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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Girl power is in full effect with a variety of classic retro styles such as; the 80s ‘rocker mini,’ ‘rebel without a cause,’ ‘pop princess’ and ‘mod’ looks taking full charge this season. Step aside Cyndi Lauper and Punky Brewster,…
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Directly from the runways of New York and London, these Spring/Summer 2009 collection trends are cutting-edge and 60’s retro-chic motif. Designers have kept in mind the remnants of the past with a twist of freshness. This is a phenomenal season….
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A “family reunion” can be defined in any number of ways. It doesn’t always have to mean huge crowds and rented buildings or meeting in a park somewhere. To define a family reunion one can simply say ,any members of…
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Hair is one of a woman’s most important accessories. Its color can make you look fabulous or frightening. And home hair coloring kits may be so confusing that you could conclude you need a PhD in chemistry to make sense…
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As a grandparent, I have a two-generation gap when it comes to my grandchildren. The toughness of the time, when viewed by the younger generation, is most always seen as being the more difficult. In reality, my belief is that…
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July 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
When it comes to the division of chores and bills in a marriage it often helps to not have preordained roles and responsibilities. The most successful marriages seem to be the ones where both parties pitch in and share the…
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July 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Parenting and being a wife, especially when coupled together, should be ranked at the top of the list for most difficult jobs on earth. As if that is not enough to deal with, how about those hormones that lash out…
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As the snow continues to fall into the River Thames and Big Ben shakes off the icy chill of yet another frosty day, smart women are not only interested in the coming week’s weather forecast, but also the fashion forecast…
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July 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Matrimony has a way of complicating things more than you ever thought possible. Now, marriage is a beautiful thing. It’s supposed to be a symbol of a lifelong commitment that is based on love, but it is not all sugar…
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July 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Marriage can bring both the best and the worst out of all of us. With the changing times, however, some people are finding it hard to draw boundaries when it comes to things such as who pays what bills and…
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It’s that long awaited time for fashion fans. The catwalks have indeed spoken and proclaimed the fashion trends in vogue for summer 2011. It’s time to embrace the feminine look as sheer fabrics, floral and lace as well as nude…
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July 17, 2015 Friends and Peers
“When and how to end a friendship” Sadly, true friends are not a dime a dozen any more. Many we call friends are really no more than acquaintances, here today and gone tomorrow. Ending relationships quickly is warranted when people…
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July 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
There are no perfect people, therefore there are no perfect relationships. The best that we can hope for is to find the person that is perfect for us, as imperfect individuals ourselves, and build a healthy and happy relationship with…
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The way a woman wears her cosmetics can be the difference between looking ultra chic and getting lost in the crowd. If your current makeup scheme isn’t getting you the attention it once did then it’s time to try some…
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July 17, 2015 Friends and Peers
You have tried to be civil. You have kept most of this private. You thought you could handle the situation on your own terms. Now it has come to a point that you are not comfortable, or worse have lost…
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July 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
For women who are fortunate enough to have a man who is able and willing to be the sole breadwinner for the family, it should be a priority to coordinate your husband’s career and home life in the most comfortable…
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Liquid eyeliner has been thought of as a secret weapon that only supermodels were allowed to use. Well, you don’t have to run the catwalk to be able to show off beautifully lined eyes. However, enthusiasts beware…not only can liquid…
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July 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Often times in the accelerated pace of today’s society, families are discovering more reasons to separate. Each family member plays a specific role in the home; however, as the traditional perception of home gradually drifts toward extinction, families tend to…
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July 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
One of the most important decisions you will make in life is to find your personal faith. The second most important decision that you will ever make is finding your life partner. Life can get extremely complicated, when you find…
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July 17, 2015 Friends and Peers
Do you find dishes in the sink although you know you’ve just done them? Do you find your food mysteriously disappearing from the refrigerator? Are you constantly frustrated when you can’t even watch your favorite television shows in your own…
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Dressing for success is always considered an important part of being an effective executive. You must look the part and back it up with knowledge, leadership skills, and a great work ethic. The big corner office is not just handed…
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Months before spring had arrived, fashion runways already begun revealing the new 2009 spring beauty trends. It’s a mixed bag this spring of refreshingly healthy new looks as well as a few tried and true favorites from the fall and…
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Remember the necklace Edward Lewis got for Vivian in Pretty Woman. It was the most expensive and beautiful necklace he could find; and it was an exquisite match for her long red satin evening dress for going to the opera….
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Love them or hate them, the Olsen twins are firmly entrenched in our cultural consciousness. As a nation, we’ve watched them grow from the adorable Michelle Tanner on TV’s “Full House,” to the tween queens starring in scores of straight-to-video…
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July 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
It can be very difficult to handle when your spouse is overseas in military service. You never really know if this person is safe and they are going to come home safely. Dealing with loneliness connected to their deployment is…
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July 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
In America today, we have many reasons to be grateful for the work that our enlisted men and women are willing to do to serve our country. It doesn’t matter if we agree with the reasons for their work or…
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It’s all in the eyes, as they are truly the windows to the soul. And if you have blue eyes, then you are in luck. Whether your eyes are dark blue or pale blue, there are several makeup tricks that…
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Many of us, find ourselves stuck with a safe make-up look that we’ve had for years.But like clothing and hair styles, beauty trends change over time and that fabulous green shimmer that was all the rage during the 1970’s, wont…
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July 17, 2015 Friends and Peers
10 Qualities for a Friend, in no particular order: 1. A friend should share some common interests with you. Many great friendships have been based around just the shared love of a particular sports team or band. If you share…
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July 17, 2015 Friends and Peers
It isn’t easy when you move to a new city or go to a new school to instantly find yourself surrounded with a bunch of friends. It takes hard work, and you have to constantly be aware of the things…
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