Monday, May 30, 2011

Happy Memorial Day!

How are you planning to celebrate/ honor Memorial Day weekend?  Is the holiday a chance to barbeque and hang with friends, or is it a more solemn occasion as you remember a loved one?  Share with us!

But no matter how you choose to spend your weekend, we want you to stay safe.  Here are some tips for grill safety this weekend:

  • Keep food covered or refrigerated until ready to be cooked.  Cook meat to 170 degrees Farenheit as a minimum. 
  • Cooking (by any method) of meats (particularly red meat and chicken) at very high temperatures until surface charring occurs can cause cancer causing substances (Heterocyclic Amines (HCA)) to form.   To avoid this, use marinades and turn frequently.
  • Inspect your grill before you ignite to ensure everything is in working order.
  • Don't use a grill indoors including garages, overhangs and canopies.
  • When using a grill, you should use a 10-foot perimeter from anything combustible, including your house.
  • Do not allow children and pets to play near a grill.
  • Only use approved ignition fluids – don't use gasoline to ignite a grill.
  • Keep a fire extinguisher, garden hose or bucket of sand nearby to douse a grill fire.

These tips are from: http://bbq.about.com/od/grillinghelp/tp/grillsafety.htm

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Toyota Launches “100 Cars For Good” Program

 

Toyota launches “100 Cars For Good” Program.

Voting is now open to the public for Toyota’s “100 Cars for Good” program. The program will award 100 vehicles over the course of 100 days to 100 deserving nonprofit organizations. Which organizations receive the vehicles will be entirely based on votes from the public.

Each day, Toyota will profile five organizations on its Facebook page. The public can then vote on which organization will win for that day. Each profile will include a video showcasing how the organization plans to use a new Toyota vehicle to do good in their local community.

The 500 finalists vying for their chance to win a new Toyota serve the community in a broad range of categories including animal welfare, arts, education, environment, health, safety and human services, among others. With each vehicle, Toyota Financial Services will provide a six-year, 100,000 mile Toyota Vehicle Service Agreement to help provide extended protection beyond the vehicle warranty.

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to shine a light on the outstanding work carried out by each of the 500 finalists,” said Jim Lentz, president of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. “The positive impact of these organizations in their respective communities is immeasurable. We encourage the public to learn more about these great nonprofits and actively participate by casting a vote. We wish all of the finalists the best of luck.”

 

Read more: http://www.toyotainthenews.com/toyota-launches-100-cars-for-good-program/#more-1488

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