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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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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February 16, 2015 Skin and Body
Who hasn’t been jealous of a baby’s bottom on a rash-free, good day? The soft, peachy, silky smooth skin, every one has desired it. Unfortunately, only few of us are able to accomplish that, so then what’s the secret? The…
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February 16, 2015 Skin and Body
If you take into consideration that your skin is the largest organ that the human body has, you can understand why so much can go wrong with it. The human skin weighs between 6 to 9 pounds and has a…
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February 16, 2015 Communication
Establishing boundaries is all about ones communication skills. One must be tactful, yet firm. Boundaries are in place for a multitude of reasons, and not all boundaries need an explanation. Boundaries are like gates, in which one establishes perimeters of…
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“The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation . . . A stereotyped but unconscious despair is concealed even under what are called the games and amusements of mankind.”Henry David Thoreau I…
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February 16, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Wow, I really did it, I voted for beauty on the outside. I wish it wasn’t true, we should all be able to see through the outer beauty and see the beauty within but in every day life I don’t…
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February 16, 2015 Skin and Body
Glowing skin is beautiful to look at and feel. It is clear, soft, healthy looking and it has a radiant glow to it. But unfortunately very few people are born with this glowing skin and you may need to work harder to…
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February 16, 2015 Communication
How many people have violated your “bubble” today? It doesn’t matter when or how someone violates your personal space, it’s always an awkward situation. You don’t want to hurt this person’s feelings, as they might have poor social skills, or…
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February 16, 2015 Communication
Although I didn’t realize it then, I married a man with type A personality. You may wonder why I wouldn’t have noticed this seemingly important characteristic of the man I loved. The answer is simple. I am a type B….
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Five Things To Think About When Considering Online Dating If you are like most singles out there you have considered online dating. Not surprising since it is becoming more popular all the time. Some people may be hesitant about trying…
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February 16, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
There are always those main products that a girl simply just cannot live without. They vary for everyone, ranging from makeups, to hair products, to skin cleansers, to purses. The tip to choosing your favorite items are the one’s you…
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February 16, 2015 Communication
One of the biggest challenges when it comes to building a healthy, happy relationship that will stand the test of time is in breaking down emotional defenses and allowing ourselves to open up and be vulnerable. In fact, it’s a…
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Loving a Nigerian Man and Actually Trusting Him I have love for a Nigerian man. He is Yoruba born and Lagos native. He is very good to me and I love him very much. He stole my heart and has…
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February 16, 2015 Skin and Body
Suffering from dry winter skin is no joke. The tightness, the itchiness and the flaky skin is enough to drive anyone around the bend. Perhaps you have been wondering if there are any home remedies to prevent dry winter skin. …
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February 15, 2015 Communication
Just Call Me Ms. Pesimistic It wasn’t up until this summer that I had noticed a relationship pattern I had. When I wasn’t looking a man would come along and I would be myself, cool, laid back, independant and care…
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February 15, 2015 Skin and Body
Rough dried out lips are not pretty or kissable, but there is away they can be fixed using a homemade olive oil shea butter lip mask. The mask is very hydrating to the lips and helps exfoliate the dead dried…
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In today’s society, no one goes without judgment. There’s not a single person in the world that hasn’t been judged at one time or another. The question isn’t whether or not a person or persons shouldn’t be judged, it’s a…
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February 15, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
IS REAL BEAUTY ON THE OUTSIDE OR THE INSIDE There is an old saying that I remember from my childhood. My dad used to tell me that “Beauty is only skin deep but ugly is to the bone.” You know…
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February 15, 2015 Communication
My husband is a type A, I am a type B. He is so Type A that I have always called him a workaholic.If he is not doing something constructive, he feels that he is useless. If I insist that…
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February 15, 2015 Communication
Negativity within a relationship is almost inevitable but, of course, there can be differing amounts of negativity. A little negativity in a relationship is probably expected and can be dealt with or even ignored. However, when there is a lot…
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Internet dating. Thanks to the prolific media coverage, it’s hard to look at women online without feeling like a sexual predator on some level. However, despite that anxiety, many have begun their pursuit of love across the fiber optic wires…
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Yeee! Haa! Those were and are some of the screams used by cowboys and cowgirls when herding animals around! Some common words that you might hear used in their dialogue….would be words like coral, herd, or stock! These groups of…
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February 15, 2015 Communication
There is no such thing as family differences. There are only different family personalities. First thing is to give respect always, second is to listen and last, never demand what someone should do, give suggestions of how you would handle…
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My husband (who I met online) and I are celebrating our seventh anniversary in three days along with our beautiful daughter. I think with my experence I may be able to shed some light on at least one way to…
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Most people, including you, have had a less than favorable experience after visiting a hair stylist at least once in a lifetime. It’s even more frustrating when you search carefully for a hair professional and even choose your wording as…
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February 15, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Having a professional massage is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Aside from the many health benefits that massage therapy provides, it also can improve your appearance. For anyone who just straightened in their chair and…
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February 15, 2015 Communication
After having spent twenty years of my life as a married woman I would like to think that I can understand men, or maybe one man quite well. And I am sorry to break the news that men do come…
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February 15, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Local Foods Healthier than Big Organic According to the USDA, “some 20% of our fruits and vegetables are imported. Only 1-2% of these are inspected for pesticide residues.” “It is ironic, however, that recent testing shows the highest levels of…
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February 15, 2015 Skin and Body
Egg whites have been used as home-made beauty treatments for many years, by women all over the world. An egg white face mask is very beneficial and nourishing for your skin, and is believed to have a calming and clearing…
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February 15, 2015 Communication
You are out with your boyfriend or husband and everything seems to be going well until he says or does something that is totally inappropriate. Maybe, even, something that you have seen or heard before and told yourself that you…
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I chose to say yes to this simply because I’ve not only experimented with it, I followed through with some of the connections I felt were positive. Not all turned out to be what I’d hoped. However, it wasn’t because…
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