Headlines from May 7, 2012

Trove of Lehman emails demonstrates Wall Street’s arrogance.
In Brazil, a growing economy demands more energy, but environmental concerns fuel protests against hydroelectric projects.
American pegs hardcore frequent fliers, including those with lifetime passes, for millions in losses.
Each according to his or her abilities and each according to his or her needs is sort of the same thing as supply and demand. Communism = integral to capitalism.
WaPo investigation into DC’s lawless cab drivers.
Notes from the savage, off-road “display of wealth and power” known as the Dakar Rally.
The Bookslut celebrates 10 years online.
Alec Baldwin: Eloquent supporter of classical music.
Starting today, and continuing every Monday through May, an investigation into what Americans really think about the French.
Related: Avoid the wait for $3.
Some have even reported snoring in space! How astronauts sleep.
TMN’s Sarah Hepola believes she is the only person who likes talking on the phone anymore.
Teddy Wayne insists you share this article he wrote to be shared.
Politics of competitive board gaming amongst friends. #video
Bertrand Russell’s 10 commandments for teachers.
World markets tumble in reaction to this weekend’s elections in Europe.
Greek and French voters rejected austerity, throwing Greece into political uncertainty.
Sarkozy was always more our man than theirs, but he changed how the French see the presidency. #opinions
Slate on Paris, I Love You but You’re Bringing Me Down.
Related: Funk up the Paris cover and possibly win yourself a copy.
Sept. 11 defendants say the judicial process was rigged to lead to their executions.
Cohen: Forget Europe, pay attention to why India’s growth is losing momentum.
Recycling eyeglasses is a feel-good waste of money.
Story of 40-year fugitive George Wright, now a free man in Portugal. #longreads
I felt like school was out for summer, and the simultaneous relief and boredom that the last bell brings. Day one of life without Internet.
Winners of this year’s National Magazine Awards available for online reading.
Episode one of Sherlock’s second season now available in the States. #video
Scientists make 15 adults suck on spoons to see how cutlery tastes.
Shaq got his Ph.D. on Saturday “wearing a custom-made, bright red XXXL-sized gown.”
Lovely goodbye from Sasha Frere-Jones to The Beastie Boys’ MCA, whom he knew growing up.
Great letter to the Times from MCA after the “Ch-Check It Out” video was panned. via
My sister met Muhammad Ali at the post office. Remembering a grandfather, NBA baller.
“Parahawking”—hawking while paragliding, even when the birds are vultures. #video
List of things that should have fallen out of the piñata at your Cinco De Mayo party.