where OKC ranks on a longevity poll

[metro]

I was reading my newest copy of Men's Health magazine and according to their poll which also used CDC and US Census Bureau stats, OKC ranked 98 and Tulsa ranked 96 of the top 100 cities for men's longevity. #1 meaning that men live the longest and #100 meaning they live shorter lives. San Francisco took the #1 spot.

[Karried]

It's no surprise. With the weather and active lifestyle, the Bay Area always ranks ahead of other states and areas. SanFran is often foggy in the morning ( great for jogging and walking) no humidity, winters are very mild .. perfect weather ( something I never appreciated until moving to OK) people walk and ride bikes everywhere (of course there is a high pedestrian fatality rate too -it's really congested traffic wise too).

Physical fitness is easily attainable there if you make even a bit of effort.. ie walk to the corner market instead of drive. There is always so much going on outside.

Well, add this to the Fast Food per capita survey, along with our state vegetable - the healthy low fat watermelon and we're on our way to quite the reputation here in OK. Beautiful.

[Spartan]

I really hate to make a joke out of this, and I'm not making it into a laughing matter at all, but were they aware that San Fran has AIDS?

[bandnerd]

Um, AIDS is everywhere. Even here.

[HOT ROD]

SF has a higher rate of it than does OKC tho.

I hate these surveys/polls because they never say anything new. It seems as if they take the popular cities and always rate them high for ... this or .... that.

SF also has a much higher murder rate than OKC, but I bet the survey didn't take that into account either.

[mranderson]

I really hate to make a joke out of this, and I'm not making it into a laughing matter at all, but were they aware that San Fran has AIDS?

You keep mentioning some place called San Fran. I have never heard of it. Where is it?

[Karried]

You keep mentioning some place called San Fran. I have never heard of it.

That's not surprising.. For those of us born in CA and residents of 'San Fran' it's a no brainer. Even those who travel frequently have figured it out.

No worries, usually those who are truly 'in the know' of the Bay Area refer to it as such.. ie Locals and Lifetime residents.... someone, like yourself, who was born and raised in OK and just visits occasionally, wouldn't understand the terminology.

To make it simple, it's an abbreviation that most of us who have lived there our whole lives use.

Now you can say you have heard of it.

If it is still confusing to you.. think of it this way.. people call Oklahoma City 'OKC' .. and those of us born and raised in California call San Francisco 'San Fran' or
(gasp) 'Frisco' on occasion.

[BG918]

Physical fitness needs to be better promoted in OKC. More bike lanes on roads, more fitness programs for kids and adults, and more healthy restaurants. It's amazing what eating most of your meals at home and getting at least 30 min. of exercise a day will do for you. And by eating at home I mean not frying your food or cooking with butter but grilling and baking instead, using olive oil, and eating fruits and vegetables. Simply jogging/walking around the block can be your exercise for the day.

[mranderson]

"To make it simple, it's an abbreviation that most of us who have lived there our whole lives use. "

I was being sarcastic. As a Bay Area native, I am quite shocked that you allow people to insult that city. I doubt St. Francis would appreciate being called St. Fran. The city is San Francisco, NOT "San Fran," and (for the record) NOT "Frisco."

[writerranger]

"To make it simple, it's an abbreviation that most of us who have lived there our whole lives use. "

I was being sarcastic. As a Bay Area native, I am quite shocked that you allow people to insult that city. I doubt St. Francis would appreciate being called St. Fran. The city is San Francisco, NOT "San Fran," and (for the record) NOT "Frisco."

You find something wrong with EVERYTHING!

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[Spartan]

You keep mentioning some place called San Fran. I have never heard of it. Where is it?

It's right by San Jose

Do you know the way to san jose?
Ive been away so long. I may go wrong and lose my way.
Do you know the way to san jose?
Im going back to find some peace of mind in san jose.

L.a. is a great big freeway.
Put a hundred down and buy a car.
In a week, maybe two, theyll make you a star
Weeks turn into years. how quck they pass
And all the stars that never were
Are parking cars and pumping gas

Do you know the way to san jose?
Theyve got a lot of space. therell be a place where I can stay
I was born and raised in san jose
Im going back to find some peace of mind in san jose.

Fame and fortune is a magnet.
It can pull you far away from home
With a dream in your heart youre never alone.
Dreams turn into dust and blow away
And there you are without a friend
You pack your car and ride away

Ive got lots of friends in san jose
Do you know the way to san jose?
Cant wait to get back to san jose.

[Karried]

Here we go again.... I too, was being sarcastic.

Didn't we cover this before? Something along the line as Fruits and Nuts?

You are not the authority on California. Please don't think that because you've visited a few times that you are. You really can't know the first thing about what locals and residents think, say or do, based on a few visits to Sacramento.. which btw is a few hours away from the Bay Area.

Where in all of your experiences did someone tell you that Californians or San Fran residents think it is insulting to have their city name shortened??

NOWHERE! Because it's not true.. something else you made up in your head....

[mranderson]

Here we go again.... I too, was being sarcastic.

Didn't we cover this before? Something along the line as Fruits and Nuts?

You are not the authority on California. Please don't think that because you've visited a few times that you are. You really can't know the first thing about what locals and residents think, say or do, based on a few visits to Sacramento.. which btw is a few hours away from the Bay Area.

Where in all of your experiences did someone tell you that Californians or San Fran residents think it is insulting to have their city name shortened??

NOWHERE! Because it's not true.. something else you made up in your head....

Maybe YOU do not care, however, one, I care, and THAT is the most important, and two, I have had numerous (too many to count) people from the Bay Area tell me it bothers them. Plus. "A few?" You do not know how many times I have been to anywhere, let alone, anywhere in California.

[Karried]

I have had numerous (too many to count) people from the Bay Area tell me it bothers them.

Ahh, the always popular 'unofficial poll' and 'statistics' argument again.

I'll back up what I say with facts. I have lived in the Bay Area for 40 years and never, ever, nada, nowhere have I talked to or heard that people are offended and insulted by the abbreviation.

You, are the only one who has decided to feel offended. I have better things to do than take offense to something so silly.

But, I do feel offended that you ( never even having lived in CA ) call out our members on a perceived and unfounded 'insult' just because you don't like it.

Maybe YOU do not care, however, one, I care, and THAT is the most important,

THAT is most important???

You forgot to tip your hat to yourself again. lol

San Fran San Fran San Fran San Fran San Fran

Frisco Frisco Frisco Frisco Frisco Frisco Frisco



* Yes, I feel better now.

[CMSturgeon]

You keep mentioning some place called San Fran. I have never heard of it. Where is it?

Actually, it's a small shopping section inside of Wally World.

[Easy180]

Another great thread by the defender of everything UNIMPORTANT and UNECCESSARY

Highly entertaining...And no I'm not talkin about you karried

[writerranger]

Hey Metro, Aren't you glad we're talking about the Men's Health ranking? Sorry, we've had to take some time to deal with a poster who insists on disrupting (seemingly) every thread.

As for those rankings, I find it sad that Oklahoma, as a state, consistently ranks so low in anything to do with health. I know they're doing some things, especially at the state government level, to deal with this - but I'm afraid they've got their job cut out for them.

By the way, I don't think we can blame the messengers on these rankings. They are telling us something that we need to pay attention to and wake up.

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[metro]

I am glad we're talking about it. Furthermore, yes the state and local governments have their work cut out for them on this issue, but I have noticed we are making a difference and implementing changes. Unfortunately these things will probably take a few years before they are noted as change in a poll. The Mayor's Fitness Challenge in both OKC and Tulsa will help as well as Corporate Challenge continues in its 19th year, The OKC Memorial Marathon and other marathons, and the Governors Healthy Oklahoma initiative will help us on this front, but we do need mroe.

[jbrown84]

Nice (not) to see that High Lord Semanticus has hijacked another thread.

[Tim]

I am glad we're talking about it. Furthermore, yes the state and local governments have their work cut out for them on this issue, but I have noticed we are making a difference and implementing changes. Unfortunately these things will probably take a few years before they are noted as change in a poll. The Mayor's Fitness Challenge in both OKC and Tulsa will help as well as Corporate Challenge continues in its 19th year, The OKC Memorial Marathon and other marathons, and the Governors Healthy Oklahoma initiative will help us on this front, but we do need mroe.

Agreed. I find this particularly amusing because I got my e-butt handed to me on another thread for supporting bicycling in Oklahoma! Seems like a lot of us want to rank higher on fitness, but darned if we'll actually change our lifestyles!

[jbrown84]

By the way, I don't think we can blame the messengers on these rankings. They are telling us something that we need to pay attention to and wake up.

I would agree, but I'm not convinced these surveys are completely unbiased.

[jbrown84]

Agreed. I find this particularly amusing because I got my e-butt handed to me on another thread for supporting bicycling in Oklahoma! Seems like a lot of us want to rank higher on fitness, but darned if we'll actually change our lifestyles!

BIKES?? You crazy Hillary-loving liberal! I'll run you over if I see you on the road.

[Tim]

Love you too pumpkin!

[Karried]

Speaking of... can't we please make the pumpkin our state veggie?

I'm still in denial over the sugar/carb (yeah, yeah, it's a good carb) filled watermelon actually being considered as our state vegetable.

[jbrown84]

Love you too pumpkin!

:was joking: