Economics and Investing:

Long-time SurvivalBlog reader and contributor R.B.S. sent this: Risky Places To Swipe Your Debit Card

Pierre M. sent this from ABC News: Green Firms Get Fed Cash, Give Execs Bonuses, Fail

Over at ETF Daily News: The Rising Price of Commodities: The Most Investable Trend Over The Next 20 Years

Items from The Economatrix:

Gold Price Will Plunge Below $1,000 Bears Claim

Gasoline Pump Price In US Climbs For 24 Straight Days

Oil Up On Iran Fears; Growth Worry Limits Gain

Gold Recovers From Lows As Dollar Retreats