As we do every week on Friday, we’ve collected the top stories (as voted by you) and compiled them on one page. Our writers covered Canadian airlines in the crosshairs, a medical first, a troubling traffic problem in L.A., and many other stories.
We also highlight some of major topics Digital Journalists have been covering recently. Note you can see the trending topics at the top of any page on DigitalJournal.com, under the category bar. They are changing constantly to reflect what people are reading on the site.
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Top Digital Journal Reports
Op-Ed: The iPad can’t replace the total comic book experience (Includes interview) by Andrew Ardizzi
Since stepping back into the world of comic books in 2004, I’ve frequented various comic book shops, wherever I’ve lived, every Wednesday to pillage the shelves of the store’s latest releases.
Anti-Semitism on the rise in Canadian universities, says group (Includes interview) by Sam Halaby
Anti-Semitism is on the rise on university campuses across Canada, according to a news release by a government committee on Thursday.
Toronto Library Union: Don’t close, privatize our libraries (Includes interview) by Andrew Moran
As Toronto City Hall reviews its books and looks at various cost-cutting measures, the Public Library Workers Union is concerned over the possibility of privatization and branch shutdowns. The union’s President spoke at city hall Wednesday.
Op-Ed: ‘Cave of Forgotten Dreams’ delivers 3D masterpiece (Includes first-hand account) by Melissa Hayes
When scientists make a crucial discovery, more often than not, it’s delivered to the masses in plain text, broken down with technical jargon and layer upon layer of sound, hard fact—which is fine, but it doesn’t really give you the whole picture.
‘Drop Dead Gorgeous’ movie introduces actor Ivy Levan (Includes interview) by Kay Mathews
Ivy Levan is an entertainment triple threat – model, singer, and now actor playing the dual role of aspiring supermodel and the corpse of that deceased model in a “pitch-black comedy” now showing on Showtime. Ivy shares what led to this role.
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In the Media
Air Canada fined $12,000 for not speaking French to passenger by Andrew Moran
A federal court in Ottawa ruled that Air Canada must apologize to two Ottawa passengers and pay $12,000 after failing to provide the couple services in French. The judge ruled that the airline failed to follow the Official Languages Act.
Florida mom charged in death of toddler by Arthur Weinreb
The week following the shocking acquittal of Casey Marie Anthony, another young Florida woman has been charged in connection with the death of her daughter.
Mumbai hit by series of explosions, 21 dead by KJ Mullins
India’s financial capital has been hit by at least three explosions Wednesday evening. Mumbai is dealing with more than 113 injuries as explosions ripped through some of the busiest areas of the city including an opera house.
Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl ejects fan for fighting by Andrew Ardizzi
Foo Fighters front-man Dave Grohl ejected a fan during the band’s performance of ‘Walk’ at the iTunes Festival in London on July 12 after the violent concert-goer tried to throw a monkey wrench into the band’s set.
A 10-mile section of the popular 405 Freeway in Los Angeles is slated to be closed this weekend, sparking fears of unimaginable traffic on routes surrounding the highway.
Op-Ed: Why pot should be legalized in America by Abigail Prendergast
Marijuana has often been the subject of controversy. What usually stirs people’s emotions in regards to this substance is based on ignorance, propaganda and bias.
Op-Ed: 16-pound baby born in Texas by Joie Maccarone
Everything is bigger in Texas including the birth of JaMichael Brown who entered the world 2 ft. tall and weighing in at a whopping 16 lbs.
Giant 13-foot crocodile captured alive in Palawan, Philippines by Leo Reyes
A giant crocodile believed to have killed a fisherman in the swamp areas of Palawan in southern Philippines was captured alive near the area where the body parts of the missing fisherman were recovered.
Man gets world’s first synthetic organ transplant by Abigail Prendergast
An Icelandic man has recieved the world’s first completely artificial trachea transplant. Doctors, scientists and researchers hope to use this technology to do more with regenerative science.
Baseball fan dies trying to catch a Josh Hamilton ball by Andy Madden
A Texas Rangers fan fell from the stand and died trying to catch a ball thrown into the crowd by All-Star outfielder Josh Hamilton.
When Julie Bass planted a vegetable garden in her front yard, the last thing she expected was to be visited by city enforcement officers, ticketed for a code violation, charged with a misdemeanor, and facing jail time for refusing to remove the plants.
Amir Khan hopes to achieve more in boxing as Ricky Hatton retires by Leo Reyes
British boxing idol Amir Khan, who is scheduled to defend his WBA light welterweight title against American Zab Judah on July 23 says he will try to achieve what his countryman Ricky Hatton has accomplished in the sport.
Top Blogs
Middle Eastern Rice with Black Beans and Chickpeas by Raquel Teixeira
I have to say, I am pretty impressed with myself. This recipe turned out amazing…
When the Tour de France passes almost by your front door… by Johnny Summerton
…what you get is a close up view of what all the fuss is about. And you can’t help but realise that it’s something…
Killer mosquitos? No it’s Honda Indy time by KJ Mullins
Living along the waterfront in Toronto it’s very clear when the Honda Indy comes to town. Sunday morning, bright and…
