XML...

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Yet, another assignment-related post...
This time it's about XML (Extensible Markup Language)

Molecular Mechanics	Semi Empirical	Ab Initio
Very Fast Speed	Fast Speed	Slow Speed
Parameter Restriction	Good Accuracy	Very Good Accuracy

Never enough...

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When you see someone beautiful, you fell for her...
Then you see another beautiful girl...
You fell for her also...
The cycle continues on and on and on...

When you see a beautiful car, you want her...
Then you see another beautiful car...
You want her also...
The cycle continues on and on and on...

When you see your face in the mirror, you noticed a dark spot...
Then you see your face in another mirror...
You see another dark spot...
The cycle continues on and on and on...

The fact is:
You're a human...
Nothing is ever enough for you...

Ra's al Ghul...RasMol?

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Ra's al Ghul is the name of a villain in Batman...

But RasMol, according to Wikipedia is a computer program written for molecular graphics visualization intended and used primarily for the depiction and exploration of biological macromolecule structures, such as those found in the Protein Data Bank. It was originally developed by Roger Sayle in the early 90s.

Historically, it was an important tool for molecular biologists since the extremely optimized program allowed the software to run on (then) modestly powerful personal computers. Before RasMol, visualization software ran on graphics workstations that, due to their expense, were less accessible to scholars. RasMol has become an important educational tool as well as continuing to be an important tool for research in structural biology.

Here is an example of lexA protein on display using RasMol;

When SMILES mean more than a smile.

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Unfortunately, it's assignment-related post again...

SMILES (Simplified molecular input line entry specification) is a specification for unambiguously describing the structure of chemical molecules using short ASCII strings.

"What the....?"

Well, since a picture worth a thousand words, here are some of the pictures that might (or might not) help you understand what SMILES notation is...

(note: SMILES notation are the ones that are located below each chemical structure)

EXCEL-lent!

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Unfortunately, this blog needs to be used for assignment purpose (again)

Here are some of the "magic" of the "fantastic" software; Microsoft Excel:

The Magic of ChemSketch

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Are you tired of drawing chemical structures?
Need an easier and more interesting way to help you with your drawings?

If "Yes!" is your answer, ChemSketch is the answer to your prayers.

ChemSketch is designed to be used for drawing chemical structures, reactions, and schematic diagrams.

Here are some examples of ChemSketch magic:

Silent Treatment and Isolation...

Assalamu'alaikum (Peace be upon you)...

Human is a social creature...
We need each others' company...
That's why when someone is antisocial, he/she is considered as abnormal...

But what about silent treatment or isolation?
It is one of the worst type of punishment that it's being used against a serious offender in the prison...

Should we use it against certain people that we don't like?
Should they use it against us?
These are the ethical issues that demand answers...

One thing for sure, the person who is put under silent treatment can try to identify his/her wrongdoings and try to make amends...
or he/she can just ignore the silent treatment...
The second option sounds more convenient...

But for how long?

Just like ignoring the silent treatment itself, solving conflicts that you don't even know the cause is almost impossible...
Especially if it's a one-sided effort...

Life's so complicated, isn't it?