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Jefferson, defense supply Bobcats with win over Warriors
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The Charlotte Bobcats closed out a critical road trip with a 3-1 record by turning in the best — or perhaps the most fortunate, depending on the perspective — defensive performance any team has had against the Golden State Warriors in nearly a decade.
Al Jefferson had 30 points and 13 rebounds, Gerald Henderson added 17 points and eight rebounds, and the Bobcats blew past the Warriors 91-75 on Tuesday night in Kemba Walker's much-anticipated return.
Charlotte, which shot 47.4 percent, held the Warriors to 31.2 percent shooting. It was the lowest shooting percentage Golden State has had since hitting only 27.5 percent from the floor in a 96-67 loss to Memphis on Nov. 12, 2004.
BOXSCORE:Bobcats 91, Warriors 75
"We played well on the pick-and-roll, because those guys' 3-point shots are like layups," Jefferson said. "You had to make sure they saw a body on the pick-and-roll."
Walker finished with seven points, seven assists and six rebounds after missing the last seven games with a sprained left ankle. He played 33 minutes, leaving with a cramp in his calf in the fourth quarter. He said he felt fine afterward and just needed to get adjusted to playing prolonged minutes again.
The point guard's comeback, though, quickly became an afterthought.
The Bobcats controlled the game from the start, going ahead by 18 points late in the third quarter and 22 midway through the fourth to embarrass the Warriors on their home floor.
Stephen Curry had 17 points and 11 assists against his hometown team, Klay Thompson scored 12 and Andrew Bogut grabbed 15 rebounds for the Warriors, who shot 4 of 20 from 3-point range. Golden State also has been held below 38 percent shooting from the floor in three of its past four games.
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"We've got to find a way to get out of this," Warriors coach Mark Jackson said. "We are, right now, taking the life out of the building."
The Warriors briefly gave their announced sellout crowd of 19,596 something to cheer when Marreese Speights made a half-court heave as the third quarter expired to slice Charlotte's lead to 72-57. Any hope quickly faded when Anthony Tolliver hit a pair of 3-pointers to put the Bobcats up 78-60 with 9:51 remaining.
"I thought we were really organized in our pick-and-roll defense. But listen, I'm sure that wasn't their best, either," Bobcats coach Steve Clifford said. "I liked the way our guys played, though."
Jackson had publicly called out his team last month for playing down to its opponents too often this season, especially at home. Apparently, his players still haven't received the message.
The Bobcats (22-28) swept the season series against the Warriors (29-20) after beating Golden State 115-111 in Charlotte on Dec. 9. And out West, they outhustled and outshot the Warriors from the start.
Charlotte ran Golden State's prolific shooters off the 3-point line, forcing them into difficult mid-range jumpers. The Bobcats were equally efficient on the offensive end, going ahead 26-13 after the first quarter.
The Warriors simply looked lost and lethargic. They hovered just above 20 percent shooting for most of the first half, and their usually loud crowd stayed mostly silent.
"Offensively, we were horrible all the way around," said forward David Lee, held to eight points on 3-for-13 shooting.
The Bobcats went ahead 44-27 with 3:42 left in the second quarter and 51-39 at halftime. It was only the third time all season the Warriors had been held below 40 points in the first half.
Golden State trimmed Charlotte's lead to eight early in the third quarter on Thompson's 3-pointer. Clifford called timeout to regroup his players, who responded by building an 18-point lead before Speights hit a half-court shot as time expired to bring the Warriors to 72-57 entering the fourth.
That was pretty much the only celebration Charlotte allowed.
"We believed before we left Charlotte that this West Coast trip would either break us or help us," Jefferson said. "We felt like this could've been the turning point of our season, and I felt like guys came focused."
NOTES: The Warriors' worst shooting performance this season before Tuesday was when they shot 35.5 percent in a 105-83 loss at Houston on Dec. 6. … Warriors backup center Jermaine O'Neal had nine points and eight rebounds in 16 minutes in his first game since Dec. 9 at Charlotte. He missed 26 games recovering from surgery on his right wrist. … The Bobcats don't play again until hosting San Antonio on Saturday. … The Warriors host the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night.


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I ran my first ultramarathon, The North Face Endurance Challenge 50 Mile held in Eagle, Wisconsin, at the Kettle Morraine State Park. But, my ultrarunning journey started long before that day. I started contemplating the idea of running an ultramarathon last year, but the timing never seemed right, and my fear kept me from committing.
I love to become lost in the miles of a long run, totally captivated by the nature around me on the trails; this is what lured me to ultrarunning. Though daunting in length and epic mental challenges, I declared a 50-mile race as my goal, and moved forward one day at a time with a renewed heart and passion for running.
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How to Train Without Injury
I started training in early summer for my September race. I contacted Erin Henderson to be my coach; it's important to have faith in what you're doing and guidance from someone with experience. I passed the planning to her, and focused on my runs and recovery.
Prior to training for this ultra, my highest mileage week totaled 45 miles. I wanted to become well trained and confident but wanted to be careful about building my mileage. Erin coordinated my training to where I was running two high-mileage weeks followed by a drop-back week. I never increased my miles by more than 10 percent per week. A typical high-mileage week included:
- One mid-distance run (8 to 10 miles)
- One speed day (4 to 5 miles)
- One easy day (5 to 7 miles)
- Back-to-back long run days (day 1: 13 to 16 miles; day 2: 20 to 30 miles)
My job was to listen to my body, focus on recovery between each run, and be honest about my experience. The training plan was flexible—if I was tired, the speed day became an easy day, or if I felt pain or excessive soreness, I would cut out one or more weekday runs in favor of resting for long runs.
I learned my recovery was best when I slowed down all running other than speed work, and experimented with various run/walk ratios on long runs. I had to change my thinking from "how quickly can I cover this distance" to "how can I cover this distance smartly." I learned to appreciate spending time on my feet.
More: How to Transition to Ultrarunning
I eventually settled on a ratio of 15:1 minutes of running to walking. I set my Garmin 310XT to beep every 15 minutes; I ran until the beep and walked for 1 minute before running again. This ratio worked well for me because I made fueling every 30 to 45 minutes a priority.
Throughout my training I experimented with different types of fuel including bananas, peanut butter and jelly sandwich squares, trail mix, Clif bars, Fig Newtons, gels and dried fruit. I also put GU Brew electrolyte tabs in my water, and took a salt pill prior to my run and every 60 to 90 minutes during my run.
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Experimenting with various fuels during my training was important for race day because I discovered what my stomach could handle. Also, I would be spending a lot of time on my feet on race day, and wanted to feel comfortable with a variety of options for fuel.
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welcome to the spafford children's center
The Spafford Children's Center provides healthcare for some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children in East Jerusalem and the West Bank.
The Center is a charitable institution founded nearly 100 years ago by an American, Bertha Spafford Vester, and is still supported today by her descendants. Based on humanitarian values, the Center gives help to those in need regardless of race, religion or cultural background.
Lack of progress towards peace in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian territories aggravates the stress and trauma felt by families of the region. Innocent children, caught up in the conflict, experience violence and discrimination, as well as isolation from friends and family because of Israel's Separation Wall and imposed travel restrictions between East Jerusalem and the West Bank.
The children we care for are the link to a future where we hope for change, peace and opportunity for all. They deserve our best efforts on their behalf, which is why we have designed a unique holistic approach to child health by involving our medical, psychological, social work and educational practitioners in the diagnosis of each child's health and emotional problems.
The current situation with high unemployment and a depressed economy means that many families in need cannot afford even our small fees for treatment – we need your support to help fund a child or his/her mother through treatment.


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A Hair for Kids / A Adult to Kids Salon Chair Rental LLC
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Come to A Hair For Kids Salon LLC for a manicure or pedicure that will make you look sharp, and you can relax in our salon while our stylists pamper you. Whether you need a business look or something for a special occasion, we can provide it for you. You'll get professional-grade nail art in our salon located in New Berlin, WI.
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It was his first hair cut and as you see he was happy... this is the place to go!! You have a pleased customer. Thank you for your services.
We went here for our two year old son's 2nd attempt at getting a haircut (the first resulted in us in leaving the salon we went to without one lock touched) This was not the case here. He left with exactly the cut we wanted and most importantly he was a happy camper! They were so good at keeping him distracted/happy during the entire process! Definitely recommend this place for young children!
Great place for a kids hair cut. My children were previously scared to get a hair cut, now they look forward to it. Wonderful & friendly service.
Great place for little ones to get their ear piercings. Justin did a wonderful job with our 13 months old baby ear piercing.
Absolutely adore this place! First time coming and was welcomed with open arms. My daughters loved it here. First haircut was a success.
I took my two boys back for the 2nd time. The haircuts are adorable and Kathleen was very good with the kids. My 2 year old still cried the whole time cause he hates haircuts, but she was great with him and worked through it even though it was not an easy task :) This place is amazing for children haircuts :)
Great customer service and prices.
Thanks so much for the Great experience. My son did great with Kathleen, she was fun and kept him involved (distracted). Can't believe she was able to get such a good cut given how much he was moving and playing in the "chair". We will be back 😀
My son is just about 2 1/2 and he has been petrified to get his hair cut. He screams and cries as if he is in pain just at the sight of haircuts to the point where we gave up. This experience was easy and painless. He loved the cars to sit in, toys before the cut, and movie that entertained him during the cut. Kathleen was amazing keeping him busy brushing dinosaur teeth on top of everything else. The cut is adorable and matched the image I provided! We will be going back. :)
These ladies are Awesome. They let our two year old son go sit on three different chairs during his hair cut. It was his first and they handled him very well. Definitely reccomend!!
They have birthday parties here! Unbelievable
It was a great place even for kids. Had a great time.would definitely go back.
My daughter adores Justine.. she is awesome with kids and sooo patient.. My daughter has thick , curly hair and Justin always amazes us with her cuts and cute finishing touches like 🌸 in her hair and beautiful braids..
This place does awesome with kids. The think of their needs and make sure the kids are happy weather it's on the run or in the chair. This is definitely a place I will continue to take a child to get their hair cut Justine is awesome with the kids. My son went for his 2nd haircut today and he could teach some of the older kids a lesson. She was gentle and kind. He loves going there and was excited to get his hair cut.
Our Son is Autistic and he loved this place he got to sit in a car and watch cars 3 his favorite! Which made our experience much more relaxing because he has hated every place before that so it was nice that we finally found a place that he is happy with and it is not a nightmare any more getting his hair cut.
Kathleen did my son's first haircut and I won't go to anyone else. She worked with him while he was moving his head and looking around. She's great! I come all the way from Texas and go to her while I'm in town visiting family. 10/10 I recommend her!
I heard about the salon from a friend and found it to be quaint with lots of fun children's areas. We got a first lock in a special presentation and Kathy was great with my son.
Great spot for kids haircuts
Jill , the special needs hair stylist is AWESOME! Very polite, friendly, patient with my son. Definitely recommend her :-) they also have toys & TVs!
I took my daughter here to get her hair fixed because a different salon royally screwed it up. The owner did an amazing job fixing my baby's hair. I was so upset with how it looked before our apt and loved the way it looked when I walked out the door. Not only did she do a great job, but she was friendly, patient with my daughter and listened to what I wanted done. We will definitely be coming back and I will only bring her here to get a hair cut going forward. Thank you so much!!
Awesome place to take the lil ones for a haircut!!!
This place hosted my daughters birthday the staff was very friendly and attentive to our needs and requests. The room is small but the area for kids to play dress up and or whatever your theme is has a decent amount of area.
Love this place! Talented stylists!
I did my son's first hair cut here and it was great! Came back a few weeks later for another one and I had mixed up the date but they took me any way on Easter weekend and they did another great hair cut! Very happy with my experience. Love the cute stuff for kids too!
Went to get my 4 yr olds first haircut, Kathleen was very sweet and made us feel very welcomed and comfortable. My daughter loved the cut and all the little extras that Kathleen offered her to make her feel special and beautiful. Definitely will recommend, and be back. Thank you very much Kathleen for the beautiful cut!
It's the best
I suddenly decided to get my ears pierced and was in Brookfield. I googled where to get it done and I found this wonderful place. They got me in within a half hour of my phone call. They were very professional while providing a laid back and comfortable atmosphere. I will definitely be going back!
My 2yr old hates getting his hair cut. I always dread it and put it off as long as possible. This place was A-MAZING! They were so patient and made sure he was entertained enough to be distracted. He was a perfect angel through the whole thing. Definitely making this our regular place!
Great place! All 3 of the kids loved it and highly recommend. Plus they are fast and friendly!
Great cut & color by Jodie! 💜
They did a great 1st hair cut on both my son and daughter.
I've been searching for a place to that is kid friendly .I found this place and I must say, I'm very happy with the service my daughter and boyfriend received. Everyone was so friendly. I was very worried that my daughter wouldn't do so well with her first hair cut. Our stylist did a great job and made our daughter enjoy her first hair cut. We will definitely be going back.
We've taken our 2 year old daughter there multiple times and they've always done a great job no matter how antsy she is. We love the place.
Great place for kids haircuts!
We did a walk in and got great service and haircuts for our 2 boys. Will be back!
I did a walk through today, I was very pleased with how nice the owner was and how clean her salon is. I also think how she has it setup for the kids is awesome. I will definitely be bringing my daughter and my niece to her salon to get all dolled up.
They do a fantastic job with kids, very patient lots of toys for the
My son needed his first haircut at 5 months old and we have come back here every month since. The environment is perfect for little ones! We see Jill, who is always super patient and excited to see my little guy. They even have a toy box to offer him distractions when he starts to gets antsy. It's also pretty easy to get an appointment when you want it. We definitely recommend A Hair for Kids!!
Cute kid salon! They love it there.
My 2 year old had a haircut by Heidi and she did an excellent job! She also was very personable with great customer service. Recommend taking your little ones here!
We just had our son's hair cut here by the owner. We've been other places, and she was by far the best at getting the job done. He's at stage where he does not like getting his hair cut, but she knew just what to do. It looks great and we will definitely be back.
Had my 7 year old daughter's birthday party (with two friends). It was a fantastic time. They thought of everything! Kid friendly music, friendly staff, dresses, up do's, toes painted, made own glitter lotion. I could see my daughter's confidence grow as the event went on- dancing, smiling, felt like she was on top of the world. Girls had their own space with a privacy curtain. It was completely decorated in a way that made girls feel like pop stars- totally awesome.
Just had my 3 and 5-year-old daughter's ears pierced at A Hair for Kids salon this week. I appreciated the information on their website and watched some you tube videos so we knew what to expect. Two staff worked together to make us feel comfortable, explain every step and took great care to use appropriate methods to sanitize hands, ears and equipment as the ears were pierced. They were very comfortable working with my young daughters and provided me thorough instructions for ear care afterward. I recommend this salon if you are thinking of getting your child's ears pierced! As the parents, we were involved throughout the process and are beyond pleased with the outcome. I know you will be too!!
My 5 year old daughter's hair had gotten so long and so out of control with the biggest knot in it! We needed some serious help and we came to the right place. Justine worked her magic and rescued my daughter's hair without having to cut it all off. It turned out so beautiful and was actually the perfect hairstyle for her! I will continue to bring my daughter here since we just love the fun car and motorcycle stylist chairs, the vibrant colors, the children's movies/cartoons on the tv screens and the friendly and very patient hairstylists. Thanks so much!
They are great with my toddler! Highly recommend!
The lady that cut my little boy's hair was amazing and did a good job when he got fussy after awhile. The price was a bit much for a first haircut but the service was great.
The owner Kathleen was the one who gave my son his haircut and did an amazing job. She listened to what I had to say and communicated it back to me to let me know she understood what I wanted. Easy going place for kids to get their haircut in a kid a friendly environment. Will be back again.
Had a great experience at A Hair for Kids. Was looking for a new salon to get my son's haircut and we have found it. He got to sit in a Lightening McQueen chair which he thought was the coolest thing ever and got his best haircut yet. Also noticed a birthday party going on in the other room and the kids were having a blast . Great place . Two thumbs up 👍👍 !
My daughter and I LOVE this place. We had another wonderful experience today. The staff is kind, patient, and willing to go above and beyond to make kids happy. They cut my daughters hair, braided it in a princess braid, sprayed it will fragrance, and sprinkled her with glitter!! She loves it every time and we won't go anywhere else. The child before us was squirming and thrashing around in the chair making it close to impossible for the stylist to cut the hair. I was impressed and how calm and collected she stayed the entire time. She was patient and understanding and did all she could to calm down the girl and finish the haircut. The child was thrashing so bad it was almost unsafe. She could've cut her head if she wasn't as careful as she was. It takes a skilled professional to cut hair under those circumstances. I was amazed!
Very patient with my grandson the first time he was in. He cried the entire time, but was treated with kindness. The second time I brought him in a little earlier for his appointment so he could get a little more comfortable before his cut. That worked!! Kathleen brought toys out for him, turned Mickey Mouse on and massaged his head before cutting so he was used to the touch. Not one tear... and an awsome haircut.
Excellent. Took my young son. The hair stylist was patient and friendly with my toddler. They fixed a bad hair cut and gave him a super trendy do! Worth the money in my opinion! I will be a repeat customer.... the best part is they got my son in same day :)
Just had my 3 year old daughter Lucy's hair cut at this wonderful place. Accommodating staff, wonderful atmosphere, and very reasonable prices. I live in Caledonia and will definitely be driving back here every time for my child. An amazing business with amazing staff!
I had a great experience today with my almost 2 year old son. The woman who cut his hair listened to what I wanted for my son and the results were even better than I had hoped. The salon was clean and the staff courteous. They had toys and a video for my kiddo to watch while getting his hair cut. He mostly just enjoyed pretending to drive his car. I went during a non peak time. Nice to know they are open on Sunday's as well.
We have my daughter's hair cut, and they always do a great job. So we decided to have them pierce her ears for her 5th birthday. Everything was very sanitary, and they did both ears at the same time. Over a month later, they have healed great, and we never had any issues.
I've been taking my son here for over a year, every two months, for a hair cut. We have seen Justine 99% of the time. She is a great stylist and makes my son's hair look great. He asks to get his hair cut, he loves it so much! I am recommending this salon to all my friends with young children.
My daughter wanted her ears pierced for her birthday. A Hair for Kids was fantastic, professional, and VERY clean. They talked her through the entire process and made sure that we both were comfortable with all of the care we need to complete at home. It was so much better than going to a kiosk at the mall.
My six year old autistic son has been going to the salon for several years now. He has extreme sensory issues. The staff is always patient and willing to work with him. There are a couple of stylists in particular that are an excellent fit for him and have the skill set to deal with my very difficult child. We are so appreciative that this salon is willing to work with us. The staff has come up with some ideas and are open to any suggestions we may have to make the haircut less stressful for him. My 4 year old neurotypical son gets super cute haircuts here too. My husband, my mom and I also receive high quality cuts from the stylists here too. I highly recommend this salon to anyone.
I took my 6 year-old granddaughter to have her ears pierced. After researching online a number of options including physicians and the mall sites, I determined what I really needed was someone with experience that was licensed. My granddaughter wanted to have her ears pierced, but was apprehensive since the kids at school told her it hurt. A Hair for Kids seemed like the best option. The staff is highly knowledgeable and answered all my questions when I made the appointment. They used proper sterile technique (even making sure that all of us had our hands sanitized) and calmly explained every step of the procedure. They were very professional and yet provided my granddaughter answers to questions so she could understand them. They did both ears at once and then used a solution to calm and numb the earlobes. She didn't even flinch when the posts went in her ears. They provided us with written instructions for care and phone numbers to call if there were additional questions. The whole process went very smoothly and I am exceptionally pleased with the results. Having taken people to the mall before, A Hair for Kids was a welcomed choice and one I would repeat with the next granddaughter.
I LOVE my new hair color. I've been coming to Kathleen, the owner, for years. She is the only one that has been able to do wonderful things with my fine hair. I came in before the Holidays looking for a change. She mixed up a color that made my eyes stand out and the full hair color gave my fine hair additional body. It looks fantastic and I feel like a new woman. Thanks Kathy !
Love this place! Especially Justine! She is patient and good with kids!
My son has a sensory disorder and about 1 year ago when we moved to Wisconsin from North Carolina we specifically called around if there were salons that would be able to handle our sons needs during a haircut. A Hair for Kids Salon was the only hair salon that stated they were an option for us and offered for us to come in and look around. As soon as we arrived I knew this was the place for us! Several other places had said could not accommodate my sons disability. The staff work hard to engage each child and help each child become as comfortable as possible! They are amazing! We will never go anywhere else!
We took my grandson who is two for a haircut. They did a great job. So patient with him and did a great job. He loved the cars and TVs playing cartoons he didn't even notice he was getting a haircut. I don't believe the negative publicity this shop was given. We will be back and I plan to bring my granddaughter who is 3!
I have been taking my child here many years for styling and this is an exceptional and unique setting. I have observed firsthand the personal attention extended to all children regardless of the challenges posed. The owner and staff host children's parties which include special themes. They accommodate what other places do not attempt and provide a fun and enjoyable experience that cannot be found any place else. Highly recommended.
Great experience for my daughter and myself... She is not too crazy about having her head messed with had a bad experience elsewhere...thankful for going here and will return. Wonderful haircut!!!!
I believe the rating of a business should be on the quality of service they provide and this place definitely provides the best. Ask for Jodie... You won't be disappointed. I always receive great service and though I don't have children of my own, I have seen them provide extra care to all the kids that come through their doors every time I have been there (and I've been going here for years).
I highly recommend A Hair for Kids. We could not have had a better experience getting my 8-year-old-daughter's ears pierced for the first time. I had researched other well known named shops and decided they weren't for us. The team at A Hair for Kids Salon, including Kathleen, the owner, Justine and Jill put my daughter and I at ease. They not only spent a significant time educating her about the process and cleaning her ears, they made sure I approved the mark where they would do the piercings. They only use the latest technology, which includes disposable ear piercing equipment so you are assured of cleanliness. 1, 2, 3 it was over and I had a very happy little girl. And, then Grandma asked if she could have her ears pierced! So she followed my daughter and had hers done the same day! By the way simultaneously there was a little girls party going on in another area. It was clearly a very fun place to have your child's birthday!!
There's 2 sides to every story. Being a hairdresser with a downs brother I spoke with the owner. She totally owned up to her mistake and admitted she handled it wrong. The explanation didn't come across well and got misconstrued. That mom could of at least called and spoke with owner to get clarity. From what I understand the owner tried to call her and she wouldn't take her calls. And the reporter from Contact 6 Beverly Taylor, shame on you for your report and not giving all the information correctly. I've seen better reporting from and elementary school. Trying to see both sides. That's why emailing and texting don't cut it. Just sad that this had to happen. As a former owner of a salon I understand the importance of diplomacy. I was my brothers adocate and voice. So this moms feelings I totally understand. Been there. Owner should of picked up phone explained she was short staffed. And in the process of restaffing. And had people out sick. And this particular new hairdresser was not totally trained on children yet. All that had to be done was a call saying can we reschedule your son at a later time when my staff gets healthy. Boom done. And the mom didn't have to go to that extreme. A phone call to speak to the owner may have been better to clear things up. It's obvious that they've done his hair before and for sometime. Again trying to see both sides. Hope you all can work this out
I stand by this small business owner who knows what they can and can't handle! Don't let the trolls get to you.
5 stars because unfortunately one women's review went viral on social media so people who have never even been to this salon are giving them bad reviews and writing opinions when they never even stepped foot inside this salon . As a fellow hair stylist some children's haircuts are hard to do . I stopped doing children's hair because the last time I did i was thrown up on and spit in the face by a child and then the child slapped my scissors from my hands cutting myself along with him . His parents forced me to finish and then suggested I just buz cut It so i did and was slapped again to the point my clipped guard fell off and then cut the child's ear and the parents were offended by ME?! Some people just don't understand what we as hair dressers sometimes have to deal with . If a child or any client is not being appropriate it falls as a liability on the stylist and salon if someone gets hurt . So do not make your judgment on this salon based off of only one side of a story and a bunch of band wagon jumpers .
Fantastic. I feel if a child can't be safe in a salon chair , its completely OK to ask a client to take them somewhere that can acomodate the child properly. Blasting an establishment on Facebook because you didn't get what you wanted is wrong. And claiming discrimination is ridiculous and wrong. Dont you want your child safe? Dont you want your child in the chair of someone qualified to handle your child? Getting mad at the owner for telling you that they aren't comfortable cutting your child's hair seems shady and maybe the rude one was the client...
Loved it!! My son does not like sitting still not haircuts and they made it so comfortable and fun for him and did a great haircut! Thanks again!!!
We took our grandson here for two haircuts with Justine. She is great! He only cried for a few seconds the first time we went there, but he got over it quickly when he realized he could "drive" the car and watch a show. The second time he only cried because we had to take him out of the car to go home! 😊
As a person of Indian heritage, we wanted to get my 10 month old daughter's head shaved. The stylist was very understanding and very cooperative. She had a 'first cut' kit, where she gave us a lock of my daughter's hair. She was gentle and kind. Great experience.
My daughter is almost 5. She loves coming to the salon. There are cool toys and cars for the kids to sit it. Charleen was our stylist and she did an awesome job. She was friendly and great with my daughter. And, the haircut wS adorable. Thank you!
Just discovered this place, kinda hard to find, but worth it. Thanks Justine for an awesome haircut. I'll definitely return.
My daughter had her 4th Birthday Party there today. All the little girls had an amazing time! Firstly, the staff takes care of everything. The birthday room was decorated beautifully, and they did an amazing job keeping the girls entertained with kareoke and age appropriate games. They even called to order our pizzas for us. If you are considering having a birthday party for your daughter, I would highly recommend A Hair For Kids Salon! You won't regret it!
This place is AMAZING! Our son HATES getting his haircut, it used to involve kicking and screaming, but not anymore! They know how to work with kids and get it done! We will definitely be back!!!
My daughter, Serenity, has special needs and this salon works wonderfully with her. Justine has done her hair and she is extremely patient and very supportive. Everyone working there is wonderful. I recommend this salon to anyone with small children. And if your child has any type of special needs let them know in advance when you make the appointment and they will do everything to work with you, and make your child comfortable.
Excellent first hair cut experience for my 20 month old! Kathleen was excellent with my little one!!
We took our almost 2 year old for his haircut and right off the bat he was super excited to sit on the motorcycle, such a cool idea for a kids chair. Lynn is awesome with kids and she does such a great job on hair! She always has the best advise and knows how to work with kids even when they get antsy. My kids love coming to get their hair done and I love my son's new hairdo. Lynn always makes it a pleasant experience.
Justine did a great job cutting my 2 year old son's hair. He screams and cries during hair cuts and Justine kept cool cutting, while another lady distracted my son with toys. After a few minutes he stopped crying and was enjoying himself (which is not how he normally leaves a hair cut). You could tell they really cared about keeping him comfortable and did a wonderful job on the cut too. Thank you ladies, we will be back!
My son enjoys sitting in the fun chairs, watching a movie, and playing with toys.
This place is perfect for anyone to get a Hair cut but its the first place that puts kids hair cuts before anyone they have cars to sit in. Tvs to watch and the friendliest employees I habe dealt with in 2016.... I had a birthday party here for my 9 year old. And everyone had an amazing time.... The employees were so cooperative they ever participated in the new Mannequin Challenge and pur party Killed it.... Thank you Ladies Its A Day My Daughter Will Never Forget!!!!
Excellent place to get haircut for kids. They have a wide variety of toys to keep the little ones engaged. My daughter was not at all cooperating, but Lynn was so patient to cut her hair. She even offered to do a follow-up hair cut the following week without charging. We went for the follow-up today and Lynn did an amazing job even though my daughter was not cooperative. I would definitely recommend this . The only negative I could say is that they don't accept card payment.
Stephanie was great! She was very sweet with Leo. She involved him and made him feel comfortable. I would def go back!
They also do adult haircuts, and my husband LOVED the cut he got from Stephanie. Did just what he wanted, and suggested a product to go with the new cut that as a bonus was on sale that day. Highly recommend....super good value - only $10 for a man's haircut.
Stephanie did an outstanding job on my daughters hair. She took her time and was very detailed on how to maintain the color. We definitely will be back!
Lynne colored and cut my hair and did an amazing job, went in with a big idea and she did it perfectly with a few personal ideas that really made it fit me
We took my son here for his 1st haircut this week (he just turned 1). EnPey not only did a great job on his hair, she was very professional, entertaining, quick and kept my son's attention the whole time! An added bonus was that my son was able to sit in a car while getting his haircut, playing with the steering wheel to keep his attention elsewhere. We will definitely be going back!
My son is a nightmare getting his hair cut, but he actually asks to go back to this salon. He still screams, cries, and cringes away from the scissors or clippers, but he loves sitting on the motorcycle and watching the movies that are playing. I love that the stylists are so patient and still manage to get his hair cut nice and short every time. Both Donna and Lynn have given him great cuts, and we really appreciate it.
I get my hair cut here and have always had a great cut! The price is cheap at $10.00 the stylists there are great! I recommend all my buddies to go there! They can even take there kids there to get there cuts while there getting there's done!
Had a terrific experience here. My 10 year old daughter had 12 inches cut off for donation to children with hair loss/cancer. She has asked this to be her "regular salon." We will be back!
A few weeks ago, I brought my 19 month old son in for his first haircut. He had very long, crazy, curly hair that needed to finally get cleaned up. If I had to guess, my son was probably the worst client they've ever had as he wouldn't sit in the fun chair and instead sat on my lap and kicked and screamed the entire time. However, his stylist was ever so patient and amazingly was able to still cut his hair evenly despite all his moving around. I can't recall her name, and don't know how she did it, but she did an excellent job! I would, and have already, recommend this salon to anyone with little kids. My oldest son, 4, was with us too and they had toys for him to play with while he waited. For first haircuts you also get a little certificate with some locks of their hair as a keepsake :)
I brought my daughter here who has African hair. After a communication breakdown concerning the type of hair the stylist would be working with, everything was squared away in a polite and professional manner. Charlene, who worked on her hair, made 6 cornrows which look amazing. My daughter was happy and she sat very well for her. Basically, Charlene really showed me an amazing outcome from a basic communication error and outdid my expectation. Would recommend this place for little girls hair :)
Wonderful experience with friendly, professional, and helpful staff!! Excellent place to take kids for ear piercing.
Lynn was a recent addition to the salon and she is young, trendy, outgoing, friendly and a sheer pleasure to spend time with. I am a recently diagnosed with breast cancer and upon walking in the saloon I was exhausted, frustrated with my hair and the fact that I may lose it in time and very sad. But I needed "something." I certainly found that something here with the staff, the owner, Kathy and her sweet Cocoa. Lynn transformed my hair and I immediately felt better about myself. Thank you for a tremendous experience. I feel blessed and uplifted in so many ways for a couple hours I hadn't realized I needed so badly. I will return and Lynn will make each experience memorable and make me feel blessed in many ways. Thank you! :) xo
I was looking for a place that would accommodate my 3 year old and 4 friends for her 4th birthday party. After much search, I found a review about A Hair For Kids Salon on MetroParent Magazine. While I was searching many places were very expensive and I couldn't imagine spending that much for a 4 year old birthday party. I decided to stop into A Hair For Kids Salon and walked in. I was somewhat shocked to know that it was located in a strip mall in an "old school" hair salon. Once the staff greeted me, showed me around, and provided me with specifics I booked the party. A Hair For kids Salon also has a Facebook page and the pictures and videos reassured me that my daughter would have fun. On her birthdate the place was very tidy and well decorated. The staff waited about 15 minutes to allow for late attendees and the "party" started shortly after. The girls chose their princess dresses, the lights were dimmed, spot lights came on, a bubble machine went on, and karaoke started. It amazed me how much music and bubbles entertained the girls! I had two staff members with me at all times. One staff member hosted the party with games and activities for the girls and the other staff member began the manicures(one girl at a time). After an hour of entertainment I rented the party room and we moved there for another hour of arts and crafts, cake and presents. The best part is that I was able to enjoy watching my daughter and friends have fun and not deal with set up or clean up(included in the booking) The staff was wonderful and I would HIGHLY recommend this location for a stress free party! THANK YOU to Charleen and the staff for making this a great 4th birthday party that we will forever remember!
Everyone was very nice she did a great job on my babys hair nice place I think the chairs are cute and I like how they have toys for the kids to play with but I did feel like $25 was to much money for a baby haircut I saw a sign outside that said they do men haircuts for $10 it just seems backwards to me that a man haircut would cost less than a baby's hair cut but I would recommend this place :)
Took daughter there for her first haircut and was not disappointed at all! Wonderful experience with friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful staff! Lynn talked to daughter and us the entire time explaining what she was doing and why, helped put stressed mom at ease! Great decor! Can't wait to go back! :) Thank you for making her first haircut a wonderful experience!
We had a great time! We had 12 girls…while the girls waited for their up do's…the others played games, sang karaoke and danced. The girls loved dressing up and getting their hair done. Definitely a good choice for 7 year olds. Thank you!!
I was saw this on Facebook, some of my Facebook friends had pictures of the place of their children getting hair cuts. My daughter has natural curly hair i had been cutting a 1/2 inch off and we were to the point of her crying after we bathed her and tried to comb her hair. I made an appointment came in the night before so my daughter would not freak out and the staff was amazing friendly, my daughters exact words after leaving we said are you ok. She said she felt like a princess and was excited to come. The next day was her appointment she came in and the staff and hairstylist was so commentating to her. My daughter sat in her minnie car and watched what she was doing. Hairstylist was very informing telling me what was wrong her hair was dead and i didn't take off enough. So my daughter was okay what she did, we were pleased she even went out with braids and 2 flowers and cupcake perfume spray and she was smiles ear to ear. I then had my hair cut previously by Shear Image Hair Salon I wish the hairstylist would of been honest she didn't know the cut, but proceed to give me a chop cut every thing was uneven nightmare. I didn't know what to do but was amazed on how Michelle did my daughters hair. I asked her if she could do this picture the "same picture" and she said she could help, she did amazing work my hair was chopped all up with thinning shears used wrong. I still have a way to go in some parts but what she did was amazing. If you need someone to correct a nightmare style, that you don't think theirs hope she's the girl. I was so comfortable this place is clean and so accommodating to you. Prices are so reasonable also. They do parties and they accommodate to the kids to make them feel great and not nervous, even with adults also. Michelle is great! I can go out now in public with out putting a hat on and thinking how long will it take to grow out before I get the style I want.
I have been to multiple different places for kids hair cuts as my girls are now 2 and 3, and especially my 3 year old has a difficult time with people touching her. I went to A Hair For Kids Salon for the first time, and will absolutely be going back. Maddie took incredible care of both of my girls, and made a style suggestion for my oldest girl that is absolutely adorable! She was patient, kind, funny and did wonderful haircuts as well. In fact, I plan to have Maddie do my hair the next time I take the girls in! The owner was also there taking care of another client while we were there... she also took very good care of her customers. In addition to cuts, they have a place to do mommy and me pedicures, a place for an incredible "dress up" party and more! They have a couple of holiday parties (Halloween and New Years) coming up that I'm also planning to attend. I know a place like this is a little more expensive, but from my perspective, totally worth it with the incredible service we received!
My 8 year old daughter got her ears pierced here. Equipment was sterilized and everything was very well explained. There is a huge selection of post to choose from! My daughter started to freak out but the staff was very understanding and patient with her. I highly recommend A Hair For Kids Salon for ear piercings!!!
Excellent salon for ear piercing. The owner sanitized all surfaces. She went through what would happen and how to care for my daughter's ears at home. The price was comparable to the mall but the experience and care you receive at this salon is worth much more! Highly recommend over mall piercing!
I searched around for an alternative to the mall type piercing places for my 2 year old daughter. I found this and read reviews and made he appointment. I couldn't have been any happier with the outcome! They stressed the importance of sanitized equipment and I was very happy with that and the whole process. Would definitely recommend to any family and friends for a child's ear piercings!
My grand daughter was here from Texas during March, 2012 for her birthday. All she wanted was to get her ears pierced (6 years old). I researched several facilities in a 30 mile radius and was immediately drawn to "A Hair for Kids Salon". Sanitary conditions were stressed as well as mom being involved in the process, to help alleviate any fears the child might have. My grand daughter picked out her earrings and 10 minutes later, was smiling in the mirror at her new "sparkly" reflection (only one tear). She was so happy! The owner of the salon personally does the piercings. She has such a great way with kids, it would put any child at ease!
CAUTION EXTREME FUN: Greatest Place for Girl Parties :-) The staff here are extraordinary! They were only expecting 6 girls from the 20+ girls invited, and low and behold all the girls showed up! The staff handled the extreme girl power of giggles and chaos, as if it was just another day. They kept things organize, even with the overwhelming number of girls, getting each girl exactly what they wanted as their makeover and accessories. They made each girl feel special and did amazing job, getting everyone done in a timely manner and also entertaining those who waited for nails, hair, or makeup. I have no idea how they did it but it was a whirlwind of organization, especially when we were not expecting so many, but they made it possible! A customer with a little boy walked in towards the end and he was even able to get his haircut among the midst of singing, screaming, laughing girls. The girls had a runway show and head shots done it was just fabulous! My daughter loved every minute of it!
I had my daughter's ears pierced here last week and was so happy that the owner went through everything she was doing for sanitation. All of the staff members went above and beyond to make this a great experience. I felt very comfortable with them and the new earrings look adorable on her!!
Child haircut experience
My son is just about 2 1/2 and he has been petrified to get his hair cut. He screams and cries as if he is in pain just at the sight of haircuts to the point where we gave up. This experience was easy and painless. He loved the cars to sit in, toys before the cut, and movie that entertained him during the cut. Kathleen was amazing keeping him busy brushing dinosaur teeth on top of everything else. The cut is adorable and matched the image I provided! We will be going back. :)
Sons first haircut
I heard about the salon from a friend and found it to be quaint with lots of fun children's areas. We got a first lock in a special presentation and Kathy was great with my son.
I am truly loving my hair since i started seeing Kathleen/owner at this salon. She is a master when it comes to hair color and she is current with today's cuts and styles. Not only does this salon do adult cuts they specialize in children cuts of all kinds. Her team of stylists are so friendly and patient with the kids who tend to cry and wiggle. I highly recommend this salon. I just love Kathleen and her awesome girls.
Awesome cut on a sensory issue kiddo
We have bee going here 4 several years. Always a good cute cut on my squirmy 4 yr. old. Also have a VERY hard 6 yr. autistic & sensory issue kiddo. They always take the time & extra effort to do it nice...i get compliments on his cuts. Would recommend this place for any kid..but especially for any sensory issue kids.
Little Girl Mani-pedi
My 4 year old daughter and I absolutely loved the experience at A Hair for Kids Salon. My daughter got a mini Mani-pedi and was elated to be pampered in a pink chair, while watching Frozen, and listening to fun music. Justine was super attentive and paid attention to all the details a girly girl loves. I would highly recommend this place for a special treat for any little girl.
Girls party
Nice place very nice staff a fun and different experience for little girls the party room was beautiful and my 3 year old daughter had fun so did her guest it was a little expensive! Lynn my party planner was the best she was nice and professional she communicated with me all the way up until the party to be sure it was everything I wanted Thanks 👍👍
Wedding up do
I went to get my hair done for a wedding and I can't believe how good of a job the stylist did on my hair.. It was perfectly the way I wanted it. I would definitly recommend going to this salon.
No matter what age or sex this is where you want to go !
I would never consider going anywhere else. They do a fantastic job. I have never been disappointed. They also have party's for all type of occasions. While I was getting my hair cut today a birthday party was ending. The girls looked so cute with there all different type.of.hair do's. They had make up on and fancy finger nails. I didn't see one girl that wasn't smiling ear to ear and laughing. It was obvious they had the time of there life and a memory they will have forever. I wish there was a place like that when I was younger. And I had another suprise BODY GLITTER I have been looking for that for a long time. I guess they let the girls make there own body or lipstick glitter. How cool is that.
4 Year Old Birthday Party
I was looking for a place that would accommodate my 3 year old and 4 friends for her 4th birthday party. After much search, I found a review about A Hair For Kids Salon on MetroParent Magazine. While I was searching many places were very expensive and I couldn't imagine spending that much for a 4 year old birthday party. I decided to stop into A Hair For Kids Salon and walked in. I was somewhat shocked to know that it was located in a strip mall in an "old school" hair salon. Once the staff greeted me, showed me around, and provided me with specifics I booked the party. A Hair For kids Salon also has a Facebook page and the pictures and videos reassured me that my daughter would have fun. On her birthdate the place was very tidy and well decorated. The staff waited about 15 minutes to allow for late attendees and the "party" started shortly after. The girls chose their princess dresses, the lights were dimmed, spot lights came on, a bubble machine went on, and karaoke started. It amazed me how much music and bubbles entertained the girls! I had two staff members with me at all times. One staff member hosted the party with games and activities for the girls and the other staff member began the manicures(one girl at a time). After an hour of entertainment I rented the party room and we moved there for another hour of arts and crafts, cake and presents. The best part is that I was able to enjoy watching my daughter and friends have fun and not deal with set up or clean up(included in the booking) The staff was wonderful and I would HIGHLY recommend this location for a stress free party! THANK YOU to Charleen and the staff for making this a great 4th birthday party that we will forever remember!
Took daughter there for her first haircut and was not disappointed at all! Wonderful experience with friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful staff! Lynn talked to child and parents the entire time explaining what she was doing and why, helped put stressed mom at ease! Great decor! Can't wait to go back! :)
I had my 12- year old daughter & her two friends there for a birthday celebration ... manis & pedis. The stylists managed to do all 3 girls at the same time, and they had a ball! It was such fun. They had fun music playing & it was so nice that they were in a room by themselves. Their nails turned out adorable. The girls picked the colors, and the stylists picked out different designs for each one. The girls were so happy! The prices were very reasonable, especially for the time they spent on the girls. I had shopped around & they are far less than many salons, who's services seems to pale in comparison. We will definitely be back!
Best birthday party!
Our four year old LOVED her Spa Diva party at A Hair For Kids! Not only did she get to be the center of attention, but her friends we a part of the entire process! Karaoke, makeup, a beautiful up do, and games; what more could you ask for? Such an amazing experience for the girls (and moms) to be able to share. Girls just wanna have fun, and did they ever! Best birthday party we've had yet. Thank you for wonderful memories. Can't wait to have another event!
First Hair Cut
I brought my daughter in for her first hair cut this past weekend. I was nervous as to how she would respond since she is two years old and has never been in a salon or had her hair cut before. The staff were so friendly and I was put right at ease. Michelle knew exactly what to do so that my daughter was comfortable and not afraid in her new surroundings.She also did an AMAZING job cutting and styling her hair and making her feel like a princess. Who doesn't want to smell like cotton candy for a day? Thank you for making our first experience a fantastic one! We can't wait to come back! Thank you also for taking pictures for us since the storage on my phone was full. It's the little things that made our visit memorable!
We can't wait to go back to see Michelle our hair stylist and of course the amazing staff!
I was saw this on Facebook, some of my Facebook friends had pictures of the place of their children getting hair cuts. My daughter has natural curly hair i had been cutting a 1/2 inch off and we were to the point of her crying after we bathed her and tried to comb her hair. I made an appointment came in the night before so my daughter would not freak out and the staff was amazing friendly, my daughters exact words after leaving we said are you ok. She said she felt like a princess and was excited to come. The next day was her appointment she came in and the staff and hairstylist was so commentating to her. My daughter sat in her minnie car and watched what she was doing. Hairstylist was very informing telling me what was wrong her hair was dead and i didn't take off enough. So my daughter was okay what she did, we were pleased she even went out with 2 braids and 2 flowers in her hair and cupcake perfume spray and she was smiles ear to ear. I then had my hair cut previously by Shear Image Hair Salon- Waterford, I wish the hairstylist would of been honest she didn't know the cut, but proceed to give me a chop cut every thing was uneven nightmare. I didn't know what to do but was amazed on how Michelle did my daughters hair. I asked Michelle if she could do this picture the "same picture" and she said she could help, she did amazing work my hair was chopped all up with thinning shears used wrong. I still have a way to go in some parts but what she did was amazing. If you need someone to correct a nightmare style, that you don't think theirs hope she's the girl. I was so comfortable this place is clean and so accommodating to you. Prices are so reasonable also. They do kid/teen theme parties and they accommodate to the kids to make them feel great and not nervous, even with adults also. Michelle is great! I can go out now in public with out putting a hat on and thinking how long will it take to grow out before I get the style I want.
The girls had a blast!!!
My daughter had her 7th birthday here and loved every minute of it. She and her friends had a full program of getting up-do's, getting their nails painted, styling dolls, karaoke, dress up and a fashion show. We got to use a decorated party room where we did food and cake. And all that without any cleanup for me and my husband!!!!
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On 4 October 2016, the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore and USA's Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Industrial Property cooperation. This is the first MoU on this kind between the two countries. A Joint Coordination Committee will be established with the aim to facilitate bilateral exchanges to foster innovation and support USAn companies in tapping into Singapore as a regional IP hub for innovation-related activities.
The Battle of Ideas festival will include a discussion entitled "Get Real: Where Will Virtual Reality Take Us?", where a group of technology consultants, researchers and editors will discuss the risks of virtual reality (VR) and what can be done to regulate behaviour in VR worlds. It will take place on 23 October 2016at London's Barbican. More information here.
Black and White - IP shows its True Colour. This Round Table is organised by UNION of European Practitioners in Intellectual Property. Considering the aftermath of the "Specsavers" saga and EUIPO's "Common Communication on the Common Practice of the Scope of Protection of Black and White Marks", it will be discussed whether IP holders should amend their filing practice and if so, how this practice be amended. It will take place on 28 October 2016 at the Royal Industrieele Groote Club in Amsterdam. More information here. Registration before 18 October.
EU-China Intellectual Property Forum: Preparing for Opportunities will take place on 8 November 2016 at the Kingsway Hall Hotel in London. This event is hosted by the Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London in collaboration with IP Key. The topics will cover unfair competition, trade secrets, taxation and IP, licensing agreements, the role of specialised IP courts, online infringement and 3D printing. Registration is free of charge. For more information, here.
The CIPA Life Sciences Conference, sponsored by the UK Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys, will take place on 14 and 15 November 2016at The Grand in Brighton. This annual event is recommended for patent and IP professionals active in the pharma, medical technology and biotechnology fields. For more information, here.
INTA is holding the following events in Brussels! On 30 November 2016 will take place the workshop INTA-BASCAP on the roles and responsibilities of intermediaries in enforcing IP rights, in collaboration with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy (BASCAP), more information here. On 1 and 2 December 2016 the Digital World Conference: Navigating the Digital Yellow Brick Road will take place. The first day of this conference will also serve to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the INTA's Europe Representative Office in Brussels,more details here.
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Man shoots girlfriend, kills himself
A man fatally shot his girlfriend then killed himself as she was preparing to move out of their south Houston area home, authorities said.
Houston police went to the home in the 1500 block of Fellows about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday to investigate reports of a shooting in progress.
Authorities at the scene did not identify the man or the woman but said they were both adults.
Family members told Houston police the man was in a heated quarrel with his girlfriend when he suddenly told them to "Get out or he was going to start shooting," police said.
"They heard a number of gunshots as they were leaving," said John Cannon, a Houston police spokesman. "It appears she had been shot several times."
HPD patrol officers arrived and questioned the family members at the scene. They called for the department's SWAT unit because the man was thought to be barricaded inside the house, possibly with several weapons.
As SWAT officers surrounded the home, HPD negotiators tried to contact the man and the woman through their cell phones. But, they were unsuccessful.
"We believe he committed suicide after killing his girlfriend," Cannon said.
Although they didn't know where the man was, HPD officials decided to send the SWAT officers into the home in a rescue attempt.
"The priority was to save her," Cannon said.
The SWAT officers forced open the back door after family members told them they believed she could be found in that part of the home.
"A couple of them were able to bring her out while the other guys were covering them," Cannon said.
The SWAT officers brought the woman to the back yard where she was pronounced dead, police said.
Then officers went back into the home to search for the man. He was found in a front bedroom, dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The motive for the apparent murder-suicide remains under investigation but Houston police said the couple had been having domestic problems. Police noted that a moving trailer was at the home.
"Today was going to be moving out day for her," Cannon said.
Sheriff's detectives are leading the investigation because the home is in a section of unincorporated Harris County, authorities said.


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The Slimmer in 7 Days Workout
Karen Pearson
How It Works
Need to get fit fast? We asked top instructors from 24 Hour Fitness club's sweatastic 24 S.E.T. class to give us their favorite toners for this one-week, whip-you-into-wow plan. "The results you get from the combination of strength and endurance training [S.E.T.] that's built into these total-body moves are far superior to anything else I've seen," says veteran instructor Jill Aucoin in Arvada, Colorado. No wonder: You'll burn 300 calories per 35-minute session — as much as by jogging — and firm every inch of flab.
Perform this circuit twice — start over after completing the first round — in the order shown, alternating the faster-paced cardio endurance bursts called Movers (using 2- to 5-pound weights) with the sculpting strength exercises called Shapers (using heavier 6- to 10-pound weights). Keep your rhythm as snappy as you can for the Movers while maintaining good form; take it slow for the Shapers and try not to pause between exercises. Beginners can use one set of the lighter (2- to 5-pound) dumbbells throughout or perform the Movers without weights. Do three Mover-Shaper workouts during the week on nonconsecutive days. On days in between, pick one of our Faster Calorie Blaster sessions or do 30 minutes of your favorite cardio.
What You'll Need: Two sets of 2- to 10-pound dumbbells.
Let's get started!
Karen Pearson
Mover: Foosball Kick
Targets: Abs, butt, and quads
- Stand holding a lighter dumbbell in each hand and bend elbows to bring weights near rib cage, palms facing each other.
- Keeping weights tucked by ribs throughout move, tighten abs as you lift bent right knee up to hip height, then kick forward with right foot.
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Shaper: Stork Stand with Curl
- Stand on right leg with left leg bent behind you, holding a heavier weight in each hand, palms facing fronts of thighs.
- Lean slightly forward from hips for balance.
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Mover: Sidestep Squat with Row
Targets: Upper back, biceps, butt, and legs
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a light weight in each hand, elbows slightly bent, palms facing fronts of thighs.
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Shaper: Reverse Lunge with T-Raise
Targets: Shoulders, butt, hips, quads, and calves
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a heavier weight in each hand, arms by sides.
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Mover: Cancan Kickback
Targets: Triceps, abs, hips, and legs
- Stand on left leg with right toes touching floor several inches in front of you, holding a light weight in each hand, arms extended slightly behind butt, palms facing in.
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Shaper: Woodchop Plie
Targets: Arms, butt, hips, legs, and inner and outer thighs
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, toes pointed slightly outward, holding a heavier weight in each hand.
- Bring both hands over left shoulder, elbows bent, dumbbells near left ear.
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Mover: Hands-Up Front to Rear Lunge
Targets: Shoulders, butt, and legs
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding a lighter weight in each hand straight overhead, palms facing forward.
- Keeping arms overhead throughout, lunge forward with right leg, right knee bent 90 degrees and aligned over ankle, left knee bent 90 degrees toward floor.
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Shaper: Modified Weighted Hundred
Targets: Abs, deltoids, and lower back
- Sit on floor with knees bent, feet flat, holding a heavy weight in each hand, palms facing floor.
- Lean torso back 45 degrees and lift arms forward, keeping them straight, about a foot off floor so weights are on either side of thighs.
- Keeping abs tight and back straight throughout, pulse weights up and down 1 inch — that's 1 rep.
- Do 20 reps. (Build up to 40, depending on your fitness level.)
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Mover: Iron Mountain Climber
Targets: Chest, back, and abs
- Place light weights on floor shoulder-width apart.
- Grasp dumbbells, palms facing in, and get into full push-up position: shoulders directly above wrists, body balanced on hands and toes in a straight line from head to heels.
- Maintaining this position, lift left knee in toward chest.
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Shaper: Wringer
Targets: Shoulders and obliques
- Holding a heavier weight in each hand, lie on back, arms by sides, palms facing in.
- Extend left arm straight up toward ceiling and bend knees 90 degrees, lifting feet in air so that shins are parallel to floor.
Faster Calorie Blasters
These low-impact interval routines from Jill Aucoin burn up to 277 calories. (Beginners can stick to the easier levels suggested.)
Blaster #1: Stairclimber or Elliptical Machine
Minutes Level 5 Warm up at resistance level of 3 or 4 5 5 or 6 5 6 or 7 10 8 or 9 5 6 or 7 5 3 or 4 Calories burned = 212 (elliptical); 273 (stair)
Blaster #2: Cycling (Outdoor or Stationary Bike)
Minutes Level 5 Warm up at an easy level (10 to 12 mph) 2 Moderate effort (12 to 14 mph) 2 Easy 2 Moderately hard (14 to 16 mph) 2 Easy 2 Hard (16 to 19 mph) 2 Easy 1 Hard, then reverse the order back to start Calories burned = 277
Blaster #3: Power-Walk or Jog
Minutes Level 5 Moderate walk (3 mph ) 5 Moderately fast walk (3.5 to 4 mph) 5 Power-walk or jog (4.5 to 5 mph) 5 Moderate walk (3 mph) 5 Power-walk or jog (4.5 to 5 mph) 5 Moderately fast walk (3.5 to 4 mph) 5 Moderate walk (3 mph) Calories burned = 161 (walking); 191 (jogging) *Calories burned are based on a 140-pound woman.
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Meltman wrote:CHIKARA announced that The Young Bucks and Malachi "CK" Jackson are a trio in this year's KOT tournament. Pretty cool if you ask me. Good luck to CK Jackson.
MegaKnux wrote:Does anyone know what "CK" is supposed to stand for anyways?
TigerDriver98 wrote:I don't see a single day double shot working. It would end up burning the PWG audience out IMO.
r1wchamp wrote:So I was just curious about Ryan Taylor. I know he wrestles for EWF. But the only time I've seen him wrestle an actual match is at KurtRussellmania and I got really interested in him for some reason lol. Any one know anything about him? Finishing move(s), etc.
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They also announced SoCal wrestler Chimaera, who I don't know why PWG hasn't brought in.
El Asian wrote:I got the doubleheader thing because CZW has done it a few times
anyways, anyone miss Bryce Remsburg in PWG? I know why PWG doesn't use the guy anymore since I believe he's only in PWG with Hero and Claudio
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This is going to be a very easy lesson on "how to draw a chibi heart" step by step. A heart is a heart, but when it is drawn in chibi form it is even cuter. This is a very basic tutorial that can be drawn out by a five year old kid. All I did was draw a simple style heart shape and added two small chibi style eyes and a chibi style mouth. Whenever you want to turn a simple person, object, or animal into chibi format, you have to remember to draw the eyes and mouth chibi style. I colored in the heart red and made a purple-ish pink colored background. I hope you guys like this lesson on "how to draw a chibi heart" step by step. I will be back with more drawing fun momentarily so keep in touch with DragoArt.com. Peace out and happy drawing!
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Michael Jackson was a creative visionary and gifted performer who redefined what pop could—or should—sound like.
The future King of Pop carried soul and R&B into the mainstream in the '70s with the Jackson 5, and then leveraged music videos and smart collaborations to become a beloved global superstar in the '80s.
Michael Jackson was already a decorated solo artist and a music industry veteran by the time he performed "Billie Jean" on the gala Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever anniversary TV special. But on that night in 1983, when he glided across the stage and did the moonwalk across the stage for the first time, he became the King of Pop.
The regal moniker fit Jackson to a tee in the '80s, when 1982's Thriller went supernova and established him as the most popular performer in the world. Besides being a sophisticated musical tour de force amalgamating R&B, soul, pop, disco and rock, the album boasted elaborate music videos. Jackson intuitively understood the power of this new visual medium, and paired stylized sets and costumes with engaging storylines and graceful dance moves—all of which amplified both his mystique and Thriller's appeal.
"Billie Jean" featured a sequence of him dancing on a light-up path and being pursued by a mysterious photographer, while the violence-condemning, gritty street scenes of "Beat It" had a pointed message. Both of these clips effectively integrated MTV, which had been hesitant to deviate from a rock-oriented playlist predominantly featuring white musicians, and paved the way for the 14-minute mini-horror movie "Thriller," which became a staple on the channel.
By the time Thriller became a success, Jackson was used to being in the spotlight. Born in Gary, Indiana, he was the eighth child of Katherine and Joe Jackson, and the youngest member of the Jackson 5—just 11 when the group had their first hits in 1970. Buoyed by the sibling troupe's success, Jackson launched a solo career in 1971 that spawned the Motown-inspired hits "Got To Be There" and "Ben"—both of which highlighted his pure, child-like voice—and a funky cover of "Rockin' Robin."
However, Jackson was eager to stretch his talents. In 1978, he played the Scarecrow in the musical film The Wiz, and then teamed up with legendary producer Quincy Jones for his 1979 LP, Off The Wall. Now 21 years old, Jackson sounded self-assured on the album's disco and soul hybrids "Rock With You" and "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough," and comfortable in his adult voice on the lush "She's Out Of My Life."
Off The Wall set the stage for Thriller, which spent 37 weeks atop the Billboard album chart. Jackson then followed up that LP with 1987's Bad, which reflected the decade's taut, funky production trends ("Man In The Mirror," and "Bad") and kept pace with the inventive pop crafted by fellow superstars Prince and Madonna. Jackson also showed off a more personal, vulnerable side on the dynamite soft-glow ballad "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" and the angrier "Leave Me Alone," which alluded to the downside of his massive fame.
The accompanying Bad world tour was yet another wild success, as was his 1988 autobiography, Moonwalk. 1991's Dangerous LP would eventually also become a hit too, although it had an inauspicious introduction: the video for lead single "Black Or White" caused an uproar due to footage of Jackson smashing in car windows and grabbing his crotch. Still, Dangerous was a sleek, contemporary-sounding update of Jackson's music (see: the New Jack Swing influence on "Remember The Time" and "Jam") and featured the ambitious, heartfelt anthems "Heal The World" and "Will You Be There."
As the '90s wore on, Jackson's reputation as an eccentric personality started to overshadow his music—especially after he faced serious accusations about his personal life. In 1993, a 13-year-old boy accused him of child abuse and later filed a civil lawsuit against him, which was later settled out of court, while in 2005 Jackson was acquitted of molesting a separate 13-year-old boy after a lengthy trial. In between, Jackson also had two high-profile marriages and divorces (including to Lisa Marie Presley) and fathered three children.
Despite the tabloid frenzy around him, Jackson soldiered on with music, releasing 1995's HIStory: Past, Present and Future—Book I—a double album highlighted by the jagged hip-hop duet "Scream" with sister Janet Jackson and the gentler, comforting "You Are Not Alone." Yet this era too was marked with musical controversy, after he was accused of anti-Semitism for the derogatory slurs included in "They Don't Care About Us." Subsequent albums (including a 1997 remix compilation and 2001's Invincible) sold well, but came nowhere close to the heights Jackson reached during the '80s.
Amidst so much turmoil, he eventually retreated from the spotlight and moved to Bahrain, and stuck to touring overseas and tending to his charitable foundation. Still, by March 2009, Jackson seemed ready for a return to the public eye, and announced his first live shows in 12 years, a London residency dubbed "This Is It."
Sadly, on June 25, 2009, before the shows could happen, Jackson died of cardiac arrest, a condition reportedly hastened by an overdose of the powerful sedative propofol. In a sad twist, Jackson's doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in 2011 for his role in Jackson's death.
Despite the controversy and media circus in the years since his passing, Jackson remains a beloved (and much-missed) musical figure. Nearly 35 years after its release, Thriller continues to resonate with new generations of music fans: in February 2016, it was certified 32 times platinum, reinforcing its status as the best-selling album of all time.
Inductee: Michael Jackson (born August 29, 1958, died June 25, 2009)


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Rainforest Conservation Volunteer Projects in Peru
- Placement location: Taricaya Ecological Reserve, Amazon Rainforest
- Role: Wildlife research and animal rehabilitation
- Main Research Focus: Biodiversity studies and rehabilitation
- Local Environment: Amazon Rainforest
- Accommodation: Volunteer bungalows at the reserve
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- What's included? Food, accommodation, transfers to and from our specified airport, transport to and from work where required, insurance, personal webpage, induction and orientation, 24/7 support
- What's not included? Flights, visa costs, spending money
- Length of placement: From 1 week
- Start dates: Flexible
Our Conservation & Environment Project in Peru is based deep in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest. Volunteers stay at the 476 hectare Taricaya Ecological Reserve and take part in important research work. This project offers you the chance of a lifetime to visit and help preserve the most diverse ecosystem on the planet! At Taricaya you will get to take part in exciting work, such as helping with Peru's first official animal rescue centre. This has recently been recognised by the Peruvian government as the best and most effective of its kind in the whole country.
You can also work on biodiversity studies into all types of flora and fauna. Taricaya has South America's highest canopy walkway, a freshwater turtle project, and a pilot farm. Throughout your stay you will be supported by our team of expert staff.
You do not need previous experience to take part in this project. Volunteers are welcome on a gap year, a career break, for university research, or as part of a summer holiday. This project is perfect for anyone who is outgoing and has a passion for wildlife. You will get hands-on, practical work experience and learn about the incredible work that goes on at Taricaya.
10 Key Facts about Conservation in Peru
Here you will find answers to the following questions:
What is my role on this Conservation & Environment project?
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Where will I live on this project?
What is my role on this Conservation & Environment project?
Volunteers on this project can get involved in a wide variety of activities, such as:
- Taking part in biodiversity studies and wildlife observations, including:
- Observing birds from a canopy platform.
- Studying mammals with motion-sensitive cameras.
- Researching reptiles, amphibians and butterflies.
- Working on an animal release programme, including:
- Feeding the animals.
- Building and maintaining cages.
- Helping to grow crops such as bananas, citruses, avocados and chillies on a pilot farm.
- Helping staff with the butterfly and turtle breeding programmes.
- Working on trail maintenance.
- Environmental education work at local schools and universities, and in the indigenous local community
Volunteers follow a timetable and normally work between 4 and 6 hours each day. Some of the work is seasonal and you will work on a variety of tasks during your time in Taricaya. Some morning tasks start early. There is also plenty of time in the evening to relax after work. You will normally rest during the middle of the day to avoid the midday heat!
What are the aims of this Conservation & Environment project?
The main aim of this project is to help the local area recover from previous disturbances. We also want to have a positive impact on the ecosystems at the Taricaya reserve. Projects Abroad was officially awarded the Reserva Ecologicà Taricaya in 2004. We produce a technical report every year to demonstrate this impact and justify our work. The data for these reports comes directly from our volunteers' daily observations.
Thanks to this work, Taricaya is increasingly recognised internationally as a research centre. It has contributed a number of important research papers at international conferences, especially in the field of ornithology.
Another aim is to help local people avoid potential damage to the environment. They help us with our conservation projects and we help them with their farming. We have a model farm which we use to pass on ideas and techniques to local farmers. We then support them - growing food along with livestock management and crop rotations. We hope that the new Trans-Amazon highway will also bring in tourists and make cash-crop production more profitable.
Releasing captive animals (such as exotic pets) into safe environments is another key part of our project. Taricaya has been officially appointed the first Animal Release Centre in this part of South America. We are pioneering this concept and have already released many animals back into their natural habitats.
Where will I live on this project?
All volunteers stay at the Taricaya Ecological Reserve, which is owned and run by Projects Abroad. Accommodation consists of basic 4-person wooden bungalows with private bathrooms. There is also a large kitchen and dining area, research laboratories, a communual lodge to relax in, and much more. We make sure that you will be well looked after even in the middle of the jungle! Volunteers can visit also visit the Amazon Planet Lodge next to Taricaya (5 minute boat ride or 15 minute walk) during their time off.
The nearest town is Puerto Maldonado, around an hour away by boat. Volunteers have the option of visiting the town at weekends. Here you will find hotels, bars, shops and internet access. This is also where volunteers are picked up from the airport when they arrive.
You can join the Conservation & Environment project in Peru for one, two or three weeks if you don't have time to join us for four weeks or more. This project has been selected by our local colleagues as being suitable for short term volunteering for both the host community and the volunteer Although you will gain a valuable cultural insight and work within the local community please be aware that you may not be able to make the same impact as someone volunteering for a longer period.
Volunteers who are qualified in the field of Biology, Environmental Science or a related subject are always welcomed onto the project and will work alongside our experienced staff helping with research projects, daily tasks and developments at the ecological reserve and compiling reports. You will be encouraged to discuss and exchange ideas with the team.