Economics and Investing:

Check Out These Insane Levels of Youth Unemployment In Europe

Fed Money Printing Games Out of Gas – Karl Denninger. (Thanks to Jim W. for the link.)

Bob in Virginia recommended this by Bill Gross: Here Are The Four Big Ways That The Government Will Steal Money From Bondholders

While the paper market is in the doldrums, the physical metals market is searing hot: U.S. Mint Sales of Gold Coins Jump to Highest in Three Years. (Thanks to G.G. for the link.)

Items from The Economatrix:

Internet Sales Tax: What You Need to Know

Online Sales Tax Overwhelming Passes Cloture Vote

Sand Castles in the Midst of an Economic Tsunami

US Mint Suspends Sales of Small Gold Coins–Premiums Rising