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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ADHD and Family Dysfunction
“More and more experts say ADHD can be a gift rather than a malady.” The quote caught my eye during a research project I conducted in 2005. The feature article that contained the quote ran in a daily east coast…
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Divorcing Family Members
All people want to surround themselves with those that show support in times of defeat, express joy in our successes, and give us a sense of acceptance, belonging, and peace. Love and relationships fulfill this basic human need in everyone’s…
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Bad Effects of using Hair Products
Many people refuse to leave home without first applying styling gel or a similar aid. These people may not realize there are bad effects associated with hair products. There are cautions to take before purchasing the new product that you…
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Avoid being Bulldozed
There is an old saying that states that “you can’t pick your family”. It is a true statement! If you could you would probably have a totally different set of relatives. In every family there are different values and roles…
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How Hair and Eye Color Make a Difference in Attractiveness
Eye color and hair color do make a difference in your attractiveness to other people. In fact, people that tend to be attracted to one color of hair or eyes may be more attracted to another color on any one…
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What is Considered a Bad Home Life
A bad home life consists of parents who never rise to the occasion of being a parent. I have worked for a few years with teens that are at risk. These kids never really experience childhood, because quite frankly they…
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How to Afford Hair Extensions
Are you interested in getting hair extensions but are not sure where to start? If you want to update your look or fill in thin hair or hair that just won’t grow, extensions are a great option. However, most people…
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How Salons Perform Eyebrow Waxing Services
For a first time waxing client, it is perfectly natural to be nervous when arriving at a beauty salon for an appointment. Some of the nervousness is the result of wondering, “Is this going to hurt?” Most of the anxiety,…
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How to Research Church and Cemetery Records
Church and ceremony records may assist you in completing research on a family tree when sources such as census records and family documents have been exhausted. Church records include details on births and christenings, marriages, and deaths and funerals. These…
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How to get your Hair Styled at a Beauty School
In these times of economic uncertainty people are looking for ways to save money however they can. When it comes to hair care, one way of saving money is to have hair cut, colored, and styled in a beauty school. …
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When Mothers Hide Fathers Identity from Children
A woman finds herself pregnant by a man she hardly knows. Or maybe she knows the man well and believes he would not want a family. Possibly, she just doesn’t want to share the child with another person and go…
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Online Family History
The onset of the digital age heralded a massive change in the way families could trace their history. Genealogical research into family history became much easier thanks to digital technology developments. There are several ways in which information technology helps…
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Free Genealogy Activities for Kids
Genealogy is the study of family history. For kids becoming interest in genealogy there is a wide variety of activities available to either learn more more about the family, or to display what they have learned. Family Trees Some family…
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Common Misconceptions about the Role of Makeup
Remember when you were a teenager and your mother finally agreed that you could wear makeup? A sense of excitement and a feeling of being grown-up ensued. You went out and purchased magazines with pictures of your favorite teen idol…
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The Truth behind Claims of Mascaras that Promote Eyelash Growth
Mascaras that claim to speed the growth of eyelashes are all the rage now and are starting to take over as the “it” item to have in your cosmetics arsenal. There are plenty of over the counter serums that make…
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Is your Family Hiding Dangerous Past Secrets
In a society where dysfunction has become the norm, how can you tell when your family is hiding dangerous secrets? After all, whatever surroundings you grew up in is your norm. It’s sure to be different than someone else’s. How…
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Should Children Report their Parents for Spanking them
Ever since the 1970’s at least and maybe before that even the issue of parental use of corporal punishment has been a very strong concern amongst ministers who have been torn between the parent’s right to discipline and the government’s…
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How to Fill out a Genealogy Form
Genealogy is not only an adventure into the past, it is in many ways a practical hobby. Research into a family tree, including medical histories, causes of death, and other facts can benefit every generation, but they do need to…
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What are the Classic Signs of Controlling in a Relationship
When one has the need to control the significant other in their life, the signs are pretty clear. The universal behaviors of such people are surprisingly similar. First, the controller will draw you in with excessive flattery, promises, and admiration….
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Celebrity Jewelry Trends
Celebrities drive many trends, including what to wear in jewelry. There are many different pieces that you can wear to replicate a celebrity, including the following trends. Duchess inspired jewelry When Catherine Middleton married Prince William, she wore the iconic…
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How to use Hair Extension Snap Clips
Thanks to celebrities like Jessica Simpson and Eva Longoria, clip-in hair extensions are becoming increasingly popular for women of all races. How to use the hair extension snap clips varies greatly depending on the type of hair piece you purchase,…
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Tracing your Family Tree
The best way that you can start your genealogical search is to interview any members of your family. The best people to question are your eldest family members: grandparents, great grandparents, and aunts and uncles. They are excellent sources of…
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Gucci Eau De Parfum
I am quite loyal to my regular perfumes, because once I like a smell I tend to stick with it. I have had Gucci Eau de Parfum sitting unopened for a while now. Purely because I love the packaging and…
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How to get Kids Interested in Genealogy
Genealogy is the study of your own family history. To children, it can often seem boring. Many children find it hard to believe that there could possibly be anything interesting about their family history at all. They think that cool…
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What is Considered a Bad Home Life
What in the world makes a “bad” home life? It started when I was about five or six. I was (I guess I still am) the eldest of all the grandchildren. He was our grandfather, our “Gapa.” My parents left…
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A brief History about Nexxus Hair Care
In 1979 beauty industry legend Jheri Redding, (co-founder of the three major national hair care companies Jheri Redding Products Co., Redken and Jhirmack Enterprises) and his son, Stephen J. Redding, (a well-established beauty care professional) pooled their creative talents and…
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Vital Records and their Evolution in Genealogy
Vital records are the backbone of genealogy. Once you have birth, marriage, and death records of a particular individual, you can begin filling in the more interesting and personal aspects of their life. Family history can be a great help…
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Product Reviews Revlon Smooth and Glamorous 7 in 1 Grooming System
Recently, after having a beauty crisis, one of the attachments on my Revlon Smooth and Glamorous 7-in-1 Grooming System detached and cracked in half. Unfortunately, it was the detail trimmer that I had to throw away. Because this attachment delivered…
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Starting Family History
Family history is something that everyone shares. As you go back through your family tree, you will find saints and sinners. You may find out secrets no one knew before. But, most of all, you will likely learn a great…
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The Importance of Sourcing in Genealogical Research
Genealogy, or the study of a person’s family history, can be a difficult and challenging hobby. It can also prove to be interesting and engaging. It takes patience, persistence and practice. Patience and persistence are required because it can be…
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