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30 Aug, 2008

Silly pics: Coincidence or Karma?

Posted by: robertstevenson In: *Silly stuff (signs, news, pics)

Some people just don’t get the message that others don’t want to hear their cell phone conversations

Angel caught on tape?

 

28 Aug, 2008

Word Power (deep links post)

Posted by: robertstevenson In: Thoughts| Writing

When you stop and think about it, words are pretty darn important. They are symbols for our ideas which we code into a form that others can understand. With differences in language, culture, experiences, and education, it is a wonder we can communicate at all. Words often have multiple definitions, and their definitions have varying [...]

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“Hey! Why they not telling me about this act on the scripts!”
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Stop Whining It’s better than jamming your finger up your nose [...]

25 Aug, 2008

Simple stir stick prevents superheated explosion

Posted by: robertstevenson In: Interesting stuff| Thoughts

Simple stir stick prevents superheated explosion

by Dr. Jerry D. Wilson,
Emeritus Professor of Physics, Lander University

Question: I recently read a story about a boy being burned while trying to boil water in a cup in a microwave oven. When removed, the heated water in the cup was not boiling, but suddenly “blew up” into his [...]

Nothing like television news broadcasters (not one, but two) losing it over someone’s misfortune to build empathy and credibility with the viewers.
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24 Aug, 2008

Silly pics: UFOs have been identified

Posted by: robertstevenson In: *Silly stuff (signs, news, pics)

Look up in the sky: it’s a cat, a kid, and a cod.

Sharapova serves a falling feline for a double fault

Found: fabled forest of falling kids

Sneak Peak at Harry Potter 12: Ron Weasley’s son loses control of Nimbus 9000

One school of fish responded that they’re working on gaining altitude.

In an apparent effort to entertain the tourists during the Olympics, China has added these humorous signs. 

Don’t spit bombs

Be happy people for fiber in your diet

Important reminder: I was just being crowded the other day.

Will respect for food!

Forget Domestic Life, Let’s taste soil
 

 

21 Aug, 2008

Thirteen interesting words

Posted by: robertstevenson In: Fun stuff| Life

Thirteen Interesting Words
 How many words are in your vocabulary? The average high school graduate is said to know about 10,000 words. The average 4-year college graduate is said to know about 20,000 words. Do you have room for any more words in your vocabulary?
Here are some interesting words, which you may not know.
Upon learning an interesting [...]

20 Aug, 2008

Boston still Rocks!

Posted by: robertstevenson In: music

Boston Rocked the Bilo Center in Greenville, SC last night. Tommy Decarlo was magnificient. Listen for yourself HERE. There was no denying his vocal prowess. Decarlo fit right in as he belted out Boston classics in true Delp-like fashion. Accompanied on vocals by former frontman for heavy metal Christian rock ban Stryper Michael Sweet, the show was a rock [...]

18 Aug, 2008

silly pics: What now?

Posted by: robertstevenson In: *Silly stuff (signs, news, pics)

What now?


 

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Hi! I'm Dr. Rob. I'm a father of two wonderful sons, a mass communications professor, and a blogger. Through Rob's Megaphone, my hope is to inform and entertain. Hope you get a chance to view my previous posts in the "Categories" menu below. Drop me a line if you have any feedback. Thanks a bunch!

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