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The Conservative Wahoo
The Blog: A compendium of thoughts on politics, world affairs, economics, pop culture and social issues, from the center right perspective of me--Bryan McGrath--a University of Virginia graduate who spent a career in the world's greatest Navy keeping my mouth shut about politics and social issues (ok, publicly keeping it shut). Those days are over! Pull up a chair and chime in where you will. Keep it clean, civil, concise and relevant.
The Fish: The fish is a "coat of arms" for the blog, symbolizing three formative influences in the life of the blog founder. The first is his experience at the University of Virginia--symbolized most importantly by the fish itself, or a caricature of a "Wahoo", the fish we have acquired as an informal nickname. Additionally there is the sword, the sword of a Cavalier. It is not wielded in a threatening manner, as this is a civil blog. But it is there, should it be needed. Thirdly, there is the influence of 21 years in the Navy--symbolized by the anchor on the Wahoo's fin (and again, the sword) . Finally, there is the bowler, tuxedo, and monocle, symbols of a refined, intellectual conservatism, or what I seek to encourage here.
The Policy: I take FULL responsibility for what I write. I will not be held responsible for the content of my comments section--as long as it is civil and passes my own inscrutable sniff tests, it will appear. If the comment offends you, that is on you.
The Fish: The fish is a "coat of arms" for the blog, symbolizing three formative influences in the life of the blog founder. The first is his experience at the University of Virginia--symbolized most importantly by the fish itself, or a caricature of a "Wahoo", the fish we have acquired as an informal nickname. Additionally there is the sword, the sword of a Cavalier. It is not wielded in a threatening manner, as this is a civil blog. But it is there, should it be needed. Thirdly, there is the influence of 21 years in the Navy--symbolized by the anchor on the Wahoo's fin (and again, the sword) . Finally, there is the bowler, tuxedo, and monocle, symbols of a refined, intellectual conservatism, or what I seek to encourage here.
The Policy: I take FULL responsibility for what I write. I will not be held responsible for the content of my comments section--as long as it is civil and passes my own inscrutable sniff tests, it will appear. If the comment offends you, that is on you.
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4 comments:
I feel the need to point out how these researchers defined "skinny" and "slightly chubby"- a Body Mass Index of 18.5 or less and 25-30, respectively. For perspective, here's what a BMI of 18.5 and 25 look like, according to the National Institutes of Health:
5'2" = 100 / 136 lbs
5'6" = 115 / 155 lbs
5'8" = 122 / 164 lbs
5'10" = 129 / 174 lbs
6'0" = 137 / 184 lbs
Clearly, Kate Moss, Keira Knightley, and Calista Flockhart are in trouble.
Please note that the findings did NOT indicate that slightly chubby people live longer than normal weight people.
I know, I know...I'm taking this way too seriously!
In summary, keep up with the weight loss program, Bryan. We need you around for as long as possible!
NOW THEY TELL ME!!!
This after I have been on a low fat diet for a month and a half and have been power walking 30 minutes every day to lose weight.
Bottom line; we all die some day.
PK--yep, I've looked at the BMI...I'm at 28.5 now. In order to get to the highest end of the "normal" range, I have to be at 159 pounds. I remember 159....I was in great shape at 159 yet that is one pound from "overweight".
I've seen some scales that say "ideal" weight for me is 146. Are you kidding me?
Oh well. I guess I just have to stay chubby.
I suspect that the folks who suggest your ideal weight is 146 are unaware that you are carrying at least 10 more pounds of brain than the average ted. :)
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