Genetics of handedness mirrors eye color with twist
Dr Klar proposes a dominant R gene drives right-handedness, while recessive rr yields 50 50 left handedness. A three generation study supports a random recessive factor, with ongoing efforts to map the gene to a chromosome. Participation sought from families with one or two right handed parents and two left handed children over 16. Call 301 846 5916 or email klar@nciferf.gov.
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Klar
Frederick
Washington
Baltimore
Dr. Klar
Cold Spring
Stanley Coren
University of British Columbia
Coren
Nciferf
Frederick County Farm Queen crowned at local event
Miss Diane Ogg served as mistress of ceremonies for the 1997 Frederick County Farm Queen contest with assistance from Brianne Myers. Contenders included Michaela Rhoderick Johanna Rhoderick Jake Roop Geoffrey Grossnickle and Cailean Grossnickle. Prizes included a toy trade item a $50 savings bond and a commemorative T shirt. Judges were Laura Kaminski Terry Poole and David Eigenbrode. An invocation by Gordon Flicklinger closed the event inviting all to the next meeting Saturday at 6 pm.
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Clyde
Diane Ogg
Frederick County
Princess Court
Brianne Myers
Michaela Rhoderick
Walkersville
Johanna Rhoderick
Jake Roop
Thurmont
Geoffrey Grossnickle
Cailean Grossnickle
Woodsboro
Central Maryland Fellowship of Christian Farmers
Baldi Seeks Reelecton Emphasizing City Efficiency and Growth
Alderman Baldi touts teamwork with Frederick County Builders Association and the city's permit office to streamline inspections while preserving safety. He advocates affordable housing to support growth, city outreach, and economic incentives to attract firms, noting airport and road projects. He cites budget experience and defends transparency amid criticism, stressing responsiveness to citizens and ongoing dialogue.
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Frederick County Builders Association
Baldi
Frederick County
East Street
Frederick
Prosecutors oppose McVeighs new trial motion in Denver
Prosecutors say the jury that convicted Timothy McVeigh and sentenced him to death for the Oklahoma City bombing was not affected by pretrial publicity or victims testimony.
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Timothy McVeigh
Denver
Oklahoma City
Woman Overcomes Cancer To Return To Carousel Work
Ms McDowell recounts a five year battle with ovarian cancer after pelvic inflammatory disease and uterine cancer. Five operations, hospital stays, and postponed weddings shaped years of illness yet she remains hopeful, guiding children on a mall carousel as a path to healing and renewed life.
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Ms. McDowell
Dave Valentino
Cherokee McDowell
State enforces brewing ban in Delaware
In Wilmington, Delaware, authorities enforce a long standing prohibition on home beer brewing. Wine Hobby USA suspended its Saturday classes and First State Brewers removed much of its online presence as state officials act to enforce a 62 year old ban.
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Wilmington
Del
U.S.A
First State Brewers
Delaware
Power outage hits Point of Rocks affects 265 customers
Allegheny Power spokesperson Debbie Beck said lines fell and caused a Wednesday night outage starting at 7 pm. About 265 customers lost electricity with crews onsite and restoration expected by midnight as authorities investigated the cause.
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Point of Rocks
Allegheny Power
Debbie Beck
Ms. Beck
Nowsra
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