New Zealand-born Kieran Wright was laid off from his marketing job and "decided to tap into his passion for the classic architecture of Los Angeles" by making stunning miniature models of iconic LA buildings, like the Beverly Cinema, the Hollywood Bowl, Philippe the Original French Dipped Sandwiches, The Brown Derby, Tail o' the Pup, and the Fry's with the flying saucer that crashed into it.

Now making these incredible miniatures is his full-time job.

We've posted some video updates from German in Venice before. I think he does a great job of sharing what you can see walking down the streets of Los Angeles, with regards to our ever-worsening humanitarian crisis. Sadly, it would appear the concentration of people forced to form a shanty town on the Venice Beach… READ THE REST

Here is downtown Los Angeles in the 1930s. The familiarity of the buildings and overall architecture is striking even as the people and vehicles look like something from a… Hollywood movie set. Note: video restorer NASS colorized the footage and added ambient sound. READ THE REST

Over the last two decades, the city of Los Angeles has averaged about 300 homicides per year, out of population that currently sits just under 4 million. But according to a new study from UCLA, more than five times as many Angelenos died on the city streets during this pandemic (specifically, between March 2020 and… READ THE REST

Belgian waffles are a blank template for unforgettable weekend breakfasts. From savory creations with avocado, bacon, and goat cheese to the traditional sweet kinds with berries, powdered sugar, and syrup, waffles are unstoppable. However, nothing brings down a waffle-inspired dream morning like the antiquated, dirty waffle iron that cooks unevenly or worse, unexpectedly burns and dries… READ THE REST

Summer is here, which means we're spending less time under blankets and more time under stars. And, while we're no longer chasing the sun quite as fast, sometimes random household chores do need an extra flash of light here and there. This One80 LED Headlamp will help you get the darker things done so you can get back… READ THE REST

From your music streaming subscriptions and bank accounts to your work laptop, passwords unlock the most vital things in our lives. Unfortunately, that's a mess to track unless you're exceptionally organized or have some intricate communication system for your passwords and logins. If you aren't, you might deal with many forgotten unique passwords, annoying security questions, and botched password… READ THE REST

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