Economics and Investing:

Frequent content contributor RBS sent this: New uses for silver to grow demand in next 10 years.

K. in Montana forwarded this: Gold on Longest Winning Streak Since 1920.

Reader Dan E. spotted a telling news item: More than 40 million now use food stamps

The Friday Follies continue, with bank closures in New Mexico, Georgia, and Florida.

Items from The Economatrix:

Federal Reserve Cautions on US Economic Growth

Bernanke Needs Fresh Monetary Blitz as US Recovery Falters

Senate Republicans Defeat Jobless Aid Measure Over Deficit Fears

Geithner: US Can “No Longer Drive Global Growth”