Those pesky derivatives [1], again: IMF advisor says we face a Worldwide Banking Meltdown [2]. (In this case, it is credit default swaps.)
J.B.G. was the first of several readers to mention this sign of the times: Thieves steal from community garden [3]
KAF sent this: Moody’s Cuts Rating on 12 UK Financial Institutions [4]
G.G. sent this: Regulators Close Two More Banks, bringing the nationwide tally of bank failures up to 76 for the year [5].
Also from G.G.: CBO estimates $1.3 trillion deficit for 2011 [6]
Keely spotted this new item: Bold thieves steal bridge in North Beaver, Pennsylvania [7].
Nestle Chief Warns of Food Riots [8]. (Thanks to Chris G. for the link.)