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Speech recognition is not yet advanced enough to provide people with a reliable listening typewriter with which they could compose documents. The aim of this experiment was to determine if an imperfect listening typewriter would be useful. Participants dictated either in isolated words or in continuous speech, and used a simulated listening typewriter which recognized a limited vocabulary as well as one which recognized an unlimited one. Results suggest some versions may be at least as good as writing.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues. "Pulp Fiction," which reviewed the book "The Moral Compass"; "The Age of Anxiety," which focused on the condition of older people in the U.S.; "The Road Taken," which featured poet Robert Frost.

Introduction. The diagnosis of B-cell lymphoma, unclassifiable, with features intermediate between diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and classical Hodgkin’s lymphoma (cHL), also referred to as grey zone lymphoma (GZL), is a challenging diagnosis. There are no standardized guidelines; however, evidence strongly suggests that DLBCL-based regimens are effective in the treatment of GZL. Brentuximab vedotin (BV) is an anti-CD30 antibody drug conjugate that has established efficacy in relapsed/refractory Hodgkin and some T-cell lymphomas. There is some evidence that BV has a positive response in non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) with a wide range of CD30 expressions—including GZL. Case. We present a case of a patient initially diagnosed with cHL who underwent repeat biopsy which was revealed to be GZL. Based on PET scanning and immunohistochemical studies, she was classified as a stage IIIA CD20+/CD30+ GZL patient. Given her strong CD30 expression, she underwent 6 cycles of R-BV-CHP (rituximab, brentuximab vedotin, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and prednisone) chemotherapy and achieved complete response (CR) both clinically and radiographically. Discussion. Given the rarity of GZL, this case illustrates the immense challenges in making the diagnosis, discusses the current treatment options, and suggests that BV may be a viable therapeutic candidate in the treatment of GZL.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to topics in previous issues including a doublefiring problem encountered in using a J.C. Higgins Model 66 12 gauge made by Sears and Roebuck, removing the rear sight assembly from the receiver of an M1 Carbine, and the use of a Marlin Model 90 ST 20 gauge.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues. "Student-Teacher Collaboration: A Skateboard Project That Really Rocks!" which focused on the partnership between teachers and students; "Data Mining the Airwaves," which explored the use of radio antennas as a transmitter; Advice on teaching technical reading skills.