The winning team was Karan Sarao from India. They used a two-stage modeling process with five initial models that were then scored on a validation set and those scores incorporated into a final blended model. Key aspects of their solution included feature engineering by creating new derived variables and extensive model tuning using cross-validation. Their top-performing model was an extreme gradient boosted model.
The document describes an algorithm for verifying Wang tile tilings of rectangular regions called "brick Wang tilings". The algorithm reduces the tiling problem into smaller subproblems by dividing the region into strips and then tiles. It proves the algorithm is correct by showing every boundary condition of a rectangular region larger than 2x2 can be tiled. The algorithm consists of 3 steps to recursively reduce the tiling problem into solving a 2x2 region.
The document discusses the social media success and approaches of several film companies including Magnolia Pictures, FilmDistrict, and HBO. Magnolia Pictures achieved over 1.35 million views for the documentary Blackfish and had Drinking Buddies as the number 1 indie film on iTunes. FilmDistrict received over 2 million video views on Facebook for Insidious Chapter 2 and its box office opening was twice as high as predicted. HBO reached 45 million viewers through Game of Thrones advertisements on Facebook and used targeted ads and a Facebook Reach Block to promote the show. All three companies promoted movie trailers through Facebook newsfeeds and used contests, interactive content, and targeted ads to engage prospective viewers.
The document discusses the social media strategies and successes of several film companies. Magnolia Pictures achieved over 1.35 million views of the documentary Blackfish on social media. FilmDistrict's social media marketing campaign for Insidious Chapter 2 doubled the expected box office opening, with over 2 million video views on Facebook. HBO used targeted Facebook advertisements for Game of Thrones that reached 45 million viewers and placed ads on the Facebook logout page. All three companies promoted movie trailers through Facebook newsfeeds and used contests and interactive content to engage prospective viewers.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Many animal species are endangered or have gone extinct due to natural causes and human activity. While some believe animals exist to serve human needs, the document disagrees, arguing humans do not have unlimited rights over animals. To save endangered species, the public must change behaviors like destroying habitats and hunting, and all humankind should work to protect animals and maintain ecological balance.
This short document promotes creating presentations using Haiku Deck on SlideShare. It encourages the reader to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentation by providing a button to click to begin the process. The document is advertising the creation of presentations on Haiku Deck and SlideShare.
Patricia Dayton has over 15 years of experience in purchasing and supply chain roles. She has a proven track record of initiating cost-saving programs and ensuring on-time deliveries. Currently she is seeking a new challenging role as a tenured purchasing professional where she can contribute to a company's bottom line and work as part of a team.
The winning team was Karan Sarao from India. They used a two-stage modeling process with five initial models that were then scored on a validation set and those scores incorporated into a final blended model. Key aspects of their solution included feature engineering by creating new derived variables and extensive model tuning using cross-validation. Their top-performing model was an extreme gradient boosted model.
The document describes an algorithm for verifying Wang tile tilings of rectangular regions called "brick Wang tilings". The algorithm reduces the tiling problem into smaller subproblems by dividing the region into strips and then tiles. It proves the algorithm is correct by showing every boundary condition of a rectangular region larger than 2x2 can be tiled. The algorithm consists of 3 steps to recursively reduce the tiling problem into solving a 2x2 region.
The document discusses the social media success and approaches of several film companies including Magnolia Pictures, FilmDistrict, and HBO. Magnolia Pictures achieved over 1.35 million views for the documentary Blackfish and had Drinking Buddies as the number 1 indie film on iTunes. FilmDistrict received over 2 million video views on Facebook for Insidious Chapter 2 and its box office opening was twice as high as predicted. HBO reached 45 million viewers through Game of Thrones advertisements on Facebook and used targeted ads and a Facebook Reach Block to promote the show. All three companies promoted movie trailers through Facebook newsfeeds and used contests, interactive content, and targeted ads to engage prospective viewers.
The document discusses the social media strategies and successes of several film companies. Magnolia Pictures achieved over 1.35 million views of the documentary Blackfish on social media. FilmDistrict's social media marketing campaign for Insidious Chapter 2 doubled the expected box office opening, with over 2 million video views on Facebook. HBO used targeted Facebook advertisements for Game of Thrones that reached 45 million viewers and placed ads on the Facebook logout page. All three companies promoted movie trailers through Facebook newsfeeds and used contests and interactive content to engage prospective viewers.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Many animal species are endangered or have gone extinct due to natural causes and human activity. While some believe animals exist to serve human needs, the document disagrees, arguing humans do not have unlimited rights over animals. To save endangered species, the public must change behaviors like destroying habitats and hunting, and all humankind should work to protect animals and maintain ecological balance.
This short document promotes creating presentations using Haiku Deck on SlideShare. It encourages the reader to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentation by providing a button to click to begin the process. The document is advertising the creation of presentations on Haiku Deck and SlideShare.
Patricia Dayton has over 15 years of experience in purchasing and supply chain roles. She has a proven track record of initiating cost-saving programs and ensuring on-time deliveries. Currently she is seeking a new challenging role as a tenured purchasing professional where she can contribute to a company's bottom line and work as part of a team.
Achter de overeenkomst v.l.n.r.: Rob van Veen, bestuursvoorzitter FEDET/FME, Risco Balkenende namens het bestuur van UNETO-VNI, Rien Wabeke, directeur van Stichting Ketenstandaard Bouw en Installatie, en Martin Kreijenbroek, directeur van 2BA. Links achter de rode knop: Titia Siertsema en Ferdi Licher.
In het bijzijn van Ferdi Licher, directeur Wonen en Energiebesparing van het ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken, tekenden UNETO-VNI, FEDET/FME, stichting Ketenstandaard Bouw en Installatie en 2BA een overeenkomst voor de uitwisseling van data die het mogelijk maakt om uniforme 3D-objecten te genereren.
Titia Siertsema, voorzitter van UNETO-VNI, kondigt de volgende spreker aan: Ferdi Licher, directeur Wonen en Energiebesparing van het ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken
Voorzitter Titia Siertsema van UNETO-VNI draagt het beheer van ETIM-RT over aan Rien Wabeke, directeur van Stichting Ketenstandaard Bouw en Installatie.
Eregast en astronaut André Kuipers leidt de lancering van de BIM-projecten in en legt uit wat de ruimtevaart met de bouw- en installatiesector te maken heeft.
Eregast en astronaut André Kuipers leidt de lancering van de BIM-projecten in en legt uit wat de ruimtevaart met de bouw- en installatiesector te maken heeft.
Achter de overeenkomst v.l.n.r.: Rob van Veen, bestuursvoorzitter FEDET/FME, Risco Balkenende namens het bestuur van UNETO-VNI, Rien Wabeke, directeur van Stichting Ketenstandaard Bouw en Installatie, en Martin Kreijenbroek, directeur van 2BA. Links achter de rode knop: Titia Siertsema en Ferdi Licher.
In het bijzijn van Ferdi Licher, directeur Wonen en Energiebesparing van het ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken, tekenden UNETO-VNI, FEDET/FME, stichting Ketenstandaard Bouw en Installatie en 2BA een overeenkomst voor de uitwisseling van data die het mogelijk maakt om uniforme 3D-objecten te genereren.
Titia Siertsema, voorzitter van UNETO-VNI, kondigt de volgende spreker aan: Ferdi Licher, directeur Wonen en Energiebesparing van het ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken
Voorzitter Titia Siertsema van UNETO-VNI draagt het beheer van ETIM-RT over aan Rien Wabeke, directeur van Stichting Ketenstandaard Bouw en Installatie.
Eregast en astronaut André Kuipers leidt de lancering van de BIM-projecten in en legt uit wat de ruimtevaart met de bouw- en installatiesector te maken heeft.
Eregast en astronaut André Kuipers leidt de lancering van de BIM-projecten in en legt uit wat de ruimtevaart met de bouw- en installatiesector te maken heeft.