Top Digital Journal Reports
Alex Ariza: ‘Manny at 31 is still the fastest, strongest fighter’ (Includes interview and first-hand account) by Oliver Iglesias
Last Wednesday May 12, the final news conference was held for the Amir Khan-Paulie Malignaggi WBA super lightweight title fight for Saturday night at the WaMu Theater, Madison Square Garden.
Northwest Arkansas county experiences second earthquake? (Includes first-hand account) by Kay Mathews
On April 29, it was reported that Benton County, Arkansas experienced its first recorded earthquake. At around 7:00 p.m. on May 20, an unlikely event occurred — a second quake was felt and heard by residents.
Toronto Tamils remember the fallen on one-year anniversary (Includes interview and first-hand account) by Andrew Moran
Canadian Tamils took part in a remembrance memorial around the world to commemorate the one-year civil war anniversary, which saw 40,000 of Tamil civilians killed. In Toronto, thousands of Tamils united at Queen’s Park for justice and peace.
Woman stabs husband 193 times, claims self defense (Includes interview) by Kim I. Hartman
The trial played out like a theatrical drama in the case against a woman who was found guilty of stabbing her husband to death. How many stab wounds did it take to kill him? He was stabbed 193 times, says the Texas medical examiner’s office.
Is London a metropolis under construction? (Includes first-hand account) by Asad Yawar
To witness the ultimate symbol of London in 2010, one has to abstain from cliché and comfortable familiarity: it is to be found deep in the centre of the city, but this icon is not a landmark building, a glitzy department store or even a large, red bus.
Toronto man survives gunshot, now crusades against violence (Includes interview) by KJ Mullins
Imagine having the world at your feet and it all being taken away in an instant. For Leo Barbe that is reality. As a recent grad Leo had quickly gotten a great job. He was in the best shape of his life, everything was going perfectly.
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In the Media
Facebook Reposts ‘Everybody Draw Mohammad Day’ Page UPDATE Page Removed by Johnny Simpson
Upon checking links, Twitter and Google updates and the EDMD page still up, it appeared Facebook had taken down the main ‘Everybody Draw Mohammad Day’ page. Facebook reported it as a glitch. UDPATE: Hot Air reports the main EDMD page has now been removed.
Pacquiao gives in to Mayweather’s demand for random blood test by Leo Reyes
Congressman-elect and WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao said he is willing to test his blood as demanded by Floyd Mayweather, Jr but the timing should not go beyond 14 days before the fight.
Children’s author Robert Munsch admits cocaine, alcohol addiction by Andrew Moran
Children’s author and inductee into the Canada’s Walk of Fame Robert Munsch has admitted that he is now recovering from a cocaine and alcohol addiction.
Thailand’s ‘Red Shirts’ surrender by Ryan Fritz
At least four people were killed in clashes during Thai army offensive against protesters, while at least three foreign journalists have been wounded in the fighting
Wikileaks founder’s passport briefly confiscated, to be cancelled by Andrew Moran
The founder of Wikileaks, Julian Assange, had his passport confiscated briefly and was told by immigration officials it will be cancelled.
Tarballs in Florida drive fear as oil spill spreads by Lynn Herrmann
As BP works at containing its devastating oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico, tarballs have been discovered on Florida’s Key West, causing concerns the oil spill has already reached the Gulf’s powerful Loop Current.
Woody Allen says Obama should be granted dictatorial powers by Johnny Simpson
In an interview with the Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia, film director Woody Allen suggested that President Obama should be granted total dictatorial powers for a few years “so he can get some good things done.”
Ronnie James Dio’s death confirmed by David James Young
“Today my heart is broken,” writes Wendy Dio, barely a day after confirming that her husband, heavy metal legend Ronnie James Dio, was alive after a Wikipedia editing scare. “Ronnie passed away at 7:45am 16th May.”
Opinion: Fight distractions could cause Pacquiao’s defeat by Mayweather by Leo Reyes
Filipino boxer and congressman-elect Manny Pacquiao may end up losing to Floyd Mayweather Jr when they finally agree to fight in November due to the expected distractions from his constituents who have voted for him as representative of their province
Opinion: The alien contact issue – Do we get it, or don’t we? by Paul Wallis
The Voyager 2 “hijack” has led to a sudden upsurge of enthusiasm for one of the most important topics in human history, This is thanks partly to Stephen Hawking having the guts to bring up the subject earlier. Now, if someone would use their brains…
Katipo spider bites sunbathing tourist’s penis by Kim I. Hartman
After a nude romp in the waves at Northland Beach in New Zealand, a tourist got more then he bargained for when a Katipo spider bit him on the penis as he sunbathed au naturel at a popular spot for locals and vacationers.
Motivations for Pacquiao and Mayweather: Fight May Happen by Edwin Manaois
The lure of boxing isn’t over yet for the best pound-for-pound boxer of the decade. Manny Pacquiao had asked for one last fight from her mother, Dionisia, and the wish was granted.
Lesbian filmmaker denied asylum in UK, faces deportation to Iran by Johnny Simpson
Kiana Firouz, a young up-and-coming lesbian actress, filmmaker and gay activist from Iran now living in the UK as a refugee, was recently denied asylum there. If she is forced to return, she will face the most brutal of punishments, perhaps even death.
Top Blogs
Unreported riots over seas, Is there a blackout of news lately? by Molly Zelvonberger
We have already seen riots on the streets of Athens, but we have also seen some action from all the PIIGS (Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece and Spain)
I married my wife for her looks… but not the ones she’s been giving me lately!…
Philly Roasted Red Pepper & Basil Creamy Pasta by Raquel Teixeira
Oh, ever since Gemma posted her philly cream sauce dish, it’s been poking around in the back of my head. I was going to…
