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Curls On Top
A certified stylist is here
- 998 S. Coast Hwy.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Curls On Top
Ocean views, curls and plenty of sunshine. Experience the premier "curls only" salon in Laguna Beach, CA.
Our Certifications
Devacurl Services
This revolutionary cutting technique was designed for all natural textures, from wavy to super curly. Hair is sculpted curl-by-curl, while dry, in its natural state. This service includes a transformation service.
Pintura Highlighting
This award-winning technique was designed to add gorgeous, light-reflecting highlights to all natural textures. Pintura Highlighting offers the perfect harmony and balance to waves and curls giving brilliance and dimension to beautifully compliment your DevaCut.
DevaCurl Transformation
From wavy to super curly, the beauty of this service is the customized design for every client. This luxurious process begins with a healthy botanical cleanse and condition, followed by a styling and coaching session for at-home curl care.
Super Curly DevaCut
This customized cutting technique springs from the DevaCurl foundational principles catering to highly textured, super curly clients. Hair is sculpted curl-by-curl, in its natural state, according to curl pattern, desired style, personality and lifestyle. This service includes a super curly transformation.
Super Curly No-Poo Transformation
Customized for super curly textures, this luxurious service begins with a healthy botanical cleanse and condition for ultra moisture, followed by a styling and coaching session for at-home curl care.
Stylists at this salon
Lauren CortezDeva Advanced Stylist
- DevaCut
- Pintura Highlighting
- DevaCurl Transformation
- Super Curly No-Poo Transformation
- Super Curly DevaCut
Vickie VelaDeva Certified Stylist
- DevaCut
- Pintura Highlighting
- DevaCurl Transformation
- Super Curly No-Poo Transformation
- Super Curly DevaCut
Rushed and not professional
I arrived on time and waited a few minutes for Vickie to finish her current client. I had a Devacut previously so I knew what to expect. When I got in the chair I showed her some pics of what I wanted and told her I wanted to keep my length. She started by taking a half inch off my length (which I did not appreciate) and then proceeded with my layers which are just OK (some layers don't flow well). Once she was done I was passed off to someone else to wash my hair and apply product and then I sat under the dryer for almost an hour. She was doing her next appointment and I continued to wait even after my hair was dry. While under the dryer I checked my phone and saw that my payment had already been processed and the receipt e-mail to me which I thought was classless. When they finally acknowledged my hair was dry someone walked in and wanted a trim so I was told to wait for Vickie to do their trim. I was stunned at the lack of disregard for my time. Once Vickie finished the other persons trim she then took me over to the chair for a very brief final look with someone else waiting. As she was taking me to the front I had to stop her and ask for a mirror so I could see the back, she was already onto her next customer basically rushing me out the door. My layers have grown out a little and are still not flowing right and my hair is much shorter than I asked for. The other ladies in the shop were talking loudly about their rude neighbors and negative talk about their friends kids, it was less than professional. My last Devacut was a very personalized experience with a lot of tips and focus on how to make my curls look their best. For what you pay for a Devacut you expect more. Unfortunately at Curls on Top it felt like a factory, I was just one more person in the assembly line.
Great Experience!
I came upon this salon while visiting Laguna Beach. I couldn't believe there was a salon specific for curls, out of curiosity I went in to inquire about an appointment. Of course availability was impossible on short notice but the friendly receptionist said she would try to accommodate me if they received a cancellation which to my delight she called and I was able to see Vickie the owner. What a game changer, I have never loved my hair as much as I do now. I have been getting compliments from everyone that sees me back home. Very friendly staff, incredible views of the ocean (even saw dolphins while sitting under the dryer) and overall top notch service.I am now trying to plan my next vacation around getting my hair cut. Thank you girls!!
Amazing experience
I've been in the dark my whole life and can finally embrace my curls with zero frizz! My hair was cut to provide the best shape (no triangle). I asked to keep my length and that's exactly what I got which never happens ever!!! I loved the vibe in the salon and everyone was so helpful and kind I definitely will be back!!!
Finding out my curls
All my life I wore my hair straight, with recently having a child I wanted to get my curls under control so she could grow up and love her curls. Let me tell you.. when I say I didn't realize how much curl I had and how beautiful it could look.. I really didn't. Wow. My life has been changed. Vickie applied her expertise cutting skills on my head and now I have a whole sense of peace that I never had before. To really learn how to style and take care of my hair after 30+ years just blows me away. I can't wait to come back!
Awesome Haircut
I saw Lauren for the first time last week and my curly hair has never been better. It has so much more bounce and hydration. Now that I know what to do with my curls I am so excited to share my knowledge with everyone. I definitely recommend coming on down to Curls on Top and you get to have lunch in the beautiful Laguna Beach after! It's a win win!!
It was my first time visiting Curls on Top in Laguna Beach and I enjoyed every minute of my appointment. I love the fact that it is all women and it really does feel like a curly oasis like they say. I definitely recommend Vickie.
poor customer service
I wanted to love this place after hearing great things. I even tried it twice and will not go back and pay a premium for a low end experience. The lady who works the front desk is less than friendly. I was going to buy products but she had my total ready, didn't ask how my service was and just said to insert my card and rushed me out. Laura is very nice and seems like a good stylist. The overall experience in the salon is very unprofessional. The staff pays more attention to gossiping with each other than they do the clients. My cut wasn't different than previous non-deva salons.
Very unimpressed and very poor customer service
I have to agree with the other reviews about poor customer service. This is a very unprofessional and poorly run business. Their hours of operation are proof: Tue-Wed, Fri-Sat 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Who runs a customer service based business with those hours? Everything about being at this salon is stressful and rushed. Also, be very aware that no matter how many reviews you read about Vicki, she is lacking A LOT of knowledge about hair. She's uneducated about porosity, curl patterns, multiple textures, the different directions that hair grows out of our heads, and she doesn't even style the hair she's cutting. A very nice but entry level intern throws product and clips in and puts you under a dryer. If you ask questions about porosity or question ingredients, she'll bark at you to stay off of the website and that she's never heard of porosity before. Maybe it's just me but I don't want the person cutting my hair to be that uneducated about these variances that most of us struggle with. And, what kind of stylist doesn't style your hair? I think this salon is for the locals only who can afford to live in Laguna Beach and don't have to work. Curls on Top is extremely expensive for what your getting and on their schedule, not yours. My hair cut was horrible. She left so many split and damaged ends on after she finished cutting it and never even checked it after her assistant took me out from the dryer. I was so dumbfounded and shocked that I couldn't even say anything. Just paid and left wondering how in the world she and this salon get raving reviews. Would you rave about a hair cut if you had visible split ends afterwards? Maybe this is the salon you visit if you have perfect hair that magically styles itself. Don't be fooled by the marketing hype. It's a money making sham for sure.
Worst customer service ever, but good haircut
A little over a year ago I went for the first time to see Vicky. I was very excited based on the things I've heard. As are most of us with curly hair, I was in dire need of a good curly hair haircut. When I got there they looked at me, no greeting, and barked for me to take a walk. After looking shocked - she elaborated and told me to go get coffee. They had taken a walk in and my appointment ended up being delayed over an hour. My husband had my small children, but he had to go to work and it put me in a terrible position with regards to childcare. I ended up meeting him at his work because he had to take hem in and leave them with a colleague. I tried to shake it off and enjoy my new haircut as much as I could. I did love the haircut and I loved the products. I was going to try the place again. However, when I called to make an appointment I was put on hold. The person answering never came back on the phone. After over 10 minutes I finally hung up. I called back a little while later. No answer. I left a message and asked for them to call me back because I wanted to schedule an appointment to get my haircut. They never called me back. I waited and called again. No answer. I again left a message. It wasn't until I believe my third phone call that somebody finally called me back. By that time I was over it and decided I'm moving on. Save yourself the trouble. Move on. I am trying another stylist. Give someone else your business.
Unaccommodating for Women Who Have to Work!
I have never been to this salon; although, I tried. I teach and say my last good-byes to my kids at 3:25. I can get to Laguna by 4:00, which is still pretty early for women who have to work to support their families. Curls on Top closes at 3:30 and their last appointment is at 2:45. So, it seems that only stay-at-home women, or women who have part time morning jobs, or those with super flexible schedules who can come and go as they please are afforded the opportunity to get a good haircut for their curls. It looks like I will have to drive all the way to Oceanside. Thanks for being super-elitist in your business practices.
Where's your Customer Service
After going to the salon every 6 weeks for 8 months I was pretty fed up after my most recent, and last, visit. I had scheduled a trim but didn't receive one or even get asked about it. I was also there for root touch up and highlights but had been feeling a little washed out due to sun so was hoping to add some lowlights. No one asked what I wanted. The color was mixed before I even had the chance to say what my thoughts were. I also don't like small section highlights but that's what I got because they assumed and they didn't ask what I wanted. When it came to style time I said I'd like to airdry and the girl said ok. She blotted by soaking hair with a towel 2 times and said you're done. Didn't take the towel off my neck or anything. I tip well and saves them about 40-50 minutes of dry time. She could have asked if I liked the style or hey she could have styled it! No one said your hair looks good or those highlights are great or anything. Not even a do you like it or what do you want next time. Nothing. I left very upset. No one called or said anything. While they are good at what they do for curly hair they did nothing in the way of customer service and for me if I'm spending nearly $200 every 6 weeks in just color which includes a $50 tip you should try to have a little customer service and be a little friendlier. I'll be finding a new salon. If you like your stylist to be interactive with you this place is not for you. Every time I've gone I've wondered if I looked bad when you should leave the salon feeling great.
Vicki is miracle worker!
It's not just that Vicki is a miracle worker with curly hair, but it's so much fun to be at her beautiful salon and watch the transformations in action!
If you have never embraced your curls its because you have not gone to Vicky
I found Vicky at least 5 years ago. She does great color and for the first time in my life I have been going curly for the last 5 years. Her staff are always personable and now offer eyebrow shaping and tinting.
The Stylist I'd Been Looking for All My Life!
I was floored when someone told me there was a salon that catered to curly hair. I went to Vickie when I was hoping to grow my curly hair out from a bob. She taught me how to manage my curls and make them look amazing! Truly the stylist I had always dreamed I would find. After 40 years, I finally found her! My hair has grown to halfway down my back now and looks great. Easy to maintain. Without her, I would still have a bob. I tell every curly-haired girl about her. Keep spreading the word :)
After over two yrs of searching I finally found an expert on styling my curling/wavy hair!!!!
I live in Redondo Beach and it's often a two hr. drive to Vicki's salon but SO WORTH IT!!!!....I haven't felt this good about my hair appearance in years......Vicki is truly an artist in her field.....very rare to find someone this talented who also cares about you as a special individual!!!
Vickie helped me love my curls!!
I've been going to Vickie for years and cannot believe I wasted so many hours straightening my hair before her!! She cut my hair perfectly, and most importantly TAUGHT me how to make my curls look the same at home!! I've sent so many friends to her. I get asked all the time who does my hair :) I moved last year to San Francisco and still make the trip to OC to get my hair cut!
Vickie is amazing!
Vickie is amazing! She has changes my life :)
Vicki is so amazing. I feel so fortunate to have her cutting my hair, and I have never been so satisfied with the look of my curls. I used to always wear my hair back because it would look like it was cut to resemble a pyramid. – ugh. Never even knew there was someone out there that specialized in curly hair. My girlfriend of 30 years has even told me that she has never seen my hair look so good. Thank you, Vicki!
Tourist turned Fan
I was in town visiting a friend who told me about Curls on Top in her neighborhood. Vickie worked me in and worked her magic. She cut four inches off and I LOVE it. The experience triggered a make over, I started wearing make up again and cleaned out my frumpy clothes. I'd been to the Devachan Salon in NYC years ago, and forgot how good it feels to get a curly-girl haircut. Vickie is great!
It's Never Too Late to Become a Curly Girl!
Unlike most of the reviewers, I am brand new to Deva products, Curls on Top Hair Studio and the incomparable Vicki. I just had my first hair cut with Vicki and the price included a tutorial session with her assistant to learn how to use the specific products they chose for the best results for my particular hair. Since I am well over 60, I had thought perhaps it was too late to easily achieve a flattering curly look after years of blow drying my hair straight and enduring cuts from well-meaning stylists who really didn't understand naturally curly hair. Happily, I was WRONG! My hair has gone from being very thick and coarse to somewhat thinner and more fine as I grow older, but with Vicki's wonderful ability to read the curls and cut them properly, my hair looks fuller, shiny, healthy and bouncy. Except for trimming my bangs a couple of times (that is free, by the way), Vicki won't cut my hair again for 5 months. So even though the cut is costly, it turns out to be a better value than paying less per cut but needing cuts more often. The style I am aiming for, a very loose-curled, feminine, age-appropriate chin length look will be achievable by then, as my hair grows out. I feel as if I've embarked on a wonderful adventure, and I feel totally supported and encouraged by Vicki and her staff to guide me along the way. The atmosphere in the studio is welcoming and warm, and the decor is "relaxed chic" \- just the kind of place you love to step into, knowing good things are going to happen! I just wish I had found Vicki years ago, and I know several "potential curly girls" that I plan to steer in her direction.
Feeling blessed
I've been wearing my hair curly since finding Deva and Curls on Top and I feel so fortunate that her shop is in my neighborhood. But I would drive if I had to, to have my hair cut at Curls on Top. So much better than trying to fight my curls; healthier and more fun.
Thank you Vicki!
Thank you Vicki for changing my life! I am so grateful to you for helping me embrace my curls - no more Brazilian Blowouts, flat irons or tons of hairspray for me! You are so talented - I love the way you cut and color my hair!
Overpriced. Lack of customer service
I went about 3-4 times. My hair didn't look any better than when I went to other stylists. I sat in a chair while Vicki and her unlicensed assistant talked back and forth. I was an "object" in the chair being charged an outrageous amount of money so Vicki can work bankers' hours and be located across from the beach. No thanks.
Embrace your curl!
I tell so many people about Curls on Top in Laguna Beach and this amazing salon. Vicki has been doing my hair through many phases over 20 years...and my wavy swavy hair is best in the hands of this expert. Love the Deva products, the education on hair care, and Lauren and Arrianna.
Amazing Curls
I have been a client for about 7 years and moved quite a distance away about 3 years ago. She is definitely worth the drive! Her haircuts are flawless and easy maintenance...I regularly receive compliments on my beautiful curls. Thank you Vickie!
Vickie is by far the best stylist I have ever had. I've always wanted to have short hair, but was told I couldn't because my hair was curly. Vickie was able to accomplish what no other stylist could. She has made me love my curly hair!! Additionally, she and her staff can always answer any question I have. I love getting my hair cut and hanging out with such wonderful women. Lauren always gives me a fabulous color, too. This place is not to be missed!
Vickie is a Curl Angel
Curls on Top has freed the curly girl in me. Vickie has magic hands. She helped me transition from a permanent straightening back to my natural curls and taught me how to care for and deal with my naturally curly hair. The staff is always pleasant and accommodating and the studio is clean and welcoming. I strongly recommend Vickie and Curls on Top.
wash and wear-finally!
Finally, I can put the dryer and all those other products away. This is the what I was born, this is how it is going to stay. I travel 80 miles to have only Vicki cut my hair. So worth it!!
Where would I be without Vickie?!
When I first came to Vickie, I had already decided to stop blow drying my hair. While I was content with the results, I never knew how thrilled I could be with my own, natural hair! Vickie has a talent I had been looking for for over 40 years! She's the first hair cutter I've ever been to - and I've even been to many with curly hair of their own - that understands curly hair and how to cut it to look amazing....naturally. Most stylists cut for the blow dry results. Not Vickie! And her salon is fun! The ladies there are all so supportive for those who are anxious or skeptical about making the plunge. For those who don't know what to do with their unruly, wild curls, Vickie will know exactly what to do with them!
Love her !
I had given up on ever finding a stylist that understands curly hair. They always wash first then cut then blow out straight! I always try to tell them I never blow out my hair. I was introduced to Vicki 5 years ago and have been going to her ever sense. Her new salon is so cut. I wouldn't go anywhere else.
It's A Curly Girl Haven!
One of the hardest parts about moving from NYC to CA was losing Devachan... but then I found Vickie and my curls have _never_ been happier! She is talented and friendly... so knowledgeable about curls and curl care (especially moving from humid climate to dry one!) She embraces the curly girl philosophy, and it's amazing... every time I leave her salon I've got a bounce in my step to match the ones in my curls!
Finally, a stylist who understands and lives the life of a curly girl! Vicki saved me from a life of frustration with unsuitable haircuts and stylists who simply don't get it. The training with Deva Curl products, and the products themselves, are icing on the cake at Curls on Top!
Vicki sure knows her curls. my hair would not cooperate until after I started seeing Vicki
Vicki sure knows how to cut my curls. My hair would not coperate until i started going to Vicki
I came in for one cut and the amount of compliments and and positive feedback i received after just one short visit is fantastic. My curls have bounced back to life and I will never use a straightener again.
Vickie is FANTASTIC! My life has changed dramatically since I have started going to Curls On Top, my curls have changed and I have started to feel a lot better about myself. If you are a curly girl in the OC-LA area I strongly recommend making your way to Laguna Beach to check her out. You will not be disappointed.
learned to care for my curls here!
Vickie was great. She definitely had a lot of knowledge and was willing to share it and teach me how to get the same effects at home, which made the cut last a long time!
Excellent Service Combined w/ Great Personalities
I was new to Orange County, CA, and I had just did the big chop. Finding Curls on Top was like swimming in warm light. Vickie Vela took her time with my tight curls to learn how my hair worked, and a few years later after going to Curls On Top, I don't even recognize my hair - I never thought my hair could be so healthy. I never thought I could love my natural curls on coils so much. Lauren Cortez does a great job with my color and is open to different ways of styling my hair, as I experiment with applying different DevaCurl products at home. When I go to Curls on Top, I feel like the stylists love playing with my hair. They truly embrace it, and it makes me feel beautiful. The service is amazing - making appointments and follow-ups are organized so well. I go right in at my appointment time. Five stars - with exponents!
A stylist with a lot of experience and great studio
I've been going to Vickie for about 2 years now, and at least once a month I get a compliment on how nice my hair looks. I had no idea I could get my curls to look the way they do now. She has so much experience and knows the best way to cut and style my hair. Her studio is in a great location and is very comfortable. Finally, she's got an awesome personality! I recommend Vickie to any curly girl.
changed my life
My hair is no longer a liability. How many bad hair cuts have we had in our lives? Vicki understands curls and makes them an asset. I finally love my hair.
Vickie is the very best curly hair stylist ever. I would NOT have my hair cut by anyone else. The salon is attractive and the other gals there are friendly, helpful and fun. I love going to Curls on Top.
Curly girls of OC rejoice
Just got my haircut here today and had a wonderful experience. The salon is located in a little structure in Laguna, the ambience and decorations are so cute and there is a very girly beachy feel when you walk in. Was greeted nicely and offered water then Vicki sat me down and started talking to me about my hair history she asked a lot of questions and really asked me what I wanted. I had dry ends that went down straight so I told her I wanted that straight look out but still wanted my length and she did exactly that! Then a lovely lady washed my hair which feels amazing because of the mint in the Deva products, then put in some clips and dried my hair. Usually after that Vicki goes over and sees if she needs to fix anything, but my hair didn't need any fixing! The price is really good considering it is impossible to find someone that does the DevaCut and its all on her website. Everyone there is so warm and friendly and I can't wait to come back!
Vicki and her staff at Curls on Top are the BEST! They have shown me how to truly embrace my curls and do great with my color. I have visited other Deva stylists and was not nearly as happy. I always look forward to my visits and make sure that I have a date night planned for that day :)
Amazing Life Transformation!!
On my initial haircut/transformation/makeover, I was blown away. I finally stopped battling my curls and have never looked back. I can't believe how easier it is to maintain my hair. The Deva products are life changing! The bonus is that I got my teenage daughter to embrace her curls and saved her a lifetime of frustration...
Fabulous hair cuts & styling!
Fabulous hair cuts and styling! They celebrate curly hair ... And teach you how to manage your hair between visits!
Magic With Curls
Vickie works wonders with curls. It's amazing how much better my curls look with her magic touch.
Vickie is amazing! She has a gift & passion to cutting curly hair!
I searched long & hard to find someone that was an expert at cutting curly hair. The name of the business caught my attention & I booked my appointment knowing the drive is far 1hr 1/2. Vickie was AMAZING! All these years of hating my curls & using flat iron I wish I would have met her as a little girl. I left the salon and I began to cry in the car because I was just so happy with the cut & highlights. My husband was in utter shock & myself of how pretty my curls looked. She taught me how to do my hair & such a blessing that I can pass that on to my daughter so she can embrace her curls. I've never left disappointed. If you are reading this review I ask you to book your appointment you will leave a very happy customer with a completely new set of curls. You won't recognize your hair in a great way! She is one of a kind & has a gift to cutting & styling curly hair.
Accept your curls and give up the frizz!
Got tired of fighting humidity and frizzy hair so I went into Curls on Top in Laguna Beach- great salon- had a diva appointment and learned how to accept and care for my curly hair! It looks great now that I know how to use the products and use the right techniques!
Curls on Top a godsend!
What a godsend to find Viki and Curls on Top! My curls have never looked better, and I have learned how to care for them myself with excellent results. Viki and her staff are responsive to my preferences, full of great suggestions, and positive about the gift of curls. I get great color, good cuts, and styles that look great!
Awesome haircut and salon
Curls On Top is the salon I have been looking for for years. My Devacut and styling lesson from Vickie was what I needed to learn how to make my curly hair its best. Because I don't use heat anymore with This technique, I can stretch out my hair cuts to every 5 months. Vickie really listens to your concerns and teaches you new techniques each time you're there. I can't recommend this salon any higher!
Vickie is amazing!
I live in San Diego, and so it's about a fifty-minute drive for me to get to Curls on Top in Laguna Beach, but it's really so worth it! I've been going to Vickie off and on for cuts for over two years. Since it is a bit of a drive for me, I've strayed a few times and have gone to curly hair stylists in San Diego, but have never gotten as fantastic of a haircut as I get from Vickie. (She's also been incredibly nice about the fact that I strayed a few times since she knows it's hard for me to get up to her salon.) I have wavy hair, and she knows just what to do to it to make it look amazing! In fact, in March, I had her cut off about 13 inches from my waist-length hair to turn it into a lob. I would normally be really nervous about such a major change, but knew I was in great hands with Vickie. She helped me grow it as long as it was (she would only do minor trims while I was growing it out to help me achieve the length), and then helped me take it shorter. She's kind, patient, and a professional. She makes sure that you know exactly how to use products for your hair type, and her cuts have been the best cuts I've ever gotten. Her assistant Laura is also such a sweetheart. I also want to add how honest she is, in both giving her opinion and in her professionalism. I've been doing my own color with henna for over a year, but it wasn't coloring my greys as much as it used to. At my last cut, I asked her about having her do my color, but she told me that it looked great, and that I should keep doing my color on my own, rather than driving up to have her do it so I could save time and money. She also won't have you come in more than you need for cuts; when I was growing out my hair, she had me come in just twice a year. Now that it's shorter, she told me to come back in four months. Parking can be a bit tricky to find in the new salon location, but I can usually get a spot within five minutes. Vickie is fantastic, and I can't say enough wonderful things about her! If you have curly or wavy hair, she'll work wonders on it!
Life Changing
I'm 64 years old and have warred with my curls for all 64 of them. Six months ago I had Vicki cut my hair for the first time. She also showed me how to use the products. Unbelievable!! I have beautiful curls and everyone else is commenting!!! Who knew?!
My hair has never been more healthy. I get the most fantastic complements and I have to thank Vicki for every one of them!
Thanks to Vicki at Curls on Top, I now have the most beautiful, healthy and fun Curls!!! The Amazing cut and products make all the difference.
Wonderful. Great service,
I always get great service, fabulous results and highly recommend this salon
Curls on Top is Best in Class!!
We have been going to Curls on Top for many years. Vickie Vela has great skill and an amazing sense of style! Her expertise in curly hair never ceases to amaze us. She truly is Best in Class!!
Vickie is fantastic! I'm so happy that I found her and the salon!
Vickie helped me restore my very fragile and damaged curly hair. She showed me what to use and how to use it. Also her ability to cut my extremely curly hair is amazing! I now love my hair! I just needed to learn what to do and what not to do and find the right stylist - and that person is Vickie! I am forever grateful :-)
Viki is amazing! She not only cuts my hair to perfection, but teaches me how to style and care for my curls. Love her!
The first time getting a hair cut with Viki is an education. She cares deeply about her clients and wants to make sure they can replicate her perfect styling.
Finally, great curls!
I love Vickie Vela and her salon, Curls on Top. Going to her has CHANGED MY LIFE!! Before I went to her, I couldn't even dream of having a "Good hair day" every day! Other stylists always said they could cut curly hair but when I left my hair was inevitably too short and I always was left with frizzy hair that I couldn't manage. Go curls!
It was like coming home...
I love this studio!! All my life I have had the problem of trying to find someone who did in fact know how to cut curly hair (as we all know, many say they do but actually really don't). When I walked into Curls on Top I knew I was home. Everyone there -- clients, stylists, colorists etc -- has hair like mine! In this land of tall straight blondes, Curls on Top is truly an oasis for us curly gals. The vibe is welcoming and fun. I couldn't be happier. Thank you Vicki!!
Changed my life!
Vickie's approach to cutting my botticelli curl-type hair has changed my life. I have always loved my wavy hair that has now gotten curly as it greyed. I have never found a stylist who knew how to cut curly hair to bring out the curls rather than suppress them and make them more amenable to being blown out. Thank you Vickie and DevaCurl!
The Expert on Curly Hair - Perfect cut and perfect care
Vicky has been do my entire curly family's hair for 8 years. She is amazing. No one is better with curly hair. She is the EXPERT. You will not be disappointed.
Awesome service!
I've been going to Curls on Top for about 4 years now. Vickie listens closely to what her clients want and gives them a fantastic cut. Before finding Curls on Top, I'd bounced around from stylist to stylist because I'd never found one who 'got' my curls. Vickie's understanding of curly hair and her ability to give a great cut has made me a fan and a devotee. The entire Curls on Top staff gets my highest recommendation!
Curls on Top Rocks!
I have tried so many hair salons that said they specialize in curly hair.....Wrong !! Vickie Vela at Curls on Top is AWESOME! Once she cuts your hair, you will never trust your curls to anyone else.
Vicki is amazing! I refuse to get my curls cut elsewhere. Highly recommend!
I'm way overdue to get back to Vicki!
Having lived with curly hair my entire long life, and basically being a frizzhead forever until I found Vicki, I now get raves from men and women alike who LOVE my hair almost as much as I now do. Vicki is awesome. I travel 800+ miles to get to her, but won't go anywhere else. She's worth it! LOVE HER & Laura!
Amazing cut!
Vickie Vela is a curly hair genius! Best cut I've ever received and a great educational experience! I now know how to treat and style my curly hair!
Talented Stylists, Loving Staff
I love this salon. Great location across from the beach, has a parking lot, great interior design. But most of all, you are treated like a queen and get the best cut for your money. Don't wait to make your appointment as slots fill up very quickly.
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The very best salon. Ever
If you have naturally curly, or wavy hair, this is THE place to go. I have fairly wavy medium length fine hair, but my daughters have very curly to extremely curly dark blond hair. All of us leave this shop looking our very best. We look forward to our visits because it is a lovely place, with very friendly and talented people - and since it is in Laguna Beach, we can make a day of it!
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Vicki is a true curly girl trained by Lorraine personally.
A great cut and a lesson on keeping them curly.
Vickie is amazing. I wanted to find a stylist that specialized in curly hair. My hair is not super kinky but more of a soft curl that needs to be coaxed. Vickie uses the Deva Curl products and shows you step by step how to use them. So, I can have beautiful curls at home not just after leaving the salon. I live about 35 minutes from the salon but it's worth the drive.
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Vickie knows what to do with my hair so it looks its best. I had short hair for decades because No stylist knew how to cut or style my curly hair. Life is too short to have ugly hair!
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Hands down the best curly hair specialist I have ever been to. Vickie's knowledge of all types of curly hair is unbelievable. The salon is breathtaking with a spectacular view. The intimate setting makes you feel like you are a priority. Vickie takes her time cutting and educating you on your specific curly hair type. Vickie informed me on the products and know-how to be able to have my curls look amazing! I will never let anyone but Vickie touch my hair. Thank you Vickie for changing my life and the way I viewed my curls. Curly Girl For Life!!!
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Trading Trick
It's pretty well known that trading in WSB2K2 is pretty darn strict, but there's a pretty neat little trick to get all the trading you want. Go into season mode and when you select the number of players, select the maximum 30. Now, you can have full control of every team allowing you to make all the trades you want for any team.
Perfect Pickoffs
Do the pickoff move. Then, as fast as possible (start selecting the "pitch" BEFORE the graphic even comes up), do the pickoff move again (try over if you must). If you do it fast enough, the runner will not lead off far enough, and will OVERRUN the bag coming back! Position your infielder over him, and he will be tagged out... every time. Great for "correcting" those fielding blunders we make sometimes. [Qualifiers: I have only tried this, so far, on the "Pro" level and against a CPU opponent.]
Stealing Bases Easly
While a runner is on base make him lead off right before the pitcher is ready to pitch it like when he let's go of the ball repeatly press the X button on your controller he will be able to steal 2nd, or third easly you got to be quick.
Hidden Options
At the team selection screen, press X to display an options screen that allows you to change such things as the difficulty, weather, stadium, and time of game.
Reset The Count
While batting with a runner on any base, have the runner attempt a steal. Either go through with the steal or send him back. Quickly press Y before the view returns to your batter to reset the count to no balls and strikes.
Intentional Walk
After you select your pitch, move your cursor away from the batter and press Y.
Bean The Batter
After you select your pitch, move your cursor towards the batter and press Y.
Harder Swing
Before the pitcher makes his selection, press R. When the pitch is thrown, your cursor will become small. If you hit the ball it will either be a home run, or a very hard hit.
Easy Homeruns
Use the cursor and put it exactly in the low middle.
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TAVARES — County commissioners Tuesday gave a 2,000-unit recreational vehicle park near Clermont the go-ahead after making sure that its visitors would not be allowed to settle in longer than six months.
That rule won't be easy to enforce, said county administrator Mike Willett. But commissioners then added wording to the rezoning prohibiting trailer owners from tacking on additions such as porches and carports. Willett said it will help the county pinpoint those who stay on longer.


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Genre : Nu - Electro Wave / Minimal Synth / Post-Punk
afraid to cry / 7" / WH016
Night Sticks, as they intriguing define themself, is a 'completely obscure synthesizer duo from Sweden'."Afraid To Cry" is like something out from the 80's pioneeristic post punk / synthwave /minimal synth cassette scene. It opens and closes with a female/male conversation in the Swedish language, driven by a circular wave of synth sequences alongside a whispered voice repeating the refrain 'so I afraid to cry', alternated with 'so I afraid to try/die' variations, it's a mesmerizing and hypnotic fragile track that brings warmth and deepness to a usually cold genre, while remaining melodic and sophisticated, at the end it leaves me bizarrely with a pleasant minimal far melody of Visage's "Fade To Grey". The flip instead is a not less attractive, slighty EBM flavoured, danceable number which channels D.A.F.'s electro period with Alan Vega-like minimal punkabilly vocals. Tip !!
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The Quigley Bed Bug Bill (A2072) — so named because it was introduced by Joan Quigley (Jersey City) and L. Grace Spencer (Newark) — has now cleared the New Jersey State Assembly and is headed for the Senate, according to the Jersey Journal.
The bill, if approved by the state Senate, would require landlords to pay the cost of bed bug treatment in rental housing in New Jersey. As the Jersey Journal notes,
The legislation, A-2072, would make building owners responsible for maintaining dwellings that are free of bedbug infestations.
Under the bill, if and when a bedbug outbreak is reported, landlords would be required to exterminate the pests at their own expense.
Landlords who do not take action when an infestation is reported would face fines of $300 per infested apartment and $1,000 per infested common area.
Moreover, local boards of health would be empowered to conduct exterminations and bill uncooperative landlords.
An educational pamphlet about bed bugs in English and Spanish is part of the bill — the Department of Health and Senior Services would produce it, and landlords would furnish it to each new tenant when they move in.
The pamphlet would inform tenants about bed bugs and warning signs they are present, and remind them of their responsibility to inform landlords about bed bug infestations they are aware of (or signs, such as bites, which suggest bed bugs may be present), and to allow inspections and treatment if necessary — or face the cost of treatment.
There's also a clause requiring the landlord to visually inspect a unit after it is vacated and before it is rented. This should happen, of course, but I do not hold a lot of confidence for such inspections having much of an effect. Visually inspecting for bed bugs is difficult and time-consuming, and not at all straightforward. A glance around the room will only catch the most serious infestation, where bed bugs are crawling about in daylight.
Another concern I had with this bill originally is that I worried it would follow the Jersey City ordinance which only requires landlords to pay for two bed bug treatments in a year. That ordinance is not very helpful, since most bed bug infestations take more than two traditional spray/dust treatments to clear.
I note that A2072 does not specify how many treatments a landlord must provide. Section 4c states,
Upon written notice from a tenant, or from the local board pursuant to R.S.26:3-49, of the presence of bedbugs in any dwelling unit, an owner shall, within 10 days following that written notice, at his own expense,
(1) begin the process of eradicating bedbugs in the dwelling unit;
(2) ascertain the presence of bedbugs in other dwelling units or common areas; and
(3) following written notice to the tenants of those units where bedbugs are present, eradicate any remaining presence of bedbugs in other dwelling units or common areas.
[Emphasis added.]
I do like the verb "eradicate" because it clearly lays out an expectation that bed bugs are completely removed from the building. I have some concerns over whether landlords and pest control firms will really take efforts to confirm that bed bugs are truly gone. If they resurface within a few months, for example, this should not be seen as a new infestation. If the tenant does not react to bed bug bites, it may take even longer to know for sure that bed bugs are gone.
Under the bill, if a tenant repeatedly introduces bed bugs, they will be charged for treatment. The bill states (in sec. 7) that:
If repeated eradications are necessary due to the tenant's failure to properly maintain the dwelling, the costs of eradication may be charged to the tenant…
I think we can all imagine situations where tenants should be held liable for repeated infestations.
My only concern with a bill such as this is that while the bill requires bed bugs to be "eradicated" by the landlord, there may be situations where what looks like a new or repeat infestation is simply a case of bed bugs hanging around from a previous infestation (i.e. incomplete eradication).
That said, I think that the bill is a good idea.
- It lays out expectations for prompt eradication of bed bugs, and who is responsible for making this happen.
- It allows tenants to go to the health department who can order treatment at the landlord's expense if the landlord does not act within ten days.
- It gives both landlords and tenants rights and responsibilities regarding bed bugs.
- It holds someone responsible for making sure a building is bed bug-free. (When tenants are responsible for treatment, entire buildings tend to become infested.)
- It sets out requirements for educating tenants about the problem and their rights and responsibilities.
- It protects tenants as well as landlords from other tenants who resist inspections or treatment — a problem we hear about too often on the Bedbugger Forums.
You can read previous discussions of A2072 here.
An earlier version of this bill (A3203) also passed through the Assembly, but was not picked up by the Senate.
As of Thursday, A2072 is now under consideration in the New Jersey Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee. If you live in New Jersey, you can contact your senator using this form.


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Magna Carta 800th The River Relay
Registration for the River Relay and Parade of Boating is now closed. Thank you for your interest. Please come along and support those boats and crews participating (see Map of the Route for details of the handover points). Due to the tight scheduling of the event and limited space at certain points afloat on the route, can we ask that if you are not participating, that you view from the Thames Path.
Magna Carta charter bearers
We are pleased to announce our charter bearers. See Latest News for full details.
Event Information
Boroughs Unite
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead and Runnymede Borough Council are uniting to celebrate this historic occasion with a number of locally inspired events these to include a river relay, historic re-enactments and river parades culminating in the assembly of the Barons to confront King John. For information on what else is happening to celebrate this historic event follow the links:
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River Relay
When registering please let us know if your craft has anything of particular interest to offer the '800 Years of Boating' pageant.
Who's Who
Are you able to carry a passenger? Who knows what VIPs might want a lift?
Historic Classes
Where there are more than six boats in a qualifying historic class we would like to know about you as that will help to plan the shape of the event.
If you have an interest in helping either on the land or on the water we would like to hear from you, and where you could be involved. Please give us your contact details and any special skills or interests which may be helpful either on or before the day.
Campsite & Hotels
Details about local accommodation can be found on the links page.
In conjunction with the National Trust we are instigating a ferry service across the River between Runnymede Pleasure Grounds and Ankerwyke (Wraysbury bank) where the ruins of the Benedictine St Mary's Priory and a 1,000-year-old yew tree can be found. Some believe this is the location of the actual sealing, but this is not proven. This event has the approval and active support of the main Magna Carta 800th Celebrations Committee, which is encouraging people and local authorities around the country to have their own celebration, but the Runnymede name and site is iconic in the annals of history and Thames Alive is offering you the opportunity of "being there on the day".
Thames Alive are partnering with a number of organisations to produce this historic event. More details can be found on the Partners section of the Links page.
Details of our sponsors will be added here shortly.
Boat Hire
If you are interested in entering a company crew or a non river-related sports or social club crew the following organisations may be able to help you.
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- Prototyping towards a better user experience
- Designing websites has traditionally been an expensive and laboured experience. Many hours have been spent pouring over information architecture, deliberating interactions, elaborating upon wireframes and creating pixel-perfect Photoshop and Illustrator compositions, only for those design artefacts to be archived neatly away, on a server, never to be seen again. Read more – 'Prototyping towards a better user experience'.
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- Thinking Mobile? If You Build It, They Will Come
- Smartphone applications are predicted to overtake the desktop software market. So who will win the multi-billion-pound [dollar] application economy, and what are the new rules? Read more – 'Thinking Mobile? If You Build It, They Will Come'.
- How to Configure Apache to GZip Your Components
- Learning the Yahoo! User Interface Library – Book Review
- Rich Accessible Typography – FIR and sIFR
- Many people who have worked on websites know that standard HTML and CSS allows the webpage author to assign any font of their choosing to a text element on a page. However, they also know that there is no guarantee that the element will show the desired font, as the browsing user may not have the same font, or set of fonts, installed on their local system. More often than not, only a set of "common" fonts are installed, for example Arial on the PC and Helvetica on the Mac. This has been a significant issue which has been addressed by two methods: the Fahrner Image Replacement (FIR) method and the Scalable Inman Flash Replacement (sIFR) method. Read more – 'Rich Accessible Typography – FIR and sIFR'.
- ColdFusion 8 and the Yahoo User Interface Library
- ColdFusion, a key technology behind rapid application development, has been a much maligned technology in the web development arena for sometime now. However, through the efforts of Ray Camden a ColdFusion Developer Center has been created on the Yahoo Developer Network. This is great news for ColdFusion and follows on the back of the integration of the Yahoo User Interface (YUI) Library into the version 8 release of ColdFusion codenamed Scorpio. The YUI is one of the best JavaScript libraries out there and includes great documentation. Read more – 'ColdFusion 8 and the Yahoo User Interface Library'.
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- There is a web browser that has only a vague association with modern web standards. That browser is Internet Explorer 6. Wouldn't it be great if it supported stuff like translucent PNGs? Well, now you can add decent PNG support to IE5.5+ on Windows with no changes to your website HTML source code. This script will add near-native PNG support with full alpha opacity, with only one line in your CSS file, that applies to all <img> tags and also background images! Read more – 'PNG Support in IE6'.


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Label location: Los Angeles, California
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There's nothing quite as exciting as the first day of school. Remember how much fun it was picking out new school supplies and backpacks?
But you know what can be even more fun? Throwing a party in honor of the first day—Toys"R"Us calls it School Year's Eve! Plan a special day to get kids excited about the first day of school by helping them pack their backpacks with everything they need and then commemorating the day with fun-filled family activities.
Doing the Prep Work
School Year's Eve can be lots of fun, but it's also important to get things set for school. This means deciding what to wear on the first day (laying it out the night before and making sure everything is clean) and prepping a delicious and special first-day-of-school breakfast.
Start a New Tradition
Does your family have any first-day-of-school or school year's eve traditions? If not, start one this year. Enjoy a special meal, play a game, do an activity or have your kids put on a school outfit fashion show. Come up with something to say goodbye to summer and hello to the new school year!
Setting Up Your Kids for Success
School's Year Eve is about a lot more than just a fun party! It's about marking a milestone and commemorating an exciting moment for parents and children alike; and it's about setting up your kids for success in the upcoming year, with everything they need, from fresh pencils to clean socks.
And there's no better place to get set up for the upcoming school year than Toys"R"Us. They have everything you need, from the perfect backpack to activities, games and party supplies for School Year's Eve.


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Benefits of training your dog
There are a lot of benefits of training a dog. Small or big, young or approaching the golden age, working dog or just a pet and companion - they all benefit from physical and mental stimulation that training brings.
Obedience is the mother of success and is wedded to safety. ~ Aeschylus
Training a dog:
- insures that the dog will remain safe in potentially hazardous situations
- assists in fostering clear communication between canine and human
- provides physical and mental stimulation for both human and dog
- provides needed socialization
- provides the dog with entertainment and helps in preventing boredom; boredom often leads to frustration which in turn can engender aggression
- facilitates the bonding process between human and dog
- helps the dog to develop self-control
- helps to teach the dog to focus and listen to the owner even in the midst of distractions
- helps the dog to become more trustworthy allowing him/her to enjoy more freedom and to experience the world in a safer and more pleasurable manner
Iron rusts from disuse; stagnant water loses its purity and in cold weather becomes frozen; even so does inaction sap the vigor of the mind. ~ Leonardo da Vinci
We subscribe to the Canine Bill of Rights
Canine Bill of Rights
- Dogs have a right to a rich, stimulating environment
- Dogs have a right to time and attention from a caring owner
- Dogs have a right to effective training procedures; if behavior problems are to be addressed, a competent person must be involved
- Dogs have a right to ongoing veterinary care and a comprehensive assessment (functional analysis and behavioral diagnostics) for behavioral problems
- Dogs have a right to an ongoing education and the chance to learn new skills
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KittyMul wrote:Oh Aena, your post made me want to give you a hug! I'm a long way off only having a few kilos to lose, so I can't offer much advice in toning up. It must be so frustrating! All I can offer is to say that now is the time to focus on what you've achieved and how far you've come. Your body might not be perfect right now, but it's no doubt better than it was and that's because of all the hard work you put in. I find it helps to think of it as a simple choice. You can give up, eat junk, put back on the weight, be unhappy and unhealthy or you can keep doing what you're doing, stay fit and healthy and eventually things will happen. It could also be worth switching your focus to maintenance for a while, and when you're feeling less burned out you can tackle those last few kilos. I hope things start working out for you soon, good luck!
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Betty Hall
NH State Representative
Show appearances: Dec. 2, 2007
Rep. Chris Hamm
NH State Representative (D)
V. Chair Ways and Means
Show appearance: Apr. 1, 2007, Feb. 17, 2008
Cliff Harris
Representative of Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce
Show appearance: Apr. 13, 2007
Brian and Alma Hart
Gold Star Parents
Show appearance: Feb. 25, 2007
In 2004, a humvee was almost completely totaled in a roadside attack, but the heavy bomb proof armor that incased the passenger compartment was still completely intact. The soldier who survived the attack made a cardboard sign that read, "Thanks Brian and Alma Hart, Senator Kennedy and everybody else who cares for our wellbeing and makes an effort. You have saved lives."
Recently, Brian and Alma Hart began to speak out against the poor treatment physically and mentally wounded US soldiers endure after returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan. Washington Post reporter Dana Priest recently revealed the horrific conditions at the outpatient facilities of Walter Reed Hospital . Brian and Alma offer solutions to correct the intolerable problems at Walter Reed Hospital and how we can truly support our troops.
Suzanne Harvey
NH State Representative
Show appearance: Oct. 07, 2007, May 25, 2008
Rep. Suzanne Harvey is serving her second term in the NH House and is vice chair of the Science, Technology & Energy Committee. Her particular interests are in renewable energy and energy conservation/efficiency. She was the prime sponsor in the 2007 session of the Renewable Portfolio Standard bill, signed by the Governor, which will help bring more renewable energy to NH while creating good jobs and fostering economic development in the state.
Suzanne was also editor of a trade magazine for the pharmaceutical industry, interviewing company presidents and CEOs for feature articles, and she spent over a decade as a project director in continuing medical education, developing educational programs for physicians and other healthcare providers.
She lives in Nashua with her husband, Ed Rietman, a physicist.
Maggie Hassan
NH State Senator
President Pro Tem
Show appearance: Jul. 20, 2008
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Meredith Hatfield
NH Consumer Advocate
Show appearance: June 17, 2007
Ken Hawkins
NH State Representative
Show appearance: Mar.16, 2008
Ken Hawkins was born in Plymouth N. H. on December 30, 1942. He graduated from Scotia Glenville High School in Scotia NY in 1962. He served three years in US Marine Corps from Feb65 - Feb68 and was Honorably discharged with the rank of Sgt(E5). He married Joyce in 1968 and they two children, 3 grandsons, and a grand daughter due April 2008. His community activities include member Merrimack Jaycees, President NH Jaycees, National Vice President U.S. Jaycees, Chairman of the Merrimack bi-centennial committee, chairman of the building committee at St. James Methodist Church in Merrimack, member, numerous committee chairs, and President of the Bedford Mens Club, Board member of Bedford Off Broadway, and member of the Bedford Republican Committee. He received the Norris Cotton Republican of the year Award for Hillsborough County in 2002 and 2004. He is presently serving his Third term in the House representing Bedford, and serves on the House ED&A committee. (Executiv e Departments & Administration Committee).
Ned Helms
Former Chair of the NH Democratic Party and HHS Commissioner
Show appearance: Nov. 09, 2008
Ned Helms, MA, serves as Director of the New Hampshire Institute for Health Policy and Practice. Mr. Helms provides intellectual and administrative leadership for the Institute by overseeing the continued growth and direction of the Institute, investigating and pursuing the development of research and demonstration projects, and facilitating collaborative linkages with health and health policy organizations throughout New Hampshire. Mr. Helms has over 30 years of experience in New Hampshire health policy and politics. His experience spans the health policy continuum and includes, serving as: a Legislative and Administrative Assistant for Health Policy within the U. S. Senate, Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services for New Hampshire, founder and President of a health policy consulting firm (Helms and Company), and Chief Administrative Officer of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New Hampshire. He has a Master of Arts in American Government from the University of New Hampshire.
Paul Henle
Granite State Fair Tax Coalition
Show appearance: Feb. 24, 2008
Jamie Henn
Show appearance: July 29, 2007
Kathy Hersh
City of Nashua
Show appearance: Dec. 16, 2007
Kathy is currently the Director of the City of Nashua's Community Development Division. She is responsible for the Planning Department, the Building Safety Department, the Code Enforcement Department, Urban Programs and the Nashua Transit System. Ms. Hersh has over 18 years of professional experience in numerous aspects of urban community planning. In her various professional, volunteer and political roles for the past twenty years, she has been a leader in initiating and promoting community development projects that make Nashua a more livable and sustainable community. During her six-year tenure as Director, the City has updated the City-wide Master Plan, the Downtown Master Plan and adopted the first East Hollis Street Master Plan. Ms. Hersh was instrumental in the passage of Nashua's first tax increment financing district, which was used to build 700 feet of the Promenade. She is currently chair of the Nashua Regional Planning Commission.
Rep. David Hess
NH State Representative (R)
Show appearance: Mar. 11, 2007, Aug. 12, 2007, Apr. 13, 2008, May 25, 2008, Jul. 20, 2008, Sept. 07, 2008, Nov. 02, 2008
Nancy Hirshberg
Vice President, Stonyfield Yogurt
Show appearance: July 1, 2007
Paul Hodes
Second District Congressman
Show appearance: June 3, 2007
Today, Paul is in private law practice, defending the rights of private citizens as a shareholder and director with the law firm of Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. in Concord, NH.
Jennifer Horn
Candidate for Congress
Show appearance: Apr. 20, 2008
Mark Hounsell
Former NH State Senator
Conway Daily Sun Columnist
Show appearance: June 17, 2007
Susan Howland
Manchester's First Homelessness Services Coordinator
Show appearance: Dec. 21, 2008
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John Hunt
NH State Respresentative
Show appearance: Dec. 09, 2007
Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA)
Presidential Candidate
Show appearance: July 8, 2007
Since first being elected to Congress in 1980, Duncan Hunter has devoted himself to ensuring that our military is second to none, securing our nation's borders, and protecting American workers from unfair competition. Hunter works on these issues because he believes that America's greatest strength is our freedom and its protection requires our effort in all areas.
In 1980, Hunter was asked to mount a challenge for the Congressional seat held by 18-year incumbent Lionel Van Deerlin. Despite the district having a 2-to-1 Democrat registration, Hunter won the seat in an upset. Coming to Washington, Hunter successfully sought a seat on the House Armed Services Committee where he could work on America's national security needs. Serving on this committee throughout his career, Hunter became Chairman of the full committee in 2002, overseeing a $532 billion defense budget. During his chairmanship from 2002-2006, and now as Ranking Member of the committee, Hunter focuses his efforts on providing President Bush with the necessary resources to win our nation's military conflicts, protecting our men and women in uniform, and developing modernization initiatives that will move new and more effective technologies into the field of battle.
Excerpts from http://www.gohunter08.com/
Prof. Marcus Hurn
Professor and Associate Dean,
Pierce Law Center
Show appearance: Apr. 29, 2007, Oct. 12, 2008
Fmr. Navy Rear Admiral John Hutson
President and Dean, Franklin Pierce Law School
Show appearance: Apr. 22, 2007
In 1980, Dean Hutson attended Georgetown University Law Center where he earned a Master of Laws degree. He also served as Staff Judge Advocate and Administrative Officer at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
Dean Hutson was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit (with three gold stars), Meritorious Service Medal (with two gold stars), Navy Commendation Medal and the Navy Achievement Medal as well as other awards.
Upon retirement from the Navy, Dean Hutson was appointed Dean and President of the Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord, NH. Pierce Law is a small, private and independent law school which enjoys a world wide reputation particularly in the area of Intellectual Property Law.
Patrick Hynes
Blogger, 'Ankle Biting Pundit'
Republican Consultant
Show appearance: May 6, 2007
Patrick Hynes is the President of New Media Strategics. He serves as the blog consultant for Sen. John McCain's Straight Talk America PAC. He is the founder and proprietor of the blog Ankle Biting Pundits. Patrick lives in New Hampshire with his wife Michelle and their daughters Rose and Grace.
An experienced political operative and consultant, Patrick has helped hundreds of candidates win public office. National Journal described Patrick as "a hack with a pretty good record of electing Republicans." The American Conservative called Patrick "an expert on evangelical voting patterns." And Campaigns & Elections named Patrick a "Rising Star in American Politics."
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She tells NME Lennon would 'definitely' still be making music were he alive today
Yoko Ono has spoken to NME about the 30th anniversary of John Lennon's death today (December 8).
She was speaking in this week's issue of the magazine, which features Lennon on the cover and is available on UK newsstands and digitally worldwide now. Ono said that she could never leave the couple's New York home, the Dakota, despite her husband being fatally shot there by Mark Chapman on December 8, 1980.
"It is the home John and I created together. Every wall witnessed John," Ono said. "It is the only home Sean [Lennon, the couple's son] knows to be ours. How could we leave?"
Ono also said that, were he still alive today, she thinks Lennon "would definitely be experimenting on some new music, using the computer". She added: "I am sure it would be quite something."
Read the full interview in this week's issue of NME.
Meanwhile, Ono has also paid tribute to Lennon with a blog on Imaginepeace.com.
"This year would have been the 70th birthday year for John if only he was here," she wrote. "But people are not questioning if he is here or not. They just love him and are keeping him alive with their love."
She added: "They say teenagers laugh with a drop of a hat. But nowadays I see many teenagers angry and sad at each other. John and I were hardly teenagers. But my memory of us is that we were a couple who laughed."
In Lennon's hometown of Liverpool, local musicians are expected to lead a candle-lit vigil in Chavasse Park at the European peace monument today, reports The Guardian. The monument was dedicated to Lennon on October 9, which would have been his 70th birthday.
Lennon's son Sean has also spoken to NME in this week's issue, explaining how he remembers his father.


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An Ellon engineering company are about to unveil what is believed to be a first for the industry at a major event in Aberdeen later this month.
Lifting specialists Power Jacks have designed pioneering subsea equipment which will be showcased at Subsea Expo in the city Aberdeen from February 11-13.
The company's integrated U-Series range of screw jacks and bevel gearboxes is believed to be the first of its kind for the oil and gas sector.
The innovative technologies, which are designed and delivered from Power Jacks' manufacturing facility in Ellon, can be connected together to make full jacking systems.
Bruce Bultitude, the firm's chairman and managing director, said: "The U-Series has primarily been engineered for oil and gas, and encompasses our established and reliable technologies combined with our track record for delivering linear motion and mechanical rotary power transmission in subsea applications.
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Well, what a month this has been!
I have just put the final touches on my first solo album, The Ink and Stars. I would like to invite you to my launch at Divan Orange on Thursday, July 11th. I will be joined by some incredible musicians throughout the evening. More details on who will be gracing the stage as we get closer to the date! As some of you know, my beautiful wife Genevieve and I are moving away at the end of July. Though there is a lot of excitement surrounding this new adventure, we will be leaving with heavy hearts. Montreal has been so good to me, I could not imagine releasing this record anywhere else. Your support over the years has been extraordinarily incredible and will never go unnoticed or forgotten. I had the honour to record this album at Breakglass studios and it was an absolutely magical experience! I would love nothing more than to share this milestone with all of you!
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Being a dancer, I am always super ready to work out and love a good way to break a sweat. What I was expecting from the work out class we took on Monday was far from just breaking a sweat! I was pouring water from every part of my body! I've got to say that I was worked more than I thought I would be and I am so glad to have had that experience! Extreme fitness was a super awesome and comforting environment right from the start. Their intense knowledge of how the body works and their patience and perseverance really taught me a lot from that one lesson. We also had an awesome meal while we were there which was sponsored by "Fuel Foods". I can honestly say that it was amazing! I didn't know that really healthy food could be good as well! I had more than a little fun while being at Extreme Fitness and I would most definitely go back to work out again!
After the work out, we went back to our hotel where we began rehearsing with Shaun. I had remembered Shaun from the provincial's pageant and man was I glad that he was our choreographer! I adore Shaun. He's so funny, an amazing dancer and a quality guy to be around. He's helping us so much with stresses like the dances all the way to how we walk. Shaun is a huge reason as to why I am improving and I couldn't thank him enough!
This is completely off topic, but I just want to thank all of the chaperons for all that they've done for us. I would mainly like to point out Chris. Not only is he running around doing stuff for us and taking us places, but he's missing meals to make us happy. He's one of the people who has made this trip THAT much more amazing and I'm thrilled that he's here!
Overall, I had an amazing day and I would love to do it again. Thanks to Stephanie Joanne, Fuel Foods and Shaun for all they've done!


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Homeland Security secretary talks airline threat
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Secretary of the Homeland Security Department said Thursday that a warning to airlines that terrorists could try to hide explosives in shoes was a routine advisory issued in response to the latest intelligence.
Secretary Jeh Johnson made limited comments on the threat during a news conference at Los Angeles International Airport. Johnson had toured the airport's security operations and planned to meet later with law enforcement at a regional intelligence center.
"As you know, concerns about shoe bombs have been out there for years," Johnson said. "Every once in a while we update our advisories, we modify our procedures, so we remain vigilant in dealing with the various potential threats that exist."
A U.S. intelligence official told the AP that DHS released a notice to airlines reiterating that liquids, shoes and certain cosmetics were of concern. The warning was focused on international flights into the United States.
Johnson also commented on his decision Wednesday to withdraw a contract proposal asking a private company to give the government access to a nationwide database of license plate tracking information.
The proposal said Immigration and Customs Enforcement was planning to use the license plate data in pursuit of criminal immigrants and others sought by authorities.
"I think that any proposal of that nature should require a careful review as it concerns privacy, civil liberties concerns, at the senior levels of the department, including myself, so that's why I did it," Johnson said.
Johnson spoke to a crowd of reporters beyond the screening checkpoint area while flanked by six Transportation Security Administration officers. He emphasized multiple times in his opening remarks that he'd come to LAX to "express solidarity with my TSA colleagues." The agency lost its first officer in the line of duty during a Nov. 1 attack at the airport by a gunman targeting the agency's employees. Two other TSA officers and a traveler was wounded.
TSA is conducting a review of airport security policies as a result of the shooting. That's in addition to a separate investigation into the shooting the airport's expected to make public next month.
"I asked them (TSA officers) directly: 'Tell me what more we can do,'" Johnson said. He said he agreed with TSA Administrator John Pistole's decision to reject arming officers in response to the attack.
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Vegetarian: Plant and Fruit Eaters?
All of Mankind was Once Vegetarian Genesis 1:29-30 "And God said, "Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have … Read More
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Thursday, 2 July 2015
Drawing Every Day - Six Months In!
It's six months since I started up this whole project of drawing - and finishing a drawing! - every single day of 2015. It's become such a huge obsession this year. I've learned such a lot, and relearned such a lot from the days when i just drew happily and never really thought about it.
In some ways the biggest thing i've learned is - spend a little longer. Let yourself enjoy doing this. It makes you happy and, if you let it, that shows in the picture.
I've also learned not to think about it too much.
Anyway, the twelve pictures here are significant ones for me from the last six months. They might not be the best, and they're not even presented here in order (some of them are dated, though.) I hope they show some kind of progress, or evidence that I've been learning and exploring with my cheap pens, pencils and paint.
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Okay...it's November and it is NOT supposed to be 80 degrees!!!
So what else were we to do but head out and enjoy the weather with our lovely neighbors at a local park.
Joshua, Keegen, Keegan {yep there are 2 K's...on the same street pretty much...LOOK OUT!}, Libby, and Hannah
And he's off!
LOVE LOVE this pic with the reflection of the lake:))
"Mama, can I pLeAsE get in the water?!?"
It was just too beautiful to say no.
Our newest neighbors -- Hannah, Keegen and Ms. Traci:))
Umm...yes...he is losing his clothes here :-/
Don't judge!
The fall colors are soo pretty...finally.
We are at least out of summer:))


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SF Street Food Festival
Taking it to the Street
by alanna hale on Aug 16, 2010
Admission is free, and the event is a benefit for and celebration of La Cocina, a non-profit, community-based organization that provides technical assistance and commercial kitchen space to start-up food operations looking to formalize and expand their business.
Caleb Zigas, director of operations at La Cocina and co-founder of the festival spoke with SF Station about the festival.
SF Station (SFS): Where did the idea for the San Francisco Street Food Festival come from?
Caleb Zigas (CZ): Ever since La Cocina started, weve served low income and immigrant entrepreneurs, many of whom began their businesses by selling their food in the streets. Weve long looked for a way to serve them with access to markets that were formal and legal, but were unable to find those opportunities. The SF Street Food Festival was an idea that came out of a desire to prove that those opportunities could and should exist, as well as the desire between ourselves and Jessica [Battilana] over at 7x7 Magazine to really see San Francisco catch up with other global cities that have awesome street food.
SFS: So how much planning goes into orchestrating an event of this size?
CZ: (laughing) Quite a bit more than I think we anticipated! When we did it last year, we sort of underestimated what the demand was going to be. We thought wed just throw a little block party. This year we put a lot more effort into it, and were so happy and thankful that its all volunteer-driven, as well as driven by our clients and the partners.
SFS: How have the challenges of the first festival shaped the upcoming one?
CZ: Well, we made the space five times bigger, and weve been really sincere with our vendors about being prepared for the volume. We got criticized a lot last year due to how crowded it was, and a lot of people got the impression that we were only working with established restaurants when in fact, the majority of people selling at the festival are clients of La Cocina. They started by selling on the streets or their homes and have made an active decision to formalize. Some are other informal vendors who are often formalizing for the first time.
SFS: Where do the established restaurants such as Pizzeria Delfina and Flour + Water, which are not known for street food, fit in?
CZ: We use our restaurants to build out the kind of food thats being offered. We have a vision of this festival being an annual event where you can really, legitimately taste some of the best food thats made in San Francisco for less than $8 and come for free. The event is about street food but its also about really good food.
SFS: Do you have guidelines that the vendors must follow?
CZ: We have very strict rules about what theyre allowed to serve and how theyre allowed to serve it, so each item is specifically defined. A $3 or an under item is designed to be a bite, which you can eat with your hands, and an $8 item and below can require nothing more than forks and fingers. Whats awesome about the restaurants specifically is that they make a significant amount of concessions. Were asking them to do things that they wouldnt normally do at the restaurant, because we consider them a vibrant aspect of the San Francisco food community.
SFS: Do you have an optimal tactic for enjoying the day?
CZ: Yeah! I would come with friends, I would eat as much as possible, try as many different things as possible, and be ready to share.
SFS: Is there anything in particular you are looking forward to with this year's festival?
CZ: Absolutely. This year, El Buen Comer, who is one of our clients, is Mexico City-style food and shes going to be doing a tostada that Im really excited about. Another vendor, Azalinas Malaysian, is making a really excellent curry. Aziza was incredible last year, and this year theyre doing fried chickpeas, which I think is a great little snack to be able to walk around with. And my favorite favorite of favorites is the bacon-wrapped hot dog. I always look forward to that.
The San Francisco Street Food Festival is August 21st 11am to 7pm. For more information, visit http://www.sfstreetfoodfest.com.
by alanna hale on Aug 16, 2010
Photo courtesy of La Cocina.
Caleb Zigas. Photo courtesy of La Cocina.
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Dark Shadows (dir: Tim Burton, 2012) Cert: 12A
I don't really have the time to properly review Tim Burton's latest as Cannes is dominating my life but I was able to slip away from the festival for a couple of hours and see it; late review I know but whatever.
It's seems a lot of critics have a real problem with this adaptation of the 60s soap-opera and unless one is being completely mental, I cannot fathom a reason why. Sure Dark Shadows isn't perfect - it was terribly marketed as a dumb retro comedy when really it's a typical Burton gothically abstract tale, it's probably a touch too long and a couple of things don't add up (not once does anyone question why Barnabas Collins [Johnny Depp] is as white-as-a-sheet, has fangs, pointy fingers and a hideous amount of guyliner) but so what?
Dark Shadows is wonderfully off-beat, visually sumptuous and brilliantly sporadic entertainment aided with a fabulous soundtrack, grand performances - both comedic and dramatic, and a true sense of Burton-esque whimsy that floats in all it's demented, historically estranged glory.
You'll laugh, be often shocked by the lashings of strong violence and overtly sexual gags and have a ball spending time with the Collins. Plus Chloe Grace Moretz continues to prove how brilliantly talented and ultimately bad-ass she is. Oh, and Alice Cooper is the ugliest woman I've ever seen too Barnabas...
So yeah, I saw it in some French cinema with subtitles surrounded by foreigners and I still fucking loved it.
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If you can't stand the touch keyboards and you are really into physical keyboards, you probably are a big BlackBerry fan, and I can't blame you because I love blackberry as well.
This device deserves a lot of respect and it should have many different fun accessories, screen protectors and cases. In some ways it have all of these but not in the amount that, in my opinion, it should have.
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Leather Wallet CaseThere are different types of cases for blackberry Classic. One of my own favorite cases in general and specifically for Blackberry are wallet cases. Wallet cases have been improving rapidly and we can currently see a lot of different brands of wallet cases on sale. The idea of a wallet case is not new but the variety is growing and the quality is improving constantly.
Wallet cases are no longer considered girly or less effective than other types of cases. It may be still not for anyone, but they definitely can bring an added value for your blackberry Classic and if you could use slots inside your case, you may want to consider this option.


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