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My understanding of success in hockey is composed of four factors:

1. Shot metrics (corsi, fenwick, etc.)

2. PDO (SH% + SV%)

3. Special teams

4. Luck

The influence of each of these factors is up for debate. This old piece from PPP found that the most advanced shot metrics constituted about 30-35% of winning in hockey, as measured by point percentage and winning percentage. The same piece found that another 30% could be explained by PP%+PK%. I have seen smarter people than I refer to luck as 30% of hockey... Читать дальше...

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CAPE TOWN – South Africa’s selectors and management team would have closed the door on 2017 with at least three major concerns hanging over their heads before they sat down to ponder their options this week ahead of the start of the flagship Test series of the summer against India.
 
These were, in no particular order, the return of captain Faf du Plessis from a viral infection, whether Quinton de Kock had recovered from his hamstring strain in Port Elizabeth which would have meant AB de Villiers needed to keep wicket again... Читать дальше...

Our tour of one of Germany's new content moderation centers gave us a look at Facebook’s content moderation—and what it means for the people who have to enforce its deletion rules.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Dangerously cold temperatures blamed for at least nine deaths have wreaked havoc across a wide swath of the U.S., freezing a water tower in Iowa, halting ferry service in New York and leading officials to open warming centers even in the Deep South. The National Weather Service issued wind chill advisories and freeze warnings Tuesday covering a vast area from South Texas to Canada and from Montana through New England. Indianapolis early Tuesday tied a record low of minus 12 degrees Fahrenheit (-24 Celsius) for Jan. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK — A “major step” toward shuttering Rikers Island will come this summer as the George Motchan Detention Center (GMDC), which houses about 600 men, will become the complex’s first jail to close. Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration made the announcement Tuesday and said the jail’s closure is made possible by the “dramatic reduction” of the city’s jail population, which fell to below 9,000 last month — the lowest on record since 1982. City officials said the GMDC’s closure, […]

Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic insists he is not thinking of a move away from the club in January. The 22-year-old has established himself as a crucial part of Simone Inzaghi's side, scoring five goals in 17 Serie A appearances this term to help them into fifth place in the table after 18 matches. His performances have led to speculation of interest from a number of European clubs, including Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United. However, the Serbia international... Читать дальше...

Youtube star Logan Paul, who has over 15 million subscribers, decided to entertain his viewers by going to Japan's Aokigahara Forest, a place where over 500 people have committed suicide, and find a dead body to show them. He succeeded, but when people around the world were outraged, he realized the video could be detrimental to his lucrative career shilling for major brands like Pepsi and HBO he took it down. Now he's sorry, so sorry.

Western Sydney Wanderers started 2018 in perfect style with a strong win over Melbourne City. Josep Gombau's arrival at Western Sydney is forcing as much of a change of approach for goalkeeper Vedran Janjetovic as for the Wanderers' outfield players. It's been a tough time for the Wanderers' passionate supporters, as their team has struggled to get results while adjusting to coach Gombau's style. Janjetovic was a significant contributor to the Wanderers' second win in seven starts under their new mentor... Читать дальше...

House Democrats are considering publishing a "minority report" on the efforts of House Republicans to slow down the House's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, The Washington Post reported Tuesday. Democrats in the lower chamber of Congress are frustrated by what they believe is a concerted effort to stymie their attempts to examine certain documents and bring in people of interest for interviews, the Post reports.

The flood generosity stemmed from Andy Dalton's game-winning touchdown pass to Tyler Boyd which pushed the Bills into the Wild Card round.

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It's no surprise that Nick Foles is the starting quarterback. But Doug Pederson is trying to make it work.

Fifth seed Robin Haase manoeuvred his way through a testing season opener to beat Blaz Kavcic 7-6(6), 7-5 at the Tata Open Maharashtra on Tuesday.

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• Chris Larsen, the co-founder and former CEO of Ripple owns 5.19 billion XRP, Forbes reported Tuesday.
• That stash, plus a 17% stake in the company, means he could be worth $37.3 billion.

XRP, a cryptocurrency for international money transfers by the fintech company Ripple, has been on a tear this winter, skyrocketing to the No. 2 cryptocurrency by market cap.

That astronomical rise to $2.47 a coin — up from $0.25 in mid-December — has made... Читать дальше...

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Industrial hemp is an option for Wisconsin farmers for the first time since lawmakers lifted a ban on the crop this fall. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has until March to create regulations for the hemp industry. Allison Pratt-Szeliga is researcher from the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute. She says the state will likely form an application process and require farmers to obtain seeds through the department. Читать дальше...

According to a new report, over a quarter of the world's land will become significantly drier if the global mean temperature changes by 2 C, resulting in increased aridification, leading to major environmental hazards.

“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kenya Moore has been very upfront about her and husband Marc Daly’s desire to start a family together. On Monday, the reality star sent fans into a frenzy when she shared an Instagram post that seemed like a pregnancy announcement. On New Year’s Day, Kenya shared a collage of photos featuring herself, Marc and others while reflecting on the previous year. Although the post described the trials and tribulations she faced this year, she also noted that her husband brought her happiness in 2017.

Hello visitor, here in this post we will guide you on the best video streaming apps that are available in the market. Video streaming is the trending and must have app in your new smartphone. There are much number of  best video streaming app in the store but only few can give you the best experience. If you are looking for the best apps for video streaming then this post is special one for you. Here in this post we have included and listed out the best video streaming apps that works smoothly without any drawbacks. Читать дальше...

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HENNESSEY, Okla. (AP) — A 3.5 magnitude earthquake has shaken parts of north-central Oklahoma. The U.S. Geological Survey says the earthquake was recorded at 11:43 a.m. Tuesday about 13 miles (21 kilometers) east-northeast of Hennessey. Geologists say the temblor occurred at a depth of less than 2 miles. No damage or injuries was immediately recorded. Geologists say that damage is not likely in earthquakes of magnitude 4.0 or less. Thousands of earthquakes have been recorded in Oklahoma in recent years... Читать дальше...

McDonald's via Andrew Selvaggio

• McDonald's is testing a burger made with fresh beef, called the Archburger, at a handful of locations. 
• The burger seems to be a revamped version of the Arch Deluxe, a McDonald's flop from the late 1990s. 
• McDonald's spent an estimated $200 million advertising the Arch Deluxe before discontinuing the burger, which was supposed to win over more sophisticated customers. 

McDonald's is testing a new take on a high-profile flop. Читать дальше...