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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July 22, 2015 Friends and Peers
When I hear the words peer pressure, I picture a group of kids singling out one person, taunting them, and making them feel small if they don’t follow in their footsteps. But I’ve learned that peer pressure isn’t always peers…
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Prom is the night when everything has to be perfect. You’ve spent hours , days – maybe months- hunting for the absolutely perfect dress. So when it comes time to choose accessories, it’s only natural that you want them to…
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Every party outfit needs stunning accessories to lift it from the simple to the sublime. Christmas time is the perfect time to road test eye catching accessories and this season there are so many fantastic accessories to choose from. Embellished…
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July 22, 2015 Friends and Peers
Being a former codependent person myself, I know a little about what it feels like and how to become more independent. Codependent people often come from dysfunctional families. An alcoholic or other addiction in the family are the most common…
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The Family Reunion Guest List What is a family reunion, if certain family members are excluded? Every family is different, of course. Any family, particularly a larger clan, may have its own curious characters. Perhaps a relative’s conduct may be…
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July 22, 2015 Friends and Peers
We all meet people in fact many people through our life times. Some will just pass by and they become acquaintances that you might say hello to or wave to as you pass by but there seems that no real…
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When you look up family in the dictionary you will find descriptions such as household, clan, fellowship, and group. Similarly, when you look up value in the dictionary you will find words such as worth, importance, intrinsic, desirable, quality, and…
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July 22, 2015 Friends and Peers
Throughout your life, friends may come and go while your blood family will remain a constant. You are born and raised into a clan and from infancy into adulthood your option to walk away from family is severely limited by…
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Plus-sized women face special challenges when looking for clothes. Sometimes, it might seem like all the good clothes are made for thin girls. However, if you know where to look (at plus-sized stores and online fashion spots for plus-size apparel)…
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Stopping underarm sweating is indeed easy if you know the right ways! From now on, stop getting embarrassed about underarm sweats because help is at hand. Read on to learn about the time tested effective ways on how to reduce…
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One of the best ways to mix up trends and show that you are on top of fashion is in your accessories. Carrying a new purse this spring might be just what you need to update your look and show…
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The importance of talking to your kids about sex and drugs… *Provide sex education and drug use information: In my opinion, this is of utmost importance to not only talk with our children about sex and drugs but to provide…
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Families don’t have to spend a lot of money to find entertainment. TV and magazine advertisements would like to make us think we have to obtain the latest video games, mp3 players, and expensive vacations to have happy content children….
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This is an old saying that doesn’t apply to our society as much now as it may have once but yet the phrase is still popular. In an older time when generations lived with each other or in close proximity,…
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Before taking baby steps into the world of petite fashion let us crawl back to the definition of petite as the apparel industry understands it. Petite means anyone of height 5′-4 or less. Petite women don’t necessarily have to be…
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July 22, 2015 Friends and Peers
As I have grown up I have always felt closer to guys then to girls. Besides some of the obvious reasons; like females focusing on emotion and their sensitivity and guys focusing on the bigger picture and logic; I just…
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The easiest way to keep your purse organized is to keep only the bare essentials in it. If the only things in your purse are a cell phone, wallet and keys nothing will become lost. However, for most women this…
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How to apply bronzer: the secret to looking a healthy looking glow the safe way As a professional makeup artist, I consider using bronzer a staple in my makeup case. Personally as makeup wearer: I don’t leave home with out…
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July 22, 2015 Friends and Peers
Drama surrounds girls, without a doubt. There’s a struggle that goes on in a group of young females which can be harsh and ugly. The power often shifts and meanders but the struggle for it is almost always present. This…
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When you first find out you’re pregnant, thoughts of little onesies and booties usually are the type of clothing that come to mom-to-be’s mind. Hold on, mom. You’re going to need to think about some other clothes before you get…
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July 21, 2015 Friends and Peers
When to tell your friend that they have bad breath would be as soon as it is detected. Why beat around the bush? Wouldn’t you want to have someone, whether friend or not, to tell you that you have bad…
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Children, like ice cream cones, come in several different “flavors”. There are four primary flavors and twelve secondary flavors, which are actually interesting mixes of the four primary ones, much like twist cones! 1) Choleric. Choleric-flavored children are extroverts socially….
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Anyone who has ever parented knows the challenges of staying connected, or in touch, with your teen. The adolescent years are an important developmental stage for your child as he navitgates the journey toward adulthood. In these modern, somewhat chaotic…
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When you go to the mall, the store, any public places; you unconscienciously look at what people are wearing. The new thing and fad is skinny jeans. Both men and women do wear it but its the matter of…
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Many people at this time of the year stage family reunions. It is a wonderful way for families that live at great distances from each other to get together. Some folks have reunions that last for a couple weeks while…
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Prom is the one time every girl gets to be a princess. You spend hours trying on dresses to make sure that you’re dressed perfectly. But a dress isn’t the only key to a perfect prom. Remember that creating a…
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No, minors should not be allowed to use tanning beds! I can’t think of any justification for a 12 or 16 year old to use a tanning bed, nor any other minor for that matter. Adults have been warned of…
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Who would I trust more my daughters or my sons can only be answered with the truth. The truth can only be found with a soul searching reality of upbringing. You must ask yourself the bare-knuckled truth of how you…
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Let’s admit it: vacations are expensive, especially when you have large family. In this case, planning is essential. You can’t go on a whim and expect to always find the best deals. Research ahead of reservations and reservations ahead of…
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July 21, 2015 Friends and Peers
Friends have a big impact on everyones lives. Being completely honest may be brutal, but it gives the chance to have a stronger, closer relationship than before. As most know, females are the hardest of the two genders to be…
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