The world’s most popular hybrid vehicle is redesigned for higher miles per gallon, plus more room and a higher performance level. This means that the 2010 Prius packs more juice into less space than any other car on the road!

With the innovated design, the third generation Prius offers top-of-the-line features that include a touch tracer display, driver-touch Eco, Power, and EV modes, a pre-collision system, LED headlights, water-repellent glass, and a solar power roof. Plus, the digital instrument panel will show you exactly how efficient your vehicle is running! But that’s not all. The new Prius maintains its status of being sleek, sophisticated and stylish.

Visit Toyota of Tampa Bay today to preview the best-selling hybrid in the world!

In an effort to cut costs, many people have begun passing up new vehicles in favor of buying pre-owned. However, now more than ever it pays to buy new.

Recently Congress has passed legislation entitling tax payers to deduct the state, local and excise taxes paid on new vehicles purchased between February 2009 and January 2010. In many cases the combination of high factory incentives, low interest rates and these new tax deductions, can allow you to drive off the lot in a brand new vehicle for less than a pre-owned vehicle.

There truly has never been a better time to buy at Toyota of Tampa Bay. Visit us today to see how much you could save by buying a new vehicle today!

Many food myths persist over time and we soon forget altogether where they came from. Whether it’s word of mouth, an old wives tale, or some obsolete science, it’s time to get to the truth of the matter. Take a look at these common food myths and learn what the real deal is—gain a fresh perspective about what you eat!

Decaf Coffee Contains No Caffeine

While decaf coffee contains significantly less caffeine than a regular cup of java, it still has anywhere between 8 and 32 milligrams of caffeine. While this may seem, negligible, it could make a difference for people with high sensitivity to caffeine. If you really want a caffeine-free beverage, it might be better to opt for decaf herbal tea.

Fat Free Means Calorie Free

Fat free does not necessarily equal calorie free. Sometimes fat free foods can contain as much or more calories than regular versions of the same foods. Sugars and starches are often added to low and fat free foods to enhance the taste—these extra ingredients can be high in calories and create weight gain despite the foods themselves being low in fat! The best way to know what you’re eating is to check the nutrition label.

Eating at Night Causes More Weight Gain

You gain weight whenever you eat more calories than you are able to burn in a day. Eating at night could only cause more weight gain if you are idly eating at that time and forget about moderation! So whether it’s at night or during the day, it’s best to be mindful of portion control and also to get enough exercise.

You Should Drink Eight Glasses of Water a Day

Water is a great way to fulfill your liquid intake, but don’t forget the plethora of options you have. Juice, coffee, tea, and even soft drinks also contribute to your daily requirements. Eight glasses is the standard number, but really everyone needs varying amounts of liquids.

Fresh Vegetables Are Better for You Than Frozen Ones

Freshly picked vegetables have more nutrients, but generally nutrients are depleted during transportation and packaging anyway. So unless you live on a farm and pick your own vegetables, buying fresh or frozen at the store doesn’t really make a difference.

In this tough economy, we’re all looking to spend less. And what’s better than less? Nothing at all! There’s more stuff out there that you can have for free than you might think. From free clothes to free vacations, you can easily find ways to hang on to your dollar.

Free Vacations:

A volunteer vacation is a great way to give back to a cause you believe in, while traveling for free. Whether it be working on a farm or hiking in the wilderness, many cause-based organizations will pay expenses for volunteers willing to work during trips abroad. Do a search for volunteer travel opportunities, and you’d be surprised by what turns up!

Free Clothes:

You can trade in your old clothes, accessories, and shoes anytime! One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Look up thrift stores and vintage clothing shops in your town—many will have bartering systems wherein you turn in your old clothes and get store credit. Also, neighborhood communities often set up clothing swap events—a great way to get free stuff and meet new people. Another place to look for similar clothing swaps is online.

Free Haircuts:

Don’t neglect getting a trim just because of money is scarce these days. While haircuts can cost a small fortune, there are ways to get around this and still look your best. Many upscale salons have special rates or gratis haircuts provided by salon students. Volunteer to be the subject and get a free haircut out of it while helping out a budding professional—everyone wins!

If you are one of the many that feel your eyes won’t open past half-mast until you’ve had your jolt of morning coffee—indulge! Having one or two cups of coffee a day have proven to add beneficial perks to your health!

Rich in Antioxidants

Coffee is the #1 source of antioxidants in the American diet. Antioxidants prevent and repair damage inflicted on cells by outside sources. Fruits and veggies are also very high in antioxidants, but coffee maintains to be the richest. If you drink decaf, keep sipping, caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee provide equal amounts of antioxidants.

Defense Against Disease

Research has shown a connection between coffee consumption and cancer and disease. Coffee can help in the prevention of illnesses such as diabetes, liver disease, skin cancer, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease.

Improve Your Mental Performance

It’s no secret that coffee helps improve alertness and attention. Use this to your advantage when lacking the energy to tackle a challenge at work. Caffeine also helps you process information and stimulate your memory!

Fat Burner

Caffeine naturally speeds up the metabolism. In addition, it breaks down fat freeing fatty acids, which are then burned. This conversion is up to 30% more efficient when caffeine is consumed prior to exercise. So drink a cup o’ joe and get moving—calories will be burned!

You’ve just bought an energy efficient TV? Updated your computer? Upgraded your cell phone? All good news, but now you have old electronics containing toxic heavy metals such as mercury and cadmium causing clutter. No worries, there are many easy options to properly dispose of your old gadgets.

Cell Phones

Find an organization in your area that will offer you an exchange for your cell phone. Programs such as Recellular help turn your old cell phone into prepaid calling cards for U.S. military overseas.

Televisions

Before you dump your old TV, remember that more and more cities are banning old lead-filled sets from landfills. Fortunately, several alternatives are at your fingertips. Some retailers and manufacturers (Best Buy and Sony are examples) offer recycling programs. Also check out the Environmental Protection Agency’s list of participating e-cycling companies to find out what’s available in your area.

Computers

One of the best ways to get any older electronic off your hands is to donate it! Find an organization nearby that will gladly accept your used computer. All it takes is a little research and you can reduce your clutter and help an organization in need—everyone wins!

Just because the economy is in a slump doesn’t mean that you have to be. Things are looking up everyday and the job you’ve been waiting for may be just around the corner. So you better be prepared. When you do interview, remember these tips and you’ll surely be a success!

Don’t forget the basics: As always, do your homework and research a new company before you interview. Then review your past work experience and accomplishments. Be ready to ask any questions you may have about the position and the company.

Be present: Maintain eye contact with your interviewer. Listen to the style of the interviewer and adapt and adjust to be coherent.

Share and Relate: Encourage the interviewer to share information about the company with you. Find a point that particularly interests you, ask for the interviewer to expand and follow with a commonality experience.

Be Positive: Avoid negative comments. Let your positive personality shine through!

A nationwide grassroots demonstration voicing the concern for our planet first took place in the spring of 1970. The movement spread quickly and now every April 22, we celebrate environmentalism in the United States. Spread the awareness of this important day, what it stands for and have a little fun while doing it!

Start a Spring Clean-Up on your block, your street, play areas, and schools. Visit your local beach and pick up and pitch unsightly garbage.

Plant a tree with your family. This is one of the most important things you can do for our planet. And a rewarding experience for your family, too!

Join an environmental panel in your town to discuss the impact of current policies and plans.

Recently, scientists reached for the stars and literally caught one. Astronomers have been tracking shooting stars and asteroids for many years. But last October, they managed to successfully follow a non-threatening asteroid headed toward Earth before it became a shooting star—a meteoroid as it enters the atmosphere—something that has never been done before.

What is so important about this? Scientists had always thought there would be no space rocks to examine once the shooting star blows up in our atmosphere. However, by tracking the star, remains of black jagged rock, leftovers from an asteroid, were examined and offered lots of surprises—including mini diamonds!

Scientists remain optimistic about the tracking of stars and what surprises await them. So go ahead: follow a shooting star, you never know what you might find!

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