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Prior to the U.S. government shutdown, the divergence between resilient growth and a slowing labor market became striking.

"Russia continues its systematic energy terror, striking at the lives, dignity and warmth of Ukrainians on the eve of winter," Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko wrote on social media.

The delay in striking the deal, however, has proved costly.

In scoring just one run while striking out 12 times over seven dazzling innings from Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage, the defending champions looked passive, uncertain and unable to adjust.

Beneath the surface, they found vast, organized fields of fish nests that appear carefully maintained and arranged in striking patterns.