Economics and Investing:

The MOAB that never ends: Thomas Sowell: Fed Trapped in Endless Easing Cycle. (Thanks to Brett G. for the link, that includes an interview clip.)

The FDIC Friday Follies continue with bank closures in Colorado, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia

Reader Mac F. sent this item: Stimulus Writ Small: Tiny California Town Prints Its Own Currency

Germany Should Prepare for Greek Default, Adviser Feld Tells Handelsblatt. (A hat tip to John R. for the link.)

Items from The Economatrix:

Is Silver Bottoming?  

Silver Up as US Mint Reports January Eagle Sales Reach Record High  

Fear And Love Make Gold Strong  

Monetary Watch January 2011:  Money Supply Firing On All Cylinders?