Bill T. sent us this: 2009 Nickel & Dime Minting Stoppage [1]. “The editors of Coin World have reported that the U.S. mint, as of April 23, has ceased minting 2009 nickel and dime issues. The mint has claimed that a precipitous drop in demand from the Federal Reserve for circulating coinage was the primary reason to cease production.”
I found this linked at Drudge: ‘Problem’ Banks Rise to 15-Year High on Bad Loans, FDIC Says [2]
From Karen H.: Dollar May Surpass ‘Established Lows,’ Goldman Says [3]
GG sent us this: Preparing for a major bank shakeout; Rising failures and a weak economic recovery could accelerate a decades-long trend towards fewer, bigger banks [4].