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Date Posted: 04:15:21 10/25/04 Mon
Author: jaf
Subject: f a o andy

Sperm, whisky, rum, drinking games, hopefully you will taste them all on your birthday!! Have fun:

1. A woman has given birth to a baby boy who was conceived using 21-year-old sperm, it has emerged.
Doctors at St Mary's Hospital in Manchester, where the baby was born two years ago, said the age of the sperm might make it a world record.

The boy's father had his sperm frozen when he was 17 before undergoing treatment for testicular cancer, which made him infertile.

Doctors said the case showed that freezing sperm was safe and worthwhile.

Details of the case were published in the journal Human Reproduction.

The man's sperm was frozen until he got married and wanted to start a family.

It was thawed and then injected into his partner's eggs. The baby was conceived after their fourth attempt at IVF.

Safe procedure

"This case report provides evidence that long-term freezing can successfully preserve sperm quality and fertility," said Greg Horne, a senior embryologist at the hospital.

We believe this is the longest period of sperm cryopreservation resulting in a live birth so far reported.

Dr Elizabeth Pease,
St Mary's Hospital, Manchester


Q&A: Frozen sperm
"This is important to know because semen stored by young cancer patients is undertaken at a time of great emotional stress when future fertility is unlikely to be an immediate priority."

The doctors said it was probably a world record.

"We believe this is the longest period of sperm cryopreservation resulting in a live birth so far reported in the scientific literature," said Dr Elizabeth Pease, a consultant in reproductive medicine at the hospital.

However, she said new limits on the number of free IVF treatments would have meant that the couple would not have been able to have their baby on the NHS.

Dr Virginia Bolton, a consultant embryologist at King's College Hospital in London, welcomed the news.

"Certainly for people who have had their sperm frozen very young because of having to have cancer treatment this is obviously very welcome news.

"However, it is not hugely surprising. From animal studies the only damage it seems that could occur to frozen sperm is through background radiation."

But she added: "It is important because we can feel reassured that it's not going to be a problem and it gives hope to young people who may want to have children a long time after their cancer treatment."

Under UK regulations, frozen sperm can be stored until a man is 55. (unlucky Muir!)

2. Individual! Unique! Distinctive!

These are the hallmarks of the Isle of Jura 21 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Rich and intense. Fleshy and seductive.

This complex malt whisky possesses its own individual character. Many associate the malt’s character with peat but its contact is minimal - only the dark peaty water makes only a trace.

Time is the major factor to nurture and tame it over 21 long years in the damp cold warehouses, which are so vital during its maturation period. Nature takes its course as this 21 Years Old Single Malt is left undisturbed.

Even at high strength the taste of this whisky is incredible. An explosion of soft citrus fruits, yet spicy and warm, as the lingering wood tones unfold in perfect harmony


3. Appleton Estate 21 Year Old Jamaica Rum is a luxurious sipping rum that will delight the palate of the discerning connoisseur.

The rums that make up Appleton Estate 21 Year Old have been aged for a minimum of 21 years. They were carefully selected for their unique character, flavour and bouquet. The result is a powerful yet delicate rum with remarkable finesse and aromatic complexity. Enjoy neat or on-the-rocks.

4. Roxanne

What you need:

A stereo, a copy of the song "Roxanne" - by the police..... and a LARGE drink for each player.

How to play:
First, divide players into two groups. The first group are the "ROXANNE" group. The second are the "RED LIGHT" group.

The idea of the game is that EVERY time "ROXANNE" is sung then the "ROXANNE" group must take a drink of their beverage . Likewise, every time "RED LIGHT" is sung then the "RED LIGHT" group must also drink.

Sounds easy ....But be warned.... In the 3 minutes and 21 seconds that the song plays...there are 26 "ROXANNE'S" & 25 "RED LIGHTS"

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