li Leave-one-out cross validation (LOO) for an astronomy problem By statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:33:49 +0000 Harrison Siegel pointed us to this project with Maximiliano Isi and Will Farr on gravitational-wave analysis. The compare models using predictive evaluation, in particular leave-one-out cross-validation (LOO), as discussed here and here. Siegel writes: We discuss our implementation of the … Continue reading → Full Article Bayesian Statistics Decision Analysis Miscellaneous Statistics
li Calibration is sometimes sufficient for trusting predictions. What does this tell us when human experts use model predictions? By statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:21:44 +0000 This is Jessica. I got through a long string of deadlines and invited talks and now I’m back to thinking about calibration and decision-making. In a previous post I was wondering about the relationship between calibration and Bayesian use of … Continue reading → Full Article Decision Analysis Miscellaneous Science Miscellaneous Statistics Statistical Computing
li A 10% swing in win probability corresponds (approximately) to a 0.4% swing in predicted vote By statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 20:46:56 +0000 There’s some confusion regarding jumps in election forecasts. New information is coming in every day, so it makes sense that forecasts change too. But they don’t change very much. Each new piece of information tells you only a little bit. … Continue reading → Full Article Bayesian Statistics Political Science
li Violent science teacher makes ridiculously unsupported research claims, gets treated by legislatures/courts/media as expert on the effects of homeschooling By statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 14:56:37 +0000 Paul Alper shares this horrifying news story by Laura Meckler: Brian Ray has spent the last three decades as one of the nation’s top evangelists for home schooling. As a researcher, he has published studies purporting to show that these … Continue reading → Full Article Causal Inference Sociology Teaching Zombies
li Probabilistic numerics and the folk theorem of statistical computing By statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:15:08 +0000 U.S. election day is tomorrow. So let’s talk about something else: 1. Encoding prior information using non-generative modeling I was talking with Hong Ge about the uses of non-generative models in probabilistic programming. An example I gave is the use … Continue reading → Full Article Bayesian Statistics Stan Statistical Computing
li Polling by asking people about their neighbors: When does this work? Should people be doing more of it? And the connection to that French dude who bet on Trump By statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 14:11:07 +0000 Several people pointed me to this news report on a successful bettor in an election prediction market: Not only did he see Donald Trump winning the presidency, he wagered that Trump would win the popular vote—an outcome that many political … Continue reading → Full Article Miscellaneous Statistics Political Science Sociology
li Humility and Confidence By joniandfriends.org Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Major Ian Thomas of The Torchbearers is a powerful preacher but a very humble man. A friend of mine once approached him after he preached... Full Article Daily Devotional daily devotional devotional More Precious Than Silver Devotional
li Consolidation thesis – rawgraphs in the academy By densitydesign.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Apr 2022 10:20:12 +0000 RAWGraphs is used in many academic resources. In many of... more Full Article
li Visualizing genetic networks of Gustave Roud’s literary works By densitydesign.org Published On :: Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:25:42 +0000 The project provides a visual representation of the creative process... more Full Article
li Alternative narratives for data activism and data literacy By densitydesign.org Published On :: Wed, 27 Apr 2022 07:01:55 +0000 This track investigates and explores ways to make visible the... more Full Article
li Research through Visualization in Literary Criticism By densitydesign.org Published On :: Tue, 11 Oct 2022 21:26:23 +0000 This thesis describes the results of a multi-year experience conducted... more Full Article
li Divi Plugin Highlight: Divi Carousel Module 2.0 By www.elegantthemes.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000 Carousels are a great way to interactivity to your website. With the Divi Carousel Module 2.0 plugin, you can create carousels for just about any type of content. Showcase client testimonials, images, logos, team members, and more with this intuitive tool. Read on to learn about its features, how to use it, and what it […] The post Divi Plugin Highlight: Divi Carousel Module 2.0 appeared first on Elegant Themes Blog. Full Article Divi Resources divi marketplace Divi Product Highlight
li Divi 5 Public Alpha Progress Update (200+ Changes) By www.elegantthemes.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:59:47 +0000 Last month, we released the Divi 5 Public Alpha, and we’ve been 100% focused on fixing the bugs you’ve been reporting. We released two new versions (Public Alpha Version 1 and Public Alpha Version Two), including over 200 bug fixes and improvements. Download The Divi 5 Alpha Next Stop, Stability We have our eyes set […] The post Divi 5 Public Alpha Progress Update (200+ Changes) appeared first on Elegant Themes Blog. Full Article General News
li Divi 5 Update: Public Alpha Version 3 By www.elegantthemes.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:00:46 +0000 The Divi 5 Public Alpha is available for testing. As we progress towards the final release, we’ll update Divi 5 every two weeks, appearing as a standard update in your WordPress dashboard. If you use Divi 5, you’ll notice an update notification for Public Alpha Version 3 today. Thanks to everyone who has reported bugs so […] The post Divi 5 Update: Public Alpha Version 3 appeared first on Elegant Themes Blog. Full Article Divi Resources
li Carrier Loses Contest to Liability for Injuries By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A New York appellate court rejected an insurance carrier’s challenge to its liability for injuries two workers suffered while being transported in a van to a jobsite. Case: Matter of Reyes Bonilla… Full Article
li Police Officer's Retirement Not Related to Prior On-Duty Injuries By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A New York appellate court upheld a finding that a police officer’s retirement was voluntary and not caused by his prior duty-related injuries. Case: Matter of Carroll v. Nassau County Police Department, No. Full Article
li Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim; Court Splits on Judgment for Subcontractor By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A New York appellate court ruled that a worker should have been granted partial summary judgment on his Labor Law claims but split on whether a subcontractor on the project… Full Article
li Homeowner's Company Not Liable for Worker's Injuries By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A New York appellate court ruled that a company partially owned by an individual serving as the general contractor on a construction project at his private residence was not liable for… Full Article
li WCB Reports Faster Resolution of Medical Billing Disputes By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board said it has significantly reduced turnaround times in resolving billing disputes between health care providers and payers. The board said it has reduced the… Full Article
li Staffing Service Provider's Employee Can't Get Tort Remedy From Employer's Client By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A New York appellate court ruled that an employee of a staffing service provider could not pursue a civil remedy against her employer’s client for injuries she sustained. Case: Miolan v. Full Article
li Employer Liable for Comp Gets Dismissal of Worker's Civil Claim By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A New York appellate court ruled that an employer was entitled to the dismissal of an injured worker’s civil claims against it after it was held liable for workers’ compensation… Full Article
li Carrier's Failure to Issue Disclaimer of Liability to Additional Insureds Can't Avoid Coverage By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A federal appellate court ruled that an insurance carrier’s failure to issue notice of its disclaimer of liability to two additional insureds prevented it from relying on an exclusion to defeat demands… Full Article
li Property Owners, Architect Not Liable for Labor Law Claims By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A New York appellate court ruled that the owners of a private residence and their architect were entitled to summary judgment dismissing the Labor Law and negligence claims against them… Full Article
li Worker Not Entitled to Relief From Adverse Summary Judgment By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A New York appellate court ruled that an injured worker could not obtain relief from an adverse grant of summary judgment. Case: Benegas v. Ardsley Country Club Inc., Nos. 2020-04106 and… Full Article
li Worker Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim for Slip and Fall By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A New York appellate court ruled that a worker was properly granted summary judgment on his Labor Law claim for a workplace slip-and-fall injury. Case: Oliveira v. Top Shelf Electric Corp., No. Full Article
li Worker Struck by Falling Object Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment on a worker’s Labor Law claim for his injuries from being struck by a falling object. Case: Tejada-Rodriguez v. 76… Full Article
li No Summary Judgment for Worker Struck by Falling Materials By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A New York appellate court ruled that a worker struck by falling materials was not entitled to summary judgment on his Labor Law claim. Case: Shewprasad v. KSK Construction Group LLC, No. Full Article
li Worker Fails to Link Amputation of Leg to Prior Work Accident By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A New York appellate court ruled that a worker failed to prove the amputation of his leg was related to his injuries from a fall in 2006. Case: Matter of DiPippo… Full Article
li Worker Hit by Falling Tree Gets Summary Judgment on Labor Law Claim By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A New York appellate court upheld a grant of summary judgment in a Labor Law claim by a worker injured by a falling tree. Case: Ells v. City of Niagara Falls, No. 644… Full Article
li Carrier Liable for Worker's Claim After Coverage Ended By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A New York appellate court ruled that a carrier was liable for a worker’s claim even though her date of disablement fell after the coverage ended. Though Travelers Indemnity Co. of America's… Full Article
li Supreme Court Clarifies Carrier's Rights, Obligations to Collect on Subrogation Lien By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Nevada Supreme Court overturned its own precedent and ruled that an insurance carrier does not need to intervene or otherwise participate in a worker’s third-party claim to recover on… Full Article
li WCA Accepting Applications for Judge By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration is accepting applications from attorneys who want to serve as judges. Judge Leonard Padilla Judge Leonard Padilla is retiring on Aug. 30 after more than… Full Article
li WCA Extends Deadline for Judicial Applications By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration extended the deadline to apply for a soon-to-be vacant judicial seat until Aug. 5. The WCA in May announced that it would accept applications through… Full Article
li Worker's Choice of Pleading Removes Court's Jurisdiction Over Retaliation Claim By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The New Mexico Court of Appeals ruled that an injured worker pleaded his retaliation claims in such a way as to remove his case from the jurisdiction of the state… Full Article
li Selection Committee Seeks Comments on IME Applicants By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration announced that an advisory committee seeks comments on two independent medical examiner applicants. The IME Provider Selection Committee is considering authorizing Drs. Alan Altman and… Full Article
li WCA Seeks Public Review of Rule Changes By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 New Mexico's Workers' Compensation Administration says rule changes will take effect on Jan. 1, and the agency invites the public to take part in a webinar and to submit comments… Full Article
li Fee Schedule Public Comment Period Opens By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The New Mexico Workers' Compensation Administration is accepting public comments on the 2025 fee schedule and billing instructions. Written public comments will be accepted until the close of business on Nov. 1 and should be… Full Article
li Widow Gets Award for Delivery Driver's Death from Being Crushed by Own Cargo By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The New Jersey Superior Court’s Appellate Division upheld an award of benefits to the widow of a worker who was crushed to death by the cargo he was delivering. Case: Urena… Full Article
li Worker Fails to Allege Viable Claims for Discrimination, Retaliation By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 A federal appellate court ruled that an injured worker failed to allege a viable claim of disability discrimination or workers’ compensation retaliation. Case: Wraith v. Wayfair Inc., No. 23-2400, 09/11/2024, unpublished. Facts:… Full Article
li Supreme Court Says Injured Police Officers Must Repay Sick Leave Benefits to City By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled that a group of injured police officers were obligated to repay the sick leave benefits they received while awaiting a determination of their eligibility… Full Article
li Labor Department Posts Practice Guidelines Online By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Delaware Department of Labor adopted rules allowing it to post the Workers’ Compensation Oversight Panel’s health care practice guidelines on its website. In May, the department proposed repealing regulations that… Full Article
li New Law Expands Eligibility for Safety Program, Premium Discounts By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 More Delaware employers will be able to participate in the state’s Workplace Safety Program and earn premium discounts, under a new law. Senate Bill 306, enacted by Gov. John Carney in… Full Article
li Court Upholds Finding on Compensability for Knee Injury, Overturns PTD Award By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Nebraska Court of Appeals upheld a finding of compensability for a worker’s knee injury, but overturned the award of permanent total disability benefits as unsupported by adequate factual findings. Case:… Full Article
li Injury Claims Increase Slightly for Third Year By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The total number of reported injuries increased for a third consecutive year in 2023, according to the latest annual statistical report published by the Nebraska Workers’ Compensation Court. The WCC said… Full Article
li Court Upholds Award for Assembly Line Worker With Neck, Finger Injuries By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Nebraska Court of Appeals upheld an award of benefits to an assembly line worker for her neck and finger injuries. Case: Mendoza v. Honeywell American Meter Co., No. 23-807, 05/28/2024,… Full Article
li Court Says Board Applied Wrong Standard of Proof to Deny Worker's PPD Claim By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Hawaii’s Intermediate Court of Appeals overturned the denial of a worker’s claim for permanent partial disability benefits, finding that the Labor and Industrial Relations Appeals Board imposed the wrong standard… Full Article
li AI Matches the Abilities of the Best Math Olympians By www.scientificamerican.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jan 2024 16:00:00 GMT Until now computers have failed to solve mathematical problems. But the AI program AlphaGeometry has succeeded in finding proofs for dozens of theorems from the International Mathematical Olympiad Full Article Math Technology Artificial Intelligence
li This Nomadic Eccentric Was the Most Prolific Mathematician in History By www.scientificamerican.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:45:00 GMT The bizarre life and legacy of Paul Erdős, the most prolific mathematician ever Full Article Math Mathematics Culture
li Scientists Destroy Illusion That Coin Toss Flips Are 50–50 By www.scientificamerican.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:00:00 GMT Researchers go to great lengths to prove a tiny bias in coin flipping Full Article Advances Math Statistics
li The Strangely Serious Implications of Math's 'Ham Sandwich Theorem' By www.scientificamerican.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Feb 2024 13:00:00 GMT A simple solution to gerrymandering crumbles when confronted with math’s ‘ham sandwich theorem’ Full Article Math Mathematics