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Motorists can expect to see temporary lane closures on a 2-mile section of Frederick Road from Catonsville to Ellicott City due to repairs and resurfacing that will last until late fall, according to a Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) Monday, Nov. 17 press release.

Construction of the $1 million project is between North Rolling Road in Catonsville and River Road in Ellicott City, SHA said in the release. That includes milling or removing the top layer of pavement, patching and resurfacing pavement, SHA said.

Approximately 15,000 vehicles travel between those two points each day, according to Charlie Gischlar, a spokesman for SHA.

The road was last resurfaced in 1993, Gischlar said. It has been patched since then and is now due for resurfacing, he said.

Crews will be working between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. They will also work between 6 a.m. and noon Saturdays, as needed, SHA said in the release.

The contractors will use flaggers, barrels, cones and signs to direct two-way traffic through the one-lane work area, SHA said.

Drivers are urged to drive safely in the work zone to prevent crashes by staying alert and keeping an eye out for reduced speed limits, narrow driving lanes and highway workers, SHA said.

Those with questions may contact SHA's District 4 Office Maintenance Division in Hunt Valley at 410-229-2360, toll free at 1-866-998-0367 or through email at shadistrict4@sha.state.md.us.

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Atherosclerosis is a leading cause of heart attacks and stroke. The narrowing of blood vessels that is caused by atherosclerosis can be treated with angioplasty or stenting to improve blood flow. However, the stenting process induces deleterious remodeling of the blood vessel that can increase thrombosis risk, limiting the use of this strategy. In an article published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, a research team led by Ziad Ali of the Columbia University Medical Center now provides new insights into the pathological remodeling that occurs following blood vessel stenting. In patients, they show that a gene network regulated by the antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase-1 (GPX1) was downregulated in atherosclerotic plaques and a gene variant in the receptor tyrosine kinase ROS1 was associated with adverse effects of stenting. In a mouse model, loss of the antioxidant GPX1 promoted both oxidative and reductive stress, which in turn led to elevated ROS1 activity. Their study suggests ROS1 merits further exploration as a therapeutic target to improve the treatment of flow-limiting atherosclerosis.

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Oxido-reductive regulation of vascular remodeling by receptor tyrosine kinase ROS1

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Ziad Ali Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA Phone: 6464501870 Fax: 2123423857 E-mail: zaa2112@columbia.edu

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Repeat offender in Auckland receives $2,500 fine for illegal advertising

An Auckland man has been convicted for a third time and fined $2,500 for illegally advertising his services as a plumber and has been ordered to pay solicitors costs of $113.00 and court costs of $130.

Bruce Hume advertised his services as a plumber in the North Shore Times when he was not authorised by the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Board to carry out sanitary plumbing work.

Mr Hume was previously convicted for two similar offences in July of last year that resulted in a total fine of $2000. Less than three months later Mr Hume continued to advertise his services.

Plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying are regulated industries in New Zealand and it is illegal for anyone to do this work unless they are authorised to do so by the Board.

Advertising may suggest a tradesperson is legitimate, when in fact they are not. The public should always protect themselves against misleading information and its consequences by asking to see a plumbers authorisation card.

Mr Hume falsely represented his trade status for a second time when he advertised his services as a plumber in the local newspaper. He has never been registered, licensed or otherwise authorised by the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Board to carry out sanitary plumbing work. The Boards Chief Executive, Max Pedersen said: There are serious health and safety risks associated with sanitary plumbing carried out by an unauthorised person. Any defective plumbing work has the potential to cause disease and serious damage to the home.

All authorised tradespeople are required to carry their current authorisation card. We urge consumers to ask tradespeople for this card before any work commences so that they can be assured that the work is being done by an authorised and competent tradesperson.

If a homeowner or building inspector believes that work has been done by someone who is not authorised, or has concerns about the competency of tradespeople, they can make a complaint to the Board.

Mr Hume pleaded guilty at the first opportunity to the charges and was sentenced in the North Shore District Court on 15 October 2014.

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Rat catchers have been called out almost 1,600 times in Coventry so far this year.

Coventrys pest control experts received 1,596 calls to remove rats from homes and streets in the first nine months of 2014, latest figures show.

Thats more than in the whole of last year - and one reason could be the milder winters.

The worst rat hot-spots are in the north of the city - with areas such as Foleshill and Longford having the most call outs.

People in the CV6 postcode area have already made around 614 calls for rat removals this year - an increase of 136 applications since 2013.

Phil Hibberd, Pest Control and Animal Welfare Manager for Coventry City Council, said: There is no one factor that has contributed to the increase in the number of rats and the number of call outs we receive. Its a combination of factors.

In some areas of the city, the sewer systems are very old and unfortunately they would cost too much to replace at present.

Milder winters contribute to numbers staying high. The cold isnt killing the rats which allows them to carry on breeding.

Overgrown gardens and litter on the streets also creates a ready food supply for them.

If people dont inform us as soon as they come across pests, then they are given an opportunity to breed, which again increases the number of pests.

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An adult bedbug, known as Cimex lectularius. Photograph: Piotr Naskrecki/Reuters

Pest control experts have warned bed bugs are becoming a growing problem in Dublin hotels , hostels and apartment buildings.

A small number of students at Trinity College Dublin have been forced to leave their campus accommodation after bed bugs took up residence in their apartments.

The college has relocated eight students from two apartments at Goldsmith Hall - at the junction of Westland Row and Pearse Street - to other accommodtion in recent days.

A spokeswoman for Trinity confirmed the college was tackling a bed bug issue and pest-control experts have since been called in to tackle the problem.

She said the students should be able to return to their accommodation by Christmas.

Bed bugs are parasitic insects - about the size of an apple pip - which feed on blood and can easily spread througout hotels, domitories and apartment buildings.

They do not spread disease but they can bite repeatedly and cause irritation to the skin.

Trevor Hayden, managing director of Complete Pest Control, said bed bugs are a growing problem in the Dublin area due possibly to increased air travel and tourism.

Were getting a lot of calls from hotels and hostels but also individuals whove come back from holidays and realised theyve brought them home in their luggage, he said.

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A unit of researchers engaged in the war to save our threatened native birds are outlining their cutting-edge battle plans at the New Zealand Ecological Society Conference at Massey University today.

The group, all from Lincoln University and Lincoln Agritech led research programmes, are presenting the results of their three-pronged approach which covers surveillance to pinpoint and monitor the enemy (in this case introduced pest animals), the development of effective toxins for them, and refining ways to selectively dispatch them.

Department of Ecology Senior Lecturer Dr James Ross described the work as world-leading, and said it could help lead to the sustained control of pests like stoats, which are dramatically reducing the numbers of kiwis in the wild. The research was carried out with Ministry of Business and Innovation funding and were part of programmes called Pest Control for the 21st Century and "Completing the Arsenal for Possum and Tuberculosis Control".

Over time, he said, all of it could come together to produce an advanced trap which could determine which pest animal has come into it, send a text message to notify the operator, select and deliver the right toxin for that animal, and repeat the feat many times over without the need for servicing. When it does need maintenance another text message could be sent.

Dr Helen Blackie, a former Associate Director at the Universitys Centre for Wildlife Management and Conservation, but now of Boffa Miskell, has led the collaborative development of surveillance device PAWS, or Print Application for Wildlife Surveillance, also funded by DOC.

It uses an electronic pad, which animals walk over, to detect which species they are with close to 100 percent accuracy for New Zealand mammalian pests.

In addition to surveillance and detection uses, it could allow the right toxin for the right pest to be applied.

Lincoln Agritech researcher Dr Kenji Irie, also part of the PAWS development team, is looking into extending it to detect pest insects, which could "open up a new era in biosecurity detection.

Dr Ross himself, working with Landcare Research, has developed a DNA device to identify individual possums which will enable an estimation of actual population numbers, thus determining how well control programmes are working. The possum bites the device and DNA is extracted from their saliva and then stored, ensuring the animal is not counted twice.

Professor Charles Eason, Centre for Wildlife Management and Conservation Director, has worked to develop some of the first new vertebrate pesticides to be registered in the world for more than 25 years. These include new "red blood cell" toxins which work on the bloodstream and make the animal go to sleep, ensuring a humane death. The toxins work selectively on different animals and the group have already had overseas interest for mongoose control.

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Police seek more information following Winchester burglary

First published in News by Lauren Howard, Reporter

POLICE have appealed for more information after a home was burgled in Winchester while the residents were away on holiday.

The incident occurred in Orient Drive at some time between 3pm on November 5 and 1pm on November 12.

When the family returned they found their rear patio doors had been smashed and the intruders had searched the rooms upstairs.

DC Sonia Poulter said: It is not clear what was taken by the offender(s) at this stage. However, they have smashed the rear patio doors to gain entry to the house and have searched the upstairs rooms.

I am urging anyone with information about this incident to come forward and speak to us.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC Poulter at North Walls police station by calling 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously.

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According to IBISWorld, an organization of analysts that researches economic, demographic and government data, lawn care is a multi-billion dollar industry. With so many choices available, it can be easy to get caught up in the vast array of products and services designed to help you improve your landscape. But you should keep in mind that an effective lawn care strategy typically values simplicity over technology. From pests to disease, here are three mistakes that you must avoid when you have kids.

1. Treating all pests instead of focusing on the ones you have. Many homeowners make the mistake of attempting the blanket approach when treating a yard for pests. However, Purdue Pesticides Programs encourages you to identify specific pests that are the root of your problem and treat your yard exclusively for them. Using kill-all treatments can waste money and time, as some pests require specific pesticides. Plus, its a smart idea to keep pesticides to a minimum whenever children are around.

2. Ignoring turf density and focusing on quick growth. Some homeowners place too much emphasis on growing a quick lawn and forget the value of dense turf. Ruth Micelli of Daytona Beachs Flagler County Cooperative Extension maintains that thick turf is the best weed prevention possible. Not only does properly established turf prevent weeds from getting the direct sunlight weeds require, but it also reduces the area that weeds can expand into. A weed-free lawn means healthier grass for children to run on.

3. Cutting too much and too short. Nothing symbolizes spring and summer lawn care more than a good mowing. However, it is very easy to cut too often or too short for your lawn to recover. The Iowa State University Extension recommends cutting once per week at an average height of 2.5 inches. Cutting just about one-third the length of your grass blades allows for nitrogen-rich clippings to fall and encourage healthy growth. Using this strategy means less need for commercial fertilizer and less chance children will be exposed to it.

The bottom line is that savvy lawn care strategies can give you a lawn youll not only be proud of but also confident is safe for the kids to play on. And the best part is that these tips and tricks mean more money in your pocket at seasons end.

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How you treat your lawn in the spring has everything to do with how well the grass flourishes come summertime. Many people think that lawns have the capacity to jump-start themselves in the spring and maintain their health all alone. As with all growing things, your immature lawn needs nutrients, sunlight and TLC. Here are six ways to get your lawn ready for the year.

There you have it: lawn care secrets to build your grass into splendid shape by summer.

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- For JCPS officials, the decision on whether to cancel class due to snowy weather and cold temperatures depends on the time it all hits.

"In a perfect world, we make the call about 9:00 the night before,"said Dr. Michael Raisor, Chief Operations Officer for JCPS. "This is really a worst case scenario for us, what happened this morningsnow coming in right about the same time that we would be transporting kids."

Dr. Michael Raisor says this is the earliest snow day for JCPS in at least 15 years.He says they didn't want buses hitting the road Monday in the middle of the snow falling.

"So that played a big factor into our decision as well as the dropping temperatures throughout the day," said Dr. Raisor.

The cold and sometimes freezing temperatures are what they want students to be prepared for.

"It is very prevalent in our district where we have students who don't have a coat, or don't have a proper coat, or don't have pants that they need... don't have gloves," said JCPS spokesman Ben Jackey.

They are doing a blitz to get the community to donate to the Clothing Assistance Program by Friday. Many schools are already reaching out for help for kids.

"We've had over 10 schools so far send over requests for approximately 300 coats for each school for kids and these are coats that are actually being delivered and going straight on the kids," said Heather Wampler, 15th District PTA President.

We're told last year a lot of adult coats were donated, but the big need now is for children's coats.Pants are also needed, along with gloves and other items that can keep students warm.

As the years go by, Heather Wampler says it is a need that keeps increasing.

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