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Located on the banks of the Mekong River, Kampong Cham is most well-known as the home of Cambodia's Muslim population, the Chams. It's also home to the world's longest bamboo bridge.
Kampong Cham is something of a crossroads in the middle of Cambodia. People traveling to the provinces of Kratie, Steung Treng, Ratanakiri, and Mondulkiri often make a stop in Kampong Cham.
Kampong Cham is one of the most populous provinces in the Kingdom with a current population of nearly two million. It's the 18th largest province in the country with an area of 4,549 square kilometres. In 2013, land in Kampong Cham was carved out to create Tbong Khmum, the country's newest province. Kampong Cham is divided into nine districts and Kampong Cham city is the provincial capital.
Real estate in Kampong Cham is limited and mostly based on land sales. However, the province is also a key area for agriculture.
If you want to learn more about the other provinces of Cambodia and what they can offer to visitors and investors, you can read through our guides and location profiles. And our property listings are a good reference if you want to buy or rent land, house, apartment, or any kind of property in Kampong Cham.
Kampong Cham is mostly an agricultural province. Residents usually make a living from farming or fishing. The province is an important producer of rubber, cashew nuts, and rice. It also has an abundance of fruit orchards brimming with mangosteen, lychee, durian, and rambutan.
Except for the capital, most of the province is quiet and has a laid-back atmosphere. The streets are clean, traffic jams are non-existent, and there is less pollution compared to Phnom Penh and other urban areas.
In the centre and outlying areas of Kampong Cham, you can still see many old colonial buildings that harken back to the time when Cambodia was still a French protectorate. Read our complete guide about colonial buildings in Cambodia to learn more.
Kampong Cham has an abundance of land that is selling at rates much lower than what you will find in other provinces of Cambodia. Land in the capital, of course, commands a premium. The same is somewhat true for any land along main roads.
In Kampong Cham's capital, commercial land is selling for $850 to $2,800 per square metre. For residential land, the price is between $200 and $300.
Despite huge progress across Cambodia over the last few years, land prices in Kampong Cham have remained mostly unchanged. The province has yet to see any large-scale development plans that have sprung up in other areas of the country. But that could change in the coming years.
Kampong Cham has a scattering of apartments, houses, and villas for sale or rent, with most of them concentrated in the provincial capital. Average rental rates there for flats or apartments are between $400 and $1,200 per month. Rates are significantly cheaper in the rest of the province.
Both roads are in excellent condition compared to highways across the country.
Several bus companies have daily trips from Phnom Penh to Kampong Cham and vice versa. These include Capitol Bus, Giant Ibis, Mekong Express, and Sorya Bus. A bus ticket to Kampong Cham costs between $5 and $7, and the trip usually takes from two to three hours.
Aside from buses, there are also mini-buses and mini-vans plying the Phnom Penh-Kampong Cham route. Taxis can be hired, but they are quite expensive, with prices for a single trip running between $60 and $100. A much cheaper alternative is taking shared taxis.
The Bamboo Bridge is by far the most popular tourist attraction in Kampong Cham. The bridge, which leads to the island of Koh Paen, has a length of more than one kilometre, making it the world's longest bamboo bridge.
The bridge is not permanent. During the rainy season, it's dismantled and then reconstructed again during the dry months. The bridge has been in place for the past 50 years, save for a short interruption during the Khmer Rouge era.
Many people visit Kampong Cham just to see the Bamboo Bridge. On average, 500 to 1,000 people, including many tourists, cross the bridge every day.
One of Kampong Cham's most important tourist attractions is a former royal residence. The stately home sits on a sprawling compound. It was abandoned long ago but still serves as a historical sight and general meeting place.
A short bicycle ride from the mainland across the bamboo bridge will bring you to Koh Paen, a large, quiet island in the middle of the mighty Mekong.
Koh Paen is reputed to be one of the finest places to relax in the countryside far from the din and bustle of city life. On the island are also some of Cambodia's most beautiful villages.
A leftover from the Vietnam War. Located three km west of the town, it was used by US B-52 bombers on their bombing missions inside Cambodia. Long abandoned, only the remnants of the old runway, a pillbox, and control tower can be seen today.
Located a short distance from the centre of Kampong Cham, this 11th-century Angkorian temple is among the favourite for many visitors coming to the province. Wat Nokor was built during the reign of King Jayavarman II. Renowned for its impressive and elaborate design, it was included in the Unesco World Heritage Site shortlist in 1992.
The 1,500-metre Kizuna Bridge, which spans the Mekong River, was the longest bridge in the Kingdom until the completion of the 1,900-metre Thai-Cambodian Bridge in Koh Kong in 2002. The bridge, which linked together the eastern and western part of Cambodia, was built with funding assistance from Japan and officially opened in 2001.
Kampong Cham does not have luxury accommodations like you will see in Phnom Penh or in other urban areas. There is no Marriott or Sofitel there. Nevertheless, Kampong Cham has plenty to offer most visitors.
The top hotels include LBN Asian Hotel, 7 Makara Hotel, Reasmey Cheanich Hotel, and Kc River Hotel. They charge between $20 and $30 a night. Most of these have amenities like a swimming pool and sky bar.
There are also a large number of smaller hotels and guesthouses (with private rooms and dormitory-style shared rooms) that charge between $5 and $20, depending on the amenities.
Kampong Cham is not your typical gastronomic paradise. Nevertheless, a unique, sumptuous dining experience is not hard to find there. Kampong Cham hosts restaurants and eateries offering Khmer, Western, and Asian dishes.
If you want a heaping of authentic Khmer dishes at the same time contribute to a worthwhile cause, the Smile Restaurant is a perfect choice. The restaurant is run by Buddhism and Society Development Association (BSDA), a local NGO. The restaurant and attached premises serve as a home and training ground for street kids, orphans, and other vulnerable, who get hands-on training on food preparation, table serving, and other aspects of the restaurant business.
If you are looking for the best seafood in town, the K2 Seafood Buffet Restaurant will not disappoint you. You can find some of the best local and Asian cuisine at Hao An and Bamboo Café.
Most of the international and Western restaurants in Kampong Cham are located along the riverfront. The names most prominently mentioned are Lazy Mekong Daze, The Pizza, Mekong Crossing, LBN Asian Restaurant, Destiny Coffee House, and Madinina Pizza.
You can walk or bike around Kampong Cham city, but if you want to visit or see the sights outside the city, you can rent a motorbike or ride in one of the motodops or tuk-tuks around. Motodop or tuk-tuk fares for going outside the city start from $2, depending on the distance to your destination. You can rent a bicycle or a motorbike from rental shops, hotels, and guesthouses.
Kampong Cham is largely a safe and peaceful province, with only a few incidents of petty and serious crimes reported. Locals and tourists can walk at night by themselves without fearing for their safety.
At first glance, Kampong Cham is a sleepy province with little else and nary a potential for development. But if you stay longer, explore farther, and dig deeper, you will soon realise that there is much more to Kampong Cham, whether you are a traveler, a visitor, or an investor. The potential of Kampong Cham is there for the taking.
If you're ready to start shopping, browse our listings for real estate for sale in Kampong Cham. Otherwise, check out our other location profiles to read more about areas of Cambodia.


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10 Musicians Who Have Also Written Comic Books
BY Rich Barrett
When they're not busy rocking out, more than a few well-known musicians dabble in a different kind of art: comic books. Here are 10 crooners, rappers, and musicians who have written their own.
1. My Chemical Romance's Gerard Way
Most widely considered the best comic book written by a musician is My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way's The Umbrella Academy. First released as a six-issue miniseries in 2007, it was such a surprise hit that it soon spawned a follow-up series with more planned for the future. (It also won a coveted Eisner Award for best limited series.) The Umbrella Academy is about a family of super-powered siblings who have grown into dysfunctional adults and must reunite to save the world (think: X-Men meets Wes Anderson). With wonderfully stylized artwork by Casanova artist Gabriel Bá, Way completely nails the high-concept superhero drama that readers usually look to more established writers, such as Grant Morrison or Matt Fraction, for.
2. Coheed and Cambria's Claudio Sanchez
Coheed and Cambria lead singer Claudio Sanchez is no stranger to the world of comics. He began his popular series The Amory Wars back in 2000 (although it initially went by the odd title The Bag.On.Line Adventures). A science fiction epic that has now spawned multiple volumes, as well as a novel co-written by Sanchez and comic book writer Peter David, it tells the story of Coheed and Cambria Kilgannon and their messianic son Claudio. Sanchez has also told this story through the band's music, with each album they've released matching a volume of the comic in both title and theme.
Recently, Sanchez and his wife Chondra Echert wrote a new six-issue series for Boom! Studios called Translucid, a superhero story about the never-ending battle between The Navigator and his arch-nemesis The Horse.
3. Low's Zak Sally
These days, Zak Sally, who left indie band Low in 2005, is perhaps better known for his comics than for his bass guitar skills. Sally has written and drawn three volumes of the surreal Sammy the Mouse, first published through Fantagraphics and now self-published (with some Kickstarter help) through his own micro-press La Mano. But the weirdness of Sammy the Mouse is nothing compared to his two-time Eisner Award nominated series Recidivist. The latest volume of Recidivist is sold on the La Mano website with a warning from Sally that "if you feel like you are ordering something normal, you need to know that you are not … This book is NOT for everyone."
4. Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello
Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello wrote a 12-issue dystopian science fiction series called Orchid, which mixed zombies and monsters with the messages of political and social justice typical of Morello's music. Artist Scott Hepburn helped bring Morello's story to life; Morello even created a downloadable soundtrack to listen to as you read the comic. Orchid has received a fair amount of positive reaction from readers but based on what he's said in interviews, it doesn't seem as though Morello is itching to get back into comic writing any time soon.
5. Percy Carey (a.k.a. M.F. Grimm)
Percy Carey, the underground rapper known as M.F. Grimm, told his life story (with the help of artist Ronald Wimberly) in the 2007 Eisner Award nominated graphic novel Sentences: The Life of M.F. Grimm. Carey's life story is certainly graphic novel-worthy, starting with his childhood career as one of the children on Sesame Street to ghostwriting for Dr. Dre to losing the use of his legs after he was shot seven times by a rival drug dealer.
6. Say Anything's Max Bemis
Max Bemis is the lead singer of the emo rock band Say Anything and has also been busy building up a substantial resume as a comic book writer, including a 2013 issue of the Marvel comic A+X (starring Spider-Man and Magneto). His latest comic, Oh, Killstrike, was released just this week from Boom! Studios and is a collaboration with up-and-coming artist Logan Faerber. It's a sitcom-esque story about a reformed superhero comic collector named Jared who wants to sell a back issue of a '90s-era comic called Killstrike on eBay. That is, until the titular Killstrike comes to life and disrupts Jared's plans.
7. Rob Zombie
Rob Zombie is something of a renaissance man. The former lead singer of the band White Zombie, he is also a successful director of horror films, an occasional actor, a producer, and a comic book writer. Some of his works include Spookshow International, The Nail, Bigfoot, and The Haunted World of El Superbeasto, which later inspired an animated film of the same name. His most recent comic, Whatever Happened to Baron Von Shock, was a four-issue series for Image Comics about the host of a horror television show.
8. Tyrese Gibson
Tyrese Gibson, the R&B singer and actor who goes by the mononym Tyrese, wrote a three-issue comic book series in 2009 for Image Comics called Mayhem!, about a vigilante who steals from criminals to fund his war against crime. Unlike a lot of celebrities who jump into comics, Gibson seemed to be a genuine fan of the medium. Unfortunately, his comic wasn't much of a success. It gained some publicity at the time—mostly due to Gibson's aggressive and defensive marketing tactics, which led to an online war with comic book retailer and columnist Brian Hibbs over the comic's viability in stores. This led to the very public resignation of the comic's marketing director, the aforementioned Percy Carey. Like many of the people on this list, Gibson released a song meant to accompany the comic; it was even sold on iTunes with a motion-comic edition of his tale.
9. The Go-Go's Jane Wiedlin
Jane Wiedlin, guitarist for the classic female rock group The Go-Go's, tried her hand at comic book writing in 2010 with a "space opera" called Lady Robotika, illustrated by Bongo Comics co-creator Bill Morrison. Wiedlin cast herself as the hero who gets abducted by aliens and injected with nanobots intended to turn her into a slave. Instead, she becomes a super-powered cyborg who fights to liberate other slaves from the evil extraterrestrials. But after only two issues, it seems Wiedlin abandoned the project.
10. Hole's Courtney Love
Hole lead singer Courtney Love created the character Princess Ai because she wanted to see herself as a manga heroine. Love provided the plot, some character designs, and the overall inspiration for this manga series about a female rock star whose life is pretty similar to her own. ("Ai," incidentally, is the Japanese word for "love.") The book was released in 2004 by TokyoPop and was actually written by TokyoPop CEO Stuart Levy under his pen name "D.J. Milky." If you're not a Courtney Love fan, the selling point of this book is definitely the artwork, done by acclaimed manga artist Ai Yazawa (also a pen name).
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 > Lives > Florrie Redford: The Preston Munitionette
Florrie Redford
Florrie Redford was born in Preston c. 1899. She was a "munitionette" during the First World War, working for the Dick, Kerr Company, where she played football during meal breaks; she was in the Dick, Kerr Ladies XI for its first match on Christmas Day 1917, watched by 10 000 spectators, and raising £200 for a local hospital. Florrie Redford was an outstanding goalscoring centre-forward. She represented England in women's international games against Scotland and Wales in 1918.
Pioneer of the Women's Game
After the war ended and women returned to civilian life, Florrie Redford trained to be a psychiatric nurse. Dick, Kerr Ladies had great success. In 1920 and 1921, their matches were watched by huge crowds and raised thousands of pounds for hospitals and other charities. Florrie led England in a series of matches against France. But this surge of interest in the women's game was blocked in December 1921 when the Football Association issued a ban on the women's game.
Outside the Law
The FA ban did not stop the women's game completely; Dick, Kerr and other teams kept on playing, but all games were 'unofficial'. Along with Lily Parr and the French player, Carmen Pomies, Florrie Redford led the Dick, Kerr team on its tour of North America in 1922. Florrie was also invited by Carmen to play in France. Florrie emigrated to Canada in 1930. She came home in 1938 and played one last match against a French touring team, before retiring from the game. She later moved to Coventry and married John Fairley. Florrie Redford Fairley died after a heart attack in 1969.
Thinking points
Florrie Redford was a leading pioneer of women's football, and a star centre-forward for Dick, Kerr Ladies in the 1920s playing in England, France and the United States. She was a close friend of Carmen Pomies, who moved from France to Preston to join the Dick, Kerr team. Florrie qualified as a psychiatric nurse and emigrated to Canada in 1930 but later returned to England.
Educators could look at the life story of Florrie Redford and work with young people to consider these questions:
Find out how Florrie Redford has been remembered (or forgotten?) in the history of women's football in Britain.
What does Florrie Redford's life story tell us about football and the place of women in society?
Read the article on Football Makes history about her relation to Carmen Pomies.
La Mujer el Football (Women and Football). Florrie Redford of Dick, Kerr's Ladies greets Carmen Pomies, captain of France, 1925 (Photo: Wikimedia Commons).
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Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Daniel Dennett and the late Christopher Hitchens—these are the posterboys for what some have called the "New Atheists".
What's new about the New Atheists? In his book, Gunning For God, Oxford mathematician John Lennox says it's their tone and emphasis.
"I'm not even an atheist so much as I'm an antitheist".
1. Believers are mostly naive or stupid. Or, at least, they're not as clever as atheists.
2. The few clever ones are pathetic because they need a crutch to get them through life.
3. They are also pathetic because they can't accept the finality of death.
4. They have been brainwashed into believing. There is no such thing as a "Christian child", for instance—just a child whose parents have had her baptised.
5. They have been bullied into believing.
6. If we don't wipe out religious belief by next Thursday week, civilisation as we know it is doomed.
7. Trust me: I'm an atheist.
For more on the New Atheists and how to respond to their anti-theist charges, I recommend John Lennox's Gunning For God: Why The New Atheists Are Missing The Target.


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Deformity Man
In modern parlance, the Western world refers to a person who has a physical or mental limitation as disabled. In less politically correct times when secretaries were called secretaries, disabled people were called handicapped. In China, this is taken one step further. Bathroom stalls reserved for disabled persons have the words "Deformity Man" prominently emblazoned on them. These are of particular use to me as they are often the only Western style toilet option available amidst a sea of fetid trenches, holes, or other open pits in which to deposit waste. I enjoy squatting during emergencies, but when I have enough time I prefer to take a seat.
Many Chinese men are uncomfortable with their buttocks making contact with the potentially hazardous seating surface of a Western toilet, so their allegiance lies squarely with the squat toilet. In a five star Shangri La hotel in Inner Mongolia, footprints were clearly visible on the toilet seat. On another occasion, there were several men waiting around all but one stall in a public bathroom. I went to investigate why this singular outlet was being ignored. I opened the door to find out it was a Western toilet. To my surprise everybody was content to wait for one of the squat toilets to become free, even though an alternative was available to them.
"As easy as lifting one's finger. Be civilized." ~ A message displayed on top of a urinal recommending the user to flush it after use.
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The Manchurian Incident
The largest city in northeastern China is Shenyang. On September 18, 1931 a small segment of a rail line operated by the Japanese was blown up nearby. The damage was so limited that a train successfully crossed the tracks afterwards on the same day. The site was of little importance to either Japan or China. Nevertheless, the Japanese used the "Manchurian Incident" as a pretext for invasion. They had named the place Liutiao Bridge, even though it was flat land, so that it seemed to be of more strategic significance then it actually was. The 9.18 Museum in Shenyang explains the details of the plot and displays reminders of the atrocities committed by Japanese troops.
The generally accepted version of the event is that the Japanese placed explosives near to both the train tracks and to a Chinese regiment. When the dynamite exploded it would do little damage to the rail line, but alarm the Chinese soldiers stationed nearby. The Chinese troops would then run out to the tracks. At this moment Japanese soldiers would appear and spot the Chinese, surmise that they must have bombed the tracks, and retaliate in full force. Using heavy artillery that they had smuggled in beforehand, the Japanese made quick work of the Chinese regiment. After meeting little military resistance from the locals in the region, the Japanese consolidated control of the northeastern states within five months of the incident.
"And therefore those skilled in war bring the enemy to the field of battle and are not brought there by him." ~ Sun Tzu, The Art of War
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Sichuan Earthquake
A devasting earthquake hit the province of Sichuan on May 12, 2008. The initial 7.9 magnitude quake lasted two minutes, followed by hundreds of major aftershocks. It claimed 70,000 lives, with a further 20,000 victims missing. The disaster rocked not only the region but the whole nation. Apart from the northernmost provinces, all other parts of China physically felt the tremors. The country quickly mobilized to rescue any survivors and then rebuild the affected areas. The most severely hit area was Beichuan.
An off duty Spanish journalist and I made the journey to the epicenter of the quake. The actual town of Beichuan is fenced off and deserted. We transferred from bus to smaller bus until we finally reached the closest settlement to it. The roads in the region had been remade at an astonishingly rapid pace thanks to large infusions of capital by the government. Many of the neighbouring towns had also been reconstructed, but there was little greenery in the neighbourhoods. With gardens full of rubble rather than grass, the vegetation had not caught up with the concrete foundations of the new homes.
We entered one of the few restaurants in the settlement. As neither of us could speak Chinese, we drew the animals we would like to eat for lunch. My artistic skills evaporated under the spotlight of several chuckling townsfolk, but they got the gist of it. After lunch, the restaurant staff corralled a local who dropped us off at Beichuan. Despite the hardship and loss, the people were friendlier and more helpful than most others I encounter on my travels.
Beichuan was still buried under debris, landslides having swept away many buildings and leaving others partially submerged in dirt. Temporary accommodation had been set up several kilometers away in the settlement that we had first arrived at, while a new city was being constructed in another location. Located at the base of a valley, the former site was deemed too dangerous for future inhabitation. There are plans to convert it into a memorial park. A stone marker with the date of the earthquake etched on it has been erected on a nearby ridge overlooking the valley, and that is as close as we ventured.
"We shall draw from the heart of suffering itself the means of inspiration and survival." ~ Sir Winston Churchill
Hakka Tulou: Roundhouses
Perfectly circular like the face of an overweight child who has visited McDonald's a few too many times, roundhouses are unique forms of housing complexes found in rural areas of Fujian. The most famous and well preserved fortified dwellings are to be found in Yongding County, home of the Hakka people. The dramatically large earthen structures are called tulou, with some rising five stories high and holding upwards of 80 households.
Built from the 12th century onwards, the strongholds provide security for the whole community. The stone foundation, high walls, and granite framed gates made it hard for attackers to enter the compound without incurring heavy casualties. The house within a house concept also exists. Smaller structures are built inside the protective walls of the roundhouse in concentric circles.
There is a central courtyard where gatherings for events like marriages and festivals can take place. Wells, temples, storehouses, and other facilities are also shared by all the inhabitants. Livestock relax on the ground floor, while people go about their daily business. Rickety staircases lead from one level to the next and the wooden floorboards of the corridors creak underfoot.
"Nor need we power or splendour, wide hall or lordly dome; the good, the true, the tender, these form the wealth of home." ~ Sarah J. Hale


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Q: How to do a dynamic fragment? I have a RSS feed with a lot of news.
When I go to a news want to implement left and right swiping for next and previous news
Here is my code for the fragment :
public MyFragment(String url) {
    this.url = url;
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    browserSettings = ww.getSettings();
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    browserSettings.setJavaScriptEnabled(true);
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    browserSettings.setAllowFileAccess(true);
    browserSettings.setAppCacheEnabled(true);
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    ww.setWebViewClient(new WebViewClient() {
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    ww.setScrollBarStyle(WebView.SCROLLBARS_OUTSIDE_OVERLAY);
    ww.loadUrl(url);
    return v;
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And here is the code where I introduce to fragment transiction:
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    super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
    setContentView(R.layout.inline_browser);
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A: A Fragment should have the public default constructor only (no args).
If not, Android won't be able to recreate this Fragment when necessary.
So, normally you would do:
public MyFrag() {}

public static MyFrag newInstance(String url) {
    Bundle b = new Bundle();
    b.putString("url", url);
    MyFrag f = new MyFrag();
    f.setArgumentd(b);
    return f;
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Then you use MyFrag.getArguments().getString("url") whenever you need your passed url.

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Left, this Piper Navajo simulator deployed by SimCom Training Centers helps reduce training costs while allowing pilots to experience emergencies and other procedures that otherwise would be too dangerous to practice in the actual airplane.
Advances in technologies and regulations mean the best mix of airplanes, simulators and other resources also is changing and will enhance your training.
In recent years, the general aviation community has complained our activity has grown too complicated and, as a result, applicants for the private pilot certificate now average about 70 or so hours before passing a checkride. Yes, aviation has gotten more complicated, but we should question the notion it takes that many hours in an airplane to become a competent private pilot. A corollary is that existing practices also can be improved to benefit existing pilots and enhance their recurrent training experience.


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Is your home's interior growing a bit tiresome? Think about making some changes to your home to suit your personality. The tips in this article will give you a place to start as you begin to create a new look and atmosphere for your home.
When anyone is creating a design for one of the rooms in their home, they should remember to focus on a particular mood. Then use that mood to help you choose the proper colors and items for your room. For instance, cool colors and pastels are good for creating a relaxing, tranquil mood.
Mix patterns and textures to create a sophisticated design in any room. Patterns and textures attract the eye and add visual interest. They can draw attention to things you want to accentuate. Contemporary patterns and modern textures add an elegant appeal to any space.
Try to use versatile furniture whenever decorating a smaller sized room. Instead of a sofa, consider using ottomans. This piece can increase the amount of seating in your room while providing a platform for feet. Dual purpose items are very practical and can save a lot of money.
In your kitchen redesign, try something different for your counter tops. You could go with granite, but other materials like cork, wood and concrete are also options. These options can be less expensive and more attractive.
Ensure that you are keeping track of all the latest trends. You never want your home to look out of date and behind the times. Take the time to view other peoples homes to see how they are decorating them.
Pay close attention to minor details. By selecting a few small features of a room to change, you can make a big design statement. For instance, you can pick your decor, cabinet knobs, window treatments and fixtures based on a theme rather than replacing your floor or purchasing new furniture.
Sometimes, redesigning kitchens is as easy as changing some cabinet doors. One way to liven up your kitchen is to choose cabinet doors made of glass instead of a wood style. A few carefully placed accessories will complete your new makeover.
Even though you are trying to stick to a budget you should not skimp on paint. Investing in the wrong quality paint can cause you to tap into your budget in the future. Invest in quality paint to make sure your design lasts.
Some find it to be fun and exciting to bring new-age pieces into the interior design scheme. Doing so can add style and a modern flair to any room. But, you should only add modern decorations as accents, not permanent fixtures. If your zebra print throw pillows go out of style, you can easily swap them out for something new. If you go with a trendy design for a couch or TV cabinet, it will be harder to replace those items just a couple of years from now when they are out of style.
A good interior design project always revolves around excellent lighting. There are many ways you can increase the lighting in a room. Windows, mirrors, skylights, candles, and even the traditional lamp are all great options. You can add an instant revamp simply by incorporating these items into something that works well for you.
Get rid of your home's clutter to make your rooms feel bigger. Consider getting a good piece of storage for any items that clutter up your room. Whether it's something to hold a kid's toys or a new cabinet to hold paperwork, storage can help open up a room. A box kept in the corner takes a great deal less place than having its contents scattered about.
Place the furniture in your rooms so that it is still easy for people to walk around. You should ensure there is enough room in the living room for the furniture to fit and people can comfortably move around. When you are working, you want a steady flow through your living room.
Area rugs are a good addition in any room. But, if you are going to do this, you need to make sure that the size of the rug is carefully considered. If you are placing this rug in a larger room, make sure that it mirrors the length. Likewise, rooms with space square footage will want to have a rug that does not hog the room.
If you have many things in the room already, avoid using too much stuff on your walls. Some people choose to keep more items than others. If your tables are full of small mementos that you love to have near at hand, undecorated walls are best. You can avoid a cluttered look by following this guideline.
Now you should be able to start your interior design projects, keeping within your needs, personality and budget. Let your creativity shine through interior design and show everyone a different side of you.
Many people desire to make their houses look nice, but they think that it's too expensive to redecorate it. Fear not; with the tips and information in this article, you will have everything you need to simply and easily make your home the well-designed, polished home of your dreams. Keep reading for the best advice.
An excellent tip for interior design is purchasing some excellent art. You may not be very interested in art, but the right piece can pull everything together in the room. A painting could also serve as a starting point in which you could start decorating other things.
If you are decorating a room in your home, you should ensure that all of the colors you choose work well together. Make sure you choose colors that will go together to give your room an overall great look. Do not use a lot of bright colors together.
Many professionals have many things to talk about when it comes to interior design, which you might want to listen to some degree only. You cannot create your perfect home until you trust your own creativity. So let loose and make your home reflect who you really are.
When designing a kid's room, look at it as if you were your kid. Children will likely have very different ideas about what their rooms should look like than you do. Try to make everything very easy to access. Look at everything from a child's point of view and remove potential hazards.
Make sure you love the new counter tops in your kitchen but do not use any colors or materials that are too outrageous. Granite is always a popular choice, but wood, cork and other materials work great. These choices also can be less costly, while giving your kitchen a nice, unique look.
At times, replacing the doors of your cabinets is an easy way to redo your kitchen. One way to liven up your kitchen is to choose cabinet doors made of glass instead of a wood style. Along with staples, place some artistic objects where they are visible through the glass cabinet doors.
It is okay to be a bit selfish in your interior design. While you may want a room that your guests would like, remember the one that lives there is you. If you want to put things in your room to reflect your personal taste, by all means, do it. Even if you don't like it later, you can always change it.
One of the most common complaints about rooms is that many are simply too small. Light colored walls and ceilings create the illusion of a larger space. If you have a dark colored room, it certainly appear smaller than it is.
You need to stay realistic when redecorating your home. It is good to add personality to your decor, but avoid doing anything outlandish that becomes a permanent fixture. Potential buyers may be repelled by the strong statement that your interior design makes. There's nothing wrong with choosing decor that reflects your personality, but be sure that the next people who come along can easily do the same for themselves.
Whenever you are painting one of your rooms, be creative. Numerous online tutorials are out there that can provide you with beautiful designs for your home renovation project. Trying new approaches with painting can lead to a boring looking room come alive in a very quick time.
Pay close attention to the area around your fireplace, and take full advantage of it. This can be achieved by correctly balancing items placed on the mantle. A mantle that is unbalanced can affect the entire look and feel of a room.
Place a mirror on the wall opposite a window to make a dull room brighter. If you place the mirror strategically across from a window, it will give them impression of there being two windows. This will make your dull, dark room brighter.
Before you consider a new interior design project, consider how long you intend to live in your home. If you plan to sell your home in less than 5 years, it is a smart idea to keep your design neutral. You might think about this when you are buying a new house.
If your kitchen is small and you want to change that feeling, think about light colors. Muted beige can make a room appear larger and accent any light colored furniture. Darker colors will make rooms appear smaller.
Slipcovers can be a godsend if you are trying to decorate a room with children in the house. Slipcovers provide you with variety, while keeping your furniture away from pets and children. Think about using a new pattern every season.
White tiles in your bathroom blend excellently with vibrantly colored walls. Complementary shades of bright yellow, rich red or bold green are good choices to consider. Choosing colors like these make the tiles seem brighter, while giving the space a clean look. Because your tile choices are not a lifelong commitment, they are easily changeable should you see fit.
Now that you just read the above article, you don't need much creativity to turn a boring home into one that you can be proud to come home to. Using some simple tips, you can use all of your creative resources to make your home look dazzling.
Do you want to change the look of your home? This can be fixed by changing some things in your home to make it better show your personality. Here you will find tips to get you started in interior design, and create a home you will love to live in.
Always ensure you select the correct color scheme when redesigning one of your rooms. Understand the proper colors to use depending on which room you choose to renovate. Also avoid using too many bold colors in the same room.
If you want a home office, the space needs to be functional. Comfortable furnishings such as chairs, tables and desks are important, as well as adequate lighting. The area has to be conducive to work. You will spend a lot of time here. Once you are sure the space will be properly set up for work, you can start thinking about how to make it visually appealing.
If you are looking to save costs when designing, mass merchants may have equivalents to the items you desire. Top of the line decor can cost an arm and a leg, but you may find cheaper alternatives without the designer name brands. Only buy designer brands if similar items cannot be found at a lower cost.
When designing a kid's room, look at it as if you were your kid. It is important to remember that children see things differently than adults. Make sure everything is accessible. Look at the things from the child's point of view to avoid doing anything hazardous.
New cabinet doors can give your kitchen a quick and inexpensive lift. One way to liven up your kitchen is to choose cabinet doors made of glass instead of a wood style. Also, some accents in the cabinets will add a cool flair to the room.
If your home's floors are made from stone, tile, or some other hard surface, consider using attractive area rugs. They can enhance the room's coziness, as well as keep your feet warmer. If you rotate the rugs once in awhile, you will prevent them from wear and tear. Switching spots or a quick spin can keep your rugs looking new longer.
Most homes have at least one small room that you wish was a little bigger. Lighter colors help make smaller rooms feel and look bigger. The use of darker shades in a small room will make it appear even smaller.
You do have to think of others when you are redecorating. Avoid making any permanent changes that are outlandish while you are attempting to add some personality to your space. You should always keep in mind that you may want to sell your house at some point. There's nothing wrong with choosing decor that reflects your personality, but be sure that the next people who come along can easily do the same for themselves.
If your rooms are full, keep walls simple. Some people are collectors at heart and find it hard to part with things. If you are someone who tends to keep lots of valuables around which you don't want to keep hidden away, it is best that your walls are kept kind of plain. Large collection of small items also collect a lot of dust.
Always consider how long you intend to live in your home before you embark upon a large interior design project. If you only plan on staying five years or less, a neutral design will suit you better. Something which appeals to you might not appeal to someone who is considering purchasing your home.
Those of you with children would be wise to use slip covers when designing your room. Slip covers are very versatile, as you can match them to the colors of your furniture. You can change the slipcover each season, or whenever you want a new look.
Always make sure to have a stylish toy box that your child can easily use in their bedroom. This lets children keep their own space neat by storing and sorting their toys themselves. A well organized toy room can double as an office or a guest room.
Wall sconces are a great way to add lighting to any room, and they should have a focal point on the wall that they relate to. You'll want to be careful about their proximity to that focal point, though. If hanging them close to a mirror, allow it an appropriate amount of space. This is dependent on the size of the mirror, but step back and think about this when they are being hung.
If you have a project in mind and not a lot of room you need to find tips on making it look bigger. By selecting furniture that is the proper scale for the room and choosing appropriate lighting, you can add depth and visual space to your room. To completely utilize your small space, it is important that you learn as much knowledge as possible about how to open up these small spaces.
Hopefully, you now have some ideas to help you get the look that will best fit your needs, your personality and your budget. Use your creativity and don't be afraid to use interior design to show new and different aspects of yourself and your home.
Designing the interior of your home requires a lot of knowledge, such as the proper way to arrange furniture and how to select a color scheme. This article is packed with a variety of interesting and inspiring interior design ideas. Reading each tip will help you find good ideas for your home.
You can do your interior design projects on a budget by finding deals on high-quality equivalents at mass merchant stores. High-end designer decor can cost a fortune, but you can usually find something comparable or similar without the designer's brand name. Only buy designer brands if similar items cannot be found at a lower cost.
Thought needs to be given to the furnishings that are being placed into a small room. An example is to make ottomans do double duty as sofa or chair substitutes. You make better use of the space available to you by using the ottoman as either a table or a seat, depending on your needs. Finding items with two functions can help maximize tiny spaces.
When changing a room's interior design, you want to prevent your room from appearing overly-cluttered. An overabundance of accessories or furniture often causes rooms to feel smaller than they truly are. To avoid this, choose your favorite pieces, and leave plenty of open space.
Sometimes, redesigning a kitchen is as simple as replacing a few cabinet doors. Among other options, you can change your cabinet doors to glass doors to make them more vibrant. You could also place some accent pieces in the cabinets to add some extra appeal to your kitchen.
Do not jump right into putting paint on the walls. Make sure that you really like your color choice before you are stuck with it. Give yourself some time to get used to the paints you are considering before choosing. See how the samples look in different lighting. This way, you'll know if a color you thought you loved turned into a bad choice due to mid-day light.
Paint is one thing that you do not want to buy cheaply. It must of high quality if you want things to look right. Cheap paint will not only wear away but can cause harm to your walls, which will cost more money in the long run. Try getting a good brand so that your design will last.
Does your home have floors made of concrete, stone, or tile? If so, try using stylish area rugs because they can make your home appear cozier. If you rotate the rugs once in awhile, you will prevent them from wear and tear. You can easily remove dust and debris by hanging your rugs outside and hitting them with a stick.
By now, you should have a notion of how you'd like to decorate your home. You should not be upset that your home is not as good as you would like it to be, as now you have the knowledge to help bring your home more up to date with what you like. Get started making these changes in your home today!


Beautiful lines of symmetry. Designed at Lagos del Mundo headquarters!
When we visit our suppliers we never miss the chance to pop by the local market & get some fresh greens back home.
The threads of Gualupita, where our rugs are hand made with love to you!
This beauty belong to Rigel´s heart. Cancun views of course for when he went to give a workshop last november.
A casual visit to the blown glass studio to pick up the containers.
A well achieved experiment that has gone to one of our client´s hotel. You´ll have to find our which one...you want a clue? Mexico City!
The team & Bronson a.k.a the beast from the east, last year in the Sacred place of Wirikuta.
Found it on the internet. Our flower vase with some gorgeous leaves.


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Full name is Jagsharan Jit Singh Ahluwalia. JJ Valaya needs no introduction. Another eminent name, a couturier from New-Delhi and has an incredible bridal collection and master of hand-embroideries! He originated the "House of Valaya" along with his brother TJ Singh, in 1992, a lifestyle and luxury fashion house. It has revived and redefined age! In 1994, Valaya became 1st Indian couture-label to have a SOLO SHOW in India. He's celebrated world-wide in London, Dubai, NewYork, Paris, Singapore, Hong Kong and Johannesburg. It is said about him that he has combined future with past in the present. His pioneering and innovative designs guarantee that the majestic epoch of regal India will remain in power even in the present!
"The footwear update this season is the square toe; from By Far to Gianvito Rossi's two-tone boot to neutral hues at Neous and Bottega Veneta's mule," says von der Goltz. "Wandler's new footwear line has landed already, with the square toe a key signature detail across all styles." Add that to the fact that everyone's already wearing the trend at Paris Fashion Week and you've got yourself a very big trend in the making.
Until the 1950s, fashion clothing was predominately designed and manufactured on a made-to-measure or haute couture basis (French for high-sewing), with each garment being created for a specific client. A couture garment is made to order for an individual customer, and is usually made from high-quality, expensive fabric, sewn with extreme attention to detail and finish, often using time-consuming, hand-executed techniques. Look and fit take priority over the cost of materials and the time it takes to make.[2][3] Due to the high cost of each garment, haute couture makes little direct profit for the fashion houses, but is important for prestige and publicity.[4]
Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel revolutionized the contemporary women's clothing. Her bold fashion designs freed women from the constrained, time limited trends. Chanel suits have become style icons, as well as her Chanel bags. It was 'Coco' who has created the innovative concept of "little black dress", without which it can not do any one woman. There is no doubt that Coco Chanel is one of the top fashion designers of clothing of all time!
Shortly thereafter, he began to work closely with Christian Dior, who was nearing the end of his life. Dior recognized the skill and creativity of his young protégé, and he chose him as his successor. When Dior died of a heart attack, Saint Laurent found himself holding the reins of one of France's most venerable fashion houses: he was only 21 years of age.
Yamamoto was born in Yokohama, Japan on October 3, 1943. He studied law at Keio University and graduated in 1966 with a law degree. He continued his studies on fashion design at the famous Bunkafukuso Gakuin, a fashion institute in Tokyo. Yamamoto blends the exotic and powerful designs of traditional Japanese dress with Western daywear, and achieves a unique, abstract style. He is an uncompromising, nontraditional designer. Yamamoto drapes and wraps the body in unstructured, loose, voluminous garments, similar in style and philosophy to those of Rei Kawakubo. Many of his clothes have additional flaps, pockets and straps.
The hats Roy Frowick created in his spare time became his entrée into the world of high fashion. After garnering some publicity for his designs in a Chicago newspaper, he was able to open his first boutique in 1957. Around this time, he dropped his first and last names, opting for a more glamorous moniker that has became synonymous with American glamour…Halston.
Born in Rome in 1890 to an aristocratic mother and an intellectual father, Schiaparelli soon rebelled against the conventional life of the upper classes. Her desire for exploration and experimentation landed her in hot water as a teen, when she published a book of poems with decidedly sensual overtones. Her work deeply offended her parents, who punished her by placing her in a convent. Schiaparelli was so determined to escape from the nunnery that she initiated a hunger strike which resulted in her release. By her early twenties she had fled to London, where she could live under less scrutiny. Later, during a foray in New York, she joined with artist friends and they all made their way to Paris…
As an extension of the above furry trend, it was plain to see across the runways in each and every fashion capital that feathers were the detail of the moment. Either used for bonkers accessories or dotted onto the finest of silk-chiffon blouses to make them quiver ever so, this trend spans from clothes to accessories and back again. You'll see the high street adopting it for party season and in the shoe department.
There's a puff-sleeve personality for everyone, according to the runways. Maybe you'll like yours neat and rounded out at the shoulder for autumn (see Givenchy), or maybe you'll want something decadent and entirely inappropriate for anything that involves dipping sauces (see Emilia Wickstead's gigantic-sleeved floral dresses). Whatever route you choose to go down there is a huge amount on offer from edgy to prim.
If there is one thing that is constant, it is "change". And change is exactly the one thing that is constant when it comes to fashion. Since the beginning of human civilization, there has been a constant effort being put to make one look better. The different styles in fashion have always gone through innumerable changes. With the increase in the amount of innovations, the change in trend and fashion styles have also been rapid. So keeping that in mind, here is the list of a few fashion styles that we accepted with all our hearts:


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Q: Change and group rows IDs I have a data frame with these columns
ID     X    Y
x1.1  0.1  0.2
x1.2  0.1  0.2
x1.3  0.1  0.2
x2.1  0.3  0.4
x2.2  0.3  0.4
x3.1  0.5  0.6
x3.2  0.5  0.6
...   0.1  0.2

And I would like to change all the IDs for the x1.i for x1, x2.i for x2, and so on. So my data frame would look like this:
ID     X    Y
x1    0.1  0.2
x1    0.1  0.2
x1    0.1  0.2
x2    0.3  0.4
x2    0.3  0.4
x3    0.5  0.6
x3    0.5  0.6
...   ...  ...

How could I do it without using a loop?
Regards and thanks for the response in advance!

A: We can use sub to match the . followed by other characters (.*) to end of the string and replace it with ""
df1$ID <- sub("\\..*", "", df1$ID)
df1
#  ID   X   Y
#1 x1 0.1 0.2
#2 x1 0.1 0.2
#3 x1 0.1 0.2
#4 x2 0.3 0.4
#5 x2 0.3 0.4
#6 x3 0.5 0.6
#7 x3 0.5 0.6


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Sometimes you get a writing job that leaves you in the lurch. Do they want it in Australian English? How does that differ from English in the US or British English or even South African English? This Whispering Wordsmith of the Woods had this exact challenge this week, and I want to show you how I managed to overcome it so I could get back on with my writing.
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Checks American English with British, South African, Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand English.
This tree won't tell you a lie; the website is glitchy thanks to ads.
Also, if you select the Advanced version, it will redirect you to Grammarly, which is a totally different program. Just FYI.
Another way you can check your content for British and New Zealand slang is with quick grammar guides you find online. Check out the British Council and the British English grammar and vocabulary lessons. There's even an app that the council offers to the public for teaching British English.
The EBC TEFL blog features an interesting debate on whether one version of English is better than the other. While you hear both sides of the pond, you will learn more about the consistency and vocabulary differences, which can help you with using the right English grammar.
Bookmark these grammar guides and spend a few minutes a day reviewing some alter-English info. You never know when you are going to get to put those different English phrases to use. After all, this world is increasingly connected through the internet and globalization (or is that globalisation?!). Our web roots are becoming more entwined all the while, leaving plenty of room for new content writers interested in writing in any variety of English.


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Helen Shanley Poems
"Sometimes I touch that lilac night
When your grave opens,
When dreams take us deep, deep
To love without time, without loss."
Excerpt from Lilacs by Helen Shanley
Helen Shanley was born on February 28, 1919 and transitioned on February 21,l 2007. She was a genius, recognizing and pointing to colors at the age of 6 months and her IQ was tested at 188. Helen had two primary pursuits in her life: Writing and healing. She had two master degrees, one in English and the other in Psychology. All her life, she encouraged students and friends to fulfill their creative talents in writing, singing and painting. She inspired others to keep on writing and to publish. Her works were aired on the Valley Public Radio; she performed at the First Night Bakersfield. She was recognized for her contribution to writing by the California Writers Club and the Kern County Arts Council.
She wrote hundreds of poems and also wrote short stories, some published in university and literary magazines including Poetry and Saturday Review. Helen's writing on imagery and creativity were published in "Dancing on the Sun" by Barney Press and "Inner Company" available on website (Helen's website here). She is one of the authors in the "Wake Up .. Live the Life you Love" compiled by Steven E & Lee & Lee Beard. She also wrote instructionals on writing such as "The Power of Literature." She was in the middle of finalizing her memoir for publication titled "Sugar on my Lettuce" when she transitioned from this life.
To read a sampling of Shanley's poetry click here.
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Q: Update dropdown menu based on previous selection I am creating a cinema Ruby on Rails application and am currently working on the bookings.
A user can select the amount of adult seats, child seats, student seats, and senior seats. A screen has many seats that are stored in the seats table but the user is not booking a specific seat but a quantity of seats. The drop down menus allow the user to select a maximum of 10 seats for each quantity (adult, child, student, senior) but if the screen has 50 seats and 45 of them are booked then the drop down menus are limited to a maximum of 5. But my problem is that this maximum is on each drop down - so a user could select 5 adult seats, child seats, student seats, and senior seats.
I know that I could add validation so that if a screen has 50 seats but 45 have already been booked and the user selects 5 adults, 5 children, 5 student, and 5 senior seats then it will add the quantities and existing bookings (5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + total existing bookings = 65) to ensure this is not over the screen's capacity. But what I want to do is make it so that the dropdown menus update based on the previous selection. So if there are a total of 5 seats left to book, and a user selects 3 adult seats the child, student, and senior dropdowns will be restricted to a maximum of 2.
Can someone please help me to do this. I have looked at so many links for dynamic drop downs but none of them address anything like this as they focus on things like countries and states.
views/bookings/_form.html.erb:

    <%= f.select :adult_seats, '0'..(@booking.showing.screen.remaining_seats > 10 ? 10 : @booking.showing.screen.remaining_seats).to_s %>

    <%= f.select :child_seats, '0'..(@booking.showing.screen.remaining_seats > 10 ? 10 : @booking.showing.screen.remaining_seats).to_s %>

    <%= f.select :senior_seats, '0'..(@booking.showing.screen.remaining_seats > 10 ? 10 : @booking.showing.screen.remaining_seats).to_s %>

    <%= f.select :student_seats, '0'..(@booking.showing.screen.remaining_seats > 10 ? 10 : @booking.showing.screen.remaining_seats).to_s %>

Screen.rb:
 class Screen < ActiveRecord::Base

 has_many :seats
 has_many :showings
 has_many :bookings, through: :showings

def remaining_seats
  available_seats = seats.count - bookings.sum(:adult_seats)
  available_seats = available_seats - bookings.sum(:child_seats)
  available_seats = available_seats - bookings.sum(:disabled_seats)
  available_seats = available_seats - bookings.sum(:student_seats)
  available_seats = available_seats - bookings.sum(:senior_seats)
  available_seats = available_seats - bookings.sum(:immortal_seats)
end
end

Schema.rb:
create_table "bookings", force: :cascade do |t|
  t.integer  "user_id"
  t.integer  "showing_id"
  t.datetime "created_at",     null: false
  t.datetime "updated_at",     null: false
  t.integer  "adult_seats"
  t.integer  "child_seats"
  t.integer  "senior_seats"
  t.integer  "student_seats"
end

create_table "screens", force: :cascade do |t|
  t.string   "name"
  t.datetime "created_at", null: false
  t.datetime "updated_at", null: false
end

create_table "seats", force: :cascade do |t|
  t.string   "row_letter"
  t.integer  "row_number"
  t.integer  "screen_id"
  t.datetime "created_at", null: false
  t.datetime "updated_at", null: false
end

create_table "showings", force: :cascade do |t|
  t.date     "show_date"
  t.time     "show_time"
  t.integer  "film_id"
  t.datetime "created_at", null: false
  t.datetime "updated_at", null: false
  t.integer  "screen_id"
end

A: Here is an example: https://jsfiddle.net/zdzfsq7m/4/
I'd recommend returning the total number that are available in an input field, instead of the number that are taken.
<input type="hidden" value="8" name="seats_available" id="seats_available">
<select id="adult" name="adult">
    <option val="0">0</option>
    <option val="1">1</option>
    <option val="2">2</option>
    <option val="3">3</option>
    <option val="4">4</option>
    <option val="5">5</option>
</select>

<select id="child" name="child">
    <option val="0">0</option>
    <option val="1">1</option>
    <option val="2">2</option>
    <option val="3">3</option>
    <option val="4">4</option>
    <option val="5">5</option>
</select>

Javascript:
$(document).ready(function () {
    var seats_available = parseInt($('#seats_available').val());
    var max_allowed = 5;

    $('select').on('change', function () {
        var currently_selected = 0;
        $('select').each(function() {
            currently_selected += parseInt($(this).val());
        })
        $('select').each(function () {
            var nowAvailable = seats_available - currently_selected;
            var currentlySelectedValue = parseInt($(this).val());
            $(this).find('option').each(function () {
                $option = $(this)
                num = parseInt($option.val());
                if (num <= currentlySelectedValue)
                    $option.prop('disabled', false);
                else if (nowAvailable >= 5)
                    $option.prop('disabled', false);
                else
                    $option.prop('disabled', num - currentlySelectedValue >= nowAvailable);
            })
        });
    })

})


This signal jammer using a new photo-frame design, has a very high hidden performance. Able to jamming all cell phone signals, allowing you to enjoy a quiet moment. You can use it for a long time without being noticed by others.
Very good camouflage! You can hang it in the living room as if nothing had happened!
This a very high hidden performance jammer, suitable for sitting in the living room or conference room, no one will find that this is actually a jammer device!


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Mansfield vs Bolton PREDICTION & BETTING TIPS - 02/02/2021
Mansfield vs Bolton Prediction was posted on: February 1, 2021
Mansfield Town and Bolton Wanderers go head to head at Field Mill in the League Two round 26. The Yellows look unstoppable at the moment, with the team winning each of their previous five league fixtures. Since Mansfield suffered elimination in the FA Cup, they will be fully focused on the League Two in the remainder of the season. The Trotters, on the other hand, aim to build on a 2-0 win over Leyton Orient.
Bolton regained a much-needed confidence, but given Mansfield's thrilling form, we predict that the visitors are going to return home empty-handed. In the first half of the season the two teams played out a 1-1 draw, but we are tempted to put our money on the Yellows this time out as they are eager to move a little closer to the playoffs berth in the League Two standings.
Highlighted Player (Jordan Bowery):
Born in Nottingham, England, on July 2, 1991, Jordan Bowery is a professional footballer who plays for Mansfield Town. Bowery played for a number of English clubs, but we should mentioned the notable ones only.
The Mansfield No. 9 was a part of the likes of Aston Villa, Bradford City, Rotherham United, and Crewe Alexandra in the past. Jordan Bowery joined the Yellows in the summer of 2020, signing for the club on a free transfer. He made his Mansfield Town debut in the League two in a goalless draw with Tranmere Rovers on September 12, 2020.
Bowery scored his first goal for the Yellows in a 2-2 draw with Leyton Orient on September 19, 2020. Centre-forward is the position that suits him the most, but he is used as both left and right winger as well. His preferred foot is right. Jordan Bowery has never played for the England national team.
Highlighted Team (Bolton):
Bolton Wanderers were formed as Christ Church Football Club back in 1874 and three years later they adopted their current name. The Trotters currently compete in the Championship and they play their home games at Macron Stadium, which was opened in 1997.
Speaking of the club's trophies, Bolton Wanderers won the FA Cup on four occasions (1923, 1926, 1929 and 1958), but they have yet to win the Premier League title. The Trotters were producing splendid displays in the 2003/2004 Premier League campaign, with the team finishing the season in eighth position in the standings, which is regarded as the club's best result in the English top flight.
Bolton did well to reach the UEFA Cup knockout stages in the 2007/2008 season; the English outfit eliminated Atletico Madrid in the two-legged tie, but Sporting Lisbon eventually proved to be a big catch for the Trotters.
Nigeria international Jay-Jay Okocha is one of the most notable footballers who played for Bolton and he scored 14 goals in 124 appearances in the league for the club. Bury are considered the club's fiercest rivals.


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Drugs, Alcohol, and Suicide Represent Growing Share of U.S. Mortality
by Shannon M. Monnat
Americans are killing themselves at an alarming rate. Nationwide, the mortality rate, from drug poisoning, alcohol poisoning, and suicide increased by 52 percent between 2000 and 2014. Most of this increase was driven by a surge in prescription opioid and heroin overdoses, but overdoses from other drugs, suicides by means other than drugs, and alcohol-induced deaths also increased over this period. Between 2010 and 2014, drugs, alcohol, or suicide were the underlying cause of death for 537,000 people and were contributing factors in an additional 133,000 deaths. Especially striking is that mortality from drugs, alcohol, and suicide has increased during a period of declining mortality for other major causes of death, including diabetes, heart disease, most cancers, and motor vehicle accidents.
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Carsey School of Public Policy at The University of New Hampshire
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service
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Penn State Population Research Institute
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Title: Drugs, Alcohol, and Suicide Represent Growing Share of U.S. Mortality
Authors Shannon M. Monnat
Copyright holder(s) Carsey School of Public Policy at The University of New Hampshire
Keywords alcohol , suicide , drug , mortality , percent
URL: https://birdsandbees.issuelab.org/resource/drugs-alcohol-and-suicide-represent-growing-share-of-u-s-mortality.html


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5 Killer Korean Metal Bands You Should Know
Vanessa Luk
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The South Korean entertainment industry has definitely taken the world by storm, especially for K-pop. We are all going crazy over their catchy lyrics, banging music, sleek dance moves, and not to mention, the pretty faces. However, did you know that other than K-pop, South Korea also does an equally incredible job in other music genres? Korean metal is one of them. Of course, South Korea is still pretty barren when it comes to metal music. But there are still many killer, mental Korean metal bands! Let me show you the world of Korean metal by introducing five of South Korea's very own impressive metal bands!
1. Bursters
Origin Story
Awards and Accomplishment
What's So Special About Them?
What Are They Up To Lately?
Where To Find Them?
2. Dark Mirror ov Tragedy
3. Diablo
4. Traitor
5. Vassline
Which Korean Metal Bands are You Going to Check Out?
Formerly known as Burstered, Bursters are a South Korean post-alternative metalcore band signed under Evermore Entertainment. This talented quintet — Dae-gun Noh (Vocalist), Jun-yong Ahn (Guitarist), Gye-jin Lee (Guitarist), Hwan-hee Jo (Bassist) and Tae-hee Jo (Drummer) — was formed in 2014, and debuted their first 6-track extended play (EP), Independent, on February 16, 2015. The EP includes songs like "Whenever You Call Me", and "Scandal".
Quickly after that, they launched a 3-track EP in late September 2015. They released their first full-length album Live In Hope on April 16, 2017. The rest is history.
Before forming the band, Gyejin, Junyong, and Daegun were already really great friends in middle school. They discovered their love for rock music at school and fell in love with rock legends like Linkin Park. The next thing they knew was deciding to form a rock band of their own. Hwanhee and Taehee joined later on, and "Burstered " was borned. The reason why they chose this name was because they want their music to be "explosive" – meaning that they want their music to make an impact on their listeners and the music industry.
The five-piece made their first ever appearance on a Korean TV show called "Superstar K" in 2014.
"We were hungry for it, for this opportunity to show our music." – Bursters, 2019
Quoted from an interview done by Luke Morton from British weekly magazine, Kerrang! Busters were fully ready for this show and fully ready for the world to listen to their music.
Amid all the other gifted musicians, Bursters became the pioneer, out of all the other heavy metal bands who have previously participated in "Superstar K", to have made their way into the final six. They got signed to Evermore Entertainment right away.
With their powerful vocal and drifting metal guitar riffs, Bursters's first album, Live In Hope, got critically and commercially acclaimed by Burrn, which is a monthly, heavy metal Japanese magazine. They believed it was one of the most auspicious albums of the year.
Even though their music could be categorized into the heavy metal/ alternative rock genre, Bursters do not always stick to one genre. Their songs also focus on serious issues like how their 2019 single, Barriers, features discrimination and capitalism problems.They want to express their feelings and thoughts through these songs and raise awareness.
After having a UK tour in Summer 2019: K-Rock Revelation, Bursters do not have any upcoming tours or new songs/albums at the moment. Though, a documentary of that 2019 tour – <K-ROCK REVELATION : UK TOUR> – is now available on Bursters' official YouTube channel!
Official Website: http://evermoremusic.co/?artist=bursters&ckattempt=2
Facebook: BurstersOfficial
YouTube: BURSTERS – Topic
Spotify: BURSTERS
Instagram: bursters_official
Formed in 2003, Dark Mirror ov Tragedy is as dark as its name suggests. If you like bands such as the famous English gothic metal band, Paradise Lost, this Korean metal band might be right for you. Consisting of 6 members – Material Pneuma (vocal), Confyverse (drums), Reverof (bass), Senyt (guitar), Genie (keyboard) and Zahaquielare (guitar) – Dark Mirror ov Tragedy is currently signed under Radtone Music. But for their debut album in April 1, 2005, Dark Mirror ov Tragedy, they self-released it. It includes 7 tracks, like "Perfume of Death" and "Iced Place".
Many members got replaced ever since the initial formation of the band. They found each other on the internet and wanted to establish a Korean metal band due to their mutual love for black metal music. "Korea is such a barren land for metal music" quoted from an interview Dark Mirror ov Tragedy had with Korean Music Entertainment online magazine – KoME. They grew up listening to metal music and wanted to create metal music of their own.
The 2018 album, The Lord ov Shadow, won the Best Metal Album of The Year in the Korean Music Awards in 2019.
Black, all-consuming, powerful and intense – these are the adjectives used to describe Dark Mirror Ov Tragedy. Their music is a mixture of art-rock, heavy metal, and classic music. The name of their band actually symbolizes the fact that our future might not be as rainbow and sunshine as we would imagine… Pretty depressing, huh? But also perfect to listen to when you're hating life and just want some music to match that feeling. Listening to their music is also almost cathartic in a way, their second album The Pregnant of Despair serves as a good evidence for that. The build-up from each track and the beautiful vocals, especially from track 3: "Mournful Death to Everyone" transcend you to another realm.
This Korean metal band is currently touring across Germany, the UK, Portugal, Spain and France. They have 11 concerts coming soon (2022). You can find out more details here! Get your tickets soon if you're living in these areas!
Facebook: Dark Mirror ov Tragedy
YouTube: DARK MIRROR OV TRAGEDY OFFICIAL
Spotify: Dark Mirror ov Tragedy
Instagram: @darkmirrorofficial
Oldies but goodies, racing back to almost thirty years ago, this Korean metal band was formed in 1993. They are iconic because of their unorthodox music and their scary looks. If you are into Randy Blythe's music, I'm pretty sure you would be into Diablo's music as well. Currently composed of five members – Jang Hak (vocal), Kim Soo-han (guitar), Choi Chang-rok (guitar) ,Songmin (bass), and Choo Myung-gyo (drums) – the band is signed under a Japanese record label Howling Bull. This Korean metal band did not debut their first split album CD, Legal Defense, until 1997 with other musicians (Seed, Off, Slam).
In the 2013 Red Bull Live On The Road music competition, Diablo won.
It is not easy to maintain a band for twenty-eight years, but Diablo did it, and they did it gloriously.
"I did music because I liked it, so I came all the way." Said member Choo Myung-gyo in an interview done by Jung, a blogger.
Similar to Dark Mirror ov Tragedy, the music style of Diablo cannot be narrowed down into one particular sub-genre of metal music. They are in fact a brew of nu metal and groove metal, which are heavy metal that cater more to the mainstream taste as it's a mixture of metal and other genres like hip-hop and rock.
Most of their songs are in English, making them popular internationally. In 2000, they released their first solo album, Desirous Infection, in not only South Korea but also Japan and the US. In it, 5 tracks are in English. They even recorded one of their albums, Undefined, in Los Angeles (Cherokee Studios).
Even though the members change constantly, the band still remains active in the Korean metal scene and gained recognition throughout the years. Just in 2020, "Project Diablo" was announced. They planned to release six singles, three mini-albums, and one full-length album.
However, after releasing two singles, Unheard Answer and Nothing (To Die For) in 2020, they haven't been up to much in 2021. However, they promised in an interview that they are working on a full-length album and might release it soon for lovers of Korean metal music!
Facebook: powerdiablo
YouTube: DIABLO
A 4-member Korean metal band from Busan, Traitor is a Nu-Death metal band signed under Realize Records. The group consists of deadring (bass, production), SARU(guitar), irohana (vocal) and Joey Lee (drums and leader). Although the band was technically formed in 2013, they debuted their first EP in 2018, "4th Rated Waste".
If you love extreme, brutal metal, Traitor is definitely the band for you. Their music is full of strength and it's tension can cut glass (especially for the baseline). They have the kind of music that makes your heart flutter.
Their latest activity was releasing their first full-length album, Zero the Traitor, in December 2020. But they've still been making an impact in Korean metal music in 2021.
Facebook: Traitor 트레이터
YouTube: TRAITOR BSDM
Bandcamp: TRAITOR
Instagram: traitor_bsdm
With music that makes you feel that rush and hyped-up, this Korean heavy metal band Vassline technically was formed in 1996, but it was not until 2000 they released their own mini album, Bloodthirsty. The five-piece – Shin Woo Suk (vocals), Tiger Jin (guitars), Chainsaw Cho (guitars, voices), Bluce666 (bass, voices), Choi Hyun Jin (drums) – is signed under GMC Records. Prior to their debut, they mostly did collaborations with other musicians. For example, in 1999 they did the first track in 3000 Punk — "Valcan 4".
I know what you're thinking, Vassline = Vaseline?? It's not a coincidence. This Korean metal band actually wanted to make themselves "Vaseline"(like the skincare brand) but apparently the name is already taken. However, they seem to be unwilling to reveal why they wanted this name.
It all started when Shin Woo-seok and Lee Ki-ho, who were classmates from an art academy, got together to form a band in the Winter of 1996. And different members join in later years, the rest is history.
Their 2004 album, Blood of Immortality, won the award for Best Rock Album at the 2005 Korean Music Awards.
Raw and strong vocals, heavy and deep guitar, bass line and skillful drumming that makes you want to stomp your feet… this Korean metal band's songs are perfect to listen to when you're very angry, and just want to scream! Because essentially they are screaming for you haha.
Especially for their award-winning album, Blood of Immortality. The first track is soft and peaceful ("Letalis Silentium") – but that's just the calm before the storm.
It quickly accelerated with rapid and powerful percussion at the beginning of track two ("An Ode to My Friend").
The guitar solo sprinkled in these tracks are unbelievable- it actually makes me want to jump on a table and violently bang my head – it's awesome!
Their music is rooted in Korean metal/heavy metal, but it also has alternative, punk, jazz and progressive rock elements. They have also pursued different metal styles throughout the years. On the other hand, the story being told by their songs changed from abstract and metaphorical to more straightforward lyrics about direction of life.
Not exactly new, but they dropped a full-length album Memoirs Of The War in 2017 and the single "Within Dark Rain " in 2019. Very excited to listen to their new work in the future of Korean metal music!
Facebook: VASSLINE (Official)
YouTube: Vassline – Topic
Spotify: VASSLINE
I know metal music, especially death/dark metal, is not exactly everyone's thing. To my fellow metalheads, try diving into the Korean metal genre. And for my fellow k-pop fans, try listening to these bands' music. I promise they will take you on a new, different musical journey. Even though they are all Korean metal bands, they have different styles. Korean metal music is often overlooked, but it's such an underrated genre that I really recommend putting in your playlist. You won't regret it! So, honestly? Check them all out! Who knows. Maybe they'll make you fall in love with heavy Korean metal music! Let's get your scream on!!!
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Kashīgū~a shrine dedicated to Emperor Chūai by Empress Jingū
Feb. 29th, 2020
Dec. 31st,2019
Kashīgū is a shrine which is told that Empress Jingū had built for her husband Emperor Chūai. It is one of the 16 shrines which an imperial envoy 'Chokushi' performs rituals once in ten years.
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Kashīgū is a shrine located in Higashi-ku, Fukuoka city. In the modern system of ranked Shinto shrines, Kashīgū was ranked as a "Kanpei-sha",the highest rank. It is also a "Chokusaisha", one of the 16 shrines which an imperial envoy, "Chokushi", performs rituals once in ten years.
Originally, Kashīgū was founded as a mausoleum for Emperor Chūai. He was enshrined here by the hands of Empress Jingū where the Kashīgū is now, and eventually Empress Jingū was enshrined here together.
Visiting Kashīgū enshrining a pair of married couple gods, Emperor Chūai and Empress Jingū.
About 10 minutes from Hakata station in central Fukuoka, getting off the train at Kashī station. Kashīgū is about 20 minutes on foot.
2019, Dec. 31st Fukuoka, Fukuoka
Walking along the tracks for a while. A stone monument saying "大社香椎宮近道 (meaning: Shortcut to Kashīgū)" can be seen. The path to the left leads to Kashīgū too, but continuing on.
Kashī-Miyamae station on the Nishitetsu Kaizuka Line can be seen in the distance. It is one of the closest station to Kashīgū.
The street on the other side of JR Kagoshima line is called Chokushidō. This tree-lined street is the main path to Kashīgū.
A stone monument with the letters "Taisha-Kashīgū" The word "Kanpei" is filled up but still readable.
Soon after the railroad crossing there is the first torī of Kashīgū.
Before continuing on to Kashīgū, going up the slope on the right.
On top of this slope is the Tongū of Kashīgū.
A Tongū is where a mikoshi travels to in a festival. Once in two years, 3 mikoshi s travels here along with a procession of people in traditional costumes. The Tongū is under reconstruction now.
Going down the slope and returning to the Chokushidō.
Chokushidō is the main path to Kashīgū and is about 1km long. In old times it is said that it was only used by imperial envoys or in special occasions.
Looking back at the railroad crossing. The shoreline used to be around where the Nishitetsu Kaizuka line runs, but in the Showa period the sea was reclaimed and now the shoreline is about 1km away.
Continuing on to Kashīgū. This brilliant tree-lined street was constructed using trees dedicated to the shrine in 1926.
The path crosses JR Kashī line.
Approaching Kashīgū.
Kashīgū in sight on the left side.
The second torī, at the entrance of Kashīgū.
The sign of Kashīgū.
Next to the torī there is a sign board with the Kashīgū made of mizuhiki, decorative Japanese cord made from twisted paper, drawn on.
Going through the torī.
The path continuing to the main shrine.
On the left is a Benten-sha.
This Benten-sha is dedicated for Ichikishima-no-mikoto, and is said it is here since the Kashīgū was founded.
The Benten-sha built on a small island in a pond.
Around June, more than 2000 irises will be in full bloom.
Continuing on to the main shrine.
The third torī.
After going through the third torī, there is a Rō-mon. This gate was rebuilt in 1903.
The Rō-mon from the rear.
After going through the Rō-mon, there is a chōzuya, a watershed to cleanse your hands.
Near the chōzuya there is Takeuchi shrine, an auxiliary shrine. It is dedicated for Takeuchi-no-Sukune-no-mikoto, one of the five great vassals serving Emperor Chūai and Empress Jingū.
Continuing on.
In front of thestone steps is a pair of Komainu. This one on the right.
The komainu on the left..
Going up the stone steps, the last corner to the main shrine. On the right is the Aya-sugi.
Aya-sugi is a cedar tree over 1800 years old. When Empress Jingū returned from Sankan-seibatsu, the Korean Invasion, she buried the three treasures, a sword, a spear and a cane and planted a cedar stick there making a pledge to protect the dynasty forever.
On the top of the last stone steps is the Naka-mon. This gate was also rebuilt in 1903.
Going through the Naka-mon.
The hengaku carried on the haiden with the words "香椎宮 (Kashīgū)"
From this side, three buildings, The haiden, the heiden and the honden. In an average shrine the heiden is what is called a haiden but in Kashīgū it is called the heiden since it is where the imperial envoy performs ritual ceremonies to present the Heihaku, sacred silk and other sacred materials.
The Naka-mon from the rear.
The Honden, main shrine, is Kashī-zukuri, an architectural style only seen in Kashīgū. It was built by Kuroda Narikiyo the 10th head of Fukuoka domain in 1801.
The Honden surrounded by a fence.
A roof in a complicated shape, with a hip-and-gable roof with a bargeboard in front, and a gable roof sticking out left and right.
The Honden from the roof.
The Honden from the left side.
The Honden seen through the fence. There is a porch on both sides, so the dieties can get on and off a mikoshi or an ox carriage directly.
Trees grow thick inside the fence around the Honden.
On the left side of the Honden is Takeuchi shrine.
The Sōgakuden, where ceremonial music or dances are performed, on the left of the Honden.
Going all the way around the Honden and to the Juyo-sho.
A number tag handed while waiting to get a goshuin.
The goshuin of Kashīgū.
On the side of the heiden is a gun barrel which belonged to Imperial Japanese Navy battle ship Settsu. It was placed here in 1923 in commemoration of Empress Teimei's visit to the shrine traveling on the vessel in 1922.
The shinsen-sho on the right side of the honden. It is where the food that are served for the dieties are prepared.
The gate on the right of the honden leads to the Furō-sui.
On the left is Makio shrine, an auxiliary shrine dedicated for Nakatomi-no-Ikatsu, one of the five great vassals serving Emperor Chūai and Empress Jingū.
About a five minute walk to Furō-sui.
A torī that leads out side of the shrine.
The street right in front leads to the Furō-sui, but before continuing on, taking a detour to the Furumiya on the right.
On top of the stone steps is the Saniwa saijo. This is where Empress Jingū built a shrine for her husband Emperor Chūai and where the Kashīgū was founded.
It is told that the Saniwa saijo is where Empress Jingū and the vassals had a council around the coffin of Emperor Chūai. The tree standing inside is called "Kan-kake-no-shī (棺掛椎, meaning: Castanopsis tree to lean a coffin)". It is said that when Empress Jingū, wanting to hide Emperor Chūai's death leaned the coffin against this tree , a pleasant smell filled the area and the foul odor faded out. Also it is said that it is the origin of the name around this area "Kashī".
The path to the right of the Saniwa saijo.
The path leads to where Emperor Chūai set up a camp to defeat the Kumaso.
Emperor Chūai died here when he was staying here to defeat the Kumaso. It is said that his death is because he went against the three Sumiyoshi gods's oracle.
Leaving the Furumiya. On the other side of the road is where Kashīgū is now.
Continuing on to the Furō-sui. An average residential area.
There are not many signs leading to the Furō-sui but is not a difficult way.
Soon a wooden sign indicating the entrance of the Furō-sui will be in site.
Approaching the Furō-sui.
Inside the torī there is the well which the spring water, "Furō-sui", comes out.
The well is inside the shed.
Opening the door. This door is locked outside of opening hours.
Lifting the lid, the Furō-sui springs inside. "Furō-sui" means "the water of eternal youth". It is said that Takeuchi-no-Sukune drank this water and lived until 300.
There are some cups and a funnel to have this water.
Drinking the Furō-sui. However the sign here says to boil the water before drinking it.
Leaving the Furō-sui.
Returning to the Kashīgū.
Back at the main shrine.
Going through the Naka-mon and seeing the Aya-sugi.
Beside the Aya-sugi is Inari shrine and Keiseki shrine.
Keiseki shrine with a pair of statues of chicken in front. It is said that a Buddhist priest changed a chicken into a rock to enshrine it in the Edo period. It is a unique shrine that deifies a chicken.
After passing Keiseki shrine, there is a small pond called Kame-no-ike. Around the pond is an azalea garden.
Around the hill next to the pond are some stone monuments.
A statue of Takeuchi-no-Sukune. The baby in his arms is Emperor Ōjin.
On top of the hill is an auxiliary shrine, Hayatsuji shrine. The enshrined diety is Ōtomo-no-Takemochi, one of the five great vassals serving Emperor Chūai and Empress Jingū.
At the foot of the hill is an auxiliary shrine, Hamao shrine. It was originally near the railroad crossing of JR Kagoshima line but due to land readjustment it was moved here temporarily.
Near the Aya-sugi, there is the Chokushi-kan. It is where the Chokushi, imperial envoy stays.
The Aya-sugi seen from in front of the Chokushi-kan.
Looking back at the Naka-mon.
Going back to the entrance.
Leaving Kashīgū.
On the other side of the street is an auxiliary shrine, Kuchise shrine. The enshrined diety is Hata-no-Yashiro-no-Sukune, the son of Takeuchi-no-Sukune.
Going to the opposite direction. It is an average street unlike the Chokushidō.
In about 3 minutes, Kashī-jingū station can be found on the right.
Kashī-jingū station is the nearest station to Kashīgū. A torī is drawn on the station sign.
Getting on Kashī line, and heading for the next destination.
The next destination is Shikaumi shrine.
Next article.
Shikaumi shrine~the head shrine of the Sea gods


As part of a series of blog posts around Google +, I talked with Cara Rousseau, manager, digital and social media strategy at Duke University, about the school's use of the platform.
Q: Tell us a little bit about the Google + presence your department manages and related goals. Does your institution have other accounts not managed by your department?
A: Duke University has a very active Google + presence with more than 280,000 followers and more than 2.5 million views. The main Google+ page is managed by our social media team in Duke's Office of News & Communications. Duke Athletics and Duke Men's Basketball also manage a very strong presence on Google+, with combined followers exceeding 500,000 and almost 2 million views, respectively. Our goals for Google+ are to reach niche communities (research, science, medical, health, etc.), to optimize search results and to leverage the Hangouts On Air video streaming platform to connect our audiences.
Q: Why is your institution on Google + and how do you find it valuable? Who is your audience?
A: Duke uses Google+ primarily as a place to optimize search results and for the Hangouts On Air feature. We first started using Google + in August of 2011 when pages launched, but we were really not sure what to do with it. Then, in April 2012, Hangouts on Air launched in beta, and we decided to explore the application, holding eight video chats for prospective and admitted students in the month of April. We used venues across campus, selected based on the theme of the chat. For example, we held our chat on "Duke spirit and pride" in the Cameron Indoor Stadium, which also houses our Hall of Fame. We held our "Duke research in the world" chat at the Duke Lemur Center to show how hands-on research happens for students. By connecting admitted students to current students in spots across campus, we were able to open a window to campus culture and student life.
Because Google+ is a social layer, it spreads across other Google applications like Google search, YouTube and Google Maps. Because these platforms all talk to each other, things that are posted on Google+ (and have good engagement and reach!) also perform better across other Google products like search. This is important if you are trying to boost the visibility of a small department or if you are promoting a faculty member who doesn't otherwise have a public presence.
We also use Google+ to reach certain communities that are more active there than in spaces like Facebook or Twitter.
We've found that Google + is strong in niche areas of research and science health; it's a cerebral place so we focus less on pride and sports and more on geekier content. Because Duke is a leading research university, we have a lot of stuff to share that is interesting to those users.
Q: What are some of your Google + successes? What have you learned? Any tips for other institutions?
A: Hangouts On Air have been my favorite thing that we've done on Google+. In addition to our student web chats, we've also done office hours with alumni and faculty for events such as the Oscars. Christoph Guttentag, our dean of admissions, moderated a debate between two high schools in California via Hangouts On Air. Duke's Class of 1984 held a series of Hangouts On Air with its class for months leading up to the 30th reunion. We have even held Hangouts via mobile devices live from Blue Devil Days, our main student recruitment events. We are really excited to keep pushing the envelope by trying new things on this platform.
Browse the "discover" tab and find interesting things Google+ is featuring.
Search communities to see if there is a community already existing for your school (hint: it probably already exists, so it's a good idea to find out who is active there).
Figure out what's trending on Google+ and use the hashtags to share your content (as it makes sense).
Try a Hangout instead of a phone call the next time you have a virtual meeting. Using the tool will help you get much more comfortable with it.
Keep it visual! Google+ has more visual space in posts and cover art than Facebook does. Make sure you are posting beautiful things with captions that sizzle.
Q: How does Google + compare with Facebook at your institution?
A: Google + isn't a replacement for Facebook; it is a very different space. We find that our audience on Facebook (and Twitter) is more interested in school pride and sports. Our engagement on Google+ tends to be lower than on Facebook, even though we have more followers on Google+ than on Facebook. However, engagement is growing, and we get an especially good response to posts when we use keywords that are "trending" and apply that trend to our content. Google+ also has a "communities" feature that is more searchable than Facebook groups.
Q: What Google + projects would you like to focus on in the future?
A: I'd like to leverage it for more departments and uses on campus. For example, we've started thinking about how our career center and global education departments can use Hangouts On Air for advising and information sessions. We're also excited about continuing to explore how we can use mobile devices to host video and connect with audiences across the world.
content should go viral. You need initial boost only.