited-edition Adidas X Snoop Dogg shoe collaboration.

His Snoopness — who didn't take the stage until after 1 a.m. Sunday — showed up clad in a Laker gold track jacket with the signature Adidas three stripes in purple down the arm and 16 squares representing each of the Lakers' NBA titles emblazoned on the back.

Between songs, the Doggfather had words of high praise for the German apparel and footwear brand. “Adidas is what real hip-hop is all about,” he enthused at one point. “They … with Snoop Dogg in a real way, you know?” he said at another, using a not-fit-for-a-family-newspaper colloquialism.

But the joint project with Snoop is far from Adidas' only high-profile presence this weekend, with the appearance of several new shoes on the court during Sunday's game (you can get a full run-down in a news release here) on the feet of Adidas-sponsored athletes.

And all of the athletes taking the floor at Staples Center will be wearing Adidas uniforms, which were designed to pay homage to both the host city and a milestone anniversary for the All-Star game.

The folks at the National Basketball Assn. tell me that the block-style lettering of the words “WEST” and “EAST” were inspired by the “glitz and glamour of Hollywood” (i.e., they kind of look like the letters in the Hollywood sign), and, as a tribute to to the 60th (diamond) anniversary of the NBA All-Star game, the uniforms are designed with a subtle diamond pattern that is supposed to be visible when hit by the arena lights.

The West's uniforms are in red with gold accents, the East's are blue with silver accents, and, as of this writing, both are still available for purchase at the NBA's online store for $99.99.

Of course, if you want one to wear during the game, your best bet is to hustle down to the Adidas Sport Performance Store at 1231 Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, which informs me they've got plenty of both on hand, and will be open until 8 p.m.

– Adam Tschorn

Photos: The 2011 NBA All-Star uniforms by Adidas, with lettering inspired by the Hollywood sign and an integrated diamond pattern designed to stand out under the bright lights of Staples Center. Credit:  NBAstore.com

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Investors cast an eye to earnings Sydney Morning Herald That type of move normally would hurt oil prices because it could indicate waning demand for oil. But oil analyst Stephen Schork said traders largely dismissed it because China's inflation rate continues to climb. Gold rose above $US1390 an ounce on ... See all stories on this topic »

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Gifts with a Presidents Day twist: Time in office

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Johnny Depp has been stepping out for quite a while now with that proper timepiece: the pocket watch. For instance, he had one tucked in his waistcoat at the People's Choice Awards in January.

Many U.S. presidents were known to pocket the status-symbol timepieces too, particularly in gold. George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, Harry Truman and Franklin D. Roosevelt were among the pocket-watchers. And just a couple of years ago, a long-hidden, secretly engraved Civil War message was unveiled inside Abraham Lincoln's watch.

Like the bow tie, we love the pocket watch as a chic, unexpected extra for women too — especially this femme design that reinvents a timeless talisman by infusing it with solid perfume in a sensual Spanish jasmine-and-tuberose blend. The open work filigree detailing allows the body's warmth to activate the scent over time. (Shades of Dusk solid perfume jewelry by Joya & Vane, $68 in Royal Jasmine at joyastudio.com/shop).

“This collection captures romance and ritual, blending mythic amulets with fragrance that evokes aphrodisia,” said New York designer Frederick Bouchard. Now just how properly un-presidential is that?

– Ingrid Schmidt

Upper photo: Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington. Credit: Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute

Lower photo:Joya & Vane pocket-watch fragrance. Credit: Joya & Vane

Monday: White House Pet Project