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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How to Avoid Holes in Shirt Sleeve Elbows
What could be more embarrassing than reaching across the table at a power lunch and hearing your shirt sleeve rip? OK, I can think of maybe a dozen potentially more embarrassing events, but most of them are not printable here….
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A look at the Prabal Gurung Limited Edition Spring Collection at Target
Prabal Gurung is an American designer, born in Singapore and raised in Nepal. He studied fashion and started working in the industry in India. He moved to New York in 1999 to continue his studies. In New York, he worked…
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Make ex Jealous
There are some people who might tell you that after a breakup, you should move on with your life and never think about the ex again. I’m one of those people, but I’m also aware of the fact that sometimes…
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How to Apply Make up according to the Shape of your Face
An understanding of our facial structure is imperative to a professional makeup application. This is because the shape of our face greatly influences the way makeup is applied. To alter facial features, a makeup artist will apply a technique known as…
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How can i Link my Family Members together
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What happens when your Heart Breaks
My heart has been broken to some degree many times over the years. There was the boy in first grade that pushed me down when I kissed him. I still remember his name and first grade was a very long…
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How to Care for your Skin and keep it Moist during the Winter
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A plus Sized Girls Guide to Flattering Fashion looks
I AM TIRED OF WEARING FLOWERS AND FRUIT. ARE YOU? I have spent my entire teenage and adult life buying clothes in the Plus Size Women’s Department. The first thing you see when enter most of these departments is a…
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A perfume can say a lot about a person
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A look at Dwayne Johnson’s tattoos
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Get out of Abusive Relationships Fast
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Tips for Keeping Families together
Every parent knows that moment when they make a connection with their child. It can be over laughter, a shared activity, or a conversation. That link is the essence of what keeps a family together. As kids get older, parents…
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A Guide to Cocktail Attire for Men
<!–@page { margin: 0.79in }P { margin-bottom: 0.08in }A:link { so-language: zxx }–> There are many different dress codes when it comes to dressing suitably for different events. One of the more common dress codes you are likely to encounter…
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Breaking Free of a Bad Long Relationship
Letting go of an 18 year, turbulent relationship is quite difficult and one that I had tremendous trouble letting go of. But for my own sanity it had to be done. My relationship with him started off on the wrong…
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Fall Fashion 2008 Fall Fashion Fall Fashion Trends Fall Runway Green Fashion Boots Footwear
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How to Handle Conflicts with Parents
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Developing Social Skills in Shy Children
You arrive at the play date with your preschooler. He clings to your leg as you walk in, and remains there for the duration. This scene is all too familiar to parents and caregivers of shy children. It can be…
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Moving on from a Broken Relationship
Do you know the song “Breaking Up is hard to do?”. My dad always sings this song because this is one of his “All time Favorites”. But is really breaking up is hard to do or is it harder to…
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Best Styles of Tunics
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How to Buy Work Boots that are Comfortabel and do the Job
The problem with buying work boots is that there are so many options to choose from. Well that and the fact that every man’s foot is different in some way than everyone else’s. This can make buying work boots a…
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Father Daughter Relationship
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Tips for Men when Growing Hair Longer
The typical male spends about as much time thinking about their hair as the typical woman spends thinking about the starting lineup of the World Series. Most guys are under the impression that, in order to let their hair grow…
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How to Makeup with Eyeshadow Eyeliner Liquid Makeup and Foundation
Applying make up can at times be a difficult task especially for those of us who want make up that fits the shape our face. I have had much experience with applying make up and constantly get compliments on how…
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How to get Volume in your Hair
When it comes to getting volume into the hair, the two key words you need to remember are body and movement. Movement is very important when it comes to adding volume to your hair. If your hair has no natural movement in…
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Dealing with Adult Tantrums
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The Importance of Talking to your Kids about Sex and Drugs
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How to Apply Eyeliner
Often a part of makeup application that intimidates, eyeliner can be much easier to use than you may think. when people think about eyeliner, most often liquid eyeliner comes to mind. then they become terrified! there are alternatives, however and…
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