As we do every week on Friday, we’ve collected the top stories (as voted by you) and compiled them on one page. Our Digital Journalists reported on the Joplin, Missouri, cleanup in the wake of a deadly tornado, an important new discovery in the paralysis field, and Oprah’s final show, and many other stories.
Hot topics on Digital Journal
• Tornado news
• Toronto news
• Huffington Post news
We are continuing with our crowdsourcing 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
Op-Ed: Tornado season begins in Trumbull County, Ohio (Includes first-hand account) by Samantha A. Torrence
Tornado season is rung in as a funnel cloud passes through Trumbull County, Ohio. While tornadoes do not often cause damage in the area, when they do it is significant.
Millions of cicadas swarm regions of Alabama by Elizabeth Cunningham Perkins
Swarms of singing insects are buzzing regions of Alabama and other states, as millions of cicadas hatch from an unusual 13-year youth underground, to spend brief, busy adulthoods eating, chirping and reproducing, before dying off in July.
You can still ‘get your kicks’ on historic Route 66 (Includes first-hand account) by Kay Mathews
During its heyday this historic piece of Americana spanned eight states and three time zones, and even though its glory days may have passed, you can still get your kicks on Route 66!
Blogs
My inner battle with eReaders by Chanah Rubenstein
Yesterday, Kobo announced a new touch-screen version of their eReader. Today, Barnes & Noble revealed their new Nook…
Peter Walsh’s new book offers direction for us over-indulgent types by Jonathan Farrell
It seems like only yesterday when the dot com boom was here and everything was on the up-swing financially…
Images
Top Digital Journal Reports
Aftermath of deadly tornado in Joplin captured in vivid images (Includes interview) by Kay Mathews
The destruction reaped by the deadliest tornado in nearly 60 years was captured in images showing debris piles where businesses once stood.
Toronto woman completes ‘manbbatical’ – no sex, dating, kissing (Includes interview) by David Silverberg
A Toronto comedian recently completed her one-year so-called “manbbatical” – a full year without dating, sex, or even flirting. What did Claire Brosseau learn during her vacation from men?
You can still ‘get your kicks’ on historic Route 66 (Includes first-hand account) by Kay Mathews
During its heyday this historic piece of Americana spanned eight states and three time zones, and even though its glory days may have passed, you can still get your kicks on Route 66!
City of Vancouver Fires Traffic Court, Turns To Garbage For Cash (Includes first-hand account) by Steffan Ileman
After losing millions on bad investments like the Olympic Village, and controversial projects like the downtown bike lanes, the City targets unsuspecting drivers under a little known bylaw.
Top Images
In the Media
Reclusive heiress Huguette Clark dies at 104 by Brian Bradley
Huguette Clark was buried as privately as she lived.
The heiress to the $500 million Clark copper mining fortune was interred at a family mausoleum in New York today with no funeral or mass.
New breakthrough in paralysis as paraplegic man stands again by Jane Fazackarley
A former baseball player left paralysed after a hit and run car accident can stand again after having an electrical stimulator implanted in his spine. This news could offer new hope to people who have similar injuries
17 lost Egyptian pyramids discovered by satellite survey by Kev Hedges
A team from the University of Alabama have analysed images from infra-red satellites orbiting 430-miles (700km) above the earth. What they found were over 1,000 tombs and 3,000 ancient settlements.
Strong typhoon forecast to hit Philippines Friday by Leo Reyes
A strong typhoon with large volume of rainwater component is expected to hit the Philippines on Friday according to a late weather forecast by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
Relief effort underway in Joplin, Missouri by KJ Mullins
Within hours of the devastating tornadoes in Missouri and Minnesota last night, emergency agencies like the American Red Cross and AmeriCares were on the scene.
Hefty hotel bill for South African Doomsday followers by Andre C James
South African followers of Harold Camping, the pastor who predicted that the world would end on the 21st May 2011, were found hard pressed to settle their sizeable hotel bill after the world failed to end last week.
Iceland’s Grimsvötn volcano begins erupting by Lynn Herrmann
Grimsvötn, Iceland’s most active volcano, began its latest eruption on Saturday and has led to a shutdown of some air travel in the country, just a year after the massive Eyjafjallajökull volcano eruption created air travel chaos across Europe.
Oprah Winfrey final show scheduled for May 25 by Leo Reyes
In a prelude to the Oprah Winfrey’s final show on May 25, top celebrities graced the event held Tuesday at the Chicago’s United Center which will air on May 23 and 24.
Mark Zuckerberg says kids under 13 should be allowed on Facebook by Owen Weldon
Mark Zuckerberg took some time out of his busy schedule and discussed why he thinks kids under the age of thirteen should be allowed to join social networking websites.
Kutcher to last just a year on ‘Two and a Half Men’? by Lewis McCathie
According to various reports, the new star of the hit sitcom, Ashton Kutcher, has only signed a one-year contract, leading people to question if he is a mere short-term fix.
John Lithgow reads Gingrich press release on ‘Colbert Report’ by Michael Krebs
Appearing on Comedy Central’s ‘Colbert Report,’ actor John Lithgow gave a live reading of a recent press release issued by the troubled Newt Gingrich presidential campaign.
NHL: Kesler continues to carry Canucks in Stanley Cup run by Dustin Pollack
Bobby Clarke clearly thought he had seen something special in Ryan Kesler. That or he just wanted to ruffle some feathers around the NHL.
Top Blogs
Travelling Elaho River Valley by Joseph Boltrukiewicz
Heading Sea-to-Sky Highway 99 north past Squamish, first major intersection and left turnoff leads to Squamish River…
Are you Anxious about your Anxiousness? by James P Krehbiel
Excessive anxiety is troublesome. For many, it can be an immobilizing experience. Anxiousness can be associated with…
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