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Jennifer Abel


Jennifer Abel was an early contributor to the Daily Dot's web culture coverage. Her work has appeared in Mashable, Salon, Playboy, the Guardian, and elsewhere.

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Watch the “Star Wars” trilogy unfold in icons

Wayne Dorrington spent the last year transforming the original Star Wars trilogy into tiny icons. Now you can scroll through the entire series. 

On Feb 17, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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What people think of Rob McNealy’s new Facebook meme

Rob McNealy's six-panel Facebook meme originally challenged stereotypes about the two-party political system. But it's quickly spread beyond that. 

On Feb 16, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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Bare this in mind, O Helpful Bear

If you make a Twitter mistake, Helpful Bear is there to correct it, like it or not. 

On Feb 15, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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Bill O’Reilly sticks up for Ellen DeGeneres and Twitter approves

Bombastic talk show host Bill O'Reilly did something no one expected he would do—and he caused quite a buzz.

On Feb 8, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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Mitt Romney apparently confuses children

Politicians have held babies ever since there were politicians and babies. But this go around, one politician is getting taken to task over the practice

On Feb 7, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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It’s been a bad month for those against international Internet censorship

Non-U.S. governments are calling for more Internet censorship.

On Feb 6, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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Watchmen prequels and sequels stir controversy

Alan Moore, creator of Watchmen, is not writing either the prequels or sequels to Watchmen—and some fans are angry about that.

On Feb 2, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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The future of the Internet may be sponge nets

Forget about the Web. The future of the Internet may be all about sponges–or at least sponge nets.

On Feb 1, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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Xeni Jardin updates her struggle with breast cancer: “Herb seems the least worrisome”

The BoingBoing coeditor continues to offer personal live updates of her treatment, most recently with her perscription for medical marijuana. 

On Feb 1, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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“Star Wars Uncut” is a YouTube hit years in the making

With 1.7 million views and counting, the fan-filmed remake is taking off.

On Jan 27, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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The FBI plans to scour the Internet for incriminating comments

If you think you're simply talking to your friends online, you're wrong.

On Jan 26, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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Glenn Beck posts an Anonymous-style video

Conservative pundit Glenn Beck puts out a video in the Anonymous style. People are watching but it's not really clear if they're listening.

On Jan 25, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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Dooce blogger in shock split

No, Heather Armstrong is not renaming her blog "Divooce."

On Jan 20, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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Middle East hacker wars

The war of the hacks between Israel and Saudi Arabia show how dangerous individuals can be—even without government help

On Jan 19, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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Tweet that thesis

if it can be said in a book, just maybe it can also be said in 140 characters.

On Jan 17, 2012 by Jennifer Abel