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This is a description of the conversion process for importing molecular structures into [http://www.layar.com/ Layar]: converting the PDB files into the format Layar uses, importing these files into [http://www.hoppala-agency.com/ Hoppala] and placing them within a layer.
== Overview ==
Most molecular structures which are freely available exist as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein_Data_Bank_%28file_format%29 PDB] files; these files define atoms (with types and coordinates) and bonds between the atoms. In order to visualise these, they are typically converted into a 3d mesh - for example using [http://www.pymol.org/ pymol]. Unfortunately, Layar is very picky about the 3D formats it understands - it will only accept it's own format (l3d), which is based on a Wavefront .obj file and its associated material file (.mat).
It is hard to find a good process for converting PDB files into l3d. The following is a hack, which works OK for small molecules (and small numbers of them).
== Get the PDB ==
First stop, [http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ PubChem]. Because it is the middle of winter in Scotland, I'm low on [http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=5280795&loc=ec_rcs Vitamin D], so we will work with that. It seems that PDBs aren't as freely available as I thought, but we can get hold of an XML file from the PubChem page. [http://openbabel.org OpenBabel] to the rescue, and we can create a PDB from the XML file:
babel -isdf CID_5280795.sdf -opdb VitaminD.pdb
== Create the Mesh ==
This is the trickest part; pymol would seem like the obvious tool to use, as it creates beautiful 3D pictures of molecules. Unfortunately, although it can export .obj files, it doesn't export a materials file to go with it. This means that none of the atom colours are represented, which is a great shame. Instead, we use [http://www.blender.org/ Blender], an open source 3D modelling package.
Blender cannot import PDB files directly, but there are some scripts to do it. [http://www2.inf.fh-brs.de/~mgante2s/pdb_importer.html This] seems quite polished, but lacks options about the style of molecule to display. I've been using [http://blenderartists.org/forum/showthread.php?t=81711 this], which gives a bit more control.
If you open the script in blender and run it, you'll get a box like this:
Because this is going to be displayed on low powered mobile devices, we need a low polygon count. So I've reduced the quality of both the connections and the spheres, and turned off hydrogens. This gives a molecule like this:
(it looks a bit dull because I've deleted the lights from my scene).
You need to perform adjustments at this stage as well. The molecule should be oriented as you would like it to appear, especially in terms of the vertical axis. Also, the scaling in Hoppala is a bit problematic at the moment, and values lower that 1:1 don't seem to work. So, the model wants to be shrunk by approximately 100-fold.
Now we can use File -> Export -> Wavefront to export the .obj file. It is *essential* to export as triangles, as the Layar software doesn't deal with anything else. Apparently, exporting as material groups can speed up rendering too:
You should now have a .obj file, and an associated .mat file.
== Convert to Layar format ==
Layar uses its own format for representing 3D models. Called l3d, it is essentially a binary version of a .obj file and its associate materials (.mat) file. Fortunately, they also provide a tool for converting files into this format, the [http://layar.pbworks.com/w/page/32586555/3D-Model-Converter Layar Model Converter].
If all has gone well, when you open the .obj file with this tool, you'll see:
* on the overview page, the number of faces should be reasonable (<5k), and the model dimensions should be <1
* the materials page should have materials reflecting the colours in the model
* the preview should look sensible...
Finally, you should be able to try positioning the molecule on the open streetmap view in the tool. This is worth doing, since Hoppala doesn't give you much of a preview for scale or rotation. Also, if you were using an alternative setup, you could directly use the .json file which is generated.
You can now select Save As..., and it will create a .l3d file, which is the model and its materials, and a .json file which describes the positioning carried out.
== Import into Hoppala ==
Now, these files can be imported into Hoppala. Go into your layer in Hoppala, and click on "Add an Augment". This sets up a POI, which you can position on the map:
Now, you can setup the basic properties of the POI - title, name etc. I've added a picture to represent the molecule in general browsing, which might also be displayed if the user is far away from the molecule.
The more detailed model properties are where the l3d file can be uploaded; set the model type to 3D and add the model using the boxes provided. Here is where the .json file comes in useful: the Hoppala software allows for the lat/long coordinates of the POI to be set using the Google maps view, but the scale and rotation need to be set by hand. These values can be copied from the .json file if the model was set up as desired in the conversion tool.
Press save, and the model is ready for display!


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Hey NUTSies!
As you all must know by now, we are looking for new committee members for 2017/2018! We thought it would be nice to introduce the committees one by one, to give you a clearer picture of what the NUTS committees actually do!
Last but not least: the new Lustrum Committee!
As a committee member of the lustrum committee, you: organise and host the NUTS Lustrum that will take place next academic year!
The competences of a lustrum committee member:
– Creativity: a member of the LC is creative and can come up with new and original ideas for the Lustrum.
– Organising: a member of the LC is good at organising events, which means he or she is able to oversee what needs to happen to successfully organise and host an event and is able to do those things in time.
– Cooperation: a member of the LC can successfully cooperate with other members of the committee. He or she is open to the ideas of others, but can also critically analyse whether or not an idea is feasible, and knows how to communicate this to the other
member. Communication in general is not a problem for an LC member.
– Independence: although cooperation is of the utmost importance, a LC member is also able to perform tasks for the committee independently.
Furthermore, the lustrum committee is responsible for organising a successful lustrum, and responsible for the funding of the lustrum!
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Spring is clearly in the air and the Kapiti Coast is starting to buzz with garden activity. The Seedy Sunday website has info on some of the excitement.
— Te Ra is hosting a series of workshops with world-renowned biodynamics experts Peter Proctor and Rachel Pomeroy. First one is Thursday so you better be quick!
— The Edible Backyard Spring Festival is Saturday 8 October – held in Kath Irvine's oh-so-inspiring permaculture garden.
— And we've set up an email discussion group for Kapiti gardeners to share tips, techniques, seeds and stories.
Happy gardening!


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After two seasons in a row of Lost Girl, we finally reach a really big finale as Bo faces the mysterious, fiery-winged Garuda, and then Touch returns with a never-before-seen standalone episode from season one that airs several weeks before the season-two premiere.
Also this week, Parish and Rosen square off on Alphas, an artifact is stretching people to death on Warehouse 13, the contestants must create "Alice in Zombieland" on Face Off, Battlestar Galactica's Richard Hatch meets someone who needs a serious Collection Intervention, Jason and the gang go to camp on Ghost Hunters, Ryan gets jealous on Wilfred, Zak and the gang return for a new season of lockdowns on Ghost Adventures, the Doctor puts his cowboy hat back on on Doctor Who, Syfy has another movie double-header with Aladdin and the Death Lamp and Pegasus vs. Chimera, and Theresa hires a helper on Long Island Medium.
Here's what we have to look forward to this week on sci-fi, fantasy, and paranormal TV.
Monday, Sept. 10
Alphas (Syfy) 8 p.m. - "Gods and Monsters"
The team encounters a powerful young Alpha with mind-control skills that surpass Nina's. And it all has something to do with Parish, which leads to a confrontation between him and Rosen.
Here's a preview:
Warehouse 13 (Syfy) 9 p.m. - "Endless Monsters"
Here's a unique problem for an artifact to cause. Pete and Myka hunt for an artifact that causes people to get taller and stretch to death. Danielle Nicolet guest-stars.
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Tuesday, Sept. 11
Face Off (Syfy) 9 p.m. - "Alice in Zombieland"
Freaky twist alert! This week the contestants get to create characters from Alice's Adventurers in Wonderland ... after they've been hit with a zombie virus. Paul W.S. Anderson guest-judges.
Here's a promo:
Collection Intervention (Syfy) 10:00 p.m. - "No More Arigato, Mr. Roboto"
Richard Hatch alert! Collectible expert Elyse Luray and Battlestar Galactica's original Apollo join forces to help an overwhelmed collector. And then Luray heads off to help a Japanese robot collector.
Here's a sneak peek:
Wednesday, Sept. 12
Ghost Hunters (Syfy) 9 p.m. - "Camp Fear"
TAPS investigates Camp Rutledge in George, where ghost stories around the campfire just might be coming true. And then it's off to help a North Carolina family who believe they are dealing with a haunting in their house.
Here's a promo:
Paranormal Witness (Syfy) 10 p.m. - "The Apartment"
A woman relates a horrifying experience when an evil force follows her and her daughter as they move from apartment to apartment.
Here's a preview:
Thursday, Sept. 13
Wilfred (FX) 10 p.m. - "Resentment"
Ryan's jealousy rages over Drew (Chris Klein) and Jenna's wedding, an event that ring bearer Wilfred decides to sabotage.
Here's a look:
Friday, Sept. 14
Touch (Fox) 8 p.m. - "The Road Not Taken"
Lost episode alert! Well, maybe the episode hasn't been exactly lost, but for some reason Fox never aired it as part of season one. They're calling this a stand-alone episode, which likely won't address the events of the season-one finale. In the episode, Martin's car breaks down right where he got his first job as a reporter. Season two premieres on Friday, Oct. 26, at 8 p.m.
There's no preview of this episode, but here's a sneak peek at season two:
Ghost Adventures (Travel) 9 p.m. - "Central Unit Prison"
Season-seven premiere! Zak Bagans and his team head to Sugar Lands, Texas, to investigate Central Unit Prison, which closed in 2011 after 102 years of use. No doubt this should be one interesting lockdown for the guys, considering there's bound to be at least one angry spirit inmate roaming the halls somewhere in there.
Here's a sneak peek:
Lost Girl (Syfy) 10 p.m. - "Flesh and Blood"
Season-two finale! Trick gives a weapon to Bo that may help her in the coming battle. Meanwhile, Dyson makes an admission to Bo. Could it have anything to do with him having his romantic mojo back? Then the big throwdown with the Garuda is finally here. Oh, yeah! Season three is in the works and will probably return in January 2013.
Here's a look:
Saturday, Sept. 15
Doctor Who (BBC America) 9 p.m. - "A Town Called Mercy"
The Doctor vs. the wild west alert! The Doctor breaks out his cowboy hat one more time for a rootin'-tootin' western adventure. Naturally he drags the Ponds along for a visit to a small town that's got a bit of a cyborg problem. What to do? What to do? How about become sheriff so he can take on the steely-eyed cyborg and save the town? There's only two more episodes after this one before the Ponds say goodbye to Doctor Who.
Here's a look:
Aladdin and the Death Lamp (Syfy) 7 p.m.
Syfy double-header movie alert! Battlestar Galactica's Kandyse McClure stars in this evil genie tale.
Here's a promo and a sneak peek:
Pegasus vs. Chimera (Syfy) 9 p.m.
Syfy double-header movie alert! Fringe's Sabastian Roche stars in this matchup that pits the legendary flying "war horse of the Gods," the Pegasus, against the legendary Chimera in a tale of good vs. evil. Besides stomping on the Chimera, we're not sure what weapons the Pegasus has, but okay. Why not? We love Sebastian Roche, so Sebastian, make us believe!
Here's a preview:
Other Saturday shows of interest:
On the Bio Channel there's a new Celebrity Ghost Stories (9 p.m.), with tales from Erin Morgan, Pia Zadora and Michael Beach, and a new episode of The uneXplained (10 p.m.).
Sunday, Sept. 16
Long Island Medium (TLC) 9 and 9:30 p.m. - "Help Me" and "The Princess and Her Prom"
With Theresa getting busier and her schedule filling up, she decides it's time to hire some help. She also meets a young man who has trouble coping with the loss of his brother. Then in the second episode, Victoria gets ready for her senior prom with her mother's help, but mom can't help channeling spirits at every turn.
There's no preview, but here's a look at "Behind the Read":
What are you going to watch?


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Audrey Hepburn hat pattern
This chic Audrey Hepburn hat pattern was inspired by the stylishness of the talented actress in "Breakfast at Tiffany's.
As made using dressmaker methods, this hat should be firm, but not stiff, and can be worn forward or on the back of the head. The wide brim is perfect for the "mysterious" look and serves double duty for those sensitive to the sun. This hat is held securely in place with two hair combs sewn to each side of the band.
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As I mentioned in my one of my recent posts, I've gained most of the weight back that I lost and maintained for a few years. Within the last year or so I've completely struggled with sticking to any food plan all while consistently gaining weight. I […]Read more →
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Yesterday I interviewed PD14 presenter Rivka Kawano in a live Google hangout about her upcoming presentation Google+ for Authors. If you missed the live event you can watch it here:
Rivka explains that "Google+ is not just another social media platform. It has a lot to do with search. It has a lot to do with authority and rankings. It has a lot to do with tying together everything that you're doing" and that "it can be a really powerful tool if you know how to use".
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Race Organizers Announce Competition to Create Original Artwork
LOS ANGELES (April 21, 2015) - Fans, artists and cyclists are being recruited by AEG, the presenter of the Amgen Tour of California, the nation's largest and most prestigious professional cycling race, to create and submit original artwork for the 2016 Amgen Breakaway from Cancer(r) Fashion Design Contest.
From now until May 4, 2016, original artwork submissions will be accepted online at http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/designcontest. The winning artwork will be used as the design for a Breakaway from Cancer-inspired kaftan (tunic top) that is part of Bold and the Beautiful actress Katherine Kelly Lang's collection. The Breakaway from Cancer kaftan will be available for sale on the daytime television star's website, http://katherinekellylangkaftans.com. A portion of the profits from the sale of each kaftan will go to Breakaway From Cancer's four nonprofit partner organizations.
Amgen's Breakaway from Cancer is a national initiative to increase awareness of important resources available to people affected by cancer - from prevention through survivorship.
Having lost her father to colon cancer, Lang, an ambassador for Breakaway from Cancer, understands the struggles that cancer patients and their families face, and is dedicated to helping the many people fighting cancer who don't know where to turn for assistance.
"My love for fashion started at an early age, and I am honored to put that passion to work for such a worthy cause," said Katherine Kelly Lang. "I hope designers and graphic artists from across the country enter this contest in recognition of the courage and strength needed by those facing one of life's most difficult challenges."
One grand prize package will be awarded to the person who designs the winning artwork. The prize package includes $1000 cash and trip for the winner and one guest to the final day of the 2016 Amgen Tour of California in Sacramento on May 22, 2016. The prize package also a meet and greet with Katherine Kelly Lang and round trip airfare, hotel accommodations and VIP Hospitality Passes.
The winning submission will be determined by the following criteria: creativity (50 percent), use of Breakaway from Cancer colors and elements (25 percent), and choice of theme (25 percent). A panel of judges will review all eligible entries. Official contest rules can be found at http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com/designcontest.
About the Amgen Tour of California
The Amgen Tour of California is a Tour de France-style cycling road race created and presented by AEG that challenges the world's top professional cycling teams to compete along a demanding course that traverses hundreds of miles of California's iconic highways, byways and coastlines each spring. The teams chosen to participate have included Olympic medalists, Tour de France contenders and World Champions. Amgen Tour of California is listed on the international professional cycling calendar (2 HC, meaning "beyond category"), awarding important, world-ranking points to the top finishers. More information is available at amgentourofcalifornia.com.
This year, the men's course will cover nearly 800 miles over eight days through 12 host cities, including San Diego (first-time host), South Pasadena (first-time host), Santa Clarita, Thousand Oaks, Santa Barbara County, Morro Bay (first-time host), Monterey County, Lodi, South Lake Tahoe (first-time host), Folsom, Santa Rosa and Sacramento. The Amgen Tour of California Women's Race empowered with SRAM will run for the latter half of the men's race (May 19-22) as the U.S. debut event on the inaugural UCI Women's WorldTour (WWT).
About Breakaway from Cancer®
Amgen is leading the race to dramatically improve patients' lives through its national initiative, Breakaway from Cancer(r). Founded in 2005 by Amgen, Breakaway from Cancer aims to increase awareness of important resources available to people affected by cancer - from prevention through survivorship. Breakaway from Cancer is a collaboration between Amgen and four nonprofit partner organizations: Prevent Cancer Foundation, Cancer Support Community, Patient Advocate Foundation, and National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship. These organizations offer a broad range of support services complementing those provided by a patient's team of healthcare professionals. For more information, please visit www.breakawayfromcancer.com or follow us on www.twitter.com/breakawaycancer.
About Amgen
Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.
Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.
About AEG Founder and operators of the Amgen Tour of California, AEG is one of the leading sports and entertainment presenters in the world. AEG, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Anschutz Corporation, owns or controls a collection of companies including facilities such as STAPLES Center, StubHub Center, Sprint Center, The O2, Mercedes-Benz Arena, Microsoft Theater, L.A. LIVE and PlayStation Theater; sports franchises including the LA Kings (NHL), two Major League Soccer franchises, two hockey franchises operated in Europe, management of privately held shares of the Los Angeles Lakers; AEG Live, the organization's live-entertainment division, is a collection of companies dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performance, touring and a variety of programming and multi-media production. For more information, visit AEG today at www.aegworldwide.com.
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The Ministry of AYUSH has extended the last date for application to several seats for MD/PG in Ayurveda/Unani/Siddha and Homoeopathy Courses under Central Government Nomination (CGN) as per guidelines for the academic session 2017-18 from the eligible Government Teachers/Medical Officers (Doctors)/Research Officers. These applications were invited through the concerned State /UT Governments up to 15.06.2017 and 30.06.2017 (NER). In view of ...Read More »
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US President Donald Trump has termed the Supreme Court decision as a clear victory for the country's national security. He said the court verdict allows him to use the directive as an important tool for protecting the Nation's homeland. He has appreciated that the court decision was unanimous at 9-0. A statement by the White House said, "It allows the travel ...Read More »
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Al Qaeda, almost dead since Osama bin Laden's shoot-out in 2011, has now turned to Indian Kashmir issue, issuing a threat not only to the Indian army and police but also adding Hindu organisations' leaders. In a document called "Code of conduct for Mujahideen in the subcontinent", Al Qaeda has set its target and issued some do's and don'ts for ...Read More »
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Diana Told Camilla 'I Want My Husband Back': Reveal Transcriptions of Tapes
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at the Western Wall with Reb Gutman Locks on Mystical Paths
They moved from New York to Vermont many years ago. The father is an attorney, and his son just finished medical school and is beginning his residency in cardiology. Typical Jewish people... helping the world to be a better place.


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Eilat - The Birding Home
This is going to be kind of personal. My name is Noam Weiss and I am back to my birding homeland, Eilat, this time as the director of the international birding and research center of Eilat. I have returned to the "thing" that was always about the most professional birding for me. I call Eilat a "thing" as it is far more than a place for me.
Eilat is where 30 years ago I had learnt that there is a lot more about birding than what is in the identification guide. That there is so much more to learn than just compare the bird you see and the illustration in a book. It is where we learnt about birds and birding by researching in an unknown territory of knowledge and there was so much more to discover.
Hadoram Shirihai was our mentor. Showing us birds that nobody knew how to identify or expect them anywhere near Eilat. It was the days of the discovery of the Buff – bellied Pipits Japonicus that were totally unknown around Europe and the Middle East, the days we had learnt the difficult plumages of some Sylvia warblers, the first Crested Honey Buzzards and the exiting raptors surveys. Eilat was magical, with the numbers of migrants, the fantastic diversity and the discoveries that were beyond any possible birder's imagination.
After some years back in Jerusalem as a business man (the worst kind - securities underwriter) I was back to my dream land for 5 years of bird ringing, guiding and research, surveying Hume's Owls in the desert nights and falling in love with the barren mountains and colorful canyons. And now I'm back to be the one to continue the learning, to be your ears and eyes and to share with you the wonders of this place. And if you come along, you'll get a coffee too.
I'm back here after Yael Lenhardt did a great job solidifying the research, connecting the community of Eilat to the birding park and a lot of guiding. Tzadok made the birding park an exciting place to visit and a very comfortable one too.
My dreams are to open it up to the public and birders by moving the ringing station to be accessible and open to you birders, and to become the information center for the birders visiting Eilat. I will try to resume the intensive bird monitoring in Eilat like in the good old days, discover new birds, find new challenges that birds face here and remove them, and safeguard the birds of Eilat.
The past 3 weeks I've been here have already been exciting. Autumn comes late to Eilat but it's already full of good birds and activities. The ringing station catches up to 150 birds per day and the diversity is very high. The best birds until now have been a young Rosy Starling and 3 Scarlet Rosefinches.
Barred Warblers are caught every other day and a Little Bittern, Wood Warbler, Curlew Sandpiper, Levant Sparrowhawk, some Lesser Grey Shrikes, many Namaqua Doves, and a few Scops Owls have joined the party here.
Interesting to note it has been a good year for the Red-backed and Masked Shrikes (up to 23 caught per day). Another surprise has been the Blackstarts, that find refuge in the irrigated areas of the bird sanctuary from the difficult and dry conditions in the desert wadis. Up to 4 of them were observed and a few got marked.
In the Field the most impressive is the daily take off of Levant Sparrowhawks in the early mornings. We have them now almost every day with numbers moving between 50 and 1,000. The peak was on the 29/9 morning with 4,000 of them swarming above the bird sanctuary.
These Hawks are probably missed by the main Raptor survey in Kfar Kasem. The survey's crew speculated that these Hawks end up passing in Eilat on days with strong westerly wind. I'm not so sure this is actually the case as their usual route is passing about 150 KM west of us, very few are reported between Eilat and the main route and these Hawks are seen here year after year.
I would like to believe that the Hawks that are seen as if they come from the east, belong to an easterly population, maybe from the Caucasus mountains. This is still to be checked one day. It's on the list with talking to some Jordanian birdwatchers and may be tracking some of these Hawks with GPS transmitters.
In the field here Shachar Shalev reported a Crested Tern (very rare) and a Lesser Crested Tern on the 22/09 at the north beach. They were not relocated but that's how the north beach works - it is very dynamic. A Spotted Crake was noted in the bird sanctuary and a new Sooty Falcons nest was found in the mountains. The first Rollers and some Lesser Kestrels have been reported from a few sites. Common Cranes travelling towards Africa started passing above us too.
That's all for now.
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Edward James Olmos joins Dexter
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Battlestar Galactica star Edward James Olmos has signed on to the sixth season of Showtime's Dexter.
He's going to play a "brilliant, charismatic professor of religious studies." The former Admiral Adama is added to a cast list that includes previously announced guest stars like Colin Hanks and Mos (formerly Mos Def). Production on the next season starts on May 25 and the show debuts this fall.
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For the last three nights of our stay in Marrakech, we stayed in Riad Les Yeux Bleus – I had spotted this Riad on Instagram and got obsessed with the interiors so I just had to stay there to experience it myself.
At Riad 'Blue Eyes' every detail has been carefully thought through. It's interiors reflect the current nature of Marrakech, where modern, vibrant urban life co-exist in friendly interaction with the ancient ways of the city.
There are beautiful handcrafted pieces of Moroccan furniture, bright pop art colours and stunning artwork. Fresh, hand painted blue and white concrete tiles create a pattern all around the property. The courtyard has a romantic feeling to it with citrus and bamboo trees shading it and creating nesting spots for little birds who were clearly enjoying themselves and the turquoise pool is surrounded by colonial style chairs. In the evenings there are fires in most of the fireplaces in the lounging areas and candles are lit everywhere.
All of the eight rooms are individually styled. Our room was located on the first floor overlooking the Beldi patio, it had striking green walls with artwork and a big scrumptious bed with the crispiest hand-embroidered linen. The bathroom had a walk-in shower, soft towels and bathrobes, and lovely 'scent of Morocco' products that smelled so amazing – people travelling with friends should note that none of the bathrooms have doors.
Image source: Riad Les Yeux Bleus
The picture below is an example of the other rooms.
Riad Les Yeux Bleus offers a range of atmospheres; beautifully decorated patios, the courtyard pool, cozy dining area, Moroccan salons, including a little library on the ground floor, and a tented dining area and bar for romantic candlelit dinners, plunge pool, a beautiful marble fountain, hammam and massage room on the rooftop terrace.
Image source: Riad Les Yeux Bleus
Reception is open 24 hours every day and Aminata, Tabit and their co-workers made us feel happy, comfortable and safe with their friendly and professional manner. Meals on request are available throughout the day and the complimentary breakfast served on the rooftop terrace was delicious every morning – freshly squeezed orange juice, choice of marmalades and honey with Moroccan pancakes, fresh bread, yoghurts, omelettes and coffee/tea.
The reception is happy to organise excursions with endless possibilities and private transfers to and from Marrakech Menara Airport are available. All the areas of the hotel have a free Wi-Fi.
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Riad Les Yeux Bleus is located just inside the medina walls in the peaceful Bab Doukkala neighbourhood that is very accessible by both, walking and taxis.
Riad Les Yeux Bleus is a very inspirational place and we both really enjoyed our stay. It has probably been my favourite out of all the places we ever stayed in. We will even miss the natural alarm clock – the very excitable neighbourhood rooster.
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Monday, February 15, 2016
Nightwish continues to evolve with new singer, new album
Endless Forms Most Beautiful is a loose concept album, largely inspired by naturalist Charles Darwin and his 1859 book On the Origin of Species. This album contrasts with Nightwish's previous work, Imaginaerum, as its lyrical themes are based on science and reason, versus fantasy and imagination.
The album's opening track is "Shudder Before the Beautiful". It begins with narration by famed evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins. As he finishes talking, shrieking orchestral strings hit and go straight into hard and heavy symphonic metal. Choral chants of "aaahhh" fill the first part of the song. The vocals from newcomer Floor Jansen are quite theatrical, especially during the chorus. The keyboards from bandleader Tuomas Holopainen complement the ultra metal guitar solo from Emppu Vuorinen very well.
"Weak Fantasy" has a big sound in the same vein as the opener, with even more use of the choral chanting. It starts out heavy, softens for the first verse, and gets heavier for the chorus. The lyrics of "Behold the crown of a heavenly spy / Forged in blood of those who defy / Kiss the ring, praise and sing / He loves you dwelling in fear and sin," are critical of religion and superstition. I love the edgy attitude in Floor's vocals on this song, which gives it a more raw, emotional appeal. Bassist Marco Hietala contributes vocals in last half of song, creating an interesting contrast to the feminine soprano vocals of Floor.
The lead single from Endless Forms Most Beautiful is "Élan". Its intro is heavy on the tin whistle and uilleann pipes, giving it a distinctly Irish sound and making it really stand out. Floor's vocals are delicate and crisp in the verses, but fuller and more dramatic for the chorus. "Élan" is not the heaviest track on the album, but it does get more of a rock edge in the chorus and the bridge. Its lyrics are about living life to the fullest and not being afraid to have a bit of adventure.
Titular "Endless Forms Most Beautiful", which is buried in the middle of the album, boasts some great metal guitar riffs right before the first verse. It is one of the heaviest and hardest rocking songs on Endless Forms Most Beautiful. The lyrics contain nature imagery and themes, and the backing vocals accompanied by a choir give the chorus a full and overflowing sound.
The album's grand finale is aptly titled "The Greatest Show on Earth", and shares its name with a Richard Dawkins book. It is made up of five distinct movements of sorts, and at about 25 minutes, it takes up the last third of the album. The part named "Four Point Six" opens with a piano and string arrangement. Two minutes into the piece, there is the sound of a thunderstorm along with some symphonic moments. Floor sings very briefly, and her vocals are in an operatic range on this one. It ends with a reading from Dawkins about understanding the universe.
Part II, called "Life," is hard and heavy metal with the Irish flavor of uilleann pipes. Floor sings in her lower register for the verses, playing a darker, scarier role. The chorus has the more common theatrical sound. "Life" has the standard verse-chorus-verse format, and at 5:05, it could be a standalone track. The next part, "The Toolmaker," is the longest movement and could also be a standalone song as well. It begins with monkey and jungle type sounds, along with some percussion. It features vocals from Hietala again, and this time is style is uniquely abrasive--kind of like a Billy Corgan-meets-Peter Garrett of Midnight Oil sort of thing. The vocals are odd at first, but they sound pretty good when Floor joins him. "The Toolmaker" has some fantastic guitar riffs and all the symphonic bombast you would expect from Nightwish.
"The Understanding" is slow and predominately features tin whistle and piano. There is no singing, only Richard Dawkins discussing, "We privileged few, who won the lottery of birth against all odds"--how the unborn had potential, but we living ones are the ones who made it. The final part of "The Greatest Show on Earth" is "Sea-Worm Driftwood". It consists of the sounds of ocean waves and Dawkins quoting Charles Darwin and speaking of the beauty in evolution--"There is grandeur in this view of life, with its several powers, having been originally breathed into a few forms or into one. And that whilst this planet has gone cycling on according to the fixed law of gravity, from so simple a beginning endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been, and are being, evolved."
I believe Dawkins has used Darwin's words to perfectly describe this latest album from an evolving band with a beautiful sound.
7.5 out of 10 stars
Nuclear Blast Records/Universal Music Australia
Official Nightwish Website
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NEW YORK (Reuters) – In economic hard times, investors traditionally buy gold, but more people hit by the recession are now selling the precious metal, jewelry, and even gold teeth, to raise cash.
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PORTLAND, Oregon (AP) — At All That Glitters Jewelry and Loans, aesthetic and sentimental values get checked at the door.
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Adams, Harris, Ihenacho play every snap against Chiefs
The Broncos have released the play-time numbers for their game last Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Three defensive backs — safeties Mike Adams and Duke Ihenacho and cornerback Chris Harris — never came off the field. They played in all 72 defensive snaps. Next among defensive backs were Kayvon Webster (50), Quentin Jammer (32), Champ Bailey (30) and David Bruton (19).
Next most were linebackers Danny Trevathan (70) and Von Miller (68). Middle linebacker Wesley Woodyard had the big end zone interception on the first drive but didn't play much in the fourth quarter and was out there for 49 snaps.
Among defensive lineman, no one played more than Malik Jackson, who played 57 snaps in relief of Derek Wolfe. Shaun Phillips was out there for 56 snaps. Robert Ayers played 36 snaps.
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10. Robert Langdon
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Hanks bought Dan Brown's Professor Langdon to life in these two blockbusters. Combining impressive intelligence with a likeable charm, Hanks successfully personified a fan favourite.
Best line: 'I've got to get to the library… fast!'
9. Various
The Polar Express (2004)
Hanks sealed the power of his vocal acting in this 2004 animated adventure. Voicing Hero Boy, the father, Scrooge, the conductor, the hobo as well as Santa, Hanks embodies the film.
Best line: 'All aboard!'
8. Viktor Navorski
The Terminal (2004)
Hanks found himself confined to JFK airport in Spielberg's The Terminal. Playing eastern European Viktor, Hanks must learn to cope with the American lifestyle (albeit that which is contained in the airport) as well as dealing with his feelings for Catherine Zeta Jones's air stewardess Amelia in this likeable comedy.
Best line: 'He chit'
7. Captain John H. Miller
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
Hanks's appearance in Spielberg's powerful war epic Saving Private Ryan is one of his most remembered serious roles. With a team of soldiers tasked with the unenviable mission of going behind enemy lines to save a paratrooper, the film is both impacting and evocative.
Best line: 'It's like finding a needle in a stack of needles'
6. Sam Baldwin
Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
Perfecting his rom-com capabilities (as well as sparking a chemistry with Meg Ryan that would be reignited in You've Got Mail), Hanks's role in nineties classic Sleepless in Seattle warmed the heart of many a viewer. Playing widower Sam, we watch as he slowly learns to love again with the help of his son Jonah and a radio therapist.
Best line: 'Her first name could be doctor!'
5. Paul Edgecomb
The Green Mile (1999)
Hanks plays prison guard Paul Edgecomb in this Stephen King adaptation. Charting life on a prison's death row, the green mile, the film focuses on inmate John Coffey and his relationship with Edgecomb and his fellow guards. Accused of raping and killing a young child, they soon discover that Coffey may not only be innocent but he also holds miraculous secrets.
Best line: 'On the day of my judgement, when I stand before God, and He asks me why did I kill one of his true miracles, what am I gonna say? That it was my job? My job?'
4. Josh Baskin
Big (1988)
Back when Hanks was a fresh-faced (and relative) newcomer to the movie scene he made light-hearted comedies that won him countless fans. We point here to the likes of The 'Burbs, Turner and Hooch, Splash and, of course, Big. Waking up to find himself in an adult body, 13 year-old Josh leaves home and finds himself facing rent, careers and the advances of amorous admirers. Bringing us that fantastic giant keyboard scene as well as Hanks's attempts to battle with baby sweetcorn, Big is an eighties gem.
Best line: 'A HUNDRED AND EIGHTY SEVEN DOLLARS!'
3. Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump (1994)
Perhaps one of his most famous roles, Hanks's Forrest Gump won the hearts of thousands of viewers. Gump, a mentally impaired but kind-hearted man, has somehow managed to be present at some of the most pivotal moments in history. The film charts his life and Hanks manages to provide the film with one of cinema's most likeable characters ever.
Best line: 'Momma always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get'
2. Woody
Toy Story (1995), Toy Story 2 (1999), Toy Story 3 (2010)
Arguably the best cinematic cowboy in the last twenty years, Woody gives a whole new spin to the wild west's iconic heroes. Savvy as well as a natural leader, cowboy Woody's leadership is threatened when spaceman Buzz (Tim Allen) appears (we're hoping to see a similar premise in this year's Cowboys and Aliens). Determined to convince the newcomer that he too is a toy, Woody finds himself faced with perilous missions to secure the safety of the entire community in Andy's room. Hanks's mannerisms are captured masterfully by Disney Pixar's team, catapulting Woody into the number two spot.
Best line: 'You. Are. A. Toyyyy!'
1. Chuck Noland
Cast Away (2000)
Hanks's loyalty to his craft was tested by Robert Zemeckis's 2000 Cast Away. Having to gain, and subsequently drastically lose, weight to play the stranded FedEx worker Chuck Noland, this is Hanks at his best. Alone for most of the film, Cast Away relies on Hanks's ability to captivate his audience. And boy does he captivate. We watch as days turn into years and he gets to grips with the island's dangers. Having to conquer debilitating toothache, as well as the pain of missing his girlfriend, Chuck toys with the idea of suicide as well as befriending a volley ball (the latter making for one of the most surprisingly effective cinematic relationships in the history of film). Hanks is sublime throughout and makes the film a delight to watch again and again.
Best line: 'Wilsooon!'


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And if you remember the stories in your history books, you'll recall that George and his cronies in the kingdom's ruling party did everything in their power to make life miserable for the American colonists. They taxed them, they introduced the awful practice of human slavery, they didn't allow them representation in Parliament, they kept them economically subservient by refusing to let them develop their own industries... they basically turned them into second class citizens, and took away their rights under English law!
After awhile, as these abuses continued, numbers of colonists rebelled against his arbitrary, hard-hearted, authoritarian, profit-centered rule. The Americans refused to buy products from George's kingdom — in fact, they even dumped a boatload of tea into Boston Harbor! When George's minions became even more cruel and unyielding in their oppressive treatment (sending soldiers to enforce the unfair laws, for example, and demanding that colonists give the soldiers free room and board in their homes), the breaking point was reached.
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The reason, dear reader, that I am reviewing these critical incidents for you now is that I fear that history is being repeated, in some strange way. Absolute power corrupts, absolutely! And the new political establishment in Washington has been exhibiting the same sort of disdain, scorn, and disrespect for the rights of its citizens that King George III did, over 240 years ago!
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Soccer Training Games Based on Scoring Goals
Soccer Training Games such as these are fun and functional. You don't need much either, just a ball and a goal. Now, in case you're not familiar with these games they are outlined below in detail. Just like any game everybody has their own rules and rules have been changed over time (probably by players to avoid losing). Anyway these are classics that have been around forever and you can find them on pro and amateur teams around the world, these soccer training games are popular for a reason.
Wembley or World Cup is quite simple. Depending on your numbers you can either play in teams of two or three or every man for himself (this is where friends are lost!).
Game is usually played in the 18yard box or just beyond.
Can only score a goal from outside the six yard box, or inside the six with your head. Last person to touch the ball before it goes in the net gets credit for the goal.
Goalie in net, if they make a save they just punt it in the air to continue play. If you score you step off the field and advance to the next round, the last team remaining is eliminated, the remaining teams then start again and the same is repeated each round.
When there are two teams left, sometimes the game is first to two goals, or keep it the way it is and first team to score wins.
In case there is no actual goalie, the first person eliminated goes in goal. Or one of the teammates if playing in teams.
There are some variations to this game and other soccer training games but this is the basic framework. Always a classic.
This game is quite simple. Can be played with a minimum of two people or more. Basically just as the name describes you get 5 shots, then 5 more, then 3 more from different places on the pitch. One person goes in net and the other shoots.
First 5 shots are from 10 yards outside the 18 yard box and are worth 5pts for a goal
Second 5 shots are from just outside the 18 yard box and are worth 3 pts for a goal
Third 3 shots are from the pk spot and are worth 1 pt for goal
Highest score wins and lowest score goes in net or rotate appropriately if you have more than two playing.
All shots are dead balls (meaning the ball is still when hitting them)
Pretty standard game and makes every shot worth something.
Another classic goal scoring game which is pretty easy to understand.
You line up 6-10 balls around the 18 yard box (I suppose you could put the balls anywhere on the pitch)
You have a crack at it and see how many goals you can score then you and the keeper switch spots and see if he can out due you. If you have more than two playing lower score goes in goal.
Soccer training games like this one simple enough? moving along then.....
This is a fun game if you and your pals have some skills. Can be played with 3 or more.
1 person starts with the ball at just inside centre, the other out wide and the other at the top of the box waiting to finish. Goalie in goal of course.
First person juggle the ball to themselves keeps it up for a few touches then out of the air serves a ball wide, the wide player can let the ball bounce or roll along the ground but must use only one touch to serve the ball into the box and the final player must finish it out of the air one touch.
Easier said then done believe me. You might be thinking "that's child play, this is done at the pro level? piece of cake" Well good luck, just make sure you start early, don't wanna be running out of sunlight superstar. These soccer training games are more than just useful, they're challenging and make you think outside the box. Enjoy.
First off you're going to need a minimum of 12 players. This is one of those soccer training games that you'll want to play all day and every time you're out on a pitch but you do need some numbers.
-Divide the players into three equal teams (doesn't matter who's on which team)
-Place one cone approx. 22 yards from the goal and another about 6 yards from the goal.
-All three teams are always participating, two teams start about 10 yards behind the 18 in single file next to each other (these teams are competing against one another) and the third team divides themselves beside each post (this team is distributing passes not competing with either team, neutrals if you will).
-Now here's where it gets a little tricky but believe me it's not complicated. The two teams competed will have one player go at a time, first team will go then second team will go.
-The team by the posts will play a ball along the ground to whomever turn it is past the first cone and they will shoot it on net, after they are done that one they will receive another ball from the opposite post that passes the second cone at 6 yards and they will shoot that one too.
-I hope you got that, now you need to score one of your two goals to remain in the game. If you miss both you go and stand behind the net and try and catch a ball out of the air to return to the game and back to your team.
-If you score both, you get to choose any player from the opposite team and they have to then match you by scoring both of their goals or they are out!
-Once your team runs out of shooters your team loses.
-Soccer training games such as this one is easier to see then to explain believe me. Remember a tactic can be missing one of your shots on purpose and playing it over the net for a teammate to catch, but u better not miss both or you're out, it's the risk you take!
Well judging by the name you could be in for a shot or two at the old behind if you're not careful.
First, if it's anybody's birthday on that day, they immediately go in the goal, turn around, bend over and everyone gets a shot from the 18 to hit them. Always good for a laugh.
-Essentially you can create any game where the punishment is butts up! 3 post, crossbar challenge, 1v1 or any of the other games can be played for butts up. The loser(s) stand on the goal and from about the 18 yard box everybody gets a shot at hitting their behind. Always makes the soccer training games a little more interesting.
If you've ever played bump in basketball, it's essentially the same game.
-Best with 3 or more players
-Everybody is lined up at the 18 yard box, you get one small forward touch then you shoot the ball.
-If you score, you are safe and get back in line, if you miss the player behind you can now shoot and has the chance to score and eliminate you, if they score before you can finish your original shot, you're out!
-Game continues until there is one player left standing.
Soccer training games with a little added pressure are always great for testing how you play under pressure and always a good time. Whatta ya say we play for butts up!! oh no...
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