Economics and Investing:

Commodities Are Down, But Far From Out

Tulare County [California] walnut farmers fight theft. (Thanks to Sean B. for the link.)

Kevin S. sent: A new supply risk index for chemical elements or element groups which are of economic value

Items from The Economatrix:

Silver Soars 26% In 26 Hours

Denninger:  I Hope You Have Taken the Last Couple of Years to Prepare

10 Million More Mortgages Set to Default, Expert Says

Global Financial Meltdown:  Investors Dump Nearly Everything Amidst Worldwide Market Crash

Oil Wavers on Weak Home Sales