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Reviewers lauded Dunham’s rape survivor chapter, ‘missed’ molestation story

http://twitter.com/#!/JimmyPrinceton/status/528678505668542464 @JimmyPrinceton That and the fact most of her target audience is busy coloring it in — Nathan Wurtzel (@NathanWurtzel) November 1, 2014 Tweeter Jimmy Princeton makes a good point on several levels. Twitter is abuzz today with talk about Lena Dunham’s memoir, “Not That Kind of Girl,” which was released Sept. 30, a full…

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Forget Sleeping. These 15 Real Ghost Stories Are Going To Keep You Up Tonight.

Every day, odd circumstances and stories happen all around the world. Regardless of if you believe in the paranormal, there are some stories that might keep your skin crawling because of how strange and real the events are. Even if normal ghost and ghoul tales don’t keep you up at night, these may. It’s not strange paranormal activity and demons you…

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Kashmir braces for Eid amid unrest

Kashmir braced for Eid-ul-Azha amid tension on Tuesday, with the government suspending Internet and mobile services, sealing several traditional prayer venues and stepping up security deployment, eve Read more: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kashmir-braces-for-eid-amid-unrest/article9101027.ece?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

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Daylight saving time, Twitter-style! ‘Spring forward’ into funnies

http://twitter.com/#!/richardmarx/status/310610200711278594 That’s a win right there, Richard Marx! Twitter users, including singers Richard Marx and Pink, were a bit grumpy over the dreaded time change this morning. I think this daylight savings time is really stupid and rude. I’m tired so screw you spring ahead!!!! — P!nk (@Pink) March 10, 2013 This. RT @danisett: “Spring…

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Apps That Blast Out Crime Alerts Don’t Have to Rattle You

Apps That Blast Out Crime Alerts Don’t Have to Rattle You Neighborhood-watch networks are on the rise, even though crime is not. Here’s how to put the data into perspective. Read More…

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On Migrant Journeys With WhatsApp and Google Translate

On Migrant Journeys With WhatsApp and Google Translate Miriam Jordan, who covers immigration for The Times, says that migrants crossing the border often use WhatsApp and that Google Translate can break the ice. Read More…

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