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Clue - "Danger Will Robinson!"
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Hi ,
Emergency Alerts test date announced
You may remember that in my February Tips and Alerts I informed you that the government would be testing their emergency alert system designed to warn of imminent danger to life in your area such as from flood, extreme weather or fire.
The government have now announced they will test this on 23rd April.
There does not seem to be an official time yet but some sources speculate it weill be early evening. This will be interesting for parents trying to get children to sleep or churchgoers in the middle of prayer time as the alert will still sound even if your phone is set to silent.
To see the official government announcement visit
or for more general information
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Have you heard about Chatbots?
You'll have heard of Google, and probably Microsoft Bing as search engines to look thing up on the internet but this year (2023) has seen an upsurge of Chatbots.
What is a chatbot?
Rather than just providing links to sites containing a word or phrase you are searching for it tries to act as if there is a human interacting with you. It may ask further questions to narrow down your search. Whether they will replace basic search engines time will tell. They try to give answers to questions rather than just providing a list of web pages - if you use Amazon's Alexa you'll get the idea.
They learn from users questions and responses and are even capable of producing documents, essays or poems etc. They can even produce basic computer code such as HTTP for a website.
No chatbot can be 100% reliable and they may offer incorrect or outdated information. ChatGPT says it mainly uses data from September 2021 or earlier at present so you need to double check all answers if you're going to share them.
Currently there are a number of chatbots available and three of the main contenders are from Google (called Bard), Bing (called Bing Chat) and a specialist company called OpenAi (ChatGPT). These are all currently free to use although ChatGPT offers a $20 a month optional subscription to access the latest version, ChatGPT Plus.
Each has it's strengths and weaknesses. All these examples are still in their infancy and make this clear.
Google Bard
Join a waiting list here - probably has the greatest chance of giving a correct response as it has access to all of Google's search results. I was unable to test this myself as I'm still on the waiting list but, having Google behind it, it may eventually come out top. It currently gives three draft answers and sometimes tells you where it got them from.
Only works with Microsoft's Edge browser. It nearly always tells you it's sources so makes it easier to check results or get more information.
Seems to offer the best and most human like responses as long as you don't need information from sources later than September 2021. That presumably won't be an issue once it launches properly. However in my experience it is often overloaded or off line so keep trying if you can't get access.
Just for fun I asked Bing and ChatGPT
"What are some meals I can make for my picky toddler who won't eat green vegetables?"
Here are some meal ideas for picky toddlers who won’t eat green vegetables:
- Cheese and crackers
- Ham sandwiches
- Cheese sticks
- Fresh cut-up fruit
- Fresh vegetables that are soft such as cucumbers or zucchini
- Plain pasta with just butter and salt and pepper
Here are some tips to get your toddler to eat vegetables without a fight:
- Shred carrots, beets + zucchini to add to muffins
- Grate celery into meatloaf and meatballs (you can use a mini chopper to make them almost invisible)
- Grate cauliflower and add it to rice (you really can’t tell it’s in there!)
- Puree squashes and cauliflower and add them to cream soups
- Add finely chopped spinach to pasta sauce
- Make cauliflower pizza crust
- Hide mashed cauliflower in mashed potato2.
I hope this helps!
There are many meals you can make for your picky toddler who won't eat green vegetables. Here are a few ideas:
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Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup - A pureed soup made with sweet potatoes, carrots, onions, and chicken broth. It's a great way to get some extra vitamins into your child's diet without them even realizing it.
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Grilled Cheese Sandwich - This classic meal can be made healthier by using whole-grain bread, low-fat cheese, and adding some protein-rich turkey or chicken. You can also serve it with a side of fruit or yogurt to balance the meal.
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Spaghetti and Meatballs - Make a simple tomato sauce with canned tomatoes, onions, and garlic, and serve it over whole-grain spaghetti with homemade meatballs. You can puree some veggies like carrots, zucchini or spinach into the sauce for added nutrients.
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Baked Chicken Fingers - Coat strips of chicken breast in whole-grain breadcrumbs and bake them in the oven until crispy. Serve with a side of fruit or steamed vegetables like carrots or corn.
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Fruit Smoothie - Blend together some low-fat yogurt, frozen fruit, and milk to make a nutritious and delicious smoothie that your toddler will love. You can also add some spinach or kale to the mix for added nutrition.
Remember to keep offering green vegetables as a part of your child's meals and snacks. It can take up to 10-15 tries before a child accepts a new food. You can also try different ways of preparing the vegetables, such as roasting or sautéing them with a little bit of butter or olive oil, as this can change the taste and texture and make them more appealing.
If you have an experience, story, question (technical or otherwise) or would like to share a joke or riddle please send it to me and I'll consider it for publication in my next monthly newsletter. If you wish I'll also mention your business to give you some publicity - having sent you a draft for approval of course.
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Bob
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