Top ten fattest states

 

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Americans are getting fatter every year, according to Trust for America’s Health F as in Fat report. 

Back in 1991 no states had obesity levels over 15%.

Today Colorado is the only state with obesity below 20%. Another 12 states have levels over 30%.

By measuring state obesity against population, we calculated a 0.5% increase in national obesity compared to last year’s report. That’s equivalent to 1.54 million new obese Americans in a single year.

Meanwhile adult diabetes increased in 11 states. Hypertension has also increased over the past 20 years. In 14 states the number of adults who said they do not exercise increased.

The states with the highest obesity level are mostly in the South.

30.5% of Michigan is obese

State rank: #10

Michigan is 1.2% more obese this year.

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Arkansas: 30.6% of people are obese

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State rank: #9

31.6% of people in Arkansas have hypertension.

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South Carolina: 30.9% of people are obese

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State rank: #8

South Carolina is 1% more obese this year.

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Oklahoma: 31.4% of people are obese

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State rank: #7

Oklahoma is 0.8% more obese this year.

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Kentucky: 31.5% of people are obese

State rank: #6

Kentucky is 1% more obese this year.

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Louisiana: 31.6% of people are obese

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State rank: #5

10.7% of people in Louisiana have diabetes.

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Tennessee: 31.9% of people are obese

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State rank: #4

29.9% of adults in Tennessee say they are physically inactive.

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West Virginia: 32.2% of people are obese

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State rank: #3

West Virginia is 1% more obese this year.

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Alabama: 32.3% of people are obese

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State rank: #2

12.2% of people in Alabama have diabetes.

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Mississippi: 34.4% of people are obese

State rank: #1

34.8% of people in Mississippi have hypertension.

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RIP in Tony Gwynn

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The lefty-swinging Gwynn, nicknamed Mr. Padre, had a career .338 batting average, won eight National League batting titles and played in the franchise’s only two World Series.

He died early Monday morning at Pomerado Hospital in Poway, California, while surrounded by his family, the Baseball Hall of Fame announced.

“Major League Baseball today mourns the tragic loss of Tony Gwynn,” commissioner Bud Selig said in a statement Monday. “The greatest Padre ever and one of the most accomplished hitters that our game has ever known, whose all-around excellence on the field was surpassed by his exuberant personality and genial disposition in life.

“… For more than 30 years, Tony Gwynn was a source of universal goodwill in the National Pastime, and he will be deeply missed by the many people he touched.”

Gwynn had been signed to a one-year contract extension as the baseball coach at San Diego State on Wednesday. He had been on medical leave since late March while recovering from cancer treatment. He took over the program at his alma mater after the 2002 season.

Survivors include his wife, Alicia, daughter, Anisha, and son, Tony Jr., who plays with the Philadelphia Phillies. Gwynn Jr., who is hitting .155 in 52 games this season, was put on the bereavement list Monday.

Are guns really that dangerous?

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A popular message circulating the internet claims that “guns don’t kill people, doctors do,” based on statistics that theoretically show that doctors are responsible for more accidental deaths every year than firearms. Independent research by NaturalNews staff shows that this claim is based on a logical fallacy of comparing apples and oranges, but according to the hard statistics, doctors do indeed kill more people than guns.

The message, which sometimes says that doctors kill more people than guns and traffic accidents combined, has been circulating the internet for years. Like many urban legends that cross the internet, it has a lot of “facts” for its readers, but it is unlike most urban legends in that it quotes a source: “Statistics provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.” The message was even recounted in an article by Nathan Tabor. The letter claims that:

— There are 700,000 physicians in the United States.
— There are 120,000 accidental deaths in the United States caused by physicians every year, and the accidental death percentage per physician is 0.171.
— There are 80 million gun owners in the United States.
— There are 1,500 accidental deaths from guns every year, regardless of age group, and the accidental death percentage per gun owner is 0.0000188.

This means, the letter points out, that doctors are 9,000 times more deadly than gun owners.

Tabor’s reason for pointing out these statistics seems to be the endorsement of second amendment rights, but the stats have turned the heads of many people, regardless of their stance on gun control. The claim has been reprinted across the internet on sites such as Rense.com, and other sites that warn of the dangers of modern medicine. NaturalNews staff members were unable to find DHHS figures that either supported or debunked the urban legend’s claims. Such figures are hard to compare anyway, as the internet anti-chain-letter site BreakTheChain.org points out with responses gathered from the public:

— Most people see doctors when their health is already poor, so that has to be considered a factor in any doctor-related deaths, accidental or otherwise.
— Some people will never interact with a gun in their lifetime, but very few people will never see a doctor. This means that doctors could be more lethal simply due to a greater chance of public exposure to them.

As you can see, the doubts raised by these factors mean the statistics cannot be fairly compared, however NaturalNews’s stance is that conventional medicine is still one of the top causes of death in the United States. Specifically, information obtained by Death by Medicine shows that an estimated 106,000 people die from adverse drug effects — from properly prescribed drugs — every year, and approximately 98,000 die annually from some sort of error by medical staff. Compare this to statistics from the Department of Justice and the U.S. Centers for Disease control for the year 2004, which show an estimated 16,137 people were victims of homicide (not just firearm murders) in the United States.

Most people can agree that doctors and guns can both be lethal. But comparing doctor deaths with gun deaths seems odd. For one thing, the intention is different. Doctors are usually trying to save patients, not kill them. Violent criminals who might use guns in committing a crime, however, often do have the intention of causing physical harm. Doctors may be dangerous through their ignorance or incompetence, but they are not actually out to kill anyone.

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/021206_gun_control_doctor_errors.html#ixzz351EY5YJV

Malcolm Young had a stroke – sucks balls

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AC/DC rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young is ill and is “taking a break,” the band posted on its website Wednesday.

But the hugely popular group will continue, AC/DC said in the statement.

“After forty years of life dedicated to AC/DC, guitarist and founding member Malcolm Young is taking a break from the band due to ill health. Malcolm would like to thank the group’s diehard legions of fans worldwide for their never-ending love and support,” the statement said.

“In light of this news, AC/DC asks that Malcolm and his family’s privacy be respected during this time. The band will continue to make music.”

Young, 61, formed the group in 1973 in Sydney, Australia, with his brother Angus. The statement did not reveal what his illness was, though rumors have swirled since an e-mail was sent to a Perth, Australia, radio station earlier this week.

Mark Gable, a fellow musician, told Australia’s ABC Radio that Malcolm Young “is sick. … It’s not just that he is unwell, it’s that it is quite serious.” Gable’s remarks were reported in the Sydney Morning Herald.

The hard-rocking group, whose albums include the multimillion-selling “Back in Black” and “For Those About to Rock (We Salute You),” quickly rose in the music world thanks to their terse riffs and tireless touring. Lead guitarist Angus Young, then and now, is known for wearing a schoolboy uniform on stage.

Bon Scott, who sang lead for the band in the ’70s, died in 1980 just as “Highway to Hell” became AC/DC’s breakthrough album. He was replaced by Brian Johnson, who sang on AC/DC’s biggest chart hits, including “You Shook Me All Night Long” and “Thunderstruck.”

The group has continued putting out million-sellers to the present day. AC/DC’s most recent studio album, “Black Ice” (2008), debuted at No. 1 in 29 countries — including the United States — sold 6 million copies and produced the Grammy-winning track “War Machine.” It was the second biggest-selling album of the year.

Malcolm Young’s guitar has been a major part of the AC/DC sound — a sound often slammed by rock critics but beloved by fans of hard rock and heavy metal. Other guitarists, including Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine, rank him highly.

Young has said he’s proud of the band’s straightforward, powerhouse crunch.

“People can go out and hear R.E.M. if they want deep lyrics, but at the end of the night, they want to go home and get f*****! That’s where AC/DC comes into it,” he once said.

Ugly girl of the week #100

Was Aids Man Made?

BBW – you’re fat

 

We are not hating but come on. Big beautiful women? You’re just a slob. I’m a dorky nerd. I don’t call myself SNH (SEXY NERD HOTTIE).

Be honest with yourself. You’re an out of shape lazy woman. Not a hottie. Not sexy.

Fat guy runs his mouth about me on Facebook

Like we say many times on here, we have our fair share of haters. I am not really sure why this fat guy was even talking trash. Last time I saw this fat coward face to face, he was nice. I really didn’t think there was an issue between him and me. Mainly due to the fact I could care less he even exists.

The dude’s name is David Hanes. He is the older brother of my ex, who I won’t even say anything about here. David, since the day I’ve known him has been a fat-body. He is a giant fat lazy slob. Last time I saw him he was working his minimum wage job at Game Stop of St. Matthews. I’m not saying he’s Jabba the Hut, I’m saying he’s fatter. He hasn’t even seen his own dick since age 5 – I am guessing……

(His head weighs 58 lbs)

David, thanks to family members with money, along with his sister, grew up in the Seneca Gardens area. For those who don’t know that area, it’s very upper class. While living on a very nice street, their dad collected every soda can/bottle he could find. They had a two car garage filled with nothing but soda cans/bottles. Their house was also covered with thousands of cockroaches, proving you can leave the white trash but the white trash never leaves you.

It seems that David’s parents are losers who refuse to pay off their debts. They lost their nice home and now live in the white ghetto on Cleveland BLVD, a poor street located in Clifton Heights. They went from living in a nearly $300,000 home to living in a small cracker box house. They went from living next door to doctors and lawyers to living next to bedbug infested apartments and meth dealers. Ironic. You can read about the warrants his parents were served here. Type in David Hanes (SR) and Shirley Hanes.

Not sure why a fat out of shape loser talked trash about me. The dude is hung on my past more than I am. Oh well. Soon, if he’s still alive after his first major heart attack, David will be that fat guy in a motor scooter you see at the state fair. Either that or he’ll finally land the job as the fat guy in a freak show. I’m only kidding. He’ll end up playing Peter Griffin in the live movie version of Family Guy. Joking. More than likely it will just be a heart attack.

 

 

 

John Kerry’s wife ill

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Teresa Heinz Kerry, the wife of U.S.  Secretary of State John Kerry and heir to a ketchup company fortune, was  hospitalized in critical condition Sunday while on Massachusetts’ Nantucket  Island.

Heinz Kerry was flown to Massachusetts  General Hospital in Boston on Sunday night after doctors at Nantucket Cottage  Hospital stabilized her, a spokesman for Kerry said.

The secretary of state was with his  74-year-old wife as an ambulance first transported her to the island hospital,  and also during her transfer to the Boston facility.

hospital spokesman for the Nantucket  hospital, ranked as  the number one hospital in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, said Heinz Kerry arrived in critical condition,  although  doctors were able to stabilize her.

But neither the family nor hospital  officials had released any more details about her medical emergency or  her  condition Sunday night.

‘The family is grateful for the outpouring of  support it has received and aware of the interest in her condition, but they ask  for privacy at this time,’ the Kerry spokesman said.

Shortly after 3:30 p.m. Sunday, emergency  officials on Nantucket got a call requesting medical aid at a home on Hulbert  Avenue and dispatched an ambulance there, Nantucket Police Lt. Jerry Adams said.  Online records show the property is connected to Heinz Kerry’s  family.

Heinz Kerry is the widow of former U.S.  Senator John Heinz, and heir to the Heinz ketchup fortune. Heinz died in April  1991 when a helicopter collided with a plane over a schoolyard in Merion,  Pennsylvania.

The senator was among seven people, including  two children, who perished in the accident.

 

 

Man of the Year Candidate #7

Joey Chestnut

He’s a loser, but hey, he proved America is great at something! 7 straight Hot Dog Eating Contest Titles! And he set the record by eating 69! Our Forefathers would be proud!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!