You know as depressing as these stories are , the info contained is the very substance that will drive the sp's of many of the areas that most of us follow. One of my biggest concerns is the US dollar...what a conundrum, and I use that word because eventually we all get paid back in paper money which is the very thing that is becoming worthless. Well I guess we just try and make a much as we can and wish for the best. I've never been a physical gold or silver buyer but maybe should have taken cue from Gates when he bought a percentage of Paa years ago....btw I'm sure their are Princess avatars on my link if you truly want to be one.....