tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53940840933517848152024-02-06T20:52:05.735-08:00"Mero Guff" Random Musings: From Tech to Life and Everything In BetweenExplore a diverse range of topics, from computers and information technology to gadgets, mobiles, and PC games, on this blog site. Get your daily dose of news, reviews, and fun stories, covering everythingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger809125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5394084093351784815.post-31186777796457785112023-05-17T10:30:00.000-07:002023-05-17T10:30:06.238-07:00Understanding the Pros and Cons of Chat GPT, Google Bard, and Bing<p>In the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI), three prominent tools have emerged for research purposes: Chat GPT, Google Bard, and Bing. Each of these tools possesses unique capabilities and limitations that researchers should consider when harnessing their potential. In this blog post, we will delve into the strengths and weaknesses of these AI tools, exploring how they fare in various research-related tasks such as finding papers, summarizing content, and transforming research into different outputs.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg55D81_M76tq1jYdqHXnjdeswz0_rlQ0g2Fp6R5B3vM3HUvxs1rlOZWpDJqrODIySKSoT9mGSr1G8w2GX3Wm07dXfAq6N5x0nETEXPvejsxwBHpwses5nRkl3XL8YzSIdAYHOdgow2DmMw5m9iJc71trNvzyU6zA-BUu7HFFoNkMqsCbFrlCn1jgXZkA/s1920/technology-g79d753938_1920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1257" data-original-width="1920" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg55D81_M76tq1jYdqHXnjdeswz0_rlQ0g2Fp6R5B3vM3HUvxs1rlOZWpDJqrODIySKSoT9mGSr1G8w2GX3Wm07dXfAq6N5x0nETEXPvejsxwBHpwses5nRkl3XL8YzSIdAYHOdgow2DmMw5m9iJc71trNvzyU6zA-BUu7HFFoNkMqsCbFrlCn1jgXZkA/w640-h420/technology-g79d753938_1920.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><b><u>Internet Access: A Key Advantage for Google Bard and Bing</u></b></p><p>When it comes to locating academic papers, Google Bard and Bing have a distinct advantage due to their internet access. These tools can provide real-time references and links to the latest papers available. However, Chat GPT, which lacks internet access, falls short in this regard, restricting its ability to offer up-to-date research papers directly.</p><p><b><u>Summarizing PDF Content:</u></b></p><p>Summarizing PDFs presents a challenge for all three AI tools. While Chat GPT can handle text prompts effectively, it struggles when it comes to processing PDFs directly. On the other hand, Bing offers the convenience of opening PDFs in separate tabs, allowing users to access information seamlessly. Google Bard, however, encounters difficulties in comprehending large amounts of text, hindering its summarization capabilities.</p><p><b><u>Transforming Research into Outputs:</u></b></p><p>The ability to transform research into various outputs, such as press releases or blog articles, is an important aspect of AI tools. Chat GPT shines in this area, demonstrating a strong understanding of content structure and essence. It proves particularly useful in generating press releases and crafting blog posts with accuracy. While Google Bard and Bing exhibit some capabilities in this realm, they may struggle to provide precise references and adhere to specific formatting requirements.</p><p><b><u>Literature Review Headings:</u></b></p><p>For researchers seeking to generate headings for literature reviews, Bing emerges as the most reliable option. Its understanding of the format, coupled with the provision of appropriate references, sets it apart from the competition.</p><p><b><u>Selecting the Ideal AI Tool:</u></b></p><p>In conclusion, no single AI tool stands as the ultimate solution for all research tasks. Researchers must consider their specific needs and the nature of their projects. Bing's strength lies in finding references and working with PDFs, while Chat GPT excels in language-based tasks. It is advisable to combine these tools strategically, leveraging their respective strengths to achieve optimal outcomes.</p><p>By embracing the potential of AI tools and understanding their individual strengths and weaknesses, researchers can unlock new possibilities for efficient and effective research.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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Yet, despite the long history of hangovers, medical professionals are still unsure about their exact nature and the best course of action for treatment.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYvSrByTb0N_l22WmlhJFV_uD5jC6FXGcA3P8iaylfvs9IVfrRce4ROrM6rQoSbTNBtwgGd22h47eiv8JPlkHxrJPbNPRNKnthCW9vHG4pN52Y-afpC20IULPoQwggwNU6kIQPrF8Qil19c-v4umZhYdcmB9AU3yTp8USRjChh6pg1UR4xRkV8fBj9Ig/s1920/man-428392_1920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1278" data-original-width="1920" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYvSrByTb0N_l22WmlhJFV_uD5jC6FXGcA3P8iaylfvs9IVfrRce4ROrM6rQoSbTNBtwgGd22h47eiv8JPlkHxrJPbNPRNKnthCW9vHG4pN52Y-afpC20IULPoQwggwNU6kIQPrF8Qil19c-v4umZhYdcmB9AU3yTp8USRjChh6pg1UR4xRkV8fBj9Ig/w400-h266/man-428392_1920.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Finding relief from a hangover can often seem like an impossible task. However, there are a few tried-and-true remedies that have proven to work for most people most of the time. One of the best remedies is physical exercise, despite the fact that many hungover individuals may be loath to attempt it. Exercise helps increase blood flow, oxygenates the brain, and eliminates toxins that contribute to hangover symptoms. Additionally, consuming food can also be beneficial. In 2008, Discover Health conducted a study to determine the effectiveness of various hangover remedies. They found that water and juice are helpful, as are bananas and eggs. Greasy foods, on the other hand, did not fare as well. However, if consuming them makes you feel better, go ahead.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxhT9gWM4YNOxv8fS9Q2Kd-lLsNgljZroKwrIow-EZCneWEqANMDr8mugNR1TiTcnwL67RaDlzaTwzLfzlP2WdXJqAhTDtF7yE0ABUkmWLIyj1iv7B1w5LdDkLOda5fpmZEP8N4IYFGUHp0L3qQlLw1RtZzP2Q3LIo33aWxGkrs70agfpChAku7znVRA/s1920/legs-2635038_1920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1282" data-original-width="1920" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxhT9gWM4YNOxv8fS9Q2Kd-lLsNgljZroKwrIow-EZCneWEqANMDr8mugNR1TiTcnwL67RaDlzaTwzLfzlP2WdXJqAhTDtF7yE0ABUkmWLIyj1iv7B1w5LdDkLOda5fpmZEP8N4IYFGUHp0L3qQlLw1RtZzP2Q3LIo33aWxGkrs70agfpChAku7znVRA/w400-h268/legs-2635038_1920.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>The hangover is an elusive adversary. Even those who know their drinking limits and have experience with alcohol may find that hangovers strike unpredictably. Similarly, remedies may work with varying efficacy, as hangovers are a complex biological phenomenon influenced by numerous factors, including physiology, the specific type of alcohol consumed, and the drinker's emotional state.</p><p>For an alternative remedy to consuming fresh fruit or juice, the healing properties of herbs can be used to help the body recover. Of the numerous herbs available, two are particularly effective as hangover remedies: <a href="https://amzn.to/3ZDaWGn" target="_blank">milk thistle </a>and angostura. Angostura bitters are often seen in tiny brown bottles behind most bars. They are considered a bartender's best friend and can be added to hot water, club soda, ginger ale, or lemon-lime soda to soothe stomachs and rehydrate the body. <a href="https://amzn.to/3ZDaWGn" target="_blank">Milk thistle,</a> also known as Silymarin, protects liver cells from toxins. Taking <a href="https://amzn.to/3ZDaWGn" target="_blank">milk thistle</a> capsules before a night out can protect the liver, while a second dose the next morning can help fortify the immune system, which may be taxed by a hangover.</p><p>In conclusion, hangovers remain a frustrating problem for many drinkers. While numerous remedies have been developed over the years, most have not been proven effective. However, there are a few remedies that have been found to work for most people. Regular exercise, hydration, and consuming certain foods can help alleviate hangover symptoms. Additionally, herbs such as <a href="https://amzn.to/3ZDaWGn" target="_blank">milk thistle</a> and angostura can provide alternative remedies to help the body recover from the effects of alcohol consumption. Ultimately, while the causes and remedies for hangovers may remain elusive, understanding how to effectively treat them can help mitigate their impact.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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As per rumor, Microsoft is poised to showcase it's upcoming OS Windows 9 codenamed 'Threshold' pretty soon arguably this coming September. I'm still in love with my Windows 7 and had no intention to upgrade to notoriously hated Windows 8. But with Windows 9, things could change. As eyebrows have been raised and hearts racing among techies to try this new baby, I can only hope better.<br />
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Microsoft is stopping Windows 7 sale coming this October 2014 which means there will be no PC loaded with Windows 7 albeit they'll have continuing security updates till 2020, phewww. And, they've Windows 9 preview coming before that. Windows 8's shortlived fame somewhere is to blame for this release if you ask me. It was a major paradigm shift when they released Windows 8. I was equally excited being a loyal Microsoft user and a fan, but before I jumped onto it, I tried my hand on it at local Best Buy store, I was forced to like it but ended up not liking it after a while. No matter how hard I tried to embrace it, it was difficult and I knew it was going to be a big flop. <br />
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Again, as per rumor, they're bringing back START button. They're bringing back what was missed on so called revolutionary Windows 8. They had an update after Windows 8 official release though and if you wanna try your hand on it, you can grab <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EDSI7QO/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00EDSI7QO&linkCode=as2&tag=merguf-20&linkId=MWICFDKKQZZ2DCH6">Microsoft Windows 8.1 - Full Version</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=merguf-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00EDSI7QO" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> at 10 large sandwich price.<br />
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Be careful of what you download on internet. Scammers have been
trying every bit of technology available to them to dupe YOU. These
recent cycle of news is about scammers offering you tech support via
phone leading you to believe in downloading some of their softwares only
to get access to your computer and steal information. And these
scammers are operating from their bases in India. If you ever happen to
get call from these notorious goons, just waste their time and make fool
of themselves at the end. Few weeks ago, that's what I did when one of
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Anti-malware Malwarebytes has written a detailed blog showing how these
scammers work. As I was going through some of the works of these
scammers, I was so amazed and couldn't believe that how authentic and
real their fake products look like. I mean they pose as being big
security companies offering downloads of their freewares. Had I not
looked at their URL, I would have been easily fallen prey to them.<br />
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Anyway, check this detail story <a href="https://blog.malwarebytes.org/fraud-scam/2014/08/tech-support-scammers-rip-big-brand-security-software-with-fake-warnings/" target="_blank">here</a> and share it if possible. People need to know it and unmask these good for nothing cyber criminals and their activities. <br />
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Samsung Galaxy Alpha looks just normal sized smartphone with 4.7 inch frame. What set it aside from the crowd is it's octa-core processor and 13 megapixel camera. Come on, Samsung, my PC is not as powerful as your Galaxy Alpha and here you've this monster in disguise. I can turn my Galaxy Note II to full blown PC with just little adapter and extra effort tweaks. Now with these specs, am imagining PC in future being slowly superseded by these palm sized mini-PC powerhouse. </div>
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Most of the time when I read youtube comments, I see at least few people asking for the name of the song if the youtube video they're watching has some kind of music playing in the background. Old school way, I would rather let my android phone hear the tune and let it find me the details on the song am listening to. And then comes another scenario where I just want to save the tune to my hard drive for later listening. Youtube has tons of great musics in it and I used to download video, rip music and save it for listening. That took a great deal of time and effort compared to what these sites now a days can do. I came across few sites which would let you convert any youtube video to mp3 just like that but some of them have limitation like 20 minutes blah blah blah. But, then this site <a href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_301624281">h</a><span style="text-align: left;"><a href="ttp://www.listentoyoutube.com/" target="_blank">ttp://www.listentoyoutube.com/</a> let me rip the whole youtube video to mp3. I couldn't believe how fast it converted the video to mp3 and presented me with a link to download mp3. Whatever is the technology behind it, I could not help sharing with you folks. Enjoy as long as it last.</span><br />
Just put youtube shareable link on the site <a href="http://www.listentoyoutube.com/" target="_blank">listentoyoutube.com</a> and click GO. </div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Quite fascinating to see human bone in motion. More I see it, more I appreciate my body of flesh and bones and the work it goes through everyday activity. Simply amazing. Actually, I found out this is a collaboration between a Dr. Noah Weiss and his patient Cameron Drake. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Can't get enough of this exemplar<i>y </i>imagery of human bones, then just check in <a href="https://www.behance.net/gallery/18065111/X-Ray-Gifs" target="_blank">here</a> to find out more. You'll find more such GIF animations posted by Cameron Drake himself. </span><i><br /></i></span></div>
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challenging, getting 4G speed on T-Mobile is just praiseworthy when they're not even blowing like Verizon has been doing it for a while now.
I've seen ppl getting far far more like 50-60 megs downstream on T-mobile, those are
the luckiest fellas.. but still no complain.<br />
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While it is easy to view writing scripts of other languages, it is still not that simple to input them with the help of an English QWERTY keyboard. Sure, there are websites which allows us to type in Nepali using a Latin keyboard and then convert it to Devanagari. The converted text then should be copied and pasted where you want to use it. This method might not be convenient for everyone.<br />
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There is another method of typing which allows us to write directly in Nepali. The tool used for this is called Google Input Tools and it works in Windows. After installing Google Input Tools you will be able to type Devanagari in any software or application like MS Word for example. You don't even have to go online.<br />
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<strong>Note:</strong> Google Input Tools works in Windows 7, Vista and XP on both 32 as well as 64 bit machines.</div>
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<b><u>Here is how you download and install it (on Windows 7)</u>:</b></h3>
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<li>Go to <a href="http://www.google.com/inputtools/windows/" target="_blank">http://www.google.com/inputtools/windows/</a>, check an option that says "Nepali" and click on "Download" to download Google Input Tools. The installer (InputToolsSetup.exe) is around 864 KB.<br />
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<li>Run the installer, give it necessary permissions and it will begin to download and install. This process takes a few minutes on standard Nepalese internet connections.</li>
<li>After installation, you will see Windows language bar docked into your task bar which is present at the bottom of your screen. It might even be on the top of your screen.<br />
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<li>Click on the language button that says "EN"; if you have an English Keyboard.</li>
<li>Switch to Nepali (Nepal) option and you will begin to input Nepali. You will have to switch to Nepali for each individual application.</li>
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Language Bar Missing?</h4>
<i>If you happen to miss the language bar or if you close it; then there is a way to turn it back on. Here's how:</i><br />
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<li>Open up your Windows Control Panel.<br />
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<li>Under Clock, Language and Region you will see "Change keyboard or other input methods". Click on it.<br /><br />Depending upon the view settings of your control panel, you might even have to click on "Region and Language".<br />
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<li>Under Region and Languages make sure you are on the tab "Keyboards and Languages". Hit the "Change keyboards" button next.</li>
<li>Text Services and Input Languages options will open. Click on the Language Bar tab to make it active.</li>
<li>Change the status of language bar from "Hidden" to "Floating on Desktop" or "Docked in the taskbar".</li>
<li>Click on "Apply" and "OK" to save your changes.</li>
<li>The language bar will appear.</li>
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Tips and Features of Google Input Tools</h4>
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<li>After switching to Nepali, Press CTRL + G to toggle back and forth to English/Nepali.</li>
<li>Use the Google Input Tools to bring out an on-screen keyboard for typing rare characters.</li>
<li>Use word prediction feature for quick typing and correct spellings.</li>
<li>Make sure to switch back to English once you are done to prevent Nepali typing at undesired times.</li>
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<u>To activate Nepal Telecom 3G follow these steps</u>:<br />
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<li>Compose a new message in your phone.</li>
<li>Type 3G in the message area.</li>
<li>Send it to 1400</li>
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Thank you for subscribing 3G service. You will be connected by 5 PM next working day:Nepal Telecom</blockquote>
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After your 3G subscription has been activated you will receive the following message from the number 2455:</div>
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Dear customer 3G Service has been activated in your handset GSM Billing, Nepal Telecom</blockquote>
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<u>Some facts about Nepal Telecom 3G</u>:<br />
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<li>The company claims its 3G speed to be upto 7.2 Megabits / second. Personal experiences has shown that it is fast.</li>
<li>Activation is completely free.</li>
<li>Data rates are 10 Paisa per 100 KB. Data charges are actually incurred after sometime. It is possible for your mobile phone balance to go negative.</li>
<li>Coverage is mainly in Kathmandu Valley. Pokhara, Banepa, Bhairahawa and Baglung are also covered.</li>
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The open source nature of Android is one of the many reasons why it is so popular now. Android has seen an explosive growth of devices and users. Many manufacturers from big names like Samsung to a small manufacturer from China produce devices with Android pre-installed. The devices are not just limited to phones and tablet. These days, Android also powers gaming consoles and televisions. One of the interesting use of Android is to power dongles which allow us to run Android on our TV screens.<br />
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Most of the TV screens these days, whether they are LED, LCD or Plasma, have an HDMI port which can be used to transfer high definition audio and video. The Android Dongles also known as Android PC sticks make use of such HDMI ports to run this operating system on the big screen. It is pretty interesting even to imagine a 40 inch screen running a mobile operating system capable of running apps and games. Playing games like Angry Birds and using Facebook on the big TV screens is taking it to the next level.<br />
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We kind find many Android PC Sticks in the market. You can easily get one of these at less than 100 USDs. The PC stick that started it all was the Android MINI PC MK802 produced by a Chinese company called Rikomagic. MK802 is an Android device which looks like a USB drive. We are going to talk about this PC Stick in this post.<br />
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<u>To run Android in your TV follow these steps</u>:<br />
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1) Get an Android PC Stick. We got hold of this Android MINI PC MK802. Currently the product is marked at $37.45 at Amazon.<br />
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2) Power and Connect MK802 (or any other PC stick) with your TV using the mini HDMI cable that comes along with this product.<br />
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3) Connect the power cable to the wall socket to power the PC stick.<br />
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4) Select the option in your television that says to output from the connected HDMI slot.<br />
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5) You can see android booting up on your television.<br />
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It is to be noted that the MK802 is just a basic PC stick with Android 4.0 and 1.0 Ghz Processor. It is good for watching videos and movies, playing simple games like Angry Birds and using apps such as Facebook. It is not good for running apps that depend heavily upon screen tilt action as tilting your television screen won't do anything. This PC stick also requires an external 2.4 Ghz Mouse and Keyboard if you want to use their functions.<br />
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Once you get this device running you will be easily able to play video formats not supported by a TV with subtitles and use internet in your television with wifi of the PC stick. If you need higher end Android hardwares you can try the newer versions such as MK802 IV with Android 4.2, a Quad core processor and 2 GB DDR3 memory. </div>
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According to Wikipedia, "Human multitasking is the best performance by an individual of appearing to handle more than one task at the same time." We can see it in perfect action in the picture above.</div>
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I had heard that if your car does not start due to transmission failures you could push start it. Never knew the same thing would work for a plane as well.</div>
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If you are a tourist visiting Nepal be sure to take a ride on the Nepali helicopter.</div>
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Android, the <a href="http://www.meroguff.com/2011/03/android-no-1.html" target="_blank" title="Android Number 1">number one mobile operating system</a> is not an unknown name to many. Installed and available in a wide variety of brands of handheld devices, Android is a quite popular operating system in Nepal. This has encouraged developers to create Android application targeted specially towards Nepali users. The Google Play Store holds many of those apps and a lot of them have found their way into many Android devices.<br />
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In this post, we try to list the top 10 Nepali Android applications found in the Play Store. Nepali applications were searched in the Play Store and the apps were sorted by popularity at the time of this writing to obtain this list.<br />
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<b>1. <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cms.xml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nepal Load Shedding Schedule</a></span></b><br />
Installs in the last 30 Days: 100,000 - 500,000<br />
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With over 100,000 installs in the last 30 days and even more frustrating loadshedding grievance across the nation, this app tops our list. Nepal Load Shedding Schedule, as the name suggests is an application that allows users to see loadshedding schedule of Nepal. It is available offline and has features like updating schedule from within the app, forwarding schedule by SMS, electricity remaining countdown and a torchlight option to light up your mobile's flash light during dark hours. This app also has widgets that you can place on the home screen for easy access.<br />
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<b><br />2. <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=np.com.nepalipatro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nepali Patro</a></b><br />
Installs in the last 30 Days: 100,000 - 500,000 <br />
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This is a Nepali calendar with a lot of features. This calendar displays Bikram Sambat(BS) dates with different important days such as festivals. It shows the countdown to the number of days remaining for such festivals. You also get the details of the Lunar Calendar days (tithi) in this calendar. Converting date between AD and BS has never been so easier. This calendar support Nepali unicode as well as the English language display. Another interesting feature of this calendar is that it displays the updated online foreign exchange rates as well. <br />
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<b><br />3. <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hamropatro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nepali FM-Calendar-Hamro Patro</a></b><br />
Installs in the last 30 Days: 100,000 - 500,000 <br />
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Featuring over 70 radio stations and a collection of different other features, this application seems to be quite popular with Nepali users. The other feature that this app boasts is the detailed calendar. The calendar displays the time in Nepal, Bikram Sambat date, upcoming events and Lunar calendar days. This app also has other side features such as Horoscope, Gold/Silver Price in Nepal, Forex rates, currency and date converters.<br />
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<b><br />4. <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.RadioNepali" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radio Nepali</a></b><br />
Installs in the last 30 Days: 100,000 - 500,000<br />
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If you want to listen to the various Radio and FM stations in Nepal, then this is the perfect Android application for you. This application lists over 80 Radio stations from all over Nepal. You can easily go online and listen to any radio station of your choice. Just click on the name of the station from the list, let it load and it plays instantly. You can also sort the station alphabetically or reverse alphabetically to help you find better. Note: This application requires Vitamio plugin which is a multimedia framework for Android devices and is freely available.<br />
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<b><br />5. <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sixezerone.nepalidateconverter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nepali Date Converter</a></b><br />
Installs in the last 30 Days: 10,000 - 50,000<br />
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We all know that Nepal uses the Bikram Sambat calendar. This calendar system is different than the popular AD calendar. This gives rise to the requirement of converting the dates from one calendar system to another. Nepali Date Converter is the perfect Android application for this conversion. Just select the type of conversion you want to to, from AD to BS or the other way around, and enter the year, month and day; and your conversion is done. This simple application has proven to be quite useful and popular.<br />
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<b><br />6. <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.deepakdhakal.mynepal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Nepal</a></b><br />
Installs in the last 30 Days: 10,000 - 50,000 <br />
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<img alt="My Nepal" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9WOjHFbFDSOuqDU0dCl9aKphb3xiPqV2kj_WDTzippPMNhKOJCHJpVX3ZMvabit3zPyBfbBHsy6E4UU3-mmvjb3vjrxl7emw_WdT84v4FHUBQylxWLuALozbRtYK4z6-RbaMrm0GhVe0/s1600/my-nepal.jpg" title="My Nepal" /></div>
My Nepal is a 100% Nepali Android app which features a lot of stuffs related to Nepal. It features Nepali videos, audios, TV serials, News, Horoscope, Calendar, FM, Load Shedding Schedule, Jokes, Currency Rates, Food Recipes and the Nepali Anthem. It has a lot more than this. The developer of this application has made it look like a website which has a collection of a lot of things related to Nepal. The drawbacks of this application is that you have to be always online to view it and a lot of ads cover up your screen when using this app.<br />
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<b><br />7. <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=info.refreshit.nepalijoke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nepali Super Jokes</a></b><br />
Installs in the last 30 Days: 10,000 - 50,000<br />
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This is a fun and entertainment Nepali android app. This application has a collection of Nepali as well as English jokes. There is an option to read the jokes online as well as offline. You will find tons of funny jokes both online and offline. There are also funny images. This application also has social features of sharing the jokes easily to Facebook. You also get an option to submit your own jokes.<br />
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<b><br />8. <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.peshal.nepalisongsandmore" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nepali Music And More</a></b><br />
Installs in the last 30 Days: 10,000 - 50,000 <br />
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Featuring more than 70 Nepali radio stations and 800 Nepali songs, this is the perfect app for Nepali Music enthusiasts. The author seems to update with new songs and stations with every new update. This application is bold enough to use the native android interface. The songs are listed by the name of artists. You can click on a song to stream that song immediately from the internet or you can tap on a song for some time to add it to the playlist. We saw no option to edit the playlist manually. <br />
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<b><br />9. <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nepali.news.app" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nepali News</a></b><br />
Installs in the last 30 Days: 10,000 - 50,000<br />
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A news app for getting access to all the latest updates and happening in Nepal. You get to read the news from various sources such as Kantipur, BBC Nepali, Mero Sansar, Naya Patrika, Nagarik News, The Himalayan Times and so on. This application features more than 20 newspapers and blogs/websites as its news source. Its swipe to switch articles feature is quite good.<br />
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<b><br />10. <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sudarshanz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bagh Chal</a></b><br />
Installs in the last 30 Days: 10,000 - 50,000<br />
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Android is a popular device for gaming for many. Our number 10 application on this list is finally a game. This game is called Bagchal and it is a Nepali board game. The game has an explanation of the rules if you don't know already. This game allows you to play against the computer or against another human player. To play against another human player, you can use the same device or connect with Bluetooth to play.
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Western Athletic Performance Products also known by WAPP Clothing located in Kings Beach, CA and also has offices in Lake Tahoe never pays it's employees in times. Working with them is a nightmare and I literally had to beg for the money that I earned. The owner 'Bryan R Sampson' is a big time crook for me when he wrote me a non-sufficient check. I found out when I cashed it at one local check cashing business. They later caught me when I tried to cash another check from different company. They understood it's not my fault and didn't charge me anything for the bounced check I presented to them but I felt guilt and shame to have worked for that company. I at least had wished they wouldn't do it to my last check. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">It's even shameful to mention the check was not over $50. How could a company in business for so many years do that? Because of their unprofessional way of dealing with other companies and employees, people like us who work for them have to face insults and guilt. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Dealing with this company will only promote their unethical activities. I urge all my friends and anyone reading this not to do any business with them as this will only contribute to it's abuses to it's employees. I can understand times are tough but still y</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Verdana; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">ou don't wanna get services from a company which is dictatorial to it's employees and unaccountable to it's clients.</span></div>
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Solar powered wireless charging seems formidable option as opposed to traditional way of wired charging. But the thing remains same. Still same hassles of looking around for charge station and stuff. We're still not heading towards the directions we are dreaming. <br />
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I always hoped that we have major breakthroughs in our everyday things, the way we do and we live. <br />
There is this big corporate greed that comes between you as a consumer and the reliable free energy. <br />
There have been several technologies showcased since few years in several tech expos like CES. They are still not being materialized and struggling to enter the competitive market. There are various setbacks if one is to embrace this new technology. First the transitional cost to new technology, hassles of extra panel or mat(if it gets ubiquitous one day, that's the different story) , accompanying compatible batteries and new threat which poses direct/indirect risk to human health in the form of electromagnetic radiation. And, I'm pretty much sure not all corporations are supporting it. Because they are already making big money off of current one.<br />
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Many years ago, I still remember the fuel cell technology widely advertised later on only to find it's pronto death because of it's unreliability and other risks. It's easy to pass on judgement without seeing consequences but there are some real-deal innovations and technologies which are purposely killed before it's formation because of same corporate greed. Tesla would have given us Free Electricity.. alas.. <br />
I am eagerly dreaming of solar powered self-enabled devices, well someday... Time will tell us where it will head but if you ask me personally, I don't think these so called solar powered wirless charging tables are pragmatic. <br />
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Reasons are already mentioned above. Give us self-charging devices(and of course big Corp won't let that happen, their revenue from the sale of accessories and others will plummet in no time and they don't want it) and see how people would react. <br />
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Dr. Sanduk Ruit, a Nepalese eye surgeon has been nominated for CNN Heroes 2011. He is the man who devised the cheapest eye cataract surgery making it extremely affordable even for low income It's his humanitarian instinct, he sets up camp in remote villages and service unselfishly. We're living in a world with war and corruptions sometimes we feel there is no hope and humanity, but it makes us sigh with relief that there are people like Dr. Sanduk Ruit whose unprecedented effort and altruistic behavior to help others in societies help us think there are still some humanity left on us. <br />
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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">CNN's annual show to recognize social workers and awarding them is indeed applaudable. Here is our chance to honor this guy one more time. <br />
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Lets vote for him, not just because I'm a Nepalese or him, but for his globally contributed philanthropic services. <br />
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I personally hope this will motivate each and one of us to be a kind and compassionate human being.</div></div><br />
<i>Biography</i><br />
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<b><i>Early life and education</i></b><br />
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<i>Ruit was born in 1955 to uneducated parents in the remote Olangchungola Pass in Taplejung District of northeast Nepal, a mountain area of Nepal so poor and remote that the nearest school was eleven days away by foot[2] However, his father, a small time businessman, placed a priority on providing education to his children, and sent Dr Ruit to St Robert’s School in Darjeeling for studies and also provided financial support in his early medical career.</i><br />
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<i>Ruit's childhood dream was that of becoming a pilot during his schooldays. But knowing the death of his elder brother before his birth was due to diarrhea, and being with his younger sister when she died of tuberculosis in 1964, and suffering the loss of another younger sister of pneumonia all worked to changed his heart. "That pinched my heart and I decided to become a doctor,” the eyesight specialist stated.</i><br />
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<i>In 1969 Dr Ruit received his School Leaving Certificate from Siddhartha Vanasthali School in Kathmandu, Nepal, and later was educated in India beginning in 1981 at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, and also studied in the Netherlands, Australia and the United States, and was mentored by an Australian Professor, Dr. Fred Hollows.</i><br />
<i>Major works</i><br />
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<i>In 1986, Ruit and Hollows developed a strategy to use small-incision cataract surgery (SICS) in the developing world at the community level, through the use of a low-cost intraocular lens (IOL). Dr. Ruit was the first Nepali doctor to use IOLs in cataract surgery.</i><br />
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<i>However, the high cost of IOLs placed them out of reach for many poor cataract patients, and Ruit started looking for alternatives to reduce the cost of IOLs. In 1995 he devised an international standard IOL that could be produced for far less than those manufactured in developed countries. The cost of IOLs that was around US$ 100, has now been reduced to US$ 3.5.</i><br />
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<i>Ruit joined with a few people who shared his vision to start the Tilganga Eye Center [3] on June 7, 1994, but due to opposition by the establishment who considered the technique too risky, they virtually operated underground for six months. His efficient model of eye care is now practiced in many parts of the world, with U.S. military surgeons being scheduled to be trained under Dr. Ruit as well.</i><br />
<i>Ruit is passionate about being able to do much good for so many people in a short time and see the results, and while the work is technically very demanding he stated that he loves microsurgery very much. Ruit also credits his wife, an ophthalmic nurse whom he married in 1987, as being a pillar of strength to him in his difficult days while pursuing his dream project of Tilganga.</i><br />
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<i>A National Geographic documentary Inside North Korea on Dr. Ruit's work therein was remarkable not only in being able to document his successful surgery in the highly controlled country, but the overt adulation given to Kim Jong-il by the patients as a result.</i><br />
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<b><i>Awards</i></b><br />
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<i>On 18 May 2007, Ruit was appointed an Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia, "for service to humanity by establishing eye care services in Nepal and surrounding countries, and for his work in teaching and training surgeons, and technical innovation".</i><br />
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<i>June 2006, Dr. Ruit was awarded with the Ramon Magsaysay Award.</i></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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