Thursday, July 29, 2010

[Peckers_Pics] Muscle Wars; July 30, 2010 - Safe PICS For All Ages, Rated G



 
Muscle Wars; July 30, 2010
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Today's Health/Excercise Tip:
Energy Zapper: A sugar- and fat-filled breakfast
Mom always told you to eat breakfast. But wolfing down a bagel or muffin as you sprint out the door isn't the nutrition she had in mind.

That carbohydrate-rich meal tastes great, but you'll be crashing in a few hours.

Sugar-and-starch combos boost energy temporarily because of the way our bodies process glucose (sugar), says Stuart Fischer, M.D., founder of the Park Avenue Diet and author of Dr. Fischer's Little Book of Big Medical Emergencies.  Eating stimulates the pancreas to release the hormone insulin, which helps glucose enter your cells and gives you an energy burst.

A typical sugar-loaded breakfast puts too much glucose too quickly into the bloodstream. The cells can't absorb it all, so excess glucose is converted to the molecule glycogen, which is stored in the liver and muscle tissue. That's when blood sugar levels drop and you start to drag.

If glucose levels drop too much, "your brain can get a little fuzzy," Cheung says. "Some people have trouble concentrating."

Re-energize: Start the day with whole grains and/or lean protein, which take longer to convert into glucose and can sustain energy levels for longer periods.

Fisher's breakfast Rx? A bowl of oatmeal or two boiled or poached eggs with tomato and lettuce.
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NYC Gay Pride; June 27, 2010
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London Gay Pride; July 3, 2010
 
Is Target Supporting Anti-Gay Candidates?

By SodaHead News; July 29, 2010

Those new campaign finance laws that allow corporations to get more involved in political campaign advertising are getting an early test. According to ABC News, Target Corp. is getting blasted by gay rights advocates after news emerged that the company had donated $150,000 to a Minnesota-based political group called MN Forward that is backing gubernatorial candidate Republican Tom Emmer.  

Gay rights groups are angry because Emmer has frequently opposed gay rights and same-sex marriage and has voiced support for a Christian rock band whose members have praised the execution of gays in Muslim countries. 

 The revelation has inspired some longtime Target shoppers to cut up their Target credit cards and threaten boycotts. Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel defended the contribution saying, "Target has a history of supporting organizations and candidates, on both sides of the aisle, who seek to advance policies aligned with our business objectives, such as job creation and economic growth … It is also important to note that we rarely endorse all advocated positions of organizations or candidates we support, and we do not have a political or social agenda." He also reiterated the chain's commitment to supporting the GLBT community and running an inclusive company that provides domestic partner benefits and supports Twin Cities Pride, which plans the state's annual Gay Pride celebration. 

Target's not the only company supporting MN Forward. Best Buy has also contributed to the cause with a hefty sum of $100,000. 

Some gay rights advocates who feel betrayed slammed Target for trying to have it "both ways," by supporting Emmer while publicizing efforts in support of gay rights. A Facebook group supporting a Target boycott has already attracted more than 5,000 members. 

Should Target Take a Financial Hit for Its Campaign Spending?

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