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Ruby is a small incorporated town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States, located about 60 miles northeast of the state capital of Baton Rouge and adjacent to the Mississippi border, and characterized by a quiet rural atmosphere and a deep community culture. Sparsely populated, with fewer than 500 people according to the most recent census, the town dates back to the late 1800s and, with its early rise to an agricultural economy (e.g., cotton and soybean farming), still retains the rustic look of a traditional Southern town. The town's landmarks include a century-old community church and several Victorian-style homes, and the annual fall "Ruby Family Day," which blends elements of local Cajun and Creole culture, has become a shared memory for the surrounding residents. Despite its small size, Ruby epitomizes the serenity of the American countryside with its simple folk and distinctive Louisiana southern flavor.
Edison, located in central New Jersey, USA, is part of Middlesex County and is one of the major satellite towns of the New York metropolitan area. Originally named Raritan Township, the city was renamed in 1973 in honor of the great inventor Thomas Edison, who invented the phonograph, among other things, at the nearby Menlo Park Laboratory. As the economic and population center of New Jersey, Edison is known for its multicultural community and convenient transportation network, with I-287 and the NJ Transit rail line running north and south, connecting Manhattan, New York, to Philadelphia, making for an easy commute. The city's commercial development, with Edison Mall and other large shopping districts, as well as gathered many pharmaceutical, science and technology companies, such as Johnson & Johnson part of the office is located here. The city has a population of more than 100,000, with a significant percentage of Asians, especially Indian and Chinese communities, and a strong sense of cultural diversity. In addition, the city has excellent educational resources, with many public schools and community colleges, making it a popular choice for families.