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
Canadian researchers generate pluripotent stem cells from horses (Includes interview) by KJ Mullins
Researchers in Toronto and Montreal are opening a new line of defense in treating degenerative conditions by using pluripotent stem cells from horses.
Soccer player receives death threats for killing owl during game by Igor I. Solar
Before last weekend Panamanian soccer player Luis Moreno was just a player in the Colombian professional league, virtually unknown outside the scope of his club. It is now known worldwide as the player who kicked and killed an owl during a game.
Madison Wisconsin protest – The faces of democracy by
These images were taken February 26 2011 during the afternoon protests against Wisconsin Republican Governor Scott Walker’s controversial ‘Budget Repair Bill’.
Blogs
Chasing dogs and vans by Kevin Jess
What a morning! I had just finished sending my son to school this morning and was about to sit down with a coffee…
Plagiarism: It’s probably not worth doing it by Gemma Fox
Plagiarism is in the news this week after it was revealed…
Images
We also want to take this opportunity to welcome three new Digital Journalists who have been impressing us recently. Be sure to check out articles by: Kathleen Blanchard, Kimberley Pollock, and Dustin Pollack.
Hot topics on Digital Journal
• Libya news
• Wisconsin news
• Charlie Sheen news
• NBA news
Top Digital Journal Reports
Naked Therapy: Power through arousal (Includes interview) by Lynn Curwin
Sarah White says that through Naked Therapy – where she, the client, or both are nude – she hopes to provide people with “power through arousal.”
Zach Galifianakis on fame, feeling fat, sequels and ‘Due Date’ (Includes interview and first-hand account) by Earl Dittman
Zach Galifianakis is quickly becoming a fave with comedy movie lovers across the globe. While Zach doesn’t mind the clout films like ‘Due Date’ (on Blu-ray/DVD) bring him, he’s not that thrilled with the fame and success that comes along with it, too.
Texas hill country’s Cowboy Capital gets crazy for Mardi Gras (Includes interview and first-hand account) by Lynn Herrmann
Party-goers, young and old alike, on Saturday lined and poured onto main street of this small Texas hill country town that bills itself as the Cowboy Capital of the World, tipping their hats to the wild and colorful Mardi Gras parade.
Top Images
In the Media
‘Miracle’ baby brought back to life after being frozen for 3 days by Kimberley Pollock
A UK mother is campaigning for a cutting-edge procedure that saved her stillborn baby’s life to be more widely available.
Apple announces iPad 2, launching March 11 in US by David Silverberg
Apple CEO Steve Jobs took the stage at Yerba Buena theater in San Francisco to announce details of the upcoming iPad 2. The tablet PC features a quicker processor, front and rear-facing cameras and the same price tag as the first iPad.
Did Anonymous take down Bank of America’s online banking today? by David Silverberg
Customers are reporting Bank of America’s online banking service is extremely slow or not working at all. The bank’s spokesperson claims the disruption occurred because of routine upgrades, while others believe the hacking group Anonymous attacked BoA.
Cult leader killed in New Brunswick prison by Lynn Curwin
Murderer and former cult leader Roch Thériault was found dead in his cell following an altercation which took place early Saturday at the Dorchester Penitentiary in New Brunswick.
Westboro Church website hacked by Anonymous during live interview by Kim I. Hartman
The Internet group Anonymous confronted Shirley Phelps-Roper from the Westboro Baptist Church on the David Pakman show claiming the alleged letter threatening Westboro was a hoax and then hacked the Westboro website as a warning and display of power.
Breast milk ice cream goes on sale in London restaurant by Kev Hedges
A restaurant in central London’s Covent Garden district is selling ice cream on its menu made from human breast milk. The milk, donated by 35-year-old Victoria Hiley, is churned and served as ice cream with a wafer.
Oral sex the leading cause of oral cancer in the U.S. by Vincent Sobotka
It may be tough for some to believe considering the amount of deaths caused each year by substances such as tobacco, alcohol and air pollution. However, recent studies show that oral sex causes an overwhelming percentage of oral cancer in the U.S.
Two and A Half Men cancelled after Sheen’s latest attack by Ryan Mahon
CBS canceled production of the popular sitcom “Two and a Half Men” after Charlie Sheen reportedly attacked the show’s producer.
American Idol announces Lucky 13 includes judges wildcard picks by Kim I. Hartman
American Idol surprised fans and contestants tonight with the introduction of wildcard spots that would be chosen solely by the judges after the Top 10, as voted by fans, were announced.
Op-Ed: Floyd Mayweather vs Pacquiao a wish Freddie Roach may regret by William Charles Baker
The public fooled once can be fooled again. After the Pacquiao Cotto fight Freddie Roach Pacquiaos trainer stated they wanted Mayweather next. Along with the request come some intangibles and mind games that Freddie may not want to play.
Top Blogs
Mission Accomplished! by Ernest Dempsey
It was a mission, one of the most bloodless, yet most compulsive acts of redeeming the oppressed…
The sad tale of the lonely whale singing a song that cannot be heard by Johnny Summerton
So you think you’ve got it tough? Spare a thought for what researchers have nicknamed “The 52 Hertz” whale.
