Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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A European force
An editorial from the New York Times – covering a topic oft covered on this blog. The growing thirst in Europe for a greater military power, to rival the United States, is something that seems to have affected the Bush administration. The Bush administration has identified yet another threat abroad. This time it’s the proposal…
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Facts about Kimberley Scott Mathers
Kim is Eminems ex wife and the mom of his daughter Hailie Jade. Their relationship has always been complicated, it the kind of love-hate relationship that is always on and off again. They were both unable to live together, but their couldnt live with each other either…
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Jesus actor struck by lightning
Actor Jim Caviezel has been struck by lightning while playing Jesus in Mel Gibson’s controversial film The Passion Of Christ. The lightning bolt hit Caviezel and the film’s assistant director Jan Michelini while they were filming in a remote location a few hours from Rome. It was the second time Michelini had been hit by…
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London Bloggers' Gathering Friday Evening
Dan and I have decided on a time and place – When: Friday at 18:30. Where: Red Lion, Westminster, 48 Parliament St. Who: Whoever wants to show up. Why: You have to ask?
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A Shady Mom
A Shady mom : Debbie Mathers Every Eminem listener knows that he hates his mom. Some people dont understand why the famous rapper expresses so much hatred about his own mom. Debbie Mathers seems to have a complex personality.She has abused her son emotionaly, verbally and even physically. She is a sick person who used…
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Trouble for Kim
ASSOCIATED PRESS ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. A judge issued a bench warrant today for Eminem’s ex-wife after she missed two court appearances in a cocaine possession case. Kimberly Mathers is accused of possessing up to 25 grams of cocaine, driving with a suspended licence and unsafe driving near a stopped emergency vehicle. She was…
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Eminem's surprise birthday
At Monday 20th October, 2003, Posted by Emil Eminem was speechless for once when mates threw him a surprise birthday party. The rapper turned 31 last week so his sidekick and best mate Proof organised a treat for him. My source in Detroit explained: “Proof took Eminem to his favourite club and told him his…
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London Blogging Gathering
Calling all London bloggers! Myself and Dan Gillmor from the San Jose Mercury are trying to arrange a blog get together in London this Friday the 24th of October. Anyone interested leave a comment or drop a mail, we are not sure where would be the best venue, London bars are packed Friday nights!
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Why Eminem's voice matters
Despite the fact Eminem has constantly been attacked by conservative people for downgrading societys values and for being a perfect nihilist, his voice goes straight to the heart of the underprivileged of the society who have nothing else but drugs and broken dreams. Eminem is a living proof that anybody who strongly believes in his…
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Dean-Clarke
Andrew Sullivan: For Wesley Clark to become Howard Dean’s running-mate. It would be a great, centrist Democrat-Republican ticket I had this discussion a few weeks back after the seminar in the US Embassy. Jim Ledbetter and Ben made the very same point – it would be a great combination.
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