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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Harsh winter weather can take its toll on hair by drying it out, causing it to become brittle. With 25 per cent of human hair made up from water, losing any moisture will severely affect its vitality and health. Hair…
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June 17, 2015 Friends and Peers
Flaky or genuine? I have a mixture of both. Age, community, religion and common interests all determine who we will invite into our personal inner friendship circle. I have friends that know all of my secrets and I have friends…
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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 16, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
This is one of those very few absolute deal-breakers if two people are not in accord. It is a very serious decision to make and if one person wants kids and the prospective spouse does not, it’s really time to…
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Dinner time doesn’t have to be stressful for families. In fact, it should be a quiet, peaceful time for families to spend enjoying each others’ company. It’s a time for children to talk about the adventures of their day and…
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With the theme of 2009 being “hope and change”, there are definite changes in fashion’s colors. The basic colors are back. Splurging on a new wardrobe is out. But with the addition of just one piece in the new, hot…
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Asking a question such as whether a family unit helps or hinders the development of a well-balanced individual is akin to asking whether an axe can chop down a tree? In essence, it all depends how good the axe is,…
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June 16, 2015 Friends and Peers
Whether you think a friend needs to lose weight or not, it is not your place to tell them. You may want the best for your friend and feel that complete honesty is the best way to go about it,…
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As fall is slowly approaching, we are forced to get more comfortable and warmer clothes for this colder season. School is just around the corner or has already started in a few places, and many of us have a little extra…
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When men think of skin care, it’s most often how to treat hands that have been roughened by tough, manual work on the job or doing chores. But a bald man’s biggest skin care challenge is right there in front…
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Most people have been there…that first date crossroads where you feel the chemistry and have to decide whether or not you’re going to act on it and have sex. This decision can be made quite a bit more difficult if…
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June 16, 2015 Friends and Peers
Living with other people is a challenge, as you both have to adjust to each other’s habits and general lifestyle. Contrary to what is widely believed, living with someone does not require special skills, but an understanding of some basic…
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The war begins small, with a glimpse. Perhaps you see it first, or it might be that your significant other catches sight of it. But life has changed the moment the first one pops up. The gray hair has arrived….
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June 16, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
For centuries, women have been considered to be disposable goods. Throughout history, in many countries, women were bartered in arranged marriages like a piece of property. Not only have we been bartered for marriage, we have actually been auctioned in…
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June 16, 2015 Friends and Peers
First off, nothing ever gets solved when you run and hide from it. Communication is THE key to any and every relationship. I have been acquainted with people who seem to shut a person out of their life once that…
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It’s tempting within the current economic climate to opt for cheaper brands of cosmetics, but they tend to go stale quickly, they don’t stay on for very long, therefore reapplications are necessary throughout the day, and above all, they actually…
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June 16, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
If your marriage has lost the passion that you once felt without even trying, don’t be discouraged and feel alone. The fact is, most marriages at one point or another fall into a state of complacency and the spark seems…
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Clothing can be a big part of the family budget. When clothing is approached as an investment, common sense says that you should take care of it. It makes sense to take extra measures to take proper care of the…
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June 16, 2015 Friends and Peers
We all grow up with certain people in our lives who we consider to be family, not just friends. We’ve come to know almost everything about one another. What they like and don’t like, what makes them laugh and what…
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Hair that is damaged by chemical means is said to be over-processed. This can be caused by bleach, permanent color, sodium hydroxide relaxers, and perm solution. Perms, containing a solution of ammonium thioglycolate, can easily over-process the hair because of…
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The Fashion Runway is no longer just for women. When designers showcase the season’s greatest looks and trends, men are a very important part of the trends of the season. Men’s fashions for fall 2011 are a step away from…
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June 16, 2015 Friends and Peers
I suppose the size of your friendship group depends on your stages of development in life. Are you a politician, are you a journalist or are you some kind of spiritual seeker who wish to find enlightenment through solitude? All…
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June 16, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
The Making of A Good Husband! If we accept much of the conventional wisdom today, we’d believe that the phrase, “good man” is an oxymoron. The often stated slogan of disaffected single women and jilted married women is, “a good…
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This is an article about another makeup artist that has accomplished a lot with her own makeup line the last several years in the industry. Bobbi Brown, the artist and the makeup line. I have been using the Bobbi Brown…
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There’s an old saying – “You get what you pay for”, and in the cosmetic industry, this is definitely true. As the economytightens, you may be tempted to purchase cheaper versions of your favorite cosmetics just to save a few…
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First dates can be both exciting and nerve wracking at the same time. There are so many questions running through your mind like what you are going to wear and how much of yourself you want to reveal. In my…
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Hair extensions are an ideal way to add additional length and volume to the hair in a short amount of time. There are many types of hair extensions which are made from human hair. Some extensions, such as fusion extensions,…
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June 16, 2015 Friends and Peers
Friends are precious things in life, and they are not to be taken for granted. Some friendships are formed in early childhood and last for many years. Others may form during a certain chapter of your life, such as college,…
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Mascara is a must! I won’t leave the house without my mascara first being applied. No matter how nice you apply your other make up you just won’t be complete until you have your eyes sparkling. I may go days…
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June 16, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
We have all seen the infomercials on television that offer a 90 day free trial. It says “If you don’t order in the next 30 minutes, you will miss out on this great opportunity!” This is an emotionally driven marketing…
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