Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Importing cars from overseas in 2018
The Australian car industry is set to flip upside down in 2018 after an announcement from Minister of Major Projects, Paul Fletcher. Not only will local car manufacturing be put to an end but also consumers will now be able to import a car or motorbike from overseas. Some conditions apply as the vehicle must…
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Hidden Galaxies Discovered Behind the Milky Way
Recent findings presented within the Astronomical Journal have revealed that hundreds of galaxies have been discovered behind the Milky Way. The discovery has provided astronomers with fresh information about a longstanding gravitational anomaly that they had previously been unable to explain. This anomaly, known as ‘The Great Attractor’ has been the cause of confusion and ambiguity…
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5 Tips to be happier at work
A job that you love waking up for every morning is the dream. However, the power to be happy at work is actually in your hands regardless of the job. Here are five simple tips to be happier in your workplace: 1. Wake up on the right side of the bed Literally is a start…
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Medical Cannabis Laws to be Introduced in Australia
The Federal Government is today introducing legislation that will legalise the cultivation and use of cannabis for medicinal or scientific purposes within a national framework. The formation and implementation of a national cannabis cultivation scheme will change the way that patients with terminal, chronic or painful illnesses access medicinal cannabis and manage pain. Previous to…
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Google realises they shouldn’t have removed ad blockers
Things got a bit awkward at Google over a single app and here’s why: Jan 29 – Adblock Fast becomes available to download on the Play Store which like its title says, is a very fast ad-blocking app. Feb 2 – It hit Google’s top spot for free, new productivity apps and is then removed by…
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Greg Hunt Named the Best in the World
The inaugural award for the ‘Best Minster in the World’ was awarded last night to Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt for his ongoing work with the Great Barrier Reef and in reducing carbon emissions. The award was presented at the World Government Summit in Dubai and featured keynote addresses from the likes of US president…
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Inspirational quotes from 10 of the richest people
The reason they are some of the richest men in the world, is because they had the mentality and drive to get there. Here are 10 quotes to inspire you to succeed from 10 of the richest people in the world. 10. Larry Page, co-founder of Google Net Worth – $29.2 billion “If you’re changing…
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McDonald’s shouldn’t be creating your taste
They admitted it themselves, it’s very ‘Un McDonald’s’ and it should stay that way. By now you are probably familiar with McDonald’s attempt to reinvent itself as an ‘upmarket’ restaurant with ‘Create Your Taste.’ Customers are encouraged to build their own burgers with a selection of gourmet buns, meats, cheeses and other teasers. We hate…
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Super Bowl Ads Through Time
For many, the Super Bowl is as much about the advertisements as it is the Football. Each year companies spend millions of dollars fighting it out for the unofficial title of ‘best commercial’ with each passing year proving more and more ambitious (and expensive). The hype and attention generated by both the super bowl and ad-anticipation,…
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Gettin’ The Job(s) Done
If you haven’t seen the new biopic on the late and highly controversial co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Apple Inc. Steve Jobs (1995-2011), perhaps you should consider rescheduling this evening’s plans. The new biographical-drama directed by Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, 127 hours) and written by Aaron Sorkin (A Few Good Men, the Social Network, The West…
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