Our third Spa Management Online Course, for this year, is currently running. We took the opportunity to talk to one of the students. Let's meet Susana Queirós, who is currently managing a spa in the Seychelles and at the same time she is participating in Raison d'Etre's Spa Management Online program.
RDE: Susana, where are you currently based and what is your current position? S: I am currently working in Seychelles, in Desroches Island Lodge, presently managing Escape SPA, a beautiful and peaceful piece of Paradise in the Indian Ocean.
RDE: Why did you choose Raison d'Etre Online Spa Management Program? S: Being in such a remote destination and with limited access to the internet I was looking for an online school that would give the opportunity to join the online training, but at the same time being able to have a flexible schedule as the operation of the hotel and a hotel spa is constantly changing. The Raison d'Etre blog and the website gave me all the information that I needed about the course contents. The contact that I had with Josefin, the Course Manager, also made everything extremely easy and accessible.
RDE: You started the course a while ago, how was the start? S: All the way from the start it has been a pleasure to do this training, especially because all provided material is so complete and all the videos and lectures are enthusiastic.
RDE: How do you find the course so far? S: Perfect. After being in the SPA industry for almost 10 years now and being a spa manager for more than 3 years, this course brought knowledge and new specific fields to me. This will enable me to improve my routines and operations and be a great help in the future.
RDE: Which subject are you working on currently? S: I am going through the last module right now, which is the business plan.
RDE: When do you normally study, watch the lectures (videos) etc? S: As I am working and we have a busy hotel, I only find time to study in the evenings after work.
RDE: What subjects / areas are you mostly looking forward to study during the course? S: My favourite modules were Finance and HR, both of them bringing a lot of new knowledge to my operations, as well as new routines to be established to help in my daily work.
RDE: Do you have any advice to those who are considering participating in this course? S: Even if you do have a tight schedule and think that you don't have time for the training, the flexible schedule makes it possible to do the course any way. I strongly recommend this online training.
Thank you Susana and good luck with your Business Plan and final part of the course!
Today we just want to launch our next inpirational video and share some words from our Managing Director Annika Jackson. Enjoy!
Ps. We have few places left for the Spa Management Program Nov 17th!
Don't miss – 'Get Fit' Camp with Hollywood Trainer!
A motivational and transformational experience is upcoming at Soma Bay Thalasso & Spa, voted Egypt's Best Luxury Destination Spa for 2014. An exclusive 5-day retreat that offers the guests the chance to achieve breakthrough improvements in their physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing.
Celebrity fitness trainer Ramona Braganza best known for sculpting hot Hollywood bodies, including the likes of Jessica Alba, Kate Beckinsale, Anne Hathaway, Scarlett Johansson, Bradley Cooper and Halle Berry is coming to Soma Bay! You have the chance to join Ramona for her 'Get Fit' camp at Soma Bay Thalasso & Spa for her world famous "8 Steps to your Hollywood Body" October 22-26.
Global Fitness Expert Ramona Braganza takes you "Behind the scenes" to learn the training and nutrition tips of her stars and experience exclusive personal one to one and as well as group training.
In the jungle of all hair products out there, we occasionally find some favorites. I started using only organic hair products without harmful chemicals, such as sulfates, mineral oils and silicons about 3 years ago and I constantly try new ones. I have truly benefited from using natural hair care and my days of flaky scalp and thin, flat hair are gone! But, it very much depends very on what I use, here are some new favorites – Enjoy!
There are hundreds of spa managers around the world who has deepened their knowledge and business-know-how through our Spa Management Education. Years ago our Spa Management Course was a class-room course, but a couple of years ago we launched it on-line and what a success! We could immediately notice the need for this type of education, based on the many applications. Many of the spa managers who join our course are located in remote places and have difficulties finding time and possibilities to leave work for courses in other parts of the world, so distance-studies are a great solution. One, who has recently participated in the on-line course is Candra Pertiwi, Assistant Spa Manager at the Six Senses Spa in Oman. Candra and I met many years ago in the Maldives, both of us working at Soneva Fushi at that time. Candra was one of the top therapists, always with a big smile and a lot of energy. It has been great to see her taking the next steps in her carrier. Recently I took the chance to have a chat with her about how she found the On-line Spa Management Course. If you are curious about a student's thoughts about the course, continue to read the interview with her.
What was the most important thing you learnt in the course? I found all the subjects very important and all of them were connected and related to each other. For me the knowledge of marketing was essential and I apply it in to our daily routine in the spa operation. Among all the things I have learnt in the course I would say the most important thing is the actual business plan, as it summarizes the whole course and is a clear road map for a spa.
In what way have you applied the course into your daily business in the spa? I started with writing down all the things that I can improve in my role. For example after studying the part; Human Capital Management I now have a better understanding how to communicate with different people. To have successful communication it is necessary to approach different people in different ways, so today I really try to approach my colleagues and staff in different ways and by this we work more smoothly and in a more efficient way. Things get done!
Any advice you can give to our new students, when it comes to the on-line course? Ensure you study one subject at a time, and complete the task for each theme before moving on to the next subject, follow the study plan and stay focused.
Why would you recommend the course, what is the main advantage, as you see it? I found the online training very useful and it is very informative. It was easy to understand, both the written material and the lectures. It was also great that I could watch the videos and lectures again and again. The management team of the course is also very supportive I could ask many questions throughout the course. I recommend the course to anyone who wants to become a great leader and a great spa manager. It is definitely worth it!
Did you work as a spa manager while participating in the course? Was it difficult for you to find time for the studies? I'm working as an Assistant Spa Manager and the course is important for my future so I can take the next step and become a spa manager. Of course it was sometimes a bit challenging to find enough time for studies, as I am a mother with a full time job, but I like to work early in the mornings, when my head and my thoughts still are clear and the surroundings are silent and peaceful. It's possible; you just have to plan it!
Thank you so much Candra and good luck with your future career!
More and more studies about manual therapies are being published however not so many scientific studies have been performed on spa treatments. Spa is often considered more luxury and less therapeutic by the mainstream medical community. However spa treatments can also have therapeutic effects, which a study published this year in the renowned paper, Rheumatology International show. Rheumatology International is an independent journal reflecting worldwide progress in the research, diagnosis and treatment of the various rheumatic diseases.
The researchers studied the effect of spa treatments on ankylosing spondylitis, previously known as Bechterew's disease. Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the axial skeleton with variable involvement of peripheral joints as well. Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of chronic, inflammatory arthritis and immune mechanisms are probably involved. It mainly affects the spine and the sacroiliac joint in the pelvis. There is no cure for Ankylosing spondylitis as far as the medical establishment know.
Thirty Ankylosing spondylitis patients attending the Rheumatology Unit of the University of Padova in Italy being treated with TNF inhibitors for at least 3 months were randomized: 15 were prescribed 10 sessions of spa therapy (mud packs and thermal baths) and rehabilitation (exercises in a thermal pool) and the other 15 were considered controls so they did not receive any spa therapy or exercise in a thermal pool. The patients in both groups had been receiving anti-TNF agents for at least three months.
The outcome measures utilized several index for Ankylosing spondylitis and the evaluations were performed in all patients at the entry to the study, at the end of the spa treatment, and after 3 and 6 months. Most of the evaluation indices were significantly improved at the end of the spa treatment, as well as at the 3 and 6 months follow-up assessments. No significant alterations in the evaluation indices were found in the control group, that is, they did not get better scores in the Ankylosing spondylitis index.
So next time you go to the spa for a luxury treatment you will probably get some therapeutic medicinal positive side effects as a bonus.
Sacroiliac joint: Joint between the sacrum and the ileum in the pelvis.
TNF inhibitors: Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) promotes an inflammatory response in the body, associated with autoimmune disorders. TNF inhibitors blocks this response but these drugs have severe side effect.
Talking about trends, we have seen many healthy and sustainable trends during the past years that have gone from "trends" to "lifestyle choices", and we often refer to the generation called "G".
Generation G consists of people who are environmentally conscious, love Mother Earth, want to stay "clean" inside and outside, and chose to live more consciously due to the many problems that the materialistic lifestyle has been bringing. Gen G is all about generosity, giving, compassion and sharing. A person who has made a decision in life – to make a difference! A person who makes active choices.
But as we live in an unsteady world, it often brings forward the true and instinctively good in people. A great example of this is Hannah Brencher (24) from New York that one day just decided to write a letter to a stranger on the train that looked miserable. She continued to leave letters like that on the bus, the library, the café and so on all over New York City. One year and 400 letters later she started the organization "Write more love letters" that today have 20,000 individuals across 49 different countries leaving letters and writing emails to strangers in need.
The interesting part of this trend that starts to bloom again in 2013 is that it is spread in younger ages and at a personal stage in social media, which is in great need in the digital world that often is quite rough, honest and mean. It is again trendy to be kind, both to your friends, but also strangers on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
All these ideas, actions and efforts (like R.A.K) are truly lovely but sometimes they make me a bit confused. I believe kindness is a natural possession for all of us, a part of us as human beings. To be exact, when someone does something kind towards another, the brain produces dopamine and endorphins, which make you happy. Face-to-face kindness also produces oxytocin, which may lower the blood pressure ad stimulates the nervous system. This is natural. We live for love and happiness. Our vision at Raison d'Etre is to "Light lights" in everyone we meet or touch, and that is a great daily reminder for me to continue to spread love and kindness.
But, are we really so busy in our lives that we only have enough kindness to share with our chosen people? Either what we answer that question with; if kindness really needs systems and this kind of trendy actions and attention, so be it. If this is what it takes, so be it.
Ps. Have you ever written a love letter? It is absolutely magical.
Silat is a powerful synthesis of martial art movements and graceful ritual dance, widely practiced in Malaysia. It is an extremely elegant and restrained style of atrial art, putting a premium on self-control and discipline before violence. Combining breath, movement and energy techniques with self-awareness and empowerment.
According to Silat culture, the energetic body consists of connecting circles called chakra (in Malay spelled cakra or cakera). The chakra's energy rotates outwards along diagonal lines. Energy that emits outwards from the center line is defensive while offensive energy moves inwards from the sides of the body. The Silat practioner is aware of this and can harmonize their movements with the chakra, thereby increasing the power and effectiveness of attacks and movements.
I am currently in Malaysia (training therapists) and had the opportunity to visit a Silat master. He had 7 children hat demonstrated the ancient martial art form to us. It was like a clan of children in all sizes and ages standing in front of us. With utter seriousness and pride they demonstrated the "Katas" synchronized with breath. It was a true joy to see.
The Silat master is also a snake master, he had a cobra curled up at the back of the room, we were happy to see that it was encaged and at sleep when visiting. The master showed us three scars where he had been bitten, as when one time, the snake curled up behind his back, probably to get some warmth from the sleeping man. A sudden move in the sleep made the snake bite him and he claimed that he didn't take any serum to survive the bite; he used Silat breathing techniques, lymphatic kind of massage to get the venom out. I believe him. After that scary story he demonstrated his own snake dance, movements he created after watching how the cobras move before catching their prey.
Eyes focus, spine moving in waves, slowly until reaching out to strike his meal. Very fascinating!
Swedish Classic Massage celebrates 200 years!
The Swedish gymnast Per Henrik Ling is called the "father of Swedish Classic Massage" from when he opened the Royal Gymnasium Institute in Stockholm – 1813, 200 years ago. He developed his own comprehensive system of athleticism and treatments – Swedish gymnastics and massage, to stimulate blood circulation, strengthen the muscles and create a better balance between bones and muscle tissue.
At our LivNordic Spa in Stockholm, this treatment is of course the most popular one and our Swedish Training Director, Isabella dos Santos, has developed the basic techniques further, to create an exceptional massage – unique for Raison d'Etre and LivNordic.
Wall inscription about Swedish Classic Massage at our LivNordic Spa in Stockholm.
Swedish Classic Massage (or actually just 'Classic Massage' as we say in Sweden) has definitely been a source of inspiration for most of the western massage techniques and is still one of the most popular treatments booked in the world. So, why do not do as we do, go ahead and find a place near to enjoy a Swedish Classic Massage and celebrate the 200 years anniversary with us!
We can't deny that religious and spiritual beliefs are the foundation of, if not all then most cultures on this planet. There is something about religion or spirituality that resonates with us at a level that goes beyond concept, to how we experience this world – consciously or unconsciously.
Why do they have such a hold over us? In times of stress or danger we are inadvertently drawn to seek some higher power to help us out – be it God or Mummy. And when we do feel those moments of spontaneous gratitude, we still need something to focus it on.
Next time you are at a friend's home, take a look around to see if you can't find something that smacks of an altar – even if they don't think it is. A photo frame positioned in a place of honour, a small group of items, lovingly placed in a special space, a funky pink plastic Buddha statue sitting on a window still.
So, what is the one thing that all religions, spiritual and philosophical, even some psychological, theories and beliefs have in common?
All are founded on a trinity. Buddha, Dharma & Sangha; God, Son and Holy Spirit; Mind, Body, Spirit; Osiris, Isis, Horus; Light, Truth, Path…… in fact we would probably find that most things that have some kind of power over us, or the power to influence us, will at their heart, be based on a trinity. Because all true trinities express the formula of creation. Being the created and part of creation, it is this formula that is at the centre of who we are. And this formula, when perceived consciously or unconsciously, has the power to touch us deeply, no matter which culture, religious background or belief system we subscribe to. And no matter whether it is presented to us in the context or religion or spirituality or from a cultural or even materialistic point of view. We are creators in our own right and we know it deep down. We are happiest when we are creative. And I'm not only talking about music, painting, arts, but everything that allows us to express ourselves. Think too, that all true creativity is of benefit to others in some way. We can be creative listeners, creative when creating spread-sheets, in the kitchen, the garden …. Everything.
Buddhists believe that all phenomena are an assembly of three dimensions. The outer, the inner and the hidden. Part of the hidden dimension of humankind is the ability to create. And the formula of creation is simple: You have a source (represented by God, Buddha, Spirit, Soul, Light), you have a dynamic (Truth, Holy Spirit, Mind, Dharma) and you have the manifestation (Christ, Body, Sangha, the Path). Source, Dynamic, Manifestation. Mind, Body, Spirit should really by Spirit, Mind, Body by the way. But then, ego will always put itself first when it can.
So, now we come to mission statements. Aren't we in effect creating a belief system when we create a mission statement for a spa or a business? We move into the hidden dimension and with that the source of everything that is created or made manifest after. Amanresorts, whom so many have tried to copy, have at its heart a very powerful mission statement based on three simple values. Unfortunately it's a secret, which makes it all the more powerful. But it works. However, most people attempt to copy the manifestation, rather then understand the source and so any attempt to copy becomes just that, a copy.
But when you truly understand the hidden aspect of a thing, the essence, the source, in that moment you make it your own. And in that moment it becomes unique.
I was recently working on a spa, which had as its root the value: 'to nourish'. It works on so many different levels. The design should nourish the guest through the spa journey. We will nourish our staff, to ensure they can preform to the best of their abilities. The spa structure should nourish its environment, rather than being in resistance to it. Add the other two values – 'to sustain' and 'to connect' and you have a beautiful trinity. One that everybody was able to understand and able to connect to. Whether it was the architects or designers, management, staff, shareholders everybody was able to understand – or was guided to understand – what their role was in the fulfilment of this mission statement for this particular spa.
To nourish, to sustain and to connect become the spa's mantra, it's unique aspect as each part of the puzzle fell into place around it. It become a guide and if up-held, will give a simple elegance to the spa as a whole. Everything on some level will be an expression of this trinity and so, everything not only has a place, but harmonizes with everything else, complements it, supports it.
To create a truly an exceptional mission statement is to quite simply find the essence of what is being created. And once you have that, miracles will happen. When you find the essence, you find the flow. The deeper you move into it, the more powerful it becomes. It will influence the kind of people you hire to take care of the spa. It will help you to decide which products to use, which colours to choose, where to place something in the room. And once it is done, people will walk through the spa, feeling that you have created something truly miraculous. Even it if is just a hut on a beach.
Lastly, how do we find our essence, our trinity? It's actually quite simple. We naturally tend to express it – usually unconsciously. We might pick an image, a logo, to represent the spa, which when contemplated reveals the trinity to us. We might, when reading everything we have written about the spa, keep seeing certain values popping up again and again. Or the name that was chosen, might actually represent the hidden aspect of what we are trying to create. Often it is the most obvious, which suddenly becomes the deepest.
And if it is not obvious because you have been looking at it for too long, then ask. Throw the question out into the universe, sit back, allow yourself to become still and receptive, add a little patience, and I promise you – the answer will come. It always does.
Just visited Thailand and had the good fortune to meet and have several treatments sessions with Mr Jaruun – as it says on his uniform Number 1 Thai Massage therapist.
His session can very well turn into 3 hours sessions, because that is how long it takes to really work in detail on the whole body.
First time meeting him he instructs me proudly that his massages are long and very different from the common Thai massage you can find at the beach or at the massage parlors along then main streets of every tourist city in Thailand.
And….he was very right, he works soft with his palms along the Sen lines, like he is opening the pathways and also preparing my body softly for the soft stretches that will follow.
Mr Jaruun always take 3 clients a day, not more, not less and when I ask him if he gets tired he says: " it is important to breath out giving a stroke or when giving pressure.
He also very much uses his own body weight, rocking his body from side to side, distributing his weight gradually and gently into my body.
He take his time working up and down my spine using palms, elbows, feet and knees and then with a gentle stretch – like a slow Yoga posture he stretches my back and I can feel all my cervical vertebrae silent, smoothly realigning and the stiffness that had kept my head from turning without hesitation is gone.
Ending the session Mr Jaruun invites me to sit opposite to him and he recites a prayer in Thai and then spontaneously from his heart a translation in English where he simply and lovingly asks for health, balance and that harmony will be present in my life.
Rooted in the Indian Ayurvedic medical practice, Thai Massage is one of many forms of Oriental bodywork based on energy balance theory of health and healing.
The Chinese system of acupressure is an obvious influence. Thai massage focuses on the ten major sen lines by palming and thumbing along these energy pathways.
According to this theory, the human body contains a field of energy within it composed of 72,000 sen lines, ten of which hold top priority.
The Chinese meridian theory calls this energy "Qi" and the Indian Ayurvedic system of nadis refers to it as "prana". It is believed that blockages in the flow of this energy manifest in discomfort, disease and pain.
Most ailments then are the result of an imbalance in these meridians, whereas free flow along the sen lines leads one to feel energetic, relaxed and free from stiffness and pain. Working pressure points along the sen lines releases blockages of energy and increases energy flow, thereby helping to restore balance, the key to good health. Well-being can be restored and maintained by rhythmically working along the ten sen or vital energy conduits.
This sacred philosophy was taken directly from the teachings of Yoga. Thai Massage is very rhythmic and meditative, enabling both the client and the practitioner to reach a deeper level of consciousness.
Today the market has a wide selection of services and products since and many companies sales strategy is: pick yourself. Your daily routines includes a never ending amount of choices, everything from choosing what kind of coffee to buy; to what kind of milk to what kind of cup.
Even if almost all people find the wide selection as something positive this is becoming a stress factor in the modern society. Instead of freedom of choice it becomes a loss of time. Even if you save 20 Euros when selecting mobile operator you feel the loss of the several hours you spent on making your decision. And when your choice is made, you still compare with your neighbor to find out if you made the right one and often you get disappointed anyway.
Many people find it time-consuming and tiresome to collect all info needed to make a wise decision. What happens is that we just pick something and not really base our choice on anything particular other than our guts. Daniel Kahneman describes this in "Thinking, fast and slow" as your automatic thinking (System 1) that makes you act fast but sometimes foolish. He describes our intelligence as not suited for the modern life full of selection and this unfortunately leads to many mistakes and unwise decisions based on intuition.
But something is happening! The "non-selection" is starting to becom e a trend and since a couple of years ago services have shown up that helps you with your decision. Personal shoppers (not only for fashion, now also for food), all-inclusive hotels, sites such as Price runner is a respond to this phenomena. People want someone else to make their choices. But if the services offering "non-selection" just increases then the questions remains: who do we pick to choose for us? When do we still value the freedom of choice?


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Protests continue across Canada in support of Freedom Convoy
Citizens and also the premiers in a number of provinces disagree with the federal government using the Emergencies Act against the Freedom Convoy protesters.
A freedom protest over the weekend at the Alberta legislatureShutterstock
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(LifeSiteNews) – On the weekend leading up to the Emergencies Act (EA) vote that took place on Monday night in Parliament, Canadians from all over the country took to the streets to protest COVID policies and in support of the Freedom Convoy movement.
The EA was supported by the House of Commons, and will be in place – unless there is a new development – until 30 days have passed from February 14.
Gruesome scenes took place in Ottawa last weekend, including an elderly indigenous woman being trampled by a police horse and a female journalist being tear-gassed and shot in the leg with a riot gun.
Aboriginal peaceful protester trampled by Toronto Police horse unit in Ottawa.
My full report on Candice Sero :https://t.co/j1zKOJWlR5@OttawaPolice pic.twitter.com/cNPf2bh1u9
— Alexandra Lavoie (@ThevoiceAlexa) February 22, 2022
These events took place in conjunction with the arrests of multiple convoy organizers and supporters.
Despite the events in Ottawa, protests in support of the freedom movement in Canada took place in various provinces and cities.
Also, Premiers are now taking the feds to court or considering doing so in light of the EA.
Quebec City was home to a smaller convoy and a protest that had fireworks and live music.
Trucks line the streets of Quebec City to stand in solidarity with the Freedom Convoy protesters in Ottawa and to protest restrictions. pic.twitter.com/nRyQ79YSgM
— Marie Oakes (@TheMarieOakes) February 20, 2022
Protesters in Quebec chant "liberte" as Trudeau's attempts to crush the Freedom Convoy fail spectacularly, spurring even more protests across Canada. Comment when you see it… 😉🇨🇦🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/QSHbauecMn
— Julia (@Jules31415) February 20, 2022
Not to be outdone, Winnipeg has a protest of its own that doesn't look like it is slowing down. The organizers are now demanding to meet the prime minister in the same fashion that Ottawa protesters did.
Premier Heather Stefanson said that she does not want the EA to apply to her province, even though her own province experienced protests at the border.
The streets of Calgary, Alberta were also filled with tens of thousands over the weekend protesting government overreach.
Aerial of Calgary Freedom protest today
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— Syd Fizzard 🇨🇦 (@SydFizzard) February 19, 2022
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has no intention of quashing the protests with emergency powers and has even decided to take the federal government to court as a way of pushing back against what he sees as government overreach.
On Vancouver Island, protesters lined the streets of the provincial capital in Victoria, British Columbia. Residents of the city honked in support and were greeted with loud affirmation.
Toronto saw the streets flooded with demonstrators who walked in huge numbers waving Canadian flags, despite Ontario Premier Doug Ford's support of the federal government's EA.
A huge number of freedom protestors marched through Toronto on Saturday while police cracked down against the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa.pic.twitter.com/cGOAVEjpiJ
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) February 20, 2022
In Saskatchewan, Premier Scott Moe is considering legal action against the federal government like his Albertan neighbor.
WATCH: The Sask. government considers legal action against the use of the Emergencies Act by the federal government. Wayne Mantyka reports. https://t.co/RDjafDf4P4 pic.twitter.com/zsLiNwSLvw
— CTV News (@CTVNews) February 22, 2022
As things heat up in Ottawa, with the EA now being debated in the Senate, it looks like Canada is showing no signs of declining activity against Trudeau and his policies.
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Kungsleden's sale of the remaining share in Nordic Modular Group has been completed
Kungsleden's divestment of its remaining share in Nordic Modular Group to Inter IKEA Investments has been completed after approval from the Swedish Competition Authority in accordance with the conditions communicated on December 2, 2015.
With the transaction Kungsleden will release net funds of approximately 330 MSEK.
Biljana Pehrsson, Chief Executive of Kungsleden | 46 (0)8 503 052 04 | biljana.pehrsson@kungsleden.se
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Henrik Jonsson, CEO Inter IKEA Investments AB | +46 8 551 176 80 |
The information was provided for public release on 21 December 2015 at 11:30 a.m.


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Home » Biochemistry » Ehrlich Test- Definition, Principle, Procedure, Result, Uses
Ehrlich Test- Definition, Principle, Procedure, Result, Uses
November 20, 2020 by Anupama Sapkota
Ehrlich Test Definition
Principle of Ehrlich Test
Procedure of Ehrlich Test
Result and Interpretation of Ehrlich Test
Ehrlich Test is a biochemical test used for the detection of amino acid, tryptophan, in a protein sample. Ehrlich test is also termed the p-dimethylamino benzaldehyde test, named after the Ehrlich reagent. The test is named after the Nobel Prize winner Paul Ehrlich, who identified this test during the distinction of typhoid from simple diarrhea. It is also called a specific amino acid test as it detects a certain amino acid, tryptophan. This test has been used in laboratories for medical tests, some for drug testing while others for diagnosis of various diseases. Diagnosis of liver diseases, carcinoid syndrome, hemolytic processes, and occlusion of the common bile duct can also be performed with the Ehrich test. One of the common forms of the Ehrlich test is the spot test used for the detection of psychoactive compounds like tryptamines and ergoloids (like, LSD). A positive Ehrlich test is obtained for natural opium as it contains tryptophan. The Ehrlich reagent is also used for the identification of indoles and urobilinogen (found in urine).
Objectives of Ehrlich Test
To detect the presence of tryptophan in a given sample.
To distinguish between typhoid and diarrhea.
To identify the presence of urobilinogen in a urine sample.
Ehrlich reagent consists of p-dimethylamino benzaldehyde. The reaction occurring in the test is based on the principle that under acidic conditions, the Ehrlich's reagent undergoes electrophilic substitution. The substitution occurs at the indole or the benzyl pyrrole ring of tryptophan to yield a blue-violet condensation product. The condensation product formed after the reaction is further enhanced by the addition of NaNO2.
Tryptophan + Ehrlich reagent (p-dimethylamino benzaldehyde) → Blue-violet condensation product
Ehrlich reagent: Ehrlich reagent is prepared by the addition of about 0.5 to 2.0 grams of p-dimethylamino benzaldehyde in 50 ml of 95% ethanol. To this, 50 ml 10% H2SO4 is added.
Protein sample
Concentration HCl
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About 3-4 ml of diluted protein solution or urine sample is added to a test tube.
The liquid is then boiled with 1 ml of concentrated HCl.
A few drops of the Ehrlich reagent (p-dimethylamino benzaldehyde in H2SO4) are added to the test tube.
The test tube is then shaken to mix the contents together properly.
The test tube is observed for the color change. If a blue-violet color is observed, a few drops of NaNO2 solution are added to the test tube to obtain a blue color.
Positive result: A positive result in the Ehrlich test is indicated by the appearance of red to purple or blue-violet color. The color then changes to blue with the addition of NaNO2. This indicates that the sample contains tryptophan.
Negative result: A negative result in the Ehrlich test is indicated by the absence of blue-violet color on the addition of the Ehrlich reagent. This indicates that the sample doesn't contain any tryptophan.
This test is an aldehyde test used for the detection of tryptophan in a protein sample.
The test is used for the diagnosis of diseases like typhoid and other disorders of the hemolytic process of the obstruction of the common bile duct.
The test can also be used for the detection of psychoactive compounds and drugs like tryptamines and ergoloids.
Ehrlich test detects the presence of indoles and urobilinogen. The presence of urobilinogen in high concentration in urine sample helps in the diagnosis of hepatic jaundice and hepatitis.
The false-negative reaction might occur in the presence of urinary tract infection as nitrites oxidize urobilinogen to urobilin.
A false negative result during antibiotic therapy as some gut bacteria that produce urobilinogen might get destroyed.
This test is a specific test for aldehyde or tryptophan, and it doesn't detect other amino acids or proteins.
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PANAMA CITY � Citing fairness, area legislators pledged their support for an Internet sales tax bill recently filed in the state Senate.
Sen. Gwen Margolis, D-Miami, is taking another shot at pushing the bill through, officially titled Mail Order Sales (SB 88). This is at least the third time such a bill has been filed and the second time Margolis has tried to pass it, said Jeff Branch, the senator�s senior legislative assistant.
The bill would bring home between $800 million and $1 billion in uncollected sales taxes, Branch said. Current law says customers should remit sales taxes to Tallahassee for online purchases, but that�s not happening, he said.
�There�s no enforcement,� Branch said.
The bill would require online retailers to collect the state�s 6 percent sales tax � and likely the county sales tax, too � at the time of purchase, Branch said. Then the retailer would remit the taxes just like brick-and-mortar businesses do.
The bill has been referred to three committees: Commerce and Tourism, Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax, and Appropriations.
Montford, who serves on the Appropriations Committee, said the Legislature needs to move quickly and pass Margolis� bill. He said it�s a fairness issue for him.
�If the brick-and-mortar stores have to collect the sales tax, then we should do the same thing for the Internet sales tax,� Montford said.
�The taxes are owed, and they should be paid,� he added.
As it stands now, brick-and-mortar stores are at a disadvantage and the state needs to level the playing field, Montford said; Internet companies should be held to the same standards as all other businesses in Florida.
Montford said he believes the bill will get through this session and he�ll be �fully supportive� of the bill in the Appropriations Committee.
Montford�s colleague in the Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax takes a similar view.
�I stand on fairness for all retailers, whether it�s on the Internet or on Main Street,� said state Sen. Greg Evers, R-Baker.
Evers said so long as parity is kept and taxes don�t increase, he�ll support the bill. He said the bill undercuts the no-sales-tax Internet advantage and all retailers are on equal footing.
But, Evers said it�s too early to tell if the bill will make it to the governor�s desk. He said, as he understands it, the bill applies only to online retailers that have a physical presence in Florida � an office, storefront, warehouse, etc.
�I�m going to look at it with an open mind, and as long as everything is as it appears to be, then I won�t have a problem,� he said.
Branch said the bill, in its current form, would tax all Internet sales regardless of whether the online retailer has a physical presence in Florida. He used the example of wine retailers in California who ship their product to South Florida; he said, if passed, the bill would require them to collect and remit the sales tax.
Jennifer Hrdlicka, staff director for the Committee on Commerce and Tourism, said the bill has not been analyzed by the legislative team and she was unsure if it would apply only to online retailers with a physical presence in Florida or for all Internet sales in Florida.
The Florida Chamber of Commerce supports the Internet sales tax, Branch said, while online retailer Amazon has come out against similar bills in the past.
Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, said he has not read the bill and would not take a position on it.
�I think we�ll let the bill be considered by Senate committees,� he said.
Gaetz said he was sure the committees will have plenty of time to hear testimony for and against it. He said the bill is months away from making it to the Senate floor and likely would change by then.
�I don�t remember any bills in my six years in the Senate � any substantive bills � that have ever reached the Senate floor exactly as they were introduced, so it�s hard to know how I�ll vote,� he said.


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I remember going with my father ..., waiting among dozens of other eager third graders for the employees to put out the hourly allotment of five Cabbage Patch Kids. We waited for quite some time in that line so that I could get my hands on one of Xavier Roberts' classic dolls. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, victory was mine. I had in my hands the yellow box with the clear window.
Cabbage Patch Dolls were the first in a series of "crazes" that swept the United States starting in the early 1980's, although Babyland General Hospital had been giving birth to the moppets since 1978.
Xavier Roberts, often pictured in a cowboy hat, came up with idea of custom-made dolls "born" in a cabbage patch. His hometown of Cleveland, Georgia was the place he chose to test his idea and even he did not foresee how successful the idea would be. Originally selling the premium-priced dolls to visitors, Xavier called them "Little People," gave birth to them in a cabbage patch, and gave each one had a unique name. Demand at the tiny Original Appalachian Artworks quickly outpaced supply. Since the name Little People was common he began calling the dolls Cabbage Patch Kids and entered into a merchandising agreement with Coleco to sell the dolls.
Within 16 months more than 3 million unique dolls were produce by the toy manufacturer and another million by Mr. Roberts' company. Associated merchandising brought in millions of dollars. Over the years more than 80 million Kids have made it to market, only to be "adopted" by eager children and adults.
A stork points the way the "hospital" and the parking lot is packed on weekend afternoons. People can visit the cabbage patch where the dolls are born and the staff is dressed appropriately in nurses or doctors uniforms. Additional displays show the dolls going to school and a hospital where original dolls can receive "emergency care."
This is a great place to spend some time while roaming the North Georgia mountains, with or without kids. The displays are all high quality and the people are friendly and helpful. Of course, you can't beat the price(free).
Directions: From Atlanta, take I-85 north to I-985 (Exit 113). In Gainesville, take U.S. Highway 129 north (Exit 22) to Cleveland, Georgia. Babyland General is on the left, one block east of the highway on Underwood Street.
Hours:Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, other days 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.


The ChannelBuzz.ca Podcast returns, taking you live to this week's LogicNow Max 2015 conference in Washington, DC, and behind the scenes of the technology stack at this summer's PanAm and Para-PanAm Games in Toronto.
First, "live" from Washington, DC, we catch up with Alistair Forbes, general manager of LogicNow at the company's Max 2015 conference, where the company announced a Big Data analytics project, a push on security, and much more. Alistair also walks us through the first year of LogicNow as LogicNow, after its split from GFI Software, announced at the same event last year.
From there, we catch up with Cisco Canada, Scalar Decisions, and AmpThink on the technology experience at this year's PanAm and Para-PanAm Games in Toronto. Jeff Seifert, Roger Singh, and Bill Anderson join the Podcast to talk about the technology experience at the Games, and what they — and the rest of the Canadian tech industry — is going to get out of the Games.


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Q: derivation of L2 norm of matrix formula consider a matrix $A \in \mathbb{R}^{m\times n}$, its L-2 norm is defined as the maximum eigenvalue of $A^T A$. I tried to derive this from $||A||_2=\max_{x\neq 0}\frac{||Ax||_2}{||x||_2}=\max_{x\neq 0}\sqrt{\frac{x^TA^TAx}{x^Tx}}$ and don't know where to go from here.

A: Using eigendecomposition of a matrix, you can write
$A^T A= Q \Lambda Q^{-1} $ where $\Lambda$ is the diagonal maxtrix of Eigenvalues of $A^T A$ and $Q$ is the matrix of the corresponding eigenvectors.
First, note that without loss of generality, you can concentrate on the case $||x||_2=1$. Let $y= Qx$, then $||y||^2 = y^Ty=(Qx)^T(Qx)=x^TQ^TQx=x^TQ^{-1}Qx=x^Tx=||x||^2=1$.
Now, your max is $\max_{y: ||y||_2=1} y^T \Lambda y=\max_{y: ||y||_2=1} \sum_{i=1}^n \lambda_i y^2_i$, where $\lambda_i$ are eigenvalues.
I hope that you can conclude from here.
Edit: the eigendecomposition of $A^T A$ holds true under some conditions, for instance, $A$ has full column rank.

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Craig & Michael Fleming
March 3, 1995 - Michael Jackson privately attend the funeral service for little Craig Fleming, a two year old boy whose mother threw him over the bridge in California along with his four year old brother Michael before jumping to her own planned death. The mother and four year old survived the incident, although the child, Michael was badly battered, requiring medical aid.
According to J.Randy Taraborrelli, "Michael was in the recording studio finishing up his current album (HIStory) when one of his aide came to his and told him what had happened. According to eye witnesses in the studio, Michael broke down and wept openly and was so torn out about the tragedy."
Michael Jackson later dedicated the song "Childhood" on the HIStory Album to the memory of Craig Fleming with these words: "Childhood" is dedicated to Little Craig Fleming and his surviving brother Michael, for whom special scholarship fund was been established to ensure that his childhood usher in a future of all possibilities. Love, MJ.


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He-Man (2002) action figure
Posted under Blog, Reviews, Toys on September 13th, 2006 by jfcc514
NOTE: Originally published under the name "Poe Ghostal" on OAFE on 8/5/02.
He-Man and the Heroic Masters of the Universe must save Eternia from the clutches of the sinister Skeletor and his Evil Horde…
A headstrong teenager with a nose for trouble stumbles upon an ancient stone castle deep in the Eternia Forest. There he meets a beautiful sorceress who gives him a magical weapon, the Power Sword, and tells him that only he can save Eternia from the Evil Skeletor. By raising the sword above his head, he transforms into He-Man, the Most Powerful Man in the Universe! Together with his heroic companions, the Masters of the Universe, He-Man takes on Skeletor and the Evil Horde in the battle for all Eternia!
Part of the success of the original Masters of the Universe line was due to Mattel's ultra-cheapo production values. As anyone who owned the original figures can attest to, each figure was made from a limited number of torso, arm, and leg sculpts. With a few clever color changes, some accessories and a new head, kids had a "new" action figure. But this time around, Mattel has opted to skip the cheapo methods.
For the 2002 He-Man revamp, Mattel hired four former sculptors from McFarlane Toys, home of some of the finest toy sculptors in America. Dubbing themselves The Four Horsemen, these sculptors set about redefining He-Man for a new age of action figure standards. The new figures are stunning, especially when compared to the cookie-cutter work of the originals.
He-Man's sculpt was probably the most worked and re-worked by the Four Horsemen. According to the Horsemen, it underwent numerous assessments by child focus groups.
The kids seemed to prefer the "anime" look for He-Man—meaning more like Dragonball Z than the square-jawed Batman. Thus, He-Man has the youthful features and Kraft Macaroni hairdo seen here.
Other than the head sculpt, which I'm not personally fond of (but kids seem to like), the rest of the figure is excellent. He has a fairly basic super-muscled physique, though I think the shoulders are a bit too broad. Nonetheless, it's not nearly as bad as the squat, steroids-to-the-max look of the '80s toys. He-Man sports his trademark furry diaper, though it is now blessed with a sporran, which is a little pouch usually found on Scottish kilts. Anyone with an imagination, dirty or otherwise, can come up with an endless supply of possibilities for what He-Man carries in there.
In terms of articulation, He-Man has ball-joints at the shoulder and smaller, hidden ones at the hips, swivel joints at the wrists, and a swivel joint for the waist and neck each. This is more than adequate for a 6″ kids line and, I think, a good compromise between sculpt and articulation, because it provides maximum mobility without any ugly joints. The figures are made of a tough, durable plastic, though I've heard of occasional problems when twisting the waist or wrists. I recommend gently twisting the waists and wrists carefully first (this is particularly important for parents) before play or display, just in case.
The accessories are fairly standard: He-Man features a sword, a shield, and an axe. The sculpting on each is good, though the plastic used for the sword seems a little cheap. The hilt of the sword twists for a "battle mode." He-Man's armor is also removable (just the vest, folks, not the furry diaper—don't worry).
For the kids (and adults who play with the toys), He-Man features a "twist and punch action." Execution is child's play: simply twist He-Man's waist and let go, and he'll smack whatever meets his fist (or sword, if he happens to be holding it). A fun feature, especially for the young 'uns.
Now that the toy has been reviewed, permit me to digress a bit. Since He-Man serves as the flagship figure of the line, this seems as good a place as anywhere to discuss the greater issues surrounding the return of He-Man. As someone in his early twenties who was a great fan of He-Man in his youth, I am in a unique position to judge the impact of the TV-and-toys marketing techniques of the '80s and their effect on me. This was a huge issue for several parents' groups in the '80s, particularly the group Action for Children's Television (ACT). It was ACT who caused Filmation Studios to add those little mini-morality plays to the end of each He-Man episode.
In his book Out of the Garden: Toys and Children's Culture in the Age of TV Marketing, Dr. Stephen Kline argues that television shows suchs as He-Man, Transformers, and Power Rangers served not only to limit children's imaginations by inscribing their play within a limited fantasy world, whose boundaries were defined by the cartoon, comics and other ancillary media surrounding the toys, but that the shows and toys also served to induct children into a consumerist society, setting up a process by which the children will define themselves, and continue to do so throughout their lives, through the purchase of possessions.
Personally, I believe Dr. Kline makes some significant points. However, it's important to remember that children's marketing is a symptom of consumerism, not a cause. As a symptom it does reinforce these values, but most children will be introduced to them at some point or another regardless of whether they are allowed to play with He-Man and watch his cartoons.
While I have the usual consumerist baggage most Americans do, I'm perfectly aware of it, as most Americans are. All kids need toys, and for me, He-Man was one of the great pleasures of my childhood. The cartoon and the comics and whatnot were fun too, and I think it's a harsh world when toys, cartoons and comics are divorced from the word "fun" and viewed under a glaring critical eye. Will watching He-Man limit your child's imagination? I doubt it. Kline cites a few examples where kids would argue amongst themselves about certain toys being used "out of character" from the cartoon versions of the character or whatever, but in my experience it was only anal little kids like me who did that. Most kids had He-Man and Transformers and GIJoe and Ninja Turtles all fighting one another.
Which leads me to another point—are these toys violent? All the action features do involve bashing things or missile-firing. There are some parents, I know, who simply don't like those types of toys, and if you are one of those parents, I obviously recommend you avoid He-Man. But I don't think these toys encourage violence. Better to give your kids some little toys with swords than a toy gun, if you ask me. Kids—especially boys—are going to make their toys fight anyway, regardless of whether they're He-Man or My Little Pony.
In summation, I loved He-Man as a kid, and I don't feel all the cartoons and comics and little biographies on the back of the toys limited my imagination any more than I allowed it to be limited. Most kids, I suspect, will be the same way. If anything, playing with toys inspired my imagination so much that I'm now an aspiring fiction writer. Of course, there are some parents who might want to avoid encouraging their children to that particularly lucrative career…


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The methodology will be through on-site study by visiting the central historical sites linked to matters such as the Mount of Beatitudes where Christianity's foundation will be discussed. Likewise, we will visit some areas where there is a Palestinian population close to the Israeli population, trying to understand the legal problems of the Palestinian – Israeli conflict.


It is very rare that you come across a band that not only sounds like a champagne supernova, but also manages to be unique in a distinctly memorable way…Stereo Zen are definitely one of these.
On stage they are a pleasure to watch, really drawing the crowd in with their energetic performance…but the real magic is in the sound. Blending genres seem to be the order of the day, and Stereo Zen manages to blend good old rock & roll with funk and even some heavier elements.
A distinctive heavy bassline sets the pace, laying the groundwork for catchy guitar riffs, saxaphone, and funky vocals…and with song titles like "Keep your *** clean" you won't be able walk away without a smile on your face, your foot tapping and your neck permanently wounded from headbanging.
There is something fundamentally wrong with the music industry today, if bands like these remain relatively unknown. We have enough talent to bombard the international music market, but as a nation we seem to be suffering from a crippling low self-esteem disorder. I hope I live to see the day when a band can become famous on talent alone, not on the budget and reach of their marketing agent.
Whatever the case, you now have no excuse to plead ignorance! Stereo Zen is a breath of fresh air in a local market that is flooded by clones, and I hope we see more bands follow their own heads instead of trying to sound like everyone else.
That's all from me today, folks! Keep well, and check out the Stereo Zen group on Facebook HERE.


It's been more than a decade since organized retail came up in India. In the early phase of development, it was just restricted to plaza culture. Post 2003, mall culture started multiplying in the metro cities, and India started becoming the hub of organized retail. The modern Indian retail industry has gone through a plethora of changes to attain the stature that it has now. This article shows the way forward to establish successful shopping malls and commercial properties.
India is on the threshold of major reforms and is poised to become the third-largest economy of the world by 2030. The tech-savvy and educated population, skilled labour, and a strong commitment to calibrated liberalization of India will enhance the achievement of its economic vision. India's manufacturing sector has evolved through several phases and today Indian manufacturing companies in several sectors are targeting global markets and are becoming formidable global competitors. Many are already amongst the most competitive in their sectors.
The term Hospitality refers to the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors or strangers. The Hospitality industry is a broad category consisting of the service industry and the tourism industry. It includes Hotels, Restaurants, Event Planning, Transportation etc. It is a multibillion-dollar industry that depends on the availability of leisure time and disposable income. While this industry is very broad, there are some defining aspects that are important to understand.


As I've mentioned before, I hate moving. Absolutely HATE it. I think I would rather have my teeth ripped out one by one than move. OK, that's probably an exaggeration, but only a little one.
When I was in college, I used to start packing up my dorm room by the middle of April. Moving stressed me out, and I tried to minimize that stress by starting early on the packing, which, to some degree, made me feel more in control of the situation. When I moved to Boston, I was able to do so piecemeal, since I still had an apartment in Providence for 2 months after my Boston lease started. This made the situation slightly less miserable, but it still wasn't fun. Once I had moved everything to Boston, I vowed that I was never moving again until I was out of graduate school and could afford professional movers (I actually intentionally chose an apartment that was walking distance to Boston College, on a bus route to Boston University, and a short walk and then a bus ride to Harvard). The best laid plans….
When it became clear that I was going to move to Virginia, I almost instantly started freaking out about the move. I have a lot of stuff. I have heavy furniture. I hate moving. This was not going to be good. I also had no earthly idea how exactly I was going to get everything from Boston to Virginia (about 600 miles). Clearly, it was too far to make numerous trips as I'd done when I moved from Providence, and I had waaaaay too much stuff to cram into the family minivan as I'd done through college. So, I knew I was going to have to rent a moving truck. I also realized that there was no way in hell that my parents and I were going to be able to move all my furniture by ourselves without at least two hernias and probably a nervous breakdown or two or three. So, I was going to have to hire movers.
I really think that most moving companies are a huge racket. To hire a full-service moving company would have cost me upwards of $4500 (still assuming that I did my own packing), which is simply ridiculous, and goodness only knows when and if my stuff would have shown up in Charlottesville. Renting a Penske truck (with a AAA discount and my mother driving, since I'm under 25) and hiring movers to load in Boston and other movers to unload in Charlottesville, and including two stops in CT (one to pick up more stuff that I had in storage, and one to acquire a car from my grandparents) and one in DE (to sleep and pick up yet more stuff at my parents' house), I was able to do the whole thing in about 18 hours and for around $2k. It was still expensive, but I was generally able to retain my sanity, nothing was broken, and nobody got a hernia. Therefore, I consider the expense well worth it, and I definitely recommend hiring professionals, unless you have a whole posse of able-bodied individuals around to move all your stuff.
Also, if you're looking for movers in Boston, Intelligent Labor in Cambridge is amazing. Truly amazing. They were literally running between my apartment and the truck. 5 stars.


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Analyzing the Hall of Fame Case for CC Sabathia.
May 6, 2019 greenfieldmax18	Leave a comment
It's the final year of CC Sabathia's 19-year journey. The veteran left-hander announced before the season that all he had left to give was one more season. The 2007 Cy Young award just became the 17th pitcher all time to get 3,000 strikeouts which leads to the question, is Sabathia a Hall of Famer?
The other two lefties with at least 3,000 strikeouts – Randy Johnson and Steve Carlton – are both in the Hall of Fame. Compiling "Ks" is one measure of pitching success but Sabathia also checks other boxes in the Hall metric. Sabathia has a career record of 247-153. One of the biggest arguments behind Mike Mussina's case – he goes into the Hall in July – was that he had 100 more wins than losses. Sabathia is right on that edge and if he pitches well this year, his career won-loss record could go 100 games over .500. And if that happens, he'll surpass 250 career victories.
His career 3.69 ERA may give some pause on his case. However, Sabathia pitched most of his career in Cleveland and New York. Those aren't pitcher-friendly parks, especially New York. Sabathia has a career 117 ERA+ including 7 seasons where he had over a 125 ERA+ value. He has a well above average park- adjusted career ERA. Sabathia has the hardware to back up his case as well. He is one of 14 members of the "Black Aces" A group of African- American pitchers who have won 20 games in a season. That is particularly meaningful to Sabathia as he talks about legacies of those pitchers often and has paid tribute to the Black Aces during games in the past wearing cleats with the artwork of the group.
He is a six-time All-Star, a former ALCS MVP and was a key contributor to the Yankees' World Series team in 2009. He has earned the reputation as a big- game pitcher. Since 2017, Sabathia has made 27 starts after a Yankees loss and is 15-1 with a 2.71 ERA in 149.1 IP. He is the Yankees stopper. Fans and the team have confidence when he takes the mound.
While statistics like his 63.6 career WAR and 3.72 career FIP are impressive, it
doesn't tell the story of Sabathia's career. From the young kid who came in pumping gas, to the man who lost his way on and off the field. Entering rehab during a playoff series in order to better himself as a husband and father. After that, the former world champ completely reinvented the way he pitched. He developed a cut fastball and sinker to go along with a great slider. Even now, Sabathia produces some of the softest contact in baseball. He deserves to be in the Hall of Fame just for the way he reinvented himself and found a way to be just as productive.
because of it.
One thing that may not be valued enough is what Sabathia meant for the game of baseball as a black athlete. He is one of the most vocal players in the game and thought of as one of the best teammates. people have ever played with. That was never more apparent when he willingly ignored the opportunity to receive a bonus at the end of 2018 so he could defend his teammate by throwing at Rays catcher Jesus Sucre. It was a moment that defined Sabathia's career and a moment that gained respect from the opposing team even.
The amount of young black baseball players who were inspired by Sabathia is immeasurable and baseball should thank him for it. The charity work he has done in his career for his hometown of Vallejo in northern California is another testament to his humanity.
CC Sabathia deserves to be in the Hall of Fame not just because he was a great pitcher but because he was a great person, an amazing teammate, and a personality that baseball needed and still needs to connect with younger generations of black baseball players. One day, CC Sabathia will give a speech in Cooperstown and I'll just be glad I got to see him pitch.
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The speech from Any Given Sunday could easily be used as an advert for Strawberry Laser Lipo. As Al Pachino's character testified every inch matters that why I decided to make Laser Lipo a central part of my Race Week preparations. Chez Elaine was recommended to me by several friends and within minutes of my first visit I knew why. Beauty salons are seen as a no go area for Irish men, but a quick glance at the brochure and indeed the stylish interior proves lads are more than welcome here.
Proprietor the lovely Elaine suggested I give Strawberry Laser Lipo a try and after some research I thought why not. I'm well used to lying back and having hot stuff work it's magic, at least this machine won't fall in love and get really awkward on me. Friends were incredulous when I told them what I had signed up for, but I was very confident of a successful and enjoyable experience after talking to Elaine and reading the information she provided.
So here's the deal, after days of listening to scare stories and old wives tales I rocked up to Chez Elaine to give this a go. I went to the treatment room and was measured up, you are made feel very relaxed and everything that's about to happen is explained articulately. Elaine was very sweet to admit that I was the finest specimen she's had to date, but to her eternal credit she managed to remain very professional throughout. I lay down on the table and had the pack attached to my abs. It's basically ten bars about 6 inches by 3 inches, sending beams to the fat cells in your body. It's a lovely warm sensation not uncomfortable or painful in the slightest.
After the twenty minutes is up, Elaine got the measuring tape out again and much to my delight I had lost two inches. Seeing is genuinely believing.
Strawberry laser lipo worked for the specific goal I had, to tone up for an event and remove that hard to move pockets of fat that just wont go away. In my case the process was like giving a Ferrari a service before taking it to a demolition derby ie Race Week. I came out in pristine condition but it was short lived. I would see Laser Lipo as a great way to kick start a healthier you, or indeed preparation for your wedding or before a sun holiday. It's not really going to be of benefit if you're "Yo Mama" fat, or if you get the procedure and think that the lettuce on your Quarter Pounder Burger is part of your five a day then you're wasting your time.
If you are serious about weight loss and a healthier lifestyle then I would recommend laser lipo, I have already had my second session and am booked in for more.
You can lose weight while lying down reading a magazine it's a no brainer really.


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Experience Cebu at bai Hotel
bai Hotel, VisMin's biggest hotel today, formally opened its doors to business and leisure guests, and ushered in the holiday season last November 23, 2018.
The ribbon-cutting and tree lighting were led by Department of Tourism Region 7 Regional Director Shalimar Hofer Tamano; WorldHotels President for Asia Pacific Roland Jegge, bai Hotel Cebu General Manager Alfred Reyes, and the hotel's board of directors.
The tree lighting at the hotel lobby featured Binibining Cebu 2018 Steffi Aberasturi, and singer and theatre actress Juanita Romualdez. It was followed by an opening gala at the ballroom with a musical performance by Morisette Amon.
"To have the right hotel partner here in Cebu is important and we feel very passionately and very strongly [that] bai Hotel is the right partner for us," Jegge said.
After its soft opening last year, bai Hotel is now fully operational with 668 luxe accommodations overlooking the harbor and the city, first-rate services, and ultra-modern amenities and facilities.
Nestled conveniently in Mandaue City in close proximity to Cebu City, the business hotel provides easy access to ports and business districts in Metro Cebu. Guests can choose from the deluxe, premier and executive rooms as well as the presidential and executive suites, which include accommodations tailored for Persons with Disability (PWD). All rooms are furnished and equipped with a world class access control system that records guests' access to their rooms.
bai Hotel has three Executive Club floors with 130 rooms where guestsare provided with 24-hour butler services, cocktails and canapes, ulta-modern office and support services and use of a private dining room.
The hotel also features an infinity outdoor lap pool, fitness center, kiddie room, 350 parking spaces, a travel shop and spa. The 23-storey property offers 12 conference and event venues from function rooms that can accommodate up to 200 persons to the ballroom that can cater up to 450 guests.
Celebrate the holidays at bai
bai offers special events for its guests to enjoy this season. Guests can customize their own holiday hampers and avail of a special Merienda Cena featuring classic Filipino dishes at Lobby Lounge from December 1-31.
On December 24 and 25, kids can meet Santa Claus while a chorale will serenade guests. For holiday dining options, there will be a special buffet at Cafe bai and Christmas and New Year's Eve set menus at Marble + Grain Steakhouse and Ume Japanese Cuisine.
To usher in 2019, avail of the New Year's Eve buffet at Cafe bai and join bai Hotel's New Year's Eve countdown party: bai Blackout Party 2019 at the roofdeck that will culminate with fireworks display. Guests are invited to come in glow in the dark outfits.
bai is a member of WorldHotels, an exclusive group of independent hotels across the globe with a vision to serve savvy business and leisure travelers who are seeking an authentic and local experience.
bai is WorldHotel's first property in Cebu and the third in the Philippines after Le Monet Hotel in Baguio and Hotel Luna in Vigan.
For more information email bai Hotel at info@baihotel.com.ph or contact 342-888, 355-888 or 09171415888. For the latest updates like bai Hotel on Facebook at www.facebook.com/baiHotelCebuPH/ and follow @baihotel_cebu on Instagram.
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Acoustic-reggae rocker Trevor Hall's new self-titled album (Trevor Hall, Vanguard Records) features guest performances by Colbie Caillat, Krishna Das and Matisyahu. Over its 12 fantastic tracks, he explores themes of spiritual lightheartedness ("Internal Heights"), death and surrender ("Who You Gonna Turn To?"), unity between faiths ("Unity"), the story of Krishna ("Volume"), his accepting of all spiritual paths as one truth ("Many Roads") and more.
RockOm met up with Trevor at his CD release party in his hometown of Hilton Head Island, SC to discuss his spiritual practice, a chance encounter in India and themes from the new album.
RockOm: How does it feel to be in the Vanguard Records family now?
Trevor Hall: Vanguard is great. They've really been amazing. They're much smaller than my previous label but it makes it more of a family vibe. They've been very helpful with promotion and hooking me up with some nice people and have been wonderful to work with. I'm really looking forward to seeing the rest of what they do with the record.
RO: One of your classic songs, "Lime Tree", made it's way back onto your new album. What was the decision to include that again?
TH: That's such a popular song and it's only on one EP from a long time ago so we wanted to formally release it and redo it – I've grown a lot since then. We had my friend Colbie Callait come in and sing on it which was great and it just fits the record I think. We only redid that one and "31 Flavors" but the rest of the album is all new material.
RockOm: Let's get into some of those songs. In "Who You Gonna Turn To" you repeat "Surrender to the Most High; surrender, I say surrender." For people who are not sure how to do that, what would you say to them? What does surrender look like or mean to you?
TH: Well, I'm trying to do that myself! [laughs] But before we jump into the songs it's important to understand that a lot of the songs aren't where I'm at presently. They're all speaking to me too, you know? I'm singing what I'm hearing so they're all lessons for me too – speaking to me, teaching me. I'm trying to surrender, too, so I don't know what I could say to other people. But from what I've heard from people above me is that surrender is a very powerful thing. Especially in music - music automatically demands a state of surrender when you listen to it. Or if you're in a live setting, you can't dance or let yourself go unless you surrender to the sounds. Music is a very powerful instrument in helping with the process of surrendering, I think.
"Who You Gonna Turn To" is a song that is obviously about dying but it's maybe not bodily death. Maybe it's more of an ego death or something. Who you gonna turn to at the end of your life when all this is gone? Are you going to turn to your money or your friends? You come alone, you go alone. It's a song about death but I think it's a very positive song because it's saying "I know who I'm going to turn to." "My mama's on her lion and papa's home in Zion" – the eternal Mother and Father, that's who I'm going to turn to.
RO: On your previous albums, images of the divine seemed to be mostly (though not entirely) feminine - such as Durga and Shakti - but it seems like in this album there are some references to a father/masculine divine who often is referenced alongside Zion. I was curious if that's been a new development in your spiritual journey and/or if your friendship with Matisyahu had some influence in that.
RO: In the song "House" you sing "far beyond what you call God." Do you think we limit ourselves sometimes by holding an image in our head of a personification of God when in reality there could be so much broader of an understanding?
TH: I think it can. But there's so many different ways to love God. They're all the same goal to me. I don't know what other people think, but to me it's one goal. Some people worship God with form, some people worship God without form. Some people say that worshiping God with form is limiting God, but in my experience I think that all ways eventually lead there. It doesn't matter what you're doing as long as you love God. That's what I think. It doesn't matter if you're married or not married, it only matters how much you love God. It doesn't matter if you're in the city or town or temple, it just matters how much you love God.
I was watching this movie the other day about one of my favorite singers and they interviewed this fruit vendor in India. She sang this devotional song and it just blew my mind. And she's a fruit vendor – do you know what I mean? She doesn't have a garb on; she isn't a nun. Wherever you are, that's it. I just think that love of God is the highest thing, so whatever helps with that and keeps you open minded is all right in my book.
RO: On "My Baba" - your tribute to Neem Karoli Baba – you have chant master Krishna Das singing on the chorus. I'm sure that was a joy and pleasure to have him agree to back you up on that song. Tell us what having him on the record means to you as well as how that came to be.
TH: That was big time! [laughs] I was very happy. I had only met Krishna Das one time and the way I had met him was kind of funny. I had talked to him on the internet and we have a mutual friend. He was going to India the same time I was and he sent me an email that said, let me know where you're going and your dates because maybe while we're there we can link up. I said I would let him know but I never did just because I was so busy and couldn't remember. It was my first trip to India so I was a little antsy and so I never got around to emailing him. So one night we're in Rishikesh, which is a little town in the Himalayas right by the Ganga, that is absolutely gorgeous. We went into this little café to eat dinner and my friend said, "Hey, there's Krishna Das." [laughs] I turn and over at the next table was Krishna Das and all these people were around him asking to get pictures. He looked kind of bummed out, like he wanted to get away. So I waited until everyone left and I went up to him and said, "Excuse me, Krishna Das?" and he groaned, "Yes?" I said, "I don't mean to bother you, but my name is Trevor." And he was like, "Trevor! Why didn't you email me?!" [laughs] We talked for a little and found out we were going different directions but we saw each other and it was kind of like Baba's play. It's just so funny. It's the only time I've seen him physically.
But with the album I had this song called "My Baba." I really wanted to do a song for [Neem Karoli] Baba because he's my biggest inspiration. As the song was coming the chorus happened to be "Hari, Hari, Mahadev." As we were going into the studio I thought, man it would be cool to get Krishna Das to sing on that. So my manager contacted him and they talked for a while. When he heard the song he thought it was great and said "Let's do it." He didn't come to LA because he was busy but we sent the track to him and he recorded it and sent it back. He's so awesome; he didn't ask for anything, he's such a great guy. It was a big thing for me because I love Krishna Das and he's part of the Neem Karoli Baba family. That's probably one of my favorite songs on the whole record.
RO: In "Many Roads," one of the lines that resonated with me most is "Are you made from magic? Are you made from wishful thinking?" As people of faith, those questions still come up, don't they? As much of our life and lifestyle are dedicated to serving and loving God, there's still those moments that we have to ask whether it's all a figment of our imagination. What do you do when the doubt comes?
TH: It seems to come often, doesn't it? [laughs] You just have to have faith. Baba said that many things go into one's spiritual practice but the three main ingredients are faith, devotion and patience. For me it's hard to remember it's not an overnight process. You have to plant the seed, you have to water the seed, you have to cultivate the land and cultivate your mind. You get impatient but that's where you're growing. You know, there are yogis in India who have been doing this for thousands of lives. They're up in the caves chanting God's name 24 hours a day and here we are – you do a mala in the morning and you're like, "Hey, where is it [enlightenment]?" It's just you have to be patient. Baba also says that we may forget, but God never forgets about his devotees. God never forgets about us even if we're doubting so you just have to believe. I mean, where can you go [away from God]?
RO: In the song "Volume" you talk about the silence that can be found. How would you best tell someone to begin finding some silence amidst all of life's noise?
TH: Oh God, you're asking the wrong person. [laughs] My mind is like a freakin' jukebox and I don't even know what CDs are inside it.
RO: But you find it onstage at times?
But with "Volume" the chorus is "Close your eyes and hold me and no harm will befall you." Krishna said that to the gopas, his friends in the field. "That's what is spoken to me when I turn down the volume." You can't hear it until you quiet down.
TH: Little do they know the TV I watch [laughs] and the things I do in my off time.
RO: But if they listen to the words to that song, it gives them lots to relate to.
TH: The whole song really is about Krishna. "Rain comes down but he holds the mountain; Blue like sky, can you tell me why?" Krishna's skin is blue and then my favorite story about Krishna is where he holds up the mountain. When he was a young cowherd boy in the fields, his village would pray to Indra, god of rain, to give them rain for their crops. One day Krishna said, "Does Indra accept your offering? Does he come down and eat it with his own mouth? There's no need to do this. Just believe in me and everything will be fine." So Indra has a little bit of ego and gets very mad that this little boy is taking away his worship. So he holds the rains and then one day he just lets it flood. All the people in the village are very worried. They think they're going to drown and that Indra is going to kill them. So they go to Krishna and say, "You have to help us. Save us!" So in Vrindavan there's a place called Govardhana Hill and you can go there today. And Krishna lifted up the mountain with his pinkie and held it above his head. There are many famous pictures of this. All the villagers come under the mountain and they have a big festival for seven days where they eat and drink and be merry. It really humbled Indra.
So that's the opening line, but all of the references in "Volume" are about Krishna's life.
RO: The album's opening song is "Internal Heights." What does it mean for you to "maintain internal heights"?
TH: That's just it right there. That is the goal of my life. Where does your strength come from? The eternal Giver. Maintain internal heights. "To see the transcendent Being, got to keep your hands clean." Maintain internal heights. Internal heights, always, everywhere you go. It's hard but this song is a remembering. This is the first song and sets the theme for the whole record.
RO: In last year's RockOm interview you said, "Everything is meditation." Is everything still meditation for you?
TH: Yes! [laughs] Sometimes you don't remember it's meditation but then it gets you and you're like. Oh! There it is again – that lesson! Too many lessons!


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From food trailer to restaurant, mother and daughter open up New Milford Mexican eatery
NEW MILFORD — When Alissa Swantek was 9 years old, her mother Alejandra Aguilar Gonzaga purchased a trailer, and in the warm weather months, she drove to local flea markets, fairs and carnivals to sell empanadas.
"We would hang out all day, selling empanadas," said Swantek, who is now 25. "I would help my mother."
Gonzaga and Swantek have come a long way since their days in the trailer. The mother-daughter pair just opened Momma's Tacos on Church Street in town. The business sells authentic Mexican food.
The empanada
Gonzaga, a single mother who was born in Mexico City, came to the United States at the age of 21.
She never cooked when she lived in Mexico.
"When I started making empanadas, I researched cooking methods," she said, adding her friends also taught her cooking techniques.
Gonzaga chose to sell empanadas out of the trailer because that dish was easiest


At AnswerRocket, we give people the power to get answers from data without technical skills. With Apache Drill, we see tremendous synergies. While AnswerRocket enables search-driven analytics, Apache Drill empowers users by making the data easier to access. This is a powerful combination to enable self service data exploration and visualization.
With Apache Drill, users get seamless SQL-on-Hadoop including the ability to write queries against any combination of JSON files, CSVs, MAPR-FS, HDFS, Parquet files, and more. Apache Drill doesn't require a schema and can query self describing data formats like JSON and Parquet with no prior knowledge of the file structure. This helps democratize data by eliminating the work required to extract, transform, and load it. Finally, since Drill is optimized for in-memory columnar queries and will run on a single machine up to 1000's of servers, its fast and highly scalable.
When combined with AnswerRocket's ability to translate natural language to SQL, users now have the power of natural language query on Hadoop.
The demonstration above includes the downloading of JSON files from Yelp and a CSV file containing date information. We create a view on the data, configure some english terms and demonstrate the ability to do self service big data exploration with natural language queries.


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Discussion in 'Gaming' started by dragontail, 12 Aug 2007.
I don't own a 360, but this certainly made me jealous... Let's hope there will be a PC port eh?
There's also a book. But I want to make the main character look like chubby ol' me!
It is an awesome looking game tho! Especially the communication bits.
You getting the prequel book Veles? £5 from waterstones.
Oooo I'll deffinitely check that out, I could see this game being the next Deus Ex, huge amounts of variety depending on how you choose to play the game.
I reckon it'll be a good 4+ replay one.
We'll have to try and get Joe addicted to it. So when he gets older he can say "I Played it loads of time"
i have to disappoint you guys , the game graphics looks great ect. ( it's only the 3rd game or so that fully shines with UE3 ) but the gameplay is very very short , compared to the Knights of the old republic 1 and 2 this game is from the lack of better word ... "short" .
P.S. also it would be nice to see a PC version, Gears of War will have one so why not this.
How on Earth would you know?
he is an expurt on intarwebs and lectures at universities about how short unreleased games are.
didnt you know hes the worlds foremost epert on such matters?
well since you two shown "excellent" sarcasm , all the game editors and reviewers that played the game in beta or E3 stages where disappointed with the short gameplay , i wont be as long as the KoToR 1 since all BioWare are alike and this one is a Shooter-rpg , the main "perk" of this game will be its replayability , since the game will be short (without the side quest ect.) but when you replay the game you will be maybe choosing another gameplay style, another path , another answers in dialogs ect.
From what I hear though, the gameplay is very long. Not Baldur's Gate 200+ hours, but definitely KOTOR kind of length.
I'm torn though. I've never really been that massive a fan of third person console RPGs like KOTOR though. They always feel a bit slow and clumsy to me. The idea of sitting down in my living room to play an RPG and spend ages tinkering with char stats on a big TV doesn't really interest me enormously either. And it pisses off my girlfriend no end. I'm just more comfortable doing it from behind a PC and keyboard, but I'll wait until I've played it to make up my mind for sure.
Get a 360 VGA cable, plug it into a monitor, job done!
Can you point to any specific examples of reviewers who said that? I'm not dissing you here, I'm just really interested as it is INCREDIBLY unusual for a review to be offered the chance to play an entire game in beta or E3 forms. Its ussually, "You have 3 hours with it, then we need the room back."
But, show me examples and I'll agree with you.
Go and buy one. They arnt that expensive.
Will get one of my own eventually, but I'm free to play at work most the time now so I have no need. Too busy fiddling with my DS homebrew now anyway.
The three game reviewers in the vid Doug posted also said that the main quest would take around 20 hours to complete, but that's without all the side quests. From what I've heard there's tons of side quests and stuff. Bl4ckM0onk3y, you seem to say that you got your information from game reviewers at E3, but nothing I've heard from game reviewers states anything like what you're saying.
It's also said in this video that the game play has been improved further still since the E3 demo, and that it's not a crappy RPG and a crappy shooter, but does really well at both.
20 hours for just the main quest seems enough for me, without adding in side quests, puzzles and replays. It makes it almost twice as long as Half-Life 2, twice as long as Crysis is projected to be and about the same as most other RPGs. True, it's not as great as Baldurs Gate II, but it is pushing forward in other ways.
Hell, it makes it longer than Oblivion and Morrowind, the main quest of which could be completed in around 15 hours on the first run for most people if they didn't get distracted.
Just make sure you check the resoultions it supports. I own one, and was very disappointed to find out the 360 does not support 16:10 resolutions except for one, and it ain't 1680x1050 or 1440x900.
Rumours are that the new update is coming with those resolutions. But I'd just run it at 720p and scale.


Michael Jennings (Ben Affleck) is being hunted, but he doesn't know why. A world-famous genius hired by high-tech corporations for specialized top-secret projects, Jennings routinely has his memory erased once a job is completed so as not to divulge any company secrets. Highly paid for his work, he expects to earn eight figures for his latest three-year project, but upon finishing the work, instead of a big paycheck, he is given an envelope full of random objects and told that he has agreed to forfeit all payment.
With his memory erased per his contract, Jennings has no defense, until he discovers that the objects are clues to his past. Now, with the help of Rachel (Uma Thurman), the woman he has worked with and loved for the last three years, Jennings is in a race against time to put the pieces of his past together...before his previous employers have him killed.