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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I never expected to be writing a story for someone, then again I never expected much out of my life. Until Tristan of course. Now here I sit writing his story and mine I suppose hoping that someone somewhere will…
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Dating during your high school years can be one of the best times in your life to date. Lets face it, the older you get, the less flexible you get, the less energy you have, and normally, the more weight…
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Before I became a card-carrying quirky alone, I used to “play the personals.” I suppose I was hoping to meet Mr. Right, or at the very least, Mr. Right Now. This was prior to online sites becoming the preferred method…
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November 12, 2015 Skin and Body
Beauty may be more than skin deep, but stress can be written all over your face. Wrinkles, acne, rosacea, eczema and even a simple case of dry skin can be warning signs that your body is undergoing a serious bout…
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Before the Internet was invented, in the days of Operation Desert Storm, I met a devilishly charming private school teacher through a personal ad in The New York Review of Books. Since the publication catered to the literary set, it…
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On-line dating is a pretty risky business. There are all kinds of weirdos and perverts out there who aren’t able to get a date without paying for it and they find the anonymity of the Internet a perfect place to…
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November 12, 2015 Skin and Body
Taking care of your skin is the only way to have beautiful and youthful skin, even as you age. With all the things that affect skin and all the skin types out there, it can be hard to figure out…
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Since visiting hours had long passed the elevator from the first floor to the seventh was empty, as were the maze of white washed hallways we made our way through. The gift wrapped nurses’ station, dangling ornaments, and vivid red…
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Do you remember when you were young your mom or dad taught you that if it sounded too good to be true it was? The problem of Nigerian men posing as American Business men looking for the right woman comes…
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November 12, 2015 Skin and Body
The aphorism that beauty is more than skin deep may in fact hold, but one needn’t look very far past the skin to see the effects of stress. Skin is the largest organ in the body and its broad canvas…
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I have been a single mom since I am thirty five years old. I have just turned forty-three and I must say that dating whether it be Internet or any other way after thirty is roughly on par with walking…
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As a woman who gets giddy just thinking about a man looking for a (hopefully) good woman, I can’t wait to tell all about this topic! SO, without further ado, here’s a few pointers: 1. Be upfront. Be up front…
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November 12, 2015 Skin and Body
Warts are raised areas of skin and tissue that can be smooth or rough, depending on the type of wart it is and where it is located. They are caused by a strain of the HPV (human papillomavirus) virus. While…
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As a writer, I often deal in the creation of a world where things are not what they seem. In the world of on-line dating, many people do the same. In many cases, it may not be intentional, but it…
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Dating is a major part of a teenager’s world. Unfortunately, the usual dating destinations are expensive. Think about it. Going out to eat, even at a cheap restaurant is going to cost over twenty bucks. And movie theaters are costly,…
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The most rewarding job we will ever have is parenting, but for those of us who are single parents it can be very lonely. Many single parents struggle with dating; how to begin, who should they date and most importantly…
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Love is the state of being when all reason seems to go out the window. The euphoria, elation, and excitement make our bodies tingle with anticipation of being with the person of our desires. But what really is going on…
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OK, so we all know it’s boom time for online dating. According to one estimate, 3.5 million of us in Britain alone tried it last year. Type ‘dating’ into Google and you will be confronted by a bewildering array of…
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November 12, 2015 Skin and Body
Natural Remedies for Bee Stings Where there are children and summer fun, there will be bee stings. Although the stings can be dangerous to allergy sufferers, for most there will be nothing more than a little discomfort and an important…
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Absolutely, love is worth it! So, let’s start with the age old question-what is love? Is it the goose bumps you get when he calls? Or the tingling sensation when she kisses your neck? If you honestly attribute ‘love’ to…
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People grow and change, this is a natural part of life. The person you are at 20 is not the person you are at 40; as you get older you hopefully mature, things you liked as a kid do not…
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A soul mate is someone you share a deep bond and breath-taking passion with. The bond is not dependant on similarities in personality or likes, it just is. The passion is as natural as breathing. You laugh together just as…
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Online dating has become much less of a trend more of a necessity. With less time to go out and meet people and more online interaction, many people are finding it easier to find quality candidates through the internet. With…
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There are many fun date ideas for high school students. Those who say they are bored merely choose to be that way. There is a whole world out there. You have to be willing to explore it. Don’t sit at…
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November 11, 2015 Skin and Body
Summer is coming again as we all knew it would. With it comes hiking through fields, picking flowers, gardening and many an outdoor sport. To these activities come the hazards of outside play. For one the dreaded bee sting. Stings can…
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On-line Dating…. It can never be successful right? The quote of a lifetime that you’ll hear from everyone and everything with an opinion about something. Well, it can work. The biggest tool towards this success is both parties motivation towards…
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My son is fairly shy for a 15-year old. Awkward, might be a more fitting description. He rubs his toe on the ground when talking to friends. But more often, he rubs his toe on the ground when talking to…
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Its dangerous online these days. There are an influx of low profile stories about a young woman meeting a man online who goes missing. These aren’t urban myths set to scare you, but from real incidents that occur. As the…
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November 11, 2015 Skin and Body
Dettol is one of those brand names that has been with us for many years and I would imagine that most people have purchased at least one or two Dettol products during in the course of their lifetime. I would…
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November 11, 2015 Skin and Body
Natural remedies for Sunburn Summer sunshine is very tempting and both adults and children get out in the open to enjoy the sun. In the sultry summer most of us intend to wear fewer clothes and love to expose our…
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