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16x 16x Issues ThreadThe currently on fire 16x thread is hard to dig through to find actual issues with the newly released KingSong 16x between all the comradery between us. I am creating this in hopes that we can have a thread listing and tracking the issues that are currently being reported with the first batch of 16x. I am waiting on the second batch and curious about what they will fix before or during production is the largest driver of this thread. NOTE: I will try to keep this post updated with any issues folks list below. ChangeLog at bottom Latest Firmware = 1.06 (click here for post with release notes) —— Issue: high speed/stress oscillation problem and will be out in a few days.Recommended everyone update to this firmware as soon as possible as a safety precaution. Source Fix: Firmware 1.03 fixes Issue: There is another problem where the pedals will not stay level and regularly show a very slow oscillation in some cases which makes the wheel unridable. This might be a hardware problem. Kingsong may or may not have stopped 16X production temporarily to fix this (board modification I guess). Not entirely clear what is going on, here's the source: click I would expect any good dealer to be informed about this and only ship out wheels with the fix from now on. That is conjecture. Fix: Issue: The 16X has a notable "gyro effect" where it becomes hard to turn the wheel above a certain speed, it will try to keep going straight. Like the Z10. This is due to the standard tire that comes with it (the one with a colored stripe on one side). Replacing the tire with a different one, like the CST tire the Nikola has or the Chao Yang tire the 16X prototype had, removes the gyro effect almost entirely. This is only due to the standard tire that comes with the 16X, nothing is wrong with the 16X itself. Fix: Not sure if this is really an issue vs personal preference, 16x tire thread going on HERE. Issue: Battery level not showing up correctly in KS app android ver. 3.1.3 & iOS version 1.3 (or Darknessbot not sure about WheelLog) Fix: n/a Issue: Bluetooth module might cause interference as reported by others, I don't have the wheel yet so I have not tested it. by @Unventor Fix: Process below in this post. Shared with permission from Jason @ ewheels | @Jon Stern states this is still an issue and Jason @ ewheels has looped in KS rep via email. Issue: Handlebar screws rattle loose while riding. Fix: Process below in this post. Shared with permission from Jason @ ewheels Issue: Firmware 1.06 introduces throttling at 76V (50%ish) with new firmware. Fix: not upgrading to 1.06 Issue: Firmware 1.06 for some has introduced noises that are bothering dogs around where it was not on 1.05. Fix: not upgrading to 1.07 ------------- Process for Updating the Bluetooth Music Module Applies ONLY to the KS16X Download the pdata.bfu" file (link at end) AND a MP3 music file to a FAT32 Formatted USB stick—place on the the parent folder, without folders King Song 16X Firmware File Switch on the KS16X Go into the App & verify the Music function is enabled from the settings. Insert the USB stick into the left USB socket The Music module makes the announcement: "Enter Music Mode", then the installation process starts After installing the firmware, six long beeps will sound Disconnect the USB stick & switch off the Wheel Delete the .bfu file from the USB stick Applying Threadlocker to the handlebar screws: Some feedback received from some of the first Customers, was that during use, vibration from riding can cause handlebar screw to fall-out. In the package with the charger, you should have received a small bullet tube of threadlocker, this is to apply to the screw that secures the handle to the retractable telescopic rails. Please allow it 20 minutes to dry before using. Change Log Updated 2019-09-07 @ 0930am PDT - Added issue with noise bothering dogs after 1.06 firmware update. Updated 2019-09-05 @ 0800am PDT - Added 1.06 firmware message and issue about 76v throttling Updated 2019-08-27 @ 630pm PDT - Added BLE issue comment by Jon Updated 2019-08-23 @ 4pm PDT - added iOS app and version, darknessbot to speed issues on app, confirmed by myself. Updated 2019-08-22 @ 11am PDT - Info from Jason @ ewheels about ble update and lock-tight for handle screw. Previous Changes were not logged.
KS 16X for sale Darwin Australia
Gaz Bon posted a topic in Private Sales (secondhand)KS 16X for sale A$1750 Wheel has 550 Kms Running V1.07 Bought Aug 19 Comes with NZ Roll stealth cover Handle Is damaged and does not extend Replacement handle from Ali Exp A$116 With Stealth cover fitted this is not an option anyways Comes with spare off road tyre Few stuffs on shell and foam pads Wheel is fitted with additional internal seals to help improve IP rating Would prefer local sale PM for pics or more details Cheers Gaz
16x KS16x 1st batch BT module updateIssue: BT module might cause interference as reported by others, I don't have the wheel yet so I have not tested it. Fix: talk to your dealer there should be an update done by use stick. Note: My dealer will update my wheel before it is shipped. Video show how: (shown at 6:15ish)
kingsong Bad Intermittent Vibration on KingSong 16X
Mambo5 posted a topic in Mods, Repairs, & DIYHi guys, First of all just want to say a big HI to everybody and Happy New Year! I am new to the site and I was kind of foolish not to sign up to this forum when I purchased my first electric unicycle back in the summer which was a Ninebot Z6, but I have had no issues with that wheel and it has taken some tumbles. The problem is with my King Song 16X which I have only had since the start of November (bought from E Rides here in the UK) It has only recently been suffering from a weird vibration problem which comes and goes, it is most noticeable if I run the wheel back and forth or when I climb onto it to ride it, when I get some speed up say 12 mph the vibration goes away but if I slow down or climb a hill the vibration will kick in again. I haven't hit top speeds yet and only two weeks ago figured out that I don't need to exceed 200km before unlocking the top speed, I managed to unlock it with darkness bot. But I am a bit irritated that this wheel which cost way more than my Z6 has already developed a problem. I don't think it is a firmware issue but I thought I would run it past you guys to see if you know what the problem might be. I have already messaged e rides and prepared to send it back for repair if it needs it, it's very odd Mambo5
I updated my 16X to FW 1.07
Mike Sacristan posted a topic in King SongI updated to FW 1.07 yesterday and did extensive testing yesterday and today. Speed and throttling: On FW 1.05 I rarely hit 50 kmh. I really have to push the soft tiltback and I am not a big fan of that. Also I have only been able to reach 50 kmh with a pretty fresh battery. As voltage drops I then get stuck at 48, 47 and eventually down to 45 kmh soft tiltback. This would continue down to 72V. I would rarely push on the soft tiltback at FW 1.05 because I was unsure about the power reserves. This is something that nagged me more and more as time has passed because it has stopped me from pushing the wheel (and myself). FW 1.07 is similar but with once difference: When I was at 75v I pushed a bit on the soft tiltback to see what would happen. So instead of riding the soft tiltback gently I went into a more medium-aggressive lean on the pedals. It was still quiet. I then hit some bumps and at that point it did 4 beeps in quick succession. It only did this once and this is the 88% overpower alarm. Once the bumps were gone it was quiet again. This was a huge relief for me because it was the missing link I was looking for. At the skate park I smacked too aggressively into a high climb and the wheel let out a high amp warning. It has done this in 1.05 as well. On my way home today I was doing 30kmh at below 64v. It was letting off battery alarms and medium tiltback. I then went up a 22 degree ramp and it didn't make a sound. During the very last halv V under load I was still doing 20kmh and also throwing my body back and forth on the wheel to see if I could get it to do the 4 beeps at me which it did a couple of times. The numbers above where not achievable going up slight inclines as the 16x loses some speed there. Also I don't have data for below 70v on the 16X with FW 1.05 as I rarely went that low. 34kmh at 67v is good enough for me. Range: I did 73km. Temperature was +3C. Riding weight was 69.5kg. This was spread out over 2 days. 50km yesterday. Lights: There are more light modes for the headlight. And rear indicators for turning. Nice features. Charging: I am currently charging with a 1Radwerkstatt charger which tends to charge between 5.0A and 5.1x A. The wheel is quiet and has been for an hour now. Climbing: Feels the same. Perhaps a tiny bit harder. Pedals: Feels the same. Perhaps a tiny bit stiffer. Acceleration and braking: Feels smoother. So what does this mean as many have said it before... It feels less jerky. Any spikes and irregularities in body movement or pedal movement seems to be smoothened out. This makes acceleration and braking easier for me. It was too twitchy before and cause me to wobble. Also it being a 16X wheel one would expect some crazy acceleration from it. Simon (18 XL), Thomas (MSX) and I did a drag race when I was on FW 1.05. We are all even. I accelerated harder than I usually do. I have way more riding time and experience than Simon and Thomas put together. But the 16X holds me back. Now with smoother 1.07 acceleration AND a 88% warning AND a high amp warning maybe I can finally push the wheel. However it was quite interesting that the 16X did not have a clear advantage when it comes to acceleration and that was against 18" wheels. So because of that little drag race I felt that there was no big loss in upgrading to FW 1.07. The wheel is less twitchy now and I feel more relaxed on it. Some of this could be in my mind as well of course. Final words: 1.07 feels safer and more mature. It feels smoother and more robust. I think at this point the 16X is quite a mature product. I did not use the speakers but I might further on. Let me know if I missed anything or if you would like me to to do some more tests. Day 1 of riding Day 2 of riding Final thoughts / review
16x Leaving 16X on [stock] charger a couple days from 100% to 70%Is this normal when charging any EUC that the board is vamping/draining the power to itself? I've noticed on several occasions that the wheel stays "on" after charging. First encounter I had taken a break from riding the EUC a couple of days and left it on the charger; when it came to ride it had drained itself from 100% to maybe 77%. I thought I might of not had the stock charger plugged in all the way. I did this another time and the power brick was GREEN and it had gone from 100% to a lesser amount sitting on the charger. Another time I entered into the room the 16X was charged and unplugged [ I had checked on the app to make sure its percentage and voltage was full] early in morning and could see a red light coming through the case. So I cycled the power to ON then off.. and then the red light was gone.
KingSong 16x replacement trolley handle?
Giffy posted a topic in Mods, Repairs, & DIYHandle is broken and I'm looking for a replacement. Has anyone broken theirs yet? This is what it looks like: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w6cYqwNsx1ro4C-KLumL_yUuSve0jR0c/view?usp=sharing I'm not sure how to upload picts here
Dual Charger Setup with 3 charging options
Tinkererboi posted a topic in Mods, Repairs, & DIYFirst i would like to thank @Seba for giving me the idea and sharing his knowledge without which I would not have thought of this project. Check out his thread first: Decided not to go this route after the news of adjustable chargers going rogue and killing several 16x wheels with 100v++ despite being set to 84v. Felt more comfortable using my tested and proven GT16 chargers which are decently fast and never get hot. You can use any charger for this mod, just install the right connectors for your adapter/meter. For those who might attempt this: Mains voltage is dangerous, even more so when combined with mislabelled chinese components. My GT16 pinouts were completely reversed despite what the sticker read, and the Lenovo plug was wired backwards from what is used on the KS-16x. CHECK ALL POLARITIES WITH A MULTIMETER! Do not recommend the first half of this project for the inexperienced DIYers. It's much more worth it safety wise to just buy a chargedoctor off ebay or a ready-made meter/adapter from a trustworthy source. So much could have gone wrong Parts used: Lenovo male cable for 16x https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/SGpXCDJXH GX16-3 female socket for GT16 chargers https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/dz4VdU8Rt Coulometer https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/qh7dWjVcX GT16 Charger (or whatever you like) This setup gives me 3 options: 5.5a fast charge, 84v, 100% 2.7a slow charge, 82v, 90% 2.7a slow charge, 84v, 100% I forgot to document the assembly of my coulometer as the mislabelled markings were pissing me off and giving me a headache. The next part onwards is relatively safe and easy to attempt. The GT16 charger has only one tamper-resistant triangle screw hidden under a sticker Trimpot was hidden under a glob of silicone probably to prevent tampering as well. Peel it off carefully. The dial is fragile and can be yanked off easily. Keep a close eye on the meter and turn very slowly and gently until you reach your intended voltage. My charger only had one trimpot which makes things simpler. However, note that many chargers have 3 according to Seba. Check his thread to make sure you do not adjust the wrong one if you have one of those. 82.5v: close enough for me. Put everything back together and its done! Now I can charge to 90% - my daily use option, or 100% for balancing once a month, or fast charge at 5.5A which is always nice to have when in a hurry.
WTD: Kingsong 16x - UK
Rincewind posted a topic in Private Sales (secondhand)Ready to move up from my Z6 which I've had for a few months now. Looking for something with a little more speed and range - 16x is at the top of my list! Let me know if you have one for sale:)
16X battery usage in cold weather
Mike Sacristan posted a topic in King SongI just got back from a 43km cruise with my wife and a friend. I was on my 16X. Temperature today was 7C and then 11C. Nice and sunny. Here are the stats: Rider: Mike EUC: 16X Riding weight: ~70kg Battery start and stop: 95% - 3% (66v) (also for some reason my 5A charger didn't charge the 16X all the way to 100) The first 18km took the battery down to 50% and the internal temperature according to Darknessbot was 15C and later on it was 31C. Rider: Monika EUC: MSX 84v Riding weight: ~70kg Battery start and stop: 97% - 50% (56% after resting) Rider: Petra EUC: Tesla Riding weight: ~60kg Battery start and stop 100% - 50% This is the worst range I have ever seen but also the first time we are down to single digits here! I'm gonna try again later and see if it does the same thing. I expect at least similar battery usage as the MSX. My battery was down to 60% after 18km and had dipped as low as 47%. We were riding between 30-40kmh and then we slowed down for the remainder of the cruise. Anyone else living in a cold country with a similar experience? I might need to get my 16X a fur coat if this keeps up.
Kingsong 16x vs Gotway Monster v3
ZenGlide posted a topic in General DiscussionSo, opportunity has finally arisen to allow my third wheel purchase. But I can't decide between the Kingsong 16x and the Gotway Monster v3. I have a z10 and an MSX rn and I'm looking for a slightly different ride, I feel like the 16x would handle similar to the MSX while the monsters larger heavier size would feel more rugged. Insight Anyone?
16x Please Decelerate, Please Decelerate...I cannot wait for 1.07 to come out. I do not know how many more rides listening to that on the way home I can take. Looking on the bright side pedestrians are more aware of me at lower battery. Haha
16x or 18xlwanting to upgrade in the next couple months from nb s1 to either ks 16x or ks 18xl. new to euc world. so battery and motor being the same which wheel would be more fitting for someone if 5'10 165lb, no commuting, no off roading as main part of it, using it for fun, riding around 20 miles round trips maybe little longer. like it to be nimble and responsive yet somewhat forgiving. any input is appreciated thx
ray rokni posted a topic in General Discussioni am new to euc world. have a ninebot s1 which i've been practicing on for the past 2 weeks. i got about 40 miles on it and hit the max speed constantly. it is still a great wheel for me to learn on but i just put down a deposit with jason at ewheels for either a 16x or 18xl. i was going to get the v10f but when i found out the speed starts dropping from %75 battery, it turned me off. i probably wont even go the speed that v10f can do but idk, i just dont want to surprise myself and have to upgrade again. i have been researching the 16x and 18xl and just cant decide, now to make life more difficult, i've been looking at the gotway msx too. i just dont see me going over 25mph, cruising speed probably around 20ish, once i get proficient at lower speeds! i weigh 165lb and am 5'10". 58 years old that cant be breaking bones but too dumb to actually know it! im not one to buy different wheels just to have a collection, i want one that i can grow into. rather have the power and speed for if i ever get to that point. wont be doing alot of off roading, i use my SxS for that. any input will be appreciated. thx
King Song Lenovo Charging Port Question
Garrie Lim posted a topic in King SongHi guys, as some of you may know, I recently did a small DIY project to make a fast charger adaptor for my impending KS16X I ride a Gotway MSX however and didnt have a chance to test the adaptor because there arent many ks18L/XL in my group. Most of us ride gotways or kingsong wheels with the usual GX16 port. Today i had a chance to test the adaptor on a friend's KS18L. However when it was plugged in at the Lenovo end to the wheel(the other end NOT plug to any charger), there was no reading on the voltmeter. Turning on the wheel and plugging in again had no effect as well. Now im pretty sure the polarity on my adaptor is correct as i followed the diagram on the back on the KS18XL charger, and it was also tested using a multimeter. My question is, are kingsong wheels built such a way that i cannot get a reading just by plugging in the voltmeter even if the wheel is turned on? But if the other end is plugged to a charger and then the lenovo end is plugged to the wheel, then a current flows and i have a reading on the voltmeter.
Wheel Size
sparetire55 posted a topic in General DiscussionI'm looking to purchase my first EUC and have a few questions on wheel size. I've ridden a friend's EUC a few times and think I'm ready to commit. Right now I have it narrowed down between the Kingsong 18XL and the Kingsong 16X. This is based on the following criteria in no particular order: Range of at least 30mi/50km Comfortable for 10-15mi commute (each way) Able to fit on a bus if the weather is bad (there is usually plenty of space available on the buses where I am, so it could share the seat next to me if necessary) Hill climbing (I live in the mountains so I need some torque to get up/down the hills) Off-road capable (I'd like to take this on some nearby trails that include some tree roots, bumps, drops, gravel, loose dirt, etc) Reliable (I've heard to stay away from the first few batches of a wheel while the kinks are worked out) Speed of at least 20mph/33kph From what I've gathered on my searches: Small wheels are best for: Hill climbs (smaller wheels have more torque since they require less energy to move one full rotation) Agility (less mass/inertia) Large wheels are best for: Commuting (the larger the wheel, the larger the bumps it can "ignore" or not feel) Long rides (larger surface area on the pavement feels "smoother") Gravel/Off-road bumpy terrain (aforementioned reasons ^^) Sorry for the long read, but here are my questions. How big of a difference in comfort is between an 18" and 16" wheels when commuting/off-roading, and how much of a torque difference between the two? Will the 16" be a noticeably better hill climber than the 18", or overheat as easily as the 18xl as @Marty Backe has shown in his videos? How much should I be worried about first/second batch issues with the 16X? TLDR; I want a wheel for commuting and off-road with good range and torque. What are the pro's/con's of a 16" over an 18" and how big of a difference between the two? Thanks in advance for the help and insights!
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If accurate, this means the 16-inch MacBook Pro will be configurable with up to an 8-core Core i9 processor with a 2.4GHz base clock speed and a max Turbo Boost frequency of 5.0GHz. The lineup also includes 6-core Core i7 processors. All of the chips are 45W with integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630.
Rumors suggest the 16-inch MacBook Pro will feature an all-new design with narrower bezels and a more reliable scissor mechanism keyboard. In a research note obtained by Forbes, Lin said the 16-inch display will have 227 pixels per inch, in line with its previously rumored 3,072×1,920 resolution.
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Protest held at Sligo Leitrim Fine Gael convention over "anger with Government"
Protest held outside Fine Gael convention in Sligo last week
A group of about 30 people from Sligo and Leitrim gathered outside a the Clayton Hotel in Sligo last Thursday evening, July 19 at the Fine Gael convention to show their anger at the Government party.
According to a spokesperson who contacted the Leitrim Observer, "Of particular importance to the group is that party's absolute abandonment of its Christian Democratic roots by bringing abortion into Ireland, and the anti blasphemy and anti family referendum proposed for this Autumn. This latter manoeuvre will remove all recognition of the value of the work of the mother in the home. Therfore parents choosing to care for their children at home will have no recourse to the state to reimburse them financially for this Constitutionally recognised and valued work of parents."
The organised group which included people from different sectors, gathered to show "We haven't gone away." The protesters said they intend to be active in the political arena "to persuade voters of the government's mis- handling of, and misinformation in the Abortion referendum, and in many other aspects of life e.g Brexit, the Cervical Smear Test Scandal, the HPV vaccine; the HSE's ongoing failures and particularly it's targeting of the weak and vulnerable by inadequate or denial of care especially in the local area; anti family policies, mass afforestation in the West, poor broadband services; impossible planning regulations for young couples building a new home, forcing them to travel into the towns and
urban areas to live; poor water services throughout the country and all the other local, national and international issues."
Also read: Leitrim's Gerry Reynolds selected to contest the next General Election for Fine Gael


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Coloring Books in Cutting Edge Adult Spirituality
Every Wednesday at Trinity, an intergenerational group uses the church's art studio at the church to paint, sketch, play card games, and fellowship. I visit every now and then, sometimes joining in the fun or crafting a bulletin for a special service.
One time, however, I was caught off guard. When I arrived, I did not see anyone painting or drawing or talking. Rather, people were coloring pre-printed pages from a coloring book. These were no mere children, and the pages were not from a coloring book intended for young audiences.
The coloring pages consisted of elaborate designs and wildflowers. One lady–an octogenarian whose original artwork adorns Trinity's hallways–was coloring one such page of a floral design.
I always enjoyed coloring with my children, and the fresh smell of new crayons and feel of a new coloring book always brings back childhood memories. This, however, was a craft entirely intended for adults. It was more than art or recreation, the group colored for the sake of worship.
Trinity is not alone in offering this type of artwork; in fact, several articles published in the last year–one from Baptist News Global and another from Religion News Service–outline a new movement in creative churches that utilize coloring books in its liturgy and special services.
Leslie Miller quoted well-known Episcopal priest, author, and spiritual director Lauren Winner in Winner's declaration that coloring (or, "prayer by color") has been a significant spiritual discipline in her life.
The medical community is finding the act of coloring to have both spiritual and therapeutic benefits. Cathy Malchiodi, writing for Psychology Today, claims that coloring is reminiscent of the Tibetan practice of mandala art and ancient disciplines that incorporate the fine arts, liturgical movement, meditation, and centering prayer.
It taps into a basic spiritual longing that connects people across cultures and time–from those who value iconography in the Christian cathedrals to our earliest ancestors who drew crude sketches in the caves of France and Africa concerning battles against the elements and wild beasts.
The discipline of coloring also crosses generational lines. Ministries similar to Trinity's provide safe spaces for older members and children of a church alike to express themselves without fear of "staying in the lines" that make too many worship services formal. (How many of us spent time doodling on tithe envelopes in the pews during service as kids anyway?)
Coloring benefits older saints by improving concentration, decreasing anxiety, and mimicking the effects of meditation, according to Priscilla Frank writing for the Huffington Post. It benefits children in helping them feel included in an otherwise esoteric service largely intended for adult audiences.
As anything else in the Christian community, coloring will have its critics. Controversy surrounding the place of fine arts in church is nothing new for Christians; and, like the iconoclasts of yesteryear, many will claim that coloring strange patterns in general and mandalas in particular will have an adverse–even satanic–impact on the Christian mind.
For others, it will invoke adolescence and will be too juvenile to incorporate into any "serious" worship service in which the soul should focus on God, the heart on worship, and the ear on the proclamation of God's Word.
My guess is that the groups who utilize coloring as a way of prayer and worship will be in the minority, but will greatly benefit from it. And for churches searching for creative ways to engage young and old alike, it may provide an activity that brings people together, opens up informal times for the sharing of testimonies, and affirms churches as adventurous, artistic sacred spaces in local communities where resources for art have all but dried up.
At Trinity, my hope is that the arts will continue to play a central role in the life of the congregation, not to detract from the traditional worship experiences for which the church is known, but to broaden the mission and ministry of a God who is our Creator creating still.
Bergamot promotes health, peace, and patience
By Orrin Morris
There are four Sundays in the Advent season. The first Sunday, last week, focused on hope.
The Old Testament prophet Jeremiah wrote words of hope to the Hebrew's exiled in Babylon:
In those days, and at that time, will cause the Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land" (Jer. 33:15).
Amid the hopelessness of exile, the prophecy assured them that the Messiah of the lineage of David would come to save all who trusted in him.
This Sunday, the second of the Advent season, focuses on peace. John the Baptist's father was visited by an angel assuring him of a son who would proclaim the coming of the Messiah with these words, "To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace" (Luke 1:79).
The wildflower for today is not very common, so to find it and benefit from its beauty requires patience. In the same but more serious manner, those Hebrews that remember the exile of 600 years that passed from Jeremiah's prophecy had to be patient for the fulfillment of his proclamation of peace.
Wild bergamot is also known as Monarda and, for obvious reasons, often mistaken for bee balm. Both plants are present throughout the U.S. Both plants have thin, rigid, hairy stems. Both have serrated leaves of similar size and shape. Both have deep green leaves that are affixed as pairs opposite one another up a stem that may be 2 to 3 feet tall. Both have flower heads composed of two-lipped blooms that stand aright.
The flowers of both plants' colors are in the reddish range; however, the bee balm blooms are bright red while the bergamot blooms range from light pink (nearly white) to a pinkish-lavender.
The bergamot prefers dry sandy soils while the bee balm requires moist soil. The greenish bracts under the flower head flare out and downward for the bergamot, thus creating a cluttered and enlarged effect. The bergamot has a rectangular stem, and starts blooming in June and continues through September.
This part of the mint family was named after Nicholas Monardes, a Spanish physician who published a book on the medicinal values of plants in the New World. Wild bergamot was also called Oswego tea and used as a treatment for chills and fevers. Other American Indian tribes used tea from the leaves for headaches, sore throat, bronchial infection, acne and to soothe bug bites.
Rev. Orrin Morris is an artist and retired Baptist minister. His weekly column appears in The Rockdale Citizen.


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'Making A Murderer' Season 2 Updates Hinge On What Kathleen Zellner Can Do
Since the ten-part series covering Steven Avery's murder trial debuted on Netflix in December, the compelling updates in his case have been delivered on YouTube, Twitter, and articles like this one. It's just not the same as the docuseries, I know. But, there's still a chance that a second season of Making A Murder will cover the latest developments from the case in documentary form. The filmmaker duo responsible for the docuseries, Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos, have expressed on more than one occasion an interest in another season.
At present, they are even holding interviews with Avery in case it progresses. Lots is still up in the air, but here is what we know so far. As far back as January, the directors had already began explaining the possibility of more Making A Murderer. Here's what Ricciardi said at a the Television Critics Association press tour:
I think today marks four weeks since the series launched and what we've managed to do in the past four weeks is have several phone calls with Steven Avery which we have recorded with an eye toward including them in future episodes.
They had not been back to Wisconsin at the time, but that's not something they rule out. "It's real-life so you don't know what's going to happen. We are ready… if there are significant developments, we will be there," Demos said during the press tour.
The two reiterated their interest in February. Speaking at a panel discussion at New York's IFC Center, they made it sound like the second season will happen if there's enough new material to cover. One possibility would be a new trial for Brendan Dassey. There's a federal judge looking over his case, and that is one possible outcome. The filmmakers would be interested in covering it. Ricciardi said:
We have no idea when the magistrate will make a decision in Brendan's case. We do know that two potential outcomes are that the judge could order Brendan's release or he could order a new trial. So we are on the edge of seats about that. To the extent that there are significant developments, we would like to continue documenting this [case].
One other possible focus could be Kathleen Zellner's game plan for exoneration. She has been tweeting teasers but hasn't laid out her evidence. The filmmakers have been in touch with her, but nothing is set in stone regarding another season. It wouldn't be Zellner's first rodeo. She was involved in another documentary Dream/Killer, which was about her client Ryan Ferguson, who she proved was wrongfully convicted.
The latest comment on the possible next season came just this past Wednesday. Speaking with Radio Times, Demos said, "Everyone's open to it but we'll see." One thing that won't be included in season two is the evidence that was left out of the first season. Ken Kratz, the prosecuting DA in the case has been vocal about what he claims was unfair representation. The filmmakers don't see it that way. Ricciardi explained:
If you look at some of the stuff Ken Kratz is claiming we left out, it's repetitive of stronger evidence that we put in. So we would have had to take out his strong evidence and put in weaker evidence.
So no 100 percent guarantee on the next season, but if Dassey gets another trial or new evidence emerges about Avery's case, the directors want in. So stay tuned.
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Japan Eats : Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto & Osaka
"I've had many people ask me, so here it is; the places you need to eat at when visiting the cities of Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Osaka."
Japan Eats : Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto & Osaka
These are most of the highlights from my trip to Japan in April 2015 with Haz & Gaz. I was fortunate enough to be travelling with some massive foodies, and Gaz (and Haz, but mostly Gaz) did an intense amount of research planning where we would be eating. It was essentially an eating tour of Japan, with the odd temple and site. It was amazing to travel with these two, and I honestly would not have enjoyed myself or eaten as well as I did if it was not for them. I am forever grateful! <3
In Japan, anything worth eating will have a queue. So have your wifi on your phone ready to kill some time.
I've been asked by quite a few people for my places to go to, so I thought I'd just pop it on here for everyone, enjoy!
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Wow! Bookmarking this for a (hopeful!) future trip to Japan! I think you've got me well and truly sorted, haha. x
I must remember to come back to this post again when I plan for my Japan trip someday! Thanks for taking the time to compile and share. x
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At present my group is actively involved in the research area of Strongly correlated systems, Magnetic thin films and multilayers (GMR, TMR, CMR), Spintronics (spin injection, spin detection in FM/I/SC system) , Nanostructured Magnetic Oxides (ferrites, manganites, cobaltites) and transition Metals, Multiferroics, Low Temperature Condensed Matter Physics, High TC Superconductors (critical temperature, critical current, flux lattice, vortex glass dynamics) Magnetic Huesler Alloys (magnetocaloric effect), Dilute magnetic oxide Semiconductors, Metallic glasses (low coercivity finemet, hitperm materials), Pnictide Superconductors (vortex dynamics), Magnetic Materials, Phase transitions and critical phenomenon.
Effect of 3-dimensional strain states on magnetic anisotropy in La0.8Ca0.2MnO3 epitaxial thin films by T. K. Nath, R.A. Rao, D. Lavric, C.B. Eom, L. Wu and F. Tsui, Applied Physics Letters 74 - (1999)
Strain-dependent magnetic phase diagram of epitaxial La0.67Sr0.33MnO3 thin films by F. Tsui, M.C. Smoak, T. K. Nath, and C.B. Eom Applied Physics Letters 76 - (2000)
3-dimensional strain states and crystallographic domain structures of epitaxial colossal magnetoresistive La0.8Ca0.2MnO3 thin films by R.A. Rao, D. Lavric, T. K. Nath, C.B. Eom, L. Wu and F. Tsui Applied Physics Letters 73 - (1998)
Ferromagnetism in Fe-doped ZnO Nanocrystals: Experiment and Theory by Debjani Karmakar, S. K. Mandal, T. K. Nath, G. P. Das et al. Physical Review B 75 - (2007)
Effect of grain size modulation on the magneto- and electronic-transport properties of La0.7Ca0.3MnO3 nanoparticles: The role of spin-polarized tunneling at the enhanced grain surface by P. Dey and T. K. Nath Physical Review B 73 - (2006)
Strain modification of epitaxial perovskite oxide thin films using structural transitions of ferroelectric BaTiO3 substrate by M.K. Lee, T. K. Nath, C.B.Eom, M.Smoak, and F. Tsui, Applied Physics Letters 77 - (2000)
Strain modulated giant magnetocaloric effect in Sm0.55Sr0.45MnO3 epitaxial films, by S. K. Giri, Papri Dasgupta, A. Poddar, R Sahoo, D Paladhi, and T. K. Nath, Applied Physics Letters 106 - (2015)
Large Magnetocaloric Effect and Critical Behavior in Sm0.09Ca0.91MnO3 Electron Doped Nanomanganite by S. K. Giri, Papri Dasgupta, A. Poddar, and T. K. Nath Euro Physics. Letters 105 - (2014)
Quantum interference effects and magnetic scattering in the electrical resistivity of Ni nanocrystallites in TiN matrix by T. K. Nath, Mitali Banerjee, and A. K. Majumdar, Applied Physics Letters 92 - (2008)
Electrical spin extraction and giant positive junction magnetoresistance in a Fe3O4/MgO/n-Si magnetic diode like heterostructure, by J Panda, P Banerjee and T. K. Nath J. Phys. D: Appl. Physics 47 - (2014)
Realization of Heusler Alloy Based Spin Gapless Semiconductor and Topological Insulators for Spintronic Applications Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)
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Here is a brief summary of the talk by Assoc Prof Jason Sharples to our recent public meeting.
Bushfires are commonly accepted as a natural hazard but, according to the ACT Strategic Bushfire Management Plan, Australia has experienced a growing number of extreme bushfires since 2001. Last century, the focus was on the more common form of bushfire that occurs on slopes up to 20 degrees and is affected mainly by the type and proximity of vegetation. These bushfires tend to burn along the ground in a long, thin front which exhibits a relatively constant rate of spread. Property tends to catch fire by radiant heat from one burning item igniting another and a 100m setback from vegetation (Asset Protection Zone - APZ) is generally adequate protection for property in this situation. Australian Standard 3959 covers the bushfire safety requirements of building in a bushfire prone area, along with the methodology for calculating the relevant bushfire attack level (BAL) under these conditions.
In 2003, however, half of the 500 houses lost in Duffy were more than 100m away from the forest edge. Further, the majority were lost to ember attack. Recent research has shown that dynamic fire behaviour occurs where slopes are over 24-26 degrees, as shown below.
Left: Schematic diagram of a fire burning up a positive slope towards a house. The orange and yellow flames represent the case of eruptive fire spread, in which the flames have attached to the surface. The black outlined flames represent the case of a separated plume, which is the situation depicted in AS 3959.
The 2003 Canberra fires revealed another unusual mode of fire spread in which the interaction of the winds, terrain and fire generates significant fire whirls on leefacing slopes, which carry the fire across the wind instead of with it. This can result in extreme wildfires, with a large area of land being alight at any one time, in contrast to the relatively thin line of a normal fire.[1]
Bushfire containment and determining the appropriate size of APZs under these conditions is more difficult. Further, the strong winds blow embers long distances, causing many spot fires that coalesce to form an extensive fire front. Fire intensities increase greatly when spot fires join together. Dynamic interactions between different parts of the fire and the atmosphere cause the individual fire fronts to accelerate, with a consequent increase in fire line intensity. AS 3959 for building in bushfire areas does not currently consider these increases in intensity nor the resultant behaviour.
Under conditions of extreme and dynamic fire behaviour, the very large amounts of heat and moisture released from a fire can cause its plume to rise high into the atmosphere – up to several kilometres. The plume can become a towering cumulus cloud or even develop into a fire thunderstorm which can cause more damage than the fire itself. The combination of strong winds and dynamic fire behaviour drives embers vast distances that make 100m APZs totally ineffective. This begs the question – how close to areas with dynamic fire characteristics is it responsible to establish large settlements?
[1] Sharples, J.J. Risk Implications of Dynamic Fire Propagation: A case study, Preliminary Report (June 2017)
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Valentine's Day is quickly approaching and if your children are going to a school that's like ours then it's all but mandatory to send your little ones with Valentine's Day Cards. The problem with that is store bought options are usually frilly, cliche and utterly lacking pizzaz.
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Earth Day is round the corner and the web is overflowing with Earth Day crafts for children. While I was going through a various list of crafts and to-dos for Earth's day, it dawned on me that we might be just doing Earth a favor by giving all paper crafts a skip and rather doing some real meaningful activities. Adopting 'Reduce, Reuse and Recycle' and 'NO PLASTIC' as our mantra, we are all set to help our planet.
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- DIY t-shirt Bag: Plastic is a major problem and one of top concerns for the environment. So we decided to keep a cloth bag handy in our cars so whenever we go shopping we can say NO to plastic bags. This resolution got us to make our own no-sew bags from an old t-shirt.
- Coconut Planters: We love planting seeds and right now the season is just right. So instead of buying a new pot, we decided to recycle a coconut shell. It's really easy-peasy. All you need is to buy a tender coconut, relish the refreshing water (we prefer pouring it in a glass rather than using a straw) and then scrape the mouth so its big enough to fit in your fingers. Once you have done that, pour in some soil and plant that seed right in.
- Repurpose broken crayons: Instead of buying those double shade fancy pencils, recycle old broken crayons. What is even more exciting is that you get to customize the shape and color combinations. All you need to do is take of the cover, add the desired color combinations in silicon mold and put them in the oven for 10-15mins at 200 degree Fahrenheit. Allow them to cool and pop them out.
- Reuse Old Art files and notebooks: We hate wasting paper. After the end of every academic session, we are left with a lot of half used drawing and craft books. Some had black pages while the other ones had work only on one side. Same goes for the notebooks. So I sat down with my son, opened the binder and asked him to do the sorting for me. I want him to learn the essence of this project. He was quite curious and like any 5year old asked why he should draw on black spaces of the paper instead of a new sheet. And that was exactly the question I was waiting for! I explained him how paper is made from trees and for new paper we need to cut more trees and that means less oxygen. Now living in a capital, my son is all too aware of the air pollution and got the point quickly.
- Make use of the Vegetable waste: Every household generates a pile of vegetable waste daily. So instead of putting it into MCD bin, we decided to feed it to the cows. All the peels, stale breads, waste food now go into this special bin which we then take to the cow shed.


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TEHRAN (Tasnim) - An accidental detonation of explosives stored in an Afghan facility beside the US embassy in Kabul sparked a brief panic early on Thursday, triggering concerns of an attack, but no immediate reports of casualties.
The blast happened about 10.30 am and the US embassy's alarm was heard blaring across the diplomatic area of the Afghan capital immediately afterwards.
But Farid Shamal, a spokesman for Afghanistan's National Directorate of Security, allayed the worries, saying an electrical fault had accidentally ignited explosives stored in the agency's main compound in Kabul, Reuters reported.
"There was an explosion inside an ammunition and weapons cache we had seized from the insurgency," he said, adding that no one was injured in the blast.
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Psychogenic movement disorders represent a challenge for the clinical practitioner, as the diagnosis and treatment are usually difficult and the prognosis may be poor in some patients. Sometimes also referred to as "functional," "conversion," or "psychogenic," these disorders must be differentiated from "organic" disorders. Psychogenic movement disorders may have several presentations, including tremor, dystonia, myoclonus, tics, parkinsonism, gait disorders, hemifacial spasm, opsoclonus, oculogyric crisis, painful legs, moving toes, etc. and are not uncommonly accompanied by psychogenic speech and voice disorders.
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Diamond has unique physical properties of interest for scientific R&D, commercial and military applications. Diamond is the hardest and has the highest thermal conductivity of all known materials. It's wide band gap, high electron and hole mobility, and negative electron affinity (NEA) make it an attractive candidate for use in ultraviolet (UV) light detectors and emitters, radiation particle detectors, DNA sensors, field-effect transistors, electron field emission sources, position-sensitive biochemical substrates, and many other possible applications, including those subjected to harsh environments – high temperatures or high-power devices for use in space.
Techniques for growing crystalline diamond have evolved from high-temperature, high-pressure (HTHP) to plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) methods. Synthesis of crystalline diamond nanowires is of major interest, because they offer the potential to enable applications across many disciplines for advancing the science of material synthesis at the nano- and atomic scales and for validating the search into new forms of carbon. However, fabrication of long, single crystalline diamond nanowires using conventional thermal CVD methods has not been achieved.
The invention is a novel, proprietary method to grow diamond nanowires from a variety of carbon sources or substrates using chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and to incorporate such in particular apparatuses. The resultant nanowires may be long or short, thin, single or not, straight or crystalline, and/or embedded in a shell and/or within layers. These relatively flexible nanowire growth conditions can produce versatile nanowires with varying diameters, lengths, morphologies, and crystalline properties for use in specific applications such as field-effect transistors, requiring nanowires, to achieve high power, high temperature and/or speeds.
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In 2008, the United States Department of Health and Human Services released physical activity guidelines for Americans. They recommend that adults should do at least 150 minutes of moderate–intensity or 75 minutes a week of vigorous–intensity aerobic (cardiovascular) physical activity per week. For additional health benefits, they recommend that adults increase this amount to 300 minutes of moderate–intensity or 150 minutes a week of vigorous–intensity aerobic activity per week.
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- yoga mat – check
- yoga stabilizing blocks – check
- yoga "Moving Toward Balance" book and videos I like – check
- Ambition…… NOPE
You would think 3 checks would overcome the one but sadly that is not true. No ambition to actually start. This is one of those things I know once I start I will like and will happily keep doing.
However life has a funny way of getting in the way. Sick husband and a mother-in-law who refuses to do her physical therapy exercises unless I am there emotionally drains me. Sucks the will right out of me.
Lets hope by the end of this week I am merrily stretching and breathing.


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Vogel's Echinaforce
Echinaforce is a traditional herbal remedy used for symptomatic relief of colds and influenza type infections and similar upper respiratory tract conditions.
Echinaforce is made from the tincture of fresh Echinacea purpurea herb and root. Only fresh, organic herbs are used, with all herbs processed within 24 hours of harvesting. Using only fresh herbs helps us ensure that we preserve a high level of active ingredients.
Echinaforce has been proven to be effective in the treatment of colds and flu. It helps the body fight the virus and therefore helps you feel better, quicker. Available in both fresh herb tincture and tincture tablet format, Echinaforce is easy to take at any time. Vogel described Echinaforce as his 'best remedy in practice' and took it every day.
Tincture of Echinacea purpurea herb and root. 0.6ml drops contain the equivalent of 285mg whole fresh plant or 64.5mg whole dried plant. Also contains 65% v/v Ethanol.


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Before You
Amy Beth Anders
'Before You' features Edwin Carstensen on guitar, Will Purcell on bass, and Emmett Ceglia on drums. The EP was edited, mixed, and mastered by Eric Thorfinnson. These songs were written by Amy over 10 years ago but have been reworked in 2018 to convey the confusion and emotional complexities surrounding ending relationships as well as grief/loss. Amy is a singer/songwriter, a classically-trained and jazz-trained pianist, classical flautist, and ukulele player whose songwriting combines elements of folk, jazz, rock, pop, and classical music.
Together Eric, Will, and Emmett form three quarters of the progressive metal band Autocatalytica- the final quarter of which was Erik Sorensen- Amy's fiancé and musical partner who tragically passed away in 2015. "The decision to work with these four wonderful musicians on this project was no coincidence. They are each an integral part of the inner circle that was very close to Erik and to myself, and they were all there for me during one of the hardest times of my life, when I lost Erik. The EP will always be incredibly special to me because of that. It represents me starting anew, putting myself back out there, and lifting myself back up amidst intense sadness. And I could not have done it without their support and contribution." -Amy Beth Anders


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It's no secret that there's a shortage of IBM i administrators. The platform is a staple in today's enterprises, yet colleges and universities no longer offer classes on IBM i systems administration as part of their curriculum. At the same time, experienced IBM i system administrators are rapidly approaching retirement age, with no one coming up through the ranks to fill their shoes.
That reality has IT and business leaders worried. The thought of migrating applications (many of which are still green screen) to a newer platform is daunting to say the least. But, they're concerned about the reliability of their current systems not to mention their ability to cover their security and compliance obligations.
Four Ways to Address the IBM i Skills Gap
If you're having a problem filling open IBM i system admin roles in your organization, you have several options:
- Migrate to a new platform.
- Migrate your IBM i-Series applications to a private, hosted IBM i cloud.
- Engage a Managed Service Provider like Connectria to manage your IBM i environment remotely.
- Do more with less.
Option 1: If the IBM i platform is working for you, you can cross number one off the list right now. While you might want to prioritize upgrading applications, as far as we're concerned, there really isn't a need to fix something that isn't broken.
Number two and three are more palatable options, especially for those organizations that would rather focus on their core business than managing infrastructure.
Option 2: We can host your IBM i-Series applications one IBM i hardware in one of our SSAE 18 SOC 2 certified data centers and then manage your systems for performance and security & compliance as well as handle vital elements such as backups and disaster recovery.
Options 3: You can leave your IBM i infrastructure right where it is and engage us to monitor and manage your IBM i systems remotely.
We have a number of customers who have chosen options two and three, including Red Gold, Milwaukee Electric Tool, and Dometic.
Option 4: This one is really about better visibility, process control, and automation, and that's where a Cloud Management Platform (CMP) comes in.
A CMP can give you visibility across all of your cloud environments (including AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.) to manage resource utilization, optimize costs, control security and compliance, enforce adherence to best practices, and leverage automation and self-healing – all so you can increase the focus and productivity of your existing IBM i system administrators.
To learn more, I invite you to attend the webinar we recently co-sponsored with IBM Systems Magazine: The Benefits of a Cloud Management Platform. In this webinar, we talk about how the TRiA Cloud Management Platform can give you better control over your IBM i infrastructure with fewer resources.
Watch: The Benefits of a Cloud Management Platform
Ready to have a one-on-one discussion about your IBM infrastructure challenges? Reach out to us. One of our IBM system engineers would be happy to discuss your options with you and help lay out a plan.
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An Interview with Connectria's VP of Solutions Architecture for IBM i
Find Your Next IBM i or AIX System Admin – Fast!
11 Signs it's Time to Turn to an MSP for Your IBM Power Systems


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Furnace Repair, Replacement & Installation Services
Recently, Lillie Family Heating extended its HVAC services beyond the great Lower Mainland to the beautiful city of Kelowna, and what a great place it is, even in the winter! Compared to other places in the country, winters in Kelowna are really pretty great. The temperature can certainly dip below zero and there is a dusting of beautiful white snow that covers the town, but Kelowna winters are still fairly mild. We provide furnace repair & installation services for Kelowna residents and neighbourhoods around like Penticton and Okanagan.
It is always a good time to schedule furnace repair or replacement. Of course, it's easy to forget how much we rely on our furnace for heat during the summer months when the sun is shining and chills are the furthest things from our minds. But your furnace will likely be running straight through for at least three or four months. The weather is only going to get colder and you will come to rely on your furnace for heat more and more.
If you notice that your furnace is not acting as it should, or if it's not working as you'd like, it might require some maintenance. The most common furnace problems are:
- No hot air
- Loud noise
- Does not stop
- Fan does not blow
- Does not start
If you are in need of heating furnace repair or even a possible replacement in Kelowna, we would be happy to help. Our many decades of experience in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland have been transported to this great city and we are happy to offer our services to this vibrant community.
Furnace Repair Services That Kelowna Residents Trust
Furnace repairs and maintenance are an essential part of a well functioning home. Regular maintenance will help ensure that you are not faced with a furnace emergency right when you need your furnace the most.
At Lillie Family Heating, we offer a wide range of services to help you make sure that you and your family stay comfortable, safe and warm throughout the winter months.
We are trusted provider of furnace-related services in Kelowna. Check our Google Reviews below.
If you think that your furnace needs some repair or maintenance or a full scale replacement, give us a ring today at 1-250-300-6060. Our friendly and experienced furnace professionals are on-call to service your residential home or commercial business location in Kelowna and surrounding areas.


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Hello everyone and welcome to the 39th edition of our weekly Travel Photography Competition. I'm sure the majority of you already know what it's all about but just in case you're new to the website, I will briefly explain that here at Hitch-Hikers' Handbook we indulge in beautiful places; even more so if immortalised by excellent pictures. We also like promoting independent photographers and we've created this competition to give them the chance to show their work to a larger audience and to give us travellers some ideas for future escapades.
This week we're reviewing pictures published on our Facebook page between 29th March and 5th April.
The first winner this week is this stunning shot taken atop Max Patch (1,411 m) in the Bald Mountains, North Carolina, USA. The Bald Mountains, which are a part of the Blue Ridge Mountain Province of the Southern Appalachians, rise along the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. So named due to the frequent occurrence of grassy bald patches on their peaks. The highest summit in this range is Big Bald, which rises to an elevation of 1,681 m.
This lovely photo was sent by WiredNomads. It looks like a perfect camping spot, doesn't it? If you like it, check out more pictures from their trip here.
The second winner in this week's competition came all the way from Vietnam and shows a beautiful sunset over the Kê Gà Cape in Hàm Thuận Nam district of Bình Thuận province in southern Vietnam. The lighthouse, which is 35 m tall, was built in 1897 and was first used in 1900. Now it's a popular tourist attraction of the area.
This great shot was sent by Duc Vien from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. If you like this shot, check out Duc's website.
And the last photo for today was taken in Morocco. What I really like about this picture is the beautiful Moorish architecture immersed in delicate light, bringing the promise of the mid-day North-African heat and the man on the bicycle tirelessly pedalling onward.
This beautiful photo was sent by the very talented photographer Alex Köhl who lives in Chinon, France. You can see more pictures from his trip to Morocco here. If you like his work, subscribe to his Facebook page KOEphotography.
Thanks to everyone who participated in this week's edition of the competition, either by sending or by voting for the pictures! We wish you nice end of the weekend!
What are Travel Photography Contribution Weeks?
Each week we publish the three pictures which got the most "likes" on our Facebook page giving the photographers the credit they deserve.
Visit our Travel Photography page to see all the previous winning photos and find out how you can participate.
If your pictures are among this week's selection, feel free to use one of our HTML snippets on your website and tell your friends about it.
Keep sending your photos and travel safe!
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Investigation Report on Chinese Rituximab Market, 2018-2022
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|Investigation Report on Chinese Rituximab Market, 2018-2022
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Rituximab (Roche's trade name: Rituxan) is a human-mouse chimeric anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody that was approved for the treatment of tumors in 1997. With the deep understanding of B cells and their mechanisms of action, the therapeutic range of Rituximab has expanded from B-cell malignancies to autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, etc.
The global sales of Rituximab have been very mature. In fiscal year 2017, Rituximab recorded a revenue of CHF 7.388 billion, a YOY increase of 1.21%. The drug was mostly used for tumor treatment. In fiscal year 2017, the sales value from tumor treatment reached CHF 5.832 billion, increasing by 0.15% YOY, and the sales value from the treatment of autoimmune diseases reached CHF 1.556 billion, increasing by 5.35% YOY. In China, Roche's Rituximab is mainly used to treat non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
As a major malignant lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma takes up a much larger proportion of malignant lymphoma than Hodgkin's disease in China. The incidence of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma has risen rapidly from 20 cases per 1 million people at the end of the 20th century to 70 cases per 1 million people today. Autoimmune diseases may affect organs such as the central nervous system, lungs, liver and kidneys, cause dysfunction or even failure of organs, and ultimately threaten life. Statistics show that there are about 30 to 40 million people suffering from autoimmune diseases in China, which leads to a growing demand for Rituximab. In 2017, the sales value of Rituximab exceeded CNY 1 billion in China.
According to CRI, by Jul. 2018, there has been no China-made Rituximab on the market, and the market is monopolized by the products of Roche and its subsidiary Genentech. Several domestic manufacturers have applied for approval to produce generic Rituximab. It is expected that generic Rituximab will be launched after 2020. There is still a large growth potential for the Chinese Rituximab market.
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