Economics and Investing:

SurvivalBlog’s G.G. flagged this: Many States Already Worried About Running Short

The descent into the abyss continues: Unable to pay bill, Michigan city turns off lights

K.A.F. sent this: Guatemala’s trash ‘miners’ risk lives to find gold

Charley S. forwarded this link: ‘He has a right to speak,’ said the cop to the banker

Items from The Economatrix:

Economy Picks Up But Hiring Outlook Stays Cloudy

Retailers Report Solid Gains In October

Greece In Turmoil Over Debt Plan, Markets In Limbo

Oil Prices Rise On More Encouraging Economic News