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As we do every week, we’ve collected the top news stories and compiled them on one page. Digital Journalists reported on animal rights news, potential baseball trades, widely viewed videos and much more.

We also highlight some of the major topics Digital Journalists have been covering recently. Note you can see the trending topics at the top of any page on our news network, in the black bar. They are changing constantly to react to what people are reading on the site. We wanted to include this feature to let you know the topics people want to read about on Digital Journal.

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Op-Ed: Loving dolphins to death (Includes interview and first-hand account) by Sasha Abdolmajid

Dolphins suffer in captivity. These highly intelligent and self-aware creatures cannot be humanely kept in captivity. Therefore, a change in thinking in dealing with them is urgently required.

Simplicity makes ‘Waiting for Godot’ top music video of 2013 (Includes interview) by W. Mark Dendy

The official music video of Janina Gavankar’s single “Waiting for Godot” received the Best Music Video and Best Editing honors at this year’s Los Angeles Cinema Film Festival’s (LACFF) screening and awards program.

Director Caitlin Pashalek stands to the left and front of Janina Gavankar on the simple set of the m...

Director Caitlin Pashalek stands to the left and front of Janina Gavankar on the simple set of the music video “Waiting for Godot” as she gives direction.
Caitlin Pashalek


Healing in the name of Jesus Christ: The miracles (Includes interview and first-hand account) by Kelly Jadon

Are you sick? There is help and even healing in the Name of Jesus Christ. “I, the LORD, am your healer.” Exodus 15:26. — Kelli Biondich is a walking, talking, breathing miracle.

Two local groups bring holiday cheer to seniors (Includes interview and first-hand account) by W. Mark Dendy

On Wednesday, Dec. 18, residents of the Seasons, a senior living apartment complex, gathered in the community room as they waited for Santa and his elves to arrive. Well, they were not really expecting Santa; they were waiting for Rosa.

Federal Court hears arguments over Yellowstone and Wy wolves (Includes interview) by Stephen Pope

Lawyers argued today in a Washington, D.C. federal court to prevent the approximately 650 remaining wolves living in Yellowstone National Park and Wyoming from being killed-off by ranchers and trophy hunters.

Top Images

A closer look at the snowy church

A closer look at the snowy church

Sacramento Ballet s Alexandra Cunningham sidelined due to a severely torn ACL.

Sacramento Ballet’s Alexandra Cunningham sidelined due to a severely torn ACL.

Panthers players celebrate a goal.

Panthers players celebrate a goal.
Keith Allison

A band make merry for Christmas in the city of York

A band make merry for Christmas in the city of York

Candy Cane Lane in Edmonton  Alberta  Canada.

Candy Cane Lane in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Moscow: GUM department store  a giant  upscale shopping mall

Moscow: GUM department store, a giant, upscale shopping mall

Alexandra Cunningham exhibits perfect form despite suffering from a knee injury.

Alexandra Cunningham exhibits perfect form despite suffering from a knee injury.

Samara  Russia: The Leningratsky shopping area of downtown Samara

Samara, Russia: The Leningratsky shopping area of downtown Samara

Samara  Russia: Some of oldest buildings are wooden

Samara, Russia: Some of oldest buildings are wooden

A frontal view of the USS Iowa

A frontal view of the USS Iowa

Missile launchers aboard the USS Iowa

Missile launchers aboard the USS Iowa

In the Media

Execution of Chang Song-thaek, uncle of Kim, stuns world leaders by Eileen Kersey

News that ousted Chang or Jang Song-thaek, a powerful uncle of Kim Jong-un has been executed, has sent ripples of shock-waves to other countries. The uncle of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was ousted from office and not seen in public since November.

Don’t kick snow in a stray cat’s face; watch the video to see why by Eileen Kersey

If you want to defend your dog from a stray cat never kick snow in its face. Why? Do you really need to ask? Maxx from Detroit learned the hard way that cats are tough cookies and stray cats the meanest of the bunch.

Op-Ed: Florida Attractions Association battles Blackfish Effect by Elizabeth Batt

Following news yesterday that an eighth act had withdrawn from SeaWorld’s Bands, Brew and Barbecue event, the Florida Attractions Association (FAA) is taking action on SeaWorld’s behalf to negate what it calls “radical extremist groups.”

Yellowstone’s magma lake much larger than previously thought by Karen Graham

The heart of Yellowstone National Park is its caldera, a vast basin left behind after the last of three volcanic eruptions spanning a period of 2.1 million years. But what has scientists so concerned is what lies beneath the park’s natural wonders.

Review: ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is a wonderful movie by W. Mark Dendy

If you are ever down and out and wonder why you ever existed, find a copy of “It’s a Wonderful Life” and watch it. The 1946 film has great therapeutic value.

Native Americans release art to create 12 days of consciousness by Justin King

Native artists have released a collection of artwork in hopes of creating “12 Days of Consciousness.” The campaign, hosted by honorthetreaties.org, addresses a number of causes dear to the Native American community through the art.

MLB Trade Rumors: Billy Butler to Toronto Blue Jays? by Larry Seely

The MLB Winter Meetings came and went without many moves by teams, but that doesn’t mean more trades won’t occur before the start of the 2014 season.

Op-Ed: Life as a Hologram — We’re all just projections by G. Robert M. Miller

It may be news to you and it may need an explanation, but here it is: You are a hologram.

And while this second statement may not appear to be as speculative, it still needs to be said considering the first statement: You are real.

Op-Ed: ‘Blackfish Effect’ continues, seven acts cancel SeaWorld gigs by Elizabeth Batt

SeaWorld continues to encounter backlash in the wake of the documentary, Blackfish. Rather than dissipating since premiering to record viewers on CNN last October, the Blackfish Effect is gaining momentum.

James Bond is dead, or should be by W. Mark Dendy

Since 1962, James Bond has graced the silver screen in 23 action packed films. Movies about Agent 007, the British Secret Agent portray the Bond character as invincible.

Greetings from Chuck Norris—The epic Christmas Van Damme split by Lesley Lanir

Chick Norris sends a special Christmas and New Year greeting while copying and topping Van Damme’s famous Volvo leg splits. This time the famous feat is ‘performed’ between airplanes – with a little help from CGI and Delov Digital.

NHL Trade Rumors: Ben Scrivens to Edmonton Oilers? by Larry Seely

It’s just another week in the NHL trade rumor mill as the Internet is loaded with potential deals that could take place before the trade deadline.

Lady Gaga still from ARTPOP video of ‘Do What U Want’ released by Marcus Hondro

Lady Gaga’s new music video of ‘Do What U Want’ from ARTPOP with R. Kelly isn’t out just yet but quirky director Terry Richardson said this weekend that it’s coming soon. He also released a still from the video.

Lady Gaga s new album. Sculpture by Jeff Koons

Lady Gaga’s new album. Sculpture by Jeff Koons
2013 Interscope Records


Hamburg physicists discover way to boil water in half picosecond by Sonia D’Costa

How long does it take to boil water? Physicists at the Center for Free-Electron Laser Science (CFEL) in Hamburg have shown, at least in theory, that it is possible to boil water in just half a picosecond.

Power Users

  1. W. Mark Dendy
  2. Tim Sandle
  3. Eileen Kersey
  4. Marcus Hondro
  5. Can Tran
  6. Markos Papadatos
  7. Alexander Baron
  8. Anne Sewell
  9. Brett Wilkins
  10. Lonna Lisa Williams
  11. Ken Hanly
  12. Justin King
  13. Karen Graham
  14. Igor I. Solar
  15. Layne Weiss
  16. Owen Weldon
  17. Paula Kirman
  18. Larry Clifton
  19. Mathew Wace Peck
  20. Larry Seely
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