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Jul 26, 2009

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FM from Jane Group CARI

Itsukushima Shinto Shrine*

Itsukushima Shrine (Japanese: 厳島神社, Itsukushima Jinja) is a Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima) in the city of Hatsukaichi in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Japanese government has designated several buildings and possessions as national treasures.

The shrine is dedicated to the three daughters of the Shinto deity Susano-o no Mikoto, brother of the great sun deity, Amaterasu (the tutelary deity of the Imperial household). The first shrine buildings were probably erected in the 6th century, and the shrine has been destroyed many times. The present shrine dates from the mid-16th century, having been rebuilt in keeping with its earlier 12th century design.

The current sixteenth century shrine follows the design established in 1168, when funds were provided by the warlord Taira no Kiyomori. The shrine's construction, consisting of pier-like structures built over the bay, is due to the holystatus that the island once commanded. Commoners were historically not allowed to set foot on the island, and had to approach by boat, entering through the gate that appears to float. Beside the shrine is a noh stage.

The dramatic gate (torii) of Itsukushima Shrine is one of Japan's most popular tourist attractions, and the view of the gate in front of the island's Mount Misen is classified as one of the Three Views of Japan (along with the sand bar Amanohashidate, and Matsushima Bay). The gate has existed since 1168, though the current gate dates back to 1875. The gate, built of camphor wood, is about 16 metres high and was built in a four-legged style to provide additional stability.

The gate only appears to be floating at high tide; when the tide is low, the gate is surrounded by mud and can be accessed by foot from the island. It is common practice for visitors to place coins in the cracks of the legs of the gate and make a wish. Gathering shellfish near the gate is also popular at low tide. At night, powerful lights on the shore illuminate the gate.

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FM from Jane Group CARI

Atlantic Ocean shoreline

Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. Famous for its boardwalk, casino gambling, sandy beaches, shopping centers, spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean, and as the inspiration for the board game Monopoly, Atlantic City is a resort community located on Absecon Island on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. As of 2008, the city has a population of 35,770, with 266,268 people living in the Atlantic City–Hammonton metropolitan statistical area. Other municipalities on the island are Ventnor City, Margate City, and Longport. The main routes into Atlantic City are the Black Horse Pike (US 322/40), White Horse Pike (US 30) and the Atlantic City Expressway. Atlantic City borders Absecon, Brigantine,Pleasantville, Ventnor and West Atlantic City (part of Egg Harbor Township).


Jul 24, 2009


FMs FROM HOLMES GROUP CARI

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Brunei is a country placed on the island of Borneo, in Southeast Asia. Leaving its coastline with the South China Sea, Brunei is totally surrounded by the state of Sarawak, Malaysia. Brunei is the leftover of a very powerful sultanate, regaining its independence from the United Kingdom on 1 January 1984.
Food of Brunei is very much comparable to that of its neighbors, Malaysia and Singapore. They are rich and spicy with rice and noodles being the staple food. Brunei is famous for its diverse and great food. Being a melting pot, the visitors can have a wide array of food throughout the day. The guests could wake up to Chinese food, followed by a delicious Malay food for lunch and feasting on delicious Indian food for dinner.

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Al-Masjid al-Harām

Al-Masjid al-Ḥarām is the largest mosque in the world. Located in the city of Mecca, it surrounds the Kaaba, the place which Muslims turn towards while offering daily prayers and is considered the holiest place on Earth by Muslims. The mosque is also known as the Grand Mosque.

The current structure covers an area of 400,800 square metres (99.0 acres) including the outdoor and indoor praying spaces and can accommodate up to 4 million worshippers during the Hajj period, one of the largest annual gatherings of people in the world.

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The Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

The Kaaba "Cube"is a cuboidal building in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and is the most sacred site in Islam.The building predates Islam, and, according to Islamic tradition, the first building at the site was built by Abraham. The building has a mosque built around it, the Masjid al-Haram. All Muslims around the world face the Kaaba during prayers, no matter where they are.

One of the Five Pillars of Islam requires every capable Muslim to perform the Hajj pilgrimage at least once in their lifetime. Multiple parts of the Hajj require pilgrims to walk several times around the Kaaba in a counter-clockwise direction (as viewed from above). This circumambulation, the Tawaf, is also performed by pilgrims during the Umrah(lesser pilgrimage). However, the most dramatic times are during the Hajj, when two million pilgrims simultaneously gather to circle the building on the same day.

Jul 23, 2009

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Manchester United Football Club

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Arsenal Football Club

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Chelsea Football Club

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Liverpool Football Club

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::Perth::

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The biggest city within the Western Australia state, Perth is located on the south-westerly side of Australia and close to the coastline. Perth is now home to more than 1.5 million inhabitants and is centred around the Swan River.
A number of popular beaches surround Perth and add greatly to the tourist appeal of this city, generally remaining uncrowded throughout the year. Perth's Central Business District (CBD) is to be found approximately 10 km / 6 miles inland and on the banks of the Swan River, next to the Northbridge shopping area.

China(Metal)(Reserved to Inabu)

Beijing(Metal)

China(Metal) (Reserved to David)

(Reserved to inabu)

Terra-Cotta Archer (Reserved to Pippo)

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Jul 22, 2009

Chelsea Football Club 2pcs - (Reserved to Paih)

Reserved to David

Reserved to Ratu

Reserved to Sheila N Maria

Cameron Highlands , Malaysia




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