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What Does “No-Fault Insurance” Mean?
Florida is one of twelve states that follows a no-fault insurance model for car insurance. But what does no-fault insurance mean? It basically means that if you are injured in a car accident, then your own car insurance will pay some of your medical bills and lost wages. This payment is made regardless of who was at fault for the accident.
No-Fault Insurance in Florida
In Florida, no-fault insurance is also known as personal injury protection (PIP). Every driver is required to have a minimum of $10,000 in PIP coverage on their car insurance policy. You can opt to have more coverage if you wish. PIP will cover 80% of your medical bills and 60% of lost wages or lost income that you incur as the result of a car accident. Your PIP coverage is also subject to any deductible you may have. PIP also pays a $5,000 death benefit is someone dies as the result of a car accident. To obtain coverage from your PIP, you must seek medical treatment for your injuries within fourteen days of the accident. A key component of PIP is that you can’t receive compensation for any pain and suffering you’ve experienced as a result of the accident.
What if You Were Seriously Injured?
If the severity of your injuries exceeds a certain threshold, then it is likely that your medical bills will be substantial, and you’ll have missed a significant amount of time from work. In that case, you may be able to recover from a negligent party’s liability insurance. You may be able to recover for pain and suffering in addition to your medical bills and lost wages. However, many drivers in Florida do not carry liability insurance or do not have enough insurance. If you have your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM) coverage, you may be able to make a claim for additional damages. UM coverage would pay any medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering damages after the PIP coverage has been exhausted.
Contact a Tampa Bay Car Accident Attorney
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, navigating the insurance system can be difficult. You may want the help of an experienced Florida accident attorney. At Abrahamson & Uiterwyk we’ve been helping accident victims in Tampa Bay for over 30 years. Contact us online or call us at 800-538-4878 to set up your free consultation today.

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Institutions' autonomy hinges on academic quality: Niti Aayog
FM Jaitley had said that regulatory architecture will be provided to 10 public and 10 private institutions to emerge as world-class teaching and research bodies.
From now on performance to determine autonomy of educational institutions
The blueprint for this new regime is ready and the draft UGC (Grant...
Modi government's world-class institutes plan faces autonomy hurdle
Concern was raised on how it would be ensured that such autonomous instit...
More funds, autonomy to institutions with better ranking: HRD
The educational institutions performing well in the annual ranking will be awarded with more funding or grants, enhanced autonomy and freedom of functioning and various other benefits.
More Central institutions could be given autonomy: Prakash Javadekar
He also expressed hope that the proposed legislation would come in the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament and would be passed soon.
Prakash Javadekar offers greater autonomy for top ranked institutes
"I want to announce from here that we are in favour of granting greater autonomy to the educational institutions, particularly deemed and private universities."
View: Finance Bill 2017 could end tribunal autonomy and institute tax harassment as the norm
The Bill introduces draconian provisions giving unfettered power to taxmen to search and seize without any real accountability .
Prakash Javadekar hints at greater autonomy for institutions of higher learning
We will come out with many more schemes, because I believe (when) colleges become more autonomous, they get more freedom to give more quality education, Javadekar said.
Cabinet grants complete autonomy to IIMs
Under the bill, the IIMs would be declared as institutions of national importance and provided statutory powers.
Scheme for NRI scientists to work in Indian institutes started
Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan said the scientists under the VAJRA programme would draw a salary of $15,000 in the first month and $10,000 each in the remaining months.
Farooq Abdullah reminds PM, Opposition of autonomy resolution pending since 2000
He reminded PM Modi and the Opposition that the autonomy resolution adopted by the J&K legislative assembly was pending, with no follow up action by the Centre since 2000.
Workplace autonomy has positive effects on well-being and job satisfaction
Those working in management reported the highest levels of autonomy in their work.
Impact of GST on higher educational institutes decoded
Even as private higher educational institutions are emerging, these are forced to continue to operate under the umbrella of 'not-for-profit'.
Autonomous institutions likely to introduce new user charges
FinMin had recommended last year that all statutory govt bodies which provide services to the public should generate revenue and add to the exchequer.
NRI, foreign scientists to work in Indian institutes: Government
The programme titled 'Visiting Advanced Joint Research' (VAJRA) is aimed at encouraging top scientists to work in India and also guide doctorate and post-doctorate students.


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Reports have surfaced that St. George Illawarra Dragons NRL player, Dane Nielsen allegedly assaulted a woman in a Cronulla nightspot last Sunday night. The woman involved has reported the alleged incident to the club, and has accused Nielsen of biting her on the leg.
Witnesses to the alleged incident have reported seeing a group of St. George Illawarra players at a popular Cronulla nightspot. The group is said to have run into players from the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at which point witnesses describe Nielsen as highly intoxicated.
The NRL have confirmed it knows about the alleged incident.
“At this stage the incident is under investigation by the club and will then be reviewed by the NRL Integrity Unit when a process has been resolved,” an NRL spokesperson said.
The NRL has a controversial history among its players, with criminal offences being reported on a regular basis. Since its establishment, the NRL has seen offences ranging from public urination to physical and sexual assault.
UOWTV Multimedia looks at the most prominent controversies in the last 20 years of the NRL.


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Xbox One to arrive in Japan in the autumn
The Xbox One has been given a release date in Japan.
According to Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu Microsoft will launch their new console on September the 4th.
Numerous Japanese developers have signed up to support the console including SEGA, Nippon Ichi, Zoo, Capcom, Level-5, Marvelous, From Software and Cave. Microsoft will be hoping that the third time is the charm after both the Xbox and the Xbox 360 failed to strike a chord with the Japanese gaming public.
- Visuals are key to the PS4's success according to Nielsen's latest survey
- Sledgehammer considering revisiting classic multiplayer maps for Call Of Duty: Advanced Warfare
- New ToeJam & Earl game comes to Kickstarter
- Free login campaign announced as Final Fantasy XIV tops 4 million registered users
- Fable Legends will be free-to-play on both PC and Xbox One
- Bastion will hit the PS4 in April
- Sierra bringing Velocity 2X to Xbox One and PC
- This month is a triple-A bonanza for Xbox gamers on Games With Gold
- New House Of Wolves leak shows a Reef social hub for Destiny

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text: Circa late 1960’s – mid 1970’s I’d guess. I don’t recall if there are any other similarities to the unknown work in question and Disney’s “The Legend of the Boy and the Eagle”, but just like in the ending scenes of the Disney short, a boy (Native American I think) is pursued and captured by other boys who mean him harm. But, rather than having eagle wings strapped onto his arms (like in the Disney piece), the boy has individual feathers inserted under his skin by his assailants. This is what I recall most vividly – the brutality of witnessing feather shafts poked into the boys flesh. Then the boy triumphantly spreads his new wings and flies off a cliff.

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Delta airlines have come up with deploying Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) baggage tracking technology providing customers with real-time tracking of luggage throughout the travel experience.
This is a big move in the history of luggage handling as the RFID would replace bar code hand scanning- the standards industry has been using since the early 90s. Scanners use radio waves to capture highly accurate and consistent data stored on a RFID chip embedded in the luggage tag, driving superior tracking and increased transparency.
The Fly Delta mobile app enables the flyers to see their luggage on and off via push notifications using this technology. Initial deployments of RFID integrated through the baggage process show that the bags are tracked at 99.9% accuracy, to ensure proper routeing and loading.
“With a $50 million investment in RFID at 344 stations around the globe, we aim to reliably deliver every bag on every flight,” said Bill Lentsch, Delta’s Senior Vice President – Airport Customer Service and Cargo Operations. “This innovative application of technology gives us greater data and more precise information throughout the bag’s journey.”
Delta has currently been successful in deploying 4600 scanners, 3800 RFID bag tag printers, and claim readers to enable hands-free scanning of baggage throughout the handling process. RFID would soon track bags on all Delta airlines and Delta Connection flights.
84 of Delta’s largest airport stations, 1500 belt loaders will give baggage the green light on successful handling to the correct aircraft and red light if the luggage needs additional handling. With this technology, there is no chance a flyer misses his connection because of the ability to take the inventory quickly or pinpoint a single bag. Manual retagging of the luggage will be history.
Better baggage handling and enhanced technology have shrunk the mishandled bag rate by 68% over the past decade. In 2015, Delta led U.S. global airlines in DOT bag performance while setting six monthly DOT records and a full year record.


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Clarendon Cty Commission on Alc Trt DBA Clarendon Behavioral Health Servs is located in Manning, South Carolina - (14 North Church Street 29102). The center can be contacted at 803-435-2121.
Clarendon Cty Commission on Alc Trt DBA Clarendon Behavioral Health Servs accepts Self-Payment or Cash, Medicaid for Addiction Treatment, Private Insurance Covered Treatment, Payment Based On Income , Payment Help for the various services that they provides, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Relapse and Aftercare Planning, 12-Step Group Therapy. It offers its services in various environments, including Outpatient Rehab.
The facility provides these services for the following care types: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services, Addiction Treatment Services. Additionally, the center has a number of individualized programs for individuals, like Addiction Treatment for Persons with Co-Occurring Mental and Substance Use Disorders, Addiction Treatment for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Or Transgender (LGBT) Clients, Drug and Alcohol Rehab for Teens, Drug and Alcohol Rehab for Women, Addiction Treatment for Adult Men, Aftercare Planning, Substance Abuse Assessment, Substance Abuse Screening.
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When the weather is good, I love to go out with my family and friends and relax out in my yard. Get some fresh air and watch the children play. If you love spending time in your yard, these DIYs will be a perfect way for you to make your yard better. These are ideas will make your yard unique and look very lovely. With these incredible DIYs, there will be more of spending time outside for both you and your children.
Jar Bird Feed
Imagine sitting out in your yard, relaxing and enjoying the fresh breeze and warm sun. And to add on to that, you get to watch as birds feed on the seeds and crumbs you placed out for them. This bird seed is great because you get to recycle glass jars. The jar can be hanged on trees or you can place it in the middle of a bird bath so to attract even more birds to come. You can use see through glass jars and place in them colorful seeds so not only to attract birds but to add more color to your yard.
Folding chairs are convenient for your yard. They can easily be folded and placed indoors when the weather changes for the worse and be placed back out when you want to relax in your yard. But, your folding chairs do not have to be boring and plain. You can easily paint them over into exciting and fun colors. This is likely to make your yard even more inviting! You can choose to paint them with natural colors that will blend with the other colors in your yard, or you can choose to go all out and use bright and friendly colors.
Boot Plant Pot
If you have worn out garden boots, this DIY is great for you and your yard or garden. Instead of throwing away the garden boots, you can choose to recycle them and turn them into plant pots for your yard. You can place in them your baby plants and delicate plants that you want to easily move from one position to another.
This DIY is fantastic! It is everything you need for your yard. You can easily turn it from one use to another. Imagine being able to have a meal outside with your family on a fine, warm day. The picnic table would be perfect for this. You can have it as long as you need to be so to cater to you and your family’s needs. The picnic table can be folded up and turned into benches as well. This is quite unique and also enables you to create space in your yard. You do not have to get separate pieces of yard furniture, but just use this one.
Yard Wooden Bed
For a hot lazy day, this DIY is perfect! This wooden bed should be built under a tree that creates a large enough shadow to cover the bed. When the weather is hot and lazy, or you want to relax outside with a book, you could easily go and enjoy yourself under the shade of a tree and get to lie down on a comfortable surface. You can choose the size of the bed to suit you well. This DIY would be a great and better choice than lying down directly on the ground.
This DIY enables you to move things from one place to another whilst you are in your yard. It is an amazing DIY to have especially when you are having a barbeque or braai outside. With this trolley, you get to place all you will need from the inside of your home and take them outside where you will need the things. You can put on it your food, beverages and dishes and take them out to your hard without much difficulty because all you will need to do is push or pull the trolley.
If you keep a number of objects out in your yard, then this is a must know for you. These storage baskets are made out of plastic meaning they are strong enough to hold their contents. You can choose to put labels on the baskets so to easily be able to identify what you are looking for.
Hanging Plant in Pots
If you have delicate plants, you can use this DIY. The plant pots can be attached to a wooden pallet and the pallet can lean against a wall far from reach. So if you have baby plants or delicate plants in your yard that need to grow before being transferred to the ground, this would be fantastic to use.
You can use slab stone for different things in your yard. For example, this idea is slab stones being used for a game of Tic Tac Toe. This is definitely one clever way to bring your children out to play instead of being indoors all the time!
This DIY is fun and creative! It allows your children to go out into the yard and play. This is a great substitute to tree houses. It will allow your children to have fun outside with their friends.


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Since retiring to a small Oklahoma town, such as the one I grew up in, I’ve been interested in the fate of small town rural America. Why is it that once-prosperous communities–where we live now used to have 4 movie theaters, a barber shop on every corner, and restaurants galore (now we have no theaters, one barber, and a handful of places to eat)–now have boarded-up downtowns, a mostly geriatric population, and an opioid problem. I’m visiting my mother this week in the town I grew up in, which is struggling, though it is in better shape than most.
But in nearby Pryor, about 30 miles away, Google in 2011 built a data center, one of 13 in the world and the second-largest. Housing the company’s servers and computers, the center cost $2.5 billion and currently has about 400 employees. Google reportedly likes Pryor and has started a $600 million expansion.
I wanted to see the “campus” for myself and get a sense of its impact on Pryor, a town of some 9500 residents. So my mother and I went for a drive.
It was not easy finding the place. Google Mayes County has a web site, but no address is listed. I learned that “we take security very seriously” so that the data centers “have access controls, guards, video surveillance, and perimeter fencing to physically protect the sites at all times.” A little sleuthing, though, found it.
It was quite a place, though unassuming, until you looked closer, with its massive electronics and the cables from Oklahoma’s extensive wind farms, which give Google cut-rate energy.
As for Google’s impact on Pryor, the company has given tons of money to the school system, including state-of-the-arts computer equipment, and gives generously to other community causes.I’m not sure where the employees come from, how many are locals, computer science graduates of Oklahoma colleges, or immigrants from the west coast. The website says the data center hires from all over the world, though gives priority to local residents when possible.
While driving around Pryor, I didn’t see any trendy coffee houses or anything trendy, for that matter. There seemed to be more good restaurants than there used to be. The downtown was bustling. More strip malls had sprung up, with bigger brands than are common in small town Oklahoma. But it’s still a cowboy hat and Indian smoke shop kind of place.
I would think that residents of Silicon Valley would experience some culture shock finding themselves in Pryor. But the place would grow on them. I’m glad to see that Google doesn’t seem to have changed the local culture much.
Except that the town seems to be flourishing economically more than its neighbors. Google wasn’t the only big employer I saw. There were a number of other large factories, warehouses, machinist companies, and other industries in Google’s vicinity. Prosperity attracts prosperity.
What small towns need to lift them out of their death spiral is industry. Specifically, jobs to keep young adults in the community, so that they can raise a family there–instead of having to leave home to find work–thus preserving the generational dynamics of a living community.
But bringing in that kind of industry is not easy. Most big firms, particularly high-tech companies, prefer an urban culture. Amazon is planning a second headquarters, but a priority for the location is good education , so Oklahoma–whose teachers are currently in a walk-out because of years of education cuts–doesn’t have a chance with its application. The front-runners are urban areas like Austin and Northern Virginia that already have lots of high tech industries.
I don’t know the answers for small towns. Any ideas?
Photo of Google Mayes County by G. E. Veith

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WARSAW – Paul Marandet enjoyed quite the fan following during his stellar senior season as a guard on the Warsaw boys basketball team a year ago.
Those same fans will get a chance to come out and support Marandet once again twice in the coming week.
Marandet, now a freshman at Spring Arbor University, will play a pair of conference games close to home.
Spring Arbor will play at Grace College this Saturday at approximately 3 p.m. in a Crossroads League matchup. The action begins with the women’s game at 1 p.m. with the men’s contest to follow.
Spring Arbor is 16-11 overall and 8-7 in league play after a 76-74 loss to No. 3 Bethel College at home Tuesday night. The Pilots improved to 24-3 overall and 14-1 in conference action with their 13th straight win. Grace sits at 13-14 overall and 5-10 in league play after a 70-68 conference win at Marian Tuesday night. Spring Arbor defeated the Lancers 93-86 in overtime in their first meeting on Jan. 14 in Michigan.
Marandet, the 6-0 starting point guard for the Cougars, is averaging 12.4 points-per-game and leading his team in assists at just over four per contest. He had nine points, six rebounds and five assists Tuesday night in the loss to Bethel.
Spring Arbor will also play at Goshen College next Tuesday evening. The Cougars will face the host Maple Leafs at 7 p.m. in another Crossroads League game. Goshen sits at 10-17 overall and 3-11 in conference play after a 75-70 league loss at Mount Vernon Nazarene Tuesday night. Spring Arbor topped Goshen 80-59 on Jan. 3.
Marandet helped lead the Tigers to a 25-2 mark during the 2015-16 season, which included conference, sectional and regional championships. He was the 2015 IFN Player of the Year and a first-team pick to the IFN All-Area team in 2016. Marandet averaged 13 points-per-game during his senior season for coach Doug Ogle’s Tigers and led his team in assists and free throw shooting.
Spring Arbor will wrap up regular-season and conference play by hosting Indiana Wesleyan on Feb. 18. The Crossroads League Tournament then begins Feb. 22 with first-round games. The semifinals are slated for Feb. 25 with the championship game on Feb. 28.


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Dr. Locke Bryan is an award-winning medical hematologist-oncologist at the Georgia Cancer Center who specializes in Internal Medicine as well as Lymphomas Immunotherapy Novel Therapeutics.
His work has been published in numerous journals and garnered him accolades from various organizations, including the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and the American Society of Hematology Trainee Council.
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Lymphomas Immunotherapy Novel Therapeutics
AACR/ASCO Vail Workshop (professional)
Methods in Clinical Cancer Research
American Society of Hematology Trainee Council
University of Mississippi SOM Dean's Summer Student Research Fellowship (professional)
University of Mississippi School of Medicine
University of Mississippi: Doctor of Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM): Medical Oncology
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM): Hematology
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM): Internal Medicine
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Adjuvant IL-7 potentiates adoptive T cell therapy by amplifying and sustaining polyfunctional antitumor CD4+ T cellsScientific Reports
Zhi-Chun Ding, Tsadik Habtetsion, Yang Cao, Tao Li, Chufeng Liu, Michal Kuczma, Tingting Chen, Zhonglin Hao, Locke Bryan, David H. Munn & Gang Zhou
Increased availability of homeostatic cytokines is considered a major mechanism by which lymphodepletion enhances the efficacy of adoptive T cell therapy (ACT). IL-7 is one such cytokine capable of augmenting the function of tumor-reactive CD8+ T cells. However, whether host-derived IL-7 plays a role in driving the proper function of CD4+ T cells in an ACT setting remains unclear. Here we report that lymphodepleting chemotherapy by cyclophosphamide (CTX) does not lead to increased availability of the endogenous IL-7 in mice. Despite of a paucity of IL-7 in the immune milieu, CTX preconditioning allowed adoptively transferred naïve tumor-specific CD4+ T cells to undergo effector differentiation and regain IL-7Rα expression, giving rise to IL-7-responsive polyfunctional CD4+ effector cells. Correspondingly, supplementation of exogenous recombinant IL-7 markedly amplified and sustained polyfunctional CD4+ effector cells, resulting in improved therapeutic outcome in a mouse lymphoma model. We further demonstrated that the immune-enhancing effects of IL-7 were also applicable to donor CD4+ T cells pre-activated under Th1 polarizing condition. These findings suggest caution in relying on the endogenous IL-7 to enhance donor T cell expansion and persistence after lymphodepleting chemotherapy, and highlight the usefulness of recombinant IL-7 as an adjuvant for adoptive immunotherapy.
Lack of adequate pneumococcal vaccination response in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia patients receiving ibrutinibNational Library of Medicine
Benjamin Andrick, Abdulrahman Alwhaibi, David L DeRemer, Sameera Quershi, Rahil Khan, Locke J. Bryan, Payaningal R Somanath, Jeremy Pantin
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The impact of antibiotic usage on the efficacy of chemoimmunotherapy is contingent on the source of tumor-reactive T cellsU.S. National Library of Medicine
Michal P. Kuczma,1,6 Zhi-Chun Ding,1 Tao Li,2 Tsadik Habtetsion,1 Tingting Chen,1 Zhonglin Hao,1 Locke Bryan,3 Nagendra Singh,4 James N. Kochenderfer,5 and Gang Zhou1
In recent years the combined use of chemotherapy and immunotherapy, collectively termed chemoimmunotherapy, has emerged as a promising treatment option for patients with cancer. Antibiotics are commonly used to reduce infection-related complications in patients undergoing chemotherapy. Intriguingly, accumulating evidence has implicated gut microbiota as a critical determinant of host antitumor immune responses, raising the question as to whether the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics would invariably diminish tumor response to chemoimmunotherapies. We investigated the impact of antibiotics on the therapeutic outcomes of cyclophosphamide (CTX) chemotherapy and adoptive T-cell therapy (ACT) where CTX was used as the host-conditioning regimen in mice. We show that antibiotic prophylaxis dampened the endogenous T cell responses elicited by CTX, and reduced the efficacy of CTX against B-cell lymphoma. In the ACT setting, antibiotics administration impaired the therapeutic effects of adoptively transferred tumor-specific CD4+ T cells in mice with implanted colorectal tumors. In contrast, long-term antibiotic exposure did not affect the efficacy of ACT using CD19-targeting chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells in mice with systemic B-cell lymphoma, although it correlated with prolonged CAR expression and sustained B-cell aplasia. Our study demonstrates that chemoimmunotherapies may have variable reliance on intestinal microbiota for T cell activation and function, and thus have different sensitivities to antibiotic prophylaxis. These findings may have implications for the judicial use of antibiotics in cancer patients receiving chemoimmunotherapies.
Persistent indolent pancolonic marginal zone lymphoma of MALT-type with plasmacytic differentiation – A rare post-transplant lymphoma?U.S. National Library of Medicine
Joanna M. Chaffin,a,* Natasha M. Savage,a Suash Sharma,a Locke J. Bryan,b Mark Raffeld,c and Elaine S. Jaffec
Marginal zone lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT lymphoma) is associated with chronic inflammatory disorders. We present an indolent pancolonic MALT lymphoma occurring in a 39-year-old female with history of autoimmune hepatitis requiring liver transplant in 1997 and ulcerative colitis diagnosed in 2004. Random biopsies from a grossly unremarkable surveillance colonoscopy in 2015 revealed a dense monomorphic plasmacytoid infiltrate causing expansion of lamina propria without significant crypt infiltration or destruction. These cells were positive for CD79a and CD138 and showed lambda restriction; however, CD20, CD43, CD56, HHV8, and EBER were negative. A similar pancolonic infiltrate was identified in all prior colorectal biopsies from 2010 and 2012 upon retrospective review. Subsequent computed tomography of the abdomen revealed no bowel wall thickening nor enlarged lymph nodes. Bone marrow revealed involvement consistent with stage IV disease. Biopsies from 2010 and 2015 demonstrated clonal immunoglobulin gene rearrangement. MYD88 mutation was not detected. The overall features were indicative of MALT lymphoma. Although low-grade B-cell lymphomas are not considered part of the post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder spectrum, such cases have been reported, and are typically EBV-negative. Patient underwent treatment with pentostatin for her MALT lymphoma reaching a sustained remission despite additional immunosuppression for resurgent hepatic dysfunction. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of EBV-negative pancolonic MALT lymphoma with plasmacytic differentiation post liver transplant presenting in an indolent, asymptomatic fashion with persistence for greater than five years successfully managed without compromising the patient’s liver transplant.


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In the realm of the unexplained and enigmatic, the term “Feogi” has been generating quite a buzz in recent years. This intriguing phenomenon has left scientists, researchers, and curious minds alike baffled and fascinated. In this article, we will delve into the world of Feogi, exploring its origins, characteristics, and potential implications.
What is Feogi?
Feogi, pronounced “FEE-oh-jee,” is a term that has gained prominence in the scientific community for describing an elusive and largely unexplained phenomenon. It stands for “Fleeting Encounters with Otherworldly Geometric Intricacies,” and it involves individuals experiencing brief but intense encounters with geometric patterns or structures that appear to exist beyond the bounds of ordinary reality.
The Origins of Feogi
The concept of is relatively new, with its origins traced back to the late 20th century. It emerged as anecdotal reports and personal accounts of these strange encounters began to surface. While some skeptics dismiss as mere hallucinations or optical illusions, others are convinced that it represents a genuine and yet-to-be-understood phenomenon.
Characteristics of Feogi Encounters
Feogi encounters share several common characteristics, making them distinguishable from other paranormal experiences:
Geometric Complexity: Individuals who experience often describe encountering intricate geometric patterns that defy conventional geometry. These patterns can be mesmerizing and highly detailed.
Fleeting Nature: Feogi encounters are typically brief, lasting only a matter of seconds to a few minutes. They occur suddenly and unexpectedly, often catching the individual off guard.
Emotional Impact: Many people report strong emotional responses during encounters, ranging from awe and wonder to fear and confusion. These experiences can be profoundly moving.
Variability: The geometric patterns encountered during experiences vary widely between individuals. Some see fractal-like designs, while others perceive intricate mandalas or three-dimensional structures.
Scientific Theories and Speculations
The scientific community is divided when it comes to explaining encounters. Several theories and speculations have been put forward:
Neurological Explanations: Some researchers propose that may be linked to neurological processes, such as temporary glitches in visual perception or the activation of specific brain regions. However, these explanations are still highly speculative.
Quantum Reality: A more speculative theory suggests that encounters could be glimpses into the fabric of quantum reality, where geometry and physics operate differently from our macroscopic world. This theory raises questions about the nature of consciousness and its interaction with the quantum realm.
Multiverse Hypothesis: Another intriguing idea is that experiences could be a result of individuals briefly crossing into alternate dimensions or parallel universes, where different laws of geometry apply.
The Impact of Feogi on Individuals
Feogi encounters can have a profound impact on those who experience them. Some individuals report increased creativity, heightened spiritual awareness, or a greater interest in mathematics and geometry following their experiences. However, others may find these encounters unsettling and struggle to integrate them into their daily lives.
Feogi remains a mysterious and puzzling phenomenon that continues to challenge our understanding of reality. While scientific explanations are still evolving, it is clear that these fleeting encounters with otherworldly geometric intricacies hold the potential to unlock new insights into the nature of consciousness, the fabric of the universe, and the boundaries of human perception. As researchers continue to investigate Feogi, we can only anticipate that this fascinating phenomenon will reveal more of its secrets in the years to come, leaving us with even more questions about the mysteries of the universe.

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If you love the feel of playing casino games in a real venue but don’t want to leave your home, live casino online is a fantastic option. Using a live stream, you can play against other players and interact with the dealer in real time. Unlike a video game, where the results are based on random numbers, a live casino uses physical cards and a real wheel to determine winning bets. It’s also possible to place bets on a number of different tables at once, making it more immersive than a single-player video game.
There are many benefits to playing live casino games online, and the experience is gaining popularity all the time. In addition to offering a more social gaming experience, they can help you win cash and prizes. The best live casinos will offer a wide variety of betting limits and a choice of games, including popular favourites like blackjack, roulette and baccarat. You can even find special game shows that are streamed from studios, as well as more exotic card games such as Andar Bahar and Teen Patti, both of which originate in India.
A lot of the same rules apply to live casino games online as they do with traditional ones, and it’s important to choose a site that has a good reputation for fairness and security. In addition, the live casino you choose should have a high-quality video stream and be easy to navigate on your chosen device. It’s also worth checking whether the casino offers a mobile app that works on your phone or tablet.
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Receiving your UK pension in Spain (sponsored contribution)
If you are a Spanish resident with a UK private pension, your pension is likely to be taxed in the UK before being paid to you in Spain.
Simply transferring your pension into a scheme called a QROPS could mean your tax liability is reduced. Where you would normally be paying between 20-50% in UK Income Tax, by choosing a QROPS hosted in a country such as Malta your pension income can be paid gross, with no tax deducted at source.
What is a QROPS?
A QROPS (Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme) is an overseas pension scheme into which UK pensions can be transferred. Your pension will leave the UK and will instead move to one (whichever may be the most suitable) of a choice of jurisdictions. The country in which your QROPS is then located does not have to be your new country of residence, therefore as a Spanish resident, you have the choice of a number of jurisdictions.
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Does the headline of this post offend you? It should. It’s insulting not only to the subjects (the BBC Board of Governors), but to a whole section of the population. It’s an insult that was prevalent in the school playgrounds that I grew up in, but that’s no excuse. Quite rightly, if anybody bandied such an insult about on the BBC, they would find themselves in contravention of the Corporation’s guidelines on taste and decency in short order.
But now there’s another insult doing the rounds. It, too, has its etymological roots through associating a person or thing with a section of the community — and implying that, as a result, the subject of the insult is all the lesser for that.
This time, though, the BBC Governors have decided that, because it’s a term freely in use in school playgrounds, it’s perfectly acceptable for a Radio 1 DJ to use such a derogatory term.
That insult is “gay”.
Apparently, because schoolchildren now use “gay” to relate to anything substandard, it’s okay for Radio 1’s resident crap DJ, Chris Moyles, to use it too.
> The Committee noted that the word “gay”, in addition to being used to mean “homosexual” or “carefree”, was often now used to mean “lame” or “rubbish”. This is a widespread current usage of the word amongst young people. The Committee was familiar with hearing this word in this context.
The governors are well aware of why using “gay” as an insult is offensive; for some reason its ubiquity in this form excuses a racist, homophobic cunt (another offensive word, in common usage as an insult but with a very different meaning from its original one — does that make it okay, too?) like Moyles, who should be setting an example rather than following the rules of the playground.
* [BBC Appeals to the Governors Jan-Mar 2006](http://www.bbc.co.uk/complaints/pdf/apps_janmar2006.pdf) (PDF)

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Have you ever wondered what goes on inside your own head? Well, Netflix and Vox have teamed up to try and answer just that.
The new five-part series in the Explained series is set to take you inside the mind, taking audiences through everything from memories and dreams to anxiety and mindfulness.
And to top it all off, the narrator is a rather familiar face, or should we say voice.
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What is The Mind, Explained about?
Well, it does what it says on the tin.
The Mind, Explained is a five-part mini-series that endeavours to explain all about the inner-workings of the human mind.
Each 20-minute episode delves into a certain area ranging from memories and dreams to anxiety and mindfulness, as we've already mentioned.
Who is the narrator?
Ok, we won't beat around the bush any longer. The narrator in The Mind, Explained is non-other than Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone.
The 30-year-old actress has lent her voice to the series and her dulcet tones are the perfect companion as the series explores the various inner-workings of the mind.
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Where do you know Emma Stone from?
Emma Stone is, without a doubt, one of the biggest names in Hollywood currently, something which has only grown since her Oscar win in 2017 for her stunning performance in La La Land.
She began her acting career way back in 2005 with an appearance in an episode of The New Partridge Family.
Following on from that, she appeared in a number of films and TV shows including the likes of Malcolm in the Middle, Superbad and the 2007 series Drive.
In 2009, she earned a role in cult comedy Zombieland and by 2012 she had been cast as Gwen Stacey in The Amazing Spider-Man films alongside Andrew Garfield.
By 2016, Stone was already a well-known figure in the industry but her Oscar-winning Performance in La La Land truly made her a household name.
In 2018, Stone linked up with Superbad colleague Jonah Hill in the Netflix Original Maniac.
She received another Oscar nomination in 2019 for her role in The Favourite but lost out to Regina King from If Beale Street Could Talk.
Up next for Emma Stone are roles in Zombieland: The Double Tap, The Croods 2 and Disney's live-action Cruella De Vil spin-off film.
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You and Whose Army? UK Forced to Rely on NATO Air Support Due to Budget Cuts
It has been revealed the UK relies on air support from NATO allies to patrol and guard its own territorial waters, as a result of scrapping the country's fleet of Nimrod Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft in 2010, in just the latest demonstration of the country's waning military capabilities.
Official figures show around 40 planes from NATO Member States have been flown in to police UK seas, with the US dispatching aircraft to RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland 20 times, while Canada sent planes on eight occasions. A further five were sent from Germany and France apiece, while Norway lent one.
Some support was used in missions, other for training.
Until 2010, the UK's own Nimrod spy planes would've been used, but in 2010 David Cameron's government axed the US$5.4 billion (£4.1 billion) fleet following a defense spending review, in order to save US$2.6 billion (£2 billion) over 10 years. Then-Defense Minister Gerard Howarth has since said the move was a "folly" and left the UK "exposed" to threats from other countries.
A Ministry of Defense spokesperson said the number of flights carried out by NATO allies on the RAF's behalf in 2017 was down on 2015, and the operations were part of the UK's commitment to working closely with its NATO allies in the North Atlantic.
The UK may not be without spy plane capabilities of its own for very long. In 2016, it was announced the Royal Air Force would add nine Boeing P-8 Poseidons to its arsenal. The planes have the capacity to deliver GCHQ-style intelligence gathering, with the ability to hack terrorists' communications and track their movements.
While the news will no doubt many shock UK citizens, in truth the UK has ever-increasingly relied on military and intelligence support from other nations since World War II due to budgetary cuts. Most commonly, the US has been relied upon, both generally and in specific circumstances. For prominently, the UK's constantly declining navy (as of July 2017, it possesses its fleet runs to a mere 89 ships) has managed to retain its "blue water" capabilities thanks to US air cover – and its total lack of jet fighter support (its last Harriers were decommissioned in 2010), meant that in 2011, the country was compelled to borrow planes from the US to protect Royal Navy warships fighting in Libya.
In the Falklands War, despite contemporaneous official denials, the US provided satellite and signals intelligence, Sidewinder air-to-air missiles and Stinger hand-held missiles and fueled to the British Task Force and aircraft at the mid-Atlantic staging post of the Ascension Island military base, which is leased to the US by the UK.
Moreover, that the UK's "independent" nuclear deterrent, Trident, is in fact not independent is one of the worst kept secrets in international politics. A 2014 cross-party parliamentary investigation starkly underlined this uncomfortable fact, noting the weapon was a "hostage to American goodwill" (the report said it was "difficult to conceive of any situation in which a Prime Minister would fire Trident without prior US approval") and was retained by the UK largely in order to "maintain the facade" of being a global military power.
It's not merely in military equipment that the UK is lacking. UK army personnel statistics published in July showed the number of fully trained soldiers in its ranks has dropped below a previous "trained strength" target of 82,000 to 78,010 – a shortfall of 3,990 fully trained troops, and the lowest total since the 18th century. Critics say the country's military faces a "potentially very, very dangerous crisis" as a result.
Despite these gaping deficits, the UK remains a top 10 defense spender, largely due to its ongoing investment in high tech equipment and associated capabilities. Nonetheless, earlier that month, the Royal United Services Institute published a report that found UK defense tech was vulnerable to low-cost, technology-rich weapons employed by other states.
As a result, RUSI concluded the UK government should commit to research, innovation and adaptive technologies for genuine defense, rather than force projection. In short, the UK must ditch its pretense of being a major military player in the international sphere, and stop pumping money into potentially useless weapons.
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Carolyn Potter Ingersoll and her husband, William Boley Ingersoll, are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often referred to as “the Mormon Church”). The couple recently donated 149 first editions of Book of Mormon translations to the L. Tom Perry Special Collections department of the Harold B. Lee Library at Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah.
It all started in the 1970s. Carolyn and William had no intention of being among the world’s foremost private collectors of rare editions of the Book of Mormon. One afternoon, while on a pleasure outing with some friends in Baltimore, Maryland, looking for antique furniture, they stumbled across an antique shop that had a book display.
William told BYU News, “Our friend mentioned that a relative had found an original copy of the Book of Mormon, and wouldn’t that be neat to find in someplace like this? He no more than said that and I turned around and there was a Book of Mormon.” Carolyn recalled, “It was really an extraordinary coincidence.” The couple could not pass up buying the 1830 first edition of the Book of Mormon, so they purchased it on the spot for $6,000.
As the years passed, Carolyn and William acquired other 1830 first editions of the Book of Mormon, with a goal to find first editions of the Book of Mormon in all 149 translations. One of their favorite things to do was to show their collection, which was housed in an 18th-century secretary bookshelf, to missionaries when they came over for dinner. William told BYU News, “I mean, their jaws would drop especially when they saw the 1830 edition.”
Greg Seppi, BYU assistant librarian and curator of Mormon and Western Americana, said that the collection will be put to good use. He told BYU News, “We previously had only a single copy of most of the editions the Ingersolls donated. We now feel much more comfortable putting the books in public hands. Visitors come to BYU from all over the world, including students, researchers, and visiting dignitaries. For many, holding a first edition of the Book of Mormon printed in their nation or language is an incredible experience.”
At the time of finding their first original 1830 edition of the Book of Mormon, Carolyn and William were raising a family in the Washington, D.C., area. Both are graduates of Brigham Young University and had forged a deep love for the Book of Mormon during their adolescence. William said, “I thought it would be a neat thing to get for our kids.”
In fact, their children were nearly grown before the collection blossomed. After their first discovery in Baltimore, William commented, “it took probably 8 to 10 years to get the second one, and another 10 years to get the third.” He further commented that “the prices just kept going up and up. But we did manage to get first edition copies. I thought, ‘Maybe we should start collecting the first editions in all the different languages.’”
William tirelessly worked the small network of people who privately collect Church memorabilia. Finally, in the 1990s, a book dealer connected him to Sam Weller’s Books (now Weller Book Works) in Salt Lake City, Utah. Sam Weller’s had a complete collection of first editions translated into other languages.
Carolyn and William have gifted several 1830 editions to their four children and 10 grandchildren. It is because of their family’s love for the collection that the they decided to give it away to BYU. Their daughter, Courtney Ingersoll DeMordaunt, said, “They’ll be able to see the fruits of their labor in their lifetime. Their grandchildren and great-grandchildren will come to see this collection.” Courtney’s husband, Lorin, said, “They’ve exemplified a life of service, and this is just another example of that.”

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Like the shops and restaurants shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic, the Lehigh Valley’s drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers have been eerily quiet the past few weeks.
New admissions for addiction treatment are down 50% or more at some facilities. The number of warm handoffs, in which people who are rushed to a hospital with a drug- or alcohol-related emergency are met by a counselor and coaxed into rehab, have been cut in half. Police requests for addiction counselors to visit people revived from opioid overdoses are down across the Valley.
Addiction specialists wish they could say this was good news. Instead, they are deeply afraid of what comes next.
“I would love to say that people have stopped using controlled substances and alcohol, but we know that’s not realistic,” said Layne Turner, Lehigh County’s drug and alcohol administrator. “Instead we’re wondering, how are they getting by?”
The isolation prescribed by federal and state officials is exactly the opposite of what people grappling with substance use disorder often need.
“Addiction is an attachment dysfunction,” explained Betsy Martellucci, clinical director at the Mid Atlantic Rehabilitation Services treatment facility in Bethlehem. “Being socially isolated completely exacerbates any addiction features.”
For some, technology is helping.
For the 50 people whose faces appear as thumbnails on a new Lehigh Valley Alcoholics Anonymous virtual group, being stuck at home doesn’t mean going it alone. Connecting through Zoom each night, they laugh, talk and listen together.
As the group celebrated its two-week anniversary April 2, The Morning Call was invited to observe the meeting, with the condition that participants would not be identified. Members were made aware that a reporter was present.
Singles, couples, dog pictures, and icons with mere initials dotted the screen, some playing with virtual backgrounds like fields of grass and the northern lights. Like any other AA meeting, members observed a moment of silence, recited the serenity prayer and the organization’s responsibility statement, and shared with others.
The towline through every testimony was unity, with a nod of gratitude to the medium that makes unity possible during a socially isolating pandemic. For some, it was their second virtual meeting of the day, and others were skeptical of the effectiveness at first. The very structure of the virtual meeting, many reflected, is a mark of resilience.
There are more than 100 AA groups in the Lehigh Valley, about 80 of which are connected through the ABE Intergroup. They’ve all had to shut down in-person meetings during the pandemic, but within days, most of them transitioned to virtual platforms.
“The vast majority of us have, by necessity, adapted,” said Scott F., chairman of the Intergroup’s public information committee. “There’s not a whole lot of fellowship that’s lost.”
Necessity, he says, because addiction is isolating, and the only solution — and a core tenet of AA — is reaching out.
“The solution is not isolating,” he said. “The solution is getting connected.”
But the ripple effects of a shut-down economy are leaving folks with an elevated state of stress.
“There’s a lot of people truly suffering,” said Freddie M., the Intergroup’s chair. “People laid off from jobs, people who haven’t seen their kids because they can’t leave mom’s house. There are people who are crying in meetings. It’s no different than when we’re in person.”
He even believes virtual meetings could open new doors for Alcoholics Anonymous, and perhaps draw in newcomers for whom stepping foot into a physical meeting is just too much. It’s usually one of the toughest parts of recovery, he explained — walking into that first meeting.
But inevitably, technology can’t reach everyone.
Counselors at Martellucci’s clinic in Fountain Hill only saw half the usual participation in their group therapy sessions the first week they went online. Now about 50 groups, each week, use a HIPPA-compliant version of Zoom.
Martellucci’s staff set up six computer stations at the clinic, equipped with webcams for clients who otherwise don’t have access at home.
“Some people are super frustrated with it, feeling like it’s difficult to connect,” she said. “Other people are saying this is a lifeline, that this is the only connection they have with the outside world.”
Even online meetings run the risk of disruption, in the form of menacing hackers and trolls. Suzanne Corbin, a manager at a Catasauqua residential treatment facility who is four years into recovery from opioid addiction, experienced this at her group meeting last Thursday.
More than half the participants were hackers who filled the thumbnails with pornographic images, racial slurs and videos of kids drinking.
It was already a bad week. She lost a friend from an overdose. She just wanted to be with her group.
The administrator of the meeting got a handle on it, and they’ve upgraded the security features of their Zoom platform. So they’ll continue to meet, because they have to.
“The cool part about all of it is the world is at a standstill, and we’re still recovering,” Corbin said.
Erica Panella, a certified recovery specialist who works for Lehigh County, is worried that some of her clients are not handling the isolation and disrupted daily routines of the pandemic well. Though she’s working from home most of the week, Panella said she’s busier than ever, reaching out to clients in recovery by phone, Facetime and video conferencing.
“Recovery is hard to begin with, and then you add all these new types of stressors,” she said. “So I’m constantly on the phone, trying to make sure everyone is OK. A lot of people have no other support, and they feel very disconnected right now.”
Alcohol addiction is already the No. 1 issue for Panella’s clients, and she worries about an explosion of new cases as people turn to a bottle to calm their frayed nerves.
Calls to the state Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs hotline have been relatively consistent thus far, Secretary Jen Smith said last week, with no sharp upticks or declines. Interestingly, alcohol-related calls to the hotline decreased in the last week of March, from 58 calls to 36 calls, though she noted a wave could still be coming.
“Under the circumstances we are living in, it is extremely likely that we could see more individuals turning to substances to deal with anxiety, depression, stress,” she said in a conference call with the media. “For individuals who are prone or already have existing mental health conditions, you’re looking for ways to make it easier on yourself, and substances are likely the answer to that question.”
Panella’s other concern is for those who were forced into sudden sobriety by the coronavirus and may relapse the second they’re able to leave their homes. Using drugs, especially opioids, after a period of abstinence carries a high risk of overdosing.
“Everyone is running on fear right now,” she said.
Fear, too, of what a resurgence in the opioid crisis would mean for hospitals already overwhelmed with handling an impending coronavirus caseload, Martellucci said.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, opioid addiction was considered Pennsylvania’s greatest public health crisis. Though overdose deaths were down last year for the first time in five years, dropping 23%, according to the state’s opioid dashboard, 3,811 Pennsylvanians lost their lives, including 130 in Lehigh County and 69 in Northampton County.
A post-pandemic surge in overdoses would certainly push those numbers higher.
Lehigh County’s addiction helplines barely ring these days, and there are far fewer requests for admission into local treatment centers than just a month ago, said Turner, Lehigh County’s drug and alcohol administrator.
One reason for this is the strict CDC guidelines designed to prevent coronavirus outbreaks inside hospital-type settings such as residential drug and alcohol treatment centers. New applicants are screened over the phone and turned away if they are perceived as a risk.
“If you’re over 60, you’re not getting in. If you self-report an underlying condition, like asthma, you’re not getting in,” Turner said.
This is a concern because the majority of people suffering from the disease of addiction also have medical issues, Turner said.
“A lot of our clients have physical health complexities that, until a month ago, we had no problem treating.”
Facilities are trying to be creative, using telehealth to provide counseling. Residential facilities like Corbin’s in Catasauqua haven’t allowed visitors in about a month; residents wear masks every day and videoconference with family as much as they can.
Turner said he’s heard of one facility that is only admitting men during the pandemic because that makes it easier to divide people into housing groups.
Twelve-step Zoom meetings are great, Turner said, but he worries about folks who usually go to a library or Starbucks to get internet access.
“A lot of these public places are closed. The less tech-savvy population we serve is being left behind.”
With fewer people seeking help, Turner worries that treatment centers may soon be forced to lay off staff, which could lead to another crisis when the pandemic eases and more need help.
The state has seen some diminishing of the addiction-related workforce, Secretary Smith said, but she remains optimistic.
“The reality is, our field is no stranger to crises,” she said. “Our field is no stranger to trying to adapt to new circumstances … to pulling things together when it seems impossible. This is something we’re equipped to handle.”
As the pandemic drags on, the only thing people who help the addicted can do is wait.
“People are afraid to go out. People are afraid to go to the hospital. Does this mean people are going to turn to other substances?” Turner said. “Trying to answer these questions is almost like shaking a Magic 8-Ball — there’s just no way for us to know.”
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When you’re planning a move in or around a city like Boston, something you’ll find yourself prioritizing is space. You’ve probably heard the horror stories of city condos being cramped with little space, but in Boston, that’s a misconception. Boston offers a plethora of spacious condos that suit all lifestyles. From a big household with loved ones, to someone on their own, you’ll be sure to find the home of your dreams. We’ve previously featured condos in and around Boston with over 1,000 square feet, but now we’re raising the stakes! Below are a few of our active condos that have over 1,500 square feet in and around Boston!
You’re next home at Cabot Estates awaits! 241 Perkins is a lovely townhome, and part of the Cabot Estate, a gated community in the wonderful town of Jamaica Plain. This 2 bed, 2 bath home has just over 1,500 square feet, so space is no issue! With its flexible layout, 241 Perkins can accommodate whatever style you choose to bring! This is your chance to own in the desirable Cabot Estate, so reach out to the listing agents!
Come and experience the lifestyle of this outstanding community at Cabot Estate! Presenting a wonderful townhouse, with stunning vaulted ceilings in the dining and living room complete with fireplace, excellent wall space for art and serene views. Kitchen opens to the dining area with access to the private deck. Partial view of Jamaica Pond from the deck in the winter months. Upper level has 2 bedrooms, a primary bedroom with a bath and excellent closet space. Washer/dryer (2022) on the bedroom level. HVAC installed in 2019. Interior access to a 1-car garage plus two outside deeded parking spaces and private storage space. Taxes reflect residential exemption. This special gated property is on 23 acres of gorgeous land, including an outdoor pool, tennis court and castle clubhouse with gym. On the border of Brookline, 1.6 miles to Longwood Medical Area and approximately 5 miles to downtown Boston. Some photos are virtually staged and some photos are from a previous listing.
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In the Woodbourne section of Jamaica Plain lives 165 Wachusett, a 5 bed, 2 bath condo with over 2,200 square feet of living space on 2 levels! Gone are the days of questioning whether you’ll have enough space, at 165 Wachusett, the answer is yes. This home may be a condo, but the space it offers is comparable to some single family homes! Be sure to attend an Open House and see this spacious home for yourself!
Imagine how you would polish and use this large two level Forest Hills condo! Used by the last two owners as two units (with rental income), it ties together nicely for someone that needs a 2,200+ Sq. Ft. 11 room, 5+ bedroom, 2 bath space. Beautiful light, wood floors and original detail including leaded glass in the main stair, working pocket door and pass-thru hutch with leaded glass. The bright kitchen has been updated with Big Chill (made in the US) appliances and butcher block counters, in-unit laundry and also has a large pantry. Enjoy sunset and winter views of the Arboretum from the west-facing sunroom overlooking the rear yard. Two bedrooms, a den/office and a full bath complete this level. Upstairs, 2+ bedrooms, a family room, multi-purpose room and a bath offer additional possibilities. Easy on-street permit parking. Opportunity awaits!
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Welcome to 466 Putnam, a lavish 4 bed, 4.5 bath Cambridge condo with over 2,400 square feet of space spread throughout 4 levels! Guests will be left amazed with the space this home offers and it’s close proximity to Boston and some of the best universities in the country. An A+ location meets A+ space! If you’re planning a move to the city, this needs to be your first stop! Reach out the listing agents for more information.
Introducing 466 Putnam Avenue, a lavish, four-level townhouse in desirable Cambridgeport. This 2,400+ sq. ft. home boasts a gorgeous open floor plan, with a grand foyer leading to a beautifully designed dining room. The heart of the home is the exquisite kitchen featuring a stunning waterfall island, perfect for entertaining guests. The spacious living room with access to a large deck is an entertainer's dream. On the second floor, a stunning primary suite with double walk-in closets and spa-like en suite bathroom, and an additional bedroom with an en suite bathroom await. The top floor features two large bedrooms and a double-vanity bathroom. The finished lower level provides additional space for leisure and recreation. This stunning property includes an ~800 sq. ft. private garden and two parking spaces, one of which is a garage. Located in close proximity to Cambridge's popular food markets, quaint stores, and the iconic Magazine Beach Park offering breathtaking views of the Charles River.
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117 Park checks all the boxes! From its Newton Corner location, to the over 3,300 square feet of living space it offers, you’ll fall in love with this property. Open, flexible layouts and updated appliances make for a beautiful and efficient home. If you have a knack for interior design, you’ll enjoy giving this home life with all the space. Opportunity knocks with 117 Park! Be sure to schedule a tour!
Set back from the street, this beautiful townhome offers privacy with the feel of a single family. Custom built in 2015, this home offers large and open spaces with high ceilings and a keen attention to detail. The gourmet kitchen includes Viking appliances, custom cabinets, granite countertops, a built-in beverage refrigerator and a sizable pantry. The first floor also offers beautiful three season porch to enjoy the outdoor and a fabulous bedroom suite with a grand walk-in closet and spacious full bath. On the second level there is the primary bedroom with en suite bath and large walk-in closet as well as two sizable additional bedrooms with a shared bath in between. Equipped for comfort, the home has two zones of Hydro Air and Central Air. There is a two-car attached garage and an exclusive private backyard. The lower level offers a wine closet and ample storage space. This property is located close to the Mass Pike, public transportation, Burr Playground and Farlow Park.
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Kerry Washington has Us seriously excited for 2018! The Neutrogena Creative Consultant teased what the brand has on tap in the new year: more Hydro Boost Beauty Products.
We’ll catch you up: A few years ago, Neutrogena launched a wildly popular Hydro Boost Water Gel (which just so happens to still be in Washington’s routine) and then this year, the Hydro Boost Line expanded into makeup products with lip shine, concealer and a lengthening and volumizing mascara. So imagine the thrill upon stumbling on Washington’s Instagram post in which she shared that she has been hard at work with the beauty brand to expand the assortment next year.
Here’s what we know: the launch will include a plumping mascara, a brow pencil and Hydro Boost Hydrating Lip Shine Extensions. The Hydro Boost Mascara ($9.99) is packed with lash-conditioning ingredients such as vitamin E, hyaluronic acid and keratin to keep lashes healthy, glossy and full without smudging and clumping. Score! As for the Nourishing Brow Pencil ($8.49) — it’s going to be a 2-in-1 that defines and shapes brows with a natural looking matte finish and will include spoolie for blending!
And the most exciting part of the launch in our book? The lippies. Hitting the shelves next year will be an additional 6 shades of the epic Hydro Boost Hydrating Lip Shine: True Nude, Almond Nude, Ballet Pink, Pink Mocha and Soft Mulberry. We’re told that Bright Poppy is Washington’s favorite.
If this exciting news couldn’t get any better, we’re reminded that Washington knows how to make a killer (and versatile) beauty product. For example, Nicole Kidman rocked the same sumptuous wine lipstick, Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Lip Shine in Velvet Wine, to the Emmy’s that Washington wore while doing the rounds promoting Scandal — and it looked stunning on both of them!
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An inside look at the Fall 2019 Issue of Project Upland Magazine.
The calendar might say that fall is still a month away, but the cooler breezes and shorter days have a different story to tell. For some, the beginning of Fall is marked by an overabundance of pumpkin-spiced, well . . . everything, hitting the shelves, but for many more the start of fall is opening day of the season, whether that be dove, goose, or early teal.
Here at Project Upland, fall kicks off when the Fall issue of the magazine hits your mailbox. Here’s a sampling of some of the great stories this issue has in store:
Making of a Bird Hunter
Kicking off the issue, author Joel Penkala, host of The Gun Room Podcast, takes readers on a ride as we follow his journey into the uplands through reflections of his relationship with his father and their hunts together.
“On paper, this is what bird hunters’ dreams are made of. I will not try to put words to something as uniquely personal as the dynamic between my father and me. The depth of the bond that we formed in the woods, the successes and the failures, brought us together. I have never been in battle, but from those I have spoken with who have, the dynamic that exists between two people that hunt effectively together must be akin to that type of experience. You can communicate with a nod or slight gesture. You know where you need to be and what you need to do, while knowing what the other party will be doing without questioning. Dad and I achieved a level of precision and concert in our hunting bordering on perfection.”
Love Conquers All
A lot of pieces in Project Upland center around a writer’s love of the chase, the hunt, dogs, conservation, birds, — just about everything upland. In Love Conquers All, writers Craig Koshyk and Lisa Trottier share reflections of their relationship blossoming over a shared love for the outdoors Lisa’s journey from bystander with a camera to upland hunter.
“I was amazed at the complexities involved and blown away by how much there was to experience, to learn, to see. Even the smells were captivating—the scent of fresh cut alfalfa in September, forest floor in October and the fragrance of wild mint, ripe cranberries, and chokecherries wafting through the air. And then there was the thrill of the chase, of watching Craig and Félix do what hunters and their dogs have done for centuries. Watching them, I began to understand what drew them to the field. They may be happy in the city, but hunters and their dogs are absolutely euphoric when they’re in the field following their ancient instincts.
After that first hunt, I was hooked. I joined Craig and the dogs in the field as often as I could, discovering new aspects of the hunt every time I went out. And, as the seasons progressed, I could feel my own hunter-gatherer instincts begin to stir. But I must admit that I sometimes felt a bit out of place. I was a woman in what seemed to be a man’s world.”
English Setters of the Italian Alps
In this piece, author Ryan Lisson discusses a recent study that suggests bobwhite quail management may have to change in Missouri
“It’s a sad reality that the bobwhite quail population has been in a steady decline across the nation for years. One or two generations ago they were plentiful, as was the number of quail hunters who pursued them. But according to the North American Breeding Bird Survey, the bobwhite population has dropped more than 85 percent since 1966. With thousands of trained individuals collecting these data, it’s hard to disagree with the trend. One of the largest suspected reasons for this sharp decline is loss of habitat. Think about it: how much have we changed our landscape since the 1960s? Pretty significantly. It was time for me to call the researchers to get a better idea of their perspectives.”
“In the moment I picked up that bird that gave its life for me, all sorts of wild things went through my head. The mountains of northern New England. Ruffed grouse that fell in fleeting moments that are only given time by thought. And here was much of that. The wild of the West that seemed to stretch forever–it seems big maybe just because there are no trees to tame my view. Tame, that’s the word that came to my mind. This bird was not tame, it couldn’t be. It was exciting, adventurous, new, and, I already knew from last night’s dinner, tasty.”
The Gun Shop
In The Gun Shop, author Edgar Castillo invites readers to tour the The Olathe Gun Shop, the birthplace of his upland bird hunting passion.
“As we walked through the front door, the bell rang. Funny, as I had not heard it upon entering the gun shop, probably because I was taken aback from what lay before me when I entered. I climbed into the truck and held onto the contents purchased for the season. From that day forward, The Gun Shop would play an integral part in my “upland” upbringing. Just like my father, The Gun Shop, too, would become a center point for my love for hunting birds. Just as he passed on his knowledge, experiences, and instructions, I inherited the gun shop from my father. His presence in the field was also shared with times visiting the gun shop as we prepared for the upcoming season.”
Redefining a Successful Hunt
Everyone has their own idea of what a successful hunt means to them. Here, author Jennifer Wapenski examines her most successful hunting adventure yet, with only one bird to show for her efforts.
“Before I really got into this lifestyle, I would have defined hunting success as bag limits and meat in the freezer. After completing a summer of pretty intense dog training and my first full season chasing birds, I realize there’s so much more to all of this than a kill count. There’s the time spent exploring the wilderness, discovering new places, and appreciating the beauty of the natural world. There’s the satisfaction of learning new tactics and facing new challenges.”
Legend of Hartley
You might recognize Hartley from his appearances in numerous Project Upland films and photography, but he doesn’t let the fame go to his head. In Legend of Hartley, Project Upland Podcast host Nick Larson talks about what it’s like owning the ubiquitous English setter of Project Upland.
“While some say setters do it better (and sometimes I say that) I’m biased of course. I swear Hartley enjoys the spotlight, and I will say he does look good under it. Again, I’m biased. But there’s nothing really “legendary” about Hartley. He’s just a bird dog owned by an upland hunter who happens to work for Northwoods Collective. Shhh . . . don’t tell him I said that! Before he was gracing the pages of magazines and pointing birds on camera, he was just another setter pup adopted at 8 weeks old by two strangers who would soon become his favorite people in the world.”
Traditions Come Around
Traditions in upland hunting is something our readers can certainly relate to. Here, author Travis Coberly reminds us how memories made afield keep relationships strong even after years apart.
“In the spring of last year, my group was together again at an alumni event, retelling stories of our past hunts. We all lamented the lapse of our annual pilgrimage and wondered if we could revive the tradition, at least for one season. And so, nine months later, there we were once more, united again, clad in blaze orange, chasing pheasants like old times. Well, not exactly like old times. The passage of time had not ignored us. Many of the guys carried a lot more weight than they used to – and less hair. The hair that remained was beginning to turn gray in places. Too much time at the dinner table and not enough time in the gym meant more frequent breaks in the field. We seriously considered time for a post-lunch nap.”
Shadow of a Man
Continuing with the thread of tradition, in this essay by Erin Woodward reflects on the life of a grandfather he barely knew but feels a connection to through their shared passion of upland hunting.
“Recently searching among a collection of my family’s belongings, I found nearly hidden in a mothball-filled closet the very same Chief upland vest worn by my grandfather. Beautiful green stitching on the tag became a happy surprise. The vest with its muted tone of beige color, and worn game bag once filled with pheasant and quail, now captured my mind with stories of coveys being flushed across a cold Kansas prairie. I imagined the echoing blast of a shotgun being absorbed into my shoulder, and the point of a dedicated bird dog retrieving a hunter’s prize as I slipped on the vest. It fit.”
Taste of All Things Wild
The cover story for the Fall issue of Project Upland features none other than award-winning food writer Hank Shaw. As a companion piece to the upcoming film Food and Hunting, Chet Hervey’s in depth profile Taste of All Things Wild, takes a look at Hank’s journey from newspaper reporter to renowned chef and author inviting thousands to learn and enjoy the art of cooking all things wild.
To be fair, Hank is not exactly a cynic, he just plays one on TV. His blend of sarcasm, plain-speak, and a touch of derision is just a tough New Jersey exterior covering a passionate conservationist, ethicist, and philosopher. There are even times when he ventures into the realm of the poetic. Whether he’s scaling a fish in his college dorm room (pro-tip from Hank: Don’t do that.) or creating a recipe for sage grouse enchiladas whose ancho chiles will melt your face off, he has a monk-like devotion to his calling to be, as he puts it, “The America’s Test Kitchen meets Alton Brown of wild game.”
I spent a couple of frigid November days last fall on the Kansas prairie with Hank, abusing our hip flexors by plowing through bent-over sorghum cane in pursuit of pheasant during the Kansas Ringneck Classic, an earnest and heartily attended event in support of some fantastic Pheasants Forever and Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism programs. While the temperature certainly affected my shooting accuracy (yeah, that was the problem), it didn’t seem to faze Hank as he managed to stuff a Yeti Hopper full of whole pheasant carcasses for his trip home to California.
“Did TSA enjoy that?” I asked later.
“Yeah, they pulled me aside and asked, ‘Are you going to eat these?’ And I couldn’t help myself,” Hanks remembers with a laugh. “So I just looked at him and said, ‘No, I’m flying them halfway across the country in my carry-on so I can throw them away.’”
Looking to Winter
Now that Fall has officially hit the shelves, we’re already working hard on the upcoming Winter issue, sure to bring you more of the stories, photography, and passion for the outdoors you know and love from Project Upland.
We’ve got a lot of great things on deck this winter including a profile on Marissa Jensen, Pheasants Forever Outreach and Communications Coordinator. Jensen has fallen in love with the uplands along with her German shorthaired pointer, Reese. Jensen is also the subject of an upcoming Project Upland original film, to be released in December, that takes viewers through her stomping grounds in Nebraska for ring-necked pheasant and bobwhite quail.
Nancy Anisfield gives readers an inside look at the annual “Bitch Hunt”, a women’s-only hunt in Maine that started out as an idea at a holiday cookie swap that has grown into a tradition for the last 26 years and counting.
Jay Dowd will take a historical look at the life of Edmund Davis, the author of the 1908 book Woodcock Shooting.
That’s just a taste of what’s to come for the Winter issue, stay tuned!
Rachelle Blair-Frasier is a Michigan native, bird dog enthusiast, and Managing Editor of Project Upland Magazine.

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