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This outstanding opportunity in Geelong's premier industrial precinct is situated in a highly sought-after location, minutes from the CBD, major arterials and at the entry way to Geelong's growth corridor, Armstrong Creek.
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CBD has been a great alternative for many over-the-counter medications like NSAIDs. About half of CBD users have transitioned to taking CBD over traditional medication, making the emergence of this product significant for many. While CBD may seem like a good replacement for many medications, it is always crucial to speak to your healthcare professional prior to making the transition. CBD interacts with over 60% of pharmaceuticals making it important to introduce CBD to your system under doctor guidance. This leads to a significant question that's commonly asked: Is CBD safe for pregnant or nursing women?
Research Supporting CBD Safety for Pregnancy and Nursing
The research backing CBD safety for pregnant and nursing women is very limited. A study completed on pregnant mice showcased that CBD did not interfere with the development of healthy embryos. Human studies still need to be completed and while the results are promising, it is insufficient to make any definitive claims regarding CBD safety and pregnancy. The endocannabinoid system is responsible for fertility as well as pre- and postnatal development. CBD can boost anandamide levels which are needed for successful ovulation. CBD is safe to take during conception, but beyond that, there simply isn't enough research regarding the topic. Endocannabinoids are also found in human breast milk– researchers have concluded that endocannabinoids present in breast milk are required for postnatal development. Based on this, some may believe that CBD is safe for nursing women but there aren't any studies available to support this claim either.
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THC has been shown to cross the placental barrier and enter the fetal bloodstream in pregnant women. There, however, is little to no data available regarding the dangers or safety of any cannabinoid on fetal development. Many are curious about how cannabinoids affect pregnancy and nursing, but scientists simply don't know at this point in time.
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- Date: 11/16/2019 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Join us on November 16 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Cary Senior Center for our Annual Craft Show. Arts and crafts lovers will enjoy a lovely shopping experience for unique and one –of -a-kind holiday gifts made exclusively by creative friends ages 50 and up! Make a morning of relaxing shopping and sipping hot coffee, all while finding great gifts or decorations that are made with love and care. Refreshments will be sold by the Cary Teen Council. Learn more.


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The Toyota Hilux AT35 is to be made available to order from Toyota GB dealerships this summer, 11 years after Top Gear's famous north pole expedition. Making its debut at the CV Show on the 24th of April, the Toyota Hilux AT35 marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic pickup truck.
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Arctic Trucks can trace its history back to the 1980's when the official Toyota importer for Iceland, P. Samúelsson hf., started an in-house engineering department to adapt Land Cruisers, Hilux's and 4Runners for the country's extreme terrain.
By 2005, Arctic Trucks had expanded to other countries and separated from Toyota Iceland in order to peruse projects with other manufacturers. The company is a firm favourite among scientists, explorers and adventurers who need vehicles to transport them across the inhospitable polar regions.
Toyota Hilux AT35 specification
As with the other Arctic Trucks projects, the Toyota Hilux AT35 is more practical and racy, thanks to its beefy new look. The suspension has been raised slightly and fitted with Fox Shox for better ride over tough terrain, and the standard wheels have been replaced by 17 x 10in wheels with Rotiiva 315/70R17 tyres.
In total, the chassis has been raised 75mm so the ground clearance is now in excess of 300mm. The angle of approach has increased to 37 degrees, departure to 28 degrees and the ramp-over to 28 degrees. The AT35 also features fender flares and there's a whole range of optional extras, including light bars and sports bar.
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The Hilux AT35 will be available to order from Toyota UK dealerships from the summer, and will be priced from around £34,000 plus VAT. As the work is fully approved by Toyota, the AT35 comes with the standard 5 years, 100,000 mile warranty.
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(CNN) -- Former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo has been hospitalized to treat a heart condition, a spokeswoman said Sunday.
"He is in good spirits and thanks everyone for their support and best wishes," a spokeswoman for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the former governor's son, said. "We will provide updates as appropriate."
Mario Cuomo, 82, was New York's governor for three terms from 1983-1995.
My pop is Mario Cuomo (also my son!) Pop is in the hospital, and he is doing well enough. Thx for all the sweet sentiments. Appreciated.— Chris Cuomo (@ChrisCuomo) November 30, 2014
Son Chris Cuomo, the host of CNN's "New Day," thanked supporters in a Twitter post Sunday night.
"Pop is in the hospital, and he is doing well enough," he said. "Thx for all the sweet sentiments. Appreciated."


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Our Top Applications are specifically chosen by our team to show you the "best of the best" out there in the wonderful world of cool mobile apps, including the best android apps. While we also categorize by type – these are the apps that consistently linger at the top, are highly rated and are the most downloaded in the world! We have tried, tested and reviewed every single one. Whether it be everyone's favorite sweet addiction Candy Crush saga, famous photo filter Instagram or videos-in-action Vine, we also try and include awesome top android apps and Android apps that you might have missed such as Skitch, a way to communicate visually or musiXmatch lyrics player – the number one lyrics app in the app store Or what about Shakechat? All you have to do is shake your phone and instantly chat with new friends. These apps are ones that you should have in your mobile device NOW so what are you waiting for? There are tons of must have android apps to choose from so start downloading them today!
Chatting has never become easier with the sheer volume of chat apps & social apps available in the mobile market. Perhaps you are looking to meet new people or even just connect with old friends, we have a great selection of social media apps (some famous - some less so) that we know you will enjoy. We have painstakingly went through app stores and personally selected, tested and reviewed only the best chat apps out there. Thinking of starting up a romantic relationship but consider yourself shy? Why not download Badoo, one of the most popular dating apps out there and start meeting new people.Looking for that perfect android chat app? Or discover cool app Shakechat! All you have to do is shake your phone and you can chat with new friends instantly! Not looking to meet new people but just remain close with family and friends? We recommend Path! Your private instant messaging. Connecting with people has never been so easy! There are many different options to choose from.
Apps can't be all fun & games, sometimes you need useful apps in order to protect your precious information such as passwords, or your phone itself, which is why we created the utilities category full of your best useful android apps.Here you will find tools all designed to help you better use your phone such as your hand Flashlight for android, the best battery saver app for android,or even a Free Wifi finder to help you stay connected online anywhere in the world! Need some help organizing your financial life? Or what about finding the best weather app for android. Check out cool app LearnVest! The Swiss Army Knife app is full of cool tools such as flashlight, unit converter, stopwatch, timer, magnifying glass, ruler and all FREE to use or an android phone finder to track your mobile device if it gets lost or stolen. We have personally picked, tested and tried each of these apps and provided a personalized review. Start organizing your life and your phone today!
We all know how much everyone loves to shop and now with the internet - finding those great deals for good android apps has never been easier. Here we have lovingly collected, tried and tested all of our favorite shopping apps that you can use to find that perfect sale! We know you want only the best so of course you can find famous free favorites such as Ebay and Groupon here while we have also discovered cool phone apps you may didn't even know existed! For example, the AT&T code scanner app scans UPC, QR and Data Matrix barcodes that you find on products, or find the best price comparison app! Or why not organize your next shopping trip with Shopping List app! So much shopping, so little time! You will find so many e-shopping based free apps to choose and stay tuned for updated ones added to the list. We love shopping!
Yoga apps, pilates apps, apps to control your carbs, exercise apps - best sports apps to help you stay in shape by letting you know which are the best sports-related apps on the mobile market. We wanted to find you guys only the very best, highly rated exercise apps available for FREE. We tried and tested each one and provided a personalized review. You can bet that sometime this was exhausting! You can track your runs and share them on your favorite social networks - same for cyclists with apps like Map My Ride! This app is full of the best android sports apps and free sports apps for android for sporting enthusiasts. What about finding a new yoga move – daily? Also keep in mind that these cool apps are all free and highly ranked. Get moving today, you now have no excuses to be lazy when you have these cool apps. We have provided you with many different sports apps free to choose from.
What would we do without the best photo-editing apps? No, but really! While we all snap photos on our mobile devices - what are the best photo apps out there? If you look online you will find almost too many choices out in the market and who knows if any of the apps are any good. This is why we have selected and tested many different options and here is our list of the best photo editing apps for editing and creating unique photos with an awesome photo collage app. Favorites such as Instagram and Adobe Photoshop made the list and lesser-known but just as fabulous apps Snapseed and Touch of Color, where you can insert color only where you want it! These two apps alone have changed our photo editing life and we think they will change yours too. Don't get stuck behind the times! There are many cool photo apps here that you can choose from.
The way we travel has changed tremendously with the invention of travel apps, and we couldn't be happier! We have searched and tested many apps to bring you this top list of the best travel apps. What are the best travel apps for android? We will discover them for you! This category allows you to check the best deals available out there on apps like Skyscanner or booking.com or even Insider tips to get the most out of your visit. Apps like WorldMate help you plan every aspect of your trip. Need to exchange money? Download a currency converter app! Find out what restaurants and bars are in your area with Yelp. There are so many different travel apps to choose from. You can even use a GPS based app in case you get lost so without a doubt, you will feel 100% ready for your next amazing adventure no matter where you are traveling to in the world. Bon Voyage and have fun!
We have listed here some of the best music apps for music available for your mobile phone. Everyone loves music and with all of the choices out there, it can be overwhelming. This is why we have personally chosen, tried and tested and reviewed what we have deemed the best music app for android currently available. Love lyrics? Check out musiXmatch lyrics player, the number one music lyrics app in the google app store along with the editors choice in over 44 countries! Why not try Deezer app to bring music to another level? Can't remember that song on the radio? Shazam is the app you NEED to have to find the name of even the most obscure songs along with SoundHound. Tune into the world's radio stations with the highly-rated app TuneIn Radio with 70,000 live radio stations and 2 million podcasts. Find out what your friends are listening to with cool app - Soundtracker. Listening to free music has never been so easy! Find out what are the best apps for music!
Best apps to personalize your smartphone, customize your android. Our customized picks will ensure that you will have no ordinary phone! Download custom fonts with Font Maker or what about downloading Free App Icons to make each icon your own personal masterpiece! Why be like everyone else? With cool app Emoticans you can send any emotion via text, or messaging apps. Your friends will be impressed and beg to know what you have downloaded in order to customize their smartphones! Don't forget Volume app boosters and even a really cool Mood Pad. Why be happy with the default options that come with phone when you can add so much more! There are so many different apps here that we guarantee you won't even know you want! We suggest trying our picks for your android customization and android apps for personalizations! We only list our own personal tried and tested favorites and reviewed each one so that you have access to only the best customizable apps on the market!
Here you will discover the best free movie apps and tv movie apps available! We have searched all of the awesome apps catering to movies available in the mobile phone market and have tried & tested each of these apps, not mention given each one a personal review! Browse IMDB's extensive database to discover details from your favorite films. Have a Netflix account? Get the official app to stream from your device! Check out free movie apps for android! Spend some time browsing famous Bollywood cinema trailers via a special app or download the 'kayak' of streaming services "Can I Stream It". Or what about WikiTap, search anything in the wide Wikipedia database and find all sorts of cool videos related to the topic. We ensure that you are never left without plenty of fun videos to watch at any hour of the day! These are just a few of the apps that we have listed for you all so stay tuned!
Apps can also be used for educational purposes which is why we created this awesome category of free educational apps. Have you ever wanted to learn another language but have never found the right learning app for you that also happens to be free? Then you haven't discovered our favorite free language app on the market – Duolingo! Skip Angry Birds and put learning to the test with our list of apps designed to make your brain work and help teach kids via interactive interfaces. We have personally picked each app and tried it in order to give you a personalized and very real review of the app. Plus we may have learned a thing or two along the way. There are numerous free apps for math and science, reading, language learning, quizzes and much much more. Why not embrace technology and make learning FUN! It has never been easier with these choices to learn something via a free app!
These are your top android games available in the mobile market. These are not only highly-rated apps but also the apps with the most downloaded ones from around the world. We have tried and tested each one in order to make sure they are still as great as they claim to be! Which top android games do we love? Of course you will find awesome favorites such as Candy Crush Saga, where you will surely find your sweet tooth or Angry Birds Free to launch your enemies into faraway lands! Too bad you can't do that in real-life! Like to draw? Why not compete with players around the world with Draw Something or create worlds on the go with classic favorite, Minecraft game app. These top game apps are the best of the best so keep an eye out to lesser known but just as amazing ios games and android ones available free! We have plenty for you to choose from.
Not every game app is meant to be a difficult game of chess! Leave the stress at home with these top choices in the world of android casual games. We tried many free casual game apps and here is our top list of only the best android casual games for you to choose from. Some of the ones we chose include, iSplume app, which lets you use loveable 'splumes' to complete easy to solve puzzles, or what about Paper Toss? This game app is oddly relaxing as it mimics the same 'paper tossing' you might try at work or school. Why not try your hand at Dentistry with fun, casual free app 'Dentist office'. Or better yet, grow a virtual app that your parents won't mind you bringing home! Farm lovers will appreciate fun app 'Hay Day' which takes you back to the 'lay of the land' where your job is to cultivate the farm! See what else we listed here and start playing!
These are the best rpg (Role Playing Games) available in the mobile market. We are personally obsessed with all things RPG so you can rest assured that we have tried and tested each of these game apps and not to mention provided our own personal reviews. Become your favorite characters as you take on all sorts of adventures in far off lands of wizards and dragons. You can also find ingenious multiplayer game apps such as Avatar Fight and Book of Heroes and the best iphone rpgs out there. Tons of fun, strategy and fantasy scenarios with other apps like Kingdom Conquest II and Dark Galaxy where you MUST win the battle for survival! Whether it be monsters, far off kingdoms or hobbits. These RPG games will have you coming back for more. There are many to choose from, what advice can we give you? Don't get addicted – like we did! Plus, the best part is that they are all FREE to download.
The best free arcade games that you can play on your smartphone. Did you spend your youth in arcades playing video game classics like pinball or PacMan? Well no need to feel nostalgic, because here you will find an awesome variety of FREE Arcade app games for your smartphone! Tried searching android arcade or android arcade games? We have tried and reviewed each of these apps to only suggest the highest-rated and most fun apps. Games like ActionPotato and SonicDash - these games are guaranteed to give you an adrenaline burst as you navigate your way through various scenarios. Try Japanese made Capcom Arcade or drive fast in a world ravaged by Nuclear Annihilation, an action arcade game, Zombie Apocalypse and Alien Invasion in The Last Driver or what about Streaker Run -an exhilarating endless-runner game that will test your nerves and your reflexes! There are many arcade games to choose from so get out your phone and start downloading today!
Challenge yourself and your friends with the best action games for android in the mobile market! These games are not meant for the faint-of-heart. Instead if you are a true adrenaline junkie looking for a good action game - check out some of these apps for action! Battle it out with G.I. Joe on the battlefield or play Ironman 3 - the official game app from the famous movie. Sneak your way in, and shoot your way out with Contract Killer 2 or participate in the largest Allied Invasion in WWII with FrontLine Commando - D-Day. Or what about avoiding the jaws of the most famous and feared shark of all time, Jaws Revenge! Explore thug-life with cool free app - Big Time Gangsta. These are just a few among so many more! So many awesome options that you won't ever get bored playing. All of these games have been tested and tried by our dedicated team of geek gamers!
A Las Vegas Casino has come to your smartphone with this collection of games meant to make you feel like you are on the betting floor of a real casino! If you are a fan of trying your luck with slot machines, we have a variety of free casino apps dedicated to just this! We have personally selected and tested each of these casino-themed apps and have only listed the best of the best! Roll your dice with 'Dice with buddies free'! Or get down and dirty with a free bingo app Blingo Bingo and Bingo Beach - this is not your grandmother's version of Bingo! Free Bingo apps are almost too fun! There are all sorts of high-stakes games to entice you to play against friends or even worldwide, who will come out with the winning deck? It could be you! Winning never was more fun with this collection of Free casino apps. We have so many apps here for you to enjoy!
Play to Win! Love collectible cards?These game apps will let you enter the best circles of card players from around the world. We have compiled, reviewed and tested this top list of competitive and fun various best trading cards games and you can be sure that we had a lot of fun doing so! Some of the apps include Boyaa Poker and Hearts! Free. Love classic but fun Solitaire? Download Solitaire City Lite which includes games like Spiderette and double klondike or Sorceress Free! Or enjoy many of our team's favorite,Texas Poker, in a variety of different fun apps! You too can experience real life like blackjack with stunning graphics and smooth game-play with FREE virtual chips so that you can have a ton of fun without emptying your wallet. There are many casino card game apps to choose from. Just remember - what happens in the casino stays in the casino. Have fun winning!
Fun games to stimulate your brain. This list of brain training apps will have your cranium working like no other. Here you will find our top picks of awesome, challenging game apps that work as a memory trainer! Our team tried and reviewed each of these 'brainy' apps and here is out compiled list of favorites like Sudoku, Bejeweled blitz and the world's best quiz game Quiz Cross. Get addicted with Bubble Mania - where you must defeat the evil bubble wizard and rescue baby critters. Ever heard of What's Behind HD? If you love puzzles as much as we do, this is the game for you as you swipe away parts of the screen to reveal the mystery picture, a very cool brain app! To win you have to guess the picture faster than your friends Puzzles, quizzes and all sorts of mind-bending madness. these free 'brainy' game apps will wear you out faster than you can say "wazoo!'. Also keep an eye out for all of the other brain teaser apps we have listed here, there are many to choose from!
Experience the best of the best when it comes to the best android sports games on your mobile with our top collection of sports-based games. We know you want only the best free sports games on the market which is why we wanted to find only the best highly rated free sports games in the mobile market. We have tested these top game apps ourselves to make sure they were worthy of passing along to you. Get ready to go to the end zone with Big Win Football or kick butt with the best air hockey app with Touch Hockey 2. Are you a fan of darts? Why not play a super popular and 3D dart game called Darts 3D! Or go wild in the worlds of Frisbee with Frisbee Forever! With Baseball superstars 2013 - you can participate in the ultimate smart baseball experience! We also have many more sports game apps to choose from so start downloading!
Here you will find the best Trading Card Games that you can install and play for free. Collect beautiful cards and wield your power while trading them in our list of top trading card games or Trading Card game apps. Our dedicated gamer team has searched far and wide for only the top TCG games for this catalog and we have tested and personally tried every single game here. What kind of apps do we have listed here? Some include Spellstorm, which has you take powerful cards with cool graphics to battle players from all over the world. Or why not become the most powerful Darklord with Darklord Legends - where you can collect over 125 different cards! Let the power lie in your hands with Duel of Fate game app. Or, uncover the mysteries of Deity Wars. All for free and you can download any of them today!
Fun educational apps for both kids and adults. This is our collection of game apps that collide with education. Yes you can actually learn and have fun at the same time; in fact you won't even feel like you are learning! Compiled here are some great game apps for kids and education which our team has tried and played before adding them to this list. We are very diligent on which apps we select and only pick those that we find to be easy to use and fun! We know education is important to you which is why we added this category to our database. You will find all sorts of different game apps for a wide range of ages, from toddlers to adults. There is something for everyone! Keep your eye out for updated and added free educational apps as we will try to keep this list current and fresh! Start the path towards entertainment and learning today!
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Learn Letter Names and Sounds with ABC Trains is part of our Kids Preschool Learning Series.
Intended for kids ages 2-7, Learn Letter Names and Sounds with ABC Trains invites preschool-aged children to learn and identify letters and their sounds (phonics), using trains and railroads as their tools.
With Learn Letter Names and Sounds with ABC Trains, your preschool and kindergarten-aged kids will learn each letter's name and sound, trace letter shapes, identify letters in context, and match lower to upper case letters.
The game has 5 activities:
1. Build the Railroad. This activity is a fun way for children to learn the name and the appearance of each letter in the alphabet. Kids will enjoy as each station lights up with the announcement of a letter.
2. Drive the Train. Kids get to practice making their very own letters, both upper and lower cases, by carefully tracing the letter on a railroad track with their choice of train car.
3. Garages with Surprises. Children are now tested to see if they can find the right letter. They need to open the correct garage, as their engine drives inside and pulls out a cargo car with a surprise.
4. Phonics Cargo Train. This activity teaches children to identify correct letter sounds within the context of words. The child's task is to load the correct cargo boxes into the train.
5. Engine Search. Children get to think fast as they match upper and lower case letters before the trains have time to move away. Phonics is reinforced by hearing the letter's sound after they make the correct match.
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Four Normal-Looking Electric Cars Worth Considering
The 2013 Nissan LEAF might be the world's best-selling electric car, but it's hardly what you'd call a regular-looking car. In fact, with its bulbous headlights and accentuated rear, the LEAF—just like the Mitsubishi i and Toyota Prius—screams for attention as an eco-mobile.
Many electric car drivers—including myself—love the LEAF's unconventional design. But if you want to drive an electric car that looks "normal" however, consider these four all-electric cars that might even be mistaken for their gas-powered siblings.
2013 Ford Focus EV
Based on the same chassis and body as Ford's gasoline Focus family, the 2013 Ford Focus EV looks like any other Focus on the road today. Only a few subtle badges, a slightly different nose grille, and a charge port on the nearside front fender give the game away. Inside, there's the same five-seat interior, easy-to-use display and Ford Sync system.
Availability: EV-Certified Ford Dealers across the U.S.
Price: $39,995 MRSP, before incentives.
Pros: The Focus Electric has a 6.6 kilowatt on-board charger, allowing it to fully refuel in as little as four hours using a compatible Level 2 charging station. It also has a powerful motor, developing 107 kilowatts versus the LEAF's 80 kilowatts.
Cons: The Focus EV's battery pack is located behind the rear seats under the load bay floor, resulting in an impractically small trunk for anyone with a young family or regular load-carrying duties. While the Ford Focus EV is nominally available nationwide, only 900 Ford dealers are certified to sell it, meaning you may find yourself searching long and hard for one if you're out of the usual EV-friendly areas.
2013 Toyota Rav4 EV
Built around the previous-generation Toyota RAV4 Crossover SUV, the 2013 model is the most practical EV on the market today. With seating for five, plus plenty of luggage space, it is suited for everything from the daily commute to weekend getaways. Only its unique grille and EV badge reveals that it's an electric car, although you'll find the interior a little different to the gasoline model thanks to a Tesla-engineered console.
Availability: Selected Toyota dealers in parts of California
Price: $49,800 MSRP, before incentives. (Big manufacturer discounts available at some dealerships.)
Pros: You'll love the Tesla-engineered battery pack, drivetrain and charging system, giving the 2013 RAV4 EV impressive performance for a crossover SUV. In addition, the 10 kilowatt on-board charger makes recharging fast at compatible Level 2 charging stations, and an EPA-approved range of 103 miles.
Cons: Aside from the cost, the Toyota RAV4 EV is only available in California, although some customers have managed to buy one to sneak out-of-state. It will only be built in limited numbers to satisfy California's zero emissions mandate, a law requiring automakers to manufacture and produce a certain percentage of zero emission cars in California.
2013 Honda Fit EV
Fun, funky and just as regular-looking as the gasoline Honda Fit, the small EV is a spitting image of Honda's clever subcompact. Available in one color—a special electric blue—the Honda Fit is a fun drive. There's seating for five, a powerful 92 kW motor, borrowed from the Clarity FCX fuel cell car, and a neat key fob which tells you the battery's state of charge.
Availability: Select West Coast and East Coast markets
Price: $389/month (LEASE ONLY).
Pros: The Honda Fit EV gives a sporty driving experience, and a comfortable, surprisingly spacious interior. Overall, it feels far more sprightly than the LEAF, and looks more conventional too.
Cons: Even with the battery pack located under the floor, the Fit EV doesn't have quite the same luggage capacity as the gasoline Fit. The battery pack also means no fold-up rear seats, although they fold down just fine.
2013 Fiat 500e
If you like your fun in quart-sized measures, then the Fiat 500e is for you. Wearing the same stylish clothes as the gasoline Fiat 500, the electric 500e is Chrysler-Fiat's answer to California's zero emissions mandate. Despite Fiat's reluctance to make the 500e in the first place, the Fiat 500e is one of the best EVs on the market today in terms of style, performance, and driving pleasure.
Availability: California only for now.
Price: $31,800 before incentives, not including delivery, or lease for $199 per month with $999 down.
Pros: The Fiat 500's drivability is second to none, plus you'll love being able to own an all-electric Fiat on lease for the same price as the gasoline version. In addition, rental of a gasoline car is included in the ownership package, meaning you'll never get range anxiety on that long-distance trip.
Cons: Like the gasoine Fiat 500, the Fiat 500e is a micro-car, without much cargo room.
With limited availability, you may also find it tough to get your hands on one—at least for now.
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We asked members of our Global News team what back-to-school meant to them and their family. It's always exciting for the kids, but a little more emotional for the parents. Take a look at what they shared.
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So as my little baby follows in her big brother's footsteps and begins 'big girl school' aka 'junior kindergarten', I am of course filled with immense pride. But, I ask myself if I'm a bad parent for intentionally not correcting her grammar when she says she eats her 'begtables' because it gives her 'bitamins'. Frankly, I find it too damn cute. Maybe when she's 18 years old and still refers them as that, I may think about it. For now, I just want to bottle up the 'baby' I remember and slow her down (and her brother) from growing up.
Antony Robart is an anchor with Global News at 11PM.
Global News Graphics Supervisor Johannes Hage realizes time goes by quickly
Here's a snapshot of my kids taking on a brand new year at school. They braved the newness of not being in daycare this year and waited outside for the school bell to ring. Lo and behold they thought they would be alone with no friends to hang out with, but as soon as we rolled up they saw a bunch of friends. This photo was them being patient with me for one photo before they darted to catch up with ole' friends. Oh, how time flies.
Johannes (Yopi) Hage is a Graphics Supervisor with Global News.
Johannes Hage's kids on the first day of school.
Johannes Hage's kids on the first day of school.
Global BC's Lynn Colliar has a preschooler now
It was the first day of preschool for my daughter Teagan, she's just four! Since my shift changed back to weekends, yesterday morning was fairly laid back. She was excited to go to "school" and understands kindergarten is next year. I cannot believe my wee baby will be in kindergarten next year!
Lynn Colliar is an anchor with Global BC.
Lynn Colliar's daughter.
Lynn Colliar's daughter.
Global News Marketing Director Rhonda Halarewich celebrates milestones
Our back-to-school journey this year began with a couple milestones and mixed emotions. I have two amazing girls, who have each magically grown before my eyes. I truly feel like I blinked once and my girls were meeting their kindergarten teachers for the first time, then I blinked again, and here we are, a teenager going in to her first year of high school and a beautiful young woman entering her first year of university (Bachelor of Communications).
As we got ready for back-to-school this year, we realized that a few things have changed from their first year of school and that some things never will. I did NOT have to shop off of a required school supply list this year – and believe me, that was great! I did NOT follow the school bus this morning and that is only because they are now both taking public transit. I did NOT pick out their back-to-school outfits this year, however, I DID discover that they there was a pair of boots and a scarf missing in my closet this morning! I DID take a "first day of school" photo of each of the girls, like I do every year, but I did NOT post it on social media (at least not yet…) and I DID give them each a hug, I DID say a prayer, and I DID shed a tear (no matter how big they are, it's hard to let go).
Rhonda Halarewich is the Marketing Director with Global News for the Western markets.
Rhonda Halarewich's daughters on the first day of school.
Rhonda Halarewich's daughters on the first day of school.
Angie Seth of Global News gets teary
So here we go, another year in school! My eldest starts her third year at the University of Toronto being brilliant as always in the classroom, fierce on the ice playing for the Women's Varsity Blues Hockey team, and looking gorgeous as always although she doesn't see it. Yes, I am biased but I am in awe of her and I always will be! My middle child is a big girl today starting grade 1. She got all dressed up in her pretty blue dress, hair in a French braid, ready to take on the world! Blue eyes sparkling, got a big hug and kiss from her little brother on her first day (my eyes tearing up).
The question is am I ready for all this? Simply no. I never will be. These are my babies and my sweet miracles. I am blessed to have them. I cherish every smile, hug, laugh, giggle, snuggle, tantrum, cry, sleeping child. I want them to explore, think, challenge themselves, have fun, laugh, love, do everything, to be best of friends, to always take care of each other. Yes, it's only the first day of school, but it's on days like these I reflect back, I will never be ready for them to grow up, but I will always be proud of them and in awe of who they are…my sweet miracles!
Angie Seth is a weekend anchor and reporter with Global News.
Angie Seth's daughter on her first day of Grade 1.
Angie Seth's daughter on her first day of Grade 1.


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Written DirectionsStart in the town of Post Oak at the intersection of Route 208 and Towles Mill Rd and head southwest for about 2 miles and you will come up on Black Rock Road on your right where you will take a right and head north then it turns northwest and takes you back up to Route 208 and this short runs end.
SceneryThis route starts out in some thick wooded areas as you twist through the turns. Later you will then ride through a very scenic farm on your way back up to 208 and on to wherever you may roam.
Drive EnjoymentThis route hits some awesome local twisties on Towles Mill Road, then careful as you make your way on to Black Rock Road, usually lots of gravel in the intersection, Watch for Horses, and people pulling out of their driveways.
Tourism OpportunitiesLake Anna is not to far away, there you'll find Tims on Lake Anna, which is a local and biker favorite. Cold beer, great food, good prices.
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LOS ANGELES — Knicks president Phil Jackson hopes for a triangle next season of himself, Carmelo Anthony and even interim coach Kurt Rambis.
Jackson said he staged a successful meeting during the current road trip with Anthony to reassure him of his future plans. Though Jackson is still evaluating Rambis, he gave the coach a strong endorsement, saying he is "perfectly capable" of hanging onto the job for next season, even defending his stint as Timberwolves head coach from 2009-11.
Jackson delivered one of the highlight moments of his 30-minute press gathering Friday at Staples Center when asked if he would fulfill his five-year contract amid speculation he could exercise his opt-out next March at the three-year anniversary and head back to Los Angeles.
"I'm in L.A. right now,'' said Jackson, who has a home in Playa Del Rey. "I'm enjoying it. I rode my bike yesterday. This is another part of my life. [But] the energy I have is directed toward turning this team around. It's taken my full effort and so far it's been a challenge. I'm still in it. And I'm in it to win it.''
Jackson, speaking after the Knicks' shootaround before they faced the Clippers on Friday night, said unequivocally he still sees Anthony as a cornerstone to the franchise. But if the Knicks' wavering superstar ever wants to leave, "It's in his lap." However, Jackson said he doesn't believe Anthony wants to go, based on their talk.
"We had a conversation,'' Jackson said. "We had some time on this trip to talk. We went through all the things — the disappointment. He sees the potential that we have. He asked questions on where we're going. We discussed it.
"You guys know Melo. Sometimes you got to solicit things out of Carmelo. My conversation [this week], I didn't. He came out and asked questions. I think engagement was important. And he was engaged. There's never been any other discussion [other than him wanting in]."
Anthony has a no-trade clause, so even if Jackson wants to deal him, he can't.
"It's entirely up to Carmelo,'' Jackson said. "He has it in his contract. It's part of our agreement with him. If you want to leave, you have the decision to leave. We don't have that. That's the contract we negotiated with him. It's in his lap.
"But we like a lot of what he played at this year. I think he got disappointed at some point, and things happen. I've seen the ball move better a lot of times. Not as many holds. Sometimes he feels he needs to take the game over because we're starting to fall behind by double digits. I'm trying to say, 'Stick to the program. There's hope there.' He's got to see that.''
Jackson isn't happy with the 4-8 won-loss record under Rambis since the firing of Derek Fisher, but Jackson is overjoyed about the rapport the two share daily, giving the Zen Master more input into the process than he had under Fisher.
That will bode well for Rambis' future as Jackson detailed the pair's history, dating to 1999, when Jackson took over the Lakers. Rambis was the Lakers' interim coach at the time, then demoted to scout, then Jackson brought him back to his staff.
"He knows the ins and outs,'' Jackson said. "What has pleased me, we have a relationship where he'll call up and say, 'What do you think about that game or a substitution pattern? Or at the end of the Boston game, I need to know.' We have a relationship that's much more tight. Having tried to create autonomy for Derek separated me from the direct contact."
Jackson said general manager Steve Mills conversed more with Fisher than he did, saying he didn't want to be "an overload'' for fear he was just "a puppet.'' That doesn't guarantee Rambis will be back, though the Zen Master was trying to sell the notion because it's not the popular choice. He made no mention of a coaching search.
"We have to see growth for next season. I have to see if this team moves or doesn't move with what goes on [the rest of the] season. I think he's perfectly capable of doing that," Jackson said about Rambis, who finished a two-year stint in Minnesota with a 32-132 record. "We talked many times over the past four, five years about the obvious record created behind his coaching in Minnesota [that] puts a black mark on his coaching ability. He's got a way of handling players. He's relaxed but has ability to keep them focused on the important parts of it. We'll see how it goes.''
Besides Rambis' handle on the triangle, Jackson said: "He's a defensive-oriented guy. I had him as defensive coordinator for my teams in 2007-2009. I think he has a good handle on that part.''


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Belligham Helps to Move IT!
It was business as usual for Rework Office Furniture even while moving premises thanks to the services of Bellingham IT.
Yorkshire's number one office furniture social enterprise celebrated their decade in business with a larger showroom and office at New Craven Gate in Leeds.
The move was carefully orchestrated and they called in Wakefield based specialists Bellingham IT to ensure they remained operational throughout the move and were fully up and running in their new premises in time for staff members to move in.
"Our move coincided with Bellingham IT taking over our IT maintenance support. We started the moving process a week before our staff moved in and carefully planned when the IT was going across. On moving day we kept one PC going so we could respond to any sales calls or emails and moved the rest to the new premises where Bellingham were waiting to install and configure the computers," explained Caroline Wherritt, Chief Executive of Rework Office Furniture and MD of Desk Office Interiors which has also moved to the new premises.
"Paul at Bellingham IT explained that it would take them a day to carry out the work and they kept to their word. The following day our staff moved in and we were up and running as normal."
When changing IT service providers Caroline consulted five companies and chose Bellingham IT because she felt Paul understood the needs of her business the best.
"I'd met Paul through Wakefield Hospice's Business Buddies Network and we seemed to be on the same page. He talked a lot of sense, understood what we need now in the way of IT support and also got what we want to do strategically in the future with regards to remote working," she explained.
"I was really pleased with the service Paul and the team provided during the move. They were friendly, approachable, didn't talk in jargon and didn't try to sell us something we don't need. I look forward to working with them more in future."
Quote from Paul: "IT and telecoms are usually afterthoughts for businesses on the move. Caroline's planning ensured that there was no disruption to Re:Work's business and things operated seamlessly for her and her customers. We were proud to be part of the process."


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SRC Summon Zim Rugby Union
THE Sport and Recreation Commission has summoned the Zimbabwe Rugby Union in the wake of a boob in which Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Andrew Langa wrongly defended the Union's controversial appointment of vice-president Colleen de Jong. There has been a rage over the unconstitutional appointment of the former Young Sables team manager to the post of vice-president in the rugby fraternity.
But last week Langa fallaciously came to the defence of de Jong's appointment when he told the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Sport that the appointment was above board.
"The deputy chairperson (vice president) of the rugby (sic) was not appointed, but instead she was co-opted. I would like to believe that in their constitution there is that provision," said Langa.
In giving answers to the Parliamentarians, Langa had conferred with Sports Commission director-general Charles Nhemachena .
Nhemachena, however, denied that he misled the Minister into misrepresenting facts.
"I do not know of any misrepresentation and we (Sports Commission and the Ministry of Sport) do not resolve our issues through the press," said Nhemachena yesterday.
However, according to the ZRU constitution that was adopted on January 21 2012, de Jong is not supposed to be a board member and neither does she qualify to be vice-president as she was hand-picked by president John Falkenberg as a replacement to Aisha Tsimba.
Tsimba resigned from the ZRU to take up a post on the Sports Commission board.
Nhemachena said they had summoned the ZRU to come clean on the appointment of de Jong ahead of their annual general meeting set for Prince Edward in 11 days.
"Yes, we have called the Zimbabwe Rugby Union executives to clarify on the matter. We have and will continue to consult with them in regards to that matter, but we will have full results after their annual general meeting," said Nhemachena.
But Nhemachena could not shed much light on what they were meant to discuss with the rugby authorities led by Falkenberg, saying there are a number of issues that still needed to be discussed before issuing out a statement.
"I am not is a position to disclose exactly what we have been discussing, but all I can say at the moment is that we are trying to make sure that whatever the challenges they are facing should be regularised.
"We are in consultation with a number of people and for me to comment much at this stage would compromise, affect or disturb the process before the actual report is out," said Nhemachena.
The former Black Rhinos and ZIFA administrator believes that the ZRU annual general meeting would be the best forum to resolve the issue as most of the legitimate board members will be present at the indaba.
"We are working with them (ZRU) and think that the best way will be to give a report after their annual general meeting so that they regularise their challenges and map a way forward," Nhemachena said.
Section 23.2.1 of the ZRU constitution that reads: "Any casual vacancy occurring in the position of Director may be filled by the remaining Directors from among appropriately qualified persons" weighs against the appointment of de Jong.
Source : The Herald


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The potential involvement of ceramide-related signaling processes in the induction of apoptosis by tumor necrosis factor alpha was assessed by multiple biochemical strategies in the human leukemic cell lines HL-60 and U937 and the murine fibrosarcoma cell lines L929/LM and WEHI 164/13. Exposure of these cells to tumor necrosis factor alpha resulted in internucleosomal cleavage of genomic DNA, yielding laddered patterns of oligonucleosomal fragments characteristic of apoptosis when resolved by agarose gel electrophoresis; similar responses were observed after exposure to exogenous sphingomyelinase or synthetic ceramides. Quantitative spectrofluorophotometry demonstrated that these treatments promoted time- and concentration-dependent degradation of DNA, resulting in the formation of and eventual release of small DNA fragments (< or = 3.0 kb). Corresponding damage to bulk DNA was demonstrated by enhanced-fluorescence alkaline unwinding analysis. DNA fragmentation was not induced by phospholipase C or synthetic diglyceride; in fact, the effects of sphingomyelinase and ceramide were substantially reduced by coexposure to these agents, suggesting opposing roles for diglyceride- and ceramide-mediated signals in the regulation of apoptosis. Phospholipase A2 and arachidonic acid failed to promote DNA fragmentation, as did phospholipase D. Characterization of DNA strand breaks by alkaline and neutral elution analyses confirmed that ceramide action was restricted to breakage of mature, double-stranded DNA but not of nascent DNA. The induction of DNA damage was associated with appearance of apoptotic morphology and decreased clonogenicity. These results demonstrate that the ceramide-dependent signaling system selectively induces apoptosis and raise the possibility that ceramide-activated enzymes represent important components in a signaling cascade involved in the regulation of programmed cell death.


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- 1 package dry active yeast (.25 ounce)
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed and divided
- 3/4 cup 2% reduced-fat milk, warmed and divided
- 2 cups all purpose flour, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Combine yeast, 1 teaspoon brown sugar and 1/4 cup warm milk in a small bowl. Stir and let stand 5 minutes or until yeast begins to foam.
- Combine 1 cup flour, remaining brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves in a large mixing bowl. Add egg, butter, remaining milk and yeast mixture. Stir until flour is moistened. Add remaining flour and beat until well blended. Beat in raisins. Mixture will be thick.
- Turn into a greased 8-by-4-inch loaf pan; smooth top. Cover lightly with a towel and let rise in a warm place 11/4 hours or until batter rises to top of pan.
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Pour melted butter over batter, spread gently with rubber spatula and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake 30 minutes or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 5 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on rack.
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By Tom Stieghorst
The certification requires that a cruise line make certain accommodations for autistic passengers, including special staff training.
The guidelines also include providing sensory related toys, autism-friendly modification to youth activities, autism-friendly movies, priority boarding, dietary offerings (including gluten-free and dairy-free), and several modifications to services for groups of guests with disabilities.
Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Royal Caribbean's executive vice president of operations, said the cruise line has been working with Autism on the Seas for more than seven years.
The organization is taking a staff cruise on Serenade of the Seas on March 8.
On its website, Autism on the Seas said it also works with Carnival Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises and Disney Cruise Line.


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Bios launches modern funerary urns that grow plants with loved ones' remains
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Many people today seek an alternative to the toxic burial industry, if the interest in Bios Urn is any indication. The company, which introduced its concept around 2005, lets people grow plants in the ashes of loved ones. They recently celebrated their public launch and in the last few months have received hundreds of orders for their Bios Incube, an incubator for their urn. Related:


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Committee on Health, Room 329, 8:00 a.m.
HB2413 RELATING TO INCOME TAXATION. Allows an income tax credit to physicians practicing in medically underserved areas for a portion of the amount of medical malpractice premiums. (Green)
HB2529 RELATING TO FOOD SAFETY. Establishes state policies on dealing with tainted foods that are processed for consumption by humans and pet animals. (Mizuno)
HB2283 RELATING TO TATTOO ARTISTS. Allows department of health to issue temporary 14-calendar-day certificates of registration to tattoo artists for educational, trade show, or product demonstration purposes only. (Mizuno)
Committee on Agriculture/Committee on Water, Land, Ocean Resources & Hawaiian Affairs, Room 325, 8:30 a.m.
HB2292 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Enables the agribusiness development corporation to contract with banks to provide lease management services. Allows corporation to lease agricultural lands for up to 55 years. Authorizes the corporation to purchase agricultural lands owned by the Galbraith Estate. (M. Oshiro)
HB2451 RELATING TO AGRICULTURE. Directs the college of tropical agriculture and human resources of the University of Hawaii in consultation with native Hawaiian organizations and taro farmers, to establish a taro farming education and training program. (Tsuji)
HB2453 RELATING TO TARO. Appropriates funds for a taro farming grant program to assist taro farmers in need to help preserve the cultural legacy of taro farming for future generations. (Tsuji)
Committee on Transportation/Committee on Economic Development & Business Concerns, Room 309, 8:30 a.m.
HB2406 RELATING TO SCHOOL BUSES. Requires large school buses to have an operable seat belt assembly at all designated seating positions and seat backs that are a minimum height by 1/1/11, in order to pass inspection. (Lee)
Committee on Transportation, Room 309, 9:00 a.m.
HB3377 RELATING TO HIGHWAY SAFETY. Requires installation of ignition interlock device on a vehicle of a person arrested for driving under the influence that prevents the person from starting or operating a motor vehicle with more than a minimal alcohol concentration while their case in pending and while their license in revoked pursuant to chapter 291E HRS. (Har)
Committee on Health/Committee on Human Services & Housing, Room 329, 10:45 a.m.
HB2447 RELATING TO PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION. Improves access to psychotropic medication for all participants in Medicaid medical plans. (Mizuno)
Committee on Transportation, Room 309, 11:00 a.m.
INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING – Honolulu High-Capacity Transit Corridor project – update on the progress of the Honolulu fixed guideway transit system.
Committee on Education, Room 309, 2:00 p.m.
HB2494 RELATING TO SCHOOL SPORTS CONCUSSIONS. Requires department of education to implement a concussion evaluation tool for each high school student athlete participating in the sport of football statewide. (Lee)
Committee on Health/Committee on Human Services & Housing, Room – Capitol Auditorium, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING. Review of the policies and procedures of the Department of Health, Department of Human Services, and Law Enforcement agencies as they relate to adult mental health services, substance abuse, domestic violence, child protective services, and protective orders.


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Still the research arrives describing the inequality of America, this time from National Bureau of Economic Research and a paper by Edward N Woolff
Between 1983 and 2013 US net worth rose considerably over that period, which is what you would expect to see. Technology has improved and productivity increased, so society has a greater capacity for wealth building. America was also quite a bit older on average in 2013 than it was in 1983, so average wealth should have gone up.
But all of these gains went to the top 20 percent of the population. It's worse than that, actually. Over 100 percent of the gains went to the top 20 percent, because the bottom 60 percent of the population got poorer.
Median wealth plummeted by 44 percent over years 2007 to 2010, almost double the drop in housing prices.
For wages the recession began much earlier than the financial crisis. Real wages then rose very slowly from 2001 to 2004, with the BLS mean hourly earnings up by only 1.5 percent, and median household income dropped by 1.6 percent. From 2004 to 2007, real wages remained stagnant, with hourly earnings rising by only 1.0 percent. From 2007 to 2010 median household income in real terms declined sharply over this period, by 6.7 percent. The stagnation of median wealth from 2010 to 2013 can be traced to the depletion of assets. In particular, the middle class was using up its assets to pay down its debt. The evidence suggests that middle class households, experiencing stagnating incomes, expanded their debt (at least until 2007) mainly in order to finance normal consumption expenditures rather than to increase their investment portfolio.
The Great Recession hit African-American households much harder than whites. Hispanic households got hammered by the first half of the Great Recession. Young households got pummeled by the Great Recession.
Between 1983 and 2013, the top one percent received 41 percent of the total growth in net worth, 43 percent of the total growth in non-home wealth, and 49 percent of the total increase in income. The figures for the top 20 percent are 99 percent, 98 percent, and 103 percent, respectively – that is to say, the upper quintile got it all! Stock ownership is also highly skewed by wealth and income class. The top one percent of households classified by wealth owned 38 percent of all stocks in 2013, the top 10 percent 81 percent, and the top quintile 92 percent.
The average American household is poorer today than it was in 1983.


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Division President Baptizes Own Father
But first Samuel Saw, president of the Southern Asia-Pacific Division, prayed to God for strength to overcome childhood pain.
Miracle school dedicated to God in Myanmar
Local church leaders unsuccessfully tried to use their connections to build the school for three years. Then they prayed.
Large-scale Adventist meetings draw over 2,000 in Pakistan
Organizers cite prayer and long-term local efforts for the large turn-out
Philippines prays for record 120,000 baptisms or more
"The Philippines has tasted Total Member Involvement," says Samuel Saw, president of the Southern Asia-Pacific Division.
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Maintaining your engine properly is the key to the longevity of your vehicle. Sure, you can take care of a lot of the basic maintenance on your own, but sometimes it pays in the long run to have an experienced and dependable diesel mechanic at your service. Cartender Auto is that mechanic. We can handle everything from oil changes, battery installation, and other types of preventative maintenance your diesel might need, including diesel fuel filter replacement.
What is a diesel fuel filter?
So what is a diesel fuel filter and why do you need to have it replaced? Let's start with the basics. The fuel filter is located between your auto's fuel pump and fuel injectors. The primary function of the fuel filter is to filter out excess water and deposits like gravel before the fuel reaches the engine. In other words, the fuel pump protects the engine, fuel pumps and injectors from contamination and harmful debris, keeping your engine function at optimum levels.
Why is it important?
A clogged or damaged diesel fuel filter can be detrimental to the functionality of your engine, particularly if water is involved. Diesel fuel can hold a much larger amount of water than other types of fuel which can be a problem for the fuel injector tips as well as the engine itself. Regular maintenance will lessen the risks of any damage done by free water or other debris in the fuel.
Diesel fuel filters should be replaced around 10 thousand miles as a general rule. If you are in the Houston area and are due for some maintenance on your diesel, give Cartender Auto a call and schedule an appointment today.