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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October 5, 2015 Friends and Peers
It has been said that friendship is like a lovely glass ornament-once it is broken, it can rarely be put back together the same way again. It is difficult, and at times impossible, to restore a friendship-and most of the…
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They say that 40 is the new 30, and that women in their 40s are considered more attractive than their younger counterparts, and why not? Women in their 40s have 2 major advantages over women in their 20s, experience and…
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October 5, 2015 Friends and Peers
I heard somewhere that if you have three or four true friends, you are a very lucky person and my experience of life bears that out. Friendship is trust. It is love. It is peace. It is security. It is…
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October 5, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Preparation for any serious endeavor is highly recommended. However, when it comes to marriage that preparation need not and should not include “playing house”. By the time one has reached the age of consent, one should realize that playing is…
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October 5, 2015 Friends and Peers
Before attempting to answer what turns friends into foes, we need to establish what is meant by ‘best friend’. And lets skip all the ‘being there for you at all hours of the day’, and ‘having a shoulder to cry…
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Title: How To Recognize A Cheater Let me start by saying,” Cheaters are those that don’t emotionally connect.” We are the ones that never look to settle down..the least thing resembling a commitment we find an excuse to exit. Many…
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October 5, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Spiritually, financially, emotionally, sexually and physically are reasons why couples should not live together before getting married. So many relationships ended abruptly because the live-in before marriage lasted so long that they just fell apart and faded away. Looking at…
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How young is too young to get married? That is a very interesting question. There is no simple answer and there is no “one size fits all” answer. Depending on the country’s marriage laws, that would automatically decide how young…
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October 5, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
The Four-Stranded Diamond Knot can easily be the symbol for a long-lasting marriage. The four strands being Faith, Communication, Respect and Truth are tightly woven together, year after year, eventually making a beautiful rope, or bond, not easily broken. Denominations…
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When folks see couples whose ages are disproportionately different, many fail to see sweethearts in love. Many will readily call the older members “cradle grabbers or old geezers” trying to recapture their youth. If the younger members are females they…
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Mid length hair can be a real pain to style, there are days when it seems like it is too long to comfortably leave down and too short to put up. And when you put it up, it seems to…
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October 5, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
So, what happens after Cinderella is whisked away by the handsome prince? She lives “happily ever after”, of course, but what does that mean? Clearly, this is not a case where the handsome prince eventually squanders away his inheritance on…
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Having a round face can be a blessing and a curse at the same time. On the one hand, your face, being rounder, will naturally look younger and more youthful (though this may be a pain if you keep getting…
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The hunt for unconditional love continues for many Americans today. With the divorce rate as high as it’s ever been, finding someone who truly loves you has become more important than ever. While searching for the perfect companion, we often…
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October 5, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Life’s routines can sometimes block valuable time with your spouse. When bills, chores, errands, and kids take over finding time with your spouse can become increasingly diminished. Finding time even if it is only for a few moments is one…
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Do you have a feeling that your boyfriend or girlfriend is cheating on you? Do you just want to ask them “are you cheating on me?” but dont have the guts to do it? Do you even remotely trust your…
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Forget about finding another human being who loves you as much as any of the animals in your life. Human beings are not capable of the true, steady love that only a pet can provide. You’ll be a lot happier…
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October 5, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
My father can certainly give other men some pointers on how to be the best father and husband possible. My father has worked hard his entire life and he has always been an excellent provider for my mother and our…
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October 5, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Marriage, just because your pregnant? I thought people got married because they loved each other? Not because they got pregnant. Isn’t it marriage first, then babies? In earlier years, it would be inconceivable for a pregnant woman to not be…
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Curly hair can be sexy, there’s no doubt about it, but curly hair seems to be a phenomenon where those that don’t have it, want it and those that have it, don’t want it. Some people with curly hair say…
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Your heart begins to race as it comes down to the final decision of who will hold your heart forever. A decision between two lovers, one from your past and one from the future. Your thinking to yourself! What if…
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October 4, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Sooner or later a healthy girl and a healthy boy are going to live together. In the first instance they will do that because they love each other and they have outgrown their parents. They are accepting the responsibilities and…
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I sincerely wish that I did not consider myself an expert on this subject. Unfortunately, given my dating history, I do. I’ve had my fair share of cheaters, sometimes wondering if I am a masochist and seek them out to…
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October 4, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Cohabitation prior to marriage may go against the grain of religion and what your parents want you to do, but it is your life after all. That may sound direct and rebellious, but with 50% of couples ending in divorce,…
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Contrary to belief long hair on a female is not the sexiest hair on a lady. On the other hand very short hair is not the best hair for women either. Really, the length of the hair that is acceptable…
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You want to go dating, but you are a young single mother. What do you do? Do you hide your children under the bed or entice them with goodies to stay hidden in a cupboard, just in case your new…
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October 4, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
There’s a reason we don’t treat rental cars as nicely as the cars we buy. Living together to check each other out first sounds rational, but weakens the marriage, if it happens. This has been shown by multiple studies, which…
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Long distance Love affair I met my former fiance (ok- you got me-former is the clue) on-line. On the internet. I was separated and pending divorce- he was unhappily married. He was wonderful- everything I was currently lacking in my…
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Like many people, I went through my punk rock phase as a teenager. Unfortunately, much to the dismay of my parents and employers, I never quite grew out of it. As a result, I’ve seen a wide variety of unique…
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October 4, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Love never goes away…it only hides when it feels neglect or hurt. Too many times, we attach our ‘Love’. To the daily grind of life’s problems and obstacles Love seems to fade as we bury ourselves in our day today’s…
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