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Highway through a Building Story ★ ONLY in JAPAN
Osaka's Gate Tower Building is an amazing sight to see because ... well, how should I put this? A highway goes through the building.
It literally does, and there is a story behind it.
In this episode, John not only goes inside to see where the elevator takes him, he also drives through it -- in a Lotus Seven. We'll also go up the Umeda Sky Building and catch some fantastic angles of the city, skyline and Gate Tower Building.
THE STORY:
Here it is from the building owner.
It’s basically a land rights dispute with a sort of happy ending.
The property was owned by a business (coal and wood company) since the early Meiji era but when business declined, so did the buildings in the 1970s. The area was approved to be redeveloped in 1983 but the property holder refused to give up the land, even though new building permits had been refused to him. The highway corporation and the property owner negotiated for 5 years and what you see today is their compromise. Highways usually buy the land they’re on but a new law in 1989 allowed the possibility of having two owners on the same spot, really meant for highways to go underground but hey – let’s get creative.
The highway is the legal tenant of floors 5 through 7.
The current building tenant on the other floors is TKP.
WHERE IS THE BUILDING WITH THE HIGHWAY THROUGH IT?
Google map:
Closest Station: JR Fukushima Station
It's one stop away from JR Osaka Station on the Loop Line.
Special thank you to TKP and the building owners for allowing me to film inside the building.
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Thank you to Yasui-san from F-1 BIN Co. for driving me through the building in his LOTUS SEVEN (1996)
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Umeda Sky Building:
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This video and the images were taken by John Daub on location and with permission from the tenants. Use of the video is not permitted without consent of creator. For use of this video or clips, please contact John through the ONLY in JAPAN YouTube channel.
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Amsterdam Nightlife: TOP 15 Bars & Clubs
This is my ultimate Amsterdam nightlife guide featuring the Top 15 bars & nightclubs which I carefully selected including places such as TonTon Club, Wynand Fockink, Club NYX, Kopstootbar, Jimmy Woo & Paradiso. Subscribe to my channel ► for weekly videos!
Amsterdam is a small town of 820,000 people but has many great bars and night clubs neatly located in close proximity of each other. I recommend you start your evening with a few drinks at Hannekes Boom located at the Amsterdam waterfront after drop by Amsterdam's oldest alcohol tasting chamber Wynand Fockink to try traditional Dutch Jenever from which modern Gin originated and drop by TonTon Club Center for a great meetup place to play classic arcade games but if you are a newcomer to Amsterdam than you must join the Amsterdam Pub Crawl to mingle with locals, expats and travelers while you learn everything about the latest bars & nightclubs in Amsterdam.
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Amsterdam is breathtaking from the canals that's why my cousin and I rented a canal boat so we could have our own private tour. We rented the canal boat from canalmotorboats.com conveniently located west of Amsterdam Central Station and rents for 40 euros per hour but make sure to reserve a few days ahead.
Amsterdam has 2 major nightlife districts called Rembrandtplein and Leidseplein these squares are loaded with bars and night clubs. Depending on where you start, I recommend you get a delicious negroni from NJOY cocktail bar but beware, they have a strict door policy so do not show up too trashed or under dressed.
At Rembrantplein you'll find many great spots like Escape night club, Jantjesverjaardag (a popular student bar), techno club Air Amsterdam, and my favorite Club NYX for their bizarre toilet bar on the top floor where you literally can take a piss behind the DJ in a urinal on the dance floor.
If you're not into night clubs than Amsterdam has a magnitude of bars and cafes, it is what Amsterdam is best known for. Dig deep into local Dutch cafe culture in the Jordaan district at cozy places Cafe Thijsen, Gevulde Gaper, Staalmeesters and De Zotte.
For party bars and dive bars check out No. 129, Cafe Kooper, Kopstootbar and end your night either at the Water Hole for rock music and live bands or club hard at the massive Paradiso dance floor or consider Chicago Social club for a more laid back hipster kind of vibe.
In conclusion, the Amsterdam nightlife is one of world's best. The fact that bars and clubs are open late, no last call, great selection of music & venues plus a chill laid back local crowd that makes Amsterdam the absolute party capital of Europe, without a doubt. Ibiza eat your heart out! Also, make sure to watch my Amsterdam travel guide for day time activities.
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The Dao of the Scholar/Practitioner
Brown Program in Contemplative Studies presents a lecture by Professors Elijah Siegler and David Palmer, joined by Louis Komjathy, on The Dao of the Scholar/Practitioner: Academic Scholarship and the Construction of Daoist Authority in China and the West.
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Thursday, November 16th 2017
Brown University
Dangers of Essential Oils: Top 10 Essential Oil Mistakes to Avoid | Dr. Josh Axe
Essential Oil Safety (and Are Essential Oil Diffusers Safe?):
Essential oils have been shown in studies to have very few negative side effects or risks when they are used as directed. But given how popular essential oils have become in recent years, and how many different brands of oils are now available, it’s not surprising that there’s some growing concerns regarding essential oil safety.
On this episode of Ancient Medicine Today, I'm talking about the top 10 mistakes people make with essential oils as well as internal use, topical use, and aromatic use.
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10 INDIAN HAIR GROWTH SECRETS!! │ HOW TO GROW LONG, THICK, SHINY, GLOSSY HAIR FAST!!
Guys, today's video will blow your mind! I'm sharing with you the tried and tested ways that indian women have been using for centuries to grow LONG, THICK, and shiny hair! How to grow your hair REALLY FAST is not that hard when you follow these steps. These are super easy, super cheap and fun! These are the secrets to your hair goals!
Here are the SECRETS::
1. Coconut Oil - Adds intense moisture. Anti-bacterial and Anti-Fungal. Prevents breakage.
2. Combing + Detangling - Brush your hair everyday to get rid of knots. Knots in our hair cause more damage than we think.
3. Massaging the scalp - This stimulates hair follicles and promotes growth faster.
4. Natural ingredients only - for example if you need to condition your hair because its too dry..instead of buying a hair mask or deep conditioner, opt for something natural like coconut oil or almond oil.
5. Balayam Yoga - This technique helps you grow hair without doing anything else but rubbing your fingernails together!!
6. Let hair air dry - Use as little heat as you can, so let your hair air dry into its natural state as much as possible.
7. Loose braids - This is such a easy and convenient way to make sure your hair is out of your face and contained together so it wont knot up.
8. Don't wash your hair everyday - Washing hair every day strips it of its natural oils. We need these oils for the health of our hair.
9. Use milk or yogurt as a hair mask - Before you shampoo, apply milk or honey to your hair and watch the difference afterwards!
10. Trim and cut only when needed - Give your hair the chance to grow. When you start noticing its a little dry at the ends, THEN get a cut.
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Las Vegas Strip : Nightlife
officially the City of Las Vegas and often known simply as Vegas, is the 28th-most populated city in the United States, the most populated city in the state of Nevada, and the county seat of Clark County. READ 100 THINGS TO DO IN LAS VEGAS .
The city anchors the Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area and is the largest city within the greater Mojave Desert. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city, known primarily for its gambling, shopping, fine dining, entertainment, and nightlife. The Las Vegas Valley as a whole serves as the leading financial, commercial, and cultural center for Nevada.
Most popular Hotels at Las Vegas:
01. Tropicana Las Vegas - A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
02. Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas
03. The Venetian Las Vegas
04. The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino
05. New York - New York Hotel and Casino
06. Vdara Hotel & Spa
07. Signature at MGM Grand
09. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
10. Treasure Island - TI Hotel & Casino
11. Harrah's Las Vegas
12. Monte Carlo Resort & Casino
13. Bally's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
14. Golden Nugget Hotel
15. Others
Flamingo
3555 Las Vegas Boulevard South
SLS
2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Tropicana
3801 Las Vegas Boulevard South
The Linq
3535 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Planet Hollywood
3667 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Caesars Palace
3570 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Circus Circus
2880 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Harrah's
3475 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Bally's
3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Best Western Plus Casino Royale
3411 Las Vegas Boulevard South
The Cromwell
3595 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Stratosphere
2000 Las Vegas Boulevard South
The Mirage
3400 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Excalibur
3850 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Luxor
3900 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Treasure Island (TI)
3300 Las Vegas Boulevard South
MGM Grand
3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Monte Carlo
3770 Las Vegas Boulevard South
New York-New York
3790 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Mandalay Bay
3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South
The Venetian
3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Paris
3655 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Delano
3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Wynn
3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South
The Palazzo
3325 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Encore
3121 Las Vegas Boulevard South
City Center
3780 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Cosmopolitan
3708 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Resorts World
3000 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Fontainebleau
2755 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Tourism
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Golden Nugget Las Vegas
The Las Vegas Strip, primarily located in Paradise.
Downtown casinos
Main article: Downtown (Nevada gaming area)
The Golden Gate Hotel & Casino, located downtown along the Fremont Street Experience, is the oldest continuously operating hotel and casino in Las Vegas; it opened in 1906 as the Hotel Nevada.
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino, The D Las Vegas Hotel Casino (formerly Fitzgerald's), Downtown Grand (formerly Lady Luck), El Cortez Hotel & Casino and The Plaza Hotel & Casino.
NIGHT CLUBS IN VEGAS:
Surrender Nightclub
3.3 (74) · Night Club
Opulent nightspot with tropical flair
3131 S Las Vegas Blvd
Closed today
Intrigue Nightclub
3.3 (44) · Night Club
3131 S Las Vegas Blvd
Closed today
XS Las Vegas
3.7 (462) · $$$$ · Night Club
Big-name DJs & opulent decor
3131 S Las Vegas Blvd
Live performances · Dancing · Hip
Las Vegas Strip
Main article: Las Vegas Strip is a part of Las Vegas Nightlife
The center of the gambling and entertainment industry, however, is located on the Las Vegas Strip, outside the city limits in the surrounding unincorporated communities of Paradise and Winchester in Clark County. The largest and most notable casinos and buildings are located there.
Las Vegas also famous for its nightlife. Las Vegas Nightlife is colorful and lot of fun.
Tom Douglas: The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook: Sweetness in Seattle, Authors at Google
Tom stops by the Googleplex to discuss his books, his businesses, and the culinary landscape. You can find his latest cookbook on Google Play:
From the publicist:
Want to fry up the doughnuts with cinnamon sugar and mascarpone that Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis called the best thing I ever ate? Are you pining for the peanut butter sandwich cookie recipe that legendary writer Nora Ephron proclaimed the greatest cookie ever ever ever? Do you long to dazzle friends with the triple coconut cream pie that New York food writer and Serious Eats founder Ed Levine called one of the best pies in the country? Or do you just want to get your hands on the crazy-rich, streusel-topped monkey bread with caramel dipping sauce that has people lining up outside the Dahlia Bakery's door? Now, those sweet dreams can come true, thanks to The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook.
Seattle's most popular chef and James Beard Outstanding Restaurateur Award winner Tom Douglas shares his secrets for 125 scrumptious treats. Here, you will find chef-tested recipes for breakfasts, pastries, tarts, pies, cakes, cupcakes, cookies, puddings, ice creams, sandwiches, and jams that are guaranteed to work in the home kitchen, including:
The Seattle English muffin sandwich with cured wild salmon
Toasted hazelnut whole wheat scones with maple glaze
Tom's favorite coconut macaroons
Tangy lemon meringue tart
Carrot cupcakes with brown butter cream cheese frosting
The Best Crème Caramel in the World
Oregon Pinot Noir raspberry sorbet
Peach vanilla jam
In addition to these unique bakery treats, Tom offers savory variations on beloved classics, such as Eggs Benedict with Scallion Hollandaise and Breakfast Sandwiches, both using Dahlia Bakery's famous English Muffins. Filled with informative sidebars, technique tips, and equipment advice—and illustrated with tempting photographs and stories that capture the flavors of Seattle—The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook is sure to please fans of all skill levels and tastes.
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SEX IN THE BUS
SEX IN THE BUS
Auburn Coach Wife Kristi Malzahn Agrees with Match & eHarmony: Men are Jerks
My advice is this: Settle! That's right. Don't worry about passion or intense connection. Don't nix a guy based on his annoying habit of yelling Bravo! in movie theaters. Overlook his halitosis or abysmal sense of aesthetics. Because if you want to have the infrastructure in place to have a family, settling is the way to go. Based on my observations, in fact, settling will probably make you happier in the long run, since many of those who marry with great expectations become more disillusioned with each passing year. (It's hard to maintain that level of zing when the conversation morphs into discussions about who's changing the diapers or balancing the checkbook.)
Obviously, I wasn't always an advocate of settling. In fact, it took not settling to make me realize that settling is the better option, and even though settling is a rampant phenomenon, talking about it in a positive light makes people profoundly uncomfortable. Whenever I make the case for settling, people look at me with creased brows of disapproval or frowns of disappointment, the way a child might look at an older sibling who just informed her that Jerry's Kids aren't going to walk, even if you send them money. It's not only politically incorrect to get behind settling, it's downright un-American. Our culture tells us to keep our eyes on the prize (while our mothers, who know better, tell us not to be so picky), and the theme of holding out for true love (whatever that is—look at the divorce rate) permeates our collective mentality.
Even situation comedies, starting in the 1970s with The Mary Tyler Moore Show and going all the way to Friends, feature endearing single women in the dating trenches, and there's supposed to be something romantic and even heroic about their search for true love. Of course, the crucial difference is that, whereas the earlier series begins after Mary has been jilted by her fiancé, the more modern-day Friends opens as Rachel Green leaves her nice-guy orthodontist fiancé at the altar simply because she isn't feeling it. But either way, in episode after episode, as both women continue to be unlucky in love, settling starts to look pretty darn appealing. Mary is supposed to be contentedly independent and fulfilled by her newsroom family, but in fact her life seems lonely. Are we to assume that at the end of the series, Mary, by then in her late 30s, found her soul mate after the lights in the newsroom went out and her work family was disbanded? If her experience was anything like mine or that of my single friends, it's unlikely.
And while Rachel and her supposed soul mate, Ross, finally get together (for the umpteenth time) in the finale of Friends, do we feel confident that she'll be happier with Ross than she would have been had she settled down with Barry, the orthodontist, 10 years earlier? She and Ross have passion but have never had long-term stability, and the fireworks she experiences with him but not with Barry might actually turn out to be a liability, given how many times their relationship has already gone up in flames. It's equally questionable whether Sex and the City's Carrie Bradshaw, who cheated on her kindhearted and generous boyfriend, Aidan, only to end up with the more exciting but self-absorbed Mr. Big, will be better off in the framework of marriage and family. (Some time after the breakup, when Carrie ran into Aidan on the street, he was carrying his infant in a Baby Björn. Can anyone imagine Mr. Big walking around with a Björn?)