Economics and Investing:

T.&.P. sent this item: Legislation proposes Utah adopt a gold-based system. Similar legislation has been introduced in several other states.

Blame the U.S. Mint for Lack of Silver, Don’t Blame Customers (Thanks to Alec N. for the link.)

Reader M.E. sent this: Seven Reasons Food Shortages Will Become a Global Crisis

Richard S. recommended this piece at the Economania blog: UK Preppers.

Siggy like this one: America’s 10 worst years start right now

Items from The Economatrix:

Regulators Close Florida Bank; 1st For The Year  

Slow Growth In Jobs Shows Challenge Ahead   

Bernanke:  4-5 Years To Reach Normal Unemployment. Does Helicopter Ben honestly think that we will print our way to prosperity! 

EU Plans For Bondholder Haircuts Unsettles Debt Markets  

Permanent Student Loan Debt Bondage Racket