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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June 17, 2015 Friends and Peers
What is the difference between a good friend, and a toxic friend? Most have had some good friends, and many have had bad friends. So what makes good friends so good, and bad friends so bad? It all comes down…
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June 17, 2015 Friends and Peers
CAN MEN AND WOMEN BE FRIENDS? The first thought that comes to my mind when asked this question is: Define friends. For the purpose of this discussion, and for the sake of simplicity, let’s start by defining friendship as a…
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It has been my lifelong quest (sometimes fulfilled) to go from frizzy, coarse, thick and fried to silky and smooth. Much depends upon that old devil, humidity. You may have achieved a stunning mop of hair that feels somewhat silky…
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June 17, 2015 Friends and Peers
Some people might say that “sorry” is the hardest word. Losing a good friend by not expressing regret for having hurt them is even harder. There is a lot at stake, because a good friend is to be valued and…
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June 17, 2015 Friends and Peers
We’d all like to think that the people we think are our friends actually care about us. We want to feel as if we’re important enough for at least one person to give up his or her time for us….
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Daily showering is a way of life for most North Americans. Did you know, however, that having a daily shower is not necessarily the best thing you can do for your body or skin? If you have never considered reducing…
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Fall fashion trends for 2009 include a return to leggings! Yes, print, solid, or textured, leggings will be a staple to have. With the return of leggings, layering of wide leg pants, shorter skirts, and loose, longer tops adds a…
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Fall 2009 fashion is unfolding all around us, what we’ve seen on the runway is now emerging in stores. This article looks at what’s hot in color, print, fabric, styles and accessories. Color Neutrals like beige and gray are perked…
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June 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
To understand how to build a perfect relationship you must understand what it is that you want to gain or get from the relationship – what are you expectations? Do you expect to always agree with your partner? Or maybe…
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Personally I don’t feel that wearing a miniskirt in cold weather is a good idea, however, the rage may be to wear that miniskirt and all the other girls are wearing miniskirts. You are out there competing for that cute…
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June 17, 2015 Friends and Peers
Friendship is the same the world over. Your friends are those who you know will be there when everything crumbles or when you just need a friendly face to talk to but how we define friendship is different the world…
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Halter tops can be worn on a variety of occasions due to their versatility. They can be either glamorous or creative. This makes the halter top a great fashion garment to keep in your closet, as it will take you…
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Lush handmade cosmetics are known for being novel and different. However, Lush’s Putty for Your Hands may be a step too far. Promoted as a soap-free alternative for cleaning and moisturizing your hands, it has met with a mixed reaction…
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June 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Husbands should help with housework in order to preserve the equality in the marital relationship, which will enhance the health of the marriage. Practical considerations for why a husband should want to help with housework: * Time considerations Maintaining a…
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June 17, 2015 Friends and Peers
Peer Pressure is the psychological pressure exerted on an individual by members of the person’s peer group to partake in act, or adopt a certain code of conduct – usually a bad one. It’s very common amongst teenagers and youths…
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Dry hair is a common problem for today’s woman. Whether it’s just naturally dry, the result of coloring or highlighting, constant heating with styling tools, living in an arid climate, or a combination of any of these, there are some…
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June 17, 2015 Friends and Peers
“‘ Are Internet friends real friends” is a question of culture and when a person was born, For people born after the computer revolution, Internet friends are real as this generation has been raised with the idea of gadgets (…
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Fall is an important season in the fashion world and the trends this year are especially exciting. Follow these 5 fall fashion tips to stay ahead of the game! Color, color, color. The bright tones of Summer are being replaced…
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We all want strong, shiny, beautiful hair like we see in the commercials, but most of us have given up on that quest before it even began. The truth is, unless you have your own personal stylist for your day…
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June 17, 2015 Friends and Peers
The age old question of what makes a friend weighs more on the mind now than at any other time in history. During this difficult economic time when we are spending less and going out less, we tend to rely…
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June 17, 2015 Friends and Peers
Everyone needs a friend, a true friend at that but, what exactly is a true friend? You can never really know what true friendship is unless you have it, or get a taste of it. There I was sitting at…
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I have what I call…wurly hair. It’s a cross between being wavy and curly. It’s also very thick and very long. As much as I love my hair, it can prove incredibly challenging at times. Mostly, I take care of…
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The top trends for autumn fashion 2009, embrace everything that is both glamorous and womanly.Lush velvet and glittering sequinned shifts signal a return to retro chic, that every woman can wear , whatever her age and size.There are also plenty…
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June 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
How do you build a perfect relationship? You do not. Perfect relationships do not exist. Very good relationships exist. Loving, joyful, incredible relationships exist but if you believe that you can build a perfect relationship all you will end up…
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June 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Being a better wife; better than who? All wives will have faults, as perfection can lead to boredom and predictability. Someone who is always perfect is flawed by that itself. If we do not have some bad days as well…
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There are many reasons to make my hair grow faster in order to have long hair, such as a wedding, a reunion, trying to look like a favorite celebrity, or my boyfriend want me to have long hair. Whatever the…
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Here is a list of the top five sandals you need to own. I’ve tried dozens of brands and spent years combing the beach shops of my native California (not to mention Australia, Hawaii, and France) and I feel confident…
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June 17, 2015 Friends and Peers
A true Friend is someone who listens to you when you have sad stories to tell about your boyfriend who just cheated on you or something like that. A true friend will of course chastise you and tell you what’s…
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June 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
When is the right time to start having kids? That’s a tricky one. There’s no real right answer to that one, really. Different factors take importance for different people. But here are some general commonsense factors. Probably the most important…
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June 17, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Building the “perfect” relationship can be a daunting task, filled with unachievable goals. When instead you strive for the perfect relationship for you, then the outcome is a satisfying relationship built on shared values and goals rather than what outside…
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