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Real or fantasy, football is now consumed by numbers

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imageThe real game gets filtered by the imaginary.OlegDoroshin / Shutterstock.com

Football has always been a numbers game. The long history of betting has meant that there are established odds on first goal scorers, final scores, clean sheets, cup winners, league position and the like. These odds are a familiar part of the consumption of football. But...

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UK election spells the end for the biggest ‘law’ in political science

  • Written by: The Conversation
imageUK politics is no longer a political tango for two, as this party leaders' debate illustrated.EPA/Ken McKay/ITV/Rex

Every election held under “first past the post” (FPTP) voting in the USA produces perfect two-party outcomes – no party except the Democrats and Republicans gets a look-in. Yet elections held under the same voting...

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Confusopoly: Why companies are motivated to deliberately confuse

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imageChoosing a mobile phone shouldn't be this hard.Image sourced from Shutterstock.com

Consumers today have easy access to a wide range of products and services. The task of choosing between hundreds of products or packages each having dozens of different fees however, is the opposite of easy.

Product and price variety gives consumers with varying...

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  2. Belle Gibson shows that most of us care about right and wrong
  3. Why Read Tocqueville’s Democracy in America?
  4. The future of food: growing more with the same land
  5. Islamic State theoreticians have honed plans for battle and a state
  6. The electoral arithmetic keeping Britain's political strategists awake at night
  7. Closing 'communities' undermines the humanity of Aboriginal lives
  8. Explainer: was the Sydney storm 'once-in-a-century'?
  9. A field guide to the 2015 Federal Budget
  10. Something vital is missing from EU's 10-point plan to stop deaths at sea
  11. Obesity wars revisited: is it the meat or the motion?
  12. P-TECHs a positive move for those who don't want to go to university
  13. Bridging the digital divide means accommodating diversity
  14. Can wearing orange-tinted glasses before bed help you sleep? Only one way to find out...
  15. How we identified weird and wonderful 'Jurassic platypus' dinosaur
  16. Parties target women's economic inequality, but much still needs to be done
  17. Miliband is wrong: Cameron has done the best anyone could with UK foreign policy
  18. The science behind the Iran's nuclear deal: why Iran is open for business but not a bomb
  19. 'Never mind her policies, what's she wearing?' Newspapers run a sexist eye over UK election
  20. Manifesto Check: Tory plans to tackle police and prison corruption are doomed to fail
  21. Telescopes on the ground may be cheaper, but Hubble shows why they are not enough
  22. Ed Miliband can protest all he likes, dealing with the SNP could be his only way into office
  23. Miliband is right: Cameron's foreign policy is a failure of judgment and leadership
  24. As Cameron wobbles, Conservative HQ needs to ditch the negative campaign
  25. Fact Check: are A E waiting times in England the shortest in the world?
  26. Nepal quake: the challenges facing disaster response
  27. People who can't heat their homes need energy justice – not 'fuel bank' charity
  28. Ancient brainfade: politicians of the past also had trouble trying to be 'just like us'
  29. James Holmes trial puts sanity on the stand
  30. Is Newark the next Brooklyn?
  31. Bipartisan fast-track bill offers best chance to cinch trade pacts
  32. How the Deepwater Horizon disaster gave one scientist new direction
  33. Will guns on campus lead to grade inflation?
  34. Detroit, 1932: when Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo came to town
  35. Abbott's sister urges Liberals to consider gay marriage conscience vote this year
  36. The science behind the Nepal earthquake
  37. Who has a real vision for science in Britain's general election?
  38. Twitter expands its anti-abuse arsenal, but has a long way to go to silence the trolls
  39. How the language you speak changes your view of the world
  40. Election 2015: Northern Irish parties scrap over most marginal seat in the UK
  41. Explainer: what is a confidence-and-supply government?
  42. Britain's battered unions have new battles round the corner
  43. Manifesto Check: Tory tax policies are out of focus
  44. After ten years, spacecraft will end life as just another crater on Mercury's surface
  45. Health Check: why do I have stretch marks and what can I do about them?
  46. Adoration and abuse: how virtual maltreatment harms athletes
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Why Choosing a Professional Florist Melbourne Makes Flower Delivery Impactful

Flowers have a great power to speak when humans cannot express their feelings with right words. Flowers are the best gifts when you are celebrating a birthday or welcoming a newborn child into your fa...

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The Business Case for Choosing Australian Fabricators Over Imported Alternatives

For a long time, you might have defaulted to overseas suppliers when sourcing fabricated metal components for a project. The unit price was lower on paper, and the maths seemed straightforward. That...

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Australian organisations are relying on business continuity plans built for a far more predictable world

Tariff escalations, supply chain fragility, geopolitical events, and the ongoing threat of cyber disruption have reshaped the risk environment facing Australian organisations. The problem is that ma...

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

Starting out as an Uber driver in Melbourne is not as complicated as it sounds but getting the vehicle right is where most new drivers get stuck. Uber has strict requirements around vehicle age, condi...

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When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

Legal issues can begin with a simple question, then become harder to manage once formal steps are involved. Many people wait until a matter feels urgent before seeking guidance, even though earlier ...

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The strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

As Australian healthcare providers grapple with unprecedented operational bottlenecks, a new nearshore model is quietly transforming patient care delivery. Forward-thinking organisations,  including...

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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

In today’s competitive logistics and supply chain industry, businesses are constantly looking for ways to reduce operational costs without compromising efficiency and reliability. One of the most prac...

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

The growth of e-commerce and modern retail has transformed customer expectations. Consumers now expect fast shipping, accurate order processing, and seamless delivery experiences regardless of where...

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Practical Ways Australian Workplaces Can Reduce Operating Costs

Reducing business costs doesn’t always mean cutting staff, shrinking services or making the workplace feel bare-bones. In many cases, the smarter savings are hiding in everyday operations: the light...

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Why Every Workplace Should Take Emergency Preparedness Seriously

Emergency planning is one of those things many workplaces know they should think about, but it oft...

Why Clearer Communication Still Matters in a Digital-First Business

It’s never been easier for businesses to communicate, but that doesn’t mean they’re always communica...

What Happens After You Lodge a BYDA Enquiry? The Step Most Excavation Projects Miss

Every excavation project in Australia — from a backyard deck footing to a multi-storey commercial bu...

How to Choose the Right Dentist on the Gold Coast

Finding a dentist you trust is one of those decisions that quietly affects your health for years, ...

The Hidden Engineering Problem Inside Australia's Older Housing Stock

A significant share of Australian homes were built for a way of living that no longer exists. Houses...

DIY Rodent Control Vs Professional Help: When Is It Time To Call The Experts?

Rodents are one of the most frustrating pest problems for Australian property owners. Rats and mic...

Lighting Shop in Perth: How The Right Lighting Can Transform Your Home And Business

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If your appeal was with Gold Migration Lawyers, a recent change to how the Tribunal decides cases ...