Economics and Investing:

SurvivalBlog’s Editor at Large Michael Z. Williamson forwarded a link to a FAS and government report on rare earths.

Reader Jerry E. recommended a captivating article in The Guardian: Former BP geologist: peak oil is here and it will ‘break economies’

N.S. suggested this video:Economic Problems and the Rise of Dictators — Mike Maloney & James Turk

J.B.G. sent: Shoppers Stock Up On Rifles, Shotguns Before Long Gun Registry Begins

Moguls Rent South Dakota Addresses to Dodge Taxes Forever. (Thanks to H.L. for the link.)

Silver To Hit New Highs As The Quality Of Analysis Sinks To New Lows