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Thursday, November 18, 2010
I've said it before and I'll say it again: closet purges are overrated. My interest in vintage clothes led me to the anti-purge epiphany. If I am willing to pay a pretty penny to buy clothes that are 40 years old from a vintage dealer, why should I banish pieces that are a mere five, 10, or 15 years old from my closet? Of course, this policy only applies to high-quality clothes.
I was thinking about the accessibility of high-quality clothes after gorgeous blogger Maddy, commenting on my recent post on non-buyer's remorse, said, "… I couldn't imagine spending that much on clothes." I had two reactions:
- Anyone who has bought inexpensive clothes from Forever 21 this year needs to holla at me in 2025 and tell me how those things are holding up. That kind of stuff is penny-wise but pound-foolish in my book.
- But … you don't have to spend big bucks to get great clothes.
Twenty years ago, before H&M's and Zara's fast fashion hit the U.S., I had a minimal clothing budget. I used to haunt Ann Taylor, waiting for a work-appropriate suit to go on sale for under $150. Seriously, I'd visit the same store every day to monitor the situation. At the same time, I started dabbling in designer sample sales and vintage. I got rid of the inexpensive Ann Taylor suits long ago, but I still have the inexpensive sample-sale and vintage clothing. And it's even easier to buy great pieces at great prices now. In the early '90s, I had to dash to the garment-center sales after work, in a cold sweat because I was worried all the good Todd Oldham would be sold out. These days you can shop from the comfort of your home (or office … you know you do it) thanks to eBay, online vintage sellers and flash-sale sites such as Gilt Groupe. One of my all-time favorite purchases is the Donald Brooks Couture gown I call the Sex-ay Pilgrim Dress: $60 on eBay, bitches!
One of the first evening gowns I bought was an unlabeled, ostrich-trimmed dress from a costume/vintage warehouse sale. I think it was close to $100 and I was very nervous about spending that much. I wore it to the cocktail part of the evening at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala in 1994 and to sit in the cheap seats at the CFDA Fashion Awards in 1995.
In 1994 and 1995, the dress made me feel like Audrey Hepburn. No, it made me feel BETTER than Audrey Hepburn. But I didn't wear it again. First I developed doubts about whether the loose-fitting, ankle-length gown was particularly flattering to me. Then I bought other dresses. Much later, I stopped wearing all-black dresses for evening events, having realized that they don't stand out in a crowd, nor do they photograph well. Still, I couldn't bear to get rid of the dress because of its great quality.
When I was considering what to wear to see my friend Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel honored by the Weeksville Heritage Center on Tuesday, I decided it was time to give the dress another chance. So here it is: the dress that was vintage when I bought it 16 years ago. It's double-vintage now!
The heritage center preserves the history of the Weeksville neighborhood in Brooklyn, N.Y. Weeksville was established by free blacks years before the Civil War. It was named after James Weeks, who bought a plot of land there in 1838. The center gave Barbaralee its Humanitarian Award, which was presented to her by Matilda Cuomo.
MrB missed Barbaralee's moment because he was traveling. In his absence, I was forced to recruit another guest to take my outfit photo. She didn't get my accessories, so I decided to take my own picture of them at home. While I was doing that, Gigi the dog photobombed the shot. She loves to hang out with purses.
As usual, Julie Matos from Riccardo Maggiore styled my hair and Tennille from Kimara Ahnert did my makeup.
The dress has two layers: a sheath underneath and the top part with the feather trim. I did a twirl so you could check that out.
What Wendy Wore
Dress: Unknown vintage (acquired in 1994)
Shoes: Prada (pre-2005)
Purse: Susan Farber (probably 2008)
Earrings: My own Hathor design
Lip color: Rebel by MAC
After all my doubts, I felt great in the dress. I promise I won't wait another 15 years to wear it again.
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I wish I could time travel to 2003 and buy that Pilgrim dress. I LOVE it. And I will love it in 2013 and 2023.
You echo my sentiments exactly. Of course, we all buy a few inepxensive throw-away pieces, but mostly, I buy the good stuff. I still have some incredible clothes in my closet that I bought 20 years ago, and will wear again.
Why throw away what I own now that I might buy in a vintage shop in 20 years??? I'm not big on closet purges either.
My Red Lace Norma Kamali dress was given to me by a friend in 1990. She bought it in the late 80's. I'm praying that it still looks well on me as I'm hoping to wear it again this winter.
I agree with you an all accounts and those ostrich feather trim dress is for keeps, I LOVE it!!!
I dont find myself writing about the accessibility of "expensive" clothes. We grew up having our mom make a lot of our clothes like freakin little house on the prairie but Im really thankful for it now. I will stand by this, but the swapmeets (out of all the places in the world) in california are probably the best thing in the world. I've found vintage, new, brand new, brand names, etc you name it, at swapmeets. At the best prices possible. Maybe around 15 years ago we started noticing vendors selling department store deadstock or damaged items. We used to visit a man in the late 90's who would sell us Nordstrom BP things for 2 or 3 bucks, all missing a button or such. That our mom could easily fix. We've encountered these kinds of vendors through out the years from all kinds of stores, most recently they are people selling Target stock. But my sister now found a man who sells things from Nordstrom, we've come full circle – she's found missoni, Phillip Lim, Alexander wang for the cheapest prices ever. As in $20 or under. We've taken advantage of their lack of knowledge about what the clothes is really worth. But because of their ignorance, we've been able to dress like someone with more money! Granted now, we actually have more money to spend on better items. When I purge my closet, it's for all that cheap stuff that I know wont last with me through time and time again. You are the proof Wendy! ps. Sorry for this essay I wrote.
Actually, I bought a pair of pinstripe (the stripes are stitched in contrasting white thread!) trousers from a Forever21 in 2003 that looked great then and continue to look great now! I do agree that it was a diamond in the rough though – I recently bought a pair of Prada short and they are SUCH good quality that I am officially a convert.
I just love you in that feather dress. I can see what you mean about the slightly odd shape of it maybe not being flattering but it looks great on you!
I love your posts on this topic! When I was still living in NYC, I used to hit H&M and Forever 21 for a pick-me-up when I was feeling down… and also because I thought they were the only places I could afford. When I moved to Taipei and had to clean out my closet, I was shocked by the amount of stuff from fast fashion stores that I couldn't even donate because they were in such poor condition after just a couple years in my closet. It really hit me that for the money I'd spent on five crappy shirts or skirts, I could have purchased one really nice piece that I'd wear again and again for years (and that would hold up well enough for me to resell on eBay or feel good about donating if I finally got sick of it). There would have been less variety in my closet, but in my case, variety definitely equaled clutter. Every time I'm about to make an impulse buy, I just think of packing to move abroad — the horror is usually enough to make me run out of the store.
Too right! Love the double vintage dress – and just wish I had more time to shop for fabulous bargains at designer sales
I love that you have a vintage factory going on in ur closet, Wendy;) You always showcase the coolest pieces! Omgosh, love the detailing of that feather dress! Nice twirly pic!
Ann Taylor – YES. I think most work suits were from there right out of college. (I made nothing at my job, but a strict business dress code was enforced. I needed to take a second job waitressing at night just to pay for my wardrobe for my first job). And now that you mention it, I did pitch everything from there eventually. Any suits I still have are really nice ones I found discount shopping.
BTW, did you know that Whitney Houston shopped at Ann Taylor? I was picking up something during my lunch break once when I worked in Washington, DC, and Whitney blows into the store, sweating, tells the sales girl and me that she is hot because it was cold when she left NYC so she put on a heavy sweater and needed help finding a new outfit to perform in in a few hours (I think it was at the Million Family March). She then asked me if I was hot (I told her yes even though it was like 60 degrees outside), finished up my purchase, wished her good luck finding something cute, tried to keep myself from giggling, and started to head for the door. Then Bobby walks in five people deep, wearing an electric blue suit, checks out my rack, and then continues towards Whitney. As I walk out the door of the store, I see about 5 million mall employees running towards me. Word got out that Whitney was in the building! The entire thing was hilarious.
HIGHlarious story. Literally.
Unfortunately, not all of us can even afford vintage or sample sales. When you REALLY have to tighten your belt and need to replace basics, you go the Forever 21 route because you cannot walk around looking bad in falling apart clothing. Wouldn't be good for meeting potential clients or the job search wearing hole-y, shrunken, badly fitting, clothing.
I would love to be able to afford vintage and sample sales (btw, here in small city Washington state there is no such thing as sample sales but I can direct you to Macys, Nordstorm, and the many Walmarts we do have). I am having to make do and because my savings is getting rapidly depleted, no money is coming in to replace it at the moment, and my clothing is falling apart slowly, I am having to go the Forever 21 (and other stores of this nature) route until things improve.
When times are really tough (small town America is REALLY feeling this "recession"), you just have to make do and hope to be able to afford better the next time you need to replace that cardigan or skirt.
Give me a break, Brie. You have been reading me long enough to know damn well that I'm not suggesting that anyone who is truly broke do any kind of foolish shopping. Guess what? It's not just small-town America. I know plenty of people who have been out of work a year or more in the big city, with big city rent to pay, some of whom have had less than $100 to their names at specific times. Do you think I talk to them about their shopping habits? It should be obvious that I'm referring to the kind of people who always say they can't afford things, yet they're buying fast-fashion crap every week. Those are the people whom I encourage to cut back on the rush of shopping constantly and put their money towards something better.
And equally obviously, if you've got no money and all you need is emergency BASICS, you buy them from any place you can. Who cares? A t-shirt isn't going to last anyway. I've posted pictures on this blog of the Danskin leggings and Hanes men's undershirts I wore when I was a college student. I didn't get any t-shirt that didn't come in a plastic pack of three.
That said, I'm surprised small city Washington State doesn't have a Goodwill as an option for non t-shirt and jeans necessities, but you don't need one anymore, anyway. eBay has a better range and takes less time to shop. If you needed a suit for a job, for instance, there are 590 women's suits online right now, and I bet some of them will go for Forever 21 prices.
Small town Washington's Goodwill is all Walmart stuff. The good stuff goes to the fancy vintage shop we have downtown who promptly marks it up to expensive in price. So you are left with pilled, misshapen, polyester, rayon, badly fitting, Walmart clothing people should have tossed out. So annoying for people trying to shift through all that crap looking for something wearable.
If people are into the whole vintage style or looking for things a little bit cheaper than on say, Bluefly…Ebay is the way to go as you said. I go there to try and find clothes I cannot find locally and have so-so success since my tastes can be, well, not what is the thing everyone is wanting.
Hopefully, when the money gets flowing again, I can replace some of the cheap basics with longer lasting ones. Except for socks…I refuse to pay over $15 for socks since socks never seen to last longer than a season or two no matter how expensive and well-made they are. 🙂
I have expensive taste that I barely ever get to indulge at the moment.
I love this dress on you, Wendy. I'll keep an eye out for it in my vintage magazines. Maybe someday we'll know who the designer was. Thanks for continuing to promote vintage! I am a firm believer that once you try a vintage dress, you'll be amazed at the quality that far outshines anything you can buy today.
Yes, let me know!
Wow, I am always impressed by your back catalog in your closet. It is like transporting in time.
So agree, although I do get rid of clothes if I realise they just don't suit my shape and I shouldn't have bought them in the first place. I make less of those mistakes the older I get. And owning fabulous vintage is like having your own art collection, you don't need to wear it all the time to love it.
Speaking of… amaaaazing feather dress, wouldn't I love to play in that one!
I love love love that Pilgrim dress, I cannot think of anything less like a pilgrim though 🙂 you look amazing xx
Fantastic dress and post!
Love these pics!
I also love it when you post on this subject, Wendy. You put it better than I could, though I see buying clothing in very much the same way you do.
I absolutely love, though, that you kept this dress even though you hesitated to wear it at one point. I think that says so much about your dedication to things that you know have worked and will work again, and it says so much about your belief that certain things are worth saving. Like this dress. It's gorgeous now, and will be gorgeous ten years from now.
Thanks for this post (and others you've written like it).
So fun to see how the nameless vintage dress has been worn and loved over the years!
Hi my dear-just loved this post and all the various replies back too, as you know I mainly thrift items and since I've been blogging I've managed to buy good quality designer and vintage for such low amounts, it really is investment dressing for the future to look at goodwill, charity shops and boot sales for quality pieces-they are only the same amounts of money than what you would pay in shops like Forever 21 or our UK equivalent, Primark. I try not to cull much anymore, only things like tees and basics. I now have a wardrobe of quality vintage and designer, that like Penny Dreaded Vintage says is like having your own art collection that you can admire and wear for whenever. Your feathered dress is stunning and a definite keeper it looks so gorgeous on and is utterly timeless.
LOVE this post. People don't understand that clothes are investment pieces and you can find deals on amazing items – that last FOREVER. (I also keep everything much to the chagrin of my boyfriend who shares a closet with me.) I try to hit up H&M and F21 (and occasionally find a piece or two – mainly accessories) but the quality and ubiquity kills me. I'd prefer to save up for a quality piece, stalk sales and have an incredible wardrobe for the next 25 years. Thanks for this post – love your blog!
The feathers are downright amazing!
I have a habit of buying Forever21/H&M and then thinking, hey, for ten of those pieces, I could have gotten a gorgeous expensive, timeless piece. Fortunately for me, my habit is getting a lil less habitual these days. . Although, I must say that if one *hardly* wears these cheap mass-market pieces and handwashes them, they do last. .
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this – and seeing those pics! I rarely purge any of my better quality clothes, because I usually put a lot of thought into how often I'll wear them before purchasing. And I quite like holding on to pieces for sentimental reasons, but I definitely don't hang on to fast fashion buys like that. I agree that getting your hands on quality/expensive gear doesn't have to come with a high price tag. I went to two designer sample sales this week and ironically the items I got were cheaper than the equivalent in Zara.
Adore both those dresses (the details are gorgeous!) and of course your earrings. Glad you got to wear the feathered dress again!
Hahaha!!! I love that you quoted me – the most unfashionable person ever – on this post! I am honored, Mrs. Wendy! And yes, I completely agree my H&M doesn't hold up very well these days, but like you so eloquently stated, it's about priorities. I don't knock anyone that spends on clothes, it's just not something I spend my $$ on these days since I have other "expensive" luxuries I indulge in 🙂 And you ALWAYS look fabulous and timeless in your beautiful couture! If I had a little more disposable income, I'd go shopping in your closet!
It is so nice to see how we change of style so fast, but you always look elegant and beautiful…you are the best Wendy!
What a gem Wendy! That dress is really amazing!
Totally agree that cheaper, fast fashion chains won't last very long in my wardrobe before they fall to pieces. Paying that little bit more is definitely beneficial in the long term…as long as you can afford it! But for now, that means I don't buy clothes from Primark!
Thank god that even with all of my purging tendencies, I've never gotten rid of anything good.
I stan for ebay. Got a Thakoon dress for $50. Might even wear it tonight. =D
I think the dress looks even better now than it did all those years ago – and it was great then! I agree with you about vintage clothing. It is SO much easier than ever before to be chic at many price points.
Might I just mention… you are hot!
I agree… lately I have been trying to buy pieces that I can imagine in my closet for the rest of my life (though I do dabble in at h&m). I can purge the denim and the cheap sweaters but I can't let go of the vintage dresses. Someone was already stupid enough to let them go once (and then I would happily find them in the thrift store) so I don't want to be doubly stupid and let them go again…
I don't purge my high quality clothes as well. I have some pieces which can possibly become vintage soon and I still adore them. BTW, fab smile.
I swear… that last photo… you look like you're about to step up and except your Oscar!
I love both dresses. The pilgrim is gorgeous and then the feathers on the other one, hard to choose my favourite. x
Dear Wendy, the pilgrim dress and the feather dress are both absolutely stunning. I loved this post xx
I love your vintage dresses, they are all so beautiful. I love the earrings with the dress too!
you know it really is all about the art of shopping. if you know how to shop, you can find amazing pieces for not a lot of money. most of my prized possessions are one of a kind treasures i found at the goodwill or designer items that had gone on sale that i had been eyeing, just like you used to do.
i must tell you—that is one hell of a sex-ay woman in the gorgeous pilgrim dress. wowza!
Stunning dress and you look even more beautiful wearing it today.
I agree with your sentiments for the most part, but I have noticed over the past few years that some designers have started outsourcing their lines … making the whole "higher-quality" argument futile. I know that "some" doesnt mean all, but it seems like that is the direction they're headed?
Also, when you post about this, you often write about formal dresses — which makes me wonder — how do you dress "everyday"? While I know you could definitely rock that dress while grocery shopping, do you? What brands do you rely on for everyday work wear and casual dress?
Oh, that Sex-ay Pilgrim dress is so beautiful! I like the feather dress too. It looks so perfect in that picture where\'s choir in back of you, and with your earrings and beautiful smile is a pure perfection.
Peace and love!
I like a mixture of both. Fast fashion can satisfy my need to have a vast variety of choices in my wardrobe, as well as to test out something especially trendy that I'm uncertain I'll be able to wear more than one or two different ways. I also rely on stores like H&M and Forever 21 for basic layering pieces that I know won't last anyway.
However, I really appreciate quality pieces, and I'm willing to invest in something special when I come across it. I would do a lot more shopping on eBay, but I have to admit to being a little clueless about vintage designers and not really knowing where to start looking, or how much something is worth. Would you care to share your eBay secrets with us, Wendy? You seem to find lots of gems on there and I'd love to have some of that magic rub off on me.
Fabulous! That Donald Brooks dress is absolutely amazing! Sometimes you can really luck out on ebay when the seller doesn't really know what they're selling, it's how I got such a good deal on my Tom Ford era YSL jacket. I don't agree with the "fashion experts" (what does that mean anyway?) that say just because you haven't worn it in 2 years it should be gotten rid of or the 1 in 1 out policy. Some items can be put in the archives and brought back out a year later and be amazing again.
It's nice to see those earrings on you.
I wish I had the eye for vintage that you do. You seem to make unfailing choices and to really know what works. This dress is such a unique style and shape, and it has really held up over the years.
I love your hair, too!
Love the twirl shot. More twirl shots!
I am biased, but I really like how you look with straight bangs. Reminds me of Betty Page, of course. I love seeing people hair "evolutions"
I looooove this dress! I would totally buy it if it was sold today. I never rule out baggy/loose/shapeless dresses, because they can be soo flattering. A lot of women think that dresses that don't show off your figure are unflattering. But take the dress above, its not figure-hugging, but its still feminine and pretty!


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I'm Jeremy Wade, biologist and fishing detective. For twenty-five years, I've explored our planet's remotest rivers and lakes, hunting for monster-sized fish. It's become something of an obsession for me. . . . Called "the greatest angling explorer of his generation" ( Independent on Sunday), Jeremy Wade, host of Animal Planet's wildly popular TV series River Monsters, takes viewers where no wildlife program has gone before, revealing the creatures that lurk in the murky depths of our planet's inland waterways. Now, Wade goes truly beneath the surface, disclosing full details of how he tracks down and catches each species while also recounting the off-camera highlights of his extraordinary life. From his arrest as a suspected spy in Southeast Asia to a plane crash in the Amazon, every page of River Monstersis packed with adventure. Each chapter unfolds an enthralling detective story, where fishermen's tales of underwater man-eaters and aquatic killers are subjected to scientific scrutiny. Follow Wade step-by-step as, armed with just a fishing line, he closes in on his prey and separates fact from fiction. From the heart of the Congo, where he wrestles with supernatural goliath tigerfish, to the depths of the Amazon, where the most feared creature is one that could fit in your palm, the results are fish of staggering proportions and terrifying demeanor. Wade also reveals monsters from upcoming episodes, including deadly electric eels, a giant described as a cross between a shark and a chainsaw, and a snake-like beast that truly is the stuff of legend. In the tradition of the most gripping adventure writing, River Monstersshows that there's more to this world than what's visible on the surface. As Wade says, with a fishing line anything is possible-sometimes it can even reveal the future, or at least one possible version of it. In similar fashion, Wade's writings are much more than exhilarating stories: they reveal a vision of the world more awe-inspiring than any individual myth made flesh. Ultimately, River Monstersexplores the real mysteries that still exist, capturing the story of one man's obsession-and his relentless pursuit of the truth.
Author Biography
Jeremy Wade is a former biology teacher who has been travelling to the world's remoter rivers and lakes for thirty years; He has written for publications including The Times, Guardian, Sunday Telegraph, and BBC Wildlife magazine. He lives in southern England.
Table of Contents
|Introduction: Why some fishermen's tales are true
|p. 1
|p. 8
|p. 33
|Goliath tigerfish
|p. 48
|p. 68
|p. 75
|p. 95
|p. 104
|Nile perch
|p. 111
|Alligator gar
|p. 124
|Freshwater shark
|p. 135
|River stingray
|p. 147
|The Lake lliamna monster
|p. 167
|p. 190
|River shark revisited
|p. 200
|Bol kata
|p. 213
|Electric eel
|p. 222
|p. 233
|Captain Cook's man-eater
|p. 246
|Epilogue: What else is down there?
|p. 262
|References and further reading
|p. 267
|p. 269
|Photo credits
|p. 271
|About the author
|p. 273
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A. Josepherson's father started a separate unit M/s. Stanton Engineers in 1960, which was a manufacturing unit supplying OE equipment to Premier Automobiles Ltd. (Fiat car manufactures),Bombay. He took over the business in 1978 and started a separate section for tuning up cars and motor cycles for racing, also undertaking the repairs and maintenance of the Ministers' fleet of cars (Kerala state), the Governor's fleet of cars, dieselizing and air –conditioning of cars, repairs and maintenance of heavy diesel trucks, fleet of fire engine, fleet of heavy vehicles of corporation of Trivandrum.
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It is our great honor to announce the winner of the Netflix Progress Prize for
2007 to team KorBell (aka BellKor) for their verified just-in-time submission on
Oct 1 at 23:29:20 UTC achieving an 8.43% improvement over Cinematch. We
congratulate the team of Yehuda Koren, Robert Bell, and Chris Volinsky of AT&T
Research Labs for their superb work integrating many significant techniques to
achieve this result.
In accord with the Rules Yehuda and the team have prepared a system description
paper, which we both make public below. We will be awarding the Prize in a
presentation in at the Netflix offices in Los Gatos on November 19th, 2007 at 4pm.
Yehuda Koren will present a public talk at that time about their Prize algorithm. We
will post a video of that presentation via the Forum.
We have also updated the Prize leaderboard to reflect the award of the 2007
Progress Prize and have established the new accuracy requirement to qualify for
the 2008 Progress Prize. Again, in accord with the Rules, the new Prize level
reflects a 1% improvement over team KorBell's verified submission, requiring a
9.34% improvement over the original Cinematch accuracy level.
This Prize and, of course, the Grand Prize remain available to all qualified
teams. We are pleased to note team KorBell continues to submit prediction sets
as do many other teams. We look forward to everyone learning from what team
KorBell has achieved and working to exceed the Prize levels. Good luck!
The KorBell paper submitted to the judges can be found below. This
paper builds on, and requires familiarity with, several previous papers
published by the team. Those papers are available below or via the team
KorBell website.
R. Bell, Y. Koren, C. Volinsky, "The BellKor solution to the Netflix Prize", (2007).
R. Bell, Y. Koren, C. Volinsky, "Modeling relationships at multiple scales to improve accuracy of large recommender systems",
Proceedings of the 13th ACM SIGKDD international conference on Knowledge discovery and data mining (KDD'07), ACM Press (2007).
R. Bell, Y. Koren, "Improved Neighborhood-based Collaborative Filtering",
KDD Cup and Workshop (KDD'07), ACM Press (2007).
R. Bell, Y. Koren, "Scalable Collaborative Filtering with Jointly Derived Neighborhood Interpolation Weights"
IEEE Conference on Data Mining (ICDM'07), IEEE (2007).
Congratulations, KorBell!
What was the lowest RMSE reported here that would indicate the best that Netflix could obtain on a brand-new set of predictions for data that has yet to be collected? This would not have any blending or such like.
Thanks Winsteps.
It is good to see that you are still lurking around here.
Sorry, but I couldn't understand your question.
Thanks for the response YehudaKoren. Am returning after a long intermission on other projects, but now have a Conference Paper to present in January 2008 about the Netflix Prize, so am trying to catch up ...
The KorBell PDF has about 107 RMSEs. Many are the result of blending or taking advantage of previous Quiz RMSEs or the probe dataset.
In real-life prediction, we have no previous Quiz RMSE nor probe dataset. My question is "Which is the best of your 107 RMSEs that corresponds to real-life prediction?"
In other words, the prediction method you would use if Netflix said, "Here's a new Prize dataset everyone. There's no probe dataset, and you only have one submission allowed. (Its RMSE is kept secret till the competition closes). Best RMSE wins!"
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I think that the ensemble approach is practical for real life situations.
It allows concentrating on relatively simple models, which are fast to code and to run. The result is also more robust against programming bugs and overfitting.
Since we are measured on the Test set (not the Quiz or Probe), the situation is not that different than the one you suggest.
I will not recommend just one of the predictors. You want at least to explain the data at multiple scales (local+regional) and also to taste the "binary view".
Anyway, using 107 predictors is probably overkill for real life situations. There are diminishing returns. Now, we know how to reach improvement beyond 8% using 8 predictors. In fact, the 107 results mostly reflected an ongoing research, and most of them were accumulated because they do no harm, but also no good... We have found that RMSE=0.8712 could be achieved with less than 50 predictors.
"We will be awarding the Prize in a
presentation in at the Netflix offices in Los Gatos on November 19th, 2007 at 4pm.
Yehuda Koren will present a public talk at that time about their Prize algorithm. We
will post a video of that presentation via the Forum"
Is the video available already?
We are working on some quality issues with the video. It should be available "soon".
At long last we make available a recording of Yehuda's Netflix Progress Prize 2007 acceptance talk at the Netflix offices in Los Gatos. We apologize for the delay, which is solely our problem. We tried to recover the few, general questions that were asked of Yehuda in the public session but that part of the recording was of poor quality and so, unfortunately, it is not included. We are still trying to recover the Q&A and will post it here if we are successful. Meanwhile, enjoy Yehuda's presentation.
Is it just me or the video does not have sound? Can I find this video somewhere else?
Thank you!
The video does have sound.
That was a problem on my browser. I can hear it now. Sorry about that!
I'am sorry,but some papers about your work aren't available for free.
The KorBell PDF has about 107 RMSEs. Many are the result of blending or taking advantage of previous Quiz RMSEs or the probe dataset
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Avenida General Humberto Delgado, 8670-001 Aljezur, Portugal
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Considered one of the best kept treasures of Portugal, Costa Vicentina is the perfect place for a quality stay with family or friends, in...
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The hostel offers a wide range of activities: trekking to biking and exclusive surf lessons available at special discount prices.
Aljezur is a traditional Portuguese village faithful to its origins, very popular among surfers given its' unique proximity to the most popular beaches of the region, such as Arrifana, Amoreira and Montes Clérigos with its magnificent cliffs, white sands and blue waves.
From Surfers, to hikers, to bikers, to nature lovers, you will find a wide range of travelers, who travel searching for unique nature and adventures that came to love this special relaxing atmosphere and the lush green surroundings, and that is why we call it Amazigh that means 'free people', that comes from Berber people, who were indigenous people from North Africa, known for their nomad lifestyle.
Our Amazigh friendly staff will be waiting to welcome you. Take a look of our photos and come enjoy surf summer you will never forget...
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Aljezur Villas Hostel
Vale Da Telha, Sector D Nº125, 8600 Aljezur, Portugal
Aljezur Villas Hostel
Vale Da Telha, Sector D Nº125 see map
At our space you will find a relaxed and comfortable place, where the long beaches and the virgin Nature are our main neighbours. With...
At our space you will find a relaxed and comfortable place, where the long beaches and the virgin Nature are our main neighbours.
With us you have a lot of activities you can check on the website. All the guests can use wireless internet, pool, Jacuzzi and our outdoor fitness space.
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- Games Room
- Swimming Pool
Nature Paradise
C P 216 C, 8670 Aljezur, Portugal
Nature Paradise
C P 216 C see map
Do you like nature, beautiful beaches, surfing and a simple life? Then this is the right place for your holidays! The small "Nature...
Do you like nature, beautiful beaches, surfing and a simple life? Then this is the right place for your holidays!
The small "Nature Paradise" is located in a very peaceful place where civilization seems far away. It is a traditional farm house which was amplified to give space to a few cozy rooms. The house is built of natural materials and the luxury here consists of simplicity, handmade natural materials were used as much as possible. Nothing distracts from the beauty of the surroundings and the peace. The whole wild coast with cliffs and sandy beaches is a big nature park, where you can find seldom plants and animals. If you are looking for real peace and relaxation this is the perfect place. Artists like writers, designers or painters love to spend longer time here to work creatively and get inspired.
You can just enjoy long walks in the nature or do yoga, biking, and surfing. You can also relax by taking sun and swimming at wonderful lonely beaches. Apart from August you will probably be one of very few people on the beach. The best way to explore the wonderful area is to rent a car. Then you can visit best the many beaches, the castle which was built by the Arabs in former times, the romantic villages, the mountains of the Serra de Monchique or the most south-western point of Europe, Sagres and the cape. You can also have a nice excursion to the typical cities of Lagos, Odemira or Portimao. The famous Alentejo with its soft hills and plains, full of cork oaks and wheat, is also close by. Local food, especially delicious fresh fish and seafood, can be found in the little typical restaurants of the area.
YOU SHOULD COME WITH YOUR OWN TRANSPORT. it is very remote.
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Arrifana Aljezur Youth Hostel
Urbanização Arrifamar Praia Da Arrifana, 8670-111 Aljezur, Portugal
Arrifana Aljezur Youth Hostel
Urbanização Arrifamar Praia Da Arrifana see map
Arrifana youth hostel is a brand new purpose-build hostel offering modern, comfortable and well-equipped facilities. Located in an...
Arrifana youth hostel is a brand new purpose-build hostel offering modern, comfortable and well-equipped facilities.
Located in an excellent spot for surf and body board lovers, Arrifana has a relaxed atmosphere and it is well known for its long stretch of sand sheltered by cliffs with a picturesque fishing port.
Arrifana is also ideal for nature lovers or simply for people looking for relaxing.
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- Bar/Café
- Parking
Paisagem Oceano
Urbanização Paisagem Oceano Lote N.º 110 Picão De Baixo, 8670-158 Aljezur, Portugal
Paisagem Oceano
Urbanização Paisagem Oceano Lote N.º 110 Picão De Baixo see map
Casa Alcatruz
Rua Camarate N1 Rogil, 8670-440 Aljezur, Portugal
Casa Alcatruz
Rua Camarate N1 Rogil see map
Muxima Montes Ferreiros
Montes Ferreiros, Cx. Postal 265-a, 8670-000 Aljezur, Portugal
Muxima Montes Ferreiros
Montes Ferreiros, Cx. Postal 265-a see map
Visit AljezurEnjoy your stay in Aljezur. Make your visit to Aljezur an unforgettable experience by staying in the hotel you deserve. Still don´t know where to stay? At Destinia we offer you a wide variety of hotels in Aljezur, Portugal, so you can choose the one that´s right for you, depending on your expectations and your budget. There are numerous hotels in Aljezur that are ideal for a business trip, a family holiday, a weekend getaway or an outing with friends in Aljezur. No matter the reason for your trip, at Destinia, you´ll find the greatest variety of hotels and hostels, always at the best prices, guaranteed. Are you looking for a deluxe hotel in Aljezur city centre with a spa, Internet access or a pool? Perhaps a hotel that accepts pets or that has a child-care centre? We have that, too. Why not give our hotel finder a try? It´s quick, simple and the most effective way to find the best lodging in this part of Portugal. Whether you need a single-occupancy room, double-occupancy room or even a suite, with Destinia´s search engine, you´ll always find the best deals, so all you´ll have to worry about is packing your bags and enjoying your trip to Aljezur.
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According to a June 13 report from UFC.com, Demetrious Johnson made weight for his 125-pound title fight against Ali Bagautinov. The bout, which is set for June 14 at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, headlines UFC 174. Johnson (19-2-1) heads into the fight as a heavy favorite, being that he hasn't lost in over two years. He has been the man at flyweight, having gone undefeated in his last six appearances.
However, the 29-year-old Bagautinov is one of the fastest-rising young stars in the division. While he may not yet be a household name among UFC fight fans, a win over Johnson would absolutely put him over the top. Bagautinov has won three in a row since joining the UFC last year, including impressive wins over John Lineker and Tim Elliot. Bagautinov should absolutely give Johnson a run for his money, but chances are "Mighty Mouse" retains his belt.
Johnson is widely considered to be the fastest man in the UFC, and perhaps the purest athlete. Does that mean he'll beat Bagautinov, a hard-hitting power puncher? Not necesarily. But his speed will absolutely be difficult to deal with. John Dodson is likely to fight the winner of the Johnson vs. Bagautinov clash.
In the UFC co-main, Rory MacDonald can earn a welterweight title shot by defeating Tyron Woodley. It has been a real rollercoaster ride for MacDonald, who was once the UFC's hottest young prospect. He fell out of favor with UFC brass following mediocre performances against B.J. Penn and Jake Ellenberger, but he's now back on the right path. MacDonald looked crisp against Robbie Lawler at UFC 167, and was also on the mark against Demian Maia at UFC 170.
Now he's on the cusp of a UFC title shot, but first he'll need to get past Woodley. If MacDonald beats Woodley, UFC President Dana White says he'll receive the opportunity to fight Johny Hendricks later this year, perhaps on the UFC's year-end card in December. Woodley should be a tough test, as he won three of four since joining the UFC from Strikeforce. Elsewhere on the UFC 174 card, Andrei Arlovski returns to the UFC for the first time since 2008.
Arlovski, 35, will take on Brendan Schaub, in a fight to determine who deserves to be considered in the UFC's top 10 at heavyweight. Both men are riding two-fight win streaks. The Arlovski vs. Schaub fight is slated for bout No. 2 on the UFC 174 main card. In other action, Ryan Bader battles Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante in light heavyweight action. Bader has won two of three, including a win over Anthony Perosh.
The UFC 174 pay-per-view main card opens with a clash between Ryan Jimmo (204.5) and Ovince Saint Preux (205.5). Four UFC 174 preliminary card bouts air on Fox Sports 1, including Kiichi Kunimoto (170) VS Daniel Sarafian (171). Elsewhere, Valerie Letourneau (134.5) battles Elizabeth Phillips (135) in women's bantamweight action. Both ladies will be making their UFC debut.
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(Reuters) - Crying as she is put on an electronic scale, two-year-old Rajini's naked shrivelled frame casts a dark shadow over a rising India, where millions of children have little to eat.
Severely malnourished two-year-old girl Rajni is weighed by health workers at the Nutritional Rehabilitation Centre of Shivpuri district,Madhya Pradesh
The children are scrawny, listless and sick in this run-down nutrition clinic in Madhya Pradesh with its intermittent power supply. If they survive they will grow up shorter, weaker and less smart than their better-fed peers. Read more
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Synthetic drug sale ban up for vote in Ormond Beach
Published: Monday, November 5, 2012 at 4:01 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, November 5, 2012 at 4:01 p.m.
ORMOND BEACH— Commissioners will consider Wednesday legislation banning the sale of synthetic drugs within the city.
Ormond Beach is the latest municipality in the county to try and rid of the area of synthetic marijuana and bath salts. Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Shores, Holly Hill, Port Orange and Edgewater are all considering similar legislation.
According to the ordinance, which will have to be passed in two readings, individuals or businesses caught with synthetic drugs will be subject to a $500 fine or 60 days in jail. At least one gas station in the city has been known to sell synthetic drugs, according to a draft of the ordinance.
The proposed ordinance comes after the Volusia Council of Governments urged cities to place a moratorium on the sale of synthetic drugs until state legislators convene next year.
Wednesday's commission meeting is at 7 p.m. in the commission chambers at City Hall, 22 S. Beach St.
— Chris Graham
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The Vostro 2420 came with Ubuntu 11.10 out of the box, and when I installed Kubuntu 12.10 I lost wifi. So I found this solution and followed it and got wifi working. Now I just upgraded to Kubuntu 13.04 and wifi no longer works.
lcpci shows the following: Broadcom Corporation BCM43142 802.11b/g/n (rev 01)


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She's a superstar and well she knows it. Her l5-years as a best-selling songstress plays out like a fairy tale and her latest fragrance Britney Spears Fantasy Stage Edition is bound to top the charts.
For the packaging of her latest limited edition fragrance, Spears fuses together her best-selling fragrance, fantasy BRITNEY SPEARS™, and one of her most talked-about performances, "I'm a Slave 4 U" from the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards. "Fantasy Stage Edition" represents my daring moments on stage, both past and present. I hope it motivates my fans to be fearless," Britney muses.
The scent is subtle, yet bold with a combination of fruit and Britney's favorite white florals with a sexy creamy musk, sensual wood finish along with an alluring mix of lush red lychee, golden quince and exotic kiwi that playfully intertwine with a delectable cupcake accord, jasmine petals and white chocolate orchid.
The colorful bottle is accentuated by a python—a take-off from Britney's performance of her hit single "I'm A Slave 4 U (watch video)-- and wrapped in a snakeskin-patterned embellished with jewel-toned accents, inspired by Britney's costume and stage makeup. Capturing Britney's extraordinary act, the unique bottle design makes for a coveted, collectable fragrance. It's a perfect fan souvenir or gift for BFFs and costs $37.50 at Kohls and Sears.


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Elevation: 2685 ft. Whitetop Laurel Creek flows from Mt. Rogers down into the Holston River. At the Whitetop Laurel Fishing and Viewing Area, the Appalachian Trail and the Virginia Creeper Trail converge, providing easy access to the surrounding forests. The creek runs through dense rhododendron thickets with old white pine towering over the creek banks. The trails and overlooks that are found along the course of the stream are excellent vantage points to look for trout, which often come close to the surface from the deeper pools along the stream. Walk the trail along the creek checking the creekside brush for Louisiana waterthrush, which can often be seen flying along the creek. These birds are often joined by Carolina wren, which also frequent streamside brush. Looking higher into the trees, black-throated blue and black-and-white warblers and warbling vireos can be found. Listen for calls from all directions–the sounds of Carolina chickadees ring through the forest. The trails in this area are relatively open and flanked by numerous wildflowers including bee-balm. Spicebush and eastern tiger swallowtails are easily visible as they cruise the paths, while smaller butterflies, like eastern-tailed hairstreak, require a more careful look.
From Skull's Gap Overlook, return to Rt. 603 and turn right. Follow this road west for 2.7 miles to US 58 West. Turn right on US 58 West, continue for 0.7 miles to Rt. 728, and turn left. Continue on Rt. 728 for 1.0 mile to parking area at end of road.


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Yesterday, Jan. 13, 2014, the Disney Parks Blog revealed the first pictures of Walt Disney World's newest parade, the "Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade," which is scheduled to make its first appearance down Main Street U.S.A. this spring 2014. Prior to this, only sketches and brief descriptions have been available to the public, but this first look has fans eager to see the rest of the parade.
The "Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade" will be replacing the "Celebrate a Dream Come True" afternoon parade at the Magic Kingdom which already had its last run on Jan. 4, 2014. This will mark the 21st afternoon parade Magic Kingdom has had, not counting the "Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! Street Parade" which is still making two appearances a day, weather permitting. There have been two nighttime parades and several special event and holiday parades since the park's opening in 1971.
This newest parade will feature brand new floats and incorporate some of the characters featured in New Fantasyland. It will also give characters like Rapunzel and Merida their own floats for the first time. Rapunzel was previously seen in parades alongside other Disney princesses and Merida has been seen on horseback during some of the special event parades.
To see pictures and sketches of the floats designed for the "Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade," click the photos above to scroll through.
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Maleficent gets a new look
Take a look at one of the first official pictures of the "Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade." This new Steampunk-inspired float shows Maleficent from Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" when she was in her dragon form towards the end of the movie as she was attempting to prevent Prince Phillip from rescuing Princess Aurora. The float stands at 35 feet long and 26 feet high. While the rest of the parade is not Steampunk-themed, this new approach to representing Disney characters has fans interested to see see how the rest of the parade will look once assembled.
No official word yet on which characters will be accompanying this float.
Mickey and Minnie float
Mickey and Minnie will now be making their way down Main Street USA in this new hot air balloon inspired float. Designed to represent the new circus portion of New Fantasyland, the float also features some of the characters seen in Disney's "Fantasia" along the bottom.
Rapunzel and Flynn float along
The Snuggly Duckling is coming to the Magic Kingdom. After the new "Tangled" inspired bathrooms became such a hit with fans in New Fantasyland, this new float featuring Rapunzel and Flynn Rider (Eugene Fitzherbert) will delight park guests as they sail down Main Street in a boat similar to the one seen during the floating lantern sequence.
Fans of the film will notice a big difference between that boat and this one as the parade float includes characters and decorations seen in the Snuggly Duckling Inn. Take a look at the sketch shown here and see how many references you can find.
Peter Pan soars to new heights
The "Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade" also give Peter Pan his own float. Previously, Peter and Wendy shared a float with characters from Disney's "Alice in Wonderland" and "Mary Poppins." Now, the two characters from Neverland soar to new heights in Captain Hook's flying ship as the dastardly pirate and his first mate Mr. Smee dangle from the anchor below.
While the front of the float features the foreboding Skull Rock, the tail end of the float is where fans will find their favorite pixie, Tinker Bell, in a floral setting. No announcements have been made regarding the appearance of any other fairies from Pixie Hallow, but one can only hope.
Ariel swims to a new tune
While this float from Disney's "The Little Mermaid" may seem familiar, it too will be an entirely new float. Perched atop a music box with her friends Flounder and Sebastian nearby, Ariel can wave to the crowd to a brand new soundtrack that will created for the "Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade."
Magic Kingdom fans may notice some similarities between this sketch and the design used in the "Remember the Magic" float for Ariel in the late 1990s. While she was shown in her human form with Prince Eric by her side in recent years, this new parade will allow the mermaid to resume her original form and shake her fins along to the beat.
Merida shows off her 'Brave' side
Merida is another Disney princess (Pixar actually) to be getting her own float for the first time. The star of Disney-Pixar's "Brave" will be able to greet guests with enthusiasm atop a large set of bagpipes with Scottish dancers surrounding her. One of her brothers, in his bear form, can be seen at the very top of the float, most likely getting into trouble yet again.
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Of Mice and Men
by John Steinbeck
Of Mice and Men George Milton Quotes
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"Seems like Curley is cockier'n ever since he got married."
George grunted. "Maybe he's showin' off for his wife." (2.97-98)
You'd think that Curley would be able to stop showing off now that he's married—but instead it seems worse than ever. Is there no such thing as "settling down" with a woman? Or is it just this woman?
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George said, "She's gonna make a mess. They's gonna be a bad mess about her. She's a jail bait all set on the trigger. That Curley got his work cut out for him. Ranch with a bunch of guys on it ain't no place for a girl, specially like her." (3.135)
Is it true that ranches are no place for women? As George earlier compared stability to having "a girl" and presumably raising a family, it seems that if women can't be part of ranch life, ranch life can't really ever be stable and happy. Thinking on this leads us to wonder whether there's no notion of a loving, down-to-earth, farm-wife type of gal that could make these men happy. Are all women trouble, as far as the ranch men see them?
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George sighed. "You give me a good whore house every time," he said. "A guy can go in an' get drunk and get ever'thing outa his system all at once, an' no messes. And he knows how much it's gonna set him back. These here jail baits is just set on the trigger of the hoosegow." (3.185)
George—like all the guys—sees women as basically exchangeable objects that satisfy certain needs in exchange for money. And he likes whorehouses, because you know there's not going to be any bait-and-switch. Awesome, George. No wonder you can't find a nice girl to settle down with.


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Desiree Holman
Desirée Holman is an interdisciplinary artist who lives and works in Oakland, California. Her process involves fabricating (or, less frequently, appropriating) figurative props that are manipulated in role-playing games. The work questions what games of make-believe, like the ones created in her work or the ones created in multiuser online games or elsewhere, can tell us about ourselves and our behaviors in the so-called real world.
Exhibition venues include the Museum of Modern Art (Sao Paulo, Brazil); Los Angeles County Museum of Art; Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and New Langton Arts (San Francisco); Berkeley Art Museum (Berkeley, California); Nelson Gallery & Fine Arts Collection at UC Davis; The Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art; Syracuse University; Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles); BnD Studios (Milan, Italy), and The Drake (Toronto, Ontario).
Holman is represented by San Francisco's Silverman Gallery.
Website: www.desireeholman.com