Friday, August 09, 2013

TNT broadcaster Ernie Johnson a survivor | Democrat and Chronicle - Jim Mandelaro - You’ve reached Ernie Johnson’s voicemail, and the TNT sportscaster leaves you chuckling while you wait for the beep. Johnson thanks the caller and says “You made my day. Which tells you how my day has been going.” He then promises to return the call “in four to six weeks.” - Johnson, who will cover the PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club in Pittsford, is happy, upbeat and positive. Perhaps it is in spite of the curves life has thrown him. Perhaps it is because of them.

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http://themeck.blogspot.com/2013/08/tnt-broadcaster-ernie-johnson-survivor.html


PGA Championship Oak Hill: Q and A with TNT's Ernie Johnson - Martin Kaufman


http://golfweek.com/news/2013/aug/06/pga-championship-ernie-johnson-q-a/


YouTube founders take on Vine and Instagram with MixBit video app | Technology | theguardian.com - As two of YouTube's co-founders, Chad Hurley and Steve Chen have already played key roles in one disruptive video-sharing service. Now they're hoping to strike gold for a second time with a mobile app called MixBit.

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http://www.theguardian.com/technology/appsblog/2013/aug/08/mixbit-iphone-app-youtube-founders


Study: Positivity is contagious on social media - Salon.com


http://www.salon.com/2013/08/08/study_positivity_is_contagious_on_social_media_newscred/


Thursday, August 08, 2013

Can Dogs Feel Our Emotions? Yawn Study Suggests Yes - NationalGeographic.com


http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/08/130808-yawning-dogs-contagious-animals-empathy-science/


Burglars return stolen goods to group that helps sexual assault survivors - Salon.com - The returned loot came with a note saying, "We hope you can continue to make a difference in people's lives"

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http://www.salon.com/2013/08/08/burglars_return_stolen_goods_to_group_that_helps_sexual_assault_survivors/


Furyk, Scott lead PGA Championship at 5-under 65 - USATODAY


http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/2013/08/08/jim-furyk-pga-championship/2632523/


Attorney predicts Johnny Manziel will start against Rice - USATODAY - Johnny Manziel's attorney predicts the Heisman winner won't miss any playing time as a result of an NCAA investigation.

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http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/sec/2013/08/08/texas-am-johnny-manziel-family-hires-attorney-jim-darnell/2633405/


A-Rod on Bronx return: 'This is why I came back' - Bob Nightengale - USATODAY


http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/yankees/2013/08/08/alex-rodriguez-set-to-return-to-yankee-stadium/2633985/


Megyn Kelly 'to assume Sean Hannity's 9 p.m. slot' in Fox News' first prime time change in a decade | Mail Online


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2387178/Megyn-Kelly-assume-Sean-Hannitys-9-p-m-slot-Fox-News-prime-time-change-decade.html