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The Art of Lego Scale Modeling: The Awesome Everything Book Review

– There’s really no need to overthink things when it comes to Lego, well, that is unless you’re attempting to make the most lifelike models possible. Then there’s a ton of thinking involved. And, if you’re of a certain age, probably lots of beer, cursing, and the occasional table lift when that totally awesome, precisely scaled Mazda MX-5 Miata is shattered by your curious child or an errant girlfriend. (Wait, you ask, we play

The Art of Lego Scale Modeling: The Awesome Everything Book Review

– There’s really no need to overthink things when it comes to Lego, well, that is unless you’re attempting to make the most lifelike models possible. Then there’s a ton of thinking involved. And, if you’re of a certain age, probably lots of beer, cursing, and the occasional table lift when that totally awesome, precisely scaled Mazda MX-5 Miata is shattered by your curious child or an errant girlfriend. (Wait, you ask, we play

The Art of Lego Scale Modeling: The Awesome Everything Book Review

– There’s really no need to overthink things when it comes to Lego, well, that is unless you’re attempting to make the most lifelike models possible. Then there’s a ton of thinking involved. And, if you’re of a certain age, probably lots of beer, cursing, and the occasional table lift when that totally awesome, precisely scaled Mazda MX-5 Miata is shattered by your curious child or an errant girlfriend. (Wait, you ask, we play

The Art of Lego Scale Modeling: The Awesome Everything Book Review

– There’s really no need to overthink things when it comes to Lego, well, that is unless you’re attempting to make the most lifelike models possible. Then there’s a ton of thinking involved. And, if you’re of a certain age, probably lots of beer, cursing, and the occasional table lift when that totally awesome, precisely scaled Mazda MX-5 Miata is shattered by your curious child or an errant girlfriend. (Wait, you ask, we play

REAL ESTATE

Why Mom and Dad Should Charge Millennials Rent

Filed under: Investing, Lifestyle, Renting Getty Images By Erin Lowry The cliche of 20-somethings taking up refuge in their parents’ basements is a now tired way to describe millennials. Unfortunately, it became a stereotype because it’s true. Millennials have been known to graduate college, quit work or just opt out of adult life and scurry back to the nest. But for every millennial who ran home to mommy and daddy,

Donald Trump files a $500 million lawsuit against Univision

(Reuters) – Real estate developer Donald Trump filed a $500 million lawsuit on Tuesday against Univision over the Spanish-language TV network’s decision to end its contract to broadcast the Miss USA pageant, which is co-owned by Trump, the Trump Organization said. Univision said last week it would not air the July 12 pageant because of what it called insulting remarks about Mexican immigrants made by Trump when he announced he

Mortgage Rates Break 4% Again Before Falling Back to 3.93%

Filed under: Buying, Financing, Refinancing ZillowThe weekly mortgage rate chart illustrates the average 30-year fixed interest rate in six-hour intervals. By Lauren Braun Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed loans fell this week, with the rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgages at 3.93 percent Tuesday, down 2 basis points from the same time last week. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 4.03 percent Friday and remained there through the

Sun Life to buy investment management firm Prime Advisors

(Reuters) – Canadian insurer Sun Life Financial Inc said it would buy investment management company Prime Advisors Inc to expand its asset management portfolio. Toronto-based Sun Life did not disclose the value of the deal. The company bought New York-based Ryan Labs Asset Management in January to win more business from U.S. pension funds and other institutional investors. Sun Life followed that up last month with the C$560 million acquisition

LUXURY

Prada sketches new eyewear collection with fashion illustrators

Blair Breiteinstein’s illustration for Prada’s Raw Avenue campaign Italian fashion house Prada is going back to the drawing board with its latest campaign featuring illustrations for its new Prada Raw eyewear collection. For the campaign, six illustrators created six unique digital heroines who will model the collection on a virtual catwalk that consumers can browse online. Using fashion illustrations can allow a brand to emphasize its artistic side and appeal

Penhaligon’s expands “Gentlemen” outreach via social photo contest

Penhaligon’s book Gentlemen British fragrance house Penhaligon’s’ is looking for the ultimate #VeryPenhaligons gentlemen through a social campaign. To participate, consumers must upload an image of themselves or friends looking “dapper” to social media using the #VeryPenhaligons hashtag. Photo contests are ideal for brands as they help capture the ideal consumer’s personality and sense of style. Dapper Dans Those who enter Penhaligon’s summer social contest will be in the running

Cartier, Refinery29 highlight professional women following their dreams

Tali Lennox for Cartier’s Dream Catchers feature with Refinery29 French jeweler Cartier is teaming up with Refinery29 to showcase women working to fulfill their dreams in a dedicated feature on the digital media brand’s Web site. Refinery29 and Cartier worked together to profile five women who have followed their dreams in a variety of different careers for its Dream Catchers feature. Wearing Cartier’s Amulette Collection, the women discussed where their lives have

Prada sketches new eyewear collection with fashion illustrators

Blair Breiteinstein’s illustration for Prada’s Raw Avenue campaign Italian fashion house Prada is going back to the drawing board with its latest campaign featuring illustrations for its new Prada Raw eyewear collection. For the campaign, six illustrators created six unique digital heroines who will model the collection on a virtual catwalk that consumers can browse online. Using fashion illustrations can allow a brand to emphasize its artistic side and appeal

Luxury brands come out in support of same-sex marriage ruling

Instagram image from Marc Jacobs Following a United States Supreme Court decision making same-sex marriage legal across the nation, luxury brands took to social media to show their support of the ruling. Nordstrom, Barneys and Diane von Furstenberg tweeted their feelings of happiness at the decision, using the hashtag #LoveWins. Having a voice within the larger discussion can help brands connect with consumers on a personal level. Communal celebration On