Reddit on May 5, 2010: Top Posts and Discussions

Wednesday, May. 5th 2010

News on 5/5/10

Greeks Struggle with Sick-Man Status - They've emptied their bank accounts, abandoned vacations and started taking the bus. Now, they fear for their jobs: The Greeks bemoan the difficult crisis that has taken over their country. Above all, they feel humiliated by Germany.
r/worldnews · MrTulip · 172 pts
At least three people have been killed in the Greek capital as protesters set fire to a bank during a general strike over planned austerity measures.
r/worldnews · MrTulip · 57 pts
US school for disabled forces students to wear packs that deliver massive electric shocks
r/news · [deleted] · 41 pts
Dutch try to ban pot sales to foreigners. Coffee shop owners argue the ban is against free trade regulations. Can free trade save stoners?
r/worldnews · pessimisticows · 31 pts
Three dead in Greek riots.
r/worldnews · corkill · 21 pts
The New York Times recently characterized the oil spill as a "natural disaster." They've got to be kidding... (video)
r/news · [deleted] · 20 pts
Today is not a good day to be a Somali pirate - Russian ship attacked off Somalia
r/worldnews · [deleted] · 19 pts
Greece brought to halt by general strike over cuts
r/worldnews · Kijamon · 18 pts

Politics on 5/5/10

Sports on 5/5/10

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Here’s my Before and After pic for some added inspiration to those trying to get into shape. You can do it!

r/pics · 650 pts

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What corn looked like before selective breeding...

r/pics · 207 pts

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Bear Hands

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He's made a huge mistake...

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Fortunately, oh so fortunately, I looked down before I took a sip. Arachnophobes avoid. [pic]

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My dad sent me this cute picture of my niece...wait whaaa?

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Get Over Here!

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I was rewatching Office Space this past weekend and noticed the name of Peter's apartment complex. (Screenshot, with bonus zoomed in and enhanced)

r/pics · 60 pts

Reddit on May 5, 2010

Wednesday, May. 5th 2010

News on 5/5/10

Greeks Struggle with Sick-Man Status - They've emptied their bank accounts, abandoned vacations and started taking the bus. Now, they fear for their jobs: The Greeks bemoan the difficult crisis that has taken over their country. Above all, they feel humiliated by Germany.

At least three people have been killed in the Greek capital as protesters set fire to a bank during a general strike over planned austerity measures.

US school for disabled forces students to wear packs that deliver massive electric shocks

Dutch try to ban pot sales to foreigners. Coffee shop owners argue the ban is against free trade regulations. Can free trade save stoners?

Three dead in Greek riots.

The New York Times recently characterized the oil spill as a "natural disaster." They've got to be kidding... (video)

Today is not a good day to be a Somali pirate - Russian ship attacked off Somalia

Greece brought to halt by general strike over cuts

Politics on 5/5/10

Media Ignore The Fact That Man Who Alerted Police To Failed Times Square Bombing Is A Muslim Immigrant

Police raid family home in Columbia, MO. Shoot two dogs as 7 year old child watches. Find small amount of marijuana and charge parents with "child endangerment". Watch the video here.

The most interesting Republican you've never heard of. This ex-governor supports abortion rights, gay marriage and legalized pot. And he's probably running for president

Retiring the Penny: The penny costs more to produce than it is worth. Inflation has eaten away at the value of the penny to such a degree that it no longer facilitates commerce.

GOP candidate for Nevada senate on how to reduce health care costs: "In the olden days, our grandparents, they would bring a chicken to the doctor. They would say, 'I'll paint your house.' ...I'm not backing down from that system."

Sports on 5/5/10

Never, ever date a Flyers fan.

How do pitchers feel when a batter breaks the unwritten rules of baseball?

Ernie Harwell: Long gone, never forgotten - USATODAY.com

SI compares Roethlisberger's actions to that of a man with frontal lobe damage

Charles Barkley joins Steve Nash in condemning AZ immigration bill. That's 2/5 of the Suns All-Time Team. C'mon, Kevin Johnson, make it 3.

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