jennifer-abel

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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President’s straightforward counter-attack gets big traction

An unusual approach to negative campaigning resonates.

On May 3, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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“People like us” not big fans of people

Twitter trending topics can bring out the worst in #PeopleLikeUs. 

On May 2, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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High school pro golfer seeks prom date on Facebook

Your clever application can have you pinning a corsage on Lexi Thompson, but only if you wear a uniform.

On Apr 27, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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Tools clarify abuse reporting process, but not for the accused

Support Dashboard shows status of the complaint, but only to the complainant.

On Apr 26, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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Diabetes Warrior blogger facing jail time for dietary advice

The North Carolina Board of Dietetics and Nutrition claims blogger Steve Cookey needs a license to "provide nutrition counseling” online. 

On Apr 24, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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America’s oldest teenager Dick Clark dies

Those who knew who he was—and those who didn't—tweeted and blogged their goodbyes.

On Apr 18, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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Louis C.K. might have made more than $1 million if he went through studios, Paramount exec says

A Paramount executive thinks Lous C.K. made a mistake by going directly to his fans and bypassing studios. Many disagree.

On Apr 16, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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How much is a Yelp review really worth?

Backupify crunches the numbers to see what your tweets, check-ins, shares, and reviews could be worth. 

On Apr 13, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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George Zimmerman charged!

Twitter erupts with the news that George Zimmerman will face second-degree murder charges for killing Trayvon Martin.

On Apr 11, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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Academic spring: Researchers boycotting journals find mainstream support

Expensive academic journals slow progress and misuse taxpayer money, say boycott's leaders.

On Apr 10, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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Famous dead social networkers

Just because you're dead, that doesn't mean you can't tweet. 

On Apr 10, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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A teen’s response to “I’m Christian, Unless You’re Gay” inspires and confuses

Many are debating the validity of teen's blog post, but others are content with sharing his inspiring story—real or not. 

On Apr 5, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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This blogger wants you to report when you face street harassment

Julian Norman, a British blogger, is running a Twitter campaign to encourage people—especially women—to report crimes and mistreatment they experienced. 

On Mar 29, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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The best lies we’ve told our parents

Fibs preserve family harmony—as long as you don't get caught. Twitter turned up some whoppers from our collective childhoods Monday.

On Mar 26, 2012 by Jennifer Abel

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Friend your favorite bill

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor launches Citizen Cosponsor to help people stay in touch with their legislators via Facebook.

On Mar 22, 2012 by Jennifer Abel