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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Federal National Age Sexual Consent Teens – No
Should the federal government set a national age for sexual consent for teens? The obvious answer to this question is a resounding no. Having said that, what is the answer? Aside from being an impossible law to enforce in most…
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What Is Guided Imagery?
May 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Guided imagery is a technique used to help move an individual toward a state of relaxation. Individuals are provided with an image or they imagine their own image. Then the image is used to move them into a more…
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What Causes Soil Pollution?
Soil tends to be more than dirt–it houses minerals and nutrients that are vital for growing vegetation, particularly edible foods. Soil pollution is a major point of concern for many farmers, since farming tends to rob the soil of nutrients…
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Tennessee Custody Laws
Child custody laws in the Tennessee are set forth in Tennessee Code, Title 36, Chapter 6. The statutes pertaining to child custody in Tennessee govern all aspects of minor custody. These include establishing and enforcing custody orders as well as…
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Causes of Pain in the Legs and Thighs
There are obvious causes of pain in the legs and thighs such as trauma. However, many causes are insidious and if left untreated have detrimental effects on a person’s health. This is particularly true if symptoms are intermittent or gradual….
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Online Dating Safety Online Dating Advantages Online Dating Disadvantages
The Internet has opened an entirely new approach to meeting people. To have the best experience and also to protect yourself, you need to consider the advantages and the disadvantages. Caution is key to Internet dating. Be smart not gullible….
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The Advantages of Solar Water Heating Systems
Rather than using gas or electricity to provide you and your family with hot water, solar water heaters use energy from the sun. According to the Florida Energy Extension Service, a solar water heating system can meet 70 to 90…
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Does Electrolysis Work for Facial Hair Removal
There is nothing more embarrassing for a woman than to have facial hair. Seeking solutions, women will spend a fortune on different treatments. Electrolysis is offered by many salons as a treatment suited to facial hair removal, but how effective…
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What Are the Treatments for Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma?
Glaucoma, or an increase in the intraocular pressure of the eye, can damage the optic nerve and result in permanent vision loss. According to the Merck Manual, acute angle-closure glaucoma, occurs in only 10 percent of glaucoma cases, in which…
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Tips to Reduce the Use of Plastic Bags
There’s are a multitude of reasons, both large and small, to reduce plastic bag consumption. If the amount of money wasted on putting plastic bags into landfills doesn’t get to you, images of sea turtles dying after swallowing the bags…
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Causes of Eye Problems in a Baby
Vision problems in babies can prove difficult to assess, since babies can’t verbalize a loss or change in vision. Some eye conditions that affect babies are visually obvious. Other conditions are known risks of certain medical procedures, such as oxygen…
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How Texting Affects Relationships
Great for Cowards About three years ago, my daughter was dumped by her boyfriend, via text, to my phone. I had to pass that message on to her. (Yuk) Fortunately I overheard her a little while later excitedly telling her…
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Soul Mates Exist – No
Not believing in soul mates is not the same as not believing in love. People connect and fall in love all the time. I am not denying that. I am not denying the existence of love and romance. What I…
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Causes of Floaters in Eyes
Floaters–annoying but often benign visual disturbances–occur commonly as people age. Floaters appear as small strings or dots that move quickly when a person tries to focus on them, and are easiest to see when looking at a white wall or…
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Saving Money when Buying a Prom Dress
How to Save Money When Buying Your Prom Dress. As you have probably already realized, one of the biggest expenses on Prom night is going to be for your dress or gown. You do not need to break the bank…
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Early Women’s Basketball Rules
May 7, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Dr. James Naismith invented the sport of basketball in 1891 in Springfield, Mass. as a new way to get students in his physical fitness class active during the fall and winter. In nearby Northampton, Senda Berenson was teaching gym class…
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Best Styles of Sweater Dresses for Teens
The best styles of sweater dresses for teens are those which are young, fresh and fashionable. They are also suitably appropriate as a garment for a young woman to wear without being too revealing. Choices range from short and sassy…
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10 Ways to Exercise Your Brain
The brain is a magnificent thinking machine that is always learning, processing, and developing through stimulation by the outer world. The Franklin Institute suggests regular mental stimulation to improve brain function and prevent cognitive decline. A 2002 study by the…
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Dating a Coworker
Some employers frown upon their workers dating but if you are impossibly attracted to a co-worker and choose to date, I have one bit of advice, don’t tell anyone. You can successfully date a co-worker if you keep your relationship…
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What Are the Treatments for Anxiety-Driven Insomnia?
May 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Most of the time, insomnia develops as a symptom of a disorder such as anxiety or depression, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. A doctor may prescribe sleeping medication for insomnia, but many times this will not…
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Disadvantages to Solar Panels
According to Solar Energy Power, solar energy is one of the many technologies being evaluated more and more as an alternate energy source. Various forms of solar panels enable us to capture and harness the sun’s light and heat have…
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Affiliate Cafes and Online Dating
Internet dating sites don’t need affiliate cafes to keep them afloat. Most singles appreciate dating websites because of the freedom that online dating provides them. Internet dating is the best way to connect with other singles from all across the…
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Flaws of Internet Dating
Websites, both ones that are dedicated to dating and social network sites are becoming more and more popular for meeting and dating and although they do have a place, there are some drawbacks and flaws associated with them. There is…
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Why Men Fall Asleep after Sex
What do you like doing after sex? Talk? Cuddle? Watch television? Most women enjoy talking to their spouses. However, most women end up talking to themselves because most men go to sleep immediately after sex. What causes this to happen?…
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Abstinence
The woman I am writing about in this article is personally connected to me. She became a reborn again Christian about 4 to 5 months ago; but she has been a believer in God for most all of her life….
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Q10 Supplement Benefits
Coenzyme Q10 is naturally made by our bodies and plays a major role in the health of our cells. It also has antioxidant properties. Coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10 may be a nutritional supplement worth investigating to promote optimal health and…
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Dress well and be comfortable
To be taken seriously in the work environment, it’s important to dress appropriately. This used to be a simple matter of wearing a smart suit. However, companies are taking a more relaxed attitude to what their executives should be wearing….
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Gambling Problems & Addiction
May 7, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview If you are spending too much time at betting websites, casinos or race tracks and are losing more money than you can afford, you may want to get help. Gambling behavior that endangers personal finances, a job and family…
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The Best Lures to Catch Bass in Daytime
May 7, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Asking which lure to use during daytime isn’t exactly the right question. It’s not a matter of daytime. It’s a matter of daylight. Fish can’t tell time and don’t react to the time of day; but rather, they react to…
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Exercises to Build the Right Side of the Brain
The right side of the brain is responsible for random and creative thought processes as well as more intuitive, versus rational, thinking, according to Funderstanding.com. While the left side of the brain is more analytical and objective, the right side…
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