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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Recently I viewed a program on the BBC about women’s obsession with a size 0. The one-hour program was about two journalists, both of healthy weight for their height, who participated in a five-week diet in a race to be…
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Praise is an effective tool for motivating, encouraging and raising self-confidence. Praise is the basic philosophy of a successful discipline method referred to as “Positive reinforcement.” The object is to catch a child doing something good and administer praise, as…
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Before judging them as good, bad or indifferent, we need to understand the clear distinction between facials and skin care treatments. Facials are usually performed in spa resorts or hair and nails salons; they are intended for relaxation and pampering….
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I used to date, in fact I used to believe that I was less then human if I couldn’t find that man to fill the hole in my life. Those one night stands and wondering if he would call. What…
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When I was growing up, my mother often remarked that I was painfully honest. It was her way of saying there are some things better left unsaid. I didn’t get it at the time. However, I hope by now I…
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Selecting clothing that fits well is certainly challenging for many of us. Generally, the model figure is on the model as people come in many different sizes allowing for variations in shape, height, length and width. How many of us…
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Women of all shapes and sizes want to be regarded as fashionable, despite the horrible “thin is in” mantra. But while we may not like it, there’s no denying that the majority of models are stick-thin – and that the…
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Sex and dating should be kept separate because they are two different elements. The process of courting and dating are two different facets. Dating involves the personal interaction of two individuals through sharing and personal outings. These personal outings can…
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The boundaries of polite public interaction vary to some degree. Consider these factors. The setting is important. Are you in a fancy restaurant or at the beach? Are you in Church or at a ball game? Your relationship to the…
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I hear you saying ‘no’ with your lips but there is ‘yes, yes’ in your eyes. We all use both verbal (words) and non-verbal body language to convey meaning in everyday conversations. There is no way non-verbal communication can be…
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As a lady with a figure that my Jamaican husband describes as ‘luscious & delicious’ despite being a trim UK size 14 (I’m 5 feet 8 inches tall) I feel well qualified to write on this topic. I’m an hourglass…
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Floral patterns are classic staples in designing clothing and accessories. Most women and girls potentially have clothing or accessory items with some type of floral pattern in their closet and drawers. Men, on the other hand, do not wear flowers…
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Before trying Bare Escentual makeup, I watched all the late night advertisements on Television. Eventually my curiosity could stand it no more and I took the bait when Sephora’s had sent me a coupon for on-line shopping.I was addicted within…
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Is it ever a good idea to have an affair No matter what the situation is in your marriage whether good or bad. No married couple should consider having an affair if they want their marriage to succeed. When most…
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There is nothing more fulfilling than to have a polite and easy conversation. Laughing and talking with someone we enjoy feeds a need that in today’s busy society, we often deprive ourselves of. Being with others can stimulate our minds…
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The Argus company has been making beautiful, humorous, and meaningful posters for years. My all time favorite is a picture of an Orangutan with these words: I know you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you…
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I used to work in a store where I measured approximately 40-50 women a day in order to help them find their perfect bra fit, something that required hours of training, because it is not as easy as it sounds….
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It’s really quite easy to hold a polite conversation. However there are a few rules one must adhere to at all times. I hope the following will be of some help to you the next time you are at a…
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As human beings we need to talk, driven by that innate desire in us to communicate with one another. If you calculate, you will find that a major portion of our waking hours of any given day is spent in…
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Do plus-size clothes and the word fashionable go together? Actually, you may be surprised to find that they do. If you are plus-size and do not want to shrink in the fashion stakes, the way to get ahead is to…
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Beach season is upon us, and woman will be donning bathing suits for their vacations and weekend pursuits. However, to hide figures and to prevent sunburn, many people will opt to wear a bathing suit cover up. Below is a…
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Jeans are one of the most common staples of women’s wardrobes today. Everyone needs at least one pair (preferably more than one pair) of those perfect, go-to jeans. But not all denim is created equal. So how do you find…
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One of the best things about life is that you have the ability to control how you live it. One of the most important things in life is good communication with others. Being open and honest is a key attribute…
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When asked what she wants to be when she grows up, no little girl answers “a mistress.” Gone are the days of concubines and courtesans, respected positions despite moral contradictions. However, in many European and South American cultures, it is…
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Argyle is the repeated pattern of diamond shapes in a fabric or article of clothing. There are many interesting variations incorporated into argyle patterns, such as small and large sized diamonds paired in a design, or geometric lines interspersed onto or…
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There does need to be effective communication during lovemaking or how else would your partner know what you like or don’t like. However, it does not need to be a constant barrage of “No, don’t do that,” or, “Do this,…
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The Dos and Don’ts for wearing jeans are really common sense. There is no such thing as one perfect pair of jeans for everyone. One has to take the time and a friend to find the right pair for you….
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One of the biggest trends today is to tuck jeans into some cute, stylish boots. But this trend can be difficult to pull off, not to mention frustrating, if your jeans stubbornly refuse to remain tucked into your boots. There…
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The differences between verbal and non-verbal communication is minimal. Verbal and non-verbal communication share something extraordinarily in common. Both reveal emotion. Verbal communication can be conveyed in a somber, happy, unhappy, angry, informative or loving mood or attitude, through words. Non-verbal communication can express the…
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Each relationship we find ourselves in can be new and exciting to everyone. It seems that we are willing to do whatever it takes to be with one another. In any new relationship we always seem to rush into things…
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