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Dan Ariely » Blog Archive Monday is good for something after all: surgery. «

Perhaps you’ve heard the advice to avoid hospitals in July on account of the legions of just-graduated doctors who will kill you with their inexperience. Thus far, the claim, though…

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Feds name California prison hunger strike leader as unindicted conspirator in gang crackdown

By DON THOMPSON  Associated PressAugust 07, 2013 - 10:10 pm EDTAAASACRAMENTO, California — A gang leader who helped organize a massive hunger strike in California state prisons has been named as…

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I just need to tell some women this story… I’m still a bit shaken, which I’m sure doesn’t compare to how this woman felt! But we did a good thing, and I was so grateful we could help a stranger in need. [Trigger Warning – more details about triggers at the start] : TwoXChromosomes

tone: gently cautioningTrigger warning details: a woman was assaulted in a date-rape scenario, and she got away. Not much physically happened, but she said no several times and a line…

Continue ReadingI just need to tell some women this story… I’m still a bit shaken, which I’m sure doesn’t compare to how this woman felt! But we did a good thing, and I was so grateful we could help a stranger in need. [Trigger Warning – more details about triggers at the start] : TwoXChromosomes

Tried putting 6 bags of popcorn in the microwave for 6x the recommended length, then proceeded to trail burnt popcorn all the way up the stairs. : DrunkOrAKid

Tried putting 6 bags of popcorn in the microwave for 6x the recommended length, then proceeded to trail burnt popcorn all the way up the stairs. : DrunkOrAKid.

Continue ReadingTried putting 6 bags of popcorn in the microwave for 6x the recommended length, then proceeded to trail burnt popcorn all the way up the stairs. : DrunkOrAKid