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:
A big kudos to Sharon Davis for her excellent coverage of the earthquake striking her community. Luckily, Sharon is OK and she kept us updated on the damage in Christchurch, New Zealand
Death toll in Christchurch rises to 75 (Includes first-hand account) by Sharon Davis
The official death toll has risen to 75 following the 6.3 aftershock that rocked Christchurch at 12h50 on 22 February 2011.
Cellphone use affects brain activity after 50 minutes (Includes interview) by Kathleen Blanchard
New research shows cellphones excite the brain by stimulating glucose that can affect decision making, and thinking and impair the senses.
Egyptian couple name newborn child ‘Facebook’ by Vincent Sobotka
The name “Facebook” was given by an Egyptian couple to their newborn daughter in honor of the role the social networking website played in the protests that led to longtime president, Hosni Mubarak, stepping down.
The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and scientists are warning of the potential dangers if strong solar flare storms continue. Some say solar storms could cost $2 trillion in damages.
Stillborn and infant dolphin deaths escalate in Gulf of Mexico by Lynn Herrmann
The first birthing season for dolphins since BP’s disaster last year in the Gulf of Mexico is getting off on a tragic note, with at least 17 stillborn or infant dolphins discovered in the last two weeks along the Mississippi and Alabama coastlines.
Blogs
A trip to Cape Tribulation, Queensland, Australia by Joseph Boltrukiewicz
In the middle of Canadian winter, you come straight to the middle of the summer in cosmopolitan city of Cairns…
Google’s Vanishing Act on Iran by Johnny Simpson
UPDATE: It appears Google search results for this blog are vanishing, too. There were numerous results earlier, but…
Images
Top Digital Journal Reports
The fight to save 13-year-old Jordan Brown (Includes interview) by Melissa Higgins
Jordan Brown was 11 years old when he was arrested in February of 2009 for the murders of Kenzie Houk and her unborn baby in New Beaver, PA. As of the 21st of this month, Jordan will have been incarcerated for two years and he is still awaiting trial.
Ontario: NDP’s Ferreira seeking rematch in fall elections (Includes first-hand account) by Farid Abdulhamid
With the Ontario Provincial elections just months away, the New Democrats (NDP) have confirmed the nomination of Paul Ferreira, former MPP, as its candidate for the York South- Weston riding for the upcoming October 6 elections.
It’s ‘Restaurant Week’ in Fayetteville, Arkansas (Includes first-hand account) by Kay Mathews
Residents of and visitors to Northwest Arkansas are invited to dine in Fayetteville as part of “Restaurant Week,” which continues through the 27th, and enter to win a Nook Ebook Reader.
Cheap $85 film wins at world’s largest short film festival (Includes first-hand account) by Kimberley Pollock
Australia’s Movie Extra Tropfest is known as the largest short film festival in the world. This year 700 films were made specifically for the festival and 16 finalists were chosen to screen to a live national audience of 150,000 people in one night.
Top Images
In the Media
Anti-government forces gain ground in Libya by Leo Reyes
Anti-government forces in Libya are succeeding in their efforts to institute reforms in their government by first taking control of key cities and eventually getting rid of Libyan strongman Muammar Gadhaffi, who has been in power for more than 40 years.
Man with 39 wives, 94 children wants to have more by Owen Weldon
An Indian man who has more than 30 wives and more than 90 children has just announced that he is looking to extend his huge family.
Fla. woman charged with assault after roommate nabbed Thin Mints by Kay Mathews
Police arrested a Florida woman after she allegedly chased her roommate with a pair of scissors, struck her with a board, bit her, and hit her with a sign. The dispute was over Girl Scout cookies.
Glacier ice crashes as a result of NZ earthquake by Kimberley Pollock
Passengers in two explorer boats on Terminal Lake in New Zealand have witnessed massive ice carving into the Lake and huge 3.5 metre waves rocked their boat.
Fox found at top of UK’s tallest skyscraper captured by Lynn Curwin
A young fox who was discovered living at the top of the 288 metre (945 foot) Shard building in London was captured and released.
NASA scientists answer questions about ‘Tyche’ claims by Lee Labuschagne
Scientists from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory have released comprehensive answers relating to a recent proposal by astrophysicists John Matese and Daniel Whitmire about the existence of a large planet in the outer part of the solar system.
With a President’s Day push to raise money for his political action fund, Congressman Ron Paul – on the heels of his CPAC straw poll win – appears more than willing to explore a White House bid.
‘Klepto Cat’ caught stealing over 600 items on video camera by Kim I. Hartman
Like a thief in the night Dusty prowled the streets of one California neighborhood helping himself to hundreds of items. The skilled cat burglar was finally caught on video tape carrying the goods home and since then he has been dubbed “Klepto the cat.”
Horse semen on menu at New Zealand food festival by Lynn Curwin
Shots of horse semen are just one of the items on the menu at the Hokitika Wildfoods festival, which is being held in New Zealand next month.
Boxing Fernando Montiel fearless of ‘monsterman’ Nonito Donaire by William Charles Baker
The Philippines and Mexico renew their rivalry this weekend when two elite fighters meet inside the ring at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.
Top Blogs
Sharing a few photos from 2011 by Matt Harding
A photo essay from a Digital Journalist…
Salsa Stuffed Potatoes 🙂 by Raquel Teixeira
I got the idea from Michael Smith on Chef at Home on Canada’s Food Network, but added my own little twists because I am…
