Reddit on October 5, 2009: Top Posts and Discussions

Monday, Oct. 5th 2009

News on 10/5/09

Australia's draconian anti terrorism laws in action. Police try to cover up false arrest details, turns out the person they arrest happens to be a Criminal Lawyer.
r/worldnews · [deleted] · 522 pts
Egypt cleric 'to ban full veils': The Egyptian newspaper al-Masri al-Yom quoted him expressing surprise at the girl's attire and telling her it was merely a tradition, with no connection to religion or the Koran.
r/worldnews · sparkytime · 521 pts
10 million people rendered homeless and nearly 2 million houses destroyed in flooding caused by heavy rains across southern India.
r/worldnews · ani625 · 303 pts
Israel's former military chief, now a government minister, cancels a visit to London fearing arrest for alleged war crimes.
r/worldnews · glengyron · 273 pts
Norway has retained its status as the world's most desirable country to live
r/worldnews · shenglong · 268 pts
How to profit: Tell your workers to lobby against healthcare reform, after they do, cut their health insurance benefits and give yourself $10 million for a job well done.
r/news · [deleted] · 219 pts
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mohamed ElBaradei said that "Israel is number one threat to Middle East" with its nuclear arms
r/worldnews · DougBolivar · 137 pts
I was ordered to cover up President Karzai election fraud, sacked UN envoy says - Times Online
r/news · newsblogger · 114 pts

Politics on 10/5/09

Sports on 10/5/09

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I can't believe people still think this is cool [PIC]

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Ice Cube: Then and Now

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Bring it on, riot police! I've got a cow and it's LOADED!

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Twenty ridiculous guitar designs [PICS]

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Against all prejudices

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No, I'm sorry you're available in my country [pic]

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no this is probably one of the best images on wikipedia

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The Inside of Sperm Cell (according to 17th century scientists) [pic]

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Reddit on October 5, 2009

Monday, Oct. 5th 2009

News on 10/5/09

Australia's draconian anti terrorism laws in action. Police try to cover up false arrest details, turns out the person they arrest happens to be a Criminal Lawyer.

Egypt cleric 'to ban full veils': The Egyptian newspaper al-Masri al-Yom quoted him expressing surprise at the girl's attire and telling her it was merely a tradition, with no connection to religion or the Koran.

10 million people rendered homeless and nearly 2 million houses destroyed in flooding caused by heavy rains across southern India.

Israel's former military chief, now a government minister, cancels a visit to London fearing arrest for alleged war crimes.

Norway has retained its status as the world's most desirable country to live

How to profit: Tell your workers to lobby against healthcare reform, after they do, cut their health insurance benefits and give yourself $10 million for a job well done.

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Mohamed ElBaradei said that "Israel is number one threat to Middle East" with its nuclear arms

I was ordered to cover up President Karzai election fraud, sacked UN envoy says - Times Online

Politics on 10/5/09

Using Twitter to defy the Government in Iran: Good. Using Twitter to defy the Government in Pittsburgh: Bad.

MSNBC Host: 'There Are People That Are Actually Trying To Derail Health Care In Order To Take Down Obama, Even If It Means Half The Country Dies'

The largest health insurer in the U.S. sued the ENTIRE STATE of Maine for refusing to guarantee it a profit margin.

So what did we learn from this moment? ...we learned that the modern conservative movement, which dominates the modern Republican Party, has the emotional maturity of a bratty 13-year-old.

Dear Republicans, forget the elephant. I made you a cool new symbol!

Sports on 10/5/09

Argentina: Guy scores goal with header from 39 metres.

Sean Payton: "The next day, I walk into Mickey Loomis' office and I say, 'Mickey, take $250,000 of my salary, and add it onto our offer for Gregg and let's get this thing done right now.'"

Dear NASCAR fans: I sincerely want to know the appeal of watching cars drive in circles 500 times...

Mike Blowers Prediction Seattle Mariners."The Call Of The Year".09-29-2K9.

I guess the pun doesn't work as well if you actually bother to spell his name correctly. [PIC]

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