The list of “Only in America” jokes has been circulating on the Internet for over a decade, spreading such wisdom as “Only in America . . .do people order a double cheeseburger, fries and a diet coke,” and “. . . can banks leave all doors open and chain the pen to the counter.”

I got a chance to talk with Oklahoma City's Mayor, Mick Cornett, about the million pound weight loss challenge he's started in one of America's fattest cities.

Oklahoma City Mayor Mike Cornett has just launched a new website in line with his initiative to cut the waistline of America's 15th fattest city. See how he's getting on in this news bulletin

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With so many dieting options, which is the one right for you? This Campus Word article weighs in on Americas real dieting problems.

Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger (German IPA: ) (born July 30, 1947) is an Austrian-born American bodybuilder, Golden Globe-winning actor, businessman and politician currently serving as the 38th Governor of the U.S. state of California. As a young man, Schwarzenegger gained widespread attention as a highly successful bodybuilder. He later gained worldwide fame as a Hollywood action film icon.Schwarzenegger was nicknamed "The Austrian Oak" and "The Styrian Oak" in his bodybuilding days, "Arnold Strong" and "Arnie" during his acting career, and more recently "The Governator" (a portmanteau of Governor and Terminator, referring to his internationally-popular film role).Schwarzenegger is married to Maria Shriver. He is a Republican who was first elected on October 7, 2003, in a special recall election to replace then-Governor Gray Davis. Schwarzenegger was sworn in on November 17, 2003, to serve the remainder of Davis' term. Schwarzenegger was then reelected on November 7, 2006, in California's 2006 gubernatorial election, to serve a full term as governor, defeating Democrat Phil Angelides, who was California State Treasurer at the time. Schwarzenegger was sworn in for a second term on January 5, 2007. In May 2004 and 2007, he was named as one of the Time 100 people who help shape the world.