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.
This week, 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 many great suggestions, and below are some memorable posts by our contributors:
Articles
Note: Overwhelmingly many people nominated this article by J Ocean Dennie for recognition:
Modern Slavery: The Plight of Foreign Workers in Qatar by J Ocean Dennie
It goes without saying that Qatar’s economy and entire way of life depends heavily on the efforts of foreign workers. Less known, however, are the abuses and rights violations these workers are increasingly subject to. Sadly, no resolution is in sight.
Lady Warsi, Islamophobia and ‘social acceptability’ by Michael Cosgrove
Tory MP Baroness Warsi has set tongues wagging in Britain by saying that Islamophobia has “passed the dinner-table test” and is seen by many as normal and uncontroversial. Her speech was provocative, which is precisely why she was right to deliver it.
Egyptian protests intensify; offices on fire, curfew imposed by Andrew Moran
Loud explosions can be heard, smoke can be seen around Cairo, the ruling National Democratic Party headquarters are on fire and ammunition is being fired.
Blogs
“Oh, Oh Say Can You See My Gun?” by Marcello Rollando
There have been three deadly shootings in three different states since Gabe Zimmerman, Judge Roll and nine year old Christina Green were gunned down with three other Americans…
A kilo of trash means one time’s meal by Ernest Dempsey
Earlier this evening, after returning from dinner, I found it was time to throw way the trash that had been accumulating in the kitchen…
Images
We thank everyone for their input, and we’ll be asking for your suggestions once again on Wednesday via this Group.
Hot topics on Digital Journal
• Egypt news
• Nelson Mandela news
• Glee news
• Pakistan news
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Alice Cooper to perform at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Ceremonies (Includes interview and first-hand account) by B. Thomas Cooper
Legendary shock rocker Alice Cooper and his original band-mates have been chosen to perform at this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremonies, for what promises to be an unforgettable evening of rock & roll spectacle.
Photo Essay: Old glory laid in ruins, Żary, Poland (Includes interview and first-hand account) by Joseph Boltrukiewicz
In this city in western Poland, only 27 km east of Germany, there’s an architectural gem that was shining with full of glory. It was changing hands in history but it’s now laying in ruins. Almost abandoned and forgotten, it is waiting for its saviour.
The Long Shadow of Chernobyl – 25 years after the disaster (Includes interview) by Lynn Morris
National Geographic photographer Gerd Ludwig is determined the world’s worst nuclear accident should not be forgotten. And is returning to Chernobyl 25 years on to photograph the site and people who live and work there.
Photo Essay: New York City during the holiday season (Includes interview) by Kay Mathews
A student of graphic design and photography shares her images of New York City captured only days before the blizzard of 2010.
Top Images
In the Media
Gorilla that walks upright like a man becomes wildlife sensation by Kev Hedges
A male Silverback gorilla, called Ambam, has astonished animal observers around the world after he began walking upright in his open enclosure at a wildlife park in Kent, south-east England.
10 construction workers killed in Manila as scaffolding collapses by Leo Reyes
At least 10 construction workers were killed Thursday in Makati City, Metro Manila as the scaffolding they were using to install materials on the upper floors of a building collapsed.
Mercedes Benz unveils chocolate themed version of its Smart car by William Charles Baker
Car manufacturer Mercedes Benz unveiled a chocolate-themed version of its Smart car in Tokyo just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Soldier rings home to propose but leaves message on wrong number by Kev Hedges
A phone call message believed to have been delivered from the front line in Afghanistan to his sweetheart proposing marriage has been left on the answering machine of a married mum-of-three living in Gateshead in the UK by mistake.
As if being accused of paying for sex with prostitutes wasn’t enough, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi phoned a live TV show yesterday to call it a “televisual brothel” and the presenter called him “a lout.” But if that’s what the people want…
Manning’s lawyer alleges ‘abuse,’ Amnesty Int’l aboard by Lynn Herrmann
Pvt Bradley Manning, currently held in solitary confinement by the US government, was last week placed on suicide risk, stripped of all clothing except his underwear and forced to remain in his cell 24 hours a day, actions his lawyer alleges as “abuse.”
Hickey causes woman partial paralysis by Vincent Sobotka
It turns out that the quickest way to a woman’s heart is through her arteries. The result of a passionate “lovebite” turned into a rather terrifying emergency for one New Zeland woman.
US Navy recovers body of missing USS Halsey sailor by Leo Reyes
A female US Navy sailor who hails from Panama City and reported missing from the USS Halsey stationed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was found dead Wednesday according to a Navy official.
Actress Veena Malik defends herself against clerics and media by Ernest Dempsey
Actress Veena Malik after returning to Pakistan defended herself against allegations of indecency and offensive performance in India. Veena said she was accountable to god and not to people.
German star dies after sixth breast enhancement, doctors charged by Lynn Curwin
A German reality and porn star, known as Sexy Cora, died while in a coma following her sixth breast enhancement operation, and two doctors have been charged with negligent manslaughter.
Opinion: The toxic poisoning of America by David Zublick
Are Americans being deliberately poisoned by the U.S. government? As far-fetched as that may sound, evidence indicates that there is an insidious plot underway that threatens the health of every man, woman and child living in America.
Top Blogs
Elton John magazine cover blocked with ‘Family Shield’ in grocery store because it’s offensive for kids? by Chris Hogg
Is this a case of censorship gone mad or a step in the right direction to protect kids? A grocery store in the U.S. is…
Robert Wyatt – ‘Shipbuilding’ (Is it worth it?) by Michael Cosgrove
“Diving for dear life when we could be diving for pearls…”
For now, find an easy chair and take it easy… by Ellen Palmer
Seriously we rush through life, stress although it can be a positive motivating force, which helps us excel, in many ways…
