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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Tips for Dealing with Homesickness
When I was 16 years old, I migrated from the small island of Jamaica West Indies to New York which did live up to its name “the big apple”. I remember before I left, my parents had a send off…
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How to Protect your Hair in Winter
When it comes to winter, your hair can take a real battering. The cold weather and harsh winds can play havoc with your delicate locks. And what many people do not realise is that you need to protect your hair…
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How to Support a Family Member or Friend in Prison
May 22, 2015 Friends and Peers
Everyone needs someone. Many times when a person is incarcerated it is as though they have left the planet. All of a sudden there is no one around except the others that share the concrete jungle they now exist in….
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Creative Ways to Save Money on Holiday Outfits
The holidays are a time of gathering, when friends, families, and coworkers take advantage of the season to plan parties, potlucks, and get togethers. It’s tempting to try and stretch your budget to accommodate a brand new outfit for all…
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Hair Myths
You’ve been told to shampoo your hair every day or that blow drying your hair damages it. You just don’t know if it’s true. Shampooing your hair daily does not need to be done. Hot water can dry your scalp…
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Caregiving Increasing as People Live Longer
The need for family caregivers has grown since the family bonds have started to break down in recent generations. Where once there was the sense of obligation and loyalty towards family members, especially one’s own parents, there is now a…
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How to keep Hair Healthy in Winter
Dry winter weather, including indoor heating, can have a devastating effect on the condition of a person’s hair causing it to become dry, brittle and unmanageable. Damaged hair can split, break off or even fall out if it becomes too…
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How to Suggest Marital Counseling to a Friend
May 22, 2015 Friends and Peers
Have you ever had a friend come to you with marital woes, to which you replied, You should go see a marriage councilor? Did you leave the message at that, giving your friend time to ponder on his own while…
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Product Reviews Aussie Real Volume Shampoo
I have about as much interest in what shampoo I wash my hair with as I have hair to shampoo – my regular brand is whatever Mrs P strategically sites just out of arm’s reach of the shower. Of course…
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How to Color your Hair at Home
How to color your hair at home can be quite tricky sometimes. However, there is light at the end of the hair coloring bottle. The first thing individuals must stray away from when considering home hair coloring is the box…
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T Shirts are a no no
First things first, the t-shirt was created as a cheap but very comfortable article of clothing. Now, with this in mind, you as an individual will have to determine if the engagement is formal or informal. Most if not all…
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Learning to take Responsibility for your own Behavior
Learn to take responsibility for your own behavior. I am growing increasingly tired of people blaming others for their problems. It makes no sense to me that they cannot simply face the consequences of their own behavior without having to…
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Best Ways to Protect your Hair in Cold Weather
Some women’s crowning glory can also be their worst nightmare and with the arrival of winter, bad hair days can be a reoccurring nightmare. With sub zero temperatures, wind, snow and ice, hair has to put up with frost, being…
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Buying a Fleece Jacket
Who can resist the cozy warmth of a fuzzy fleece jacket? The fabric that used to be synonymous with construction workers, loggers, and other outdoor types has made its entrance into the world of higher fashion, to secure itself as…
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How to Curl your Hair without Curling Tools
Hairstyling tools and accessories are big business. Easily, a curl-seeking consumer can spend hundreds of dollars on curling irons, hot rollers, crimpers and other gadgets. Are these expenditures extravagant or essential? Is it possible to produce curls and waves in…
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Finding the right Retirement Home
There are several types of retirement homes available to senior citizens and choosing the right one can be a daunting task, unless you have plenty of good knowledge. All retirement homes and assisted living centers are watched closely by the…
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A Guide to Stacked Heels and how to Wear them
Stacked heels refer to heels that are made from multiple thin layers of material, rather than one solid piece. Commonly, they are made from layers of wood or wood-like material, but they can also be made from other materials such…
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Question of Friendship is it Quantity or Quality – Small
May 22, 2015 Friends and Peers
The benefits of having a small group of intimate friends are significantly greater if your desire is to have a sounding board of confidantes or you need the emotional protection a small group of friends are likely to provide, because all share similar…
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Communication Tools Text Messaging – Yes
I recently had a conversation with someone about how the cell phones and electronic gadgets have become so integrated into everyday life they have changed the way people interact with one another. We were commenting on how two people can…
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All about Demi Lovato’s tattoos
Pop singer and former Disney star Demi Lovato has a number of tattoos. The twenty-year-old host of Fox’s “The X Factor” often unveils new ink to her fans on Twitter. She has previously expressed regret about getting so many tattoos,…
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Shop Larger Dresses
Finding a flattering style and a good fit in plus size dresses can be a challenge, particularly if some of your measurements require a plus size and others do not!Some of the women’s wear at Wal-Mart, Zellers and Sears is…
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Family Feud what to do when your Family Isn’t getting along on Vacation
Vacations can bring out the best or the worst in the people that you are with, this is especially true in a family setting. When things start to go wrong during your trip, it is amazing how fast people start…
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Text Messaging is Ruining Writing – Yes
“So I says, “U did not.” And she LOL’s :)” This is a sentence from a rough draft of a high school student’s narrative essay. I can forgive the dialect of the language for a moment or the improper agreement…
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Natural Homemade Shampoo and Conditioner Recipes
Shampoo Recipes Chamomile Shampoo 4 bags Chamomile tea OR 1 handful fresh Chamomile flowers4 tablespoons pure soap flakes1 1/2 tablespoons glycerin1 1/2 cups boiled water Soak the tea bags/flowers for 10 minutes in 1 1/2 cups of boiled water. Remove…
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Finding the right Retirement Home
Whether you are looking for a retirement living option for yourself or a loved one, moving to a retirement home is a life-changing event that needs careful consideration, planning, and research. One of the key elements to remember is that…
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Stay at Home Parents Homemaker
Contrary to what some men/women may have been led to believe, stay-at-home parenting is work- especially when you have small children. It comes with no benefits package. It comes with no vacation. Nothing gets paid into Social Security. There is…
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How to Curl Dry and Damaged Hair
Hair that is dry and damaged can often be difficult to style. As hair becomes more damaged, it will be more resistant to thermal styling with a curling iron or flat iron. As a result, you will have to use…
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Hot Celebrity Hairstyles for Women 2011
Celebrity hairstyle trends for women are always a hot issue for the trendy women that are trying to stay ahead of the curve. The right hairstyle not only feels great, it attracts attention for all the right reasons. Choosing the…
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Honesty is the best Policy – Yes
“Do unto others as you want others to do unto you.” Sound familiar? So who out there would like to be lied to? Not I! The way I see it is the “Honesty is the best policy,” expression is too…
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Facts about Hair Extensions
Up until about three years ago, I had somewhat of an obsession with hair dye. It was not uncommon for me to dye my hair as many as three times in a week. My last coloring venture left me with…
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