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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Taking the right road forward
It’s quite a shocking thought that people can become an extension of their romantic partner. Why that is so shocking is that the structure of society itself encourages this attitude. For example, when a woman marries, she becomes someone’s wife….
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The Dangers of Dating Peter Pan the Child Man
When we are children, we admire the mischievous Peter Pan. But as adults, many of us can sympathize with Captain Hook. Peter Pan is a brat. More importantly, Peter Pan is not the kind of guy we want to take…
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The challenges families face in today’s world
Whether you like it or hate it, there are numerous differences on many levels in today’s families. There are also countless distractions that take away quality time within families, preventing them from coping comprehensively with some of the problems inherent…
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The Christmas work of the Salvation Army
San Francisco in 1891 saw the introduction of an iconic element in the American Christmas tradition. It arose out of a desire to provide a Christmas dinner for those in the city who were poor and destitute as a reflection…
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The Benefits and downsides of using Social Media to communicate
Modern technology has made it so much easier to send messages and maintain contact with other people. Social media networks are in constant use, twenty-four hours a day. The availability and ease with which they can be used has affected…
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Taking a relationship to a higher level of committment
August 1, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
In today’s society, we are increasingly concerned with formulating labels for one another in an effort to make different categories that we can conceptualize more easily. Not surprisingly, there are numerous labels within relationships that some people argue display different…
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of being an Army Wife
August 1, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Every day our men and women of the United States military put their lives on the forefront of borders, conflicts, and reside on bases worldwide to ensure that our country stays free. It takes a tremendous amount of dedication, perseverance,…
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Take a break after a break-up
This is a fast paced world. Every time you look up, it seems like someone is in a rush to get some information or go somewhere. You’ll see groups of people not interacting with each other, but lost in the…
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Ten Ways to Drive your Parents Crazy
One of the most personal and long-lasting gifts a child can give their parent is the possibility of a nervous breakdown. Sure, pictures made with elbow macaroni are nice and all, but any kid can give their parent one of…
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Tell tale signs your boyfriend only wants money
Relationships have their ups and downs. No relationship is picture perfect all the time. This is something most couples know and work through. A good relationship requires constant effort from both people. Wondering if your boyfriend is only after your money,…
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Taboo subjects when talking with in-laws
In-laws are inherited through marriage, and sometimes they can be difficult. On the other hand, some relationships between in-laws can be as close as if they were your own family. Regardless of what type of relationship one has with their…
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Stroke help for caregivers of stroke survivors
The American Stroke Association states that strokes are the number three cause of death in the United States. Survival and treatment are dependent upon the victim getting to the hospital within the first three hours at the onset of symptoms….
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Sympathy Gifts for Men Gifts for a Grieving Male
Men and women differ in how they deal with grief. Sympathy gifts for each different greatly. If a man loses his spouse, family member, or a friend a card is always appropriate. If you wish to do more than a…
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Sympathy Cards do they really Bring Comfort
Sympathy cards can be very comforting to persons who are grieving the lost of someone near and dear. A card expressing condolences carries a dual message; it says, “I care about you”, and “I care that your loved one is…
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Strengthen family ties
August 1, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Most people don’t like to admit it but they do not spend enough quality time with their families. This is usually due in large part to busy work schedules. Sometimes a family ends up with everyone running in opposite directions…
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Symbolic Meaning of Flowers
Every woman knows the meaning of a gorgeous bouquet of a dozen red roses delivered to the office in the middle of the day. Everyone waits to see who the lucky woman is, and all the rest cannot deny at…
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Stop bickering and argue effectively
It is time to go back to the basics of the word argument. It may be a little different than what you have been thinking. It is defined as statements and reasoning in support of a proposition. When you are…
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Step up and speak with confidence
There are many occasions, some of them quite unexpected, when you are tossed in the spotlight and expected to communicate and perform. It can be a terrifying experience for many. Public speaking is one of the most common phobias. The…
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Surviving marriage with a negative partner
July 31, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Being realistic is often the best way to be; rather than be overly optimistic or pessimistic about life in general but there are those folk who are constantly drowned in a sea of despondency caused by their own negative perception….
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Superfoods that Increase Sexual Potency in a Man
Anybody who is interested in health, celebrities or current affairs will have heard of super foods. They are magical things bringing all sorts of health benefits and long life to those who know about and eat them. A normal everyday…
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Suicide – Yes
Is Suicide Ever Justified? Who truly has the right to answer this question? As a sufferer of a chronic illness, and with this comes chronic pain, (not terminal in the short term, but nonetheless a terminal illness, no cure, just…
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Stepparenting how to Befriend your Stepchild
Befriending a stepchild is essential for the child and for the stepparent, though not easy. It takes a lot of patience and the right approach for each child. Children who find themselves in the position of having to become stepchildren…
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Suicide Suicide Prevention
Suicide is becoming more, and more of a problem. People considering suicide, for some reason feel that it is the only way to solve their problems. In researching the reasons why people resort to this, studies have shown that people committ suicide for…
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Suicide prevention
When a person comes to a crossroads where the choice is suicide or life, to view that as cowardly would be an inhumane statement. If you had a loved one that was so depressed that the only alternative they could…
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Stalking Romances Exes
Being a victim of stalking is an awful, terrifying, nightmarish thing for anybody to endure, especially for an ex-romantic partner. The thought of anybody monitoring your daily activities, following you around and potentially threatening you or anybody else in your…
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Successful Marriage
July 31, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Being successful at marriage is a challenge under any circumstances, so when a newly married couple discovers that their differences outweigh the qualities and traits they have in common, the result can be a struggle of wills. When a couple…
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Sporty Date Ideas Active Date Ideas Athletic Couples Dating Sports People Dating Tips
Your lifestyle is active and dynamic. You enjoy sports and energetic activities. Naturally, a person that you decide to date has to share the same passion and desire to have an active life. If you are an athletic person, you…
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Spending Time with the ex
July 31, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Spending time with your ex is sometimes unavoidable especially if you have children together but even then the time you spend with them should be limited. There is no need to spend every minute of spare time that you have…
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Subjects to Avoid at Funerals
Expressing condolences at a funeral can be awkward. Finding the proper way to convey your care and concern might be a challenge, when you are potentially feeling a high level of discomfort over the sadness and grief of the occasion….
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Small – Small
July 31, 2013 Friends and Peers
I have groups of “friends” that I go out with. Most of them are from work and we get together to do things like bowl, shoot pool, or go to a karaoke bar. These are fun excursions; particularly since we…
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