After an immersive experience that took the world by storm, Van Gogh’s Starry Night is coming to your home—in 2,316 pieces. advertisement advertisement Starry Night set. Inspired by the Dutch painter’s iconic masterpiece, the set uses various techniques to capture the look of the original artwork: 3D elements help the moon, the 11 stars, and the famous swirling cloud stand out, while different-colored Lego bricks, stacked at specific intervals, emulate the signature brush strokes. Starry Night resting on an easel. All of them can be attached to the main set to make it look like Van Gogh is painting the scene unfolding in front of him—much like Van Gogh painted the view from his window in 1889, at the Saint-Paul asylum in Saint-Rémy, France. Starry Night set was designed by Truman Cheng, a 25-year-old PhD student from Hong Kong. Cheng submitted his idea through the Lego Ideas platform, which gives fans the opportunity to submit their own … [Read more...] about See Lego’s stunning new set, which turns Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ into 3D art
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CFPB Orders Debt-Relief Payment Processors to Pay Over $11 Total Million Penalty
On Wednesday, May 11, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a federal watchdog agency responsible for consumer protection in the financial services industry, finalized an enforcement action against debt-relief payment processors RAM Payment and Account Management Systems (AMS) as well as AMS’s co-founders, Gregory Winters and Stephen Chaya. The respondents have been accused of illegally collecting debt-relief fees, misleading borrowers about when said fees would be paid to debt-relief companies, sending illegal advance fees to debt-relief companies, and failing to return funds to consumers who cancelled their student loan debt-relief agreements. The CFPB has ordered RAM Payment, AMS, Winters, and Chaya to pay over $11 million in consumer redress and civil money penalties, in addition to banning AMS, Winters, and Chaya from the debt-relief payment processing and account maintenance industry. Key Takeaways The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has … [Read more...] about CFPB Orders Debt-Relief Payment Processors to Pay Over $11 Total Million Penalty
UKSB director admits giving cash to Ahmad Zahid every month for 4 years
Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (Photo by Zahid Izzani/The Edge filepix) - A + A SHAH ALAM (May 18): A former director of Ultra Kirana Sdn Bhd (UKSB) on Wednesday (May 18) told the High Court here that his company was paying cash in Singapore dollars (SGD) on a monthly basis to former deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi from 2014 to 2018, in relation to the Foreign Visa System (VLN) contract. Harry Lee Vui Khun said the payment to Ahmad Zahid which started with SGD200,000 per month and began in late 2014 was increased to SGD520,000 per month some time in 2017. “If I can recall correctly, the payment of SGD200,000 per month began in late 2014 and continued until mid-2015. Around that time, we went to his (Ahmad Zahid) house in Country Heights, Kajang and in that meeting Datuk Seri Zahid (Ahmad Zahid) requested that the monthly contribution be increased. After discussing with Wan Quoris and David Tan, we agreed to a sum of SGD300,000 per month. … [Read more...] about UKSB director admits giving cash to Ahmad Zahid every month for 4 years
Princess Diana’s Wedding Tiara Goes On Display For Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline The tiara worn by the late Princess Diana on her wedding day will go on display in London this summer for the first time since the 1960s as part of a landmark exhibit of aristocratic tiaras to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, which marks her 70th year on the British throne. Key Facts The Spencer tiara that Diana wore for her July 1981 wedding to Prince Charles will be on display at Sotheby’s London showroom from May 28 to June 15 alongside a collection of other royal tiaras, including pieces worn by Queen Victoria and Joséphine Bonaparte. Diana—who came from a long line of British aristocrats herself—opted to wear a tiara from her own family instead of borrowing one from the Queen for her wedding at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, which was televised to an audience estimated at 750 million . She wore the Spencer tiara, which is believed to have been initially created in 1767 and was … [Read more...] about Princess Diana’s Wedding Tiara Goes On Display For Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee
Princess Diana Statue Will Be Unveiled On Her 60th Birthday
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin TOPLINE The installation of a statue of the United Kingdom’s beloved Princess Diana may have reportedly been pushed back because of the coronavirus pandemic, but circumstances have allowed for it to be unveiled on a sentimental occasion—what would have been Diana’s 60th birthday, her sons Prince William and Prince Harry announced Friday. KEY FACTS On Friday, Kensington Palace announced in a joint statement from William and Harry that the statue the two commissioned to remember their mother on the 20th anniversary of her death would be unveiled July 1, 2021. It was first commissioned by Diana’s sons three years ago, but the coronavirus’ impact forced the installation plans to be pushed back, according to the BBC . The statue will be placed in the Sunken Garden of Kensington Palace, which was reportedly one of her favorite places in the royal home she lived in for more than 15 years. In 2017, a … [Read more...] about Princess Diana Statue Will Be Unveiled On Her 60th Birthday
A Conversation With Labor Secretary Martin J. Walsh On The Economy, Employers, And Good Jobs
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin As we continue to build back from the pandemic, the Biden-Harris Administration is focused on making sure that the economy grows back in a way that works for American families. Strong job growth continues at the same time that we’ve seen an unprecedented boom in entrepreneurship. Against this backdrop, ensuring that the jobs created allow Americans to pay their bills, retire well, and support their families is central. Thriving Main Streets across America are a critical part of a strong economy. Small businesses are the nation’s largest job-creators. In a more inclusive economy, small employers are not simply creating jobs, but these businesses are the source of high-quality jobs that create wealth and upward mobility for the owner, workers, and their communities. ADVERTISEMENT As Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Marty Walsh leads efforts to engage with businesses and workers. A former … [Read more...] about A Conversation With Labor Secretary Martin J. Walsh On The Economy, Employers, And Good Jobs
Five Reasons The Braves Won’t Repeat And Five Reasons They Will
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Baseball’s reigning World Champions are finding the road to repeating filled with potholes. The Atlanta Braves, for the second straight year, are struggling to stay afloat in a National League East they have won four years in a row. With Memorial Day weekend around the corner, the Braves have had more than their share of disappointments, including injuries, but also have reason to hope for better things soon. Here are five reasons they won’t become the first repeat world champions since the New York Yankees won three straight from 1998-2000: 1. No Freddie Freeman – After spending his entire 12-year career in Atlanta, the Face of the Franchise found himself without a job when the Braves traded four top prospects to the Oakland Athletics for fellow first baseman Matt Olson, an Atlanta native who’s younger and cheaper, in March. Freeman, 32, soon signed with the Dodgers (six years for $162 million), allowing him to … [Read more...] about Five Reasons The Braves Won’t Repeat And Five Reasons They Will
How To Protect Yourself From Return-To-Office Stress And Emotional Contagion
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin “I'm so apprehensive about going back to the office. It feels like I've just recently adapted to working remotely.” Michelle sighed and shook her head. She's the chief operations officer at a growing startup, and also a client of mine. "What worries me the most is the emotional state of my team. They're all worried and anxious, which is starting to affect me personally.” Michelle's concerns are common among the leaders I coach who tend to be sensitive, empathetic individuals. Employees are understandably fearful about returning to the office, as more and more companies share their plans for going back to working in person. Safety and health are now top of mind for many people ( Will the mask policy be followed? How do we share space without getting each other sick? ) And the thought of being surrounded by other people all day is anxiety-provoking after spending so much time working at home. ("None of my work pants even fit … [Read more...] about How To Protect Yourself From Return-To-Office Stress And Emotional Contagion