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Growing the Legal Services Sector Important to Economy
In the photo from left to right Richard Palmer, Junior Vice President of the Law Society, Glynis Aiken from DETI, Minister Arlene Foster, Alan Hunter, Chief Executive of the Law Society and Norville Connolly, Past President of the Law Society.
The contribution which local solicitors make to the economy and the importance of exporting solicitors services to other jurisdictions were just some of the items discussed during a meeting between the Minister for Development, Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Arlene Foster MLA and the Law Society of Northern Ireland.
The Minister visited Law Society House at the invitation of the Society's Presidential and Chief Executive Team at the start of August..
Commenting on the Ministers visit the Society's Chief Executive, Alan Hunter said:
"We are delighted to welcome Minister Foster to Law Society House and to have had the opportunity to provide her with an overview of the significant contribution which local solicitors make to our community and the local economy annually with almost 6,000 people employed and £14 million pounds worth of goods and services purchased.
Over the last number of months the Society has been working with the Minister and Invest Northern Ireland with a view to develop the potential for exporting specialist solicitor services from Northern Ireland.
To date discussions with the Minister and Invest NI have been very positive and we can report progress is being made.
The Society remains committed to growing solicitor services both within Northern Ireland and to exporting Northern Ireland solicitor services to other jurisdictions.
The Minister for DETI, Arlene Foster said:
"As a former Solicitor I am very proud of Northern Ireland's legal services sector which continues to go from strength to strength, with Invest NI successfully attracting firms including Allen & Overy, Herbert Smith Freehills and Axiom Law in recent years.
In addition, Invest NI continues to engage with the Law Society and the wider sector in order to seek out and develop business opportunities for our law firms in international markets which are crucial to economic growth."


Earlier this year I shared the news that I would be writing a book about friendship, diversity, and the church. The book is called United: Captured by God's Vision for Diversity and I am now in the final stages of the editorial process. To be honest, I'm not sure that editorial process is the proper terminology. One thing I have learned quickly is that writing a book isn't just about writing! Here's what I do know, it's finished!
My prayer is that United would encourage and cast a vision for diverse friendships and diversity in the church. We know that our country has struggled and continues to battle the painful effects of segregation. What I've tried to do in United is focus on future grace and what can be as we embrace the beauty of diversity and what it means to be adopted into God's family.
Moody Publishers did a fantastic job capturing the heart of the message of the book in this cover. The cover is beautiful, colorful, bright, and joyful. I have been blessed to work with their team.
If you'd like to keep up with more about this book and others, I have a book page where I'll update information as it becomes available.
For two years I have managed and updated my site Women of God magazine. After praying for nearly six months and seeking the advice of good friends and family as well as those in ministry with me, I have decided to discontinue updating the site. Here's the good news, I will instead begin to focus my attention here at my personal website.
The decision wasn't easy as you can read here, but I am in faith that the Lord has good things ahead at trillianewbell.com. I won't be announcing a blogging schedule, but I will be updating as much as possible.
Thank you for visiting and reading. I look forward to great things ahead!


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Change the archaic laws! Too easy to 'legally steal' someone's property in BVI — Fraser
in All News / By: on December 19, 2019 at 8:24 AM /
Opposition legislator Julian Fraser is calling for a change to one of the territory's archaic laws that he said makes it easy for landowners to lose their properties.
"As far as land is concerned, it is too easy for someone to steal other people's property by acquisition through prescription," Fraser said during last Friday's sitting of the House of Assembly.
He continued: "A notice goes out telling Tom that someone has filed an application to acquire his property. If Tom doesn't make that notice and make a protest, that land is gone. And, what I am told, 'Oh It's not Land Registry's fault! It's legal. The information we have on Tom hasn't been updated so maybe that's what happens why he didn't get the notice'."
Change the outdated law
In the meantime, the Opposition legislator said this practice ought not to be happening in the 21st century.
"I ask the question, under which legislation was this? When was this Act passed — 1970? That sounds to me like that was 50 years ago governing us? These were the days when posting a notice on a tree was the best way to go."
Fraser said there is a need for a Public Bills Committee that would be responsible for scrutinizing the details of a particular bill following its second reading.
He said such as committee "is crucial in ensuring that these pieces of legislation are updated".
"If that doesn't happen, something terrible might," Fraser said.
Oh ho!! says:
I was told the celebrated deceased first premier use this and other methods to legally steal land in VG. Talk to some of them VG people and they will tell you about it. Family land that was held for generations, gone, forever.
Concerned Citizen says:
Squatter's right needs to be revisited too. When a family member build on your land without permission, just because they have been there for a long time does not mean the landowner intends to give up rights to his/her own property based on long possession. Also, if a landowner has gone away for many years with the intention of returning to build on his/her land to find out another relative has taken claim or attempts to claim part/all of his property, if it was neither gifted or transferred, the landowner should not have to go to court to resolve this matter. The rightful owner of any property is the person for which the land was gifted or purchased. I see too many times where family members infringe/squat on other family members land just out of greed and later down the line claim long possession. Unless the landowner signs legal documents to give a third party permission to build on his/her land and the land owner confirms that legal claim to that land build on will no longer exists, it will be clear cut that long possession claims cannot be entertained.
Squatter's right needs to be revisited too. When a family member build on your land without permission, just because they have been there for a long time does not mean the landowner intends to give up rights to his/her own property based on long possession. Also, if a landowner has gone away for many years with the intention of returning to build on his/her land to find out another relative has taken claim or attempts to claim part/all of his property, if it was neither gifted or transferred, the landowner should not have to go to court to resolve this matter. The rightful owner of any property is the person for which the land was gifted or purchased. I see too many times where family members infringe/squat on other family members land just out of greed and later down the line claim long possession. Unless the landowner signs legal documents to give a third party permission to build on his/her land and the land owner confirms that legal claim to that land built will no longer exists, it will be clear cut that long possession claims cannot be entertained.
Also says:
They should also look at some of the recent ones stolen in that manner and reversed the decision ..
Ausar says:
This has been going on in the BVI for decades!
Many, in this country, the so-called "Who's-Who", have obtained land in this exact manner!
And the the legal fraternity, where one should look for justice against these matters, have remained silent or have been complicit on this issue!
This is an area where most have made their monies or even they themselves have benefitted!
Let's see if Premier Fahie has the WILL to move forward on such a legislation, that will bring about TRUE reform in this matter!
hog city says:
Fraser is the man
Oh no!! says:
Truths. Gone forever is that of my grand father, one of the largest land owners in VG at that time.
Hurts, in many ways, to this moment.
How can it be said that the deceased Premier "steal" land when it was the law?. That makes sense. Even if he did there was a law and he did what was required by law. He should be alive to sue your a** for defamation of character.
@Common Sense says:
Have you not heard of legal theft??
Call it whatever you want,bamboozled,hoodwinked, but obtaining anything by deception is the same damm thing as stealing in my book.
I agree with the Legislative Official. This is a serious Issue that needs to be address immediately. People showing up on others property claiming they are the owners and brought land via their Lawyer. People showing Seeds they acquired via Lawyers unknown to family members who have been paying for property for Generations and knows the layout of the Property. Too much corrupted and greedy Legal Assistants and Lawyers are creating grave conflicts in selling people's land without their knowledge and consent. Those who purchasing don't even have commonsense to do an inquiry before doing such.The same dirt they claiming that we not going take to the grave,is the same dirt they illegally acquiring.
Thank you Mr. Fraser for bringing this issue to the attention of the nation.
It is now hoped that the current administrtion will act quickly upon this and resolve and secure all lands for our people.
Having lost all of our grand father's land in VG in similar manner, it is hoped that no other family will have to endure such massive land wealth depravity we still live with daily after being born the offspring of one of the largest land owners in VG.
Today, we have not even a square inch or a penny.
Grandfather could not be happy about this and must be kicking up in his grave over this. He would have wanted his land to stay in the family or his grand children. And now it is gone out of the family hands forever.
It hurts, everyday, when you realize how far ahead you could have been except for wrong doings and the greed of others.
How come them aint beating up on fraser today?
True says:
This I hope will be one of the reform policies implemented especially with so many persons acquiring rights in the BVI, some of which are these very same crooked lawyers. Thank you Hon. Fraser. You truly are looking out for your nation's wellbeing.
Kingfish says:
It appears that Mr. Fraser is doing a much better job in his now current position than he did when he was with the VIP.It appears that he does have a profound interest in the well being of the BVI and it citizens.
I do hope that the government abolishes that law which is from the dark ages.
Jessica Jones says:
This is truly serious and really needs to change. There are some thieving ppl in Belle Vue/Cooten Bay famousfor this. That's why they andvtheir children will never prosper!
Anonymous USA says:
I am glad to see Bvi open their eyes about this land business. Family staying on your land paying no tax just living free. The lawyer charging you so much money and nothing is being done. My case is in the attorney general office going over a year.
A Hendricks says:
TruDat! says:
There is an opportunity for blockchain technology to revolutionize the Land Registry and all of its processes. A decentralized public record of ownership tied to smart contracts for purchases and transfers would stop this stupidity and theft once and for all.
I would like to acquire some land through this legal option. I will be filing applications soon.
…Any how I read an excellent Article on property rights.Like to get more such news items.The need of the hour is not just governance but a global level governance as envisaged by the Jeesus Krishna Temple Church movement.
Vishnusathasivan says:
Many of the modern day maladies can be rectified and the problems arising in different parts of the world can be solved by changing the modus operandi of governance at the UNO.When we link property rights directly to the franchise of governance,a globalized community can be created,to have a peaceful and meaningful life ,on earth.The Jeesus Krishna Temple Church movement is functioning to achieve this phenomenon.
Somebody in the house finally making sense instead of up and down the place showing off as if they in campaign mode

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Session 6. Collections, Neolithic Houses
Photos by Yvette Staelens
Everyone gathered at the Stonehenge Visitor Centre, and the session was about domestic life, what it meant to be living, cooking, eating, sleeping, making, dying in the historic landscape.
This entry was posted in General on November 30, 2016 by hhmaster.
Session 5. Cursus night walk
We met at Woodhenge at 7pm on a chill night, with the night sky partly clouded but stars still visible. Danny had planispheres which you rotate so they show what the night sky will look like at any time of the year, so we looked at them in the bus headlights. Back in the Richmond Fellowship bus to Larkhill, and then in the dark we walked to the east end of the Cursus. Tim explained the mystery of the sun rising and setting, then rising again back in the east, and how it was explained by the idea that the sun travelled beneath the disc of the earth in the waters beneath. We looked at an image of the Nebra Sky Disc, discovered in Switzerland in 2002, a bronze age description of the night sky. It was found with twin daggers, and there are stories of twins which reflect star twins in the sky and twins accompanying the sun on its underwater journey.
Danny used a laser pointer to show the Pleiades, visible as a loose cluster of stars, and we were a loose cluster of people, wondering how they would have looked more than five thousand years ago. Tim's ipad was loaded with a astronomical map of the sky as it would have been in 3500 BC, when the Cursus was in use. We couldnt use the big telescope Danny had brought as it was too cloudy.
On one horizon the A303 was a ribbon of white and red light. Someone said it looked like the movement of blood around the body, and you could hear it well. Tim pointed out the distant cleft in the wood, which was 3km away and marked the end of the Cursus. People didn't stop here and there is little archaeology, they moved from one end of the Cursus to the other, processing.
Then we walked, in the darkness, as the cloud cover grew denser and the stars were less evident. We could not see the milky way, and the air was colder. We gathered at a point before returning, back up the Cursus and then into the bus, back to Woodhenge – and off.
Session 4, Singing and learning with the ancestors
Blog and photos by Jessie Swinburne
This week we connected with the ancestors, through furthering our knowledge from the expertise of Professor Tim Darvill, and through embracing the beautiful, enchanting singing and music of Chartwell. This week was a time to listen, reflect and connect. We walked up to the Cuckoo Stone, and were surprised by Chartwell, in full traditional dress, playing music and singing.
We sat and listened to Chartwell and Tim. It felt a bit like a dream at times, as we thought about our pasts and the ancestry that links us all. Staring at the beautiful bright blue skies, as cliched as that is, made me smile and like the ancestors were some how trying to connect with us.
At 11 am we were silent and reflected on the sacrifices of the men who fought wars that have protected us and allow us to be here and live though our own journeys, whatever they might be…. it was especially memorable for me, being from a military background, as we are sat on the land that is shared with the military, who train hard and still sacrifice themselves for the protection of the country. This was a nice link to hearing about Zimbabwe and the traditions and beliefs of Chartwell…, who as it turns out is named after a building that Winston Churchill is linked to.. .an odd connection again maybe…
We discussed the rocks and I hope a few people felt they had their questions answered, or perhaps more questions were formed that will fuel their energy and engagement with the project. Thanks to everyone, I think the group were at ease this week, and focus for the creative output was generated and I look forward to getting involved in the next week…… as well as wondering about the exciting night walk!!!
Here are some more of Jessie's beautiful photos
Session 3 Woodland Walk 4th November 2016
Words and photos by Jessica Swinburne
Today we ventured out into the gloomy, soggy not so inspiring weather, but still determined to see, explore and learn about the landscape, ancestors and perhaps about ourselves too….
Lots of rainy looking trees, still their vitality really shone through, rain glistening lusciously, off their leafs.. as a group we stood under the trees and took the luscious beauty in.
We sang and came together in spirit as well as landscape, just as the leafs were falling all around us we sang too "Leafs are falling… autumn winds are calling…"
It felt like the weather didn't really matter at that point, what was important was that we embraced the moment, we came together and sang together, and shared the fresh air the trees so givingly share with us….Speaking with people it was great to hear that they had shared this moment, that they may have felt bleak this morning but that the walking, the woodland and the singing had raised their mood.
We went on a wood scavenge and shared knowledge about wood, it's properties, and things that our ancestors might have used wood for. It's fascinating to think how we have progressed, yet how clever and resourceful our ancestors may have been.
We used the willow we had stripped from the woodland, to hypothesise its uses in previous times, while playing with it making circles, or trying to make musical instruments even! It was energising to be playful with the willow, and embrace silliness, bending it, and sword fighting….
A factual and playful week embracing the rain, and coming together through singing, learning and curiosity about our ancestors. It felt great to be out whatever the weather, connecting with one another.
This entry was posted in General on November 6, 2016 by hhmaster.
Session 2. Cursus, barrow, cemetery
Rebecca Williams tells the story in words, Jessica Swinburne does it in pictures.
This week we explored more of the landscape around Stonehenge by looking at barrows. Barrows are burial mounds where the body was placed underneath with grave goods. To start with we handled replicas of some of the objects that have been found inside barrows; these included a bronze axe head, a bronze dagger, gold hair clips and beaker pottery. This led the group to really think about who these people were that were being buried in the barrows. What did these grave goods mean to them? Where had they travelled from? And why was this landscape such a spiritually important place?
We were then given maps and headed out to do some barrow hunting. Our task was to figure out which barrow is which and where they are located. We stood on top of the largest barrow named the Monarch of the Plain. Standing on this barrow with its higher vantage point gave a new perspective to the countryside and the elements we were in. The wind was blowing quite fiercely and although there were breaks in the cloud where the sun shone, it was a cold autumn day. We celebrated this connection to the weather and the changing of the season in a way that maybe our ancestors would have done by singing. The groups' singing must be improving as this week we did a three part round.
After this we moved towards more barrows and here we caught a glimpse of Stonehenge in the distance. After standing on top of the Monarch of the Plain we began to discuss the barrows as a spiritual place for the dead and should we have stood on one. Questions were discussed such as is doing this disrespectful or are we bringing modern day perceptions of death and burial to ancient monuments? We decided that this time we would not walk on the barrow but sit beside it. Here we took part in a guided meditation session where we had to imagine ourselves walking and meeting somebody. From feedback afterwards it was clear that the barrows inspired many different ideas and feelings in the group with everyone having their own unique experience
This week the session was a lot quieter and more reflective. Everyone was chatting, open and willing to share but it felt more of an individual experience. It was about connecting on a personal level with the landscape by listening to the birds and the wind, feeling the cold, sitting in the grass and being surrounded by these amazing burial monuments.
This entry was posted in General on October 29, 2016 by hhmaster.
Session 1 21 Sept 2016 Stonehenge Education Room/Woodhenge and Durrington Walls
Human Henge started with a group of people who came together for different motives. Some were hoping Human Henge would inspire their creativity, others wanted to connect with the archaeology and history of the landscape, some people wanted to be outside in the countryside and others just wanted to be out. There were strangers, colleagues, acquaintances and friends but one thing we all had in common was uncertainty. This is a project doing new things with new partnerships and finding its way as it goes. No one knew what to expect and yet within an hour we had all found out our names, where we were born and what our creative passions were. We even tried, with reluctance from some, a bit of singing together!
When bundled into the mini bus to take us to a mystery location everyone was laughing, joking and sharing stories – it felt more like a reunion than a first meeting. Our location was Wood Henge and Durrington Walls. We were left to explore contemplating the unanswerable question, why did these ancient people build monuments like Woodhenge and Stonehenge? We also spent a lot of time trying to decipher maps of the old and modern landscape. For most of the visit I was convinced Stonehenge was the opposite side to where it was.
We walked up and around the site of the former settlement Durrington Walls. This felt a spiritual and contemplative place that led to many discussions about what it must have been like to live at that time. We will never know exactly but for me being at Durrington Walls was quite a physical experience. We came together to walk in the footsteps of these ancestors, to feel the wind as they had and to stand in a landscape that meant something special to them.
The most memorable part of the day for me was touching the Cuckoo stone, a small part of a Sarsen stone that stands near Woodhenge. One theory is that this part fell off of a Sarsen as it was being brought to Stonehenge but my favourite suggestion was that maybe it was a way marking showing those who came to Durrington Walls and on pilgrimage to Stonehenge that they were nearly there. After months of volunteering at Stonehenge and not being able to touch the Stones I finally got in a way to do just that. The Sarsen stone felt smooth and polished but also solid and unyielding.
The main thing that stood out for me from the first day of the Human Henge project was the openness and warmth with which all the participants, organisers and volunteers treated each other and the project. Listening to each other's personal stories, experiences and ideas and really coming together. It was a day of connections, connecting to new people, a new landscape and maybe in some small way our ancestors. I can't wait to see what happens at the end of the ten weeks and the creative outcome of these new connections.
Human Henge launch at Stonehenge on Friday 7th October
Human Henge got off to a terrific start with our launch at Stonehenge on Friday evening. It followed a useful Mental Health Awareness training session for staff and volunteers led by Sally Scott of the Richmond Fellowship.
Sara Lunt, our Chair, kicked off a round of introductions to the project in the Education Room, where we were welcomed by Kate Davies, Stonehenge General Manager. Bolstered by refreshments contributed by a Stonehenge volunteer (thank you!), we then visited the Neolithic Houses, where volunteers were keeping the kindling fires alight, and the exhibition.
Now we look forward to welcoming participants who will be visiting the Visitor Centre next Friday, in preparation for the first session on Friday 21st October.
Thank you to everyone who came along, to our fantastic Project Board members, and to Stonehenge staff and volunteers!
Spire FM published a good article about Human Henge which you can see here.
The Human Henge team l – r: Katherine Snell, Stonehenge Education Officer; Martin Allfrey, English Heritage Senior Curator South West; Dr Toby Sutcliffe, AWP Wiltshire Clinical Director; Daniel O'Donoghue, Richmond Fellowship Locality Manager; Chartwell Dutiro, musician and creative facilitator; Yvette Staelens, coordinator; Professor Tim Darvill, Director of the Centre for Archaeology Bournemouth University, Dr Sara Lunt, Chair of the Project Board; Colin Caldow, AWP Patient Public Invovlement lead on HH; Laura Drysdale, Project Manager. Missing is Dr VAnessa Heaslip, Principal Lecturer Health and Clinical Sciences Bournemouth University.
Kate Davies, Stonehenge General Manager, welcoming us to Stonehenge with Sara. Tim Darvill, describing the therapeutic potential of historic landscapes. Martin Allfrey with Sara.
At the Neolithic Houses, inside with Stonehenge volunteers keeping the fires alight, Councillor Ian West and Katherine. Chartwell with Vanessa and Jessica Swinburne, HH volunteer and BU OT Student.
Martin, Dave – Stonehenge Volunteer, Dr Nick Snashall National Trust archaeologist at Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site, Katherine and Laura.
Human Henge is a new project about archaeology, mental health and creativity. Run by the Restoration Trust in partnership with Richmond Fellowship, English Heritage and Bournemouth University, it will be interesting, adventurous, safe and fun.
The Restoration Trust helps people with mental health conditions engage with art and heritage – we call it Culture Therapy. Find out more about us at www.restorationtrust.org.uk
This entry was posted in General on August 18, 2016 by hhmaster.
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Pinduoduo Statistics, Revenue & Users: Your Ultimate Guide to Pinduoduo
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Have you heard of the Chinese-based eCommerce firm Pinduoduo? If you're outside of China, you might not be super familiar with this fast-growing rival of Alibaba and JD.com but it's gaining market share fast! In this article, we'll share everything you need to know about Pinduoduo—important Pinduoduo statistics, revenue, user information, how you can get started on this eCommerce platform, and what the big deal is about social eCommerce. We've got a lot to cover, so let's dive in!
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Chinese eCommerce platform Pinduoduo was founded in 2015 and offers a broad range of products—everything from day-to-day groceries to appliances for your home. As of the third quarter of 2020, Pinduoduo has 643.4 million monthly active users (Statista). This marks an increase of 806.2% over the past three years.
And it's not just Pinduoduo's user base that's big and getting bigger. As of Pinduoduo's own numbers reported to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for 2019, Pinduoduo has 5.1 million merchants selling their products on the platform with a gross merchandise value of more than ¥1 trillion, or $154 million (Pinduoduo). In terms of revenue, Pinduoduo's latest report put them at ¥30.141 ($4.62 billion). They've also reported a 75% increase in annual spend per buyer to $219.20 per year.
So, how do social commerce and affiliate marketing fit into the Pinduoduo world?
Typically, when we think about social commerce we consider it through the lens of social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Pinduoduo, however, uses social networking to connect like-minded shoppers. What draws so many users to Pinduoduo is that there are benefits to making these social connections like leaderboards, animations, games, and increasing discounts.
That's right, Pinduoduo has a group buying function. When users choose a product on Pinduoduo, they can opt-in to group buying. This means that the more people who join them in purchasing that item, the lower the price of the item goes. This creates an exciting social aspect to shopping in which Pinduoduo users share links to the products they want with their networks in order to drive the price lower. There's also an air of urgency when group shopping on Pinduoduo since products have a minimum number of buyers that are required before a purchase can be completed. And, that number has to be met in 24 hours or the group buy is canceled.
Shoppers can encourage their networks to join in their group shopping using WeChat, QQ, and QR code scanning. This turns everyone into influencers for Pinduoduo and reduces the cost per acquisition for the platform because they're not running ads and are instead relying on word-of-mouth and social networking to increase interest and sales.
Pinduoduo operates on a customer-to-manufacturer (C2M) business model. Users can download the Pinduoduo app from the App Store or use the mini-app available within WeChat. From there, users can purchase straight from manufacturers or take part in group shopping to increase their discounts. This model puts manufacturers in control of their profit margins since there are fewer steps products must go through between themselves and customers. The C2M model can also help manufacturers reduce waste since they have a better understanding of product demand.
To make a purchase on Pinduoduo, shoppers form teams and post product listings for the items they want (typically on WeChat). Other people in their network can then decide if they want a certain product and join in on the shopping to help drive down the cost. Social commerce can also leverage virality—the more popular listings will show up in the home feeds of more users on WeChat which means more potential shoppers will see the listings and have an opportunity to join in the shopping.
Now that you know a bit more about the platform and how it works, let's take a look at the numbers. Here are some Pinduoduo statistics you'll want to know if you're considering buying or selling on the platform.
100% of Pinduoduo's revenue comes from "online marketplace services" that consist of commissions the platform makes from sales and advertising (CNBC).
In the last quarter of 2019, Pinduoduo's revenue hit $1.55 billion, an increase of 91%. While this beats out Alibaba's growth in the same quarter, Pinduoduo has a ways to go to reach the $23.19 billion in revenue Alibaba hit.
As of the third quarter of 2020, Pinduoduo has 643.4 million monthly active users (Statista). This marks an increase of 806.2% over the past three years.
Pinduoduo's competitors JD.com and Alibaba reported 362 million and 711 million users at the end of 2019.
Pinduoduo has 5.1 million merchants selling their products on the platform with a gross merchandise value of more than ¥1 trillion, or $154 million (Pinduoduo).
Pinduoduo's latest revenue report put them at ¥30.141 ($4.62 billion).
The platform reported a 75% increase in annual spend per buyer to $219.20 per year.
Pinduoduo can be accessed through the messaging service WeChat, giving Pinduoduo merchants access to more than 1 billion monthly users.
Pinduoduo is the third-largest eCommerce platform in China behind Alibaba and JD.com (eMarketer).
In 2019, Pinduoduo reported that 45% of its gross merchandising value (GMV) came from first and second-tier cities.
55% of Pinduoduo's GMV comes from tier-three cities or below.
Pinduoduo went public in July 2018 on the NASDAQ with American depositary shares priced at $19 each.
In April 2020, Pinduoduo shares closed at $50.11 each, putting Pinduoduo's market valuation at more than $58 billion. As of this writing (December 2020), Pinduoduo's share price hit $165.53.
Women make up 70% of Pinduoduo's user base, likely because they're typically tasked with making purchases for the family.
Nearly 70% of Pinduoduo's users come from tier three cities and beyond.
Only 7.6% of Pinduoduo users come from tier-one cities.
63.3% of the users who make purchases on Pinduoduo are between 25 to 40 years old.
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Pinduoduo tends to focus on lesser-known brands which might seem like a prime opportunity to use the platform's innovative social commerce-driven C2M model to promote your products and increase your sales. However, if you're not a Chinese-based company, you could have a bit of trouble. Not because the platform freezes out foreign sellers, but because China has closed communication. That means it's not likely that they've heard of you or have the opportunity to research you unless you've taken the time to cultivate a presence in China and get yourself ranked on Baidu, China's largest search engine.
If you've done all that and you're ready to sell on Pinduoduo, just go to the website and register for a seller account. You'll get to choose the type of store you have and fill out your store information before your account goes for approval. From there, you sign the contract and start selling. Oh, there is a deposit of $1500–$7600, depending on which industry you're in. The deposit is used to pay back unhappy customers and it's refundable if there aren't any problems with your products. Pinduoduo doesn't make commissions from your product sales but does charge a 0.6% service fee.
If you're not based in China, Pinduoduo has a registration option for you, too. How
ever, gaining an audience in China as a foreign business isn't just as easy as putting your products up on the platform and hoping for the best. Since Pinduoduo is largely based on Chinese social media, you'll need to take steps to build your online reputation on those platforms. Here are the steps we recommend taking if you want to start selling on Pinduoduo as a non-Chinese business.
Step 1. Set Up a Chinese Website
While it's true that many people in China speak English, the number of English speakers only make up 0.71% of the total Chinese population. This makes it important to create a website specifically for the Chinese-speaking audience you're trying to reach, registering the site with a Chinese domain, designing it based on local Chinese standards, and working to get it ranked on Baidu.
Step 2. Start Chinese Social Media Accounts
There are a few Chinese social media platforms you'll want to at least be aware of, even if you decide not to create accounts on those platforms.
WeChat (微信; Wēixìn)
Monthly Active Users: 1.202.5 Billion (Q1 2020)
Average Daily Active Users: 619.6 million (Sep 2018)
DAU of WeChat Mini-Programs: 400 million (Q1 2020)
WeChat Penetration Rate Among 16-64-Year-Olds In China: 78% (Oct 2018)
WeChat is typically referred to as the Facebook of China or the "everything app." It's definitely the most-used social media platform in China with more than 1.2 billion users. WeChat comes with features that you'll find in Facebook Messenger and payment gateways like Venmo. Users can use the platform to share content with their friends, order movie tickets, taxis, or other daily services, and, of course, find out the information they need about their favorite brands. If you're planning to do business in China, a WeChat account is mandatory.
Weibo (微博; Wēibó)
Monthly Active Users: 515 Million (Q1 2020)
Average Daily Active Users: 241 million (Q1 2020)
Mobile Monthly Active Users: 94% (Q1 2020)
Average Visit Duration: 8 minutes 48 seconds (Dec 2018)
Weibo, or Sina Weibo, is like a Chinese version of Twitter (Twitter isn't accessible in the country). Since 140 characters in Mandarin can convey much more information than the same number of characters in English, Weibo is considered a microblogging platform and, in fact, is the most popular blogging platform for Chinese users. Companies who use Weibo can share information-laden posts with Weibo users who engage on the platform with influencers, celebrities, and others with similar viewpoints.
DouYin (抖音; Dǒuyīn)
Global Monthly Active Users: 800 Million (Q1 2020)
China Monthly Active Users: 518 Million (Q1 2020)
China Daily Active Users: 150 Million+ (Q1 2020)
Average Time Spent Per Day: 52 minutes
Like its non-Chinese counterpart TikTok, businesses can use DouYin to create short-form video content and post ads. Given its enormous growth over the past few years, it's likely that DouYin will overtake other Chinese social media platforms in terms of popularity.
Step 3. Develop Your Brand's Reputation
Once you have your website set up and are ready to post content on your chosen social media platforms, you'll need to develop your brand's online reputation as a trusted and reliable brand. This means taking every opportunity to connect with your target audience and be of value to them, collaborating with influencers, and getting your brand noticed... in a good way.
It's important to remember that building your brand's reputation is going to take time. Be patient and diligent and you'll be rewarded!
Fortunately for merchants, Pinduoduo has been developing a social eCommerce platform that makes it fun to shop online with friends. To get the most out of your Pinduoduo experience, consider using these pricing options on the platform:
Limited Purchase. Set up a discounted price based on a certain quantity. After that quantity has been sold, the pricing will be set to the standard, non-discounted rate.
More, Cheaper. Set up your pricing so that the price decreases depending on the conversion rate. This means that as more people order, the cheaper the product becomes (and you sell more).
Limited Time. Buyers must purchase the product in a limited time. Then, a part of the order is distributed as platform coupons.
In addition to specialized pricing, Pinduoduo gives merchants the option to use influencers (known as Key Opinion Leaders, KOL, in China) to promote their products via live streaming. Influencer marketing is a huge business in China, with KOLs opting to take official training to learn influencer marketing techniques that drive conversions.
Finally, good old SEO, PPC, and banner ads can help build up your brand image and draw an audience to your online store. Like Google and other Western search engines, China's Baidu uses its own algorithm and SEO signals. Using Baidu best practices will help you generate buzz and increase traffic to your online store.
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A source adds that the couple's new relationship is not a fake one which people do for TV since 'Love and Hip Hop: Hollywood' had already wrapped up its filming.
AceShowbiz - Viewers of "Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood" have always known Zell Swag as the messy gay guy on the show. However, if the new report is to be believed, it seems like the reality TV star and musician is now in relationship with a woman.
According to MTO News, Zell is dating Star Divine. People may find her name familiar because she used to be dating Rob Kardashian, though it was only for a few weeks. Additionally, Star was previously romantically linked with Safaree Samuels.
The site reveals that the "Motivate" rapper and Star started seeing each other a few months ago. A source also claims that they are "in love" with each other despite the short amount of time.
Additionally, the source adds that their new relationship is not a fake one which people do for TV. "Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood" had already wrapped up its filming which means they seem to be genuinely interested in each other.
Recently, Star took to her Instagram account to flaunt her new romance with his boo. Gushing over Zell, she wrote alongside a photo of Zell putting his arms around her, "You Accept Me & My Foul Mouth , I Accept Yours , You Got My Back , So I Got Yours For Eternity."
Zell responded sweetly in the comment section, calling Star, "My baby."
It should be noted that Zell has publicly stated that he's bisexual. However, him dating Star marks the first time for the VH1 personality to date a woman since he had been engaged in exclusively male-male relationships for years. Also, it appeared that most of his friends considered him to be gay.
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Effie Truelove and her school friends Lexy, Wolf, Maximilian, and Raven must put their magical skills to the test. The Diberi, a corrupt organization intent on destroying the world, has returned and has something sinister planned at Midwinter.
But during a visit to the Otherworld, Effie is mistaken and imprisoned for being a galloglass--a dangerous, selfish islander. Meanwhile, Lexy is threatened by the vile professor Jupiter Peacock and Wolf embarks on a perilous journey to find his missing sister.
And back at school, Neptune the cat is bored. He's used to lording over the other stray cats, but they've all mysteriously vanished. Where could they be--and how will he find them?
Can Effie and her friends reunite before their universe ceases to exist?
THE ELDERLY HEADMASTER OF the Tusitala School for the Gifted, Troubled and Strange sighed and walked stiffly into the staff room. His own dark office, which he rarely left, smelled comfortingly of books, tapestries, good wine and cigars. The staff room, however, was a displeasing miasma of forgotten lunch boxes, cheap coffee, red ink, tragic perfume and all the unique aromas of the fugitive ex class pets.
There was, by now, quite a large selection of small mammals and birds that had momentarily forgotten themselves and bitten children (although never that badly) or eaten their own young (although rarely in public) and had, therefore, officially left the school.
"Hide the guinea pigs," hissed someone. "And cover Petrov."
Mrs. Beathag Hide (owner of the tragic perfume) tossed a pantomime vampire's cape over the cage containing the parrot that was supposed to have been removed after swearing at the school inspector. Dr. Cloudburst and Mr. Peters started putting the guinea pigs' cages into the lost property cupboard. Luckily the elderly headmaster moved slowly enough that there was plenty of time to do this.
The school cat, Neptune, uncurled from a hairy cushion and stalked off in the same direction, in the hope of finding himself shut in with the guinea pigs. He was quite deft at undoing their hutches. Mr. Peters shooed him out into the main corridor. At least Neptune no longer had to be hidden. His last misdemeanor had now been forgotten, and so he had recently begun to reappear in the school prospectus and annual newsletter. Parents liked cats.
Today, though, the headmaster was uninterested in the pets and their ignoble pasts.
"It is time," he said slowly, once he eventually arrived in the center of the room, "to finalize our plan for the Winter Fair."
Everyone groaned. It wasn't that people didn't like the Old Town Winter Fair. They did. But things always went wrong during fairs, fetes and open days. It was far better, in all the teachers' opinions, to keep things well-structured and predictable. Get the children in, lock the doors and try to teach them something--anything--before the end of the day. That, translated into Latin, was the school's motto, pretty much. Or it would have been if anyone had ever thought to have a motto.
"We do, presumably, have a plan?" said the headmaster.
"We're sending five children to the university," said Mrs. Beathag Hide. "Some first years expressed a desire to learn creative writing, and as you know, we have forged some links with the new writer in residence there. There will be workshops, I believe, for the lucky children." The way she said "lucky children" didn't make them sound very lucky at all. Quite the opposite, in fact.
The Old Town University traditionally held its open week during the Winter Fair. There were workshops for children, and public lectures for people who couldn't afford to go to university and wanted to learn things for free. The beautiful old butterstone buildings were, for one week only, covered with colorful balloons.
"Ah yes," said the headmaster. "A Terrence Dark-Heart, I believe?" He gave Mrs. Beathag Hide a searching look, or as much of one as he could manage at his age.
"Terrence Deer-Hart," corrected Mrs. Beathag Hide. "Yes. A dreadful, sentimental children's writer now apparently working on some dire epic for adults."
"Remind me again why we are sending the children to him?" said the headmaster wearily.
"The other lecturers in the department are rather interesting. Dora Wright is now there, of course. The new head of creative writing is Professor Gotthard Forestfloor. He's the Scandinavian novelist we talked about last week, if you remember. There's also Lady Tchainsaw, the Russian avant-garde poet. The visiting professor, Jupiter Peacock, is also a rather intriguing person. You may recall that he claims to carry around with him the spirit of the ancient writer Hieronymus Moon in a small ceramic bottle stoppered with a cork. The children are bound to learn something. And we're only sending five of them. The others will be doing Winter Fair crafts with children from the Mrs. Joyful School."
"What about Blessed Bartolo's?" asked Dr. Cloudburst, peering at a test tube which had something dry and black stuck at the bottom of it. It looked a bit like tea that has been left in the staff room over a long weekend, but was probably more dangerous than that. "We won't be sending any more children there, surely?"
It seemed no one could remember what the arrangement was with the Blessed Bartolo School, or what had happened to the children who'd gone there last year. Had they ever come back? Perhaps not.
"It'll all be fun," said Mr. Peters, the head of PE. "The children like a bit of fun."
Everyone looked at him as if he was a complete simpleton.
But he was right. Most children did like a bit of fun, and if you counted as fun seeing bad men ripped apart by demons, hearing prophecies about your best friends' deaths, almost dying because you have run out of magical energy, having to confront your worst fears, being expected to fight evil and traveling to other worlds from which you might never return, then yes, some of the children in this school knew all about fun.
"Everyone loves the Winter Fair," said Dr. Cloudburst.
This was true. During the Winter Fair, stalls sprung up all over the Old Town, selling hot chestnuts, fermented doughnuts and marmalade made from foraged fruits. Every well-known shop had its own stall. The Esoteric Emporium brought out some of its dustiest vintage wines and oldest jars of sauerkraut to sell by the warmth of its little ovens, in which fresh sourdough bread baked gently. Madame Valentin brought her exotic snakes, all of whom were planning to escape again this year. The puppet man displayed his very best marionettes--many of which were too frightening for children under ten to look at. Luckily there were also roasted marshmallows and lots of glittery decorations.
The main thing was that the Winter Fair made people forget the cold and the dark as the northern hemisphere hurtled unstoppably toward the shortest day, and the various Midwinter celebrations that would keep people cheerful until the Turning of the Year, when mass depression would set in again, as it always did. It was almost as if our world--or, at least, this part of it, for it was Midsummer elsewhere--became a bit more like the Otherworld, just for a time. Not that most people believed in the Otherworld, of course.
Alexa Bottle closed the door of Mrs. Bottle's Bun Shop and began walking the hundred or so yards to the house where she lived with her mother and father. She was only slightly late, which was unusual. Normally she was very late. It wasn't her fault--she just found her after-school job making magical remedies extremely absorbing and never quite remembered to look at the clock. At the moment she was also revising for various M-grade tests, and trying to remember the differences between all the old apothecaries' systems of weights and measures. By Monday, Lexy had to know how many granums went in a scrupulum, and how many of those made a drachm. How many minims were in a fluid scruple? Twenty. At least she'd remembered that. Maybe Dr. Green would even be pleased with her for once.
Lexy was still in her school uniform, but in less than ten minutes she was supposed to be wearing her best dress for dinner with the Bottles' important houseguest. What was his name again? Jupiter something. He was a famous writer and philosopher in town to give a public lecture at the university as part of the Winter Fair. Lexy's family had won a raffle, which meant they'd got to host their very own visiting personage, and they had been assigned Jupiter Whatshisname.
Lexy's mother, Hazel, was taking her responsibilities as host very seriously. For far too long, she'd said, she had simply been seen as the flower-power, hippy-dippy wife of the local yoga teacher. No matter how hard she tried, Hazel had never appeared quite like other, normal mothers. She had never hosted a successful dinner party (the last one had featured bean stew and group chanting). She wore the wrong things. She had crazy hair. She went barefoot in summer, and in winter sometimes wore homemade skis to go shopping. She smelled of patchouli and herbal tea. She had never ironed a sheet in her life.
Until this week. This week, Hazel Bottle had declared, their houseguest was going to sleep on clean, ironed sheets, and in the morning his toast was going to be served in one of those little metal racks. Everything was going to be normal, just like it was in other people's houses. And Lexy was not going to ruin it by being late, or by letting any of her remedies catch fire, or by making the whole house smell of burnt clove and scabious ointment, and she was going to tidy up her room and remove all her medicinal plants from windowsills around the house, and make sure the new kitten, Buttons, didn't do anything too embarrassing....
Lexy's mind returned to the three drachms of powdered water lily in the jar in her school bag. Culpepper's Herbal, a book Lexy was studying for yet another one of her tests, said that the herb "cools and moistens," just like the moon itself. Lexy was going to use the water lily to make a new remedy for sports injuries and battle wounds. Her friends Effie Truelove and Wolf Reed always needed things like that. Lexy had also promised her friend Maximilian that she would make him some enchanted eardrops to enhance the sound of music. And Raven had asked for some magical hoof balm for her horses. It was going to be a busy weekend.
Lexy opened the front door to her house and found that the whole place smelled of the beeswax the Bottles used on the rare occasions that someone decided to do some polishing. Something was cooking, and it wasn't bean stew. There was some other new smell in the air too. Sort of like Earl Grey tea mixed with lavender and lemons and... Buttons ran to greet Lexy, which he did by clawing his way up her school tights and then her back until he was sitting on her shoulder.
"And who is this charming young lady?" came an unfamiliar deep voice as Lexy walked into the main living space of the house--an open-plan kitchen, dining room and sitting room area that looked a good deal cleaner and tidier than it usually did.
"This is Professor Jupiter Peacock," said Hazel, removing Buttons from Lexy's shoulder. Then Hazel took Lexy's coat and bag and put them in a cupboard, where they did not usually go. Usually they just hung off the banisters with everything else that people couldn't be bothered to take upstairs. "Professor Peacock, this is my daughter, Alexa."
Professor Jupiter Peacock stood and held out his hand. He was a tall, broad man dressed in a pair of indigo jeans and a black velvet shirt with a yellow polka-dot cravat around his neck. His hair was swept up in an extravagant pompadour style like the ones men had in really ancient films. He looked like the sort of person who didn't normally wear jeans. The Earl Grey smell was his aftershave.
"Enchanté," he said, taking Lexy's hand and winking. "You must call me JP. All my friends call me JP."
"And I'm Lexy," said Lexy.
Jupiter Peacock's hand was hot, and his handshake was very firm, much firmer than any normal handshake Lexy had experienced. She winced and took her hand away as quickly as she could before he could break one of her fingers. She'd have to take an arnica tablet after that. Or maybe even try out her new remedy on herself, once it was ready.
"What a delightful child you have," said Jupiter to Hazel Bottle.
Hazel blushed. The visit was going so well so far. At the end of the Winter Fair all the visiting personages were invited to rate their hosts, and the one with the highest score got a bunch of flowers and a box of chocolates and had their name engraved on a silver plaque mounted on the wall of the Town Hall. And Hazel Bottle was going to win this year; she was sure of it.
"Thank you," she said.
As Lexy went upstairs to get changed a small bruise started to form on the outside of her hand. She decided to avoid shaking hands with Jupiter Peacock again. Of course, he hadn't meant it. He was just one of those people who had no idea of their own strength.
When Lexy came down the stairs five minutes later, she was wearing her best pink tutu-style dress with matching ballerina shoes. Somehow this seemed like the wrong outfit in which to be spending the evening with JP. Lexy wished she had something that looked more grown-up, although she wasn't sure why. Maybe it was because her parents seemed to be acting so much more like grown-ups themselves. Her mother was using her most serious voice, which was a couple of octaves lower than normal, and Lexy's father, Marcel, had on an ironed shirt. An actual shirt, rather than a crumpled, long-sleeved T-shirt with some "amusing" yoga message on it such as Yoga Dad, There's No Place Like Om or Shake Your Asana.
As Lexy reached the bottom of the stairs she heard her father laugh in the way he did only when there were other adults around and he'd just said something he found very funny.
"That's if any of us survive Midwinter, of course," he said.
Jupiter Peacock now laughed as well. The sound was loud and strange, like a bittern calling for a mate.
"Don't scare our guest," Hazel Bottle was saying to her husband.
"Oh, I'm not easily frightened," said Jupiter Peacock. "But I must say I am a little unnerved by the idea of the world ending while I'm in the middle of my lecture. That would be most unfortunate indeed."
"The world never ends when people say it will," said Marcel Bottle. "I wouldn't be too alarmed."
So they were talking about the prophecy as well. It had been all over Mrs. Bottle's Bun Shop that afternoon. There were often weird prophecies flying about nowadays, but most people ignored them. Of course, most people also thought that magic didn't exist and there was no such thing as the Otherworld. Magical people, on the other hand, believed in everything, and took prophecies quite seriously.
Apart from this one. Even magical people thought this prophecy was a bit of a joke, as it had come from Madame Valentin. She'd been cleaning her crystal ball, she'd said, and it had gone off. The thing hadn't functioned for years, and Madame Valentin had used up the last of her M-currency long before the worldquake. But suddenly the crystal ball had activated itself (this is not at all how crystal balls work, which was yet another reason to pour scorn on the whole story) and that was when Madame Valentin had seen it all unfold before her.
It was Midwinter, on the dot--this year that meant 8:12 p.m. on the twenty-first of December, which was this Monday evening--and the sky had gone pink, and then green, and then completely black, a black Madame Valentin had never seen before. There were hundreds of cats flying through the sky. And then... A massive explosion. The End.
"I'm sure when the world does end it will be in a way we haven't even thought of," said Hazel Bottle.
"All those cats," said Jupiter Peacock. "How inventive."
"Madame Valentin works in a pet shop," said Marcel. "So that's probably where she gets her inspiration."
"She's completely doolally," said Hazel. "Has been for years."
"In the nicest way, of course," added Marcel. He always hated saying nasty things about people.
"But the end of the world, though," mused Jupiter Peacock. "How fascinating that would be. Imagine surviving it."
"Yes," said Marcel Bottle uncertainly. "Just imagine."


With many places to sojourn for a hot drink, these 5 hip coffee shops not to miss in Copenhagen are just a few of my favorites. With a focus on cozy spaces and intimate design, the Danish culture around drinking hot beverages is one of the best I've experienced. There's a wide range of styles of coffee, from classics like cappuccinos to the newly-popular cortados served in each of these cafes. What I loved most about grabbing a cup of coffee in Copenhagen, was that you were never rushed out. You could spend hours cozied up with a book and be totally left alone.
One of my favorite coffee shops to visit was the Original Coffee Illum as it had an incredible view over town and the outdoor terrace was perfect for soaking in the afternoon sun. It was certainly one of the busiest cafes in the city as well and their pastries are amazing! All of these cafes are located throughout the city, so you'll always have a spot to visit and you'll find yourself especially in the winter months, retreating to a coffee shop. Each of these are unique in design and have different atmospheres, which made it fun to explore during the time in Copenhagen.
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If you're searching for a family-friendly city break, Boston is one destination you ought to consider visiting. In coming here, you will discover a range of exciting attractions that will captivate tourists of all ages and interests.
Once you've taken care of travel essentials such as booking a flight to Boston (something which you can do by clicking here) and paying for hotel accommodation, you should start planning which particular attractions you and your loved ones want to see. Here is a look at a couple of the places that will make for a fantastic day out.
A trip to the Boston Children's Museum, which is situated in Congress Street, will give kids the perfect opportunity to learn more about the world around them. With more than a dozen exhibits – including both temporary and permanent displays – open at any one time, there will be lots to take in.
The Kid Power gallery offers a family-friendly insight into healthy eating and exercise, where children can have fun on an interactive dancefloor or attempt climbing a wall. There are also display panels giving visitors information on superfoods and nutritious breakfasts.
Heading to the Peep's World area, meanwhile, offers kids the chance to learn more about water and sand. With a number of hands-on displays located here, little ones will not only have the chance to indulge their curiosity about scientific processes but can also develop their motor skills. Other attractions include New Balance Climb – a kid-friendly climbing sculpture that consists of brightly-coloured curved platforms – and the Japanese House, which is an authentic replica of a two-storey silk merchant's home in Kyoto.
The museum is open every day of the week from 10:00 to 17:00 local time, so there should be plenty of opportunity to incorporate a trip here into your holiday. However, it may be best to come on a Friday, as then the attraction does not close until 21:00. Admission is $14 (around £8.80) each for both adults and children, although entry for those who are aged 12 months or below is free.
Animal lovers of all ages will definitely enjoy a trip to the New England Aquarium. This wonderful attraction is situated at Central Wharf next to the city's waterfront, with its location making it easy to visit for those using public transport.
Step inside the aquarium and you can expect to come across hundreds of fascinating creatures, ranging from penguins and sea lions to bonnethead sharks and lobsters. Head to the Gulf of Maine exhibit, meanwhile, and you can see crabs and giant starfish scuttling between underwater rocks, as well as terns, sanderlings and other shorebirds.
If you come here between April and October, you can take a boat ride up to the Stellwagen Bank Marine Sanctuary. By going on this voyage, you and your children will see a range of creatures, including humpback whales and dolphins, while a team of naturalists are onboard to tell you more about the behaviour and migration patterns of the animals you spot in the water.
Admission is usually $22.95 and $15.95 for adults and children aged between three and 11 respectively, although prices are currently below these rates as the aquarium undergoes improvement works that are estimated to be complete by summer.
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Mercer Co. court rules Borells have no claim on horses found abandoned in June
KY DEPT OF AGRICULTURE
FRANKFORT — A Mercer Circuit Court judge ruled Thursday that Charles Borell and his daughter, Maria, no longer own 42 horses found abandoned on a Mercer County farm in June.
Judge Darren W. Peckler ruled in a lawsuit brought by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) and the Mercer County Fiscal Court in September asking the circuit court to rule that the Fiscal Court owns the horses and may sell, donate, or otherwise transfer ownership of the horses.
"We are pleased that this ruling resolves the question of ownership of these horses," Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles said. "I want to commend our state veterinarian's office team, Mercer County elected officials, and members of the thoroughbred community who stepped up to provide urgently needed care."
Judge Peckler's ruling notes that Charles Borell relinquished his ownership claims in the horses in connection with an Alford plea of guilty to nine counts of second-degree animal cruelty on Sept. 29 in Mercer District Court. The ruling says Maria Borell has not asserted a claim to the horses.
Six of the horses will be returned to their previous owners, and the remaining 36 horses will be relocated to permanent homes. One of the horses was euthanized in early October due to a neurological ailment.
The suit also asked the court to order the Borells to pay costs incurred by Fiscal Court and numerous businesses and individuals who have contributed to the upkeep of the horses since they were declared to be abandoned, as well as interest, attorneys' fees, and other costs of the litigation. Today's ruling does not resolve those claims.
According to the suit, on June 9, Deputy State Veterinarian Bradley Keough visited the farm where the horses were located and found them to be without adequate food and water and with no caretakers present. Dr. Keough evaluated the horses' conditions, found little or no fresh hay on the premises, and declared that the owner(s) had abandoned them based on his observations, the suit says. At that point, the suit claims, Charles Borell and his daughter, Maria, lost their rights to the horses, and Mercer County Fiscal Court became the "taker-up" of the horses.
Mercer County Sheriff Ernie Kelty was notified and promptly provided bales of hay and fresh water to the horses, the suit says.
"Our paramount concern has been to ensure these horses will end up in permanent homes where they will receive the care they need," said Rusty Ford, equine programs manager for the Office of the State Veterinarian. "I especially want to thank Thoroughbred Charities of America Inc. and the Jockey Club for their assistance and financial support."
The KDA has calculated that more than $20,000 has been spent on temporary care for the horses. The suit claims that Thoroughbred Charities of America has spent more than $13,000, and Sallee Horse Transport, Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Park Equine Hospital, and Patterson Veterinary Supply also have contributed to their care.
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This linocut art print is a feather pattern diagram based on the drawings of Robert Ridgway, a 19th century ornithologist. I first learned of him when I came across an article describing how he developed a color coding system which eventually became the Pantone color guides we use today.
This is the first time I've ever carved a design that was not based on my own drawing, but when I saw the patterns these feathers made across the page I knew this would make a fun print to duplicate. The original drawing is in the public domain (I made sure!) and is available to view via the Smithsonian Libraries.
My linocuts prints start from my pencil drawings and are carved by hand, then printed one color at a time on my Vandercook 4 letterpress. This print is an open edition, meaning it is not signed and numbered, and may be printed again.
This print measures 12" x 18", is printed in black in on 100% cotton printmaking paper. It will be mailed carefully rolled and secured in a mailing tube. To easily flatten prints after you receive them, simply lay the print flat under evenly distributed weight, such as a stack of books, for a day or so.


#blogg100 – Basis for action.
Sometimes I am accused of being too hopeful. That nothing will come of it. That I should be doing more – in a sense – everything. I sometimes retreat, hurt, wounded, saddened and defeated by these accusations. Worried that I am not doing enough, that my hope for and positive beliefs of a better and more loving world, are futile, pointless, without meaning.
But then I take comfort in the fact that I have hope. I'd rather have that, than be cynical and defeatist.
And I take comfort in the fact that I am not alone. There are others who, like me, are hopeful, and that, like me, use that as the basis for action.
Stemming from hope, action can – and should – be taken. But action is not merely something that's in the doing, which I think a lot of us believe. We've forgotten that action can also be in the being, as well as in the more subtle doings that are not visible. In thinking good thoughts. In spreading energies of love and generosity. In staying silent. In letting someone else shine, holding a space for them to be able to do just that.
Like Helen Keller says, I cannot do everything, but I can do something.
And I keep on getting more and more proof that the attitude with which I step into something – regardless of what – matters a great deal. Do I want to get away from something, or am I eager to get to something else? A world of difference in the feeling within. So yes, action stemming from hope is amongst the finest action we can take.
With a spring in our steps, with bounce and eagerness, wanting change, willing change, inspiring change. Being a force for, rather than against. With an eye to today and tomorrow, leaving behind us the thing of the past, which is what is is. But it does not have to be the same tomorrow, not If I take action, if we take action.
So act, by all means. Act!
#Blogg100 challenge in 2017 – post number 22 of 100.


Devonports Haverhill have won the Cambridgeshire Squash League Division Four title after whitewashing Newmarket II 5-0 in their final game to move to the top.
Having trailed Fenland from the very first match of the season, Devonports finally overhauled the leaders, as their maximum 20-point haul saw them finish with 312 points – the highest final amount total across all four divisions.
The 5-0 victory was Haverhill's 10th whitewash success of the campaign and also meant they finished the season on a run of 15 wins on the trot.
Needing eight points to claim the title, Wayne Bamforth came from a set behind to beat Nick Longman 12-15, 15-7, 15-8, 15-11.
The team's highest points scorer this season, Tony Archer, breezed to a 15-4, 15-9, 15-6 victory over Steve Wrigley, before Nathan Ttophi twice came from a set down to beat Ollie Pynn 15-6 in a decider.
Gary Last kept the run going with a 15-9, 15-2, 15-12 win, while James Fitzpatrick finished the rout with a straight sets victory over Mark Childs, 15-10, 15-6, 15-5.
Skipper Malcolm Day said he was proud of his squad who had bounced back from relegation last season to produce some great victories.


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No more bulky camping gear! All-in-one tent inspired by spacesuits combines insulated shelter with a sleeping bag and mat
Categories: Camping
Swiss firm Polarmond said shelter can keep campers warm even in winter
It features insulated walls similar to that used on astronauts' spacesuits
Materials scientists developed a new concept for insulating when camping
All-in-one structure is designed to give a more comfortable night's sleep
By RICHARD GRAY
Anyone who has been camping will know the faff of unpacking and setting up their tent before fighting to blow up their mat and struggle into their sleeping bag.
But a new all-in-one 'magic' shelter, developed by Swiss materials scientists, is promising to transform the way people go camping.
The Polarmond all-in-one sleep system combines the bedding with the tent itself to help ensure campers stay warmer at night while in the great outdoors.
The all-in-one tent uses insulation between the outer wall and the inner room while a blanket style liner helps to keep the camper warm while also removing moisture from their body (pictured)
They claim it can stay warm even in temperatures down to -30°C (-22°F) using nothing than the occupant's own body heat.
Swiss scientists involved in building the all-in-one tent developed a 'sandwich construction' for the insulation similar to that used in spacesuits to line the inner chamber of the tent.
This is used between the outer skin of the tent and the inner room.
By using a blanket-like cover rather than a sleeping bag, it also allows the person inside to sleep more naturally rather than fighting to get comfortable in a mummy-shaped sleeping bag.
Dr Martin Camenzind, a materials scientist at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, said: 'An inner room of this size is not the easiest option for a product that must be as light as possible.
'It would be more efficient to have the insulation layer in direct contact with the body.
'However, if you want to find new solutions, you have to think outside the box and look beyond the standard methods.'
The scientists also opted to tackle the problem of condensation in the one-man tent by using a breathable liner on the blanket that can draw moisture away from the camper's body.
The moisture collects on the waterproof side of the liner and can then be shaken out the next morning, while a zipped ventilation hole helps to further reduce condensation.
A mat is built into the bottom of the tent that helps to provide cushioning and further insulation.
HOW THE ALL-IN-ONE TENT WORKS
The walls of the tent have a space-age insulation that is similar to that used on astronauts space suits.
An waterproof outer skin helps to keep this dry and the inner skin is impermeable to help keep the warm air inside the tent.
A insulating mat is built into the bottom of the tent while an innovative blanket made from a breathable material with a waterproof layer helps to draw moisture away from the occupant as they sleep.
In the morning this can then be shaken out to remove any water.
Polarmond developed the tent (pictured) in combination with Swiss material's scientists who created insulated walls with technology similar to that used to build space suits for astronauts
Polarmond, which is based in St Gallen, Switzerland, said they expect their all-in-one tent to be popular with alpine climbers and those taking part in lightweight expeditions.
The site said: The innovative all-in-one sleep system from Polarmond solves the common problems associated with conventional products, such as restricted freedom of movement, lack of temperature regulation, slipping from narrow sleeping mats, condensation build-up and decreasing insulation performance once moisture has penetrated a sleeping bag.'
The designs for the tent currently have a number of options, including a basic bivouac model (front) and a more protected 'tent' model (rear)
Polarmond said it also hopes its all-in-one tents will go on sale in March 2016 and it plans to develop similar all-in-one tents that can hold multiple occupants.
The company's design recently won an award at the Outdoor 2015 European trade show.
The judges described it as 'innovative and extremely functional'.
Walter Krummenacher, the chief executive of Polarmond, the company was now attempting to find suppliers to allow them to commercially produce the tent.
The insulated walls of the tent are designed to create a room inside where the camper can sleep. They use an innovative blanket liner to keep warm and help remove moisture that can build up while they sleep. A mat is built into the bottom of the tent to provide insulation and prevent it from sliding out during the night
A zipped vent is designed to help improve ventilation while the tent is in use. The design of the all-in-one tent is intended to help avoid uncomfortable nights inside restrictive sleeping bags and slippery mats
Read more: Kontakt - Polarmond via: Dailymail
This design is similar to something that's been going around Australia or a while called a Swag or Swag tent - Available here
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Kenworthy, Faith
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Smith, Ross Macpherson, Sir, 1892-1922
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Museum of Economic Botany (Adelaide, S.A.)
St. Alban's Church (Kangaroo Island, S.A.)
St. Columba's Church (Penneshaw, S.A.)
St. John's Church (Koolunga, S.A.)
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Karatta (Ship)
Renmark (Paddle Steamer)
Paddle steamers -- South Australia -- Goolwa
Monuments -- South Australia -- Adelaide
Floods -- Broughton River -- Koolunga
Beaches -- South Australia -- Brighton
Memorials -- South Australia -- Brighton
Memorials -- South Australia -- Penneshaw
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War memorials -- South Australia -- Penneshaw
Jetties -- South Australia -- Hog Bay
Botanical gardens -- South Australia -- Adelaide
Cross of Sacrifice (Adelaide, S.A.)
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Pennington Gardens (Adelaide, S.A.)
Frenchmans Rock, The (S.A.)
Waterfall Gully (S.A.)
Dongara (W.A.)
Clare (S.A.)
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Kangaroo Island (S.A.)
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The photographs were donated by Rev. Kenworthy's maternal grand daughter.
Walter Benjamin Kenworthy was born in 1892 in Victoria Plains, Western Australia, son of Albert Edward and Clara Mary Kenworthy (nee Wilton). He had four brothers and four sisters. He married Maggie Leach in 1914. He studied at Saint John College in Perth in 1916 and then was based in Quarirading before shifting to Dongara in about 1925 as the Anglican Minister. He left Dongara in February 1928 after accepting a position in the Koolunga district in South Australia. He also worked on Kangaroo Island and in the Riverland. He died 27 December 1948.
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As with most fashionable trends, it has taken the 'dumping dead pigs in the river' craze several months to disseminate from Shanghai to the inner provinces.
[A section of the Yangtze River near Yichang, Hubei Province] has recently seen many dead pigs flushed downstream, and according to local residents, most of them were dumped by hog raisers.
Pfff, we were being grossed out by dead pigs in March guys, come on.
Figures released yesterday by the Hubei Provincial Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters showed that 900 reservoirs and 132 rivers have been affected by the drought, causing one-third of the province's farmland to dry up.


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