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