Economics and Investing:

This may be our last “big dip” buying opportunity for silver: Gold to drop in Q1, far from retesting record high: Reuters poll

Thief Injured Attempting to Steal Copper Wire From School.

Solar Power becomes cheaper than diesel generators in India. (Thanks to F.J. for the link.)

Items from The Economatrix:

Pathogenesis of Central Bank Ruin

12 Bullish Factors Driving Gold to $2,000 and Higher Despite Recent Setback

Public Confidence in California Falls as Economy Improves

The Sacrifices I Made to Survive

Sharp Drop in Shopping Since Thanksgiving Weekend

Holiday Sales Up, But Returns May Set Record

Illinois Debtors Thrown Into Jail