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First, listen through Echo and interact with Alexa
Unless you are disconnected from Technology or Digital Media, everyone is aware of Amazon Alexa and how it has proliferated into homes via the highly successful Amazon Echo (price drop alert) device.
Echo is a premium speaker (relatively speaking) that delivers an above average audio experience at a great price point considering what you get in return. What do you get… Alexa, Amazon's Voice-driven Artificial Intelligence (AI) system. Alexa has provided a lot of utility via convenient access such as News updates, weather updates, etc and also provided entertainment with integration with Amazon Music. Alexa has become a Voice interaction ecosystem that is growing unbounded with the custom Alexa Skills that everyone is building. Yes – I said, everyone, as I built my first Alexa Voice Skill over a weekend this past holidays and it was fairly painless (announcement coming soon). I won't get into details on Echo and Alexa beyond this as there is enough that you can google and learn.
Next, get stylish with Amazon Echo Look
Recently, Amazon announced Amazon Echo Look. I consider myself stylish enough but definitely not a trendsetter. If anyone had doubts about how serious Amazon is about Fashion and AI and leveraging its vast data bank- well don't have those anymore 🙂
No, the concept of Fashion and AI is not new or groundbreaking but the Echo Look device is a huge step to making it a reality by being accessible to the consumers. That is something that Amazon has shown it can do via the Echo product line.
Beyond Fashion, just think of the possibilities of having Alexa AI and a camera device at your fingertips from a technology perspective.
Imagine Echo Look taking a visual inventory of your pantry and telling you what you need while you are at the grocery store.
Now, get visual with Amazon Echo Show
Now, Amazon announced Amazon Echo Show. Literally, in one fell swoop, Amazon has addressed all gaps the original Echo had. With a touchscreen component, the opportunities are endless beyond the dazzling initial capabilities being marketed which are lyrics, baby monitor integration, CNN news, Uber & OpenTable just to name a few. Companies and developers must be foaming at the mouth on how to take advantage and build new or enhance existing Alexa skills on this device.
Imagine, wanting to book a flight or a hotel with Alexa and getting the visual results back and selecting what you want to book.
Imagine asking about your traffic commute and visually seeing the Waze map showing your congestion areas.
Continue to imagine….
One Platform to Rule Them All or your just your Smart Life
What does this all mean in the end?!? Who knows but I would venture a simple thought – Alexa is the one platform that brings (*cough* rule) all your Smart Home devices together and Amazon has the market on the initial 3 devices you want to have to start this journey. One would think that as Alexa proliferates to non-Amazon devices, it will be the platform to rule our Smart Life not just Home.
I was rebooted this week and that inspired me to write a new blog post in a long time. I have been itching to write about tech and ideas that I have been learning since joining my latest job (checked my LI profile to see that) but nothing had motivated me enough just yet. My co-workers were also subliminally influencing me on being more active due to their highly active blogging/social media behavior. My current job has presented great opportunities that have really rekindled a passion for tech for me and I always did love working.
This week things changed. I went through a training that I was not keen on. So here goes my first post in a long time… (bear with me)
This week I went through Agile training conducted by none other than Ken Rubin and to be very honest I was skeptical going into it. "Why you ask?" Well, I consider myself to know agile very well. I have been executing agile in various ways (as it evolved) for over 10 years and have executed multiple successful agile transformations/transitions. I have a good idea of what works and what doesn't. I recently presented on Leading Agile Transformation at AgileCamp in Newark, NJ. Yes – I am the only one without a profile pic (doh!). I had the privilege of sitting at an executive roundtable on Agile where I got my first exposure to Ken's Agile views. We had very similar views.
After attending 3 days of grueling training on Agile that was conducted at the highest level by Ken, I walked away learning a few key things. We learned the basics and I found myself realizing that this was valuable not from an education perspective for me but from a reboot perspective.
Reboot? Yes, the same reboot that resets/restarts a computer or as we now know affectionally with almost every darn super-hero movie – it is stripping a concept down to its core and rebuilding it back up. I prefer the latter to describe my experience this past week.
I started to realize that I was allowing my past experiences, which have built up my Agile knowledge and prowess, to create an implicitly biased view of Agile for me. I took a few notes but primarily kept focusing on "rebooting/resetting" my mind. My key takeaways:
- Controlling WIP by Constraining and Optimizing – get some cursory information from Ken's Blog Post on Timeboxing
- Focus on idle work not workers – The Baton analogy works well from Ken's slides here
- Balancing predictive vs adaptive planning – Details can be found from this post.
- Quantifying the benefits of a POC/Tech Spike/Prototype (Buying Information) – Good info here by Ken
- Range answers – See Adaptive Planning by Ken
(Yes I did not give full details above as I wouldn't be able to do it justice the way Ken did)
I walked away with an appreciation that I needed this reboot to ensure I apply Agile properly. Not with a bias but taking the framework and rebooting it for the current needs while definitely borrowing from the past. I need to start from the foundation ("the base framework") not from the biased version of it from my career so far and then add my applicable experiences or "lego blocks" if you will appropriately. Eliminating the bias was important – REBOOTED! Excited to apply this going forward.
What did learn new? I did learn about SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) at a detail level (only had known about it at a cursory level) and how in truly agile fashion, companies have taken the base framework as just a guideline. Companies have adapted and customized it to their needs. The Lego Case Study (as pointed out by Ken) is a great example of this.
I not only highly recommend Ken as an Agile trainer but recommend getting his book – Essential Scrum.
Is this a promotion piece on Ken Rubin? No – it is an honestly written post on what I walked away with and how Ken was able to reboot someone who has been doing agile for 10+ years. I appreciated it.
People in IT are familiar with cloud computing. While some may argue the exact definition of the term itself, I think we can agree on one thing- Microsoft is confusing people with its commercials on "the cloud"
I have seen three Microsoft commercials regarding this topic:
The product Microsoft is touting here is Windows Live Mesh. While this product does offer file synchronization and other cloud based functionality, the feature shown here is remote desktop access. Remote Desktop access to a windows PC has been around for a very long time and has absolutely nothing to do with cloud computing. Casually talking to a non-IT person about this commercial also revealed that it gives consumers the impression that they can accomplish this anywhere without mentioning the need that you need a decent internet connection. I did notice an "Internet required" message at the very end of the commercial in an almost blended manner that you can easily miss it.
Family Photo
The product touted here is Photo Fuse from Windows Live Photo Gallery. This feature has nothing to do with cloud computing and I don't see much of anything here that could not be done by most photo editing software. Posting on facebook does not use the cloud either and even though you can use Microsoft's cloud based online storage SkyDrive, that is not what is brought to light here.
This commercial touts Windows Live Movie Maker that is included in Windows Live Essentials 2011. This product allows one to edit a movie and post it online. Again, this has nothing to do with cloud computing and there are plenty of video editing programs out there that provide the same functionality.
The product touted in this commercial is Office 365, Azzure and Hyper V Server. This is the only product in the series that does fully utilize and leverage cloud computing. With Google Apps, Zoho, Amazon EC2, being around for quite some time now, there is absolutely nothing new here.
In the end, my gripe with Microsoft is that they are using "cloud computing" as a marketing buzzword and misleading consumers about this concept and technology. My message to Microsoft is simple, don't mislead and find a different buzz word to show the consumer that you are catching up with other products on the market.
Over the past year I have come across several startups that tried to outsource or have a small team build their product without proper requirements and either did not get a finished product or got something completely different. Now cash strapped, they wanted to build the product as cheap as possible. Cheap meaning mostly if not completely based on equity.
I try to help startups as much as possible. One particular example, I was able to line 3-4 developers that were willing to give some of their time for equity and I even started working on high level requirements for equity. The problem arose that since no one was being paid (myself included) progress was very slow. There was a lot of wasted time between finally getting requirements done (the concept was still being flushed out and refined) and getting the developers engaged since no one was full time. The developers, while intrigued by the idea, were not fully bought in due to the fact that this was not paying them so they worked on it in their 'free' time. Eventually the developers got disengaged and the startup had just bits and pieces of their concept. I tried to get some outsourcing companies to do the work but they wanted at least their costs covered. While understandably reasonable request, still not within budget. In the end, the startup was still at square one and precious time lost but in the end they took a chance on trying to get things done for free and it didn't work out.
I admit I was naive to believe that part time work from non founding unpaid developers working for just equity would be something that could deliver a project. Simply put I got too caught up in the concept and trying to help but I should have been a bit more practical and I should have listened to the logical side of me that told me otherwise. I should have pressed for the startup to raise funding to build the prototype. In my opinion, the valuation they would have gotten with just a prototype and no traction would have been comparable to a PowerPoint valuation.
I firmly believe unless a startup has is building a product full time by either the founding team or a paid team (in house or outsourced), it is very hard to get their concept/product realized. I don't intend for people to overpay to get things built but as the old adage goes- "nothing comes free".
I constantly run across entrepreneurs that have some good and some great ideas. These concepts are vetted at a high level or have full detail specs. The entrepreneur has an in house or outsourced team building or ready to build the product. They are looking at a high cost and lengthy implementation time line to build out their full product.
Whether the startup is bootstrapped or seed funded the founder(s) must do something that most are unwilling to do – Compromise! Why? Simply put, they need to take it one step at a time but each step requires compromises. These compromises should reduce over time but the key to remember is that there are two primary drivers for these compromises:
- Time to Market (TTM)
- Cost
The above two factors should dictate the compromises made to build the the three main phases of the product:
- Proof Of Concept (PoC)
- Prototype
- Production
Proof of Concept
This phase should focus on the core concept with many compromises and its goal is to prove that you can build the technology that delivers your idea. In my opinion, look and feel of the user interface should not be a focus but if it applies- design should. This phase should cost the least amount and should have the quickest turnaround. Again the goal is to prove you can build it. This is a true '"alpha" version of your product.
This phase should focus on extending the PoC so you can gauge traction of your idea. Your focus should be User Experience Design (UED) and implementing some of the higher priority compromises made in the PoC phase to prove viability of the idea. This will cost more than the PoC phase but TTM should remain aggressive. You may also call this your "beta" version of your product.
This phase focuses on growth and metrics. The prototype should be taken to the next level where you implement the remaining high priority compromises made and bring the User Interface (UI) to a close to finished look. This is where some more compromises have to be made as you have to apply the Pareto Principle (80/20 rule) on past compromised functionality/features otherwise you will TTM for Live to Site (LTS) will be astronomical. This phase will be your longest as far as TTM and your costliest but at this point you should have vetted out enough of the product to feel confident you can fully take it to market.
Pareto Principle
I believe this principle should be a mantra for startups for not just initial product phases but also projects post production version LTS. I recall working on projects where the "nice to have" portions or the UI took up most of the implementation time line. Applying the Pareto Principle and making compromises would have reduced the TTM for those projects to assess their value. I am a firm believer that you build the base feature set that can prove viability by garnering meaningful traction by your customers. If the base set show Return on Investment (ROI) or meaningful traction then you have the ability to phase in your remaining compromises. In my opinion, for startups even projects should at least go through a prototype phase before they reach full production phase.
This weekend I read the article Report: Facebook and Twitter Slowly Replacing Email' posted on Social Times. The article refers to a Garner article Gartner Reveals Five Social Software Predictions for 2010 and Beyond that claims:
By 2014, social networking services will replace e-mail as the primary vehicle for interpersonal communications for 20 percent of business users.
This prediction would be easier to accept if it wasn't quantified as business email. While I have seen a percentage of personal interaction start to channel through Facebook Messages and Twitter Direct Messages. So far, I have received three business related messages through Facebook and not a single one of this emails were followed up through Facebook. Once contact was established, we pursued the discussions through normal email communication. For me, the most business related messages come through Linked In but even then, anything that is beyond a couple back and forths, is moved to traditional email communication. I don't see this trend changing over the next four years and would be hard pressed to see it change that much.
Reasons for my belief above are simple:
- Data retention – With my email account I control data retention with regards to how long I want to keep both received and sent emails.
- Attachments – Attachments are very much a big part of business communication.
- Threaded Conversations involving some or all participants – I can respond to all and keep a thread of communication but I also have the ability to create mini-threads with a select group of participants for related but not meant for full audience subjects.
- Frequency of Synchronization – I can get email alerts using Email Clients/Checkers and Mobile Device Applications.
- Privacy – I don't have to share my personal information with everyone that I send emails to.
- Offline Access – Need I say more?
- Intangibles – Labels in GMail, Advanced Search options, Storing hundreds of emails, and Calendar to mention a few.
While the above are not insurmountable they are certainly challenges to the Social Networking platforms. I believe #1, #2 and #5 will be the top contenders to keep Social Networking platforms away from stealing that 20% that Gartner predicts they will.
Launching a new job site in this economy could be deemed as not profitable. Two new job sites aren't looking for profit (as of yet) but using innovation and technology. Splits.org and Hash#Jobs are two such sites. These are experimental job sites that leverage data aggregation of certain tags on Twitter. They will battle spam and "freshness" as stated by this Cheezhead article. The user experience in such cases will be the battle these two sites have to win though Hash#Jobs seems to have more of an uphill battle due to the use of a more general tag. Even though Hash#Jobs users are pre-approved, it doesn't guarantee "freshness" but it may reduce spam. Splits.org shares the same battle.
I use the word "freshness" in relations to a job posting to define how up to date the job information is and active the job poster is too. This is a term that Dayak defined over a year ago to make the lives of its recruiters easier. We would send email notifications to a job poster when a job has not had any "activity" for a pre-defined duration. If a job goes through the reminder process with no new activity or no action from the job poster to confirm that the job is still active, Dayak closes the job posting. This keeps jobs "fresh". The project was fondly called "Bad Job Filter". As time evolved, the project has gone through fine tuning but still remains a key part of ensuring job "freshness", though we do throttle it now and again.
Combining this "freshness" concept with the aggregation concepts above, could provide to be powerful, but would have challenges on its own. I hope ideas such as these do well and new ones keep popping up. Its Re-"Freshing" to come across such concepts.
Wow, so less than a week after my last post commented on how Google Apps was a good alternative for startups such as Dayak, Microsoft announces a new initiative called BizSpark.
BizSpark is an innovative new program that unites Startups with entrepreneurial and technology resources in a global community with a common goal of supporting and accelerating the success of a new generation of high-potential Startups.
This certainly mixes things up for startups but I don't believe this changes much for a SMB. For a startup you know have access to Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Sharepoint and Microsoft Development and Server software for 3 years for a mere $100 up front fee. If you have someone that can administer the various products, it would be hard pressed for a startup to not try to qualify for this offering –
Does this make me think about moving Dayak to Microsoft products and trying to qualify Dayak? No, the minimal administration needs and no hardware benefit of Google Apps is still a compelling reason for Dayak to remain with our current setup. Could we make a switch later? Sure, anything is possible but a big unknown is how difficult it is to get approved.
Outside of the internal use of Microsoft's offering, there is a more compelling reason to use Microsoft for development and production environment. By deferring the cost of Microsoft Server products, this initiative offers a startup enough runway to validate their business model without incurring the heavy upfront cost of software licensing. This may prove useful to many startups.
Who doesn't know about Google Apps? Steve Ballmer recently dismissed Google Apps. I do agree with him to a certain degree that Google Apps can't fight Microsoft alone BUT the combination of OpenOffice and Google Apps must have Steve Ballmer sweating.
Its hard to deny that Google Apps and OpenOffice isn't a compelling option. Steve Ballmer's response shows a bit of arrogance that Microsoft could perhaps have afforded 10 years ago but not anymore. At Dayak we have people that use Microsoft Office and some that use OpenOffice. Why don't we have it standardized? The reasons range from Operating Systems (Mac, Linux and Windows), costs and comfort level of the user them self. We are ok with that due to what Google Apps provides.
Where Google Apps comes into play is the ability to share, collaborate and view files without installing converters. So not only does it save us money on Microsoft licenses and Microsoft Sharepoint but also on administration costs of the same.
We also get 7GB email accounts and calendaring that don't require us to have an Admin for an in house Microsoft Exchange or equivalent system. Our employees get a great web interface or the comfort of using Outlook Express or Outlook or Thunderbird. I know there are great options like Zimbra or Spicebird but those do incur administration costs. For Dayak we have no in house server for any of this and Google Apps takes care of all of our needs including Email backup for a nominal per user fee. We used to run our own email server using Postfix but the features we get bundled with Google Apps and with no Administration overhead, I couldn't be happier.
Got Intranet? Yes, we do with Google Sites. Another benefit of Google apps that allows us to have an wiki style intranet with no cost of a in house hardware or administration.
So Dayak like probably many startups are following a recent trend. A trend that will save us a lot of money in the long run. Just notch us up as a Google Apps fan and avid user. I hope Steve Ballmer opens his eyes to what is really going on and acknowledge that this compelling option of Google Apps and OpenOffice is something Microsoft will have to compete with.
So… Do you "Google Apps"?
I was at The Continental in Mid-Town Philadelphia on Friday night and ordered a Martini on the rocks. When I ordered it at the downstairs bar, it was put in a 6 oz glass and I was fairly disappointed with what I received for the price point. Heading to the upstairs bar, I ordered the same drink again and got the same 6oz glass but this time I got a shaker with more in it. The product inconsistency spoke volumes to me about the training of the staff at The Continental. Product Consistency is a theme that Restaurants live and die by and go in circles trying to achieve. From pouring a drink to food cooking and from taking an order to serving the food- it all comes down to being consistent with what management wants.
Product Consistency is not something that just the hospitality industry struggles with, it is prevalent in almost every industry. In the technology arena, the goal is to get consistency in coding style, naming conventions, code quality and performance. Inconsistency will cause site crashes, poor performance and constant refactoring (rewriting) of code. This may or may not impact a product like it does in the hospitality industry but it certainly can be counter-productive. In the product management and user interface design world, the goal is to be consistent in design, interface, usability and functionality. Dr. Michael Maddox, a senior scientist at HumanCentric Technologies, simply put it as- 'If you can't get it right, at least be consistent.'. You can read his opinion here. There is a fine line with regards to consistency as pointed out here. While I agree with the argument, I believe the title is misleading. Consistency in a product or design does not necessarily mean you want to conform with others (though it may make sense in some cases). I believe consistency within your product offering that is more important.


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voicerecognition necessitava di un nuovo design di logo e ha lanciato un contest su 99designs.
2 vincitori sono stati selezionati tra 41 design presentati da 17 designer.
voicerecognition.com.au is a successful australian based ecommerce site dealing in speech recognition and digital recorders/microphones. Our existing design is getting old and needs a new fresh design. Five (5) pages of HTML are only required for our main navigation and product groups. BUT please just submit an landing page initially. Also a LOGO is also required.
It does not have to be a redesign but a totally new website. That being said, good redesigns are welcome.
Voice Recognition and Digital Dictation Professionals
Desired Color Scheme:
Light, bright-ish, not garish. Sharp. Semi - web 2.0
Desired Style:
Optimized for 1024 X 768 Resolution or auto adjusting
No Frames
Look feel:
Something crisp and clear, easy to navigate.
Light and Bright colors
Please look at current website – http://www.voicerecognition.com.au
Be creative, we want something that leave
Accepted File Formats:
HTML and PSD and images etc for website , Hi res JPG and PSD for logo ( need some kind of vector)
voicerecognition.com.au sells primarily dragon voice recognition software, high quality microphones and digital recorders/notetakers in Australia.
Our market is government, corporate and education with many private customers.
I need a crisp clear easy to navigate design. Semi WEB 2.0 design. Lighter colours preferred. Professional but not slick. More information based than sales based.
ONLY 5 PAGES REQUIRED FOR THE TEMPLATES. We will do the rest.
NOTE IMPORTANT: Please just submit the Landing Page ( page 1) initially. I will post feedback and ask those in the running for the other variations as per below. It does not have to be a redesign but a totally new website. That being said, good redesigns are welcome.
Normal HTML required as we will modify the design to go with our search engine optimisation code. So NO FLASH or anything that wont get indexed by google.
What is Required:
5 pages of coded html including any related files (images, CSS etc.)
Page 1 : Main Index/Landing Page , there a lot of buttons and links so it needs a total makeover to avoid confusion , I want to retain all the existing links unless you have an idea on how to reorganise and tidy it up.for current see href="http://www.voicerecognition.com.au/">http://www.voicerecognition.com.au/
Page 2 : Product Listing Page that lists upto 10 items clearly with purchase buttons see <a http://www.voicerecognition.com.au/…sional.htm OR http://www.voicerecognition.com.au/…ts_usb.htm
Page 3 Product Group Navigation Page This page has product sub-groups with no BUY option , just navigation to the correct BUY pages as in Page 2 above see http://www.voicerecognition.com.au/…eaking.htm
Page 4: Detailed Product page including moderate amounts of content and images plus multiple purchase button see http://www.voicerecognition.com.au/…ferred.htm OR http://www.voicerecognition.com.au/…_ds-2.html
Page 5: High Information Content Page see
You can use any of the images etc from our main website to help your design.
In terms of the ecommerce just leave a blank area ( or indicate) where we can put our BUY code etc.
I just want templates so we can make up the pages. So dont worry that there a heap of different products. They will all have the same basic design as per your winning template.
Please ensure that we are able to amend and adjust, add remove buttons etc on the design template easily, so that we can adapt the design in the future when we add products. This is a major requirement. Ease of adjustment.
Once the winner has done these 5 main pages we use them as the basis for a complete new website.
LOGO Competition $200
This is left open to your ideas. Must be neat easy to read and professional. I would prefer the web page design winner to also win the logo comp but this is not necessarily how it will go if someone submits a good design. PLEASE NO images of handheld microphones as we do not sell these. Headset mics probably ok as per our existing logo. Can have multiple colours so long as it translates ok to black and white.
Please contact me if there are any questions.
This contest was originally listed in multiple categories:
- Logo Design
- Web Page Design (Coded)
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I feel that new beginnings is crawling up to me. I wish it was as easy as 1, 2, 3 to break out and to break through!
It is so that artists have shown through the hands the feelings they wished to represent. My Hands, Artist Hands
Only 16 years old and this young artist is already an avid art collector!
Just look at this! Odd Looking Tree captured my world as an artist perfectly for me, Mariaan.
Symbolism in my paintings:
A bunch of Artists, all cropped in one family
Artist dad- 52 years behind the easel!
My Bunny Paintings
Mannequin – Lady Labyrinth
Planning 101 with my artist sister, Hanlie Kotze
What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning.
Kobus Kotze at KKNK
An extended vacation after a great exhibition: my update
My butt glued to my chair….working, working, do I have a life they ask?
2 Exhibitions all at once to end off this roaring year!
Secrets Revealed: Images Of Hands In My Art
The 1-2-3 of Creativity in my art
What next? For now: "Get systems in place" Help needed please, what App next?!
The Bumble Bee and the Mannequin – interconnection of everything
Winds of change
I owe everything to these two people
My thought process and journey to a painting
My daughters featuring in my art
Ready to take off girl
Inspired by Matisse
Art exhibition: Daniel Novela and Mariaan Kotze
Captured Moments – My first Solo exhibition
To do or not to do
"Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet."
The best pencils ever made
Draw the Line
Feedback on a great art exhibition opening
Nests in the Clouds
Playing around with objects
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Painted Vintage Mannequin- abandoned…then recycled
Design: Jahwe Rohi Arabians
Inspired by Wine
When time ran out
Broken open
Transformation of an Art Deco style Cabinet
Kleine Kunst Art Exhibition Bloemfontein 16 Nov to 15 Dec 2016
Showroom Art Gallery Exhibition in Pretoria 16 Nov to 15 Dec 2016
Aardklop 4 to 9 October 2016
This is me, where I come from, how I think.
Art Exhibition 4 to 29 October 2015 Jakkalsvlei Wine Estate
Art exhibition with Hanlie Kotze @ Longstreet Art
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Kyknet Ontbytsake Insert 2014
My Daughters Art
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"Although now called rondo form, the form started off in the Baroque period as the ritornello, from the Italian word ritornare meaning "to return" (...) Rondo as a character-type (as distinct from the form) refers to music that is fast and vivacious—normally allegro"
"a work or movement, often the last movement of a sonata"
"The rondo was very popular in the late 18th and the early 19th centuries, frequently providing the form for the final movements of sonatas, quartets, symphonies, and concertos"
We called that to build a rondo.
More than twenty years later, things haven't changed that much. The only thing that has changed is that I'm now part of the winning team that builds the circle against the contender. I laugh and they try to kick, but I know for sure that there is no way they can take away what we are and what we want.
They will be rondo'd. The Heat will have to look for another league or sport to play after the beating they are about to suffer. Mr Bosh, maybe volleyball or softball would suit you?
As we wait for the start of the Boston-Miami series, I can only think about Rondo and the different ideas that build in my brain as a result of the mere mention of the guy that will make a difference in the games.
It's all very beautiful and very entertaining. But you see, there is only one Rondo and he is a Boston Celtic. The Heat (or anybody else in the league for that matter) have nobody closer enough to Rajon Rondo. You have never seen anybody so unorthodox, so surprisingly able to get a team with several hall of famers on his shoulders and beat the shit out of the most qualified rivals.
The guy is just unstoppable, and has no match in the whole league.
Yes, I know your little brother can shoot free throws with not much lower success and that he will not be invited to the three point contest next All Star.
It doesn't matter and you know it. He is just an artist, a connaisseur of the supreme art of driving the basketball to the hoop and orchestrating the finest musicians in the world. Rondo knows every inch of the court, counts every second in the game and is aware of any single eye movement in the play. He is also a clairvoyant and can predict where one guy will go when he dream fakes once more.
Rondo is the final note, the essential and most refined part of the composition. The last rhyme the rivals will hear in their ears when they lay beaten on the floor.
Vendetta, art, passion and tradition.
The messenger wears a green jersey with a number 9 stamped on it.
He won't be denied. The Heat will never be able to escape from their fatal fate: to live a dream that will finally die. Killed by the talent and passion of the finest artist and musician in the game.
Defeated by Rajon Rondo
They say we have flipped the switch, that the swagger is back and the corner has been turned.
I will just say that Rondo is back, and with him the piece is complete, perfect, in pure harmony with the laws of basketball and tradition.
With him we have our Boston Celtics back. Bohemian 5/01/2011 04:40:00 AM Tweet Edit


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On Slavery – 8: The "Peculiar Institution"
I believe the use of the phrase "peculiar institution" was intended to convey the highly contradictory nature of the practice of human ownership in a country based on equality and freedom. Regardless of what perspective one might have of slavery in America, it is difficult to argue against the fact that these contradictions existed. Historian Kenneth Stampp's chapter titled "Between Two Cultures," in his book, The Peculiar Institution: Slavery in the Ante-Bellum South, provides several compelling examples.
1. American culture was heavily influenced by religion and yet the South used that religion to justify slavery.
2. Morality of the day frowned on fornication and yet the laws of the day prohibited slaves from legally marrying, thus not only condoning but also encouraging slaves to live out-of-wedlock. Slave owners preached "virtue and decency…" but then wondered why there was widespread sexual promiscuity. Add to this the "hypocrisy in white criticism of their moral laxity" when masters used their slaves "to satisfy an immediate sexual urge."
3. Rape of a white woman by a slave was punishable by death but "no such offense against a slave woman was recognized in law."
4. The family was critically important to white culture but the "peculiar institution" condoned the intentional undermining of normal family structures among bondsmen because it best suited their owner's economic goals as well as furthering command and control of laborers. "The family had no great importance as an economic unit." And the Protestant South was highly tolerant of slave owners who separated spouses and families.
5. Stampp points out that "the enterprising, individualistic, freedom-loving, self-made man" attained the greatest respectability in white society of the 19th century. And yet slaves were given no opportunity to even hope to aspire to this level of respectability.
6. Rather than a society based on equality, the South developed a highly stratified caste system.
And so I contend that embracing slavery left the South at odds with itself, the North, and much of the rest of the world. And yet embrace it, it did. Use of the phrase "peculiar institution" instead of "slavery" was yet another way in which the South struggled to reconcile the irreconcilable.
Kenneth M. Stampp, The Peculiar Institution: Slavery in the Ante-Bellum South.


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Hudson is a town in Massachusetts. It was formed in 1866 and was previously called Marlborough/Stow. It can be found in Middlesex county and is a part of the Southern registry of deed district. For more information, contact the county at 78 Main St., Hudson 01749. On the attached map, Hudson is shown as 47 in Middlesex county.
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On this sunny March Friday, with the promise of warmer days ahead, it's nice to recall last summer. A highlight of our August was filming a short piece as Maine Insiders for the Maine Department of Tourism. The two-day shoot took us from Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park in Freeport to Popham Beach and all of our favorite places in between.
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Exit poll: Ex-PM Pahor wins Slovenia presidency
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) -- Former Slovenia Prime Minister Borut Pahor won the presidential election Sunday, calling for unity in the tiny EU nation where discontent has been mounting with government budget cuts and other austerity measures designed to avoid a bailout.
"There is a way out and we must find it together," Pahor said in his victory speech. "We must not turn against each other."
Sunday's vote came just days after anti-austerity protests in Ljubljana, the capital, erupted into clashes that left 15 people injured, triggering fears this normally placid Alpine nation of 2 million was heading into instability.
Several hundred protesters waving banners gathered Sunday in the eastern town of Krsko, even as snow blanketed the country, disrupting traffic in some parts and contributing to a low election turnout.
Slovenia, once an economic star among EU newcomers when it joined in 2004, has faced one of the worst recessions of the 17-nation eurozone. Its economy has shrunk more than 8 percent since 2009 and continues to decline, resulting in a sharp drop in living standards and a surge in unemployment, which now stands at about 12 percent.
Pahor won 67.44 percent of the vote compared to 32.56 for his rival, incumbent Danilo Turk, according to the State Electoral Commission, after nearly all votes were counted. Final results are expected later in the week.
Although the presidency is mostly a ceremonial post, the elected leader will play an important role as the country faces painful economic reforms.
Slovenia now needs "trust, respect and tolerance," the 49-year-old left-leaning Pahor said. He urged an agreement between Slovenia's bitterly divided political groups, saying that "there is no problem that we cannot solve together."
Turk congratulated his opponent and pledged to "remain an active citizen, loyal to the Slovenian state."
Prime Minister Janez Jansa's center-right government has launched pension and labor reforms, made public sector cuts and moved to recapitalize the nation's banks, which are at the center of the financial crisis because they are burdened by bad loans.
But Jansa's reforms have somewhat been stalled because of the political divisions. The opposition has demanded a referendum on the banking law, fueling EU concerns that Slovenia will not be able to carry out the promised reforms.
Pahor, whose own, center-left government fell last year because it was unable to tackle the economic crisis, has been sympathetic to Jansa's position, telling the AP that "I know what it means to be the prime minister at the time of crisis."
Although he is Jansa's political opponent, Pahor has supported some of the austerity moves, saying that reform is the only way out of the crisis and that Slovenia must show to Europe that it was able to pull out of trouble on its own.
Analyst Tanja Staric believes that Pahor won support by "systematically building an image of a politician who shares the destiny of the people."
Turk -- a fierce critic of the reforms -- has argued that Jansa's cost-cutting has not been equally distributed and will only hurt the poor.
Turnout among Slovenia's 1.7 million voters was lower than in the first round -- in another sign of voters' discontent.
Worried Slovenes said they hoped the election would bring a sense of security.
"I think things will start to calm down from today," said 86-year-old retiree Mihael Grund, who ventured out early despite drizzle and cold to cast his ballot. "We have had so much tension recently and that is a big worry for us."
Thousands joined demonstrations in the capital of Ljubljana on Friday and in the second-largest city of Maribor earlier in the week. Both rallies ended in riots, with police using water cannons and tear gas to repel rock-throwing extremists.
Some Slovenes, like 35-year-old high-school teacher Igor Vulic, say no politician can bring about any change and that Slovenia needs new leaders.
"They should just all go," he said.
Ali Zerdin contributed to this report.


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The automobile is a beautiful toy,
And a useful one, too, as everyone knows;
But you really can't count it an unalloyed joy
For it's only a pleasure, as far as it goes.
— Florida Highways, December 1923
While automobile use was on the rise in the 1910s and 1920s, state and local governments across the United States struggled to build the roads necessary for safe and speedy motoring. Florida, with its unique and varied geography, posed some particularly daunting challenges for motorists and road builders alike. The Florida State Legislature created the State Road Department in 1915, along with a fund to aid highway construction. Fifteen percent of the money collected for automobile registrations was set aside to help support the new projects, along with a new property tax.
Despite the efforts of both state and federal governments to provide a system of good roads, however, curious visitors to Florida frequently ran into trouble getting from place to place. Their enthusiasm for exploring the Sunshine State knew no bounds, but it would be a few years before the state's road system could catch up. The following photos depict some of the trouble Florida's early motorists encountered.
Interested in the history of the roads in your county? The former State Road Department's publication Florida Highways is an excellent place to start your research. Visit the State Library of Florida to get a look.
You might also be interested in our collection of photographs from the Florida Department of Transportation.
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This is my second car from Wilsonville Toyota. Great experience. The car salesman Zachary welcome me and my family. Told him what car i was interested in. We took a test drive, came back and did all the paperwork. He explained all my options and what he thinks is best for me. Didn't try to pressure me into anything but made really good reasons why i should purchase these additional options for my car. Mainly to save money in the long run. Signed all the paperwork, he gave me the keys, shook hands and drove off the lot satisfied.
Great service. Got the payments I wanted and help me get what I wanted. Continue to make sure I'm happy and that I'm car is taken care of.
Zach was very friendly and a pleasure to work with. Zach followed up on questions in a timely manner and promptly returned my calls and emails. We came from out of town to pick up the car and everything was ready to go when we arrived.
Zachary was a great sales advocate, we were shown all of the options on the vehicle. We were very pleased with his knowledge and friendliness.
So impressed by zachery. There was zero pressure and I felt like at any moment I was free to walk away. I came for a new but left with a used and not feeling pressured into anything at any point.
We had an amazing experience buying our first Toyota at Wilsonville Toyota. Ellie and Zach and all the staff were incredibly cordial and were incredibly fair with our trade in and love the no bull pricing! Thanks again to Ellie and the team at Wilsonville Toyota for a great holiday gift!
I love my new 1794 Tundra. I did a lot of research on all kinds of trucks before buying. The difference here was simple. Zach Nygaard! Zach made this whole thing what buying a car should be. He was straight forward, honest, and worked to get me what I needed to get this done. We have not bought a new car in 15 yers and Zach will be the reason I come back quicker for our next one! Well done!
Zach was very understanding about the kind of car I was looking for. He offered great advice and information to help make the choosing process that much easier. He genuinely wants the customer to satisfied with their purchase. It was comforting that he was so understanding about my financial state and what kind of car I wanted.
Zach was great reaching out to my husband and getting everything started and Jeff ended the deal with great energy and helped me "move in" to my new 4 runner! Great service and I love my car!!!
We came in for a test drive and with no pressure came out with a Rav4! The amount given for our trade in and the reasonable financing rate were both big reasons for our purchase. Thanks to Zach N. for making that happen.
I always come here for my cars! My 6th one w them!!! Great service! Quick to get a car! Always willing to help w u as a buyer!
Fantastic experience with Zach N at Wilsonville Toyota. Patience and knowledgeable. Responded quickly with our vast amount of questions. Top notch service. Now proud owners of a RAV4.
Zachary in sales supremely helpful, friendly, professional, whole experience of my Camry purchase made comfortable. easy, made financial arrangement workable, and taught new functions thoroughly.
I had an exceptional experience with Zach and the team at Wilsonville Toyota. All of them were positive, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and helpful. It was a first class experience start to finish.
This is our second purchase from Wilsonville Toyota. We returned because they are the best. Our sales associate Zachary Nygaard was knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. He showed us several vehicles and never pressured us at all.
Great information, Zach was really knowledgable. I owned a Prius and was deciding if I wanted another. I wanted a 4 wheel drive car this time and the fact that Toyota now made the Prius with front wheel drive was the deal breaker.
I recently purchased a 2016 Nissan Rogue from Wilsonville Toyota and had a great car buying experience from beginning to end! I traveled quite a distance to Wilsonville in order to test drive and potentially purchase the vehicle I had researched online for weeks. During that time, I had several other less than ideal experiences with other dealerships, so I was prepared for the worst but optimistically hoping for the best. I was so grateful to be helped by Zachary Nygaard, a sales associate of Wilsonville Toyota. Zach was extremely helpful and capable of answering any questions I had about the vehicle without any of the typical condescension I have unfortunately experienced with other dealerships. At no point during my purchase was I made to feel inadequate or uninformed about the car buying process, which has caused me to leave many other dealerships in the past, never to return. Zachary Nygaard was polite, helpful, respectful and understood that I had acquired the necessary knowledge of the type of vehicle I was purchasing, but that I needed his help to ultimately decide if this was in fact the vehicle for me. He was incredibly helpful with that process and immediately put my mind at ease. A couple of hours later, I was making the journey home in my new Rogue. I love it!! It was a great car buying experience and I am very grateful to Zach for not only understanding the type of help I needed, but also the type of help I didn't need. What a fantastic representative for Wilsonville Toyota!! Thank you Zach!!
This is my third car that l buy at Wilsonville Toyota and they are always very professional, courteous. Customer Advocate Zachary Nygaard made the whole buying experience very easy for me and my family. Wilsonville Toyota always has good discounts and rebates.
Zac was awesome it was quick easy and no one wasted my time. I would recommend to anybody that ask to go see zac st Wilsonville Toyota
Zach helped us out when we decided to trade in our car and was very knowledgeable about our options and made sure we were happy with what we got and also valued our time by letting my husband know up front what he needed to sign for and then when he could go so he could leave to another appointment he had. He wasn't pushy and just wanted to do what was right for us. He was awesome and super professional! I hope to go back to him with any needs I have in the future! Great job!
My wife and I went in to lease our first car, Zach met us out front right when we pulled in, immediately we felt all of our nerves disappearing! Zach was very knowledgeable about all models we were looking at. Overall, our experience was great and I can't wait to do business with Wilsonville Toyota again in the future!
Bought exactly the car I wanted at the price I wanted to pay. Excellent service. Knowledgeable salesmen Zach helped make the car buying process painless too. Thanks again.
Help me look for the car I like the most. Show me the best choice. Guide us step by step till we got our new car. Thank you for the best service and experience!!
Stopped by this dealership last week to just see what type of selections Toyota has compared to Subaru, as my Jeep was terminal….so just browsing with no intent to buy anything. Was greeted by Zach Nygaard and he explained the options, including Hybrids…which struck a chord. Don't like the Prius, but liked the other hybrid selections that I was not aware of, including the RAV4 Hybrid line. Asked if any on the lot and a search came up dry….except for a unit that was traded in and not inspected or approved. I liked Zach's personal approach to answering my questions and felt that he was a straight shooter. Actually walked the lot to look at the vehicle and was pleasantly surprised with the RAV4 hybrid model. The vehicle was not clean and tires looked tired, but had potential…so we took a test drive. Since I was really just in the browsing mode, I decided to just ask about the cost and all the particulars…..since all that seemed reasonable, decided to also ask about financing, warranty, etc. Based on Zach's pleasing demeanor and overall good vibes, I decided to pursue Toyota's financing with Zach's help in working with Mike Lissman to meet competitive rates that were available to me through my own resources. Since I felt that this was a pretty good deal, checked out other offerings online to verify. To my amazement, we closed the deal late that evening after not having any intention of purchasing a car when I started out. Zach indicated that he would call me when the vehicle was certified and ready for pickup and final paperwork. He called me within a couple of days and indicated that they decided to put all new tires on the car due to borderline replacement wear.…..super!....and called when it was completed and ready. Upon picking up the car, Zach showed me how the Toyota dealer certification and detailing turned out…..the car looked "brand new"! Terrific job, and far exceeded my expectations. Zach was also very personable in walking me through all the operating variables on my new car, which was very reassuring and a great way to kick off new ownership. If you read this and are looking for a vehicle at Wilsonville Toyota, ask for Zach Nygaard and avoid any disappointments! 5 Star Seervice!!!
I found the used, certified car I wanted at an excellent price! Zach helped clarify all my questions concerning the sale and details of the car. Zach even delivered the car to my daughter's house and met her at the hospital where she was working to deliver the keys! Afterwards we forget something and Zach (and Josh) helped me get all the details squared away. I am thrilled with the service I received!
Quite pleasant experience with buying my car at Wilsonville Toyota. I would strongly recommend this place to my friends and would come back for my car shopping to this place again.
A pleasant car buying experience? Yes, it can be done and it is true! Wilsonville Toyota is on to something . . . the lowest price is listed on the sticker, you work with one person, no B. S. We worked with Zachary Nygaard. He's new, but he did a nice job. He values your time and hustles. I wanted a better look at a vehicle in the back lot. He grabbed the wrong keys, no biggie. He was literally running to grab the right ones. Right then I knew . . . this guy cares about the customer's experience. I would highly recommend him and the dealership. Thumbs up!
My husband and I have bought several cars and trucks in our lifetime together. I have to say that the service Christopher Wallace provided when we purchased our new 4runner was not only the most professional, efficient, and easy… It was also very fun! He made the new car buying process seem like it was a date rather than a dreaded day sitting at a car dealership. Chris helped find the perfect vehicle for us. I was limited and closed minded, and he exposed me to options that fit our needs perfectly. Top notch, one of the best, highly recommend!
Christopher Wallace was great to deal with. I was only in for service. He asked if I was interested in getting a newer car since they had a request for my 2017 Highlander. 2 hours later I was driving off in a 2020 4 Runner, which my husband I are super excited about. The numbers worked and no pressure from Chris - just helpful each step of the way. Thank you, Chris - we will e seeing you next time!!
Great experience, No hire pressure sales, knowledgeable, great communication. Taylor was great to work with and Chris was great helping when Taylor was temporarily unavailable.
Chris and the staff at Wilsonville Toyota where truly exceptional in the purchase process of my new 2020 Tacoma TRD 4x4! Chris was straight forward and honest with all the details of the lease of my new truck. Great Dealership and Amazing customer service! Thank You!
Very easy to work with! He listens to my needs and wants and provides the best he can. I never felt pressured in anyway. This is my third vehicle from Wilsonville toyota and I would not go anywhere else! Big thanks to Chris and Julian :) I highly recommend working with them! Samantha.
Knowledgeable, friendly, and not a high pressure salesperson which I appreciate...being in sales myself. Great overall experience and easy process, thanks Chris! Tran & Mark
sales man was more focus I my needs than a sales goal. Clearly driven by exceedingly my needs, chris was a good listener found my car at a different dealer. That is great service, and is why I have purchased like 5 cars from you.
Chris is so easy to work with. He listened to what we were looking for and searched for the best and perfect match for us. We asked for him specifically on this purchase since he helped us out with our last purchase. Exceptional high standards is what Chris stands for. Thank you!
Christopher was so wonderful in walking us through our lease of our Rav4! He is so sincere and patient! A great sense of himor as well! At the end of our deal, we were ready to adopt him! We plan on dealing with him again in three years
Christopher Wallace is absolutely awesome, friendly and knowledgeable. My partner and I really had a lot of fun with Chris leasing my 2019 RAV4 XLE. My 2nd time leasing from Wilsonville Toyota and both experiences have been great ones.
Chris was really sweet and kind. He was not pushy at all. He was more understanding of the situation. I plan to use him for my next purchase!
We were in and out in less than 3 hours which is a record in my car buying experience. Chris showed us many options for purchase or lease. He was polite, professional and a pleasure to work with..
Chris was knowledgeable about our vehicle and went above expectations by suggesting we take the RAV4 we tested to coffee/errands while talking over whether or not to buy this vehicle. Turns out, after doing a few errands with the RAV4, it was the vehicle for us! Especially appreciated NOT dealing with a gang of employees!
I had a great experience at Wilsonville Toyota! When I called about a car, John Nielsen, the Customer Care Representative emailed me with a personalized video touring the car. I really appreciate him doing that. It made me feel like they really care about their customers. Chris Wallace supported me throughout the buying process and he was great to work with! He was patient with all my questions and he was kind and informative when providing me information. He even worked with the service center to fix a small cosmetic issue at no additional cost. This was the most comfortable and relaxed I have felt while buying a car. After purchasing the car, I received a follow up call from Chris to see how I liked the car and if I needed anything else. I haven't had a dealership do that in the past. I would highly recommend Wilsonville Toyota! The one person, one price model and a welcoming team make the car buying process very enjoyable! I am very grateful for Chris, John, and the Wilsonville Toyota team!
It was my first RAV4 purchase ever and I all I can say the experience was incredible. Chris was patient and very understanding. He was super knowledgeable and made sure we had the perfect experience.
I have bought 4 vehicles here over 20 years and each time the customer service gets better and better. Chris was great from the start and even brought the car out to us when is was ready. All our questions were answered and there was none of the stuff customers hate about buying a new car. 5 star recommendation.
We have purchased/leased several Toyota vehicles from different dealers throughout the Portland Metro area - most were closer to our home than Wilsonville. On our first contact at the Wilsonville Toyota dealership, several months ago, when we were just "kicking the tires", we were introduced to Chris Wallace. From that point forward until we recently leased our 2019 RAV 4, Chris never dropped the ball, contacted us periodically just to check in, and when we finally decided to get serious about getting a new vehicle, Chris was tireless in his efforts to find us the "right" vehicle, always with a smile and patience even though we had a number of physical issues to deal with. Best sales person we've ever dealt with!
Chris was very helpful dealing with my trade-in that needed some repairs and securing us a vehicle that was not on the lot. Prompt, courteous and a pleasant disposition. Thanks for making a car buying experience hassle free.
Christopher was friendly and very knowledgeable! Our experience was excellent from start to finish. He worked hard to do his best to find us the vehicles that best suited our needs and he succeeded! Every employee that assisted us throughout our time there provided us with first class service! We will certainly refer friends and family to this dealership as well! THANK YOU!
Found the dealership online and went in to look at a couple used and new Tacomas. First off, the team was very organized: I had my appointment scheduled and the associate was ready for me when I showed up, no waiting around. After I had decided on a vehicle, the paperwork process was very quick and I was on my way in no time. I had the pleasure to work only with one person, Chris Wallace, and didn't have to deal with multiple people to finally close the deal. Chris was great: very knowledgeable and personable; he answered all my questions and never was pushy. It was nice to deal with someone friendly and straight forward. All my previous experiences buying cars were negative, this is the first time I left a lot in a good mood. Nice work guys.
Thanks to Christopher Wallace's hard work and patience I was able to drive away with my very first car! He's honest and listens to your every need. I will only recommend Toyota in Wilsonville and I will be returning for future purchases!
Chris was very helpful and patient. With My husband and I. We really appreciate the staff at Wilsonville Toyota that stayed late to help with the deal. We can only image the sacrifices they make. Thank you so much!
Chris was great to work with over the last few months. We were not in a hurry and Chris respected that and worked with us, over time. He kept in contact but never pressured us - there was no question that we were going to work with Chris and Wilsonville Toyota. In fact, we'll likely buy another vehicle from them soon. Elliott helped out as well and was equally helpful and professional. Again, we had a great experience!
Chris was very knowledgeable about the vehicle I was purchasing and very helpful. He explained everything in detail and answered all my questions. Chris has a great personality and sense of humor. I would definitely buy another car from him.
Great job Chris. Brought our Highlander in for service and made a quick and easy upgrade. Was great to work with Chris. Would buy a car here again
Went in to look, left with a new Prius plugin. Felt supported and knew the quality of buying here. Love the crew and the approach to customer support.
This was our second car purchase from Wilsonville Toyota. Absolutely no stress and an easy car purchase. Chris Wallace helped us with the purchase, and all the other staff we interacted with were very friendly. It was an easy and pretty quick process, Chris did all the leg work for us. I appreciate the way we were spoken to, and not treated in a pushy manner. I never felt taken advantage of or mislead. I highly recommend Wilsonville Toyota and would not hesitate to purchase from them again. Thank you Chris!
We went to Wilsonville to look at a few car options. Chris helped us with all the leg work. We then returned and he helped us find the perfect car for our family. He was so patient and helpful.
Chris was amazing to work with. I've bought from two other Toyota dealerships in the Portland area, and buying from Wilsonville Toyota was definitely the easiest experience I've had. Chris was friendly, communicative, and really made the whole process pretty painless. The coffee wasn't bad, either. Hopefully I won't be needing another vehicle any time soon, but I will definitely be recommending Chris to others! Thanks again. Love the Tacoma!
In a field(car sales/salesman) where most are frowned upon Chris made our experience more pleasant than expected. Not only was he very knowledgeable about the vehicle we looked at but he had no problem getting the information we needed about the new RAV4 and following up to make sure we had everything we needed to make our decision. The process was seamless & quick. The dealership prides it self in their process and it's clear they do so for this reason, a happy customer. Thanks again & appreciate your time and exceptional service 🙏🏽
Chris was a great help in determining what was the best fit for me and also did a great job following up to make sure my needs were met.
Chris Wallace was very easy to talk with about the type of pickup we wanted to purchase. It made the whole experience trouble free without any kind of pressure or salesman tricks. We like the fact the dealership is close for service and open on Sunday. I have been taking our two Toyota's there for service and they have been excellent from arrival to checkout. Chris is extremely pleasant with the paper work that is required to finalize the transaction.
I went to Wilsonville Toyota and they gave me an honest appraisal on my trade in and never tried to sell me anything more than what I wanted or could afford. The staff are extremely friendly and experts in their fields. I worked with Chris Wallace and he went above and beyond by showing me every single one of my options both with vehicles and financially, he even drove to our home 35 miles away so my wife who was with our young children could finish her paper work. We are very happy with our purchase and will only go to Wilsonville Toyota from now on.
This was an excellent experience and Chris Wallace was essential in my decision to lease with Toyota! I will cherish my new car and really value the options I was offered my Michael for the lease deal!
I had an incredible first car buying experience from Wilsonville Toyota. I felt comfortable right away, and knew I was getting a reliable used car from the start. I visited other dealerships after my initial meeting and others paled in comparison.
Spent the day before at another dealership and walked away so frustrated because they wouldn't answer our questions, told us the Car Fax was wrong and wouldn't deal at all with us. We were so frustrated and decided to go visit Wilsonville Toyota and see what their "No Bull" was about. Chris Wallace was our advocate and we were so happy with the service. Bought our 2019 Toyota Highlander and before taking it home it was cleaned and made sure we had all our questions answered. Would definitely recommend Wilsonville Toyota!
We visited Wilsonville Toyota to mainly look at RAV4 exterior and interior colors and features as we knew there had been changes made for 2019 models. I had no real intention of purchasing a vehicle that day, but did want to see how the new RAV4 compared to the 2017 RAV4 we had recently sold. Chris Wallace greeted us when we entered the dealership. He was a very helpful and knowledgeable consultant as he listened to our needs and wants in a new vehicle. Since I have previously owned 2 RAV4s, I thought I wanted another one, but was also considering a Subaru. After looking at one of the Adenture Series on the lot that had most of the same equipment level as a Limited, we decided we liked the new Lunar Rock color and sporty interior features. Once we made our decision to purchase this vehicle, Chris made sure both the car and paperwork were promptly completed to lessen our wait time. He went over the new features on the car with me until I felt comfortable enough to drive my new car home. He then followed up by phone to see how I liked the car and to answer any other questions. Chris made buying my new car a positive experience. I would recommend both Chris Wallace and Wilsonville Toyota! Susan Carpenter
We worked with Chris Wallace to purchase a new 4Runner and had a really great experience - Wilsonville Toyota has a super easy process and a great staff that makes the buying experience a lot less painful! We would recommend the dealership and Chris to anyone looking for a hassle free process.
Of course I had heard the no bull commercials which is what brought me to Willsonville Toyota, but it was the lower...no bull prices on the website that kept me interested. I started by looking online and soon was able to speak with the actual person I was chatting with. This was super helpful since I didn't have to keep repeating what I wanted out of a vehicle. With way less than perfect credit, and a budget in mind I set an appointment over the phone. Next day I arrived and Chris Wallace was waiting for me. Chris already had my name down as V.I.P. and new all of the details on what I wanted out of my next vehicle. We test drove a lot of vehicles and Chris never once pressured me or gave me the impression he thought I was too picky😉 . I will continue to only work with Wilsonville Toyota in the future...and you really should too!
Chris helped me as soon as I walked in. It was reasonably quick from start to end I worked only with Chris who is very knowledgeable and I purchased a vehicle after the test drive with him and going over the details of the purchase by clearly explaining everything as well answering fully all my questions. It's a Great Pleasure to work with Chris. Will buy from this Dealership again!!
I gave Chris a list of the things I would like to have in my new car. He listened attentively and understood exactly what I wanted. A few minutes later he pulled the exact car I wanted around front. Excellent !!!
Another great experience purchasing a Toyota. Chris was extremely helpful answered all of our questions and made the buying experience very pleasant . would not hesitate to work with Chris again
Chris was awesome! He was so attentive and quick with questions and fun. I really appreciate him finding us a car and giving us all the financing options.
Chris Wallace found the exact car we wanted and arranged the deal. He delivered the car to our house that evening. In the light of day, we found a couple of small paint issues, which the dealership gladly repaired for us. In the end, we got the exact car we wanted in perfect condition. Very pleased with our representative and the dealership.
We had a great experience from beginning to end. There isn't a single thing we can complain about. We worked with Chris Wallace and he was awesome, super personable and professional. We know Chris and the finance team worked hard on our deal, when one thing didn't work they would find another option. We appreciate all the hard work and are so excited we went through you guys! We would totally recommend anyone looking to buy a car to check this dealership out. We know buying a car can be dreadful because of the long process and sometimes pushy car sales men, but this place was the exact opposite. We've never felt so comfortable when purchasing a vehicle and had peace of mind knowing we were getting a good deal. Thank you!!! You're awesome!
Great costumer service. Very attentive, patient, and very knowledgeable. He helped me out getting the best deal possible. I am very satisfied with the service that I received. Recommended.
I reached out to Wilsonville Toyota right before they were about to close on a Thursday evening. I spoke with Mindi, who was VERY helpful and answered all of my questions in a concise and sufficient manner. She told me that a sales rep would be in touch the next day. Sure enough, I received a call from Steven Bailey the next morning. We then began working through the steps in order for me to purchase a used Tacoma. It was easier than I could have imagined. Steven was on it all day and flexible with my short time frame. I advised Steven that if he could get me a quote via email with all of the information I needed that I would fly up the next day from California to come pick up the vehicle. Steven made it happen and with no xxxxxxxx. He was straight forward and addressed all of my needs, questions, and concerns. The next morning I showed up and looked at the truck, signed the paperwork, and within an hour I was driving back to California. Like I said, it was easier than I could have imagined. Great dealership, no xxxxxxxx, and Steven's an excellent part of your team, I cannot recommend him enough. Give this man a raise.
Steven was absolutely awesome helping me through the entire process of turning in my old vehicle, guiding me through what all of my options were, and finding what I could fit into My budget. Ultimately I got a great truck from Steven and couldn't be happier. He made the strenuous process of of purchasing a new car as fast and easy as possible.
We were told the day before coming in to ask for Brian. We did so, but he was at lunch, so we were introduced to Steven Bailey. From the start he was professional and friendly. He promptly brought the car we were interested in to the front of the dealership and we did a test drive. He worked with us through the entire procedure and except for that" big loan" we signed for, made it almost painless. Best of all, we knew what we wanted and he didn't try to talk us into stuff we didn't want. We're looking forward to driving this Avalon throughout our retirement! Thanks Steven for your help.
Steven drove all the way to central California to make sure we were able to get our Prius Prime before the end of the year! He was kind and patient every step of the way. Next time we buy we want it to be from Steven Bailey!
I visited Willsonville Toyota at the end of September. After being a long standing customer with Toyota of Portland I recently had a HORRIBLE customer service experience with them and I was looking for a new Toyota dealership to service my vehicle, I am on my 4th Toyota, and lease my next vehicle from. I received nothing but great customer service from my first visit to get my Corolla serviced in September and the great customer service continued when I traded in my vehicle this last week for a new Rav4. Steven Bailey was the sales associate I worked with and he was very kind and knowledgeable. I was able to get the lease payments I wanted and Steven was very helpful and patient with me going over ALL the options I asked to see for payments. The selection of vehicles was great, the only item that I wanted that was missing on my new Rav4 Steven was able to have added on for me. Thanks so much Steven and the Willsonville team. I will be seeing you all again soon,
I worked with Steven Bailey to get a leased car for me and my 10-month-old baby early this week. I needed a lot of help as I hadn't driven for over four years. I didn't even have an auto insurance at the time of signing the papers. Steven went above and beyond in assisting me to get everything done right, from delivering my vehicle to my address after work to helping me get an auto insurance from scratch by talking to the insurance agent over the phone for a long time and answering all my questions with great patience as I was clueless about the business. Toward the end, he even helped me by holding my baby when I was signing the papers, for by this time my baby had become very fussy and cranky due to the long tedious session of getting my insurance in place and the paperwork done. When everything was set and done, it was already very late into the evening before he could go home to his pregnant wife. Needless to say, I am very grateful and I would give Steven six stars if you had it. - Peipei Shapiro
The best place to ever buy a new rig. The main reason I keep going back is due to my salesman!!! He makes it so easy to understand all the ends and outs of what it takes to buy. The entire sals team in my opinion ie the best!! They are the true reason I tell all the people I know and work with we're to buy from. Job well done Wilsonville team!!!
Steven has now helped me with three vehicles and each time I've been very impressed with his attentive and caring approach. I was alone each time and he made me feel safe and well taken care of. I would highly recommend Steven and the dealership to anyone!
Just as Wilsonville Toyota advertises, it is a No Bull approach to buying a vehicle. Steven helped make it a very straightforward process. It was just working with Steven and we were in/out in less than 2 hours.
This is the second vehicle I have purchased from Wilsonville Toyota and both experiences were top notch! Steven Bailey was so helpful, kind and personable. He was engaging, upfront, honest and kind. He worked with me to find the right vehicle for my needs, no pressure. I was in and out of there in two and half hours. In addition, I had a client tell me on the same day that he was thrilled with his experience with Austin and purchasing a car for his son! Well done!
Great job Steven, We are so happy with our new RAV4 Hybrid and the process you helped us go through seamlessly. Thanks for your support and the "No Bull" experience
Turned in our lease. Boyce and Steve made the process easy and painless. We ended up with another lease that we plan on buying once it's up. Boyce and Steve found us exactly what we wanted at a good price.
Everything was so easy and straightforward at this dealership. The staff is very courteous and appreciative of your time and business. Will continue to do business here and recommend to everyone I know. The experience I received at Wilsonville Toyota was 1000 times better than from Beaverton Toyota. Save yourself time and energy and go straight to Wilsonville Toyota.
Steven was a pleasure to work with and purchase from. He is a very down-to-earth professional who let us take our time without ever being overbearing about purchasing. He was calm and well-paced throughout the test drive and car buying process which can sometimes feel rushed or anxious. It was the easiest car buying experience I've had. I would ask for him personally if buying another car from Wilsonville Toyota. We felt like we got the best deal possible without having to go through all of the typical dealership tropes.
Wasn't too complicated. Staff was friendly. A dealership that busy on a Sunday made me feel confident about my deal. Great time at Wilsonville Toyota as a first time customer.
We came to Wilsonville Toyota looking for a new Toyota Tundra, having recently realized the the Tacoma we were leasing was not the right truck for our towing needs. Steven and Wilsonville worked with us to get a great deal on the Tacoma and helped us identify the best Tundra with the right options for us. Steven was helpful and supportive during the process, without being pushy or trying to rush us into a decision that might not have been the right one for us. Originally, we were looking for a new Tundra, but after considering our options, Steven suggested we take a look at a Certified Pre-Owned Tundra with low miles and good options. I'm happy to say that turned out to be the perfect vehicle for our needs... and it's very much like-new! Thank you, Steven, for your assistance in getting into such a great vehicle!
Steven was knowledgeable, patient, and fun to work with. He was attentive, listened to my needs and concerns, and answered all of my questions without hesitation. We discussed various purchase options and I truly felt that he wanted to ensure I was receiving what I needed. He knows his product and spent extra time showing me all the features of my new Camry. Would absolutely recommend to friends and family!
Steven made my experience with purchasing my RAV4 wonderful! He was patient, kind and extremely helpful. He was swift but detailed where needed. He was happy to answer any/all questions and was respectful with time. I specifically looked for Steven the few times I went by because he made what's normally an anxiety filled process, smooth and painless. Thank you, Steven!! I'll be recommending him to my friends!
We were very pleased with Steven's help and the dealership as a whole. We were treated very fairly and they lived up to their one person no hassle claims. This was our fifth Toyota truck and our third Tundra. We have never had a more reliable vehicle and expect the same from this one. Thanks Wilsonville Toyota and Steven Bailey
My family recently purchased our second vehicle from Wilsonville Toyota, a new Toyota Highlander Hybrid. Our salesperson, Steven Bailey, was great; friendly, knowledgable and easy to communicate with. He was flexible and patient as we tested and discussed several different vehicles. I highly recommend Wilsonville Toyota.
After driving and looking at several Rav4s, I was shown EXACTLY what I wanted and needed and bought it that day. Excellent service and care.


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Celts now 4-0 without Rondo, top Clippers
Celtics 106, Clippers 104
Paul Pierce scored 22 points and the Boston Celtics held off a late comeback to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 106-104 on Sunday and improve to 4-0 since losing Rajon Rondo for the season.
The Clippers had pulled within 103-101 on a 3-pointer by Eric Bledsoe with 56 seconds remaining. But Avery Bradley drew an offensive foul on Los Angeles' Jamal Crawford with 26 seconds to go, and Pierce held on to the ball before making a 3-pointer with 2.5 second left to clinch the win.
The teams played without the point guards voted starters in the All-Star game in Houston on Feb. 17 - the Clippers' Chris Paul and Rondo.
Jeff Green and Leandro Barbosa scored 14 points each for the Celtics. The Clippers were led by Bledsoe, replacing Paul, and Crawford, who made a 3-pointer at the buzzer, with 23 each.
It was the Celtics' fourth game since Rondo tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Paul sat out his seventh in a row with a bruised right kneecap. The Clippers have lost five of those, including their biggest setback and lowest scoring game of the season, 98-73 at Toronto on Friday night.
The Celtics also are missing rookie forward Jared Sullinger after Friday's season-ending back surgery.
The Clippers trailed by 15 early in the fourth quarter. Then Blake Griffin's free throw began a 15-3 run capped by Crawford's layup that closed the gap to 101-98 with 3:18 remaining.
Jason Terry put Boston up by five points when he beat the 24-second buzzer with a jumper with 1:09 left before Bledsoe made his 3-pointer.
The first half was one of the best of the season for the Celtics, and they headed to the locker room with a 59-40 lead.
They tied their season highs of 33 points after one quarter and 59 after two. And they did it with balanced offense, as 10 players scored between three and nine points.
They had 14 assists on their 20 baskets and just five turnovers in the half. On defense, they held the Clippers to 10 points on 4-for-18 shooting in the second quarter and forced 15 turnovers in the half.
The Clippers didn't score in the second quarter until Lamar Odom made an 11-foot turnaround 4:11 into the period, cutting Boston's lead to 39-32. Bledsoe made their second field goal more than two minutes later.
Notes: Backup Celtics center Jason Collins, playing more because of Sullinger's absence, had a season-high seven points. ... Matt Barnes returned for the Clippers after a one-game suspension for striking Minnesota's Greg Stiemsma on Wednesday. ... The Clippers routed the Celtics 106-77 on Dec. 27 in Los Angeles.


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