TruStar Energy Breaks Ground on TruStar-Energy Branded Public CNG Fueling Station in Orlando

July 21, 2014

TruStar Energy Breaks Ground on TruStar-Energy Branded Public CNG Fueling Station in Orlando

ORLANDO, Florida, July 21, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — TruStar Energy, a national leader in the design and construction of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling infrastructure, is excited to announce the groundbreaking of its first TruStar Energy-branded public fast-fill compressed natural gas (CNG) station, located in Orlando, Florida.

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“We are very excited about developing our own branded public fueling stations,” said TruStar Energy President, Adam Comora. “Since 2009, TruStar Energy has been a leader in developing public and private fueling infrastructure. We’ve taken that knowledge and identified key areas around the country where our future TruStar Energy branded stations will be able to provide needed fuel for both private and commercial CNG vehicles.” Comora added, “We continue to see rapid adoption of CNG vehicles across industries and we look forward to providing more public fueling options as we help those fleets convert over to cleaner burning and more economical CNG.”

According to TruStar Energy Sales VP, Scott Edelbach, the Orlando location has been on the radar for quite some time. “TruStar Energy has a strong presence in Florida and many fleet owners there have told us they need additional fueling options in the Orlando area. We’ve done extensive research and have found a location that is very close to several major fleets as well as a heavy traffic corridor – making it a very attractive location to serve our customers. This station will be able to serve several hundred CNG vehicles per day.”

The new station will be located on Exchange Drive, within the Orlando Central Park development and will be constructed to serve Class Eight vehicles with four traffic lanes and two fueling islands, allowing for easy access for both commercial vehicles and private CNG-powered consumer vehicles, like the new Chevrolet Impala. This state of the art CNG station will be open 24/7 and will take commercial fuel cards like Comdata or Fuelman, as well as all major credit cards.

“This is great news for those fleets that are interested in the benefits that CNG has to offer – but are not able to own their own station. Converting from diesel to CNG is a game changer for enhancing the profitability of transportation operations,” said Comora. “Fuel savings from 30% to 50% create significant value for fleet operators and their partners. Natural gas is better for the environment, better for domestic energy independence and better for the bottom line – truly a win-win-win solution.”

The company’s successful growth is being driven by being the preferred partner for companies desiring to convert their fleets from diesel to CNG. Given the significant cost savings, “speed is of the essence” in order to capture these cost savings as quickly as possible. TruStar Energy delivers cost effective and on-time CNG fueling solutions.

The Orlando TruStar Energy station will be completed in the fall of 2014, with plans for additional branded public stations to be built in strategic locations throughout the country in 2015.

Fleet owners with trucks operating in or around Orlando can contact TruStar Energy for attractive volume pricing.

TruStar Energy LLC is the preferred partner for commercial fleets looking to transition their fuel supply from oil to natural gas. TruStar Energy provides a suite of solutions making the transition as simple and easy as possible for the customer. With station builds throughout the US and Canada, TruStar Energy is a recognized leader in providing CNG infrastructure and CNG fueling solutions.

For more information, contact Jeffry Swertfeger at +1-813-957-1846

Job Readiness Summits In Denver, Charlotte And Detroit For Oil And Gas And Energy Industry

July 20, 2014

Job Readiness Summits In Denver, Charlotte And Detroit For Oil And Gas And Energy Industry

Hosted by: The American Association of Blacks in Energy & Hispanics in Energy

WASHINGTON, July 20, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The “Energizing Conversation” half-day free public summit will focus on the 1.3 million future jobs to be created through growth in the energy industry, and how communities of color are preparing for workforce opportunities. The “Energizing Conversation” jobs tour makes stops in Denver, CO, Charlotte, NC and Detroit MI, and is hosted by American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) and Hispanics in Energy (HIE).

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The forums will underscore the findings uncovered in the report commissioned by the American Petroleum Institute, highlighting the opportunities for the mass increase of jobs for minorities and women in the oil and gas and energy industry, where 34% of new jobs will be created.

The three-free events will take place in the following cities, from 9 am to 1 pm: Sept. 6 – Denver, CO, Exdo Event Center; Sept. 12 Charlotte, NC, Nascar Hall of Fame and Oct. 10 – Detroit, MI, Focus Hope. The summits will feature interactive panel discussions, workforce development exhibitors, refreshments and key industry business and energy leaders.

Industry business leaders, labor representatives, educators, elected officials, workforce investment groups, community organizations and faith-based leaders are invited to attend the free event in each city. The Energizing Conversation started as part of an 8 city-tour and will wrap up in October.

“These forums are the catalyst for bridging the interconnectivity between preparation and access to direct careers in the oil, gas, petrochemical and utility industry,” said Tracey Woods, Vice President Operations, AABE. “With this national initiative, our role is to significantly raise the level of diversification in the energy industry and collectively attract 1,000 attendees to participate and take advantage of the projected employment gains of over 400,000 workers by 2030.”

For information on the API survey and to register for the free event, please visit – http://aabe-hieenergize.com//. Follow the conversation on Twitter at @_AABE and live during each event using hash tag, #AskAABE or #Energizing.

Background:
The American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) (www.aabe.org) is a national association of energy professionals founded and dedicated to ensure the input of African-Americans and other minorities into the discussions and developments of energy policies regulations, R&D technologies, and environmental issues.

MEDIA CONTACT: Alice Gordon, Skye Connect, Inc. 201-785-7593 – [email protected]

ALPFA Names Additional Leaders To Senior Team

July 18, 2014

ALPFA Names Additional Leaders To Senior Team

Selects Newlink America as Marketing Consulting Partner, Including Jorge Ortega as Interim ALPFA Chief Marketing Officer

Names Leni Delgado as Chief of Staff / Deputy General Counsel

NEW YORK, July 18, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — ALPFA (pronounced “Alpha”), the nation’s largest and most established Latino professional organization, selected Newlink America as marketing consulting agency and named its managing partner Jorge Ortega as the interim ALPFA chief marketing officer. ALPFA also named Leni Delgado as Chief of Staff / Deputy General Counsel (COS / DGC). The two appointments follow ALPFA’s appointment earlier this month of Charles P. Garcia as its new Chief Executive Officer, as well as Julio Carbonell as Chief Information Officer and Lori Ruff as Chief Branding Officer.

“We are committed to serving our corporate partners and members by enhancing our leadership team with experienced Latino professionals whose insights, skills and contacts will help advance the mission of our organization,” said Yvonne Garcia, chairwoman of the board of ALPFA.

Ortega is the managing partner of Newlink America, a leading cross cultural marketing consulting firm which provides clients strategic counsel and communications management. His firm today represents The Coca-Cola Company, ESPN and Diageo, among other clients. He brings more than 25 years of experience, having worked 19 years with global public relations/ public affairs firm Burson-Marsteller in New York, Chicago, Mexico City and Miami. His integrated marketing communications background includes work with corporate, non-profit and government clients. Ortega received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Marketing from The American University and is active on various boards including the Advisory Board of the Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication at Florida State University.

“I have known and worked with Jorge for more than 10 years and I am confident that his strategic thinking, creative mind and extensive experience will add value to all our constituents,” said Charlie Garcia.

Leni Delgado, an attorney with over a decade of experience, started and developed her career in New York working for two of the nation’s premiere law firms: O’Melveny & Myers, LLP and Hughes Hubbard & Reed, LLP, representing Fortune 500 companies in diverse areas including corporate, general commercial litigation, employment contracts and policies, intellectual property, securities, antitrust, and privacy law. Leni also has provided pro-bono services for a variety of non-profit organizations.

Leni received her juris doctor from Harvard Law School. While at Harvard, she was class representative all three years and wrote her third-year paper on the experience of Latinos in the legal profession. She received her bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Florida, where she graduated summa cum laude.

“As a proud Latina, one of my key professional and personal goals is to help the Latino community, particularly fellow professionals and students who face and overcome many shared obstacles,” said Ms. Delgado.

About ALPFA:

ALPFA (www.alpfa.org), a 42-year-old organization that began as an association of finance and accounting professionals, supports Latinos in all industries through its 42 chapters across the country and 128 student chapters at major colleges and universities. ALPFA’s mission is to create life-long professional opportunities for its 23,000 members and business partners through leadership development, networking, mentorship and community engagement.

EverFi and BBVA Compass Launch Spanish-Language Financial Education Solution to Serve Growing Hispanic Market

July 18, 2014

EverFi and BBVA Compass Launch Spanish-Language Financial Education Solution to Serve Growing Hispanic Market

WASHINGTON, July 18, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — EverFi, Inc. announced today that Sunbelt-based BBVA Compass will be the first institution to offer a Spanish-language version of its adult financial wellness solution.

The EverFi@Work™ program is a modular, interactive learning tool that helps learners develop important money management skills and gain a deeper knowledge about topics such as credit, investing and saving for retirement. The new course is specifically designed for the growing Hispanic population and adds to EverFi’s comprehensive financial education offerings, which also include courses for students at the elementary, high school and college levels, as well as adults.

“Adult financial empowerment is so critical to community prosperity, and yet there are very few high-quality resources delivered in the Spanish language today,” said Tom Davidson, EverFi chief executive officer. “We’re working with our partners to remove barriers and provide opportunities for non-English speakers to gain access to the critical information they need to build long-term wealth and opportunity.”

The Spanish-speaking population is now the fastest growing segment in the United States with 37 million people and is projected to grow to 43 million by 2020. EverFi’s new adult education resource is designed to extend financial education opportunities to this significant and growing population, which has typically been underserved due to a lack of localized resources.

BBVA Compass is the first organization to adopt the Spanish-language financial wellness solution, which will debut at the National Council of La Raza Annual Conference in Los Angeles on July 19. The bank will offer the course to community nonprofit partners that provide services for Spanish-speaking populations across its footprint.

“BBVA Compass is committed to empowering families with the skills they need to thrive financially and plan for their future,” said Reymundo Ocanas, director of Corporate Responsibility and Reputation at BBVA Compass. “Understanding the basics of credit and investing is a critical step toward owning a home, understanding financing options and pursuing the American dream.”

BBVA Compass recently took the No. 1 spot with customers in American Banker‘s annual survey of the reputations of the top 25 largest U.S. retail banks. Through a joint initiative with NBA Cares, the bank has embarked on an ambitious financial education effort in schools, providing EverFi’s Vault™ – Understanding Money to more than 25,000 students in 400 schools across 19 markets in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida and Texas.

The EverFi@Work learning experience is specifically designed for today’s busy adult. The mobile- and tablet-friendly platform features a series of 10-minute learning modules that cover topics such as saving, investing, credit scores and identity protection. The program also seamlessly integrates into an organization’s customer campaigns, product promotions, business-banking, as well as employee wellness initiatives. To learn more, visit http://everfiatwork.com/

About EverFi, Inc.
EverFi, Inc. is the leading education technology company to teach, assess, and certify learners in critical skills. With backing from some of technology’s most innovative leaders including Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, Twitter founder Evan Williams, and Google Chairman Eric Schmidt, EverFi has built the most comprehensive critical skills platform and has certified over 7 million learners. EverFi’s education learning platforms include Financial Literacy, Student Loan Management, Digital Citizenship, Cyberbullying, STEM Readiness, Entrepreneurship, Alcohol Abuse and Sexual Assault Awareness. The company is powering a national movement in 50 states that enables adults and students to learn using the latest technology, including rich media, 3D gaming, simulation, social networking, and virtual worlds. Learn more at www.everfi.com.

About BBVA Compass:
BBVA Compass is a Sunbelt-based financial institution that operates 684 branches, including 352 in Texas, 89 in Alabama, 78 in Arizona, 62 in California, 45 in Florida, 38 in Colorado and 20 in New Mexico. BBVA Compass ranks among the top 25 largest U.S. commercial banks based on deposit market share and ranks among the largest banks in Alabama (2nd), Texas (4th) and Arizona (5th). BBVA Compass has been recognized as one of the leading small business lenders by the Small Business Administration and was recently awarded the 2013 Celent Model Bank Award for its new core banking platform. Additional information about BBVA Compass can be found at www.bbvacompass.com, by following @BBVACompassNews on Twitter or visiting newsroom.bbvacompass.com.

Editor’s Note:
BBVA Compass is a trade name of Compass Bank, Member FDIC.

Media Contact:
Brian Cooley
[email protected]
202-625-0011 x352

(Español) Enrique Iglesias y Romeo Santos quedan empatados como mayores ganadores de “Premios Juventud”

July 17, 2014

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21 New Jersey Students Awarded College Scholarships by ETS

July 17, 2014

21 New Jersey Students Awarded College Scholarships by ETS

This year’s awards bring total to $500,000.

PRINCETON, N.J., July 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For the fourth year in a row, employees of Educational Testing Service (ETS) are recognizing aspiring and accomplished students from 11 counties across New Jersey with educational scholarships totaling nearly $64,000 yesterday. This year’s effort brings the total amount of college scholarship awards for 150 New Jersey students to $500,000 since the program began.

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The scholarships were awarded during ceremonies at ETS’s corporate headquarters last evening. The scholarships are provided through donations from staff and distributed as part of the ETS Employees’ Community Action Fund (ECAF). The scholarship recipients were chosen from 11 New Jersey counties, including eight students from Mercer County.

The winners of the 2014 ETS ECAF scholarships are:

Kaitlin L. Abrams, Westfield Senior High School, Colgate University
Molly Berger, Toms River High School North, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Daquane D. Bland-Bennett, Asbury Park High School, West Virginia Wesleyan College
Thelma Teresa Carrera, Hamilton North High School, The College of New Jersey
Brooke A. Chretien, Cedar Creek High School, American University
Hellen M. Estrella, Trenton Central High School, Denison University
Jordan A. Fleming, Lawrence High School, Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge
Dalis M. Graham, Lawrence High School, Towson University
Aliya C. Grooms, Trenton Central High School, Spelman College
Kayla Hutchison, Wildwood Catholic High School, Atlantic Cape Community College
Vincent Patrick Mattia, Whippany Park High School, Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Devashri Nirav Parikh, Clifton High School, Ramapo College of New Jersey
Dannys Ramirez, Trenton Central High School, Rider University
Jessica P. Ramsin, South Hunterdon Regional High School, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Amber R. Richardson, Oakcrest High School, University of Iowa
Kerice K. Robinson, Trenton Central High School, Seton Hall University
Jeanel Sunga, Toms River High School North, St. John’s University-New York
Kimberly M. Theobald, James Caldwell High School, Stonehill College
Imani Walker, Trenton Central High School, New Jersey City University
Jahlisa L. Wall-Prunty, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, Montclair State University
Linda Yarfi, Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy, Kean University

The students maintained high grades and excelled in honors and Advanced Placement^® classes, many while volunteering in their communities, working, or both. They did this while facing significant life challenges such as homelessness, poverty, physical illness, depression and limited resources because of family-related health or employment issues.

“These students are the picture of bravery and perseverance in the face of adversity and have unstoppable spirits and a drive to succeed,” said Walt MacDonald, President and CEO of ETS. “And, they are as talented and bright as they are resilient. On behalf of the ETS employees who made these scholarships possible, I wish each of them great success in the years ahead.”

The 2014 scholarship recipients intend to major in forensic science; communications; athletic training; biology; engineering; nursing, pre-law; art and music; business; biochemistry, dentistry; marketing; computer science; and others.

In the past, the ECAF has funded the construction of a house for Habitat for Humanity^® in Trenton, N.J., and an education resource center near ETS headquarters in Lawrenceville, N.J.

About ETS
At ETS, we advance quality and equity in education for people worldwide by creating assessments based on rigorous research. ETS serves individuals, educational institutions and government agencies by providing customized solutions for teacher certification, English language learning, and elementary, secondary and postsecondary education, and by conducting education research, analysis and policy studies. Founded as a nonprofit in 1947, ETS develops, administers and scores more than 50 million tests annually — including the TOEFL^® and TOEIC ^®tests, the GRE ^® tests and The Praxis Series ^® assessments — in more than 180 countries, at over 9,000 locations worldwide. www.ets.org

CONTACT: Tom Ewing, [email protected], 1-609-683-2803

MEX I AM – live it to believe it: A Festival Showcasing The Cultural Greatness Of Mexico

July 17, 2014

MEX I AM – live it to believe it: A Festival Showcasing The Cultural Greatness Of Mexico

Presented by the Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco, Conaculta
and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
July 31 – August 5

SAN FRANCISCO, July 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco, Conaculta and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts are pleased to introduce MEX I AM: live it to believe it a first-of-its-kind festival showcasing the best of Mexico with a multidisciplinary array of inspiring leaders from the performing arts and academia. The celebratory weekend of music, dance, theater and ideas will run from July 31 to August 3 at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater, and August 4- 5 at The Contemporary Jewish Museum, in San Francisco, CA.

Inspired by the past, yet reaching towards the future, MEX I AM will explore the best of contemporary Mexican culture, arts and ideas. Over the course of six days, the multidisciplinary festival will feature some of the most innovative Mexican performers from various genres and disciplines from opera to Latin jazz and from ballet to folk dance and more. MEX I AM will also feature Ideas: North & South of the Border a line-up of scientists, humanists and game changers that personify Mexico’s innovative spirit and leadership.

Schedule:

July 31
7:00 – 8:00pm – Dance Gala with Elisa Carillo
8:30 – 9:30pm — Opera Gala with Alfredo Daza
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater

August 1
5:00 – 7:00pm – Ideas: Norte y Sur de la Frontera
8:00 – 9:00pm – Tambuco
9:30 – 10:30pm – Héctor Infanzón
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater

August 2
2:00 – 3:00pm – Monologue: Juana in a Million
8:00 – 9:00pm – Natalia Lafourcade
9:30 – 10:30pm – Murcof + Simon Geilfus
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater

August 3
5:00 – 7:00pm – 60 Years of Ballet Folklórico de Amalia Hernández
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater

August 4
5:00pm – Film Screening of A kiss to this land, directed by Daniel Goldberg Lerner
7:30pm – Concert by the Humboldt Quartet of the UNAM
The Contemporary Jewish Museum

August 5
Forever Now! will be on display in the Yud Gallery of The Contemporary Jewish Museum from August 5 through August 12. Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun, 11-5 / Thursday 11-8 / Wednesdays closed

TICKETS
Available online at ybca.org/mex-i-am

Contact:
Abia Oliva
[email protected]
(415) 354-1736

(Español) Ya pueden solicitarse reembolsos por los Buckyballs y Buckycubes a través de BuckyballsRecall.com; el retiro para reembolso estará vigente hasta enero de 2015

July 17, 2014

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From Here To Outer Space: 2015 Toyota Sienna Inspires Unexpected Adventures

July 17, 2014

From Here To Outer Space: 2015 Toyota Sienna Inspires Unexpected Adventures

Automaker Puts Redesigned Model in the Hands of Creative Parents for First-ever

Online Reveal of a Toyota Vehicle

TORRANCE, Calif., July 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — A toddler rockets into space. A family’s imagination runs wild. A father begins a curious conversation. With a little creativity, some CGI effects and a bit of ironic humor, the redesigned 2015 Toyota Sienna is the star of the show. For the first time, Toyota is revealing a new vehicle completely online, introducing the 2015 Sienna van today through the eyes of three creative, social media-savvy parents. In a series of custom videos, these parents bring to life the everyday and sometimes unexpected adventures possible in and around the Sienna.

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Creative parents have lit up the Internet with modern takes on kids’ antics, family experiences and the world around them. To show how the spirit of the 2015 Sienna inspires real families in their daily lives, Toyota enlisted parents from the “Action Movie Kid,” “Eh Bee Family,” and “Convos with My 2-Year-Old” to spend time in the new Sienna “Swagger Wagon” and create their own unexpected adventures.

“Today’s parents are embracing their life stage and those relatable family moments that make us laugh and feel connected,” said Jack Hollis, vice president of Toyota Division marketing at Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. “The 2015 Toyota Sienna seizes that same spirit of fun, everyday experiences with family and fits into the modern family dynamic. That is why Toyota chose to introduce the newest ‘Swagger Wagon’ to the world through a creative lens.”

The 2015 Sienna offers something for everyone with a more upscale interior, better handling and family-focused, smart technology. The available Driver Easy Speak feature uses the vehicle’s built-in microphone to amplify the driver’s voice through the rear speakers so parents don’t have to shout to passengers in the back. The available Dual-View, Blu-Ray rear seat entertainment system makes the Sienna a kid-favorite destination. More soft touch materials throughout and an optional black leather interior help families embrace the minivan lifestyle.

View all the Sienna reveal content from the Toyota-sponsored families on the Toyota YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsOvRYzJPCwV0hCNXbTUbZeLNhw3mkjuH.

Sienna is One of the Family

To showcase the updated Swagger Wagon, Toyota partnered with creative parents and invited them to debut the Sienna’s new features and functionality using their own brands of imaginative storytelling.

The “Eh Bee” family of Andres, Rosanna, Gabriela and Roberto post six-second Vine videos that have earned them social media fame. The snappy mix of family dynamics, humor and wholesome parodies poke fun at modern parenthood. When the Eh Bee Family tried out the Sienna, they created funny moments about falling in love with “Sienna” and an over-eagerness to take it on a road trip.

“We loved goofing off in the Sienna and exploring the funny ways family vehicles fit into our daily lives,” said dad Andres. “Our videos embrace all the hilarity that comes with being a family in today’s world, and the Sienna fit right into those stories.”

Dreamworks after-effects artist Daniel “Hashi” Hashimoto transforms home videos of his son, James, into the viral YouTube sensation “Action Movie Kid.” Special effects allow James to perform virtual stunts like jumping over hot lava and wielding a working lightsaber. The adventures only got better when Hashi used the Sienna to virtually take his son into space and underwater.

“Working with the Sienna inspired me to imagine how James might look at everyday driving adventures and share that fun perspective with other parents,” said Hashi. “As a dad, I love watching my son explore his world, and the Sienna gave us a new avenue to check out.”

“Convos with My 2-Year-Old” took the Internet by storm when dad Matthew Clarke re-enacted conversations with his two-year-old daughter Coco, replacing her in videos with a grown man. The series documents chats about cookies, princess dolls and the ever-present desire to press the elevator button. Clarke and creative partner David Milchard reimagined the current format for a series of three videos titled “Conversations with My Sienna,” bringing the absurd tone to the minivan experience.

“It’s amazing how many people love the random conversations I have with my daughter, so it was fun to bring that sense of humor to the Sienna,” Clarke said. “Being a parent has made me much more observant of the little details in life and this campaign made me realize how much a vehicle is really an extension of the family.”

In addition to the reveal video series, the Sienna marketing campaign will center on social video content featuring the redesigned model as it rolls through the streets and cul-de-sacs of America.

Getting Inside the New Sienna

Even more parents will have the opportunity to meet the 2015 Sienna when it goes on display for the first time at Artscape in Baltimore. The free arts festival will be held July 18-20 and will host a collection of artists, exhibitions, outdoor sculpture, children’s entertainers and street theater. Visitors will be able to take in all of the vehicle’s newest features, including:

An optional 4.2-inch, color multi-information display can put turn-by-turn directions right in the driver’s instrument panel for the best viewing.
Available LED daytime running lights and headlights contribute to the redesigned front grill.
Capacitive switches on the optional 7-inch touchscreen allow users to swipe items on and off. It’s also customizable to place selected features on the home screen, such as music channels, available Driver Easy Speak and optional navigation.
An optional pull-down, conversation mirror lets the driver check on passengers without turning around.
Available black leather interior with white contrast stitching.
Gauges in the instrument panel have a new, modern look.

Safety remains a top priority for families, and the 2015 Sienna brings features to help provide peace-of-mind. With eight airbags, the 2015 Sienna has the most airbags in its class. The available panoramic backup camera now comes standard and has virtual guidelines to help navigate the driveway with greater confidence. It’s also easier to securely install children’s car seats with four LATCH locations.

For more information about the 2015 Toyota Sienna, visit www.toyota.com/swaggerwagon.

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM), the world’s top automaker and creator of the Prius, is committed to building vehicles for the way people live through our Toyota, Lexus and Scion brands. Over the past 50 years, we’ve built more than 25 million cars and trucks in North America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants and directly employ more than 40,000 people. Our 1,800 North American dealerships sold more than 2.5 million cars and trucks in 2013 – and about 80 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 20 years are still on the road today.

Toyota partners with philanthropic organizations across the country, with a focus on education, safety and the environment. As part of this commitment, we share the company’s extensive know-how garnered from building great cars and trucks to help community organizations and other nonprofits expand their ability to do good. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

Media Contacts:
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Golin for Toyota
[email protected]
(213) 438-8827

Sona Iliffe-Moon
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
[email protected]
(310) 468-6721

Craig Taguchi
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
[email protected]
(310) 468-3282

Summer safety tips

July 17, 2014

WASHINGTON, July 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With warm weather comes more opportunities to explore new places, spend time outdoors, and share quality time with friends and family.

Swimming, walking or having a picnic are just some of the many things you can do together during the summer.

To enjoy these activities safely and accident-free, make sure to keep these tips in mind:

Water safety

Supervise your kids, as well as other children, when playing or swimming in the ocean, lakes, rivers or pools.
Only use life jackets certified by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Avoid swimming in rough or deep water.
Respect “No Swimming” signs.
To prevent choking, make sure children do not eat or chew gum in the water.
If your home has a swimming pool, install a protective fence around it. Be sure to place a cover on the pool when it’s not in use.
Take cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) classes to help people who are drowning or choking.

Protection against sun and heat

To avoid dehydration or heat exhaustion, make sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day. Avoid beverages that contain alcohol, caffeine or too much sugar.
Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Also wear sunglasses and a hat that covers your face and ears.
Apply sunscreen with sun protection factor (SPF) 15 or higher a half an hour before any sun exposure. Reapply several times a day, or according to the product directions.
Keep your lips hydrated with a lip balm that contains sunscreen.
Avoid direct sun exposure when ultraviolet (UV) rays are at their strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Try to spend the majority of your time protected by cool, shady areas.

Food safety

If you’re camping or you plan to do any outdoor cooking, use a cooler with ice to keep your food refrigerated. Make sure to keep the cooling temperature (PDF) at 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
Wash your hands thoroughly before handling any food.
To avoid cross contamination, separate raw meat from other food, and place meat on its own plate or tray.
Make sure meats are cooked and served at an internal temperature (PDF) of 140 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
Immediately refrigerate or freeze any leftovers. Don’t leave perishable foods out in the open for more than two hours.
To avoid getting food poisoning, follow these tips for eating safely at fairs and festivals.

For more information about food safety contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

To learn more about health issues, see USA.gov and GobiernoUSA.gov, the U.S. Government’s official web portals in English and Spanish, and part of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).