Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Abandoned Macca’s Ship to get a $4.5 Million Makeover
A floating McDonald’s restaurant known as McBarge that was abandoned in Canada is finally getting a well overdue makeover. The ship was originally built in 1986 costing about $12 million. It was purposely constructed for the World Fair Expo in Vancouver but in 1991 was towed from False Creek to Burrard Inlet where it was…
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Telstra pulls out of Philippines joint venture
Telstra have announced that although they had major plans with beer and food giant, San Miguel to build a new mobile network in the Philippines, this will no longer go ahead. Negotiations began August last year, where Telstra planned to take on local telcos by investing billions of dollars into the venture. Telstra chief executive,…
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Facebook v. Snapchat
Ever since Snapchat became one of the big players in the social media world, Facebook has done it’s best to stay ahead of their highly successful competitor. Mark Zuckerberg actually really wanted to buy Snapchat (for $1 billion) but being turned down meant they would need to do whatever it takes to compete. Facebook recently…
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The Renewed Pacific Fair: Shopping Redesigned
Queensland’s Pacific fair is undergoing a $670 million renewal, which aims to be completed in mid-2016. When this shopping centre is complete it aims to be the best Australia has to offer and a world class shopping experience. The centre will come slightly short of Melbourne’s Chadstone in size but offer a selection of specialty…
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Planet Friendly Hospitality the Next Big Thing?
Now that the research is in on the most planet-friendly way to eat, some forward thinking businesses are taking this research and reimagining their business in a more planet-friendly way. In Sydney alone we are seeing multiple businesses take the plunge to planet-friendly dining choices. The game changer was Gigi’s Pizzeria, based in Newtown this…
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Googles New Android System
Google is showcasing its new android operating system two months ahead of schedule to boost its reachability to more devices. It will initially only work on a select set of phones and tablets before expanding its reach. The software now referred to as Android N offers a split screen interface capability much like the one…
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What are Telcos doing to keep you in your contract for longer?
They call you up and offer you a brand new phone for just $99 so how could you say no? It’s a sneaky trap that just about everyone falls for. Optus is now joining the Telstra ‘way’ by locking in new contracts before the last ones are even finished. Now people on a 24-month plan…
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Your next iPhone could be even bigger
If the 5.5-inch iPhone 6S Plus screen is still just that little bit too small for you, well Apple might just be answering your prayers with an even bigger size. According to a pre-publication note in Taiwanese Paper Digitimes, there are rumours that Apple has “plans to launch a 5.8-inch iPhone featuring AMOLED display panels…
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5 Simple Ways to be Motivated Every Day
You’ve got a thousand and one deadlines and your motivation is zilch. It’s either get it done or say goodbye to that weekly paycheck. We’re going to assume that you’d rather get it done but it doesn’t have to be hard. With these five simple tips, you’ll be able to get work done easier and better. Exercise…
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Steve Wozniak on the FBI V Apple
Apple founder Steve Wozniak had a chat with Conan on Monday and discussed his take on the FBI v Apple. He admitted that he sided with Apple because as one of the founders of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), he is very close to human rights. He also addressed that there is a major problem…
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