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The Fishing Rod is an optional item; it is not required to complete the game. However, you must obtain the Fishing Rod in order to finish the sidequest to learn the Great Spin Attack.
1.The Old Wayfarer and the Mermaid
Sail to Bannan Island in the Northwestern Sea. Enter the house on the island to meet the Old Wayfarer and learn about his search for a mermaid.
Exit the house and kill all the enemies on the island: Ropes, Red Chuchu, and Yellow Chuchu. Then, search the coast for the mermaid.
When you see the mermaid, throw the Boomerang at her. Then, speak to the mermaid to learn that she is actually just a girl named Joanna in a mermaid costume. After speaking to you, she will agree to meet the Old Wayfarer.
Return to the Old Wayfarer's house and speak to him. The mermaid, Joanne, is not present. The Old Wayfarer will suggest that she must have found a different man.
Leave the house and return to your boat. Speak to Linebeck to hear about his encounter with Joanne.
Return to the Old Wayfarer's house one more time to find that the mermaid has arrived after all. The Old Wayfarer will thank you for uniting him with the mermaid and reward you with a Fishing Rod.

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What You Should Know More About Cancun
· Do not trust the strangers blindly.
· Make sure you are always alert and aware.
· Do not go to secluded places alone in the night.
· Make sure you have a map handy whenever you are traveling to a new destination.
· Make sure you avoid traveling alone in the hidden trails.
· If needed, hire a guide. Make sure that the guide hired by you is only from a registered agency.
· Do not leave your important documents carelessly.
· Never leave your documents in the hotel room.
· Enquire about the availability of the room safe.
· Do not get involved in any type of fights with the locals here.
· Make sure you follow the traffic rules of the country if you have rented a vehicle.
· If you are traveling in a public transport, do ensure that you have negotiated the fare before traveling.
· Do not do any form of drugs.
· It is always safe to carry with you a first aid kit.
· Do not flaunt your valuables in the public area.Make sure you are nice and gentle to the locals of the country you are in.
The legal age for drinking in Cancun is 18 years.
The Many, Many Beaches of Cancun
Almost all the resorts of the Cancun are built as direct access to the beaches. Known locally as "playas" with mesmerizing views over the glistening crystal clear waters which make these the most important places to see. The city of Cancun in fact comprises of a couple of beaches while the locals and the regular visitors may have their preferences. However, when it comes to the beaches here, it is impossible for you to make a bad choice. All of them are just as good. Some of the most popular beaches of Cancun include Chac-mool, de las Perlas, Linda, Tortugas, Juventud, Caracol and Langosta. If possible, visit a beach a day and you'll only enjoy it for the good.
El Rey Maya Ruins
Situated only minutes away from the Punta Nizuc end of Cancún are some interesting Mayan ruins which are also known as El Rey. Christened after a mask found here which is believed to be dedicated to the Sun God, the El Rey Ruins comprises of some 47 buildings along with the several tombs that were built by Mayans right from AD 900. Of these the major sightseeing attractions include two main platforms along with their temples. They once happened to be a part of the market and contained quintessential ceremonial areas. The area is indeed worth taking a time to visit. A number of resorts here offer inexpensive outings to the site. This is particularly famous for the huge colonies of Iguanas which resided here.
The Maya Museum
In the Cancún Center which is the large convention complex of the city lies the Maya Museum (Museo Maya de Cancún). This indeed is a great tourist attraction as it will help you learn more about the rich history of the region. It is the largest such museum project eve since the opening of the Mexico City's Templo Mayor Museum in the year 1987. This fantastic attraction has been working very well in explaining the ancient roots of the Mayan culture from its foundation era which is probably centuries ago from the modern era. Significant highlights here include 350 artifacts spread across three halls. Most of these comprise of the skeletal remains acquired from Tulun some 14,000 years back. Other prominent highlights here include displays of art and architecture including the sculptures from the Chichén Itzá as well as the adjoining San Miguelito archeological site.
The Cancun Underwater Museum
Rare animals and amazing wildlife
Beaches in Cancun are basically the province of people. They are swamped with hair of the dog partiers, unique marine habitats, fringing coral reefs and tanning tourists. Visitors who come here can discover a vast variety of rare and exotic tropical sea species which vary from the long and mystic lemon shark to an umpteen variety of endangered and rare sea turtles. However, your wildlife spotting will not end at the shore. So, guests who demand more of it can take a short trip to the UNESCO biosphere that is located at Sian Ka'an. There you can get to spot some of the rarest of the land beasts.
Mouth-watering culinary creations
All American burgers, colorful sushi, paellas, oriental spiced soups, pizzas, high-stacked, curries from the Indian subcontinent, pastas, succulent local veg dishes or freshly caught Gulf seafood – you name it and Cancun has it. The city has a myriad of top class luxury resorts. This tiny corner of the Mexican Yucatan has done phenomenally well to attract some of the best chefs from around the globe, all of them ready to cook up their personal specialties on demand. You can also find a number of hidden beach shacks that sell traditional Mexican dishes. Trying out this impeccable culinary delights is something that you definitely must not miss when in Cancun.
Year-round sunshine and sunbathing opportunities
The Midwest states of North America fall under a blanket of winter snow. On the other hand, the great plains of Canada frost over white. The tropical beaches of the Cancun city are glistening in summers. However, it doesn't end with that as even from April onwards the city explores in average temperature in excess of 75 whereas the sea temperatures are soaring at 85. Uninterrupted sunshine here dominates the days.
Because flying there is cheaper than you think
One of the most prominent places to see for American air travellers is Cancun. Fortunately for us, the flights are pretty affordable too. The city boasts of phenomenal air connections that offer direct flights 17 of the American cities. So, traveling to and from Cancun is never going to be a pricey affair.
Retail therapy, Mexican style
Amidst the super chic fashion centres of the Playa del Carmen and the sprawling modern shopping hub of Kukulcan Plaza, coming to Cancun very well assures that your retail therapy isn't too far. The city here boasts of a vast array of art and food markets and local crafts where the visitors are regularly invited to come and hone their bargaining skills. You can also spot the other seller roaming between the clusters of sunbathers on the sands all day round.
Some of Mexico's more off-the-beaten-track surf and snorkel spots
There is no surprise that most of tourists as well as the locals' head to the Hotel Strip of Cancum when they wish to indulge in some sunbathing and beach combing. Others may also come here to enjoy water sports like snorkelling, scuba diving and swimming in the reefs which line the coast. Cancun is also known to lure a number of adventure enthusiasts who come here to ride the rolling swells of the rockier and the elemental beaches that lay slightly afield. If that sounds more like you, you can check out the Playa Chac Mool or the Cozumel Island where you can enjoy a range of adventure activities.
Unbridled and unrivalled luxury: Cancun's hotels and resorts
Possibly no list of the best bits of Cancun is complete without the mention of the hotels and the resorts of the Cancun. These are unquestionably one of the most developed in whole of Mexico. It boasts of literally hundreds of accommodations for you to make a choice no matter what your budget is. Right from the all inclusive like Le Blanc Spa Resort and Hyatt Zilara to the more focussed boutique hotels such as the Sandos Cancun, there's something for every taste.
The history and pre-history of the Yucatan Peninsula
There are not too many destinations in the world where sunbathers can tan themselves in proximity to the ancient ruins. The beach combers can stroll around in the shadow of the looming temples which are around 2 millennia old. Some of the historical tourist attractions that you cannot afford to miss are the complex of the Chichen Itza and the smaller ruins at the Tulum. These make for great day tours from the city and are very well served by the tour operators in town. These offer some of the most alluring and fascinating glimpse of the Mayan architecture on the continent.
Hedonism and hard partying
Amidst the chic inner city cocktail spots, leaning balneario bamboo bars and the world renowned super clubs which pepper the coast and the downtown districts of Cancun. Just about everyone from the Caribbean rum punch aficionado to the tequila-shooting spring breaker, will find a place to while away their hours to make the most of the nightlife here. In order to catch a glimpse of the most eye-popping show of the lot, you ought to head to the iconic Dady'O and the Coco Bongo where a lot of acrobatic shows and laser parties dominate the nights.
Pearly beaches and brilliant sandsBeaches in Cancun are indeed some of the best in the world. With sands that glisten and glimmer to water that is as clear as a crystal, we assure you that the beaches here will never fail to mesmerize you. Sun kissed sea here runs for over 20 miles up to the Yucatan coast. It offers some of the most panoramic sights in whole of the Mexico. In the northern end of the city is the lively Playa Tortugas and Playa Las Perlas. These are the best places for those who enjoy sunbathing, swimming and windsurfing. In case, you wish to indulge in the adventure activities at the beaches, make sure you get proper professional training so that you don't getting hurt here.
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The month span in between December to April is considered the peak season to visit Cancun. Though the crowds in Cancun is heavier at this time, you are sure to experience almost near to perfect climate at Cancun. At this time the prices for the air ticket is also found to be the cheapest along with the room rates attracting tourists from afar. However, you must try to avoid to visit Cancun in between the months mid-March to early April. This this the time when the spring breakers drop on the Yucatan's shores. You might also get considerable discounts if you visit Cancun during the time of late spring and summer. Though it is unbearable to witness the unbearable and sweltering heat of Cancun's summer.
Segregation of the months according to the best time to visit Cancun during summer:
The rate of the rooms is considerably high and difficult to attain. If you make an attempt to book the hotel rooms around two to three months in advance then you might get three to five hotels offering you rooms for stay. This case is much more prominent during the month of March and early April.
In between the month May to August, you will find that Cancun's weather is hot and humid at this time with temperatures soaring high to a different tangent. But on a lighter side, the prices for the hotels witness a drop.
If you are planning to visit Cancun for an autumn trip, then your trip could witness an upset by storms. The Cancun region faces the worst amount of threat from hurricanes in the fall. At this time the temperature generally is in between mid 79s to the high 80s.
You can reach Cancun by the following way:
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Cancun International Airport is considered to be Mexico's second business airport. The top best characteristic of the Cancun International Airport is that it is well affixed with the main countries of the globe and for the major air carriers, it exhibits distinguishing services.
The following things can be done in Cancun:
The local food of Cancun are as follows:
The best places to taste the local food in Cancun are as follows:
The best public transport to commute around Cancun are as follows:
The local language in Cancun is Spanish. The most commonly used greeting in the local language of Cancun are as follows:
The best shopping places in Cancun along with their specialty are as follows:
This is considered one of the best places to stop, browse and shop. Popular stores like a movie theatre, restaurants, museums, interactive aquariums are few attractions of La Isla Shopping Village.
Luxury Avenue is the perfect place for fashion, style, and jewelry lovers
Plaza Las Americas brings the latest style alive for all types of various travelers.
The famous destinations for snorkeling and scuba diving in Cancun are as follows:
The best beaches to visit in Cancun are as follows:
The best places to experience the wildlife in Cancun are as follows:
Cancun is famous to provide a splendid nightlife all over the world. It is generally quoted that Cancun always has something for all, and this statement is true once it is magical and dark. While few of the vibrant, splashy and zealous discos dominate the night scenes, there are few resorts that offer the travelers to listen to the soothing song to relish the nightlife of Cancun.
The nightlife of Cancun refers to entertainment, joy, happiness and lots and lots of fun. Dance clubs, festivals, shows, bars, parties, restaurants, live music bands, all invite the tourist to endeavor and enjoy the nightlife of Cancun. The amazing music played by the excellent DJ rolls on the travelers on the night disc to dance and relish the nightlife in Cancun.
You can visit the following nightlife areas where you can relish and thoroughly enjoy the night in Cancun:


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I just wanna do my own thing. I've got my toy soldiers. That's all I need. And all I wanna do. I just wanna be left alone.
But, this other kid. I don't know him. And. He won't leave me alone.
"Come on, man," he says to me, again.
"I don't wanna see it," I tell him.
"It's dead, though."
"Dead wolf. Alive wolf. I don't care. I don't wanna see it."
He sighs, like he's real annoyed with me. "Oh, jeez, kid. Come on… Come on, come on, come o-o-o-o-o-n."
"All right!" I shout. I throw down my toy soldier, I stand up. "If it'll get ya outta my face, then I'll see the stupid wolf!"
"Really…?" He licks his lips. Like he's hungry. It's weird. But, I figure he must be weird. You know, what with all this come-see-a-dead-wolf stuff.
"Okay, okay!" the kid is saying. Way too excited. So weird. "This way! Follow me!" He turns to run down the hill, but then, looks back at me. Licks his lips, again. I'm pretty sure this kid wants to eat me or something. Ha-ha.
He barrels down the hill. I chase him. Trying to keep up. But, he's so fast. At the bottom of the hill, he tears through the high reeds of the marsh. Disappears.
I follow. Through the reeds, into the marsh. I can't run as fast in here. Too much mud. My shoes keep getting stuck.
This is bad. I don't wanna do this anymore. Besides, I have no clue where this idiot ran to. I don't know which direction he went in, and, sorry for the language, but, I don't really give a shit about seeing some dead wolf. That hasn't changed since I was on the hill.
Unfortunately, for me, I have no idea which direction I came from. I ran blind into the marsh, pretty much, just trying to keep up with the kid. Now, I don't know which way to go to get out.
I look down at my sneakers. They're caked in mud. Dad's gonna give me hell.
I realize that I'm just standing still. Not moving. Not even trying to find my way out.
I hear the reeds next to me rustling. Well, at least this moron found me. Before I can even turn to the noise, the reeds crash to the ground, and I'm yanked down into the mud. And my legs, without warning, they scream with pain.
A wolf, my knee in its mouth, stands over me. Pinning me down.
Oh, god. Oh, god, it hurts.
From all around me, the reeds are smashed down. And the wolves converge on my body.
Oh, god, it hurts so bad. Oh, god, god, god. This is how I die. Why won't one of them just go for my neck already? Please, just one of you, go for my neck!
The wolves, they take their teeth out of my body, and back away. Whimpering.
The kid. He stands over me. He's trying to contain a smirk.
Oh, god.
He stares at my neck.
Oh, god.
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Louise Roe has denim that's ripped in all the suitable locations, a bikini-ready physique year-round, a husband and child who appear like they have been picked from a catalog, and 698,000 Instagram followers. She additionally has the pores and skin situation psoriasis, a power autoimmune illness outlined by flaky, infected crimson or white patches of pores and skin, and she or he desires you to know all about it.
Truly, she must inform you about her psoriasis on Instagram; in any other case, her paid partnership with Celgene, a biotechnology firm that produces the patent-protected psoriasis remedy Otezla, would presumably be canceled.
Lately, companies have tailored their promoting methods to the rise in social media use, particularly on Instagram. The app is among the hottest social networks, surpassed solely by its mum or dad firm, Fb, and is projected to have greater than 111 million customers in 2019 — greater than half of whom are between ages 18 and 29. The excessive stage of Instagram person engagement provides corporations a chance to capitalize on customers with hundreds of followers, aptly dubbed "influencers," by paid promoting partnerships.
These Instagram adverts, for which influencers could be paid an estimated $1,000 per 100,000 followers, are promoting not only a product however a complete life-style. Relatively than shopping for a single-page advert or a minute-long TV or radio spot, corporations profit from the candor and storytelling on influencers' feeds. Nonetheless, promoting a pair of footwear or baggage as a part of a way of life is way totally different from promoting prescribed drugs, medical gadgets, and different health-related merchandise. However, pharmaceutical and biotech corporations and Silicon Valley well being startups see the chance Instagram presents and are more and more utilizing influencer-advertising as a solution to improve their backside strains.
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Swipe left for Necessary Security Info. For BOTOX® Beauty (onabotulinumtoxinA) full Product Info, together with Boxed Warning and Treatment information, see @botoxcosmeticpi. . . #Advert Assume Pink . As a nurse I spent a whole lot of time working with sufferers who have been affected by breast most cancers. As a school pupil and sorority woman breast most cancers consciousness was our philanthropy. Discovering methods to help these girls have all the time been necessary to me. As we speak I'm joyful to share that I'm working to unfold the message that Allergan has partnered with Pink Ribbon Sturdy, a program that's a part of their ongoing efforts to help the breast most cancers group. Allergan is supporting the combat towards breast most cancers by their manufacturers, Natrelle and Botox. Allergan is gifting away free Natrelle Cares packages for breast most cancers sufferers, survivors, and previvors, that embrace SkinMedica merchandise. Go to NatrelleCares.com to study extra And for each Botox Beauty remedy bought, Allergan will make a donation of as much as $500,000 to Pink Ribbon Sturdy, The Plastic Surgical procedure Basis, The Breasties, and Breastcancer.org. (So for those who want a contact up in your Botox women -and you realize who you might be this month is the month to do it! )
In a pink tutu towards a pink backdrop, Erin Ziering, spouse of former 90210 star Ian Ziering, advertises Allergan breast implants and Botox aspect by aspect in a December 2018 put up — the identical month the corporate pulled its textured implants from European markets in response to a discover from the Meals and Drug Administration that people with breast implants are susceptible to creating breast implant-associated anaplastic giant cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL).
Ziering's put up makes use of #Advert close to the highest of her caption, however what follows focuses on breast most cancers consciousness and never both product's dangers and advantages. As a substitute, customers must click on by a number of photographs to seek out this info, which elides the chance of BIA-ALCL. Neither Allergan nor Ziering responded to requests for remark.
"The blatant pushing of a product that preys on girls's insecurities doesn't sit nicely," says one lady who underwent breast reconstruction and skilled issues related to BIA-ALCL. Talking with Vox about Ziering's put up on the situation of anonymity, she stated that by combining Botox and Natrelle in the identical advert, "the corporate is attempting to revenue or push a product [Botox], which is actually a toxin, whereas selling breast most cancers consciousness … sounds contradictory." When requested in regards to the post-tutu photographs, which contained related risk-benefit info, she stated she "didn't even notice that there have been extra photos." The FDA issued one other letter about BIA-ALCL to well being care suppliers on February 6.
Allergan isn't the one firm that markets to and, inevitably, tries to make the most of susceptible girls. Bloomlife is paying mommy bloggers like Alyson Owen and Stephanie Peltier to inform fellow pregnant girls that they'll save a visit to the hospital by monitoring these pesky contractions at house. The machine doesn't require FDA approval, solely registration, as its supposed use, in response to the corporate's web site, is as a "well being and wellness machine and never an alternative to medical consideration." Nonetheless, neither Owen nor Peltier's put up consists of this necessary advisory; Owen's goes so far as labeling it the "world's first clinically validated wearable contraction monitor," a phrase that could be misinterpreted as "FDA-regulated" by the common shopper.
When reached for remark, Bloomlife wouldn't make clear the supposed which means of "clinically validated" and famous it doesn't have a big paid-influencer program, labeling it "extra natural." Solely Peltier supplied touch upon her paid partnership with Bloomlife, noting her constructive expertise working with them. She stated the corporate despatched her "tips explaining a bit extra in regards to the product and … what I may and couldn't say. … [T]hey wished to be very cautious that, as an influencer, I wasn't making a bunch of unsubstantiated claims," like calling the product a "medical machine." Past these suggestions, Peltier was free to write down her personal caption and accompanying weblog put up.
By omitting or misrepresenting essential well being info or failing to current a number of choices for remedy, as a doctor would do with their sufferers, influencers run the chance of leaving their followers with a presumably harmful, largely incomplete sort of hope. There isn't a doubt that any such well being care advertising-cum-storytelling is efficient — and is often compliant with federal rules. However there's a extra necessary query we should be asking: Is it moral?
Well being care sponcon is right here to remain, however at whose expense?
What's being marketed issues as a lot as the way it's marketed. Technological advances have led to a growth within the pharmaceutical and medical machine area. The remedies we see hashtagged are new to market or nonetheless underneath patent safety, and subsequently, producers must make a compelling case as to why their product is healthier than an older however comparable generic choice supported by years of analysis.
These generics, whose lively elements are the identical as their brand-name counterparts, are most well-liked by insurers and physicians due to the product's price and analysis that help its advantages. Whereas generics compete based mostly on value alone, brand-name remedies rely upon title recognition and storytelling with a view to recoup the $1 billion or extra spent on improvement of every new product.
By enlisting influencers to market their well being care merchandise amid a stream of Facetuned photographs, pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporations co-opt narratives that give social media customers a way of how wholesome they are often, if solely they'd this product. This is the reason Roe, who didn't return requests for remark, is the proper ambassador for Celgene. There's no sight of psoriasis on her Instagram feed; her pores and skin is evident, good even, and she or he's smiling in each image — and the message implies that for those who purchase Celgene, you'll be able to have that too. In promoting Celgene, Roe can be promoting a life — her life — however what she doesn't inform you is Celgene doesn't work for everybody and it actually received't provide you with her life.
The pharmaceutical big, which was lately acquired by Bristol-Myers Squibb for $74 billion, is not any stranger to misleading promoting. In 2016, the FDA Workplace of Prescription Drug Promotion notified the corporate {that a} TV advert for Otezla, the identical drug Roe promotes, was "misbranded" and "creates a deceptive impression" in regards to the drug's security. The company's reasoning was that the advert's "compelling and attention-grabbing visuals and SUPERs, all of that are unrelated to the chance message … compete for the shoppers' consideration." The identical may very well be stated of Roe's a number of paid posts for the model. Bristol-Myers Squibb referred Vox to Celgene for remark; Celgene didn't reply.
The aim of a profitable advert marketing campaign is to reduce the diploma to which it seems like an advert. That is very true for adverts focusing on millennials, who make up the biggest group of Instagram customers and can accrue $1.four billion in spending energy by 2020. As a substitute, it must faucet into shoppers' wants, buried deep of their unconscious. With respect to Instagram promoting, this may be problematic as a result of a shopper may affiliate a product with an influencer's whole feed relatively than the knowledge introduced in a single advert. So as to add insult to harm, some affected person influencers — who've each monetary incentive to advertise their merchandise "authentically" — could omit essential well being info, thus deceiving potential sufferers.
Who's liable for regulating these posts? Good query.
In 1905, creator Samuel Hopkins Adams printed a collection of articles on "patent drugs evil" in Collier's Weekly titled "The Nice American Fraud." It dropped at gentle the addictive and toxic elements in medicines marketed for youngsters. Quickly after, the 1906 Pure Meals and Drug Act was handed, which charged the FDA with regulating how corporations talk the dangers and advantages of each drug and medical machine that the company approves — however solely on the labels hooked up to these medication. Earlier than 1962, the promoting of pharmaceuticals and medical gadgets remained the duty of the Federal Commerce Fee.
The FTC is liable for shopper safety in all industries; inside well being care that features your complete non-prescription aspect of the enterprise and sure lessons of prescription gadgets (all of that are registered with the FDA), in response to an FTC spokesperson. Traditionally, sufferers and shoppers have been thought-about individually, however now that promoting targets particular affected person populations in broadcast, print, and on-line media — giving them the knowledge and energy to demand a selected medical intervention — shoppers require totally different protections, and each companies fall brief in offering them.
Each the FDA and FTC have federal rulemaking authority, which implies they'll create tips for advertisers that help legal guidelines already handed by Congress, and well being care sponcon falls underneath the purview of each companies. Nonetheless, the rules each companies publish are, as per each company's spokespeople, deliberately imprecise.
In line with the FTC Promoting Practices Division, the company doesn't "inform individuals precisely how they need to phrase issues typically, however [does] inform them what decisions they've and what vary of choices they've in the event that they need to keep on the suitable aspect of the disclosure line." Equally, almost each guideline printed on the FDA web site is labeled as a draft and begins with the next disclosure: "[The guide] doesn't create or confer any rights for or on any individual and doesn't function to bind FDA or the general public."
Regardless of the leeway corporations are given, federal tips do have an effect. Now, once we see Ray Liotta seem on tv explaining how he give up smoking utilizing Chantix, it's obvious the advert is regulated — and that Liotta was compensated for his endorsement — due to the disclosures scrolling alongside the underside of the display. The identical risk-benefit and monetary disclaimers are utilized to social media promoting. In line with the FDA, commercials for prescribed drugs and medical gadgets should give a balanced description of the product, which means an advert can't focus solely on the advantages of its use if there are recognized dangers that might alter the affected person's resolution to make use of a selected product.
Sadly, says Jonathan D. Moreno, a professor of medical ethics and well being coverage on the College of Pennsylvania, that disclosure isn't sufficient to guard patient-consumers. In a dialog with Vox, he stated, "[A]s a default place, you can too cover behind [disclosure]. You may say, 'Oh, there's transparency', and that's the tip of the story. However ethically, [influencers] who do that do tackle some private duty, fairly aside from the authorized aspect. They tackle some private duty for selling a product or course of that might change any individual else's life."
How influencer pharma advertising works
Social media allows its customers to attach over shared pursuits, places, and even sicknesses. Utilizing this system, well being care corporations find potential influencers who can use these commonalities to achieve and construct belief with an viewers. Though they've large followings, Moreno distinguishes influencers from celebrities by what he calls the "social community proximity." Celebrities are individuals we challenge fantasies on, whereas influencer communities make these fantasies attainable as a result of "they're based mostly on some sort of emotional linkage." By inviting us into their private lives by social media, they bridge a niche that when existed. Influencers occupy a wierd area: they're celebrities — type of — who additionally act like our pals.
Lesley Murphy, a former contestant on The Bachelor and present journey blogger, makes use of her platform to disseminate info that advantages individuals like her who're affected by a BRCA genetic mutation, which will increase an individual's danger of breast, ovarian, and pancreatic cancers. Murphy, who didn't reply to requests for remark, documented her expertise of present process a preventive double mastectomy on Instagram. Now she advertises ReSensation, a surgical method launched in October 2018 that will assist girls present process breast reconstruction to retain some or all sensation of their breasts, to her 422Okay followers. Though adverts for many surgical procedures are underneath the FTC's purview, ReSensation's use of human nerves additionally provides the FDA jurisdiction over Murphy's Instagram and weblog posts.
When requested how the influencer program was developed, Annette Ruzicka, a spokesperson for AxoGen, the corporate that developed ReSensation, stated, "The one request of contributors was to write down brazenly about their breast reconstruction course of, and to additionally share factual info with their followers in regards to the ReSensation method. We shared publicly out there details about the ReSensation method to make sure that all content material shared with the general public was correct. We offered no different content material necessities for contributors."
Murphy, who isn't the one ReSensation influencer, has not undergone the process herself. However her followers could not notice this element till they attain the tip of her Instagram caption, the place she directs readers to a weblog put up the place, on the very finish, she discloses her private inexperience with the method. Although this doesn't violate federal tips, nor these put forth by AxoGen, it does communicate to the moral obligation an influencer has to their followers.
The fact star's Instagram put up in regards to the method obtained nearly 11,500 likes, giving ReSensation appreciable publicity, but Murphy omits disclosures required by each the FTC and FDA. She makes use of the time period #associate to reveal that she is a compensated influencer, however the time period is taken into account too imprecise, even for the FTC, for a person to obviously perceive the connection. She additionally fails to supply any details about the method, disregarding federal tips to reveal dangers and advantages that will influence affected person decision-making. As a substitute, she directs followers to her weblog the place she discusses "a brand new method designed to revive sensation in breasts after surgical procedure," lamenting the numbness in her breasts since her mastectomy and reconstruction.
Her weblog put up is the place we lastly study the method was not used on Murphy and can't be used along side implant reconstruction, the commonest and least sophisticated type of breast reconstruction, and the kind of reconstruction Murphy underwent. Neither Murphy's posts nor the ReSensation web site discloses the success fee of the method, as a substitute specializing in an insecurity that has plagued mastectomy sufferers for many years: numb breasts. Up so far, the dearth of peer-reviewed research on giant populations of ladies who underwent free-flap breast reconstruction with sensory nerve restore makes any claims to profitable restoration of sensation in breast reconstruction inconclusive.
To learn Murphy's whole Instagram caption, customers should click on "extra," the place they'll learn that the crux of the put up is definitely on her weblog. Though her caption directs readers to the hyperlink in her bio, that hyperlink has now modified, making it much more tough to seek out the related info. After reviewing the put up, Moreno defined to Vox: "Readers shouldn't should click on by to find that the individual posting hasn't truly used the product. Requiring a number of clicks begins to cross the road to misleading promoting, particularly contemplating that [they] are utilizing their very own sickness as clickbait. That is emotional exploitation mixed with the seeming intimacy of social media."
Advances in social media are surpassing authorities regulation
Together with phrases like "paid for" and "dangers embrace" on the prime of an influencer's caption don't precisely scream authenticity, however that is what the FTC and FDA ask of corporations of their commercials. Nonetheless, paid influencers use totally different methods to convey intimacy of every put up whereas toeing the road of compliance. One influencer, who's compensated by quite a lot of manufacturers outdoors of well being care and most well-liked to not be named attributable to present partnerships, confirmed the techniques utilized by some Instagrammers to "authentically" promote a product. Some bury the #sponsored tag deep within the copy or shorten it to #spon, regardless of the FTC guideline for disclosures to be "clear and conspicuous."
In 2017, the FTC hosted a reside Q&A on Twitter the place influencers and advertisers may ask questions on necessities for disclosure on social media and private web sites. The solutions have been then printed as an addendum to a preexisting endorsement information, although the responses aren't a definitive information on acceptable disclosure. Whereas the FTC's "residing paperwork" have been up to date inside the previous two years, the FDA lags behind. Its most current doc on social media promoting, printed in 2014, doesn't point out Instagram and nonetheless defines Twitter as utilizing 140 characters, as a substitute of the present 280 restrict. Broadly talking, the information asks advertisers to convey a good steadiness of dangers and advantages in the identical character-space-limited communication — i.e., the identical tweet or caption.
Though the FTC says the phrases "associate" or "ambassador" are "ambiguous and complicated" as a result of they don't make the monetary relationship between an organization and influencer as clear as #XYZ_Ambassador does, it doesn't ban their use outright. The FDA doesn't provide comparable steerage for monetary disclosures. Earlier than referring Vox to the FTC tips, an FDA spokesperson stated the company "has not issued steerage concerning disclosure of the monetary pursuits of spokespeople in prescription drug or medical machine promotion, together with disclosures by social media influencers appearing on behalf of a medical product producer."
Federal regulatory companies are attempting to maintain up with social media-savvy advertisers, which is why their tips are thought-about "residing paperwork," however they aren't there but. To not hem in corporations on what they'll do, each companies provide normal concepts about what they'll put up and usually suggest, for these doubting their compliance, that extra disclosure is healthier. When evaluating posts, the previous "will have a look at whether or not it's simply observed and understood," whereas the latter desires to see "whether or not advantages and dangers are introduced in a comparably distinguished method." Nonetheless, neither is specific in saying how far right into a put up is just too far for disclosure to be simply acknowledged.
Actually, each the FTC and FDA tips are simply that: tips.
Complicating issues even additional, a lot of the tips are for manufacturer-to-consumer promoting and haven't but tailored to influencer-to-consumer promoting. Outlined within the FTC's "DotCom Disclosure" information, advertisers should have "affordable packages in place to coach and monitor members of their community," i.e., influencers. The FTC additionally asks that corporations make a "affordable effort" to know what their paid entrepreneurs are saying — an expectation that's clearly not being met.
Most corporations present their influencers with tips for every put up however don't write or assessment the copy prematurely, with a view to give the content material a real voice. However an genuine voice may inadvertently be deceptive. Chandler Coleman, a shopper insights investigator with ConsumerSafety.org, says "[m]ost occasions, these promoters aren't well being care professionals or consultants within the medical discipline. Because of low communication boundaries, nonetheless, shoppers are much less prone to know the supply of the knowledge they're receiving. As a substitute, they might be liable to blindly belief these on-line producers and 'consultants,' as they consider them to be professionals."
Influencers are constructing belief on-line
One wonders why an organization would assume the chance of misinformed sufferers, as they're liable for what their paid endorsers say. The reason being easy: One in three shoppers within the US seek the advice of social media for health-related issues. As the common shopper's entry to scientific and medical info will increase by the use of on-line media, Moreno argues that buyers change into much less reliant on their doctor's knowledgeable opinion. As a substitute, shoppers, particularly these with an sickness, seek for individuals whose experiences mirror their very own.
Though social media influencers are sometimes strangers to us IRL, their on-line candor can create a deep reference to their followers and places them in a singular place to affect resolution making. It might additionally strengthen an advert marketing campaign by engendering unpaid, natural content material, which is what occurred when the pharmaceutical firm Dexcom launched its #DexcomWarrior marketing campaign throughout Diabetes Consciousness Month.
With the assistance of a PR agency, Allison+Companions, Dexcom used sponsored posts from key influencers to generate natural content material from different customers. Utilizing the tag #DexcomWarrior, posts by Derek Theler, an artist with 691,000 followers, and Jay T. Maryniak, a self-described public determine on Instagram with 434,000 followers, display how highly effective a story of overcoming sickness could be. Shortly, unpaid Instagrammers started utilizing the identical tag to share their very own struggles with Kind 1 diabetes and the way a Dexcom machine had modified their lives.
The marketing campaign earned Dexcom PR Each day's 2018 award for the most effective "Social Media Marketing campaign" of the 12 months, as measured by engagement analytics. Allison+Companions and Dexcom declined to touch upon their influencer campaigns, and Theler and Maryniak didn't reply to our requests.
The marketing campaign promoted the corporate's steady glucose monitoring system (CGM), which launched in June 2017. The system permits sufferers to watch glucose information in actual time utilizing a smartphone app that connects with their machine. Their gadgets require a prescription however are lined by 98 % of personal insurers and Medicare, in response to a Dexcom spokesperson. In contrast, a affected person can buy an analogous machine from a pharmacy and not using a prescription for as little as $20.
These gadgets fall right into a regulatory grey space, explains the FTC. "The FDA has major jurisdiction over the labeling of all gadgets and the promoting of restricted gadgets, whereas [the FTC has] major jurisdiction over the promoting of non-restricted gadgets. A prescription machine could or is probably not a restricted machine." The corporate's latest machine, the G6 CGM, is a category II non-restricted machine in response to an FDA database.
The distinction between the posts Dexcom paid Theler and Maryniak to create and the free content material generated from the #DexcomWarrior hashtag is that Theler's and Maryniak's are topic to FTC and FDA tips. Though the natural content material could also be incorrect or deceptive to shoppers, there is no such thing as a regulation prohibiting somebody from giving their unpaid advice. And whereas posts from Theler and Maryniak use the #sponsored hashtag, neither included the machine's recognized dangers, which embrace the "potential for blood-glucose readings that miss hypo- or hyperglycemic states," circumstances that may very well be the distinction between life and loss of life to a diabetic if left untreated.
In an interview with Vox, Alan Regenberg, the director of outreach and analysis help at Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics, expressed concern over the grey space of disclosure in social media advertising in addition to the problem in parsing the true intentions of a put up. Whether or not or not a put up is moral "comes all the way down to the sincerity of the declare," he stated. "The dividing line is that if it's any individual who's making the declare as a result of they're being compensated to make it versus any individual who personally skilled it."
Regenberg says the ethics of influencer advertising rely upon different choices out there to sufferers. Whether or not the remedy marketed is the one considered one of its variety or confirmed efficient, or the product's price and availability are accessible to the focused inhabitants, are, in response to him, the deciding components of ethicality. When there are few choices for remedy, a affected person is prone to be deceived as a result of they're extra determined for options than the identical affected person with many out there choices for remedy.
Promoting new-to-market medical gadgets and pharmaceuticals is problematic as a result of their efficacy in the long run is unknown. However when confronted with research that will negatively influence gross sales, some drug and machine corporations shirk their duty of conserving sufferers knowledgeable of all recollects or beforehand undisclosed dangers, which is how Allergan reacted to the hyperlink between breast implants and BIA-ALCL.
The corporate inspired sufferers to "have a complete dialog with their surgeon about all potential dangers and advantages, permitting for a totally knowledgeable resolution." Previous to the FDA's discover to physicians in February, which Dr. Jennifer Ashton referred to as "unprecedented" in an interview on Good Morning America, Allergan ramped up advertising its Natrelle implants on Instagram throughout Breast Most cancers Consciousness Month. Moreno, the bioethicist, famous that "one of many dangers is [social media marketing] begins to substitute for long-term monitoring as a result of no person has any pores and skin within the sport."
The results for irresponsible pharma sponcon? Not a lot.
Though the FDA and FTC are regulatory companies, they "don't try and survey all influencers or influencer posts, both alone or with [the help of] social media platforms," in response to the FTC Promoting Practices Division. To be able to totally police their tips, the companies would want to comb tens of millions of posts to find out that are paid commercials and whether or not they're compliant. Whereas it's their duty to ensure well being care corporations adjust to promoting rules, social media is an promoting black gap with restricted instruments to go looking and report non-compliant posts. In lieu of bettering their very own monitoring programs, the companies depend on shoppers to report non-compliant adverts, although most shoppers aren't consultants in federal promoting tips.
What's additionally disturbing is that there aren't any rapid penalties for omitting info required by the regulatory companies, particularly since they don't assessment each put up. So, whereas a drug firm may rightly be sued if incorrect or incomplete labeling on a drug or machine causes a affected person hurt, in response to the FDA, an influencer probably wouldn't face the identical authorized repercussions for omitting this info in an commercial. Though an influencer is, per federal tips, an agent of that firm, the FDA will enchantment on to the corporate, and any hostile penalties to the influencer are on the discretion of the corporate and can probably rely upon their contract with the corporate.
The FTC wouldn't disclose how its investigations are carried out, however when a violation is discovered, a letter of criticism is shipped. These letters embrace an order agreeing to not interact on this conduct once more and put a compliance course of in place. Civil penalties aren't sometimes introduced on the primary violation. Nonetheless, if these phrases are violated, penalties of as much as $41,000 per day per violation could be introduced. To place that into perspective, tens of millions of individuals view these posts every day, and every a type of views may very well be thought-about a violation.
Related penalties and grievances are employed by the FDA. This was the case when Kim Kardashian created a put up sponsored by Duchesnay, the producer of Diclegis, a medicine that treats nausea and vomiting in pregnant girls. Kardashian's unique put up obtained an nameless criticism that was submitted to the Workplace of Prescription Drug Promotion's Unhealthy Advert Program due to her failure "to speak any danger info related to [Diclegis] use and it omits materials info." In line with Robert Dean, the division director of the FDA Workplace of Prescription Drug Promotion, Kardashian failed to incorporate that "Diclegis has not been studied in girls with hyperemesis gravidarum," which is a uncommon however severe situation characterised by extreme nausea, vomiting, fainting and dizziness, weight reduction, and dehydration.
Kardashian corrected her advert, underneath menace of additional "FDA regulatory motion, together with seizure or injunction" towards Duchesnay, although the producer continued to associate with well-known pregnant girls, like The Bachelor's Emily Maynard, to advertise the drug. Maynard's put up requires substantial scrolling to get to the high-quality print Kardashian initially omitted: "Limitation of Use: Diclegis hasn't been studied in girls with hyperemesis gravidarum." For girls fighting morning illness, that is necessary info that ought to, in response to federal tips, be nearer to the highest of put up to raised inform the general public, whatever the detriment to authenticity.
Utilizing influencers to promote merchandise to the sick generally is a significantly insidious type of advertising largely due to the imprecise parameters set by the FTC and FDA. With at this time's ambiguous rules, well being care sponcon will proceed to saturate our feeds with posts that seem honest however find yourself being deceptive. Shoppers on the lookout for treatments to what ails them shouldn't be anticipated to distinguish nuances in regulatory wording between "clinically validated" and "FDA-approved."
For shoppers to guard themselves in methods regulatory companies can't, they should be reminded that influencing is a job — one which solely can solely be performed successfully if the tales influencers inform are relatable to the common person. Our clicks and likes and follows could or could not enhance our personal lives, regardless of what captions lead us to consider, however our engagement will all the time profit the underside line of influencers and the businesses they work for.
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Gaia went out to greet her friends. Aysh Ra then ordered Hydra back. Gaia looked at Marina amused. She still was covered in soot and completely black.
"I need water," was the first thing she said the moment she touched the ground.
"Second door to the right." Gaia told her. Vyndi met her at the entrance. She covered her mouth to avoid laughing.
"What hap..."
"Don't ask. Just don't ask." Marina said storming past her and disappeared inside, Vyndi followed.
"I think she looks better that way," Aysh Ra told Gaia. "It's good for her ego."
"C'mon Aysh Ra. You couldn't live wet all your life, nor could she live covered in that stuff."
"Still, it felt good to see her like that," she said with a grin.
"I bet she didn't find it so funny," Gaia said.
"No. Nor did I when she drenched me."
"So your even now, let's see if we can work together in peace..."
"Ok, I'll cooperate. So what's the problem?"
"Come," she said motioning for her to follow, "we have lots to discuss."
Helen sat, feeling a little awkward in a room similar to the one she had first seen in Gaia's place. None looked even remotely close to her idea of a witch. Mostly, they were all younger than her, or at least it seemed that way. From the way they dressed she could pretty much place them with fire, water, and wind. Gaia seemed to always be mediating between them.
"I called you all here," Gaia started, "because I have some good and some bad news."
"Mostly bad," Marina added. Aysh Ra glared at her, so she decided to keep her comments to herself.
"What is it?" Vyndi asked.
"Well, the good news is that our time of waiting is over," Gaia said.
"Really?!" Vyndi said excitedly, "That's great! So where's..."
"The bad news is that we aren't ready yet."
"Oh," Aysh Ra said, "So what are the good news."
"That we can finally do something for Helen," Gaia said looking at her.
"And get ourselves killed in the process," Aysh Ra said in a matter-of-fact tone.
"Technically, we have a chance..." Vyndi said.
"A microscopic one, yes, I wouldn't relay too much on it, though."
"That's what I thought," Marina added, "even if we try, what are our chances of succeeding?"
"A whole lot more than by sitting here talking!" Vindy told them.
"Please," Helen interrupted, "I know it will be hard, we've tried to find a way out for years but...you are our only real chance."
Aysh Ra sighed. It was hopeless trying to reason with these people. She had no chance but to give in. If she didn't go...their outcome would be worse, and she wasn't going to fight some psycho alone. "Fine. So what can we do?" she asked. There was silence in the room.
"You could give him a tour of your place, Aysh Ra, that is a horrible enough punishment for anyone," Marina mocked.
"If you liked it so much, you could do it again sometime," Aysh Ra shot back.
"You could try to outsmart him." Helen suggested.
"How?" Marina asked.
"No idea..."
"Our only chance is that whatever we do, we do now. We have to catch him by surprise. The more we wait, the more prepared he'll be for anything we do," Gaia told them.
"So what's the plan?" Aysh Ra asked.
"That we get going now...and we figure it out as we go," she said smiling.
"That isn't very reassuring."
"Do you have a better idea?"
"Not really, so I guess I'll go with yours then."
"Good, so we are all in it then?" Gaia asked. They all looked at Marina and waited for her answer.
"I told you I would be," she told Gaia smiling.
"Then you will help me?" Helen asked them exitedly.
"Yes, or try to at least," Aysh Ra told her.
"Then we should be on our way then, I know a faster path through the forest to your village, Helen, we should be there by morning," Gaia said.
"What about me?" Saria, who had been silent throughout the whole conversation asked.
"You, my friend, will stay here," Gaia told her.
"Why?" she asked in an annoyed tone.
"It's too dangerous, if something happens to us, you'll be able to warn the rest of the forest so they can take action."
"But, Gaia, I want to go," she said stubbornly.
"No buts about it, Saria, return to Azzic now." Helen walked up to Saria and gave her a hug.
"Thanks for trusting me," she told her.
"That's ok, Helen, you're a nice person."
"Tell Azzic thank you for me, ok?"
"I will, don't worry," she said with a mischievous smile and flew out.
"Guess we should be on our way then," Gaia said watching Saria go.
"Lead the way!" Vyndi said happily.
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Shaun Marsh, the elder of the Marsh's brother will replace Michael Clarke for the 2nd Test at Brisbane next week against India. The first Test was won by Australia , after a series of ups and downs in the match.
Shaun Marsh has so far not done justice to his talent and has been inconsistent in the longer format for Australia. Michael Clarke was in trouble trying for a direct hit and was clearly in pain. He was then sent for a scan and the scans clearly showed that Clarke has a torn right hamstring and thus he will not be a part of the Australian side for the remainder of the series.
It is now hard to judge if Clarke will be a part of Australian team for the World Cup, considering his fitness. Along with Shaun Marsh, Australian selectors have also called in Mitchell Starc for the Gabba Test match.
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Treating customers like this is unAustralian
Travel agent Sarah Gohlke is unimpressed with how some people in the trade are operating…
I write this out of complete frustration and an intolerance for injustice.
I work in the travel industry as an agent. I own my own business, I have been in the industry for a long time and as a devout lover of Australia, its fauna and flora and its treasures, I offer experiences to my clients with passion and truth.
I offer good old fashioned service, with a hand shake and introduction and genuine interest in the person who is sitting in front of me… unknowing, excited, ready to spend their hard earned money on a dream that they have relished and anticipated often since childhood.
Australia is known as the friendly country. G'day mate, no worries mate, too easy mate… come in, meet the missus and have a cup of tea.
Can someone please tell me how we are to hold onto this status and encourage people to this country to be embraced by its people and spend their money in our towns and our homes when we have travel agents that are doing the following:
Taking travellers' passports overnight to hold a price (is this legal? I think not)
Taking $50 off travellers to hold a price, as, they will go up over night, but your $50 will keep the price down
And when the traveller chooses not to travel with this company is told that they are crazy and they can't have their money back. That the "tour" they held for them wants the $50
Yesterday I heard these stories from six different travellers…
Two young German boys were refused their money back… and told sorry, that's out policy. There we no documents signed, no agreements made… Just a daylight robbery, of two boys who could hardly speak English.
Rogue behaviour like this is unAustralian and it puts a filthy taste in travellers' mouths. And it makes the blue waters of the east coast of Australia suddenly pretty murky.
"Want to see the Great Barrier Reef? It will be gone tomorrow unless you give me your cash!"
"Want to go sailing in the Whitsundays? Over night somehow the retail price will have gone up $100 and you will be sorry !"
And sadly, some tourists believe this… and it's unfair !
So you tell me, what kind of training is going into these 'sales guns'?
What happened to selling Australia? As the free and pure country… are our agents so desperate that they have to lower to these standards? Taking away peoples freedom of choice.
It has to stop. These practices are ugly and I will say it one more time… unAustralian!
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Monday, June 9, 2008
BetOnMarkets Weekly Briefing
Contents This Week:
Economic calendar for week 9th - 13th June 2008.
Commentary: The week ahead.
Economic Calendar for week 9th - 13th June 2008
PLEASE NOTE - All times GMT not BST. BST is +1 Hr.
Monday June 9th:
GE - 06:00 - Trade Balance.
EU - 08:30 - Sentix Investor Confidence.
UK - 08:30 - PPI Input M/M.
UK - 08:30 - PPI Output M/M.
US - 14:00 - Pending Home Sales M/M.
UK - 23:01 - RICS House Price Balance.
UK - 23:01 - BRC Retail Sales Monitor Y/Y.
Tuesday June 10th:
FR - 06:45 - Industrial Production M/M.
UK - 08:30 - Industrial Production M/M.
UK - 08:30 - Manufacturing Production M/M.
US - 08:30 - DCLG House Price Index Y/Y.
US - 12:30 - Trade Balance.
UK - 14:00 - IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism.
UK - 23:01 - NIESR GDP Estimate.
Wednesday June 11th:
UK - 08:30 - Claimant Count Change.
UK - 08:30 - Average Earnings Index +Bonus Q/Y.
UK - 08:30 - Trade Balance.
UK - 08:30 - Unemployment Rate.
US - 14:30 - Crude Oil Inventories.
US - 18:00 - Beige Book.
Thursday June 12th:
FR - 06:45 - Final Employment Change Q/Q.
EU - 09:00 - ECB Bulletin.
EU - 09:00 - Industrial Production M/M.
US - 12:30 - Core Retail Sales M/M.
US - 12:30 - Retail Sales M/M.
US - 12:30 - Import Price Index M/M.
US - 12:30 - Unemployment Claims.
US - 14:00 - Business Inventories M/M.
US - 14:30 - Natural Gas Storage.
Friday June 13th:
EU - 09:00 - Labor Cost Index Y/Y.
EU - 10:00 - Employment Change Q/Q.
US - 12:30 - Core CPI M/M.
US - 13:55 - Prelim Michigan Sentiment.
EU - Europe wide
FR - France
UK - United Kingdom
US - United States
GE - Germany
The week ahead.
Three percent may seem an inauspicious number, but it certainly caused some headaches last week. Firstly, UK inflation is running at 3%, over the Bank Of England target of 2% and obliging the Governor of the Bank of England to write a letter of explanation to the Government.
Secondly, on Friday, US markets in unison fell by over 3% as panic once more swept through financial markets. The week ended how it had began with some faltering rallies in between. The main catalyst for the capitulation was the U.S. payrolls decline. The jobless rate of 5.5% was the biggest increase since 1986 and the fifth consecutive month that the US had lost jobs. The no recession consensus that had been building is now under considerable pressure on both sides of the Atlantic.
The final nail in the coffin was the price of oil awaking from its temporary slumber. Crude prices surged over $15 Dollars in the final two days of the week, adding $11.31 on Friday alone to close at a new record high of $139.12. Fears of war in the Middle East and a US recession created the perfect Storm.
Even before equity markets opened for the week June had already started badly for domestic markets. In early trading, the Pound fell sharply against the Dollar on weak manufacturing data. Then equity markets opened to an all out blood bath on shares in Bradford and Bingley. News had already leaked over the weekend that the Bank was in trouble, and so it proved with shares pushed down to 60 pence at one stage. The bank has now fallen an incredible 87% since its peak in 2006. Barclays Bank has fallen less in percentage terms since its peak, but the size of the bank has made its collapse all the more damaging. Last week Barclays closed the week at its lowest level since March 2003 on capital adequacy concerns.
Recently there were signs of a slowing but not capitulating UK economy, now things are looking graver. As house prices inch lower, consumers feel poorer than six months ago. This in itself is not too dramatic, but combined with oil prices not far off record highs and food inflation on the up, consumers not only feel poorer, they actually are.
There was no surprise from the MPC with its rates decision last week, but the ECB ruffled some feathers by indicating that they may have to raise rates as soon as July. The DAX and CAC have lagged behind other markets, as the prospect of higher rates proves unpopular with equity investors. Bernanke dropped some large hints that the Feds bias was moving towards tightening rates after an easing cycle, but the recent payrolls data shows that the Fed like many other central banks, is stuck between a recessionary rock and a inflationary hard place.
Next week has the potential to pour more misery on an already depressed market. The week starts with UK PPI data, and the latest House price balance from RICS. Tuesday sees the release of UK industrial production figures and the US trade balance. The weeks hottest ticket is potentially the US retail sales data on Thursday. If the US consumer starts to seriously tighten their wallet, there could be wide reaching international consequences.
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William F. Henness - 824/13/1933 - 3/1/2016
William F. Henness, 82 of Colchester. After a 2 year battle with cancer, with the dedicated love and care of his wife, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 1, 2016. He was born April 13, 1933, to John W. Henness and Lucia B. Crocker. For more than 62 years, he shared life with his wife, Virgie A. Roberts Nelson, whom he married on July 3, 1953. Shortly there after, he adopted Virgie's daughter, Carol.
At the age of 17, he joined the U.S. Army. He proudly served his country in Korea as a sniper until a battle wound led to a medical discharge, earning a Purple Heart.
He worked at Hemps / King Seeley for 31 years and the Elms Nursing Home for 10 years. He also served as a lay minister for about 10 years. Some of his interest over the years include photography, hunting and shooting marksmanship, archery and running. But most of all he loved his country and family.
He is survived by his wife, Virgie, of Colchester and three children: Carol (David) Reedy, Naperville, Mark, Plymouth and Melody (Carlton) Berndt, Cherry Valley, one sister; Dorothy Bodenhamer, and one brother; Robert Henness both of Colchester. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Colchester Rescue Squad and McDonough District Hospital Hospice.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 4, 2016, at the Jones Mortuary in Colchester with the Rev. Dennis Clements, Burial with full Military Rites by the Macomb V.F.W. and Macomb American Legion will follow the services at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Colchester. Visitation with the family will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home. Friends may view and sign the register book at the funeral home after 9:00 A.M. Thursday. Memorial is to Colchester Rescue Squad. Condolences may be expressed to the family at jonesmortuaryfh.com
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Do you tick any of these boxes?
- You're on a budget
- You don't have a driving licence
- You don't have a car
- You're traveling alone and don't want to drive for miles
- You hate driving
- All the above
If you recognize yourself in at least one of these boxes, this post if meant for you
Traveling around Sarlat without a car isn't the easiest thing to do; the public transport isn't very elaborate. But, there are other alternatives in order to enjoy the various places the Périgord Noir has to offer.
If you wish to come to without a car but you have a driving licence then we advise you to rent a car.
You can reach Sarlat by train, bus or plane.
Traveling on foot
- Guided visits of Sarlat
From April to October, the tourist office organizes guided visits every day. We offer different types of visits in order to discover the town in different ways:
The "discovery tours", with a qualified guide-lecturer, go and explore the winding streets, the small passages ways, the cathedral, and the private mansions from the fifteenth and sixteenth century.
The "dramatized tours", a guide dressed in period costume will take you back through time to the thirteenth century. Throughout the centuries, "la belle sarladaise" will share the history of this town which makes it so unique.
The "travel notebook tour", you will be amazed by an unexpected and interactive visit, where history will come alive through creative game and sensory experiences.
- Sarlat market
The sarlat market is a « must do » for any (food lover/foodie). Throughout the year and depending on the season, foie gras, wild mushrooms, confit and duck breast, truffles, walnuts and strawberries, are just a few of the delicious mouth-watering regional products that will find on the market. The friendly atmosphere, the coloured stalls, the heavenly smells, and all this with an exquisite medieval town as a backdrop. Not to be missed! This market takes place on Wednesday mornings and Saturday all day, all year long.
In addition, the covered market open every morning is situated in the old Sainte Marie church, recently renovated by Jean Nouvel.
- The panoramic lift
For a unique experience, hop into the panoramic lift nestled in the heart of the saint marie's church bell tower. Once you reach the top, the lift's glass walls allow you to admire a 360° view of Sarlat : the paved streets, the light colored stone buildings, and the traditional "lauze" stone roofs…
Enter into the universe of Sarlat's bourgeoisie from the sixteenth century. Classified as a historic monument situated in the preserved area of the city, the Gisson Manor is one of the most remarkable structures in the medieval town. Throughout the 15 room manor, the private world of the Gisson family is unveiled behind these facades, whose members where known to be royal notary, lawyers, consulates, captain of dragons, and knights of the royal and military order of Saint-louis.
The artisits of Sarlat invite you to come and discover their work in the many art galleries scattered around the town. Follow the « Chemin des arts » (the artists path) and visit the city through these unique art galleries.
About 5km (3miles) from the center of Sarlat, Pierre Shasmoukine, an artist who works with plastic, invites you to visit his 5 acres site composed of 3 nature trails and 8 galleries. Over 500 pieces of art from various artistic movements such as kinetic art, surrealisum, particular art, Land art, humoristic concepts and many more. This collection of creations assures an entertaining educational tour…
- The Salamander circuit
Behold a 6km (3.7 miles) walk scattered with important land marks and stunning view points to discover, weaving in and out of Sarlat medieval lanes.
The map of this walk is for sale at the tourist office.
In the heart of the Perigord Noir, 2km (1.2 miles) north of the medieval town of Sarlat la Canéda, you can discover an authentic distillery. The distillery is open to the public, to have a free look around : the workshop, the cellars and the bottling process.
Sarlat's public swimming pool is open in during the whole of July and August. This pool is surrounded by a solarium. Situated 2.5km (1.5 miles) out of the town center, it's the perfect place to cool off on a hot summer's day !
Traveling by bike
The 25km cycle path is built along the old railway line, and goes from Sarlat to Peyrillac-et Millac. It continues for 3km (1.8 miles) on a rural path up to Cazoulès, about 3km away from Souillac. It's possible to either use your own bikes or rent some at one of our many bike companies.
- Take a canoe trip
When taking the cycle path you could end up in the village of Carsac-Aillac, about 4km away from Sarlat. In this village, you can cycle down to the river in order to start your canoe trip. There, you will have the choice between various trips, it's up to you for how long you want to row for! Once you arrive at your desired destination, a bus will take you back to the starting point, where you can jump back on your bike, and stroll back to Sarlat again.
Take into account about a 10km (6.2 miles) trip (one way).
- The romanesque church in Carsac
In the village of Carsac, you can discover a beautiful roman church called Saint Capris de Carsac.
Take into account about 10km (6.2 miles) trip (one way).
Again, taking the cycle path to Carsac, go off the path for about 500meters until you reach the water gardens. These gardens are devoted to the richness of the lotus flower, tropical and exotic water lilies. The array of flower variaties and colors illuminate these stunning gardens.
About 10km (6.2 miles) trip (one way).
Still on the cycle path, this time you will go a bit further until you reach Aillac. There, you can take the main road (D704) for about 1km to get to to zoological park
The park is specialized in rare and endangered species, the zoological park in Calviac shelters over 200 animals from 4 different geographic zones. The special aspect of this park is that you can go into the cages with some of the animals such as the lemurs, wallabies and some bird species.
Also, the park has an "eco-visitor" tariff, for visitor whom come by bike or by public transport.
Take into account about a 14km (8.7 miles) trip one way (with 1.5km of the cycle path).
- Château de Fénelon (Fenelon Castle)
Along the cycle path, if you turn of at Rouffillac. After a couple of kilometers you will reach the castle of Fenelon, in the village of Sainte Mondane. Dominating the valley of the Dordogne, the castel hides its strong archetecture behind 3 fortified walls.
About 19km (11.8 miles) trip one way– (with 4km (2.4km) of the cycle path).
The cycle map « les châteaux de la Dordogne à vélo » will help you locate different routes you can take to explore the region by bike. Amongst these routes, the route C will take you to the quaint village of Montfort, which is part of Victrac's commune. Recently restored, Montfort is a charming small village with a private castle overhanding a cliff above the Dordogne river
In July and August, the tourist office organizes special visits of the village "Your travel notebook". Let yourself be lead on an unexpected tour, that will use your creative side and open your eyes to different sensations. For further information, and reservation please call 05 53 31 45 45 or email us at firstname.lastname@example.com
Count about a 7km (4.3 miles) trop. The circuit can also take you to the village of La Roque Gageac, classed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Beware, it's a route marked as difficult, and take into account about 10 more km (6.2 miles).
- The Valley of l'Enéa
Discover the Enéa Valley: a streem that trickels down into the Dordogne river. Along this trip you will go through little villages such as Saint Vincent le Paluel, Sainte Nathalène et Proissans. To get there; take the cycle path until you reach the circuit D on the cycling map
About a 20km (12.4 miles) trip (one way).
Traveling by bus
The public bus network of the Dordogne department has two main bus lines leaving from Sarlat. One bus goes in the direction of Souillac and another in the direction of Perigueux. We also have shuttle buses in the center of Sarlat.
You can discover this unusual site by taking the Sarlat bus, getting of at « La Canéda » bus stop.
- Carsac-Aillac and Calviac en Périgord
By taking the line 6 that links Sarlat and Souillac, you can stop off in the center of Carsac et Aillac and visit the sites we talked about previously: canoe trip, roman church, water gardens, zoological park in Calviac.
From the bus stop, walk for about 800 meter to get to the canoe bases; 2km (1.2miles) to reach the water gardens and 1.5km (0.9 miles) to the zoological park in Calviac.
- Château de Fénelon (Fenelon Castle)
You can also get to the castle on the bus ligne 6, stopping at « Carlux-Rouffillac bourg ». From the bus stop, walk about 4km (2.4 km) to reach the castle.
From the bus stop, walk about 4km (2.4 km) to reach the castle.
- Souillac
On the same bus line (number 6), you can go all the way to the end of the line in Souillac. In this town you can visit the abbey, the belfry, and walk through the street full of history. You can also visit the automation museum, la Vieille Prune…
- The international Center for Cave Paintings in Montignac
The bus line 7 that goes to Perigueux allows you to have a stopover in Montignac. From the bus stop, you can walk a couple of kilometers to the international center of Cave painting art.
Lascaux caves reveal themselves in a new spectacular structure: the 8500m² new Lascaux International Centre for cave paintings contains a complete replica of the original cave and its paintings as well as 6 galleries retracing the history of the Lascaux discovery and exploring the world of cave paintings . Prehistory is brought to life using the most up to date technology. We recommend to reserve your tickets in advance online at www.lascaux.fr
From the bus stop Montiganc Place Tourny, walk about 800meters to reach the center.
- Périgueux
The bus line 7 will take you all the way to Perigueux, terminus of the line.
In Périgueux, go back in time and discover the history of this city. Many prehistoric exhibits that go back to the start of humanity are on show at the museum of Art and Archeology. The patrimony of the city will take you back to the lavish Roman Empire period, with many remains to see and not to forget the museum of Gallo-Roman Vesunna that will reaval the richness of the antique city of Vesunna. Vesunna, as well as being a goddess, was also a famous city built around it's grand temple. .
Traveling by train
Sarlat has a railway station that links the town with Bordeaux. You can buy all your direct tickets and connexion tickets online: www.voyages-sncf.com or at any railway station.
- Bergerac and Saint Emilion
On the line from Sarlat to Bordeaux you can stop at either of these two major tourist destinations.
At Bergerac, take a wander through the beautiful old streets and admire the architecture and the history of the town: cloister of Récollets, the wine house of Bergerac, the Saint-Jacques church, the museum of tobacco or the museum of the town…. Not forgetting to take a stroll through the traditional markets. It's almost impossible to not rub noses with Cyrano de Bergerac (famous character from the play written by Edmond Rostand in 1897). Or opt for a "gabarre" boat trip on the Dordogne: an alternative way to discover the city, coming back up stream surrounded by nature, wildlife and flora. The canal towpath allows you to walk all the way along the riverbank, up to the dam. Be sure to notice the small side paths that are all linked with a large array of cycle and pedestrian routes.
The Saint-Émilion site is a really an open air museum, based upon a legend created by a hermit … A town full of history, perched on top the hills, Saint-Émilion and its vineyards get their originality from the calcareous stones that creates exceptional soil in which vines grow.
- Les Eyzies, Belvès, Le Bugue, Périgueux
On the same train line from Sarlat to Bordeaux, if you stop off at the Buisson de Cadouin, you can catch another train that links Agen to Périgueux along this journey you can stop off at various town or points of interest.
The commune of les Eyzies de Tayac-Sireuil, a town full of charm: troglodytic architecture, a nature reserve, the way of life, genuine friendliness, and of course prehistory omnipresent in this small village. This town is known as the world's capital of prehistory. The local tourism was born from the first archeological discoveries. In les Eyzies you can visit the international center of prehistory, the national prehistory museum, the original caves of Font de Gaume and Combarelles, the Grand Roc and the Laugerie Basse, l'Abri Cro-Magnon, l'Abri Pataud…
Le Bugue, occupied during the ancient times, this town has stayed true to its history and traditions including its amphitheater. Today, le Bugue withholds very little remains of its passed, but you may notice a couple of old houses down the small alleyways. At Bugue, you can visit the Village du Bournat, the aquarium of the Périgord Noir, the prehistoric maze….
Belvès, labeled one of « the most beautiful villages in France » this town is called "the city with seven bells". Perched at the top of a hill dominating the green valley of the Nauze, the town's belvedere offers a stunning panorama of the Perigord Noir. In the medieval town's center, by visiting the underground market from the 15th century and the traditional houses you will discover just how the people used to live during the 13th and 14th century.
Périgueux, voir ci-dessus, rubrique « Voyager en bus ».
Take a taxi
If you wish to go to a specific site that has not been mentioned in this article, they only way to get there is by car. If you can't rent a car then one of our many taxi companies can take you where ever you wish to go. We advise you to contact the taxi company in advance in order to reserve your taxi.
The taxi companies might also offer excursion visits for a day or half a day.


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Polokwane City vs Ajax Cape Town PSL match report
Posted: 22 September 2013 Time: 14:44
Polokwane City earned their first points in the top flight with a 2-0 win over Ajax Cape Town.
Thapelo Tshilo and Siphesihle Nzimande handed Polokwane the win, and they lifted themselves off the bottom of the table for the first time.
In the fifth minute Lebogang Manyama threatened with a free-kick, which he curled just wide of the post.
And he came close again moments later with another set-piece, after Eleazar Rodgers was brought down near the box. The striker's free-kick this time hit the target but Polokwane goalkeeper Modiri Marumo got a fist to it.
Brandon Petersen, who was man of the match for Ajax against Bidvest Wits, continued with his impressive form when he bravely grabbed Galabgwe Moyana's cross into the box.
Just before the half hour mark, Moyana's corner kick met Essau Kenyenda, but this time his effort did not trouble Petersen and sailed over the bar.
The heat looked like it was starting to get to Ajax and Polokwane managed to catch them on the break in the 40th minute, and Tshilo slid in to tap home the opening goal.
He was, however, replaced immediately afterwards, with what was suspected to be an injury-induced rather than tactical substitution.
After having already replaced Michael Kwong for Nathan Paulse midway through the first half, Muhsin Ertugral opted for a further change, bringing on Lance Davids for Rodgers at the start of the second half.
The Urban Warriors were hit with a serious blow with 30 minutes to go, when Petersen was stretchered off with what looked like a serious injury. Anssi Jaakkola was brought on to make his debut for Ajax in goal.
And he conceded his first goal a few minutes later, when Nzimande found the back of the net in the 70th minute.
There was little Ajax could do to make a comeback and the loss means they drop to the bottom of the table.
HOME: Polokwane City
- 1 Modiri Marumo
- 2 Tlou Molekwane
- 4 Million Makhubela
- 4 Thapelo Tshilo
10 mins - Prince Hlela
- 21 Kabelo Lichaba
- 6 Maxwell Molala
- 13 Galabgwe Moyana
- 17 Itumeleng Motsiane
- 25 Thabo Rakhale
- 9 Esau Kanyenda
- 27 Thobani Mncwango
37 mins - Sphesihle Nzimande
AWAY: Ajax Cape Town
- 1 Brandon Petersen
58 mins - Anssi Jaakkola
- 4 Ritus Krjauklis
- 4 Dominic Isaacs
- 18 Abbubaker Mobara
- 21 Cecil Lolo
- 21 Thato Mokeke
- 7 Keagan Dolly (Montpellier)
- 15 Michael Kwong
29 mins - Nathan Paulse
- 19 Bantu Mzwakali
- 9 Eleazar Rodgers
46 mins - Lance Davids
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Cardiff Contemporary 2014 is a site-responsive work exploring the festival theme of 'Reveal and Conceal', using wit and imagination to engage the public. Commissions take place in Cardiff, focusing on city centre, Cardiff Bay and close neighbouring areas. The festival takes place from 3 October - 9 November 2014.
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The Beuys Pavilion is a specifically commissioned pavilion sculpture and functional engagement space, located on the Hayes, in the heart of Cardiff City Centre for the duration of Cardiff Contemporary 2014.
The Pavilion is a locus for public engagement and provide a physical platform for exchange of ideas between artists, architects and designers and the wider public, and will provide a visual conduit to a dedicated exhibition space Unit R5 Barrack Lane, Cardiff.