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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How to Negotiate
September 14, 2015 Communication
Men who learn how to negotiate stand in a class of their own. From the occupant of the White House to the graduate in their first job, men need to acquire the skill of negotiator to help them cope with…
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Friendship Issues Advice
September 14, 2015 Friends and Peers
Everyone is different; therefore, we all handle things in many different ways. I personally found it very hard to make friends at school because I was too shy and very insecure in myself to speak to anyone in case I…
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Best Ways to Apologize
September 14, 2015 Communication
Sometimes your words or actions toward another are out of line and an apology is in order. There is an art to offering a sincere apology. When you have hurt someone, either deliberately or inadvertently, remorse will inevitably set in,…
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What to Wear as you Age
Nobody wants to be the person that always look like they are trying to be too young or too old by dressing a certain way. Although some people may be okay with wearing skin tight jeans and a tummy-showing shirt, a…
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Back to School Trends for 2011
A new school year is approaching fast and most boys and girls want to look trendy. There are many styles that are going to be utilized in the 2011 school season. If you know the latest fashion you’ll be on…
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Friendship Issues Advice
September 14, 2015 Friends and Peers
Words of wisdom on the subject of friendship abound in popular sayings that reveal there are so many facets to the relationships we build during our lives. Friendship is an integral part of life giving us the opportunity to forge…
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The Worst plus Size Fashion Mistakes and how to Avoid them
Make no mistake, if you are even 25 pounds to the positive, the worst and sadly, most common fashion mistake made is the good ol’ FLAGRANT CLEAVAGE DISPLAY. I am about 50 over the top and I do it on…
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Back to School Wardrobe on a Budget
New clothes help students to enter the upcoming school year with confidence and style. However, in this recession, a lot of families are cutting corners and there isn’t enough money to buy new wardrobes. Being frugal doesn’t necessarily mean wearing…
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How to say no to Controlling People
September 14, 2015 Communication
Saying no to controlling people Every so often, one of your family, your boss or a friend tries to control your life, usually it is because they will benefit from it. Which is very selfish and totally unfair on you…
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Friendship Issues Advice
September 14, 2015 Friends and Peers
When I was in high school I joined a youth group and we had t-shirts made up. On the back of the t-shirts was, of course, a quote from the bible. John 15:13 “Greater love has no one than this,…
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Friendship Issues Advice
September 14, 2015 Friends and Peers
It’s been said that good friends are good listeners, but listening is only one part of the communication equation. All communication, by definition is two way. It requires someone to send a message, verbally, non-verbally, voice message, or text and…
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How to Diversify your Back to School Wardrobe on a Budget
Families incur many expenses with each approaching school year, and this year is no exception. According to the National Retail Federation, the average family last year was expected to spend over $600 on clothing, shoes, supplies and electronics. While the…
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How to Find the best Fitting plus Sized Clothing
Trying to find a good fit with plus size clothes can be either a happy or devastating experience. There are several things you must keep in mind when shopping to get the best fit. First of all, try to decide…
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How to Give an Excellent Speech
September 14, 2015 Communication
Suppose you are not used to public speaking, and now an occasion has arisen when you have to give a speech. Perhaps you need to give the toast at a wedding reception, a brief presentation at work, some comments at…
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Communication Active Listening
September 14, 2015 Communication
Active listening can be defined as paying close attention to what another is saying, giving feedback to ensure you interpreted the speaker’s words correctly, aknowledging the speaker’s feelings, and asking questions when appropriate to encourage further conversation. Active listening is…
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Friendship Issues Advice
September 14, 2015 Friends and Peers
Making friends takes work, pure and simple. You will not arrive in a new environment and automatically pick up a group of friends. It takes intent, diligence, patience, and follow-through. When those things happen, friendships begin to develop and a…
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How to go Back to School in Style on a Budget that you can Live with
Being a high school student, at a fairly large high school (450 in my graduating class), it’s rather important to be up to date with all the different clothes and styles of my fellow student body. But, on my budget,…
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Friendship Issues Advice
September 14, 2015 Friends and Peers
What is friendship? Friendship is the point when two or more people put themselves in a very vulnerable position and most of the time come out as winners. Friends are the best people in the world they make everything sweeter….
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Why Men like mean Girls
Have you ever felt embarrassed by appearing way too needy? Have you ever noticed that the minute you give into a man and show him your “VERY” interested,that he suddenly disappears like Houdini? Do you feel taken for granted? Then…
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Guide to Shopping Online for plus Size Women
Tip number one for plus size shopping online is the tape measure. Tip number two for plus size shopping online is the sizing charts. Last but not least, know your body shape and which styles typically flatter your figure. These are the…
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Friendship Issues Advice
September 13, 2015 Friends and Peers
THE BEST FRIENDSHIP MOVIES OF ALL TIME Friendships are what hold the past, the present and the future together, there all linked together like a chain. Friendships are wonderful, being human we need them for our very soul and we…
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The Key to Effective Communication
September 13, 2015 Communication
I used to teach a class on crisis prevention and intervention. In that class, I taught that something like 85% of all communication is non-verbal. We use body language, tone of voice, eye contact and a host of other cues…
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Essential Communication Skills Improving Communication Skills
September 13, 2015 Communication
Effective communication is a learned skill, meaning people are not born communicators this is a skill you learn in life, which can be an invaluable tool no matter what career path you choose. There are many aspects to be considered…
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How do i Make my Man Love me
You can ever truly make a person love you, but you certainly can be everything that person desires and that would make you very lovable to someone else. You cannot change your self into what that person wants you to…
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What is a Passive Aggressive Friendship and how to Deal with it
September 13, 2015 Friends and Peers
‘ Surround yourself with people who make you feel good and bring out the best in you!’ It sounds like utterly sensible, rational, common sense advice. Unfortunately friendships don’t develop because we rationally and sensibly choose who will be our…
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Tips for Finding the best Fit with plus Size Clothes
Finding a good fit for plus sized women can be a devastating experience. Often clothes manufactures make clothing that is overly large in all areas of the body, creating no sense of a figure, or clothing that is very disproportioned….
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Friendship Issues Advice
September 13, 2015 Friends and Peers
WHAT IS FRIENDSHIP? Friendship is a calm haven. In a madcap world, spiraling relentlessly through time and space, friendship is where I step back, relax over a coffee and let the world pass by. Whereas everywhere I am tracked by…
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How to Hold a Polite Conversation
September 13, 2015 Communication
The art of conversation is fast becoming a skill that has become undermined by the advent of text messaging, emails and social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. By nature we have become couch conversationalists and when we get…
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Best Places to Find Inexpensive Swimsuits Online
As summer approaches, the fashion conscious will want to buy swimsuits fit for the beach for the new season. These can be expensive, and those on a budget need to look for inexpensive alternatives to their costly counterparts. With this in…
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Friendship Issues Advice
September 13, 2015 Friends and Peers
Healthy friendships brings us pleasure and are good for us emotionally, leaving us feeling refreshed and fulfilled. How can we ensure our friendships are positive and good for our well-being? The word friendship might suggest the bonds we forge with…
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