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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Fifty years ago, homosexuality was considered an absolute abomination. Even twenty years ago it was taboo for anyone to admit they were gay. Yet today, homosexuality is not only accepted but is encouraged. One could even make a case for…
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November 3, 2015 Skin and Body
Our feet are being used constantly, and the abuse it gets continuously means that it can feel and look neglected, our feet is prone to dryness, which can be very hard to treat. Nevertheless, it can be treated and soon…
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November 3, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Boy, I know the answer to this question because I’ve been there. Married women have become so much more than housewives-we are dynamic. I got pregnant at eighteen, married at nineteen, pregnant again at 19, all the while working and…
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The Biggest Key to a Successful Relationship: Your Expectations It is very easy to have preconceived expectations of your partner. After all, we all want this ‘perfect’ being to share our life, often forgetting that we are highly imperfect ourselves!…
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November 3, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
It’s always a sign of grace to extend a second chance to others, but in an exclusive relationship, what does extending that second chance mean if adultery is involved? Is it a second chance to do it again? Or is…
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Few emotions have captivated the human attention as much as love. We see it portrayed in movies and on TV, discussed on Ophra, lamented in online chat rooms, and discussed around the world. We hear everyday how people fall into…
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Lesbian partners deserve better than to be ‘wives’ Lesbians have long struggled with terminology. We’ve worked our way through girlfriend, significant other, partner and, my least favorite, longtime companion, which, no matter how sweetly or endearingly you say it, just…
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Excluding some horrific incident that may have occurred in a past relationship, why would anyone want to bare all past indiscretions on the one person with whom they hope to spend the rest of their life? And, if this horrific…
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November 3, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Beauty is the way we see someone or perceive the person. It is the convergence of properties which pleases the beholder. These properties go beyond the physical features. It is a combination of the visible and unseen properties. What constitutes…
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November 3, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
As a woman, for many of us, there is an inborn desire to take care of others. We are a very nurturing species and for many of us there is no more potent desire than to have children, and raise…
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Love can be demonstrated by a combination of words and actions.Never was a love so strong and true, but that it bore the fruitsof true love. Pretenses of love are more word related. Sometimesthey even start out with overt actions…
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Every man is different – what might please one man may actually offend another. So the key to pleasing your man is knowing YOUR man, understanding his wants and desires (which may surprise you). Communication is very important. You need…
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November 3, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
The primary reason for adultery among women is the failing of husbands to maintain a romance factor within the relationship. Once that begins to fail, the marriage falls apart even though the couple remains together. The old adage that states…
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I have never understood why so many people make such a fuss on the issue of gay marriages. I am fully aware of the reasons given for why people oppose it, but have never understood the logic behind the position….
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How do we know we are hungry? How do we know when we are tired? These are easy questions. But how do we know when we are in love? This is a hard one; perhaps the hardest question of them…
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When you are with someone, be totally present with them. If you are racing ahead and thinking about other things, it will prevent you from really enjoying that experience with that person. So relax and enjoy being together. Do not…
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Another 6 Tips for a Successful Relationship Having covered the essential Top 6 elements in the best relationships (communication, attraction/chemistry, interest/attention, honesty/trust, humour/positivity and reciprocity), it is now time to look at the next 6 which are important but can…
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What is swinging? Well that was a question I had asked myself over and over again. I have been in a serious relationship with the same man for almost five years and we are not yet married. We do have…
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November 3, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
There really is only one way to feel good about how you look regardless of what you weigh, how old you are, how tall or short you are or what your body type is. It is not something you can…
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At their core, successful relationships need to be built on trust, honesty, and respect. Granted, this can take years to develop, and oftentimes it takes a conscious decision to trust somebody. However, the people that can share the details of…
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I have often wondered why I was such a bad judge of character when it came to choosing a mate for myself. All of my relationships turned sour, so I knew it must be me making bad choices. I have…
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How do you know when you are in love? Recently I have been asking myself this question over and over again, along with a variety of other questions such as: Is this love? Is this as good as it gets?…
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A GHOST NO MORE “The Owl and the Pussy Cat” was the name of a small Bistro in the city of Cincinnati at the turn of the 2Oth century. It was frequented by homosexuals, transsexuals, bisexuals and many people of…
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Awww, Mr. and Ms. Right! *cough, cough, cough* In a society where one or two scintillating words over a shared drink lead can lead to a romp in the sack!? Mmm, seriously though: First, try and find someone who doesn’t…
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Those of us men/boys normal enough to engage in and enjoy girl watching in detail and regularly have welcomed with open eyes the new fashion wave of “Skin Is In”. Virile eyes go about there almost spontaneous chore of watching…
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November 2, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Advancements and time are interconnected and directly proportional to each other. Many things have seemingly developed with time and so have the products in the beauty box of a woman. There are many smart minds out there which have intelligently…
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Dealing with the Besotment Stage in a Relationship All relationships begin in earnest with what I call the besotment’ stage which develops this important connection. Most love songs have been dedicated to, or inspired by, this first crucial stage in…
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November 2, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Confronting a cheating spouse Adultery is an archaic word to many people. But whatever you decide to call it, it still means the same thing. When a spouse is unfaithful, it breaks a contract of promise and hope. This article…
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It took me a long time to get where I am. AT THE BEGINNING. I have finally, after almost twenty three years of life, figured out what I want from a relationship. Before today, if you had asked me that…
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November 2, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Some married women have affairs. They do so for many different reasons. They include a desire for revenge on an unfaithful spouse, a lack of attention, a feeling of being underappreciated and a lack of an emotional connection in the…
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