Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Haughey and Dingle
Uncle Anthony with another letter in the Irish Times from last Friday: Madam, – It is grotesque in the extreme that the organisers of Dingle Regatta continue to honour Mr Haughey for his so-called services to the town (The Irish Times, August 26th). During his self-serving career Haughey was a tax cheat; he felt that…
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"Rock City"
« Rock City » is the example of a collaboration between two gifted Detroit rappers: Eminem and Royce da 5.9. « Rock City » sounds like an ode to Detroit. People who have enjoyed the song have probably also liked the « Rock City » video.
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The importance of positive thinking
Every time I feel weak or discouraged, the final words of Eminem’s song Lose Yourself travel through my mind like a constant encouragement not to give up: “You can do anything you set your mind to, man.” Wonderful power of those words. Just listening to them in a silent meditation deep inside of me gives…
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Dead couple to be married
A South African man who shot his pregnant fiancýe dead before killing himself will be posthumously married to her at the weekend:
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Top Russian Official: Plane Terror Likely
A top Russian official acknowledged on Thursday what many citizens already suspected – that terrorism was the most likely cause of two jetliners crashing minutes apart, a feeling reflected in a newspaper headline warning that “Russia now has a Sept. 11” :
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A bloggin great idea
Since posts have been light, and my last few posts were deleted thanks to a server crash I wanted to try something out. Could all the people who are currently reading this, yes you, please leave a comment. You don’t have to say anything outrageous, but if you want you can put where you live…
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Eight essays of dangerous ideas
A summary of the essays in Foreign Policy: Great ideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds noted Albert Einstein. Ideas can be good things, but sometimes, as in Einsteins case, good ideas can lead to the creation of destructive power. Ideas are benign things, but some ideas once applied can result in serious consequences.…
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How Eminem changed Michelle's life
Eminem changes peoples lives!
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Nathan Mathers: a young man on his way to fame
To all of you who are curious to know more about Nathan Mathers future career as a rapper, it seems like Eminems brother has achieved his first rap CD.
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Cuban ships herself to U.S. in wooden crate
Really, really, really want to get out of Cuba? Do the sensible thing and Fed Ex yourself out of there, using capitalism to escape despotism, I love it.
Got any book recommendations?