Media Matters - ABC's Karl uncritically quoted Cornyn's baseless ...

ABC News' Jonathan Karl uncritically quoted Sen. John Cornyn's assertion that "[o]ne can't help but wonder why Senator [Chuck] Schumer believes Al Franken should be seated without an election certificate signed by both the Secretary of .....more...

PETA Calls Karl Lagerfeld a Dinosaur for Defending Fur - Green Daily

Karl Lagerfeld takes a photo with a digital camera at a party Is Karl Lagerfeld a fashion dinosaur? Because of his views regarding fur, PETA thinks so. For a designer who's so trendy and celebrated in pop fashion, the term dinosaur just .....more...

Karl Lagerfeld Makes Claudia Schiffer Boob Art - StyleList Blog

You know you've really made it big when -- A) You're asked to make a cameo on The Hills, B) Naomi Campbell throws a cell phone at you, or C) Karl Lagerfeld makes boob art inspired by you. If you chose answer C. you hit the nail on the .....more...

The Return of Karl Marx (The "Comeback Kid" of the Economic Crisis ...

Who's benefiting from the current economic meltdown? Karl Marx! Call him the comeback kid of the current economic crisis. His works are selling in record numbers across Germany; publishers cannot reissue his works (especially Das .....more...

THE BLAY REPORT BY ZANDILE BLAY: WHICH ONE OF THESE IS KARL LAGERFELD?

online - alas, the answer is both. on the left is "fat" karl, as the designer looked a few years back when he was very hefty. on the right is "skinny" karl. in recent years he's taken to, allegedly, eating baby food which has given and .....more...

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Karl Lagerfeld Hates Fatties (And Animals) | Dlisted

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Rove skips congressional inquiry

Former Bush aide Karl Rove fails to turn up for a hearing on his role in the alleged politicisation of the US Justice Department.

Missing girl 'is with older man'

Detectives hunting for a missing 14-year-old girl believe she could be with an older man called Karl.

Man charged over Rob Knox murder

Karl Bishop, 21, is charged with the murder of young actor Rob Knox in Sidcup, south-east London.

How do you stop killers making up lies?

A man has been convicted of murdering Kate Beagley on their first date. Karl Taylor claimed at his trial Kate had stabbed herself to death. What is to stop killers making up such preposterous lies?

Comic's skull fractured in attack

A comedian is in hospital with a fractured skull and a broken arm after he was attacked in Norwich.

Rove resignation marks end of era

Jane O'Brien examines the significance of the resignation of Karl Rove, seen as the man who won the White House for George W Bush.

'Proud' Rove bids goodbye to Bush

Karl Rove, seen as the man who won the White House for George W Bush, praises the president as he steps down.

Top White House aide Rove resigns

Karl Rove, seen as the most influential figure behind George Bush, says he will resign at the end of August.

Karl Rove in his own words

Here is a selection of quotes by influential White House aide Karl Rove.

The 'architect' leaves the White House

The BBC's Paul Reynolds looks at the resignation of presidential adviser Karl Rove.

Profile: Karl Rove

Whether he is seen as a political visionary or a ruthless tactician, the influence of the man known as "Turd Blossom" was beyond doubt.

Bush orders Rove not to testify

US President Bush orders close adviser Karl Rove not to testify before Congress on the sacking of federal attorneys.

Bush aides in US firings subpoena

Strategist Karl Rove is one of two White House aides called to testify to senators over the firing of US prosecutors.

Cocaine gang jailed for 50 years

Nine members of a gang supplying cocaine from Kent to Cardiff are jailed for a total of more than 50 years.

'Lost' e-mail row over US firings

An inquiry into the sacking of US prosecutors focuses on missing e-mails, some sent by White House adviser Karl Rove.

Adventurer to resume epic journey

Karl Bushby is to resume his round-the-world walk - almost a year after he was stopped by the Russian authorities.

N Korea hungry for German bunnies

Giant German rabbits are being bred to help ease the hunger in North Korea.

Father jailed for killing his son

A Liverpool man is jailed for stabbing his 20-year-old son to death during a family row.

Richest Austrian Flick dies at 79

Austria's supposed richest man, retired industrialist Friedrich Karl Flick, dies at 79, say Austrian media.

Q&A: Ford cuts thousands of jobs

Karl Ludvigsen, former vice-president of Ford Europe, explains the challenges facing the struggling US car giant.

Fuel Usage During Exercise

The type of substrate (fuel) and the rate at which it is utilized during exercise is largely dependent on the intensity and duration of the exercise. During strenuous exercise there is an obligatory demand for carbohydrate (CHO) oxidation that must be met; fat oxidation cannot substitute. In contrast, there is an increase in fat oxidation during prolonged moderate intensity exercise as carbohydrate fuels are depleted. Fats are also more dominant in long duration exercise since fat oxidation requires more oxygen than does carbohydrate oxidation.

Fuel Selection During Exercise

Again, fats are the primary source of fuel for muscle during low-intensity exercise (70% of VO2max). Proteins contribute less than 2% of the substrate used during exercise of less than one hour’s duration but may increase up to 5-15% during the final minutes of exercise lasting 3-5 hours.

At about 40% of VO2max there is a “crossover point” where carbohydrate becomes more dominant than fat in supplying fuel to the muscle. This shift to CHO metabolism is caused by two factors: the recruitment of fast twitch fibers (which are better equipped to metabolize CHOs) and increasing levels of epinephrine in the blood (which contribute to glycogen breakdown). This shift can also be seen when examining the contribution of fat oxidation at various exercise intensities. At 20%, 50%, 80%, and 100% of VO2max, fat oxidation yields 175 kcal/min, 250 kcal/min, 200 kcal/min, and 25 kcal/min, respectively. As such, someone looking to burn more fat during exercise would want to hover in the 50% to 80% VO2max range.

As the duration of exercise increases, there is a greater contribution from fat and less from carbohydrate. This is the result of increased levels of blood lipase, an enzyme that helps break down fat, during low-intensity longer duration exercise.

Muscle Glycogen Utilization

At the onset of most types of exercise, and for the entire duration of very strenuous exercise, muscle glycogen is the primary carbohydrate fuel for muscular work. The intensity of exercise determines the rate at which muscle glycogen is used as a fuel. The heavier the exercise, the faster glycogen is broken down. Furthermore, studies have shown that glycogen is depleted faster from fast-twitch fibers, especially during interval type work .

Historically, it has been thought that increased epinephrine levels in the blood were responsible for the initiation of glycogenolysis (glycogen breakdown). However, other research has shown that the breakdown is also triggered within the muscle itself as a result of increased Calcium ions .

Maintenance of Normal Blood Glucose Levels During Exercise

As glycogen, and thus glucose, is the primary fuel sources during most exercise, it is needs to be remembered that glucose plays a primary role in supplying our vital organs with energy. As such, the body has many systems in place to maintain adequate levels of glucose in the blood during times of inadequate carbohydrate intake (starvation/fasting) and accelerated glucose removal from the blood (exercise). Blood glucose concentration is maintained through four different processes:

• Mobilization of glucose from liver glycogen stores

• Mobilization of fats to spare blood glucose

• Synthesis of new glucose in the liver from amino acids, lactic acid, and glycerol

• Blocking of glucose entry into the cell to force the substitution of fat as a fuel.

These processes are controlled by several “slow” and “fasting” acting hormones such as thyroxine, cortisol, growth hormone, epinephrine/norepinephrine and insulin/glucagon. Maintaining normal blood glucose concentrations is a major task when you consider that the liver may only have 80g of glucose before exercise begins, and the rate of blood glucose oxidation approaches 1g/min in heavy exercise or in prolonged (>3 hours) moderate intensity exercise.

Carbohydrate Replenishment and Diets

This is one of the main reasons why it is recommended to replenish glucose and glycogen levels during activities such as soccer games, marathons, triathlons, 3-5 set tennis match, and so forth. Each of these sporting activities require moderate to high levels of exertion for extended periods of time and thus fuel replenish, mainly via sports drinks, is essential in maintaining physical performance and skill execution.

The effect of carbohydrate intake and diet composition on performance has been heavily studied. The vast majority of studies show that a high carbohydrate diet is essential for those who engage in intense or long duration exercise. For instance, one study had trained subjects run a 30 km race twice, once following a high carbohydrate (CHO) diet and the other time after a mixed diet. The initial muscle glycogen level was 3.5g/100g of muscle following the CHO diet and 1.7g/100g of muscle during following the mixed diet. The best performance of all subjects occurred during the high CHO diet. Although the starting pace was not faster, the additional CHO allowed them to maintain the pace for a longer period of time .

Bear in mind that substrates and hormones can interact and alter certain processes. This is commonly seen when a high glycemix index CHO food is ingested just prior to exercise. In this case, the resulting spike in blood glucose elicits a rise in insulin levels. As a result, fat mobilization is reduced (due to insulin’s anabolic effect on fats) forcing the muscle to use additional muscle glycogen. This is not desired if you are looking to sustain a given exercise intensity for prolonged periods of time.

Putting It All Together

The common misconception is that to lose weight you must stay in your “fat burning zone”. Eventhough there is some truth to this statement, it is inaccurate in the sense that losing weight is about burning as many calories as possible. As such, exercising at a higher intensity for moderate durations would be most effective in burning calories. It is important to remember that a calorie is a calorie regardless of its source and since 1 lb of fat is equivalent to 3500 calories, calorie-reducing exercise regimens are most suitable for those looking to lose weight.

Such exercise programs can take the form of interval work, where a bout of high-intensity exercise is combined with a bout of low-intensity. This type of training of has been shown to elevate the body’s metabolism for up to 16 hours post-exercise. It also fosters the maintenance of lean body mass while stimulating the release of lipase – a good thing since maintaining muscle and losing fat should be the goal. Having said this, I would also recommend implementing longer duration low-intensity exercise as well for it’s aforementioned benefits on fat oxidation. However, ensure to keep the intensity in the 50-80% VO2max range for best results!

References:

Essen et al. (1978). Glycogen depletion of different fiber types in human skeletal muscle during intermittent and continuous exercise. Acta Physiologica Scandinavia, 103: 446-55.

Hultman et al. (1967). Physiological role of muscle glycogen in man with special reference to exercise. In Circulation Research XX and XXI, ed. C.B. Chapman, 1-99 and 1-114. New York: The American Heart Association.

Karlsson, J. & Saltin, B. (1971). Diet, muscle glycogen and endurance performance. Journal of Applied Phsyiology, 31: 203-206.

The Russian Community In Los Angeles

There are many distinct communities in LA, each retaining the richness of their native cultures yet assimilating into the culture of the United States.

No community exemplifies this more than the Russian community in Los Angeles. It also holds the distinction of being one of the five largest Russian communities in the U.S. and is the largest to be found on the West Coast. Its population is in the neighborhood of 600,000.

The love of their language is evident in the Russian language publications in print media and in the online presence they have. A quick search in Google for Russian community in LA will turn up a wealth of Russian language editions of LA directories, services and Russian culture websites.

In checking some of these websites and print publications, it is clear that Russian culture and traditions are loved and appreciated very much.

There are nearly always some type of event taking place that showcases the best that the Russian community has to offer, such as concerts of traditional folk music and contemporary Russian music, dancing, etc.

Anyone who appreciates the culture and traditions of other countries would very much enjoy taking part in these offerings.

Though they keep their cultural traditions, that doesn't mean they isolate themselves from everyday American life. Quite the opposite. The Russian community has shown without a doubt that it is possible to have it both ways.

Many Russian-Americans are movers in the corporate world and many others own local businesses that are very successful, not only for members of the community but for Los Angeles at large.

Russian cuisine restaurants abound as do retail shops and businesses offering services of almost every kind. There are even businesses specifically operated to assist newer immigrants adjust to their new life in America and ensure they have all the necessary documents to work, find housing and anything else they have need of. Services are offered to help new businesses get started in the community.

One industry where the Russian community has really made its mark is in the entertainment industry. Many well know people in show business either immigrated themselves or are the children of Russian immigrants.

Michael Chekhov, the nephew of the famous Russian playwright, Anton Chekhov came to Los Angeles from Moscow. Mike Mazurki came to the United States with his parents in 1915 and had an acting career that lasted 60 years. Who can forget the legendary stars Eddie Cantor and Al Jolson?

Others, some of whom may surprise you, include people of more recent fame as well as those of a more vintage fame. There are Leonard Nimoy, Ed Asner, Walter Matthau, Leon Ames, Sylvia Sydney, Karl Malden, Phil Silvers, Natalie Wood, Laurence Harvey, Yul Brynner, Gregory Peck, Harrison Ford, Kirk Douglas, Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

The actors listed above are well known but far from the only Russian-Americans in the show business industry. There are also producers, directors, scriptwriters, and many other professions critical to show business.

There is quite a diversity of religion within the community as well. There are Russian Orthodox Christians, Russian Jews, Muslims, Secularists and many more. With the diversity that exists within the Russian community of LA, it would seem that it is a melting pot within the melting pot of the U.S.