How Does Blood Clot?
Overview Blood clotting, also called blood coagulation, occurs in reaction to a wound to halt the flow of blood. This happens so that blood loss will stop and also so that the wound will be closed and no bacteria or…
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Anatomy of a Codependent Relationship
There is a universal formula for an amateur diagnosis of the co-dependent relationship: An addict (plus) an enabler (equals) mutual unhealthy dependence. Most who toss the term around freely believe at least one person in a co-dependent relationship has to…
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Granny Glasses of the 1960s
Granny and Glassless were two short-lived fads of the 1960s for the eyes. Contrary to the name, granny glasses (they were also referred to as Ben Franklin glasses) were a signature look of the young and “with it” crowd. They…
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Buying Shoes Tips Choosing between Style and Comfort
I used to buy the best looking high heels even though they would kill my feet after half an hour of walking. But man, if looks could kill, my heels were it. After years of abusing my feet, they finally…
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Talking the Step before Intimacy
February 18, 2015 Communication
Sex, the big jump to adulthood, every couple does it sooner or later, or so we assume to assuage our doubts. It’s the same old story at some point in the relationship both parties finally are ready to give in…
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The Shoe Shopaholic Bug
Missing: One Brown Boot I was driving down the parkway the other day and happened to notice while sitting at a light that there was a brown boot on the side of the road. Not a pair, just one. One…
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Pantene Curl Defining Scrunching Gel
I feel like the dog with a bone in his mouth who look at his reflection in the water and as he went to reach for what he thought was another bone, a better bone, he lost the one he…
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Why do People tell Lies
February 18, 2015 Communication
People tell lies when something is more important to them than the integrity of their character. The list of perceived benefits of withholding the truth is long, including: peer group standing, avoiding hurt, escaping accountability and/or discipline, political advantage, feelings…
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The Power of Words
February 18, 2015 Communication
The realization of what I have done came upon me one late evening as I was listening to a lecture from a trained PhD in Cognitive Psychology. I realized all the negative words I have used on my son from…
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What Women really want
What Women Most Desire, According to Geoffrey Chaucer I remember reading Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales: The Wife of Bath, in high school. Back then, I took for granted the sort of literature that you can enjoy while laying out on…
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The Pitfalls of High Heels
High heels are super sexy, physically flattering and come in all shapes, sizes, colors and textures. Boots, pumps and even flip flops can all be purchased with high heels. However, they are not meant as everyday foot wear. When I…
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Wearing Steel Toed Boots
Are you thinking about purchasing some steel toe boots? Many people wear steel toe boots, but they’re not for everyone. Useful In Certain Industries – In certain types of industries, it is a very good idea to wear steel toe…
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Natural Remedies Itchy Scalp Coconut Olive Oil
The simplest remedies are oftentimes the best. Coconut oil and olive oil both prevent, treat, and soothe an itchy scalp. They get to the source of the problem and treat it while moisturizing and providing soothing relief from the symptoms….
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Age Gap Relationships what to Expect when You’re Involved with a different
I have been in a relationship with a man eight and a half years older than me-I’m twenty-two and he’s thirty-one. We’ve been going strong for a year and four months now and I have never met anyone that complimented…
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Homemade Remedies for an Itchy Scalp
An itchy scalp may have you screaming for relief.The good new is there are homemade remedies that work surprisingly well to relieve the bothersome condition of an itchy scalp. First of all, an itchy scalp can be caused by several…
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How to tell someone you Love them
February 18, 2015 Communication
Telling someone you love them is, or should be, a really big deal; and not just for you. Having someone tell you they love you can be an earth shaking experience, especially if you truly believe them. This is why…
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Back to School Shopping Bargains
It is estimated that a typical American family will spend about $500 per child during the back-to-school season. Between $400 and $450 of this will go to new clothes and shoes. If you are the parent of multiple children, the…
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The Power of Words
February 18, 2015 Communication
Words?Words are the most intense, influential form of communication. Words are as persuasive as if one were to have a physical force at your back propelling you forward. Letters formed into seemingly simple adjectives, nouns, verbs, pronouns, etc. But these…
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Dealing with the Great Unsaid
February 18, 2015 Communication
I never knew my father. I was raised by my step-father who legally adopted me and my sister when I was nine and she was six. He’s the only father I’ve ever known. At least that’s what I’ve been telling…
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The Shoe Shopaholic Bug
Like oh my god, shoes! Has everyone seen that music video? Do so and don’t deny yourself any longer. But anyway. I have just moved to New York in January from a pretty small town in Pennsylvania. My new home…
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Age Gap Relationships what to Expect when You’re Involved with a different
With an “age gap” relationship, one factor should be considered carefully by both parties: Priorities. This applies to any relationship, but if you involve yourself in one with a man or woman of an age much different than yours, you…
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How to Prevent Head Lice
Head lice are something that sends shudders up a parent’s back. Most kids seem to have had at least one bout in their lifetime. It is not a pleasant job to get rid of them, so it is best to…
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Relationships Cell Phones Communication Issues
February 18, 2015 Communication
Cell phones are wonderful devices. The problem is that most of the people who use them are not wonderful devices. They are certainly part of modern technology and part of modern communications but their use has several drawbacks. The youth,…
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Taking the Time to keep up Important Relationships
February 18, 2015 Communication
Take a minute, bat your eyes once. Yep, just that fast everything can stop. The question is: How many people will you be missed by? Is life really worth living if we haven’t made an effort to reach out and…
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Signs that a Guy Likes you
Finding a partner in life is a very tedious task. It may take time to find the person who is meant for you. For men, it really is not that difficult in comparison to women. Men could simply find a…
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Avocados Avocado Moisturizing Hair Mask Conditioner Scalp Treatment
Avocados are exotic, delicious and nutritious. But, did you know that the benefits of avocados are much more far-reaching? In fact, they have been used for centuries as a highly therapeutic beauty and health aid. The avocado is native to…
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Why do People tell Lies
February 18, 2015 Communication
Do you want me to tell you the truth or lie to you? Famous last words. Too often do our lives seem to be dictated by the lies we tell. When we are young, we lie to get out of…
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Signs He’s not Interested in you
February 18, 2015 Communication
Trying to figure out if your partner is really interested in you? Wondering whether to continue the relationship any longer? Considering moving on because you think he’s not that into you? These are common scenarios encountered by countless numbers of…
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Memoirs how Writing ones Life Story Serves as a Family Legacy
February 18, 2015 Communication
I was saddened when my late mother told me stories of her life in Russia, the beauty of the forests of birch and maple, the glittering streams along the steppes, the celebration of religious holidays with their gaiety that she…
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Bargain Clothing
Having 3 year old female twins has been a real full on sartorial education. Clothing for me is what I like and what fits, for my girls we have to look at far more criteria. My girls are like weeds,…
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Tips for Dating without Drama
When I first brought up my two week test trial rule of dating my friends looked at me like I was nuts, but when I explained my theory they seemed to better understand what I was talking about. The two…
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