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TopFinds: Inside the Taiji dolphin massacre, mini Ice Age coming? By David Silverberg What you need to know about the recent dolphin killings in Taiji, Japan. Is a mini Ice Age on the way? Cadbury wants to block Nestlé from trademarking the shape of KitKat bars. Learn more in this week's TopFinds.

TopFinds: Lining up to buy legal marijuana, biting fish attack By David Silverberg Read about the first legal sales of marijuana in Colorado. Deadly biting fish attack dozens in Argentina. Activists protest the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) on Twitter. Welcome to TopFinds.

Best of TopFinds: Top content from Digital Journalists in 2013 By David Silverberg Welcome to the annual round-up of the most popular articles and images published on Digital Journal in 2013. What made the cut? Massive fireballs, Rob Ford's drug use, the Nutcracker ballet, the Blackfish documentary, and much more!

Obituary of a Digital Journalist: RIP Carolyn E. Price 1959-2013 Special By David Silverberg A passionate journalist with a sharp sense of humour, Carolyn E. Price left us too early. The Toronto-area Digital Journalist passed away last week after battling cancer, so we present you with a profile of a long-standing contributor to our news network.

Blindness doesn't stop Robert Kingett from becoming a Digital Journalist Special By David Silverberg Chicago - His school didn't have a newspaper so he created one. His journalistic reportage tackles the oft-neglected stories on disabilities. Welcome to the world of Robert Kingett, a blind Digital Journalist whose reporting aims to educate and inspire.

Digital Journal announces winners of Global Photo Essay contest By Digital Journal Staff Digital Journal is pleased to announce the winners of its Photo Essay contest, which ran from Aug. 1 to Sept. 16, 2013. Find out how these Digital Journalists showcased their photojournalism skills in a contest themed for "Fun, Adventure and Discovery."

Chris Hogg featured on Future of Online News panel By David Silverberg Toronto - On Friday September 27, Digital Journal CEO Chris Hogg will join a panel of journalism specialists to discuss the future of online news, as part of Toronto's Social Media Week conference. The talks runs from 11 a.m. ET to 12:30 p.m.

Digital Journal's Photo Contest deadline extended to Sept. 16 By David Silverberg Digital Journal is extending the deadline for its current 'Fun, Adventure and Discovery' photo contest, which began August 1. Due to contributor requests and popular demand, the contest now has a deadline of September 16, 2013.

Obituary of a Digital Journalist: RIP R.C. Camphausen 1948-2013 Special By David Silverberg Author. Photographer. Traveler. Avid reader. Feminist. Those are some of the many words to describe R.C. Camphausen, a long-time Digital Journalist who died suddenly May 20 at 65. This is his story.

Digital Journal releases February 2013 'Power User' list By Digital Journal Staff Digital Journal published a list of the Top 20 Digital Journalists in recognition of the news network's top performers. These are the 20 highest-ranked Power Users from February 2013.

Profile of a Digital Journalist: Making a Weiss decision to be a writer Special By David Silverberg She loves hip-hop and basketball. She dreams of being published in Rolling Stone. She writes to distract herself from a chronic health condition. Find out more about Layne Weiss, a Digital Journalist since March 2012.

Reporters sans Frontières launch censored content website By Robert Myles Under the banner ‘We fight censorship’ journalists’ campaigning organisation Reporters sans Frontières last week launched a website which will carry content that has been censored, banned or which has given rise to reprisals against its author.

Digital Journal announces Photo Essay Contest for December By David Silverberg Contributors to Digital Journal have a chance to win cash prizes in a new photo contest available in December. The Photo Essay Contest invites any Digital Journal member to submit blogs and articles featuring at least three original photos on any topic.

TopFinds: Obama's big reelection win, rationing gas in New Jersey By David Silverberg President Barack Obama soars to victory over Gov. Mitt Romney. New Jersey and New York urge drivers to ration gas due to Sandy's aftermath. NASA releases a jaw-dropping photo of 10-billion-year-old stars. These are the top stories on Digital Journal.

Enjoying the simple quiet life: Profile of a Digital Journalist Special By David Silverberg Toronto - A Digital Journalist since 2009, Andrew Moran isn't your average 24-year-old man: He listens to radio plays from the '40s, regularly reads books on economics, and follows politics like a grizzled Reuters reporter. This is his story.

Digital Journal releases October 2012 'Power User' list By Digital Journal Staff Digital Journal published a Top 20 list in recognition of top performers from the company's gamification project that tracks and reports activity of contributors across the Digital Journal network. Here are the top Power Users from October.

Digital Journal releases September 2012 'Power User' list By Digital Journal Staff Digital Journal published a Top 20 list in recognition of top performers from the company's gamification project that tracks and reports activity of contributors across the Digital Journal network. Here are the top Power Users from September.

Digital Journal releases August 2012 'Power User' list By Digital Journal Staff Digital Journal today published a Top 20 list in recognition of top performers from the company's massive gamification project that tracks and reports activity of contributors across the Digital Journal network. Here are the top Power Users from August.

Photo essay: The RNC that you didn't see Special By Emma Burge Tampa - While in Tampa, Florida I was lucky enough to be able to attend the Republican National Convention and take photos of the people attending this annual convention of Republican supporters.

TopFinds: USA winning gold at 2012 Olympics, Rubio's book tour By David Silverberg The U.S. leads the gold-medal count at the London Olympics. A fake New York Times articles goes viral online. A Digital Journalist captures photos of Florida senator Marc Rubio on his book tour. These are the top stories from across the world.

Never too late to be an activist: Profile of a Digital Journalist Special By David Silverberg She "woke up" at 58, recognizing how corruption and greed hurt Spain's prosperity. She decided to do something about it as an activist and Digital Journalist. Read more about Anne Sewell's adventurous life and career in this exclusive profile.

TopFinds: Girl, 5, swims with sharks, finding the God Particle By David Silverberg A five-year-old girl is filmed swimming with sharks in the Bahamas. The discovery of the 'God particle' sends shockwaves in the science community. The U.S. Air Force is embroiled in a sex scandal. These are the top stories from across the world.

TopFinds: Building human homes on Mars, honouring D-Day veterans By David Silverberg Mars One wants to create human settlements on the Red Planet. A Digital Journalist photographs a D-Day memorial event in Toronto. An Indian village is overrun by giant venomous spiders. These are the top stories from across the world.

Digital Journal hosts Global Editorial Meeting live chat By David Silverberg Today Digital Journal hosted a liveblog discussion asking for input from our contributors and fans on the future of online journalism. The meeting, where anyone could participate, is now viewable to check out what was discussed.

Digital Journal releases 'Power User' list for May By Digital Journal Staff Today Digital Journal is releasing the top 20 “power users” who have earned high points and won badges for completing various tasks on DigitalJournal.com in May 2012.

TopFinds: Whales battle killer orca pack, alcohol spray debuts By David Silverberg Photos surface of humpback whales protecting their own against killer whales. An alcohol spray is developed, but would you try it? Our Digital Journalists photograph the stunning "super moon." These are the top stories on DigitalJournal.com.

TopFinds: Good-bye Gingrich, Racism in U.S. restaurants By David Silverberg A study found some U.S. restaurant servers were racist towards black customers. Newt Gingrich will end his bid for the White House. Why are antidepressants doing more harm than good? These are the top stories on DigitalJournal.com.

Balancing family with writing: Profile of a Digital Journalist Special By David Silverberg Married with three children, Leigh Goessl finds time to ply her writing craft on DigitalJournal.com, publishing more than 360 articles within five months. In this profile of a Digital Journalist, you'll learn more about what she loves about journalism.

TopFinds: Sex on the subway, Howard Stern's return to NBC By David Silverberg A Toronto couple is caught having sex on the transit subway train and later on the platform. Howard Stern will be a judge on America's Got Talent on NBC. The latest on the mysterious "God particle." These are the top stories on DigitalJournal.com.

From Africa with a love of news: Profile of a Digital Journalist Special By David Silverberg How does an African journalist share news from his small community? In this profile of Digital Journalist Samuel Okocha, you'll get a peek into the passion behind a multi-media reporter tracking stories from Lagos, Nigeria.

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