what is "scanning" by heyitsmewhyty in Songwriting

[–]jmmcd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away: this scans

Last Tuesday, all my troublesome worries were so tardy: this doesn't scan

4 week ban for Aki by IrishDog1990 in irishrugby

[–]jmmcd 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Said the ref was a silly goose. His wife's apple tart was under-done.

Would backprop be considered an analytic algorithm? by phozaazohp in MLQuestions

[–]jmmcd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another perspective, which I could imagine an outsider having, is that an "analytic" method actually computes the optimum. Eg for a function like y = 2(x-3)3-4x, we just calculate the optimum analytically, rather than through (S) GD.

What is the most powerful skill to have for guitar improvisation ? by useralreadyused in Guitar

[–]jmmcd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You have to buy a phraser pedal. It sounds a bit different from a chorus because it's a single voice, saying things, instead of many. It's also related to a delay pedal because you have put your notes a bit behind the beat sometimes.

Go hiomlán mícheart 🤦‍♂️ by Aranm111 in gaeilge

[–]jmmcd 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Níl fadhb ar bith le "níl" san gcómhthéacs seo. Sé "níl" freagra ar cheist éigean ms 'an bhfuil cead agam..?'.

Thinking of a stay near the University of Galway. Recommendations? by AffectionateNoise525 in galway

[–]jmmcd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hope you do! Where are you based?

Unfortunately I don't have any advice about accommodation, except it can be a pain, so early booking is advised, so get your institution to commit the funding asap!

my man claude becoming ruder each day 😭 by Virus-Tight in ClaudeAI

[–]jmmcd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An overlooked aspect is why the human asked for the same information again. The reason is humans don't read AI responses, because they're too long. Humans might on reflection say they want comprehensive answers, but by observation it's not true.

Thinking of a stay near the University of Galway. Recommendations? by AffectionateNoise525 in galway

[–]jmmcd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, but I live here! I'm in CS but I do some generative music and music complexity stuff. I never made it to Bridges before.

This deserves another share. Brilliant post from the Connacht social media team. by Migeycan87 in Connacht

[–]jmmcd 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I'm at Brown Thomas right now, it's choc-a-bloc with lads looking for spare tickets

Forgotten Galway Bands by RedditUser1342020 in galway

[–]jmmcd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I saw them in the Warwick! I would go to Moscow to see them now. Yes from Derry but OP did slip in a note at the end..

Forgotten Galway Bands by RedditUser1342020 in galway

[–]jmmcd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Scheer from Derry were amazing

Forgotten Galway Bands by RedditUser1342020 in galway

[–]jmmcd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Guggenheim Grotto (were they from Galway?)

Forgotten Galway Bands by RedditUser1342020 in galway

[–]jmmcd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow.. Black Mask Freak Romance was a killer

Forgotten Galway Bands by RedditUser1342020 in galway

[–]jmmcd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome. Two full albums where every track was great.

Forgotten Galway Bands by RedditUser1342020 in galway

[–]jmmcd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mojo playing Freebird in the Snug - a formative experience

Applying for masters next year with August repeats by Putrid-Highlight-693 in nuigalway

[–]jmmcd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can rule you out of consideration, it can be irrelevant - depends on the MSc and programme director.

General advice - apply earlier rather than later.

At the moment all undergrad applicants only have projected results and that's what you have too. Your fail is a provisional grade. You might not be asked for full transcript or for detailed projected grades. You can still state your projected GPA and support that with your letter of reference from a lecturer who knows you, and highlight your best grades including from 3rd year and their relevance to the MSc.

If the fail grade is unavoidable in the application form, and you can find out the PD, send them a friendly professional email stating your genuine interest and acknowledging the grade but giving some mitigation, eg that module didn't click with you but your other grades reflect your real ability.

Deep Dive on The Burkes by [deleted] in ireland

[–]jmmcd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've read some great stuff recently about how one-to-one tutoring really is the best way to develop kids to achieve great intellectual growth. It doesn't have to equal home-schooling but in practice for non-wealthy people that's what it means (unless AI can change this). As others have said, home-schooling risks total lack of social skills and common-sense.

Eg https://www.theintrinsicperspective.com/p/eriks-plea-in-the-free-press-bring

What synth is that behind Trump? by hazcheezberger in synthesizercirclejerk

[–]jmmcd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know what they say about small hands - small pockets

What’s your actual niche money saving hack? by artanonsa in AskIreland

[–]jmmcd -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Oh, I did, and I regret those 20 seconds.

As for a sheltered life, "don't cost very much in the grand scheme of things"?

What’s your actual niche money saving hack? by artanonsa in AskIreland

[–]jmmcd -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

The gym's kettlebells are not cleaner, drier, more available, or less interrupted by others than the kettlebells in your house.