That's not actually true. Common misperception.

how the hell did I misspell cheese? Lame.

I wasn't very clear. Elenchos has it right.

Makes sense to me. I should think that humans evolved with the adult females being pregnant much of the time and so "skipping periods" as it were. Indeed, it may even be that it is the modern woman who potentially menstruates far more often than our ancestors did that are at risk for complications. But that's just conjecture on my part and I am probably full of shit.

I think the mayor has had to cut the wading pool schedule this year due to parks dept budget cuts...

It may have been an ozone generator that was freakin me out, now that i think of it.

oh- and try soaking the soods in different things. juices, booze (careful!), etc.

I've never actually marinated a ribeye. I do confess to using that "montreal" rub on occassion. What's a good marinade for ribeyes?

Now that's a good idea! No offense to the guests whose answers were also awesome, but I like the nuts and bolts practicality here.

You do realize that we who know you now have all the information we need....