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It's a fat-soluble vitamin present in many foods, especially certain fats and oils, and is one of a number of nutrients called antioxidants. Antioxidants are nutrients that block some of the damage caused by toxic by-products released when the body transforms food into energy or fights off infection. The build up of these by-products over time is largely responsible for the aging process and can contribute to the development of various health conditions such as heart disease, cancer, and a host of inflammatory conditions like arthritis. Antioxidants provide some protection against these conditions and also help reduce the damage to the body caused by toxic chemicals and pollutants. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Please elaborate. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Actually yes, but not till some time later. Revenge really is a dish best served cold. And no, I haven't heard the story yet. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

How far do them puppies squirt that shit? I got squirted in the eye from about 8-10 feet away. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

David Spade is doing everything he can to keep it together. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

That just warms my heart! As it would any good sub's. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I was out at sea when my daughter was born, but the above is the main reason I would absolutely not want to see that particular part of the process. I could probably be in the room, but my eyes would not wander south of her chin. Edit to add: As for the guy who's wife had two C-sections...lucky guy! And I'd totally be interested in watching that type of delivery. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Joyeux anniversaire, grosse câlisse de vache sale qui a le jus de plote qui goute la sauce à poutine. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Clearly you didn't get the gist of my point. FGM is a category of activities, kind of like assault is a category of crimes. Removal of the hood and removal of the clit are not the same. Removal of the hood and sewing the vagina shut are not the same. Removal of the prepuce shrouding the glans is a specific type of activity, rather than a category, and can be performed on either gender. I'm saying that the specific type of activity is comparable whether performed on a male or a female IF performed under similar conditions (age of child, sterility of environment, etc). However one is included in the category of FGM while the other cannot possibly be because it's excluded at the letter F (it involves male genitals rather than female). Answer this simple question. Is removal of the prepuce that enshrouds the glans genital mutilation? That is, does it include permanently altering or disfiguring the genitals? I'd say yes. Thus when performed on a female, it's female genital mutilation and when performed on a male it's male genital mutilation. However one is considered socially acceptable and the other is not. Why is that? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

There are several difference between male circumcisions and female circumcisions. First, the time frame in which the procedure is preformed. Male - typically at 24-48hrs of age. Female - typically 5-8yo. (but can vary depending on the traditions) Next the location of the procedure. Male - hospital environment, sterile conditions. Most use some form of local anesthetic. Female - done in local community (unless the family has enough money to go to the hospital), non sterile, often no anesthetic and requires other family members to restrain the girl. Finally, longterm implications. Male - less sensitivity with intercourse. Female - psychological impact, sexuality issues/pain on initiation of intercourse, adverse obstetric outcomes Info on female circumcisioin/FGM: World Health Organization I'm not saying that male circumsion is ok (and in fact, if I had a male child, I would most likely decline the circ)... but comparing it to female genital mutilation is NOT apples to apples. The differences in age and environment that you cite are significant but also not an apples to apples comparison. Additionally, FGM is a category, not a specific procedure. Even the WHO article above categorizes FGM-I as removal of the prepuce, clitoris, or both. Given how many women elect to have their hood pierced (and some specifically get it trimmed), would you say that removal of the clit and removal of the hood are comparable levels of mutilation? That's like saying that removal of the male prepuce and amputation of the head are essentially the same. So...IF the clitoral hood (not clitoris) were trimmed at 24-48 hours of age in a sterile environment would that have similar psychological effects or obstetric correlations (specifically picked word)? If males were circumcised at 5-8 years old in non-sterile environments, do you think there would be psychological trauma or correlating increased health risks? And either way, all this talk about circumcision not being FGM is absurd...it's MGM. Male - given, it's a penis Genital - given, it's a penis Mutilation - absolutely def: to injure, disfigure, or make imperfect by removing or irreparably damaging parts You're the doc and I'm not. Would you agree that the prepuces of both genders are kinda similar (folds of skin that cover/protect the glans more when unaroused than aroused)? Does your gut tell you that removal of them under similar circumstances (age and environment) would likely produce comparable (though obviously not identical) outcomes? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Apparently I may not. On a male, the prepuce typically covers the glans penis (head). However when the male becomes sexually aroused, the penis becomes erect, and the glans extends itself beyond the prepuce. Do I have any part of this wrong? On a female, the prepuce (hood) typically covers the clitoral glans. However when the female becomes sexually aroused, the clitoris can become erect and extend its tip beyond the prepuce (hood). Do I have this correct? In both cases, the prepuce seems to serve approximately the same function (covering the most sensitive bit), and its removal exposes the glans (note: I'm talking about a clitoridotomy, not a clitoridectomy). So what's the big difference? If it is socially unacceptable to remove the prepuce from a female infant, shouldn't it be equally unacceptable to remove the prepuce from a male infant? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I understand brother, and I'm happy that you're still here ... and approaching 3000 jumps without my having to carry your crippled old ass. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I think there are plenty of circumstances in which suicide is an understandable option. When someone makes the most important decision of their life, I'm hesitant to criticize it because I can't possibly know everything they factored into their decision. I do think that parents who are considering it should evaluate how fully they've met their obligations though, and try to persevere if they're capable of properly finishing their job. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Awesome. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Me. Third grade. Dropped a quiet one. A kid I didn't like a seat or two away suddenly says, "Mmmmm!!! It smells like lasagna in here!" I got sent to the back of the class because I couldn't stop laughing. Apparenly SBD stands for "silent but delicious" Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

It's been done and jokes like this can be funny but can also result in unexpected (poor) outcomes. I'd say get past the naysayers by just handing it to someone when they're in the plane, jamming the door, and their count is at "READY!"...or maybe "SET!" Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I was going to mention this, but it sounds better coming from a doctor (Google reports 0.8 per 100,000...you were damn close). On the legal aspect, how do you medical types shield yourselves from being sued for performing an unnecessary procedure for cosmetic purposes on a person who could not give consent and had not previously expressed wishes on the subject? I'm absolutely not suggesting you should be sued, just wondering how the defense works. I have to imagine that if a parent asked you to remove their newborn girl's clitoral hood, you'd decline on legal grounds, right? Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

True. Male circumcision=male genital mutilation. It's removal of a part of the penis for cultural and/or religious reasons. Please report a modern source for this. Preferably one that doesn't also show rising cases among the circumcised population and declining cases among the uncircumcised. It's more like cutting being an American thing. 80-85% of males in the world are uncircumcised. Of course depending on your definition of "almost exclusively", this could explain why most cases of penile cancer are found in uncircumcised men...perhaps as much as 80-85 percent of cases! Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

It ended up being in front of 150-200ish people, and all the other groups had prepared stuff with A/V, skits, etc, and I just did the kind of stuff you're talking about from my normal tandem schtick. Made had him do birdcalls while I was tightening the harness (he's an Audubon Society type) and then abruptly yanked the legstraps in the middle of one. Explained tandem surfing and said we do that to students who don't do what we want...then as I got to the point where I was about to tell him to pick his feet up for landing, casually asked how my raise was looking. Closest I got to a fifth point of connection joke was saying the only requirements were reasonably fit and happy to sit on my lap for 20 minutes, making him eminently qualified. At the end of all the performances, there was an applause-based award to the group who'd been the most entertaining and we got it handily. I did get a bunch of compliments and questions about pricing, scheduling, weight limits etc afterwards. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

Stop laughing Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

That article is both eloquent and piquant...and hilariously ironic. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

I become both of those AND better looking. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

April? I thought I was supposed to be looking at the middle of March. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

That would be great if I knew the first thing about the structural integrity of the "false ceiling" in the conference room. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)

My skydiving income is maybe 5% of my "real job" income, so yeah...still employed is good. That's why I said "Where's the line?" I'm not 100% perfect at toeing the correct side of the decorum line and occasionally step a little across it. Blues, Dave "I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew)