EUROPE REVOLTS AGAINST MERKEL´S EURO-ZONE PLAN / DER SPIEGEL ( A MUST READ )

02/14/2011 11:37 AM The Chancellor's Lead Balloon Europe Revolts against Merkel's Euro-Zone Plan By Christian Reiermann and C...

WHY SILVER BACKWARDATION MATTERS / SEEKING ALPHA ( HIGHLY RECOMMENDED READING )

Why Silver Backwardation Matters by: Hard Assets Investor February 14, 2011 By Laura Crigger Last week, silver slipped in...

THE ROAD FROM TAHRIR SQUARE TO DEMOCRACY / THE FINANCIAL TIMES COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS ( HIGHLY RECOMMENDED READING )

The road from Tahrir Square to democracy By Mohamed El-Erian Published: February 14 2011 22:26 There was a time as a young child in ...

THE EXPERIENCED ECONOMY / THE NEW YORK TIMES OP EDITORIAL ( RECOMMENDED READING )

February 14, 2011 The Experience Economy By DAVID BROOKS Tyler Cowen’s e-book , “ The Great Stagnation ,” has become the mo st debated...

OBAMA´S BUDGET SHOWS FAILURE OF LEADERSHIP / THE FINANCIAL TIMES COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS ( A MUST READ )

Obama’s budget shows failure of leadership By Terrence Keeley Published: February 14 2011 15:50 President Barack Obama has unveiled ...