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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May 29, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
The arguments seem to be about the same things, on both sides. “Yes”, because look at history, and “no” because the law states the definition of marriage. What will be the outcome? The California Supreme Court proved it, just as…
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As a new mother, I have realized that the complexity of parenting causes your entire life to become simplified. Your hairstyle must be simplified, for a lack of time and the presence of busy drool-covered fingers. Your daily routine must…
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Being adopted, I consider myself an expert on the blood versus water debate. I was adopted as an infant, and raised an only child. Growing up, when I would mention my adoption to friends, they would say “Don’t you want…
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May 29, 2015 Friends and Peers
When you think about how you might be a good friend, you normally tend to think of things like friendliness, kindness and generosity. However, these are not the only aspects of being a good friend. There are three essential things…
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Gone are those days when man was expected make a living all by himself and provide for his family.Taking a look at our society today, it is not an uncommon sight to see married men idling away, even in Africa….
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May 29, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
The California Supreme Court has finally given the go ahead on gay marriage and it is about time! For far too long the LGBT (Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender) community has had their rights in concern to this issue usurped. The simple fact is…
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When I was a kid, in the ’60s, there was no such thing as “sunscreen”. If you wanted to avoid sun at the beach, you either got under an umbrella or put on a shirt. In fact, back then, not…
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“How did you turn out the way you did?” That seems to be the next unanswerable question. How does anyone turn out the way they do. How much of a person’s behavior is genetic? How much is culture? I have…
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The baby doll look seems to come back in fashion every now and then. It was probably made most famous by Emma Bunton, also known as “Baby Spice” from the Spice Girls. If you want to recreate a baby doll…
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It’s the night before the big dance at your school. Everyone’s buzzing about their dates, dresses, and hairstyles. There’s enough excitement in every ones Facebook status’s to fill 100 hot air balloons. Each night this week you’ve had dreams of…
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Have you heard yourself say, “I have to do everything around here!” or “nobody ever helps me with anything” and my favorite “My husband comes home from work and just sits and watches television while I work my fingers to…
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In these difficult times, it’s very easy to fall into a pattern of self destruction by becoming so busy with our lives that we neglect the one person that really should be taken care of the most; ourselves. Let’s face…
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Foundation is the base of your makeup and will help make or break your look. Before you even start trying to apply foundation, you first need to make sure that you have the right one for you; keeping in consideration…
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May 29, 2015 Friends and Peers
Social gatherings come in a wide variety of different forms but all of them have the potential to be beneficial to those that take part of them. Whether you are going out with a group of friends to your local…
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Bio-Oil *WHAT IT DOES* Bio-oil is a skincare product which will help the appearance and reduce scars, stretch marks, uneven skin tone and will help ageing or dehydrated skin. Not only will it reduce these symptoms but it can also…
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Surviving the test of time and the critique of many a fashionista, graphic prints have the ability to both daze and amaze. With each passing trend the same splash of geometry in its complex simplicity makes its mark on the…
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May 29, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
This matter is a rather personal one because I have experienced this one myself. The only person that can truly answer this question is the person going through the state of unhappiness. No one can really judge a person; who’s…
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The scars that come after acne are probably worse than the actual blemishes themselves. Not only do you have to live with the ugly marks, but there’s the stress of knowing that they might lurk on your face forever. So…
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Though cosmetic companies discontinue products in order to replace them with better ones and therefore, constantly improve their product ranges, this can cause frustration to consumers who are fans of particular products that get removed from stores and subsequently become…
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Thigh-high socks are back in style! Last seen in earnest circa 1995, thigh-high socks are not for the faint of heart. Unless they’re being worn as a layer to keep warm during winter months, these high socks are also hard…
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There are few things in life as wonderful as having someone knead your tired muscles, their hands working across all of the painful knots you’ve accumulated. Getting a massage is a wonderful thing, but your experience will depend on the…
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There have been many times I’ve wanted to divorce my family but I couldn’t. The truth is I love every one of them. But sometimes they aggravate me with their attitudes and their actions. When we are young, we are…
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WE ARE HERE TO LEARN ABOUT GOD’S GRACE The idea of Mother’s Day started in 1907, when women banded together to write clergymen, businessmen and politiciansto solicit support for the idea of a day of recognition for mothers. Seven years…
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Sneakers have achieved the honor of being the shoes with the urban city-slicker vibe. They are a fantastic blend of style and functionality. Sneakers have taken the world by world by storm so much so that Japanese artists, most notably…
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May 29, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
I’m staring at another medical bill as I sit down to write this response. As I glance at yet another piece of paper asking me for money I don’t have, I wonder why the outrage over who someone loves or…
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Defining a word is easy one only needs a good dictionary; defining a family is another thing entirely. Defining my own family is a step removed from even this because I am on the inside, where the view is probably…
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I wish to dedicate this to one of my most dearest companions. My brother, one who was always there for me, one who has always supported me, and cared about me. It is written in a letter formate, so please…
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Black currant oil has been used medicinally for centuries to treat a variety of conditions. As well as its many health benefits, there are some valuable beauty benefits of black currant oil that many people may not be aware of….
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May 29, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
I’m not religious, so I really don’t take kindly to someone, anyone, trying to enforce their Judeo-Christian interpretation of marriage on me, thank you very much. To protest that the intent is merely the acknowledgment of irrefutable laws of nature…
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There is one thing that defines the relationships between the sexes. Men are expected to be providers while women are provided for. We may get politically correct about this but doing so will not change the facts. Men are expected…
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