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LONDON (AFP) - Male sperm counts have fallen by almost a third since 1989, with factors such as drinking and obesity possibly to blame, according to a British study. A survey of 7,500 men who attended the Aberdeen Fertility Centre in northern Scotland between 1989 and 2002 brought alarming findings, researchers said Monday. Analysis of sperm samples showed that in men with what is considered a "normal" concentration of sperm -- defined as over 20 million sperm per millilitre of semen -- the average sperm count fell by 29 percent. This "must cause some concern and needs to be explained", said Dr Siladitya Bhattacharya, who led the research project. "There could be a number of lifestyle factors which could play a role in this," he said. "It just highlights the need for research to discover what these reasons might be, as well as the need for further studies elsewhere in the country to see if they support our results." Drug use, alcohol, smoking and obesity have all been linked to a decline in sperm counts, as well as pesticides and other chemicals in the environment. In 1986, Scotland was affected by the fallout from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, but Bhattacharya said it was "almost impossible" to say for certain whether this or any other individual factor was to blame. It could also not be concluded that there had been a fall in male fertility, as factors other than just sperm count played a part, he added. "There has been an increase in men seeking treatment for male infertility, but whether this is due to a significant increase in this condition or because men are more aware of new techniques which have been developed to help them, we cannot say."

ahem,cough, child, cough I took it in 1978 when we didn't have computers, we had to make our own pencils, we chopped down trees with our bare hands and mined lead to take the test. Whittled that little hole in the middle to fit the lead into. I walked 15 miles, in snow, uphill both ways to take that test. Kids today have it too easy.

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LMAO, yes he has climbed a mountain hasn't he? from danman31 I just hope he was sober enough to realize what he was doing. JoshPR

First of all, willie if you had listened to pa in the beginning, you would have made out in like 2 or 3 years. Don't find her. Hang on to the dream. Realize you had a really cool moment, treasure it, don't let anything tarnish it like ever seeing her again. The chances of her being "the one" are as remote as the Pennsyvania countryside. Plus you will be 16 and in a long distance relationship without the resources to fly down for the weekend. You might discover she has boyfriend who couldn't make the trip. If you insist on trying to find her have you checked the resorts web site? They may have a bulletin board or guest book. And finally have you thought of Casey Kasem and a long distance dedication?

Could it be we have a winner? southsider?

No matter which of the three were bounced out there would have been debate. OU played the toughest schedule and only lost once.

Call me a pessimist but right now we have taken a bunch of steps backwards and not too many forwards. I would not move us up much higher with 3 MLB starters and question marks in the bull pen, CF, 2nd, 1st, etc. I don't see the Tigers finishing ahead of us, that would be slit the wrist time especially with the party that will be happening on the north side. Damn, I am glad I'm in Astros country.

Has he left yet? Shall we start the real party?

Regardless who loses, USC fans will say they should have been in ahead of X.

It takes a lot longer to shovel snow than shoveling sunshine. And BTW since I've been down here I have experienced 105 many times and even a wonderful day that hit 109 with 70% humidity. There is no free lunch.

I don't think you will need a reminder

Mark and E-lo will combine for the same amount of wins. (put on broken record) who's going to replace Bart?

Do you know why the snowman was smiling? He heard the snow blower coming

I think my jags under all that snow

They won the division last year, didn't take any steps backward so far this offseason. I'm a Astros fan in the NL, but I would be hard pressed to bet against the Cubs this year. I figure it's going to be easier to agree with my Cub fan friends and agree they have a great team for 2004 then eat crow later.

I noticed there wasn't many people logged on today. Could it be this? The weather up north is frightfull, but here it's so delightfull. As long as I'm way down here Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow

But cw, do you think he should or shouldn't be in the hall? You made a comment I hadn't heard before, but I know I will repeat. He is in the record book. That is where is accomplishments should stay. If baseball had a commissioner I would love for him to say, "You finally admitted it!? I knew we were right. Too bad lifetime means lifetime. I hope you didn't bet anyone you would be in the hall." I wouldn't mind baseball setting up a display of controversies. Add him to that display as a reminder that the game does have tradition and ethics.

I like the crunch. There has been a couple campouts where my guys didn't quite get the cooking roight, I lived on PB&J

This is all rooted in your New Years. Alchohol kills germs. You didn't drink any and now you are sick. I hope you feel better for work tommorow

Maybe the Ghost of Beastley will ride again

I guess when someone says it's a lifetime ban we should ask who's lifetime. I'm of the banned for life means banned for life. Admitting he bet on baseball just means the judgement was correct. I think it's a shame he broke a rule that is posted in every major league locker room. I think the HoF is absent one of baseball's all time greatest players.

And Wood was not on the White Sox all Century team.

LMAO, very nice.