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.
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.
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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.
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.
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