Greeks can no longer afford paying expensive bribes [1]. (Thanks to Rhonda for the link.)
Fred K. mentioned this ABC News report: U.S. Bridges, Roads Being Built by Chinese Firms [2]
H.L. spotted this: Deflation? Don’t Count On It… [3]
Also from H.L.: 100,000 Workers in Spain Will Not be Paid Because Regional Government of Catalona is Broke [4]
Items from The Economatrix:
Debt Crisis Live: July 31, 2012 [6]
Investing In Silver: States Support Move to Metals as USD Weakens [7]