Triston Sanders

11/05/2017

A veteran's car, and a son's keepsake

This lovely story is a reminder that the world is full of good people.

In 2003 Army 1st Lt. Jonathan Rozier died in Iraq. His son, Justin, was nine months old. Today, 15-year-old Justin cherishes anything that used to belong to his dad, which is why he thought it would be so cool to have a car he owned, like the '99 Toyota Celica convertible his mom had to sell after J...

11/03/2017

This is 18-year-old college freshman Hannah Summers from Indiana with her late mom, Margaret, who went by "Peggy."

A mother writes one last letter to her daughter before dying. It’s great advice for all of us.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/remysmidt/last-letter?sub=0_118877745&utm_term=.rl8QDzPWn6#.kaKYEvk5r4

This photo was taken in April before Hannah's prom.

10/31/2017

8 Killed in Manhattan Truck Rampage: Sources

8 Killed in Manhattan Truck Rampage: Sources

At least eight people were killed and nearly a dozen more were injured when a truck driver deliberately mowed down people and targeted a school bus in lower Manhattan Tuesday in what authorities are...

08/10/2017

With Disney’s Move to Streaming, a New Era Begins

Disney's new plan is significant, but not the end of Netflix.

https://lnkd.in/e4zyRK3

Plans announced by the world’s largest media company to start two Netflix-style services instantly reverberated through the entertainment industry.

04/24/2017

44 Million Consumers Already “In-Market” For VR Says Newly-Formed VR/AR Insights Consortium - Dealerscope

http://www.dealerscope.com/article/44-million-consumers-already-market-vr-says-newly-formed-vrar-insights-consortium/

A three-year research program, the VR/AR Insights Consortium is designed to examine how Virtual and Augmented Reality is impacting consumers and society.

10/31/2016

The plague of fake news is getting worse -- here's how to protect yourself

This is a good reminder about verifying your news sources...

10/06/2016

Florida friends... Take this Hurricane seriously. This is a massive storm. Be safe!
https://www.facebook.com/wftv/posts/10154300272413145

Impacts from Matthew are imminent. Have preps done by Noon. Worst weather tonight-Friday. #wftv

06/12/2016

Orlando blood bank seeks blood, plasma donors after mass shooting

Friends, if you're in central Florida please give blood:

http://www.wftv.com/news/local/orlando-blood-bank-seeks-blood-plasma-donors-after-mass-shooting/338316310

The OneBlood blood bank in Orlando is seeking blood donors after a shooting spree at Pulse Nightclub left 20 people killed and 42 injured Sunday morning.

11/14/2015

L’horreur: Front pages from the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris | Poynter.

A look at front pages around the world after the terror attacks in Paris:
http://www.poynter.org/news/mediawire/384809/lhorreur-front-pages-from-the-deadly-terrorist-attacks-in-paris/

A Global Leader in Journalism | Journalism training, media news & how to's

07/14/2015

My thanks to everyone for making my birthday so special! "I'm living the dream."

07/06/2015

20 breathtaking photos from the U.S.'s unforgettable World Cup victory

Team USA!!! So proud!!!
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/07/20-breathtaking-photos-from-the-u-s-s-unforgettable-world-cup-victory

Visit the post for more.

06/27/2015

I lost 60 pounds and realized two important things about eating with Google Docs

Great story about one man's weight loss journey:
http://qz.com/437912/google-docs-helped-me-lose-60-pounds-and-realize-two-important-things-about-eating/

The only successful way for me to lose weight was to eat less, and the only way I found that worked to eat less was to eat more real food and less processed food.

06/09/2015

How to Conquer Fear, Backed By Research

Are you afraid of public speaking? Are you fearful that you'll lose your job? Here's how to fight your fears:

http://time.com/3912377/overcome-fear-anxiety/

Spend time with your fears

06/08/2015

Women are (still) underrepresented in newsrooms. Here are 5 reasons why. | Poynter.

It's not your imagination...there are more men working in newsrooms.
Here's why:
http://www.poynter.org/news/mediawire/349555/women-are-still-underrepresented-in-newsrooms-here-are-5-reasons-why/

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06/05/2015

FDA Panel Votes in Favor of 'Female Viagra'

Could we see a little pink pill???
http://time.com/3910040/fad-advisory-panel-female-viagra-flibanserin/

Whether flibanserin receives official approval remains to be seen

05/31/2015

This 92-year-old just became the oldest woman to run a marathon

Harriette Thompson is my hero!!!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/early-lead/wp/2015/05/31/harriette-thompson-92-is-trying-to-become-oldest-woman-to-run-a-marathon/

Harriette Thompson is everyone's hero.

05/16/2015

What People Around the World Dream About

What do you dream about???
http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2015/05/dreams-world-atlas/393182/

An atlas of the subconscious, from Tijuana to Reykjavik

05/10/2015

Guy Given Second Trip with Family After Sad Vacation Photos Go Viral

This is adorable!
http://petapixel.com/2015/05/10/guy-given-second-trip-with-family-after-sad-vacation-photos-go-viral/

Some months ago, 34-year-old telecom worker Kevin Blandford of Louisville, Kentucky, won a free vacation to Puerto Rico from his job. His daughter was too

04/22/2015

Mosquitoes may like some people's genes better

In case you were wondering - it's true... Mosquitoes do have preferences...
http://www.theverge.com/2015/4/22/8463839/mosquito-body-odor-genes-bite

Ah, spring, when a young outdoorswoman's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of insect bites. While I do own DEET-based repellant, my main trick for avoiding bites is inviting my friend Allie along on...

04/18/2015

Deaf baby boy happily hears his mom's voice for the first time

This is so sweet!
http://mashable.com/2015/04/18/deaf-baby-boy-hearing-first-time/?utm_cid=hp-hh-sec

Deaf baby boy Elijah Cook just heard the best sound in the world for the first time: his mom's voice.

04/14/2015

'Success Kid' And His Family Turning to the Internet for Help

The father of this cute guy needs your help:
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/internet-success-kids-dad-kidney-transplant/story?id=30288035

Father of child in popular meme hoping for kidney transplant.

04/11/2015

Why Successful People Never Bring Smartphones Into Meetings

A good excuse to put the phone away! http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/244678

Don't be that person.

03/30/2015

Yawning, Whistling Might Get You Flagged at Airport Security

Keep this in mind next time you're in the airport:
http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/yawning-whistling-flagged-airport-security/story?id=30010685

Confidential list of behaviors used by TSA agents for screening was recently leaked online.

03/22/2015

19 iPhone Tips For Better Selfies

Want to take better selfies? This is awesome:
http://diply.com/awesome-vine/iphone-photo-taking-tips-diy-selfies/105717

They do exist!

03/12/2015

Laser treatment claims to turn brown eyes blue - CNET

Want blue eyes like mine? Looks like you can get them now...
http://www.cnet.com/news/laser-treatment-claims-to-turn-brown-eyes-blue/

A clinic in California is testing a laser procedure that eliminates pigment in the patient's eyes, turning them blue.

03/08/2015

Camels Don't Store Water In Their Humps, Plus 19 Other Animal Myths Your Parents Told You

Fun Sunday reading for you!
http://diply.com/different-solutions/popular-animal-myths-your-parents-told-you/101974

Some will make you happy, some will make you sad; all of them set the record straight once and for all.

02/27/2015

#TheDress - What's behind the white or blue debate?

I'm seeing white and gold. What about you???
http://m.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/31655696

What colour is this dress? It's a question that's been trending on Twitter for hours. How?

02/21/2015

Jon Stewart Is Ready for 'Next Iteration' of 'The Daily Show'

Jon Stewart's thoughts about the future of "The Daily Show":
http://www.rollingstone.com/tv/features/jon-stewart-is-ready-for-next-iteration-of-the-daily-show-20150220

9 things we learned from the talk-show host's Employee of the Month interview

02/12/2015

You can now choose who will manage your Facebook account after you die

Your Facebook account can now outlive you:
http://mashable.com/2015/02/12/facebook-legacy-contact/

Facebok rolled out a new features Thursday that allow users to designate a specific friend who will be able to access their account after they die.

02/01/2015

Artist Hilariously Reimagines Disney Princesses with Realistic Hair

Disney hair meets reality! Too funny!
http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/loryn-brantz-buzzfeed-disney-princesses-with-realistic-hair

There are several aspects of Disney films that don't quite match up to reality, from talking animals to unbelievably tiny waistlines to magic spells. Noticing that Disney princesses' hair often behaves in ways that are just as fantastical as the characters' lives, BuzzFeed illustrator Loryn Brantz d…

01/31/2015

20 Things You Should Throw Away for Better Health

Take a look at this... You probably have several of these things in your home!
http://time.com/3683078/throw-away-stuff-better-health/

Ready the recycling bin

01/22/2015

Great white attacks fisherman's boat in Gulf of Mexico

"You're going to need a bigger boat."
http://www.pnj.com/story/news/2015/01/21/great-white-shark-attacks-boat-in-gulf/22134893/

Capt. Scott Fitzgerald of Madfish Charters in Panama City Beach was fishing 8.5 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico when a great white attacked his boat.

01/21/2015

Say Bye-Bye to All Those Fake News Stories on Facebook

If Facebook is your source of news, you'll find this helpful:
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/242038

The big social-media site says it has taken steps to clamp down on 'hoaxes' and fake news stories that can spread like wildfire on its 1.35-billion member network.

01/20/2015

Please don't use these passwords. Sincerely, the Internet

Using "123456" as a password? Probably want to rethink that...
http://www.engadget.com/2015/01/20/splashdata-worst-passwords/

Think you're protected from data breach fallout with your strong passwords? When hackers commandeer computers to create botnets, the damage they cause af