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How Big Data Is Changing the Sports Betting Industry

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How Big Data Is Changing the Sports Betting Industry

Big Data is a wide concept that deals with machine learning (ML) and other facets of gathering information that can be analyzed, licensed, and sold to third-party companies for a profit. Advertising or marketing agencies might find this aggregation of data useful to enhance techniques and strategies to save money and boost profits. The methods associated with big data are changing the sports betting industry by creating partnerships between professional sports leagues, broadcasting and telecommunications companies, and bookmakers. All while enhancing experiences for users and simultaneously protecting the integrity of national and international sports betting. Traditional aspects of gathering information...

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Does social distancing work indoors? A new study reveals possible problem

Does social distancing work indoors? A new study reveals possible problem

In this Jan. 27, 2021, file photo, patrons enjoy lunch indoors at Gibsons Italia restaurant in Chicago. | Associated Press A new study from MIT found that staying 6 feet apart inside doesn’t really stop COVID-19 from spreading A new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has found that social distancing inside doesn’t really stop the coronavirus from spreading, according to Business Insider. The study said the 6-foot rule doesn’t stop COVID-19 from spreading indoors, and that the risk of exposure is the same for someone 6 feet away and 60 feet away from each other, Business Insider reported....

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Better With Age: 10 Things Better Bought Used

Better With Age: 10 Things Better Bought Used

A couple of years ago, I bought a vintage Lee 101-J trucker jacket from Brian at Wooden Sleepers, one of my favorite vintage dealers. I paid about $150, which is roughly $75 more than what I would have spent on eBay or at a local thrift store. But I was happy to pay for the jacket because it came with so many great details — a naturally faded wear pattern, some busted up seams, and cuffs that have been frayed from heavy use. Best of all, Brian repaired the ripped collar with some hand stitching and oxford cloth. I love...

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China’s life-size Gundam anime robot statue is complete【Photos】

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China’s life-size Gundam anime robot statue is complete【Photos】

Full-scale Freedom Gundam now standing in Shanghai. It’s easy to forget how long it took Gundam to get out of Japan. The original Mobile Suit Gundam TV series premiered on Japanese TV in 1979, and for the better part of the next two decades the franchise was more or less exclusive to its home country. These days, though, Gundam is a global hit, and just like the rest of the world now gets official releases of anime and video games featuring the extended family of titular mecha, as of this month a country other than Japan has its very own...

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It wasn’t all that long ago that suede was associated mostly with special occasions and the fall and winter season

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It wasn’t all that long ago that suede was associated mostly with special occasions and the fall and winter season

s. However, people have realized suede is more versatile than that and certainly more wearable, so now it’s popping up with all sorts of outfits and at all times of the year.  Often thought of as the cousin of traditional leather, suede perfectly walks the line between fancy and casual. Its unique, rich texture adds an element of visual interest to any outfit, and it’s suitable in almost all situations. Suede has the remarkable ability to either dress your outfit up a tad or bring the fanciness level down just a touch.  Ready to lace up a pair of your...

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