As we do every week on Friday, we’ve collected the top stories (as voted by you) and compiled them on one page. We also included hot content as suggested by our community.
How these stories and images are selected: We keep track of the what readers like and what articles, images and blogs people are reading and looking at most.
We are continuing with our new idea: an opportunity for our community members to suggest content that stood out. In a blog post, we asked people to suggest noteworthy articles, images and blogs. We received some great suggestions, and below are some memorable posts by our contributors:
Articles
South Africa’s oldest paratrooper: 65 and still jumping (Includes first-hand account) by Christopher Szabo
The oldest still-serving member of South Africa’s elite paratroops, Major Hans Human, has been a paratrooper all his life, whether as a National Serviceman or a member of the Reserve Force. He’s been jumping out of aeroplanes for more than 47 years.
Students losing trust in banks in Pakistan (Includes first-hand account) by Ernest Dempsey
Studying in the west is a big dream for countless Pakistani students. And it costs a lot to get there, costing even the trust that institutions put in students.
Blogs
One night is all we need to find love for a lifetime by Sara Star
Like many of us, I did not have the greatest role model for a deep solid love relationship filled with joyous…
What do we make of the Koran burning and the UN dead? by Michael Cosgrove
Seven UN workers slaughtered – of which some were beheaded – in Afghanistan and at least ten people killed and…
Images
Top Digital Journal Reports
Canadian PM proposes loans to immigrants, dodges ejection issue (Includes first-hand account) by Andrew Moran
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper continued to target the Greater Toronto Area ridings Wednesday
Bionic vision research progressing rapidly around the world (Includes interview) by Kimberley Pollock
The race to deliver an effective bionic eye is alive and well with researchers in Australia, the U.S. and Germany reaching important milestones and undertaking patient trials.
Vancouver Sakura Days Japan Fair (Includes interview and first-hand account) by Joseph Boltrukiewicz
For the fourth year in a row, the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival and – for the third year in a row – the Japan Fair Organizing Committee present Sakura Days Japan Fair during the two-day event (April 2-3) in VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver.
Ram Samocha discusses his unique metalpoint artwork (Includes interview) by KJ Mullins
Artist Ram Samocha use of metal in his current From Scratch collection on view at the RedHead Gallery brings a new edge of excitement to an ancient, neglected drawing technique.
Top Images
In the Media
Op-Ed: Devolution of Pakistan’s HEC – a positive development by Ernest Dempsey
The Pakistani government has announced the devolution of the Higher Education Commission, arousing resentment of particular groups of people. There are obvious reasons why the government’s landmark decision is being resented.
Colorado boy, 8, pepper-sprayed by police by David Silverberg
An eight-year-old Colorado student was pepper-sprayed and subdued by police after he threatened to injure teachers and police officers. Aidan Elliot acknowledged to reporters, “I kind of deserved it.”
Gunman kills 13 in Rio de Janeiro school shooting by Kev Hedges
A gunman has entered a school in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro and opened fire, killing 13 people. The gunman has also been killed, either by police or himself.
US gov’t may raise radiation exposure levels in food, drink, soil by Lynn Herrmann
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering approval of a plan designed to dramatically increase permissible radiation contamination levels in food, water and soil after radiation events, including spills and dirty bomb attacks.
Japan coast guards rescue tsunami dog found on drifting rooftop by Leo Reyes
A two-year old female dog named Ban was reunited with her master after Japanese coast guards spotted her on top of a floating house roof in northeastern Japan
The pristine beaches of the US west coast could become a dumping ground for flotsam or debris coming from the sunken vessels in the tsunami-hit northeastern Japan in one to three years.
Strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocks south Java in Indonesia by Leo Reyes
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocked southern Java in Indonesia prompting Indonesian authorities to raise a tsunami alert on Java’s coastlines as residents of Cilacap coastal town moved to higher grounds.
India wins Cricket World Cup 2011 by Ernest Dempsey
India won the Cricket World Cup 2011 title with confidence last evening in Mumbai, India. In the event’s final, India overcame Sri Lanka by 6 wickets, thus claiming the world cup for the second time, 28 years after winning the Cup in 1983.
David Tennant’s TARDIS appears in new Doctor Who trailer by Mathew Wace Peck
Science-fiction fans have spotted the TARDIS console room used by David Tennant in a new trailer for Matt Smith’s second series of Doctor Who, the ever-popular BBC drama series.
GOP launches mock Obama 2012 re-election ad for April Fool’s Day by Kim I. Hartman
The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) has launched a Barack Obama 2012 mock campaign ad just in time for April Fool’s Day and in anticipation of the President filing for re-election next week.
Op-Ed: Singing hopeful voted off American Idol, as rage ensues by John Simon Ritchie
Only minutes ago, America was left in shock and awe at the results of popular singing competition show, American Idol. Pia Toscano, an Idol hopeful was voted off the top 9, and immediately afterward, many were left in a fit of rage.
Charice to co-star with Salma Hayek in a new Hollywood movie? by Leo Reyes
International singing sensation Charice is reportedly making a movie with Salma Hayek and other popular Hollywood stars including Kevin James, Henry Winkler, Joe Rogan, Germaine De Leon and Shelly Desai.
Top Blogs
The Greatest Religion Of All by Johnny Simpson
If you came here looking for an extremist diatribe declaring one particular religion as supreme over all others, you…
Sick of Elections? Thank Mr. Harper by Joseph Dewar
A common misconception these days as Canadians go to the polls for the fourth time in seven years…
