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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Reclaiming self esteem after an abusive relationship. Reclaiming self esteem after an abusive relationship can be accomplished. You have to remember that all men and women are created equal. Just because one of the partners in the relationship was abusive…
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Do you really smell like a celebrity? It’s hard to tell. The celebrities certainly market the perfume they wear. I have seen Jennifer Lopez promoting ‘Glow’, ‘Still’ and ‘Live’ on all the talk shows, but did Hillary Duff really come…
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The idea of asking a complete stranger on a date is a very difficult one. But it is not impossible or improbable in today’s very outgoing society. Don’t be shy, be prepared for rejection but do not take it personally…
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He is sitting across the room, sipping on a drink and tapping his fingers on the bar. He seems interested in the game playing out on the restaurant’s color television. Should I approach him and risk rejection – which is…
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A few weeks ago, my husband and I treated ourselves to a day at the spa. As I was climbing into the red clay mud bath, a woman remarked to me, “I love the color of your hair, is it…
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OK, who does not want long full eyelashes? We all do! I had short lashes most of my life growing up.I battled with promising mascaras and nothing worked. So, when the JAN MARINI product came out I had to try…
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I believe that is, in part, human nature to be stubborn to some degree. A victim of abuse is actually one of the most stubborn people you can ever come across. It is a victim that can always find a…
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June 15, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Unlike the others who have written to this title, I am in a not-so-healthy relationship with the World of Warcraft. In fact, I down right hate the computer. My laptop is unable to run computer games, and even if it…
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I cannot answer this question right off, but I feel that we are all entitled to enhance our beauty. After all, there are different ways to do this to make us feel better about ourselves. Some dye there hair, some…
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This may be stating the completely obvious but it is too easy to slip into taking our family members for granted. “Yeah, she knows I love her.” Does she? When did you last tell her, or explain what it is…
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Having beautifully painted nails requires time, patience and the addition of a good nail polish remover, so that’s why it is important to consider what type of nail polish remover is right for you. Continual use of nail polish remover…
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We have all had them over to our homes at one point or another; the house guest that eats without a plate over an expensive leather couch that has an expensive carpet in front of it. We cringe as we…
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Applying makeup is like painting a canvas, but on your face! Once you get comfortable with various aspects of makeup, you can have lots of fun achieving various looks and accentuating certain features. One makeup product that has a vast…
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When we hear people talking about “abusive relationships”, most of us immediately picture bruised arms or battered women, associating the word “abuse” with physical mistreatment. But abuse comes in many forms, and verbal abuse delivers emotional wounds that can be…
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It seems as though the word “Fashion” might as well be in a foreign language for most teenage boys. However, with a little bit of effort (and maybe some input from a trusted female friend), you can feel confident in…
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I am a classical example of a person who has created a gap between my parents and me. I thought I was the natural anti-social type. Or maybe I was made to be one while growing up in a family…
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“I love you, man. Why are you doing this to me, I thought we were friends. Oh, yeah? You want me to leave? Well, we’ll see about that…” (Drunken party guest, any house party). The affable drunk. Some are funny,…
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Survivors of long term familial abuse, spousal abuse and/ or domestic violence often have had their self esteem beaten out of them, literally or figuratively. Contrary to the popular nursery rhyme, words can and do hurt – and often cause…
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You can try too hard you know. Being an ex salesman, I appear to have the gift of the gab. I’m witty, chatty, urbane and a good listener but… Boy, am I scared of women! Yeah, I know I’ve had…
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Maybe the best way to impress a girl is to be yourself because if you are lying or if you use some surd of a technique she will notice that and you will end up as a foul.Of course it…
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Many women may have a favorite necklace that they wear frequently, whether it would be a silver cross to demonstrate their faith or a diamond encrusted heart to remind them of their sweetheart who gave it to them. The truth…
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How do you blame the victim of domestic violence? If it was a black and white issue you would find who should wear the blame without difficulty. It isn’t black and white; it is complicated in so many ways. I…
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At last, young men have plenty of fashion choices available to them. Long gone are the days when a simple plain pair of trousers and a shirt or uninteresting tee shirt were the only items available to wear. Yet, teenage…
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Spring is a great time to update your make up routine and get ready for summer! Starting with your moisturizer, even though the weather is getting warmer, you should always moisturize. Although, it may be a good idea to get…
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God created the male and female to complement each other. This means that the woman was given specific character traits and a personality that completes the specific character traits and personality of the man. God knew what was needed by…
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Choosing the right underwear is all about two things, comfort and having it not being seen. Let’s be honest, when you’re wearing uncomfortable underwear, other people can tell! You’re fidgety, you might even have an irritated look on your face….
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As we get older, caring for our skin becomes more important. Most women try to maintain healthy and glowing skin with a minimum of fine lines and wrinkles. If you’re above 30, you may need special treatments to maintain youthful…
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Our social structure is very complex and tough to understand. It took the modern shape after many hundred years of evolution. Humans learned how to live within social boundaries. But even after so many social boundaries our society is not…
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To avoid the possibility of having to re-enact an embarrassing scene of “Here’s your hat; what’s your hurry,” the host can make sure, well ahead of time, that the guest knows an invitation has boundaries. Whether a guest is invited…
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An organ is defined as a group of cells that function together to perform a specific function in an organism. Going with this definition, the largest organ of the human body would your skin. What does it do? Two things…
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