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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Tattoos come in all shapes and sizes, in all colors and hues. They’re placed on all different parts of the body, and are worn by all different types of people. Some are used as a way of remembering something; some…
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I’ve dealt with my fair share of men in my 22 years of life. Don’t get me wrong, by no means am I a Paris Hilton or some young starlet you see with a new beau on her arm every…
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In some cases a confrontation with your family is impossible to avoid. It takes two to have a disagreement. Unless the other person is willing to communicate in a calm and rational manner there is little that you can do…
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Choosing a tattoo design for yourself takes patience. Slapping any old design on just to have one or show off to others is the quickest way down the road of regret. A tattoo is a personal choice. It is a…
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Very few people actually enjoy arguing. In fact, some will go to extremes to avoid a verbal confrontation. While this may sound noble the fact is keeping your feelings bottled up inside is never healthy. Not for you and not…
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When asked this question, your knee jerk response may be “everything!” We all know that communication and trust in relationships are the most important factors. However, there are things that some do not want to share with their spouses. It…
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A makeup artist can help you look your best. Whether you are looking for a contractor for a special occasion such as your wedding or you are just looking for someone to provide you with a new look, you will…
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People both young and old get tattoos every day, which often reflect where they are in their life at a particular time, and although a particular tattoo may have seemed like a good choice at the time, as people grow…
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In order to have a happy, peaceful home you must first start with yourself. After all, we can not change other people, we can only change ourselves. This will require some introspection. If you truly are interested in learning how…
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If only there was an eraser that worked on skin! All those past relationships and bad decisions would be so easy to forget. Unfortunately, laser removal is the closest thing to the magic eraser, and it is expensive and painful,…
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When considering what tattoo design is the best choice keep in mind that it will become a permanent fixture of your skin, unless removed by laser, and therefore take a bit of time to come up with the most appropriate…
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You may be surprised at how many people lie. Some lie about only small things whereas other lie about big things as well. Some do it for the right reasons with so-called white lies whereas others do it for self-motivated…
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As a tattoo artist for the last ten years, I’ve seen many people who are interested in learning the trade. I’ve also seen many make the mistake of trying to take a shortcut to becoming a tattoo artist at home,…
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Cyberbullying can be defined as bullying by the use of electronic methods. Usually this refers to the computer being used to accomplish it, but may include texting by cell phone. With today’s technology the bully has new avenues which aid…
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A lot of people think that tongue piercing is one of the most painful piercings you can get. It’s not. The truth is, there are ear piercings that hurt more than the tongue. I have had mine pierces twice, and…
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What is shyness? Is it actually something we now call social anxiety disorder or social phobia and is treated with medication? Is it timidity and introversion as opposed to assertiveness and extroversion? Shyness may include all of these identifiers depending…
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If you are the one to always apologize when mistakes are made, you may want to rethink that behavior. Most honest people want to make amends once they have realized they have made a mistake and that is a positive…
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When we are in a marriage, or any other relationship that is important to us, we use communication in many ways and in various forms. How we choose to communicate and what we are saying when we do have the…
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Temporary tattoos can be just as fun and beautiful as permanent tattoos. In fact it is a really good idea to get a temporary tattoo of a design you like, so you can try it out, before actually taking the…
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It’s hard to say how it happened. It was a gradual process. Before you knew it, you found yourself doing everything for everybody else and not having a shred of time left for the activities you love to do. Your…
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Choosing a tattoo design is a very personal process because it’s part of who you are. I have six tattoos myself and each of them have special meaning to me and represent a part of myself. Think about what you’re…
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Being shy often makes it difficult to have an active social life. Creating and developing relationships becomes too difficult and loneliness becomes the only steady companion. Luckily, there are ways for that to change. Why shyness can make it diffiult…
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Silence is not always the blessing that people make it out to be. There are times, many times, when it is far better to speak up, speak out and say how you are feeling. This is especially true in close…
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I don’t believe there is one ideal age for children to get their ears pierced. As a parent, you need to examine your answers to some important questions to decide if now is the right time for you and your…
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There are cultural stereo types. Years of Hollywood heroes riding off alone into the sunset have their effect. Such expectations loom large. However, the reality is only a partial truth. Perhaps big boys don’t cry over spilt milk, but just…
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You work at work, you work at home. You clean, do laundry, prepare meals, and tidy the house because your mother in law is coming for a visit. You take your children to their various activities, cheer for the soccer…
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Tribal tattoos have symbolic meaning. For example, angel tattoos belong to religion, and wings are most commonly used. These religious tattoos may find their roots in a time when they were banned. Commonly, angel wings are tattooed with crosses, writings…
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Personal time is not only essential to your well-being but it will enhance all areas of your life. In the crazy, stressful world around you, the challenge is always how to find personal time without compromising the needs of family…
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Negativity from the word itself is not a very productive word. The aspects of life may vary in different degrees but if you only see things as half bad as they are, you will not be able to see the…
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It can be hard to commit to one image that will be permanent. Here are some tips from a professional artist to help you get started. Find an image or subject that you like. If you don’t have any very…
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