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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If there is one solid lesson I have learned in life, it is that people cannot change people; people can only change themselves. In knowing and accepting that, I’ve learned how truly important communication is to resolving anything. The only…
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How to tell if someone is lying to you? Well, if there was an easy answer, there would be no criminals escaping justice by lying to the law, for one thing, would there? Also many more people would be unemployed…
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Every situation we encounter requires good communication skills. We have the opportunity to connect with another person in both our personal and professional life.Good communication skills do not always come natural to everyone. When we make a conscience effort to…
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Originally stemming from the music scene, when bands took a more emotional and open approach to their song writing and performances, emo has grown to encompass far more than just music. From the birth of the term in the mid…
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Lies occur in many areas of life, including the home, school, the workplace, and others like courtroom testimony. People in general find it easier to lie when the person being lied to, does not have them locked in their eyesight…
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Makeup brushes are an essential part of any good makeup bag. A decent set of makeup brushes can be quite costly, so it only makes sense to take good care of them. Cleaning makeup brushes after use can keep them…
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Dandruff is caused by flakes of skin shedding themselves from the scalp, most people believe its due to a dry scalp but in reality people with really wet and oily scalps can also develop dandruff. When people usually ask how…
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A blow dryer is an indispensible tool in most women’s and some men’s hair kit. They not only prevent us from leaving the house with dripping hair, they assist us to create a wide variety of styles. There are lots…
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Most all of us owe our parents a great debt of gratitude and even if we don’t, they are still our parents. We want the best for them and feel the need to give back a little of what they…
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The change from hot summer days to cooler autumn temperatures signals the time to make changes in your wardrobe as well. It is time to pack up those summer pastels and bring out your winter woolens and knits. Rotating your…
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Braiding hair is one of those tricks you either learned during childhood or didn’t. Consequently, it seems like children are quick to latch on to this technique while adults make it harder than it has to be. Trying to give…
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Using apple cider vinegar for its natural beauty secrets may sound a little far fetched at first. However, after a little digging around in the library, I found a wonderful book called The Natural Beauty Book by Anita Guyton (Thorsons,…
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The lost art of writing diaries.May be if we encouraged children from a young age to write a diary or draw a picture about what happened, it might help us put things into perspective and re-access our reaction and improve…
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Sparkle and shine this holiday season without busting your budget. Search for holiday clothing and accessories at your local thrift and consignment stores to add holiday cheer to your existing holiday apparel. You may even find expanding your holiday wardrobe…
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The workplace can be rather tricky when it comes to personal fragrances. You do not want to offend coworkers with strong scents, yet smell pleasant. It can be very hard figuring out a happy medium. The last thing you want…
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May 22, 2015 Friends and Peers
If you want people to like you, you must first like yourself! No, this is not a selfish, or a self-centered move, you must enjoy being in your own company before you can expect anyone else to do so. When…
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We are all familiar with the buzz word emo short for emotional…more like emotionally charged hard core rock! It is an entire lifestyle,fashion statement, and form of identity that influences one’s geopolitical views and belief systems. Much as the punk…
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Your outfit for a first date should be flattering, something you are comfortable in and appropriate to the occasion. A wet-suit is fine for a first date spent snorkeling, but not particularly suitable for dinner in a nice restaurant. You might also…
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I confess to having spent far too much time worrying about my unruly tresses. My hair addiction is just like that of thousands, maybe even millions, of women and men who have struggled to obtain that perfect hair style. Thanks…
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May 22, 2015 Friends and Peers
People want to be liked by others; it’s in our nature. Being liked by others is an admirable feat, but being liked by everyone is an impossible one. To have a good group of friends, and to be friendly with…
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To heavily paraphrase a well-known song, we’re a casual people in a casual world. The times and places that allow for casual dress seem to be increasing daily. I can’t argue there are few outfits in the world more comfortable…
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There will come a day when you may need to assist our elderly parents in ways that will help them yet protect them at the same time. You may begin to notice the subtle signs that their mental capabilities aren’t…
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There are times in a family when the nature of a situation makes it impossible to reach any kind of agreement. I think that we’ve all lived so far apart for so long, that now that we are all living…
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An aging parent is a father or mother that has come of age and has little or no power to do things on his or her own anymore. It’s the aging parents that has contributed in building the nation as…
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The saddest moment in your life will be the loss of a loved one. The things that should have been said, and the things that shouldn’t have been said will forever haunt you. The death of a loved one is…
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It happens every year. You step outside in your summer blouse, mini skirt and sandals, and to your surprise, you feel chilly. When did summer end? How did it fly by so fast… and now what are you going to…
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Where have all the good listeners gone? Where have all the quiet, contemplative persons gone?. The majority of persons one encounters, in these times, seem to be afflicted with logorrhea. Among family, among coworkers, even among a group of strangers…
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We make difficult choices at different periods in our lives. Whether or not to help elderly parents financially is one of the most difficult choices we often have to make. It is often a situation fraught with emotion as the…
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Makeup can be quite a blessing when you have to scuttle off to a party or work or generally if there is a time constraint. Even though makeup only provides temporary relief, the satisfaction and confidence one gets makes up…
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Emo hair allows a person to show the world what they are feeling. It is a way for a person, usually teenagers to express their emotions. Emos dress a certain way, usually wearing all black clothing and dyeing their hair…
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