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Here 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
Anti-Mosque Crowd Harasses Suspected Muslim (Includes interview) by Kim I. Hartman
It started as another anti-mosque rally at Ground Zero and then turned into an ugly mob scene — a man walking through the crowd was mistakenly thought to be Muslim, prompting the throng to hurl angry, hateful words at him.
South Africa’s Athlone Cooling Towers imploded (Includes first-hand account) by Lee Labuschagne
The cooling towers of the Athlone Power Station that had been a landmark in Cape Town for decades, have been imploded. The Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Alderman Dan Plato, pulled a ceremonial lever at the moment that the blaster detonated the charges.
Romanian students claim their diploma is ‘for nothing’ (Includes interview) by Carmen Paun
At least 200 students are marching today through Costinesti, Romania, in an effort to raise awareness on the quality of higher education in their country. The event is organized by the National Alliance of Students’ Organizations in Romania (ANOSR).
The 2010 Woodward Dream Cruise, plus rain (Includes first-hand account) by Stephanie Medeiros
The 16th annual Woodward Dream Cruise in Michigan is every third Saturday in August and today is that day. Despite the rain, thousands of classic cars are lined up for car lovers to ogle.
A conversation with Toronto Mayoral Candidate James Di Fiore (Includes interview and first-hand account) by KJ Mullins
Toronto’s mayoral race is heating up. In addition to the front runners are numerous fringe candidates offering their solutions to real problems facing Torontonians. James Di Fiore is one who has thrown his hat in the race, targeting Toronto’s youth.
Top Images
In the Media
Opinion: Should a mosque be built near Ground Zero? by Frank Kaufmann
One can only be concerned over the politicization of the controversy surrounding plans to build an Islamic center and mosque near the site of the World Trade Center.
Google launches free landline, cellphone voice calls from Gmail by Chris Hogg
Head’s up Gmail users, you’re getting a big new feature: Starting today, Gmail users will be able to make phone calls to landlines and cellphones from within Gmail. The service is rolling out to users today and it’s free in Canada and the U.S.
Former Cold War weapons expert speaks out about Wi-Fi in schools by Chanah Rubenstein
Barrie Trower, a scientist and former weapons expert is speaking out about the use of wireless Internet in schools, saying they could cause birth defects for multiple generations.
11 would-be killers die as their bombs explode too early by R. C. Camphausen
Two incidents involving bomb explosions planned by the Islamist militant group Al-Shabab led to the death of 11 of their own men when the bombs they were preparing blew up prematurely.
Opinion: The dirty trail leading to the death of Rolando Mendoza by Ron de Vera
Every story has multiple angles. Every character has multiple facets, each defined by different motives. The story of Rolando Mendoza, the Filipino gunman, is no exception.
UK woman who dumped cat in garbage may face charges, prison time by Laura Trowbridge
The woman who enraged people all around the world after a video was released showing her dumping a friendly cat into a garbage bin could be facing up to six months prison time. An investigation is underway.
Two-year-old boy dies in hot vehicle in Texas by Lynn Curwin
A two-year-old Canadian boy died after he was left in an SUV parked in the driveway of a home in Dentwood, Texas. The temperature inside the vehicle had gone up to 50C (122F).
New Burger King Pizza Burger has over 2,500 calories by Laura Trowbridge
Get ready, New York, Burger King is bringing a specialty item exclusively to its Times Square Whopper Bar restaurant. Wear your stretchy pants because this Pizza Burger is over 2,500 calories.
Opinion: USA a failed state? It may be closer than you think by Paul Wallis
There’s only one common factor in the failure of great nations: Mismanagement. The USA is heading down a well traveled road to its own Armageddon. Rome, China, Russia, the British Empire and others have all been there before.
Federer becomes YouTube hit for slamming bottle from guy’s head by Laura Trowbridge
Professional tennis champion Roger Federer has been the talk of YouTube and media this week after a video was released showing a trick shot that has people wondering if it was ‘doctored’ and fake.
Opinion: Politics Destroy Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather by Matthew-Paul Narciso
It is clear this year that politics seem to be destroying the biggest matches in boxing that fans want to see. Manny Pacquiao matches could be cited as one example of many.
Shock bid to buy Liverpool FC by Sarah Shannon
A bid has been put on the table for English football club Liverpool, and it is thought to be between £400 and £500 million.
Top Blogs
Twenty dollars by Cynthia Trowbridge
Twenty Dollars On their wedding night, the young bride approached her new husband and asked for $20.00 for their…
Playground of the Gods, Burnaby, BC by Joseph Boltrukiewicz
Playground of the Gods (jap. Kamui Mintara) is located next to Simon Frazer University, on spectacular place of Burnaby Mountain, overlooking west towards Coal Harbour in Vancouver.
Diana Preston’s book about Cleopatra makes a history book fun to read by Jonathan Farrell
It is interesting and well-written history books like Diana Preston’s “Cleopatra & Anthony – Power, Love and Politics in the Ancient World” that makes the subject of ancient history come to life.
