Odds ‘n Sods:

Thanks to Cheryl for sending a link to an article that describes how more banks are in trouble. These include: Wachovia (downgraded on the 15th), WaMu, National City Corp., and U.S. Bancorp

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Eric sent a link to an editorial from The Des Moines Register: Help farmers, consumers: Revive grain reserve

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KMA spotted an article in The Economist titled Peak Oil, The Only Way is Down.

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John T. sent us a link to an article that is a sign of the times: Pakistani Investors Stone Exchange as Stocks Plunge