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Circumcision in infancy also means that by the time the male becomes sexually active, he has partial protection against those STIs known to be more prevalent in uncircumcised men [9, 12, 18, 51, 52]. Meta-analyses of observational studies show MC protects against oncogenic human papillomavirus (HPV) [53, 54], genital herpes (HSV-2) [51], syphilis [51] and HIV [55]. The protective effect demonstrated by meta-analyses of the observational data [51, 55] has, with the curious exception of syphilis, been reinforced by randomized controlled trials (RCTs) [55–61]). The trials also demonstrated increased efficacy to prevent HIV infection the longer the follow-up period after surgery. The protective effect is greater when MC is performed prior to sexual debut [51]. In men who have sex with men (MSM), while MC offers little protection against STIs acquired from receptive anal intercourse, MC does appear to protect men who are insertive-only, and to a similar degree as for vaginal heterosexual intercourse [62–64].

In the past, telecom and broadcaster regulator TRAI has also been pushing for more choice and options for viewers.

Due to its low weight the rig can be transported across mine areas on a low bed without requiring an escort which speeds up productivity. Booysen Bore also highlghts the ROPS/FOPS approved cabin which has been designed around the operator, giving him full control and superior visibility of drilling activities. The Sat Nav capability facilitates machine location and the compatibility of the D65’s computerised management system with most mine and fleet management systems has also impressed Booysen Bore.

The stone box drains were discovered in 1850, with a reported convergence point at the beach. Marty wants to find this convergence point, with the hope of following it all the way to the Money Pit. When metal detecting expert Gary Drayton shows up and starts getting pings on his equipment, Marty wants to know if it indicates ferrous metal.

It uses edge LED backlighting rather than a full array setup, but the KDL-40W905A has some of the best black levels we’ve seen from an LCD TV. Sat side by side with a plasma TV, we were hard pushed to decide which was best. There are barely any signs of clouding or backlight bleed, and it produced deeply black colours even during scenes that were otherwise brightly lit. The one exception is if you sit at an angle to the TV, as wider viewing angles compromise contrast and colour. Sat face on, however, this is about as good as LCD TVs get.

Fans of The Curse of Oak Island know Vanessa Lucido as the smiling, take-charge blonde in the hardhat from ROC Equipment, the company helping treasure hunters Rick and Marty Lagina excavate borehole H8.

On The Curse of Oak Island this week, the team gets a status report on the massive sinkhole that’s developed at H8, as well as an update on what could be off-shore vent locations. But perhaps the most promising development takes place at Smith’s Cove, where the positive results of a dye test could prove the existence of legendary flood tunnels on the island.

“Fishtail” drill bits became obsolete in 1909 when Howard Hughes Sr. patented the dual-cone roller bit.

Hein compliments the latest FlexiROC D65’s automation capability which he says is a function of productivity and safety. Alongside manoeuvrability, automatic alignment further contributes to penetration rate as set up time between holes is substantially shortened.

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A study of Californian boys in their early teenage years found that circumcised boys – the majority of whom were circumcised neonatally – were more satisfied with their circumcision status than were uncircumcised boys [175]. A study in Sweden, where MC is uncommon, found no serious psychological disorders amongst boys circumcised in childhood, although shyness in the change-room was noted in 7% [176].

Experts are hoping to reach the boy by digging a horizontal tunnel to the spot where they believe he is trapped.