Shocking photographs of people before and after drug use

The use of drugs (in this case methamphetamine) can damage a shocking extent the image of a man, even in a few months.

As part of a campaign in the U.S. against drugs was published photographs of people before and after use of the substance.

Angelic
31 years - 34 years

Sophia
20 years old - 26 years old

Alberta
23 years old - 28 years old

Andrew
18 years - 25 years

Christina
23 years old - 24 years old

Bobby
37 years - 39 years

Timothy
28 years - 44 years

Ronald
20 years old - 29 years old

Robin
32 years - 42 years

Raymond
36 years - 39 years

Patricia
49 years - 52 years

Noel
27 years old - 27 years old - 30 years old

Matthew
19 years old - 29 years old

Krystal
27 years old - 28 years old

Kari
32 years - 38 years

Jordan
23 years - 25 years

Devan
18 - 21 years old

Dawn
24 years old - 28 years old

Darlene
37 years - 39 years

Shaun
19 years - 34 years

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Characteristics of the zodiac

Each zodiac sign has some elements that characterize it. Others believe in them and others do not, but reading the following article you may find that your character has traits associated with your zodiac sign. Also you can see the characteristics of the sign of your partner or of any interest to you.

Below we have collected some of the characteristics of each zodiac sign and present them to you.

ARIES (March 21-April 20)

• Positive attributes of Aries: Pioneering spirit. Enterprising, courageous. Extremely energetic, detests limitation, loves freedom.
• Negative qualities of Aries: Mercenary, always puts himself first. Rigid, impulsive, quarrelsome. Sarcastic, short-tempered, impatient, wants everything now.

Character: Those under heavy influence from Aries are enthusiastic, magnanimous, effervescent. Quickly grasp the essence of a situation. This can have the negative side, because, seeing a problem as a whole, often overlook the details. It may be hasty in other ways: attack, for example, not to think. Can stir thoughtlessly in a debate, throwing a silly phrase or aggressive, there is no diplomats. May be irritable and at worst are terribly selfish. An Aries can care so much about himself, to forget his friends. Can say brazenly lied to avoid making a minor difficulty, although generally such a liar that others understand him immediately. However, it is difficult to see reason. If it of selfishness, will recognize it willingly. Aries is glib and restless character and it is difficult to show patience in front of a situation he does not like. Tolerate unpleasant situations just as sure that there will eventually lead where he wants. Perhaps this desire to be his own, is who incites dangerous actions. The bravery and contempt of risk is proverbial. The trend of Aries be in danger of dying is not limited to dangerous situations. Can medal of bravery, but also the reputation of being the most dashing car driver in his district. The urge to drive at high speed can steer it in a logical result: not to be killed, but by becoming a very experienced driver. In less dangerous level, can be cut or burns can, without paying attention. Has headaches more often than most people, but it reveals it

TAURUS (April 21-May 20)

• Positive attributes of Taurus: Practical, trustworthy, patient, calm, polite. Skillful in business, with great endurance. Confident assessment of values, mainly artistic. Loves luxury and fine food. Persistent, firm, resolute, enduring, companionable.
• Negative qualities of Taurus: conquest, lazy, weak. Distinguishes narcissism, an intrusive perhaps conservatism of ideas, lack of ingenuity and originality. Greedy, self-willed.

Character: Just like an oak becomes a permanent feature of the landscape which reveals so and Taurus wants to "belong" in a permanent setting. Therefore, showing the world a solid, stable and reliable picture of his personality. As the oak is rooted firmly in the ground, and so Taurus is "rooted" steadfastly to his beliefs, awesome shows stubbornness not tolerates him talk back. The feeling of stability, certainty, is necessary to be pursued in his career, his home, his wedding, though itself may degrade in a sudden outburst of anger. It's "Slowly burning", but when angry become distracted and can hardly face him. In marriage, above all, the trigger of his wrath may be jealousy, resulting from the worst fault, his penchant for occupation. Not, however, show great patience and undoubtedly has a lot of charm, warmth and affection, although he can be a bit bothersome. Should not be pressuring him and not expose himself to risks, has a highly developed instinct for self-preservation. Those close to him perhaps, occasionally forced to the urge to wake him up a bit from mine and stagnant conservatism. The Bulls often have a great inclination to businesses, the ability to earn money and not to waste. It is generous in care of their friends, but to give themselves the opportunity for a good show. It might be happier the bull if you lived in the countryside than in the city. He usually has the inclination and finds pleasure in gardening. If you grab a cold from damp garden is most likely to hurt him in the neck.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21)

• Positive attributes of Gemini: Adaptable, versatile, intelligent, glib and rationalist, active, spontaneous, lively, talkative and pleasant to get along. Inclination to writing and foreign languages. Always youthful and handsome.
• Negative Properties of Gemini: Mutable, restless, cunning, inquisitive, inconsistent and duplicitous. "Living with nerves", which can most often be checked. Frivolous, wordy.

Character: Gemini believes he has always right and never changes his mind, until you see the other side of the issue, so it gets completely different attitude and refuses even that he had never supported the opposite view. This infuriates the interlocutors, especially as it is gifted with eloquence, and with a tendency to hear little of everything and to use such limited knowledge so as to appear well informed. His ability to escape from difficult situations is incredible. Herein lies the main flaws, inconsistency and superficiality of. No wonder, then, that perhaps the most popular journalists and radiotileparousiastes is Gemini. That's because it is also endowed with an infernal talent communication. If women can talk hours on the phone. The most cultivated type Gemini can write continuously in newspapers and magazines, give lectures, appear on unharmed and "chats" on TV, talking to concentrations. His passion to impress, it is even able to strike up a conversation with someone random on the street and to preach, feels the need to spread his ideas. Gemini is always Aboard, and generally dealing always with a lot of things together. This is part of his temperament and it would be unwise to attempt to prevent him from someone. It needs variety and change. Can very easily feel boredom and his reaction is to turn your back on that boredom causes him to turn to the next time you happen ahead of him. The expression "living on his nerves" seems to have been conceived for him. So we should be careful not to put to test the emotional and nerve sensitivity, otherwise in danger of collapsing under an excessive volume. Ally has a solid body, because Gemini is the younger zodiac.

CANCER (June 22-July 22)

• Positive Attributes of Cancer: Compassion, sensitivity. Strong imagination. Strong maternal or paternal instinct, caring for children and protectiveness. Caution patriotism. Temperance, ingenuity, wit economy. Rich feelings.
• Negative cancer properties: Ypersynaisthimatismos, hypersensitivity. Efthikti, excitable temperament. Whimsical, easy to transitions. Hard face that hides impossible character. Trend toward narcissism, resentment. Fickle, fickle.

Character: No doubt, cancer is not the easiest character, both to understand it and him tolerably. While, at best, can be filled goodness, affable, eager to help, thoughtful and understanding, can also be, and without apparent reason, dysthymos and capricious, irritable and curt with anyone who would talk to him. Sometimes they are willing to listen with compassion the problems of others and doing what it can to help them, while others are terribly difficult to hear with patience any foreign grievance, locked up in his own issues. Very often the Cancer man looks hard and is really in many ways. It can for example be lacking any trace of magnanimity and lament incessantly for a mikroadikia he did. Although often upsets his friends with untargeted comments and harsh words, he raised a terrible criticism becomes. Down Yet, from this cruel and perhaps unloved appearance, hiding the weak interior himself. Fearful or mental inhibitions sometimes uses the mask of cruelty as a protective shield, much like the crab, the symbol of the sign, uses its shell. These are the contradictions of Cancer, positive, benevolent, loving the one hand, difficult, cranky, irritable and abrupt than the other. Not surprisingly, that wavering and vacillating constantly between these two extremes, such as the pendulum. What will make the pendulum to rest more than anything else, the beneficial effect of a home and a family. We then show love for his home and devotion to his marriage. Cancer has an emotional vein. It still remembers the "good old days" and may very well be living in the past, his memories.

LEON (23 June-23 August)

• Positive qualities of a Leo: Magnanimous, brave. Creative, enthusiastic, good organizer. With a broad understanding, demonstrative and openhearted.
• Negative Qualities of Leo. Dogmatic, overbearing, pompous, snobbish. Bigoted, rigid in its opinion.

Character: No puzzling or complex there is in Leo. It is simply the king, chief, leader. It is sure that he is much more able to organize and direct the lives of others than they are themselves. And, if they accept it, everything is going well. This sign, however, has its drawbacks, Leo may show tendencies to intervene in the affairs of others, to be bigoted, arrogant and overly opinionated. Should therefore be used to re-examine his views as often as she can and make good use of natural, spontaneous warmth and charm that undoubtedly possesses. At best, Leos are affectionate, enthusiastic, cheerful, optimistic, destined to give joy to others. This is a precious commodity that we should not underestimate or neglect it. While it may seem strange, Leos are often sensitive and easily hurt their emotions. Not indicate, however, when a lion wronged behave with magnanimity. If you really angry, it will show decisively that he is the "king" and force him who dared to ignore his superiority to retreat and to recognize that it is his subordinate. Whatever the social level of Leo, always shows a predominance and superiority to its environment, the "kingdom" of. The Lions have significant bias towards the dramatic art. Some even create scenes, to attract the attention of others. The hypocritical but it might take more positive forms, fancy dress, make impressive acts, organize events, arrange generally benefit from everything, but also offer the best they can for others. It is also formidable opponent. Leos are able to organize and direct others.

VIRGO (August 23-September 22)

• Positive attributes of the Virgin: Discretion, granularity, methodically. Modesty. Gentleness. Good taste, sense of order.
• Negative Properties of Virgin: Grumpy, anxiety, excessive criticism, too eclectic, whimsical. Too typical. Scholastic.

Character: Bouncing laborer, extremely practical mind and with great love for detail, the man who belongs to the zodiac sign of Virgo is in his best event, very attentive and willing to help those around him. He feels happy in ceaseless activity and large amounts of energy. The bad thing about him is that you can easily make interruption. What favors he stopped and respite is for others hard work. His passion for the Virgin of the details may be the predominant. Seeking the perfect in everything, easily loses the big picture of an issue. The main motive of the Virgin is to serve and desire that meets in one way or another. The accuracy and the class is in nature and combined with a purity that, as evidenced by the name of the sign is similar to the virginity. In some cases, this can create a psychological barrier, which is difficult to dissipate and can make them look very Virgin cut off from their surroundings.

LIBRA (September 23-October 22)

• Positive Attributes of Libra: Charming harmony that gives happiness. Calm, unruffled character. Romantic diplomat idealist. Cultured spirit.
• Negative Attributes of Libra: Indecisive, resentful. Flighty, fickle, lovelorn. Easily influenced. Credulous, vacillating between two extremes.

Character: The yoke needs in all areas of life, be externalized. The other should accept this trend of generously and without restriction. A common complaint of Libra is "it was not right to me behave so, after everything I did for him." The person understands, of course, you could no n 'meet so perfect you would like Libra. But that does not mean to admit. Certainly, a permanent sensuous bond, when each of the two takes and gives equivalent, is a prerequisite to be a happy balance and was able to develop normal personality. Libra abhors fights are gifted with great physical charm and knows how to win sympathy. The cute girl Libra, too easily manages to wrap the head or the employer of her small finger and thus achieve the extraordinary fee need to to buy nice dress you saw in the window. Avoiding fights and trouble, Libra reveals the trend of trying to get along with everyone. There's certainly been a dithering, most of the defects of Libra. "Let's wait and see what happens" is the usual attitude. And wait, postponing a decision or a not very pleasant work as much as possible. Libras are known as lazy, but often not as soft touch as they seem. Usually, they have more courage to try to acquire what they want and may seem lazy because they lack the determination. Libra can take the style of a graceful nonchalance. but if in a case it may be just a break between activities, otherwise it may be an attitude that chooses and keeps consciously. Libra may be indecisive, but when, he decides to get something, obtains.

SCORPIO (October 23-November 22)

• Positive attributes of Scorpio: Rich feelings. Intense emotion. Sense of purpose. Developed imagination, judgment, thin and sharp wit. Persistence.
• Negative qualities of Scorpio: Jealous, resentful, stubborn. Implacable, unapproachable, puzzling and suspicious.

Character: Almost all descriptions of Scorpio emphasize the intensity of passions oppressing him, especially in his love life. But so strong passions introduced in other areas of his life, in politics, at work, at play or in sports. It's a special, strange power that pervades his whole personality and gives a strong sense of purpose in life and his decision not to leave anything in the middle. Feels the need to live his life complete, to his fill, reaching the abuse usually not only fun, but also at work. It can be terribly jealous, and not only in love. Dislikes anyone who is in a position that he believes he ought to hold and can reach even vindictiveness or cruelty. The extreme vigor gives the passion that a depth not suspect those who are less emotional. When this power is channeled into positive channels, giving the Scorpio strength and assertiveness. Then fights with the greatest adversity and defeats, but clicking "on corpses" a few times to reach the purpose. The fact that a few times in the past used the eagle as a symbol of this sign, highlights not only those violent tendencies, this urge to attack the unsuspecting "prey", but also his ability to rise above the mundane and bitterness " flies "up and away from human antagonisms. This side of his personality do Scorpio not to tolerate a much lower or thankless jobs or something that is too easy, and revolt because they can be adjusted with great comfort at every turning point of his life, when found in front such a time, he admits without difficulty that a way of life ended for him and is ready to immediately get the next one. Can you force yourself to leave a path in his life to follow one another, to work hard and, suddenly, for reasons incomprehensible to others, located deep inside, he can destroy it created and to resume the beginning.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23-December 21)

• Positive attributes of Sagittarius: jovial, optimistic. Versatile, agile, free-minded, versatile, and robust crisis and philosophical thought, loves passionately freedom. Frank and honest. Reliable and conscientious.
• Negative qualities of Sagittarius: Prone to hyperbole. Without tact, restless, carefree. Absurdly optimistic. Braggart. Irresponsible. Stubborn and capricious.

Character: In his youth completely carefree, running demonic driving car without taking security measures, intoxicates the pleasure of vertigo, but eventually learns from his mistakes much more than is the case with any other sign. Although there never leaves him the joy he finds in his personal freedom, manages to perfectly use the amazing mental skills, by studying and studying seriously, perhaps philosophical issues. In his early youth years flouting all conventions, can go to a dinner with sweaters, while everyone is formally dressed and seem more interested in sports and outdoor life, despite the intellectual culture that has actually need. Finds great joy in exploring and conquering areas of knowledge that is unknown, one of the sectors is foreign languages, saving knowledge and exploited later. Chooses a goal that seems to not be able to reach him. But as approaching him, his eyes already seeking another target farther and higher, eager to begin a new project before completing the previous one. Sagittarius always feels the need to think freely. Can not be reduced even the slightest sense of limitation, "musty", both physically (the small room, for example, with the only window looking into a blank wall from the outside) and from sentimental view (a wedding, who feels it keeps him tied). The symbol of the sign, the archer with the arrow marks the target and has a body horse is typical. Often dedicated to the riding or other sports related movement in the countryside. The trend for exploration of the unknown can be rotated in the world of nature or spirit. True for him the saying "better to travel hoping, rather than arrive." In life there is always a clash with some challenge. Sagittarius is versatile and, like Gemini, needs n 'dealing with more than one thing at a time. It is not uncommon to work on two tasks simultaneously. As is in need of intensive mental performance, so also needs a lot of physical exercise. If you feel tired, it means to him that his employment is tedious and must be changed.

CAPRICORN (December 22-January 19)

• Positive Qualities of Capricorn: Reliable, decisive, ambitious. Cautious, prudent. Has a sense of humor and discipline. Patient. Housekeeper.
• Negative qualities of Capricorn: Hard on perceptions, pretentious. Pessimistic conformist. Miser.

Character: Generally, Capricorns are ambitious, aiming constantly in a promotion or a raise in salary. Not forced to try to reach the level of the other side because they or are already in that level or first. Are excellent businessmen and positive Capricorn has sure success in this field if he decides to undertake. The Capricorn woman, as a wife, offers her advice promoting her husband (and herself) in the social scale. So much for the mountain goat. The pet, bound in plain, is truly pathetic. He has ambitions. But as you try and really tries, the weight of competition over its features. If you are wise, you will find your own quiet and secured lifestyle in a simple job that can make her quiet, as and when he thinks. One of the most enjoyable features of Capricorn is the sense of humor that distinguishes them. Capricorns are basically reticent. With a couple of simple and somewhat dry words scatter the smile. Often, their smile is inverted, the edges of their lips turned not upwards but downwards and sometimes the smile is accompanied by a deep exclamation of disapproval. People are trustworthy, patient, cautious, perhaps kept by a defect, and tolerate much in discomfort if needed. Are usually conformists, accustomed to things and is very difficult to share the love freedom and boldness of their contemporaries youngsters. Generally, Capricorn is almost perfectly happy with himself.

AQUARIUS (January 20-February 19)

• Positive Qualities of Aquarius: humanitarian, independent. Friendly attitude, willing. Progressive concept, original, inventive, research. Reformist spirit. Loyal, dedicated. Idealist.
• Negative qualities of Aquarius: Fickle, eccentric. And rebellious spirit of contradiction. Nosy. Rigid in his views. Propensity for perversion extreme nonconformist. Have concerns and fears.

Character: Full of kindness and friendly attitude, very dreamy and often fickle. At first glance inspires sympathy and really nice guy. But it is very noticeable trend that remains aloof, and is willing to help others in a certain time, remain personally aloof, indifferent. It is often difficult mental contact with him. Personal independence is important for him and is capable of great sacrifices, even to the point N 'renounces the close personal relationships. But people most suited to conventions, are embarrassed with him because of this character, the trend of n 'dedicates ordinary "cases" and "purpose" antiwar protests perhaps loyalty to a certain charity, make some times even obnoxious. This attitude of others did not bother him, shrugs indifferently, wont be left alone. Always presents a trend toward originality, which can be expanded by searching original way to show your artistic talent or scientific skills as a passion to innovate at all costs, which may lead him to eccentricity pseftokallitechniki display or extremities and anticomfortism anedafikotita. Although it is a strong supporter of reform, change and promoting human life, it can also be flexible with modern generic concepts, but clung obstinately to his personal views. Not easily persuaded that he is wrong. Some find this alloy kindness and intolerably stubbornness. So, Aquarius presents a bleak personal radiation has something charming and dynamic, but not inspiring any warmth and sympathy.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20)

• Positive attributes of Pisces: humble, compassionate, full of sympathy. Emotional. Unworldly, sensitive. Versatile. Hearted. Visionary.
• Negative qualities of Pisces: abstract, aloof, suspicious. Unable to face the practical aspects of life. Invalid will, indecisiveness.

Character: Of all the zodiac, Pisces is the most receptive to external influences. The Pisces person is really sensitive, terribly eerie and incapable of practical activities and is always trying to escape from reality. Other areas of the chart will show the extent to be able to resist in these "default" negative trends. On the positive side, Pisces manifest great compassion and skill in n 'relieve those who suffer, whether in a practical way, serving the instance as a nurse, either by praying or thinking about them. But not withstand much reality. If possible mind, "escapes" from this ¨ positively "with his performance in art, nurturing, professional level perhaps, a natural inclination to poetry, theater, dance. If it is impossible mind can escape with drugs, that will make even greater physical weakness of character and indecision. Is then much harder to resist the influence of drugs and so it should not ever start on them. We may use "water" metaphors and images speaking of Pisces, because their characteristics are often associated with the sea, with unknown depths, with rough seas and strong currents and changeable. The torrent of feelings of Pisces is so deep and violent that they themselves tortured by him or suffer confusion. The more we allow Pisces to give creative direction, the more likely it is to come to terms psychologically with them. Some of the most inspired artists the world had this sign in a striking position in their horoscope and managed to make their feelings with their art. The confusion and lack of purpose can make such a person to turn in on himself, and then lost it all. It is not easy for Pisces conformism, reconciliation with the conventions, it seems impossible to accept the discipline and consistent daily schedule, to subdue his life in a certain way, a certain class. Its natural kindness, sympathy inspiring, personal charm and profound gentleness of his character, touched his friends and, thanks to its pleasant manners, forgive the clutter that exists in the home and in his life.

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The most recent research on sex vol3

We present the latest research about sex, which promise better sex life.

The quality of a relationship affects the quality of sleep

A reciprocal relationship exists between the quality of a couple's relationship and the quality of sleep both man and woman, according to a new study.

According to researcher Brad Hassler at the University of Arizona, USA, as the online service Science Daily, who studied, the calendaring, couples without children for a period of seven days, the quality of the relationship between both partners affects the quality sleep, while the converse is true, namely the quality of sleep affects the quality of the link on the next day.

Also observed a difference between the sexes in terms of what factors most affects the other. For men, the best sleep improves the relationship, while for women the problems in relation to day reduce the quality of sleep for themselves and for their partner.

The survey refers to the existence of a "vicious cycle" where poor sleep worsens the relationship and then the problematic relationship adversely affect sleep.

The Hassler advises couples to go to bed, after settle their differences and still avoid entangled in controversy when one of the two - or both-not slept well at night.

Better single than married and hypertensive ...

Objects of study were 303 healthy people, 204 married and 99 free. Everyone answered questions about the quality of marriage, social support and mental health.

The object of the research was to enable researchers to evaluate the stress and pleasures of everyone's life.

Subsequently, we measured the blood pressure in each individual for 24 hours. Married showed a decrease of pressure at the time fell to sleep while all were differences between them.

Generally, people whose pressure does not drop even slightly during sleep are at risk of developing a heart failure, according to psychologist Julianne Holt-Lunstad.

On average, married men who were not happy with their lives, had more pressure than the self. However, increased social life and the two played no role in decreasing the pressure, but the wedding happiness correlated with overall happiness, reduced stress and low pressure.

"Sure, if you are in an unhappy marriage, and this ensures your health. Better alone than married and unhappy, "says Holt-Lunstad,« So choose carefully your companions. "

Prejudice kills love

The alarming dimensions that have gotten in recent years the genito-urinary system in men drive more than 43 million in Europe and tens of thousands in our country to erectile dysfunction as 2025. In parallel, exponentially increasing number of men and women who are incontinent of urine.

"If, in previous cases, included the prostate diseases, the ominous predictions have to do with the fact that people ignore the early symptoms of diseases and reluctant to go to the doctor in time, resulting multiply the incidence of diseases urinary tract, "he said at a press conference, the president of the Hellenic Urological Association, Dimitris Katzavelos.

At the press was notified that the third week of September (15-21) was defined as urological week basic slogan "solutions exist, ask your urologist" in the framework of European public awareness campaign.

As stated by the secretary of Union, Alki Grigorakis, during urological week, doctors will be handing out leaflets to citizens and will draw attention to all the diseases of the urinary system.

Therefore, men are advised that erectile dysfunction is not secret, after a contest of ten, without coercion be a normal consequence of aging, as many believe, while the causes of this failure are many, as are the treatments of which citizens should be aware of.

"Knowledge, they said urologists, helps to better address the problem, because eight of 10 cases of erectile dysfunction have to do with organic causes, including decreased blood supply to the penis, neurological disorders, diabetes, side effects of drugs and abuse alcohol and drugs. "

Moreover, as pointed out by doctors, many men behind erectile problems, you should seek katathlipsi. He reiterated that factors such as smoking, hypertension, obesity, high cholesterol, poor diet, lack of exercise and alcohol use, make trouble to come more quickly to the surface.

The preliminary is ... overpriced!

Eventually, by that reveals a new survey conducted with participating 2,300 women, preliminary sex toys have no or little meaning in sex. Specifically, the lengthy preliminary will definitely result in the desired female orgasm.

The "golden section" about the length of these games before having sex is, according to scholars, some 15 minutes.

"On the contrary, greater importance is the duration and quality of the same sexual act despite the preliminary" says Professor Stuart Brody who along with also Professor Peter Weiss of the University of Prague, led the study.

The survey asked about 2,360 Czech women of different ages to describe details of their sex lives, such as the frequency of their orgasms as during foreplay.

Usually, preliminary lasted 15.4 minutes and the act itself about 16 minutes. Those 16 minutes is more than they were manifested in relative American study, where the average duration of sex in up to 7 minutes.

"Who knows? Maybe Europeans are more sexual than the Americans," said the study leader.

The researchers examined the frequency of orgasms on the time it lasted the first games and found that there is virtually no relationship between them.

The results of this research come to disprove the sexologists hitherto professed that the longer the duration of these the better sex and more intense orgasms.

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19 smart uses of sugar ... except kitchen

After consumption (and surpassed these days) the time has come to learn, that you can use sugar in addition to ... sweetened. From fighting stains to treat a wound, sugar seems to be a valuable ally on a daily basis.

From ancient China to modern confectionery, sugar deservedly holds the title of "white gold", as called by the British colonists.
And can we we used to use it daily in our cafe and not only, but the white ones taste beans have incredible applications.
Health, beauty for your garden or cleaning, dirt cheap and versatile this material can also be a household treasure.

• For health reasons ...

1. To calm your baby
According to a study in the journal «Pediatrics», a solution of sugar and water is able to soothe the upset and crying of a baby. Even if the baby is going to make the vaccine, then the use of sugar it almost as babies who have drunk this solution seems better handle pain. Before you do, however, consult your pediatrician.

Two. Heal a wound
But sugar can be a first-rate doctors. Studies have shown that throwing granulated sugar in wounds from pressure sores, leg ulcers or amputations before cleaning helps eliminate bacteria that prevents healing and causes chronic pain.

Three. For the burnt tongue ...
How many times (usually gluttony) have not been burned by a piece of pizza or a hot sip of coffee in. The solution in these cases is sugar. Consume one tablespoon or a sugar cube and quickly get rid of the pain.

4 ... and spicy foods
By the same token, when you feel that the food consumed is very spicy, eat a spoonful of sugar. Similar work acidic foods and dairy products, but a pinch of sugar is the most effective solution.

• In cases Beauty

5. Sweet scrubs
Sugar is an ideal product for body scrubs. A very simple recipe is to mix sugar with oil (almond, jojoba or olive oil) to create a loose paste. Add some essential oil or vanilla extract if you like the scent. Gently rub your skin and then rinse in the shower.

6. Scrub banana-sugar
When bananas have reached the point where it is no longer edible, use your beauty. The banana is moisturizing and works perfectly as a paste scrub with sugar. Mash a ripe banana with 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Gently rub your skin and then rinse in the shower.

7. For soft lips
Mix a little jojoba or olive oil with powdered sugar (alternatively put granulated sugar in the blender for a minute), add a little peppermint or vanilla extract if desired. Place some of the mixture on the lips, do a light massage and suck ... whatever leftover. Your lips are ready for kissing. Alternatively, you can spread on your lips with honey at bedtime.

8. Duration in lipstick
Pour some sugar on your lips after you place your favorite lipstick and leave it for a while. Suck whatever excess. This tactic will make your lipstick last longer.

• For the garden

9. Feed the flowers ...
Add three teaspoons of sugar and two tablespoons of white vinegar per liter of hot water for fresh cut flowers. The sugar feeding the stalks and vinegar reduces the growth of bacteria.

10. Get rid of worms and parasites
Garden plants can very easily fall into patterns of microscopic parasites and worms. To deal with them in a natural way, are about 2.5 pounds of sugar for every 250 square cm the garden.
Sugar will feed microorganisms that will increase soil organic matter, making the garden a hostile environment for parasites.
For ants not, there are two different ways of coping. 1st) Use borax. It is a natural metallic compound with ph 9 higher than the baking soda, ideal to neutralize odors, mold, cockroaches and other insects. The most radical solution is to mix borax with sugar and water. This functions as "bait" for the ants, which will take the mixture to their nest, poisoning the queen and the entire colony.
2nd) Baking soda and powdered sugar: Ants carry an acidic substance always with them for protection. However, a mixture of baking soda and powdered sugar in a plastic lid, placed in "strategic" point of the garden, can do wonders.

11. Set Trap Wasps

Make a simple syrup by boiling sugar and water, fill a jar with it and place it in a spot that will grab the attention of the flock. Wasps become trapped inside the jar.


12. Apalangeite from flies
Make a strip of tape and sugar to rid (especially in summer) from annoying flies. Combine equal parts sugar, honey and water in a saucepan. Boil the mixture, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Then let the mixture cool. Cut pieces of duct tape (the brown used old cardboard boxes are ideal), make a hole in the tip, and then pass a string from the inside, creating a loop.
Dip the strips in the mixture, hang and allow to drip until you eliminate excess mixture (place a bowl underneath to not smear). The sticky mixture is ideal trap for flies.

13. No more cockroaches
Mix equal parts of sugar and baking powder and sprinkle over areas where cockroaches move. Sugar will become a magnet for unwanted "visitors", while the baking powder will kill. Repeat the same procedure frequently.

14. Fill butterflies
The author of «The Garden Butterfly» (Harvard Common Press, 1985), Matthew Tekulsky, suggests if you want to fill your garden beautiful butterflies, follow the following recipe:

1kg sugar
1 or 2 cans stale beer
3 mashed bananas (very ripe)
1 cup molasses or syrup
1 cup fruit juice
1 shot of rum
Mix all ingredients well and brush the mixture on the trees, on fences and wherever you want in your garden. Caution, however, because this mixture may be "like" and other insects.

• For cleanliness

15. Dirty hands
If your hands are too dirty from grease, paint, etc., add sugar to the lather and rinse thoroughly. You can also use equal parts sugar and olive oil. The sugar will act as a natural exfoliation while the oil will smooth and moisturize your hands.

16. Blenders, mixers and other
Coffee machines, minced, blenders and all the kitchen gadgets that have blades, need good cleaning and maintenance. Sugar can clean them, while absorbing odors and debris. Pour 1/4 cup of sugar to the pot and put it to work for 2 -3 minutes. Pour the mixture and wipe thoroughly.

17. No more stains from grass
Make a paste of warm water and sugar and place on clothes and fabrics, soiled by grass. Allow one hour (or longer depending on the stain) and then washed as usual.

• For freshness

18. Fresh cakes and biscuits

If you save a cake (or cookies) in an airtight container with some sugar cubes will stay fresh longer.

19. Mold in cheese?

Some swear ... that if you save cheese with sugar cubes, will create unsightly surface mold in cheese. We beheld ...

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10 things that actually do not know anything..

Yet there we think we know everything!

The difference between Smarty and the scientist is one and simple: the smart ass that thinks he knows everything, at the same time the scientific mind admits he knows nothing.

Ask anyone expert in a field you want: you admit that things which ignores crucial outweigh its knowledge, despite the fact that he has dedicated his life to studying the scientific object.

And that is why we have science and other knowledge systems in our quest to uncover the mysteries that surround our world and to finally give a convincing answer!

Only some of these mysteries too mundane to be explained in a cosmic conspiracy say that we are still at an embryonic level.
Because ultimately, you still do not understand:

• Dreams

Since the first primitive relatives dreamed cave girl of his dreams, dreams are a daily practice. And while we decode the brain mechanisms of dream, in physiology and neuropsychology now provide convincing explanations for the dream machine, yet we have no idea why this happened! And we are not missing of course theories (alimono!), with a range of disciplines to try to shed light on the otherwise incomprehensible phenomenon. The point is that we have not reached even close to understand the deeper nature of dreaming, with this huge "why" hovering like a ghost over everything revelation ...

• Death

The death remains one of the last great mysteries that resist strongly any attempt decoding the research hypotheses to finally lay more questions than it seeks to answer. A series of metaphysical and philosophical issues involved in epistemic addressing the theme (like what happens to consciousness BC) religion and the afterlife to further obscures the landscape. Not so "why die? 'As' what eventually becomes"? And if it experience should probably live it to understand it, the entrenchment of the matter to a personal level makes the explanation of his death a matter of taste and interpretation ...

• Life

One of the mysteries of mankind eminent remains in the dark, despite the fact that all living ...! At a time when humanity is now producing artificial life, could not comprehend the natural counterpart. What do we know about life? Knowledge type story: some time in Earth's history, some 3.8 billion years ago, the molecules began to engage in ever more complex chemical compounds, which resulted in gradually RNA and, ultimately, in life , whatever that means. There is, of course, smart planning, the life may ploy of the divine will, but the proof here is still awaited. And is not that we do not try: Scientists all over the world are trying to recreate in the laboratory the conditions that prevailed on Earth and led to the emergence of life, fruitless yet ...

• The Universe

While we have yet to explain the Earth, we turn our eyes to heaven and unique aesthetic landscape and wondering what's out there and, especially, what is it? Our knowledge of the universe is now at its optimum point we have made and our chakras on the Moon, until we arrived on debating whether the universe is expanding, what are the limits, etc. Yet, for something like the Space that is part of everything that our knowledge is closed at the level of the working hypothesis, the final answers have not even begun to emerge ...

• History

We are accustomed to seeing history as a kind of large-and linear-narrative that ends today. Only the schedule is sited ... huge holes conceptual and historical spaces, contemporary historiography to run to pick up the asymmazefta! Entire century historical record summarized in a single historical source, our knowledge is largely a result of research reconstruction or mere supposition. Even for "popular" historical periods with many sources and archaeological finds, such as the Roman Empire and ancient Greece, we are missing vital information to complete the puzzle. And even if we take into account the historical admit with disarming candor that "well-known" facts valid references are scarce or absent, then it becomes really annoying how little we know about the past ...

• Art

Even if we had the opportunity to ask any artist who passed through the Earth, it is most likely gets a vague answer. Why we make art so we do not know, although we do with great mastery over thousands of years! One evolutionary reason not dictated in primitive painting in the caves, as no advantage accrue kind of aesthetics. Why do we do then? Theories clearly exist, but fail to contain the "big picture." So if and artistic expression is considered more as a need remains a mystery, the very existence of ...

• Literature

What is it that moves us (and what is the very emotion that ;) our favorite book? Can discuss for hours stylistic features and deeper meanings, the emotional impact that brings about our psyche a number of proposals in the correct order is not can be understood! And because the theme from here falls in the art, let's go to the next ...

• Fire

Here things are simpler than we think: while we know with the help of what science is and how it made the flame, we can not hire! Matter is not yet see it, if this is not surprising, what is it then? And while fire changed our lives decisively still do not understand what the heck is this red "thing" that singe ...

• Gravity

Why the apple falls from the tree Newton understood it well, except that the years have passed, and modern physics leads to the rather obvious: gravity defying the laws of gravity! Without going into details, I will simply say that gravity is the only one of the four fundamental forces that manages to contradict herself, at the same time and can be annihilated if we become small enough. It is in fact such a conundrum for modern science that some eminent physicists proclaimed recently that gravity does not exist! And that surrounds most incomprehensible fact most of the new knowledge in the field of modern physics: every time we make a revolutionary breakthrough in knowledge, say so and discovery proves that finally know far less about the world than I had believed ...

• Everything

There in the late 19th century we sincerely believe that as humanity we touch the limits of knowledge. Okay, some little things still remained in the dark, some anomalies were still found, however, most of the known world had explained and physicists of his time urging children not to engage in the scientific field, as the physical was closed as a science! Then of course came Einstein and the theory of relativity, the Schrödinger and quantum mechanics and things got koulouvachata. And while we packed hurriedly our songs and we ended that they finally were right, the later years was to prove even more demanding in support of major interpreter of the world theories. Leave behind the "big" and dealt with "small" and "trivial", where our knowledge is measurable ... and safer. As for the big questions, leave them in metaphysics, religion and voodoo, as it finally "why" is proving more difficult opponent than I had originally believed. Ultimately, where we ended up is that nothing makes sense, the very existence that captures this is also nothing ...
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Let me see ... your letters to tell you who you are

What shows how writing about our personality?

May the way of writing to reveal the personality and skills? They claim specialists graphics character called graphologists - and millions of people may not be able to get to work because of this controversial practice.

Graphology is not the same thing as judicial handwriting analysis, used to authenticate historical documents or whether a signature is fake.

However, graphologists claim that they can find many aspects of personality and mental state of a person by the way you write them. For example, letters which are obliquely forwards show social person while they are swept backwards show shy nature.

The Canadian psychologist Barry Beierstain explains that "curiously, many who despise astrology and reading the lines of the hand, still believe that the way writing can reveal something about our mental state. After writing, talent and personality are controlled by the brain, the supposed correlation of these three do not seem at all unreasonable. " That is exactly what they claim graphologists. They believe in two manuscript pages can distinguish the auditor from the chef, from the lazy active, the thief from honest.

Although graphology exists from the 19th century, is still used in various situations, among them employment. "I post about 100 people a year in high corporate posts," says executive recruiter Jeffrey Ntesvains. "If graphology was ineffective, I would understand because I would lose my customers. However until now no one has gone. "

But the fact is that scientific studies have failed to find evidence that some letters associated with the personality and psyche. Some social people make large round letters while others do not. Some geniuses have perfect writing, others not. People change jobs, perhaps personality, but do not change their letters. Although graphology were valid, we could identify future terrorists simply reading a manuscript to.

Graphology not alone pseudoscience using employers worldwide. In 2009, an Austrian insurance company looking for candidates for positions sellers and managers, who have had their zodiac sign Capricorn, Taurus, Aquarius, Aries or Leo. In 2011, a Chinese company seeking people who have the zodiac sign Capricorn, Libra and Pisces, excluding those who were Scorpios or Virgos, "because it would be difficult to co-exist with them" by a company representative.

Can these practices for hiring us look like a bad joke, but candidates with appropriate qualifications may be rejected because the employer may rely on a pseudoscience.

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8 cliché phrases decoded scientific ..

You know what "I feel butterflies in the stomach"? Does what happens when 'sleeping leg "or when" you become like white cloth? "All these phrases are not random. They arise because just the body reacts to certain situations.

Experts answer and disclose all medical ... cliche that came to constitute everyday sayings.

• 1. "I feel butterflies in the stomach"

The feeling of "butterflies" in the stomach before a big presentation or special event is actually gut reaction in the nervous system of the body.

Under pressure, the body activates the fight or flight reaction. Therefore, this sensation of "butterflies" refers to the fear and nervousness, which is part of the stress felt by the body.

The same also causes an increase in heart rate and blood pressure, in both preparing for a fight ... literally or figuratively.

• Two. Sick of love

The deep feelings toward another person, causing insomnia, tachycardia, weight loss and concentration problems, may mean something more than a simple crush. It may be the symptoms of a ... love-struck.

These symptoms may occur either when someone is happy or unhappy. In the first case, in fact, may include obsessive compulsive tendencies, such as monitoring and retesting a voicemail.

Feelings emerge due to the increase of certain neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, norepinephrine and oxytocin. In which case, you develop chest pain, shortness of breath or general weakness, it would be good to visit your doctor.

• Three. Adrenaline

If you feel elated after a workout, you're familiar with ... flushing the cursor. Endurance training is known to cause many positive mental and physical changes, including reduction of stress, anxiety, pain perception and simultaneously increased mood.

Indeed, the excitement is often compared (as an action in the body) with drugs. Fortunately, the brain chemicals that are produced when flushing is not have dangerous side effects.

• 4. Sleeping beauty

If you have never relieve yourself from a boring event, because you need the "sleeping beauty", you do not need to be justified as the science supports you.

There is compelling evidence that connect skin health by sleeping, the most important one that says that during sleep the cells are revitalized offering glamor and beauty.

Furthermore, sleep deprivation and insomnia associated with increased stress hormones, which reduce the functioning of the immune system and increase the risk of skin inflammation.

• 5. Sleeps your leg?

When you remain seated in the same position for a long time you may feel like your "pins and needles" when you try to get up. This is the condition where your foot ... sleeping.

In reality, what happens is, a prolonged pressure on the feet, which is due to the restriction of blood flow to the nerves, causing them to not function properly.

The arteries that supply blood and nutrients to the nerves of the foot are compressed. When this happens, the nerve cells can not function properly.

Then, the brain sends mixed signals thus have the burning sensation, numbness or think that your bite pins.

• 6. It breaks your heart?

Apart from normal feelings of grief, causing a severe emotional loss like death, the "broken heart" is commonplace heavy sadness.

It is also known as' cardiomyopathy Takotsubo »(Takotsubo is a Japanese name for a trap in the form of an octopus) or stress cardiomyopathy.

The syndrome occurs more often in women than men, for reasons unknown, especially in stressful situations, such as a serious medical diagnoses, devastating financial loss or natural disasters.

Often associated with major depression and can mimic a heart attack, and if the coronary arteries are unaffected.

Scientists believe that an important role in those situations played by catecholamines (chemicals in the body, such as norepinephrine is known as "stress hormones").

• 7. "Died of my fear"

Can someone your friend to hide in the dark and scare you enough to die ... from your fear? Surely this is unlikely, as experts say, that the heart can not stop for fear ... although potentially it could.

In certain situations, however, people may fear so much and then suffering an acute heart attack, due to the massive release of adrenaline because of fear.

The release of adrenaline can cause cardiac arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm), and this in turn CHD. Thus, a person can die from a heart attack as a result of a sudden scary situation, but is not likely to die by his own ... fear.

• 8. "Became white as cloth '

There have been times when you've become .... white as the cloth? Chlomiasei They have so much to change the color of your skin; When this happens, in fact, blood 'removed' from specific areas of the body for several reasons.

In simple words, what happens (and it's the same with situations where someone is sick), the body may be trying to control their body temperature, which causes a pale appearance.

By the same token, if you're scared, the release of stress hormones causes constriction of the blood vessels of the face. Then sends the blood to the muscles and other body parts that may be necessary for survival, such as the feet, in order to run if necessary.

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