Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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5FM DJ – Gareth Cliff, The Man Behind The Mic
Gareth kicked off his career at Radio TUKS in Pretoria in 1998 and later “graduated” to 702 Talk Radio as a producer while he was still studying. It was here that he was given his first major break in radio where he attracted an enormous amount of attention for his irreverence and intelligence, replacing the…
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Mandela Day – What Is It?
Following the success of 46664’s – 90th Birthday celebrations in London’s Hyde Park in June 2008, it was decided that there could be nothing more fitting than to celebrate Madiba’s birthday each year with a day dedicated to his life’s work and that of his charitable organisations and to ensure his legacy continues forever.
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Teen Trades Phone For Porsche
An American teenager, Steven Ortiz, recently became the proud owner of a Porsche Boxster – after trading it for an old phone.
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Jean-Marie Neethling – A Student Success Story
My life pretty much started at the age of nine, when I first discovered swimming. If I had to pinpoint when my love for it started, it would be the feeling of belonging I felt when swimming.
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What Happens When You Get A Bad Roomie at Res
Guess everyone has told you by now that varsity is not high school or like your home, but have they old you exactly what to expect on campus and on res?
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6 Steps for First-Time Job Hunters
Congratulations, you’ve done it! You made it through college, have your degree in hand and are finally ready to make your mark. You are now in the real world and it’s time to get your professional life started.
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Credit and Debit Cards For Students
Banks offer all kinds of facilities, cards and services to assist with everyday transactions and banking. The cards banks provide are debit and credit cards. Debit cards are issued to customers of the bank regardless of the type of account they have. The account type held by a client will be displayed on the debit…
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A Loan In The Dark!
So, you’ve decided what you want to study and where…no small feat. Smug that you’re a relative rarity, a young person who knows where they’re going and how they’re getting there, you announce to your parents that its time to crack open that university nest egg they’ve been incubating all these years. Uncomfortable silence, and…
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Pros and Cons of Loans
Loans may be a way out of a financial situation but is it always the best option? Here are some advantages and disadvantages of loans:
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Five Things To Consider Before Accepting A Loan
Borrowing money to finance is a good investment, but when you know you can live without something and it’s actually more a desire than a need, its best to stay away form loans. Here are five things to consider when taking out a loan:
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