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Social Media: U.S.-China Fight Over Tik Tok Is A Data Privacy Battle (WSJ Video)
The Chinese-owned app TikTok has been labelled a national-security threat by the U.S., but it’s not unique in the data it collects. WSJ explains why countries are building digital walls and treating user data like a sovereign asset, and how that could change our tech.
Illustration: Zoë Soriano
Culinary Travel: Street Food In Gaziantep, Turkey
Today we are in the food Mecca of GAZIANTEP, one of Turkey’s BEST food cities. We are exploring more Turkish street food of Gaziantep in this episode! We start our day eat Yuvalama (soup with yogurt broth, rice balls, chickpeas, lamb and mint oil) for breakfast on the street. We ventured into the old bazaars to see what the traditional vendors are selling. The Coppersmith Bazaar was super interesting and had a traditional feel. After breakfast, it was time to have Gaziantep’s best dessert: BAKLAVA!
Here in the bazaar you can order baklava of any size or kind, but in Gaziantep it is a MUST to eat pistachio baklava. Next we head to a local shop serving a Gaziantep specialty known as Dürüm Nohut (chickpea wrap). Here you can choose all of the fresh ingredients yourself. It is extremely filling, satisfying and healthy. It is also a great vegetarian street food option! Next, we visit the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, which is one of Gaziantep’s top attractions. Zeugma is the name of ancient Gaziantep and these mosaics were discovered all around Gaziantep. It is a great way to spend the afternoon and don’t forget to check out the Gypsy Girl piece!
After the museum, we walk 5 minutes up the street to try the delicious Küşleme (grilled lamb backbone)! This is a rare meat dish, as there isn’t much of this cut of meat on a lamb. It is tender and juicy. Cooked to perfection! It was served with a fresh salad and a few spicy Küşleme pieces. You can also get delicious baklava here as well.
Kanafeh is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert made with shredded filo pastry, or alternatively fine semolina dough, soaked in sweet, sugar-based syrup, and typically layered with cheese, or with other ingredients such as clotted cream or nuts, depending on the region.
Design Tour: Interior Designer Alidad’s London Mayfair Home (Video 2020)
Join us in London for a behind the scenes visit with interior designer Alidad in his sophisticated Mayfair home. With a passion for textiles, antiques and history, Alidad has created timeless spaces that are a testament to his wide ranging interests and tastes. See how his love of opulent color and pattern translates to a different effect in every room. Learn how he segued from his position at Sotheby’s as the youngest departmental director for Islamic works of art and textiles to opening his own studio.
Alidad is an award winning interior designer, world renowned for his opulent yet supremely comfortable interiors.
Alidad first decided to establish his interior design studio whilst working at Sotheby’s where he was the youngest departmental director for Islamic works of art and textiles. Whilst there, he realised that his interest lay more in styling the space than the actual objects within.
Alidad’s design style is inspired by an idyllic childhood spent in the ancient, rich and mysterious land of Persia. His deep appreciation for history means that he can completely immerse himself in any true design aesthetic from Baroque to Neo-Classicism, Chinoiserie to Art Deco.
Walking Tour: ‘Little Ben To Big Ben, London’ (2020)
Filmed: Fri 13 November 2020. Today we will be walking from London Victoria to Westminster. The walk starts from the Little Ben clock and finishes at London’s iconic clock tower known as Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower). We will be walking through back streets and residential area and pass Westminster Cathedral as well as Westminster Abbey.
ROUTE TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Victoria Street 03:59 Cardinal Place 06:05 Westminster Cathedral 07:32 Morpeth Terrace 10:52 Francis Street 13:39 Greencoat Row 14:30 Greencoat Place 15:03 Greycoat Place 17:54 Great Peter Street 20:30 Tufton Street 22:02 Little Smith Street 22:50 Great Smith Street 25:49 Victoria Street 28:51 Broad Sanctuary 31:22 Parliament Square 33:45 Bridge Street
Covid-19 News: How ‘Moderna’s mRNA-1273 Vaccine’ Works (Video)
Early data from US biotech Moderna has revealed that its Covid-19 vaccine candidate is 94.5 per cent effective, raising hopes that a range of immunisations will be available to help end the pandemic. The interim analysis of the vaccine, currently known as mRNA-1273, comes after 95 trial participants contracted Covid-19, including just five who were given the coronavirus jab. While the data was published via a press release, it includes significant details that remain unclear around the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine – which uses the same mRNA technology to target the coronavirus spike protein and an immune response.
Mountain Travel: ‘Minya Konka’ In Sichuan, China
Filmed and Edited by: Liu Xiang
Here is a short trip to Minya Konka, we been lucky to have a wonderful weather during our 3 days journey into the Highest mountain in Garze, China.
Mount Gongga, also known as Minya Konka, is the highest mountain in Sichuan province, China. It is also known to locals as “The King of Sichuan Mountains”.
Travel Video: The Autumn Leaves of Chūson-ji Temple In Hiraizumi, Japan
Chūson-ji Temple is the head temple of the Tendai sect in Tōhoku region, Iwate Prefecture. Chūson-jí was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Because “the Historic Monuments and Sites of Hiraizumi” were highly evaluated.
Video timeline: 00:00 タイトル（Title） 00:12 月見坂終盤（Tsukimizaka Slope） 00:24 弁慶堂（Benkeidō Hall） 00:50 参道（an approach to Hondō） 01:08 本堂（Hondō Main Hall） 01:27 峯薬師堂（Mine Yakushidō Hall） 02:30 参道（an approach to Konjikidō） 03:01 阿弥陀堂（Amidadō） 03:20 金色堂前（Konjikidō） 03:32 弁財天堂（Benzai Tendō） 04:21 釈迦堂（Shakadō） 04:41 弁財天堂（Benzai Tendō） 05:30 能楽殿（a Noh theater） 05:50 ライトアップ（illuminated temple）
Map https://goo.gl/maps/n6JL8ipzaqYDjCBd8
Chūson-jí is a Buddhist temple in the town of Hiraizumi in southern Iwate Prefecture, Japan. It is the head temple of the Tendai sect in Tōhoku region of northern Honshu. The temple claims it was founded in 850 by Ennin, the third chief abbot of the sect.
Travel Videos: ‘Biking The Tiber River In Rome’ (2020)
This bike ride starts at the Porta Portese in the Trastevere district in Rome and takes you on a 10 mile (16km) ride along the Tiber River. The ride was filmed on June 6th, 2020 starting at 11:00am.
Video Timeline Links▼▼ 0:00 – Map of the bike ride 0:27 – Porta Portese 3:25 – Ponte Palatino 3:47 – Ponte Cestio 4:28 – Ponte Garibaldi 5:25 – Ponte Sisto 7:18 – Ponte Giuseppe Mazzini 8:40 – Ponte Principe Amedeo Savoia Aosta 9:20 – Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II 10:07 – Ponte Sant’Angelo 11:12 – Ponte Umberto I 12:22 – Ponte Cavour 13:56 – Ponte Regina Margherita 14:59 – Ponte Pietro Nenni 15:44 – Ponte Giacomo Matteotti 17:20 – Ponte del Risorginmento 17:30 – Ramp up to upper path 18:19 – Ramp up to Lungotevere della Vittoria 21:18 – Via Capoprati (return to upper bike path) 25:26 – Ramp to lower bike path 25:50 – Ponte Milvio (TURN AROUND)
Aerial + Timelapse Travel Video: The Best Of Italy
The best of Italy by drone and timelapse.
Venice – It’s hard not to fall in love with the romantic set up of Venice. Everywhere you look is a picture opportunity worthy of a postcard. The best way to see the city is to explore it by gondola on its gorgeous canals. Be sure to check out the bustling city hub at the Piazza San Marco and the Basilica of St. Mark.
Amalfi Coast – Want to sip your favorite drink as you enjoy the vibrant blue hues of the Mediterranean? If so, the Amalfi Coast is the ideal destination for you. This paradise is adorned with towering cliffs, sunbathers, and charming multicolored fishing villages. It’s definitely the perfect place to live by the Italian philosophy, La Dolce Vita (‘the sweet life’).
Rome – You will surely not run out of things to do in Italy’s biggest city. A top pick among many backpackers despite its steep prices, Rome is undeniably one of the most gorgeous cities in the world. You will be missing out if you do not make time to see the fantastic Colosseum, the biggest amphitheater of the ancient Roman Empire. As you look at its vastness, you can almost hear the loud roar of the audience as they watch the greatest gladiators fight. Additionally, Rome is also filled with tons of attractions such as churches, fountains, and museums. It is truly a place you should immerse yourself in at least once in your life.
Verona – If you’re a fan of Romeo and Juliet, you’ve probably heard about the town of Verona. Aside from being the setting to arguably the most popular love story of all time, Verona has a variety of medieval structures. Don’t forget to see Casa di Giulietta or Juliet’s House and leave a love note on its courtyard walls. Siena Unlike other major cities in Italy, this charismatic city is not packed with thousands of tourists. Siena boasts some of the most beautiful old structures in the country and is popular for its bareback horse races. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can climb up the civic palace to see the view of the entire town.
Milan – No visit to Italy is complete without walking along the streets of Milan. If you love to shop, this fashion center is the place to be. Here, you can live like royalty as you shop till you drop and immerse yourself in its vibrant art and culinary scene.
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