Max Huber and the Red Cross

Regular, median and Huber cross-validation: A computational comparison

We present a new technique for comparing models using a median form of cross-validation and least median of squares estimation (MCV-LMS). Rather than minimizing the sums of squares of residual errors, we minimize the median of the squared residual errors. We compare this with a robustified form of cross-validation using the Huber loss function and robust coefficient estimators (HCV). Through ex...

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

The conflict in Syria has created the largest humanitarian crisis in decades. As the fifth year of the Syria crisis begins, the humanitarian needs across the region stretch beyond description. Constant, deadly conflict is destroying lives, families and communities. Today, hardly a family remains in Syria unaffected by the catastrophe. Well over one third of Syria’s pre-conflict population of 22...

30 International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

Work of the Red Cross

rTrHE third Annual Report of the Joint Council *? of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, and the British Red Cross Society states that the decision to reorganise Departments at Headquarters with a view to greater economy in management, is reflected in the accounts. The total administrative expenditure for the past year on Departments other than stores, is over ?3,000 less than for the year ende...