Nick Kyrgios' season is over after ban, extra fine
Nick Kyrgios, the tormented tennis talent banned for eight tournament weeks by the ATP and fined an additional $32,000 on Monday for his appalling behaviour and lack of effort at the Shanghai Masters, has indicated he will agree to the psychological counselling provision that could end his suspension early.Either way, perhaps mercifully, his season is over. More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide Djokovic weighs in on Kyrgios behaviour Djokovic falls to Ba..>> view originalWinx? Been there, done that: Waller
Leading trainer Chris Waller believes his champion race mare Winx's main weapon in defending her title in Saturday's $3 million Cox Plate is her ability to absorb the incredible pressure the race creates. Speaking after French galloper Vadamos had worked impressively around the Moonee Valley circuit, Waller said that Winx had done it all before and been successful. Ben Cadden riding Winx in the shallow waters of Altona beach. Photo: Vince Caligiuri "I'm respectful of the French hor..>> view originalXavier Richards has requested a trade to a Melbourne based club
Mitchell traded to Hawthorn0:28AFL: Sydney have traded Tom Mitchell to Hawthorn. Xavier Richards will leave Sydney. Picture: Getty ImagesSYDNEY Swans grand final player Xavier Richards has requested a trade to a Melbourne club and his manager says the cost of living in Sydney is the key factor in his desire to move.The Swans lost their cost of living allowance (COLA) in controversial circumstances after they recruited Lance Franklin on a nine year $10 million deal on the back of signing Kurt Ti..>> view originalMessara retires from Racing NSW board, stands down as chairman
Racing NSW chairman John Messara has quit as the state's top thoroughbred racing official just 10 months into a three-year term.Messara tendered his resignation at a board meeting in Sydney on Monday in another shock to the country's racing administration, which is already reeling from Racing Victoria chairman David Moodie temporarily standing aside on the eve of the Caulfield Cup as he is probed for an integrity breach. Leaving Racing NSW board: John Messara. Photo: Louise Kennerley Mes..>> view originalFormer Test captain Steve Waugh says batsman Usman Khawaja must show how much he wants to play Test cricket
TEST great Steve Waugh has challenged struggling batsman Usman Khawaja to prove how much the baggy green really means to him this summer.Waugh has questioned the hunger of Australia’s fallen No.3, who has gone from world beater to drinks carrier in the space of a few months.Khawaja smashed four Test centuries in five matches last summer, but was then dropped for the last Test of Australia’s dismal 3-0 whitewash in Sri Lanka.Waugh on Monday announced details of his 701km cycling event, ‘The Capta..>> view originalDe Silva on the Roda to Socceroos recognition - SBS
After just eight appearances in his debut season for the Dutch club, which was also once home to compatriots Tomi Juric and Rostyn Griffiths, De Silva has already featured in six of Roda's opening nine league games. De Silva's talent was on display against Excelsior at the weekend when he provided the assist for David Boysen’s match-winning goal. Victory lifted Roda off bottom spot and the former Perth Glory prodigy showed in his 88 minutes on the field, playing on the left, that the promise wh..>> view originalAFL Trades 2016: Hawks build war chest as Jordan Lewis trade looms
Hawthorn's aggressive trades of their veteran champions could construct a million-dollar war chest to attack free agency at the end of next year if Jordan Lewis is to join Sam Mitchell in leaving the Hawks.The Hawks' decision to move on Mitchell and the looming trade of Lewis have not been a result of salary cap pressure to squeeze in new arrivals Ty Vickery, Tom Mitchell and probably Jaeger O'Meara but will instead create room for other potential recruits next year. The departure of Mitchell ..>> view originalClarke defends family of Phillip Hughes over questioning at inquest
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has weighed in on the Phillip Hughes inquest, saying he wants it known that all the grieving family of the late batsman wanted out of the hearing was for no other players to ever be the victim of such a tragic accident.Clarke on Monday launched his autobiography at a function at a Sydney restaurant attended by ex-Test captain Mark Taylor, wicketkeeping great Ian Healy, his long-time Australian team physio Alex Kountouris and other friends and family. ..>> view originalFFA issue Victory show cause notice - SBS
Despite a bumper start to the new season on the pitch, the A-League earned another black eye on Saturday night when a flare was left off inside Etihad Stadium during Melbourne City's 4-1 win over Victory. The perpetrator, who was sitting in the Victory supporters' bay, was arrested after being pointed out by the club's fans and is facing charges. While acknowledging the club and league were still grappling with the issue, FFA CEO David Gallop said attitudes were changing. "I think we definitel..>> view originalAdelaide's Cirio sidelined indefinitely - SBS
The A-League club said Cirio was "shockingly fouled" by Clisby in the opening 53 seconds of the Wanderers' come-from-behind 2-1 victory at Coopers Stadium on Friday. Spaniard Cirio tried to play on but was substituted after just 11 minutes, with scans later revealing an injury to the medial ligament in his right knee. Clisby escaped with only a yellow card, one of two possible red-card challenges overlooked by referee Shaun Evans on the night - along with a second-half incident involving match..>> view original
Friday, November 4, 2016
Nick Kyrgios' season is over after ban, extra fine and other top stories.
Monday, October 31, 2016
Townsville daily wrap-up, Tuesday October 25 and other top stories.
Townsville daily wrap-up, Tuesday October 25
Common assault, possess dangerous drugs, fail to dispose of syringe, Townsville City Around 5am on Tuesday, October 25, police were called to a disturbance at a backpacker hostel in Flinders Street. It will be alleged a 24-year-old man, who had been staying at the hostel has assaulted a female guest, resulting in his eviction from the premises. A 46-year-old male staff member was in the process of finalising the man’s account when the employee was also assaulted. Police will further allege at..>> view originalTownsville media track down stranded John Key
Townsville media track down stranded John Key JO MOIR IN TOWNSVILLE Last updated 10:37, October 25 2016 Breakfast Political Reporter Katie Bradford reports from Townsville where the airforce plane carrying John Key to India has broken down. A trying day for John Key ended in a Townsville pub with a cold orange juice after several at..>> view originalUse keywords to search content on this website
TOWNSVILLE Fire guard Kelly Wilson insists she’s putting the team before any personal battles going into Sunday’s WNBL showdown with her former club the Bendigo Spirit.Wilson enjoyed eight successful years in Bendigo, culminating in their back-to-back grand final victories over the Fire in 2013 and 2014, before making the move to Townsville this season.The 31-year-old admitted the prospect of facing the club where she’s spent most of her professional career was nerve-racking, but Wilson was doin..>> view originalIt's true, size does matter!
As part of Operation Clare Mayaku, Officers from the Clare Police Station and Ayr CIB executed a number of search warrants on Tuesday, October 25. During searches of residences a quantity of undersized crabs and an illegal fishing net were seized. These matters were referred to the Department of Fisheries & Agriculture for further investigation. Officer in Charge of the Clare Police Station, Senior Constable Shane Martin said the community need to be mindful and vigilant in relation to all lega..>> view originalPumping likely to start in a fortnight
THE Ross River Dam could be receiving pumped water from the Burdekin within a fortnight.The city started exceeding its daily consumption target, with weekend rain failing to ease water woes.Townsville Airport recorded 8.2mm in the 24 hours to 3pm yesterday while the official gauge at Dalrymple Rd, Bohle, registered the best falls, with 19mm.It was enough to tinge brown lawns green but not enough to stop the city’s main water supply continuing to dry up, with the Ross River Dam at 16 per cent c..>> view originalFlyer quits Broncos for fresh start at Cowboys
Signs pointe to bright futures
THEY are only 11 and 13 years of age but two Townsville ballet dancers already have their toes pointed towards bigger things. Zai Calliste, 11 and Mackenzie Coomb, 13, (pictured) are preparing to compete in the national Genée Dance Challenge in Sydney in December.Zai, who dances at Ann Roberts School of Dance, said he hoped to one day dance for an international school.“I just love performing and making other people happy,” he said. “The training is hard work but I am looking forward to the compe..>> view originalThe real NQ cowboys
A SUBURBAN cattle roundup lasting more than five hours has seen a group of Townsville residents take on the roles of stockmen. Four weaners are understood to have jumped off the back of a cattle truck near Loam Island yesterday afternoon after the driver pulled over to fix a broken door.About eight people, including police, council officers, a television cameraman and a Townsville Bulletin photographer helped wrangle the weaners, which were roaming around Pinnacle Drive, Riverway Drive and Apex ..>> view originalStep into a house of Halloween
A SUBURBAN home has been transformed into a haunted mansion of horrors for Halloween. Best friends Michelle Stewart and Michele Toms have been hard at work for the past six weeks transforming Ms Toms’ Vincent home into a haunted house.Ms Stewart said they went all out every year to put on the event for the community, working late nights going into the final preparations.“There’s blood and there’s cobwebs,” she said. “We have about 30 people taking part as actors. Part of the fun is just the unkn..>> view original
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Sunday, October 30, 2016
Airfares dip after a big September rise and other top stories.
Airfares dip after a big September rise
It could pay to keep an eye on global oil prices when booking your next trip. Discount airfares have dropped almost 16 per cent in October after rising 27 per cent in September, which was the largest monthly rise in almost three years, according to government data. That movement reflects recent volatility in oil prices, and shows airlines are attempting to lift prices to cover higher jet fuel bills, and to boost their margins, Commsec chief economist Craig James says. Competition is restraining..>> view originalReserve Bank pays $3.22 billion dividend to Canberra
The Reserve Bank will pay the federal government its biggest dividend since the global financial crisis, transferring $3.22 billion to the Treasury's coffers, after its profits were helped by a drop in the Australian dollar.The central bank notched up $2.88 billion in profit in the year to June, helped by higher fee revenue and valuation gains on its portfolio of financial assets, its annual report said on Thursday. More Business Videos Previous slide Next slide Glenn S..>> view originalBHP and Rio downgraded, but the sector still has upside, fund managers say
Commodity prices may have bottomed, but investors hoping the big miners shares' have further to rise are likely too late to the party, according to analysts and fund managers.A day after Fortescue Metals Group chairman Andrew Forrest declared the mining downturn had bottomed at a National Press Club address, Citi joined fellow investment bank UBS in calling the top for the nation's biggest miners, downgrading BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto to "sell". There is still plenty of value in the big m..>> view originalFarms paying 'piece rates' targeted in $650000 underpayment case
A large mushroom farm that paid hundreds of its workers based on how much they picked is facing allegations the system made it "almost impossible" to earn a sufficient wage.Australia's workplace watchdog this week launched unprecedented legal action alleging mushroom pickers on a Queensland farm have been exploited and grossly underpaid almost $650,000 in eight months. Workplace watchdog claims 400 mushroom pickers were underpaid $650,000 in eight months. Photo: Rohan Thomson About 400 m..>> view originalMelbourne apartment owners ill-equipped to combat property downturn: Moody's
Australian dollar slips further against greenback
Australian dollar slips further against greenbackAAP7:58AM October 13, 2016SaveThe Australian dollar has slipped further after the US dollar hit a fresh seven-month high overnight, continuing its recent trend. At 7.05am (AEDT), the local unit was trading at US75.65 cents, down from US75.78 cents yesterday.The US dollar remained a bit higher after minutes from September’s meeting of Federal Reserve policymakers indicated they might raise interest rates if the US economy continues to improve.Westp..>> view originalIluka revenue, production slides
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Unfortunately in this low interest environment investors in search of income can't rely on their savings account or term deposits to provide them with an adequate source of income. Because of this I believe investors should look to the market for their ...>> view originalTransurban profits as revenues rise twice as fast as traffic volumes
Ever rising tollroad charges are helping to fatten the balance sheet at tollroad owner and operator Transurban, in particular as it hikes charges levied on trucks using its road network in Sydney.The company on Thursday released September quarter data for use of its road networks, which showed income growth outstripped the rise in traffic volumes, most notably at its Sydney tollroads, where revenue rose 7.9 per cent - double the 3.4 per cent rise in average daily traffic volumes. The Westl..>> view originalSlater and Gordon has hired a top law firm to fight a $250 million class action as its shares hit 38.5 cents
Troubled legal firm Slater and Gordon was today served with legal proceedings in the Federal Court for a class action by disgruntled shareholders. Maurice Blackburn, one of Slater and Gordon’s major competitors, is acting for the class action by shareholders who purchased stock during between March 2015 and February this year. “Slater and Gordon will closely analyse and vigorously defend the claim,” the company told the ASX. The leading Australian commercial law firm Arnold Bloch Leibler has ..>> view original
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Baby NZ seals take RAAF flight to freedom and other top stories.
Baby NZ seals take RAAF flight to freedom
nbn™ says nobody needs gigabit internet, trumpets XG-Fast at 8Gbps anyway
nbn™, the organisation building and operating Australia's National Broadband Network (NBN), has announced trials of fibre-to-the-curb and broadband-over-copper technology XG-fast that hit 8Gbps on 30 metres of copper in lab trials. It's also done tests that produced “5Gbps peak aggregate speed being achieved over 70 metres of twisted-pair copper”. Which is lovely. But also confusing because nbn™ has previously argued that gigabit-per-second speeds just aren't necessary at home and won't be for ..>> view originalApple car: How tech giant backed away from game-changing plan
Apple has drastically scaled back its automotive ambitions, leading to hundreds of job cuts and a new direction that, for now, no longer includes building its own car, according to people familiar with the project.Hundreds of members of the car team, which comprises about 1000 people, have been reassigned, let go, or have left of their own volition in recent months, the people said, asking not to be identified because the moves aren't public. More Technology Videos Previous slide ..>> view original10000 critically endangered 'scrotum frogs' found dead at Lake Titicaca
Wildlife officials in Peru are investigating the mass death of thousands of rare frogs near the Bolivian border.Locals estimate that the bodies of some 10,000 Titicaca water frogs have been found in Lake Titicaca and its adjoining rivers.The critically endangered amphibian, known as the ‘scrotum frog’ due to its unfortunate appearance, is believed to have been killed by polluted waters. Thousands of the critically endangered amphibians, known as the ‘scrotum frog’ due to its unfortunate appearan..>> view originalSamsung 960 Pro review: The fastest consumer SSD you can buy
Edward Chester reader comments 34 The all new Samsung 960 Pro, released today, is the follow up to last year's 950 Pro. It offers the same core set of features, with an M.2 form factor, four-lane PCIe 3.0 interface, NVMe communication standard, and 3D V-NAND. But the 960 Pro isn't just a minor spec bump. Samsung has seriously cranked up the speed (and capacities) of its flagship drives to the point where such ludicrous performance may be lost on all but the most demanding of users. These a..>> view originalSamsung Galaxy Note 7 price, specs, features: Samsung 'may airlift Note 7 features onto Galaxy S7'
At a glance Price £699 Release date 2 September 2016 CPU Octacore Exynos 8890 RAM 4GB Storage 64GB Battery 3,500mAh Display 5.7in QHD Latest News 18/10/2016: Samsung may add some of the features from its Note 7 to its S7 and S7 Edge devices, according to the BBC. The South Korean firm has confirmed it will 'enhance' the latter devices with new features, with a spokeswoman saying: "We have issued a software update delivering certain feature enhancements to the Galaxy S7 and S7 ..>> view originalLG's V20 may be the phone of the year. So why the f*%k can't you buy it?
For beleaguered Android phone makers, you might think a juicy prize has just appeared. For some of them, it could be a life-saver. Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 was expected to ship around 20 million units over its lifetime. An inflammable battery emphatically put paid to that - with the potential loss of tens of millions of more sales from “contagion”. In the short term, some five to seven million Note 7 owners are looking for an alternative. Most, it is reasonable to assume, would prefer to stick w..>> view originalDolphin calf spotted off Cairns wrapped in marine debris
Marine experts fear for a dolphin calf with marine debris wrapped around its body spotted off Queensland's coastline two weeks ago.James Cook University's Dr Isabel Beasley was conducting marine survey work when she spotted the calf with a pod of dolphins near Yorkey's Knob on September 30. Dr Beasley hasn't seen the dolphin for more than two weeks. Photo: Isabel Beasley "The calf looked healthy, in good condition, and was swimming normally, however, it appears the marine debris is wrapp..>> view originalCan Google be the new Samsung?
Google will release what it calls its first smartphone, the Google Pixel, in Australia on October 20. Picture: Ramin Talaie/Getty Images/AFPJennifer Dudley-NicholsonNews Corp Australia NetworkTHE PIXEL is dubbed the first “Phone by Google” but it’s not a typical debut device. This smartphone is a sophisticated marriage of metal and glass, with the physical features you’d demand of a flagship phone, and just enough design differences to ensure it’s not an iPhone clone.And, while its hardware is s..>> view originalMouse eggs engineered entirely in the lab for the first time — later lead to healthy adults
Mouse pups born from eggs released by lab-grown ovaries. Credit: O. Hikabe et. al.A paper that has been met by everyone in the field with cheerful enthusiasm describes how the authors grew mice eggs from the ground up, starting from stem cells. The eggs were then fertilized with sperm and implanted in foster mothers. Though the success rate was less than 1%, some of the embryos grew into healthy pups and later into adults with no sign of dysfunctionality. The implications for fertility, but also..>> view original
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Windows 10 Creators Update - 6 of the best new features in Microsoft's blockbuster update and other top stories.
Windows 10 Creators Update - 6 of the best new features in Microsoft's blockbuster update
MICROSOFTMicrosoft wants to help expand your boundaries with Windows 10 Creators UpdateWindows 10 is about to get another major upgrade.At its Surface launch event earlier this week, Microsoft unveiled Windows 10 Creators Update - the next big extension to its software product line.Set to be released asa a free upgrade early in 2017 (although an early version was sent out to Windows Insider users this week), Creators Update promises a number of new and improved features for Windows 10 users - h..>> view original13-inch MacBook Pro: 2016 vs. 2015
Apple thinks it's reinvented the laptop again, with the new 2016 MacBook Pro. Is a strip of touchscreen ripped straight from the world of smartphones, along with a few more standard upgrades, enough to justify the notebook's staggering sticker price? Let's tackle that topic, as we line up the 13-inch version of the new 2016 MacBook Pro with its 2015 counterpart. Size The new 13-inch MacBook Pro (note that we excluded the 15-inch options from this comparison) gets a more compact footprint, stick..>> view original[ 29 October 2016 ] Lunar impact: how the Moon's Mare Orientale was formed News
The Moon’s 580-mile-wide Orientale basin has three distinct ring structures. The image shows the basin’s gravitational signature (red indicates excess mass, blue indicates mass deficits), which scientists used to reconstruct the formation of the basin and its rings. Click the picture for a full-size version. Image credit: Ernest Wright, NASA/GSFC Scientific Visualisation Studio.New results from NASA’s Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) mission are providing insights into the huge ..>> view originalFord Mustang Shelby GT350 hit with a recall
Apparently it's not just Corvette Z06 owners who feel the heat. Those lucky souls who purchased the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 might be interested in taking a spin back to their dealerships. That's because the high-performance Mustang has been hit with a recall notice. According to Motor1, the issue at hand lies with an engine oil cooler tube. The crimping on the tube might be insufficient and thus the line could leak. This could lead to an engine seizure or possibly even a fire. The total numbe..>> view originalApple Watch Sales Crash, But They Haven't Burned Yet
The latest numbers aren’t looking good for the Apple Watch, but the numbers can’t be taken at face value just yet. BGR has the news. “New data from IDC estimates that Apple shipped 1.1 million Apple Watches between June and September this year. That’s a lot of wrist ‘puters to sell, but it’s actually a 70 percent decrease in sales from the summer before.” The article adds that despite the drop in sales, Apple remains the biggest seller of smartwatches by a huge percentage. It’s also important t..>> view originalStudents past and present mourn University of Sydney's famous jacaranda tree
It's been at the centre - literally - of student life at the University of Sydney for decades, but the famed jacaranda tree occupying the main quadrangle collapsed overnight, prompting an outpouring of tributes on social media. The tree has been a source of superstition for students since it was planted in 1928, with folklore declaring that if a student had failed to begin studying before the famous jacaranda's first bloom appeared they would fail their exams. The fallen jacaranda t..>> view originalWe play a role in our environment
Amanda Jung/ Contributing Writer Imagine taking a test and from the moment you turn it in, you’re confident you aced it. You’re expecting only good remarks and quite possibly a 100 percent at the top of the paper. However, your teacher hands it back to you with one simple letter at the top, a D. This is the grade the Great Barrier Reef received on its “health report card” for the fifth year in a row, according to The Guardian. And no, this isn’t a report card Mother Nature would be proud of. ..>> view original'Dragon Ball Super' Episodes 66, 67 Spoilers, Updates: Titles Revealed, Omni-King Zenos Intervenes
Things are getting more exciting for "Dragon Ball Super" as Son Goku and the Saiyans struggle to defeat Zamasu and Goku Black. The recent leak featuring the titles of "Dragon Ball Super" Episodes 66 and 67 will surely spark more excitement for the anime series. The titles of "Dragon Ball Super" episodes 66 and 67 was recently shared by Twitter user Herms98 who is known in sharing "Dragon Ball Super" leaks. According to him, the source is 2chan poster and these are not yet confirmed. Dragon Ball..>> view original
Friday, October 28, 2016
Samsung Considering Offering Galaxy Note 7 Customers Discounts On New Galaxy S8, S8 Plus And Note 8 Upon ... and other top stories.
Samsung Considering Offering Galaxy Note 7 Customers Discounts On New Galaxy S8, S8 Plus And Note 8 Upon ...
Samsung is in full crisis mode with its Galaxy Note 7 cancellation, as reports say loyal users will abandon future devices from the company. A new report says Samsung is considering giving Galaxy Note 7 customers a discount on next year's Galaxy S8, S8 Plus or Galaxy Note 8. In the months leading up to the launch of the Galaxy Note 7, it appeared almost inevitable that Samsung had a huge hit on its hands well before it ever even officially announced its flagship phablet. In mid-June we reported..>> view originaliPhone 8: Release date, specs and pricing to expect from the 2017 flagship phone
Even as the iPhone 7 makes its way at users' doorsteps, rumours have started to float about Apple's 2017 flagship. While sequentially the phone should be called the iPhone 7S, reports have so far pointed to the phone being named as iPhone 8.Traditionally Apple releases an S model a year later after releasing the main models of an iPhone. However, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the device in 2017 the company is planning to offer a different iPhone, which according to rumours will be the iPh..>> view originalCyber attack disrupts internet access
(This file photo taken on September 11, 2013 shows the logo of social networking website Twitter. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Leon NealA CYBER attack that downed popular internet sites including Twitter, Paypal, Netflix and Spotify — by targeting the service that allows users to connect to them — has been resolved, US-based DNS provider Dyn says, after hours of outages that spread around the world.The wave of several distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks on Dyn began at 1110 GMT on Friday (8pm A..>> view originalFacebook Employees Threatened To Quit Over Trump: Report
According to a juicy new report from the Wall Street Journal, several Facebook employees threatened to quit over CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to allow posts by Donald Trump to remain on the social network. Citing “people familiar with the matter,” the report says that some workers took issue with “certain posts about banning Muslims from entering the US,” arguing that they violated Facebook’s stated policy on hate speech. Zuckerberg, however, apparently elected to keep the posts up over conc..>> view originalThai king's death: Google removing content with royal insults, Thai junta says
Thai king's death: Google removing content with royal insults, Thai junta says Posted October 22, 2016 23:46:57 Thailand's Government has met with representatives from Internet giant Google, amid growing calls from Thai hardline royalists to bring those who insult the monarchy to justice, as many Thais look with uncertainty to a future without their revered king. Key points:Google to help Government remove content from YouTubeBreaking royal insult law can result in u..>> view originalGreat Barrier Reef: Citizen scientists lend a hand to document coral bleaching impact
Great Barrier Reef: Citizen scientists lend a hand to document coral bleaching impact Posted October 22, 2016 17:36:28 Thousands of so-called citizen scientists are putting up their hands to help professional scientists working to measure the impact on the Great Barrier Reef in the aftermath of this year's catastrophic coral bleaching.Members of the public are learning how to count fish and capture images of coral along Queensland's coastline, then feeding the informa..>> view originalPlants vs. Zombies Heroes Review: Flowering Anew
It’s probably not escaped your notice that there are a lot of collectible card games on mobile, with more coming more or less monthly. And yet Plants vs. Zombies Heroes doesn’t care. There are probably two reasons for the way it unabashedly leaps into the fray. One is that it’s based on an IP that people know and love after EA and PopCap have spent years building it up. The other is that unlike many other CCGs that have tried following the leader (Hearthstone, until there’s evidence to the cont..>> view original
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