As we do every week on Friday, we’ve collected the top stories (as voted by you) and compiled them on one page. Our writers covered California’s love for Ron Paul, a volcano wrecking havoc on Indonesians, Sir David Attenborough’s campaign against creationism and many other stories.
We also highlight some of major topics Digital Journalists have been covering recently. Note you can see the trending topics at the top of any page on DigitalJournal.com, under the category bar. They are changing constantly to reflect what people are reading on the site.
Hot topics on Digital Journal
• Social media news
• Libya news
• Boxing news
Top Digital Journal Reports
Op-Ed: Google accounts sign-in unsafe, says Microsoft (Includes first-hand account) by Paul Wallis
Trying to contact Google security? Forget it, however important it is. I tried logging in to my Gmail account on IE9, and was told by Microsoft SmartScreen that the Google sign in was a bad site and logging in was “not recommended”.
Suicide crisis lines working to help prevent murder-suicides (Includes interview) by KJ Mullins
She was worried her best friend would harm himself. The pretty teen told her family and the school about her concerns. The one fear she did not have was that he would kill her. On Friday her concerns were realized and a community is mourning two deaths.
Toronto family walks to Ottawa to help Somalia (Includes interview and first-hand account) by Farid Abdulhamid
To symbolize the hardships experienced by Somali families who trek hundreds of miles each day to far away refugee camps, an entire young Somali-Canadian family is walking from Toronto to Ottawa in support of their famine-ravaged homeland.
Ont. NDP Leader outlines new ‘positive plan’ to help new mothers (Includes interview and first-hand account) by Andrew Moran
Ontario New Democratic Party Leader Andrea Horwath spoke in Toronto Wednesday to outline her new plan that will help new mothers, while also saving money in Ontario’s health care system. Horwath said the NDP is offering a “choice for positive change.”
Journalist from Eritrea discusses censorship, hiding, indie media (Includes interview) by KJ Mullins
What happens when going to work at a legitimate business means a prison sentence? Would you take the risk or hide hoping for a means of escape? In Eritrea that is a reality for journalists. Aaron Berhane lived that nightmare.
The man who monitors violent flash mobs (Includes interview) by Alexander Baron
A new and disturbing phenomenon is sweeping America, that of the violent flash mob; one man who has a personal interest in it has set up a database and he’s agreed to speak to ‘Digital Journal’.
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In the Media
Mexican drug violence elevated – 35 bodies dumped on freeway by Lynn Herrmann
Drug-related violence in Mexico escalated to a dramatic level on Tuesday when suspected drug traffickers provided rush hour traffic a horrific scene, dumping 35 bodies beneath an overpass in Boca del Rio, part of metropolitan Veracruz city.
Op-Ed: New Two And A Half Men Ain’t Funny by Steffan Ileman
If the first episode of a Sheen’less Two And A Half Men is any indication, the sitcom’s new season is headed to be a real turkey. Has CBS committed suicide by writing off Charlie Sheen? Here’s my take on what used to be my favourite comedy.
David Attenborough wants creationism banned from school syllabus by Kev Hedges
Noted naturalist Sir David Attenborough has joined forces with atheist Richard Dawkins and other leading scientists in calling on the government to tackle the teaching in schools of “creationism”.
Ron Paul wins California straw poll by Michael Billy
With a hair less than 45% of the vote, Ron Paul has won this year’s straw poll, which was held in front of the California Republican Party convention delegation.
iPad 3 delayed by Apple’s ambitions, technology by Bradley Axmith
Those of us salivating over the prospects of getting our hands on the iPad3 in 2011 will likely be disappointed by all signs that point to mid 2012.
Indonesia’s Mount Tambora volcano alert level heightened by Lynn Herrmann
Increased rumblings this month from Mount Tambora on Indonesia’s Sumbawa Island are forcing residents to take the mountain seriously, with authorities there raising the volcano alert to its second-highest level.
Libyan rebels ‘Brigade for Purging Slaves’ targets black Africans by Katerina Nikolas
Libyan rebel fighters are allegedly abusing dark-skinned Libyans and migrant black African workers, ignoring calls for restraint from the National Transitional Council.
Op-Ed: An Open Letter to Anthony Taberna by Ron de Vera
Dear Mr. Taberna,
Last Thursday, on your show “Umagang Kay Ganda,” you made the following comments on the death of two minors involved in a shooting in Pampanga City…
Op-Ed: Who is really blaming America for 9/11? by Michael Billy
At Monday’s CNN Tea Party debate (video above), Rick Santorum accused Ron Paul of posting an article on his website that blamed the United States for the attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001.
Manny Pacquiao reunited with trainer Freddie Roach in Philippines by Leo Reyes
Manny Pacquiao’s coach and trainer Freddie Roach arrived in Manila last Tuesday to reunite with pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao who is presently training in Baguio City.
Floyd Mayweather wins in a bizarre bout with Victor Ortiz via KO by Leo Reyes
Unbeaten boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr has preserved his untainted boxing record by defeating Victor Ortiz via KO in their highly-hyped duel at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, Saturday night.
Top Blogs
Writing with tears in your eyes by KJ Mullins
There are times that you are given a lead about a story that grips you. Such is the case of the series I am working on…
Too good to not share by skeptikool
A man and his Harley A man on his Harley was riding along a California beach when suddenly the sky clouded above his…
Grandparents.. what would we do without them? by Monica Zapponi
Have you ever wondered how the world would be sad without grandparents?
Power Users
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