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Q: Integrating jQuery Datatables with Editor into wordpress admin I am trying to integrate jQuery Datables into my Wordpress plugin
http://editor.datatables.net/
I have Created a database table
CREATE TABLE `id` (
`id` int(10) NOT NULL auto_increment,
`first` varchar(255) default NULL,
`last` varchar(255) default NULL,
`age` varchar(255) default NULL,
PRIMARY KEY  (`id`)
);

I have enqueued the required files
    $this->enqueueStyle(
        dirname( APFDEMO_FILE ) . '/datatables/css/demo.css',
        'apf_first_page'    // page slug
    );
    $this->enqueueStyle(
        dirname( APFDEMO_FILE ) . '/datatables/css/jquery.dataTables.css',
        'apf_first_page'    // page slug
    );
    $this->enqueueStyle(
        dirname( APFDEMO_FILE ) . '/datatables/css/dataTables.tableTools.css',
        'apf_first_page'    // page slug
    );
    $this->enqueueStyle(
        dirname( APFDEMO_FILE ) . '/datatables/css/dataTables.editor.css',
        'apf_first_page'    // page slug
    );

    $this->enqueueScript(
         dirname( APFDEMO_FILE ) . '/datatables/js/jquery.dataTables.min.js', // source url or path
         'apf_first_page',     // page slug
         '',     // tab slug
         array(
             'handle_id'     => 'my_dataTables_script', // this handle ID also is used as the object name for the translation array below.
         )
    );

    $this->enqueueScript(
         dirname( APFDEMO_FILE ) . '/datatables/js/dataTables.tableTools.min.js', // source url or path
         'apf_first_page',     // page slug
         '',     // tab slug
         array(
             'handle_id'     => 'my_dataTablesTool_script', // this handle ID also is used as the object name for the translation array below.
         )
    );

    $this->enqueueScript(
         dirname( APFDEMO_FILE ) . '/datatables/js/dataTables.editor.js', // source url or path
         'apf_first_page',     // page slug
         '',     // tab slug
         array(
             'handle_id'     => 'my_dataTableseditor_script', // this handle ID also is used as the object name for the translation array below.
         )
    );

I have declared the datatables and the html for the table
    $(document).ready(function() {
        var editor = new $.fn.dataTable.Editor( {
            "ajax": "admin-ajax.php?action=datatables",
            "table": "#id",
            "fields": [
                {
                    "label": "first",
                    "name": "first",
                    "type": "text"
                },
                {
                    "label": "last",
                    "name": "last",
                    "type": "text"
                },
                {
                    "label": "age",
                    "name": "age",
                    "type": "text"
                }
            ]
        } );

        $('#id').dataTable( {
            "dom": "Tfrtip",
            "ajax": "admin-ajax.php?action=datatables",
            "columns": [
                {
                    "data": "first"
                },
                {
                    "data": "last"
                },
                {
                    "data": "age"
                }
            ],
            "tableTools": {
                "sRowSelect": "os",
                "aButtons": [
                    { "sExtends": "editor_create", "editor": editor },
                    { "sExtends": "editor_edit",   "editor": editor },
                    { "sExtends": "editor_remove", "editor": editor }
                ]
            }
        } );
    } );

DataTables Editor - id

                        first
                        last
                        age

Declared the ajax functions
add_action( 'wp_ajax_datatables', 'my_datatables_callback' );

function my_datatables_callback() {

     include( APFDEMO_DIRNAME . '/datatables/php/table.id.php' );

     die();
}

I can get the tables to properly load up in the plugin's page but When i try to edit/create/update it doesn't do anything.
Does anyone have experience integrating datatables into wordpress plugin.
I think the main problem is at
var editor = new $.fn.dataTable.Editor( {
            "ajax": "admin-ajax.php?action=datatables",

would be really helpful
Thanks.

A: Both DataTables Editor and WordPress are trying to use the same reserved parameter, 'action'.
WordPress is using $_REQUEST['action'] to route the request in admin-ajax.php line 86.
DataTables Editor is using $_POST['action'] to tell the server-side processing script what action to apply ( insert / delete / update - see:  https://editor.datatables.net/manual/server )
This would work fine if $_REQUEST['action'] was set to 'datatables'.  However, WordPress forces $_REQUEST to be GET + POST on line 598 of wp-includes/load.php
function wp_magic_quotes() {
  // If already slashed, strip.
  if ( get_magic_quotes_gpc() ) {
    $_GET    = stripslashes_deep( $_GET    );
    $_POST   = stripslashes_deep( $_POST   );
    $_COOKIE = stripslashes_deep( $_COOKIE );
  }

  // Escape with wpdb.
  $_GET    = add_magic_quotes( $_GET    );
  $_POST   = add_magic_quotes( $_POST   );
  $_COOKIE = add_magic_quotes( $_COOKIE );
  $_SERVER = add_magic_quotes( $_SERVER );

  // Force REQUEST to be GET + POST.
  $_REQUEST = array_merge( $_GET, $_POST );
}

Thus, your ajax callback function is never being called.
What you need to do is add the following:
add_action('admin_init', 'fix_request_action');

function fix_request_action() {
  global $pagenow;
  if($pagenow == 'admin-ajax.php' && isset($_GET['action']) && isset($_POST['action'])) {
    $_REQUEST['action'] = $_GET['action'];
  }
}

This will detect the situation where both $_GET['action'] and $_POST['action'] are set when the current page is admin-ajax.php.  It will force $_REQUEST['action'] to be the correct action (in your case, 'datatables' - the $_GET action) so that your callback will be called correctly.
I hope this helps.

A: You don't need the function: fix_request_action
just set the javascript up like this
$('#id').dataTable({
    "ajax": {
        url: "admin-ajax.php",
        "data": function ( d ) {
            d.action = "json_basic_list";
        }
    }
    });

works a treat and complies with the wordpress reference at https://codex.wordpress.org/AJAX_in_Plugins


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Simon Namunjdja, Mimih Spirit Sculpture, 88cm
Artwork Story
Art Centre
Aboriginal Artist - Simon Namunjdja
Community - Maningrida
Homeland - Mankorlod
Aboriginal Art Centre - Maningrida Arts and Culture
Catalogue number - 465-21
Materials - Leichhardt Tree with Ochre Pigment and PVA Fixative
Size(cm) - H88 W4 D4 (irregular shape)
Display - This artwork may require a stand or hanging mechanism
The mimih spirit exists in a realm that runs parallel to and mirrors many facets of human life, also demonstrating the deep sense of time and place understood by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Such spirits feature importantly in relation to Aboriginal spirituality, cosmology, social and moral tales as well as ritual. As is true with the multiple mediums employed by artists of West Arnhem Land, the development of artistic style and form is in line with an awareness by the artist that the work produced is predominantly made for a broader audience. Whether show in a national or international context these works communicate and exist in a particular space that is cross-cultural and simultaneously so particular to the Arnhem region.
The mimih sits within a complex and important pedagogical and religious body of knowledge which links Kuninjku people to their distinctive escarpment homelands. Young Kuninjku artists, or apprentices, employ the mimih as an important exercise for the practice of the rarrk technique, as it could be achieved on a smaller surface area before, being attempted in larger scale, on pieces of bark. The mimih serves a purpose for those young artists first learning to carve in a social space of sharing and innovating. The initial mimih manifestation was a large form that almost mirrored the anatomy of a human and at this stage the sculptures have been likened to morkuy carvings visible in eastern Arnhem Land. Contemporaneously, mimih are depicted in a refined, slender, even emaciated form with a broad range of facial expressions giving both individual character to, and denoting the potential volatility and humour that mimih spirits are notable for in their interaction with bininj (humans). The sculptures are frequently carved from the thin trunks of softwoods such as kapok (bombax ceiba or cottonwood) kurrajong, beach hibiscus or leichardt and are painted with earth pigments for their colouring and design.
A leading figure engaging the spirit in visual storytelling was Crusoe Kuningbal, a Kuninjku man, who while traveling was familiarised with carving styles from the east of Arnhem at the mission in Milingimbi pre-dating World War II. This showing a notable connection and interaction of different language groups across such space. As well as travel and the development of art forms being informed by cross cultural dialogues within northern Aboriginal language groups. The mimih became a valued inclusion in performance and public ceremony by Kuninjku people like Kuningbal. At times these ceremonies were performed for extended language groups in the local region.
Now a familiar and broadly depicted figure of iconography, it is important to acknowledge the development of this quite recent sculptural tradition. The depiction of this particular spirit being, once used as an addition to the sharing of song cycles and ceremony, has since been elevated to a prominent form and subject of contemporary sculpture. Variation in the creation of mimih acts as an indication of the individualism of each artist and their stylistic markers. Additionally significant to note is that in the space of the past thirty years the mimih has begun being produced by multiple language groups residing in the Maningrida area including the traditional owners of Maningrida, the Ndjébbana, speaking Kunibidji as well as Gurrgoni people who have strong ties to Kuninjku.
Simon Namunjdja is part of the younger generation of artists from the renowned Namunjdja family who continue the strong legacy and reputation for exquisite mark-making and attention to detail.
An art movement that is striking, political and enduring: this is what contemporary artists in Maningrida and the surrounding homelands have built, powered by their ancestral connections to country and djang.
Ways of learning and schools of art in Arnhem Land are based around a system of passing knowledge and information on to others. The art here has its genesis in body design, rock art and cultural practices, in concert with more than 50 years of collaborations, travel and political action to retain ownership of country. Values and law are expressed through language, imagery, manikay (song), bunggul (dance), doloppo bim (bark painting), sculptures, and kun-madj (weaving) – the arts.
The artists' transformation of djang into contemporary artistic expression has intrigued people around the world: art curators and collectors, and stars including Yoko Ono, Jane Campion, David Attenborough and Elton John. Pablo Picasso said of Yirawala's paintings, 'This is what I've been trying to achieve all my life.'
Yirawala (c.1897–1976) was a legendary Kuninjku leader, artist, land-rights activist and teacher, and his artwork was the first of any Indigenous artist to be collected by the National Gallery of Australia as part of a policy to represent in depth the most significant figures in Australian art.
Maningrida Arts & Culture is based on Kunibídji country in Arnhem Land in Australia's Northern Territory. The area where artists live encompasses 7,000 square kilometres of land and sea, and over 100 clan estates, where people speak more than 12 distinct languages. Aboriginal people in this region are still on country, surviving and resilient because their country is the centre of their epistemology, their belief system, culture – djang.
Artists' works from the larger Maningrida region can be seen in collections and institutions around the world. We work with museums, contemporary galleries and high-end retailers both nationally and internationally on projects throughout the year.
Text courtesy: Maningrida Arts and Culture

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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - Doxa Energy Ltd. ("Doxa" or the "Company") today announced the successful completion and commencement of production from its Martin-State Gas Unit No. 1 well, a high rate, Wilcox formation gas condensate well in McMullen County, Texas. The Company expects that production from this well will add substantially to its monthly net cash flow, and will achieve payout within one year.
This is the Company's first of 2-3 wells planned on its 623 gross acre County Line Prospect, in which Doxa owns a 14.0625% working interest and a respective 10.4867% net revenue interest. Hurd Enterprises, Ltd. of San Antonio, Texas, is the designated Operator of this prospect.
After drilling the well to a total depth of 11,800', the well was initially completed in the lowermost pay interval from 10,466-10,482'. During the 4-point production test, the well flowed naturally at the high rate of 4,297 MCFPD and 101 BCPD on a 12/64" choke with 5,945 psi tubing pressure. The well was placed on-line last month flowing at a restricted rate of approximately 3,200 MCFPD, 60 BCPD and 5 BWPD. As stated, additional wells are expected to be drilled on the project, and Doxa will maintain its 14.0625% working interest in any such subsequent operations or wells.
"The success of the Martin State No. 1 is meaningful not only for the immediate impact on our sales and profitability but also for the increased potential in the balance of our County Line Prospect along with our other Wilcox prospect holdings," stated John D. Harvison, Doxa President and CEO of Doxa Energy. In addition, he stated "The performance of this well validates our team's analysis of this area for prolific Wilcox hydrocarbon potential."
Doxa Energy Ltd. develops and maintains a portfolio of producing and developing conventional and unconventional assets, including the Eagle Ford shale oil window play in South Texas, and the recently announced acreage acquisition in the Mississippian Oil Play of northern Oklahoma. It has offices in Fort Worth, TX and in Vancouver, BC.


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Mark Levin Audio Rewind - 1/12/21
On Tuesday's Mark Levin Show, the media continues to cause more and more damage with their lies. This program has always insisted on adherence to the Constitution. All violence should be condemned, all efforts to block the free exercise of speech, not even the first amendment, but simply speech overall should be condemned. The 2020 election had serious constitutional issues, and it's legitimate and necessary to raise those issues, and our elected officials in government need to correct it and follow the Constitution. Then, as outlined in "The Liberty Amendments", the Convention of States movement is a civil and Constitutional way to bring about change in our government. Mitch McConnell always gets good press in The Washington Post because he plays ball with the Democrats; he supported Gerald Ford instead of Ronald Reagan, he went to war with the Tea Party, and now he's supporting Nancy Pelosi's impeachment effort. Later, Pollster to President Trump, John McLaughlin joins the show to discuss new polling that shows that 70% of those surveyed believe technology companies have too much power and need to be regulated. McLaughlin says that the President has been steadily gaining support despite the smears by Washington politicians and the media. Afterward, Secretary Mike Pompeo has indicated that Iran is on the move funding operations to secretly ramp up their nuclear program and fund proxy antagonists. One of the lead brokers of the controversial Obama-era Iran deal is now being floated for CIA Director. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On Wednesday's Mark Show, unlike Trump's 2017 inauguration, today's didn't have any riots and other antagonists. The peaceful transition of power was focused on unity. In particular, unity around self-hate, open borders, and the re-writing of our history. The new administration is unified around tax-payer funded abortion-on-demand, appeasement toward foreign enemies like the Palestinian Authority, Iran, and the communist Chinese. The left seems to be united around instituting the Biden-Sanders Unity Task Force (manifesto). Biden isn't about unity, he's about conformity and making those that object persona non grata in society. Then, for the sake of unity, did Biden ask for his party to stop the malicious impeachment of the 45th President? Did he ask that his former Senate colleagues not seek to eliminate the filibuster rule? In the name of unity did Biden ask the people and Congress to respect the independence of the Supreme Court and to avoid packing it? Of course not. it's about conformity, not unity. Later, this is the third term of Barack Obama and the democrats never want Trump to get in their way again. The left has embraced RINO's like Mitt Romney and corporatists like Mitch McConnell, who is at war with constitutional conservatism. Media personalities are comparing Biden's speech to Abraham Lincoln's, yet they trashed Trump as Hitler. Lincoln, however, delivered what many consider to be one of the best speeches by a statesman, ever. In one of Biden's first acts as president, he's added a bust of produce-workers activist Cesar Chavez who called illegal immigrants "wetbacks." Afterward, Washington Post, The Chicago Sun-Times, and other media outlets continue misrepresenting the facts as they editorialize and pass off their lies for objective journalism. This is how the left operates, to attack, libel, and silence their critics. It's a shameful disgrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Tuesday's Mark Levin, Democrats want unity in tyranny. Speech that hates America is tolerated by the media and Democrat party and speech that loves America isn't. Calls for peaceful and patriotic speech are considered hate speech but speech that denigrates America or Republicans is acceptable to the Democrat Party and the left within the media. Violence and destruction on the streets is applauded when it's convenient. Democrats used a phony pretext to go after President Trump and others in his orbit. Then, Joe Biden has destroyed many careers and is not a statesman of unity. This program implores you to ignore the inauguration. Unity? When did Obama, Pelosi, or Schumer ever stand up for unity and promote peace? Now they will hold a trial to condemn the former President and Mitch McConnell is happy to assist. Later, America is going to miss President Trump. His farewell speech wasn't played by much of the media but this program will always bring you the truth. Trump remarked, "We must never forget that while Americans will always have our disagreements, we are a nation of incredible, decent, faithful, and peace-loving citizens who all want our country to thrive and flourish and be very, very successful and good. We are a truly magnificent nation." Afterward, the media is attacking Trump's 1776 Commission because of its focus on educational initiatives that support the founding of our nation and patriotism. Finally, Allum Bokhari joins the show to discuss his book, #DELETED: Big Tech's Battle to Erase the Trump Movement and Steal the Election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On Monday's Mark Levin Show, in Marx's time, some thinkers challenged his views, such as philosopher Richard M. Weaver author of "Ideas Have Consequences." In today's times, we have pseudo-scholars who prolong conflict for the sake of argument. One example is the current push to continue President Trump's impeachment beyond his time in office. This is unconstitutional and reminiscent of Stalin and Trotsky who punitively chased down former government officials. This is not justice, it's the type of political stunt one typically sees in third-world countries. Then, the media is ignoring the anti-trust violations alleged against Big Tech. The press hasn't mentioned tech censorship against one's speech. They simply don't care because Marxist corporatists only push a political agenda that eliminates their competition, even it if comes at the cost of 'We The People.' Finally, Daniel Horowitz calls in to why he thinks free speech is about to criminalized. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Friday's Mark Levin Show, one-party rule is becoming the norm, and even worse most forms of communications (big tech and big media) are run by the left. The idea of progressivism has its roots in the philosophies of Hegel, Marx, and Rousseau and concentrates on egalitarianism and autocratic government. Progressives don't hold on to any permanent truths and seek to rewrite or recreate history. From Cicero's teaching, it's known that virtue is the cornerstone of good government in our Constitutional system and that is not possible when corruption and immorality abound. Later, propaganda is the invisible arm of corrupt governments. Mao, Stalin, and other followers of Marx don't believe in half-Marxists; they destroy what exists and attack the history that came before to promote their revolution. Does anyone know that it wasn't Pelosi who set off these fanatics (who had their attack planned well in advance of Trump's comments)? The BLM bail fund endorsed by Kamala Harris refuses to disclose who they bailed out and she's never apologized for supporting it. When and if Republicans regain power in Congress, the House of Representatives must vote to repeal this unconstitutional impeachment of an innocent man. Then, patriots must stay away from Washington, DC. President Trump has authorized 25,000 National Guard troops and the use of lethal force to protect the Capitol against any violence during the January 20th inauguration. Afterward, Economist and Presidential Advisor Steven Moore call in to discuss Joe Biden's proposed 1.9 trillion-dollar stimulus plan. Moore calls the plan fiscal atrocity and a wish list of liberal, programs stating that the current unemployment rate is equal to the rate for most of the Obama administration and trillions of dollars weren't spent then. Moore argues that 2/3rds of workers will make less money at work than they would if they stay home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On Wednesday's Mark Levin Show, today the Democrats unconstitutionally impeached an innocent man in the House. Jerry Nadler was the point man in today's impeachment and he was also the man that, years ago, requested that President Clinton pardon domestic terrorists from the Weather Underground. Even the Washington Post timeline proves that the attack on the Capitol building occurred before President Trump concluded his speech, which called for a peaceful and patriotic protest. Chief Steven Sund, the outgoing Police Chief of the US Capitol Police, says his requests for help were hamstrung by the House and Senate leadership who directed their respective Sergeants-At-Arms. Then, Jake Tapper questions combat veteran and amputee, Brian Mast's, commitment to America. Also, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez suggests a media literacy commission so that more Americans can better understand the media. Later, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft hold thousands of contacts with the US military and federal law enforcement, yet former employees say they prefer to not deal with the military. In effect, the American taxpayer is subsidizing these tech companies. Google is considering a censored version of its search engine called project Dragonfly specifically designed for China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Mark Levin Audio Rewind - 1/8/21
On Friday's Mark Levin show, free speech is under attack. Twitter has suspended President Trump's account indefinitely and Apple is threatening to suspend Parler from its App Store. Parler investor Dan Bongino joins the show to explain how today's digital town square is under siege. Publishers like the New York Times are liable for what they publish. Platforms like Twitter and Parler are currently exempt from liability due to Section 230. The left favors monopolies and hates competition. So in response to the fascistic policies at Twitter, Mark Levin has voluntarily suspended its Twitter account. Then, in one of Nancy Pelosi's last political breaths, she and the Democrats are now insisting on impeaching Trump for a second time falsely claiming that he has called an insurrection on Capitol Hill. Yet, Pelosi incited an insurrection calling federal police "storm troopers" and assaulted our Constitution by allowing the attack on federal courts. Kamala Harris called for continued riots this summer, should she be impeached too? Marxist progressivism is incompatible with Constitutionalism. Marxists reject the principles of God-given rights, private property, and the founding of our country. Tens of millions of Americans support our country, the Constitution, and President Trump who won the White House in 2016, fair and square. Their goal is to silence all dissent and weaken our liberties like free speech and self-protection. Constitutionalists reject violence, and the neo-Marxists welcome the overturning of America's Constitutional system. Later, Jason Whitlock, founder of the sports and culture website Outkick, agrees that Trump was part of the reason for Wednesday's chaos, but that it wasn't solely Trump. Whitlock added that Trump supporters have been ostracized and that big tech and others are drunk on the power they have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Thursday's Mark Levin Show, nothing has changed in the last 24 hours following the Capitol building siege, yet Democrats and Republicans alike are turning on President Trump. Some going as far as calling for the removal of the President in his last 13 days in office by way of the 25th Amendment, as well as threats of another impeachment. Plus, Cabinet Secretary Elaine Chao has announced her resignation just eight days shy of the administration's end. The media is falsely claiming that Trump incited an insurrection. These vile remarks by the media are cancerous to our republic. One publisher has gone as far as canceling the book deal of one Republican Senator for his support of the constitution at yesterday's electoral vote count and certification. Later, the double standard of the Democrats and RINO's for only calling out violence when they don't agree is appalling. The fact is President Trump did not make any calls for violence, period. Afterward, Ben Domenech of The Federalist calls in to discuss the consequences of the capitol assault. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


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I remember my folks bought me my NES for $99... Those were good times. I guess all the greats reach that 99 dollar priceline?
PS2 can be undeniably the most popular system of all time.
A Sony video game console is dropping in price, and it's not the PlayStation 3.
The company announced they will slash the price tag for the PS3's predecessor, the PlayStation 2, to $99. The discounted console will be available starting April 1.
"PlayStation 2 set the industry standard for worldwide mass market adoption and is a clear embodiment of Sony's commitment to platforms that deliver 10-year product lifecycles," says Jack Tretton, president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment, in a statement.
The PS2 was the runaway winner of last generation's console battle, becoming the first system to sell 50 million in North America. However, the PS3, out since 2006, has found itself in an uphill battle against Microsoft's Xbox 360 and the stunning ascent of the Nintendo Wii.
Rumors have swirled for months that Sony would cut the price of the PS3 to $299, but the company has denied all claims.
Great news! Sony will drop the price of the PlayStation console today by almost a quarter. The catch? It's the PS2, not the PS3 -- the big brother will remain at a customer-repelling $400.
The PS2 will, from today, sell for $100, down from the current price of $130, a 23% drop. This is, according to Reuters, to "woo budget-minded families," although the price reduction has been made possible by increased efficiency in making the console -- squeezing more components onto less chips, for example. This means that Sony will still be making plenty of cash selling the PS2.
Speculation has therefore turned to an imminent PS3 price-reduction. The difference, we think, is that Sony is making little on the machines, or even still losing money trying to get the white-elephant Blu-ray player into homes. While this continues, don't expect any price cuts.
In fact, one thing really confirms Sony's plans to keep the PS3 cost high -- when asked for comment, the company gave none. As soon as a Sony executive denies the rumor, we'll know it's true.
the big brother will remain at a customer-repelling $400.
no.. you will work over time to afford to buy a PS3, sony said so! back to work!


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Glik's is an American clothing retailer chain. Joseph Glik is the founder of the company. He has founded the company in 1897. The company serves the Midwestern United States. It operates the more than 60 locations in this area. Footwear and clothing are the products of the company. Headquarter of the company is in Granite City and Illinois. On his first store, Joseph has started to sell the dry goods. Later he has sold the first store to his son after five years and opened a new one in Madison, Illinois. The company has got the name of Glik's from Boston store in 1925. Joe Glik, Morris's son has taken the control of the company and expanded it in small towns. The most of the company branches are in the small towns which are having less population than the 7000 people.
The company has started the concept stores in 1985. There were Glik's for Guys, consist of men clothing, Glik's Ltd for young adults clothing, and the discount chain. Discount chain was converted from $10-$20 for less and then was eliminated in 1999 with the Glik's Sports store. Though the discount chain has ended a long time ago the company still offers the Glik's Coupons and discounts for customers. Glik's offers the latest fashion outlets for its customers with the changing fashion trends. Glik's is also operating the online retailer stores for customers ease as well. Therefore Glik's is making progress in its clothing retailer industry.
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When should I return to high intensity exercise?
Exercise can be so so key when you are a mum and so many people I work with and talk to are desperate to get back to their former routine, jeans and get time for them. Having had 2 babies and about to have the 3rd I completely get it.
Your pelvic floor deserves a break. After 9 months of carrying a baby it's had a lot of extra work to do, then there is the act of pushing out a baby. It's understandable that it may need some R&R time. Jumping back into high impact workouts will put extra pressure on the pelvic floor muscles, preventing them from recovering properly and potentially damaging them further. A weak muscle is a muscle that is easier to damage. It is NOT right to need to wear protection in your pants when you exercise. Leaks should not be the norm.
Your body has had 9 months of carrying a baby around. It takes 9 -12 months to recover nutritionally, so why would it take any less time to recover your physical body?
You need a good, strong, solid foundation before you build. Your core is your floor. So get that strong and the rest will follow. Your lower abdominals, pelvic floor, the postural back muscles and the obliques all functions together to provide your stable base. Don't rush into running, lifting, jumping in order to have it crumble away under you.
A lot of the time this is individual and depends on your previous fitness, how many babies you have had and how your pelvic floor function and core were before. But I recommend you wait a good 4-6 months and build up slowly. Listen to your body.
If you feel a dragging or heaviness in your pelvic floor.
Have pain in your lower back, pelvis or abdominals.
It generally feels uncomfortable or wrong.
Go back to working on your core, get stronger and then try again in a couple of months.
C-sections can be planned or emergency. I knew very little about them when I gave birth the first time and actually avoided the antenatal class on the topic! However it is really best to have some knowledge in case you have one. Some women elect to have a section, and others go through the stages of labour and then deliver their baby via section. Around 25% of all births in the UK were delivered by section (2008).
An incision made horizontally, just above your pubic hair line. Contrary to belief, your abdominal muscles AREN'T actually cut with this incision, it's the outer coating of the muscle, and the cling film type structure in between the 6-pack muscles that is. The incision is made on the outside of your body horizontally, and then your surgeon gently peels your Linea Alba apart (vertically) to gain access. The Linea Alba runs vertically down your stomach, and separates your six pack muscles in half, above and below your belly button. The outside incision is then sutured back together, but the inside cling film/Linea Alba is not.
I know I'm having a c-section, so I don't need to do pelvic floor exercises, right?
If you elect to have a section, there's a misconception that your pelvic floor will be fine. You might think that because your body won't be going through the stages of labour, your pelvic floor won't be affected. However, pregnancy itself puts tremendous pressure on your pelvic floor, as the weight of your developing baby gets bigger and bigger, and therefore weakens these muscles. So, it's still very important that you strengthen your pelvic floor during and after pregnancy, even if you elected to have a section.
When can you return to exercise following a c-section?
You will need to have had your Doctor's Check up before your return to exercise after a c-section, which, depending on your Doctor's Practice/Surgery could be 8 weeks, 10 weeks or even 12 weeks, so give them a call to see what their guidelines are. It's major surgery and your body will need time to heal, so my top tip is to listen to your body and don't rush back into exercise too early.
What is recovery like after a c-section?
After a c-section, your recover time is longer than a natural birth, you may have a loss of sensation, a numbness in your abdominals especially around the scar area, and the scar tissue itself may reduce your ability to do certain movements completely pain-free. Your pelvic floor may take a little while to activate consciously too, but keep sending the signal from your brain to these muscles, and eventually, it will switch back on, I promise.
What exercise is safe after a c-section?
How to Exercise with Your Baby!
Life changes dramatically after your have a baby. Everyone told me this before I had baby 1 but I didn't really believe it until it happened. Suddenly I went from someone who could spend long periods of time in the gym and go for a run whenever I wanted… to someone who had a baby who fed for 14 hours a day, someone who was living off a few hours sleep, someone who had a small person dependant on them.
Yet I can tell you I still managed to fit in exercise. Even after baby 2 when I had even less sleep and even less time. I wouldn't say I'm a fitness addict or a superstar mum. I'm just someone who knows that exercise: 1) Boosts my endorphin levels so makes me feel good, 2) Gives me more energy, 3) Helps me tone up and get back in shape.
Walks with the pram. With my first baby I regularly went out for an afternoon walk to help her sleep and to get myself some exercise and fresh air. With my second baby I combine with with a trip to the park to wear out the toddler!
Running with the pram. I did this alot with my first baby, she loved it and still does at 3 1/2 years "Mummy go faster".
I went back to teaching my Step Aerobics and Pilates classes as soon as I could. Personally I needed this baby free time. If you can find a postnatal exercise class then go and do it.
Put the baby in a door bouncer or a bouncy chair, put on a postnatal fitness DVD and let them watch. I now do this with the baby watching and the toddler copying me.
Wear the baby in a sling and go walking, up hill or up and down the stairs is especially good.
Once the small ones are asleep have a set night you go out to exercise or do some exercise at home.
Exercise with other mummies – either in a class or go walking together.
I've even been know to teach and do Pilates classes with baby asleep in the sling…. but I wouldn't recommend you try this out.


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Every case of CF is different, so not every herb that I list here is going to be helpful for everyone with CF. What herbs to take depends on what symptoms you have and your energetic constitution. If possible, contact a local herbalist (especially those that are American Herbalist Guild registered) or naturopath to discuss what herbs may be right for you. Here is a short list of herbs that may be helpful for some people with CF in certain situations. By the way, the doses I mention here are for the "average" adult, so children should take smaller doses in proportion to their weight. Doses are always tailored to each individual's needs. Remember to always inform your doctor of what herbs you're taking and to discuss your use of herbal supplements with a qualified expert in herbal medicine, especially if you are taking prescribed pharmaceuticals. If you have any additional questions about these herbs or others, please contact me. I go to school for this stuff, and I love talking about it!
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a root used in Indian cooking and Ayruvedic medicine. It is a potent anti-inflammatory, and it has another magical property: it can partially correct the faulty CFTR channel in CF! Curcumin, a compound contained in turmeric, facilitates better functioning of the sodium/chloride ion gradient across the cell membrane (problems with this ion gradient are at the root of the pathology of CF). Curcumin can cause a change to the shape of the CFTR in deltaF508 and the G551D mutations in cell models . However, in human models (that is, us) turmeric alone does not provide significant clinically observed benefit, besides mildly reducing overall inflammation in the body. But when combined with genistein, a constituent of soy, the combination can be a more potent corrector/potentiator of the CFTR, facilitating observable (and often significant) clinical benefit. For more information on the curcumin + genistein combo, read this article. Curcumin also helps reduce allergic airway inflammation, which is characteristic of asthma . Multiple human trials have shown its safety at very high doses, up to 8,000 mg per day , but for we will need less than that for our uses in CF. Intestinal absorption is very low unless accompanied by black pepper and a fatty meal. So buy curcumin capsules that include black pepper in their formulation, and eat them with a fatty meal or snack.
I've written a bit about garlic here already, but I want to reiterate how powerful this plant is in so many ways, especially for respiratory infections. Garlic has strong antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial properties when crushed and eaten raw . This is largely due to the antimicrobial powers of the constituent allicin in garlic. Its constituents enter the blood stream via the gut and volatilize when they circulate through the lungs, causing "garlic breath". Thus, our goal when using garlic medicinally is to eat enough to induce "garlic breath" because that means that means its antimicrobial constituents are having direct effects within the lungs themselves. During colds, flus, or acute lung infections, one can eat up to a bulb of garlic a day. Dose depends on how well your stomach can tolerate the pungency, and how much you're willing to piss off your loved ones with the smell! Just make them eat garlic too and they won't notice the smell as much. You can mix raw garlic in raw honey to make it more palatable, or drink it in a fire cider preparation. In order to potentiate the allicin you must crush the cloves and let them sit for 5-10 minutes before eating, chopping, or cooking with them. When I'm feeling sick with a cold, I usually chop up 2 cloves of garlic at a time and swallow the pieces with water like pills. I do this 3-5 times a day until symptoms resolve.
Baikal skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis) is an herb now commonly used in Western herbalism but comes from the Materia Medica of Chinese Medicine. Its root contains bitter and cooling iridoids, such as catapol, and flavonoids such as baicalin, scultellarin, and wogonin . Its flavonoids are epigenetic regulators and reduce inflammation by shutting off prostaglandin formation and nuclear factor kappa-B . Baikal skullcap shares a significant amount of chemistry with Scutellaria lateriflora or American skullcap, which we use commonly in Western herbalism as a nervine and anxiolytic. Baikal skullcap, on the other hand, is mainly used as a strong anti-inflammatory. It is used in inflammatory diseases such as cardiovascular disease, liver disease, autoimmunity of all types, and cancer. It is also helpful for those of us with runaway inflammation due to chronic infection. I have used it successfully in combination with andrographis to cool my chronic fevers associated with my lung infections. This is a very cold plant, so for people who tend to run cold it may not be the best option. I use 2mL of tincture 2xday of this plant, but dose should be tailored to one's needs.
Andrographis paniculata is a traditional Ayurvedic herb that is becoming more commonly used in the West these days for boosting immunity, as an antimicrobial (antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral), and as a strong anti-inflammatory . It is credited for stopping the spread of the 1919 flu epidemic in India, and is thought to be an equally or more powerful immune-stimulant than echinacea. The incredible thing about andrographis is that it is powerfully anti-inflammatory and cooling at the same time as being immune stimulating, which is ideal in situations where infections are causing significant inflammation. Thus, it's my belief that andrographis can be a powerful ally for CFers, especially adults with high inflammatory burdens. Like baikal skullcap, it is a very cold herb, and thus may not be best for those who tend to run cold. It is also very bitter (but I've grown to like the flavor) and so may be hard to tolerate for some (you may be able to find it in capsules). There is a supplement called Kold Kare that is simply tablets of andrographis, and these are wonderful but very expensive, so tincture form may be best if there is a need to use it long term. I take 2 mL of tincture 2xday (mixed with baikal skullcap, above). It can also be taken in larger doses when you're fighting a virus or acute infection. For me, taking this baikal-andrographis combo is critical for keeping my inflammation in check and preventing evening fevers (caused by my MRSA infection). I notice when I miss a dose. If either andrographis or baikal make you feel too cold or make your stools looser, reduce the dose.
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum or G. tsugae or ling-zi) is an immunomodulating mushroom that cuts down on histamine-mediated immune responses, calming allergic or asthmatic symptoms. It does this by interacting with the lymphatic tissue in the gut, educating T cells to shift their responses from Th2 (humoral and antibody-mediated) to Th1 (cellular, more responsive to single-celled infections like bacteria) immunity . Reishi is slightly cooling nad has an affinity for the lungs, so it is ideal for situations where inflammation of the lung is causing issues (CF, asthma, etc.), while it strengthens the body's ability to fight infection. It is also used for autoimmune diseases and allergies in general, and is effective against cancer (so are many other medicinal mushrooms including turkey tail, chaga, and maitake). Dried reishi mushroom can be decocted (simmered over many hours, usually >4 hours) and drunk throughout the day, or taken in a double-extraction tincture like this one. The dose for the double extraction is 1-2mL twice a day, with higher doses used in cancer or more severe allergies, autoimmunity, or inflammation.
Lichen is a symbiotic relationship between algae and fungi. Usnea is a genus of multiple species of lichen that have both strong anti-microbial and immunomodulant properties. Usnic acid, produced by its algal overcoat, provides it antimicrobial powers , while the fungal polysaccharides that make up its stringy core stimulate the immune system to mount a stronger and more effective response. Usnea grows wild in many places around the world, including in the woods in my backyard, so I go out and harvest it myself (with respect for sustainability and regeneration of the species). It grows on branches and fallen twigs in mixed deciduous/conifer forests. It's best to harvest what has fallen to the ground. You can make a tincture out of it or just eat it raw. But cut off any brown or dead parts that you may see, wipe off any dirt, and separate it from other species of lichen that may be growing alongside it. I eat it raw and roll it into a little pill-sized ball, chew it then swallow. It's a bit bitter and spicy when fresh. It's a common home remedy around here to eat it during a cold or flu. Here's a little more info on this lovely lichen. You can also dry the lichen, separate the algal overcoat from the fungal core, powder the algae, and use it as an antiseptic powder to sprinkle on wounds. The dose for eating raw usnea is a little jelly-bean sized ball, eaten 2-3 times per day.
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) is used in traditional medical systems to treat diabetes, stabilize blood sugars, and warm the body. It is a warming diaphoretic herb that can help bring the body temperature up during a low-grade fever to help the immune system kill pathogens. But the main use of cinnamon these days is to control blood sugar. It has multiple mechanisms of action including inhibiting polysacchride-cleaving enzymes, increasing insulin sensitivity, and providing mucilage to slow down food's transit in the GI tract which reduced blood sugar spikes . Cinnamon acts as an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor. Cinnamon is an important tool for those of us who have blood sugar irregularities, or have CFRD. It can be used on its own or in conjunction with insulin (if you have CFRD). It is an ideal herb to use for those who have been diagnosed with glucose intolerance, but are not yet diabetic. Cinnamon can be added to carbs, or you can take it in tablets or capsules. I used to buy tablets of cinnamon extract from Vitacost, but I've found it to be more effective to just buy gelatin capsules and fill them with cinnamon powder myself. I take at least 1.5 grams of cinnamon powder (three "00"- sized capsules) with a carb-heavy meal, alongside my insulin.
For hundreds of years people have taken "bitters" (tinctures of bitter herbs) before meals to help prepare the digestive system for complete assimilation of foods and to prevent GI discomfort and indigestion. The bitter taste triggers the central nervous system to release the necessary elements for proper digestion, including bile from the gallbladder, pancreatic enzymes, hydrochloric acid in the stomach, pepsin (an enzyme released in the stomach that breaks down protein), and gastrin . These herbs include dandelion, burdock, gentian, motherwort, wormwood, angelica, artichoke leaf, yellow dock, and many more. Put half to one dropperful of the tincture onto the tongue (you must taste it in order for it to work) 5-15 minutes before eating, especially before fatty foods. I believe that bitters are one of the most critically important medicines a CFer must use (in addition to pancreatic enzymes) in order to digest properly. I carry my bitters with me everywhere. When used regularly they will correct and prevent reflux/heart burn (and can also be used after meals for post-meal reflux), gas, bloating, and indigestion of all sorts. You can make a tincture of bitters yourself (dig up some dandelion roots yourself, dry them, stick them in some organic vodka, steep for a month, strain, and voila!) or buy them from a natural food store or online. You can get the same effect by eating a salad of bitter greens (like arugula or dandelion greens) before meals, or even something sour and pickled, like sauerkraut or kimchi.
Elecampane (Inula helenium) is a root used specifically for clearing up respiratory infections. It is antimicrobial (with activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis ), an expectorant, and an immune stimulant. It kills pathogens and helps to move mucus out of the bronchial passages by stimulating cilia movement (little hairs in the respiratory system that pulsate to move things upward and out) and by thinning mucus slightly. It is one of the strongest herbal stimulators of the muco-ciliary escalator, and can help regrow cilia when they are damaged. Furthermore, it is a warming digestive bitter and contains inulin, an important pre-biotic fiber that can help restore healthy gut flora. It is also an immune stimulant, increasing the number of T cells. Is this herb perfect for CF or what?! A normal dose of tincture is 1-2 mL 3-4xday, but I was advised that during acute exacerbations or infections, 1-5mL 4-5xday may be a more appropriate dose.
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a highly antimicrobial herb that contains strong essential oils such as thymol, carvacrol, and linalool, among others. It is especially helpful against lung infections, colds and flus, sinus infections, as well as infections of the throat, mouth, and GI tract. Its essential oils have shown to be very effective at killing viruses, fungi, gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, including MRSA and other antibiotic-resistant bacteria . When experiencing respiratory exacerbations, or when you have a cold or flu, the dose in tea is 1 tsp of thyme leaves (fresh or dry) per cup of hot water (covered and steeped for 10-15 minutes) 3xday. It is a good idea to include a bit of rosemary in the tea as well, which acts as a bacterial efflux-pump inhibitor, making antibiotics more effect at killing bacteria . You can also take a tincture of it (best in a formula with other herbs, since it's so intense) with a dose of 2-5mL 4-5xday. Taking small doses more frequently is most appropriate during an acute illness. It may also be a helpful herb when trying to correct gut dysbiosis, as part of a larger protocol.
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is one of the more well-known and popularly-used herbs in the West, and for good reason. It is a powerful protector of the liver and can be helpful in treating and preventing all kinds of liver issues, from mild to acute. In fact, in Europe the primary constituent of milk thistle, silymarin, is used as a pharmaceutical drug for rescuing people from acute toxic liver failure (drug name is Legalon SIL) . Milk thistle is extremely safe, even at high doses, and can be useful in helping those with chronic exposure to possibly hepatotoxic drugs and environmental exposures (i.e. CFers) prevent or reverse liver damage. Milk thistle works by stimulating the liver to produce its own endogenous glutathione, the body's primary antioxidant, which can rescue the liver from oxidative damage caused by toxins or infections. It also upregulates phase II detoxification and acts as a direct antioxidant in the liver. I take milk thistle everyday since I am constantly exposed to drugs that are hard on my liver, and I increase the dose when I am in the hospital. The best form to take it is in pill form, with a standardized extract of about 80% silymarin. The effective dose is 300-500mg 2-3xday for maintenance, or about 1 gram 2-3xday for serious liver issues (liver cancer, advanced cirrhosis, etc.). There is no known harmful or toxic dose, so it's safe to take a lot.
American Ginseng, an endangered species.
Adaptogens are a class of herbs that help the body become more resilient to physical and emotional stress . They do this in large part by regulating cortisol levels. Every adaptogen works a little bit differently and each has its own energetic profile, so it is important to consult an herbalist when choosing which adaptogen is right for you. I believe that adaptogens are an important part of a CF herbal protocol because of the extensive amount of stress (both physical and emotional) that we endure on a daily basis. Using adaptogens over the long term helps the adrenal glands stay healthy and prevents HPA axis dysregulation and adrenal fatigue/collapse. There are many adaptogens that have been used throughout the centuries in pretty much every part of the world to improve physical/athletic performance, mental clarity, and recovery from illness. These include: ashwagandha, American ginseng, Korean ginseng, eleutherococcus ("Siberian ginseng"), rhodiola, schisandra, licorice, shatavari, and others. Talk to an herbalist about which one may be best for you.
There are many, many more herbs out there that can be helpful for CF, but these are the ones that I've personally tried and studied. If you have suggestions on ones to add to this list, let me know!


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Route map and photo locations
Did I just call Crown Ave a "killer hill"? What was I thinking? Today we rode up the mountain that starts at the top of Crown Ave.
The plan was a sightseeing trip to see the remains of the old Nike Ajax antiaircraft missile site at Barley Flats. This involved climbing the mountains.
I met up with James in front of his house, and we headed up. We rode across Pasadena and La Cañada to get to Angeles Crest Highway. Right away, we passed Starlight Crest, which is the top of the big hill on the Wednesday lunchtime ride. Then we started climbing in earnest.
Angeles Crest is nice. It's not steep, but it's a consistent climb. Probably about 5% or so. This went on for about 9 miles until we got to the ranger station at Clear Creek. At this point, we stopped to refill water bottles, and then continued on. The road drops down a few hundred feet before starting a steeper climb up to the turnoff for Mt. Wilson at Red Box.
Then, we continued on to get to Barley Flats Road. This is a little turnoff that goes to the old missile launch site. As Gene says, "but it looked flat on the map!" This road was a steep hill, and it just went on and on. It was about half-way up this hill when I said 'uncle' and shifted to a lower gear. And to make matters worse, there were flies buzzing around our heads the whole way up. And because it was steep uphill, there was no way to go fast enough to outrun them. Finally, about two miles and 1000 vertical feet later, we came to the Flats and a locked gate with a big "NO TRESPASSING" sign on it. So this was the closest we got to the missile launch pads.
Next, it was time to go back down the big hill we'd just ridden up. Ordinarily, this would be the fun part, but the road was very rough, and littered with rocks and giant pine cones. So it was kind of a harrowing descent. Then, when we got to the bottom, we took Angeles Crest back to Red Box.
At Red Box, the sign said it was 5,600 feet, but I don't believe that. If that were so, then it would only be about 400 feet of climbing to get to the top of Mt. Disappointment from there. And that road was two miles of uphill hell. First, we had to climb under a gate to get on the road. Then it was steep and littered with rocks. It was about two miles to get up the mountain, and I used my lowest gear the whole way.
Mt Disappointment was the radar and command post for the Barley Flats missile site. There are the foundations of some buildings just below the summit, and some large concrete pads at the top where the radars were. But the whole thing is used for radio relay equipment now.
There is a small flat spot just before the final pitch to the summit. When I got there, James was sitting down and resting. I said something like, "we're almost there and we can't have come this far and not make the summit". And I headed up the final steep hill. About half-way up, I had to stop and lie down. I was just fried. We rested a bit before tackling the final hundred yards to the top. When we got there, I finished my water and James gave me the last of his Gatorade. It wasn't a hot day, but I was getting dehydration cramps on the last part of the hill.
After a brief rest and sightseeing at the top of the mountain, we headed back down. Again, it was a tricky descent, with big rocks all over the road. When we got back to Red Box, I refilled my water bottle. Then we headed for home.
After the long descent down to Colby Canyon, we had to do a short climb up to Clear Creek. This was hell. My legs were cramping the whole way, so I had to go slowly. But when we got to the Clear Creek ranger station, we knew it was literally downhill all the way home.
The descent on Angeles Crest is nice. The road is pretty good, and it's enough of a grade that it's a pleasant downhill without being scary. It's 9 miles down to Foothill Blvd, and we didn't have to pedal at all for that whole distance.
The last part of the ride was back home across Pasadena. James said that his bike computer estimated that he'd burned something like 5,000 calories. When I got home, I immediately ate all the leftovers in the refrigerator.
It was a nice ride, but it turned out to be much harder than I'd expected.
66 miles and about 7,000 feet of climbing.
Twins! And a killer hill
Today's lunchtime ride was the same as last week's. We rode up Crown Ave in La Cañada so Vikki could get some more hill practice in preparation for the Furnace Creek 508.
We started out from the office, pausing briefly for a picture, since we were twinsies in our matching Caltech jerseys. Then we headed up Wilson to Mountain and then west to Arroyo.
We took a left at Woodbury and rode out toward JPL and Foothill Blvd. Then we went left and then right to head up the hill. This time I said 'uncle' and shifted before we got to the steepest part of the hill. Not that that helped a whole lot. It was still a killer hill.
At the top of Crown Ave, we got a nice view of the mountains, as well as about 100 feet of flat road to rest on before it went up some more. On the second steep pitch on Starlight Crest I heard that telltale sound: "SSSSSSSSSSSSSsssssssssssssssssssss….." I had a flat. Fortunately, there was a nice shady spot by a water tank to sit and fix the tire. And we appreciated the brief rest. Vikki took the obligatory picture for the Flat Tire Gallery.
After the flat fix, we finished climbing the hill and headed back down on Angeles Crest Highway. At the bottom, we got on Chevy Chase and then Berkshire through La Cañada to get on Linda Vista and pass the Rose Bowl. Then we took Holly and Green back across Pasadena to the office.
19 miles at lunch, 27 for the day.
Toluca Lake and some sightseeing
Today's ride was a sightseeing trip out to Toluca Lake. The stops were an elaborate homeless camp on an island in the Los Angeles River, and also F*art in Eagle Rock.
We started out doing the usual route across Pasadena, down the Colorado hill into Eagle Rock, and then across on Hill Dr. That was where my phone rang. It was Vikki. She had brought two of her Furnace Creek 508 teammates out for the ride, but due to some confusion, they had thought the ride started at 8:30. So I gave them directions so they could catch up to us, and we continued on.
In Glendale, I spotted a pair of abandonded couches, so I snapped a photo for the Abandoned Couches Blog. Then we continued on to Sonora, where we went left to get to Riverside Dr and the L.A. Equestrian Center. We rode through Burbank to Toluca Lake and our snack stop at Priscilla's.
We had some bagels, juice, and such at Priscilla's. When we were ready to leave, I called Vikki and found out that they were almost there. So I rode back down Riverside to find them, stopping to get a picture of the "Not a Through Alley" sign, which I thought was funny. After all, alleys are almost by definition not intended for through traffic. So I don't know why they felt the need to actually put a sign up to that effect.
Once we were all together again, we headed back on Forest Lawn Dr into Griffith Park. Then at Riverside we got on the Los Angeles River bike path. We took the bike path all the way down to Fletcher, stopping briefly to see the very elaborate homeless camp in the riverbed. I guess it's not a bad place to camp when it's not the rainy season here.
Turning left on Fletcher, we headed back north to Eagle Rock Blvd, which we took all the way to the end at Colorado. Then we stopped to see the sign and window displays at F*art. Looks like an interesting place. Love the knife block. Then we went right to Yosemite for the trip across Eagle Rock. At Townsend, we took another right and rode up and over a short but steep hill. Gene said, "but it looked flat on the map!" Coming down the other side, we got on Meridian and took that to Ave 64.
A quick right on 64 and left on York brought us into South Pasadena and Monterey Rd. We took that across San Marino and then up Sierra Madre Blvd back to the park. At this point, I had 42 miles, and it was still early. So I rode with Vikki and her teammates out to Arcadia and back. On the way back through Sierra Madre, we paused to collect one more abandoned couch. Then we finished up the ride and came home.
It was a very pleasant ride.
52 miles.
That's Italian?
We went to the Feast of San Gennaro in Hollywood today. This was a little street fair and carnival with an Italian theme.
When we got there, we had to go into the petting zoo so Lucinda could pet some animals. Then we had promised her she could ride one of the carnival rides. It looked like she had fun.
Next, we got lunch. I got a sausage and peppers sandwich, which was quite good. Just like the ones I used to get at Brothers Pizza in New Jersey. But the weird part was that when we sat down for lunch, they were having a Mass on the main stage. The stage with "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on it. That was a bit strange, and the combination of the two sort of made my brain hurt a bit.
After lunch, we wandered around some more. Then we went to see the balloon animal guy. This was the first time I'd ever seen a balloon octopus. Of course, I immediately thought of P.Z. Myers and his love of cephalopods.
I'm not exactly sure what all of this had to do with Italian culture. It was a kind of strange, but still fun day.
I recently read The End of Faith by Sam Harris. This is his 200-mumble-page rant about religion and why it's the root of all evil in the world.
I think he made some good points. For instance, he said that the core beliefs of a lot of the world's major religions are actually pretty absurd. If one person believed them and was ranting about it on a street corner, we'd think he was crazy. But because millions of people believe it, we think it's normal.
Personally, I don't get worked up about religion. I was raised without it. Like I always say, religion and football were the same in my house. They were both thing that other people did on Sundays. When I see people going to church I tend to think, "look at the natives and their quaint rituals".
Some choice bits from the book:
How many hours of human labor will be devoured , today, by an imaginary God? Think of it: if a computer virus shuts down a nation's phone system for firve minutes, the loss in human productivity is measured in billions of dollars. Religious faith has crashed our lines daily, for millenia.
Surely there must come a time when we will acknowledge the obvious: theology is now little more than a branch of human ignorance. Indeed, it is ignorance with wings.
Quoting Christopher Hitchens: "what can be asserted without evidence can also be dismissed without evidence"
Faith is like a rhinoceros, in fact: it won't do much in the way of real work for you, and yet at close quarters it will make spectacular claims upon your attention.
Overall, this was a pretty entertaining book. But I don't think that it's ultimately going to make any difference in the world.
Lucinda liked riding the horses at Lake Tahoe so much that we signed her up for horseback riding lessons here. It's kind of amazing that there are places right here in the city where you can do such things.
Today was her first lesson. Cathy had jury duty, so I had to leave work early to take Lucinda over there. The directions were rather involved, but we made it all right. The place is down in the arroyo, right below JPL and just above the freeway. But despite being just steps from the city, it felt like we were out in the country.
There were three little girls in the class. They were all about the same age. For the first class, they started out brushing the horses and getting to know them. Then the instructor showed them how to tack them up and get ready to ride. They rode with just pads, rather than full saddles. Because they had no stirrups, they had to use a large log to get on the horses.
Once they were all on the horses, they rode over to the small ring to start out. They rode a few times around the small ring before going to the big ring. There, they got to trot and canter a bit. Lucinda got to canter a little, too. The instructor said that she was a fast learner, and that most kids don't get to do that on their first day.
Overall, she said it was great fun, and she can't wait for next week so she can do it again.
Crown Avenue
Today's lunchtime ride was something different. Vikki wanted to do a hill, but we didn't have time to go out to Chantry Flat, so we decided to do Crown Ave in La Cañada.
We started out from the office and went straight up Wilson to Mountain. Then we turned left and rode out to the 210 freeway. Going up Forest Ave, I saw two abandoned couches, so I collected them for the Abandoned Couch Blog.
At Woodbury, we turned left and took Oak Grove across the arroyo into La Cañada, where we turned on Foothill. Then it was time for Crown Ave. This is a very nice and very steep hill. It was so steep that I actually had to say 'uncle' and shift to a lower gear. Then, when we got to the top we turned left on Starlight Crest. And yes, by then I was seeing stars.
There was a little flat spot at the top before we had to climb some more. One of the houses had a little patch of grass fenced off with 'Private Property' signs. It wasn't clear just exactly what was so special about that patch of grass.
Finally, we came out on Angeles Crest and headed down the mountain. The view from up there was pretty commanding. It was just another reminder of why Los Angeles is special. The city comes right up to the mountains, and it's still amazing that we can ride our bikes right to the edge of the wilderness and be back all on our lunch hour.
The ride down was predictably fast. When we got to the bottom, we rode down past the Rose Bowl on Linda Vista. Then we took Green St. back across Pasadena to the office.
La Tuna Canyon
Today's ride was "La Tuna Canyon Inverse", which is my favorite way to do La Tuna Canyon. It's the way with the four-mile hill. I like long hills, when the climb lasts long enough to really savor.
We took the direct route out of Pasadena, going across the Colorado Bridge and then straight across Eagle Rock, Glendale, and Burbank to get to Sunland. There, we turned and got on La Tuna Canyon Road. Almost immediately, a big group of riders blasted by us. It was the regular Hollywood ride that starts from Griffith Park and goes up La Tuna Canyon. After they left us, a second group caught up. This time, we tried to stay with them. I managed to sort of keep up, but they were going pretty fast.
At the top, we all regrouped and headed down the other side into La Crescenta. We rode with the big group until we got to Montrose, where we stopped at the Oven Fresh Bakery. I got an apple-spice muffin and a chocolate eclair. I wanted to see how their eclair compared to the ones at Paradise Bakery.
While we were sitting there, I noticed a magazine there with a teaser on the cover: "Avoid Getting Old". I've been given that advice many times, but nobody has ever told me just how to do it.
When it was time to actually eat the eclair, I had to pause to savor the aroma, like a fine Cuban cigar. Then I ate it. It was good. The white stripes on top were mint, which was a nice little addition. The chocolate frosting was a bit darker and stronger flavor than the ones at Paradise, and it was very good.
From there, we headed up Hospital Hill and then back into Pasadena. When we got back to the park, it was very early. So Gene suggested we ride down to the new Performance Bicycle store. So we headed over there. We stopped off at my office to visit the water cooler, and then rode to the store. Gene bought a new chain. Then we rode home across Pasadena. At Lake Ave, there was a guy twirling a big arrow advertising a new condominium complex. He was pretty acrobatic, so I got out my camera and caught him in mid-air.
It was a very nice ride, and a nearly perfect day.
This weekend is the 15th Annual Inkslingers' Ball. We go to this every year, and it's always a fun time. Sadly, this might be the last time that they have it at the Hollywood Palladium. I'd read recently that the building was sold, and the way things go here in Los Angeles, it might not even exist any more by next year.
I went over in the afternoon on Saturday, arriving about 3:00. It was kind of quiet compared to previous years, but there was still a pretty good crowd.
I found Big Rick there, doing photos in the corner. We talked for a bit, then I continued wandering around. I had brought along a big stack of photos that I'd taken at past shows, and whenever I see someone I've photographed, I give them a copy. I gave away a fair number of photos. And, of course, I took a bunch more.
At one point, I was approached by a very cute girl wearing nearly nothing. She was selling raffle tickets. What was I to do? I'm not made of stone. Needless to say, I didn't win. But she was very cute anyway.
One person I saw was a girl we've seen at a number of recent shows. Being bad with names, I can't remember hers. But she's the one who's always wearing wild outfits. But this time she wasn't working. She was dressed normally. And she wasn't wearing huge platform shoes, so it turns out she's really not tall. That was kind of strange. I didn't recognize her at first, what with being eight inches shorter and all.
Dinner break was down the street at Fabiolus Cafe, which is something of a tradition by now. Then it was back into the Palladium for more fun and frolic. It was about this time that Cathy came over. We saw Shannon and her posse there. Shannon told us about her experience on CSI. Apparently, the season opener episode story line involves a tattoo shop, so they hired her to play the tattoo artist. She said that the show will be airing next week.
We saw Anna from Anagram Fine Art. She always has a booth there, and Cathy likes talking to her. They get to trade mom-stories and compare notes, since they're both moms who sometimes feel like they don't quite fit in with the regular PTA crowd.
While they were talking, I noticed that Kylie Ireland was there. We had met her briefly on Thursday night at the "O" party, so I went over to say hi. I got a picture of her and her tattoos. She said that she'd have more tattoos, but that porn producers don't like them.
Overall, it was a very fun evening.
O What a Night!
We have a friend who is a pornographer. He's also one of the smartest and funniest people we know. And he's married to Nina Hartley, who most people know from the AVN Hall of Fame. She's also quite charming. Thursday night they invited us to a party for his new movie, "O – The Power of Submission", which is his hard-core 're-imagining' of the erotic classic, The Story of O. Needless to say, we thought this sounded like great fun. Followed immediately by the question, "what are we going to wear?"
The party was at Boardner's in Hollywood. We paid to park close by, since we didn't want to have to walk far to get there, what with Cathy in six-inch stripper shoes. When we got there, we went in the door and saw a roomful of normal-looking people. That was odd. But then the bartender told us that the party was around the back, and to go down the alley next to the building. When we went there, we saw girls in latex spanking dresses and we knew we were in the right place.
The party was in the back room and patio area. This was a bit of a problem, since the floor there was very rough. This is bad for women in tall stiletto heels. And there were lots of women in tall heels there. There was also a door connecting the patio to the front room, where all the normal people were. When people from the front came down there, they looked through the door, and their eyes got big. It was pretty funny.
We expected to see a lot of people we know there, but as it turned out, there weren't all that many. But that was all right. We met several of the cast members of the movie. Carmen Luvana was nice. She seemed very together, and everyone said that she was the consummate professional, always on time and pleasant to work with. But our favorite was Adrianna Nicole. She was smart and funny and we liked her a lot.
Overall, it was a very fun evening, and certainly something a bit outside our normal routine.
Of course, we have no pictures. There were a few officially designated photographers there, but otherwise it was one of those 'cameras not allowed' kind of events.
Have I mentioned lately that I love Los Angeles?