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America/Los_Angeles |
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UTC-8 |
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UTC-7 |
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America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
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UTC-5 |
Irvine, located in Orange County in southern California, is an important technology and education hub in Southern California. Planned in the 1960s, the city has been repeatedly recognized as one of the safest and most livable cities in the nation for its "livable community" core concept, green system, low crime rate and multicultural atmosphere. Economically, Irvine is home to many technology, biotech, and corporate headquarters, such as Broadcom and Western Digital, which provide residents with a large number of high-paying jobs. Educationally, the University of California, Irvine (UCI) is a top public research university that drives regional innovation and talent pool. A young demographic (median age of approximately 34), quality school districts, and proximity to Los Angeles and San Diego make Irvine a desirable location for global talent and families.
Mathiston is a town in Webster County, Mississippi, United States, located in the north-central region of the state near U.S. Route 82. Founded in the late 19th century and named after early settler Mathilda Mathis, the town has a population of about 700 and is a typical rural community in the American South.
Mathiston is located about 160 kilometers north of Jackson, the capital of Mississippi, and only 30 kilometers from Starkville (home of Mississippi State University). Surrounded by forests and farmland, it has a typical rural southern American landscape with a humid subtropical climate.
The local economy is based on agriculture and small retail businesses, and is surrounded by large tracts of cotton and soybean farmland. The town retains a quiet community atmosphere with basic public amenities including a post office, schools, and churches. A community festival held each fall is an important local cultural tradition.
Mathiston is close to the Tombigbee National Forest for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking and fishing. The college town of Starkville is a 30-minute drive away to experience Mississippi State University's campus culture and sporting events.