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His concern was valid. Bars are loud and stay open late. Not to mention that Montero’s popular weekend karaoke sessions drew a raucous crowd waiting their turn to belt out “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” or “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” until 3 in the morning. But an apartment over a bar beloved for its well-worn pool table and colorful cast of lifetime regulars seemed the ideal setting for someone who writes about drinks for a living. The Montero Bar & Grill first opened across the street from its current location, on the western edge of Atlantic Avenue, in 1939....

However, in each successive year, more improvements were made on the existing hairstyles, and also more styles were introduced. For instance, in the 1980s, men’s hairstyles were more significant compared to other sizes of hairstyles introduced before. The ’80s styles for guys were very rugged, punky, and diverse. Besides, many haircuts were introduced during this era. The 1980s saw the introduction of the business hairstyles for men. White politicians and businessmen particularly rocked these haircuts. The hairstyles featured neat sides with long hair on top, which was then combed back using wax. Other everyday hairstyles for men in the ’80s...

But while you might not be traveling for a while, now is a good time to plan your travel bucket list and have a carry setup to help you embrace it in the future. And with your desire likely increasing daily to travel further and more extensively than ever before, having one system that can tackle a slew of travel carry needs is certainly a good thing. The Gravel Bag System is just such a setup, featuring three bags in one to adapt quickly and easily to carry life on the go. Plain sailing from plane aisles to beyond The...

It’s been almost three years since my Grandy taught me how to needlepoint and I’m more thankful than ever to have a hobby that keeps my mind and hands occupied and off my phone. My dedication to carving out time for needlepointing definitely comes in waves — some months I’m exceedingly determined to finish a project and others I neglect it entirely. I’d been particularly neglectful of needlepoint since having Teddy six months ago, but lately I’m seeing so many people pick it up and it’s inspiring me to turn off the news and pick up my half-finished canvases again. I...

About Shinsaibashi: Osaka's Shopping Center Shinsaibashi is an area near Namba, the center of Osaka sightseeing, and Dotonbori. Here, you’ll find a famous Osaka shopping arcade called Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street. Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street is approximately 600 meters (1,968 feet) long. If you include the separate shopping streets connected to the front and back of Shinsaibashi, then the shopping district itself is a total two kilometers in length. Drugstores and shops with cosmetics, duty-free items, 100-yen items, and character goods line the street. There are also many restaurants and cafés. Just about everything a shopper would want is here. In this...