We heard a joke yesterday… apparently, Iceland misheard the UK’s request for its “cash.” The blue lagoon island nation thought they just needed to offer its European counterpart more “ash.” Go figure. As this entire continent is hunkered down without air travel, and this editor’s weekend plan precariously hinges on flight, we wouldn’t be surprised at [...] Iceland Sets a new Precedent for Handling Overly Risk-Seeking Banks originally appeared in the Daily Reckoning . The Daily Reckoning, offers a uniquely refreshing, perspective on the global economy, investing, gold, stocks and today's markets. Its been called "the most entertaining read of the day." Check out our new special report Investing in Offshore Oil