T.&.P. sent this item: Legislation proposes Utah adopt a gold-based system. [1] Similar legislation has been introduced in several other states.
Blame the U.S. Mint for Lack of Silver, Don’t Blame Customers [2] (Thanks to Alec N. for the link.)
Reader M.E. sent this: Seven Reasons Food Shortages Will Become a Global Crisis [3]
Richard S. recommended this piece at the Economania blog: UK Preppers [4].
Siggy like this one: America’s 10 worst years start right now [5]
Items from The Economatrix:
Regulators Close Florida Bank; 1st For The Year [6]
Slow Growth In Jobs Shows Challenge Ahead [7]
Bernanke: 4-5 Years To Reach Normal Unemployment [8]. Does Helicopter Ben honestly think that we will print our way to prosperity!