Economics and Investing:

John R. recommended a piece by Jim Willie: Ultimate Cost of 0% Money

Also from John R.: U.S. foreclosures jumped in the third quarter; Newly initiated foreclosures up more than 30 percent

Venezuela Devaluing Currency to Revive Economy/ (Thanks to Dan L. for the link.)

Items from The Economatrix:

Dude, Where’s My Job?  

Gold Hits Three-Week High On Weak Dollar  

Energy Stocks Rally to Fresh Two-Year Highs

US Dollar Seen Rising in 2011 After Rough 2010   (JWR is dubious…)

10% Brits Will Be Jobless in 2011