Reason Morning Links: Obama Falls Short in China, Admits Gitmo Will Miss Deadline. New Housing Hits Six-Month Low.

• Obama strikes out in China, gets no major concessions.
• USA Today reports retired military officers earning big money while simultaneously working for defense contractors and as consultants to the Pentagon.
• Obama acknowledges for first time that Gitmo won't be closed by January.
• Housing starts hit six month low in October.
• No seconds on pumpkin pie.