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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People who never Stop Talking
In almost every family, local community and any type of social group it seems there is always at least one person who will never stop talking. People who talk incessantly can become annoying to others, and are often obtrusive within a…
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Pampering Houseguests
Prior to inviting houseguests to spend time with you, think about ways to pamper and entertain them. If you need some ideas, think about places you’ve stayed. What made any of them more special than the others? On the other…
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“The Cool Factor: Defining What is Hip” – A Discussion and Reception at PAFA on Sunday, Dec.13, 2009
Please join The Brothers Network this Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009, at 2 p.m. as we co- host a panel discussion inspired by the work of African-American artist Barkley Hendricks and a reception to celebrate community elder Tyrone Smith, who is also featured as the model for one of Hendricks’ works, “Misc….
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NBA Player Jason Collins comes out as Gay
Jason Collins has never been a star, but right now, he’s the most talked about man in professional sport. The NBA veteran’s public declaration of his homosexuality has marked him as the first active player from any of the four…
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Mending a heart that is broken
Someone has broken your heart. You were caught unexpectedly by a betrayal or maybe you were dumped by your significant other. All of a sudden you are feeling like you’ve gone astray, you’ve lost all hope and you find yourself…
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Native American genealogy research
Any professional that works in a tribal museum or a museum with a Native American collection will tell you that the most common question is, “How Do I Research My Native American Ancestry?” It’s complicated, and full of family mythology,…
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Mending a broken heart
A broken heart can cling like a boil that’s not ready to come to a head yet. It hurts. The best way to heal a broken heart is to surround yourself with a lot of friends and try not to…
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Men Bringing out the best in your Mate
When there is chemistry between the sexes, great things can happen. When a great man comes into our lives, it changes everything. A great man has a way of bringing the best out in us. Three years ago, I was…
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Men and Women the Differences Make Life Beautiful
Men and women have to think differently. They have different anatomy, different values, different interests and different roles. Although there is still more overlap than not, men and women are genetically evolved for many varying preferences. Genes are termed “selfish”…
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Meeting your Dates Parents
When you fall in love, it doesn’t cross your mind that if you have a future with your loved one, it is natural that at some stage you will have to meet their parents. Parents are part of who they…
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Marital Conflicts how to Remain Calm
July 28, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Arguments happen in marriages all of the time. It is impossible to avoid conflict with your spouse or partner. Couples all over the world fight about many issues in their marriages. And these battles are sometimes about something important or…
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Making time for romance when you have children
July 28, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Romance is key to keeping a relationship alive and healthy. It is essential for a couple to have intimate time together to connect and share special moments. When children enter into the equation it can put a huge strain on…
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May to December Marriages how to Ensure that a Big Age Difference does not Impact on your Happiness
July 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
When love strikes, nobody knows when, where or how it will happen. The average age gap between couples is around 2 years. Sometimes, your soulmate may be several years older or younger than you are, but you just know that’s…
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Married, till death do us part
July 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Songwriters Shane McAnally and Trevor Rosen were onto a little something when they wrote a catchy little country music song. The Band Perry recorded it and it became very popular. It is in the lyrics that there is a little…
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Making new friends through skillful conversation
Verbal communication skills come naturally to some, while for others it takes practice to have a smooth conversation with almost anyone about almost anything. Everyone wants to be considered friendly. Not overly friendly, but just enough of a conversationalist to be…
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Make your home their home for a short while
Welcoming an exchange student into your home can be very rewarding, both to the host family and to the student because the exchange of information that happens during the visit can benefit both parties. Many of the activities that students will be involved in…
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Married Men who Fall in Love outside Marriage
July 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Married men who fall in love outside marriage…. These men usually do not PLAN to fall in love and go into their affair looking for fun (a nice word for sex) or friendship, but I doubt that they plan to…
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Marry for Love or Money Emotional Gratification
July 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Every individual has their own reasons for entering into matrimony. In some cases, the real reasons that one person marries may be completely unknown to the person they wed. Ideally, couples marry because they love each other and believe in…
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Maintaining a new long distance relationship
So, you’ve met the partner of your dreams. He/she is funny, good-looking, intelligent, engages you great conversation and make you feel fabulous about yourself. The problem? the object of your affection lives hundreds of miles away! How do you develop,…
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Losing someone you got Accustomed to Working with
July 27, 2013 Friends and Peers
When a close colleague is fired, it’s upsetting. You may have become accustomed to their smiling face in the workplace, or you may even feel that what happened wasn’t justified. It may also increase your workload because a missing member…
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Marriage Issues
July 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
When your wife isn’t talking to you, there can be a variety of reasons. Your wife might be mad at you for snubbing her parents…or your other in-laws. She could be mad at you for checking out the cute cashier…
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Looking for Missing Marriages
“Looking for Missing Marriages” is a term that may hold different meanings for people depending upon what stage of their life they are in, what point they have reached in a relationship, or even what they are looking for in…
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Love is not blind
When a couple seems at odds in their looks, personality or attitudes, often the following questions will be posed by onlookers. “What does she see in him?” or “How can he stand her incessant talking?” The concluding answer is invariably,…
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Marriage breakdown: Identifying common contributors
July 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Like a machine, marriage relationships experience wear and tear over time. Married partners often ignore little things that go wrong in their relationship. And when they’re too busy to notice, they risk having marriage breakdown. A complete overhaul may be the…
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Marital Issues
July 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
One of the worst things you can say to your spouse during an argument include saying you do not love them. Although a lot of hurtful and spiteful things can be said to your spouse in the midst of a…
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Looking for Love Writing an Intriguing Singles Ad to Entice Interest
Good Profiles: Tips for Good Dating Profiles Writing High-Quality Dating Profiles Not all people are blessed with the knack of writing an excellent dating profile.Doing it is a lot like composing an ad that is meant to attract potential buyers –…
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Literal Thinking Hidden Meanings Subtext Communication Reading between the Lines Insensitivity
Sometimes it exasperates and sometimes it stings. It’s hard to appreciate how many gaps we leave in conversations, taking for granted that that listeners will read the rest between the lines until you meet someone who doesn’t. It’s easy to…
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Keeping things in perspective with busybodies
Experiencing a busybody can be very upsetting. These are people who want to know your business, and thrive on the lives of other people. Without being rude to that person, there are ways this invasion can be dealt with politely….
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Is not having Sex with your Spouse a Crime
July 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Depending on the situation and intentions, it can very well be a crime against the Laws of Marriage to refuse sex. At the same time it can be a crime against your spouse to force (by guilt) them to have…
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Life Skills Child Training Preparing Children for Adulthood
When our children first start walking, we learn to loosen our grip on their hands a little at a time. As they continue to grow and explore, we let them toddle on their own. When they become adolescents, the “letting…
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