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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My father died in 2001 and he had been in and out of hospitals for at least two months or more and everyone was on edge. So I went back to Georgia and tried to live a normal life. A…
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If you’re tall, you can wear many of the long, lean styles that the models on the catwalk wear. The first step to looking great as a tall girl in clothes is to own your height. If you hunch or…
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When temperatures dip, chances are you will be seen in your coat as much, or even more, than you will be seen out of it. A stylish coat is a very useful accessory when it comes to any woman’s wardrobe;…
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We have a tendency to neglect our feet, we cover them up all winter and forget to moisturise them and then we then wonder why when it comes to summertime our feet are dry, cracked and unsightly. Getting your feet…
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June 13, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
I have pretty much always had long hair. Except for when I was in the second grade and thought the word “pixie” was a cute word and thus wanted a pixie cut. I cried for days over my now short…
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A parent rarely stops being a parent, no matter how old their children are, but just as children grow and must be given their autonomy and freedom to be separate from the family, parents must also reclaim this freedom when…
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Codependent relationships are typified by one partner being reliant on the other to provide their self esteem. People in codependent relationships often focus others in order to avoid focusing on themselves. Usually, they are simply reacting to deep-seated childhood wounds…
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Though a tall girl may feel that the deck is stacked against her when it comes to finding a flattering, well-fitting pair of jeans, the truth is that every woman no matter her shape or size has difficulty finding the…
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Clothing is what covers our beautiful bodies up fashionably. Clothing can make us feel good and look good both inside and out. Sometimes though our clothing can also become food to pesky little moths. Moths like to chew holes in…
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Time, and poor choices reflected, by a path of heartbreak, tears, confused children and parents bewildered and weary. Yes, my life has had adversity, caused by poor choices in relationships, eyes of judgement by others, and pursuing my own demons seeking answers for…
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Many people find it difficult to move on after the death of a loved one. People from all walks of life get attached to loved ones. It is not uncommon to feel a great and deep sense of loss and…
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After shopping around Sephora, I decided to purchase OPI Nail Treatment Strengthener, a product that is supposed to help strengthen nails using a “natural” formula. After all of the good reviews that I had heard about OPI and watching countless…
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There were once so many things to love about childhood. Being able to play outside till it got dark, and then catch lightning bugs shortly after. Jumping in the mud puddles after a brisk summer rain storm. Oh, and was…
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You have a crush on him, but is it mutual? The tall, dark and handsome guy across the bar is approaching you and asks your name. You cannot help noticing the guy from the office next door when you run…
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Do nice guys finish last? Well, as many others have stated it depends on how a ‘nice guy’ is defined. If he his a pushover or a self centered introvert, then yes. If he is a gentleman, a dignified…
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Living with regrets after losing a loved one is a harsh reality for many bereaved loved ones even if the death was expected but even harder to accept when the death was a total surprise. Grief moves in stages and…
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A lot of women love to put on nail polish. These little bottles can add up in price, however, especially if you want a full selection of choices when it comes time to do your manicure. Consider the following money…
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June 13, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
I have a T shirt I found at a thrift store that says: “Meticulous Renovations”. I bought this T shirt as a symbol for what I am doing with my life. This is what we are doing for ourselves when…
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People in the U.K often complain about the issue of not being able to find clothes larger than size 14, saying that shops only stock for smaller women; which may well be true. However, with uk sizes 10-14 being the…
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June 13, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
At one of the coffee shops I go to sometimes, there is a woman who serves behind the counter who is facially disfigured. I don’t know this person at all, but I salute her courage in working in a customer-facing…
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“That special someone” is the mythical significant other whom we all dream about, the person with whom we can have a happy, healthy and fulfilling relationship, the person who is, by definition, special. However, not only are they special, but…
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Cremation, a method used by some to deal with the remains of a loved one after passing away, has been around since the Stone Age – roughly 3000 B.C. Some Mycenaen Greeks utilized the cremation process as part of an…
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Sooner or later most people have the experience of learning that some one they loved has passed away unexpectedly. It seems like after the immediate shock, comes the list of the things we wish would have said or done. We…
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Despite occasional focuses in the media and Hollywood on large breasts, most clothing styles are actually easier to wear well if you have a small chest than if you have a large chest. Having a small chest is nothing to…
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How nice for people who color their hair that the current trend of allowing dark roots to show is in fashion today. There was a time, when even a quarter inch of dark roots was looked upon with a raised…
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How Does Life Go On? I have known more death than just about anyone I know. In 1999, I lost my grandfather, who I had lived in the same house with growing up for the first 14 years of my…
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June 13, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
“This is so hideous, it’s almost beautiful!” said my partner, cocking his head and stepping back to get a different perspective on the piece of art we had been studying for about ten minutes now. The longer we looked at…
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Cremation as a viable alternative for the final disposition of a deceased human has existed for hundreds of years. The root cannot wholly be traced but many cultures around the world prefer this to interment in the ground and with…
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June 13, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
To be straight forward, women must be marked as “beautiful” to survive many industries today such as the music, actressing, and modeling industries. The reason for this is to make profit. Men pay large amounts of money to see beautiful…
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Can lying affect the intimacy of a relationship? Lying is easily one of the most dangerous and damaging behaviors possible in a committed, intimate relationship. Some say that close, stable relationships are based upon love, attraction, or need, but trust…
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