Comments for Llordllama's Research Ramblings

Comment on A Semblance of Normality by llordllama

llordllama — Sun, 19 May 2013 10:40:38 +0000

I know Vic – Mara’s face was a picture when she heard. A picture of thunder and lightning that is! Honestly, there are many folks who work in estates services at unis I’ve met over the years who are brilliant people who go that extra mile etc. Then there are those who do the bare minimum to get through the day. I think the latter type were sadly the ones assigned to poster clean up duty!

And cheers for the kind words – I’ve mostly recovered my equilibrium now, and perhaps it’s not such a bad thing to get a kicking once in a while – since it stops me assuming everything is hunky dory. But boy did does a public flogging hurt!

And yeah, my team seem to be happy enough…but I think all the same I’ll be flogging myself a bit to work on the theory; which should be good for me in the long run. Hopefully

Comment on A Semblance of Normality by Victoria Oldham

Victoria Oldham — Sun, 19 May 2013 09:04:27 +0000

Folded?? Ripped??? What is WRONG with these people?

Sorry I couldn’t make it to the conf. Migraines kept me low. Though I won’t be able to attend the ‘competition’ aspect next week either…

Keep your chin up. Remember: it was only one person’s opinion, and one that doesn’t necessarily matter if your supervisory team feel you’re on the right track.

Comment on And now we break for the Eurovision Song Contest by llordllama

llordllama — Sat, 11 May 2013 17:20:18 +0000

Nope - doesn't look like it. It's Armenia's entry.

Comment on And now we break for the Eurovision Song Contest by Chris Haywood

Chris Haywood — Sat, 11 May 2013 17:15:36 +0000

Isn’t Albania’s written by Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath fame?

Comment on The Next Phase by llordllama

llordllama — Sat, 04 May 2013 11:14:07 +0000

I watched a video with a fella using a v10 copy okay, but it was only transcribing his voice. Chatted to a few folks on twitter, and it does look like while it has improved by v12, that it’s by no means good enough yet. Certainly not at 80 quid to buy!

Comment on The Next Phase by Ruth Aidley

Ruth Aidley — Sat, 04 May 2013 09:19:43 +0000

I noticed that the “interesting thoughts” link is from 2008. Dragon – and speech recognition in general – has improved a lot since then. Dragon’s now on v12 (it was v9 in ’08). However, there is no trial version available so you’d have to find someone who already has it installed to have a go.

Comment on 6 months In by llordllama

llordllama — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:25:45 +0000

Hi Pete, thanks for the kind words Glad I’ve managed to avoid turning the blog into a whinge fest, as there have been some days when it’s all got a bit much and I’ve wondered if I’ve descended into a moaning minnie! Here’s to six more months of more ups than downs

Comment on 6 months In by PeteJ

PeteJ — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:13:57 +0000

Hello Mr Llama,

Your “retrospective” here prompts me into doing rather belatedly what I’ve meant to do for ages and leave a comment saying thanks for your diary here. I’ve very much enjoyed reading your notes of your experiences. You capture very vividly your ups and downs, the moments of excitement and the moments of doubt!

All the best with the work

Comment on It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas by llordllama

llordllama — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:06:53 +0000

Oooh, ta Alan, I’ll add that to my list!

Comment on It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas by AJCann (@AJCann)

AJCann (@AJCann) — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 18:48:01 +0000

You should also read Governing the Commons – http://scienceoftheinvisible.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/governing-commons.html