Economics and Investing:

Sue C. suggested this: What would a U.S. default look like?

The FBI’s Plan For The Millions Worth Of Bitcoins Seized From Silk Road

H.L. sent: Property owners in Lake Mead forced to leave their own homes until government shutdown ends. [JWR’s Comment: I’ve often warned about the risk of being a “inholder” on Federal land. Here is one implication that has come to pass.]

Items from The Economatrix:

‘You Should Be Concerned’: Obama Warns World Markets There Is No Guarantee U.S. Will Avoid Defaulting On Its Debts

Jobless Claims Rise, And Hiring Remains Slow

The Rise Of A Semi-Employed America: Amazon To Hire 70,000 Part-Time Workers While Merck Will Fire 8,500 Full-Time Employees. Before Recession 4 Million Part-Time Workers, Today Over 8 Million.