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Below are your top Digital Journal reports, top news photos, top stories in the media and top blogs, as decided by you and the community.
Top Digital Journal Reports
Lyon rocked by urban riots, looting and violence (Includes first-hand account) by Michael Cosgrove
Downtown Lyon became a battlefield today as thousands of rioting youths looted shops, burned cars and attacked riot police who riposted with tear gas and flashballs. Hundreds were arrested and dozens injured. An eyewitness report.
Vietnam’s Vinh Ha Long: the ‘Bay of the Descending Dragon'(Includes eyewitness account) by Igor I. Solar
The renowned Asian dragon is an important symbol in the folklore and mythology of Vietnam, and Ha Long Bay, with its numerous limestone island formations rising from the emerald waters, nicely characterizes the beauty of the dragon legends.
Weighing the Double Down: KFC’s infamous Sandwich comes to Canada (Includes interview) by Dinh Nguyen
There’s a new epidemic in town, and it’s like no other of its kind. Comprised of a “secret sauce,” and two pieces of cheese and bacon sandwiched between a pair of fried chicken fillets, the KFC Double Down is a sandwich without a bun.
U.S. Social Security says no cost-of-living-adjustment for 2011 (Includes interview) by Kim I. Hartman
The US Social Security Administration announced there will be no-cost-of-living-adjustment in 2011 for Social Security payments, the second straight year without an increase.
Meet the Toronto city council candidates: Mohamed Dhanani (Includes interview) by Andrew Moran
Toronto city council candidate Mohamed Dhanani is running in Ward 26 Don Valley West on a platform to build the city of Toronto as a “compassionate city” and to make it bold to be the best metropolis in the world.
Top Images
In the Media
Strong 6.9-magnitude earthquake rocks Mexico by Andrew Moran
A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake has been reported in the Gulf of California in Mexico. There have been no immediate reports that the strong quake has caused damage or injuries.
Adulterous Chilean miner offered $100,000 by AshleyMadison.com by Andrew Moran
Yonni Barrios, one of the trapped Chilean miners, wanted both his wife of 28 years and his mistress to be at the site when he was rescued. AshleyMadison.com, a website for cheating, is now offering Barrios $100,000 to promote infidelity.
Chinese man gets stuck in toilet after trying to retrieve phone by Laura Trowbridge
The unnamed man in China’s southeastern Jiangsu province found himself unable to get free of the toilet after attempting to retrieve his mobile phone he had dropped inside.
Opinion: Naheed Nenshi steps into Canadian history by Gibril Koroma
I have a confession to make: I had never heard of the new Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi, until last night when he popped up on all Canadian and several international news media for being Canada’s first Muslim mayor.
Man convinces moms to molest their kids, let him view sex acts by Laura Trowbridge
Cops say a Michigan man manipulated women in three states to molest their own children and let him view by webcam or photographs the women took of the sex acts.
Michigan mom gives birth on 8-8-08, 9-9-09, 10-10-10 by Laura Trowbridge
A Michigan couple had all three of their children born on what some consider as lucky dates; one day, one month and one year apart.
Astrophysicists: Time, universe will end in 3.7 billion years by Andrew Moran
A team of United States and Japanese astrophysicists have concluded that there is a 50 percent chance that the Earth, our galaxy, the universe and time itself will end in 3.7 billion years.
Astronomers discover most massive galaxy yet of 800 trillion suns by Kev Hedges
Astronomers using the South Pole Telescope report that they have discovered the most massive galaxy cluster ever. It lies at a distance of around 7 billion light-years away.
Toronto’s G20 ‘Officer Bubbles’ suing YouTube for defamation by Stephanie Dearing
Constable Adam Josephs unwittingly achieved more than his allotted 15 minutes of fame after a video of him threatening to arrest a female protester for blowing bubbles during a Toronto G20 protest this summer was posted on YouTube.
Justin Bieber investigated for alleged assault in laser-tag game by Robbie Dove
Canadian singer Justin Bieber, 16, is being investigated for allegedly punching a 12-year-old in the face whilst playing a game of laser tag.
Boxing: Juan scares Pacman, Roach saves the day by Edwin Manaois
The super typhoon named Juan, who packs a walloping 250 kph, is about to hit northern Philippines including Baguio City before noon on Monday, October 18. What do Fiilipino boxing superstars have to say about the typhoon?
Charice a hit in Las Vegas concert with David Foster and Friends by Leo Reyes
Filipino singing sensation Charice continues to captivate her fans as she shared the stage with her mentor David Foster in Las Vegas over the weekend.
Top Blogs
Ditch the homework! by James P Krehbiel
According to educator Alfie Kohn, author of The Homework Myth, multiple educational studies have found…
Lyon riots. The sad story behind the photo… by Michael Cosgrove
The photo after the text here, taken from this article I put up today, is a terribly poignant and pertinent reminder of…
Finsbury wins ‘PR Disaster of the Year’ award by Survival International USA
On the eve of the PR Week Awards, human rights organization Survival International has presented its ‘PR Disaster of the Year’ Award to Finsbury PR and its founder Roland Rudd…
