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Our nightly trip through the minor leagues.
Boise dropped another losing 7-2 to Eugene. Rock Shoulders was outstanding at the plate on Friday going 4-for-4 with a double, home run and two RBIs. Besides Shoulders the Hawks only had two other hits, one coming off the bat of Gioskar Amaya and another off the bat of Jeimer Candelario. Felix Pena started and pitched four innings surrendering two runs, he did not factor in the decision. After Michael Hamann pitched two scorelss innings, Rafael Diplan came in and struggled. He gave up three runs, one earned in one inning and took his second loss of the season. Another rough night for Boise as there record now stands at 12-23.
After tying the game in the eighth Peoria scored four in the eleventh to beat West Michigan 9-6. There were some nice highlights from Chiefs. Pin-Chieh Chen was 3-for-6 with a double, a run scored, and two RBIs. Taiwan Easterling and Dustin Geiger each had two hits and hit a home run on Friday night. Bijan Rademacher and Yaniel Cabezas also had two hits a piece and Cabezas had two RBIs. Javier Baez extended his hitting streak going 1-for-6. Jeffry Antigua struck out three in 1.2 innings and recorded his first win of the season. His ERA now sits at 1.13. Michael Jensen got the start and pitched pretty good going six innings allowing two runs, one earned, while striking out five. Pete Levitt closed out the game striking out two in his one inning of work.
Robert Whitenack really struggled not recording an out and giving up six runs. The six run first proved to be too much losing 12-8 to Jupiter. Now to some of the highlights. Rubi Silva was 4-for-5 with a triple, two runs scored, and two RBIs. Elieser Bonne had three hits and also drove in three. Ronald Torreyes and Rebel Ridling each had two hits, with Torreyes driving in one along with Matt Szczur. Timothy Saunders got his first hit in seven ABs since being promoted to Daytona. Frank Del Valle pitched four scoreless innings in relief and Brian Schlitter also pitched a scoreless frame bring his ERA down to 1.73. Daytona has given up way too many runs to be successful lately and Friday was no different.
Tennessee fell to Chattanooga 4-1 in eight innings. Dae-Eun Rhee started and took the loss allowing three runs, two earned on two hits in six innings. Trey McNutt gave up one in 1.1 innings of relief. Justin Bour had two hits and drove in Logan Watkins, the lone Cubs run. Junior Lake, Jae-Hoon Ha, and Michael Brenly all had a hit on Friday. The Smokies have been really struggling as of late and that continued on Friday.
Iowa and Alburquerque were tied going into the ninth, but Michael Bowden gave up a three run walk off homer to the Isotopes. The offense got going early for Iowa scoring six runs in the first three innings. Brett Jackson led the game off with his 13th home run of the season. He ended the day with two hits and two RBIs. Adrian Cardenas continued his hot hitting going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored. Josh Vitters also had two hits, one of which was his 29th double. He also scored a run and drove in his 53 run of the year. Brian Esposito had a nice night going 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored. Blake Lalli also drove in two and had two hits. Chris Rusin got the start, but didn't pitched too well, allowing six runs on eight hits in five innings of work. Yet another bad loss for Iowa on Friday.
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RubyCoins necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 104 diseños de 36 diseñadores freelance.
We handle and organize real-money transactions for Facebook/mobile/game developers. We also provide analytics on the transactions so they make educated decisions on how to improve their application/game.
This is a B2B company in a fun space, so our logo should be solid and reliable but cool and creative in a web 2.0 style.
Publishers/Developers of games on Facebook, iPhone, and the web. They are typically medium to large start-ups looking for the appropriate business tools with which to grow their revenue. Performance, analytics, user friendliness, and propensity to power growth are important to them.
Looking for a logo that's cool web 2.0-centric but also inspires confidence and security since we handle financial transactions.
1. Including an eye-catching icon/graphic in front of the logo is an option (i.e. http://clickandbuy.com, http://corp.playspan.com, http://www.livegamer.com) or you could choose to omit the icon and use text only or graphic-embedded-in-text (i.e. https://www.mochimedia.com, http://www.jambool.com, http://www.boku.com).
2. Using a rendered jewel or ruby as an icon/graphic would be acceptable, and we are also open to original designs as well.
3. Colors/fonts are to your discretion. Keep different colors to a max of 2 or 3. Try playing with gradients or perspective, especially if you choose to use an icon/graphic. If you use a text-only logo, an original and creative font would be desired. Possible addition of work for contest winner to help out with website design.
4. Logo should look secure, clean, simple, and web 2.0 user-friendly. Don't go too crazy on colors and graphical flourishes.
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Romulo Yanes
- Yield
- Makes 8 servings
- Active Time
- 40 min
- Total Time
- 1 3/4 hr
- 1 1/2 cups hazelnuts (8 ounces), toasted
- 1/4 cup matzo cake meal
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Warm Sweet Chocolate Glaze
- Preheat oven to 350°F. and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Rub hot toasted nuts in a kitchen towel to remove some of skins, then cool completely.
- Make cake:
- Pulse nuts, cake meal, and 1/4 cup sugar in a food processor until nuts are very finely chopped, being careful not to process to a paste.
- Beat yolks and 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until pale and very thick. Stir in zest.
- Beat whites with salt in another bowl with cleaned beaters on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until whites just hold stiff, glossy peaks.
- In 3 batches, alternately fold nut mixture and whites into yolk mixture.
- Spoon batter into pan and smooth top.
- Bake cake in middle of oven until golden and a tester comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack 3 minutes, then loosen edge with a knife and remove side of pan. Cool completely. (Cake will sink slightly in center.)
- Glaze cake:
- Invert cake onto a rack set over a shallow baking pan. Carefully loosen bottom of pan and remove. Pour warm glaze over cake, allowing it to drip down sides, and spread to coat evenly. Chill until glaze is set, about 5 minutes.
Cooks' note:
Cake keeps, covered and chilled, 1 day. Bring to room temperature before serving.


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Rio Mesa Solar Electric Generating Facility Licensing Case
Docket Number:
11-AFC-04 (Application For Certification)
Project Status: Project Terminated July 9, 2013.
Committee Overseeing This Case:
Carla Peterman, Commissioner, Presiding Member
Karen Douglas, Commissioner, Associate Member
Hearing Officer: Ken Celli
Key Dates
- 10/14/2011 - Application for Certification (AFC) filed
- 12/14/2011 - Commission accepts AFC as "data adequate."
- 09/28/2012 - Commission staff releases Preliminary Staff Analysis - Part A.
- 10/15/2012 - Commission staff releases Preliminary Staff Analysis - Part B.
- 01/17/2013 - Proceeding Suspended.
- 07/09/2013 - Committee Order Terminating Proceedings.
The Rio Mesa Solar Electric Generating Facility (Rio Mesa SEGF) is being proposed for development by Rio Mesa Solar I, LLC and Rio Mesa Solar II, LLC, subsidiaries of BrightSource Energy, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
The proposed project site consist of two 250-megawatt (MW) (nominal) solar concentration thermal power plants situated on the Palo Verde Mesa in Riverside County, California, 13 miles southwest of Blythe.. Both plants would be situated solely on private land leased from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Only the project gen-tie line, emergency and construction electrical power supply line, and access road would be located on public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Each plant will utilize a solar power boiler, located on top of a concrete tower (approximately 750-feet tall), surrounded by heliostat (mirror) fields (approximately 85,000 per plant) which focus solar energy on the boiler. Auxiliary boilers will be used to operate in parallel with the solar field during partial load conditions and when additional power is needed.
Each 250 MW plant requires about 1,850 acres (or 2.9 square miles) of land to operate. A common facilities area will include a combined administration, control, and maintenance facilities, a water treatment facility, as well as a switchyard. The total area required for both plants, including the shared facilities and gen-tie line, is approximately 3,960 acres.
Energy Commission Facility Certification Process
The California Energy Commission is the lead agency (for licensing thermal power plants 50 megawatts and larger) under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has a certified regulatory program under CEQA. Under its certified program, the Energy Commission is exempt from having to prepare an environmental impact report. Its certified program, however, does require environmental analysis of the project, including an analysis of alternatives and mitigation measures to minimize any significant adverse effect the project may have on the environment.
For Questions About This Siting Case Contact:
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We had a 2020 RX Luxury ordered from another dealer in early Oct 2019 and were promised 6-8 week delivery. Around Dec 18, we were told our car would not be available until March. I searched all the NC and SC dealers and found close to what we were looking for at Hudson Lexus. I called JJ Jones and found the car was built and in transit from Canada. We decided to go ahead. We completed most of the paperwork prior to visiting the dealership on Dec 28, where we completed the deal. The car hadn't arrived yet, so JJ and Kayla delivered it to our home in Ocean Isle Beach, NC on Jan 3rd. Kayla did a wonderful job updating us on all the technology features of our new car. I am a Vietnam veteran and was thoroughly satisfied with JJ and happy to see that Jim Hudson hires veterans.
My wife & I have been in the Lexus family since 2000 and we have dealt with many Lexus dealership's and sale people. Our sales person at Jim Hudson Lexus was Jade Jones (JJ) and his knowledge and expertise of the vehicle we wanted was Second to None. Our price on the vehicle was definitely better then other's that we compared it to and our salesman Jade got all the paperwork done in a expedited manner. If you are a Veteran I also recommend you see (JJ) as he will go above & beyond to get you the best deal as he is a Veteran also. We could not ask for anything more.. A+ 5 Stars *****
If you're in the market of buying or trading in a car then Jade Jones better known as JJ is your Salesman. He was very courteous, thoughtful, and professional. JJ, sent me a video of the vehicle before even visiting or purchasing the car. Purchasing, a car in over 5 years was the easiest experience ever. Thank you once again to JJ and the staff at Jim Hudson Lexus Columbia.
Good guy. Great service. Had everything ready to go upon my arrival with several options for me. I would definitely recommend JJ and Lexus to anyone.
Car buying is never an easy task but it is when you find the best car salesman. JJ is the best!! He was there to show me exactly what I was looking for! Jim Hudson was also the best dealership I have ever bought a car from. So easy and smooth!! Best customer service from JJ and the rest of the team
Great car buying experience. Jade and all the staff at Lexus were friendly and helpful making the entire process a breeze. I highly recommend Jade to anyone in the market for a new or used vehicle.
One of the best dealerships that I have been to. JJ is the one to see here. He is very knowledgeable, understanding and looks out for his fellow veterans. I am very happy with the service I received here and will definitely come back in the future.
The best car purchase experience I've ever had. No pressure.. just helpful, responsive, and on top of everything. Very happy and will be recommending Jade to everyone I know.
Jade Jones Is the E pitta me of what great customer service is all about. He was very professional, courteous and patient throughout the process. All of the employees involved with my deal was awesome. I would definitelyRecommend buying from Jim Hudson Lexus. Thank you Jade for everything!!
A true asset to your team, Jade Jones exemplifies what customer service should always be. He was incredible to work with—always responsive, willing to go the extra mile, overall just very helpful. As a long standing Lexus customer, I would definitely do business with Jade again. He is exactly why I recommend Lexus as top notch customer service! Many thanks!
We originally brought our 2002 Lexus SC430 into be serviced. We first met JJ when my mother-in-law purchased her new Gx460 off of him in June . While we were waiting to have our SC 430 serviced, we went into the sales department to say hello to him. He was excited to tell us about his new 2019 LS500 that he had recently leased. My husband and I walked over to look at the LS500 and fell in love with the vehicle. JJ talked us into test driving a white one. The ride and beauty of the interior was amazing. I fell in love with red LS500 in June when I was with my mother-in-law as she was in the process of purchasing her GX460. JJ talked me into test driving the red LS500 and I knew instantly that this was the car for me. JJ made our purchasing experience extremely pleasant and seamless. From the beginning to the end of the sale, he was a gentleman as well as extremely knowledgeable and professional. His enthusiasm about Lexus and Mr. Hudson was very impressive to me and my husband. I worked for a Lexus Dealership in Pittsburgh, and I am very passionate about the brand. It is so nice to see that others share the same passion for Lexus. JJ is a great asset to this company and the sole reason we decided to purchase our new LS500 from Jim Hudson Lexus. I will definitely buy all my future vehicles from him and I will be certain to tell my fiends and family to ask for JJ when they are in the market for a Lexus vehicle.
I had been looking at the online market--Vroom, Carmax, CarGuru etc--with much hesitation. They had Lexus vehicles but I was skeptical. My daughter encouraged me to go see Jade. She was so right! Jade was wonderful. He seemed to know what suited me even before I did. He was easy to talk to, never any pressure. It did not rattle him a bit when I wanted to drive more than one vehicle, so patient with me. I have bought a few cars in the last forty years but this was the smoothest transaction hands down. Not to mention my satisfaction with driving a Certified Pre-Owned. Would love to say I would be back in a few years but the last Lexus I had I drove for 12 years. Passed it on to my oldest daughter who is still driving it with over 260,000 miles logged! Terry
Jade provided stellar customer service. His follow through was excellent - a great customer experience! The entire staff was very friendly and welcoming. Thank you so much.
Even though we did not end up buying from the dealership, JJ was a great help. He kept in touch with me just to check up on the status of my situation that was going on of needing a new vehicle and making a bad purchase through another dealership. Even after he knew I couldn't buy at the moment he still kept an eye out for vehicles I was looking for for the future and would reach out to me. His customer service truly exceeds anything I've ever seen before.
Jade allowed ua the opportunity to purchase the car without being pushed made the experience a pleasure. I believe the entire Jim Hudson Lexus experience will be great
I went in to look at a specific car. JJ was so helpful and even let me drive the car to a neighboring dealership to compare side by side to another vehicle. He helped make me feel comfortable with the buying process!!
Mr. Jones was humble, trustworthy, knowledgeable, and courteous throughout our purchasing journeys. Buying a car can make one quite anxious. JJ made us very comfortable as he listened and provided feedback without pressuring us to purchase a vehicle. The end result was that we purchased two vehicles. "Experience it once and you'll never forget it" and you'll come back!
Thanks to Jade Jones, aka "JJ", I am now a proud owner of a beautiful 2016 pre-owned, L/Certified ES 350. Wow! What an incredible experience. JJ made the entire process as simple as ABC. He is honest, extremely knowledgeable, thorough, patient, efficient, kind, and has a great sense of humor to boot. He was very easy to talk to and I didn't feel embarrassed asking questions or asking the same questions repeatedly. He worked with me on the price and I couldn't be happier. I'm very satisfied with the level of service, and I look forward to driving my Lexus for a long time. I highly recommend working with JJ if you are in the market for a new or used car. Thanks again to JJ! 👍👏
I live in Charleston (2 hours from this dealership) and met JJ by phone. Over the few days between first call and signing papers, JJ over delivered on any questions or concerns I had in confirming this was going to be my next SUV. The process was quick and painless and I believe JJ and I will do business again in the future.
Outstanding professionalism. Took care of me from start of my new car purchase and follows up with me on a monthly basis. Also very very military friedndly.and very knowledgeable about the new technology in new vehicles. Great teacher and coach on the new care experience
The sales person JJ was great and very accommodating of our concerns and needs. The level of professionalism is great and they aim to please the customer. No pressured sales just the willingness to help get you in the vehicle you want.
When out at Jim Hudson Lexus, I had the buying experience. I met Jade at the dealership and he was professional, knowledgeable, and no pressure. I'd high recommend him to anyone looking to purchase a car.
I have always had the best service. I have been accommodated when I had an emergency and did not have an appointment. My car has had the best service since I bought it. Has never been anywhere else.
Buying a car from Jade exceeded my expectations. He was prepared, had the vehicles ready to show, and answered all my questions. The overall buying process from soup to nuts was exceptional.
By far the easiest car buying experience I've ever had! Definitely will be only buying from "JJ" and recommending anyone I hear about looking for a new vehicle to go through him! I Used to go to lugoff ford because I knew everyone who worked there but after finding this car online I figured I would give it a shot and I wasn't disappointed. By far best customer service I ever had.
Beautiful car I am so pleased with it. The ride is like being on a cloud. The steering is responsive but tight. I sit up high and have a good view of the road. I feel safe I love the interior and the exterior. There's no buyers remorse with this purchase. I was on vacation and hadn't planned to get a new car but am so glad I did.
JJ was very helpful, knowledgeable about LEXUS and conscientious . It was a pleasant transaction . I would ask for him again and send others to Jim Hudson.
I can honestly say that JJ is the most pleasant sales person I've ever worked with at a dealership. Polite, professional and responsive. He really listened to me and worked with me to help me find the right vehicle to meet my needs and my budget. Buying my Lexus was the most pleasant and stress-free experience I've ever had and this is my third used Lexus. Jim Henson's is definitely a cut above the rest because they get that it's about hiring the best people.
Our sales person was JJ/Jay and he's was so awesome!!! He wasn't pushy and understood that we had a budget and needed specific things in a car. He even went the extra mile to check up on us and see if we were still happy months after our purchase. The finance people were equally wonderful and sat and negotiated interest rates for me to help us stay in our budget. We decided to include a maintenance plan in our purchase and that part of the staff continues with great service! I was worried it wouldn't be that way because it's Lexus and luxury and we bought a used 4Runner but they continue to treat us well and be the utmost help! And we'd been to other dealerships prior to Jim Hudson Lexus and not had great experiences so I was super down about the whole thing. But they made it so easy and I cannot recommend these people more!
JJ was very knowledgeable about the Lexus line of vehicles. He was respectful of our budget and our desire to make sure this car was right for us. Overall he helped us get the perfect vehicle!!
We visited dealership thrice.As per our requirement different comparable were shown.. proper description of each vehicle was provided without patronising.. All staff was pleasant and welcoming.
JJ and the staff at Jim Hudson truly made the decision to buy a Lexus very easy.Never once did we feel the slightest bit of pressure to close the deal. they went out of their way to find the particular vehicle we wanted. Price was very fair as well. We are nothing but pleased with the service that we received.
JJ found me the perfect vehicle. A day later, I am driving it home. He went above and beyond making sure I got exactly what I wanted and at the best deal possible. If there was an option for 6 stars, I'd be asking for there to be an option for. 7 stars. Recommend Jim Hudson Lexus and JJ to anyone.
We gave JJ Jones a five star for he gave us exceptional courtesy in selling us a vehicle. JJ went above and beyond to make sure we were paired with the right vehicle. Very honest and you can tell he lives by the motto, Treat people like you want to be treated. We will be recommending him to friends and other people who are wanting to purchase a car.
We had a wonderful experience with Jade Jones at Jim Hudson Lexus. He went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable.with our car buying experience. I would definitely recommend Jade to anyone looking to buy.
Great guy to work with. He was very knowledgeable and very friendly. We met with him several weeks ago and wanted to make sure when we came back to make the purchase that we got him as our salesman!!
I enjoyed my overall experience at the dealership. Jade demonstrated outstanding customer service skills. He was patient, kind and supportive during the entire process. I am very grateful. Thank you Jade!!!
Jade was super understanding and knowledgeable about the type of car I wanted and the price! He made the whole process easy and enjoyable to.
Jade was very professional and personnable, patiently explained the process of purchasing the vehicle, demonstrated how it works, and answered all my questions. Great experience.
I would recommend Jade to my friends and family . He was very professional and made the process easy. If you're going to buy Lexus go see Jade at Jim Hudson Lexus
Jade was great, he communicated with me thru the whole process and the day of purchase couldn't have gone any smoother. Everyone I dealt with gave me great customer service.
Jade was professional and expedient during the whole process, making my car buying experience easy and efficient. Would highly recommend asking for Jade (JJ) for any of your car purchasing needs.
I never felt pressured. I went in for a test drive and was given a car for two days without even asking. I didn't commit right away to a car. I never felt pressured. I knew after driving the Lexus it was the one for me. Jade helped me find the right one for me.
This was the most pleasant buying experience ever! I drove from Atlanta, GA to Columbia, SC and it was well worth every mile. Not only because this dealership was the only one that had the car I wanted with the features I wanted but also because of my customer service experience. JJ is the ultimate professional. He rolled out the red carpet and gave us VIP treatment. The BIG red bow that sat on top of the car in the showroom with a sign indicating that it was reserved especially for me was a nice touch along with the welcome we received when we arrived. JJ was very efficient and had us on our way in no time. He is very courteous, personable and a proud Army Vet. :-) After the sale, which is sometimes more important than the actual sale, I continued to receive excellent customer service. He checked to make sure we arrived home safely and that we were still satisfied with our purchase. In addition, this week I ran into a warranty concern and took my car to Butler Lexus of South Atlanta. When I did not get results or the customer service I expected, I contacted JJ in Columbia. He immediately went to work to resolve the issue. It was resolved in a timely manner and to my satisfaction via text. It's easy to see why this dealership continues to rate #1 in Customer Service... it's because of sales professionals like Jade Jones. I highly recommend JJ. Sandra W.
The entire experience of purchasing this car was professional and pleasant. The sales representative, the financial team and the management were all courteous, engaged, and well informed. Unlike other dealerships we visited Jim Hudson Lexus made the car buying experience a good one. If the service after the sale is as good as the service pre-buy, I am looking forward to it.
Wonderful and not forceful. Impeccable service , knew productive well and I enjoyed working the staff. The staff took their time and explained. how to make dreams come true!!thr the best experience I've had in a while
Jade was our liaison and you could tell he was genuinely interested in assisting us in our search. Never overbearing but kept in touch with us until we made our decision. He even went the extra step when we were also testing the Cadillac To place the Lexus and Cadillac side by side to help in our comparisons It was our first impression with Jade and your staff that will bring us back, Not to mention that we absolutely love our choice! Our final negotiations with jade and buddy far exceeded our expectations The financier was a delight! Look forward to meeting the servicing staff and keeping jade in our contacts!
My experience at Jim Hudson Lexus blew my mind with the care and service that I received. I wish I knew everyone name so I could say thank you by name. Since I am not able to please pass the word on to anyone who came in contact with me THANK YOU! JJ Jones was excellent knew what I wanted and made sure I was conformable with my purchase. Not only was he my salesman he a true Veteran like myself. The most important to me is that even though the sale was final he still checks on me to make sure all is well... Thanks again to the entire staff! JJ you rock sir!
Excellent automobile dealership. We have been working with Jim Hudson Lexus since 2004 in Augusta, GA. After moving to the upstate, we have been working with the Columbia dealership and have had an excellent relationship. Darryn Russ is the best!
Prompt service, easy test period, clear financial explanations, and friendly service. Show room atmosphere was friendly, financial paperwork was explained clearly, and car was cleaned, gassed up, and delivered promptly.
Very professional, process is very streamlined and facility is first class. Service was as expected and on time. Would recommend dealership for sales or service
I have owned 5 Lexuses. I have enjoyed driving each one and don't think I could own another brand. What keeps me coming back is Darryn Russ, my salesman. He makes the experience of being a Lexus owner worth it... Nancy Davis
What can I say but the Jim Hudson Lexus Dealership is the best auto dealer in the state! I've purchased 5 autos from them in the past 11 years and have been pleased with every one
Appointment easily made. Attendant was very courteous and knowledgeable. Reviewed my service record to advise if additional service was needed. Work was done promptly and efficiently. Have always had a positive experience with routine maintenance. worked with Melvin Austin
Fabulous and quick service! Check engine light came onand I panicked. I am a single Mom with 3 children. I called Darryn and within 30 minutes service scheduled pick up. I had a loaner in less than 2 hours. Received a video text of the findings. My car was back 24 hours after it left. I am a loyal Lexus customer!
I brought my car in for service and it was done on a very timely basis and everyone was extremely professional. Sam helped me with a phone issue as well and the car was spotless when finished.
From the first person you encounter to the last person, you are made to feel as though you are the only customer in service department.
My car was serviced and ready to go in just over an hour. The waiting room is very pleasant.I enjoyed watching TV while I waited.
Danil Weih was my contact person in the service dept. He was just a wonderful young man who took really good care of me. Was in and out in a little over an hour.
Joey was friendly and prompt even though the service area was busy. He was able to connect with me easily even though we had never met before and commented on my shoes saying they looked Gucci even though they're not! My so. Always goes to chat with Darryn and he is always kind and polite. We only work with Darryn from the sales department as he has exceeded our trust levels!
My experience at the dealership was outstanding. Danny was very professional. I enjoyed working with him. He went out of his way to secure transportation for me to return to the dealership to retrieve my vehicle.
Always great people to work with. The Hudson family rank with the greatest people in Columbia. This is a reputable dealership with outstanding business acumen. In fact, I just bought another new Lexus today!
Another great service experience! I thiught having a Lexus would be hard not having a dealership in my town but I should have known Lexus had it covered! I call for service, they s schedule it,pick my vehicle up and leave me a cool one to drive while mine is gone. Fabulous service for a single mom with 3 children and a business. I am contacted step by step and even get a Thank you note! Love being a Lexus girl!
Danny was very helpful with the service of my car. I always have a great experience with Lexus. I look forward to future ES 350. Thank you!
Darren was very attentive in finding the right car for me. He deserves a 10 rating for his experience and customer satisfaction. He should be the top sales person in my opinion for Jim Hudson Lexus.
Excellent Service! Everyone is courteous and efficient. I highly recommend Jim Hudson Lexus to anyone. Darryn Russ is an amazing service oriented and welcoming salesperson.
First class customer service and seamless purchasing process! I definitely experienced the Jim Hudson Lexus Columbia difference - where they treat you like family. Looking forward to enjoying the features of my new car!
Unlike many dealerships, this one actually shows you that they appreciate you and your business. Not just lip service, but personal customized service for your individual needs. They made me feel special.
Darren Russ makes you feel special every time he sees you and Erik Due was great too. He kept me informed of how my service was going and both asked if I needed anything during my wait. Great experience and great customer service!
Great customer service and recommend any one to purchase a car from Jim Hudson Lexus . All employees are very helpful and very knowledgeable. A pleasant and clean atmosphere.
This was a hassel free experience with Buddy and then with Darryn. unlike previous dealerships. I drove teh extra miles, but it was well worth it. I would do it again
Darryn made buying a new car easy. Everyone worked as a team, excellent service and set up of the car was hassle free. Customer service is number one.
Gentleman Darryn is now called my Guru! Not only did he find me a beautiful car, he is patient in helping me learn its luxuries!
We bought a Lexus a RX330 in 2004 (in it's first year) from Darryn Russ at the old Jim Hudson building. The car has been bulletproof, and we put 187,000 miles on it over 15 years. Our experience during that sale, and through 15 years of service, all of it at Jim Hudson has been outstanding. We finally decided to buy a new car, and compared all the luxury brands, but it came down to another Lexus, and our second RX, the RX350. We stayed with Lexus for two reasons. First and foremost is Darryn Russ, the most personable, thorough, and knowledgeable salesman we have ever encountered. Darryn is a consummate professional, he knows every detail of the RX350, and I am sure he knows the same about all the Lexus models. He is a credit to himself, his customers, and Jim Hudson Lexus. Should we buy another car, it will be from Darryn Russ. The second reason is the Jim Hudson Lexus service department. If our experience with the service department was poor, we would have to consider another vehicle purchase alternative. Happily for us, the service level we have experienced over 15 years has also been excellent. We are looking forward to many years of driving our new Lexus RX350. Mr. Hudson, please pass on our sincere commendations to both Darryn, and the service department. It's folks like them that have made your dealership the success it is today. Nick and Kathy Nickel
I have noticed that almost all of the customers reviews for Jim Hudson Lexus, are not only 5 stars, they are glowingly so. This is no accident-I have had Lexus cars for 17 years- almost since day one and the advent of the LS 400. You can certainly put me in the group of ecstatic 5 star plus reviewers Keep it Going! -Ken Cutler-
Amazing customer service! In and out of an oil change and service check weighing 60 minutesSam Mercardo was great at explaining the invoice and everything done to my Tahoe.
You are welcomed and taken care of as if you're a family member. They really care about you and are all about your personal well being. You're treated fairly and honestly. My favorite dealership. Jim Hudson sets the standard!
I had 2 months left on my lease with Mercedes Benz. Darryn went the extra mile to get me in a new RX350 Sport. He is always honest and straight forward. We all need more sales people like Darryn. The dealership has always been professional, clean and accommodating. Keep up the good work and thank you for taking such good care of us.
Great place to have take care of my car! This is my 7th car from Jim Lexus & I will continue to purchase my cars from them. Great Dealership
We returned to Jim Hudson Lexus to purchase our second new car for two primary reasons. First, the staff is exceptionally professional as exemplified by Mr. Darryn Russ. He was attentive to our needs as a customer, listened for understanding, and provided options that allowed us to obtain the best combination of features we wanted in our car. Our second reason for returning to this dealership, is Mr. Alston in the Service Department commitment to ensuring our cars received the services they needed to keep them running in tip top shape. He knows our cars like if they were his own. He provided accurate descriptions of the service need and time to accomplish them to maximize our resource, both money and time. Each member of the Jim Hudson Lexus with whom we interact treats us with courtesy and respect.
the salesman was over the top, he knew the answer to all the questions we asked, spent a lot of time with us educating us on the car and how to use all of the neat features, we have bought 4 vehicles from darynn and could not be happier with his service and expertise, this dealership is what all other dealers should try to emulate they are wonderful
Always very professional with service and representative at dealership. I have owned a Lexus since 1995 and they are wonderful cars.Danny Chupek does a great job.
I was an Out-of-State Buyer from the Tampa, Florida Area, so I had to completely trust Darryn that I was being truthfully told everything about the car before I bought a $600 plane ticket tp come see(and purchase) the car...In working with Darryn I was Amazed at his Remarkable Transparency, Sincere Customer Care Passion and Super Integrity through every step of the negotiation and subsequent followup phone calls, texts and emails. At my request, in advance he sent me copies of all documents I would be signing at the dealership when I flew up...when I got there all the surprises were most enjoyable! As a veteran Sales Professional myself, I am eminently qualified to rate my buying experience with Darryn and the Jim Hudson dealership as a 10 on a 1-5 scale!! Larry Bartow, Keller Williams Realty Brandon, Florida
Sales Rep and Manager Totally Professional, Fully Knowledgeable, Focused on our needs and what we wanted, VERY NON-SEXIST, Extensive inventory from which to choose and FUN!
Danil Weih was great to work with. Service was great on my car as always. Have found all the people at Lexus easy to work with. Always leaves me with a smile.
Everyone I met gave me great service and was genuinely concerned about me and my needs. This was the first Lexus I have owned and was extremely pleased with the service!
The service of my Lexus was again a great experience- I was told what was needed to be done on this service and was updated during the service- I appreciate the care my car was given as well the way I was treated as well-
My husband and I have bought several cars over the years. At this point, we wait for Darren to provide us with sales service when we are buying. We also use the dealership for service on our cars as they are reliable, friendly and helpful. I don't feel like they are over-selling me - whether in sales or service. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a car or needing their car serviced.
The customer service goes above and beyond. Darryn Russ was absolutely the BEST when I purchased my new Lexus. He was extremely professional and great to work with. Also, Wesley Hammond was very-very patient with helping a senior learn about her new car. Any time that I might have called with questions, which were many, he always answered them for me. I have been at the dealership since 2000 and wouldn't go anywhere else!!!!
As usual everyone is extremely professional and quality of work is exceptional. can not express how pleasant an experience it is to have my vehicle serviced here.
I'm a 71 year old widow so i've Bought a lot of cars and by far this was the best car buying experience I've ever had.
It was very professional and our salesman was very knowledgeable of the cars that were shown. We were felt like we were very special and was treated very courteously. A very different experience then many dealerships I have visited in the past.
4 cars later... I wouldn't ever consider working with anyone other than Darren Russ and Sam McElveen. Jim Hudson has the best team ever.
Darryn Russ was very professional, kind with no pressure to buy from Jim Hudson Lexus. I test drove the cars for my husband on Saturday morning then he contacted Darryn that afternoon & evening. By Monday morning he was purchasing his new car.
Darryn Russ is the best! He also took the time to walk us through every bell and whistle on our new vehicle! We were very appreciative and will be back for sure!
Excellent attention and service beginning with check-in and ending with checkout. Reason for service: dead battery. When appt made, service dept offered to come for car but not necessary as AAA had come and cranked car via auxillary battery.
Darryn Russ is by far the best and most professional sales person I have ever done business with. I would never consider purchasing a vehicle from any one other than him. A++.
Lexus understands my time is valuable. They get me in quickly and do a great job communicating with me during the process. I appreciate being able to have a loaner car available in case my day is busy. The folks there are super nice..just easy to do business.
Mark answered all questions and quick response to our concerns. Responded to phone calls so that the entire transaction took less than 24 hrs. From first visit to driving home with our 2020 NX300
Although I have never been one to enjoy the experience of purchasing a new car, I can say, that in this case, I very much enjoyed the process. I was quite lucky to find myself working with 'Wick' and felt that he had our (my wife Donna and I) best interests in mind throughout. My wife and I were both treated professionally at every stage of the purchase; so much so, that we bought TWO cars. In fact, we also found our selves negotiating for a third Lexus, that being the LC 500. All in all, I find myself very satisfied. In your evaluation, I would ask that you give every credit for these sales to Mark Wickham. Best regards, Terry Mac Math, MD
Wow. Yes I am starting this review with a great big red bow on my experience buying a car at this dealership from Mark Wickham. It was so refreshing to deal with someone who allowed us the time to make a very important decision buying our first Mercedes Benz GLE. It was a big decision for us and we were thankful we were not pressured in any way or bullied like we felt we were treated at another dealership. We visited dealerships in Augusta, Greenville and Columbia and the buying experience at Jim Hudson in Columbia is the best by far! Mark knows how to listen to his customers and answer questions when required. Hopefully, Mark is training your sales staff on how to make the car buying experience a good one from beginning to end. Linda and I can not say enough how much we enjoyed, yes, enjoyed buying our car from Jim Hudson. And let me express how thrilled my wife was to go out to get in her Mercedes Benz and see it sparkling and gleaming with a huge red bow on top. I've never never experienced that before in all my 30 years of car buying.
My experience with Jim Hudson Lexus was a delight in every respect. Mark Wickham has all the qualities both personal and professional that I enjoy and expect in those with whom I do business. I have no doubt that the car I purchased was the right car for me. After extensive discussion as to my needs, Mark selected several cars for me, all of which were great vehicles. The guidance offered me by Mark and other members of the Jim Hudson staff was invaluable to me in making the 'correct' final decision. Most importantly, I absolutely love driving this car. I can assure you that I can't remember a car that has given me more driving pleasure (even when compared to my Porsche days as a much younger man). In summary, my experience with Mark Wickham and Lexus was so excellent that I bought a second Lexus for my wife! Need I say more?
The staff at Jim Hudson were absolutely wonderful. I loved my old RX 350 but much has changed and they were so helpful in explaining all of the upgrades and option on the 2020 RX. I'm extremely pleased.
Friendly..very helpful. Committed to find for me the right car at the right price. Thorough in explaining paperwork required as well as patiently explaining the safety and other operational features of the new car.
Mark Wickham goes above and beyond! Will definitely use him for our future needs. I really appreciate his low key manner and positive attitude. I'm a fan!
I visited the dealership, met a salesperson who was very pleasant, knowledgable and pleasant to work with. I bought a car. The young lady who instructed me in the use of the car features was also pleasant and knowledgable and thorough in her explanations.
Service personnel at Jim Hudson Lexus IS nothing short of outstanding. Great communicators and fabulous technicians. Always a pleasure to interact with these professionals. They are the best
My car buying experience at Jim Hudson Lexus was great!! Mark Wickham worked hard to get just what I wanted. He was very professional and I appreciate the fact that he kept me updated during the entire process. Thank you, Mark!
Quality plus! Exceptional personnel in all areas. It is the cleanest dealership I have ever been to. They make you feel important to them. They bend over backwards for you.
My first contact on calling to enquire about a Lexus ES was Mark Wickham and he remained a major and most effective member of the dealership in selling me my car over the next few days. I was replacing my 06 Ford Fusion with, at age 86, my last car and I was struggling between a hybrid Camry and the Lexus ES 300h. Mark's positive and friendly attitude, never in the hard sell mode, was most persuasive as I decided that the car's quality and the promise of post-sale service excellence made the decision easy. Kayla set an excellent pace in going over details about the car's technology at our home when she delivered the Lexus. She is an excellent teacher and was always very patient. My wife and I enjoyed our time with her and I am sure we will be taking her up on her offer of continuing help over the next few months.
Wonderful experience, wonderful staff and facilities! All employees we dealt with were very nice and professional. Everyone made this a very good experience! Thank you
Because Edward Gulley made an attractive offer for a new 2020 Lexus, instead of going to a dealer in Atlanta, I leased the vehicle at Jim Hudson. Mark Wickham, the Sales person, was extremely knowledgeable and professional and made sure all of questions were answered.
Routine maintenance appointment, but customer services is always great. Shaun and Sam kept me in the loop and are easy to work with. Even my original sales associate, Mark Wickham, reached out to me when he saw my car was being services to see how everything was.
Purchased a 2015 GX460. I kept it for almost five years. Always had a good experience during returns for service. State of the art dealership. I now have a 2020 GX460. Its a super car. Salesman and other personnel were extremely professional and helpful.
We could not have asked for a better experience. Mark listened carefully and worked diligently to find and secure the exact car we wanted with all of the hard-to-find options we required.
Got great service from Mark Wickham and Eddie Goley that made my lease trade a smooth experience. Super nice team that will go above and beyond to make your dream of a Lexus happen!
Always someone to greet you as you pull into the service area. Courteous and polite staff to work with you to get you taken car of. Maintenance area is clean and neat so I can see what's going on with my car. Waiting area is very comfortable and pleasant. Wi-fi works great too. I have a service agreement which saves time and money.
This is the 2nd vehicle that we have bought from Jim Hudson Lexus and hopefully will be the only dealership we buy from in the future. We have been extremely impressed with the customer service from the sales dept to the service dept over the last 3.5 years. The staff at JH Lexus wants the customer to feel appreciated and they do an excellent job conveying this.
Mark Wickham was very professional and gave us excellent customer service, I can see us being repeat customers at Jim Hudson Lexus when its time for a new car!
Took my Lexus to the dealership with two problems. They diagnosed problem one quickly from the technical service bulletin that had been issued byLexus and fixed the problem. Problem two was more complicated. The service manager called in a regional specialist who was able to pinpoint the problem, order the part, and fix the car. What great service to have a specialist come in and solve a complicated problem! Couldn't ask for more!
I had been looking at the online market--Vroom, Carmax, CarGuru etc--with much hesitation. They had Lexus vehicles but I was skeptical. My daughter encouraged me to go see Jade. She was so right! Jade was wonderful. He seemed to know what suited me even before I did. He was easy to talk to, never any pressure. It did not rattle him a bit when I wanted to drive more than one vehicle, so patient with me. I have bought a few cars in the last forty years but this was the smoothest transaction hands down. Not to mention my satisfaction with driving a Certified Pre-Owned. Would love to say I would be back in a few years but the last Lexus I had I drove for 12 years. Passed it on to my oldest daughter who is still driving it with over 260,000 miles logged! Terry
Because everyone is so very helpful and alway very aware of your presents! When you call or come in they are always very helpful! Listen to what you are saying and answer with knowledge
The Lexus ES 350 sales itself but Mark and Anita were so patient in answering a multitude of questions and helping me narrow and make a final decision.
Mark Wickham was truly a pleasure to work with. He went over-board to help. A true professional. I would refer him to anyone. He was very knowledgeable about the vehicles. The buildings were very neat and clean!!
Jim Hudson Lexus has hit yet another home run. Their maintenance staff provided excellent and speed service to get my car into the shop for a service. Their attitudes and overall support is nothing short of OUTSTANDING. It is always a pleasure to deal with an organization that takes customer satisfaction as the mantra for their service. These folks are simply the best
Mark bent over backwards to get me the deal I needed. We are extremely happy with our experience. We will return to this dealership in the future
Being greeted by a friendly receptionist started the day off right. With all the decisions i had to make mark made me feel at ease with his knowledge and professionalism.
This dealer has always provided courteous, knowledgeable service reps and sales people. I owned my first 2003 Lexus 430 for 15 years: service is superb!
Perfect! Our purchase experience was perfect. All those listed above that we encountered were consummate professionals. I will look forward to our next opportunity for business.
I have always had the best service. I have been accommodated when I had an emergency and did not have an appointment. My car has had the best service since I bought it. Has never been anywhere else.
Mark Wickham best salesmen we have ever had!!! Eddy in finance was awesome also. All good no complaints. I couldn't believe how many vehicles Jim Hudson Lexus had in inventory.
We purchased our first Lexus a couple of years ago from Mark Wickman and he was exceptional during the process. It was not the typical car buying experience that we had been used to in the past. I can honestly say there is not even a close second to the level of service that both Mark and the dealership provided. It was this experience that made me consider Mark and Jim Hudson for the next purchase for my daughter. Mark had been keeping his eyes open for months for a couple of types of cars and kept me posted as I had requested. After driving the IS200t Mark had located for us my daughter wanted to test drive a 4Runner. She did not like the one on site so Mark showed us one at Jim Hudson Toyota. We went over and test drove that one and had it transferred over. I would not want to deal with anyone but Mark so the extra couple of drives from Chapin was no problem. Mark and Jim Hudson will have our business from now on. Thank you for going the extra mile in all that you do to please your customers. Happy customers come back!
Courteous and component service. Mark made the appointment and everything was taken care of - 40 K service and installed an update to the navigation system - I drive all over the US during the summer and don't always stay on the main roads. Really handy - beats the phone.
I would recommend this dealership (and our salesperson Mark Wickham) to anyone interested in receiving 5 star royal treatment. These guys have their entire act together. I am in sales, and was extremely impressed by level of service from start to end! They are professional, courteous, and most importantly no pushy! I felt like they had my best interest in mind the throughout the entire process.
I have been very pleased with my salesman Mark Wickham. He was very helpful in explaining the details of the car and has continued to follow up with me. I love the dealership and will definitely refer my family and friends to the dealership.
Jim Hudson Lexus is our go-to-dealership for buying a new car. Mark Wickham has always treated us fairly, courteous, and professionally. He is knowledgeable of the automobile's performance, technology, and features. Plus, Mark is available when we need him and stays in touch with us to make sure we are happy with our purchase. We appreciate him. We also appreciate the excellent service provided and received by the Service Department when we contact or visit the dealership. The personnel are friendly, accommodating, and well trained.
Mark Wickham and his team are extremely helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and professional. Mark wants you to be confident in your car buying experience. I inquired about using 1 of my 3 vehicles as a trade in (my red Chevy Silverado) and he gave solid advice on how I should go about it to have more for a down payment for a new car. He also gave me a list of high to lower maintenance cars and it helpful to me with my decision in choosing the best make for me and my family. He is pretty awesome!!! I mean like how many salespeople actually give you the research, advice and time to think over to make a confident decision.
Excellent example of dealership taking care of their customers through strict attention to detail. Brought me into the service department efficiently and then immediately went to work on my car. As soon as complete and cleaned my representative came and delivered my car. Great work
I was very much happy in the way he presented himself and took care of us on my car recalls. It was done in a timely manner. Thanks
Everyone we met from the time we walked in the door until we drove away, was extremely professional especially Mark Wickham. He explain every detail of all the features of the car. He also contacted us several times with updates.
We live in Rock Hill and took a chance by driving down to check out Jim Hudson Lexus. So glad we did. We had a great experience and bought a Lexus on the spot.


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Welfare drug tests may break privacy law
Forcing beneficiaries to take drug tests under tough new welfare rules is potentially illegal, the Privacy Commissioner says.
In a submission to the Government's latest round of welfare reforms, commissioner Marie Shroff says making beneficiaries take pre-employment drug tests could violate their privacy.
It could also leave beneficiaries in a "catch-22" situation, caught between an unlawful drug test and the threat of losing their benefit, she said.
This is not good news for Paula. She needs this law, not because it's shaped to help beneficiaries get jobs, the point of the law is to disqualify beneficiaries from welfare in the first place.
As the most widely used illegal drug, cannabis is perfect as the target drug to test for. The beauty of disqualification is that the beneficiaries become utterly invisible to statistics. This allows for what Paula did last week, and that is to trumpet a drop in beneficiary numbers without actually explaining where they have gone to.
What NZers need to appreciate is that drug testing beneficiaries has nothing to do with finding beneficiaries jobs, it is a means to disqualify them. With vast new third party involvement about to descend upon 'managing' beneficiaries, these private companies get a bonus each time they remove a beneficiary from the list, either by finding them a job or by disqualifying them. Drug testing is the easiest means of disqualification hence Paula's desperate push to gain these powers.
If this sort of thing were being aimed at nice white middle class NZers there would be an uproar, but in NZ I get the I get this creepy feeling that if Gareth Morgan had called for the culling of beneficiaries instead of cats that there would be less fuss.
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This book is thoughtful if slightly superficial.It discusses important subjects but the narration is suited to cosmetic sales or historical novels. She tries to add inappropriate excitement and sexiness. Let the words convey the meaning.
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- Douglas
- 25-01-14
Joining The Ranks...
of other neo-Darwinean evolutionary theorists, such as Steven Pinker, Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett and Robert Wright, Churchland argues here, with good cause and good evidence, that the self indeed arises, solely and without aid, from the brain. How exactly that happens, of course, remains a mystery, though there is good scientific evidence for believing that it is so. If this book has a flaw, it is not in its science, but rather in its approach--and one can read it in the title "Touching A Nerve." Churchland, like Dawkins and Dennett, often waves the flag a bit too high and too wildly, being a bit too aggressive against unseen (and probably nonexistent) enemies of her theories. All right, Jerry Fallwell might not take to the idea, but he probably isn't going to be reading this book anyway. If I could say anything to Dennett, Dawkins, and in this case, Churchland, it would be "how about you just calm down about the religious right and do science, believing it will speak for itself to the logical--whereas all the blustering in the world won't do a thing in regard to the illogical." Notwithstanding, the book is still well-done and is a fine addition to the growing neo-Darwinean canon.
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- Gary
- 26-04-15
Mind explained by what we know not magic
The best understanding comes about by talking about what we know. There is no explanatory power in invoking the supernatural when trying to explain anything including the problem of consciousness. The idea of a soul to explain consciousness adds nothing to our understanding. This book looks at how we no longer need the Cartesian duality of the mind and the brain in order to explain how we think.
This book looks at the 'hard problem' of consciousness and goes about systematically explaining why it should never be considered unsolvable or classified as the 'hard problem' and how significant progress is currently being made in the field and for which is best explained to layman by a Neuro-Philosopher such as the author is instead of by a neuroscientist.
She writes in a very conversational manner and excels at story telling. The book really comes alive when she gives real life stories from her past. But, make no mistake, she doesn't dance around explaining difficult concepts about evolution, genetics, brain functions, and even the common fallacies you'll often hear which over simplify about race (such as the truly vile book by Nicolas Wade, 'A Troublesome Inheritance'), gender identity and free will. She did point out in the book that Daniel Dennett (whose books I love and have listened to on Audible) is wrong when he says that consciousness needs language. I still love Dennett but Churchland is right on the points she made.
Overall a very sophisticated book written in a conversational manner even while covering hard to understand topics.
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- Peter
- 22-08-15
An approachable account of what the findings in neuroscience mean about the way we see ourselves. I would recommend this to anyone with an interest in the subject in particular to those with an optimistic outlook.
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- Lake
- 25-11-13
common sense gone systematic
The feeling for something, and the sense of being something are hallmarks of human experience. The nature of the self that knows these things is perhaps the most ancient discussion in the humanities. What I find remarkable, as someone who finished graduate school in the early 1980's, is the tremendous sense that somehow, finally, we are about to really understand the brain. The last thirty years has seen remarkable expansion of knowledge in the fields we collectively call "neuroscience."
This concise work by Dr. Churchland, explores neuroscientific contributions to many of the old arguments about the nature of the self with particular attention to moral philosophy, and how we come to be the persons we are. While clearly versed in the scientific material, and able to draw appropriate implications from the research (in stark contrast to some authors who seem simply carried away by the implications of the science) the narrative (performed gracefully by Karen Saltus) is down home and even folksy.
Interwoven with the science are teaching stories from a rural Canadian background. The stories illustrate the author's invitation to view the world (including the sense of self) as phenomena of mind, emerging from our biological brains. In a worldview grounded in biology and the philosophy of science, she finds the commonsense view that we are unique creatures with brains which are constructed by evolutionary processes that leave us with much in common. She finds herself personally comfortable, and I would say hopeful, that this understanding does not amount to "paradise lost," but rather embraces new possibilities in appreciating complexity and difference.
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- F. Huebener
- 10-01-14
Rock on Pat
If you could sum up Touching a Nerve in three words, what would they be?
Neuroscience for everbody
What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?
"Rock on Berti!" (Bertrand Russell). I like being able to cry at the ending of Anna Karenina and Dr. Schiwago, but I also enjoy shedding a tear or two after the final paragraphs of a well-written science book.
Neurophilosopher Patricia Churchland (according to Wikipedia an eliminative materialist), composes beautifully clear, straightforward sentences, and, in true story telling style, transports us to the cutting edge of neuroscience. I decided to finally read Patricia Churchland to protect myself against the temptations of quantum neuroscience, for which I have a strange liking that may well be more artistic than scientific.
The book (I actually listened to it as an audiobook while jogging and cleaning) summarizes the current state of neuroscience including the latest research into consciousness, memory, and free will, as Churchland examines their relationship to contemporary philosophical, ethical, and spiritual questions. There is nothing breathtakingly new to somebody who follows the field on a regular basis; for (neuro)scientists quite a bit is old hat, e.g. how neurons work. Yet it is written in such a comprehensible style that it rejuvenates and replenishes the old memory bank – very useful for science journalists.
There are a couple of topics I slightly disagree with, and I find her somewhat conservative (e.g. difference between man and woman). But I guess if I want a more visionary approach I should read science fiction.
I liked the way she ties her ideas to her upbringing on a farm, bringing highflying neurophilosophical thoughts down to earth. My attention wandered when it came to paragraphs obviously directed at science-skeptics. I guess this is directed more towards US readers. In short: a great (audio-)book for anybody, especially laypeople interested in a good overview of neuroscience. Rock on Pat.
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- Alexander Reid
- 31-08-13
The plainspoken truth about who we really are
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
This is a heroic attempt to summarize what we know about who we are, why we're here, and why we do the things we do. It is an attempt to "stand in the truth" which is very challenging to our deeply held desire to be metaphysical beings or something other than biological brains in an all too physical body.
What other book might you compare Touching a Nerve to and why?
The God Delusion, also written by a biologist (Richard Dawkins), also resisting the pull to superstition and pseudoscience.
What three words best describe Karen Saltus's voice?
Unfortunately preachy, but clear.
What's the most interesting tidbit you've picked up from this book?
The orchestra of hormones that regulate human aggression.
Any additional comments?
Standing in the truth is hard work, but rewarding.
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A.J. Daulerio's Cultural Oddsmaker runs every Friday. Send him all kinds of fan mail.
Larry Brown might be the luckiest man in the world. He'll get a nice settlement from his $50 million contract and, most important, be relieved of all responsibility to coach the 2006 Knicks. Sure, his "dream job" didn't work out, but now he can sit back and watch the big boat smash into the iceberg from the comfort of his own leather sectional.
Not so for Isiah Thomas, who at this stage of his career, has an ego that far outweighs his ability to do anything but make lewd comments to female Knick executives and sign overrated free agents. But I'm sure he'll make a great coach. Really.
Let's employ the crackpot handicapping skills to the NEW-NEW New York Knicks. 2006: a year better? After the jump, get all your Knicks odds.
Knickerbocker Oddsmaking
Odds of drafting a true point guard in first round: 4/1
Odds of drafting a European in first round: 3/1
Odds of trading picks for Allen Iverson: 6/1
Odds of signing Allan Houston to 6-year, $100 million contract to become assistant coach: 2/1
Odds Knicks sign revitalized free agent Shawn Kemp to 5-year, $40 million deal: 7/1
Odds new Knick Shawn Kemp impregnates a Knicks City Dancer: EVEN
Odds new Knick Shawn Kemp impregnates a folding chair: EVEN
Odds new Knick Shawn Kemp impregnates himself: EVEN
Odds James Dolan steps down, sells shares to Isiah Thomas: 4/1
Odds that before All-Star break new majority owner/GM/coach Isiah Thomas un-retires, signs himself to long term contract as point guard: 6/1
Odds Isiah Thomas slapped with new sexual harassment suit: 5/1
Odds new sexual harassment suit filed by Channing Frye: 7/1
Fun With the Over Under
Knick Wins: 12
Stephon Marbury points per game avg.: 32
Stephon Marbury assists per game avg.: 1.7
Stephon Marbury Tattoos per game avg.: 13
Spike Lee exasperated head shakes per game avg: 20
MSG avg. attendance during Knicks game: 4,500
MSG avg. attendance during St. John's Women's Basketball game: 4,600


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Blueberry Waffle Sandwich at Dunkin' Donuts
Would you like fries (or onion rings or chicken tenders) with that?
As Dunkin Brands, the corporate parent and franchisor of many Dunkin' Donuts locations, prepares its upcoming IPO, there has been no shortage of new products released by the company lately; following on the heels of their Big n' Toasty, they've just released the Blueberry Waffle Sandwich: egg and cheese with sausage or bacon on two blueberry waffles.
I was not looking forward to this tasting. Two weeks ago, I tried Dunkin's new chicken salad sandwich, and found it so inedible I decided not to write about it. Last week, I went to six different locations trying to find a heart-shaped Royal Wedding donut, only to find imitations (regular raised donuts with strawberry frosting); needless to say, Dunkin' isn't my favorite brand right now.
Back to the blueberry sandwich. Watch them make it after your purchase: the blueberry waffle "buns" come out of a bag; the egg and maple sausage (or bacon) come out of a freezer and go into a TurboCharge Microwave. A slice of American cheese lay waiting on top of the waffle buns, as the microwave heated the other components. (Why, oh why, wouldn't they heat the cheese?)
First offense: the waffle was flimsy and limp. Only one side had the square grooves of a waffle; the opposite was flat like a pancake. Instead of being light and fluffy inside, the texture was dense and chewy, in the strangest way—like when you wad down cotton candy. The sandwich smelled more like blueberry than it tasted like blueberry; the maple sausage tasted more like syrup than meat.
The egg patty is no better or worse than usual, but it's overpowered by the junk around it. The sweetness of the maple sausage ruins the sweet / salty dichotomy that you find in a McGriddle or a dish like Chicken and Waffles; it's all sweet, little salty. If you're at Dunkin', do yourself a favor: stick to sandwiches with croissants and regular sausage.
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In many parts of the world, particularly in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains, springtime comes with the potential for severe storms, including tornadoes. Tornadoes are normally formed when cold, dry air meets warm, moist air and are typically preceded and accompanied by severe thunderstorms known as "super cells." Tornados can last from a minute or less to over an hour and dissipate when their cyclonic energy is exhausted. We have compiled several sources on the meteorology of tornadoes, preparing for tornadoes, and on the history of tornado events.
In the past month, we have also experienced a different kind of storm that is much further away—the space storm. At the end of January, there was a radiation storm in space that, save for a few disruptions of GPS systems, airline communication systems, and satellites, did not impact general phone or internet connectivity and resulted in dramatic aurora borealis displays, also known as northern lights. We have put together a list of sources that deal with such space storms.
The science behind these kinds of weather phenomena can be difficult to understand, especially for children. We have put together several resources that explain all sorts of weather events in a basic way that kids (and everyone!) can understand.
New resources that will be added to the ipl2 are noted NEW! All other resources are already listed in the ipl2 collection.
The Weather Channel Storm Encyclopedia (find it on the ipl2)
Definitions and explanations of the key processes of super cell and tornado formation in terms appropriate for non-specialists.
Accuweather (find it on the ipl2)
This one minute and 15 second video illustrates how tornadoes are formed and shows moving images of actual tornadoes.
NEW! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Tornado Safety Guide
Information on the National Severe Storms Laboratory page on the NOAA website explains both how citizens should prepare for tornadoes and how they should respond to tornado watches and warnings.
NOAA Storm Events (find it on the ipl2)
Users of this site can search this database for specific weather patterns (hail, wind speed, location, etc) to discover when and where storms of a particular type have struck in the United States.
NEW! The Tornado History Project
Users of site can search for storms in United States by dates and locations and learn about the specific injuries and deaths associated with specific storms. The database contains details about storms from 1950 to the present (photos and videos are included for more recent events).
Space Weather
NEW! Space Weather Center
This site provides very simple, easy to understand explanations of all aspects of space weather. There is a "space storms" portal that includes an explanation of the impact that space weather can have on Earth, as well as links to current conditions. There is also an education section with resources dedicated to teachers and students.
Space Weather page on Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) (find it on the ipl2)
A project developed through an "international collaboration between ESA and NASA to study the Sun from its deep core to the outer corona and the solar wind." The space weather page includes explanatory videos and real-time space weather activity updates.
Current Space Weather Conditions (find it on the ipl2)
"The official source of space weather alerts, warnings, and forecasts," providing current information on geomagnetic storms, solar winds, solar flares, and aurora activity. The education/outreach page features a FAQ, a glossary of solar-terrestrial terms, a primer on space weather (in English and Spanish), short essays on related topics, and classroom materials. From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Weather for Kids
Weather Wiz Kids (find it on the ipl2)
This site was created by meteorologist Crystal Wicker to teach kids all about weather. The tornado page describes what tornadoes are, how they are formed, other weather phenomena associated with tornadoes and safety tips.
Wild Wild Weather (find it on the ipl2)
Dan Satterfield, meteorologist and Earth Science blogger for the American Geophysical Union, created this site to share his love for weather. The page about tornadoes describes why they occur, shows current warnings across the U.S. and links to instructions for making your own tornado.
NASA's Space Place (find it on the ipl2)
Maintained by NASA, this site explains space weather in language that kids can understand. It includes lots of pictures, diagrams and videos to make the subject fun and interactive.
Ready Kids (find it on the ipl2)
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) teamed up with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to create the Ready campaign to prepare Americans for emergencies. This site for kids provides Information on tornadoes, hurricanes and other weather events. It is divided into sections titled "Know the Facts," "Make a Plan," "Build a Kit" and "Fun & Games.
Reminder: You can now subscribe to ipl2's newsletter and weekly blog posts via email as well as RSS. The "Email Subscription" feature appears prominently in the upper left-hand side of the page on the ipl2′s News and Information WordPress blog. Subscription is free and open to all!


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Twitter me at @headhardhat
Please don't forget to visit our GeoSnippits Geocaching Tutorial Videos Website at http://www.geosnippits.com
HeadHardHat's Award Winning Geocaching Blog is a geocache treasure trove of geocaching information. Years of searchable geocaching insights await you here. HeadHardHat's GeoSnippits Geocaching Videos series can be seen on You Tube. You can also find him on his new GeoSnippits Reboot Podcast series and the Geocaching Podcast. Geocaching the outdoor treasure-hunting game which the participants use a GPS receiver to hide and seek containers called "geocaches" or "caches" anywhere in the world
It's not the most efficient way, but I accomplish paperless caching with my ipod
Paperless geocaching greener than using your PDA, iPOD etc? Even the elctronic industry doesn't claim that HeadHardHat - just lazy journalists who we trust too much.
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08 09 2017
Infinis Energy Group Holdings Limited group annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 03 2017
Infinis Energy Group Holdings Limited is the holding company of the Infinis group of companies (the "Infinis Group") since 8 December 2016 following the acquisition of the Infinis landfill gas business by 3i Infrastructure plc. Prior to that the Infinis Group was headed by Infinis Energy plc which was listed on the London Stock Exchange on 20 November 2013 but was delisted on 18 December 2015 ("Delisting"), when the Infinis Group was taken under private equity ownership again by its major investor.
This section of the website therefore provides details of the annual reports issued by Infinis Energy Group Holdings Limited from 2017 and onwards.
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May 23, 2019
$55,000 - $75,000 yearly
FirstSpear, LLC is currently seeking a Senior Executive Assistant for our growing company in Fenton, MO. You will work directly for our CEO, bringing productivity, consistency and organization to their fast-paced world. Candidates who have "jack-of-all-trades" abilities, patience, and a keen sense of detail will succeed in this position. Day-to-day duties can make this role potentially challenging. We are seeking a skilled business manager who will work to keep things organized, punctual, and productive. Someone who can juggle multiple tasks with little direction and, on any given day, act as a confidant, executive secretary, business analyst, event planner, project manager, mind reader or advisor is needed. Every day will be different. An intelligent, resourceful candidate with high energy and a willingness to learn and grow with the company is essential. Long hours and travel will be required. Essential Functions Communication & Interpersonal skills Demonstrate strong written and verbal skills. Liaise with people, including other staff, clients, suppliers, etc. Ensure clients are satisfied and all interactions are properly handled. Respectfully give and receive feedback. Adapt with ease and find solutions. Be clear, concise, and direct. Representation Represent the CEO/Executive team to internal and external parties as required. Demonstrate discretion, accountability, and preparedness. Administration skills Serve as a central point of contact for inquiries. Understand objectives and priorities and anticipate changes. Handle calls and email correspondence. Expertly manage calendar/schedule and quickly shift priorities as needed. Provide reminders for important tasks and deadlines. Draft reports, presentations, and other business documents. Collate and file expenses. Assist with other miscellaneous office duties as needed. Special projects as needed. Computer skills Set up and maintain email accounts, digital calendars, and more. Compile and prepare reports. Manage databases and filing systems. Understand how to research and/or track down hard-to-find information. Events Coordinate events and social gatherings. Schedule meetings and appointments. Book and arrange travel, transport, and accommodations. Life Maintenance Tasks Help complete everyday tasks such as reading mail, paying bills, running errands, etc. Maintain a positive attitude, calm demeanor, and good disposition. Required Education and Experience Prior experience directly assigned to the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM); or Prior military experience with a rank of noncommissioned officer (NCO) or above and a bachelor's degree (current MBA students encouraged to apply). A background in sales, communications, or public relations could be helpful. There is some on-the-job training, but we expect you to be able to learn quickly on your own. Why work with us? We are a vibrant, growing company proudly supplying elite military and law enforcement professionals with the most advanced tactical gear and personal protective equipment available. We hire top notch individuals to join our mission of supporting the men and women of law enforcement and the armed services who risk everything to protect our lives and our liberty. We offer a great culture, competitive wages, 401k, opportunity for advancement, casual dress, full medical/dental benefits and generous paid time off. Want to know more? Check out our websites: www.first-spear.com www.first-spear.tech www.first-spear.tv
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Content Marketing Specialist
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We are looking for a creative, talented, data-driven content marketer to develop and execute a content marketing strategy that will attract, convert, close and delight our customers.
This position will be located in Dublin City Centre, Ireland.
Develop a data-driven content marketing strategy with a focus on acquisition, conversion and retention. Experiment, test and report on content performance.
Create engaging, high-quality, search engine optimised content for blogs, videos, social media posts, knowledge-base documents, calls to action, microcopy, website content, landing pages and emails.
Review and improve existing content to present a cohesive content experience across all channels.
Develop and maintain relationships with key influencers.
Third level degree in marketing, journalism, communications, business, or relevant industry experience.
Three to five years experience in a digital marketing role writing long-form and short-form content for web.
Excellent communication and creative thinking skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Experience building online relationships and audiences.
Strong keyword research and SEO skills.
A basic understanding of web analytics.
35k - 50k, based on experience.
To Apply
Please email your CV and examples of recent relevant work to email@example.com
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OCEAN CITY – While historically less volatile than stocks, bonds nevertheless have been affected by the turmoil in global economies. But lately some investors who fled equities have been giving muni bonds, with their tax-free advantages, a second look. Given current economic conditions, they want to know: Are munis safe?
Michael Sullivan, Director of Municipal Marketing for Merrill Lynch, recommends focusing on quality. "The time may be right to consider buying high-quality municipal bonds, with underlying ratings of high single A or better," he said. Historically these bonds have low default rates and provide better liquidity during volatile markets, he says, adding that lower-quality bonds present higher risks. With the economy slowing down, municipalities could face lower revenues, putting pressure on issuers' budgets. This may result in increases in credit downgrades and default rates of low-quality debt.
But how can you spot quality? The best way, Sullivan says, is for investors to seek bonds that are backed by broad-based, secure revenue sources. The safest choices are general obligation bonds, backed by the full taxing power of municipalities. They are considered the most secure because municipalities must raise taxes to support interest payments on the bonds. Other safe securities include bonds backed by sources of revenue from essential services, such as water and sewer systems. "Communities will do what is necessary to keep essential-service bonds from defaulting," Sullivan explains.
He recommends that investors work with their financial advisors to check the underlying rating of the issuer when considering a muni bond. Look for issues with underlying ratings of AAA by Moody's and/or Standard & Poor's. Next on the quality ladder are AA and A. "All of these can be sound choices when combined with strong sources of revenue," he says.
Market conditions may make this a good time to buy high-quality munis that suit your investment objectives. Increased risk aversion among institutional investors, coupled with the need for liquidity, has resulted in sagging demand for bonds, including munis. The lack of this demand has caused yield spreads to increase as sellers offer bonds to the market.
While municipal bonds are not immune from market conditions and are subject to market risks, there are significant opportunities in the muni market. Consult your financial advisor for more information.
(A Merrill Lynch senior financial advisor. She can be reached at 410-213-8520.)