This document summarizes challenges in monetizing user activity on social networks through content-based advertisements. Specifically, it discusses how user interests do not always translate to purchase intents and that intents are rarely explicitly stated on profiles. It also outlines approaches for identifying monetizable content in user posts through identifying information seeking intents and extracting relevant keywords while removing off-topic content. Preliminary user studies suggest improvements can be made over using just profile or post content for targeting ads. Further evaluation is needed across different social media types and platforms.
В статье подробно описывается перспектива «выхода нанотехнологий из лабораторий» и развития инфраструктуры нанотехнологических исследований, что в конечном итоге положительно скажется на развитии наноиндустрии в России.
The document discusses several topics in short passages: enjoying squash as an excellent cardiovascular workout that can burn 600-1000 calories per hour; positive experiences traveling to Miami and Orlando's Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, especially enjoying rollercoasters; an aunt being a hardworking family member and role model who treats the author like a daughter and allows them to work in her company during vacations; a young Colombian Olympic cyclist who won a gold medal and brings pride to her country; and the author's hopes to soon find legal work helping people and providing legal advice and services as an excited future lawyer.
This document discusses the use of simulations in education. It notes that simulations can help students learn by allowing them to visualize concepts through interactive experiences. Simulations provide opportunities for experimentation and analysis in a safe environment. They can be used to represent real-life processes and situations to improve conceptual understanding. Effective simulations are carefully planned by teachers to engage students and enhance learning. They allow students to manipulate variables and experience different outcomes in a supported context.
The document discusses several topics in short passages: enjoying squash as an intense cardiovascular workout that can burn 600-1000 calories per hour; positive experiences traveling to Miami and Orlando's Universal Studios; an aunt who serves as a hardworking role model; Colombian cyclist Mariana Pajon winning a gold medal at the Olympics; and hopes to find legal work soon to help people through legal services and advice.
An informal introduction to Saurabh Sinha, candidate: Region 8 Director-Elect...Saurabh Sinha
The document introduces Saurabh Sinha as a candidate for IEEE Region 8 Director-Elect, providing his background working as a professor in South Africa, key positions held within IEEE including serving as Vice-Chair of Region 8 Technical Activities, and his vision if elected which includes supporting students, graduate students, and GOLD members, providing direction on operationalizing strategy, and strengthening relationships within the region.
This document summarizes challenges in monetizing user activity on social networks through content-based advertisements. Specifically, it discusses how user interests do not always translate to purchase intents and that intents are rarely explicitly stated on profiles. It also outlines approaches for identifying monetizable content in user posts through identifying information seeking intents and extracting relevant keywords while removing off-topic content. Preliminary user studies suggest improvements can be made over using just profile or post content for targeting ads. Further evaluation is needed across different social media types and platforms.
В статье подробно описывается перспектива «выхода нанотехнологий из лабораторий» и развития инфраструктуры нанотехнологических исследований, что в конечном итоге положительно скажется на развитии наноиндустрии в России.
The document discusses several topics in short passages: enjoying squash as an excellent cardiovascular workout that can burn 600-1000 calories per hour; positive experiences traveling to Miami and Orlando's Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, especially enjoying rollercoasters; an aunt being a hardworking family member and role model who treats the author like a daughter and allows them to work in her company during vacations; a young Colombian Olympic cyclist who won a gold medal and brings pride to her country; and the author's hopes to soon find legal work helping people and providing legal advice and services as an excited future lawyer.
This document discusses the use of simulations in education. It notes that simulations can help students learn by allowing them to visualize concepts through interactive experiences. Simulations provide opportunities for experimentation and analysis in a safe environment. They can be used to represent real-life processes and situations to improve conceptual understanding. Effective simulations are carefully planned by teachers to engage students and enhance learning. They allow students to manipulate variables and experience different outcomes in a supported context.
The document discusses several topics in short passages: enjoying squash as an intense cardiovascular workout that can burn 600-1000 calories per hour; positive experiences traveling to Miami and Orlando's Universal Studios; an aunt who serves as a hardworking role model; Colombian cyclist Mariana Pajon winning a gold medal at the Olympics; and hopes to find legal work soon to help people through legal services and advice.
An informal introduction to Saurabh Sinha, candidate: Region 8 Director-Elect...Saurabh Sinha
The document introduces Saurabh Sinha as a candidate for IEEE Region 8 Director-Elect, providing his background working as a professor in South Africa, key positions held within IEEE including serving as Vice-Chair of Region 8 Technical Activities, and his vision if elected which includes supporting students, graduate students, and GOLD members, providing direction on operationalizing strategy, and strengthening relationships within the region.
The document provides information about the 4th grade New York State Math Assessment, including:
- The assessment will take place from May 6th to May 13th, with make-up dates from May 9th to 13th.
- The test format includes multiple choice, short response, and extended response questions.
- The test will assess students' math skills across 7 key ideas: mathematical reasoning, number and numeration, operations, modeling and representation, measurement, uncertainty, and patterns and functions.
- Student work will be sent to the state to be scanned and scored using a 2-point or 3-point rubric.
This document compares business metrics for two Bollywood films: Dabangg and Gangs of Wasseypur. It outlines key metrics like production costs, film revenue, number of prints, distribution channels, running weeks, music soundtracks, release dates, target customer segments, reviews, and marketing costs. For example, it notes that Dabangg had a production cost of Rs. 30 crore and film revenue of Rs. 215 crore, while Gangs of Wasseypur had a production cost of Rs. 18.4 crore and revenue of Rs. 48.49 crore. It provides this comparison of business metrics to analyze the performance and strategies of the two films.
Presentation delivered by Prof. Saurabh Sinha, Director: Carl & Emily Fuchs Institute for Microelectronics, Dept.: Electrical, Electronic & Computer Eng., Univ. of Pretoria, South Africa
Date of presentation at the Lemon Tree Hotel, HITEC City, Hyderabad, India - 2 Dec. 2012
CULE/MAKABAYAN Solidarity Event in Vancouverculeunion
The document discusses the socioeconomic situation in the Philippines. While the Philippines has abundant natural resources and a climate suitable for year-round agriculture, most Filipinos live in poverty and lack adequate access to food. Imperialism and foreign domination have prevented the Philippines from developing its own industries and capitalist economy, keeping the nation agrarian and pre-industrial. As a result, over 30 million Filipinos live below the poverty line, many Filipinos work overseas due to lack of jobs, and wages and cost of living remain low in the country. The document calls for organizing workers' unions and associations to advocate for better working conditions and wages.
The Hunar Foundation was established by a group of successful businessmen and professionals to provide vocational training programs. It operates several technical institutes that offer internationally recognized certifications in trades like refrigeration, plumbing, welding, and electrical installation. The foundation works with industry partners who employ its graduates. Donors can sponsor individual students or classes, and support capital expenditures like building new workshops or institutes. The goal is to address Pakistan's skills shortage by training the literate, semi-literate, and motivated illiterate.
Invited presentation for the Engineering Projects In Community Service - in - IEEE (EPICS-in-IEEE) Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) conference on 27 Oct. 2012.