Economics and Investing:

Produce prices skyrocket with freeze in Mexico, Southwest. Stock up on dehydrated veggies, now!

Sid C. sent a link to some more about those fake Morgan Silver Dollars made in China. This television news piece mentions a couple of key indicators that you can use to detect fakes.

G.G. sent this: White House Expects Deficit to Spike to $1.65 Trillion

Goldrunner: The Golden Parabola

F.G. flagged this one: Will Chocolate once again become a rarefied luxury?

SAA Joe mentioned: U.S. Corn Reserves at Lowest Level in More than 15 Years

J.D.D. spotted this: Alan Simpson: U.S. Deficit Is ‘a Disaster’