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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INVENTOR OR INDUSTRIALIST (BOTH?) Bohemia in the 1800’s was the leader in manufacturing glass and lead crystal. It was only fitting that Daniel Swarovski would be born there in 1862. His budding interest in crystals in full throttle as he…
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July 10, 2014 Friends and Peers
I had a friendship that ended after fifteen years and no matter how hard I tried I could not move on entirely from this. I had shared my life with this person for such a very long time that it…
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I am not exactly sure why my husband and I were drawn to one another. He is 9 years younger than me and he is a very handsome and capable man. When we met, I don’t think that either of…
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Most of us like to look our best and if we aren’t natural beauties then a little help from a bottle is needed; or a lot in my case! As you get older your skin needs some help before you…
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July 10, 2014 Friends and Peers
After 39 years of waiting for my husband to turn into Prince Charming and seeing no progress at all, I accepted the reality of my life. My husband has many good qualities. He’s always been a good provider and makes…
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July 10, 2014 Friends and Peers
How to keep a nearly lost friendship alive. I would say, first, consider the offense, assuming there is one. Ask yourself is this friendship worth saving or would it be better to just let go and move on. Sometimes we…
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July 10, 2014 Friends and Peers
A “draining” friend typically refers to one who de-energizes you mentally or emotionally. Worse yet, a draining friend or acquaintance might even deplete your pocket! They may have different methods and issues, but their effect is the same. They take your highs and…
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Unfortunately this is possibly the worst mascara I have ever used. Despite its claims to lift, separate and volumise; all this mascara actually manages to do is clump, clump and clump some more. The wand is thick and bristly making…
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July 10, 2014 Friends and Peers
It was around 13-23 years ago when I was in my Senior High school till graduated from University, I had very great friendship with some friends. They were the best friends I ever had. When I had big problem and…
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Most of the time women are thought to be more attractive with makeup on. The words ‘thought to be’ are used here as it is clear that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and not a definitive quantity…
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I don’t really wear a lot of eye make up, but I always wear mascara, it defines my eyes and makes my face look more polished with little effort. And since mascara is really the only thing I wear, I…
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If you’re like me, your makeup drawer probably needs a regular weeding, just like the garden. Half-used lip glosses, eye shadows, eye liner pencils, blushes, foundations and other cosmetics seem to multiply on their own. Mailed makeup freebies and cosmetic…
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July 10, 2014 Friends and Peers
There is no reason why it can’t be possible. It all comes down to those involved. Its a matter of fact whether they are comfortable with being friends with someone whom they have shared much more in the past than…
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July 10, 2014 Friends and Peers
Depending on how long you have known your friend and how close you thought that you and your friend were, the idea of them starting a new love affair might be extremely upsetting to you. And, at the same time,…
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There are a couple things to consider before applying eyeliner. The first is, do you plan to apply lipliner as well? Personally I have found that there is far too much definition if you do both. Pick one. If eyeliner…
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July 10, 2014 Friends and Peers
It’s been said that the World Wide Web made the world smaller and brought us all closer together. It may however have had something to do with the disappearance of the neighborhood bar-b-que. Gone are the days of knowing…
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It could be truly frustrating for anyone to cover up an acne breakout. With this trouble, it is common to use makeup to conceal it best. However, it could turn out to be more problematic once you learn of the…
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July 10, 2014 Friends and Peers
Lovers have an intimacy in their relationship that goes deeper than an average friendship. There is enormous trust that is put in the partner of someone you bare your body to. Your intimacy encompasses your feelings about your body, your…
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July 10, 2014 Friends and Peers
The best way I’ve found to develop a network of single friends is to get out and do things, to join groups, and to take part in activities that interest you. I’m a member of a theatre group, for example,…
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Lily Cole is a British supermodel and actress well known for her philanthropic leanings with her involvement is several socially responsible organizations across the globe. The Body Shop in their continued effort to advocate beauty with a soul has roped…
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July 10, 2014 Friends and Peers
If you are someone wishing you could find new friends, I have some good news for you, even though the fact that you are reading this means that you might not agree with me. There are millions of people who…
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There are many different types of makeup, and a lot of these purport to be waterproof. Many women specifically look for makeup that is or is not waterproof. Waterproof makeup has both advantages and disadvantages. Depending on the type of…
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July 10, 2014 Friends and Peers
“Friends are friends, pals are pals and buddies sleep together.” An unknown person, perhaps of questionable moral standards to the hypocrites and closet-kittens within and among us, proliferated this time-honoured adage. And we’re not talking about an alcohol-induced momentary lapse…
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July 10, 2014 Friends and Peers
Have you ever wondered what happened to your first crush? Do you ever wish you could get to know some one better without putting yourself out there “too much”? If so, then Friendster.com may be for you. Like Myspace.com and…
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It’s award show season and women everywhere are ogling those gorgeous red carpet gowns. How do you create the look for yourself when you’re not on a film star budget? A still well-kept secret is to look into vintage. For…
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All right, ladies. Makeup: we own it, use it, and usually get it all wrong. We may think that we’re doing it right by modeling ourselves off things we see, but the stars on the big screen, makeup agencies, and…
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July 10, 2014 Friends and Peers
Socializing with strangers seems to be a lost art. Perhaps it’s the fear of meeting someone new, or irritating someone with an offhand comment, or running into the post-9/11 “emotional wall” mindset. However, while we are all individuals and not…
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July 10, 2014 Friends and Peers
Like anything in life, friendship takes time, friendship takes trust, friendship lost hurts, friendship involves a certain type of love, an innocent love that has no sexual desire. It’s a type of respect, that helps the heart to bloom but…
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Throughout the whole year and all the harsh weather conditions, I have always looked for a natural lip balm that does more than just protect your lips! Finally, I found one that not only protects your lips from the sun,…
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July 10, 2014 Friends and Peers
Feeling like a fifth wheel at the dinner party? You need to make more single friends. Single friends understand that the things that are important to you are meaningful, even if these things are not relationships or children. Single friends…
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