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Samsung Aims to Spur Demand for Solid State Drives
Samsung Electronics Co. is betting on solid-state drives to stoke memory chip demand for computers, targeting both corporate clients and consumers.
But there's a simple and fundamental challenge to this new "drive": Letting the less-techie crowd understand why they would want SSDs over traditional hard disk drives that work just fine and are cheaper.
SSDs are data storage devices that allow users to boot up their computers at a much faster speed using less power. They are also more rugged than traditional hard disk drives. They use flash memory to store data and are typically five to six times more expensive than traditional hard disk drives but they are making headway into laptops. Apple Inc.'s Macbook Air uses SSD for storage.
Research firm IHS estimates SSD revenue to more than triple to $22.6 billion by 2017 from just $6.8 billion last year, coming close to about $30.6 billion in revenue for hard disk drives in PCs last year.
"They are a few things we need to do properly to expand the market," David Lin, a product management executive at the company said during a press conference Thursday. He cited communication, education, and interaction with customers as the three things that Samsung will focus on.
Samsung has been making SSDs since 2006, selling its hard disk drive business in 2011 amid continued pressure marked by boom-and-bust cycles and sharp price declines.
The company plans to focus more on laptop users to attract interest for its new SSD products as demand for traditional desktop computers continue to fizzle.
"We expect this year, the adoption rate of SSDs in the laptop market to be around 10%," which will likely rise to over 30% by 2015 or 2016, Mang Kyong-moo, vice president for Samsung's memory marketing said.
The push also comes amid concerns over a weaker-than-expected performance for the company's logic chips business, for which Samsung has been trying to market its new application processor that runs with eight cores, dubbed the Exynos 5 Octa.
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Costa Rica26 Feb 2009 08:28 am
Did I mention we saw orchids while traipsing through the rain forests of Costa Rica?
This one shouldn't be too hard to identify. Anyone want to try?
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February 26th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Well, according to the file name, it's an "orchid5."
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The accommodations brought back memories, bad memories. The bunk was comfortable, if you liked the feel of hard metal on your back through the thin mattress. The room itself was plain containing the bunk, a refresher and a writing desk. No attempt had been made to make it comfortable and its purpose was made clear. The only difference was that the force shield didnt have to be on. Still it was afar cry from the pleasant home at the villa near Jasilyn.
Revan sat outside the cell looking out the window of the main detention area, thinking about what had happened and most important: where her daughter was now. She had listened to the Senate proceedings with little attention but enough to realize that they werent going to let her go that easily. She knew she had to answer for all the crimes that she committed so long ago but there was a part of her that wished that she could be back home. Just being there brought back memories, the feeling of imprisonment. The bright side was that there were no torture cells. Revan paled when the thought crossed her mind for she could still hear the screams, Carths screams begging for mercy.
Kirabaros found her looking like this and reached out with his senses. He guessed at what may have been bothering her and chose the words, Imprisonment is no fun but at least you dont have to stand in one place for long.
Revan looked at him with a smile and said, Always looking for a bright spot dont you?
Kirabaros sat beside her, Well Pretty Girl with all the trouble you cause, I need to find it.
The little chuckle was endearing to him as she smiled and turned away from the window. She asked, Everyone else?
What would you say if I told you everyone thinks differently? Kirabaros looked at her with a questioning look.
I would have to say that you know something but I wont pry, Revan returned his gaze with confidence. So any idea when I can leave this gray box? she changed the subject.
Kirabaros hid his amusement and laughter behind a smile and replied, You know as well as I that I can bully security to let you go anywhere provided I go with you and you dont leave Coruscant.
Much like your time on Telos? she teased.
Kirabaros flushed a color, You had to bring that up didnt you?
Come on lets go for a walk. I need to stretch and you can tell me all about how you met everyone, Revan egged, pulling on his arm.
Kirabaros marveled at how well Revan took to the situation. He had asked her to let him handle everything in his own way. Heck she even approved of the protocol he developed for HK though he gave credit to the assassination protocols to his son. He found out after he had been hit by the sniper rifle and had been impressed with his ability. What really impressed him was Tulres affinity to the Force. Combined with Lilah and Morgan, he had watched the three of them play and at times often speak with only an occasional word between them and had seen the Force swirl around them. He could only wonder how the three of them would get along with the droid in the place that he arranged. He said nothing as he held out his arm and guided Revan out.
Carth stood in High Admiral Dodonnas office feeling confused and annoyed at the whole situation. He wasnt alone though. Admiral Keegan was there as well and he remembered what Kirabaros said. It was hard for him because he had known Keegan for a while and while they werent friends per se, they were members of the Republic fleet and they were colleagues. He thought back to when he voiced his doubts to Revan about the Republic. He knew that Kirabaros wouldnt lie to him either. He just kept cool as he stood at an at ease position and listened to Dodonna breaking his silence only to voice, Admiral Dodonna, I dont understand why it is necessary to place extra security. Kirabaros is perfectly capable
If I may, it looks as if this Kirabaros doesnt have the necessary skills that a Republic soldier has, Keegan interrupted with a certain smugness.
Carth he is right. Jedi or no this Kirabaros seems to attract trouble wherever he goes, Dodonna replied.
If I recall Admiral, civilian recruits have been used as part of the fleet. We went as far to use smugglers and scouts, Carth countered.
If you are referring to a certain scout that was recruited at the Jedis request, Id say that you were lied to, Keegan responded. Werent you the one distrusted Jedi and yet here you are vouching for one.
Things change Keegan. Carth felt as if he was in front of a board of inquiry but he had to stay strong.
Right. You even married one. One that I remind you was a former Sith Lord, Keegan rubbed it in Carths face.
Shes not that person anymore, Carth replied through gritted teeth.
Yes. Very convenient that she should have amnesia, Keegan replied with an obvious hatred. She deserves to be imprisoned.
Enough you two, Dodonna replied but a little too late.
You have no idea what its like for her, waking up from nightmares that are really memories, Carth looked scarlet but he kept his voice steady. You have no idea Keegan.
Enough, Dodonna replied more firmly. Carth and Keegan eyed each other warily with their tempers flaring. The issue here is the incident that happened. It is obvious that there are those that feel that Revan is still a threat and want to take it out on her. The fact that they have been targeting the Avalonian senator also is disturbing. It is necessary that there be extra security. Seeing Carth was about ready to protest, Dodonna held up her hand, I will personally select the officers responsible for security. Should something happen here on Coruscant, we can proceed from there. Dismissed.
Saluting, both men took their leave only to have Carth be halted by Dodonnas Carth a moment. Keegan left however and started down the hall. He was satisfied knowing that he got under Onasis skin about Revan. Even though he couldnt hit Revan directly, at least he could hit her husband. As much as he admired Onasi for his heroism, he couldnt help but feel betrayed that Onasi would marry the schutta and to top it off, have a kid. It didnt matter; the three that Draconis hired should have the kids by now. Things were looking good right now as he headed towards the counts apartment.
Carth, I know how you feel about the whole thing, Dodonna was speaking after Keegan had left. Believe me when I say this, I know that Revan is not the same as she was ten years ago. Thats why I feel it is necessary.
I know that Admiral. I agree but I cant shake the feeling that someone from the Republic is behind this, Carth replied looking tired.
Is that your feeling or rather your friends?
Atton was pacing like a demented rooster at the new accommodations with everyone else. Caelos was with Dustil and encouraging more use of the Force. Jolee and that Jedi went back to the temple to explain the situation and Rowan and Michaela were conversing in Avalonian or one of those dialects with T3 in the corner powered down. Atton was worried for Morgan. He trusted Kirabaros but the psycho droid was another story. It was no secret that he didnt like droids, the exception being T3 though he wasnt going to admit it.
Atton stopped pacing and stood staring out the window. Kirabaros was supposed update them or something. He felt lost. Morgan was all he had left in the galaxy after Mira died. He remembered when she told him in her last transmission to take care of Morgan and to tell him that mommy loves him. That last bit he felt lousy at because he was not one to say sentiments. He was internally beating himself with regret and worry so much that he didnt see Michaela approach him until her voice was in his ear whispering, Itll be all right.
Cant help it. My kid is
I know. But hes with my son and HK is the best choice. Michaela tried to use the voice she used to soothe Tulre when he was hurt.
Its not that. The problem is not knowing where they are, Atton replied with a burst of temper.
I dont know where they are either but you do trust Kirabaros dont you? Michaela returned with a little fire.
A good Bushida warrior knows to trust his brother in arms. To even have a hint of losing faith is dishonor, Rowan joined in.
Atton wanted badly to roll his eyes at Rowan and his Avalonian teachings but he respected Kirabaros too much. He knew that Kirabaros was doing what he thought was right. He told him that he trusted him. The least he could do was have faith. He nodded at Rowan to tell him he acknowledged him but he said differently, I do trust him but I have to know, and made his way towards the door.
Where are you going? Michaela asked.
I dont but I am going to find my son, Atton turned back towards the door.
Dont leave yet, came Michaelas voice unusually firm. She stood tall and imposing, dressed like her Handmaiden sisters. Her eyes had a hard glint in them; much like that she had during the war. She waited until Atton turned to face her and said, You cant venture into the Outer Rim without help. I dont know about you but I am coming with you.
As is I, Rowan replied, A fellow warrior needs backup even on the simplest of missions.
Caelos and Dustil stood up. It was Caelos who said, Well help too. We can keep an eye on things here. Whoever has been after Kirabaros and Revan more likely were after the kids. Thats why he sent them off. The mastermind is more than likely trying to spark distrust between our people and the Republic and Revan is the best choice.
Well said Caelos, Michaela replied. I hope you inform the Council at least as to any threats and anything you think necessary?
Of course honored wife of Kirabaros, Caelos replied giving full respect to Michaela. Good luck. By the way Atton, the Ebon Hawk is in the sector near where the old safe house was.
Thanks kid, Atton replied giving the first smile he had in a long time.
Michaela looked at the people in the room. Of course T3 will stay. The little astromech was very fond of Kirabaros and Revan. Besides he would be of more help there anyway. She knew that Kirabaros must know that they couldnt just sit there and wait yet she couldnt help but wonder if he was completely out of it. She was driven by the fatherly emotions Atton was projecting and she wanted her son back. Kirabaros had asked her if she was willing to do what it takes and this was one of those moments. She smiled and said, Lets go.
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Sweet breath of spring is a multi-stemmed, upright, deciduous (evergreen in the South) shrub that grows from 6-10 ft. (1.8-3 m) tall. The stems are hollow with stringy, tan bark and are often purple when young. Leaves are opposite, round, 1-3 in. (2.5-7.6 cm) long and wide and usually persist into winter. Flowering occurs in the late winter, when fragrant, tubular, 0.5 in. (1.5 cm) long, white to red or yellow, thin-petaled flowers develop in pairs in the leaf axils. The abundant berries are 1/3 in. (8.5 mm) in diameter and ripen to orange or red in the mid-summer and often persist throughout winter. Several species of exotic bush honeysuckles occur and distinguishing different species can be difficult. However, all have similar effects. Sweet breath of spring readily invades open woodlands, old fields and other disturbed sites. Its rapid spread is attributed to birds and mammals dispersing the seeds. It can form a dense understory thicket which can restrict native plant growth and tree seedling establishment. Sweet breath of spring is native to eastern Asia and was first introduced into North America in the late 1800s. It has been planted widely as an ornamental and for wildlife food and cover.
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Invasive Plants of Asian Origin Established in the United States and Their Natural Enemies - Volume 1
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The Advent of the Digital Camera
The compact and stylish digital cameras that we know and love today share a common bond with film cameras of the past. Without the advent of film technology it would be difficult (if not impossible) to imagine a world where images could be viewed immediately on an integrated LCD screen or where hundreds of image files could be stored, altered or deleted on a single small memory card. Yet, many people use their cameras each and every day without acknowledging how they came to be and of the efforts that were involved in helping make them a part of our everyday lives.
Although the modern digital camera is a relatively new phenomenon, the first digital camera was created in the mid-1970′s by an engineer at Eastman Kodak and weighed in at an astonishing 8 pounds. The camera recorded images onto a full sized cassette tape and had an image resolution of just 0.01MP, far less than the 8 and 10MP digital cameras available today.
This early example was never intended to be carried around, but instead was used to prove that digital images could be captured and stored onto a separate medium.
The first true hand held electronic camera, the Sony Mavica, appeared in 1981, though it actually used analog technology to record continuous pixel signals, similar to video recording devices. The first true digital camera didn't appear until 1988 with the introduction of the Fuji DS-1P, which utilized an internal 16MB battery powered memory card. It wasn't until the early 1990′s that digital cameras became available in megapixel resolution, and the rest is history.
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June 3, 2013
The University of Iowa track and field team travels to Eugene, Ore., to compete at the 2013 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on June 5-8. Eight Hawkeyes advanced to the NCAA final site to compete in the championship field of 24. The championships are hosted by Hayward Field on the campus of the University of Oregon.
Live results are available on the track and field schedule page at hawkeyesports.com
ESPNU will provide live coverage Friday beginning at 6:30 p.m. (CT) and Saturday at 4 p.m. (CT). ESPN3 will provide a live stream of the events beginning Thursday at 5:50 p.m. (CT), Friday at 6:30 p.m. (CT), and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. (CT).
The Iowa men qualified for the NCAA final site in nine events, tied for the eighth most in the country. The Hawkeyes have five qualifiers in sprints/hurdles, two in throws, and one each in jumps and relays. Iowa's nine qualifiers ties Nebraska and Ohio State for the most in the Big Ten.
The Iowa men are back in the USTFCCCA top 25 after a one week hiatus. The Hawkeyes debuted in the poll on April 23 at No. 12, the highest ranking in program history. Iowa slid out of the poll after a fifth place finish at the conference championships, but are back at No. 20 in the May 28 poll. The Hawkeyes are one of five Big Ten teams rated among the top 25, only the SEC has more schools (8) ranked among the nation's best. Iowa's weekly jump from No. 30 to No. 20 was tied with Oklahoma State (17) for the biggest jump in the country.
Thirteen Hawkeye student-athletes have combined for 14 NCAA titles since Eric Wilson won the 220 meters in 1921 and 1923. Tracy Dahl and Ed Gordon also won multiple NCAA titles -- Dahl in the 5K (1992-93) and Gordon in the long jump (1929-31). The women's last NCAA champion was Kineke Alexander (2006, 400m). The men's most recent title came from Bashir Yamini (1998, long jump). Erik Sowinski earned a runner-up finish in the 800 meters in 2012.
Justin Austin -- 100 METERS, 200 METERS, 4X1 RELAY
Senior Justin Austin advanced to the NCAA final site for the third straight season in the 200 meters. He's making his first NCAA Championships appearance in the 100 meters, and will run the second leg of Iowa's 4x1 relay. He owns the school record in all three events -- 100 (10.21), 200 (20.31) and 4x1 (39.35). He also earned a gold medal in all three events at the 2013 Big Ten Championships, where he was named Athlete of the Year and Athlete of the Championships. Austin's best NCAA Championships finish was 13th in the 200 meters in 2012.
Matt Byers -- JAVELIN
A four-time NCAA qualifier, senior Matt Byers placed seventh (234-01) in the West Regional to advance to the NCAA Championships' final site for the third time in his career (he placed 21st at the NCAA Championships in 2010 and 10th in 2012). He won the javelin conference title from 2010-12 and placed runner-up in 2013. He holds the school record with a mark of 245-8 (74.89m).
Klyvens Delaunay -- TRIPLE JUMP
Freshman Klyvens Delaunay placed ninth at the West Region and enters the final site as the No. 10 seed following his personal best mark of 51-10 1/2 (15.81m) in Austin, Texas. Delaunay's PR ranks No. 3 in school history.
Ethan Holmes -- 400-METER HURDLES, 4X1 RELAY
Senior Ethan Holmes advanced to the NCAA final site in 400-meter hurdles for the third straight year. He also runs the third leg on Iowa's 400-meter relay. Holmes placed 12th in the 400-meter hurdles with a personal best 50.51 in Austin, Texas, a mark that ranks sixth in school history. The 4x1 team holds the school record (39.35) and enters the final site as the No. 13 seed with a qualifying time of 39.79.
Gabe Hull -- DISCUS
Sophomore Gabe Hull is making his first career appearance at the NCAA Championships' final site after placing third (191-10; 58.47m) in the discus. His qualifying mark ranks No. 6 at the final site. Hull set a personal-best mark of 196-2 (59.80m) earlier this season, a mark that ranks No. 3 in school history. He also earned second runner-up in discus at the 2013 conference championships.
Josh Larney -- 100 METERS, 4X1 RELAY
Senior Josh Larney is making his first career appearance at the Division I NCAA final site. He was a three-time NJCAA All-American while competing at Iowa Central in 2011. He qualified as the No. 21 seed in the 100 meters with a mark of 10.59 at the West Regional. He also ran the anchor leg of Iowa's school record 4x1 relay (39.35). Larney's 10.31 personal-best, set at the NCAA West Regional prelims, ranks No. 3 all-time in school history.
Jordan Mullen -- 110-METER HURDLES, 4X1 RELAY
Senior Jordan Mullen is making his first career appearance at the NCAA Outdoor Championships final site. He was an All-American at the 2011 and 2013 Indoor Championships, placing ninth in the 60-meter hurdles both years. Mullen placed 10th at the West Regional to grab the first at-large berth with a time of 13.81. He set a personal record in the event and placed second at the Big Ten Championships with a time of 13.76. He also runs the lead leg of Iowa's 400-meter relay.
Majesty Tutson -- DISCUS
Senior Majesty Tutson is a four-time NCAA qualifier in the discus, but she's making her first appearance at the NCAA final site following a sixth place finish (175-00 (53.33m) at the West Regional. Tutson was the Big Ten runner-up in the discus at the 2013 conference championships, and she broke her own school record with a toss of 181-1 (55.19m) at the 2013 Drake Relays.


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They're dead. Four Americans killed in the line of duty. We now add four more names to the September 11 lists. It was certainly an attack on us all as those terrorists who broke into our compound were there to make an assault on our way of life and belief system.
They're dead. It appears that there was some torture involved and bodies dragged through the streets. Photographs of our slain ambassador sent around the world via email for all to see the limp, lifeless body of a man who had devoted many years in that region to helping that region.
Consulate personnel dead as a result of doing their duty for their country. Parents left to mourn their son's untimely and painful death. Spouses left to pick up the pieces of shattered dreams. Children who will never again see daddy except in a picture in a frame on a shelf.
They're dead. They are dead because there are people in the world who hate us. It wasn't a movie trailer that was posted months ago. It wasn't a tragic result of a demonstration that grew out of control. It was premeditated terrorism. Justice needs to be served to those who did this.
The belief around this world, as far as diplomacy is concerned, is that the soil in the compound of any embassy or consulate is the soil of that country in residence within that compound. Visit an embassy in the United States and you are considered on foreign soil. Each host country accepts the responsibility of protecting each embassy or consulate compound to the outer wall. The inside of the compound is the responsibility of each nation.
They're dead. Where was our government's beefed up security? It doesn't require much additional brain power to figure that on September 11 in the Middle East there might be a reason to increase security around our installations. We now have learned that there were some warnings up to three days ahead of the 11th about the possibility of a security problem at these locations. It appears Washington did nothing to help protect our people. As a result -- they're dead.
So we are left with the fact that on September 11 terrorists attacked soil of the United States of America and the world watches our reaction. Apparently they no longer fear attacking the United States.
Our president, our secretary of state, our UN ambassador, and our White House press secretary stated that the attack wasn't terrorism but a protest gone awry. The protest about a despicable movie that few in the world had ever even seen. The leaders of our government lambasted the content of this movie failing to accept the fact that in the United States, we have that wonderful First Amendment right of freedom of speech and while the movie might be offensive to Muslim and many others, it was protected speech.
Within a few hours, as information began to come into news stations as well as governmental offices, it became evident to most casual observers that this was an act of terrorism. The Obama Administration denied those ideas for almost a week until Jay Carney finally conceded that it was "self-evident" it was terrorism. A few hours later the president was still not on message and was still denying it as terrorism.
The president wasn't sure if Egypt is or isn't an ally. He can't make time to meet the prime minister of Israel but had time to meet Beyonce and other celebrities.
On the night of the terrorist attack, the President had time to jet to Las Vegas and collect fundraising checks. He finally has started to meet with his national security team on a daily basis but it seems like locking the door after the cow has left the barn.
I agree that we can't just launch missiles and we need to find out who did this. I just would have preferred hearing the leader of my country, the commander-in-chief, telling the world audience that the United States of America was going to hunt those terrorists down, no matter how long it takes, no matter the cost, and once found, the ones responsible for those four deaths would pay, and pay dearly. He could have stated he found bin Laden and he could have stated they would be "swimming with the fishes" like him.
No. We heard it wasn't terrorism and it was the fault of a bad movie.
They're dead.


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Oklahoma's ban on same-sex marriage was declared unconstitutional by a federal judge Tuesday.
"The Court holds that Oklahoma's constitutional amendment limiting marriage to opposite-sex couples violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution," ruled U.S. District Court Judge Terence Kern.
Despite the ruling, same-sex marriages will not immediately go into effect in Oklahoma. Although Kern found Oklahoma's ban on same-sex marriage in violation of the U.S. Constitution, he stayed his decision in light of developments in Utah.
"In accordance with the U.S. Supreme Court's issuance of a stay in a nearly identical case on appeal from the District Court of Utah to the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals," Kern wrote, "the Court stays execution of this injunction pending the final disposition of any appeal to the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals."
An appeal in the Oklahoma case would go to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, which is also considering the appeal of a federal court's ruling declaring Utah's same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional.
The case was first filed by two same-sex couples in November 2004 after 75 percent of Oklahoma voters approved a constitutional amendment defining marriage as between a man and a woman. Portions of the case that originally challenged the Defense of Marriage Act were found to be moot by Kern in light of the Supreme Court's June 2013 ruling striking down Section 3 of DOMA.
According to Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin, "Judge Kern has come to the conclusion that so many have before him – that the fundamental equality of lesbian and gay couples is guaranteed by the United States Constitution. With last year's historic victories at the Supreme Court guiding the way, it is clear that we are on a path to full and equal citizenship for all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans."
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When your cat becomes unmanageable, such as attacking you, not using the litter box, and even maybe destroying your house, it's easy to just write him off as growing up to be a bad pet. However, cats can suffer from chemical imbalances, just like people. And while we may not like it, sometimes, giving them medication is the best thing for them.
An article on Today.com talks about sweet kitten Coco, who was a good girl until she grew up. Then, said Jackson Galaxy, "She hits a certain age, she snaps. It's just something that's kind of common." She had a chemical imbalance that was contributing to the problem. After they got her on some mood-stabilizing medication, she did much better.
Two drugs that cats seem to respond well to are fluoxetine (Prozac, Reconcile) and clomipramine (Anafranil, Clomacalm). Fluoxetine is a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), and clomipramine is a tri-cyclic anti-depressant. Both work to increase the amount of serotonin between synapses in cats' brains, which can reduce aggression and anxiety.
You shouldn't give either of these medications to your cat except under the direction of your vet. The reason for that is human medications can be dangerous for cats. The doses that work for us are way too high for your cat, and you need your vet to help determine his proper dosage.
Also, the problem might not be a chemical imbalance in their brain; they might have something else going on. So when your cat's behavior is out of sorts, make sure you take him to the vet to rule out physical problems. Sometimes cats act out when they're in pain, too, and urinating outside the litter box can be a sign of a urinary-tract infection, crystals, or something even more serious.
Once your vet rules these problems out, then you can discuss the possibility that your cat's behavior is due to anxiety or another chemical imbalance that these medications can help with. Follow your vet's directions very, very closely when administering the meds. If he's prescribed a long-term course, and you worry that shoving a pill down your cat's throat every day will just make things worse, try using pill pockets, or wrapping the pill up in a piece of cold cut. You can also crush it up into powder and mix it in his food if you feed canned food or a raw diet. Ask your vet for advice if these methods don't work.
The bottom line is, you want your cat to feel the best he can. That means being sure that what he needs is mood stabilizing medication, and giving it to him correctly.
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Two weeks ago I wrote an article entitled, "Who's At Fault In Gaza?" You can read it (or re-read it) yourself but to summarize in one sentence:
Hamas wants to destroy Israel (while Israel wants peace) and Hamas controls Gaza.
Israel has ceded control of the Gaza strip to the Palestinians. The Palestinians democratically elected Hamas to control day to day operations in Gaza and the result has been chaotic for Israel. Hamas has stockpiled weapons, hidden them among the civilian populace, and launched rockets into Israel from positions protected by "human shields"- the very citizens who elected them in the first place.
Many Hamas apologists have said this is because Gaza is so densely populated, but the facts say otherwise. If the use of human shields can be avoided does it follow that the use of innocents is a strategy used deliberately by Hamas? This would seem to be the logical conclusion, however logic seems to go out the window every time the Middle East situation is discussed. (A several thousand year blood feud has a tendency to ignore logic, I guess.)
Since my last article, I've seen some very unsettling things happening both in the United States and Europe. Anti-Israel demonstrations are popping up in some cities in the US, including New York, Washington, DC and Los Angeles. Several European cities have seen the same anti-Israel demonstrations with a distinct anti-Semitic bent to them. The question must be asked, why does the Israeli people engender such visceral hatred among some groups? When swastikas start showing up again on the continent where they were once a symbol of the worst type of race hatred we should all be concerned.
People in the streets shouting "Death to the Jews" and "Gas the Jews" ought to cause even the most ardent Palestinian supporter to take pause, unless those slogans mirror their emotions regarding the Palestine-Israel conflict. Dennis Prager has a Youtube video that cuts to the heart of the conflict. He calls it the "easiest to explain" even if it's the "hardest to solve". Near the end he has a simple comparison that illustrates who is causing the conflict. To summarize Mr. Prager's argument:
If Israel said "Tomorrow we will lay down our arms and fight no more." What would happen? The answer is that all the Israelis would be slaughtered and Israel would cease to exist. Now if the Arab nations committed to the obliteration of Israel said, "Tomorrow we will lay down our weapons and fight no more." What would happen. Peace would happen.
As I said at the end of my last article on the conflict, "After the real Nazis were defeated, the world said never again." As I also said at the end of that article, based on what I'm now seeing, "Never again?"
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A gang war erupts in Gotham City, but the G.C.P.D. doesn't plan to help Batman stop it. Plus: The return of a fan-favorite Batman supporting character: Stephanie Brown! One of the best new Batman series out there continues with Batman Eternal # 3 from creators Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, and Jason Fabok. In this issue a gang war erupts in Gotham City, but the G.C.P.D. doesn't plan to help Batman stop it.
Once again this creative team delivers another great issue as this first story arc continues to build. This issue once again focuses on the character development to build the mystery to further push this story. What makes it work so well is that they aren't trying to rush it as most comics do. This issue brings in a circle of new players to the fold and showcases a behind the scenes look at them trying to plan their escapades, but the most intriguing aspect is that of them being forced to deal with their personal lives and villain lives clashing with dire consequences. Fabok's artwork continues to impress bringing both the little bit of action as well as all the drama to life. His attention to detail in the characters expressions as well as the background gives the story more life than a lot of the comics out there. The details he brings to every issue gives a sense of realism to the universe that helps to take the story to another level.
This series takes an intelligent direction of letting the detective do his work and all the players slowly come into motion as opposed to just forcing the action right on you. The story and art alone make this series worth checking out but with an appearance from The Penguin, Cluemaster, Lock Up, and more it is sure to please any Batfan out there.
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blackidris says:
please, please, please can anyone help!! I have lost my confidence in my 4 year old that I have only owned 5 wks
He is an irish draught gelding. He had started to do really well on the roads, we were starting to ride out, trying to do a little more each time. Sometimes he was better than others. We had occasions where he would stop and turn to head back home. I would then turn him back round and carry on. Even if we only went a few paces before I turned him to go home I knew I could not let him nap back home.
Twice now though he has successfully ignored me, refused to turn and just pulled through the bit and dragged me hoe. I could do absolutuely nothing to stop him. Today he swung himself into a cyclist, trotted me back to the field, cantered off with me then shot me back into the road. He didnt listen o anthing I tried and will not turn at all! My friend advised a flash strap which I put on today in the hope it would make him more responsive to the bit. it didnt!
I have now lost trust in him on the roads as I am unable to stop him. He will follow someone on a bike so I will keep trying that but more often than not I dont have people around that can come out with me. I have bought a full cheek bit that I havent tried yet. Can anyone offer any advice? Or has anyone gone through the same thing and can reassure me that it may be ok eventually?!!
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I went through something similar to you. I brought my TBX mare last year when she was rising 5 and it started great, she was safe and didn't really spook or nap. Then all of a sudden she started to change and became a horrid 5 year old! In the end i only had to walk in to the field, she would see me then start charging round kicking out so i didn't stand a chance in catching her. I was frequently bucked off and she would nap back down the track from the school. I just wanted to sell her.
But with consistent work and the help from other people from the yard and getting a new, brilliant instructor i got my confidence up and her behaviour has dramatically improved as she has matured and learnt to trust me. I also done join up (natural horsemanship) which really helped us bond. I still get a little worried every now and then thinking she is going to buck e.t.c but thing keep getting better!
I know how you feel but maybe get some help from others and keep going with it, its only been 5 weeks and they have got to get their trust in you yet. The best of luck and i really hope it works out for you! xx
thankyou! ive read alot of stuff by mark rashid and his techniques sound great, but my worry is not even getting him to respond to the turn :( I'm going to work on the schooling alot and only go out when i have someone to walk or cycle with me. Did you try that? If so, how long did you keep that up before you tried it on your own again?
I do the same as you, doing a lot of schooling both for general training and to get her to listen and behave both on ground and ridden. My mare isn't good hacking out by herself but very good in the company of another horse so i take her out a lot in company. I am building her up to go out alone by schooling her first so she is more tired and responsive, then walking a short distance up our track then turning and bringing her home, then when were confident going that little bit further. She is the lead mare in the field so gets very stressy when seperated too far from them, she has bucked me off right at the top of the track in the field before and galloped all the way home! But just working on it step by step now (:
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It's June!! This means it's mid year and half way though your new year resolutions. So, how are they coming or dare I ask? They don't call these the lazy days of summer for nothing do they? It is time to step back and take a look at those goals you set waaayy back in January and see where you stand. If you're like most people, you've probably experienced the sudden burst of motivation that comes in early January, as holiday indulgences make their way to the waistline and New Year's resolutions force a new look at the figure we see in the mirror.
I'm sure some are crossed off because you thought they weren't as important or maybe you crossed the finish line with a few of the easier ones.... but whatever the case, there are a few still lingering. So, this is your opportunity to ask yourself if you want to continue the quest to meet this goal. What's left... Run a half marathon, organize all of the closets, start cooking more healthy dinners for your family, learn a foreign language?
If you've let your routine slip or haven't even thought about your resolutions in a while, that's OK! Don't let that stop you from pursuing these goals, just break them back down into bite sized steps and knock them off your list.
Bite sized tips:
Ask yourself are these goals still important to you?
Can you make the time it would take to get back on track?
Do you have a support system around you to help motivate you?
Do you have the tools/resources to achieve your goals?
If you said YES to even one of these questions, you're ready to continue with your resolutions and not let anything get in your way. It's never too late for personal achievement or goal setting - even if it is June.
Goal setting and goal achievement are easier if you follow these 5 simple steps. These steps will help you successfully accomplish your resolutions. Use the same motivation you had in January to achieve your goals in June!
*Set a reasonable resolution: Not one of those grand, pie in the sky goals that are set so high that they become unattainable and unreasonable.
* Take it step by step: Your resolution is important to you so make it easier to accomplish by breaking it down into more manageable goals, mini-goals.
* Write it down: Write it all down, the resolutions, the mini-goals and the critical path you want to take. Writing it down makes a deeper commitment to goal accomplishment and reminders keep you on the path.
* Be accountable and check your progress: Turn to friends, coworkers and your family for help. Tell them about your resolutions, keep them informed on your progress and ask for help if needed. Progress is important to staying motivated and on track towards your accomplishments.
*Relapse prevention: If you aren't making much progress, step back and take a look at why and figure out a way to overcome the obstacle. It's easy to fall back into the old habits you're trying to replace. The main thing to understand is not letting a fall back be an excuse to quit work on the resolution. Stay focused and overcome the trigger that is drawing you back to these old habits.
The most crucial part is to acknowledge partial success. The 15K you ended your running with is no small feat, if the half marathon is still important to you... do it next year! If you are just one step closer to your goal, then you are better off than before you began. Pat yourself on the back and keep on going.
Good Luck and Happy Summer!!


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The Round Robin runs from 25th March through to 30th September in 2016. The details below are to give you details on the trip..... Our best seller, the famous and award winning Round Robin…MORE INFO & PRICES SHOW ROUTE
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HALIFAX - Mark de Jonge of Halifax won a silver medal in the K1 200 metres as Canada won four medals on the final day of the ICF canoe sprint world championships in Duisburg, Germany.
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Sweden's Petter Oestroem, left, wins the K1 200m final after a photo finish against Halifax's Mark de Jonge, right, during the Canoe Sprint World Championships in Duisburg, Germany.
De Jonge finished just 0.03 of a second behind SwedenŌĆÖs Petter Ostrom.
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It was the first career world championship medal for de Jonge, who won bronze at the London Olympics last year.
As well on Sunday, Ben Russell and Jason McCoombs, both of Dartmouth, won bronze in the menŌĆÖs canoe relay team, which also included Mark Oldershaw of Burlington, Ont., and Gabriel Beauchesne-Sevigny of Trois-Rivieres.
In other results involving Nova Scotians, the womenŌĆÖs K4 500-metre crew that included Hannah Vaughan of Dartmouth finished sixth.
Ryan Cochrane of Windsor and Richard Dober Jr. of Trois-Rivieres were eighth in the K2 200 metres.
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When seniors reside in their homes versus a care facility, adjustments may be required in order to facilitate his/her safety. Adjustments do not always require major reconstruction, or expense. Modifications do often require creativity.
A trip to a local hardware supply store may provide the inspiration needed. An individual who is wheelchair bound may have difficulty navigating from room to room due to carpeted floors. His/her independence and effort reduction may be improved by affixing a thick plastic mat over the carpeting. A division between carpeted and hardwood floor areas can also be improved by affixing this same plastic matting; therefore, making access from room to room much easier.
Manual wheelchairs may often prove painful to self-wheel due to the much more fragile skin of an elderly person. Consider investing in a pair of fingerless gloves which will reduce the amount of direct friction on the skin of the palms.
Items required for toileting may be unreachable from the toilet, and, in this case it may be helpful to secure a basket to a nearby wall to hold needed supplies. Alternatively, a small table or shelf may also correct the issue.
A remote light switch works well for turning on and off freestanding lamps when arthritis limits dexterity in hands and fingers.
A motion alarm may help to safely alert a senior when company is near the home. The aging process along with many medications may affect an elder's hearing and notification of a guest in advance of his/her walking in the front door may be appreciated.
Position chairs for optimal hearing by the senior when guests visit; especially when he/she has better hearing acuity out of one ear versus another.
Seniors who may need assistance (financial or labor) to make home improvements, contact Resources for Seniors located in Raleigh, North Carolina. A little planning, thought and 'thinking outside of the box' may just provide the solutions needed to improve safety while maintaining independence.
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Recology is proposing an absolutely HORRIBLE proposal - a composting program designed for lazy people who don't want to bother learning anything, while allowing City of San Bruno to claim they have a city-wide "Green" program.
Learning to live sustainably requires a change in lifestyle by everyone! Change requires education! We can't pay someone else to do it for us! In order to use this composting program effectively, all residents must learn what to include and what not to include. If we must be educated to participate in Recology's compost program, why should we pay Recology to do for us what we can do ourselves? What we produce in out own backyards should remain in our backyards. Why should we ship it off to a remote location for it to be industrially processed and then have it shipped it back?
Moreover, if we know what we are doing, how do we know they know what they are doing, or will do, the right thing? If you recall PG&E blowing up Crestmoor Canyon, San Bruno's SAFETY requires that we no longer allow a major corporation to centralize all power, and deny San Bruno residents the ability to control our quality of life.
"If you give a man a fish, he shall eat for a day; if you teach a man to fish, he shall eat forever!" With this proposed composting program, the city of San Bruno is essentially mandating that all residents perpetually pay for fishing lessons, without teaching us how to fish!
This proposal does NOT justify a rate increase. Do you agree? If so, please file your written protest letter or postcard by May 7 to: Garbage Rate Protest, City of San Bruno, Office of the City Clerk, 567 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA, 94066. The City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 7:00 pm at the San Bruno Senior Center, 1555 Crystal Springs Road.


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Bride-to-be, Collette Moreno, is dead. The bachelorette died ahead of her own party in a crash that has left her fiancé in shambles and her son without a mom. Sadly, the Missouri woman's best friend faces possible charges in Friday's fatal car accident, this according to a June 24 NY Daily News report.
Collette's family and friends were preparing for the bride-to-be's wedding to 28-year-old Jesse Arcobasso on July 26 in Jamaica. Just a year ago, he proposed to the love of his life. Today, her loved ones are preparing for the difficult task of burying her.
A short time before Moreno died in the car crash ahead of her bachelorette party, she and Ashley Theobald, 26, her best friend since seventh grade, were driving to Lake of the Ozarks along a stretch of Highway 5. They were both in high spirits, as evidenced from a selfie (on left) of the pair taken just eight minutes before the deadly collision.
Theobald says she was driving behind a truck emitting a large volume of fumes, which caused Moreno to begin coughing. And due to her friend's history of asthma, she attempted to pass the truck in the left along the two-way roadway. Unbeknownst to her, there was a blind spot ahead and a truck was in her path.
I didn't know it was as bad as it was because she wasn't physically super beaten-up. We both thought it was clear and there was a hill that neither one of us saw. I tried to go around and there was a truck coming and I swerved and he swerved with me," Ashley told reporters at KTVC-5.
Emergency officials arrived a short time later and transported Collette to a hospital. However, three hours later, the bride-to-be was dead from her injuries.
I was talking to her. She couldn't talk back but she was nodding at me," said an emotional Theobald said about her friend.
The future bride's death in the car crash ahead of her own bachelorette party is tragic on a number of fronts: she leaves behind the man of her dreams, a five-year-old child and a legion of family and friends who must cope with the tragic loss.


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Two Maryland residents are facing drug charges after police found 128 grams of cocaine stuffed down a woman's pants during a traffic stop near Middletown on Monday.
State troopers reportedly stopped the pair's 2002 Oldsmobile Alero on southbound U.S. Route 301, just south of Boyds Corner Road, about 1:45 p.m. after witnessing driver Daryll L. Brooks, a 32-year-old Centerville resident, change lanes without a turn signal, forcing another driver to brake suddenly to avoid a collision.
As troopers approached the car, they saw passenger Tayla Stansbury, a 21-year-old Sudlersville resident, stuffing something down the front of her pants, according to Delaware State Police spokesman Cpl. John Day.
Stansbury was ordered out the vehicle and questioned about the noticeable bulge in her crotch that she was holding onto, he said.
She then removed two bags from her pants that later were determined to contain cocaine.
Stansbury and Brooks each were charged with possession of a controlled substance in a Tier 5 quantity and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance.
Brooks also was cited for improper lane change and failure to signal a lane change.
He is being held at the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington on a $70,000 secured bail, while Stansbury is being held at the Baylor Women's Correctional Institution in New Castle on an $11,000 secured bail, Day said.
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Welcome to Saks Hair & Beauty Kings Hill.
Offering award winning hair and beauty services.
We are a special kind of organisation because we help transform the way our customers look and feel. We make them feel special.
By looking better they feel better, more confident and inspired to be the very best that they can be.
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Come to us for a hair makeover, or simply for a tidy up and trim and we'll make sure you leave our salon feeling a million dollars. Whether it's cut, colour, treatment or special event-styling you're after, our in-salon experts will get to the heart of what it is you want to achieve with your hair, the look that's on-trend and what best suits your personal style. The result? You walk out of our doors feeling more confident, more beautiful and, thanks to our styling tips, more able to recreate your special look day after day, at home.
Hair Extensions
Let us transform you. Choose between Racoon or Great Lengths Hair Extensions. Our highly skilled Racoon specialists can add body, length or temporary flashes of colour to your natural hair. Great Lengths providing versatile, pre-bonded 100% human hair and can be used to add length, volume, colour or texture to transform your look. We have over 55 base colours to choose from.
NanoKeratin Hair Straightening
Saks has now introduced the innovative hair treatment straightening system NANOKERATIN. Regarded as one of the worlds best hair straightening systems offering shiny, smooth and healthy hair in a quick and efficient method lasting up to 3 months. It works to repair and nourish the hair and can be used on all hair types including coloured and bleached hair. For more information check their website: http://www.nanokeratinsystem.co.uk/
L'Oreal Colour Degree Specialists
Our salon boasts 3 L'Oreal Colour Specialists so you know whether adding highlights, flashes of colour or having a complete transformation you are in safe, highly skilled hands.
Here at Saks, it's our aim to give you a totally VIP beauty experience that will leave you feeling a million bucks! We can give you a boost with great nails, shaped brows, a professional tan, IPL, waxing for super-smooth skin and advanced beauty treatments. You'll find them all at Saks beauty salons, where bringing out your own brand of beauty to wow the world is what we do best.
If you want to really push the boat out, why not try our new and innovative Gel polish? This treatment gives a longer lasting professional finish to your nail service and can last up to 3 weeks without chipping. We do other types of nail extensions too.
Enjoy a variety of treatments designed to treat your very own stresses and strains. For more information on our tanning, massage and facial services or our Saks signature treatments please see our priceguide. Lie down, forget the world for a while and let us untie those knots.
IPL Permanent Hair Reduction
An innovative treatment for men and women that removes unwanted hair from almost anywhere on the body. Incorporating the latest IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) technology, pigments in the hair absorb light from the IPL flash-lamp, converting it to heat, destroying the hair follicle making it unable to produce new hair.
Skin Rejuvenation
Using IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) skin rejuvenation helps to maintain a younger fresher looking face. The safe, visible light emitted from a flash-lamp smooths skin by fading age spots and diffusing redness. Uneven pigmentation will also be reduced
Thread Vein Treatments
A safe, visible light is emitted from a flash-lamp to the blood vessels needing treatment to eradicate red facial veins, gradually and safely.
Advanced Corrective Skin Treatments
We offer the absolute latest in advanced skin corrective treatments, which treat all common skin problems including sensitive/hypersensitive skin. Acne rosacea, acne scarring, hyper-pigmentation, melasma, oily and enlarged pores, sun damage, and premature ageing.
Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics
Saks uses and recommends Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics. Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics are manufactured with 100% pure, natural minerals, offering superior, weightless and adjustable coverage. Resulting in healthy, radiant, natural looking skin, with less shimmer. The range is suitable for all skin conditions, including allergy sensitive and may be used directly following aesthetic procedures.
- We're promising 21 days to a visible difference and it comes with a money-back guarantee. If you're plagued by problematic or oily skin, prone to redness and sensitivity or yearn for an even complexion, you'll benefit from taking our Challenge. And of course it's great if you simply want to fight the signs of ageing too.
So, what's involved?
First up you'll receive our signature Skin Expert Consultation - an in-depth look at your skin to see how it's faring and get to the heart of what's causing your skin complaint. You'll also receive the first of three ground-breaking, clinically proven facial treatments specifically prescribed to combat your skin problem.
Using a combination of top-notch products specially selected from leading beauty brands, Elemis and CosMedix, you'll be bowled over by our out-of-this-world facials.
We'll book you in for your second and third facial treatments and you'll go away with a SAKS SKIN CHALLENGE KIT packed with hero products so you can continue to benefit from the goodness and active ingredients in-between treatments – maximising the benefits!
Plus you'll get lots of lifestyle hints and healthy-choice tips too. It's a great opp to reassess what you should and shouldn't be doing. And your therapist will be in touch during the Challenge to make sure you're on track with drinking the water, boosting the anti-oxidents and upping the exercise etc. Well, we did say it's a boot camp for skin!
How much does it cost?
A-mazing value for money. You'll only pay £150 for around £250 worth of ground-breaking, clinically proven skincare treatments, products and services, delivered by expertly trained therapists or your money back!
Why choose skin treatments at Saks?
- We're experts in treating skin conditions. Our therapists continuously receive the best, advanced education in how to understand and treat common skin problems
- We have our eyes on long term results with a holistic approach and commitment to identifying the root cause of your skin complaint
- We only work with clinically backed and medically evidenced products so you can be assured of the results
What are you waiting for? Take the Saks Skin Challenge today. Contact your nearest Saks salon for further details. Money Back Guarantee Terms & Conditions:
Valid at participating Saks salons. Clients must comply with the Challenge in full, over an agreed period of 21 consecutive days, and as prescribed by the Saks Skin Expert/Therapist including treatment plan, product usage and suggested lifestyle changes. Refund requests must be made directly to the salon where the initial transaction took place, within six weeks from date of purchase. Incomplete, misdirected or late submissions will not be accepted. Proof of purchase via original till receipts must be provided, photocopies, illegible or defaced receipts will not be accepted. Only one refund per person. This does not affect statutory rights. Participants must agree to having photographs taken before, during and after the Challenge as a visual record to measure results
"The team at Saks Kings Hill take wonderful care of myself and James. I know when they recommend something that I can trust their advice and they produce amazing results every time! I cannot recommend Claire and her team highly enough!"
Claire Denyer the owner of Saks Kings Hill has the pleasure of caring for Ola's hair when she is not taking to the floor for the Strictly season. Claire shares her tips tricks and techniques for the creation of Ola's gorgeous locks.
"Ola is a beautiful blonde who suits her signature look, soft, multi-tonal blonde shades and a face- framing style that moves with her as she sweeps across the floor. I work her highlights in a windmill section pattern with curved edges so the highlights are seamless and only take fine sections of hair to keep the colour looking fresh and natural. We scatter pieces of toffee/caramel blonde throughout her hair to create softness and these toffee tones really bring out Ola's eye colouring and keep her hair colour looking full of depth and tone. She has a simple but chic hair cut with forward graduation to frame her face and give movement and body to the hair.
"Ola's hair is fine, but she has lots of it! We refresh her colour and trim her hair every 5 to 6 weeks. We recommend strengthening care products to keep it looking its best especially during the show when the heat styling and backcombing need to create those glamorous looks put her hair though it paces. We recommend Kerastase Bain de Force shampoo, or Bain Age Recharge so her long hair feels soft, manageable and strengthened and once a week an Age Recharge Masque to give her hair a real pick me up.
"We always use L'Oreal Professional Hot style constructor when using our Saksessories Straighteners to straighten or curl Ola's hair making sure it is fully protected always and to give her hair high shine."
At Saks we have one simple objective...to deliver a SPECIAL service for all our customers.
Our in-salon experts will be attentive to all of your needs, offering you genuine and individual advice with the aim of helping transform the way you look and feel. Our salons will be welcoming, professionally managed and maintained to the very highest, quality standards that you expect from Saks.
We are always looking to improve our services. So whether you're inspired by or unsatisfied with your Saks experience, we'd love to hear from you. Please email the salon manager at firstname.lastname@example.com or email Saks Customer Services at firstname.lastname@example.com
Some of your favourite hair and beauty services are available to purchase as a course. Discount is available on courses when booked and paid for in advance.Saks To Go
Saks offers an extensive range of homecare products, including Saksessories styling tools, GHD, Kérastase, L'Oréal Professionnel, Redken, Elemis and Cosmedix Skincare, Youngblood mineral makeup, Nails and Xen-tan Products.Gift Vouchers
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Meet the Saks Kings Hill salon team. Roll-over each member of staff for their bio.
Claire Denyer has over 20 years experience in the industry, and, is a L'Oreal Colour Degree Specialist. Claire joined Saks in 2002, becoming a Franchisee in 2006, opening Saks Hair & Beauty Kings Hill in January 2007.
Claire has been awarded "Employer of the Year" at the Professional Beauty Awards twice and "Franchisee of The Year" at the British hairdressing business awards. Claire has also been both regional finalist and Grand Finalist at the prestigious L'Oreal Colour Trophy.
Saks Hair & Beauty Kings Hill is an award-winning salon, scooping industry awards including: Achievement awards, Salon of the Year awards and Top Training Development awards.
The salon has been L'Oreal Colour Trophy Grand Finalists and regional finalists numerous times.
Once again Saks Kingshill has reached the final of the 2016 L'Oreal Colour Trophy. Congratulations to Zoe and the creative team behind this years image.
Saks Hair & Beauty Kings Hill Wins Hairdressing Business Award
Claire Denyer scooped the coveted title of Franchisee Of The Year at the 2013 British Hairdressing Business Awards. Claire fought off stiff competition from hundreds of other Franchisees from other Franchise groups the length and breadth of the UK. Organised by leading hair magazine Hairdressers Journal, the British Hairdressing Business Awards reward and recognise individuals and salons that excel in the business of professional hairdressing.
Claire who launched Saks Kings Hill in January 2007 has won a string of awards but says this is one of her greatest achievements yet: "I am thrilled to have won this award. I work very hard to run the salon to the very best of my ability and I follow the Saks protocols to the letter. As well as being committed to the development and success of my salon and team, as a Franchisee I am an ambassador for Saks. I am committed to motivating and developing my team through excellent education, and, strive to help them achieve their goals. I work closely with other Saks Franchisees and Saks HQ to ensure the Brand goes from strength to strength and this award is a credit to everyone in the Saks Kings Hill team. Being part of a Brand like Saks is highly rewarding and I am grateful for all the support offered by HQ over the years"
Claire Wins Employer of the Year at the Professional Beauty Awards
The Professional Beauty Awards is the most prestigious and established awards scheme for the beauty, spa, nails and aesthetics markets, recognising those who make a real difference to the industry and encouraging their development. The winners of the Professional Beauty Awards 2014 were announced on February 23 at a glittering black-tie event in a top London venue.
Claire says: "It is wonderful to be recognised in the industry at such a prestigious awards event. Winning this award simply wouldn't be possible without my fantastic salon team and so I must thank them for all their hard work, loyalty and commitment.
We are thrilled to announce the launch of 3D Lipo a revolutionary new treatment that successfully targets fat and cellulite reduction.
3D Lipo has a huge celebrity following such as Colleen Rooney and Alex Gerrard, and has received copious amounts of press coverage in top glossies and daily tabloids including OK magazine and Daily Express.
Don't be confused this is not Laser Lipo! The 3D-Lipo offers a powerful new dimension in nonsurgical fat removal, treatment of cellulite and skin tightening for both face and body.
The treatment uses 3 systems:
Cavitation - a natural phenomenon based on low frequency ultrasound. The ultrasound produces a strong wave of pressure to fat cell membranes. A fat cell membrane cannot withstand this pressure and therefore disintegrates into a liquid state. The treatment is pain free. Instant results will be seen.
Skin rollering and tightening is also used to firm up loose sagging skin.
'Cryoelectrolipolysis' technology - A temperature of -6 degrees is applied to the pocket of fat to eradicate the fat cells. The treated cells begin a natural removal process that continues for up to three months, with results of up to 40% permanent fat loss.
With this amazing 3 dimensional treatment we can treat tummy, back, bingo wings, knees, legs, bottom and more. We can firm up loose sagging skin, cellulite and stubborn fat pockets as well as treating overall fat reduction.
We can offer proven results for problematic areas without going down the invasive surgery. With 3D Lipo our therapists can personalise the treatment for you.