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Exploring the Impact of Geographic Information Systems

GIS has mostly been behind more popular buzzwords like machine learning and deep learning. GIS has always been around us in the background being used in government, business, medicine, real estate, transport, manufacturing etc.




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Natural Language Processing Recipes: Best Practices and Examples

Here is an overview of another great natural language processing resource, this time from Microsoft, which demonstrates best practices and implementation guidelines for a variety of tasks and scenarios.




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Which Face is Real? Applying StyleGAN to Create Fake People

This post explains using a pre-trained GAN to generate human faces, and discusses the most common generative pitfalls associated with doing so.




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Optimize Response Time of your Machine Learning API In Production

This article demonstrates how building a smarter API serving Deep Learning models minimizes the response time.




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Demystifying the AI Infrastructure Stack

AI tools and services are expanding at a rapid clip, and keeping a handle on this evolving ecosystem is crucial for the success of your AI projects. This framework will help you build your technical stack to deploy AI projects faster and at scale.




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Top Stories, Apr 27 – May 3: Five Cool Python Libraries for Data Science; Natural Language Processing Recipes: Best Practices and Examples

Also: Coronavirus COVID-19 Genome Analysis using Biopython; LSTM for time series prediction; A Concise Course in Statistical Inference: The Free eBook; Exploring the Impact of Geographic Information Systems





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Getting Started with Spectral Clustering

This post will unravel a practical example to illustrate and motivate the intuition behind each step of the spectral clustering algorithm.




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Beginners Learning Path for Machine Learning

So, you are interested in machine learning? Here is your complete learning path to start your career in the field.




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Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving – a free online statistics course

This online course is available – for free – to anyone interested in building practical skills in using data to solve problems better.




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Explaining “Blackbox” Machine Learning Models: Practical Application of SHAP

Train a "blackbox" GBM model on a real dataset and make it explainable with SHAP.




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Top KDnuggets tweets, Apr 29 – May 5: 24 Best (and Free) Books To Understand Machine Learning

What are Some 'Advanced ' #AI and #MachineLearning Online Courses?; 24 Best (and Free) Books To Understand Machine Learning; Top 5 must-have #DataScience skills for 2020





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Forecasting Stories 3: Each Time-series Component Sings a Different Song

With time-series decomposition, we were able to infer that the consumers were waiting for the highest sale of the year rather than buying up-front.




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Will Machine Learning Engineers Exist in 10 Years?

As can be common in many technical fields, the landscape of specialized roles is evolving quickly. With more people learning at least a little machine learning, this could eventually become a common skill set for every software engineer.




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Top April Stories: Mathematics for Machine Learning: The Free eBook

Also: Introducing MIDAS: A New Baseline for Anomaly Detection in Graphs; The Super Duper NLP Repo: 100 Ready-to-Run Colab Notebooks; Five Cool Python Libraries for Data Science.




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Vietnam to focus on stimulating three support industries




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Vishal Fabrics partially resumes manufacturing in Gujarat




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Next 2 quarters challenging for Indian cotton yarn sector




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Microsoft Advertising UI: What’s new (so far)

Love it or hate it, the double sidebar makes context switching a lot easier as you move between ad accounts or from other search engines.

Please visit Marketing Land for the full article.




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Have we hit bottom yet? What new earnings reports say about COVID’s impact on digital advertising

The hit in mid-March was sudden and dramatic, but there appear to be signs, including from media buyers, that the worst is over.

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People choosing trusted brands, but marketers are pulling brand campaigns

Marketers seem to be favoring performance marketing even as brand may be gaining in consumer importance.

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3 ways digital marketing agencies will change due to COVID-19

As we progress, it is important to adapt your strategy, organization and communication.

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Project management tools take center stage as distributed marketers crave ‘single source of truth’

With the workforce at home, a rise in agile adoption, and organizations making major pivots in strategy, the need for these types of platforms is likely to continue.

Please visit Marketing Land for the full article.




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Help us chart how marketers are feeling about in-person conferences and trade shows

We want to know how your thoughts on attending live person events through the end of this year.

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New Google ‘Rising Retail Categories’ tool exposes fast-growing product searches

This is the first time Google says it has provided this kind of data to the public.

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Currumbin Rockpools closed for swimming

       The City is aware of a potential recreational water quality concern at the Currumbin Rock Pools. The swimming area is now closed to the public and signage has been erected on site.

        Daily water sampling will be carried out and the area will not be reopened until values return to acceptable levels. 

        The City’s Catchment Management Unit monitors the health of our recreational waters and provides management plans to support healthy waterways.​

        Community safety is our first priority and we apologise for any inconvenience, and thank you for your patience and assistance.

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Is your trip to the Waste and Recycling Centre essential?

Gold Coast residents are being asked to refrain from visiting the City’s Waste and Recycling Centres (WRC’s) unless it’s absolutely essential.

Mayor Tom Tate said social distancing and extra safety measures had been put in place at all WRC’s in response to the Covid-19 crisis, but a number of issues had emerged.

“There are now increasingly long wait times due to only every second parking bay being available and sadly, we’re seeing an increase in aggression against staff,” he said.

“So we’re asking the community to save their trip to the WRC until this crisis is over.

“The Federal Government has asked all of us to stay home, restrict our travel and only go out when it’s absolutely necessary.

“If you’re at home doing a house or garden clean up - that’s great, but please, hold off on going to a WRC.

“For the safety of you, your family and those around you please follow community advice, respect social distancing measures in place and stay home where possible.”

Visit www.cityofgoldcoast.com.au/waste for alternative waste management options.

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New conditions for Waste & Recycling Centres due to Covid19

New restrictions will be enforced at all City of Gold Coast Waste and Recycling Centres (WRCs) from this Saturday (11 April).

Mayor Tom Tate said the measures had been imposed as a result of major issues caused by the Covid19 crisis, in particular excessive customers and aggression towards WRC staff.

“Despite repeated requests by the Mayor, Premier and Prime Minister imploring residents to stay at home and only go out for essential services, our WRCs have been overwhelmed with customers.

“This is placing the health and safety of City staff and customers at elevated risk of Covid19,” he said.

“We will be introducing a number of measures in an effort to keep our staff and residents safe - and if these measures are not adhered to, we may have no choice but to close some of the centres.”

The following measures will come into effect from opening time on Saturday 11 April.

  1. Visitors to the Molendinar and Reedy Creek WRCs will be limited to commercial and small business customers between the hours of 7am - 9am daily. This is to minimise the impact of increased residential use on small businesses.  Any customer who enters the facilities during these times will pay associated fees and State Government Waste Disposal Levy charges.

       2.To minimise delays, residential green waste will only be accepted at WRCs with “green waste drop and go” which includes Coomera, Molendinar, Merrimac and Reedy Creek.

  1. To minimise congestion, vehicles will be limited to “odd and even” dates matching the first number of their vehicle registration number

          On Saturday 11 April (an odd number), vehicles with an odd first number on their registration will be permitted entry.  On Sunday 12 April (an even number), vehicles with an even first number on their registration will be permitted entry.            All vehicles with personalised plates will be treated as odd numbers.

  1. No e-waste is being accepted at any WRCs at this time.

Residential customers are strongly advised to restrict their visits to WRCs for essential waste services only. This includes:

  • Disposing of hazardous waste that may be no longer safe to store at home including: car tyres, car batteries, paint, pool chemicals, bleach, gas bottles and herbicides.
  • Disposal of waste that could create a health concern e.g. putrescible household waste.

        Eligible residents are encouraged to make use of the City’s free on demand bulky kerbside collection service and/or consider taking up our green waste bin service to avoid delays at a WRC.

        For more information visit www.cityofgoldcoast.com.au/waste

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The Spit, Surfers Paradise and Coolangatta remain closed.

Mayor Tom Tate today announced that beach and car park restrictions would remain in place until next Monday.

"I would like to congratulate Gold Coasters for their efforts over the long weekend with the vast majority of people doing the right thing

"However I have decided to keep the three beaches closed until next Monday. It is still school holidays and we are not in a position to relax just yet. 

"I will review it next Monday."

"It is tough love, but it is still school holidays and the closures are working."

The Spit beach, Coolangatta Beach and Surfers Paradise Beach were closed last week due to high numbers of people continuing to visit beaches despite the warnings from the State and Federal Governments.

The City has also shut car parks beach and oceanside from Broadwater Parklands to Coolangatta.

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Sand Angels nab world record

Sand Angels nab world record

It’s official! The Gold Coast now holds the World Record for the most people making sand angels simultaneously on a beach.

The City of Gold Coast received official notification this week that the November attempt - where 1624 angels gathered at Kurrawa Beach - was successful.

Mayor Tom Tate said almost $30,000 was raised on the day to support farmers through charity Drought Angels.

"This was a show of Gold Coast community spirit at its very best,” Mayor Tate said.

“It was a truly wonderful morning and I can’t wait until we are able to do another event like this one sometime in the future, once the pandemic is behind us.”

Groundwater Music Festival Director Mark Duckworth said the festival team couldn't be happier to be a part of this world record.

“The beach and the Gold Coast people are such a big part of our festival and we could not be prouder of the result."

Under the banner of We are Gold Coast, the City of Gold Coast joined forces with Groundwater Music Festival to deliver the community event.

Link to world record confirmation: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/most-people-making-sand-angels-simultaneously

 

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Why You Should Quit Smoking?

Smoking is one of the dangerous habits our society is addicted to. It breaks my heart to see people who have successfully quit smoking, return to it. Their excuse is usually as flimsy as unbearable work stress or mid-life crisis. Well, how does smoking help you combat those problems, I wonder? Allow me to offer compelling reasons on why you should quit smoking.

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Dot & Key Water Drench Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum Concentrate

As usual, my dilemma for finding the perfect moisturizer has not yet solved. So, after using the hyaluronic acid serum (Marine Hyaluronics) from The Ordinary, this is my second hyaluronic acid serum and I was and was completely unsure of what to expect. The best part is I am writing the review almost a month […]

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How is an Inactive Lifestyle causing your Health Problems?

Lack of exercise or any type of physical activity not only causes high blood pressure, cardiac arrests and diabetes but also leads to elevated levels of stress, anxiety, insomnia and depression and, in some cases, even early death. It also leads to loss of focus, lack of attention and concentration along with decreased levels of energy and feeling of lethargy. Incidentally, women and older adults are more prone to lead an inactive lifestyle compared to men.

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Dot & Key Hydration Range

The eye cream concentrate is very creamy and perfect for the eye area, especially if you have dry skin. The product will last you quite long since you need only a drop for each eye. It smells really nice without being over-powering and it hydrates the under-eye area pretty well. I also observed that it was not too rich for my under eye area and I did not suffer from any milia seeds or breakouts.

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How to Stop Getting Sick all the time after a serious illness?

Usually, you are more prone to infections due to a weakened immune system. In my case, my lower body muscles had stiffened up and it had become extremely difficult for me to sit on the floor or squat or even bend for a few seconds. Body needs a lot of rest after undergoing a serious ailment. Instead of pushing the your body, understand the body’s needs and abilities and respect it. This is a temporary phase and it will recover, do not worry. In the meantime, eat healthy and protect your body from all factors which may make you fall sick.

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Trudeau warns premature reopening could send Canada ‘back into confinement’

By Rod Nickel WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned that if provinces move too quickly to reopen their economies, a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic could send Canada "back into confinement this summer." Trudeau, who represents a Montreal, Quebec riding, said on Saturday that he is concerned about the virus' spread in that province, the country's epicenter. Canada's death toll rose 3.5% to 4,628 from a day earlier, while cases approached 67,000.

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UK test-and-trace app trial on Isle of Wight "going well" – minister

LONDON (Reuters) - A trial of Britain's proposed coronavirus test-and-trace app being conducted on the Isle of Wight off the coast of southern England is going well, Transort Secretary Grant Shapps said on Saturday. "The trial in the Isle of Wight of that tracking app, the NHSX app designed to help assist people, is going well

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Sierra Leone’s president accuses main opposition party of inciting violence

FREETOWN (Reuters) - Sierra Leone's president Julius Maada Bio has accused the main opposition party of orchestrating a spate of violent incidents, deepening a political standoff that risks undermining the country's efforts to contain a coronavirus outbreak. At least 18 people have died in three riots in separate parts of the country in recent weeks, including a disturbance at Freetown's central prison on April 29 which started after an inmate tested positive for the virus. In a televised address, Bio claimed members of the All People's Congress (APC) party were behind the violence.

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UK commuters face cycling or walking to work once lockdown is eased

LONDON (Reuters) - More commuters should consider cycling or walking when Britain's coronavirus lockdown is eased to take the pressure off public transport capacity that is likely to drop by 90% under social distancing requirements, Transport Minister Grant Shapps said on Saturday. He urged people to continue to work from home where possible, but said those who did have to commute to work should consider cycling or walking rather than using their cars

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India’s COVID-19 tally reaches 59,662, deaths near 2,000; fresh cases among repatriated Indians, paramilitary forces emerges as a major concern

The nationwide tally of confirmed COVID-19 cases reached 59,662 on Saturday and the death toll rose to 1,981 with the country registering an increase of 95 deaths and 3,320 cases in 24 hours till Saturday morning, the Union Health Ministry said

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Online Nations Cup: India finish fith after suffering consecutive defeats at hands of China, Russia

In the final round encounter against Russia, India's Vidit Gujrathi was beaten by Vladislav Artemiev, while B Adhiban was tamed by Dmitry Andreikin.

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Marketing to Avatars

Paul Hemp, HBR senior editor and author of the article "Avatar-Based Marketing."




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Negotiating Success in a New Leadership Role

Michael Watkins, chairman of Genesis Advisers and author of "Shaping the Game." Also: Fred Reichheld, fellow at Bain & Company.




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A Better Approach to Making Decisions

David Garvin, Harvard Business School professor. Also: Judith Ross on retaining your top performers during times of change.




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Leading Through Conflict

Mark Gerzon, mediation expert and author of "Leading Through Conflict: How Successful Leaders Transform Differences into Opportunities."




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Opening Up Your Innovation

Henry Chesbrough, author of "Open Innovation: The New Imperative for Creating and Profiting from Technology."




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Doing Business in China

Felix Oberholzer, Harvard Business School professor.




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Holiday Shopping Season 2006

Darrell Rigby, Bain & Company partner and head of the firm's global retail practice. Also: Leon Gorman, chairman of L.L.Bean.




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Competing on Analytics

Tom Davenport and Jeanne Harris, authors of "Competing on Analytics: The New Science of Winning."