Opening Belz, Oct. 8

Moody's: U.S. need not default if debt ceiling not raised – Barron's
But China urges U.S. to prevent debt default – Xinhua
Gov't shutdown is starting to gum up trade – WSJ (anybody in MN seen any examples of this?)
Airbus lands big order with Japan Airlines, dealing blow to Boeing – Reuters
Amazon plans giant distribution center for Kenosha – Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
St. Cloud-based Marco, Inc. acquires St. Paul IT business – St. Cloud Times
110-yr-old downtown Duluth jeweler closing shop, going online only – News Tribune
Women turn abandoned ND school into hunting lodge – Fargo Forum
David Byrne thinks NYC has been co-opted by the 1% – Guardian
An excellent Q and A with Antonin Scalia – New York Mag
Tax credits for ADM HQ not sitting well w/everyone in Illinois – Chicago Tribune