In the new procedure, the valve is created by inserting a surgical device that looks like a toy fishing pole into the mouth and snaking it down the throat to where the esophagus meets the stomach.

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Moving beyond teaching, the MCM also provides micro-entrepreneurs the pole, the tackle and a fishing partner.

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After checking into the Treasure Cay Resort and Marina ( www.treasurecay.com), I headed to the docks for a look at the 26-foot open sport fishing powerboat I rented for the next four days, complete with diving gear and pole spears.

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