Economics and Investing:

Greg C. was the first of several readers to send this: Irish Bombshell: Government Raids PRIVATE Pensions To Pay For Spending. (A trend coming soon to America?)

Wall Street View from the Dollar Vigilante, Jeff Berwick. Berwick asserts that The Canadian Dollar’s fate is tied to the U.S. Dollar. Check out his Dollar Vigilante blog. (Thanks to Dan S. for the video link.)

Smithfield CEO: Higher Food Prices Are Here To Stay. (Thanks to Kelly D. for the news tip.)

Europe prays for Easter rain in worst drought for a century

Items from The Economatrix:

China Buying Silver Overnight

Home Values See Biggest Drop Since 2008

Housing Crash Getting Worse

Developer in Florida Would Sell New Homes for $1 Down