Economics and Investing:

There isn’t any new news here, other than a growing recognition of the forthcoming pension crisis at many levels (city, county, state, federal). Pension disappointment: National solutions to a global problem (Note: requires membership to view link.) – P.S.

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Is Elon Musk Taking Advantage Of Solar City Investors? Elon Musk recently purchased $65 million of SolarCity debt, a decision that may disturb shareholders in SolarCity and Tesla, who see the investment as a warning sign.

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Hanjin Shipping goes down. Global Supply Chains Paralyzed After World’s 7th Largest Container Shipper Files Bankruptcy, Assets Frozen – P.S.

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Video: PEOPLE ARE EATING ZOO ANIMALS! Venezuela’s Crisis Explained

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Germans “Lose Faith In Banks”, Rush To Buy Safes – G.L.

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