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@vladimir94topke 19 January 2025

Good evening, I haven't been around for a long time, and I would like to see how you are doing. Is our robot still around that gives tips? I haven't been here for quite a while.

@vladimir94topke 23 November 2020

Lords of light ***Lords of light*** ***This year's Nobel Prize winners in Physics are three scientists who have played a very important role in the development of information technology. Charles Kuen Kao received half of the Nobel Prize for discoveries that laid the foundations of optical fiber technology, which is today used as the most efficient for almost all types of communication in the world. The other half of the Nobel Prize was shared by Willard Sterling Boyle and George Elwood Smith for the discovery of the digital optical sensor - CCD (Charge-Coupled Device), which today is a basic part of almost every digital camera or digital camera.*** When the winners of the Nobel Prize in Physics were announced in Stockholm, a large part of the world came to that information almost instantly. At about the speed of light, at the fastest possible speed, the message spread around the world. Text, image, and tone, through optical fibers and space, came to various devices used in homes to receive information, almost instantly. Such a fast transfer of information today is a convenience that many take for granted, so used to, that they could not easily imagine their lives without this technology. The main precondition for the development of communications as we know it today was optical fibers, which Charles Kao invented about forty years ago. After only a few years, Willard Boyle and George Smith brought a revolution in the field of photography, because thanks to their discovery, the film is no longer needed by cameras, because images can be captured using an electronic chip (CCD) that they designed. This discovery paved the way for the digital transmission of images, which are now circulating en masse on the Internet, through optical cables around the world. ***How to capture light?*** Sunlight is what makes us see the world. However, it took a long time for people to be able to control the light in such a way that they could use it to send different coded messages to multiple recipients at the same time. This technology required numerous inventions, both large and small, in order to lay the foundations of the modern information society. Fiber optic technology required the development of new glassmaking technologies. A reliable light source was also needed, which was achieved by the development of semiconductors. Finally, a huge network was needed, which would be composed of transistors, amplifiers, switches, transmitters, and receivers, as well as many other elements that would work simultaneously. The telecommunication revolution, the consequences of which we are considering, was made possible by the work of thousands of scientists and inventors from all over the world. The great world exhibition, which was held in 1889 in Paris, celebrated the centenary of the French bourgeois revolution. The famous Eiffel Tower has become one of the most famous landmarks of this exhibition. However, the extraordinary play with light that was prepared at that time was a less remembered spectacle. It was a fountain that let out jets of water illuminated by various colors. The source of this inspiration was in earlier attempts from the middle of the 19th century to make light rays that would be carried by water. These attempts have shown that when a jet of water is illuminated by sunlight, light travels through it and follows its shape. Of course, the effects of light in water or glass date back much earlier. As far back as 4,500 years ago, glass was made in Mesopotamia and Egypt. Venetian glassmakers used various combinations of lighting and shapes to create their decorations. Cut and ground glass was used to make candlesticks and chandeliers, and the mystery of the rainbow challenged the imagination of many men and women long before the laws of optics brought answers in the 17th century. However, only about 100 years separate us from the moment when these ideas matured and people started thinking about the application of trapped light rays. Rays of sunlight falling into water bend when they hit its surface because the optical refractive index of water is greater than the optical index of refraction of air. If the light beam is released from the other side, to travel from water to air, there is a possibility that it will not come out of the water at all, but will be reflected back. This phenomenon forms the basis of waveguide technology, where light is trapped inside a fiber with a higher optical refractive index relative to the environment. The beam of light that is released into the optical fiber is reflected from the glass wall and moves forward through it because the optical refractive index of the glass is higher than the optical refractive index of the air that surrounds it. Short, simple optical fibers have been used in medicine since the 1930s. Using thin glass tubes, doctors can peek into a patient's stomach or lighten a patient's tooth during surgery. However, when the fibers touched, the light would come out of each other, and they would wear out quickly. The coating of the fibers with a glass coating with a lower refractive index led to a noticeable improvement. So, by the 1960s, a big step had been made towards the development of instruments for gastroscopy and other medical needs. For long-distance communication, these optical fibers were still useless, and to make matters worse, few scientists were interested in optical light, because it was the age of electronics and radio waves. In 1956, the first transatlantic cable was laid and had a capacity of 36 simultaneous telephone calls. After that, satellites began to cover the rest of the communication needs - telephony developed dramatically, and television transmissions required even greater capacities. Compared to radio waves, infrared and visible light can carry tens of thousands of times more information, so the potential of optical light could not be further ignored. The invention of the laser in the early 1960s was a decisive step for fiber optics. The laser was a stable light source, emitting an intense and highly directed beam of light, ideal for use with thin optical fibers. The first lasers emitted infrared light and required cooling, but more practical lasers were constructed during the 1970s, which could operate at room temperatures. This was a technological breakthrough that practically gave birth to optical communication. All information could now be encoded into extremely fast flashing lights, which would represent digital ones and zeros. However, there was still no answer to the question of how such a signal could be transmitted over longer distances because, after 20 meters, only 1% of the light that entered the fiber managed to be detected. Reducing this loss of light has become a challenge for visionaries such as Charles Kao. He was born in 1933 in Shanghai and moved with his family to Hong Kong in 1948. He was educated as an electronics engineer and defended his doctoral thesis in 1965 in London. By then, he was already heavily employed at Standard Telecommunication Laboratories, where he and his colleague George Hockham carefully studied glass fibers. Their goal was for at least 1% of the light that enters the optical fiber to remain in it after 1 kilometer. In January 1966, Kao presented his conclusions. It was not the imperfections of the fiber that were the main problem, but only the glass that had to be cleaner and more perfect in order to achieve its goals. He also added that it is feasible, but with great efforts. The next goal was to make a glass of such transparency that had never been achieved before. Kao's enthusiasm has inspired other researchers to share his vision of the potential of fiber optics in the future. Glass is made from quartz, one of the most widely distributed minerals on Earth. However, in order to make the cleanest glass in the world, Kao suggested that very thin fibers be extracted from quartz melted at 2000 degrees Celsius. After 4 years, in 1971, scientists from a company that has over 100 years of experience in making glass, Corning Glass Works, from the United States, using chemical processes, produced an optical fiber 1 kilometer long. Very thin fibers, made of glass, can seem very brittle and fragile. However, when the glass is properly pulled into a thin thread, its properties change. It becomes firm, light, and flexible, which must be a prerequisite if the fiber is to be buried, pulled underwater, or bent at the corners. Unlike copper cables, glass fibers are not sensitive to thunder and cannot be affected by bad weather like radio waves, for example. It took quite some time for the Earth to connect with optical fibers. In 1988, the first optical cable was laid under the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, between America and Europe. It was 6000 kilometers long. Today, telephone signals and data travel through a network of optical glass fibers whose total length is about 1 billion kilometers. If that length were wrapped around our planet, it would make about 250 thousand windings, and we should keep in mind that the number of optical fibers that come into use increases from minute to minute. Even in the purest glass fibers, the signal is slightly lost along the way and must be amplified if transmitted over huge distances. This problem, which previously required electronics, is now solved with optical amplifiers. This ended the unnecessary losses that occurred when the light had to be converted into electronic signals and electronic signals back into the light. Today, 95% of the light remains in the fibers after a full kilometer of travel, which is a number that should be compared to Kao's ambition to transmit only 1% of light over the same distance. Also, today it is not possible to talk about only one type of optical fiber. The choice of fibers is subject to consideration of communication needs and costs. The fibers are characterized by combinations of sizes, material characteristics, and light wavelengths. Semiconductor lasers and light grain-sized light-emitting diodes make optical cable networks stream information from entire telephony and the Internet around the world. Infrared light, with a wavelength of 1.55 micrometers, is today used for all types of long-distance communication, because the losses at that wavelength are the smallest. The capacity of optical networks continues to grow at an astonishing rate, and the transmission of thousands of gigabits per second is no longer a dream. Technological advances are moving in the direction of increasingly interactive communication, where optical cables will be more and more accessible and eventually connect even our houses with a large network. The technology already exists, and what we do with it is another common question. ***Digital eye*** Sometimes inventions seem surprising, and such certainly include the CCD sensor. Without CCD chips, the development of digital cameras and camcorders would have gone much slower. If it weren't for the CCD, we wouldn't be able to see stunning photographs of space taken by the Hubble Space Telescope or images of the red desert on our neighboring planet - Mars. The mentioned phenomena are definitely not what the inventors of CCD, Willard Boyle, and George Smith, imagined when they started their work. One September day in 1969, they laid the foundation of a photosensor model on a board in Boyle's office. At the time, they did not have in mind how to take a photograph, but their goal was to make a better electronic memory. CCD as a memory medium is now largely forgotten, but it is therefore in a very unexpected place at the time - digital cameras and cameras, as a basic component. The story of the CCD sensor is another success story of our electronic era. Just like many other electronic devices, digital photosensor, CCD, is made of silicon. The size of a postage stamp, the silicon substrate holds millions of light-sensitive photocells. Digital photographic technology uses the photoelectric effect, which was first explained by Albert Einstein, for which he received the Nobel Prize in 1921. This effect occurs when light hits a silicon substrate and emits an electron into a photocell. The released electrons are collected in cells that act as small containers. The higher the light intensity, the more electrons that fill these small containers are released. When an electrical voltage is passed through the CCD array, the contents of the container can be read - line by line, the electrons from the array exit into one type of transmitter. Thus, for example, a CCD matrix measuring 10 x 10 elements is transformed into a string of length of 100 elements. In this way, the CCD chip transforms the optical image into electronic signals that are later translated into digital ones and zeros. Each cell can be represented as one element of the image - a pixel. When the width of the CCD chip, expressed in pixels, is multiplied by the length of the same, the image capacity of the entire photosensor is obtained. Thus a CCD chip measuring 1280 x 1024 pixels has a capacity of 1.3 megapixels (1.3 million pixels). The CCD renders the image as black and white, so various filters must be used to obtain information about the colors of the light. One of the filters that leak basic colors - red, green, and blue, is placed above each photocell of the photosensitive sensor. Due to the nature of the sensitivity of the human eye, the number of green pixels is twice the number of red or green ones. Various complex filter techniques can be used for more accurate photography. When asked how Boyle and Smith came up with the idea to develop CCD during their brief brainstorming that took place some forty years ago, the answer is their employer’s internal policy at Bell Labs. Their boss encouraged them to develop a better, so-called bubble memory, which is another invention of the laboratory in which they worked. After the basic CCD model was completed, it only took a week for the technicians to make the first prototype. As a memory, CCD has long been forgotten, but it has become a center of photographic technology. Bell Labs hired the American George Smith in 1959, who recorded 30 patents during his work in this company. When he retired in 1986, he dedicated himself to his life's passion - sailing the oceans, and as a result, he sailed around our planet several times. By 1969, Willard Boyle had made several important discoveries, including discoveries related to the development of the world's first red laser. Boyle was born in a remote part of Canada, where he was educated until the age of 15, thanks to his mother, in his house. Bell Labs became his workplace in 1953, and in the 1960s, with 400,000 scientists in America, he worked on a project to send the first man to the moon on July 20, 1969. The benefits of the digital optical sensor soon became apparent. Just a year after the discovery, in 1970, Smith and Boyle were able to present a CCD in their video camera for the first time. In 1972, the American company Fairchild constructed the first photographic sensor measuring 100 x 100 pixels, which entered serial production a few years later. In 1975, Boyle and Smith constructed a digital video camera of sufficient resolution to transmit a television image. By 1981, the first camera with a built-in CCD sensor appeared on the market. Although with extremely primitive characteristics compared to modern cameras, these cameras are responsible for the beginning of digitalization of photography - digital photography was born. Five years later, in 1986, the first 1.4-megapixel sensor was made and after 9 years, in 1995, the first fully digitalized camera appeared on the market. Photo equipment manufacturers around the world quickly embraced this technology and the development of cheaper and higher quality products followed. With cameras equipped with digital sensors instead of film, the era in the history of photography, which began in 1839, when Louis Daguerre presented the photographic film as his invention, before the French Academy of Sciences, is over. When it comes to everyday photography, it turns out that digital cameras and cameras have become a commercial success. Recently, CCD sensors have been challenged by another technology - CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor). It is a technology that was developed at the same time as CCD. Both technologies work on the principle of the photo effect, but while with a CCD chip, the photocells are read line by line, in the CMOS sensor each cell is read separately. CMOS consumes less energy, so batteries last longer, and its production is cheaper for a longer time. However, it must be noted that the characteristics of this chip are higher noise, as well as the loss of image quality. CMOS technology is also not sensitive enough for certain areas in which photography is applied. Today, this technology is most often used in mobile phone cameras and for some other types of photography. However, both technologies are constantly evolving to be applied for various purposes. 3 years ago, the CCD reached a chip resolution of 100 megapixels. Although image quality does not only depend on the number of pixels, reaching this resolution has taken another step in the development of digital photography. There are those who predict that the future belongs to CMOS, rather than the CCD sensor. Others, however, think that these two technologies will continue to overtake each other for a long time. Initially, no one predicted that the CCD would become the basic tool of modern astronomy. However, thanks to digital technology, the wide-angle camera of the Hubble Space Telescope is able to send beautiful photos of space to Earth. The sensor of this camera initially consisted of only 0.64 megapixels, but later, when 4 such sensors were interconnected, the camera gave photos with a resolution of 2.56 megapixels. This was a big deal in the 1980s when the telescope was designed. Today, the Kepler satellite is equipped with a 95-megapixel mosaic sensor, and scientists hope to discover Earth-like planets orbiting other stars. Earlier, astronomers realized the benefits of a digital optical sensor. It covers a huge part of the electromagnetic spectrum - from X-rays to infrared light and is thousands of times more sensitive than photographic film. Out of 100 photons, a CCD is capable of capturing up to 90, where a photographic emulsion or human eye would barely capture 1. In just a few seconds, the CCD collects light coming from distant celestial objects, which previously took several hours of photographic exposure. In 1974, the digital photographic sensor was used for the first time to photograph the Moon, and after that, astronomers accepted this technology with lightning speed. A digital camera with a resolution of 320 x 512 pixels was mounted on one of the telescopes of the American National Observatory Kitt Peak in Arizona, as early as 1979. Today, whenever photography, video, or television is used somewhere, digital optical sensors are certainly involved in the process. They are also used for surveillance purposes, both on Earth and in space. CCD is also used in medicine to record internal organs for the purpose of diagnosing the disease. The digital optical sensor has become a widely used technology, both in science and in everyday life, both on the ocean floor and in space. It helps us to discover the fine details of very distant and very small objects, as well as to permanently record the wonderful moments of our lives. @vladimir94topke

@vladimir94topke 14 November 2020

My Sunday lunch *****One of the classic lunches on our table. It consists of chicken soup, fried cauliflower, cauliflower meatballs (I always make it in two ways because we have those who like it and those who really like it. For us what we like are flowers, and for those who like it are meatballs because they have a lower concentration of cauliflower, and next to it there is flour and eggs that mask the taste a bit), chicken with a lot of spices from the oven, mashed potatoes, and lettuce.***** You can already find all the recipes on our site, and I will just add them here so that they don't search. This is more of a lunch suggestion than the recipe itself. An idea, if you run out. *****Chicken with lots of spices***** Fried cauliflower is very easy to make. Separate the bouquets from the whole cauliflower flower and put them in a pot with water. Make plenty of water, add salt to the water, and bring to a boil. ***Cook for 15 minutes***, remove from the heat, leave another 5 in that hot water, and strain. Now follows salting and classic breading. ***Flour, egg, pretzels, or flour, egg, flour, as desired.*** When the cauliflower is fried, there are always pieces that fall off on their own, so I use them to make meatballs, which my children prefer more than fried ones. When you whisk the large pieces, mash the smaller ones, add the remaining egg, if there are a lot of them, then add another egg to the mixture. Add salt and pepper, a couple of tablespoons of flour, and breadcrumbs and whisk everything together. The mass should be the density of the pudding when you cook it for the filling (who doesn't know now… the mass is the density so that it can stand on the porridge when you grab it, so that it doesn't spill or leak from it, but it's not hard). Bake meatballs in heated oil, increase the heat because almost everything is processed there. Drain on a towel. Mashed potatoes somehow we all already know how to make. Do not save on butter, per kilogram of potatoes goes ***200 - 250 g with milk***. Do not stir with a mixer to avoid getting a rubber mixture. ***Pleasant!***

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@vladimir94topke 6 November 2020

Why are marketing campaigns so important? *****Countless times you have come across various billboards, TV commercials, ads in magazines, short videos on social networks, and even street promoters who stop you to present a product to you. All this is just part of the marketing campaign. We say only a part because behind one marketing campaign there is much more than one advertisement, one billboard…***** *****What exactly is a marketing campaign?***** In short, a marketing campaign is an organized, strategic effort to achieve a specific goal of the company or to get feedback, "feedback", customers. In other words, it implies detailed planning and implementation of various activities in order to attract potential customers, increases sales, or retain existing customers, all in order to gain some profit. As HubSpot states - that is what remains in us long after the first impression and the first purchase. *****How does it work?***** Campaigns make companies impressive. In addition to promoting what the company wants to show, they label them, give them an identity, tie them to some emotion and personality. *****Marketing campaign goals***** Successful marketing campaigns follow a consistent theme and promote one idea or one goal. Although they are very simply defined, they require a lot of effort and work. ***"Why are we running this campaign?"*** and "What do we want to gain from this campaign?" are just some of the questions we ask ourselves at the outset. Maybe it’s promoting a new product or service, maybe raising brand awareness, or simply promoting an upcoming event. Whatever the main idea, the goal of any marketing campaign is for the company to benefit from it. ***Why is it important to make marketing campaigns?*** Because it is through campaigns that you present yourself to the public and potential new customers. The way you do this will influence the opinions of others about you. A good campaign is remembered for a long time, and a bad one even longer. That is why it is important to plan well and approach it strategically. If successfully implemented, they can be a milestone for a company. *****How to conduct a marketing campaign?***** It is important to approach the marketing campaign strategically. The big challenge is to reach an adequate target group, motivate it to the necessary action, and achieve conversion that leads to the achievement of the desired goal. To do this you need to follow the following steps. ***1.*** Analyze your target group and their needs well. You need to determine who your customers are (a blog about Buyer persona here) and what they want. Based on this information, your marketing decisions are formed. **Ask yourself:** **WHO are we talking to? WHY?** **WHAT are we telling him?** You can read more about market segmentation on our blog here. ***2.*** Set clearly defined goals. Once you’ve defined your audience and researched it well, it’s time to set goals for your campaign. ***Goals must meet SMART requirements.*** ***S -*** Specificity - each goal must be specific. What exactly do we want to achieve? Is the outcome of the activity clear? Will the set goal lead to the desired result? ***M -*** Measurable - the goal should be set so that the degree of its realization can be monitored and an indicator of target values ​​must be defined. ***A -*** Achievable - the goal must be challenging but achievable Can it be done in a timely manner? Has anyone done this successfully before? Does the organization have available resources? ***R -*** Relevant, the goal must be relevant Is the goal worth the effort? Is it in line with our needs? Is now the right time for this? ***T -*** Time-based - each goal must have a certain period of time in which it should be achieved A poorly defined goal would be: "Achieve higher sales compared to last year.", While a good one would read: "Increase sales by 50% compared to last year." Determining whether you have achieved a goal or not, due to the use of SMART conditions, should be very simple and objective. ***3.*** Plan the strategy of your marketing campaign. ***As part of this step, you need to do the following:*** Choose marketing channels They can be online (email, social networks…) and offline (ads, flyers, radio commercials, event marketing…). Choose how you will measure the results If your goal is, for example, to increase sales, then you can choose the following measurement results: the number of online sales, the number of new customer registrations… On the other hand, if your goal is to become a more recognizable brand in your city, then you can measure results by increasing the number of followers on social networks, the number of clients coming on the recommendation of your current clients… ***Write a plan*** To keep all of the above under control, you need to write it down in one document. This document is your campaign plan. It can be minimalist or even in the form of a PowerPoint presentation. ***In this step, ask yourself questions: HOW to reach the target groups? WHERE to address them? WHEN? HOW OFTEN?*** ***4. Define resources and delegate tasks.*** Once you are confident in your marketing plan, you can begin to fulfill it by assigning specific tasks to specific people. Some of the tasks you will need to delegate to your team are project management, graphic design, video, website analytics, social media analytics, flyer distribution, and the like. It is also important to plan, ie calculate the costs that will be incurred during the implementation of the campaign. ***5. Run a marketing campaign*** Now that you have a plan, budget, and team ready, it's time to approach the marketing phase itself. Once each step is planned, all you have to do is follow the plan. But that doesn’t mean you won’t face challenges either. As with any project, a marketing plan is rarely completed without delay. For small teams, staff shortages, cost overruns, or campaign preoccupation can be a problem. In order to avoid such and similar problems, it is necessary to be constantly active in managing the campaign. It is necessary to regularly monitor the reports on the status of the campaign in order to know if everything is going well and on time. You need to make sure your team is motivated and you need to solve problems on time. ***6. Measure the results of the campaign*** The last, and step we all expect, is to measure the results of the campaign. At this stage, we find out whether the time and money spent were worth it, as well as whether we achieved the set goals. The results of the campaign are measured with special tools, and read more about them in our blog "Internet marketing tools - Why they are important and which are useful". ***In addition, you should consider other aspects of your campaign:*** How capable was each member of the team doing their task? Were all tasks completed on time? What problems or challenges arose during the implementation? What could you have done better or differently? Keep in mind that measuring campaign results doesn't have to be done explicitly in the end. On the contrary, if you monitor your results and progress during the campaign, it will be easier for you to adjust in case of problems. ***Examples*** ***Rona*** In the spring of 2010, Rona, a Canadian distributor, and retailer of building materials and home remodeling products came up with a fantastic idea. Namely, he used the famous "Ambush Marketing", ie Ambush Marketing. This type of marketing refers to the (miss) use of large events or already existing marketing campaigns for the sake of one's own interests, without paying appropriate fees. Although negative thoughts are often associated with this type of marketing, this may not always be the case. Rona recognized Apple's billboard, with which he advertises his latest iPod Nano. The billboard displays the product in all available colors so that the colors merge downwards. When she saw that, Ron's company came up with a fantastic idea to use Apple's billboard for its own purpose. Originally, Rona wanted to design a campaign based on the fact that they are a company that recycles paints, which resulted in placing their billboards just below Apple's billboards. Their billboard contained paint buckets placed just below Apple's products so that the paint "leaked" directly to them. The sign that dominated the billboard was, "We recycle paint residue." ***This initiative was very unique and innovative. The result is about 2 million liters of recycled paint.*** We must note that this example of ambush marketing is not typical. Apple's products had nothing to do with Rona's products, so they were not competent to each other at any time.

@vladimir94topke 6 November 2020

VI - Artificial intelligence - a gift or a reason for fear *****The digital***** age has opened the door to many inventions. *****New technologies***** are growing rapidly today and with them their application. But there are also those old inventions, unfulfilled dreams of many scientists, who rely on the possibility that this explosive growth in innovation opens the door to something that would fundamentally change everyday life. *****It is of course artificial intelligence***** *****(VI)*****. For years, popular culture (movies, comics) has introduced us to various depictions and personifications of *****VI*****, and developments in the film industry have only made it easier to show them on the big screen. Thus, science fiction can and does try to touch as much as possible the issues that have been the topic of debate for decades, the possibility of creating an artificial mind, a machine that works and, more importantly, reacts as a human being, that is, an intellectual being. The ethics of this endeavor have been the subject of controversy since it became an idea. *****History***** A few years ago, the secret of the British Secret Service was revealed, that during the Second World War they managed to break the German *****ENIGMA***** and thus shorten the war by at least two years and win. They achieved this primarily with the help of Alan Turing, a British mathematician, and decoder who found a way to make a computer that would solve a given problem, in this case, coded messages of the German navy by behaving like him and examining combinations until an exact solution is found. *****ENIGMA***** was considered invincible until this discovery. It is Turing who is considered the father of artificial intelligence. Of course, making supercomputers in the middle of the *****20th***** century was unimaginably difficult, considering that it was an incredibly "expensive sport". Only the most prestigious universities with the best computer labs had any chance because of funding. In the '60s and early *****'70s***** of the *****XX***** century, this field is in a great development. The machines could store much more data, which was a prerequisite for *****VI.***** Scientists themselves have become more experienced, and they have better defined problem-solving algorithms and better determined which of the algorithms to apply to a particular problem. What particularly interested the financiers, at that time the government organization, was the recording and translation of the direct speech. Needless to say, this application was of immense value at the time, the Cold War, and the golden age of espionage. After advances related to the algorithms themselves and the development of the machine in the form of memory and speed, as well as advances related to certain fields of application, *****VI***** stopped developing. Although with predictions that they are close to the development of the artificial mind, however, there was no end result. In the absence of government investment, the field of artificial intelligence flourished at the end of the last century. Private *****IT***** companies have started to deal with this and the first result that will be remembered in history is the victory of *****IBM's***** Deep Blue in a chess game over Garry Kasparov, then the best chess player in the world, and is considered one of the best of all time. 2 games of 6 matches were played and those matches were very well covered by the media. This was an unprecedented shift in the development of artificial intelligence that opened the door to further success. *****What exactly is intelligence?***** A word with many definitions, but here we are talking about machine intelligence, artificial. We are talking about computers, robots. Therefore, we must mention the Turing test. It is nothing but a test for computers with the aim of checking the intelligence of the computer, that is, whether the computer is intelligent (whether it thinks). The participants are a computer, a human examiner, and a person who helps the examiner. The examiner asks questions via the keyboard to which the computer and the other person answer. The examiner can ask whatever questions he wants and as many as he wants and the test is completed when the examiner assesses whether he is talking to the computer or not. The other person's goal is to help and direct the examiner to the correct answer, while the computer tries to deceive the examiner and convince him that he is human. So far, no computer has passed this test. **This field, in addition to answering many scientific, research, mathematical questions, but also one philosophical one. How we ourselves perceive human intelligence. What elements do machines need to be given in order to behave and "think" like a human being? Certain functions such as learning, understanding, problem-solving, perception, and language (speech) have emerged.** *****Types of artificial intelligence***** There are many divisions based on various criteria. Whether by the job for which they were designed, by the years when they were designed, or by the success they achieved, ie to what level they were developed. *****So here we will use that last division into:***** Jet machines Machines with limited memory Theory of mind Conscience *****Jet machines***** - as their name suggests, react to the environment and the situation. What is interesting about them is that they do not have a memory of what they did before. Every action is purely reactive and focused on a given problem. In the case of a chess game, their condition on the first move is identical to that on the 20th move. Each subsequent move requires an analysis without memory of previous moves. It can neither form memories nor apply past experiences. He reacts to the world at a given moment as he sees it. Many scientists have stated that this is the furthest thing to go because everything beyond this is a violation of ethical principles. *****Machines with limited memory***** - are just a few steps ahead of the previous group. They can create short-term memory that you use to perform certain tasks. Certain driverless cars use this system where they track the road, other drivers, their speed, and so on at the same time, but very limited. Such systems cannot gain experience like humans when driving. Although, although limited systems, they laid the foundation for later progress. *****Theory of mind***** - the first two groups are the ones that exist, this and the next are the predictions, the goals of those who deal with the development of artificial intelligence. The theory of mind deviates from the first goal, designing a machine that will make complex decisions in a short time and perform complicated tasks, and move a step further. It moves towards what separates us from the rest of the living world, and that is a part of consciousness, that is, understanding others and their decisions, desires, etc. This is an area that is also studied by psychology, the need for a person to socialize, so it is appropriate that artificial intelligence systems strive for that level. *****Consciousness***** - The last step on the journey from a computer that performs a complex task to an artificially created intellectual being is consciousness and what goes with it. Specifically, awareness of oneself, of one's existence, and understanding of one's own needs. This is considered to be the ultimate level. ***Application of artificial intelligence and influence on society*** The possibilities, as we have stated, are endless. And the controversy is about several segments. First and foremost, is ***VI*** a threat to humanity, and second, how will development reflect on the current situation and specifically the jobs we have today? Many world entrepreneurs and ***IT*** experts, famous scientists have touched on this topic, with different opinions. So Elon Musk, one of the most successful entrepreneurs, and Stephen Hawking, a world-renowned astrophysicist, agree that if there is no control over the development of ***VI***, there can be catastrophic consequences for humanity, to the limits we see in sci-fi movies like Terminator. Elon strives to create a controlled environment for ***VI*** development by establishing OpenAI, but also Neuralink in response to the potential lag of the human race behind ***VI-***backed machines. On the other hand, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg disagree with their findings and claim that this opinion is paranoid. They see infinite potential and support every kind of development of artificial intelligence. The epilogue of this discussion will show itself. ***Artificial intelligence and the jobs of the future*** This is a topic for controversy and a topic that is skilfully avoided in the media. There is fear among workers that the emergence of VI will result in the loss of millions of jobs. It is cheaper for company owners to pay for a machine than for workers who have been paying for years, training, and who end up making mistakes. As in the previous case, we have two aspects of observation. The first ones are optimistic. They believe that the emergence of VI can create more jobs than it would close. According to some people's estimates, up to ***500,000*** more occupations than it would shut down. This would mean opening schools to train and teach people to work with and with these highly intellectual machines. People would grow and learn with them and vice versa. According to them, there is no reason to worry. On the other hand, as would be expected, pessimists fear that machines will take over jobs and thus erase certain occupations for people, and thus damage millions. ***VI*** is already applied in banking, in medicine, an incredible amount is invested in it due to the fear of lagging behind the world. Routine jobs could disappear altogether, such as workers in certain factories or workers at counters. *****These machines would spend less*****, would be able to process a huge amount of data in real-time, would function more reliably than humans but could also repeat the same job over and over again without mental fatigue. Of course, applications have already been found that man could not do on his own, and help humanity, such as early detection of cancer and the like. ***VI today*** Aware of the problem, and that is the ignorance of people about the benefits of artificial intelligence, organizations appear everywhere that raise awareness about this world phenomenon. Every day there are new applications, new variations of algorithms that change reality, and VI slowly draws in all aspects of human functioning, facilitates it, and opens up new possibilities. City AI is an organization that involves cities around the world in an initiative to inform people about artificial intelligence. One of them is certainly AI Novi Sad, which is organizing a lecture on this topic on Wednesday, January 31. You can read about it here, and how popular this topic is in our country is shown by the fact that all places for lectures are filled only a few days after the announcement. **This is a topic that touches every individual and we should not easily accept or reject this phenomenon, but we should study it carefully and, as in everything in life, find the right measure.**

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@vladimir94topke 6 November 2020

How to prevent food poisoning Do you know how to recognize the symptoms of food poisoning? Learn all about it and how to most easily overcome the consequences and prevent the occurrence of this problem. Food poisoning can make you enjoy nature and grilling. In the most literal sense, this is a problem that occurs much more often during the summer, although it is possible that you will be poisoned by food during the winter as well. The reason for this lies primarily in the temperature, which is significantly higher during the summer than during the winter. As it pleases us, it pleases bacteria and viruses and affects their growth and development. And even when you are in nature, there are no conditions for washing hands and food like at home - it is a paradise for bacteria and ideal conditions for their multiplication. *****Why does food poisoning occur?***** In some cases, this is due to certain toxic substances found in some foods. This is for example the case when you eat a poisonous mushroom. In most cases, the cause is its improper use or storage of food in conditions that favor the development of bacteria. Bacteria in food Food can be infected during procurement, picking, preparation, transport, storage. One of the very common causes is the transfer of bacteria from one surface to another, in this case, food. This happens, for example, when you cut meat or other food on a dirty cutting board when you prepare it with dirty hands or using insufficiently clean utensils. Foodborne infections most often occur when we eat fresh foods, which are immediately ready for use, such as fresh fruits and vegetables. Food that is cooked is less dangerous because the temperature kills pathogenic germs - provided that you eat it with clean utensils, clean hands, and immediately after preparation. *****The most common causes of food poisoning are:***** Bacteria - Salmonella, Escherichia coli, Listeria, and Clostridium are among the best known and most widespread here. ***Viruses -*** this group includes all those so-called stomach viruses, among which are ***norovirus or rotavirus.*** *****Cooking kills bacteria and viruses. But when it is summer and when there is an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh salads and plenty of fruits begin to dominate our menu, food poisoning has a greater potential.***** Take watermelon for example. They are a great summer refreshment and can help you lose weight in many ways. One is one that means consuming them as much as possible such as a watermelon diet. The second is the one that will contribute to you becoming infected with some bacteria and getting sick and thus reducing your appetite. Although we eat the inside of the watermelon, bacteria and impurities are found on the outside. Therefore, before cutting, it is desirable to wash its bark well, and only then cut it. With a clean knife, of course. What many of us do is ask the seller to cut a piece of watermelon for us to see if it is ripe. Here is a paradise for bacteria! The liquid from the watermelon remains on the knife, the temperature favors the development of bacteria, and it is unlikely that the street seller of watermelon has the conditions to wash the knife after each use. *****Some foods are more susceptible to bacterial contamination, and this group includes the following foods:***** raw and insufficiently heat-treated meat raw eggs and fish unpasteurized milk *****Bacteria need to have certain conditions for development. High humidity and temperature up to 63 C are the most favorable.***** All foods that meet these requirements and are not stored in the refrigerator can lead to food poisoning. This includes ketchup, mayonnaise, various dressings, salads, and afternoon lunch left at room temperature for several hours. You can find the sources of the infection at every step. It is enough to be careless. *****What are the symptoms of food poisoning?***** Perhaps the symptoms of this disease will not immediately ruin your picnic, except that food that is not of the appropriate quality can have a bad smell and taste and reduce your enjoyment of it. It mostly depends on how long you have been on a picnic after consuming bacteriologically defective food. *****The first symptoms will appear after a few hours, but they can also appear much later - after a few days or weeks.***** *****You can expect the following discomfort:***** Nausea and vomiting Strait Stomach pain Temperature Lack of appetite Fatigue Headache **The symptoms of food poisoning can last for several days and will completely exhaust you. It is usually 3-5 days, but it also depends on your immune system.** *****Can food poisoning be dangerous?***** **Maybe in some cases.** What happens most often is dehydration. Then when bacteria in food spice up your picnic, chances are high that you will lose a lot of fluid from your body due to frequent vomiting and diarrhea. That is why it is very important to make up for lost fluid and drink enough water. In addition to fluids, in this way, the body loses both salts and minerals. It seems simple to drink plenty of fluids and make up for the salt by consuming lukewarm soup. But when you have no appetite and when you are weak, water can also cause the urge to vomit, which makes it very easy for you to find yourself in a vicious circle of dehydration. Escherichia coli is one of the bacteria responsible for food poisoning. It can also cause chaos in the body. It can damage the layer of blood vessels in the kidneys, which can lead to disruption of their work and even to the failure of their function. Salmonella is a type of bacterium that is the most common cause of this problem, especially in the summer months. It can usually be found in fresh eggs, milk, and fresh meat. While certain pathogenic microorganisms will change the smell and appearance of food, salmonella will easily go unnoticed because it does not leave such traces. Then when it reaches your body, the presence of salmonella will be made clear to you. The symptoms of salmonella poisoning are the same as for poisoning by other bacteria and can occur between ***12-72 hours.*** **Food poisoning in healthy people is not overly dangerous, but in people who have weak immunity, it can have dangerous consequences and even lead to a fatal outcome.** *****How is the treatment carried out?***** Bacteria that cause toxic changes in food to have complicated names and diagnoses such as "Salmonella infection" can be life-threatening and set off a panic alarm in your head. Of course, this is not completely harmless, but there is no room for too much worry. It is uncomfortable, but in most cases, you are not in mortal danger. The treatment of food poisoning, including the treatment of salmonella, is usually carried out at home and, if there are no additional complications, it passes in a few days with the discomfort suffered. ***In order to successfully cope with the symptoms, it is necessary to drink enough fluids during the treatment. Water, tea, soup come into consideration, and sports drinks that are rich in electrolytes are extremely good. In this way, you will replenish the lost minerals, the body will slowly return to normal.*** *****Diarrhea diet***** If you have diarrhea and your appetite is not the best, you will need a special diet against diarrhea. To some extent, the organism itself will dictate the pace and way of eating here. Then, when your appetite is disturbed, fatty foods will probably not please you. In the treatment of diarrhea, the most important thing is to drink enough fluids and to introduce the food gradually. *****The anti-diarrhea diet briefly includes the following rules:***** Teas are better if they are also useful. So instead of fruit tea with strawberry aroma, take tea that will reduce stomach cramps (chamomile, mint, cumin) Introduce liquid foods. The best are soups that have a lot of electrolytes and soups. It is an excellent choice and is water made of water, the specific mucous structure of which can help restore the work of the intestines. Avoid fresh fruits and vegetables and foods rich in fiber, which will only accelerate the continuation of diarrhea. However, not all fruits are forbidden. Banana is rich in potassium and in this case, it may be the right choice. Gradually introduce solid foods, preferably what you like best at that time because you don’t need to cause even more nausea. So, listen to your body. It can be biscuits, crackers, dry snacks, and light meals such as cooked rice, potatoes, or carrots. Against diarrhea is an excellent yogurt with probiotic cultures that can support the work of the intestines. Avoid dried meat products and strong spices. *****When to see a doctor?***** Food poisoning is exhausting and will literally drain you like a rag, but it usually passes without major health consequences. However, if you experience the following symptoms you should see a doctor: Bloody vomiting or bloody stools Inability to hydrate well due to frequent vomiting or diarrhea, dry mouth, irregular urination Diarrhea lasting more than 3 days Severe abdominal pain High temperature - ***over 38.5 C*** Unconsciousness and weakness. Blurred vision and tingling sensation in the arms or legs All of these are signs that home treatment is not enough for you and that you need professional medical help. Your doctor will then prescribe an infusion and perform the necessary tests and possibly prescribe antibiotics. *****10 tips to prevent food poisoning***** *****In order for going out with the company in nature without such consequences, only a few precautions and precautions are needed. Here are 10 tips on how to prevent food poisoning.***** ***1.***Properly pack groceries in clean boxes. Raw food should be separated from that to be prepared. ***2.***Do does not place prepared food in a plate or container containing fresh, unprepared food. This increases your chances of spreading the infection ***3.***Bring plenty of water to wash your hands and prepare a meal with clean hands. Paper towels and wet wipes are not out of the question either. ***4.*** Don't be impatient. We know that he is hungry in nature and that grilled meat attracts with its smell. However, it is very important that it is well heat-treated in order to destroy any bacteria ***5.***Do does not thaw frozen food abruptly. It is best to do this gradually. Take it out of the freezer the day before and put it in the fridge to melt gradually. ***6.***Do does not eat raw eggs and unpasteurized milk. Always heat treat them. ***7.***Heat the leftover food well - to the boiling point. ***8.***Wash fruits and vegetables that you will eat raw thoroughly ***9.***Throw away suspicious food. If the smell and appearance are not attractive or common for this type of food, it can be a sign that the activity of certain bacteria takes place on them. In that case, it is better to throw away food than to suffer the consequences. ***10.***Do does not use expired food. Although the date on the packaging is only a short deadline, which can be longer the other day, it is best not to take risks with such foods. Food poisoning sounds like something fatal, but most often it is not. However, during the summer months, it is not uncommon and that is why you need to know how to prevent it and how to treat it. It is a time when the sun entices us to spend time outside and hang out, and when we will gladly take on the job of preparing barbecues or ordinary picnic sandwiches. *****Barbecue and food serving***** *****Barbecue***** Then, when you prepare food yourself, it is enough to take all preventive measures, store food properly, watch what you buy, look at deadlines, evaluate the smell and taste and take care of hygiene. *****Feasible, isn't it?***** The problem can be when you eat in a restaurant in the summer months or buy fast food whose toppings in the form of salads and dressings stand at the outside temperature or in any situation when someone else is preparing the meal you are eating. Take care of that even when you go swimming and bring sandwiches that spend a good part of the day at too high a temperature. **Food poisoning may not immediately diminish your enjoyment of the charms of summer, but the next few days can very easily be remembered by you for a bad experience.**

@vladimir94topke 5 November 2020

10 super elegant ways to knit a scarf ***French knot*** *****Fold the scarf in half and put it around your neck. Take one free end of the scarf and pull it over and below the resulting loop. Pass the second part first below and then over the same loop.***** ***An intricate necklace*** *****Put a scarf around your neck. Take one end and wrap it around your arm. Pull the scarf to make a loose knot. Thread the other part of the scarf through the side knot, first under the loop, and then over.***** ***Necklace*** *****Fold the long scarf in half. Take the diagonal ends and tie them in a knot. Put it around your neck, twist it and switch it over your head once more.***** ***Scarf with two "faces"*** *****Choose two favorite scarves and put one over the other. Then put them around your neck, take one end of the scarf, wrap it, and tuck it behind your neck. This way both scarves will be seen.***** ***Elegant knot*** *****Wrap a long scarf around your neck twice, and then "hide" both ends under it.***** ***"Hidden" node*** *****Wrap the scarf around your neck so that the ends fall freely from the front. Take them and tie a loose knot. Hide the knot by pulling the fabric from the top of the scarf over it.***** ***Elegant robe*** *****This is a slightly more elegant version of the scarf casually slung over the shoulder. Put the scarf over your shoulders and tie a tight knot on your back. Pass the rest of the scarf over it to hide it.***** ***Twisted knot*** *****Wrap the scarf around your neck. Pull the ends over the loop on the neck and let it fall freely.***** Double knot *****Wrap the scarf around your neck twice. Take one end and pull over and through the resulting layers of the f. Then tie both ends in a knot.***** ***European node*** *****Fold the longer scarf in half, wrap it around the neck, and then pull the two ends through the loop and tighten it tightly.*****

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@vladimir94topke 5 November 2020

How evangelic fertilization looks from a male angle ***We almost always hear about infertility and in vitro fertilization from the point of view of women who have gone through it all, however, this time Dad Brajab Maza decided to share the story with all of us for the sake of all future fathers. He told the story of his family and encouraged everyone in a similar situation to be brave and strong*** Growing up, I had a perfect relationship with my father and saw a real role model in him. I was truly blessed to have such a man before my eyes, who led our family of five through both good and bad moments. As I grew up, I said to myself, "I want to be just like him." Unfortunately, after several failed attempts to keep my wife pregnant, these dreams have disappeared from sight - Brian Maza begins his story. *****The beginning of the story ...***** As I came into my late twenties and early thirties, I often heard stories of people facing the problem of infertility, but I never heard of in vitro fertilization from a male angle. Now, when my wife *****Chloe Mills***** and I are expecting another child with the help of the *****WTO*****, I feel a kind of responsibility to raise awareness on a topic that is not difficult to talk about, and very often it is left to women to deal with it. When our story began, my wife and I were in the same chapter, but not on the same pages when it comes to having children. She wanted children right after the wedding, but I wasn't ready. I am a co-founder of a large company with which I was constantly opening a restaurant after restaurant at that time. My wife has achieved tremendous success in her journalistic career, and we have had a period of constant going out, traveling the world, and living a free life. I didn't want it to end, but I knew I wanted to be a father - so in time, we decided to take the next step in our marriage - to start a family. *****Who is guilty...***** I never thought I would not be able to get my wife pregnant naturally. Not only was I hurt because of her, but also because of my own feelings. I looked in the mirror and I didn't feel like a man. After seven months of trying the good old fashioned way, we went to the doctor, then the next and the next, until we got to an infertility specialist. It was then that my wife discovered that she had something called a reduced ovarian reserve, and I realized that my swimmers didn't look as strong as I thought. To be honest, I had a reduced sperm count. It wasn’t the way we thought we were going to start a family, but life doesn’t go the way we think. I immediately went to the defense, because I thought, "This is not happening to those who really care about their own health." I’ve been playing football since I know myself, and I’ve even reached the first league at the University of Rhode Island. To say that I am passionately dedicated to health and fitness would be an understatement, so this was a really huge blow. Practically every one of our conversations with the doctors came down to talking about my sports resume, from training intensively every day to the pressure of the pants I use, about tight boxers, and even the amount of coffee I drink. Anything that could at least slightly affect my sperm count was considered to be discussed. *****Exit exists ...***** To make matters worse, my relationship with my wife began to suffer because I felt like I had let her down. Her dream of starting a family was postponed, and constant visits to the doctors led to failed attempts at artificial insemination, and then to a huge fight, but, to be honest, it was because we were both scared. We were afraid of the unknown, and the path we were taking was complicated. None of us were ready for this. We did not want the end result to be in vitro fertilization. We felt like it was our enemy, words we didn't even want to say. In time, we realized that IVF could save us (and it did). It was the answer to our problems and the beginning of our family that we dreamed about so much. I promised my wife that I would attend meetings with doctors every morning, where the growth of follicles was recorded, and that I would be there for her daily intake of hormones, which led to the extraction of eggs. When the day of surgery finally came, because you could literally divide the tension into two outcomes, and the positive one seemed so far away at that moment. The next few days of the procedure were equally a nightmare, because we waited day after day to be told what was happening with the embryos. Every call we received created more and more nervousness. After all, only one embryo was viable, and thankfully, it was as perfect as it could be in that situation. We decided to do the transfer on the third day instead of taking a risk and waiting for the fifth. On the fifth day, it could freeze and be sent for genetic testing, so we were aware that we were taking a risk. Still, after all, the risk paid off. We were not wrong. *****Good news...***** Two weeks later, I was in Brooklyn looking for a potential location for a restaurant, when I received a message from my wife. It was a picture of two positive pregnancy tests. I will never forget that feeling that went through my body because my dream of becoming a father has finally come true. We certainly had a long way to go, with more incidental scars, but we stuck together and fought with all our might for the family. Our son Leo was a real miracle, who taught us a lot about life, and so young. We didn't think that we would start creating a family in this way, but life doesn't always go the way we thought. *****Happy ending...***** Now, only two years after the entire *****WTO***** procedure, we are expecting another son. This baby is also a miracle of in vitro fertilization, which went in the same way as the first one - with one quality embryo and transfer on the third day. I realized that we are incredibly happy that we managed to have a baby for the second time. If we hadn't succeeded with in vitro fertilization, we would have looked for a surrogate mother, and we were also thinking about adoption - nothing would have stopped us from creating the family we both dreamed of. This story has a happy ending, but there were moments in my life when I didn’t think I would have a chance to tell it. My story is intended for all future fathers. I want you to know that we are all together in this. We should not feel ashamed or insecure about our problem. Take a deep breath and remember that fertility problems do not make you a smaller person, and if you are as happy as my family, it will make you even stronger.

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@vladimir94topke 5 November 2020

Robots and artificial intelligence *****"Robots, write me homework!"***** *****"Robot, make me a sandwich!"***** *****"Robot, vacuum my room!"***** *****"Robot, iron my suit!"***** ***Luckily, we have robots that… Wait, we don't have robots like this yet. Why do you think that is so?*** *****Robots***** It’s not too hard to make a robot. If we have Lego cubes at our disposal, or we are skilled in processing wood, metal, or plastic, we can make something that will be our vision of a robot. However, will that robot be able to start? Probably not, if we didn't make wrists like the ones we have on our arms and legs. And even then, the robot will not be able to move independently, like humans. In order to do that, we have to build some source of energy into it, like a battery. And not only that, but we have to conduct that energy (electricity) to his arms, legs, and head in some way. When we have done all that, our robot finally becomes mobile. Just… He doesn't see where he's going, and he hits things. With all that, he can't pick up any object, and even if he could, he wouldn't know how tightly he should grab it. He does not hear our orders, nor can he answer us if we ask him anything. You suspect that making a robot that would do something requires us to think about a large number of little things. It is these things that engineers, constructors, and programmers who design, build, and program robots think about. Some of these robots have found their place in car production, food, rubble removal, and various other areas. But despite their presence in the areas we have listed, we still cannot talk to them the way we talk to other people. Why? *****Programming and artificial intelligence***** In order to understand why our imagined robot is not working and does not understand what we are telling him, we must first start with us, humans. Growing up, each of us learned to speak, to recognize things and people in the world around us, to think and learn how to solve the problems he encounters, to read and write. And that's exactly what we have to teach our robot. The problem is that we can teach a robot to read and write, but, at least for now, not to fully understand what it has read, or to accurately recognize things and people around it, as well as to think and create what he had not seen before, or what did not exist before. That is, for now, we cannot teach a robot to be intelligent. If we succeeded in that, we would create something called artificial intelligence, which is intelligence that did not come into being naturally (like a human) but was made (programmed) by someone. *****Creating such a robot (or program) that could upgrade or improve itself is not at all easy.***** The problems we have listed are dealt with by a large number of scientists from various fields - programming, electronics, medicine, biology, philosophy, and many others. All of them usually cooperate with each other and use the knowledge gained by other scientists. For now, it seems that in the near future we will not get to fully mobile and intelligent robots as we have seen in the movies. **Maybe it wouldn't be bad if we had robots that would do everything we told them to do instead of us. However, if robots did everything for us (for example, studied, or wrote homework), what would we do in those situations when robots break down or are simply not around? Or, more seriously, what would we do if such a robot decides that it doesn't need people?**

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@vladimir94topke 5 November 2020

Artificial in vitro fertilization ***If you think that you have exhausted the possibilities for naturally staying in another state and have waited long enough, or if the years are coming, it is time to get acquainted with the possibilities offered by modern medicine.*** In vitro fertilization procedures are based on improving the couple's natural fertilization capabilities. They are aimed at making contact between eggs and sperm by shortening the path to their connection or bringing them into direct contact. The essence of all IVF procedures is to induce ovulation and deliver the prepared semen to greater or lesser proximity of the ovum in the body (AIH) or outside the woman's body (IVF). *****ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION - AIH OR IUI***** Insemination is a simple intervention and lasts from 5-10 minutes and in most cases is completely painless. ***1-1.5 ml*** of previously prepared semen is inserted into the uterus with a special catheter. After insemination, it is recommended that the woman continue to lie down for some time. Two weeks after insemination, it is necessary to do a blood test in order to establish a pregnancy. Insemination is the process of taking the husband's semen (sperm) and its artificial introduction into: *****cervical canal - cervical insemination***** • transcervical uterine cavity - intrauterine insemination (IUI) • fallopian tube transcervical - intratubal insemination ***Insemination can be one of the types of infertility treatment for couples who have been diagnosed with idiopathic infertility, milder forms of male infertility, and ovulation problems.*** *****Insemination can be reported***** • in a spontaneous (natural) cycle at the time of expected ovulation (by determining luteinizing hormone levels) • with the stimulation of ovulation at the time of expected ovulation (by determining the level of luteinizing hormone) or • with the stimulation of ovulation at the time of planned ovulation (application of medications that allow us to program the time of ovulation), but always with prior preparation of semen in order to achieve maximum fertilizing potential of the spouse Timing in insemination is very important because insemination is done either immediately before or immediately after ovulation. There are several methods available to doctors to determine the exact date of insemination, such as ultrasound examinations and determination of luteinizing hormone levels. IUI treatment in the treatment of infertility is recommended a maximum of 3-4 times. If the cause of infertility is the absence of ovulation, insemination can be tried in several cycles, however, most couples who have a problem with pregnancy turn to in vitro fertilization after 3 unsuccessful insemination procedures. *****IVF FERTILIZATION - IVF AND ICSI***** In vitro fertilization is performed as an infertility therapy only when there is no other simpler way to treat infertility and this method is the crown of infertility treatment and for many couples the only way to parenthood. *****We must note that the pregnancy caused by in vitro fertilization is exactly the same as any other pregnancy that occurred in the usual way.***** Any complications in such a pregnancy can in no way be attributed to in vitro fertilization. There are two basic types of IVF procedures - the classic IVF IVF method and ICSI micro fertilization. The decision of which of these two procedures will be applied in the treatment of infertility depending on the number and quality of eggs, as well as the quality of sperm (their number, morphology, and motility). Regardless of which laboratory procedure of merging the egg and sperm is performed, the preparatory phase, which is the procedure of controlled ovarian stimulation, is the same. *****Preparatory phase - Stimulation of ovulation***** Oocytes develop inside the fluid-filled cavities in the ovaries, called follicles, which enlarge as the egg matures. Controlled ovulation hyperstimulation is a procedure used in in vitro fertilization procedures with the goal of stimulating the ovaries to produce as many eggs as possible, compared to only one as is the case in natural cycles. More eggs, and in connection with that, more embryos, provide the possibility of choosing the highest quality embryos for embryo transfer. The effect of the therapy taken in order to create a larger number of eggs is monitored on ultrasound examinations (folliculometry) and on the basis of the levels of the hormone estradiol. Also, ultrasound monitors the thickness and maturity of the uterine mucosa. *****Follicle puncture and oocyte aspiration***** In medical terminology, puncture of cavities is referred to as follicle puncture, and egg suction as an aspiration of oocytes. This intervention is performed under general anesthesia, vaginally, under ultrasound control. After the intervention, the biologist immediately examines the submitted material under a microscope and announces the number of obtained eggs. *****In vitro fertilization - Laboratory phase - IVF***** After collecting the eggs, they are transferred to the laboratory, where they are evaluated and prepared for mixing with sperm. In the case of the classic ***IVF*** method, ***IVF is*** "offered" a larger number of quality sperm in special conditions. When eggs are inseminated, they are examined approximately ***14-18 hours*** afterward to determine if fertilization has occurred, and ***24 hours*** later to verify that adequate division has occurred. ***In vitro fertilization - Laboratory phase*** - *****MICROFERTILIZATION - ICSI***** In vitro fertilization by intracytoplasmic sperm injection - Microfertilization ***(ICSI)*** is an in vitro fertilization procedure used when we want to increase the chances of a couple involved in the procedure, which has a minimal probability of fertilization occurring naturally ***(classical IVF method).*** Clinical indications for this in vitro fertilization procedure include: ***Male sterility factor*** • decreased sperm count • poor sperm motility • poor sperm quality • sperm that lack the ability to penetrate the egg ***Immune factor*** • idiopathic sterility (of unknown, more precisely, undiscovered cause) • In previous cycles of IVF, there was no fertilization, or it was significantly reduced, ie. only a very small number of eggs were fertilized. Under normal circumstances, the egg is surrounded by clusters of cells that must all be removed, and the egg cleaned before the IVF technique is approached. As with the classic IVF method, sperm is obtained from a partner and special laboratory techniques prepare for further procedure. In the most severe cases of the complete absence of sperm in the ejaculate (azoospermia), a testicular aspiration biopsy ***(TESA)*** can be performed, ie a real surgical testicular biopsy (***TESE***). When both sperm and eggs are collected, a process occurs in which the biologist-embryologist injects one sperm into the egg. After this procedure, the egg is examined approximately ***14-16 hours*** afterward to determine if fertilization has occurred, and ***24 hours*** later to verify that adequate division has occurred. *****HATCHING***** Hatching is a new method that can improve the chances of IVF success in certain situations. By observing the embryos in the laboratory, it was determined that those embryos that are surrounded by a thin natural shell have a higher percentage of implants in the uterine mucosa. This is how the idea of ​​micromanipulation called hatching came about. ***On what principles are hatching based?*** The embryo that is inserted into the uterus by the usual embryo transfer technique is wrapped in a sheath. In order for it to be implanted in the mucous membrane, the embryo must come out of its shell, that is, it must "hatch" like a bird from an egg. Nature sometimes makes this envelope too thick or firm, so that cells that are in the accelerated division do not have enough energy to break through, and rejection occurs. The solution to this problem is hatching. It thins and pierces the sheath and facilitates the release of the embryo and its subsequent implantation in the mucous membrane. The methods by which this is achieved can be chemical, mechanical, and laser. Lately, the laser has been accepted as the most reliable and is performed in all large biological laboratories. The reliability of the laser in relation to other methods is, above all, the precision of execution, but also the speed. Hatching is performed immediately before embryo transfer. It is used both on fresh, but also on embryos that have been frozen. Statistics show that less than 1% of quality embryos during this micromanipulation suffer damage that makes them incapable of implantation. However, that is the main reason why hatching is tactically given up in those situations when there is only one embryo. In practice, hatching can be used in all cases of in vitro fertilization. However, experience has shown that this method is especially useful in the following situations: • later reproductive years, ie in patients older than ***37 years*** • patients who have elevated basal levels of follicle-stimulating hormone ***(FSH)***, which indicates ovarian depletion • situations where embryonic cells divide more slowly or are fragmented • in cases where the ova have an evidently thicker and/or firmer sheath (pellucid zone) • patients who have had several unsuccessful ***IVF*** attempts (three or more embryo transfers that did not end in conception) The results so far show that in all these situations, hatching can increase the chance of pregnancy by ***20%.*** *****EMBRYO TRANSFER***** Embryo transfer, as the end of the in vitro fertilization procedure, can be done as early as thirty hours after the intervention. This means that the return of the embryo takes place from one and a half days to three days after the puncture of the follicles and the aspiration of the eggs. In certain situations, this period is extended up to five days, until the embryo reaches the "blastocyst" stage. It is important to emphasize that blastocyst culture is not possible for all couples. Not recommended for patients with six or fewer fertilized eggs. The process of inserting the embryo into the uterus does not take long, and it is not painful. Before the embryo transfer itself, in "Jevremova", patients have the opportunity to see their embryos that will be returned to them. After the embryo transfer, a short rest in our apartments is advised, and after that, the patients are discharged home. ***Implant outcome*** Fifteen days after the embryo transfer, a test should be done to prove early pregnancy. This sensitive test is called beta-HCG and is done from the blood.

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@vladimir94topke 4 November 2020

Industrial robots Various ways of systematizing industrial manipulation robots can be found in the literature. Very often, the criteria used are based on their technical characteristics and are fully valid only for a certain period of time. A division based on the type of mechanical structure of the minimum robot configuration is adopted here, since it is one of the very important characteristics, and which is relatively unchanged over time. The basic configurations of industrial robots will be presented below. ***Robot of anthropomorphic configuration:*** In most robotic configurations, including this one, the first degree of freedom (calculated from the substrate) is rotational and the axis of the first joint is vertical. This joint ensures the rotation of the complete robot around the vertical axis. The axes of the second and third joints are mutually parallel, horizontal, and perpendicular to the axis of the first of the second and third joints, it is ensured that the top of the minimum configuration is positioned at an arbitrary point in the vertical plane containing the axis of the first joint. A sketch of the kinematic structure and a photograph of a robot of anthropomorphic configuration are shown in the figures. The mechanical structure of the robot of anthropomorphic configuration is adjusted to the structure of the human hand, so the name of the upper arm is often used for the second segment of the minimal configuration, and for the third forearm. The basic characteristic of a robot of anthropomorphic configuration is that it can cross an obstacle that gets in its way. If we look at the kinematic scheme of this configuration, it is clear that starting e.g. of the third joint affects the intensity of the moment around the axis of the second joint even if this joint does not move. This effect is called coupling. Therefore, it is said that if the movement of one joint significantly affects the driving moments (or driving forces if the joints are translational) of the other joints, the observed configuration has a significant coupling between the joints. Robots of anthropomorphic configuration are characterized by the fact that they have a large coupling between the joints ***Robot of spherical (polar) configuration:*** In the spherical configuration as well, the axis of the first joint is directed vertically upwards, while the axis of the second joint is horizontal and perpendicular to the axis of the first joint. The third joint is translational. Therefore, the spherical configuration of the species and the arrangement of the first two joints are the same as in the anthropomorphic one. Kinematic scheme of spherical conf duration is shown in the figure. As before, the second and third joints allow the position of the top of the minimum configuration to be positioned at any point in the vertical plane, while rotating the vertical plane around the axis of the first joint, the robot tip can be positioned anywhere within the workspace. This configuration is called spherical because of the shape of the workspace that is part of the sphere, and polar because the angle of rotation of the second joint and the elongation of the third joint corresponds to the polar coordinates. It should be noted that, since the third joint is translational, the approach to the workplace should be unobstructed since a robot of this configuration cannot bypass them. ***Cylindrical robot configuration:*** The minimum configuration of a robot of cylindrical configuration has one rotary and two translational joints. In this, as in the previous configurations, the first segkinematska_sema_cilindricna.jpgment represents a rotating column around the vertical cylindric, so the first joint is rotary and placed in the same way as in the previous configurations. The second and third joints are translational (linear). The axis of the second joint is vertical, which means that its movement raises or lowers the complete structure that is further from the joint, towards the top of the robot. The axis of the third joint is horizontal so that by moving it, the gripper moves or moves away from the vertical column of the robot. This configuration is called cylindrical according to the shape of the workspace that is part of the cylinder. Robots of this configuration have very little coupling between the joints. ***Robot care configuration:*** ***SCARA*** configuration robots ***(Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm)*** have two rotary and one translator joint. Two mutually parallel rotary joints with vertical axes of rotation are placed on the column base so that both segments move in a horizontal plane. also vertical as seen in the figure. The grip joint usually has only one degree of freedom and that rotation around the vertical axis. Therefore, SCARA configuration robots typically have only four degrees of freedom. By moving the rotary joints, the positioning of the translator's joint is performed in the desired point of the horizontal plane, and then by lowering the translator's joint, the gripper is brought to the desired position within the working space. *The SCARA* configuration has very little coupling between the joints since the gravitational load is fully received by the mechanical structure of the rotary joints itself. Robots of the SCARA configuration were first realized in Japan in 1972, and are mainly intended for the realization of assembly tasks. They are characterized by high positioning accuracy and speed of work, as well as relatively high load capacity. The biggest disadvantage of the S CARA robot comes from its construction - it is placed high and occupies a large part of the space above the space in which the work tasks are performed so that space must be free. ***Robot of Cartesian (rectangular) configuration:*** The minimal configuration of these robots, as can be seen from the figure, consists of three translational joints whose axes are parallel to the axes of Cartesian rectangular coordinate system kinematic_sema_decartous. Hence the name of this configuration you can find several other names: rectangular, Cartesian ***(Cartesian)***, or portal ***(gantry)*** configuration if the robot is placed on a stand that rises above the workspace to which it accesses from above). Considering the type and arrangement of joints in robots of this configuration, the contribution of movement in each of the joints to the movement of the gripper is clear, which makes programming and even manual guidance much easier. The working space is a parallelepiped whose dimensions depend on the range of motion of each joint. Robots of this configuration have very little coupling between the joints. In order to reduce the occupied space in the drive, robots of this configuration are very often placed on a stand that rises above the working machine (portal or gantry robot). Of course, in such cases, access to the working space of the working machine must be free from above. The dimensions of the stand can be such that the robot can service several machines. ***Parallel robots:*** All the configurations described so far had the basic form of a kinematic chain, and only the type and disposition of the joints differed. In that sense, parallel robots are fundamentally different comparably instructively, but we believe that parallel needs to be mentioned here. They represent two platforms (in the nominal position these platforms are parallel) which are connected by segments of variable length. One platform is considered a base or base (upper platform), and the other is a working one whose position and orientation are controlled and there is a handle on it. By changing the distance between the corresponding joints on the base and work platform, the position and orientation of the work platform on which the gripper or tool that the robot carries is changed. The change in the distance between the joints on the base and working platform can be realized either by segments of variable length (telescopic segments with translational joints) or as two-segment elements with rotating joints as shown in the figure. Robots of this configuration are characterized by exceptional agility (speed of movement when moving from one position to another), high rigidity of position holding and relatively low mass in relation to the load capacity since each segment (arm) carries only one-third of the load, unlike kinematic chain type robots where each segment suffers the entire load.

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@vladimir94topke 3 November 2020

The immune system-The foundation of the defense of the human organism The function of the immune system is to protect the body from all factors that could damage our health. With a severely damaged immune system, no one can survive despite treatment with the most effective antibiotics. ***Immune system function. Why is he so important?*** The function of the immune system is to protect the organism from all factors that could damage our health. With a severely damaged immune system, no one can survive despite the therapy with the most effective antibiotics. The immune system is activated every time any foreign body or organism is found in the human body. These are most often microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi), as well as pollution particles, or toxins, and we call such factors antigens. There are millions of antigens that can have even slight differences between them, which the immune system recognizes and against which it starts a reaction called the immune response. A very important task of this system is to remember foreign substances and distinguish them from those that belong to the human body. ***What does the immune system consist of?*** The organs of the immune system are lymph nodes, spleen (located in the upper left part of the abdomen), breast (thymus), tonsils, and adenoids. All of them are interconnected by a system of lymph vessels through which lymph flows - a colorless fluid that contains lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) that play a major role in the body's immune response. The lymph flows from the blood into the peripheral lymphatic capillaries, which then lead it to the larger lymph vessels, and eventually, the large lymph vessel flows back into the venous system. ***Lymph nodes*** On its way from the lymphatic capillaries to the venous circulation, the lymph passes through the lymph nodes that act as filters in which harmful substances are neutralized. The lymph nodes are spherical in shape and consist of lymph tissue. They are located in different places in the human body: under the armpits, on the groin, in the abdomen, chest, on the back of the knee, on the neck, back, and under the jaw. Pea grain sizes are normal, but they increase during infection. This happens due to the accumulation of antibodies, and with the goal of destroying the antigen. Lymph nodes are always enlarged at the site of antigen entry, so for example, lymph nodes in the neck are enlarged in the case of mononucleosis, or in the groin in the case of genitourinary infections. This means that the immune response is strongest at the place of the beginning of the infection, with the aim of preventing its further spread. ***Thymus*** It is located on the back of the sternum. In this gland, the process of maturation of one type of lymphocytes marked as T lymphocytes takes place. ***Spleen*** It is located on the upper left side of the abdomen, just below the diaphragm. It has a role similar to lymph nodes, except that it breaks down red blood cells at the end of their life. Tonsils and adenoids The palatine tonsils are located symmetrically at the bottom of the palate, and on both sides of the pharynx, while the adenoid organs are composed of lymph tissue located in the upper part of the pharynx. The palatine tonsils, adenoids, and lingual tonsils, which are located at the root of the tongue, together form the so-called lymphatic ring, responsible for the defense of the upper respiratory tract and digestive tract. Their task is to keep microorganisms and other harmful particles at the very entrance into the organism, as well as to trigger an immune response in the sense of secreting antibodies. This function is active only in the first years of life. ***Lymphocytes*** Lymphocytes play the most important role in maintaining human health. It is a type of white blood cell. We distinguish two types of lymphocytes, namely T and B lymphocytes. Each of them has its own task. T lymphocytes have the role of recognizing and distinguishing foreign substances from those that belong to the organism and to destroy them, while B lymphocytes regulate the production of antibodies. Lymphocyte synthesis begins in the bone marrow from progenitor cells that later mature into T lymphocytes in the thymus while B lymphocyte maturation ends in the bone marrow. Mature T and B lymphocytes then pass into the blood, and from the blood into peripheral lymphatic organs such as lymph nodes, spleen, and others. In the blood and lymphatic organs, they are always present and ready to react to any foreign antigen. ***Types of the immune response*** There are two types of immunity, and they are innate and acquired immunity. Innate immunity consists of a number of non-specific defense mechanisms, and they are active even before exposure to an antigen. Innate immunity means, for example, the acidic pH value of the vaginal mucosa in order to prevent the development of pathogenic microorganisms in that area, or the cilia of the ciliary cells of the bronchial mucosa that retain harmful particles and push them out of the body. This type of immunity is present from birth and represents the first line of defense. It acts immediately within 96 hours, and has no immune "memory." Acquired or specific immunity develops gradually after birth and implies that there is a specific immune response for each antigen. It is highly effective, has an immune "memory", which means that it has the ability to remember every previous contact with a particular antigen, ie to recognize foreign matter even many years after the first contact and to trigger an immune response to destroy it. It has a longer reaction time, from 96 hours and up. Lymphocytes and antibodies are an integral part of acquired immunity. The immune response can be humoral (directed against bacteria) and cellular (against viruses, malignant tumors). ***Humoral immune response*** It is based on the production of specific antibodies against a specific antigen. Antibodies are substances that are also called immunoglobulins and are secreted by B lymphocytes. After the penetration of the antigen into the body and its recognition, B lymphocytes are transformed into plasma cells that secrete antibodies against one or more antigens that caused the immune reaction. There are five types of antibodies in the body, ie. immunoglobulins (Ig), namely: ***A, G, M, E,*** and D. They differ from each other in chemical composition and structure. IgM and IgD are located on the cell membrane of lymphocytes and represent receptors for antigens. Thanks to them, the antigen is recognized. B lymphocytes then differentiate into plasma cells that secrete specific antibodies. The antibody binds to a foreign antigen, which causes its precipitation, inactivation (in the case of viruses), lysis (erythrocytes), phagocytosis (bacteria). How do we become immune? In an immune person who has already been in contact with a certain antigen once, the so-called B memory lymphocytes, which are activated by the re-penetration of the same antigen into the body by rapidly multiplying and turning into plasma cells that secrete large amounts of specific antibodies. That is the reason why some diseases, such as smallpox, mumps, etc. get sick only once. B memory lymphocytes and antibodies have the ability to stop the reproduction of pathogens as soon as they enter the body, ie. before the development of disease symptoms. ***Cellular immune response*** T lymphocytes play a major role. The cellular immune response takes place so that T lymphocytes come into direct contact with the antigen, even without the secretion of antibodies by B lymphocytes. The cellular immune response is important in viral and fungal infections, malignant tumors, organ transplants. T lymphocytes do not produce antibodies but secrete substances called cytokines. These molecules act as mediators between cells and destroy damaged cells, or stimulate other cells of the immune system to respond immune. T lymphocytes are responsible for recognizing foreign antigens in the body. On their surface there are receptors, similar in structure to those on B lymphocytes, but not identical. These receptors, even in the phase of embryonic development, acquire the ability to recognize what does not belong to the organism, as well as to recognize the altered cells of the organism itself. Histocompatible antigens are found on all cells in our body, even on the lymphocytes themselves. If these antigens change, which usually happens after a viral infection or the appearance of malignant cells, or if cells with a different antigen are found in the body (as in transplantation), T lymphocytes are activated and destroy such cells, while healthy ones are spared. Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system loses the ability of immune memory and begins to recognize the cells of its own organism as foreign and to attack and destroy them. Immunological compromise is a term that means the reduced ability of the organism, ie. immune system to provide an adequate response to the invasion of pathogenic microorganisms and other harmful substances. It most often occurs in people who have been suffering from some chronic diseases for a long time or are infected with the HIV virus.

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@vladimir94topke 2 November 2020

Automation of tasks using task scheduler Last week, we introduced you to a way to speed up some of the activities you perform on your computers. Today we will show you another way in which you can get rid of some of the work you do on your computer, using the Task Scheduler. Task Scheduler is a service that gives us the ability to schedule the time of automatic execution of various tasks on the computer. All you need to do is turn on your computer so that the scheduled tasks can be performed. The tips we provide in this text apply to the ***Windows 7*** operating system, although some of them may apply to other versions of Windows. ***Start Task Scheduler*** We can run the Task Scheduler in several ways. One of them would be to enter the Control Panel, and click on the Administrative Tools option, and then on the Task Scheduler. If your Control Panel items are grouped by category, click System and Security, and then click Administrative Tools (or Schedule tasks immediately). If for any reason you do not want to enter the Control Panel, there is another way to start the Task Scheduler. Click Start in the lower-left corner of the screen, and type task scheduler. ***Add a program/task to the Task Scheduler*** After we run the task scheduler, we will check if any of the scheduled tasks already exist. We do this by clicking on the Task Scheduler Library icon, which is located in the upper left corner of the screen. In case you don't see it, click on the icon below the Action option menu. Since it will also use the panel on the right side of the screen, we will open it as well, in case it is not already open. Let's say we want to automate the launch of a copy script, which we created last week (backup.bat). Why would we automate it? Well, let's say we sometimes forget to make backup copies. Even if we forget to copy, Task Scheduler certainly won't. How do we add this task to the Task Scheduler? To start, we need to click on the Create Basic Task option, which is located in the panel on the right side of the screen (or on the menu option Action, and within it Create Basic Task). A new window will open, in which we will first name our task, and give a brief description, so that, if the number of tasks increases, we know what this particular task is doing. Then we will determine how often this task will be performed (we decided to do it every day), from which day it will start, and at what time. As an action, we chose to run a program, ie a batch script that backs up our recorded positions. Since Task Scheduler does not know where our script is, we need to give it a path. In our case, the script was on the desktop, and it could be somewhere else on your computer. When we set all this, all we have to do is click on Finish. Thus, we have created a task that will be performed every day, at a precisely determined time, which is confirmed by the screen that appears after clicking Finish. Of course, this doesn't mean that we can't back up from time to time by running our own script - the task we've created doesn't conflict with our occasional double-click on the backup script. If you want to stop or disable this (or any other task), just click on the Disable option (bottom of the panel on the right), or even Delete, if you no longer want to make backups this way. A small bonus for parents who read this text (and have naughty children, who do not read this text) ***Open Notepad, and enter this text:*** ***Save it in a hidden place, called gasenje***.bat, and then add it as a task to the Task Scheduler, with daily execution at a time that seems convenient to you. ***That would be all for today's socializing.***

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@vladimir94topke 1 November 2020

What, in fact, do programmers do? When you hear a question like this, you may come to say, “How do they do it? Well, they're programming! ” However, the answer to this question is not so short and simple. To see why this is so, let's start with programming. ***PROGRAMMING*** Programming could be most simply explained as writing very detailed instructions to a machine (desktop computer, mobile phone, robot). For example, if we want a robot to bring us a glass of water from the table, we will have to first tell him to come to the table, then raise one hand, turn it towards the table, spread his fingers or grips, move it until it comes a few millimeters in front of the object which we want to bring us, and so on. The bottom line is that when writing instructions, we have to be very precise because computers (still) can't think for themselves. To give you a better idea, here is a small extension of our example. If you tell your very obedient younger brother or sister to bring you a glass of water, they will do it. We don't have to tell them where the faucet is, where the glass is, or how long they should fill it. With computers, however, it is a little different - it is necessary to explain each step in detail. ***PROGRAMMERS*** Maybe someone, based on what we have written, will think that only those who calculate all the steps well can be engaged in programming, or they are simply geniuses. Certainly, these traits help, but they are not crucial. The most important thing is to be good at logical thinking and to think correctly about the problems you want to solve with programming. Does that mean developers need to know how to fix computers? Of course not. Knowing the hardware that makes up the computers we work on every day is not a prerequisite for programming at all. For example, you don't need to know any hardware at all to program your game using Scratch, or ClickTeam Fusion. "Okay," someone will say, "then developers must know all programming languages." Well, not quite. Although there are people who know and speak a large number of world languages, there are very few who deal with quality writing in each of the languages ​​they know. It is similar to programming languages. The choice of a programming language depends on what you want to program, whether you want to take into account what happens to the processor and memory while your program is running, and so on. ***PROGRAM USERS*** Before developers start writing programs, they must consult with those who will use them. There they will get to know the requirements of the end-users of the program. This step actually determines what the program will look like, what functions it will have, whether it will provide complete freedom to its users, and so on. In other words, the design of the program largely depends on the conversations with the end-users. ***BUGS*** If you spend a little more time at the computer, you've probably heard of bugs. Simply put, it is an unexpected behavior of a program - an unexpected interruption of work, a jam, an unforeseen impossibility to save the previous work, and the like. The appearance of bugs and their solution is something that every programmer encounters. Why do bugs occur at all? Here are a few reasons: the code (what a program consists of) is poorly written in some places the developer did not take into account any possible behavior of one user the program cannot handle the simultaneous work of a large number of users (for example, an MMO game is not intended for more than 100 simultaneous players) ***WORKING DAY OF ONE PROGRAMMER*** Having in mind everything we have written so far, we can finally answer the question from the title. ***Developers:*** device (design) programs write the program lines that make up each program they test the programs they have written, and fix bugs write program documentation (instructions for end-users, but comments related to code parts) maintain previously written programs (add new features and options, fix new bugs) work in a team with other developers meet with their bosses (senior developers) and clients (those for whom a program is written) they encounter obstacles that they cannot always solve immediately get annoyed (well yeah, can't do without it) Of course, this is the working day of a programmer who works in a software company. Those developers who work independently, and at the same time independently develop and program their games, must know how to draw and compose if they do not want to use other people's works. Finally, here are a few questions for all those who are hesitant after this text whether programming is for them (an infographic that contains these questions, and which served as inspiration for this text, can be found on Karl Che's website). ***1.***Are you interested in logical problems and puzzles? ***2.***Do you want to learn new things (most of them, on your own)? ***3.***Do you have enough patience and perseverance to solve complex problems? ***4.***Are you interested in how things around you work at all? ***If you have answered yes to these questions at least two (or three!) Times (in total, not just one of them!), Congratulations! You have met one of the prerequisites to start programming.***

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@vladimir94topke 31 October 2020

Make your own natural remedy for nail fungus and watch them disappear forever We bring you a long list of herbs and preparations that can serve as a natural remedy for nail fungus, and which, with a little perseverance and will, will help you get in the way of this pain. Lemon, ginger, garlic, but also baking soda, apple cider vinegar, seawater, hydrogen, and mixtures of different essential oils, can really help you finally overcome fungal nail infections. ***Recognize if you have nail fungus at all ?!*** Natural home-made preparations and treatments that are safe and easy to use. However, in order to know at all whether you are fighting a fungal nail infection, we will first briefly look at what it is and what the most common symptoms that accompany it are. Did you know, for example, that this is the most common nail disease? As many as half of all changes and disorders on them are caused by fungi. ***Any change in the structure or color of the nail plate warns that it is necessary to establish as soon as possible what it is about in order to undergo appropriate treatments in time. Fungus on toenails is almost 10 times more common than fungus on toenails.*** ***1.***Fungal nail infection, professionally called onychomycosis, in the initial stage looks like a white or yellow spot. If you notice it, it's time to react then. Unfortunately, most of us tend to ignore such changes on our nails, which is very wrong. Over time, as the infection spreads, the nails begin to crack, darken, and thicken. The structure and shape of the nails change, and the fungi even cause the nail to separate from the finger, and inflammation of the skin under and around the nail, which is a particularly painful and unpleasant experience; ***2.*** Most infections start from the feet, then spread to the nails. Our toenails, especially those on our feet, are most common in socks and shoes. As the dark and humid environment is most conducive to the formation and spread of fungi, nails are very susceptible to this disease. In addition to toenails, fungal infections also affect the nails on the hands, and it is most often transmitted due to scratching the feet and nails, but also due to frequent sweating of the palms. Decreased immunity and poor circulation of the legs also affect the onset and development of this disease; ***3.***Although no one is protected from getting a fungal infection, statistics still show that men are more prone to this disease than women. Also, older people are more susceptible than younger ones. People who have athletic foot, diabetes, psoriasis, increased sweating, who smoke, or have someone in the family who has fungi, are at a higher risk of getting them. If you spend a lot of time in the water or you hit and hurt your nail, you will be more prone to getting nail fungus; ***4.***Fungal infections can look like other conditions, so it is important for the doctor to determine what it is. A sample is taken from the diseased area and sent for laboratory analysis, and in that way, it is determined whether it is a fungus. After that, the therapy and treatment procedure are determined. Although nail fungus is usually not painful, still, if not treated in time, it can spread to the extent that it stays on the nails for years, even decades. Sometimes, in the most severe cases, the nail needs to be surgically removed, because that is the only way to prevent further infection. In other cases, the doctor usually resorts to one of the following options: a cream that is applied directly to the nail; nail polish or antifungal spray; antifungal tablets; laser treatment that removes the damaged area of ​​the nail or skin. ***Beat fungal nail infections with natural remedies*** Although prevention and daily care of the hand, and nail hygiene are the best way to prevent the formation of fungi, when they already appear, it is important to know how to treat them. In addition to the therapy prescribed by a doctor, there are also numerous popular natural remedies and preparations for nail fungus that have been tried and help solve this problem. First of all, read how a natural nail fungus spray can help you! ***There are also those natural remedies that you can make yourself!*** Although for some of them you would never think that they can be of help to you, nothing costs you to try and maybe they will have a surprisingly good effect on your nails. We bring you proven home methods by which you can treat nails affected by fungi. ***Soda*** There is nothing that baking soda is not used in the household, as a means of scrubbing, removing tartar and even whitening teeth. Also, soda has proven to be an excellent ally against nail fungus. Baking soda works by absorbing moisture on the feet, which can cause fungus. Interestingly, one study showed that the use of baking soda prevented the further development of fungi in as many as 79 percent of respondents who used it. When we know this, it is certainly not out of place to try these treatments. Put baking soda in socks and shoes, and it will draw out moisture throughout the day; Make a bath of warm water and baking soda. Soak your feet or hands for at least 10 minutes before rinsing. It is important to repeat this procedure several times a day. ***Alcoholic vinegar for nail fungus*** We all have it in the kitchen. Although there is no clinical evidence that vinegar helps eliminate fungus, many swear by it. You can apply it directly to infected nails by using a mixture of warm water and vinegar in a ratio of 2 to 1 in favor of water. It is important to soak your feet in this bath twice a day. The pH level in vinegar works by destroying fungi. The improvement should be seen in a week or two. **Apple cider vinegar against nail fungus** This vinegar is a natural medicine that is used both in the regulation of blood pressure and in the treatment of fungal nail infections. Mix equal parts of apple cider vinegar and water, soak your nails for half an hour. If you carry out this treatment regularly for a few weeks, you should notice an improvement. ***Olive leaf as a natural remedy against nail fungus*** Influenza, tuberculosis, meningitis, herpes, are just some of the diseases in the treatment of which folk medicine includes olive leaves. Research shows that olive leaf extract has such an effect that it has a better effect on the body than antibiotics. When it comes to treating nail fungus, the leaf also has an effect. You can apply a few olive leaves on infected nails, leave it on for about 30 minutes and rinse with water. Olive leaf tea will improve your immunity, and prepare it by putting up to two teaspoons of dried leaves of this plant on 2 dl of hot water. Cook for about 15 minutes, strain and drink up to 3 cups of this tea during the day. ***St. John's wort (St. John's wort)*** St. John's wort is highly recognized and valued as a natural ally in the fight against cramps, kidney disease, liver, bladder, and also helps in the treatment of depression. It contains essential oils, tannin, vitamin C, has antibacterial and antifungal effects. Make a balm with St. John's wort oil against fungus in a sweetening way. ***Components:*** 1 tablespoon St. John's wort oil, 1 tablespoon flour 1 tablespoon powdered sugar Mix these three ingredients well, apply to the affected finger and wrap in gauze overnight. Repeat this procedure for three nights in a row. If you have ingrown nails, repeat this treatment for longer. ***Seawater as a natural remedy for nail fungus*** The healing properties of seawater are known, which have an antiseptic effect, activate cell metabolism, tighten the skin, and remove impurities. Processed seawater is an ingredient in many skincare and airway treatment products. If you have the opportunity to stay at sea often, good for you, then seawater will also help you treat nail fungus. In order to make seawater at home, we need to pour a cup of sea salt into a liter of water. Soak your feet or hands in this bath for about 15 minutes and then rinse them with plain water. ***Garlic as a treatment against nail fungus*** It is superfluous to mention how much garlic is domesticated in our country in the treatment of many diseases, and it also helps to get rid of nail fungus. Garlic has strong antifungal effects, so try to treat fungi with it as soon as possible. Take a few cloves of onion, chop finely, apply them on the infected part, and leave for 30 minutes. However, be careful, because fresh garlic can sometimes cause tingling and itching of the skin. It is also interesting that you can put one clove of garlic, finely chopped, in a bottle of transparent nail polish. Apply nail polish and then rub your nails with a slice of lemon to remove the recognizable smell of onions. The improvement should be seen after a week of use. ***Ginger*** This plant also has a powerful effect on fungi. You can mix a small teaspoon of grated ginger with finely chopped garlic and 5 drops of tea tree oatmeal. Mix everything well until you get a thick mixture. Apply to diseased nails and cover with gauze, then keep for at least two hours. This medicine is even more effective if you use it in the early phase of the infection. ***Silver water against nail fungus*** Silver water is considered to be the oldest natural antibiotic, it is used preventively, and it also works against fungi. Silverworks by preventing the growth of fungi and mold. You can drink it, but also apply it directly on the affected area, both on wounds or burns, and on nail fungus. It is used independently of any other drugs and does not harm the body. ***Turmeric*** This plant contains curcumin, which fights against as many as 23 species of fungi, and its antiseptic and antifungal effects have been proven. Get raw turmeric root, mash it and apply the juice you get on infected nails. Leave to stand for 2 hours and rinse. Repeat twice a day. ***Lemon juice*** Lemon acid acts as a strong antiseptic, and it also has antifungal properties that help stop the spread of infection. Apply squeezed lemon juice on infected nails several times a day and leave it on for about 30 minutes, then rinse. You can also mix lemon juice with olive oil and massage your feet or hands. ***Hypermanganese as a natural remedy for nail fungus*** Soak your feet or hands in a solution of hyper manganese which you will get by pouring a few grains with two liters of warm water. Carry out the treatment three times a week, and the fungi will start to separate. ***Boric acid*** Boric acid is used both in the household and in the treatment of various diseases. Borax is a white crystalline powder, with boric acid, and is easily dissolved in water. You have to be careful when using it because it is also used as an insecticide, but its careful use works against nail fungus and athletic foot. You can use a 3% solution of boric acid and apply it to the infected area. ***Hydrogen as a natural preparation against nail fungus*** Hydrogen peroxide or hydrogen can prevent further spread of the fungal infection. It is very effective, non-toxic, and at the same time very cheap, and is a faithful ally in the treatment of numerous ailments. Take 100 ml of 3% pharmaceutical hydrogen and add to a liter of distilled water. Soak your feet in this solution for about 20 minutes. Repeat the treatment every day until the fungus disappears. ***Povidone-iodine*** Treatment of fungal nail infection with povidone-iodine lasts 20 days. Every day, 1 drop of 5% iodine solution is applied to infected nails. You can treat those nails that are not diseased once in two days. Your nails may sting, but it is a sign that the treatment is working and that recovery is beginning. ***Propolis drops*** Propolis is considered one of the strongest natural remedies, and it is best to buy real propolis from beekeepers. You need to make a 20% solution of propolis, apply it on cotton wool, and put it on the affected nail for a few minutes. Repeat this procedure every night until healing. One piece of propolis lasts a long time and does not lose its properties. ***Natural oils against persistent fungi*** ***1. Tea tree oil*** Due to its pronounced fungicidal and antiseptic properties, tea tree oil is considered to be one of the most effective natural remedies against nail fungus. It is known that this oil is used in the treatment of numerous skin infections, so one study shows that this oil helped in the treatment of athletic feet in as many as 64 percent of cases. Rub tea tree oil on the affected area and leave it on for ten minutes. Then, with an old toothbrush, rub the infected nails. You can also mix it with olive oil. It is important that your nails are clean, so they should be disinfected with alcohol before each treatment. ***2. Coconut oil as a natural remedy for nail fungus*** Coconut oil has powerful antifungal effects and many people use it against fungal infections of the feet, but also the nails themselves. Melt a small amount of coconut oil at room temperature and rub directly on the part affected by the fungus. ***3. Orange oil*** You can apply this oil daily by rubbing it on the surface of the nail and leaving it on for at least an hour. Be careful, because this, like other citrus oils, can cause allergies. Test a drop of oil on the skin first, so if there is no reaction, you can safely use it to treat fungus. ***4. Castor oil*** Destroys fungi in a safe way, without irritation. Castor oil is very thick, so you can mix it with, e.g. olive oil and add a few drops of lemon juice. Apply this mixture on infected nails, then rinse after 20 minutes. ***5. Wild oregano oil*** Oregano is a plant with strong antifungal properties. Mix a few drops of oregano oil with a teaspoon of olive oil. Smear on infected nails. ***6. Lavender oil*** Apply a few drops on the nails, put on cotton socks, and leave it on overnight. The antifungal properties of lavender oil help the most in milder cases of fungal nail infections. All of these natural remedies for nail fungus are readily available and it certainly costs you almost nothing to try them and beat a nail infection. It takes time and perseverance, but the results will not be missed. Of course, going to the doctor and consulting with him are necessary if none of the above helps. As we said, nail fungus is not at all naive, so try to find the right solution to remove it as soon as possible.

@vladimir94topke 30 October 2020

Cabbage wraps for veins in 5 great ways! ***Cabbage dressings for veins*** are a great alternative for people who have problems with varicose veins and capillaries! Here's what I can and can't do! It is estimated that every third person older than 45 has varicose veins, and today the problem with varicose veins and capillaries is common in younger people as well. This means that the return circulation from the extremities to the heart does not function properly. ***Cabbage dressings for veins and capillaries*** Choosing foods that cleanse the body and eliminate toxins can be extremely helpful when it comes to fighting varicose veins. Cabbage is a source of nutrients - vitamins and minerals. ***Vitamins A, B1, B2, C, E,*** and K together with iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, sulfur, and copper are extremely useful for maintaining overall health, but also the strength and, above all, the elasticity of blood vessels. Cabbage is useful as a treatment against varicose veins thanks to the content of sulfur, potassium, vitamin K and vitamin U (methyl methionine sulfonium chloride). Vitamin K prevents blood clotting and thus speeds up circulation. Therefore, it is ideal for removing stains from cracked capillaries on the legs. The high sulfur content in this seedling destroys the enzymes in the blood that cause ulcers. This leafy vegetable prevents cramps in people with varicose veins. The good thing about natural treatments is that you can use medicine indefinitely because there is no fear of side effects. Long-term use will give better results. Cabbage wraps are just some of the great vein wraps you can try. ***How to use cabbage as a coating for veins*** ***Method 1:*** Cabbage leaf dressings The simplest way to use cabbage is to separate the leaves, which should be as large as possible to cover the entire diseased area, and then simply lean on and fasten with a thin, elastic sock. Leave it to act until the cabbage dries, and then replace it with a fresh leaf. This is best applied overnight. Soon after you start using these compresses, you will feel relief in the form of reduced swelling and pain, and after prolonged use, varicose veins will significantly recede. ***Method 2:*** Fresh cabbage paste Chop the cabbage and mix it in a blender. Add warm water as needed to make a paste. The paste removes problem areas, which are covered with a thin cotton cloth and left to act for about an hour. ***Then rinse with lukewarm water and towel dry.*** ***Method 3:*** Cooked cabbage paste Chop the cabbage leaves and put them in boiling water. When the cabbage softens, take it out, strain it, and put it in a blender to mix and make a paste. Apply the paste while it is still warm on a clean, light, and airy cloth and put it as a compress on the parts of the body where the veins are dilated. ***Method 4:*** Cabbage and honey wrap for varicose veins and capillaries This coating is made very simple. Spread a thin layer of honey on a fresh cabbage leaf and tighten and fasten it to the sore and inflamed area. We all know that honey is a superfood and that as such it has healing properties that affect many functions in the body. Thanks to its healing properties, honey nourishes the walls of venous blood vessels, by penetrating through the pores on the skin, and also restoring their elasticity. In combination with cabbage leaves, it helps with varicose veins and capillaries. ***Method 5:*** Wraps of cabbage and olive oil for veins Here is another interesting, and first of all effective recipe that is successfully applied against varicose veins and capillaries. It is necessary to chop a few cabbage leaves and mix them with a few tablespoons of olive oil until you get a fine, thick mass. Spread this mixture on the larger cabbage leaves and lean on the affected areas on the legs, then wrap with gauze. This wrap should be kept as long as possible, preferably during the night, and continuously for a month, after which there is a break. Olive oil nourishes and soothes the skin, makes it soft and elastic, and thus reduces redness and irritation, and heals, and in combination with cabbage soothes inflammation and swelling of the veins. ***Advantages and disadvantages of cabbage for veins*** One of the biggest advantages of this method of suppressing varicose veins and their consequences is that it is accessible and cheap to everyone. Although it can really bring relief, you have to admit that carrying cabbage to work, for example, is not very attractive. You would rather wear varicose veins. That's a flaw! Fortunately, there are natural ways to get rid of varicose veins, which you can carry with you everywhere. In just one such way, Tamara managed to reduce her veins, get rid of cracked capillaries and pain in her legs. She is very satisfied because her legs are beautiful again! ***Sauerkraut for veins*** It is not enough to fight the problem with veins only on the outside. In order to prevent and to some extent alleviate the problem with veins, as well as with dilated capillaries, a diet rich in vitamins and minerals is necessary. Of all the vitamins, the most effective vitamin for the strength and elasticity of blood vessels is vitamin C. It also helps strengthen veins, fight inflammation, and improve arterial health. Sauerkraut contains large amounts of vitamin C, but we cannot put it as a coating for the simple reason that it corrodes already inflamed skin with acid, but that is why we can consume it during the winter season as a salad, and as much as possible. ***Cabbage for veins - experiences*** In the sea of ​​various alternative ways of treating certain diseases, natural solutions are still the most effective. One long-term patient who had a problem with varicose veins tried one of the natural solutions and was thrilled. In recent years, a number of therapeutic solutions have been offered on the market, from laser treatment of veins and ultrasound to surgery and UGFS removal. From the patient's experience, none of these expensive solutions is permanent, because the problem returns after a few years, and then it is necessary to repeat the procedure and endure it all financially again. One of the patients shared his experience. No medical therapy helped him. He tried a lot, but his condition has been getting worse in recent years. Then he heard about the treatment of veins with cabbage and decided to try it. He had nothing to lose, and the coatings from this vegetable are very cheap and affordable. It only takes a little goodwill. After applying the cabbage leaf dressings, he felt a visible improvement after a few days. Redness, swelling, and pain were visibly reduced. The experience of another patient who also had major problems with varicose veins, and therefore with sore and swollen legs, was such that she was satisfied using cabbage wraps. Her swelling and redness decreased, but she found a complete solution in a combination of cabbage dressing and cream for varicose veins and capillaries. As there are many newer and more advanced techniques today than before, some patients are recommended such a procedure. If the veins are very pronounced and painful, a medical examination is recommended, at which the doctor will determine the degree of damage to the venous valves by ultrasound. If any damage exists, appropriate intervention is recommended. One patient had such an experience. The veins on her legs were very pronounced and painful, and although she also practiced natural remedies, such as cabbage dressings, her condition was advanced, so they recommended laser intervention. ***The role of veins in the body*** Your heart pumps blood through your body. Arteries deliver blood to your tissue, and veins return blood to your heart. The veins have one-way valves and contractions of the surrounding muscles that help the blood move up and keep it flowing. As veins usually work against gravity, they can weaken and become diseased. Varicose or varicose veins are enlarged and twisted and are most often found on the legs, because they are furthest from the heart, it is harder to carry blood to it, so it collects in the internal canals and stays there. Apart from not being aesthetically appealing, this problem also affects health because it affects leg pain, swelling, feeling of heaviness in the lower extremities… In order to prevent, or at least alleviate all these problems with varicose veins and cracked capillaries, many allies from nature are available to us, and one of the most effective is certainly cabbage. The fact that a person has an upright posture and two-legged movement is in itself a sufficient risk factor for getting problems with veins, because the blood returns to the heart, as opposed to the action of gravity. The most common risk factors that cause varicose veins are: overweight leading to increased pressure on the lower extremities and blood vessels; prolonged standing is also a risk factor because due to the weak activity of the lower leg muscles, there is a weaker push of blood to the heart; hormonal reasons related to puberty, pregnancy, menopause, when varicose veins occur due to hormonal dysfunction; pregnancy during which the uterus grows and presses the blood vessels of the pelvis, and thus increases the pressure in the veins of the legs, but also progesterone whose increased concentration in the body during pregnancy affects muscle relaxation, which prevents the development of contractions and can lead to varicose veins; the hereditary factor that affects whether the venous valves on the walls of the veins are sufficiently developed and whether they exist at all, which allows the preconditions for the expansion of the venous wall, Lifestyle changes can help you avoid, or at least reduce varicose vein problems. Here's how you can help yourself if you have a genetic predisposition to avoid varicose veins and capillaries at all: ***Take care of your weight;*** Don’t wear uncomfortable shoes and high heels; Avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time, and sitting with your legs crossed; Avoid staying near heat sources; Increase physical activity; Do not wear too tight clothes; Lubricate varicose veins with natural balms; Another natural remedy that you can use to reduce vein problems is cabbage leaf. It may not be the solution for every patient with a vein problem, but it is simple, cheap, and effective for many, so it is worth a try!

@vladimir94topke 29 October 2020

Simple vanilla cube recipe ***Ingredients*** ***Biscuit:*** 200 G Sharp Flour 200 G Smooth Flour Half Baking Powder Pinch of salt 100 G Sugar 200 G Butter 1 Egg Grated Crust of Unprocessed Half a Lemon 1 Dcl of Liquid Yogurt 1 tablespoon Vanilla Aroma (Or Vanilla Sugar) ***CREAM:*** 2 Instant Vanilla Powder Pudding (It Must Be Written To Be Prepared With Half A Liter Of Milk) 6.5 Dcl Milk 125 G Sugar 2 Sour Cream / Sour Cream (Standard 180 G Cups, So Go 360 G) ***ADDITIONALLY:*** Cocoa Beverage Powder For Sprinkling ***Simple Vanilla Cubes Recipe. I haven't made a video, but a recipe like this through photos, but this vanilla pudding cake is really simple, that is. Vanilla cubes. Add sharp and smooth flour, baking powder, sugar, and a little salt to the bowl, all according to the exact amounts listed above in the list of ingredients.*** Mix everything well, then cut butter, add egg, yogurt, lemon zest, and vanilla aroma Quickly knead the dough so that the butter does not melt too much, then form a ball of dough. Store covered in the refrigerator for half an hour After the time has elapsed, immediately roll out the dough to the dimensions of the sheet metal. It is about 1 cm thick. Immediately transfer to a baking sheet (35 x 20) previously coated with a little butter and floured (shake off excess flour) When the biscuit dough has been transferred to a baking sheet, use a glass to fix any unevenness. Don't forget to prick it with a fork so that the middle does not rise during baking Now prepare a pudding of ***6.5 DCL*** of milk. So put two vanilla pudding powders with ***1.5 DCL*** of cold milk in a glass and put half a liter of milk with ***125 g*** of sugar in the pot, mix both well When the milk with the sugar boils, pour out the puddings and mix for a few minutes to get a slightly thicker pudding Remove from the heat and immediately add sour cream/sour cream to the heat and mix well. Feel free to try the cream a bit, the taste is already great Pour the resulting cream immediately over the biscuits. Please note that the biscuit is fresh and should not be baked before pouring the cream. So, to avoid misunderstandings, the biscuit is baked together with the cream. Shake gently with your hands to make the cream flatten itself out as much as possible. In baking, twill flatten to be just as you expect The cake put in the oven for about ***30 - 35 minutes at 175 C*** and a simple vanilla cube recipe is ready. Cool the cake completely and serve. I put it in the fridge after half an hour to cool down sooner. If you wish, you can sprinkle melted chocolate over each cube in the plate or just like me, sprinkle with cocoa powder for drinks (not the one for cakes)

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@vladimir94topke 29 October 2020

Rum cubes ***Components*** ***Rum Tile Mixture:*** 3 Smaller Potatoes (300g) 100 G Cooking Chocolate 100 G Butter 150 G Powdered Sugar 400 G Petit Biscuits (Grind) 1 Vel. Žl. Cocoa Powder For Cakes (10 Grams) Pinch of salt Vanilla Sugar 5 Vel. Žl. Ruma ***Chocolate Glaze:*** 1 Vel. Žl. Oils 50 G Butter 100 G Cooking Chocolate ***Rum tiles recipe Rumiko cake that does not bake - rum bars that you surely remember. That's it! Tastes like real rum tiles. The preparation is more than simple. They are ideal as Christmas cakes that are not baked, but in any case, it is an ideal dessert at any time with coffee. Mashed potatoes do not feel and do not be confused by the use of the same in the recipe. The procedure is accompanied by a photograph*** ***1.***Peel the potatoes and cut as needed so that all its parts are similar in size so that one part is not very large and the other very small, so it happens that one part is overcooked and the other is still raw. As soon as the water boils, cook the potatoes for 15 minutes ***2.***Mash the hot potatoes and immediately add the cooking chocolate and butter ***3.***Immediately melt everything while blending ***4.***Add ground biscuits, powdered sugar, cocoa cake powder, a pinch of salt, vanilla sugar, and rum according to the amount listed above in the list of ingredients. You can also have a little more rum, so have fun with your colleagues over coffee ***1.***Now mash everything together to get a puree of all the ingredients ***2.***Transfer the rum mixture to a baking sheet lined with baking paper. The dimensions of the sheet metal don’t matter, I used 35 × 30 but if yours is smaller, it doesn’t matter. From the leftovers, you can make rum balls/dumplings. Distribute and level the mixture. You can help yourself with a smaller roller if you have one or with glass. However, it doesn’t have to be perfectly flat like glass, because the chocolate glaze goes up anyway, which will fill in the bumps anyway ***3.***Now make the glaze. You can prepare it steamed or melt margarine in a tablespoon of oil and turn off the heat. Add the chocolate cubes and wait for the chocolate to melt while mixing with a spoon ***4.***Pour the icing over the cake **Cool first at room temperature for at least 15-20 minutes and then store in the refrigerator to harden everything for about an hour. You can also go deep for 15 minutes if you are in a hurry but best gradually in the fridge. After the time has elapsed to turn the cake over on the icing, it is now firm so it will not leave traces of course. Remove baking paper** **Cut the desired shapes but best into tiles** **And that is all wisdom. Rum tiles recipe Rumiko cake that is not baked is ready. It is ready to serve** **You will get 50 pieces**

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@vladimir94topke 29 October 2020

Burek xxl recipe ***Ingredients*** 800g Minced Meat 500 G Luke Mala Žl. Salt (7.5g) 850 G Finished Pie Pies ***Coating Mixture:*** 7 Dcl Mineral / Acid Water 50 Ml Oil Pola Male Žl. Salt ***Burek XXL recipe Perfect taste. Below below in the article you also have a video but unlike this recipe in that, I used a smaller number of crusts and the amount of meat, since I did not make a video for this XXL. So try to combine the amounts listed in this recipe with the preparation in the video below. It will be much clearer*** ***1.***Pre-salt the salted meat with the onions ***2.***Prepare the dressing according to the amount indicated in the list of ingredients ***3.***Coat the pan (33 cm diagonal) with 3 sizes. žl. oils ***4.***Put 3 empty crusts in a baking pan and coat each with 2 tablespoons of the mixture. ***5.***Arrange 2 full tablespoons of meat over the third. ***6.***Now alternately stack 1 crust, then 2 tablespoons of the mixture and 2 tablespoons of meat until you have used up all the ingredients (leave 3 crusts) ***7.***At the end, 3 empty crusts without meat go to the top, but you coat them with 2 tablespoons of water each ***8.***Pour over the excess mixture, it should stay a bit ***9.***Bake for about 45 minutes at 200 C ***10.***After the time has elapsed, separate the edges from the pan with a knife and turn the burek over to the other side, which means shaking it upside down https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCsnJH8awHw&feature=emb_title

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@vladimir94topke 28 October 2020

The hair elastic against lice is both a decoration and a prevention! The anti-lice hair elastic works as a very practical invention for those who have long hair! And is that really so? Discover how this revolutionary thing affects lice! Now I see you shaking your head in style: “What lice! They were exterminated a long time ago. " My dears, the truth is just the opposite. Lice are still a part of our everyday life and you can get them easier than you think. In fact, the lice season never passes, especially if you are in a risk group. ***Head lice are a great preventative!*** In our people, there is a belief that some people simply do not want lice. Also, lice are believed to run away from dyed hair. Both are not the rule. ***Recent studies have shown that lice are now becoming resistant to many lice shampoos. That is why it is best to make sure that lice do not occur.*** Until recently, there was no preventive solution against lice. However, recently, special rubber bands and hair clips against lice can be found in pharmacies. They are designed for children. They look quite like colorful erasers with fruit trees or other interesting figurines at the end. ***The package contains 4 erasers soaked in active natural essences: rosemary oil 7%, tea tree 3%, and mint oil 20%*** They are safe for children of all ages. ***How does a hair elastic work against lice?*** The manufacturers have taken advantage of the fact that some substances repel lice. There are primarily some essential oils. Anti-lice hair bands were soaked in essential oils. As long as the essential substances evaporate from the rubber against the lice, they should force the lice from the hair that is attached to the rubber. The use is simple: the hair is fastened with an elastic band against lice, essences that are not pleasant to lice evaporate from it and they run away from your hair. You can find them in a pack of 4 pieces, each lasting about 2 weeks. These erasers are advertised as the best lice prevention. ***They are soaked in essential oils and are declared to be 95% effective in repelling lice.*** They are colorful and designed to fit the children's style of clothing and their taste. Although there are no clinical trials and evidence that they really work, moms on blogs and pharmacists confirm their effectiveness. In addition to erasers, pharmacies also sell anti-lice hair clips. This is in case the hair is short and cannot be tied. In addition to these soaked in essential oils, those that can be bought from us and come from a domestic manufacturer, contain flowers of aromatic plants that should drive away lice by evaporating their aromas. These homemade ones have a shelf life of 6 months after opening. ***What essential oils repel lice?*** Essential oils are obtained by distilling various plants. Their healing properties have long been well known, both for the treatment of various diseases and for skin and hair care. Lice run away from certain essential oils. Tea tree oil most effectively repels lice. Then there is mint oil and lavender essential oil. ***If there is a real risk of infecting you, and the hairband does not suit you because you are not a child and do not wear rubber bands or have boys, or for any other reason… you can use the repellent effect of essential oils against lice in other ways.*** ***Make your own rubber band for lice to your liking!*** There is a healthy, safe, and easy way to keep lice away from your head as well as from the heads of your little ones. Make a spray that not only repels lice but also has a beneficial effect on the health of hair roots and scalp. Take a spray bottle. Pour 100 ml of water into it. Add 5 drops of essential oil of tea tree, lavender, and geranium. Add another 4 drops of eucalyptus oil to this fragrant solution. Now your weapon against lice is ready. Shake the bottle well every morning to mix the oils with the water and spray the scalp. This mixture repels lice and you will be safe even if you come in contact with a potential source of infection. Your head just won't want to get in your hair. Even if he does, he will run away immediately. Be careful not to get the mixture in your eyes during preparation, as it will cause irritation. ***This method of repelling lice is especially suitable for adults who do not really like colorful erasers against lice. The effect is the same.*** The effect is the same, only the effect may be shorter. Either way, you can repeat this as many times as you want. The same goes for your girls' favorite bows and ribbons. For boys who like caps, you can spray the inside of the cap with lice spray. ***An additional benefit of soaking the scalp with tea tree oil is its antimicrobial and antifungal action. Tea tree oil cures dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. Read more about tea tree oil here*** Lavender oil deeply regenerates, makes hair shiny, and also controls dandruff. ***Geranium oil has been used for decades to promote hair growth. It works by nourishing the scalp and controlling sebum production. If your hair is naturally oily, you can have multiple benefits from the lice spray.*** ***Can erasers remove lice that have already settled in the hair?*** Unfortunately no. Essential vapors from the gum against lice may force live individuals to leave the habitat, but the nits that have already been laid in your hair will come to life in 7-10 days and continue to multiply. ***If the infection has already occurred, you will have to do the whole procedure of removing lice and nits.*** There are many lice repellents on the market. Some are less some are more effective. What we have to take care of is to make the preparation as natural as possible without harmful chemicals. Pay special attention to pesticides in the composition of lice repellents. We recommend that you choose a natural spray against lice that satisfies both conditions: it is effective and completely natural and harmless. ***Who is most at risk for lice?*** Generally all, but still not equal. As a rule, children's heads are the most common lice nurseries. If you have kids in the house who go to kindergarten or school, this is your ticket to lice. If you are an educator, teacher, pediatrician… All occupations that involve daily contact with a large number of children place you in a risk group. Lice are parasitic insects. They parasitize on various plants and animals. We distinguish two species from lice, which choose only humans as hosts: Human lice (Pediculus humanus) Pubic your (Phthirius pubis). Human lice have two subspecies pediculus corporals (body lice) and pediculus capitis (head lice). When someone tells you that he or someone in the family has lice, think of the latter. This insect, 2-3 millimeters long, lives exclusively on the human scalp, feeding on the blood of the host. It occurs with painless stings. And as it is in the hair, it was thought that a hair elastic against lice could be a good idea. Adult female life on average for about 2 months and during that time lays two to three hundred egg-eggs. Lice are looking for the warmest place to lay their nits. Most often, it is the root of the hair itself, the valley below the nape of the neck and behind the ears. In about a week, new young individual hatches from the nit. They love the very place where the lice eraser comes when you attach your hair to it. Lice are multiplied by mathematical progression. They are transmitted by the individual falling or passing from one head to another. They can be transmitted by hugging but also by using a towel, bedding, or clothes of an infected person. Lice are parasites and give you a lot of trouble, but they are not carriers of the disease. However, you will certainly want to get rid of them. A lice eraser can even prevent them! The first symptom that you get lice is the first mild, sporadic itching of the head, which will turn into persistent, unbearable itching of the head, which is especially strong at night. From ancient times, people have been trying to figure out how to get rid of these unbearable parasites. They put various substances on their heads, among which kerosene was in the lead. Today, it is common to use specially designed shampoos to remove lice. Here you can find out all about lice shampoos. With a shampoo or an anti-lice eraser, removal is still a big pain. It will take a lot of time, patience, and broken hair. All the experiences I found on our home forums are positive. No mom said they didn't work. What is still imposed as a general experience in the fight against moms and lice is the preventive use of shampoos against lice. Namely, moms say that the season is always lice. There are kindergartens, schools, children's birthdays, training - it is easy to earn them, and after that, they quickly pass on to other family members. In order not to be in a situation where you need them yourself, it would be useful to periodically wash your hair with a shampoo against lice prevention. It's like if your little ones seem to be itching or if you know you've come in contact with someone who has had or has lice. In general, if you are at risk of infecting yours, do it every 7 days. Simply put lice rubbers on your children's hair! Maja is the mother of two adorable girls with long curly hair. It happened to her several times that she had to need lice hair. With long hair, this is not an easy task at all. In addition, there would always be a child in the school and kindergarten who has lice, so everything turned in a circle. Ever since she discovered rubber bands against lice, they have become an integral part of her children's everyday appearance. Maja says that she uses them very often. That decorative part of the rubber band against lice is simply turned down so that it is not visible. She warmly recommended lice. ***Add essential oils against lice to your usual shampoo*** Here's another good idea on how to reduce the risk of lice: You can instill lice-repellent essential oils in your daily shampoo. After washing the hair, enough essential residues will remain on the scalp and hair, which will keep these annoying parasites away with their aroma. After all, it is not bad to always smell of lavender and peppermint. After that, fasten the hair with an elastic band against lice, because it is always better to prevent than to treat. Lice are reluctantly talked about. If it happens to us, we usually keep it like a snake's foot, feeling ashamed. Anti-fashion hairbands are a good way to avoid this embarrassment. Although they are practical, don't leave things to chance. From time to time, inspect your hair!

@vladimir94topke 28 October 2020

Important! Nits in your hair will not disappear if you do not do this! Lice are a problem, but the nits in your hair are even bigger! That's why we offer specific instructions on how to remove nits from your head, easily, quickly and so that you can be sure that they are really gone! Nits in the hair are not uncommon, although they are still taboo at the time. People are still ashamed to admit that they have this problem when it occurs. Maybe that's why it's no wonder they're so easily transmitted. As soon as nits are created in your hair, you will think that your hair is dirty, and the truth is that it is completely different. It's not your fault, you're just infected. Nits are the most common occurrence in toddlers who go to kindergarten or school. This is one of the nightmares for both kids and parents, but there is a way to get rid of them efficiently and easily. And no matter how careful we are, we will never be ready for them. They are easy to form, and what you need to do is act immediately and prevent them from multiplying quickly. It will seem to you that this problem is so big, until you grab it in your hands and start cleaning it by hand, one nit at a time. Today we will address this topic and finally figure out how to remove nits in the easiest way. ***What are nits in hair?*** ***The nits are your eggs.*** We have already written about how to recognize lice in your hair! The nits are glued to the hair itself and are not easily removed. It is not even that difficult to get rid of lice on your head, you will find many shampoos and preparations for them that are effective and will give good results in just a few days. However, when you do that, you are left with those eggs that are glued to the hair and cannot be removed so easily. The nits are located right next to the hair root, just an inch or two from the skin. For them, you will get a special comb that will easily remove them from your hair. That is the key! ***With nits, many preparations will not be as effective as you expect.*** Your parasites live on the scalp and hair and feed on our blood. They cause itching and discomfort and are transmitted very quickly, from one person to another. They are primarily spread by human contact, so it is important to inspect them regularly and remove all their eggs (nits) as early as possible. Yours can't jump or fly, but they can crawl fast. The goal is to collect lice and nits when there are fewer of them and before they multiply in large quantities because then it becomes harder. When you remove the nits from your hair, the problem is solved! However, in practice, it does not seem nearly as simple as it sounds. When removed from the head, the nits do not survive. They only fit our hair and nothing else, which is actually great, because otherwise, they would be all around us. Lice are tiny hairy animals living on humans or animals. There are many different types of lice, and we often come across lice that live on the head. They are always in the center of events because most children meet them even before going to school. As for the nits, the nits are white and very small. ***One louse lays up to 300 eggs, or 300 nits, during its lifetime.*** The worst part is that you usually don't have just one louse, but several. Multiply by 300 and here's the trouble! No, we didn't overdo it, this process is faster than you think. It takes 7 days for lice to grow from a nit, but only in ideal conditions for lice. It is true that they can be calm for up to a month, and then they will be activated. Eggs are difficult to remove from the hair, but it is not impossible. ***Although lice may seem nasty enough to you, the main problem lies in nits, because new lice are born from them.*** ***How to recognize nits on the head?*** The nits are quite small (1mm) and are uniform in shape. They can vary in color from grayish to white, but the nits are in most cases pure white and oval in shape. Lice lay nits near the top of the head, where the temperature is perfect for their reproduction. There is a small problem - you can easily think that it is dandruff. Dandruff is quite harmless, unlike nits, because nothing will appear from it. You will recognize the nits by the fact that they are glued to the hair and it is difficult to separate them. They create the feeling of oily hair, and when you take a closer look, you will see that it is not just ordinary dandruff. The itching is much more pronounced than with dandruff, and it will not pass even when the hair is washed. As soon as you notice the nits, you should react at that very moment, because it takes 7 days for them to create chaos on your head and for a small infection to turn into hair full of yours. Today is at least easy! Open the internet, find the perfect preparation for removing lice and nits and you are already halfway to getting rid of them for all time. Without a comb and good preparation, it is impossible to remove them! They won't go away on their own, you really have to drive them away! ***If the infection has already spread, and you saw it late, then the problem becomes more difficult to solve, because in the meantime, yours have multiplied with incredible speed and it is difficult to catch them all.*** ***Nits in children's hair*** Rarely has anyone not had nits in childhood. As soon as the friend from the bench gets lice, she will get your child as well. Everything happens quickly, so sometimes, half the class gets infected. The first symptom you will notice on a child is scratching his head. The itching is unbearable and you will easily notice that something is wrong. Because lice drink blood, it also creates a wound that manifests itself through severe itching, especially due to swelling and spreading infection. With an infection, it is important to say that it can spread to part of the neck and the area around the ears, although this is a rare case. The scalp becomes more sensitive than usual, so it is possible for eczema to appear on the head. Apart from the itching, you will notice that the child becomes nervous, that something is bothering him, that he feels uncomfortable, and that the condition is not as it is otherwise. As soon as you notice these symptoms, examine the child's head, and you will easily recognize yours, as well as whitish nits. Despite all the speculation, it is true that personal hygiene in a child is not crucial. Lice love when their hair is not washed, but they adore when it is clean. There are no rules. Although this condition was previously associated with dirty hair, it is true that nits can also be planted on completely clean and well-groomed hair. It is important to them that it is warm and that they can reproduce unhindered. We are constantly wondering how to prevent nits on children's heads? It is difficult, but it is possible. Primarily, this topic needs to be discussed. Many parents are ashamed to admit that their child has nits, so because they will not say so publicly, other children will be infected in a short period of time. A good variant, at least for girls who have long hair, are lice rubbers. ***Nits in adults*** Do children get nits more often than adults? It's just a myth. Anyone can get them. It happens that both the parents and the family members get lice when the child brings them home. That is why the whole family should use shampoos that are intended for lice so that the infection does not spread further. Lice are real parasites. These famous bloodsuckers do not choose where to settle down, they just look for the best possible conditions for their life. We can get them at work, in the team, and in the hospital. You never know exactly where they are, but you do know where they love to stay. What is interesting is that they can always come back. ***Yours can survive out of hair for up to three days, so if they stay on the pillow, expect nits in your hair again.*** In order not to enter the vicious circle after your healing, it is important to wash all the worn laundry, to vacuum several times, to wash pillows and bedding, everything you had contact with while you had nits. In the past, the best solution for curing nits was to cut your hair. This is only because the methods of treatment were much different and there were not as many effective preparations as there are today. A haircut is definitely not necessary. ***Dead nits and shooting nits - what's the difference?*** Cracked nits are, as a rule, alive, and the dead are dry. As we have already said, it is important to get a shampoo that will kill lice as soon as possible, and then you should dedicate yourself to cleaning the nits. Both crackles and dry ones should be cleaned with a comb, in the same way. The nits are removed by hand and when you see that they are not dry, you have to shoot them, that is, kill them. They are killed by hand. ***When they are cracked, they are older nits, which stay in the hair longer and they need a little time for the lice to hatch.*** Dry nits are young and they are not heard when removed. Be careful and do everything under strong light, so that you can see them all. And what to do? ***Here’s the explanation you’ve been waiting for!*** ***How to get rid of nits in the hair?*** The issue that bothers us the most at the moment is resolving the nits from the hair. You need this first! ***Step 1: Preparations for lice*** The basic way that everyone will recommend is to remove with the help of lice spray. As soon as you notice the nits, you must buy preparation for their destruction. The lice spray acts directly on the lice, it suffocates them. However, the spray also contains some fatty ingredients, thanks to which the nits will peel off more easily and slip off the hair. The nits will therefore remain on the hair, and they can be removed with a comb. The sooner you do that, the better. There are various preparations, but the most famous is the shampoo for lice and nits, which acts directly on them and kills them. It is possible that these preparations will kill all lice, but you will not be able to remove nits with it. It is possible that some of them will die, but they will not fall out easily from the hair - you have to remove them manually. Before shampooing, the hair must be thoroughly checked and combed, regardless of whether the hair is shorter or longer. The shampoo is applied to each strand of hair, so it is good to use a thick comb with teeth in this process as well. The shampoo is applied in a thick layer and should stay on the head for a while. How much it will cost on the head is indicated on the package, and you should follow the rules with these shampoos because they are really strong. Before rinsing the hair, the hair should be combed again and the nits and lice removed from the head, and only then should the hair be washed thoroughly. Despite this popular way of removing nits, there is also a natural way to remove them. ***Step 2: Comb for nits in the hair*** The nit comb is made to remove nits from the hair. Its teeth are densely spaced. In addition to the classic comb, there is also an electric variant for eliminating nits. It is intended for children older than 3 years, and can also be used on pets. ***Step 3: Comb the nits*** And finally, mechanically do the process itself. ***How to get rid of nits with long hair?*** Long hair can really be a problem when lice and nits appear on the scalp. Lots of hair - lots of nits and problems. Here it is important to be detailed and to comb the strand, strand by strand until you remove them all from the hair. So that your long hair doesn't confuse you, you can also weave braids when you are done with a certain part of your hair. In this case, large hairpins can also help you, which will separate the cleaned hair from the one with the nits. ***How to get rid of nits with short hair in boys?*** You may think that it is much harder to remove nits from short hair or in boys, the truth is that it is actually the same. They are located at the root and are even easier to spot when the hair is short. You will remove them with a comb in the same way as on long hair. It is common practice for boys to get a haircut, especially if they have very short hair. As we said, it is not necessary, because the nits can be removed without cutting to zero. Natural hair spray is a good way to fight nits because it can also act preventively! Nits in the hair are a common occurrence. Both children and adults deal with them. They are hard and boring, but fortunately, they are much easier to solve today than before. The most important thing we have learned now! You can kill lice with preparations, but you can only remove nits in your hair with a comb!

@vladimir94topke 28 October 2020

The best creams with hyaluronic acid that stand out! Find out the best hyaluronic creams you can buy. Learn all about the usefulness of hyaluronic salts in relation to hyaluronic acid and what it is that sets some creams apart from others! ***Advantages of hyaluronic cream*** Creams that contain hyaluronic acid have been used in the cosmetics industry for years, especially when it comes to anti-wrinkle creams. In fact, hyaluronic acid is a substance that our body only produces and is an integral part of the cartilage of our joints. As this substance decreases and is lost in our body with age, so does our skin, but also our bones lose their quality. We can take it orally, but we usually wear it through creams that contain hyaluronic acid. It is most often hyaluronic acid, but there are also increasingly popular salts of hyaluronic acid. ***What sets hyaluronic acid salts apart and what makes them better than hyaluronic acid itself is their smaller molecules.*** If we have skin as a kind of membrane, which should miss the ingredients of cosmetic products that we use, then it is better to have smaller molecules. They penetrate the skin more efficiently, changing its structure so that it is easier for us to raise our care to the appropriate level. Our famous actress Lidija Vukicevic has advice for you. Facial care has been a problem for her for a long time until she found a natural solution. Her relaxed skin has tightened, she looks fresher and rejuvenated - so much so that many can envy her! What is it about and what is the secret of its appearance, read in this text: ***Who are hyaluronic creams for?*** Hyaluronic creams are intended for all those who notice that their skin tone is declining. This means that traces of wrinkles have begun to be seen. If you have young skin, without any signs of aging, then this cream can be intended for you as well. What is recommended is to prevent any problem, even the problem with wrinkles. So, if you are over 20, it is not worse than the cream you use for care also contains hyaluronic acid, because it will be very useful for your face. ***When to start using hyaluronic cream?*** We have said that with age, hyaluronic acid is lost from our body. That means we have to make up for it then. As the 25th year is a turning point when it comes to the growth and development of the organism, we can say that the body slowly begins to age from that moment. This also means that the use of creams with hyaluronic acid is recommended almost from that crucial year. The thirties are already the years when it is necessary to take care of yourself, in order to prevent the appearance of those deep, undesirable wrinkles. In the later good, these creams are a necessity. You need to have them in your daily as well as a nightly routine. ***Types of cream with hyaluronic acid*** Of course, the cream does not only contain salts of hyaluronic acid, but it also contains some other ingredients that will be useful. That is why we will present to you with several types of creams that also contain hyaluronic acid, and which are more than great for the face. ***Panthenol cream with hyaluronic acid*** The combination of these two ingredients, which are hyaluronic acid and panthenol for the skin, is definitely winning. Panthenol nourishes deeper parts of the skin, providing them with protection against bacteria and any other type of inflammation. That is why it is a favorite, whether it is used only constantly or in combination with some other ingredient. This combination of preparations will be especially effective for youthful skin. Since it gives her all the necessary things for proper functioning, hyaluronic acid and panthenol are excellent ingredients, primarily for daily skincare that is normal. With the appearance of a problem, means are used that are stronger and that will solve the potential problem. ***Cream with hyaluronic acid and collagen*** This cream is a real bomb for people who are old since these two ingredients are necessary for the care of mature skin. We have written about collagen countless times. Its beneficial effect on the skin is fantastic. Together with hyaluronic acid, it restores the necessary radiance and moisture to the skin, which will contribute to it looking exactly as it should. One of the main ingredients that iron wrinkles are collagen. It is recommended that you use it preventively so that the problem is prevented, not treated. ***Something that is better and more useful than collagen itself, are those ingredients that stimulate the production of natural collagen.*** Some of them are vitamin C, which we will talk about later. There is also modern which stimulates the connective fibers to create just that natural collagen in the skin. Include creams with these ingredients in your daily routine and you will certainly not regret it. ***Pharmacy creams with hyaluronic acid*** You have probably had the opportunity to try creams made by a state or private pharmacy in your area. We believe that you were not wrong if you did something like this. Namely, pharmacists often make cream formulations that will be great for the face or body. Such is the case with the pharmacy cream, which contains hyaluronic acid. They are usually cheaper than the creams you can buy, and nothing worse. Pharmacists have their own formulations that are good for the face. So you can look for one of them. ***Creams with retinol and hyaluronic*** Retinol is also one of the ingredients that are very often used in face creams. It is good because it can dry the skin and absorb excess sebum. That is why it is recommended for those who suffer from oily facial skin. The combination of these ingredients is also recommended for people who have problems with acne since they can also cause a problem with oiliness. According to some unwritten rules, whoever has problematic skin also has an oily face. And the prevention of aging is especially demanding for this skin type. ***Face cream with gelatin and hyaluronic acid*** When it comes to working on aging skin, then we can take advantage of a natural ingredient from our kitchen, which is gelatin. Gelatin is great for cleansing pores, it is also great for whitening some imperfections, so it is more than desirable to use it in combination with hyaluronic acid. You can make the cream with gelatin yourself, and just add the part with hyaluronic acid so that it has an additional and better effect on the skin. By combining these two ingredients, you will surely be able to clean some impurities from the face, as well as restore the skin's lost glow. Moisturizing cream with hyaluronic acid Hydrating hyaluronic cream is the most universal possible variant of the cream, which everyone should have in their home. Unencumbered with ingredients, mild and gentle, this cream will perfectly nourish your skin. You could use it during the day, even as a make-up base. It is not greasy, it has a thinner texture, so the skin absorbs it very quickly. If you do not have any problems, and you are thinking which cream would be good for you, as a cream for everyday care, then there is no dilemma. Choose a hydrant cream with hyaluronic acid and don't worry about anything. It will be good enough to meet your daily needs. ***Vitamin cream with hyaluronic acid*** A vitamin cream with hyaluronic acid would also be great for everyday care. It is great for everyday use, as well as a hydrant cream with hyaluronic acid. Vitamins, especially vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin E, are recommended for use. With vitamin C, you can count on even a slight lightening of the skin, since it can remove some small freckles and blemishes from the face. Vitamin A is great for restoring the surface layer of the skin, while vitamin E can also be used to care for the sensitive area around the eyes. This cream is suitable for both day and night, since nourishing the skin with vitamins is important in both cases. ***Night cream with hyaluronic acid*** Our skin absorbs most of the things it needs to be perfect at night. That is why it is most recommended that the night cream contains the highest degree of hyaluronic salts. It is something that will help you wake up fresher and more rested. Sometimes, due to stress and a messy lifestyle, our skin is almost tormented by various things. We rest her at night and prepare her for new victories. ***An appropriate cream with hyaluronic acid during the night will make you radiant during the morning.*** When the skin is nourished properly at night, then in the morning just a little is enough to refresh it and it will look divine. Take advantage of hyaluronic acid and use it overnight, for great results. ***Allergy to creams with hyaluronic acid*** Although allergic reactions to cosmetic products are very common, when it comes to hyaluronic acid, this is not the case. In fact, hyaluronic acid does not cause allergic reactions so much, that it is most often used as an ingredient in those creams that prevent allergic reactions. Joke aside, the most common allergic reactions are caused by retinol and vitamin C because they can be strong and thus aggressive to the skin. Allergies most often occur in the form of rashes and redness and are prevented by stopping using the product. If the redness and itching do not go away, then you should consult a dermatologist. Washing with plain water is also recommended to begin with. ***The best creams with hyaluronic acid*** There are a lot of creams that deserve attention, but we will present to you with a few that are the best of our choice and have hyaluronic acid. ***Non-wrinkle anti-wrinkle cream*** The nebula is excellent in the fight against all irregularities on the face, especially wrinkles because it helps to prevent them, but also to remove the existing ones. Its greatest value is natural, herbal ingredients, which help keep your care mild and lasting. We mentioned the ingredient nerdery, which in combination with hyaluronic acid, but also with other herbal ingredients is a complete hit for the skin because it stimulates the production of collagen. It is very effective in removing wrinkles, but also dark circles and blemishes. With this cream, you can be completely sure that your face will be cared for. The price on the site is 1890 dinars. If you order two, you get the third one for free. ***Aphrodite cream with hyaluronic acid*** The other cream we want to mention, you can find in all the better-stocked drugstores. The Aphrodite line is known for its long tradition. This cream stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, which means that it guarantees maximum skin smoothness. The surface layer of the skin will be fantastic, and the deeper parts should of course be taken care of, with the help of certain massages, but also nutrition, which largely determines what structures our skin will be. You can get this cream at a price of 2600 dinars. ***Eucerin cream with hyaluronic acid*** Another in a series of creams that are easily available, even in pharmacies. You have a hyaluronic version of this cream for both day and night. They recommend it for mature and older skin since it contains nutrients that will alleviate aging. The glycine saponin that this cream contains penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin, smoothing even deep wrinkles. With the first signs of aging, this cream proved to be exceptional, since it successfully removes and irons irregularities. You can get this cream at a price of 2500 to 3000 dinars, depending on the place where you buy. ***Golden cream with hyaluronic acid*** This cream is one of those that you cannot get on sale, but only online. The Rtanjski spas brand says that this cream removes all signs of fatigue, both on the neck and décolleté. Sometimes we forget that the décolleté and neck and how they can show the number of years in our ID card. Gold cream tightens the face and is recommended because it is good for skin nutrition. It has a slightly greasy structure, so you will wait a while after applying for the skin to absorb it. For people with slightly oily skin, it might not be a good day. Its price on the site is ***2000 dinars.*** ***Collistar cream with hyaluronic acid*** You can get Collistar products in Jasmin stores throughout Serbia. This is actually not so much cream as a serum, since it is in a liquid state with a pipette. It can effectively replace the standard cream since it has full potential in tightening the skin, the so-called facelift. It penetrates deeper layers and restores firmness to the skin. As it has a pipette and is liquid, a small amount is enough to smear the whole face. It is recommended for all skin types, especially for people with dehydrated facial skin, because it is able to restore firmness and radiance in a short time. The price of this product is 5490 dinars for ***30 ml.*** **Experiences with hyaluronic face creams** Users of creams with hyaluronic acid all point out that without these creams they cannot imagine their daily routine. Whether the skin is problematic or normal, the cream with hyaluronic acid serves to restore its radiance and help it to either return or maintain vitality. For years, hyaluronic creams have had primacy for a reason. It's up to you to choose which cream would meet the needs of your face and get it. Don't forget that skin cleansing is also important so that each cream works more effectively. This is also important for a cream with hyaluronic acid. Apply it on clean skin and just watch as small imperfections disappear from your face.

@vladimir94topke 27 October 2020

Chrono sweets for all occasions We tell you how to sweeten up while on a Chrono diet. Chrono sweets are probably the best part of the Chrono diet, except during the restriction period. The Chrono diet itself is an absolute hit among nutritionists. You must have heard of her before. It is a diet that does not count your snacks, does not prohibit entire food groups, in a word, does not make you starve. Apart from being good for health, it is also great for the line. And if you ask us, the best part of this diet is that - it allows sweets. Now, when any of us think of sweets that might be allowed in one diet, we usually think of something dry, integral, in a word, tasteless. But what if we tell you that Chrono sweets are different? What if we tell you that they include chocolate? Bought? Me too. ***Chrono diet in short*** You must already know a lot about the Chrono diet. That is why we will not waste too much time explaining what a Chrono diet is. However, its basics are important to understand how Chrono sweets fit into the entire program. The Chrono diet was devised by French nutritionist Dr. Alain Delabo. The basic idea, he says, behind this diet was to design a program in which you will lose weight, but at the same time, you will eat well. ***However, this diet, conditionally speaking, is not burdened with weight loss. The goal of a Chrono diet is for your body to find its right, appropriate weight.*** In other words, a Chrono diet is not something you accept until you lose weight and then return to your normal eating habits. Oh no! The idea is that once you start living by the Chrono rules, you don't make steps out of the designed regime. In order not to fall into the temptation to break the diet (whoever did not fall into this temptation, let him throw the stone first), ***the Chrono diet includes everything that would otherwise break the rules, including sweets.*** How could we do that? Easy! It is enough to know that all food groups can work in our favor (remember the pyramid of healthy food from primary school?) And not harm us in the form of fat deposits, or worse, cellulite on the legs. All we need to know is when to eat them. ***Sweets in the Chrono diet*** What would young people say, what a life hack! We found a hole in the system and we will pass sweets through it, even if it was our last. So, you just need to know when you are allowed to eat sweets. ***As part of the Chrono diet, sweets are allowed to be eaten only in the afternoon, and it is ideal between a Chrono lunch and a Chrono dinner.*** Why is it so? We have already said that your Chrono diet does not count calories and does not prohibit food. Moreover, it does not determine your portion size. However, this does not mean that this diet is not aware of food overload. Since chronic breakfast is the most abundant meal of the day when you would add something sweet to that amount of food, the organism would fall into shock, not to mention it would trot completely. Simply, when a rich breakfast raises the blood sugar level, the organism that is used to the Chrono diet knows exactly how to prepare for its decomposition. However, if Chrono sweets were included in the whole story, the glucose level would jump so much that the body would not be able to process it with quality. As a result, sugar sticks to blood vessels, and fat deposits start to form, and then we didn't do anything. ***Therefore, you should stay away from sweets, even if they were Chrono sweets, in parts of the day when the body does not cope very well with sugar, which is in the evening and, far more, in the morning.*** ***Chrono diet: sweets are allowed*** The first and basic rule of the Chrono diet, therefore, when it comes to chronic sweets, is: everything that contains sugars (including fruit) must not be eaten in the morning and in the evening. Since you have a snack between lunch and dinner, you can dedicate that meal to Chrono sweets. The fact that you can eat Chrono sweets between a Chrono lunch and a Chrono dinner, however, does not mean that you can eat sweets at any time during this period. ***You must strictly adhere to the snack term and you must not snack on absolutely anything between meals.*** As for the Chrono sweets that are allowed within the Chrono diet, it should be said that it would be good to avoid white table sugar in general, although it is not strictly forbidden (except during the restriction period). Chrono sweets should be, to some extent, a healthier variant of desserts, especially if you like to eat more cookies. The best choice for an afternoon candy is dark chocolate, preferably one that contains more than 70% cocoa. Then when you get bored of chocolate (if that ever happens), you can also eat some dried fruits, such as raisins, dried cranberries, dried figs, dried apricots, or prunes, which are all great quick treats. If you like olives or avocados, they can also be a nice snack, as well as walnuts, hazelnuts, peanuts, and similar fruits. In particular, it is important that the sweets you take into the body have a low glycemic index, that is, that they do not raise the blood sugar level too quickly. That is why it is better to choose yellow sugar or natural sweeteners such as honey in the regular Chrono diet. Read in detail which foods are allowed in the Chrono diet. ***If you really have to eat a heavier candy, make sure it is 4-6 hours between the previous and next meal.*** As for homemade Chrono sweets that you can prepare for yourself at home, you should generally avoid the following ingredients: white sugar White flour cow milk yogurt cheese margarine sweet soft dough rice fruits and vegetables with too much starch. Although, technically, they do not belong to sweets, let us immediately mention: carbonated drinks will count as a dessert, because they contain too much sugar, so it would be ideal to completely eliminate them from use. In the period between 4-6 o'clock in the afternoon, your insulin peak will be best satisfied with dried fruit, dark chocolate, but also jams, honey, or maple syrup, as well as approximately 2 glasses of freshly squeezed fruit juice. Choose these healthier variants and you will see that the Chrono diet will have a much better effect on both your line and your health. ***Chrono sweets in restriction*** The only period that is difficult to endure within the Chrono diet is the restriction period. Then this diet really starts to look like a diet. This period is primarily designed for people who are a little overweight. If you are not familiar with what exactly the restriction period means, it is enough to follow about 20 rules of Chrono diet in restriction and you will be on the right path. Generally, this period lasts about a month (minimum 28 days) and then, as a rule, the body should be cleansed of toxins and thus excess weight. If you manage to lose weight earlier, you can break the restriction period even before the prescribed period. By the same logic, if you are overweight and find it difficult to lose it, the restriction period should last even longer (even up to a year, depending on the organism, health, and weight). ***As far as Chrono sweets are concerned, we have bad news. They are completely forbidden. This means that you will not be allowed to smell anything that contains sugar during the entire restriction period.*** And when we say everything, we really mean it: the restriction eliminates fruit from the diet because it contains fructose, that is. fruit sugar. The same goes for honey, any type of dessert (if it contains white or yellow sugar or any type of sweetener, turn in the opposite direction), and juices, and other fruit-based drinks. Moreover, the whole snack is eliminated from the diet for a month, and the meals are spread over 5 hours apart. The complete amount of food is reduced during this period in the diet, and anything that has the same or similar components as sugars will be eliminated from the diet. This will include vegetables that contain too much starch and other carbohydrates. While in the regular Chrono diet you can eat both cakes and pies, in the restriction there is no healthy variant that you are allowed to eat. You can compensate for the desire for sweets with a dough (for example, Chrono bread with different allowed seeds) because you are allowed to eat dough made of any flour except wheat and corn. ***Chrono candy recipes*** The Chrono diet is so popular today that you can find entire books on how to prepare adequate meals to cover every meal of the day. Although chronic sweets are not particularly covered, you can still have fun with them by creating your own recipes with allowed foods. We will cover your snack here, and the sweet one, in a few days. You can find more other ideas on the Internet or on various Chrono forums and blogs. These are chronic sweets that are made quickly and easily and will satisfy your desire for sweets every day. ***Chocolate foam with avocado*** This dessert is prepared in less than 10 minutes, it does not contain fat and a lot of sugar, and it is also a suitable dessert for vegans. The necessary ingredients for this recipe are: 1 avocado 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 tablespoon agave syrup 2 tablespoons toasted cocoa beans 5 tablespoons of almond milk (instead you can add some other milk of your choice, except cow's milk). All these ingredients, well cleaned, should be blended until you get a fine homogeneous creamy foam. Serve in glasses, preferably chilled. ***Chocolate pudding with cinnamon*** This treat is prepared even faster, in just 5 minutes. It is ideal for winter days when cinnamon adds a bit of its charm to the whole atmosphere of a tucked-away winter evening. You need: 1 larger avocado 1 banana 1 tablespoon agave syrup 2 tablespoons toasted cocoa beans (or cocoa powder, but no added sugar) 1 teaspoon cinnamon pinch of salt (optional) 20 ml of water. Put all these ingredients in a blender and mix until you get a homogeneous mixture. If you prefer a thick pudding, you can leave it in the fridge for about 2 hours to gain density. Clementine cookies Here is one slightly harder dessert that can serve as a snack that you really get full of. You can adapt the recipe to your own taste, and change the type of flour or fruit with which you will make cookies so that you adapt to the current season or simply change the taste and make a little change in the menu. For cookies you need: puff pastry packaging (you can also knead it with wholemeal flour, at home) a few clementines (or another fruit of your choice) homemade jam (you can experiment, then use marmalade from several fruits, for example). To prepare, you will also need a filling, for which you need: 250 ml of milk (you can also use almond, soy, or some other) ½ Vanilla sticks 2 egg yolks 20 g of sugar (preferably not white) a little dark rum a pinch of sea salt. Heat the milk with grated vanilla. While it heats up, whisk the egg yolks and sugar and add a little sea salt. When the milk is well heated, mix this whipped mixture. Stir well and return to low heat until completely combined, then allow to cool. Place the puff pastry in a mold, coat with the filling, and place a slice of clementine on each cookie. Heat the jam or marmalade, then put one teaspoon on each cookie. ***Bake them for 30 minutes and then leave to cool for about 1 hour.***

@vladimir94topke 26 October 2020

Rosemary for veins works, and here's how! Rosemary for veins can help you with varicose veins. I believe you don't know everything about rosemary for veins, so stay with us so we can reveal everything to you! Varicose veins can be a big problem. You know that there are many ways you can heal veins and make your legs light again. As soon as there is a pain in the legs, you should react, so that there are no major complications. Rosemary can stimulate circulation and strengthen your capillaries. Let's see what it contains, so it is great for treating veins. ***Rosemary as a remedy for veins*** As I said, there are many medications for varicose veins. You can use vein creams, you may decide to treat leeches, and you may still decide to go for surgery because you can no longer suffer pain and watch your legs suffer. However, very few people opt for vein surgery, because recovery can take a long time and can interfere with your daily activities, so it is somehow easier to try to solve the problem yourself. You will succeed in that, especially if you start the treatment as soon as possible. Rosemary, in addition to smelling wonderful and serving us as an additional spice in many dishes, has many benefits for our health. You can use it for body care, in the kitchen, but also when you have a problem with varicose veins. Rosemary contains several dozen antioxidants, and it is these compounds that help remove free radicals. Rosemary acid is a very powerful antioxidant and has numerous health benefits. It has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. There are also natural creams in which rosemary extract is an ingredient and they can really help you get rid of varicose veins. It can be a great option with which you will finally get rid of pain and swollen legs. Tamara told us her secret of how she got rid of varicose veins and cracked capillaries in her legs. Her legs are now smooth, without ugly knots, without pain and swelling. When we use rosemary for veins, rosemary acid will help us renew vein cells, hydrate and nourish the skin and stimulate circulation, because it is one of the main reasons why veins dilate. Blood circulates through the venous system, and it is connected by smaller, smaller veins. In order for blood to reach your heart and flow normally through the body, the veins need to function normally. ***They can spread and then an aesthetic, as well as a health problem, arises. The veins on the legs are not beautiful at all, they can be inflamed and painful, you can feel itching, tingling, and heaviness in the legs.*** Rosemary grows in all our climates, you can easily get it, it is cheap and available to everyone. And here's how to use it! ***Rosemary tea for better circulation*** Vein teas can be an ideal solution for you, in the long run. Varicose veins occur in both men and women. They are more common in older people, but due to the time we live in, due to our habits, but also genetic predisposition, people develop varicose veins on their legs. ***How to make rosemary tea?*** It is necessary to cook two teaspoons of rosemary for about thirty minutes, in order to release all the good and useful ingredients. After half an hour, strain and allow to cool. Sweeten it with honey and lemon, as desired. You can drink up to three cups of rosemary tea a day. Be sure to drink this tea twice a day, and the third time if you want. If you skip doses, you will not see results so quickly. In case you have nettle or white willow tea at home, you can mix it with rosemary tea. You will enjoy this combination, and it will really help you in healing varicose veins. The organic acid and tannins in rosemary will cleanse and strengthen veins and arteries. Rosemary tea can be used as a way to treat veins. It will ease your pain, and relieve you of the unpleasant feeling of bloating. This is a natural and healthy way of treatment, and you can choose it as an additional way, as an aid, in addition to some creams for veins. ***Rosemary affects the circulation, strengthens it, prevents inflammation of the veins, and reduces pain and swelling.*** ***Rosemary and brandy for veins*** I will first give you a recipe, and then explain how to use brandy and rosemary for veins, and how it can help you. ***You need one liter of brandy, it would be best if it was grape brandy, and you need 10 grams of rosemary.*** ***Put rosemary in a bottle with brandy and let it stand for ten days. Let the rosemary stay in the brandy as long as it is inside because you will be able to use it for massages and vein wraps.*** After those ten days, you are ready for treatment. Painful veins should be lubricated with brandy and massaged two to three times a day for fifteen minutes. You can also put bandages on overnight, and wrap your feet with a cotton cloth. Brandy and rosemary for veins will help with leg cramps, improve circulation, and reduce leg inflammation. Be persistent and use compresses and massage your feet every day. It will be much easier for you and you will feel better. When varicose veins appear on the legs, it is not a nice feeling at all. You will always have the feeling that your legs are heavy. The veins are not as elastic as they used to be, the blood cannot flow as it has so far, so it will be obvious as they swell and become more and more painful. Rosemary is good for treatment, but also as a preventive because it will eliminate these symptoms, in a natural and safe way. You can change the rosemary sprigs later, and you can dry the old ones, taken out of the bottle, and put them on the desk, because rosemary, in addition to healing the veins, also affects concentration and better memory. ***Rosemary and wine for veins*** If you have wine on hand, I bring you such a recipe. You will need white wine and two tablespoons of rosemary (in flower or leaf). Unlike brandy, rosemary is kept in wine for 6 days, after which it is strained. Rosemary wine is also used for massage and wraps, and rosemary wine can be drunk because it has a good effect on increasing circulation. Of course, you must not overdo it, but this is a cure. It is enough to drink a glass of this wine (0.3) before eating. You can also get rosemary essential oil in pharmacies. Do you know that warm baths are necessary for the treatment of varicose veins? They can relax you and relax your sore feet. Put a few drops of rosemary oil and a little sea salt in warm water. Leave your feet in warm water while watching the series or reading a book and enjoy the feeling of relief! ***Rosemary for circulation*** Poor circulation means that blood flow is lower than usual and indicates that a health problem has occurred. Our circulatory system is in charge of providing oxygen in the body, but in addition to oxygen, it also transmits nutrients, hormones, drugs, and distributes them to the tissues. When there is poor circulation in the legs, you will immediately feel it. It will be difficult for you to walk and stand for a long time. When you have varicose veins, there is also poor circulation, because varicose veins cannot send blood like other, healthy veins. Rosemary contains essential oil and is composed of camphor, cineole, and pinene. In addition, rosemary contains choline, tannin, and resin. This plant has been used for medicinal purposes since ancient times and has a scent that will stay in your memory forever. As a folk remedy, rosemary is used to stimulate better circulation, but also to regulate low blood pressure. This plant contributes to us being less nervous, relieves us from tension and stress, cures anemia, and contributes to strengthening immunity. ***Rosemary works well on your blood vessels, and it is best to massage your feet and legs with rosemary oil, in order to stimulate circulation at the same time.*** However, there are people for whom rosemary is not really recommended, and now we are talking about when you drink it as tea. ***Rosemary essential oil*** I know you can't wait to get rid of varicose veins, and you're tired of hiding your legs from the world. If your vein problem is not so advanced that you need surgery, then natural things can help you. Rosemary can help you heal veins when they are just in the initial phase when you feel tingling, pain, and cramps. ***Rosemary essential oil is mixed with mint essential oil. This healing combination is beneficial for your varicose veins.*** When you come home from work, take off your shoes, and feel your feet pulsate, these two oils will give you relaxation. Rosemary oil stimulates circulation, and mint cools. Together, they have an analgesic effect, relieving leg cramps, which are very common when you have varicose veins. Your legs will be much more relaxed as all the muscles in your legs will relax. You need to make a cold compress. Put a damp cotton cloth or gauze on which you previously put 3 drops of rosemary oil and 3 drops of mint oil to stand for about twenty minutes in the refrigerator. Then take out and massage your feet, from the bottom up. It would be ideal to dedicate ten minutes to the legs and to thoroughly massage the painful areas where cramps and pain are present. When you are done with that, stretch your legs and lift them high, stay in that position for fifteen minutes. After the massage and relaxation, let the oil dry and let the skin absorb it. You can take a shower later, and you will see how your feet will be lighter. During the shower, it would be good to cool your feet, ie to use as cold water as possible to stimulate circulation even more. Medicine claims that varicose veins are caused by genetic predispositions. However, you can create them in your lifetime. Improper diet affects the expansion of veins if there is increased obesity. Eat healthily, eat as many fruits, vegetables, and water as possible. Veins can also dilate if you are constantly standing or sitting at work. I know you can’t change jobs, but you need to take care of your veins on time and be aware that due to excessive, daily standing or sitting, your veins can dilate. Also, your wrong, daily habits create varicose veins. It is possible for veins to dilate during pregnancy. It is normal for women to gain weight during pregnancy, which is why their veins dilate. It is not recommended to use any additional medicines for veins during pregnancy, so rosemary will help you in this situation if you use it as an essential oil. In addition, medical socks and elastic bandages are mostly used for veins, which can make it easier for pregnant women to walk. ***Rosemary for veins experience*** Maria told us about her experience with varicose veins and told us all the ways you can use rosemary. "When varicose veins appeared, I often felt my legs cramp, I felt itchy veins, tingling, and tingling. I sit at work all the time and I no longer knew how to adjust, and the ode would be comfortable for me. I saw veins popping up on my legs and I could no longer wear skirts. Hiding the problem did not solve the problem. I have known about rosemary and its effects since childhood and I know that it is great for circulation. I drank tea every day, mostly one at work, one in the evening, before bed. In addition, I also used essential oils for massage and I was really persistent. I often asked my husband to massage my legs "a little harder" so that I could just relax and wait for the action to begin. Rosemary helped me a lot because my sore veins were in their infancy. In two months, I managed to get rid of the pain, but even today I drink rosemary tea, for prevention, because I never know if they will come back again. " Now that you know everything about rosemary for veins, I recommend that you get it as soon as possible and that, if you have problems with veins, be sure to try it and let us know your impressions!

@vladimir94topke 26 October 2020

How I met him over the Internet How does online dating sound to you? Here are the advantages and disadvantages of this way of getting to know each other and how to embark on this adventure at all. Although we could most often see online dating in American movies, this fashion is increasingly present in our country as well. Western working hours, work that sometimes lasts until late at night, and when the weekend comes, we would rather stay at home and watch a movie than spend an hour preparing for a late night out, wherein 99% of cases, nothing it won't happen. Sounds familiar? So why not try to meet the right partner in the warmth of your home? ***Traditional vs. online dating - what's the difference*** ***Challenge accepted!*** Like everything related to dating, experience shows that we should not make a strategy when dating online. Maybe the best way is to try to approach this as a party, so whatever! Experience shows that meeting over the Internet is much easier than meeting someone on a Saturday night in a crowded and stuffy cafe. Enter your details, the online dating site will give you a recommendation of some potential partners that could match the description you entered and you are ready for action! How does this type of dating differ from the traditional one, which was used even by our grandmothers? ***Possibility of greater choice*** Here, you choose! You might be ashamed to approach someone you like in the city on your own in the evening, but when you do it online, it sounds interesting and challenging. Experience to date shows that online dating offers a great choice, and this is one of the great advantages of this type of dating. This is especially important when you have some specific interests regarding the choice of a potential partner. Online dating offers you to choose a potential partner on different bases. If it's the number of years, or the lifestyle you lead, or a specific profession - dating sites will find just the right partners to suit you. ***Experience shows that communication is much easier*** Have you noticed that you are much more open in conversation when you do not look the person you are talking to in the eye? Online dating offers many ways to communicate, but it usually starts with correspondence. According to the experiences of those who met their partner in this way, it is much easier to openly say some things that you would not have in a one-on-one conversation and without hesitation ask what interests you. Also, experience shows that you do not depend on the moment - you can contact a person when you have time. If you are a busy businesswoman and you do not have too much time to lose, this is a great way to examine everything that interests you before you get to know a potential partner. If you are skeptical and you are not sure who the person behind the screen is, you have as much time as you want to examine and check everything related to the potential partner when you meet over the Internet. ***Availability*** Meeting a potential partner over the Internet usually means doing it when it suits you, from the warmth of your home. Things that would prevent you from getting ready and going out with a friend for coffee or in the evening in the city and thus meeting someone, do not bother you here. So, regardless of whether your hair is dirty, you are tired, it is raining or you have nothing to wear, it will not hurt to meet a potential partner on the Internet. ***My experience of meeting partners over the Internet*** It is usually considered that it is not difficult for communicative girls to find a partner, while those who are shyer are less fortunate, so they may use the Internet more to meet their partners. In a large number of cases that I know of, this was not true. Also, it is considered that the Internet is not a very safe way to find a partner. Everything can be set up - both a photo and a story that is difficult to verify. After all, who guarantees that someone you meet will tell the truth when you meet at night? The experiences of girls who, after a year or more of dating, found out that their partners have parallel relationships, are a small part of what really happens in reality. Very similar to this thinking is that there are only men who could not find a girlfriend in any other way, so the Internet is their last chance. To really find out what is true, we need to try. I did and I really didn’t have any bad experiences. I even had fun with the guy I met over the Internet for almost 3 years. The ultimate party It all started out of curiosity when one day I had the task of researching whether love over the Internet is really possible. Experience has told me that the best way to conduct that relevant research was to try it myself to meet someone like that. I registered on one of the sites, posted a picture, and started researching. That night I stayed awake until dawn! Researching, corresponding, and chatting with different people was so interesting to me, that time flew by! The same thing happened the following evenings. After the first day spent on the online dating site, you slowly become aware of who is who. Is someone mentally present and interested, or is he chatting with 5 other girls at the same time, and he answers you with a simple sentence or usually with one word. Or let's say he's only interested in sex. ***Do not waste your time*** Each of us has our own ways of attracting a man with whom we will start chatting. Also, some characteristics that it should have in order to like it are very important. For some it is height or age, for someone else, it is what he does, and for me - literacy. I know it sounds weird, but the way I wrote was a very important parameter for me when choosing potential partners. As soon as I see that he is illiterate - I delete him immediately! Simply, on online sites, in my experience, there are so many potential candidates, that with those who do not suit you, you should not waste time. ***Get to know him better*** Correspondence based on my experience was a way to find out as much as possible about someone through direct and indirect questions. A lot of things can help you recognize that someone is married, just wants sex (they usually say that right away and without hiding), wants a fun, not a serious relationship. If, for example, he avoids chatting in the evening or suggests correspondence in the late hours, it probably means that he has a partner or that he is married. If he is not there for a few days, and then he remembers you, he suspects that he has several potential partners, so he cannot reach everything. So, belittle detectives and pay attention to such things, little things that will reveal a lot about someone you potentially want to meet. ***How long to wait before meeting*** Realistically, no one will be able to tell you exactly. It depends on you, the circumstances, the potential partner you are corresponding with. Men usually insist that it happens as soon as possible and from the railroad, the exchanged message will start asking you: "When can we see each other"? Some girls will, out of curiosity, think that they should meet someone who lives as soon as possible and agree to the first meeting. My experience is that we still have to wait a bit. And because of the reasons that Desanka Maksimović states in her song "Anxiety", but also because of the above-mentioned questions and answers that will reveal some important things about the person you want to meet. ***Is every partner I meet online the right one*** My experience says - of course not. Although after chatting with a few potential candidates I thought they were all made for me, when I met them in person it wasn’t quite like that. Some of them were too shy to live, which I couldn't guess from chatting with them. I didn't like others physically. One is the picture, and the reality is something else. In the third, after the conversation, I noticed that some things did not match and that we did not meet somewhere. This fourth one passed all the tests, he was literate, charming and witty, a gentleman, which just means that it is not impossible to find a partner over the Internet. ***Where on the Internet you can meet a potential partner*** The Internet has become a very interesting place to find a potential partner, and research says that by 2031, as many as 50% of couples will meet online. That is why online sites are the two best ways, and social networks are increasingly appearing as a good choice. ***Dating sites*** Remember those American movies mentioned at the beginning? They did not come into being for no reason. One in 10 Americans uses online dating sites to find a partner, and 79% of them consider the Internet and online sites as a good way to meet a partner. More and more sites in Serbia also offer ways to meet a potential partner. Membership on online dating sites is generally free, and everything else is up to you. Ways to meet the person you want are different. From the possibility to contact her yourself to group chats where you can only exchange messages. Some sites, in addition to dating, offer other content, such as solving tests based on which you will better determine the person who suits you or rating pictures. According to some research, this type of site is most often used by people from larger cities, but the visits of our people living abroad are not negligible either. ***Social networks as a way to meet a partner on the Internet*** You guessed it, Facebook is a social network that is most often used for dating on the Internet. They say that it is used for this purpose mainly by younger people, who often find a person they like among the friends of their friends. Why are social networks interesting to meet? Interaction on social networks is much more relaxed, so as with dating sites, people get to know each other much easier. Also, what a person has posted before can help a person to guess what that person likes, what places he likes to visit, and what kind of music he listens to. However, the photos published here certainly play one of the more important roles, because you can publish them indefinitely, and that is what always attracts men's attention first. ***If someone is bothering you, harassing you or you just don't want to talk to them, you can simply block them. Which, you will admit, greatly contributes to making you feel safe when using social networks for dating.***

@vladimir94topke 25 October 2020

11 reasons why reading books is important For some, the book is a ***"best friend"***, and for others a great hobby and way of having fun. There are also those who read very little or do not read at all. Some read in Serbian, some improve their foreign language by reading at the same time. I would especially like to point out professional training, for example, if you are a translator or a court interpreter. But now we will dedicate ourselves to reading books out of love and hobbies. There are many texts and articles on the Internet on the topic of why reading books is important. You must have read most of it. Although useful, they have failed to awaken or increase your desire to read. Imagine that the greatest names in world literature give you advice on why reading books is important. Would you then be more inspired and motivated? I will try to bring you closer to the importance and beauty of reading books. Through quotes from famous writers, I will reveal 11 reasons why reading is important. After that, in the following text, you will find a list of the 11 best sites and applications for a free reading of e-books and a list of the top 11 books that carry important life lessons, as well as a small bonus. ***11 reasons why reading is important*** This is only a small part of the reason why reading is useful, healthy, important, and why reading should be included in the daily routine. ***1. "I don't know any problem that an hour of reading didn't alleviate"*** - Montesquieu The book has a healing effect, has a positive effect on reducing tension and nervousness, and relieves stress. There are studies that prove that reading reduces nervousness to a greater extent than walking, watching television, or drinking coffee. There are many books and you can always find a suitable reading that will improve your mood, whether you are sad, depressed, disappointed, or looking for a solution to a certain problem. It is important to choose a book that suits you and that relaxes you. And don't create extra stress for yourself by determining the number of pages you will read during the day. Sometimes you will read three pages, and sometimes several chapters. Sometimes I read an entire book in one breath. Self-help books have a positive effect on the treatment of depression and reduce its symptoms. Reading eliminates the feeling of loneliness and reduces the level of stress, which are common causes of depression. They also have a beneficial effect on lowering blood pressure, and the main culprit for raising it is again stress. By reading, people become more satisfied because the secretion of dopamine is accelerated, which directly affects the feeling of satisfaction. Books are a type of natural medicine for calming and anti-stress therapy. I warn you that reading books is addictive. ***2. "Don't read books for three days and your words will lose their beauty"*** - a Chinese proverb Reading enriches vocabulary. The more we read, the more we encounter new words, and a rich vocabulary is extremely important. When you want to impress someone, when you go to a job interview or have a public appearance, you will be grateful to yourself for all the books you have read. By reading, you get to know other dialects and long-forgotten, archaic words. Each book is written in a unique style and expresses the uniqueness of the author. Often authors use words that sound so good, and you didn't even know they existed. The ability to express one's opinion in the right way is important for the social life of every person. People who read a lot are more communicative and easier to make friends. They are less likely to have embarrassing situations such as conflict or misunderstanding that cause someone to misrepresent or misinterpret someone's statements. ***3. "Reading is the best learning" - Pushkin*** Reading is actually learning. Whatever reading you read, you come across a handful of new facts from different areas. Over time, you can become an expert in an area that you read about regularly and often. General information is important for everyday communication. People who are literate have a higher level of self-confidence, more developed communication skills and find it easier to get a job, and often start their own business. In general, it is true for all successful people to read a lot and not be focused on one genre. Professional literature can improve your knowledge in the field in which you operate. Reading allows you to learn and improve a foreign language. If you are a fan of a certain writer, and his last book has not been translated into Serbian, reading in English is very useful. Also, many more titles are available in English, as many books have not been translated into Serbian. ***4. "Reading some good books is good for health as well as physical exercise"*** - Kant According to a text from the journal Proceedings, reading prevents the appearance of early symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Although the cause-and-effect relationship has not been scientifically confirmed, several reasons are given in support of this thesis. Brain inactivity is very often the cause of numerous diseases and early onset of symptoms. An insufficiently activated brain is susceptible to the development of Alzheimer's disease, which has been very common lately. Intellectual activities are thought to strengthen the brain against disease, just as physical activity strengthens the heart, muscles, and bones. It is not out of place to apply this thesis, it certainly can't hurt. Also, reading improves concentration and good memory. It is common knowledge that it is sometimes difficult to stay focused. By reading, you focus on the events from the book, which you can apply in everyday life. If you get used to several books read in a row, reading the book will be easier, because you will be able to "habitually" sit over the book and think only about it. Your attention will be trained enough to focus on only one action - reading. As a logical consequence, memory, which is crucial for learning, will appear. Reading is a great exercise to keep your brain in shape. It is known that children, who do not read in the summer holidays, have a harder time adjusting to the beginning of the school year and re-encountering books and learning, unlike children who read regularly. Reading, as well as going to the gym before bed, solves the problem of insomnia and contributes to better quality sleep. The next time you roll over on the bed, instead of surfing the internet, indulge in the magic of the book. You will fall asleep after reading a few pages. ***5. "The difference between what you are today and what you will be in five years depends on the quality of the books you read" - J. Ron*** Reading books is important for building a successful career and advancing in business. By reading, you gain many skills that are very important in the business world. The skill of reading is important in almost all jobs, and especially the skill of correct comprehension of the text. Perseverance is valuable in business. If you can read an 800-page novel, you can successfully complete any job. Self-confidence is a quality of successful people, and you will gain it by reading books from different genres. This way you will have the opportunity to actively participate in discussions on various topics while sounding well-read and educated. ***The skill*** of writing will drastically improve because "the best books are written by the best readers". It is very important that you write emails, offers, contracts, reports correctly, and clearly… ***Analytical skills*** are developed so that by constant reading you will be able to predict the next few steps in the development of the action. In business, it is important to always be one step ahead. ***Communication skills*** are extremely important because good and understandable communication is the core of any business. People who read in books often come across characters who can serve as their role models. You will try harder because if someone has already succeeded in something, you can also succeed. ***6. "Choose a writer as you would choose a friend" - V. Dylan*** Friends know you best, and we can often hear the old saying "Who you are with, that's who you are." By reading books and choosing an author and a certain genre, you get to know yourself best. Nothing can expose you so well as a good book or a character from a work that you have identified with. By reading, we can discover quite surprising things about ourselves, which we did not even imagine. ***7. Books can be dangerous. At best, you should put a warning: "It can change your life" - H. Exley*** How many times have you heard that there are books that can really change your view of life, the world, and the environment, as well as setting life goals? While it may sound like a phrase to you, it has been proven to be so. A small bonus is waiting for you at the end of the text. Literature abounds in political, philosophical, sociological, psychological, and various other ideas that the human mind has been able to come up with throughout history. Literature is really able to change your life. Apart from life experience, nothing but literature can teach you so well how to treat people, how to think, how to adopt ideas and apply them in everyday life. It has been proven that books that belong to the so-called genre. popular psychology has really helped people change their lives. Especially important are books with serious philosophical ideas that can instill in you certain life values, understandings of morality, ethics, and man. So give yourself a chance to change or improve your life by reading. ***8. "I am part of every book I have read" - J. Kiran*** Reading books evokes empathy. It often happens that you identify with the hero and understand his feelings, the problems he faces, and the obstacles he encounters. In time, you will learn to have an understanding of the people around you in real life. Reading strengthens the feeling of empathy for those who are weak and powerless, and that is a rare and much-needed virtue in today's world. ***9. “That's the thing with the books. They allow you to travel anywhere without moving ”- J. Lahiri*** A book can be a great means of transportation that can take you on an exciting adventure and to unknown destinations. Adventure is welcome in a world ruled by routine. By reading, you can get to know different parts of the world, other cultures, or demographics. Castles, dragons, brave knights, and court princesses are not things we encounter every day. So we can meet them in the book. Socializing with them ignites the imagination: you can clearly imagine the characters, events, landscapes… Awaken the child in you, fantasize and walk through the beautiful gardens and royal castles. ***10. "And just knowing that a good book is waiting for you at the end of the day makes the day happier" - K. Norris*** Reading books is an ideal hobby, which can bring even profit. I have already written about him in this text. ***11. "More valuable ideas can be found in the smallest bookstore than in the entire history of television" - E. Ross*** By reading books you will come across countless ideas. Ideas foster creativity, and books are a perfect source of inspiration. Good books motivate people to become better at work, marriage, everyday life. Characters from books are often a source of inspiration because we can learn a lot from them, but they can also motivate us to change our lives. Describing a place or people can also be inspiring. For example, you might like a book about Japan so much that you decide to take a Japanese language course or start saving for a trip to Japan. There are many reasons to read and there is no reason not to start reading today! ***While we wait for the next text, let me hear your reasons for reading and why are books important to you?***

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@vladimir94topke 25 October 2020

Have you tried apple cider vinegar for nail fungus? Did you know that apple cider vinegar for nail fungus gives great results and fast? Today we are talking about it and you will find out if and in what way you can do it! When fungi appear on the feet, we know that we have to react as soon as possible, because this phenomenon is very unpleasant. In addition to so many creams and sprays, there are also natural remedies that you certainly have in the kitchen and that can alleviate your unpleasant symptoms. A white or yellow stain on the nails is the first stage of infection, followed by a change in the color of the nail and its shape, possibly peeling, and finally complete loss of the nail. In order for all this not to happen to you, it is important that you recognize the fungal infection as soon as possible and start treatment immediately. When fungi appear, and they always appear when you least expect them, you need a solution that will cure them of the roots, because you want them to disappear forever. Maybe apple cider vinegar for nails is exactly what you haven't tried yet! And does it really work? ***Apple cider vinegar for feet and mode of action*** According to statistics, nail fungus occurs more often in men than in women, but it is not uncommon for women to suffer from this disease, constantly looking for a way to cure them once and for all. Unfortunately, they do not heal overnight, it will take you at least a month to see the results. Read more about nail fungus. One of the most useful natural remedies is apple cider vinegar for nail fungus. It is cheap and we use it for various things, so it is mostly found in everyone's kitchen. If you still don't have it, you'll find it in the first store. There are other natural ways to solve this problem. So Brankica told us how she managed to beat the fungus on her nails and feet and the unpleasant smell of her feet, without fighting the unpleasant smell of vinegar. She is very happy because she succeeded, so you can try her way. What is it about, it is best to read for yourself in her experience? Apple cider vinegar for nail fungus can be applied directly to the affected areas. Put on a game for, and then soak your toes, nails, and parts of your feet that are under a fungal infection. You can do this twice a day, but it would be good to wash your feet beforehand and wipe them well with a cotton towel that you will use only for your feet, because fungi are portable, don't forget that. Fungal infection is also possible on the hands, but it is not as common as on the feet. Feet are susceptible to fungus precisely because we are constantly wearing shoes. We rarely go barefoot, except when it is summer and when we are on the beach. Even at home, we wear slippers or slippers, and when we go out, according to the weather, we choose the best shoes. As much as you love your shoes or sneakers, if your feet sweat abnormally, the quality of the shoes is not the best. Maybe it's socks that aren't 100% cotton, maybe it's inadequate care. Fungi are there to warn us that we are wrong somewhere. Frequent sweating, unpleasant foot odor, and constant itching are something that will bother you and prevent you from functioning normally. Find out here how unpleasant foot odor is associated with fungus on the feet. Nails are becoming thickened, and it will be increasingly difficult for you to shape and cut them. You will notice how they scroll and how spots, white and yellow, appear on them. They can spread, so it happens that the whole nail takes on a different color. Not only is the nail in danger, but also the skin around it. Unbearable itching, sore nails, and sweat are all symptoms of a fungal infection. Apple cider vinegar is used in the preparation of various salads, but its role in the treatment of various diseases is invaluable. In folk medicine, apple cider vinegar was used for everything and anything, and it is also good for maintaining beauty and body. Apple cider vinegar is used when we have sore throats when eczema is present, it is good against headaches, anemia, against blackheads, for lowering blood pressure, for varicose veins, but it is also great for fungal infections. Apple cider vinegar for fungus on the feet Vinegar and water can save you from the fungus. You know that foot baths are mandatory when you have a fungal problem. Next time, put a little apple cider vinegar in warm water and leave your feet in the basin until the water cools, for 15 or 20 minutes. You will notice how the itching is not so strong anymore and how the relief came as soon as you added a little vinegar! Treating fungus is not an easy task. This alternative method can help with the treatment, and can completely rid you of annoying fungi, but you have to be persistent. They will not leave your feet overnight and therefore you need to be realistic in your expectations. It would be good to use apple cider vinegar treatment for nail fungus, in addition to the fungal spray, it is great, especially after a warm bath. Read what nail fungus spray is and how it works! Foot spray acts directly on the skin and blocks the sweat glands. It is best to use the bath and spray before going to bed, because we sweat less at night, and even while you sleep, you are not in your shoes. During the night, all the ingredients needed to beat the fungus are better absorbed into the skin. ***Baking soda and apple cider vinegar for nail fungus*** One cup of apple cider vinegar 5 teaspoons baking soda Paper towels or towel Put vinegar in lukewarm water, and then soak your feet for fifteen minutes. Wipe them with paper towels or a clean, cotton towel. Then soak your feet in another bowl of water, in which you have previously soaked baking soda. Each of these ingredients has benefits for nail fungus, and discover the benefits of baking soda for the feet. Apple cider vinegar kills fungi, and baking soda neutralizes acidity, so you protect yourself from the re-development of fungi. For faster results, this treatment should be repeated in the morning and in the evening, until the fungus is completely removed from your skin and nails. Apple cider vinegar for nail fungus experience Here is one experience that can help you with foot fungus: “Fungi are so boring! They did not appear to me once, they appeared to me every three or four months. I just cure them, I start functioning normally and I don't think about them, and then they come back. It seems that I got them because I'm constantly in heels at work, I also go to training in the afternoon, so my legs are really sweating. At first, I thought it was normal because my feet were active all day, but it was not normal sweating. My feet were literally wet. I won't even talk about the unpleasant smell, I was ashamed to take off my clothes when I went somewhere to visit. When the fungus appeared, my nails were damaged. On both feet, the toes turned yellow, the nails were peeling and it hurt terribly. Of course, I covered it up with nail polish, but there was no help. They were so ugly that it could be seen under the red lacquer. Apple cider vinegar helped me a lot and I always felt relief after the bath. I also applied it directly to the nails. As soon as I put it on, the itching becomes smaller. The fungus kept coming back because I wasn’t very disciplined. The point is to be a persistent id of everyone, but take care of your feet every day. If the feet are under fungus, the treatment must be constant, without breaks. Now that I have no more fungi, I put apple cider vinegar as a precaution, so that they do not come back again. It should definitely be tried, and it would be ideal to use something else besides vinegar. Spray, cream, or something else, to make the effect faster and to get rid of these horrible symptoms that the fungus brings with it as soon as possible. ” Sanja told us. You can also use this simple ingredient from the kitchen in the fight against fungi, and you will be delighted with its action. So, as soon as you read the text to the end, take a bath and add the apple cider vinegar. ***Benefits of apple cider vinegar for fungi*** Apple cider vinegar is made by fermenting apple juice. The best for fungus on the feet is to use natural apple cider vinegar, without any additives, artificial colors, or preservatives. During the fermentation process, the sugars found in apples are broken down with the help of catheters and yeast. Alcohol is formed first, and then vinegar. Apple cider vinegar is sold unfiltered and unpasteurized. When the bottle is opened, oxidation occurs over time and the vinegar becomes dark brown. A precipitate may appear at the bottom of the bottle and this is completely normal, do not throw it away in this case. Why is apple cider vinegar so good for fungi? It is rich in potassium, and potassium participates in biochemical processes at the cellular level. If you put vinegar on your skin, it won't bother you, even if you don't have fungus. Rubbing and massaging with this vinegar is extremely pleasant and you will feel immediate relief, the fungus will calm down, so the pain and itching will not be so pronounced. A fungal infection is one of the most common that can occur on your feet. This condition is not dangerous and cannot endanger your health, but it can really bother you. Dissatisfaction and worry that you will encounter can last, so it is good to start treatment as soon as possible. To protect yourself from the appearance of fungus, it is necessary to keep your nails clean and shorten them regularly. Cut them regularly, and always use utensils that you have previously wiped with alcohol if you share it with someone. Avoid wearing too-tight shoes, and when choosing them, choose better quality materials. Regularly changing socks is mandatory and it is assumed that you change them several times a day if your feet sweat more than normal. Sweating and squeezing the feet in tight shoes leads to infection. In the summer, we are more barefoot than usual. However, if you walk barefoot in wet places such as swimming pools, locker rooms in gyms, it is also possible to get fungus that way. Keep light slippers with you, and always make sure your feet are well-groomed and clean. Even when you protect yourself from everything, it is possible that you are more sensitive than other people and that you will get fungus, if your immunity is weak or genetics is to blame. Nourish your feet properly and whenever you can, wear quality and open shoes. The development of the infection occurs through sweat, so the most sensitive parts are the ones between the fingers. Blisters, sores and cracks, itching that does not stop, an unpleasant odor, and flaky skin can appear on the skin. Since wounds form, it is possible to get a bacterial infection, and that is what is most dangerous for health, in connection with fungi. ***Try apple cider vinegar for nail fungus now!*** If you have fungus now, while reading this, and you have apple cider vinegar in the kitchen, do not hesitate to try it. You will simply love the relief you will feel right away. If you do not have time to take a bath, put it directly on the skin. A few drops on the tuffer, then on the fungus. You should take time during the day to add vinegar to the bath and leave your feet in the water for about twenty minutes. You can also use baking soda for better results. You will not see the first results immediately, because the natural treatment still takes a little longer. However, in a month or two, you will be sure that they have completely disappeared from your feet. Then, when you get what you have been wanting for a long time, don't forget to take care of your feet and take good care of them.

@vladimir94topke 24 October 2020

Meditation reduces stress levels, but also the symptoms of depression Are you often tense? Upset? Or in a bad mood? Try to meditate. It has been scientifically proven that mindfulness and meditation techniques can contribute to relaxation, drive away bad thoughts, but also help with anxiety and depression, and even drive away from the pain. ***Meditation is a relaxation technique and consists of focusing attention on the present moment.*** ***Meditation changes the way we react to negative thoughts.*** We may feel hopeless, worthless, even angry at life (or ourselves). Meditation will not drive away such thoughts and feelings or suppress them. On the contrary, we will become aware of them, we will accept them, we will understand why and when they appear and only then get rid of them. ***Meditation reduces stress and anxiety.*** Constant exposure to them can lead to depression. When we practice meditation, we strengthen the ability to drive away negative sensations of stress and anxiety and relax. ***Meditation brings a balance of substances and hormones secreted by the brain.*** The most important of these are serotonin and dopamine. ***Meditation makes the brain healthier.*** Studies have shown that by meditating we improve focus and concentration, strengthen memory capacities. It supports the regeneration of nerve cells and their connections. It slows down the aging of the nervous system. This relaxation technique has been proven to encourage creativity. ***Meditation helps us cope with depressive states.*** By learning to stay in the present moment, we are able to notice warnings at the first signs of depression. When something irritates us greatly, we are tired day by day, we lose interest in what we normally love and enjoy, awareness and acceptance of such states will lead us to intensify self-care. ***Meditation influences behavior:*** it reduces impulsivity, conflict, and enhances empathy and understanding of others. ***There are many types of meditation. but these are the first steps you can practice on your own:*** ***1.*** Sit in a comfortable position. Whether you are sitting, standing, or lying down - the only important thing is to feel comfortable and relaxed. It would be best to close your eyes. ***2.*** Focus completely on breathing. How do you feel while breathing air? And what about when you exhale? Listen to your breathing. It can happen that your thoughts wander. This is quite common. Just get them back to breathing. ***3.*** Then focus on your body. Start “scanning”. You can start from the head, from the feet, or from the fist. Examine the whole body, every part of it. Make sure something hurts, where you feel the tension. If you feel discomfort, tension, or pain in any part of the body, try to visualize how you transfer relaxed breathing to that part of the body. Imagine how the muscles relax and the pain disappears. ***4.*** When you check and relax your whole body, return your attention to breathing. ***5.*** If an unpleasant thought or emotion occurs during breathing, confirm it, and return the focus to breathing. Breathe slowly and deeply as much as you like. ***Always meditate at the same time. Let this be a nice anti-stress daily routine.*** ***In the beginning, five minutes of meditation a day is enough.*** Over time, you will extend the duration of practicing this relaxation technique. Scientists claim that the best results are achieved when we dedicate 30 minutes to meditation. ***Adjust the time and place of meditation to yourself and your lifestyle.*** You can also do this during the shower every morning. You may find it more enjoyable to meditate in bed before bed or while sitting in nature. Try different ways of meditation and find the one that suits you best fit. ***Meditation requires some effort and time.*** You may not feel significant progress right away. Meditation impact researchers concluded that the benefits are noticed after six weeks. Focus on positive change, even the smallest. ***Meditation refreshes thoughts and feelings.*** It can happen that by meditating you become aware of bad thoughts and it does not relax you, but additionally upsets you. If you find yourself in this situation, stop meditating, and seek professional help. If you are often in a bad mood and listless, if you notice that your quality of life has dropped significantly, that you can barely cope with everyday life and obligations, you think of hurting yourself or another person, you think about death, dying, ending all problems problem you are most likely depression. In that case, you must turn to a therapist, a specialist in mental illness, with whose help you will slowly change your lifestyle. Practicing meditation alone is not enough in this case. It is encouraging that many therapies for depression include meditation, among other things. ***For most crazy people, meditation brings only benefits.*** It is enough to take a few minutes in the morning and/or in the evening and notice what happens when we calm the mind, look at our thoughts and feelings and overcome them without significant reactions. Research claims that those few minutes of daily meditation could make a significant difference in the quality of life.

@vladimir94topke 24 October 2020

20 rules of restriction in the Chrono diet and tables of allowed foods! You have decided to lose weight, you have come across a Chrono diet, but the rules that require a restriction in the Chrono diet are not clear to you? We will try to explain them as best we can! This phase in Chrono nutrition is mentioned somewhere as obligatory, and somewhere it is not mentioned at all, and that is why it has remained a bit unclear. However, it is a necessary phase that you need to go through if you want to lose weight and have a flat stomach. The Chrono diet is becoming increasingly popular and is becoming a way of life just like vegetarianism or veganism. Have you noticed that few people talk about it as a diet? It is true that it can help you lose weight, but it is more a way of life and a change in attitude towards food than a diet. That is the secret of its success and popularity - it gives visible results that you will find evidence of at every step, it allows you to eat everything and still lose weight. How do you eat it all and still lose weight? Culex anti-cellulite gel Chrono diet is based on the fact that it is important not only what to eat, but also when to eat. This is a rule that is very well known to diabetics in life. They adapt their diet in accordance with their organism and therapy. Those who are healthy do not need insulin therapy, but it is good to adjust their diet to the secretion of this hormone. It is known when and how many times insulin is active in our body and hence the need to eat three meals - breakfast, lunch, dinner, and one snack. You work the same way when you follow the rules of a Chrono diet. Watch what you eat What time do you eat How you combine foods Do you eat bread with every meal? Do you drink water immediately after eating, do you eat fruit immediately after water? If you like to combine piles of different ingredients and flavors to get a unique blend for your palate, you may want to slow down a bit now. You can't combine anything just like that! Here are the foods allowed in the Chrono diet. The weight loss process, you will see, will significantly eliminate the cellulite you have. To make your skin really perfect and smooth, our advice is to use completely natural methods. Diet is one of them, but not the only one. My friend Katarina drastically reduced cellulite is another natural way. It is important to combine foods properly To start losing weight with the Chrono diet, it is not enough to just pay attention to time, but you also need to give up some things in the beginning. Dr. For that reason, Ana Gifing recommends a restriction in the Chrono diet. Here's what it's really about…. ***What is the restrictive period in the Chrono diet?*** ***As we said, this is a phase that is not part of Alan Delabos ’original idea and it was introduced by Dr. Ana Gifing in order for this diet to bring faster results when it comes to losing weight.*** Just as the name suggests, at this stage some foods have been discontinued and this is a restrictive diet that should ensure weight loss and intake of fewer calories. ***The idea was for this to be an individual plan made for each individual. Before starting a Chrono diet (ie its restrictive period, because only that part can be considered a diet in terms of diet for weight loss), it is necessary to consult a nutritionist and take a food intolerance test.*** Food that proves problematic on this test is immediately removed from the menu. This leads to the recovery of the organism and the expulsion of toxins. They are not necessarily always some poisons, but everything that harms our body, even if it is nutritious! For people who do not have a large excess weight, a restriction in the Chrono diet will not be necessary, but the change in life habits will bring a flat stomach. So you can hear some talking about this phase, while some claim they didn’t have it. Those who need it will have to follow some rules for a while. ***How long does a restriction in the Chrono diet last?*** The restrictive period in the Chrono diet usually lasts 28 days because it is the period that needs to pass for the body to be cleansed of toxins, and it can be longer if you have not reached the desired weight during that time. So much for the duration, and now we’ll talk about the rules. ***20 important rules of restriction in the Chrono diet*** In a normal Chrono diet you have 3 meals and a snack. However, in the restrictive period, there is no snack and you only have breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There are no meals in between, least of all snacks that are one of the biggest enemies of a healthy and slimline. In the beginning, it may be external to remember all the rules. This video will explain the rules of restriction in the Chrono diet: ***1.***You don't start the day with coffee! It should never be drunk before breakfast. If you are used to starting the day with this drink, switch to hot lemonade or tea. Coffee is drunk no more than 2 times a day - one after breakfast and one after lunch - without milk, sugar, whipped cream, and any additives. ***2.***Breakfast is a very important meal - it can either make or break your day. Eat it before 9 p.m. ***3.***Meals are eaten 5 hours apart. If breakfast is at 9, lunch should be at 2 and dinner at 7 p.m. ***4.***Nothing is eaten between main meals. Eating foods when it is not their time activates the secretion of certain hormones when it is not their time. All this results in the accumulation of fat deposits and, above all, the disruption of health and imbalance in the body. The Hrnono diet is based on how our ancestors once ate. They went hunting and ate when they caught something, not when they looked at the fire, the stars, and when they were bored. Food was not a form of fun and pleasure, but a form of satisfying the needs of the organism. ***5.***All sugars are excreted - white table sugar, yellow sugar, fructose, honey. In the restrictive period of the Chrono diet, there are no sweets in the form of food or drinks (carbonated or non-carbonated juices with added sugar) ***6.***Fruit is not eaten, either for a meal or between meals because it has fructose, and we avoid sugars in a wide arc ***7.***Milk is not drunk because it also has milk sugar - lactose, as well as yogurt. ***8.***Dairy products are allowed only for breakfast, 3 times a week. You can eat cream, sour milk, sour cream, young cheeses. Old cheeses are not eaten. Never combine two dairy products in a meal (say cheese and kefir) ***9.***Alcohol is eliminated because it is also obtained by processing fruits (which we do not use) or cereals, often with the addition of sugar and prevents the burning of fat deposits. It is sometimes allowed to drink a glass of red wine. ***10.***White flour is not used. Other types of flour are allowed - corn, buckwheat, oats, barley, rye. ***11.***Bread and pasta from the allowed flour are eaten only for breakfast. Lunch and dinner are without pasta and without bread! ***12.***It is necessary to drink 2 liters of water a day. Can sugar-free lemonade and herbal tea. Acidic water can, although it is carbonated, but at most 2 glasses a day. The liquid is not ingested half an hour before and half an hour after a meal, and this is important to remember if you have a habit of pouring a glass of water over your meal. ***13.***Meals can be prepared on lard or butter. Sunflower and other refined oils are not used, as is margarine. Cold-pressed oils are not thermally processed, they are not cooked or fried, but they can be used in salads. Say, olive oil. ***14***.It is allowed to eat whole grains or their bran, but it is not allowed to eat various cereals. ***15.***Meat products are allowed for breakfast, the best ones that you are sure are made from meat - pechenitsa, sausages if they are homemade, chicken breast in a wrapper, ham, bacon. Don't fall for cheap products of this type - they contain more gelatin and additives than meat. ***16.***Eggs are allowed. For breakfast whole, for other meals only egg whites. You never mix eggs with dairy products when it comes to restriction in the Chrono diet. ***17.***Meat is allowed and desirable. You can combine it with eggs and dairy products, and it is best with a good fresh vegetable salad. You do not need to combine 2 types of meat in one meal. ***18.***Starchy vegetables are forbidden. Avoid beans, potatoes, peas, carrots, beets, rice. Other vegetables are allowed, preferably fresh because they release when cooked more sugar. ***19.***Vinegar is not used as a spice. Instead, pickle a salad with lemon. Vegeta and similar food additives are also forbidden because they often contain sugar. Use sea salt and real vegetables. Other spices are allowed. ***20.***The amount of food is unlimited. Eat to be full until the next meal, but do not overdo it. Meals are not skipped under any circumstances, nor should you drastically reduce them. You must not be hungry between meals so as not to succumb to various temptations. Eat well for every meal. ***The advice that you should eat several times a day is often misunderstood, so many people eat 7-8 times a day or constantly snack on something out of habit and boredom.***

@vladimir94topke 23 October 2020

How to overcome a termination? How many times have we found ourselves in a hopeless situation when we were betrayed and abandoned, when love turned its back on us, not knowing how to get over the breakup? It's the feeling when you fly with your wings spread wide and suddenly you hit the ground, so you don't know what happened to you. Surely each of us has gone through that bitter experience of breaking up, but we have also learned a life lesson: how to suffer as little as possible when the end comes. If you are in that whirlpool and there are no lessons yet, we offer you a few tips on how to get over it. ***Every breakup*** is difficult, painful, unbearable, but it mostly depends on how we accept it. However, grief also has its duration. The solution to the problems lies there, perhaps just around the corner. ***There is no mathematical formula or magic wand with which we can solve how to get over a breakup, whether the love lasted for a short time or was in the long run.*** The end of a love affair is difficult especially when a huge amount of emotion is invested in it when we give 101% of ourselves and in the end, we get nothing. No wonder this topic is so often sought after! That is why, in order not to fall into a state of depression and lilac tears for a hundred years, we offer you a couple of practical tips on how to get over the breakup of love and make the scars less or completely invisible. Because everything passes, even the pain because of the end… ***HOW DOES LOVE WORK BEFORE AND AFTER?*** Before we practically explain how to get over a breakup, let's see why we suffer so much when it's over. When love happens, especially if it is real and mature, a miracle happens in our head and body. In fact, it’s just infatuation! Suddenly we can do everything, it seems to us that we could fly if we wanted to. In our stomach, a million butterflies are doing a show, their legs are kneeling, and the reason is no longer where it should be. There is complete chaos, but the good one - the one that gives you fuel for everything. When the end happens, then all the boats sink, all the butterflies leave you, a collapse occurs in your head. Suddenly the picture becomes different, we are hurt, often betrayed, angry, indignant. The following questions follow: “How to proceed, how without him, how can I forget him, what exactly should happen to me? "Then we need to know how to forget and forgive and what to do after the breakup. ***HOW TO OVERCOME A TERMINATION USING THE BRAIN AND NOT THE HEART!*** We were all abandoned, mourned, believed that the world was over, and eventually got over it. ***Breaking up can make you a stronger, firmer, and more determined woman is just a matter of how much you want it.*** So turn off the emotions, and turn on the little gray cells because there is a solution in them. Read a couple of tips with which every break will be a cat's cough for you. ***SPEND TIME OUTSIDE*** Instead of sitting at home and despairing over your destiny, try to spend your free time in the fresh air with your friends. You see, time will pass quickly, and you will use your day wisely and forget about the breakup. The good company guarantees you a good time, so do not hesitate to use it. ***PRIDE IS THE SOLUTION*** Pride is what will help you find a way to get over the breakup, you just need to direct it to the right side. Keep to yourself, don’t call your ex-boyfriend, don’t send text messages, text messages to friends or God forbid you to follow him. Focus your emotions on something useful for you. For example, read a good book or train, visit friends you may have neglected because of it. In any case, in order to overcome the breakup, use all possible means. Show yourself and others your strength and power, activate your pride, be above yourself. ***DO NOT LOOK FOR A REASON TO END*** Never think about why the breakup happened. It happened because it should have happened! Maybe your story was part of karmic love. You do not look for the culprits in yourself or in him, because the real reason will not be clear to you. Don't waste time on questions: What, how, why? ”Instead, ask yourself what's next after the breakup. It is best to tell yourself that this is exactly how it was supposed to happen and in time that sentence will be etched in your memory, and you will forget that you once loved it. ***If you have been made clear that the relationship is over, reconcile with destiny and move on.*** There is also a variant when you are told in a twisted form that there was a split like "I need space", "I'm not for you" or the worst "The problem is in me". In any case, be realistic and understand the essence - your relationship has come to an end. ***WITHOUT COMPASSION PLEASE*** If you’re the type of woman who likes to feel sorry for yourself, maybe he was right after all so he broke up. Self-pity is not good! ***Never feel sorry for yourself, because in that way you will not find a way to get over your ex, and the surroundings and even himself will look like some poor thing to you. The feeling of self-pity is for the weak, not for you.*** People lose people or some other important things, so they are not brought into a state of pity. My dears, turn off this feeling of lamentation completely. That's not the way to get over a boyfriend! If you happen to fall into this state, press the RESET button immediately. ***DO NOT EXAGGERATE THE TERMINATION*** It is very important that when a relationship breaks down, you realize that you are at again, not at a loss. Don’t exaggerate your ex, his looks, traits, your love, or whatever you already have, but be realistic, because if it was good it would still last. The essence of that sentence is very important when breaking up a love affair! The sooner you understand it, the sooner you will forget it. You are not the only one who was left behind, and the others survived, so will you. Don't let the breakup disturb you both mentally and physically. Take a deep breath and step with your heads held high into a new day, into some new love, because sadness lasts only as long as we allow it. ***BE A LITTLE ALONE AFTER THE TERMINATION*** Don't rush into a new relationship and don't try to find a replacement for him at the first party, because love has no reserve. It will happen when the right moment comes, maybe where you don't expect it. For example, on the Internet. Relax after the breakup, enjoy your solitude, rejoice in each new day, the little things that surround you and you were not even aware of them. Spend time with your family because they will understand you best. Cool your head, don’t think about it, open your heart and let all the sadness go away. Create a healthy foundation for some other loves. ***TERMINATION WILL HELP YOU LOVE YOURSELF*** The role of ego and self-confidence is very important in moments of a breakup, and that’s why to work on yourself. Love your selves, emphasize your virtues, love your flaws, because if you love yourself enough, others will love you. Very simple and easy - the most important thing is what kind of image you send to others about yourself and therefore just be brave. ***9 proven methods on how to get over an ex-boyfriend*** After a breakup, it is always the hardest thing to realize that life goes on. Nothing stops because our relationship "broke", we just need to accept the fact that we didn't like it for free and that we have a long and beautiful story behind us. When the end of "hundred years" of love happens, there is usually a period when we feel lonely, abandoned, less valuable, occupied with the question of how to get over our ex-boyfriend. The example of a girl who was abandoned after ten years of love, and who bravely moved on, convinced me that the breakup does not have to be catastrophic, but I learned a lesson from it. When I asked her how she got over the breakup, she replied: "I convinced myself that it wasn't my luck after all and that I should look for it at another address." After breaking up a long relationship, the most important thing is to repair the consequences of the end of love, see where you are now and find out what happens after the breakup. Here are a couple of tried and tested ways that are very important for the moment when you are left alone: ***1.*** Focus only on yourself, take care of yourself, your health, your appearance, and your mind. Try to reconnect with yourself because this is an ideal opportunity for you. Love yourself again and discover what you really want. Change your hairstyle, become a shopaholic, change everything you want, simply do everything to please yourself. And even lying on the couch all day if that helps. Be selfish. ***2.***Forget and forgive, because that is one of the healthiest ways to get over it. If you don't do that, breaking up will be a nightmare that is hard to get out of. The worst that can happen to you is a feeling of contempt. You don’t do that at all because that way you despise both your past and your love. Pull yourself together and gather all your strength to forgive, so your heart will be able to love again. Don't argue about it with others, do it with yourself. ***3.***Dodon't look for him, don't call and don't ask him to come back, because if he rejects you again, your grief will be even greater. Trying to "patch" a relationship is the worst way to get over a breakup. There is probably no help here because once it bursts, it will burst again. GIVE UP THE IDEA OF ACTING SELOT TAPE. ***4.***Do does not communicate with him or his close friends. Isolate yourself from him. Try to forget him as soon as possible, if necessary, delete his phone number, do not go to places where he is, avoid meeting for a while, because that way you will easily forget him. ***5.***Dododon't count the days of loneliness, don’t count the days of a breakup, rule out the possibility that you’ll be together again. ***6.***Dododon't force the story of memories! It will only make matters worse after the breakup. Erase all memories of him. It’s not as easy as wiping something with an eraser, but it’s something you have to try to find a way out and a way to get over it. ***7.***Be optimistic, believe in a better tomorrow, in a new love. You should never become caustic and jealous of someone else's happiness because that feeling will completely "fry" you. That feeling is most common after a breakup, so be careful not to fall into the trap. ***8.***Seek the help of a friend or professional if the breakup has left deep traces. Don't be ashamed - and it's for people. ***9.*** Feel free to repay which round. Don't hide your feelings, if crying will help you get rid of your pain and find a way to do it again after the breakup. Remember, you are not a robot. However, that love lasted, so he deserves to shed a few tears. ***Get over the breakup with a new love!*** ***A new relationship as an antidepressant*** ***The break-up is like a signpost towards gaining maturity and preparation to love again, to surrender again, but this time to the right one. Sadness, pain, disappointment, hurt pride, anger - everything disappears when a new love appears in your life. Then the breakup of the previous relationship is seen with a smile, and the question "How do you get over the end?" Is replaced by the question: "God, where were my eyes?"*** ***Believe me - some new guy will wake up all the volcanoes in you again, make butterflies cause chaos in your stomach, turn your brain so that you won't know your name and you will be nervous before the first meeting. It is the solution to all women's problems and the best way to get over a breakup. New love is like an antidepressant! So learn in time to recognize signals that someone likes you!*** ***Indulge in new love, do not build it on the remains of the previous one, do not compare, do not measure. Let him love you, raise you from the ashes again. Believe in yourself and in the new love and give it a chance.*** When everything passes and when you find a way to get over the breakup, when you forget your ex and cure yourself of a disease called "the end of love", you will realize that nothing is eternal and impossible. Like that love, sorrow has its duration. Dusko Radovic said it nicely: