Archive - Aug 22, 2012 - Blog entry
The Awesome, Mind-Boggling Tale of Sam Israel and the Shadow Markets
Submitted by Tim Knight from Slope of Hope on 08/22/2012 18:35 -0500I just finished reading Octopus by Guy Lawson, and it's one of those that fit the "I Couldn't Put It Down" category, much like Den of Thieves, published in 1992. It is the tale of Sam Israel, whom you may remember in 2006 was on the lam from his failed hedge fund/Ponzi scheme. He faked his suicide, was captured, and is now hanging out for the next couple of decades (with none other than Bernie Madoff) in a state prison named, of all things, Valhalla.
THAR SHE BLOWS! … Silver Remains Super EXPLOSIVE!
Submitted by lemetropole on 08/22/2012 16:55 -0500Low Water - Slow Boats
Submitted by Bruce Krasting on 08/22/2012 06:19 -0500More pressure on food prices




