Economics and Investing:

Jim T. spotted this over at Zero Hedge: Q2 Total Gross Notional Derivatives Outstanding: $639 Trillion. (Don’t miss reading the comments.)

O.T. sent: Regulators Destroying Your Home Appliances

Peter Schiff: Thanks To Federal Reserve Policies Like QE3; We’re All Scr%#ed

Items from The Economatrix:

Gold And Silver Prices Set To Explode

Obama Win Means Big Inflation Is Coming, Investor Refuge In Gold And Silver

US To Become Largest Oil Producer, Energy Independent