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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Speed Dating Questions for Women
Speed dating can be intimidating. You have only a few minutes to discern whether you want to talk to this person again. How do you make the most of your short time together? A large part of helping yourself out…
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Simple ways to enjoy the outdoors this summer
If you lived anywhere in the U.S. this past winter, you most likely felt the fury of the polar winter vortex. Freezing temps were an everyday thing in the Midwest; and snow in Atlanta was not the usual. Needless to…
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Signs you are Dating an Insecure Man
Everyone has their share of fears and insecurities. The vulnerability to these frailties are a facet of the human condition, but where do you draw the line? Dealing with personal insecurities takes strength and determination to overcome, but dealing with…
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Speed Dating how to Run a Successful Speed Dating Event
People who don’t know any better would probably think you had gone slightly mad when you tell them that you were able to date twenty hot singles all within the space of one hour and all on the same evening?…
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Speed Dating how to Run a Successful Speed Dating Event
Many of us have an idea of what participating in a speed-dating event will be like, but what does running or coordinating one entail? How do you run a successful speed-dating event? First, it’s important to define what would be…
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Simple Issues that can Lead to Major Problems in Relationships
July 31, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Fifty percentage of marriages end in divorce. Major issues like infidelity and money issues are often cited as causes. However, it’s the little things that can escalate and lead to infidelity and even divorce. The following are seemly insignificant issues…
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Signs Women Give when Flirting
Flirting is an art, and women are the artists. They like it, men like it . . . it’s what makes the world of dating and romance go ’round. Whether you’re a high school teenager confused by the new hormone-filled…
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Speaking well publicly despite the fear
Of the significant activities that bring fear to the average person, public speaking holds a position at or near the top for a great number of people. The act of standing alone before a group of people and effectively communicating to…
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Simple and Unique Ways to Show Appreciation to your Spouse
July 31, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
There are so many things, both big and small, that spouses do for each other every day that can go unnoticed. This lack of appreciation could be because those things are done every day without fail, such as preparing lunch…
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Signs that your ex wants you Back
It’s always kind of hard to tell where a relationship is headed. A relationship between two lovers can shift to many directions once it ends. Lovers may end up as friends after a break up or choose to avoid each…
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Sorting out the possessions after someone dies
When someone dies, it’s hard to let go. Those who are responsible for the disposal of all the possessions are left with an emptiness that no one can fill. Looking around at the possessions of the deceased is a constant…
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Silicon Valley questions the departure of Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich
It was a $1,000 donation given to Prop 8 six years ago, but it was enough to bring down the career of the chief executive officer (CEO) of Mozilla, Brendan Eich. The creator of JavaScript, Eich also helped start the…
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Signs that your ex is over you Relationships Breakups Moving on
When couples break up, it can be quite upsetting to learn that your ex is not taking it as hard as you, and that he or she is moving on with their life instead of feeling miserable and heartbroken. When…
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Sometimes a Nursing Home is the only Option for your Elderly Parent
It is never an easy decision when it comes to placing an elderly parent in a nursing home. There are a variety of feelings one may face when making that decision. Feelings like guilt, sadness or even anger. Often, a…
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Signs You’ve been Single for too Long
You’ve been off the shelf for a while and now your questioning is it time for you to get back out there in the dating world? Your friends have been noticing not so subtle changes in your behavior. You’re on…
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Signs of relationship problems
July 30, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
The breakdown of a relationship is not something people want to think about. Most couples know that they will experience occasional bad times. The stress and pressure of work/school, families and life in general can get to anyone once in…
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Some people are perfectly happy with their single status
The single lifestyle, for many, can be viewed as one with little associated stress; not constantly having to keep a romantic interest on the forefront of your mind removes an added pressure that might often cause a person to feel…
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Signs of Flirting
Women may try to be subtle, but they likely give themselves away when flirting. After all, flirting in and of itself is a game of clues that shows someone is interested! If you are on the market to meet a…
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Signs your Relationship has Turned into a Friendship
July 30, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Everyone has heard about how friendships can evolve into full blown relationships, it seems to happen all the time. What you may not hear much about is when it goes the opposite direction. Some relationships can turn into plain friendships….
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Some of the things considered rude in different cultures
Cultural etiquette varies from country to country. Behaviors and gestures that are considered normal in America or Europe can actually be perceived as rude in some other places. For example, we Americans, and our British counterparts, consider eye contact to…
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Signs of a waning romantic relationship
July 30, 2013 Relationships and Family - Other
Have you noticed that your relationship has changed lately? Your partner seems distant, and you notice that the two of you are spending less and less time together. You even find yourself enjoying the time you spend away from each…
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Signs your Friend is Manipulative
July 30, 2013 Friends and Peers
There are many people who try manipulation to get their way in life and usually these individuals are well-practiced in disguising it. There are a few particular behaviours and characteristics that you may discover if you are in any form…
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Some of the problems that senior citizens face
The most important problem senior citizens face today is loss of independence. All other issues fall under this umbrella of incovenience and distress. Whether older persons have financial hardships, failing health or isolation concerns, the resulting problems inevitably infringe on…
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Signs your Boyfriend is too Young for you
When do older women see signs that their boyfriends may be too young for them? There’s a word today for those women. They’re called cougars, a not-too-flattering implication that they resemble predatory jungle felines. However, in this ever-evolving social mores, it’s…
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Signs of a Manipulative Friend
July 30, 2013 Friends and Peers
Manipulation is a candy-coated form of bullying. Sheathed in sugary sweetness, manipulation asks or tells you to do something that, on the surface, seems perfectly innocent – yet you get the distinct, persistent sense that something’s not quite right. You suspect…
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Soccer Star Robbie Rogers Marks Historic Play as Gay Man
“I keep saying the word normal, normal but it was,” noted Robbie Rogers of his first time on the field with the Los Angeles Galaxy as an openly gay man. However, as chronicled in the New York Times, Rogers was…
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Signs you are Stuck in a Loveless Marriage
July 30, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
You’ve prepared supper, with wine and your husband’s favorite dish. He comes home and takes off his shoes, and plops in front of the TV. He did not manage to give you a greeting, or kiss you. You have that…
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Signs a person is interested in you
Sometimes it can be hard to tell if someone is romantically interested in you. And when you think you know they are interested in you, it may be even harder to decide if you are right. Most people are naturally…
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Should you Interfere in a Friends Unhealthy Relationship
July 30, 2013 Friends and Peers
A true friend supports, encourages and empathizes, but does not interfere. If your friend asks your advice about his/her relationship, you can rest assured doubts are already in place and further input from you will not add anything and might…
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Signs a Husband is Disinterested
July 30, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Do you remember how your husband acted towards you when you first became lovers or when you were in the first stages of passionate romance? Sure this stage settled down with time and became a more comfortable secure feeling when…
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