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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September 25, 2015 Skin and Body
I have to say I don’t get the whole tattoo craze. I can’t imagine wanting to put myself through pain for art. Being an artist, there isn’t anything I want to create that badly or that permanently on myself. I…
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Online dating has enhanced my life and I am not the only one. I met my husband online and happier than I have ever been. A few of my friends met online also, have now been married for years and…
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If we are honest with ourselves, then we can admit that we all tell lies at times. Sometimes, they are small white lies to spare someone’s feelings. For example, when was the last time you told someone you could not…
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September 25, 2015 Skin and Body
How to hide your tattoo As a professional makeup artist I have used a lot of different brands of corrective makeup to cover tattoos. My arsenal of products include Joe Blasco, DermaBlend, CoverMark’s tattoo cover kit and Mac concealer. I…
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I looked at the details for eHarmony and filled in the very long and exhausting questionnaire. it felt reassuring to know that they thought all of the members should answer hundreds of questions rather than people being introduced to lots…
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Trust and communication are very healthy to a relationship. My husband and I found this out the hard way. We married at a very young age. We were very immature. He began going to bars and strip clubs every weekend….
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September 25, 2015 Skin and Body
Tattoos and tattoo removal have existed for ages. Since the time that tattoos were first used as a form of punishment or branding, people have sought ways to remove them. Fortunately these days, the decision to remove a tattoo is…
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Creating an Internet dating profile is similar to creating a career resume. Your Internet dating profile is a listing of your attributes, features, personal beliefs and lifestyle choices for potential suitors who you wish to snag for a compatible love match. …
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September 25, 2015 Skin and Body
Are tattoos and body piercings against Catholic teachings should reference Christianity as a whole rather than Catholicism, the bottom line being whether or not a Christian denomination professes belief in scriptural inerrancy. The Old Testament is very specific about not…
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Dating is fun. It is exciting. Dating helps you meet new people and could bring you together with the love of your life. Yet, dating is time-consuming. If you are in love with your job, you probably lack the time…
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September 25, 2015 Skin and Body
Piercings, as with tattoos have been a way for many to project an identity. Having a piercing or tattoo has been for a large percentage, a catalyst to present an attitude; a rebellion if you will. For me, piercing seemed…
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September 25, 2015 Skin and Body
The debate as to whether or not tattoos and piercings somehow violate the belief system of catholics is age old. The reasoning behind it is fairly simply and judgemental, if you ask me, however, the basis is that ‘your body…
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You might be thinking to yourself: “But wait a minute… fights are horrible! I usually just walk away annoyed or really angry. How can fighting be good for my relationship?” Dr. John Gottman, a leading expert in relationships and author…
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September 25, 2015 Skin and Body
I am just a woman…my body is a canvas. Keeping that in mind, let me tell you of the memorial tattoo I have. It’s in memory of my father – the strongest man I’ll ever know. I was raised by…
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The economy maybe sinking, but not online dating! Online dating is actually doing quite well in this faltering economy and that makes sense. When the money dries up, one realizes how empty life can be without a significant other. Why…
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September 25, 2015 Skin and Body
More than Skin Deep… Traditional Tattooing in Samoa When you hear the word tattoo’ your mind may fly to an image of a young man with pierced body parts, an angular haircut, and tight-fitting dark clothes. Or maybe your mind…
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September 25, 2015 Skin and Body
When I think of the term “DIY” my mind conjures up the image of a thirteen year old wielding a safety pin,some rubbing alcohol and very little knowledge and respect for their bodies and the art of body piercing. Okay,…
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So you caught your boyfriend cheating? First, make sure your 12-gauge shotgun has been recently cleaned. Actually, scratch that thought, you do not need to get yourself in trouble, just because he is an idiot. First, thank your lucky stars…
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Being romantic with someone does not always mean you have to reach into your wallet. Having a romantic date with someone can be as easy as taking a walk in a scenic quiet park or spending a nice night in…
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September 25, 2015 Skin and Body
I remember my first body piercing like it was yesterday! I was 16 and had convinced my parents that it was a good idea to have my belly button pierced because I wanted to prove to myself that I was…
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Dinner and a movie sounds like the ideal, lighthearted way to spend time on a date. For a first date, dinner and a movie could potentially be unwise. You and your date might run out of things to talk about during dinner,…
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The idea of dating someone you work with is not a good one, no matter what you’ve heard or read. If you think you can open any guide to dating in the workplace, and it will say something different, you…
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Can you trust the honesty of online dating site participants? My reply to this is, “How can you trust, fall for a line, become involved, or allow yourself to be drawn in by someone you know absolutely “nothing” about. When…
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Even in today’s world of hustle and bustle, there is still something to be said for a bit of good old-fashioned romance. Men and women alike enjoy the feeling that they are loved and appreciated, but for women in particular,…
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Long distance relationships can work, I should know, I am in one now. In 2002, I met a man who was at the time living about an hour and a half away from me. On our first date, we decided…
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Love can be found in the most unlikely places but more and more often, finding love online through dating websites is becoming more likely than not. Internet dating websites have brought millions of singles in touch with meeting their soul-mates;…
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This question is asked constantly by guys who consider themselves “the nice guy”. Before answering the question, it’s important to recognize the root problem of the question itself. I have a lot of wonderful, guy friends, whom I would never…
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Following a dismal spell with men and a few tipsy words of encouragement from my friends, I signed up to Match.com and the offers seem to have come pouring in. I shan’t take you through the whole arduous process of…
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If this is the first time you’ve ever thought about moving in with your boyfriend, you might wonder whether you’re making the right decision. What might lie ahead for you both? Will you get on? How different will your relationship…
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September 25, 2015 Skin and Body
There were three things that I was never going to do in life. Get married, have children and get a tattoo. They were just to painful in my eyes. I got married and had three beautiful children. Then recently came…
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