Reddit on October 29, 2010: Top Posts and Discussions

Friday, Oct. 29th 2010

News on 10/29/10

North Korean troops have fired across the border into South Korean territory,
r/worldnews · [deleted] · 1225 pts
"For the life of me, I can't figure out why Wall Street bankers, traders and executives get paid so much money year after year for doing jobs that rarely require them to innovate, enlighten or put their own capital at risk, and have the nasty habit of periodically sinking our economy."
r/news · trot-trot · 735 pts
Former Mexican President Vicente Fox on California marijuana legalization: 'May God let it pass'
r/worldnews · Orangutan · 633 pts
Sad Meal! McDonald's Workers Told They'll Only Get Raises, Benefits If Republicans Win
r/news · DJ_Timelord13 · 416 pts
"There are two ways to conquer and enslave a nation. One is by the sword. The other is by debt." - John Adams
r/worldnews · Orangutan · 279 pts
A new trade agreement being negotiated behind closed doors by officials from the United States, European Union and other countries could drastically reduce internet freedom.
r/worldnews · carsonbiz · 112 pts
Brazil is the world's biggest exporter of beef, poultry, orange juice and sugar cane. It also supplies a quarter of the world's soybeans. A group of scientists is credited with turning Brazil into the agricultural superpower it is today.
r/worldnews · bernajurema · 73 pts
When devastating floods hit Pakistan, the world rushed to help. But while the horror has slipped from our TV screens, millions remain stranded
r/worldnews · koavf · 62 pts

Politics on 10/29/10

Sports on 10/29/10

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My son wears a helmet to correct Plagiocephaly. We made him this Halloween costume that included his helmet as a part of it.

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Palin's Facebook hijacked "Keep Fear Alive"

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The mailman has been eyeing our guavas...

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Finished my Halloween/Rally costume!

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This costume is now DIAMONDS!

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Crazy hills of San Francisco

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Awesome Two-Face Halloween makeup.

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GRENADE!!

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Reddit on October 29, 2010

Friday, Oct. 29th 2010

News on 10/29/10

North Korean troops have fired across the border into South Korean territory,

"For the life of me, I can't figure out why Wall Street bankers, traders and executives get paid so much money year after year for doing jobs that rarely require them to innovate, enlighten or put their own capital at risk, and have the nasty habit of periodically sinking our economy."

Former Mexican President Vicente Fox on California marijuana legalization: 'May God let it pass'

Sad Meal! McDonald's Workers Told They'll Only Get Raises, Benefits If Republicans Win

"There are two ways to conquer and enslave a nation. One is by the sword. The other is by debt." - John Adams

A new trade agreement being negotiated behind closed doors by officials from the United States, European Union and other countries could drastically reduce internet freedom.

Brazil is the world's biggest exporter of beef, poultry, orange juice and sugar cane. It also supplies a quarter of the world's soybeans. A group of scientists is credited with turning Brazil into the agricultural superpower it is today.

When devastating floods hit Pakistan, the world rushed to help. But while the horror has slipped from our TV screens, millions remain stranded

Politics on 10/29/10

The Obama admin. cut taxes for middle-class Americans, expects to make a profit on the Wall Street rescue and has overseen an economy that has grown for the past four quarters

Ohio McDonald's employees get voting instructions with their paychecks: If you work for this Canton, Ohio McDonald's franchise, you'd better be voting Republican if you know what's good for you.

Krugman on the midterms: "This is going to be terrible. In fact, future historians will probably look back at the 2010 election as a catastrophe for America, one that condemned the nation to years of political chaos and economic weakness."

The race between Maynard and Norman may be unlike any other in the state. Rather than spend their time railing against each other, the two have decided to campaign together, embarking on what they're calling a "civility tour."

Jon Stewart fans, I present to you: today's front page of a leading Dutch newspaper

Sports on 10/29/10

Notre Dame must fire Brian Kelly over student death

This is why I love PTI.

Wall Street Journal reports: Obnoxious NFL pregame shows can devote upwards of 10% of airtime to nothing but contrived laughter

This is why I love Steve Nash and find it hard to dislike the Suns

Someone at ESPN3 is not a Kobe fan. This is the picture they used for the loading screen for the Lakers game.

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