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Water Cooler / Re: NOAA declares a G5 (extreme) geomagnetic storm
« on: May 14, 2024, 05:53:24 AM »
RC, you know we are  ignoring the potential catastrophic effects...  there is nothing we can do about it :)

But point taken.

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Water Cooler / Re: NOAA declares a G5 (extreme) geomagnetic storm
« on: May 12, 2024, 03:08:51 PM »
It was amazing over the UK. 

But we missed it.


I understand its difficult to predict, and changes almost minute by minute, so we are looking at an app to give us warning to try and NOT miss it next time.

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Authorities say bird flu poses a low risk to human health, although this is the first time it has been found in U.S. cattle.


lets hope they are right.

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I have heard of flying pigs....  not flying cows.

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Traffic / Re: Small site SEO is dead
« on: April 05, 2024, 05:14:45 AM »
Trials moved to the UK:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68730138

I noticed that the BBC has a list of AI robots banned in robots.txt

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Hardware & Technology / Re: Insight into the future of AI
« on: April 01, 2024, 03:09:16 PM »
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You know what the biggest problem with pushing all-things-AI is? Wrong direction.
I want AI to do my laundry and dishes so that I can do art and writing, not for AI to do my art and writing so that I can do my laundry and dishes.

Never saw it that way, but that is spot on!

I have been working through some of these. Interesting analysis.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0012q21

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Hardware & Technology / Re: Claude.ai is much better than Google
« on: March 25, 2024, 10:02:29 PM »
wow... with a pic of a meal: 


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It's difficult to provide an accurate calorie count for this meal without knowing the precise ingredients and portion sizes used. However, based on the visible components, I can give a general estimation of the calorie range.

The meal appears to contain grilled or sauteed chicken breasts served over a grain salad or pilaf made with quinoa or rice, mixed with vegetables like bell peppers, onions, dried fruits like cranberries or raisins, nuts or seeds, and herbs. Chicken breast itself is relatively low in calories - around 165 calories per 3.5 oz serving when cooked without added oils or sauces.

The grain and vegetable pilaf portion looks substantial, so I'd estimate around 400-600 calories depending on the exact grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and dressings used. Added oils or dressings could increase the calorie count further.

In total, a reasonable estimate for the entire plated meal would be somewhere between 600-800 calories. However, this is just an approximation based on visuals. The exact calorie content could vary quite a bit depending on the specific recipe, ingredients, cooking methods, and portion sizes involved.

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Water Cooler / Re: Saigon 2012 - 2023
« on: March 23, 2024, 06:50:08 AM »
I was there in 2012... not been back....

I do hope they have left some of the interesting architecture.

It told a compelling story.

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I wonder how many photography degrees are still being offered.

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Water Cooler / Re: Why American cities are squalid
« on: January 20, 2024, 05:40:21 AM »
Very sad.

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Water Cooler / Re: Core continuing commitment to health and fitness
« on: November 28, 2023, 03:14:37 PM »
A pretty big update on my part;

That is good well done. Still bouncing along doing a few resistance exercises and a hit a few mornings a week. A weekly night cycle in the mud and rocks.

just off on a big motorbike trip, so hope I am fit enough for it. I believe its 50% dirt roads. find out when I get there.  I know it can be hard work.

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Water Cooler / Re: Thank you all!
« on: November 27, 2023, 07:10:39 AM »
And Keep doing hard things :)

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Water Cooler / Re: Thank you all!
« on: November 23, 2023, 06:41:34 PM »
 :)

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Water Cooler / Re: 2024 is the biggest election year in history
« on: November 20, 2023, 06:10:46 AM »
A lot of women and young people I know are very engaged these days.  I suspect the voter turnout to be high in the USA.  Three of my four children are eager to vote, and the third would if she could.
Well brought up, they do you proud :)

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Water Cooler / Re: This is what real American freedom looks like
« on: November 19, 2023, 07:43:10 AM »
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ask the British, they still measure their own weight in Stones
Absolutely. I can back that up.

I take weights of customers.... always in Stones.

I love the mix, often gives out smiles.

It does bring on another issue, and thats dual Language. This is a pet hate of mine. When we go to wales, all the road signs are in Welsh.  With English below. Well for 100% of the people driving, English is understood.  But Welsh is only spoken by 30% of of POPULATION.  So a smaller % of drivers.

It takes me time to read down the welsh and get to the English....  Its a safety hazard!  I tell folk but they never listen :)

OK rant over and thread effectively stolen.


Back to the US... I guess the point is its not only you who are nuts.  :P

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