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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Beauty Tips for Women over 40
February 5, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
It’s tough to be beautiful. Women over 40 have the extra challenge of maintaining their youthful looks with the goals of minimizing aging and maximizing their positive attributes. The number one beauty tip for women over 40 is to prioritize…
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How to keep a Long Term Relationship Fun and Fresh
February 5, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Living life with the same person year after year can result in a mutual complacency, leaving both partners with a sense of longing for those exhilarating first dates. But how do you recapture days gone by after you are comfortable…
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How to keep a Long Term Relationship Fun and Fresh
February 5, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
A relationship is never to be taken for granted no matter its nature. A relationship is like a gentle flower that is to be treated with care and respect. It must be watered, pruned, and cared for. As for a…
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Is Blood Thicker than Water – No
Perhaps historically, with the ideas of clans and the importance of belonging, the blood knot was vital to identity. Perhaps there was a time when the family unit was so strong it overwhelmed all other possible connections. But that was…
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Keeping Dad Independent in his Final Years
In the late nineties my Uncle told me I needed to come home and take care of my Dad. I couldn’t imagine what the problem was; I talked to my Dad all the time and he was doing fine. But…
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Does Style Determine Wh we are
February 5, 2015 Skin and Body
There are times when the choice of dress code can tell us a great deal about a person’s character, present how they perceive themselves, show their fears, and taste in clothes and colour. It can send out messages to others,…
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Living with an Elderly Parent
There are a number of considerations to be made prior to moving an elderly parent into your home. Assuming they are able to do so, ascertain whether or not they really want to or whether or not they need to…
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How to look your best
February 5, 2015 Skin and Body
Are you interested in letting your inner beauty shine? If so, you are in luck. There are several things that any woman can do to bring out her natural beauty. It just requires a bit of work and commitment. Below…
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Hair Color Debate Blonde vs Brunette
Question: Do Blondes have more fun? Answer: Absolutely. Simply because… We’re easier to find in the dark, darling. My pet peeve is the mistaken idea that blondes “dye” their hair. Hair dye is used to make hair red, brown or…
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How to keep a Long Term Relationship Fun and Fresh
February 5, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Keeping Your Relationship Fresh and Fabulous Having a great relationship with someone you care about is something everyone strives for, but once you get that relationship many couples loose their fire and connection. Keeping the connection with your partner can…
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How to Throw a Makeover Party
February 5, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
The home spa “pamper me” party is a fun filled activity and great way to make memories with friends. For the simplest party, buy a party pack can. There are brands available from Walmart to Macy’s and they contain either…
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Its not so Easy being Skinny
February 5, 2015 Skin and Body
Being skinny is not easy. Trust me, I was quite chubby during my teenage years, but the weirdest thing happened once I reached my twenties. I lost all the weight, and some people who saw me after a couple of…
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Do Single Mothers Raise Bad Sons
By asking such a question, it conveniently groups people together instead of going in-depth about the problems. To answer that question, it would be: “yes” and “no.” It simply depends on the parents let alone single mothers. No two mothers…
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Should you go Gray Naturally or Dye your Hair as you Age – Dye it
I’d like to share a little secret with you, move in a little closer. It’s not that uncommon to find women becoming gray earlier and more often than ever before. Stress, anxiety and that darn heredity have left many of…
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Why so many Women Hate their Bodies
February 5, 2015 Skin and Body
Of the various surveys conducted on women’s body image, the indication is that the majority of women are dissatisfied with their bodies. Height, body shape and size, bust size, wrinkles, cellulite, and any distinguishing features can all factor into women’s…
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Is Real Beauty on the outside or the Inside – Inside
February 5, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Yes the true beauty of a person is on the inside, but initially you can only see the outside. Beauty as in looks, is valued more than we give it credit for. If two individuals apply for the same job,…
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When and why Marriage goes Bad
February 5, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Half or more of all marriages in America end in divorce. Psychologists suggest living with a person before marrying to see if you are compatable. Ministers recommend abstinence from intimacy before marriage.There are books on the market and many “Dr….
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Body Image what does the Mirror Show us what is Beauty the Perfect Body Image Media Portray
February 5, 2015 Skin and Body
Why is the mirror an enemy to our body image? The media has created our minds to subconsciously think that we are not beautiful, but we only think that we are not beautiful. Compared to models and actresses in magazines,…
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How the Media is Altering our Perception of Beauty
February 5, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
The media is altering the perception of beauty by making beauty a stereotype. For a long time media portrayed women as long legged flat chest waifs who were airheads and that was what the women aspired to be. I can…
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When and why Marriage goes Bad
February 5, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
When a couple first gets married it starts off like a fairytale. Where the groom sweeps the bride off her feet and all their worries and responsibilities are temporarily put on hold. Maybe the first year of the marriage the…
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Why do Marriages End in Divorce
February 5, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Nearly half of all marriages will end in divorce. A frightening statistic and certainly one that can make you a little leery of walking down the aisle. But instead of focusing on how many marriages will end in divorce, maybe…
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Self Acceptance the Ugliness in Beauty
February 4, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
I couldn’t resist this topic it had such a pull. For women and men today, bombarded by the media ideal of what we should be it is nearly impossible to escape that we, us lowly and imperfect humans; well we…
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How self Employment Helps Family Life
Self-employment has its challenges, mostly based in the financial realm due to the fact that there is no one guaranteeing you a paycheck, but it certainly has major advantages when it comes to family life. Having opted for self-employment myself…
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Why Women Buy Shoes that Hurt their Feet
There are many reasons why women will readily buy shoes that hurt their feet, although the foremost seems to be that they are simply willing to suffer to look good. Where men might be more concerned with functionality, women mainly…
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Shoes Wedges
Wedge heels are a great way to provide some lift, while still feeling comfortable. Many women on the shorter side of the spectrum would like to wear heels but are not so gifted in the way of balance. This leaves…
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Should you go Gray Naturally or Dye your Hair as you Age – Go gray
I was born a natural redhead: not auburn, not strawberry blond, but Little Orphan Annie red. There was no hiding it. When I got in trouble in school, and I did from time to time, my hair was always a…
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How to keep a Long Term Relationship Fun and Fresh
February 4, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
I’ve been married for nine years. But we lived together for two. Eleven years and we’re still having fun, fun, fun. The key to keeping it fun and fresh? Experience new places, food and things together. Enjoy life. Even the…
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Why Married Couples Sleep apart
February 4, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
There’s nothing in the marriage service that says you have to share a bed as well as a life, yet some people think it’s very strange if a married couple choose not to sleep together. However, there may be a…
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Keeping your Marriage Strong
February 4, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Til death do us part appear to be words with little meaning when looking at the statistics for a successful marriage these days. Unfortunately too many people are jumping into life long unions before really giving it much thought or…
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Burlesque Glamor and the Curvy look
February 4, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
In a world bereft of glamour, where high fashion models often look like skeletons with no makeup, women look to the fabulous past for inspiration, and there they find the twin goddesses of the Burlesque Queen and the Pin up…
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