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In humans, a factor associated with response to combination therapy in a large clinical trial is the Thr92Ala polymorphism in the type 2 deiodinase gene (DIO2), wherein the subpopulation of patients with this genetic alteration had improved well-being and preference for combination therapy (7). This has led investigators to consider whether this polymorphism could confer a defect in the D2 pathway, but normal Thr92AlaD2 enzyme kinetics have been demonstrated (73). Only recently has the Thr92AlaD2 protein been found to have a longer half-life, ectopically localize in the Golgi apparatus, and significantly alter the genetic fingerprint in cultured cells and in the temporal pole of the human brain without evidence of reduced thyroid hormone signaling (74). The significance of these studies transcends the thyroid field—this polymorphism has now been associated with a constellation of diseases, including mental retardation, bipolar disorder, and low IQ (75). If hypothyroid carriers of Thr92AlaD2 benefit from alternate therapeutic strategies in replicate studies, then personalized medicine—based on genotype— may have a role.
Physicians hesitated to use l-thyroxine monotherapy over concern that it could result in a relative T3 deficiency, despite growing discontent with potency of natural thyroid products (39) and reduced cost of l-thyroxine, such that the 2 treatments were approximately equivalent (36, 41). The seminal discovery of peripheral T4-to-T3 conversion in athyreotic individuals largely obviated this concern (42). This laid the foundation for the corollary that treatment with l-thyroxine could replace thyroid hormone in such a way that the prohormone pool would be restored and the deiodinases would regulate the pool of active T3. Within a decade there was a major transition toward l-thyroxine monotherapy as first-line therapy (Appendix Table and Figure) (38).
Infants fed soy formula are at higher risk for hypothyroidism and for later development of autoimmune thyroid diseases. In humans, goiter has been detected in infants fed soy formula; this is usually reversed by changing to cow milk or iodine-supplemented diets . After the 1960s, manufacturers reportedly began adding iodine to formulas to mitigate thyroid effects.” (Doerge, 2002)

Exercise: Many patients with hypothyroidism have reported benefits from practicing a yoga pose called the Shoulder Stand, or sarvangasana, which increases circulation to the thyroid. Lie on your back with your arms (palms up) along your sides. Raise your legs at a right angle to the floor. Then raise your hips so your chin rests on your chest, supporting yourself with your elbows and upper arms on the floor and your hands on your hips. Keep your neck and shoulders flat on the floor, and stretch your torso and legs as straight as possible. Hold as long as comfortable, slowly working up to 5 minutes a day. Don’t do this pose if you are pregnant or menstruating, nor should you try it if you have glaucoma, sinus problems or high blood pressure. The Shoulder Stand may be more effective if you use visualization practices, imagining the thyroid gland waking up from a long period of inactivity and producing more thyroid hormone.

Lack of ideal thyroid hormone function leads to a global decline in cellular functionality in all bodily systems. The thyroid is a central player in the complex web of human metabolism and is very sensitive to even minor imbalances in other areas of physiology.  The thyroid gland is the most common site for the development of an autoimmune disease.
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The thyroid controls how your body's cells use energy from food, a process called metabolism. Among other things, your metabolism affects your body’s temperature, your heartbeat, and how well you burn calories. If you don't have enough thyroid hormone, your body processes slow down. That means your body makes less energy, and your metabolism becomes sluggish.
Vitamin B12 and thiamine are important for neurologic function and hormonal balance. Research shows that supplementing with thiamine can help combat symptoms of autoimmune disease, including chronic fatigue. In one clinical study, when patients with Hashimoto’s were given 600 milligrams per day of thiamine, the majority experienced complete regression of fatigue within a few hours or days. (18)

It’s commonly believed that hypothyroidism is due to insufficient iodine, but this isn’t true. Dr. Kharrazian states that if you have Hashimoto’s, taking supplemental iodine is like throwing gasoline on a fire, so eschew iodine supplements and iodized salt. Primary sources of iodine: sea vegetables and seafood. Secondary sources: eggs, asparagus, lima beans, mushrooms, spinach, sesame seeds, summer squash, Swiss chard, and garlic.
To ensure that you remain as healthy as possible it is important to eat the right variety of foods in the correct proportions. For example, choose low fat, low calorie spread rather than butter or ordinary margarines, avoid high salt intake and cut down on hidden fats & sugars (cakes, biscuits, chocolate). More information is available from NHS guidance.
l-Thyroxine monotherapy, the novel and physiologically savvy method for treatment of hypothyroidism, contrasted with the traditional approach of natural thyroid preparations that was marred by potency concerns. In less than a decade, there was a major shift in treatment of hypothyroidism such that normalization of TSH with l-thyroxine monotherapy became the new standard of care (Appendix Table) (52). Many clinicians advocated for this to be first-line therapy and for patients previously treated with desiccated thyroid to be transitioned to l-thyroxine monotherapy (50).
An early symptom of hypothyroidism is weight gain. Low-calorie, high-density foods such as fresh produce are the cornerstone of every successful weight loss program. Include either fresh fruits or veggies at each meal, if possible. Specific foods such as blueberries, cherries, sweet potatoes, and green peppers are also rich in antioxidants, nutrients that are known to lower risk for heart disease.

Before birth, a baby depends on the mother for thyroid hormones until the baby's own thyroid gland can start to function. Usually, this occurs after about 12 weeks of gestation or the end of the first trimester of pregnancy. Moreover, babies of mothers who had an underactive thyroid in the first part of their pregnancy who then were treated, exhibited slower motor development than the babies of normal mothers.

Your thyroid is your body's silent workhorse—most of the time, it functions so smoothly that we forget it's there. But this little, butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the base of your neck helps regulate your metabolism, temperature, heartbeat, and more, and if it starts to go haywire, you'll notice. An underactive thyroid—when the gland fails to produce enough thyroid hormone (TH)—can bring on weight gain, sluggishness, depression, and increased sensitivity to cold. An overactive thyroid, on the other hand, happens when your body produces too much TH, and can cause sudden weight loss, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nervousness, and irritability.
Probiotic-Rich Foods — These include kefir (a fermented dairy product), organic goat’s milk yogurt, kimchi, kombucha, natto, sauerkraut and other fermented veggies. As part of your hypothyroidism diet, probiotics help create a healthy gut environment by balancing microflora bacteria. This reduces leaky gut syndrome, nutrient deficiencies, inflammation and autoimmune reactions.

Goitrogen Foods – Eating large amounts of raw Brassica vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, soy and Brussels sprouts might impact thyroid function because these contain goitrogens, molecules that impair thyroid perioxidase. When consuming these cruciferous vegetables, it’s best to steam them for 30 minutes before consuming to reduce the goitrogenic effect and keep portions moderate in size. These pose more of a risk for people with iodine deficiencies.
Symptoms of hypothyroidism often develop gradually and can sometimes take years to manifest. Women in their fifties and older are more likely to have hypothyroidism then men; however, teenagers, children and even infants can be affected by this condition. Typical signs that you may have hypothyroidism include increasing fatigue and weakness, often with unintentional weight gain. Skin can become dry, rough and pale, with hair loss and dry, brittle nails. Other frequent problems are sensitivity to cold, muscle or joint aches, constipation, depression, irritability, memory loss, abnormal menstrual cycles with heavy blood flow, and decreased sex drive.
In its earliest stage, hypothyroidism may cause few symptoms, since the body has the ability to partially compensate for a failing thyroid gland by increasing the stimulation to it, much like pressing down on the accelerator when climbing a hill to keep the car going the same speed. As thyroid hormone production decreases and the body’s metabolism slows, a variety of features may result.
Fruits and veggies - Colorful foods like berries, grapes, dark leafy greens, and most other fruits and vegetables are high in healthy antioxidants, which helps your body build up its immune system and stave off unwanted diseases. Given that hypothyroidism is often a consequence of autoimmune diseases, building up that immune system is key to helping prevent your hypothyroidism from progressing.
This can lead to low T3 levels (58). In addition, elevated cortisol will cause thyroid hormone receptor insensitivity meaning that even if T3 levels are high enough, they may not be able to bind normally to receptor sites. And when this happens it doesn’t get into the cells.  Cortisol will also increase the production of reverse T3 (rT3), which is inactive (11).

Rather than giving Synthroid (T-4) alone, Dr. Weil prefers combinations of the two natural hormones (T-3 and T-4), and often recommends the prescription drug Thyrolar. Under normal conditions, the body can convert T-4 into T-3; however, there is some question whether the body can do this optimally when under extreme physical or emotional stress. Giving a combination seems to elicit a more natural response for the body, and may also have a better effect on mood than T-4 alone.

Keep in mind, however, that if you switch to a high-fiber diet, you should get your thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) rechecked in eight to twelve weeks to see if you need a dosage readjustment, as fiber can affect the absorption of thyroid hormone replacement medication. Moreover, a high-fiber diet may worsen bloating (usually temporarily), which is a common symptom in people with hypothyroidism.

You probably get enough zinc already (most people in the U.S. do), but if you have a poor diet or a GI disorder that interferes with your ability to absorb zinc, you might be at risk for a deficiency, says Ilic. Meats are a good source: One 3-ounce serving of beef chuck roast contains 7 milligrams; a 3-ounce beef patty contains 3 milligrams; and a 3-ounce serving of dark chicken meat contains 2.4 milligrams.
Many types of seaweed are chockfull of iodine, but the amount can vary wildly, says Mira Ilic, RD, a registered dietician at the Cleveland Clinic. According to the National Institutes of Health, a 1-gram portion can contain anywhere from 11% to a whopping 1,989% of your percent daily value. But since seaweed is especially high in iodine, you shouldn't start eating sushi every day of the week. Too much iodine can be just as harmful to your thyroid as too little by triggering (or worsening) hypothyroidism. To get seaweed's big benefits without going overboard, Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD, and Health's contributing nutrition editor advises sticking to one fresh seaweed salad per week (in addition to sushi), and steering clear of seaweed teas and supplements.
Keep in mind, however, that if you switch to a high-fiber diet, you should get your thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) rechecked in eight to twelve weeks to see if you need a dosage readjustment, as fiber can affect the absorption of thyroid hormone replacement medication. Moreover, a high-fiber diet may worsen bloating (usually temporarily), which is a common symptom in people with hypothyroidism.
Alcohol consumption can wreak havoc on both thyroid hormone levels in the body and the ability of the thyroid to produce hormone. Alcohol appears to have a toxic effect on the thyroid gland and suppresses the ability of the body to use thyroid hormone. Ideally, people with hypothyroidism should cut out alcohol completely or drink in careful moderation.

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Micro Loans - Building Businesses – Building Futures

Joining this project brought new hope to my life
— Asha Sefi - Waangwaray
Asha Sefi attending a meeting

Asha Sefi attending a meeting

The Livingstone Tanzania Trust’s micro-loan project provides business training alongside affordable loans to those unable to access the banking system. In this way community members are empowered to improve their income and their quality of life, (housing, diet, clothing, health care); women members gain respect, confidence and status within the community as they challenge local gender stereotypes; households improve their resilience levels and reduce their vulnerability; community members are able to take advantage of the of economic opportunities that development brings rather than being left behind; and importantly when the community members spend their money they spend it in the local community, benefiting other small businesses.

Elizabeth for example is a 41 year old grandmother who never went to school and cannot read or write. With a loan of £60, she bought some baby goats, fattened them up, sold them for a good profit, she then put her daughter through secondary school, bought 5 piglets and fattened them up, sold one to repay the loan with interest and ended her year with 3 pigs and a sow and a business that can provide her with an income for life.

The Livingstone Tanzania Trust’s micro-loans are managed through registered community groups. LTT loan the group funds and it is their collective responsibility to repay the loan with interest before the next round of loans are provided. This creates a sense of responsibility to each other and ensures that the money is repaid.

 LTT’s micro-loans project continues to grow and evolve and now that the members have some money, LTT are going to open up a saving programme that, in time, will enable LTT to withdraw from the project in that community.

The members have invested in micro-loans in a variety of small businesses covering: -

  • Quarry work
  • Retail
  • Catering
  • Tailoring
  • Agriculture, crops and livestock

In Year One, the scheme invested £3,000 which generated a turnover of £8,700 with a net profit of £5,700 providing on average an income of £110. In Year Two, the scheme invested £4,220 which generated a turnover of £15,200 with a net profit of £8,320, providing on average an income of £160. In the second year 23 people were employed by our members.

The members have been spending their profits on

  • investing back in the business
  • basic needs (more food, new clothes, medicines when needed)
  • children's education
  • home improvements – additional bedrooms, new toilets, modern roofing

 All the members of the programme recognised that the micro-loan and their hard work had resulted in an improved quality of life and improved outlook for future. It is wonderful to see the confidence and self-belief that this has created.

 In projects like this it is important to recognise the links between loans, their success and the training and mentoring/support that ran alongside the project. It is this support that is equally as important as the loan itself.


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There are many people who are affected by the work that development agencies do and we feel that it is important that not only are they consulted  but that they have a say in development work. It is important that they are all listened to and their opinions are heard.  In the work that we do the community are the major stakeholders. Far too many projects fail because the community have not been involved in the process. Consultation and participation are so important and can take a lot of time, but we believe that true sustainability can only come from community buy-in.

This is why the Livingstone Tanzania Trust works hand in hand with the community addressing their needs not our perception of their needs. The community are involved in project conception, development, delivery and monitoring and evaluation.

We talk to the community through various pre-existing forums. There are ward officers, village officers, school development committees and community groups (single and mixed sex groups) and then there are the Girl Guides.

The meetings are long and extremely respectful of everyone’s views which is amazing to see.

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Freewheel takes readers for a spin in the real world of personal injury litigation, where the drama takes place outside the courtroom.   Olympic gold medalist, Ryan Peterson can’t seem to get a break. He was ousted from professional cycling for doping. After he switched sports to triathlon, he was blasted by the tabloid press for allegedly causing an accident that wiped out his competitors. In an effort to redeem himself, Ryan starts the Freewheel Movement to help homeless and isolated people financially and emotionally. Although Freewheel is an instant success and Ryan becomes a television talk show regular, his bad luck continues. He’s sued for allegedly causing the death of a competitor in a Hawaii triathlon, and no matter what he does, he can’t convince the beautiful claims adjuster, Alexia Moore, to go out with him. Young and ambitious new attorney Zana West is hired to represent Ryan and provide him a defense in the lawsuit, but by doing so, her relationship with Jerry Hirano, T.V. star of “Fighting in Paradise,” is threatened. Will Zana be able to help Ryan get his life back, and keep her relationship together?

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A Young Pastor's Christmas Gift

By John William Smith
In 1962 I was preaching in Indianapolis, Indiana. I was single, and it was Christmas time. I was headed home to Michigan to enjoy the holidays with my family. It was an extremely cold day, and it was snowing.
The wind was howling out of the North, blowing thick clouds of fine flakes across the road - it looked like a blizzard. The roads were icy in places, and there was little traffic. Somewhere near Ft. Wayne, Indiana, I saw a soldier standing under an overpass. He had a green army cap pulled as tight and low as possible over his head, his collar was pulled up around his ears, his hands were shoved down in his pockets, and he had a stuffed duffel bag standing beside him.
I was driving a Chevrolet Corvette, and I was going very fast - faster than I should have been, considering the road conditions. As I sped by, the soldier jerked one hand out of his pocket and raised his thumb. My Corvette had two seats - not a front and back seat, but two seats side by side - and I was in one of them. The trunk was big enough to hold three loaves of bread and a pound of lunch meat. Not only was my limited trunk space stuffed full with the clothes and boots I would need for my stay in Michigan, the front seat was stacked high as well, with the presents that I had purchased for my folks and my nieces and nephews.
When I saw the soldier, I was going much too fast to stop, and I was well down the highway before I gave it much thought. I told myself that I couldn't possibly get him and his duffel bag in the car - I debated about the terrible inconvenience and delay it would cause if I did, and by the time I decided that perhaps I ought to at least offer to help, I was two miles down the road and out of sight. But my Christian Conscience really went to work on me.
It was so cold, traffic was almost nonexistent - he was a soldier - and it was Christmas. The inner battle raged for another three miles.

Finally, I decided I would never get any peace unless I offered to help, so I made a U-turn and went back. I hoped with all my heart that someone else had picked him up.
That way, I could satisfy my conscience and not be inconvenienced - wouldn't that be great? But he was still there, looking more forlorn, lonely, and cold than ever. I was disgusted. I pulled up and rolled down the window. He came running, stumbling on his numb feet, dragging the duffel bag. He leaned over and stuck his head in the window. His face was bluish, his teeth were chattering, his eyebrows and eyelashes were matted with frozen snow, and he could scarcely speak intelligibly.
"Thanks so much for stopping", he said. "I had about given up hope."
That was not what I wanted to hear.
"Where are you going?" I asked, hoping that it was in some direction that would alleviate me from further responsibility. "I live in Michigan, in Taylor Township," he said hopefully. That was really discouraging. It wasn't directly on my may, but it wasn't too much out of my way either.
"I'm going to Royal Oak," I said reluctantly. "Oh," he said, "I know where that is. That's great! If I could just ride with you to Ann Arbor, it would mean a lot to me. I'm almost frozen; I can't feel my ears or feet any more," he said plaintively.
"I don't think I can possibly get both you and your things in," I said.
"If you'll let me, I'll get in - I promise you. I've been standing here for three hours."
I told him to try getting in, and we began rearranging things. The duffel bag was almost as big as he was, and there was only one place for it - the passenger seat. No matter how he put it in the car, he couldn't get in himself. I suggested that maybe he could hide it somewhere and come back for it later. He said he couldn't possibly do that; it had his kids' Christmas presents in it, and he wasn't going anywhere without it. I finally got out, walked around the car, and told him to sit down in the passenger seat. As he sat there, I wedged the duffel bag between his legs and between the floor and the roof of the car. I sandwiched all of my presents around him - and I slammed the door. He couldn't move, he couldn't see out either the windshield or his side window - but he was in. I still don't know how we did it.
Once he began to get warm, he began to talk. I found out he was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. "Didn't I see you go by about five minutes ago?" he asked. I really felt stupid.
"Ummm, yes," I said. "You mean you turned around and came back?!" I nodded an affirmative.
"Why would you do that?" I paused a long moment.
"Well, you see, I was raised in a home where helping people who were in need was very important. In addition, I'm a minister - actually, it's more than that - I'm a Christian, and if it weren't for that, I'd probably still be going. I have as hard a time doing the right thing as most folks. I fought with this decision for five miles - it's Jesus who makes me do things like turn around and come back. When I don't do the right thing, I have this feeling He's looking at me, and He's so disappointed that I can't stand it.
"Oh!" he said. "you don't know how that convicts me. I'm  going to tell you something I never thought I'd tell anybody. I'm no Christian, but my wife is the best person in the whole world, and she goes to church all the time and takes the kids. Truthfully, I've done everything I could to discourage her, but she just keeps going. She's all the time trying to get me to go, telling me that someday I'm going to wish I had.
"Do you know why I'm here hitchhiking? Let me tell you a little story. I was turned down for holiday leave because I got drunk and caused some trouble at the base. I was sick about it. I haven't seen my wife and kids for six months. A friend of mine, who's single, found out at the last minute that his folks were coming to visit some relatives who live close to the base during the holidays. He went to our commanding officer and volunteered to take my duty, if he would let me go home.
He gave me permission, but I had spent all my money buying presents, which I was going to mail home, so I decided to start hitchhiking. My family doesn't even know I'm coming. I wasn't sure I'd make it, and I didn't want to disappoint them. I've been standing there for three hours, thinking. I watched folks drive by, and it occurred to me that some of them must be Christians, and it made me feel pretty bitter - until I got to thinking about what a lousy person I am, and I knew if I was them, that I probably wouldn't stop either.
"Let me tell you something embarrassing - I got so cold, so lonely, and so desperate that I started to pray - honest to God I did - it was so humiliating. I told God that if he would help me, I'd do better. And you know what? About that time you showed up, and you told me that you came back because of Jesus - now what do you make of that?"
"Well, first I'd say that maybe there's more to Christianity than either of us thought, and second, I'd say you'd better start doing better." I found out exactly where he lived, and we agreed that I could get him pretty close before I had to go in another direction. I think I knew what I was going to do long before I actually said anything. As we approached the intersection where I was going to let him out, I told him that I had made up my mind to take him home.
About two hours later, we pulled up in his driveway. It was almost dark.
He was really excited. He asked me to blow my horn, and I did. A few minutes passed, and the inside door opened slowly. The glass in the outside door was frosted over, and whoever was looking out could only tell that there was a car in the driveway. The outside door opened, and a five-or six-year old, barefooted boy peeked around the door. When he saw my sports car, he came out on the porch and peered intently at us. His dad opened the door and stepped out.
"Hi, David, it's Daddy;  I'm home for Christmas!" He started to say more, but the boy had seen the uniform and heard the voice.
The boy's face lit up, and he turned back into the house. I could hear him distinctly - "Mama, Daddy's home," he yelled shrilly. "Daddy's Home! Mama! Mama! Daddy's home for Christmas!"
The door opened again, and it didn't open slowly this time - it was thrown open. A woman dressed in a bathrobe and house slippers came running down the steps, her hair flying in the wind, oblivious to the snow and the cold, eyes and mouth opened wide with excitement, with joy etched in every line of her face. "Oh, Carl," she said, "Oh, Carl, you're home. Praise God, you're home.
The kids and I have been praying every day that, somehow, God would send you home."
She was followed by a skinny, fair-haired, ten-year-old girl and finally by a towheaded, blanket-toting, two or three-year-old girl. They kissed and hugged and laughed and cried, and they danced in the cold and the snow until the soldier finally disentangled himself from them long enough to introduce me.
"This is John," he said. "He's a minister and he's also a Christian; and if it wasn't for him, I wouldn't be here. And I'm going to tell you something honey, right here and now. I told John that I had promised God that I was going to do better, and I am. I'm going to stop drinking, be a better husband, a better father - a better man - and we're going to start going to church together."
I have never witnessed such gratitude in my life. They all had to hug me and kiss me - even the two-year-old - and they told me what a blessing I was to them and that they owed me a debt they could never pay. I was so embarrassed, because I was so unworthy. I had grudged the whole thing until after we had started talking. I wanted to tell them that I didn't deserve any thanks.
I tried to leave, but they simply wouldn't allow it. I had to go in the house. I had to eat something and drink something; I had to accept a gift from them - yes, I had to. They would not allow me not to, and the more they did, the better and the worse I felt.
I was so embarrassed. You know why? I had just witnessed something private - a family thing - something I wasn't part of - something not meant for outsiders - and, yes, I was - I was embarrassed. And you know what else?
I envied Carl. I thought that it must be wonderful beyond description to be loved by a woman like that and missed like that and to be so unworthy - and I think Carl was just beginning to understand what he had. I have learned since then that only those who have come to know and feel the love of God can love the unworthy - and I have also learned that we are all unworthy.
Carl was home. I think that at that moment, home meant more to him, perhaps, than it would ever mean again. And when I got to my home and saw my folks and told them why I was late, they were so proud of me - and I was a little proud of myself. Home was somehow brighter, warmer, more dear to me than it had ever been before. Every human longing - bound up in the inherent yearning to be loved and to be "home" and to experience the peace and security that "home" signifies - has found its fulfillment in Jesus who said, " I go to prepare a place for you." Everything we ever dreamed of home being - what it was or was not - is in that place. Jesus has given purpose, even to the dream of death, because for those who know God - that is the way home.
"How silently, how silently,
the wondrous gift is given.
So God imparts to human hearts,
the blessings of His heaven.
No ear may hear His coming,
but in this world of sin,
Where meek souls will receive Him still,
the dear Christ enters in."
Jesus comes to us in many ways. He came to me in the form of a freezing soldier trying to get home for Christmas. He came to a freezing soldier in the form of a young minister trying to find his way to God. Either one of us could have missed Him.
I hope Jesus comes to you this Christmas too, and His coming is always in an unexpected way - don't ever miss Him.


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Chambéry is both the gateway to some of the finest skiing in the French Alps and an irresistibly charming destination in its own right.

Stroll around the narrow Medieval streets of its immaculate old town, and you’ll be treated to a stunning castle, impressive art galleries and family-run restaurants overflowing with character.

Getting active

There’s a strong chance you’re flying to Chambéry because you want to head to the ski slopes and mountains that surround the city. From the moment you land in Chambéry, you’re only minutes from some of the most popular pistes in the region.

The Three Valleys area is home to the famous runs of Courchevel, Meribel and Val Thorens, which each bring in huge crowds of professional and beginner snow lovers in equal measure.

Tignes and Val d’Isère on the edge of La Vanoise National Park are equally celebrated for their incredible scenery and variety of skiing. If you’re visiting Chambéry in summer, head out on to the hiking trails that cut through the mountains to see dramatic glacial valleys and thundering waterfalls.

Chambéry locals often cycle around on bikes rented from the Vélostation. Bike trails lead from the town centre to Aix-les-Bains and other surrounding towns. Lac du Bourget comes to life in summer, too, with boating and kayaking available beneath the shadow of the alpine peaks.


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For one of the oldest cities in Europe, Porto is remarkably forward-looking.

Street art and contemporary architecture typify Porto as much as Gothic-baroque churches and fortified wine, while laidback locals and waterfront bars make for one very welcoming city. Throw in outdoor adventures in Peneda-Gerês National Park, and Portugal’s second city is a fantastic all-round destination.

Food and drink

Essential dishes

Porto is a fantastic destination for fans of seafood, so it's a great place to try Portugal's national dish, bacalhau (salt cod). It's by no means all about fish here, though. If you're not counting the calories, looks out for the francesinha, a sandwich stuffed with ham, sausage and steak, then smothered in melted cheese, covered in a beer-based sauce and served with chips. If that's got your arteries quivering with fear, try caldo verde, a kale soup.

Food markets

Porto is proud of its status as Portugal's culinary capital, and it has a fantastic range of food markets to match. The Mercado do Bolhao is worth a visit just for its grand exterior, but it's also home to a fantastic array of regional dishes and delicacies, from cured meats and local cheeses to dried pigs' heads. If you're keen on pork, you'll find a lot to love here.

No exploration of Porto's food and drink scene would be complete without setting aside some time for its most famous export, port wine. There's no end of opportunities for tasting port and learning about the production process; a good place to start is be the Ferreira Cellars, which have been producing port since 1751.


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Enjoy a full day exploring the sights of Yangon. On this private tour you will visit all the important historical and cultural sites of Yangon, the largest city in the country. Yangon pulses with life from the local markets to the busy streets and the Buddhist pagodas which are central to the lives of most Burmese.
You’ll be greeted at your hotel by your guide in Yangon at 8am in the morning. The walking tour will start downtown and will include sights such as colonial-era buildings, colorful religious buildings and the glittering Sule Pagoda. A walk along these lively streets will reveal scenes of daily life with stalls selling a variety of snacks, fruits and dry goods and local residents gathering for cups of tea or rushing off to catch a bus to work.Then, we will stop for a lunch break at a local restaurant (at own account). After lunch, heading back to the center of the city, you will discover the 230ft (70-meter) long reclining Buddha at Kyauktatgyi Pagoda. This is an impressive site that also provides an opportunity to learn more about Buddhism, the predominate religion of Myanmar. Later in the day, stop at a tea shop to enjoy a cup of sweet, local tea and a variety of snacks. This afternoon tea break is a regular part of Myanmar life and a good chance to rub shoulders with the Yangon locals.We will then continue to Kandawgyi Park, a green oasis in the city center, before reaching the majestic Shwedagon Pagoda. Reaching 328ft (100 meters) in height, the gilded stupa is simply breathtaking. Shwedagon is also the most holy site in the country and local worshippers will be there saying their evening prayers or meditating as the sun sets, creating an unforgettable atmosphere. Our driver will transfer you back to your hotel after a wonderful experience.

What’s included

  • Meet-and-greet service at your hotel
  • Professional English speaking guide
  • Fare for all methods of public transportation used on this tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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  • Drinks during meal
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  • Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city
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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Rich Coyle, Sep 17, 2018.

  1. Rich Coyle

    Rich Coyle Well-Known Member

    Aug 14, 2013
    Which GPS would you guys recommend if you were to recommend one?
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    Oct 21, 2012
    Since I don't get along too well with anything touch screen I would go for the new Garmin 66. I have the older Garmin 62 and it has been a very good GPS and I have always been able to connect to the satellites even under heavy podocarp forest canopies. It is easier to carry a few extra AA batteries rather than have to carry a USB battery bank for a cell phone IMO.
    Good luck with whatever you choose.
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    Dec 25, 2016
    Figure out where you are going ahead of time and keep your head on straight...navigate with you brain....get home safely...
    Or buy the one that shows property lines and go from there...
  4. dmj

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    Nov 16, 2013
    Probably isn't the best. But I really like onx maps on my Android phone. Fairly simple to use,( has to be for me). Shows private and public lands. Seems to be fairly accurate. Have to download the areas you want when you have internet service. Also in my humble opinion nothing replaces good old common sense. Good luck, have fun and be safe.
  5. Hand Skills

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    Nov 1, 2017
    Interesting question. I've really downgraded my GPS in recent years. With high quality satellite imagery, and the ability to overlay many different maps I use a tablet for scouting and a PC for planning. I've found no substitute for paper so I'll print out pertinent maps which are great for outlining plans with the hunting party. Generally everyone gets a printed map.

    I never met a handheld GPS that I really got along with. Low level (and often illogical) operating systems, subpar GPU's, proprietary formats... While actually hunting, I carry the smallest, simplest device I can - I mark waypoints like 'truck' 'camp' 'kill' in my GPS, but that's all I use the handheld GPS for - waypoints. All mapping is analog, or pc/tablet.

    I'm sure there are some pretty capable units out there - look forward to hearing what other guys are using. I've just found GPS to be most valuable when maps are not (dark/weather), and maps to be the most valuable when I can manipulate them and draw on them. Because no product has been able to integrate these two concepts to my satisfaction, I've found separating them to be a natural solution!

    For context, I have done a fair amount of GIS/lidarr for work. I have access to proprietary oil/gas and forestry maps. I'm not a Luddite!

    External GPS was one of the first accessories developed for the iPad in 2010 when pilots discovered how useful an iPad with real time positional information could be. There is a LOT to be said for using a tablet as a GPS.

    Then again, it just doesn't feel like hunting with an iPad... does it? Or is this what being old feels like?
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    May 14, 2018
    I’ve used several different units for work and I have found that I prefer the Garmin Oregon series. If you have the ONX chip it makes a good combo out west on public lands. However, if you don’t have a need for marking/mapping a lot of area and carry a cell phone anyway, you should look into using the OnX map app on your phone. You can download map areas and use the maps offline and not carry a separate unit. I use my Oregon unit quite a lot and use it for tracking/marking/and mapping and prefer it over using a phone.


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    What type of run out do you look for on your LRH bullets? How much is acceptable on the cases? How much is acceptable on the loaded bullet?
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    I use a Holland Deluxe Concentricity Tool available from Holland Gunsmithing for $125. It does a pretty good job as do the ones from NECO and Sinclair. I try to keep my case runout to <.002" at the neck on my practice/range ammo and <.001" on the rounds I use for hunting. On the loaded round, measuring at the bullet ogive, I try to keep it <.003". It seems that if you can keep everything under .002" all around, accuracy is usually not affected to a great degree...CJ


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Nursing Leadership 30(2) June 2017 : 14-25.doi:10.12927/cjnl.2017.25258
Special Focus on Interprofessional Collaborative Leadership

Collaborative Leadership, Part 1: The Nurse Leader’s Role within Interprofessional Teams

Carole A. Orchard, Olubukola Sonibare, Adam Morse, Jennifer Collins and Areej Al-Hamad

The purpose of this paper is to present a perspective advocating for a dual role of nurse leaders as both managers and advocates for nurses to demonstrate their disciplinary knowledge and practice. Further, the paper will demonstrate that nurse leaders have the capacity to influence integration of interprofessional collaborative practice with other health professionals within their leadership areas. Additionally, we present strategies to advocate for changing the meaning of nursing leadership in practice, and creating a shift from task orientation of nurses' care to one that is individualized and comprehensive. Finally, a plea will be made to return the coordinating role of the nurse to its rightful place within patient care.

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What do a technology company operating in the iGaming industry and a company that seeks out investment opportunities in startup stages with strong business cases have in common? Let’s talk MegaLotto.

Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) in partnership with Optimizer Invest is launching a new online betting service for international lotteries and gaming. Both companies offer a great deal of expertise in iGaming and online solutions.

Are we looking at a new betting on international lotteries option or is simply going to be another company trying to jump on the bandwagon? and Betting on Lotteries

Targeted for mid-2019, MegaLotto’s will join online companies offering betting on the results of international lotteries. So, what is going to make these folks different?

In GiG’s Chairman’s own words “GiG is uniquely positioned with its B2B solutions and B2C offering covering the whole value chain in iGaming…” This is GiG’s first move from gaming entertainment and sports betting to now include lotteries.

Who is GiG?

Gaming Innovation Group’s GiG Ecosystem includes five services – Platform Services, Casino Services, Sports Betting, Gaming Brands and Media Services – and 18 products.

Some of you might be familiar with some of their Gaming Brands including Rizk, High Roller, Thrills, Guts Betspin and Kaboo. These folks are listed on the Oslo Stock Market and have offices in seven countries. Check out their Malta office – nice work environment.

What About Optimizer Invest?

“Optimizer Invest creates business in two ways. We invest in tech-driven companies that we believe in. The second part is to create companies based on our own business ideas. MegaLotto is an example of the latter. We see great opportunities to once again be driving up a company under our own umbrella, as we have done before with, e.g., Betit Group,” from Petter Moldenius, CEO. “This is an important project, and we are confident GiG is the right partner for us to grow this business into a big player in the industry.”

Optimizer Invest has a nice stable of part-owned companies including Easy Payment Gateway and Hero Gambling.

What Else to be Different?

It will be interesting to see what MegaLotto does to be different. Many of the online betting sites miss the boat with the taxable lotteries deducting what the official lottery would take – particularly US Powerball and Mega Millions. Any betting site doesn’t deduct that 35% tax bill from winnings could become a big winner with people playing there.

The other thing could be prizes to win on odd or even on bonus balls and/or other options outside of the straight tier structure offered by official lotteries. How about the option for both? Let’s take out the split between winners of the official lotteries and winners of the online betting site.

Let’s also add very clear rules and regulations (terms and conditions) on when and how you get your winnings — just a few things to think about.

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Click on the MegaLotto site online, and there currently is simply an announcement “Something Amazing Coming Soon!” With the combination of talent of these two companies, this does look like it is going to become the big boy on the block quickly.

Then again, how many companies have we seen go from betting on sports/gaming to include lotteries that end up a mash-up?

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VISITORS are invited to discover the vision behind the iconic Cadbury brand as Heritage Weekend returns on Saturday and Sunday, February 27-28.

Delightful guided walks are on offer throughout the weekend, showcasing significant places of interest within the scenic Bournville village. The tour brings to life George and Richard Cadbury’s story and their revolutionary vision to build both a new factory and community, as well as improving the quality of life for the ordinary people of Birmingham.

Back at Cadbury World, continue your fascinating journey by stepping into 1824 to explore a full-scale replica of Bull Street where John Cadbury opened his first ever shop. With live Georgian and Victorian characters to help bring the zone to life, it’s the perfect chance to get an insight into where the magic began.

Head back to the present by visiting the unmissable 4D Chocolate Adventure zone where you can experience how it feels to dive into a pot of melted Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate, ride the Crunchie Rollercoaster and take to the skies in a Cadbury Creme Egg airship piloted by the Caramel Bunny, all without leaving your motion seat.

Elsewhere in the attraction, visitors can watch the famous drumming gorilla in action as they take a walk down Advertising Avenue and see how many other great Cadbury advertising campaigns they can remember from over the years. They’ll also experience the popular Chocolate Making zone where chocolatiers work their magic as they demonstrate traditional chocolate-making skills before choosing a treat – from marshmallows to popping candy – to add to a delicious pot of warm liquid Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate.

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Jason’s Ascension, 1988

As one of the Crescent City’s first craft cocktail bars, Cure has done much to further its reputation for excellence in the realm of potent potables. Here, barman Turk Dietrich makes a rich, worldly concoction of dry Spanish sherry, Peruvian grape brandy, and floral aromatic bitters from North Carolina. Jason’s Ascension, 1988 is elegant without being fussy and pairs well with a brisk Louisiana evening.

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  1. 1 large farm egg white
  2. ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
  3. 1 ounce pisco
  4. 1 ounce La Gitana Manzanilla sherry
  5. ½ ounce grenadine
  6. 14 drops Crude Bitterless Marriage Bitters
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  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine egg white and lemon juice; cover, and shake vigorously 5 seconds. Add pisco, sherry, grenadine, bitters, and ice, and shake vigorously 5 seconds. Double strain mixture into a chilled coupe. Garnish with 3 drops of bitters, if desired.
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DAN STORY received his B.A. in theology from San Diego Bible College and his M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Simon Greenleaf University. He is the author of Christianity on the Offense and Defending Your Faith, which has been commended by Elliot Miller, editor in chief of Christian Research Journal, as "the most important apologetics book for lay readers since Josh McDowell's Evidence That Demands a Verdict."

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