function loadSlider(cont, anim_speed, auto_play, direction_nav, direction_nav_hide, effect, orientation, interval, pause_on_hover, slices) {

	new NivooSlider($(cont), {
			animSpeed: anim_speed,
			effect: effect,
			autoPlay: auto_play,
			directionNav: direction_nav,
			directionNavHide: direction_nav_hide,
			interval: interval,
			pauseOnHover: pause_on_hover,
			orientation: orientation,
			slices: slices
		}).addEvents({
			'onFinish': function(){
				// fired after each transition
			},
			'onStart': function(){
				// fired right before each transition
			}
	}); 
}