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Bangalore has been the fastest-growing city of India since the past few decades. IT has been the major growth driver and is responsible for aggressive real estate development in the city. Being the IT hub of India, Bangalore has a multi-cultural population with good social infrastructure, excellent educational institutes and constantly upgrading physical infrastructure. Currently, the most promising residential micro-markets are Outer Ring Road (ORR), Sarjapur Road, Whitefield and North Bangalore.
Luxury Residential: Bangalore is the third-largest hub for High Net worth Individuals (HNIs). It is estimated to be home to over 10,000 individual dollar millionaires. Bangalore has a large base of expatriates who live and work in the city. The residents are well travelled, cultured and have sophisticated tastes.
There has been increased demand for high-end residential apartments in the city, particularly in the Central Business District (CBD), Secondary Business District (SBD), Whitefield, North Bangalore and Outer Ring Road sub-markets. We expect consumer demand for high-end residential projects in these sub-markets to be steady over the short term.
Bangalore is one of the most promising markets for villa projects in India. Villa and row house developments are most active in the North Bangalore, ORR, Sarjapur Road and Whitefield micro-markets. High-end residential property buyers in Bangalore are very sensitive in terms of amenities, product quality and unit sizes.
Mid-Income Housings: This segment is mainly driven by individuals working in the IT and ITES industry. The main driving factors for this segment are social infrastructure, proximity to workplaces, good physical infrastructure and access to medical and educational facilities.
Because of these reasons, micro-markets such as Whitefield, the ORR IT corridor, Electronic City and few areas in North Bangalore have witnessed a steady demand from the mid-income segment.
Affordable Housing: The demand from this segment comes from extremely price sensitive buyers – therefore, affordable projects are developed in the suburbs as these areas offer large land parcels at lower acquisition costs. Areas such as Mysore road, Hosur road, Kanakapura road etc. have witnessed high demand for this segment.
The affordable housing concept has gained ground in Bangalore City, mainly due to a few graded developers like Purvankara, Brigade Group, Shriram Properties, Golden Gate Properties, Ozone Group and Nitesh Estate who are focusing their projects for customer segment.
In most cases, the housing units are made affordable by reduced unit sizes, compromising on civic amenities and other USPs which were typically provided as differentiators to the competing projects in the micro-market/city. Affordable housing has seen constant demand on the outskirts of Bangalore, in all directions. Availability of large land parcels at lower price points has encouraged these developments. Also, the planned Metro Rail and Peripheral Ring Road have increased the demand on the outskirts of Bangalore.
VBHC Attibele and Patel Neo Town in the South Bangalore, Provident Welworth and Sovereign Lakefront in North Bangalore, and Provident Sunworth and VBHC Kengeri in West Bangalore are some of the affordable housing projects in the city. The demand for affordable housing in East Bangalore is lower when compared to Bangalore's other micro-markets.
With increased demand, 'affordable' housing projects have witnessed an increase in the capital prices and are now priced higher than or similar to mid-income segment projects.These projects have also seen substantial rise in capital values because of increased cost of land acquisition and construction. Developers have therefore resorted to redesigning their projects to address the demand of a wider target segment looking at the budget homes category. Major national level players and local developers have plans to enter the affordable housing segment of Bangalore. These include Tata Housing, Usha Breco Realty, Godrej Properties, Ashoka Group, Jannaadhar Construction, CSC Builders, Brigade Group, etc.
Overall Demand Scenario: The Bangalore market saw absorption of 6,519 units in 2Q13 against 6,689 units in 1Q13. Unsold stock in 2Q13 totalled 50,184 units in 2Q13 as compared to 46,823 in 1Q13, reflecting a vacancy rate of 53.4%, down from 54.2% in 1Q13. Supply: A total of 21 residential projects were launched across Bangalore in 2Q13, offering 9,889 units against 10,009 units in 1Q13. Meanwhile, eight residential projects comprising 2,319 units in various sub-markets were withdrawn from active stock as they were completely sold out.
The major projects launched in 2Q13 included Prestige Sunrise, Prestige Ivy Terraces, Shriram Sameeksha, Sobha Santorini and Brigade Begonia.
Central (CBD) & Off Central (SBD): Low supply and high demand. Due to low availability of large land parcels and high capital values, these micro-markets have seen a limited supply of residential developments. These markets have very good social and physical infrastructure.
Nitesh Park Avenue, Prestige Kingfisher Towers, Westcourt Cityview, ETA Beau Monde, 77 Degrees East, Sobha Indraprastha and Prestige Edwardian are some of the high-end projects in these micro-markets.
North BangaloreThe demand for high-end residential units remains high in the North Bangalore region. Residential real estate activity in North Bangalore has gained traction post the commencement of the Bangalore International Airport. The projects located around Hebbal, Bellary Road and surrounding areas are in the luxury segment. North Bangalore is assured to be the next economic centre of Bangalore.
Proximity to the International Airport and planned social and the physical infrastructure in the North have boosted development in the area. Embassy Lake Terraces, RMZ Latitude, Karle Zenith, Equinox, Embassy Boulevard are some of the high-end projects in the North Bangalore.
South Bangalore: The demand for high-end residential developments is low in the South. The housing requirement in this area increased after Electronic City established itself as an IT Hub in this micro-market. However, it did not attract premium residential developments due to poor urban and social infrastructure.
East Bangalore: Whitefield as a micro-market has developed into a self-sustaining area. Along with being an IT destination, this area has good social infrastructure and developing physical infrastructure. Hence, the demand for luxury residential developments remains high. Adarsh Palm Meadows, Prestige White Meadows, Chaithanya Sharan, Windmills of Your Mind are some of the luxury projects in this market.
West Bangalore: This micro-market has not been successful in attracting many real estate developers as it fails on the count of good social infrastructure. It is mainly dominated by industrial developments and has seen hardly any developments in high-end residential developments.
North Bangalore: Proximity to the International Airport, planned infrastructure such as the Elevated Expressway (Bellary Road), High Speed Rail Link, Bangalore Metro Rail, etc. have been the major growth drivers for residential development in North Bangalore. Also, the Government is aggressively promoting this area for future economic activities. The planned Information Technology Investment Region (ITIR) near Devanhalli, Aerospace SEZ planned near the International Airport and the proposed Devanhalli Business Park are the key drivers for residential development in North Bangalore. Some of the prime developments in North Bangalore in the mid-segment residential category are Prestige Misty Waters, Hiranandani Glen Gate, Brigade Altamont, Mantri Webcity and Sobha City.
South Bangalore: South Bangalore is close to major work centres along the ORR and is primarily classified as an upper middle-class residential catchment. It has potential for further augmentation of existing physical and social infrastructure. Over the past few years, the Southern suburbs have witnessed a high percentage of appreciation on investments. Amongst the prime residential developments in the Southern suburbs of Bangalore, projects that can be listed are Salarpuria Greenage, SNN Raj Lakeview, Purva Highlands and Sobha Forest View.
East Bangalore: Eastern Bangalore is characterized by major work centres like Whitefield, the EPIP Zone which has escalated the development of residential apartments over the past few years. Many mid-scale residential projects like Brigade Cosmopolis, Brigade Lakefront, Sobha Habitech and UKN Belvista have been launched in this area. These areas are self-sufficient in terms of social and physical infrastructure as well, which is of prime importance for residential development.
West Bangalore: West Bangalore is characterized by a low social profile and industrial surroundings. Also, being located away from the major IT-ITES corridors, it shows less potential for real estate growth. Although it has high availability of land for real estate development, the demand is substantially low in this part of Bangalore. Further development of the Metro in the near future might boost the development of mid-segment residential apartments in this area. At present, one of the prominent residential projects in this area is Purva Sunflower.
Factors Influencing Appreciation:
The following are the factors influencing the capital appreciation and rental potential in Bangalore:
Growth in the IT Industry and a rapidly increasing number of High Net-Worth Individuals, and movement of expatriates. The proposed infrastructure by the Government (Peripheral Ring Road, Metro Rail, Signal Free ORR, High Speed Rail Link, Mono Rail, Elevated Expressway).
The proposed SEZ and IT parks in North Bangalore. (ITIR in Devanhalli, Aerospace SEZ, Devanhalli Business Park, Airport city)
Local knowledge It is incredibly important for the person selling a home to have recent sales experience and success at selling homes in the area. Someone new in town or who has never sold a home in a particular part of town is, in many ways, a beginner. Sellers have a right to pick a winner so start things out right by making sure you're the best man, or woman, for the job. A top producing real estate agent appreciates and utilizes the nuances that make a specific community's housing market and pricing strategy unique. Success comes from identifying and developing a focus or niche in the local real estate market that allows you to distinguish yourself from the competition.s
Organized with attention to detail A real estate agent that is organized and likes to work with attention to detail is the one that is most likely to sell a home. This is especially true in a hard-to-sell market. Great agents know the tiniest changes sellers can make to improve the sale-ability of their home. They are creative with their MLS listings and they take the best photographs of each home. They return client calls promptly and make every appointment on time. Do you enjoy coming up with creative solutions to problems or issues? Many successful real estate agents know how to properly showcase a house to make it more marketable and develop creative MLS listings to attract the right buyers.s
Connections and representation The top agents come to a home with a prospective buyers list. They also are working with a well known realty agency. They know other realtors in the area, too, and are willing to work with others if that sells the home faster. Successful real estate agents have a vast network of contacts within the market they serve. This list of connections should include other real estate agents and brokers, potential buyers and sellers, and all the other players in the real estate industry, such as appraisers, home inspectors, and mortgage loan officers.
Tenacity Sellers want an agent that is tenacious. They follow up quickly after every time the home is shown. They appear to work hard and they rarely give up. Being a top producing real estate agent requires a great work ethic. You must have the tenacity to pursue every lead and the hustle to aggressively market your clients' properties in order to have success. It's not just about putting in a lot of time—it's about working smart, putting in the right amount of time, and doing whatever is necessary to close the deal.
Aggressive yet polite attitude The best realtor is not afraid to speak up. He or she should be just as promotional about the seller's home as if it was their own. By being aggressive, the realtor is working hard to put the home in the forefront of the local market. Paying close attention to the details is imperative for your real estate career. A complete real estate agent is attentive to the unique needs of their individual clients. If you are organized, follow up with leads, communicate well, and pay attention to the needs of your clients, you will close more deals.
Flair and good grooming Sellers have worked hard to prepare their homes for showing. They want, and need, a realtor that puts their best foot forward. An agent with flair exudes confidence and makes prospective buyers feel at ease. This way, prospective buyers get the impression that his agent would not even list a home that was not an excellent buy. Having a desire to control your own professional destiny and be your own boss is a trait shared by top real estate professionals. To be successful in real estate requires a high degree of self-motivation, drive, and smart decision making.
Knowledge of technology An agent that can use technology with ease is going to be more up-to-date on the market in the area. They will also be more likely to be an organized person who has their act together. This is the type of person sellers want helping to sell their homes. Staying up-to-date on the latest topics in real estate and in the local market will allow you to service clients more effectively. Continuing education and professional development are doors to opportunity that you can utilize to expand your business options and stay at the forefront of the real estate field.
Honesty Sellers need an honest agent, one that will tell them like it is, even if they're not the easiest to hear. This type of person will lay out exactly what the seller can expect, from sale price to timing and more. In the end, honesty will save sellers lots of worry. Your professional reputation is crucial to a long and successful career in real estate. Becoming a member of the National Association of REALTORS® is one way to show you practice high ethical standards. To become a member, you must pledge to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
Hardworking A realtor should appear to be tireless and should work on the sale of each home as if it was the most important thing in their life. A good real estate agent doesn't just sell properties—they sell themselves. It's important to show your real personality. People will respond to you if you have a great attitude, are personable and honest, have confidence in your abilities, and get a sense of fulfillment by serving others. Having a true interest in houses and architecture can give you an advantage over other brokers and salespersons. If your knowledge and interest level is apparent in conversations, your clients will see that you care about the industry you're in.
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Ivory-bill Acoustics
March 2007
The search for the ivory-bill has been both a visual and acoustic endeavor. In 1942 James Tanner wrote: "All the ivory-bills that I have ever seen I located first by hearing them call and then going to them."
Since the beginning of our intensive search efforts in 2004 we have been using autonomous recording units (ARUs) to record possible sounds of ivory-bills. Capturing the sounds, however, is only half of the acoustic monitoring process. The other half is finding the important sounds among thousands of hours of recordings and then interpreting what we've found. Through this process we have learned a lot about sound analysis and the potential sounds of the forest that can trick one into thinking that an ivory-bill is calling or drumming.
Here we give you a behind-the-scenes look (listen) at what we are discovering, ranging from ivory-bill sound-alikes to enigmatic sounds that are consistent with known ivory-bill vocalizations and Campephilus double knocks.
- Read about known sounds of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker and hear a sampling of sounds recorded by Arthur Allen and Peter Paul Kellog in 1935.
- Read about the acoustic search for the ivory-bill in Arkansas.
- Learn about species whose vocalizations can sound a lot like ivory-bill kent calls.
- Learn about how other woodpeckers and ducks can make sounds similar to Campephilus woodpecker double knocks.
- Listen to sounds recorded in Arkansas that are enigmatic, but consistent with known ivory-bill sounds.
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The Higgs boson is a cornerstone of modern physics despite never being seen. It is believed to play a key role in imbuing things with mass. It is the last missing part of the Standard Model, a suite of equations that has held sway as the law of the cosmos for the last 35 years.
Physicists have been eager to finish the edifice, rule the Higgs either in or out and then use that information to form deeper theories that could explain, for example, why the universe is made of matter and not antimatter, or what constitutes the dark matter and dark energy that rule the larger universe.
In July, it looked as if the search for the Higgs boson — the longest and most expensive search in the history of science — was coming to an end. Physicists announced that they had discovered a new subatomic particle that looks for all the world like the Higgs boson.
The discovery was announced by physicists at CERN, the multinational research center headquartered in Geneva that is home to the Large Hadron Collider, the immense particle accelerator that produced the new data by colliding protons. But they were cautious about declaring that the particle was the Higgs boson beyond all doubt. It may be an impostor as yet unknown to physics, perhaps the first of many particles yet to be discovered. For now, some physicists are simply calling it a "Higgslike" particle.
Confirmation of the Higgs boson or something very much like it would constitute a rendezvous with destiny for a generation of physicists who have believed in the boson for half a century without ever seeing it. The finding affirms a grand view of a universe described by simple and elegant and symmetrical laws — but one in which everything interesting, like ourselves, results from flaws or breaks in that symmetry.
According to the Standard Model, the Higgs boson is the only manifestation of an invisible force field, a cosmic molasses that permeates space and imbues elementary particles with mass. Particles wading through the field gain heft the way a bill going through Congress attracts riders and amendments, becoming ever more ponderous.
Without the Higgs field, as it is known, or something like it, all elementary forms of matter would zoom around at the speed of light, flowing through our hands like moonlight. There would be neither atoms nor life.
The particle is named for the University of Edinburgh physicist Peter Higgs, one of six physicists — the others are Tom Kibble, Robert Brout, Francois Englert, Gerry Guralnik and Dick Hagen — who in 1964 suggested that a sort of cosmic molasses pervading space is what gives particles their heft. Particles trying to wade through it gather mass the way a bill moving though Congress gains riders and amendments, becoming more and more ponderous. It was Dr. Higgs who pointed out that this cosmic molasses, normally invisible and, of course, odorless, would have its own quantum particle, and so the branding rights went to him.
In 1967, the Nobel Prize-winning physicist Steven Weinberg made the Higgs boson a centerpiece of an effort to unify two of the four forces of nature, electromagnetism and the nuclear "weak" force, and explain why the carriers of electromagnetism — photons — are massless but the carriers of the weak force — the W and Z bosons — are about 100 times as massive as protons.
Unfortunately, the model did not say how heavy the Higgs boson itself — the quantum personification of this field — should be. So physicists have had to search for it the old-fashioned train-wreck way, by smashing subatomic particles together to see what materializes.
In December 2011, two independent teams of scientists, who run giant particle detectors named Atlas and C.M.S. from the CERN collider, reported that they had found promising bumps in their data at masses of 124 billion electron volts and 126 billion electron volts, respectively, those being the units of mass or energy preferred by particle physicists. (By comparison, a proton is about a billion electron volts, and an electron is about half a million.)
In March 2012, after 40 years of searching, scientists reported that the end of the biggest manhunt in the history of physics might finally be in sight.
Physicists from the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Ill., reported that they had found a bump in their data that might be the long-sought Higgs boson. The signal, in data collected over the last several years at Fermilab's Tevatron accelerator, agreed roughly with results announced in December 2011 from two independent experimental groups working at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, outside Geneva.
None of these results, either singly or collectively, were strong enough for scientists to claim victory. But the recent run of reports encouraged them to think that the elusive particle, which is the key to mass and diversity in the universe, is within sight.
In early July 2012, Fermilab physicists announced that the Tevatron accelerator had fallen just short of finding the elusive particle. Fermilab said its results were the best "indication" so far that the legendary particle exists.
In what amounts to a last hurrah for the Tevatron, physicists said that when they combined the data from some 500 trillion collisions of protons and antiprotons recorded since 2001 there was a suspicious excess, a broad bump in the mass range between 115 billion electron volts and 135 billion electron volts, in the units physicists use to measure mass and energy.
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In the evidence reported in March 2012, the Fermilab physicists found a broad hump in their data in the same region, between 115 billion and 135 billion electron volts. Those results came from combining the data from two detectors operated on the Tevatron: the Collider Detector at Fermilab, and DZero. The chances of this signal being the result of a random fluctuation in the data were only about 1 in 100, the group said Dmitri Denisov, a leader of the Fermilab effort, wrote in an e-mail: "It is clearly not the answer to crossword, but an important piece of the puzzle!"
Rumors of sightings of the Higgs boson have come and gone at both CERN and Fermilab in the last few years, but invariably where one group saw a bump, another saw a dip in the data, and with more data the bumps went away.
This is the first time in the long search for the particle that different groups, indeed different colliders, are in vague agreement.
It has led to a joke in physics circles now: The Higgs boson has not been discovered yet, but its mass is 125 billion electron volts.
The Atlas and C.M.S. groups will be trying to combine and reconcile their data in the coming weeks. The Hadron collider, now on winter break, will start up again in April 2012, with protons colliding at four trillion electron volts apiece. CERN has said that the collider will gather enough data this year either to confirm the existence of the Higgs boson or to rule it out forever.
Either outcome, physicists say, will be exciting. If the Higgs does not exist, they will have to come up with a new model of how the universe works. If they do find the Higgs, studying it might give them clues to deeper mysteries the Standard Model does not solve.


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These Proviz Winter Cycling Gloves are an absolute steal and perfect for most types of road riding thanks to a combination of clever design, keen pricing and good quality materials. Like others at this end of the market, there's some trade-off in terms of water-repellency but they're genuinely wind-proof and remain toasty-even fully saturated or submerged.
Better still, slimline profiles negate their need for removal, whether stopping for a photo opp of the scenery or the less glamorous roadside mechanical. Perpetually runny noses weren't as problematic as I imagined despite the absence of a terry thumb-wipe since the laminated polyester backs are very absorbent and tolerant of machine-washing to boot.
Nylon/polyester mixes aren't going to set hearts a flutter but are what we've come to expect for around 25 quid and to be fair, it all works very nicely. The palms are made from a suede effect micro-fibre with extensive gel/foam padding to protect the hands and Ulnar nerve region from vibration and discomfort, while the proliferation of silicone dots are designed to give a tenacious grip in all conditions. Sensibly proportioned Scotchlite reflectives adorn the neoprene/Lycra cuffs, backs and smallest digit, accentuating nocturnal presence when signalling or negotiating roundabouts and junctions.
Their trademark safety yellow livery should tickle retinas to around 400 yards on the open road, dropping to 300 against the backdrop of taxi firms, bars, clubs and fast-food outlets so beloved of our town centres. By definition, contact points are deeply personal but the discretely pronounced padding has eliminated any signs of telltale tingling in 400 mixed terrain miles.
Rain or shine, grip and control seems faultless come split second gear changes or emergency stops owing to the silicone detailing, which is equally reassuring used in conjunction with glossy handlebar coverings-almost making notoriously slippery Benotto tape viable in the wet. Driving rain eventually leaches through after thirty to forty minutes, yet the fabrics retain a surprisingly comfortable inner climate and laminated construction means you won't have the dubious pleasure of dragging out soggy liners at the end of a very wet ride.
Bargain winter road gloves with some good touches that put some more expensive gloves to shame
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Make and model: Proviz Winter Cycling Gloves
Size tested: Hi-viz, reflective, Large
Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?
"Our Proviz high visibility cycling gloves are the perfect glove for your ride. The fluorescent yellow material along with the reflective trim helps to keep you visible whilst the tri-laminated fleece-lined protection helps to keep you warm yet allow heat and moisture to escape. The gloves differ from standard fleece-lined gloves in that the fleece is not touching the skin, it is instead the middle layer. This helps to prevent sweating yet keeps your hands warm and allows for maximum breathability". I've been suitably impressed.
Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?
Polyester/nylon shell, Tri-laminated fleece lined material retains warmth, while allowing moisture to escape, micro-matrix palms with low density gel padding, Lycra cuffs, Scotchlite detailing.
Palms and gel padding exceeded my expectations.
Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose
In many respects these are the perfect winter/commuter glove. Inexpensive and easy to care for, they offer excellent defence against rain and chill, while the modest bulk and clever palms proved dependable and grippy even on the notoriously slippery gloss wraps.
Tell us what you particularly liked about the product
Pretty much everything given the design brief.
Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product
Nothing but on balance, a terry nose-wipe pad would've earned them an extra point overall.
Did you enjoy using the product? Yes
Would you consider buying the product? Yes
Would you recommend the product to a friend? Definitely.
About the tester
Age: 38 Height: 1m 81 Weight: 70 kilos
I usually ride: Rough Stuff Tourer Based around 4130 Univega mtb Frameset My best bike is: 1955 Holdsworth Road Path and several others including cross & traditional road
I've been riding for: Over 20 years I ride: Most days I would class myself as: Experienced
I regularly do the following types of riding: cyclo cross, commuting, touring, fixed/singlespeed, mtb,
Shaun Audane is a freelance writer/product tester with over twenty-eight years riding experience, the last twelve (120,000 miles) spent putting bikes and kit through their paces for a variety of publications. Previous generations of his family worked at manufacturing's sharp end, thus Shaun can weld, has a sound understanding of frame building practice and a preference for steel or titanium framesets.
Citing Richard Ballantine and an Au pair as his earliest cycling influences, he is presently writing a cycling book with particular focus upon women, families and disabled audiences (Having been a registered care manager and coached children at Herne Hill Velodrome in earlier careers)


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There are times when I get wrecks SO baffling that even I don't know what they're supposed to be.
During these times, I turn to The Princess Bride for help.
"Do you hear that? Those are the shrieking eels."
"That is the sound of ultimate suffering. The man in black makes it now."
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"The chocolate coating helps it go down easier."
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"I've just sucked one year of your life away."
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Beck and The National, two of indie-rock's top acts, will headline the second annual First City Festival in Monterey.
The Naked and Famous, Phantogram, Best Coast, Dawes, Cults and Blind Pilot are among the other top names on the bill, which was announced Monday.
The indie rock and pop festival is set for Aug. 23-24, once again at the Monterey County Fair and Event Center.
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at www.firstcityfestival.com. Two-day passes are $159.50 general admission and $289.50 VIP. There is also a layaway option. No word on when — or if — single-day tickets will be made available. Also, daily lineups won't be announced until closer to the festival date.
The First City Festival, which is named after Monterey's claim as the official "first capital" of California, debuted in 2013 with a lineup that featured over 30 acts, including Modest Mouse, Passion Pit, MGMT, Father John Misty, Neko Case and Capital Cities. It drew over 10,000 attendees on each of its two days.
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The National
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It gives me great pleasure to announce that, last month, Chris Dolan successfully completed his grant to write 20 Perl-Best-Practices-inspired policies for Perl::Critic. There are several reasons why this wasn't posted sooner, but I apologise for the delay.
Chris delivered 19 out of the 20 policies originally proposed, as one of the policies was implemented by another contributor prior to the start of the grant. During the course of this work, he squished some bugs in PPI, which Adam Kennedy acknowledged his use.perl blog as being instrumental to the release of version 1.200.
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"David, do you have a few minutes?" Mary Miranda asked me. "I want to show you something in room 310."
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"Maybe he just likes patients who are dying because they don't give him any trouble," I said ruefully.
She gave me an indulgent look. "I think there's something more to it, David."
As I crossed town on the way to my outpatient clinic a short time later, my mind wandered back to the cat I had known years before, the one who had lived at my grandmother's cottage. His name was Puma, appropriately so. In my memory, he was a 30-pound behemoth (as any fisherman will tell you, size grows with time), and he glared and hissed every time I visited the house. I reassured myself that considering the past, I was not irrational about cats.
That's when my cell phone rang.
I picked it up and heard Mary's voice. "David, Mrs. Davis died a few minutes after you left."
I sucked in a breath. It had been less than an hour since I had been standing in Mrs. Davis's room, watching her sleeping form. Even after all these years in my line of work, I still felt humility from being so close to death.
We talked over the details, and then I said, "Look, Mary, don't make too much of this cat business. The fact is that Mrs. Davis had two dreadful diagnoses."
"Yes, she did," Mary said. "But this is happening with some regularity. It's pretty much happening every time someone dies. Some of the residents' families are starting to talk about it." She was quiet, then added, "I really think Oscar knows."
Several weeks later, Mary called me to report the unfortunate news that another dementia patient had passed away.
"And just like all the other times," Mary said, "Oscar was at her bedside." The staff calculated that this was probably the 12th visit to a dying patient that this mysterious cat had made since his unusual behavior came to light.
In fact, the timing of this particular patient's death was surprising. There had been no indication that she was terminally ill. Aside from her dementia, she had been an advertisement for good health.
My faith in science and my own intellectual vanity led me to reject the notion that some four-legged feline possessed special powers. As a researcher, I'd been taught to consider facts dispassionately—to analyze them, form theories, and poke holes in them until new theories arose that were closer to the truth. From a scientific point of view, it seemed ludicrous that a cat could predict human death. It was much easier to say that Oscar was drawn to warm, quiet beds—cats sleep two thirds of the time anyway, right?
Still, there was a plausible biological explanation for the "sweet smell of death," which was perhaps what Oscar had sensed. As cells die, carbohydrates are degraded into many different oxygenated compounds, including various types of ketones—chemical mixtures known for their fragrant aroma. Ketones are also found in abundance in untreated diabetics, and in medical school, we were taught to sniff a diabetic's breath to determine whether sugar levels are high. Could it be that Oscar simply smelled an elevated level of a chemical compound released prior to death?


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Secret - Split Personality (Chad)
by Unregistered Mar 13, 2013
If you unlock Chad, there's a way to screw around with him. If you dress Chad like a girl (try long hair and a skirt), and you add a certain accessory, you'll hear either:
1. How did you know?
2. Perrrrfect!
If you hear that, you'll notice that Chad has red lipstick, and blue eye shadow. This triggers a split personality if you use that outfit when using Chad. This version of Chad acts more feminine, which looks hilarious. All of the actions the normal Chad would do are changed, such as his/her stretch, his/her actions after the hole is finished, and how he/she acts after a round.
Also, if you interact with Gloria near the cafe on Fortress Yard [hole 16] with the split personality activated, this will unlock her if you say yes to the question. HOWEVER, this will not work if one or more of the classic characters (Mika, Rio, Alia, Shu, Julie, CJ, Patricia, Logan, Holly, and Roger) are locked. Make sure you unlock them prior to unlocking Chad, but it's still pretty easy to unlock all of them.
Secret - Courses
by Unregistered Mar 08, 2013
Every course is unique. There's always a different way to play it, and newcomers don't know how to play it. Well, I can help you with that by giving you pointers.
South Alps: There are many secret paths which allow you to get Eagles and higher, however, they can only be accessed with a powerful shot, so a powerful hitter does well here, plus, there's not much to fear on the course.
Nakagawa Public: It's really a simple course. Just make sure you have some power to access the greens in two. There's also a lot of hidden hazards, so proceed with caution.
Autumn Pagoda: The rough is a fairly common factor on the course, so I recommend that you have someone to account for that (Rio, Julie, or Frau Ada). Par fives aren't as important in this course, as you have places which will help the weak hitters get more yards.
Central Park Square: You'll see yourself using power shots a lot, so I recommend that you use someone with more power shots than usual (Malachy, Shu, Holly).
Olive Coast: Make sure you avoid the houses and other types of machinery, as it's fairly common, and getting caught up in it will make you lose a lot of yards, or you may get an OB.
Michinoku Pass: Again, there's a lot of places to lose a lot of ground on this course, so please proceed with caution. You might want some rough insurance as it's somewhat common.
Golden Desert: Instead of picking people that are good in the Bunker, invest in control, as if you do, you won't have to face one. The rough is more active then you think, too.
Gamelan Resort: Make sure you use a lot of power, as there are a couple of OBs to wander into should you not hit hard enough. Rough is also a common factor here.
Royal & Links: Some of the bunkers here are notoriously big, so make sure your character has a high angled shot, such as Malachy or Chad (who are also good in the bunkers). Good control is recommended on here as well, because wrong moves end up adding strokes.
El Andes: Once again, bunkers are rather large, so someone good at those is recommended. Make sure you know your power, as the elevation of the holes goes haywire.
Dino Park: Be prepared. Dino Park is just a crazy, one of a kind course. If you don't know what you're doing, you can kiss your butt goodbye, as this course will walk all over you if you don't prepare.
Fortress Yard: The rough is notoriously common here, so Rio, Julie, or Frau Ada will excel here. Also make sure you know your stuff, as this course screams...
Secret - New/Old Characters
by Unregistered Jan 09, 2013
Remember the old characters? The ones in the last game? Well, guess what? In this version, you can STILL play as your favorite classic characters. BUT!! You need to unlock them all. Not one of them comes at a free price. Let's see how to get the characters:
Mika: Mika is on hole 12 of Nagawaka Golf Course. Mika is a bit tricky. It has something to do with chip ins. I suggest you get a chip in on hole 11, and she might appear near the waterfront. Mika is very similar to Carly, but Mika has a stronger drive.
Rio: Rio is in Central Park Square on hole 6, in a cherry tree near the green. On hole 5, bogey that hole, then interact with the tree. Rio will fall out of the tree, and he'll become your "acquaintance". Rio is fairly balanced and good in the rough.
Alia: The easiest one to get, Alia is in a dandelion field on hole 14, but she's shrunken. If you have the Magic Broom equipped, she'll revert back to normal and become friends with you. Alia is very similar to Alice, without the weaknesses (but she does poorly in the rough).
Shu: Shu is in Michinoku Pass on hole 15, near the green. Talk to him using a female character, he'll get up and become your friend. Shu is nicely balanced and does well in bunkers.
Julie: Julie is in Autumn Pagoda on hole 17, practicing martial arts behind the green. Talk to her using Mifune, and she'll gladly join you. Julie is fairly balanced, and she does well in the rough.
CJ: CJ is in Olive Coast hole 4, examining a tree. Talk to him using a pretty girl, and he'll join you. CJ has incredible control, but he's a sitting duck in the rough.
Patricia: Patricia is on the beach of the first hole of the Gamelan Island Resort. Equip the swimsuit item (BTW it is rare) and interact with her. She'll quickly become friends with you. Patricia is fairly balanced, but shares the same weaknesses as Alice: Weaknesses to the bunker and the rain.
Logan: Logan is in Golden Desert on hole 13, looking around behind the arm of the Sphinx. If you have the Big Air club for experts, talk to him and he'll join you. If you love power, use Logan. Combined with the Big Air Club, Logan can drive like Tiger Woods. However, he has poor control over the ball (and bad control on approach shots).
Holly: Holly is in Dino Park around the green of hole 6, dressed as a tree. Talk to her using Malachy and you'll be reunited. Holly makes precise shots, and is an expert with spins, but she is weak with curves and bad in bunkers.
Roger: Roger is...
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Secret - Character Review
by Unregistered Jan 09, 2013
HSG OT 2 has 2 lines of characters now, which means that there are 20 characters to choose from. Each one has their strengths and their faults, and I'll tell you which ones are worth using.
Carly: Carly's immediate flaw is her weak drive. This WILL add a couple of strokes to your game, but the rest of her stats are pretty nice. I don't recommend you use her at the beginning of your game, but if you hate Luke's weak curves, Carly can find an edge in your arsenal. Just add some power assist onto her, and it'll pay off big time.
Luke: Luke is generally solid overall. His real thorn in the side is his weak curves. Curves are crucial to your score, so Luke may add a bit of strokes to those who rely on curves. Luke's strengths are like most beginners: Big impact zone, and he has a stronger drive than the novice females. Anyone who wants a reliable character, Luke may be your man.
Alice: Alice's stats are generally a bit better than others, BUT she has the most disadvantages for a Novice: She's terrible in bunkers, and she sucks in the rain. Those who have trouble with those two setbacks should avoid using Alice. However, Alice is well worth the risk if you can overcome her disadvantages.
Malachy: Malachy may not look the part, but he's a huge step up from the first three. He's generally pretty good with spins, and his stats are generally higher than Novices. However, his control is a bit weak, and he doesn't make good approach shots (especially those in the 30-60 yard range, which are a pain in the ***). He is good in the bunker, though. He does draw the ball, but a draw is generally easier to handle than a fade. Overall, Malachy does have a few scars to his name, but they are all minor and can easily be overcome.
Frau Ada: This ain't your general useless oldie. Frau Ada is generally balanced in most regards. She does good in the rough, too. However, she is bad with spins. She has weak curves like Luke, and her spin is below average. However, anyone who can overcome this weakness can see some use of Frau Ada.
Montcalm: Montcalm is greatly balanced, and I recommend him in that regard. He does, however, not do well in bunkers, and he draws the ball. His setbacks are minor and don't have crippling value, so give him a go, as he can get good scores.
Lauryn: Lauryn is a bit of an oddball. She has a powerful shot, so heavy hitters will be using Lauryn once they obtain her. However, she fades the ball, something you don't see...
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Secret - List
Easy Loyalty
Unlockable - Outfit Items
These items can be won by getting more than the points listed in the minigame or by making the particular trick shot.
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Teaching Old Motors New Tricks - Part 1: Introduction to Motor Control, PI Controllers, PID Controllers and Intro to Field Oriented Control
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This 6 part series provides information for C2000 InstaSPIN-FOC Motor Control LaunchPad and BoosterPack.
The InstaSPIN™-FOC enabled C2000™ Piccolo LaunchPad is an inexpensive evaluation platform designed to help you leap right into the world of sensorless motor control using the InstaSPIN-FOC solution.
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Getting Started with Current Sense Amplifiers, Session 1: When to choose a Current Sense Amp
TI-RTOS Overview
Synchronizing Multiple JESD204B ADCs
Introduction to the RF Sampling Architecture
Why RF Sampling
RF Sampling: Managing Data Rates
Selecting a JESD204B Subclass
High Speed Signal Chain University
High Speed Signal Chain University is your portal to relevant training material on High Speed Data Converters and High Speed Amplifiers including topics related to RF Sampling Converters, JESD204B SerDes standard, and RF Fundamentals.
Understanding Clock Jitter Impact to ADC SNR
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This training series covers critical power supply design parameters such as EMI mitigation, heat dissipation, and loop compensation. Each training module features guidance using the LM4360x/LM4600x Synchronous SIMPLE SWITCHER® step-down voltage regulator as an example device.
Getting Started with Current Sense Amplifiers
The Getting Started with Current Sense Amplifiers series helps engineers learn how to maximize the performance achieved when measuring current with a current sense amplifier (also called a current shunt monitor).
This is a series of short videos, each addressing a different topic. While intended as a series to be viewed in order, each session is stand-alone and can be viewed without the need to watch it all if there is a specific topic you are interested in learning more about.


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Why Boston Celtics Kevin Garnett Era Will Be Forever IncompleteJuly 18, 2013
It became official on July 12, 2013. A magnificent era of Boston Celtics basketball came to a close, as the Celtics completed a deal to send Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett (along with Jason Terry) to the Brooklyn Nets.
The Nets introduced their new players on Thursday afternoon in what was probably the most awkward press conference in the history of press conferences.
It has been a melancholy past couple of weeks. No more Truth. No more KG. No more Ubuntu.
What makes matters worse is that as phenomenal and rewarding as the six-year run was, it could have been more. So much more.
While the C's were fortunate enough to have one of the best rosters in the league throughout that time period, they also were one of the most injury-plagued.
After the Big Three's inaugural campaign in 2007-08, a year which resulted in a 17th banner being raised in TD Garden, injuries derailed the Celtics, likely costing them at least one extra championship. That is a very tough pill to swallow.
Of course, it's a part of the game, but it goes beyond that whole "part of the game" mantra when key players are going down each and every season.
Let's break it down year-by-year to see just how unlucky Boston was during the Garnett era.
2008-09: Garnett Injures His Knee
It happened on Feb. 20 in a meaningless regular-season game against the Utah Jazz. Garnett came up lame after going up for an alley-oop and headed to the locker room. He would never set foot on the court again for the rest of the year and would undergo surgery on his right knee in May.
What a shame, because the 2008-09 Celtics ballclub may have been the best one of the KG era. With a full year and a championship under their belts, they were tearing through the league at a torrid pace and looked primed to at least get back to the finals.
You kept hearing that Garnett could potentially be back for the playoffs, but you just knew it was never going to happen.
Boston bowed out to the Orlando Magic in the second round, pushing Dwight Howard and his boys to a full seven games.
Let's be honest: If KG were there, the C's would have won that series, and they would have more than likely dispatched LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers en route to another finals battle with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Feb. 20, 2009 was akin to a gunshot wound that wasn't enough to kill the Celtics, but it was devastating enough to keep them from ever living comfortably again. KG was never the same, and neither was Boston.
2009-10: Kendrick Perkins Tears His ACL in Game 6 of the Finals; Celtics Blow Game 7
If there is one ugly moment that C's fans will never forget from this era, it was the 13-point second-half lead that the Celtics blew against the Lakers in Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals. Boston had Los Angeles on the ropes, but it just could not deliver the knockout blow.
It was clear that the C's just ran out of gas during that final contest, and there was no secret why. Kendrick Perkins had gone down with a torn ACL in Game 6, thinning out the Celtics' frontcourt and putting an awful lot of onus on Rasheed Wallace to play big minutes.
Not surprisingly, Boston was outrebounded 53-40, surrendering a whopping 23 offensive boards to Andrew Bynum, Pau Gasol and the Lakers. It's nearly impossible to win under those circumstances, and the 83-79 loss proved it.
Game 7 is one of those nights that Garnett and Pierce will never forget. Even if they go on to win a title with Brooklyn this year, Game 7 will forever haunt them and C's fans alike.
So will Game 6. The image of Perkins falling to the ground and immediately pointing at his knee will permanently be ingrained in the minds of Celtics fans everywhere.
Had Perk not succumbed to that torn ACL, there would almost certainly be another banner hanging up in the rafters, and that stings.
2010-11: Shaquille O'Neal Goes Down and Rajon Rondo Dislocates His Elbow
Coming into the 2010-11 campaign, Boston was loaded. It had signed Shaquille O'Neal and Jermaine O'Neal in the offseason, and once Perkins came back from ACL surgery, the C's would have the opportunity to boast a frontcourt consisting of Perk, Garnett, Glen Davis and the two O'Neals.
Of course, it was not to be.
Shaq injured his Achilles in February and was never able to get healthy. He did return for Game 3 of the second round of the playoffs, but only for a few minutes as he hobbled up and down the floor. He would also play sparingly in Game 4, but that would be it. O'Neal was clearly not right and was shut down by the C's.
It was eerily similar to the KG knee debacle in 2009 when you kept hearing that Garnett would get healthy for the postseason. In the back of your mind, you just knew it wasn't going to happen.
It was a crying shame, because when Shaq was healthy during the first several months of the season, the Celtics were clearly the best team in the league. Their front line was absolutely dominant, and that all came with Perkins still out.
Danny Ainge then put all of his eggs into the "Shaq will get/stay healthy" basket, trading Perkins away for Jeff Green and Nenad Krstic.
So Boston went from having what was easily the deepest frontcourt in the NBA to being awfully thin at that spot.
To make matters worse, Rajon Rondo suffered that gruesome dislocated elbow in Game 3 of the second round against the Miami Heat. He would return and would not miss a game, but he was very ineffective, so much so that he was actually benched during overtime of Game 4.
If Shaq and Rondo were good to go, the C's probably would have beaten the Heat and would have had a great shot at upending the Dallas Mavericks in the finals.
Fate had other plans, though, and summer came early.
2011-12: Basically, Everyone Was Hurt
The Celtics were immediately hit with an uppercut before the lockout-shortened 2011-12 season even began. It was announced that Green would have to undergo heart surgery and miss the entire year.
That was only the beginning.
Ray Allen would be bothered by ankle bone spurs that would linger through the playoffs. Chris Wilcox went down with the same exact heart problem as Green in March. Jermaine O'Neal injured his wrist and had to be shelved for the season. Avery Bradley's shoulder kept popping in and out, an injury he would finally have to get surgery on after Game 4 of the second round of the postseason.
Mickael Pietrus battled knee problems that would result in offseason surgery. Greg Stiemsma dealt with plantar fasciitis. Pierce sprained his MCL during practice in the first round of the playoffs and it would never get any better.
Okay. That about covers it, so you can take a deep breath now.
Despite all of those ailments, Boston was able to take Miami to a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference Finals and actually owned a double-digit lead during the first half of that contest.
Now, to be fair, Chris Bosh missed the first four games of that series. But does a healthy Bosh nullify a healthy Pierce, Allen, Green and Bradley, not to mention Wilcox, Pietrus, Stiemsma and O'Neal?
Obviously, we'll never know for sure, but you can't help but wonder what could have been had the C's been able to remain somewhat healthy during that playoff run.
2012-13: Rondo and Leandro Barbosa Both Tear Their ACLs; Jared Sullinger Gets Back Surgery
That brings us to the final year of the Garnett era in Boston. It was a year full of lofty expectations. The Celtics added the likes of Jason Terry, Courtney Lee and company and were getting Green and Wilcox back from heart surgery.
After an up-and-down first couple of months, any title aspirations the Celtics had were cut down in late January when Rondo tore his ACL during a game against the Atlanta Hawks. Days later, rookie Jared Sullinger was forced to undergo back surgery. Then, a couple of weeks later, Leandro Barbosa, Rondo's backup, tore his own ACL.
The C's lost three key pieces in what seemed like the blink of an eye.
As if that weren't bad enough, KG battled ankle bone spurs and a hip pointer during the playoffs, and Boston was ousted in the first round for the only time during the Garnett era.
And Now, It's Over
Whether it hit you on draft night, on the day the trade became official, or on Thursday afternoon during the Nets' introductory press conference, it's over. A six-year run defined by impregnable will and an unbreakable heart is in the books.
It was a spectacular six years, no doubt, but now that the dust has all settled, you can't help but look back at this past era of Celtics basketball and think that it should have resulted in at least two championships, and a legitimate argument can be made that Boston would have three-peated had it not been for injuries.
Now again, injuries are a part of the game, and it's silly to expect a team to remain completely healthy for six consecutive years. On that same token, however, it seems equally silly to anticipate debilitating injuries for five straight seasons.
Yet that was what the C's were forced to endure.
There is absolutely no doubt that the years from 2007-08 through 2012-13 should be looked at by those Celtics and their fans with pride, knowing they gave every ounce of what they had.
Because of that, this era will never be forgotten.
But it could have been more. So much more.


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|Kaifeng, in northeastern Henan Province, was the
capital of the Northern Song dynasty (960–1127). Like Xi'an under the
Tang emperors, it was the centre of power and learning in a glorious
period of Chinese civilization. The city had previously served as the
capital of several dynasties before the Song, but today, sadly, little
of that imperial heritage has survived. The city has suffered a number
of disasters, such as its sacking in 1127 by the Jin Tartars who moved
into north China from Manchuria, causing the Song court to flee
southwards; another was the deliberate flooding of the city in 1644 by
Ming loyalists, desperate to push back the Manchu troops threatening the
city. Kaifeng also suffered from periodic floods when the Yellow
River—10 kilometres (six miles) to the north—overflowed its banks, so it
is perhaps not surprising that the city has never developed into an
influential metropolis in recent centuries.
The original city walls still remain, however, revealing that the Song city was laid out in three concentric circles. The city architects of the later Ming dynasty built their cities on a rectangular plan.
|Iron Pagoda
|Visitors to Kaifeng must include a stop at the Youguo Temple Pagoda, also known as the Iron Pagoda, which can be found in the northeastern part of the city. The exterior of the pagoda is inlaid with ironcoloured glazed bricks. Its eaves, pillars and lintels are made from bricks glazed to resemble wood. The bricks have been carved in a very naturalistic style, with motifs of Buddhist immortals, musicians, flowers, plants and animals. Built in 1044 on the site of an earlier wooden pagoda which had been struck by lightning, the tower has an elegant octagonal shape and rises 13 storeys. Its base was badly damaged in a flood in 1841, but its fabric has survived very well. Close to the pagoda stands a small pavilion which shelters a Song dynasty bronze statue of a minor deity. It is considered to be one of the finest surviving masterpieces of Song bronze casting.
Xiangguo Monastery
|The Xiangguo Monastery, though founded in the sixth
century, didn't come into its own as a centre of Buddhist learning until
the Northern Song dynasty. It was completely destroyed by the flooding
of the city during 1644 and the present buildings, close to the city
centre, date from the Qing dynasty. One of the temple halls is
octagonal, with a small six-sided pavilion rising from the centre of the
roof—a curiosity, since temple halls are usually rectangular.
Within the old city walls, Yuwangtai—sometimes known as the Old Music Terrace—can also be visited. It is set in landscaped gardens and is named after the legendary Emperor Yu, who tamed a great flood in prehistoric times—an appropriate tribute from a city bedevilled by floodwaters. (The bed of the Yellow River, held between high dykes, is several metres higher than the ground on which the city is built.) More recently, the temple was popular with poets of the Tang dynasty who came here to compose and carouse.
Dragon Pavilion
|Northwest of the city, but close to the old walls, is
the Dragon Pavilion (Long Ting). Set on a series of rising terraces
overlooking lakes and gardens, it stands on the site of a Song dynasty
imperial palace and park. Like much of Kaifeng, the site was flooded in
1644, and all earlier buildings were lost. Prior to its redevelopment in
the Qing dynasty, the site was known simply as Coal Hill. Its present
name, Dragon Pavilion, is believed to be derived from the magnificent
cube of carved stone which stands inside the pavilion. The four sides of
the stone are carved with curling dragons.
Kaifeng has earned some international interest in recent years with its historic ties to Judaism. During the Northern Song, Sephardic traders from the Levant made their way to Kaifeng with some settling and intermarrying with Chinese women. A small but influential community of Chinese Jews was established that flourished through the Qing dynasty. A synagogue existed, as did a Torah. During the 19th century American Christain missionaries converted many of the community and with the upheavals of the 20th century the community faded into obscurity. American Jewish scholars have researched the history of the community and there are stele in the city museum referring to the Jewish presence.