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Google is accused of union busting after firing four employees

On November 22nd, roughly 200 Google employees and supporters rallied to protest the suspension of two colleagues, Rebecca Rivers and Laurence Berland, for allegedly accessing internal information they shouldn’t have in the course of their worker activism. Now, it appears Google has fired both those workers, as well as two other employees who participated in the rally. Bloomberg reports that Google sent out a company-wide memo today confirming that it had fired four employees for “clear and repeated violations of our data security policies,” saying those workers “were involved in systematic searches for other employees’ materials and work,” continued to do so after warnings, and leaked some of that information outside the company. Google confirmed to Bloomberg and The Verge that the memo was legitimate. In response, the 2018 Google Walkout organizers group is accusing the company of “union busting,” claiming in a blog post on Medium that the company is illegally retaliating against prospective union organizers like Rivers and Berland, and changing its policies to let it fire whomever it chooses, when it previously allowed employees to freely access documents from across the company. The Google Walkout group claims that all four employees fired today participated in the November 22nd rally. The Tech Workers Coalition has spoken out against the firings as well. The workers are being called “the Thanksgiving Four”: Google fired the Thanksgiving Four for organizing at work. We're calling on: 1. Others to offer jobs to the Thanksgiving Four 2. Those remaining @Google to speak out against this draconian act. This is meant to scare workers, don't let it. https://t.co/4vN9x1xMTa — Tech Workers Coalition (@techworkersco) November 25, 2019 Rivers reportedly organized Google workers to protest the company doing business with US Customs and Border Protection. Rivers confirmed on Twitter that she’d been terminated; Berlin’s didn’t immediately respond to our request for comment. It’s not clear who the other two staffers are, or whether another staffer reportedly fired on November 12th was among the four who had been dismissed. (That seems likely, but perhaps it’s five employees in total). When we asked Google to confirm or deny the Walkout organizers’ claims, Google declined to comment. Tensions have seemingly been high inside Google for many months as tech workers found they have the power to protest such things as reports of sexual harassment, a censored Chinese search engine, and a controversial AI drone program for the Pentagon. Some 20,000 Google employees staged a walkout last November to protest sexual misconduct by Google executives, most recently leading to an investigation by the company’s board. But one way or another, Google seems to be pushing employee organizers out of the company: Claire Stapleton and Meredith Whittaker, two organizers of that Google Walkout, alleged that they’d been retaliated against by company management, and wound up leaving in June and July respectively. Some employees participated in a sit-in to protest against that alleged retaliation, and walkout organizers demanded that Google investigate its own HR department. In September, Google reached a settlement with the National Labor Relations Board that required it to clarify that its policies “do not prevent employees from discussing workplace issues.” The New York Times reported last week that Google has hired a consulting firm known for helping companies crack down against employee dissent, one that explicitly advertises “union vulnerability assessments” among other services. Update, 10:54PM ET: Added that Google declined to comment on the organizers claims, but did confirm its own memo. Read the full article

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This Moto Guzzi Nevada 750 is Bad to the Bone

Recast Moto transformed a worn-out 1999 Moto Guzzi Nevada 750 cruising bike into this incredible all-black monster of a motorcycle. This revamped custom cruiser is a masterpiece of modern engineering and design, featuring the best quality materials and a thorough mechanical refresh. Each aesthetic improvement to this bike is custom and carefully sourced, including the duralumin controls and snowmobile grips. They also added an antique Honda CB750 gas tank to enhance the look. This Belarussian scrambler is a definite eye-catcher, and the handmade subframe certainly adds to the appeal. Its custom and hand-stitched leather seat perfectly complement the charcoal black matte finish of the bike, and the bold spoked wheels round off this incredible motorcycle build. Recast Moto did a fantastic job with its rendition of this classic Moto Guzzi Nevada 750.

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A Formula E racer’s 400bhp one-off Audi A1 is wild

This is a 400bhp Audi A1 with a wide-body kit, and it is at this point that you don’t just suspend your belief from a very large height, more throw it into the sea. W, T, and indeed, F. It is the work of Abt; specifically, Daniel Abt, son of the founder of the eponymous tuning house. Daniel (who races for Audi’s Formula E team), initiated the entire project that, we’re told, required Abt’s “entire gamut of technical expertise”. Including beefing up that engine to stratospheric heights. And by beefing up, we of course mean binning it and fitting a different 2.0-litre TFSI petrol four-cylinder up front. A 2.0-litre TFSI from an Audi TT Cup racer, no less. This immediately boosted power to 310bhp – 340bhp with overboost – and initiated many hours of reprogramming and coding the ECU to achieve a nice, full 400bhp total. “I believe that’s more than sufficient for such a banger right there,” Daniel explains in this video. We are inclined to agree. There’s also a full stainless steel exhaust system with twin 114mm pipes and carbon tails. An “awesome” sound is promised. Again, we do not dispute this. Daniel slotted in H&R suspension springs, special Michelin tyres, and gave the interior a once-over with lots of special materials like Alcantara and leather, and a deleted rear bench. And a roll cage. The outside too, is rather special. Erik Aleksanjan was the designer responsible for the geometric pattern applied to this one-off A1; Erik also did Jon Olsson’s RS6. The wide-body kit is described as ‘free-standing’: the arches are phatter, the front, more diffuser-y, the back, filled with carbon wing. The passenger side of the car is red, while the drivers’ side is matt black. The wheels are 19in forged items with a gold ‘aero ring’ and leaf-shutter looks, in order to remind people that yes, Daniel does race a Formula E car. “It was the biggest project of 2019 which demanded a great deal of us,” explains Daniel. We won’t demand a great deal from you, other than to explain your feelings on this car in the space below. Read the full article

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Seized Veneno Roadster is most expensive Lambo ever

A curiously specified Lamborghini Veneno Roadster has supposedly become the most expensive Lamborghini ever sold at auction, after an anonymous buyer paid £6,768,709 for it at a Bonhams auction in Switzerland. Not bad, given it was estimated to sell for ‘just’ £4.5million. The Veneno was one of 25 cars seized by Swiss authorities back in 2016 as part of an investigation into Teodoro Nguema Obiang (look closely and you’ll see his initials inscribed on the Lambo’s doors and bonnet) - Vice President of the impoverished but oil-rich Equatorial Guinea, and son of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema. All 25 cars, including a Koenigsegg One:1 that sold for £3,760,394, a LaFerrari that sold for £1,786,187 and an Aston Martin One-77 that went for £1,269,133, were sold at last weekend’s auction. In all they earned a grand total of £21.9million, a significant portion of which will be used to fund social projects in Equatorial Guinea. Read the full article

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An Artist Adds Emotions to the “Lion King’s” Heroes, and the Results Outshine the Movie

The new Lion King movie sparked a war of opinions. While some people believe that it is a wonderful remake, others say that despite everything cool about the film, “It was missing the most important piece of what made it such a classic... Emotion!” Nikolay Mochkin, an artist from Russia, decided to show what the heroes would look like if reality and cartoon were combined. And the result may raise a warm wave of nostalgia. Latest-Trending compared the actual scenes from the movie and the artist’s work. We are sure that the contrast will impress you. 13. “From the day we arrived on the planet, and blinking, stepped into the sun, there’s more to see than can ever be seen, more to do than can ever be done.”

12. “Awimbawe, awimbawe, awimbawe, awimbawe!”

11. “It’s the circle of life, and it moves us all.”

10. “Look beyond what you see.”

9. “Simba, we need you. Come home.”

8. “No one needs me. I’m not the King! Scar is.”

7. “Kill him.”

6. “Remember who you are.”

5. "I am Simba, son of Mufasa."

4. “Run away, Simba. And never return.”

3. “Simba, I’m very disappointed! You could have been killed! You deliberately disobeyed me.”

2. “The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it.”

1. “Believe in yourself and there will come a day when others will have no choice but to believe with you.”

Which version do you like more — the realistic or the cartoonish one? Read the full article

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20+ Gripping Facts That Can Make You Jump Out of Your Chair

Some facts might sound fake, but they turn out to be true. Like how giant tarantulas keep tiny frogs as their pets and mammoths were alive when the Great Pyramids of Giza were built. From weird facts about animals to insane info about the universe and everything else around us, these pieces of information Latest-Trending collected have the potential to blow your mind. 1. Our blood contains hemoglobin, a protein that has 4 iron atoms in its structure. Iron is only naturally produced in one place: the core of a dying star.

2. In Switzerland, it’s illegal to own just one guinea pig. If you have any, you have to have at least 2. They get lonely!

3. Cleopatra (30 BC) lived closer in time to the first iPhone(2008) than the great pyramids (2560 BC).

4. Making pennies costs more than they are worth. 5. The selfie wasn’t created by millennials. The world’s first selfie was taken in 1893, by Robert Cornelius.

6. Butterflies taste with their feet.

7. Rats laugh when they’re tickled.

8. Giant tarantulas keep tiny frogs as pets. https://www.instagram.com/p/BtS7NLDAZWH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 9. “Shemomechama” is a Georgian word meaning “I accidentally ate the whole thing.”

10. Almonds are part of the peach family.

11. Famous actress Betty White (97) is older than sliced bread.

12. The longest time between 2 twins being born is 87 days.

13. Human teeth are just as strong as shark teeth.

14. The hashtag (#) symbol isn’t actually called a hashtag. It’s called an “octothorpe.”

15. Cows moo in regional accents.

16. Birds can not only see more colors than they have in their plumage, but they also see colors that are invisible to humans.

17. Whales swallow half a million calories in a single mouthful.

18. Less time separates us from the Tyrannosaurus rex than separated the T. rex from the Stegosaurus.

19. There is a jellyfish that can live forever. Every time it starts to age past its peak, it reverts to an adolescent phase and restarts.

20. Mammoths were still alive when the Great Pyramid at Giza was being built.

21. Food manufacturers deliberately make chip bags noisy in order to subconsciously convince you that the chips taste good.

Which fact impressed you the most? We’re always thrilled to learn more about the world we live in so, please, if you have any more interesting pieces of information, share them with us in the comments! Read the full article

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A Vogue Expert Reveals Important Etiquette Rules That Can Help You Avoid Awkward Situations

Tatiana Polyakova has been reviewing etiquette for more than 20 years. She knows exactly how to behave at a table, what things you can appropriately discuss with people you don’t know, and what topics are strictly prohibited to talk about. And even though Tatiana herself is a true expert in this subject, she thinks that some rules can be broken. It’s just a matter of knowing which rules are okay to break and which ones are set in stone. The Latest-Trending team decided to learn more about good manners, so we’ve reviewed a lot of Tatiana Polyakova’s recommendations and have chosen the most useful pieces of advice. How to behave at a table in a restaurant

Don’t put your mobile phone or your laptop on the table. Sit on 3/4 of the chair and keep your knees together as if they were buttoned up. A lady’s bag should be on the chair next to her or behind her back. Never leave the bag on the floor. First, because it’s not safe for your valuables, and second, a server may trip over it. Phrases like, “I’m trying to lose weight,” or “Is this gluten-free bread?” are prohibited. Subjects such as health (along with politics and religion) should never be discussed. People don’t need to know the details of your digestion. During lunchtime, napkins should be opened only halfway on your lap and at more important events, the knees should be covered completely.

During a business lunch, you may start talking about business only once the order is made. If you see a bug or a worm on your plate, don’t scream or call for help. Just quietly tell the server about the issue. This is a delicate matter, so there’s no need to make it public. If you need to leave for a moment, don’t say you’re going to the restroom to check your hair or to make a call. Simply say, “Excuse me for a moment, I’ll be right back.” This is your way of telling everyone that you are not leaving for good. You can also use napkins in order to specify this: a napkin hanging on the back of the chair means you’ll be back, and if the napkin is on the seat — you’re leaving. Many attractive women say they don’t have to leave tips. However, tips are absolutely necessary no matter what. Just consider tips to be something that must be paid. How to serve the table Restaurants should have the silverware from the same set but if you’re making dinner at home, different sets will do. It’s also good manners to serve a plate with bread and a special separate knife for butter. When serving a table at home, try to make sure that the middle of the plate is in line with the middle of the fork or knife. This way, everything will look even neater. According to serving rules, the place settings should be at a 2-finger distance from the edge of the table.

How to eat When we take a fork or a knife from the table, it should never return to the table. Forks, spoons, and knives should stay on the plate. Don’t act like a monkey and bite off pieces of bread. Break off a small piece of bread you can eat and put butter on. Cream soups should be placed in the mouth with the edge of the spoon and soups with pieces of food in it should go straight into the mouth. Also, remember not to put the soup onto the spoon “rowing” it toward yourself. You should move the spoon away from your face.

Conversation rules for people that don’t know each other well https://www.instagram.com/p/BoCeSIDHMAN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link “My husband is a famous lawyer” is a phrase that doesn’t make any sense because if a person is famous, people already know that or will know during the conversation. “Our child is a champion,” is a personal statement. You never know what people around you are going through — there could be a couple that recently lost a child and a statement like this would be painful for them to hear. If someone gives you compliments on the way you look, don’t rush to explain yourself by saying something like, “Oh, I got this on sale,” or “This is an old jacket!” Just thank the person. How to drink alcohol Remember that people often forget your name but they remember the drink you chose. Think through the alcohol menu in advance: consider the drinks and foods that can be mixed and the ones that can’t (for example, wine with wine is okay). Try different drinks to make your opinion and understand what you like and what you don’t. In different restaurants and in different cities, the same drink can be made in a different way and give you completely different feelings. If you invite a lot of people to dinner, there’s a huge chance you won’t surprise them with your cooking. Because of this, offer your guests drinks that they don’t regularly taste. Knowing wines and the names of the different types of glasses is important. This is a way to present yourself. Your clothes and your shoes don’t really present any interest to others when there’s something more interesting to talk about.

Hold a glass of champagne by its stem, pressing the little finger against the bottom of the glass. A woman can open a bottle of champagne on her own if she is the host of the house. She should be able to do it. Always leave about 10% of a drink in the bottom of the glass. This is how you will show everyone that you don’t have an addiction and you were just enjoying the taste of the drink. When drinking, look into other people’s eyes. This is good manners. Drinking before the actual dinner is a sign of attention. So you can’t say something like, “I don’t drink,” or “I’m driving”. The quality of a restaurant can be determined by its wine menu. A restaurant owner that truly values their chef won’t choose a bottle of wine you can buy at any supermarket. Such owners create a good compilation of wines in order to highlight the taste of the food. Do you break any of these etiquette rules? Do you think that etiquette is that important? Read the full article

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35 Photos That Will Bring Your Childhood Back

Disney VHS tapes, old school Happy Meal toys, weird fashion choices, and a whole lot of snacks that are not around anymore... Only 80s and 90s kids can relate to these vivid childhood memories! Nowadays “Remember that?” marathons are all over the web, and they bring us right back to the past. Here at Latest-Trending we love looking back, bringing up the past with its unique atmosphere, and having this wonderful warm feeling of nostalgia. Join us! 1. Birthday parties at McDonald’s were the coolest!

2. Monopoly, a game that brought everyone together

3. “A photo of me cradling Pokémon cards.”

4. Those iconic crackers were in every school cafeteria!

5. “Lunch tasted better when it came out of my Ninja Turtles lunchbox.”

6. Texting in the 80s

7. Disey VHS tapes were a true treasure chest!

8. Almost all the dads looked like this in the 90s. The moustache was trendy!

9. Windows video guide, Friends edition!

10. Remember playing pogs?

11. You were the hippest kid on the block, if you had a Game Boy!

12. Ring Pops were a thing!

13. “I see your cafeteria pizza and I raise you Minute Maid Juice Bars.”

14. 80s-90s McDonald’s Happy Meal toys All the McDonalds Happy Meal toys you forgot you collected in the 90s

15. The old folks remember, 7Up wasn’t always green!

16. Superhero comics collection was worth all your pocket change!

17. How many of you flew off this thing?

18. “You pretty much ruled the land if you had the 64-count box of crayons WITH the sharpener, no less.”

19. Michelangelo was every boy’s favorite character!

20. If you had this yellow Walkman, you were a middle school legend!

21. Leg warmers seem so weird nowadays, back then they were an iconic fashion piece! 22. McDonald’s old menu (look at those prices!)

23. The Casio electronic diary was something from the future!

24. Remember the time when McDonald’s served birthday cakes!

25. “Fruit snacks” were part of every kid’s lunchbox.

26. Mall arcades on Friday nights in the 90s

27. This was one of the coolest activities in gym class in the 90s!

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28. Scented Markers in childhood seemed to smell no worse than mom’s perfume! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu_izo_lYt9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 29. You’re a true 90s kid, if you remember these pencils!

30. Every 90s kid knows this little girl from the Pepsi commercials!

31. The essence of a 90s bedroom

32. Anyone else have a pair of these 4-wheel roller skates?

33. Walt Disney World in the 90s!

34. 90s Taco Bell looked so futuristic!

35. Computer clubs in the 90s were the best place to hang out!

Do you have anything that we can add to the list? We’d be happy to see your stories and photos in the comment section below! Read the full article

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15+ Psychology Facts That Can Show What You’re Really Like

The human brain produces as many as 12,000 to 50,000 thoughts per day. That in and of itself is incredible! But still, we may not know what else our mind is capable of. Let’s check out some more interesting psychological facts — you might even recognize yourself in some of these. We at Latest-Trending found some unusual information that’s hiding in our minds. 1. Being forgetful is a sign of high intelligence.

A good memory seems to be one of our strongest and most positive features. But scientists have claimed that forgetting is just as important as remembering. A bad memory is actually a mechanism for making space for relevant information and keeps the brain from wasting space and energy. 2. Rejection feels like physical pain.

Neuroscience found out that rejection literally hurts like physical pain. The reaction for emotional pain and physical pain are very similar, and a natural chemical (painkiller mu-opioid) is released during both events. 3. Red-green and blue-yellow: colors that exist but we can’t see them.

A red-green color exists and it is not brown or what you see when you mix the pigments together. Also similarly, yellowish-blue is not green. If you try to imagine these colors, you probably can’t since there’s no point of reference in your mind. But they do exist and are called “forbidden colors.” We just can’t see them and this is normal because of the specifics of human color perception. 4. Stability shuts down your brain’s learning centers.

If you complain that your life is unstable, you should know that these conditions improve you as a person. And this is great! Scientists confirmed that if you’re not outside your comfort zone, you’re not learning. 5. You can remember only 3-4 things at a time.

It’s no wonder that you forget even the important stuff you need to do when you have a big list of errands. We are only able to remember 4 things at a time. And that’s scientifically proven! 6. 85% of what we worry about never actually happens.

This study showed that most of the negative things that we imagine never materialize. People were asked to write down their worries over an extended period of time. And 85% of the things that the subjects worried about never happened. Meaning that only 15% really did. 7. The happier you are, the less sleep you need.

The happier you are, the less sleep you require to function normally every day. It turns out that sadness increases your urge to sleep more. And happiness works the opposite way. 8. Strong emotions can create false memories.

Our memory is more fragile than you might think. We are very susceptible to errors and some suggestions can even trigger false memories. In one experiment Elizabeth Loftus made 25% of her participants to believe a false memory that they were once lost in a shopping mall as a child. 9. Your phobias may be memories passed down through genes from your ancestors.

Memories and phobias can be passed down from one generation to another through genetic switches. If you don’t know or have any reason why you are afraid to swim, that could be it. 10. People become more honest when they are tired.

When you are physically tired you don’t sugarcoat your words. This is normal and is also why people confess to things during late night conversations. It’s also easier for people to lie in the afternoon, because they have more self-control. If you want to keep a secret, it’s better to not have long chats with friends late at night. 11. Spending money on others makes you happier.

Spending money may be as important as earning it, especially spending money on other people. It can have a more positive impact on your happiness than spending money on yourself. But of course, we shouldn’t completely forget about ourselves. 12. The most stressed out people are between 18 and 33.

The most stressful age, according to researchers, is between 18 and 33. After 33 the level of stress starts to reduce. Women also reported feeling more stress than men. 13. Good liars are better at detecting other liars.

Psychological and neuroscience theories say that someone who can lie perfectly is very good at detecting lies. The secret is in their ability to think about what someone else is thinking. 14. It takes only 4 minutes to understand if we like someone and to fall in love.

It can take between 90 seconds and 4 minutes to decide if we are attracted to someone. But this has little to do with talking. We understand it through body language and voice. Only 7% is through what we say. 15. Up to 90% of people suffer from phantom vibration symptom.

9 out of 10 people have “phantom vibration syndrome.” They mistakenly think their mobile phone is vibrating in their pocket. 16. The more choices you have, the less likely you are to be able to make a decision.

This is called the “Paradox of Choice.” Experts explain that as a variety of choices keeps growing, negative aspects begin to appear. It grows to the point that the freedom to choose paralyzes us. 17. Chocolate can bring you more happiness than being in love

Scientists claim that having a bar of chocolate induces sensations that can be more pleasurable than listening to your favorite music, winning the lottery, or even falling in love. The evidence that proved this consisted of scans that tracked changes in the activity on the brain’s surface. Did you find out some interesting facts? Please write your ideas and share your opinion with us! Read the full article

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Psychologists Explained How to Recognize an Emotionally Unstable Person by Their Behavior

Lack of self-confidence is one of the most important things which influences our image, our level of satisfaction with our lives, and our emotional stability. But it's safe to say that pretty much everyone sometimes feels shy. And you would probably be amazed by the number of people who are trying to fight their shyness. We at Latest-Trending decided to share 9 typical signs of emotionally unstable people. These signs are often based on shyness. Desire to be popular

Many people want to be popular. But everything depends on how much someone wants it. If you have a real friend or a group of friends, you are not supposed to feel bad about someone being more popular than you. You should feel good. But we live in the 21st century when the internet is very important. That's why many people want to be popular online. And if you're ready to do anything just to get more likes or views, you should try to understand what drives you, and maybe you should even see a therapist or specialist to help you determine the root cause of your desire to be popular. Doubts about their appearance

You'll be surprised but even the most attractive people often have doubts about their appearance. And this is normal. You can't always be 100% sure that you look perfect all the time. We all have bad days and bad moods and there are many other factors that can influence the way you look. Try to find the advantages in your appearance and highlight them. This will make you feel more confident. Caring about someone else's opinion

If you are constantly bothered by wondering what other people will think about what you do or what you say, then you can relax. The thing is, many people think about the same things. Everyone is scared of a negative reaction to their words and actions. People aren't generally all that worried aboutyour appearance and your behavior. Try asking your colleagues what you wore 2 days ago. We are pretty sure that most of them won't be able to answer. It's OK to stop worrying about these things and keep living that way you want. Reaction to refusal

Nobody likes to be refused. But there are often situations when we feel that someone refuses our ideas on purpose even when the person or people had no intention of offending us. Hearing a negative reaction to your ideas or proposals can really hurt your self-esteem, especially if you're already struggling with building your confidence. But think about the fact that other people are worried about this too. And sometimes you can be the person to refuse someone else's ideas. Try to understand how other people feel in these situations and you'll understand that you are not alone. High expectations

It's great when a person expects a lot from themselves and achieves their goal. They feel strong and proud. This makes them keep on going and reach new goals. But this doesn't happen in the blink of an eye. Success is the result of a long and tiring process, so don't hope for a quick result. Otherwise, you will fail and be disappointed. Don't expect yourself or other people to do the impossible and never quit something that you started. Jealousy

Many people believe that others live much happier lives based on what they see online. But the truth is that the photos that are posted online aren't enough to show others exactly what someone's life is like. Feeling dissatisfied with life and with oneself is quite a common phenomenon and it's something that even the "happiest" people sometimes struggle with. Exceptionally happy photos on Instagram are specifically chosen to show the best aspects of someone's life. If you think about it, you'll notice that there are a lot of people around you who have the exact same problems. And someone probably thinks your life is perfect. Devaluation

One more problem is that some people are sure that others can't understand them. They think that nobody can feel the same things. We all think that our own problems are more important than those of someone else. But it doesn't mean that we should ignore the people who really want to support us. Needing the opinions of others

If it takes you a very long time to make a decision, it means that you are very insecure. Probably, in such situations, you often ask for the opinion of the people who are important to you. If someone asks for your opinion, try not to impose your point of view on them, but help them understand what they really want. Trying to own a close person

If you think that close people are supposed to love you no matter what and should be ready to come and help you at any time you need them, then be careful because this road will get you nowhere. Every person has their own desires and they may be different from yours. And this is perfectly normal because they are people – they are not your servants. So, the next time someone refuses to help and explains why they cannot help you, try doing something yourself instead of taking offense. Confidence = emotional balance This is for sure: the lack of self-confidence can be noticed in even the smallest things. And our life is nothing but a compilation of small things. So, maybe you should try and change something about yourself to find peace. Do you often worry about little things? Share your answers in the comment section below! Read the full article

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16 Clever Organizing Tips That Can Give Your Home a Major Upgrade

New year, new you...we’ve all heard that before! Every year we promise ourselves that we’ll be a tidier, more organized person, the type of person that keeps a house that is the envy of all our friends. Don’t worry because this year, we have your back! At Latest-Trending, we’re here to make your daily routine easier and to give you that well-deserved you-time in the most fashionable, organized way. Follow our 16 organization hacks to kick-start your new day! 1. A storage solution over your head

Sometimes it seems like we all have so much stuff with nowhere to put it. This hack offers the perfect solution. Fit some wooden racks to the ceiling of your garage, utility room, or basement and you can slot storage bins that will easily slide on and off. This trick is great for kids’ toys or seasonal objects like Christmas decorations. 2. A plug hub that makes your wires disappear

Ιnvest in a plug holder box that has a built-in extension cable so that you don’t leave all the wires loose on the floor and ensure a safe area for both kids and pets. 3. The leak-proof beauty buff

De-clutter your lotions and potions by allocating drawer space to each vital beauty product with ice trays. This is a great hack as it is super cheap and it saves you from digging through your drawer and returning with broken makeup products all over your hands. 4. A shoe organizer with much more...

Organize your shoes and organize your life...literally! Think outside of the box: shoe organizers are perfect for things like makeup, cosmetics, foods, and spices. They’re also super convenient as they can fit anywhere! 5. The smart spice clips

We all know how messy our drawers can get, especially if you cook a lot in the kitchen. These smart clips can be easily installed on the inside of any cabinet door and help you organize your spices in a great way. 6. The un-messy wire drawer

Every house has a messy drawer of wires but not yours! This clever hack combines super glue with yogurt cups...re-purposing at its finest. 7. The nifty, neat shoe rack https://www.instagram.com/p/q__bR7iFa5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/rAuI9_iFes/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link You can never have too many shoes. Well, now you can have even more! Turn your old wire coat hangers into adorable shoe hangers. This keeps your shoes clean and makes your morning routine so much easier. 8. The home spa owner

Spice racks are great not only for organizing spices but for organizing nail polish as well. Everything will have a place in your newly organized mini-beauty nail salon. 9. The practical hairstylist

It seems that you’re forever having to buy new hair ties as they constantly go missing. However, this nifty little trick ensures you will never lose a band again. Simply attach each one of them to a carabiner and then clasp it onto your beauty bag. 10. The multi-use rack

Use either a lid rack or maybe a book holder to organize purses, clutches, sunglasses, and other closet items. This way you can fit more fashion items in even the smallest closets. 11. The handy adhesive hook

Invest in some cheap adhesive hooks that you can find in just about any home store. Stick these hooks onto the insides of your kitchen cabinets and hang utensils from them. Use chalkboard paint for the inside of the cabinet and white chalkboard markers to make the best of your new DIY project. This is a great way for not just staying organized but for making the most of small, compact spaces too. 12. Fresh, tasty, and organized snacks

Reuse hangers combined with chip clips to not only keep your pantry organized and accessible but also to keep your snacks as fresh as possible. 13. Why have 1 shower curtain rod when you can have 2?

Install another shower curtain rod for twice the convenience. All you need is a few hooks that you can purchase at any department store. This is great for big families as it offers more storage options. 14. Mad about magnets!

It’s very convenient that some of the things we tend to always lose are also magnetic. Attach a magnetic strip somewhere discreet that you can store things like tweezers, hair grips, and nail clippers on. That way you’ll be sure that everything stays where you left it. 15. Never throw out a jar of marmalade.

There’s something about mason jars that makes us love them! The best thing about them though is that they can be easily adjusted and used for storage space for bath supplies or maybe your makeup tools. This saves space in the most minimal, stylish way. 16. All in one

If you have too many t-shirts and little space to keep them all tidy in, this hack is for you. Forget the old way of folding and organizing t-shirts in your drawer in horizontal rows. Try folding them in vertical rows instead. That way not only can you fit more shirts in less space, but you can also see them all at once! So there you have it. Let us know your life hacks and resolutions for the upcoming new year in the comments below! Read the full article

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6 Things That Can Happen to Your Body When You Sleep in the Open Air

We all remember the times when we were very young and hated sleep, while nowadays we love it and can’t get enough of it. However, due to things like stress and adulthood, not all of us can get enough sleep. The good news is that this can be fixed! A study by the University of Colorado discovered that people who spent the night in a tent slept for 10 hours on average and went to bed 2 hours earlier than they would’ve at home. Latest-Trending is prepared to give you 6 reasons why you should try sleeping outdoors and you can thank us later! 1. You are exposed to natural light.

According to a study at the University of Colorado, exposing yourself to natural light will reset and tune up your body’s clock. If you want your sleepless nights to end, you should consider sleeping outside away from technology. 2. Your melatonin levels change.

This study suggests that the artificial light from your smartphone or computer can cut your melatonin levels, which affects the quality of your sleep. That’s why we should try to sleep outdoors as much as we possibly can. 3. Your immunity levels increase.

A study in Japan showed that spending around 2 hours in the forest daily has a lot of benefits for us. Benefits such as — lower blood pressure, low concentration of cortisol, lower pulse rates, as well as higher levels of white blood cells. The Japanese describe this as forest-bathing, which means that when we spend time in forests the chemical the trees give off also protects us. Furthermore, even a one-night outdoor sleep can boost our immune activity for at least a week! 4. Your brain and bodily functions improve.

Our brain uses a lot of oxygen for it to work the way it is supposed to and so do our muscles. It’s no secret that the better oxygen we breathe in, the better it is for us. So, sleeping outside isn’t just a relaxing and technology-free experience, but it will also be good for both our body and our brain! 5. Your stress levels go down.

Yes, this is a big one! With the way we live our lives, there’s a good chance most of us are very stressed. A study shows that even looking at a picture of a tree will reduce your stress, and looking at an actual tree will be even more beneficial to our mental health. Not only that, but the sounds of the outdoors also calm us down and have relaxing qualities. So if you don’t mind the occasional animal sounds, we are sure you will find sleeping outside one of the most relaxing things you’ve done in a while! 6. There is no more stale air to breathe in.

According to studies, If you work in an office or spend a lot of your time in a place with AC and no proper ventilation, then your CO2 levels are most likely high, which clouds your brain, makes you less productive, and gives you headaches and breathing problems. Are you struggling with a work project that’s due soon? Take a nap outside to get rid of all that stale air in your brain!

Do you sleep in the outdoors? Please share your experiences with us and the rest of the readers, so we can inspire more people to experience the benefits of this themselves. Read the full article

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10 Brain Exercises That Keep Your Memory Sharp

You leave home, close the door, and suddenly realize that you forgot your phone again. This is such a frustrating feeling! Symptoms of low mindfulness and confusion are not a normal part of aging. If you’ve noticed that you are becoming forgetful, it is time to wake up your brain and try some exercises that can boost your memory! We at Latest-Trending love to feed our brains and found 10 unusual and simple ways to make our memory run like clockwork! 1. Switch hands during daily activities.

Normally only one hand is dominant and we use it most of the time. But try to switch it sometimes! Using your opposite hand will strengthen neural connections in your brain. You can do it while brushing your teeth, washing the dishes, writing, cleaning, or pouring drinks. The first time you do it, it might be very hard, but slowly you will get used to it, and you’ll have given your brain a good workout. 2. Read books out loud.

Reading aloud can boost your memory! Speaking and hearing yourself speak helps the brain to store the information. You can practice this exercise with your friend or child. If you can’t do that, it is good to switch to audiobooks. This kind of reading engages the imagination in a different way and other brain regions start to work. 3. Eat with chopsticks.

Engaging the concentrated areas of nerve cells in your fingertips can stimulate the brain. Fingertip activity, like using chopsticks, helps your brain by boosting your circulation. Plus eating mindfully can help your digestion and help you control your calories. 4. Wake up and smell the vanilla.

Many of us wake up in the morning and drink fresh coffee. You can just change your usual morning routine and wake up to something different! It can be the smell of vanilla or roses. Keep an extract of your favorite aroma for a week and open it when you wake up in the morning. This exercise is very easy and is described in the book Keep Your Brain Alive: 83 Neurobic Exercises to Help Prevent Memory Loss and Increase Mental Fitness by Larry Katz and Manning Rubin. By smelling a new odor in the morning, you can activate new neural pathways. 5. Wear earplugs in the middle of your daily routine.

Larry Katz and Manning Rubin also advised wearing earplugs. For example, you can do it when you join the family for breakfast. Experience the world without sound! But don’t forget to warn your loved ones that today you are trying a new technique. Our morning routine can make us half-listen since our brain has a pretty good idea of what to expect. Block your major sensory route by wearing earplugs and use other ways to accomplish simple tasks like eating or drinking coffee. 6. Clench your fist.

The US psychologists say that clenching the right hand for 90 seconds helps in memory formation. The same movement on the left can improve memory recall. This conclusion was made after an experiment with 50 adults who performed better at remembering words from a long list, while clenching their fist. 7. Elevate your heart rate 3 times a week.

Elevate your heart rate 3 times a week for 20 minutes. You can do this just by walking and checking your heart rate with your smartwatch. Your brain will be immersed in oxygen and it will help you grow new cells. That is why aerobic exercises are so important for both physical and mental health. 8. Create word pictures and puzzles.

Take any word that you like and start to visualize the spelling of the word in your head. After you finish doing this, think of any other words that begin or end with the same 2 letters. These kinds of puzzleswill keep your brain active and sharp. 9. Open a window while driving.

Driving in silence can be very relaxing, but if the weather outside is perfect, open your window! Smell the fresh rain, hear the birds singing. Your brain will immediately begin to make associations between the sights, sounds, and odors that you notice. 10. Do the 4 detail observation exercise.

Practice when you are out and about! Memorize 4 details of people you encounter out in public. For example, notice the color of their hair, the type of shoes they wear, or their smell. We don’t observe enough. We’ve actually gotten to a point where we often fail to receive information that our brain should be memorizing and it is possible to fix this. While sitting in a cafe, pick one person and describe them in detail in your head. Which exercise are you going to practice? Do you have your own effective tips on how to strengthen your memory? Please share your comments with us below! Read the full article

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20 Rare Photos Showing the Wonders of Nature

The moment you think nature can’t surprise you anymore, it comes back with a vengeance: more beautiful and magical than ever. Although it’s hard for most of us to see all of its wonders live, there are people who dedicate themselves to photographing and sharing nature’s most stunning and rarest gifts with the world. Latest-Trending collected some of the most intriguing and wonderful shots of nature and put them together in this compilation. They’re bound to take your breath away. 1. “My first picture of the sun’s full disc was photobombed by a bird.”

2. These are frost flowers and they form on top of water when the air is very cold and dry.

3. Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat in the world and rocks the title of “The Largest Mirror on Earth.”

4. Is there even an inch of this that doesn’t scream magic? https://www.instagram.com/p/BGt8W1WlXZ0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 5. Lizzie McGuire would tell you that this is what dreams are made of. https://www.instagram.com/p/BrNhq6UFAJJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 6. Breathe and take this in because it’s not every day that you get to view an iceberg as a whole. https://www.instagram.com/p/BsTpOgpHQ6I/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 7. Nature took over this railway, so now it’s officially known as the Love Tunnel. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxalaYYhtzW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 8. Towering thunder clouds that were captured during a sunset created the most amazing, yet haunting effect. https://www.instagram.com/p/ByNfGlhHxtQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 9. The Marble Caves of Patagonia could very well be the set of a fairytale. https://www.instagram.com/p/BvCMV4FF7P4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 10. A lenticular cloud basically spins on top of a mountain like pizza dough on a chef’s finger.

11. Have you ever seen 2 penguins look more in love? https://www.instagram.com/p/BSk5gBgB0oZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 12. A bejeweled fiddle fern in Jakarta, Indonesia https://www.instagram.com/p/ByR_OBGAIrg/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 13. A mesmerizing display of bioluminescence caused by rain hitting a buildup of algae in a lagoon https://www.instagram.com/p/BoLPpxRAfd9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 14. On a scale of 1 to 10, how incredible is this frog and these snails cosplaying as Princess Leia? https://www.instagram.com/p/BhwQcs2FsPv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 15. Even Mark Watney from The Martian is jealous. https://twitter.com/StationCDRKelly/status/688802200458407940 16. Tillandsia, a plant that needs no soil and barely any water!

17. No lamp or screen is big enough for this Atlas moth. https://www.instagram.com/p/BJiWv_Dgm5W/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 18. Apparently Antarctica is the home of a gateway to another world.

19. Maybe that’s a giant penny and not a teeny tiny frog?

20. Bison’s can endure the extreme cold thanks to an extra thick layer of hair that covers their vital organs. https://www.instagram.com/p/BBBIWL_sX6j/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link BONUS: “Touching North America and Europe at the same time.”

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20 Rare Photos Showing the Wonders of Nature

The moment you think nature can’t surprise you anymore, it comes back with a vengeance: more beautiful and magical than ever. Although it’s hard for most of us to see all of its wonders live, there are people who dedicate themselves to photographing and sharing nature’s most stunning and rarest gifts with the world. Latest-Trending collected some of the most intriguing and wonderful shots of nature and put them together in this compilation. They’re bound to take your breath away. 1. “My first picture of the sun’s full disc was photobombed by a bird.”

2. These are frost flowers and they form on top of water when the air is very cold and dry.

3. Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni is the largest salt flat in the world and rocks the title of “The Largest Mirror on Earth.”

4. Is there even an inch of this that doesn’t scream magic? https://www.instagram.com/p/BGt8W1WlXZ0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 5. Lizzie McGuire would tell you that this is what dreams are made of. https://www.instagram.com/p/BrNhq6UFAJJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 6. Breathe and take this in because it’s not every day that you get to view an iceberg as a whole. https://www.instagram.com/p/BsTpOgpHQ6I/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 7. Nature took over this railway, so now it’s officially known as the Love Tunnel. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxalaYYhtzW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 8. Towering thunder clouds that were captured during a sunset created the most amazing, yet haunting effect. https://www.instagram.com/p/ByNfGlhHxtQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 9. The Marble Caves of Patagonia could very well be the set of a fairytale. https://www.instagram.com/p/BvCMV4FF7P4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 10. A lenticular cloud basically spins on top of a mountain like pizza dough on a chef’s finger.

11. Have you ever seen 2 penguins look more in love? https://www.instagram.com/p/BSk5gBgB0oZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 12. A bejeweled fiddle fern in Jakarta, Indonesia https://www.instagram.com/p/ByR_OBGAIrg/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 13. A mesmerizing display of bioluminescence caused by rain hitting a buildup of algae in a lagoon https://www.instagram.com/p/BoLPpxRAfd9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 14. On a scale of 1 to 10, how incredible is this frog and these snails cosplaying as Princess Leia? https://www.instagram.com/p/BhwQcs2FsPv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 15. Even Mark Watney from The Martian is jealous. https://twitter.com/StationCDRKelly/status/688802200458407940 16. Tillandsia, a plant that needs no soil and barely any water!

17. No lamp or screen is big enough for this Atlas moth. https://www.instagram.com/p/BJiWv_Dgm5W/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 18. Apparently Antarctica is the home of a gateway to another world.

19. Maybe that’s a giant penny and not a teeny tiny frog?

20. Bison’s can endure the extreme cold thanks to an extra thick layer of hair that covers their vital organs. https://www.instagram.com/p/BBBIWL_sX6j/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link BONUS: “Touching North America and Europe at the same time.”

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Scientists Say Having Pets in the Office Can Reduce Stress and Make You More Productive

Pets have been shown to make their owners significantly happier since they share their lives with them as faithful companions for several years. The only time they have to be apart is when the owner leaves home for work, which can be very hard for both the human and the animal. However, many companies have realized how critical pets are for their employee’s happiness. Over the last decade, they’ve started to open their office doors to pets, an idea that has brought along excellent results. Latest Trending will reveal to you how taking your furry friend to the office can benefit your health and productivity. 1. They reduce stress.

Source: brightside When talking about a stressful environment, very few places compare to an office. Fortunately, a study has shown that having a dog around significantly decreases the levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. Whether the animal is your pet or one adopted by the whole staff, the effect is the same. In the study, employees who were close to their pets all day presented lower levels of cortisol at the end of the workday than those who had had no contact with any animals, even though some of these had a pet waiting for them back home. This is why researchers concluded that the positive effect was more powerful when the animal was close to the employee.

Source: brightside Watching a pet’s mischief, going for a walk with it, playing with the animal, or petting it is an excellent way to relax when tension rules in the workplace. The levels of oxytocin, the love hormone, grow, and this makes us happy and much more willing to fulfill our tasks.

Source: brightside 2. Pets increase productivity.

Source: brightside Contrary to popular belief, these small distractions improve your mood, encouraging you to perform at optimal levels at work. Also, who can be better than your furry friend to remind you that it’s time to take a break? The routines associated with pets (like walking the dog, changing the cat’s litter, pouring water in the hamster cage, etc.) can help reward you with a well-deserved break, which, according to scientific studies, will also increase your creativity and improve your overall health.

Source: brightside 3. They enhance relationships inside and outside the team.

Source: brightside Have you ever noticed that when you own a dog, it’s easier to meet people on the street? This happens because pets are social linkers. An investigation tested this idea in the workplace and found that people are more willing to cooperate with one another when there’s a dog around. The main discovery of the study is that people are usually in a better mood when a dog is present, making them more likely to socialize and trust others. This not only strengthens the ties within the team, but it also allows people to develop powerful relationships with customers, especially if they are dog lovers.

Source: brightside 4. The amount of sick leave decreases.

Source: brightside If your boss had some doubts that having pets in the office was a good idea, this benefit is one of the most convenient for him and the company. Animals improve our mood and this considerably impacts our overall health. They push us to become more active, which helps lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels and can also help prevent us from sinking into depression. The consequences of stress, especially in the cardiovascular system, are relieved by the presence of these companions. For example, just looking at a fishbowl for a few minutes can make you feel at peace and can even reduce your blood pressure.

Source: brightside 5. Pets help save money.

Source: brightside Forget about pet sitters and walkers. With your pet nearby you will not only feel at home, but you’ll save that extra expense. Now you can invest that money in whatever you want (a new bed for Fido or a tower for Misifu to play on, perhaps?). Plus, with all the health benefits you’ll get by being close to your pet, you and your furry companion will save a lot on medication and ways to relax.

Source: brightside 6. Your pet will also be happier.

Source: brightside The advantages of having a pet in the office aren’t limited to just humans: The puppy, kitten, or hamster that you used to leave alone at home all day will feel safer and happier by your side. By the way, you’ll also feel less guilty about going to work, since you won’t be “leaving” your friend for 8 hours or more. Some dogs have troublesome behaviors when their owners leave them alone at home, due to separation anxiety. Taking yours with you to the office will give your pet the company it needs the most: That of its human. And if it’s a pet who was adopted by the whole team, they would be giving a home, food, and love to an animal that will always be grateful.

Source: brightside We’ve seen all the advantages of having pets in the office, but remember: Hygiene and good living standards must always be respected so that more and more companies around the world are encouraged to adopt this system. Would you like to take your pet to the office? Would you add any benefits to this list? Leave your comment below! Read the full article

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The 110 Best Couples Tattoos

Falling in love is a magical experience and finding that one person that you know you want to spend the rest of your life with, changes everything. While getting married and exchanging rings is one way to show this love, you might want to go for something that is a bit a more permanent. If you and your love want to get a tattoo to show your love then you are not alone, there are thousands of couples who have decided to take this step as well. If you are stumped on just what sort of tattoo that you want to immortalize your love then we have got you covered. Here you will find over 100 different tattoo ideas that other people have chosen. You may find something here that is perfect for the two of you or maybe these ideas will spark your own imagination to create something that is truly your own. How personal your tattoo is, is completely up to you. You can pick something that you both will love on its own or something that is obviously meant to be connected with another or that says the name of the one each of you love. It can be hard to commit to a tattoo that is so connected to another person but if you are sure that you are destined for one another then it is not a hard choice at all. You can pick from lock and keys to favorite quotes or movie characters, or just symbols that represent love. Couples tattoos do not only have to be about getting someone’s name tattooed on you. Scroll through this list and get inspired. Your love is yours and it is unique so you should find something that represents the connection the two of you share and is personal to you. These couples tattoos are perfectly loved by the people who chose them and now it might be your turn to join our list.

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