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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 2006
Page
5
A long term study of 307 children finds cortex growth in the thinking brain is slower among smarter youngsters. Researchers observe that faster early development does not always predict higher IQ, suggesting a complex pattern in brain maturation.
A New York study of 307 children shows that those with superior intelligence experience a later thickening of the cortex the brain’s outer mantle. Highest IQs 121 to 149 reached maximum thickness around age 11, while average minds did so by age 6 and 9 for slightly brighter groups. Researchers caution no known cause-and-effect link and note environment may still influence intelligence. The work, from National Institute of Mental Health researchers led by Dr. Judith Rapoport, Dr. Philip Shaw, used MRI scans across childhood into adolescence.
U.S. District Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer ordered a fresh start for the racketeering and mail fraud case against former Illinois Governor George Ryan and businessman Larry Warner after two jurors were dismissed. The jurors were replaced with alternates, and deliberations began anew despite Ryan attorneys’ mistrial bid. The judge warned she could reverse course if proceedings become unfair, noting the case’s vast public and private costs. Deliberations restarting could extend a trial that started last September and carry the risk of a mistrial if fairness is in doubt.
Blackstone Mass tests found no evidence of chemical contamination in the drinking water after three teenagers broke into a water storage facility. Authorities said the alarm was cut the tank tampered with and a scented container left behind. Two 15 year old boys face charges including malicious destruction of property tampering with a public water supply and polluting the water supply. A 15 year old girl faces a trespassing summons. Health tests awaited results on potential bacteria after flushing the system.
Maurice LaGrone Jr. testified in a murder trial that he tried four times to rescue his girlfriend Amanda Hamm’s three children after their car sank in a lake near Bloomington. He said he still sees the two older boys and younger girl in his memory and admitted lying earlier.
Elbert and Becky Higginbotham, once hailed for a snowbound rescue in Oregon, were arrested Tuesday near Long Beach Washington on methamphetamine and firearm charges. Arizona authorities had sought their return after prior drug warrants and a flight from parole. The Higginbothams, with relatives, had driven north after a March coast trip and had previously disappeared for days.
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