As we do every week, we’ve collected the top news stories and compiled them on one page. Digital Journalists reported on important news from NASA, Canadian political updates, the latest environment features 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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Toronto paves way for Jack Layton Way (Includes first-hand account) by Joseph Morris
The City of Toronto unveiled the Jack Layton Way to honour the former federal NDP leader and Ward 30 councillor who passed away in August 2011. A new saying was also revealed: “The Jack Layton Way.”
Oscars: Carpet forms, rehearsals on while gift bag items noted (Includes interview and first-hand account) by Tim O’Brien
With each passing hour the Oscar red carpet takes shape and forms into a work of art where the best in movies are showcased. And press from all the world gather and take in the spectacle and report on it.
Small but significant triumph for 9/11 truth activist in UK court (Includes interview) by Victoria N. Alexander
In an act of civil disobedience, Tony Rooke refused to pay a £130 TV license fee, alleging that the BBC intentionally misrepresented facts about the 9/11 attacks. Facing a judge Monday, Rooke was ‘not convicted’ and did not have to pay the fine.
Photo Essay: Antalya, Turkey, on the Mediterranean Sea (Includes eyewitness account) by Lisa duTrieuille
Located in the south of Turkey on the Mediterranean Sea, Antalya is a city of sunny castles, Greek temples, Roman gates, Ottoman mosques, and Christian churches. It is also a popular destination for tourists from cold climates.
David DiMuzio ‘Taglish’ duet with Russian Anna Rabtsun goes viral (Includes interview) by Leo Reyes
American singer and songwriter David DiMuzio and Russian singer Anna Rabtsun have generated close to 80,000 hits on YouTube in about four days for their rendition of popular Tagalog song “Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko”.
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Invisibility cloak appears at TED Talks by Owen Weldon
On Monday, Baile Zhang, an assistant professor of physics at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, debuted his “invisibility Cloak” at the TED2013 talks.
Op-Ed: Six-strike plan imposed by Internet Service Providers by Anne Sewell
Beginning this week, major ISPs will start spying on US Internet users. With the new program, its a case of “six strikes and you are out” if they think you are pirating copyright-protected content.
Ron Paul says government is preparing for civil unrest by Alex Allen
The “Champion of Liberty” himself has admitted that the government is fully aware of the potential for civil unrest in the United States and is even preparing for it.
Disney’s ‘Paperman’ wins Oscar for Best Animated Short (Video) by JohnThomas Didymus
Disney’s “Paperman,” the story of a young and lonely office worker who sets out to win the love of a woman he met during his early morning commute to office won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film at the 85th Annual Academy Awards.
Mammoth tooth fossil found by New Hampshire fisherman by Leigh Goessl
A New Hampshire fisherman recently made an unusual catch when his trawler pulled up a bona fide mammoth tooth fossil. Scientists have reportedly confirmed its authenticity.
Bali restaurant dolphins kidnapped ahead of release for rehab by Elizabeth Batt
Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN) is reporting that two dolphins held in a Bali Indonesian restaurant have been kidnapped ahead of an agreement by Indonesia’s Forestry Minister to release them for rehabilitation.
Sea Shepherd fires back at whalers’ claims with new video footage by Elizabeth Batt
After a collision in the Southern Ocean between Sea Shepherd Conservation Society ships and a Japanese whaling vessel, the conservation group has issued new footage of the Nisshin Maru pushing the Bob Barker into a South Korean fuel tanker.
How a spot of re-decoration might avert an asteroid collision by Robert Myles
A theoretical solution using a coat of paint could prevent a future near-Earth asteroid attack, according to a student whose novel solution won a 2012 ‘Move an Asteroid’ technical paper competition.
18 sanctioned hairstyles North Korean women encouraged to choose by Micki Hogan
In a world where oppression is often discouraged, North Korea issues 18 approved and sanctioned hairstyles that women are encouraged to choose from. Men have only ten choices to choose from.
Researchers find ‘zombie cells’ function better than live ones by Greta McClain
Zombies may not be as scary was we thought, especially if they are microscopic and can be trained to do whatever task we like.
Video: ‘Dragon Ball Z — Battle of the Gods’ trailer by Can Tran
A new trailer has been released for the upcoming new “Dragon Ball Z” movie called “Dragon Ball Z – Battle of Gods.” The movie hits theaters across Japan on March 30.
Op-Ed: Will Manny Pacquiao wear Rosary, do Sign of Cross in next fight? by Leo Reyes
Manny Pacquiao could be headed for a grand reunion with the Catholic church following the reported “disappearance” of his pastor friends who were earlier denounced by his devout Catholic mother for taking so much of Pacquiao’s time in Bible study sessions
Top Blogs
Defining belief- What’s a real belief, and what’s cosmetic? by Paul Wallis
I know a lot of DJ regulars have religious interests. I’d like to know what they think of this article on my Sydney…
Lying men… by Vanessa Whitworth
I need an outlet and a way to vent….As a single woman @ 33 I am starting to feel like maybe I need to just stop trying…
Triple B! Bacon-wrapped Buffalo Blue Cheese Chicken Skewers by Raquel Teixeira
Yea, I wore boots, gloves and stomped through icy snow to BBQ dinner the other night…
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