Lottery Odds and the Irrational Fan Bench Warms the Pool
Readers ponder the math of lottery odds and ticket strategies. Some cling to single or multiple tickets while others rely on random picks or personal numbers. The piece notes how small bets can still feel like a chance, and how fascination with big jackpots distorts probability.
Mir space station marks end of era in thawing US Russia ties
The Mir station launched on Feb 20 1986 as a symbol of peace and world unity circling Earth for over two billion miles. Its crash into the Pacific followed a period of US Russia engagement amid espionage scandals and shifting leadership under Yeltsin Putin and Bush, ending a Cold War era milestone.
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Internet commerce endures as speed boosts future ads and shopping
The piece argues dot-coms failed because B to C models were premature and ad banners underperformed. It credits BtoB as viable and foresees speedups via DSL making image heavy pages viable. It envisions a blended future where online and brick stores complement each other, with faster, richer interfaces expanding consumer work.
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BEAU BRUMMEL HOLSTEIN BULL AT FARMS NEAR MIDDLETOWN
A prize winning Holstein bull named Beau Brummel at Farms near Middletown nuzzles an owner as he is fed. The scene follows the bull’s storied wins in Frederick County and a busy farm routine.
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Second crossing doubts draw three Maryland congressmen opposition
The March 24 article notes Connie Morella Albert Wynn and Steny Hoyer oppose a study for a second bridge linking I 270 near Gaithersburg with Virginia to ease traffic on the American Legion Bridge. Montgomery County fears adverse impacts including turning U S 15 into a superhighway and spurring development that worsens current road problems.
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Not More Laws We Need Real Rights Balance
A reader argues against new gay rights legislation and urges enforcement of existing laws. The note mentions Senators Alex and Tim Ferguson and local concerns about rights and discrimination, urging lawmakers to review current statutes before adding new ones.
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Local resident condemns senators over anti-homosexual bill
A quoted citizen denounces County Senate leaders and Sen. Alex Mooney as extremists and unrepresentative for backing or failing to oppose a controversial anti-homosexual bill. The remark reflects public discontent with state and county leadership.
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Debra Williams Voices Critique on Anti Discrimination Bill
A resident named Debra Williams from Frederick questions the impact of an anti discrimination bill. She argues small businesses already practice fairness and disputes Senator Timothy’s claim that the bill would force loathing or harm.
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Public debate over gay rights bill and mooney response
A letter writer urges Representative Mooney to support equal rights and stop opposing the gay rights bill. Debates on discrimination and liberties are linked to state citizens. another reader discusses biology and reproduction themes.
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End prostitution stings letter and public health view
A nurse Mary Gray rejects Peter Samuel's claim that prostitution has no harm. She argues intervention is needed to prevent risky behaviors and protect others from consequences including HIV and cancer risks. She notes 26 years of nursing experience and urges police action to safeguard the public.
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Not Playing God 8 Cartoon on Cloning Debate
A discussion on cloning topics from March 26 notes the scientific possibility of producing clones that are genetically identical to a parent, including cattle and extinct mammoths. It compares cloning to identical twins and argues cloning humans is not playing God but a technological advancement.
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Keeper of Flamenco Lesson Tops Dale Earnhardt Tribute
A Frederick Post edition places a flamenco dance feature above memorial coverage for NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt. Ethna Hauenstein from Gaithersburg questions editorial judgment on lead story choice and urges revisiting front page emphasis.
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Letters policy and contact details for readers input
The Frederick News-Post invites letters with writer names and business phones for verification. Public posting is limited and poetry is not published. Send letters by mail to P O Box 578 Frederick MD, by fax 301 662 0298 or by email letters frock with required identifying information.
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