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Q: How to force Sudden-Death Overtime gang to appear? I'm playing Fallout 3 and I've started the Nuka Cola Challenge quest and was told a gang of hockey fans would appear during this quest at Red Racer Factory.
I visited the factory before and after visiting the Nuka Cola factory, even found one of the members corpses inside it with a note talking about they wanting to find the Nuka Cola Clear formula.
So far I haven't been able to encounter these gang members, searched around and didn't find corpses of any kind too.
Am I missing something? Is it a bug?  I'm playing the GOTY edition on PS3.

A: From the Fallout wiki:

The gang spawns in front of the Red Racer factory only if you have obtained the Nuka-Cola Clear formula from the Nuka-Cola plant before finishing the The Nuka-Cola Challenge. Finishing the quest will cause the gang to not spawn.

Sounds like you still need the formula. The locations are also listed on the wiki, here is a link to the page.

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Scicli is about sixteen kilometres from Marina di Ragusa, an ancient Sicilian city that flourished during the Arab period and the Middle Ages, but was destroyed by the terrible earthquake that struck all of eastern Sicily in 1693. The city was then rebuilt at the foot of the hill where remains of the ancient city still stand, part of which is the ancient medieval castle. The result of the reconstruction was nothing short of remarkable and even today you can admire the historic centre in Baroque style declared "Unesco Heritage".
In addition to the narrow limestone streets, the characteristic views and the elegant palaces of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, in the central square, Piazza Italia, you will find the Church of Sant'Ignazio, built by the Jesuits. Another important church is that of San Bartolomeo, with a bastion in the background that makes it truly spectacular. Inside there are numerous works of art including a sixteenth-century Neapolitan crib and a Deposition by Mattia Preti. Elsewhere in the historic centre, you can admire other eighteenth-century churches: San Giovanni, San Michele, del Carmine and Santa Maria la Nova (all with remarkable works of art inside).
Among the many noble palaces, it is worth mentioning Palazzo Beneventano, for its decoration with sculptures of monsters and the many grotesque figures that adorn the façade and the family crest. Finally, the beautiful piazza Mormina Penna was the backdrop to the stories of the Inspector Montalbano, while the town hall, in the same square, is used as the headquarters of the police station.
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The narrow streets and houses that crowd around large square, are among the elements that characterize Scicli and more generally the Sicilian Bbaroque. Beautiful churches and noble buildings are extremely decorated with masks and gargoyles with furious and grinning faces.
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The early history of the Faroe Islands is not very clear. According to Færeyinga Saga emigrants who left Norway to escape the tyranny of Harald I of Norway settled in the isla Read More Show Less
ds about the beginning of the 9th century. There is also evidence that Irish monks settled the islands, introducing sheep in the process. Early in the 11th century Sigmund, whose family had flourished in the southern islands but had been almost exterminated by invaders from the northern islands, was sent from Norway, from which he had escaped, to take possession of the islands for Olaf Tryggvason, king of Norway. He introduced Christianity and, though he was subsequently murdered, Norwegian supremacy was upheld. Norwegian control of the islands continued until 1380, when Norway entered into a union with Denmark, which gradually evolved into the double monarchy Denmark/Norway. The reformation reached the Faroes in 1538. When Norway was taken away from Denmark at the Treaty of Kiel in 1814, Denmark retained possession of the Faroe Islands.
The monopoly trade over the Faroe Islands was abolished in 1856. Since then, the country developed towards a modern fishery nation with its own fleet. The national awakening since 1888 was first based on a struggle for the Faroese language, and thus more culturally oriented, but after 1906 was more and more politically oriented after the foundation of the political parties of the Faroe Islands.
On April 12, 1940, the Faroes were invaded and occupied by British troops. The move followed the invasion of Denmark by Nazi Germany and had the objective of strengthening British control of the North Atlantic (see Second Battle of the Atlantic). In 1942–43 the British Royal Engineers built the only airport in the Faroes, the Vágar Airport. Control of the islands reverted to Denmark following the war, but in 1948 a home rule regime was implemented granting a high degree of local autonomy. The Faroes declined to join Denmark in entering the European Community (now European Union) in 1973. The islands experienced considerable economic difficulties following the collapse of the fishing industry in the early 1990s, but have since made efforts to diversify the economy. Support for independence has grown and is the objective of the government.
Denmark, Greenland and the Faeroe Islands US Consular Information Sheet
COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Denmark is a highly developed stable democracy with a modern economy. Greenland is a self-governing dependency of Denmark. The Faroe Islands are a self-governing overseas administrative division of Denmark. Read the Department of State Background Notes on Denmark for additional information.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Passport and visa regulations are similar for Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroes. A valid passport is required. U.S. citizen tourist and business travelers do not need visas for visits of up to 90 days. That period begins when entering any of the following countries which are parties to the Schengen agreement: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden. See our Foreign Entry Requirements brochure for more information on Denmark and other countries. Contact the Royal Danish Embassy at 3200 Whitehaven Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20008, telephone (202) 234-4300 or visit its website at for the most current visa information.
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SAFETY AND SECURITY: Denmark remains largely free of terrorist incidents, however the country shares, with the rest of Western Europe, an increased threat of Islamic terrorism. Like other countries in the Schengen area, Denmark's open borders with its Western European neighbors allow the possibility of terrorist groups entering and exiting the country with anonymity. Americans are reminded to remain vigilant with regard to their personal security and to exercise caution.
Public demonstrations occasionally occur in Copenhagen and other Danish cities and are generally peaceful events. Prior police approval is required for public demonstrations, and police oversight is routinely provided to ensure adequate security for participants and passers-by. Nonetheless, as with any large crowd comprised of diverse groups, situations may develop which could pose a threat to public safety. U.S. citizens are advised to avoid areas where public demonstrations are taking place.
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The Department of State urges American citizens to take responsibility for their own personal security while traveling overseas. For general information about appropriate measures travelers can take to protect themselves in an overseas environment, see the Department of State's pamphlet A Safe Trip Abroad .
CRIME: Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroes all have very low violent crime rates, however, non-violent crimes of opportunity have slightly increased over the last few years, especially in Copenhagen and other major Danish cities, where tourists can become targets for pickpockets and sophisticated thieves. Criminals frequent airports, train stations, and cruise ship quays to take advantage of weary, luggage-burdened travelers. Thieves also operate at popular tourist attractions, shopping streets, and restaurants. In hotel lobbies and breakfast areas, thieves take advantage of even a brief lapse in attention to snatch jackets, purses, and backpacks. Women's purses placed either on the backs of chairs or on the floor are typical targets for thieves. Car and home break-ins are also on the rise.
INFORMATION FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME: The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the local police and the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. If you are the victim of a crime while overseas, in addition to reporting to local police, please contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate for assistance. The Embassy/Consulate staff can, for example, assist you to find appropriate medical care, to contact family members or friends, and explain how funds could be transferred. Although the investigation and prosecution of the crime is solely the responsibility of local authorities, consular officers can help you to understand the local criminal justice process and to find an attorney if needed.
Denmark has a program to provide financial compensation to victims who suffer serious criminal injuries. According to existing regulations, the victim must report the incident to the police within 24 hours. Danish police routinely inform victims of serious crime of their rights to seek compensation. The relevant forms can be obtained from the police or the Danish Victims' Compensation Board: Civilstyrelsen, Erstatningsnaevnet, Gyldenløvesgade 11, 1600 Copenhagen V, TEL: (45) 33-92- 3334; FAX: (45) 39-20-45-05; www.erstatningsnaevnet.dk ; Email: erstatningsnaevnet@erstatningsnaevnet.dk . Claim processing time is a minimum of 4 weeks. There is no maximum award limit.
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Information on vaccinations and other health precautions, such as safe food and water precautions and insect bite protection, may be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) hotline for international travelers at 1-877-FYI-TRIP (1-877-394-8747) or via the CDC's website at . For information about outbreaks of infectious diseases abroad consult the World Health Organization's (WHO) web site at http://www.who.int.en. Further health information for travelers is available at .
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A valid U.S. driver's license may be used while visiting Denmark, but the driver must be at least 18 years old. Driving in Denmark is on the right side of the road. Road signs use standard international symbols. Many urban streets have traffic lanes reserved for public transport only. Unless otherwise noted on traffic signs, the speed limit is 50 km/h in urban areas, 80 km/h on open roads, and 130 km/h on expressways.
Use of seat belts is mandatory for drivers and all passengers. Children under three years of age must be secured with approved safety equipment appropriate to the child's age, size, and weight. Children from three to six years of age may use approved child or booster seats instead of seat belts.
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is considered a very serious offense. The rules are stringently enforced, and violations can result in stiff fines and possible jail sentences.
Copenhagen, the capital and largest city in Denmark, has an extensive and efficient public transportation system. Trains and buses connect Copenhagen with other major cities in Denmark and to Norway, Sweden, and Germany. Bicycles are also a common mode of transportation in Denmark. Passengers exiting public or tourist buses, as well as tourists driving rental cars, should watch for bicycles on their designated paths, which are usually located between the pedestrian sidewalks and the traffic lanes.
Danish expressways, highways, and secondary roads are of high quality and connect all areas of the country. It is possible to drive from the northern tip of Denmark to the German border in the south in just four hours. Greenland has no established road system, and domestic travel is performed by foot, boat, or by air. The majority of the Faroe Islands are connected by bridges or serviced by boat. Although the largest islands have roads, most domestic travel is done on foot, horseback, boat, or by air.
The emergency telephone number for police/fire/ambulance in Denmark and the Faroe Islands is 112. In Greenland contact the local police.
Please refer to our Road Safety page for more information. Visit the website of the country's national tourist office and national authority responsible for road safety at . See also additional information on driving in Denmark at .
AVIATION SAFETY OVERSIGHT: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has assessed the government of Denmark's Civil Aviation Authority as being in compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards for the oversight of Denmark's air carrier operations. This rating applies to Greenland and the Faroe Islands as well. For more information, travelers may visit the FAA's Internet website at www.faa.gov/safety/programs_initiatives/oversight/iasa .
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES: The official unit of currency in Denmark is the Danish krone. ATM machines are widely available throughout Denmark. Please see our information on customs regulations .
For information concerning the importation of pets into Denmark, please visit the following website:
CRIMINAL PENALTIES: While in a foreign country, a U.S. citizen is subject to that country's laws and regulations, which sometimes differ significantly from those in the United States and may not afford the protection available to the individual under U.S. law. Penalties for breaking the law can be more severe than in the United States for similar offenses. Persons violating Denmark's laws, even unknowingly, may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned. Penalties for possession, use, or trafficking in illegal drugs in Denmark are severe and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines. Engaging in sexual conduct with children or using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country is a crime, prosecutable in the United States. Please see our information on Criminal Penalties .
CHILDREN'S ISSUES: For information on international adoption of children and international parental child abduction, see the Office of Children's Issues website.
REGISTRATION/EMBASSY LOCATION: Americans living or traveling in Denmark are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department's travel registration website , and to obtain updated information on travel and security within Denmark. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency. The U.S. Embassy is located at Dag Hammarskjolds Alle 24; 2100 Copenhagen, telephone: (45) 33-41-71-00; Embassy fax: (45) 35-43-02-23; Consular Section fax: (45) 35-38-96-16; After-hours emergency telephone: (45) 35-55-92-70. Information is also available via the U.S. Embassy's website at http://www.usembassy.dk. The United States has no consular presence in Greenland or the Faroe Islands.
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated February 10, 2006, to update the section on Entry Requirements and Traffic Safety and Road Conditions.
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Faroe Islands to 'close' for a weekend to protect environment
Tourism Faroe Islands - 2 months ago
Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 12:51:34 +0100 (MET)
Copenhagen, Nov 14, 2019 (AFP) - Authorities in the Faroe Islands have announced the archipelago in the North Atlantic will be "closed for maintenance" for two days in April when tourists won't be welcome, instead opening the doors to volunteer caretakers. In practice, the self-governing Danish islands will keep hotels open and international flights running, but popular tourist sites will be temporarily closed on April 16 and 17 next year. The event is a continuation of a pilot project run in the spring of 2019, when 100 volunteers from 25 countries were invited to the islands.
Registrations for eager volunteers opened on Wednesday at 1500 GMT and were to remain open for 24 hours, the Faroese tourism office said on its website. One hundred people will then be randomly selected to be part of the maintenance crew, who will be offered housing and food during their stay although they will still need to pay for their own plane tickets. "The fragile natural environment in some popular tourist locations has felt the effects of an increase of visitors," the head of the tourism office, Guri Hojgaard, told AFP in March shortly after the pilot project was launched. "These areas need a helping hand to ensure they remain pristine".
For the first edition of the event they received about 3,500 applications and the selected volunteers helped with projects like creating walking paths, constructing viewpoints to help preserve nature and protect birdlife sanctuaries and re-building rock cairns. A popular destination for its fascinating landscapes with 30-metre cliffs, the archipelago covers 1,400 square kilometres (540 square miles) and has 50,000 inhabitants and 80,000 sheep spread over 18 islands. In 2018, 110,000 tourists visited the Faroe Islands and the number of tourists has increased by about 10 percent annually for the past five years. According to Hojgaard, the "closed for maintenance, open for voluntourism" weekend can "contribute to the international discussion about overtourism by showing that tourists can actually be a part of the solution."
Faroe Islands hit by significant hurricane
Climate Changes Faroe Islands - 8 years ago
Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:19:28 +0100 (MET)
COPENHAGEN, Nov 25, 2011 (AFP) - A hurricane packing winds of almost 200 kilometres (125 miles) an hour tore through the Faroe Islands overnight, causing major damage and evacuations but no deaths, police said Friday. "There was a hurricane... a lot of material damage has been reported but no deaths so far," said Rani Wardum, a police officer in Torshavn, the capital of the North Atlantic archipelago. "Winds reach up to 55 metres per second," or 198 kilometres per hour, in some places, meteorologist Mogens Roenebek of the Danish Meteorological Institute told AFP.
The Faroe Islands, an autonomous Danish province, are home to around 48,000 people. The extent of the damage was not immediately known. "Many roofs were blown off and we had to evacuate a retirement home. The seniors were moved into a hospital," Wardum said.
Some residents were also evacuated from their homes during the night and a number of boats came loose from their moorings and ended up on land, he added. "The winds are still raging, but it was particularly violent last night and overnight," Wardum said, noting that the southern coastal regions of the Faroes Islands were hardest hit. The storm was heading towards the west coast of Norway on Friday, with strong winds and heavy seas, according to Roenebek.
Higher Icelandic volcano ash cloud could reach Faroe islands Friday
Pollution Faroe Islands - 10 years ago
Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 16:55:58 +0200 (METDST)
REYKJAVIK, May 6, 2010 (AFP) - The quantity of ash spewed by Iceland's Eyjafjoell volcano increased overnight and the higher ash cloud could make it to the Faroe Islands Friday, Icelandic authorities said Thursday. "Ash production did increase last night and the ash plume is going higher now than the last couple of days," Agust Gunnar Gylfason, who monitors the eruption's progress at Iceland's Civil Protection Department, told AFP.
The ash cloud "might reach the Faroe Islands around midnight (GMT Thursday) under 20,000 feet (6,000 meters)" and continue on south towards Ireland on Friday, he added. "The plume went up to 30,000 feet (9,000 meters) for some time last night, and again this morning, due to an increase in explosive activity, but otherwise it's been around 18,000 and 20,000 feet" high, he said.
At the strongest period of the eruption, Eyjafjoell sent a plume around 30,000 feet into the air, but scientists have stressed that the height of the plume does not necessarily reflect a particular quantity of ash. On Tuesday, the plume contained about only 10 percent of the ash it held at the beginning of the eruption. European airspace and airports across the continent were open on Thursday, but intergovernmental air traffic controller Eurocontrol said the ash cloud could mean transatlantic flights might need to be re-routed.
Airspace above Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland was partly shut Wednesday for the second time in two days, causing the cancellation of hundreds of flights. The fresh disruption came after Europe's skies were closed for up to a week last month by the eruption of the Eyjafjoell volcano. It was the biggest aerial shutdown in Europe since World War II, with more than 100,000 flights cancelled and eight million passengers affected.
Cuba is an independent island country situated in the Caribbean. It is the largest of the islands and covers 42,000sq miles. The climate is sub tropical throughout the year with most of the rainfall in Read More Show Less
the northern parts of the country. Temperatures of between 20C to 35C are fairly standard throughout the year. Generally the winter effects of the American continent only last for short periods.
Safety & Security:
The majority of tourists visiting Cuba will have no difficulty but bag snatching and other street crime appears to be increasing. The old Havana area and other major tourist resorts may be particular areas of concern in this regard. On arrival be careful to only use your recognised tour operator. If you are taking a taxi at any stage make sure it is a registered one and not a private vehicle. It is unwise to carry large quantities of money or jewellery away from your hotel and try not to flaunt wealth with your belongings. Pickpockets are too common an occurrence on buses and trains and at train stations so be careful with your essential documents and credit cards. Valuables should not be stored in suitcases when arriving in or departing from Havana as there have been a number of thefts from cases during the time the cases are coming through baggage handling. There is an airport shrink-wrap facility for those departing Havana which reduces the risk of tampering. Remember to carry a photocopy of your main documents (passport, flight tickets etc).
Road Safety:
Following a number of serious road accidents involving tourists, you are advised not to use mopeds for travelling around Cuba or in Havana. Also, if you are involved in any accident a police investigation will be required to clear you and this may significantly delay your travel plans. On unlit roads at night there have been a number of accidents associated with roaming cattle (sounds like Ireland!). The traffic moves on the right side of the roads. There is a main highway running the length of the country but many of the country roads are in poor repair.
Local Laws & Customs:
When arriving into Cuba make sure you are not carrying any items which could be considered offensive. Any illicit drug offense is treated very seriously and Cuban law allows for the death penalty to be used under these circumstances. If you require personal medication for your health, make sure it is in original packing and carry a letter from your doctor describing the medication. Never agree to carry any item for another individual and always secure your cases once they are packed. Taking photographs of military or police installations or around harbours, rail and airport facilities is strictly forbidden.
Since 1993 it is now possible to use US dollars for all transactions within Cuba. Remember, there is a 20$ airport departure tax. Certain travellers cheques and credit cards may not be acceptable within Cuba. This is particularly true of American Express cheques and cards but check your situation with the travel operator before departure.
Health Facilities:
Generally healthcare facilities outside of Havana are limited and many standard medications may not be available. It is important to carry sufficient quantities of any medications which may be required for the duration of your time in Cuba.
Food & Water:
The level of food and water hygiene varies throughout the country and between resorts. On arrival check the hotel cold water supply for the smell of chlorine. If it is not present then use sealed bottled water for both drinking and brushing your teeth throughout your stay. Cans and bottles of drinks are safe but take care to avoid pre-cut fruit. Peel it yourself to make sure it is not contaminated. Food from street vendors should be avoided in most cases. Bivalve shellfish are also a high risk food in many countries and Cuba is no exception in this regard. (Eg Mussels, Oysters, Clams etc)
Malaria & Mosquito Borne Diseases:
Malaria transmission does not occur within Cuba and so prophylaxis is not required. However, a different mosquito borne disease called Dengue has begun to reoccur in the country over the past few years. This viral disease can be very sickening and even progress to death. It is rare for tourists to become infected but avoiding mosquito bites is a wise precaution.
Swimming, Sun & Dehydration:
The extent of the Cuban sun (particular during the summer months (April to October) can be very excessive so make sure your head and shoulders are covered at all times when exposed. Watch children carefully as they will be a significant risk. Drink plenty of fluids to replace what will be lost through perspiration and, unless there is a reason not to,
take extra salt either on your food or in crisps, peanuts etc. Take care if swimming in the Caribbean to stay with others and to listen to local advice. Never swim after a heavy meal or alcohol.
Rabies Risk in Cuba:
This viral disease does occur throughout Cuba and it is essential that you avoid any contact with all warm blooded animals. Dogs, cats and monkeys are the most commonly involved in spreading the disease to humans. Don't pick up a monkey for a photograph! If bitten, wash out the wound, apply an antiseptic and seek urgent medical attention.
Vaccinations for Cuba:
There are no essential vaccines for entry / exit if coming from Ireland. However, for your own personal protection travellers are advised to have cover against the following;
Tetanus (childhood booster)
Typhoid (food & water borne disease)
Hepatitis A (food & water borne disease)
For those planning a longer or more rural trip vaccine cover against conditions like Hepatitis B and Rabies may also need to be considered.
Cuba is becoming a popular destination for tourists and generally most will stay very healthy. However commonsense care against food and water borne disease is essential at all times. Also take care with regard to sun exposure, dehydration and mosquito bites.
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Seychelles island coaxes bird back from brink
Tourism Seychelles - 2 days ago
Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 02:59:31 +0100 (MET)
By Nicolas DELAUNAY
Cousin Island, Seychelles, Jan 16, 2020 (AFP) - Giant tortoises amble across Cousin Island as rare birds flit above. The scene attests to a stunning success for BirdLife International, a conservation group that bought the tiny Seychelles isle in 1968 to save a songbird from extinction. Thick vegetation smothers ruins that are the only reminder of the coconut and cinnamon plantations that covered the island when the group stepped in to protect the Seychelles Warbler.
Now teeming with flora and fauna and boasting white beaches, Cousin Island is firmly on the tourist map, with managers scrambling to contain visitor numbers and soften their negative environmental impact. More than 16,000 people visited the island in 2018, compared with 12,000 a decade earlier. "Tourism is important for Cousin. That's what allows us to finance the conservation projects we run here. "But 16,000 tourists... that was too much," said Nirmal Shah, director of Nature Seychelles, which is charged with running the special reserve.
Before the island was in private hands, the population of Seychelles Warblers was thought to have shrunk to just 26, barely hanging on in a mangrove swamp after much of their native habitat had been destroyed. Now, they number more than 3,000 and the greenish-brown bird has been reintroduced to four other islands in the archipelago. The former plantations have transformed into native forests, teeming with lizards, hermit crabs and seabirds, and the island is the most important nesting site for hawksbill turtles in the western Indian Ocean. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) waxes lyrical about the "unique biodiversity and conservation achievements" of Cousin, "the first island purchased for species conservation", a model since replicated around the world.
- Nature first -
Tourists have been allowed onto the island since 1972, but the message is clear: nature comes first. In a well-oiled routine, every morning a handful of luxury sailboats and small motorboats anchor off the island, where their occupants wait for Nature Seychelles to skipper them ashore on their boats. "Tourist boats cannot land directly on the island, the biohazard risk is too big," Shah said. "Non-indigenous animals who may accidently be on board could come to the island and threaten its (ecological) balance." Too many tourists can also upset this balance.
Nature Seychelles in July increased the price of visits from 33 to 40 euros ($36 to $44) and removed a free pass for children under 15, resulting in a welcome 10-percent reduction in visitor numbers. "Something had to be done, there was too much pressure on the environment," said Dailus Laurence, the chief warden of the island. "When there are too many tourists it can bother nesting birds and turtles who want to come and lay their eggs on the island."
One guide said that some tourists, bothered by the island's ubiquitous mosquitos, would "leave the paths, move away from the group and walk where they are not supposed to", putting fragile habitats at risk. Shah said that if they wanted to increase the number of tourists, it would require hiring more wardens and guides who live on the island, which would also have a negative impact on nature. "Our absolute priority is nature, and it comes before tourists. If we have to take more steps to protect it and reduce the number of tourists, we will," he said.
Thousands of Puerto Rico's earthquake survivors wait for relief
Natural Disaster Puerto Rico - 3 days ago
By Ivelisse RIVERA, con Leila MACOR en Miami
Yauco, Puerto Rico, Jan 16, 2020 (AFP) - Living out in the open, their nerves on edge after a series of earthquakes that have shaken Puerto Rico, some 5,000 people are hoping that their president, Donald Trump, will heed the island's plea to be designated a disaster zone and free up much-needed aid. Since December 28, more than 1,000 tremors have rattled the US island territory in the Caribbean, which just two years ago was devastated by two powerful hurricanes in quick succession.
In Yauco, one of the areas worst hit by the earthquakes, dozens of people were sitting on cot beds Wednesday in the parking lot of a municipal stadium, sheltered from the sun by white tents and blue tarps handed out by the federal disaster management agency, known as FEMA. "The most difficult thing is the psychological aspect," said Wilfredo Rodriguez, 31. His house had been fractured by the seismic movement and he has spent a week living with his kids, aged six and 10, under an awning. "We are living in constant fear of another powerful tremor," he said.
He only returns to his house to wash, then hurries back to the shelter. "We worry that there'll be a more powerful tremor while we are inside the house," he said. Throughout the day, volunteers arrive to hand out food and toys for the children who fill the shelters: schools have been suspended because the buildings are not sturdy enough to withstand another quake. The island's earthquake detection system has registered 1,104 tremors in the past two weeks alone, of which 186 could be felt by the population. By comparison, during the whole of 2019 there were 6,442 tremors, of which just 62 could be felt by people on the island.
Further south, in Guanico, Juan Santiago decided to move into a shelter on Saturday after a tremor of 5.9 on the Richter scale hit the island. "The mountain shook and rocks and earth started to come down," said the 30-year-old. "My house has a crack in it and is about to fall down," he added. His home had weathered the Category Five winds of Hurricane Maria in September 2017 and of Hurricane Irma which followed it just two weeks later. "It's different to a hurricane. What is happening now is much nastier," he said.
As he was talking the earth shook again, a tremor of 5.2 magnitude. Vehicles rocked like hammocks in the wind, but the quake-hardened victims barely reacted. The houses in this part of the island are mostly rudimentary constructions built by the people who live in them with scant resources available in the mountains, where no regulations stipulate that buildings should be earthquake resistant. The government of Puerto Rico said that as of Monday, there were 4,924 people living in 28 shelters in 14 municipalities. There were no figures on how many buildings had been damaged or destroyed.
- Seeking disaster designation -
Puerto Rico's governor Wanda Vazquez Garced called on Trump to declare the earthquake a disaster and clear the way for desperately needed aid. Trump had declared an emergency days before, but the governor wanted more. The declaration of an emergency frees up to $5 million dollars in aid for the island, although Congress can bump that figure up. But if the situation is designated a disaster, there is no ceiling on funding, a FEMA spokesman said. On Wednesday, the government said it would release $8.2 billion in delayed hurricane relief that had been stalled after the president threatened to divert Puerto Rico's emergency funds to help pay for his wall on the US-Mexico border.
In the past few days there have been growing calls among Democratic lawmakers for Trump to declare the situation in Puerto Rico a disaster. It is a delicate subject, as Trump has accused the government of Puerto Rico of incompetence and of siphoning off hurricane relief money, triggering a public spat between the president and the mayor of San Juan, Carmen Yulin Cruz, as well as the former governor Ricardo Rossello, who was forced to step down last summer amid massive protests. The Puerto Rican leaders accused Trump of treating the population of the island like second class citizens.
Blaze engulfs historic Equatorial Guinea cathedral in Malabo
Disturbances Equatorial Guinea - 3 days ago
Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 23:16:11 +0100 (MET)
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, Jan 15, 2020 (AFP) - Firefighters battled to bring a blaze at Malabo's cathedral under control on Wednesday, as flames engulfed parts of the historic building, considered the most important Christian church in Equatorial Guinea. Dozens of people gathered in silence near the cathedral in the early evening as the fire service sprayed water jets onto the century-old structure.
It was not immediately known whether anyone was hurt in the fire, in which huge flames consumed part of the facade of the building. "We have just extinguished the fire, it's finished. The roof is gone, it is a catastrophe," firefighter Alfredo Abeso told AFP. Another firefighter at the scene said: "The whole roof is gone, the interior is burned." The cause of the fire is not known but the cathedral has been closed to the public since January 7 for restoration work. Built in a neo-gothic style between 1897 and 1916, the cathedral is one of the central African country's main tourist attractions.
The blaze brought comparisons to the devastating fire that ravaged the 13th century Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris in April 2019. The French Embassy in Malabo said the fire was a "cruel reminder" of the fire at Notre Dame. "We share the emotion of our friends in Malabo and Equatorial Guinea and hope that the fire can be brought under control quickly," it said on Twitter. Paris engineers are still working to stabilise the 13th century cathedral in the French capital after fire tore through its roof and dramatically toppled its spire last year.
Alarm over Rio's drinking water
Pollution Brazil - 3 days ago
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 15, 2020 (AFP) - Widespread complaints over foul-smelling drinking water in Rio de Janeiro have triggered a run on supermarket bottled water, though the public utility denied any health risk Wednesday. Rio governor Wilson Witzel set alarm bells ringing in a Twitter post on Tuesday, saying the situation -- fuelled by social media rumours -- was "unacceptable" and calling for a "rigorous investigation."
Moving to calm growing fears, public water utility Cedae attributed the problems to the presence of geosmin, a harmless organic compound, insisting the resulting earthy-tasting tap water was safe to drink. "The results of the analyses show the presence of geosmin, at a rate sufficient to change the taste. But there is no risk to health," Sergio Marques, the official in charge of water quality, told a press conference. Cedae later said it had fired the head of the Guandu treatment plant, which supplies nearly 80 percent of Rio's drinking water. It said the supply from Guandu would be treated with carbon in the coming days to get rid of the geosmin.
According to O Globo newspaper, nearly 70 districts of the capital have been affected. It reported that more than 1,300 cases of gastroenteritis were recorded over the last 15 days in Santa Cruz in the west of Rio, where water quality complaints were rife. Cedae's president Helio Cabral apologized "to the whole population for the problems in the water supply," which began earlier this month.
The problem has been exacerbated by false rumours circulating on social media that the water was toxic. Despite assurances, many Rio citizens were taking no chances. In supermarkets, mineral water stocks have been selling out and long queues are formed as soon as they are replenished. Geosmin is also responsible for the earthy taste in some vegetables.
Authorities in Peru to deport tourists over Machu Picchu damage
Tourism Peru - 3 days ago
Lima, Jan 15, 2020 (AFP) - Five tourists arrested for damaging Peru's iconic Machu Picchu site will be deported to Bolivia later on Wednesday, police said. A sixth was released from custody and ordered to remain in Machu Picchu pending trial after paying bail of $910. The six tourists -- four men and two women -- were arrested for damaging Peru's "cultural heritage" after being found in a restricted area of the Temple of the Sun on Sunday. They were also suspected of defecating inside the 600-year-old temple, an important edifice in the Inca sanctuary. "We've got the order. Today the five foreign tourists will be expelled," Cusco police official Edward Delgado told AFP. "We're going to take them by road to the city of Desaguadero, on the border with Bolivia." The border town, a nine-hour drive away, is the nearest frontier point to the southern Cusco region where Machu Picchu is located.
The sixth tourist, 28-year-old Nahuel Gomez, must sign at a local court every 10 days while awaiting trial. He admitted to removing a stone slab from a temple wall that was chipped when it fell to the ground, causing a crack in the floor. He could face four years in prison if found guilty of damaging Peru's cultural heritage. Several parts of the semicircular Temple of the Sun are off limits to tourists for preservation reasons. Worshipers at the temple would make offerings to the sun, which was considered the most important deity in the Inca empire as well as other pre-Inca civilizations in the Andean region. The group -- made up of a Chilean, two Argentines, two Brazilians, including one of the women, and a French woman -- allegedly entered the Inca sanctuary on Saturday and hid on site so they could spend the night there -- which is prohibited.
A source with the public prosecutor's office told AFP that Nahuel admitted to the damage but said "it wasn't intentional, he only leant against the wall." The Machu Picchu complex -- which includes three distinct areas for agriculture, housing and religious ceremonies -- is the most iconic site from the Inca empire, which ruled over a large swath of western South America for 100 years before the Spanish conquest in the 16th century. Machu Picchu, which means "old mountain" in the Quechua language indigenous to the area, is at the top of a lush mountain and was built during the reign of the Inca emperor Pachacuti (1438-1471).
Fire forces closure of Spanish airport in tourism hotspot in Alicante
Transport Spain - 3 days ago
Alicante, Spain, Jan 15, 2020 (AFP) - A fire broke out Wednesday on the roof of the airport in Alicante, a city on the eastern Mediterranean coast which is a tourism hotspot, forcing its closure to air traffic. "The fire is under control but it has not been extinguished. Firefighters are continuing to work," a spokesman for Spanish airport operator Aena told AFP, adding the airport will remain closed to air traffic until noon on Thursday.
Ten flights which were due to land at Alicante were cancelled, as were 12 which were supposed to depart from the airport, he said. Another four flights which were due to land at Alicante were diverted to other Spanish airports. The flames were visible from inside the terminal, according to an AFP photographer at the scene. Passengers and workers stood outside as dense smoke rose from the terminal building. No one was injured and the authorities are still not sure what caused the fire.
The airport serves the eastern region of Valencia, which is home to several popular resorts such as Benidorm. It handled just under 14 million passengers last year, making it Spain's fifth busiest airport. Aena recommended in a tweet that passengers contact their airline before heading to Alicante airport to see what the status of their flight was. "We are coordinating with airlines. Consult your company to know if your flight is cancelled or will operate from an alternative airport," it said.
Mystery China virus patients could have infected family members
Disease Respiratory Disease China - 3 days ago
Beijing, Jan 15, 2020 (AFP) - A new virus from the same family as the deadly SARS pathogen could have been spread between family members in the Chinese city of Wuhan, local authorities said Wednesday. The outbreak, which has killed one person, has caused alarm because of the link with SARS (Sudden Acute Respiratory Syndrome), which killed 349 people in mainland China and another 299 in Hong Kong in 2002-2003. One of the 41 patients reported in the city could have been infected by her husband, Wuhan's health commission said in a statement on Wednesday. The announcement follows news that a Chinese woman had been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus in Thailand after travelling there from Wuhan.
No human-to-human transmission of the virus behind the Wuhan outbreak has been confirmed so far, but the health commission said the possibility "cannot be excluded". The commission said that one man who had been diagnosed worked at Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, which has been identified as the centre of the outbreak, but his wife had been diagnosed with the illness despite reporting "no history of exposure" at the market. At a press conference on Wednesday following a fact-finding trip to Wuhan, Hong Kong health officials also said that the possibility of human-to-human transmission could not be ruled out despite no "definitive evidence".
Dr Chuang Shuk-kwan, from Hong Kong's Centre for Health Protection, said there were two family group cases among the recorded cases in Wuhan, including the husband and wife and a separate case of a father, son and nephew living together. However, he said mainland doctors believed the three men were most likely to have been exposed to the same virus in the market. The market has been closed since January 1. The woman diagnosed in Thailand, who is currently in a stable condition, had not reported visiting the seafood market, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.
WHO doctor Maria Van Kerkhove said Tuesday that they "wouldn't be surprised if there was some limited human-to-human transmission, especially among families who have close contact with one another". The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a Level 1 "Watch" alert for travellers to Wuhan after the patient was diagnosed in Thailand, saying they should practice normal precautions and avoid contact with animals and sick people.
Wuhan's health commission said on Wednesday that most of the patients diagnosed with the virus were male, and many were middle-aged or elderly. In Hong Kong, hospitals have raised their alert level to "serious" and stepped up detection measures including temperature checkpoints for inbound travellers. Hong Kong authorities said on Tuesday that the number of people hospitalised with fever or respiratory symptoms in recent days after travelling to Wuhan had grown to 71, including seven new cases since Friday. Sixty of that total, however, have already been discharged. None have yet been diagnosed with the new coronavirus.
Report from Togo relating to fake medicines
Drug Trade Togo - 3 days ago
By Emile Kouton with Celia Lebur in Lagos
Lome, Jan 15, 2020 (AFP) - After he was struck down by malaria and typhoid, Togolese tailor Ayawo Hievi thought he was set to recover when he started taking drugs prescribed by his doctor. But far from curing him, the medication he was given at the neighbourhood clinic made him far worse -- eventually costing him one of his kidneys. The drugs were fake. "After four days of care, there was no improvement, but I started to feel pain in my belly," Hievi, 52, told AFP.
After two weeks of suffering he became unable to walk and was rushed into the university hospital in the West African nation's capital Lome. "The doctors told me that my kidneys had been damaged... the quinine and the antibiotics used to treat me in the medical office were fake drugs." Now, over four years later, he remains crippled by chronic kidney failure and has to go to hospital for dialysis regularly. Hievi's horror story is far from unique in a continent awash with counterfeit medicines. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that every year some 100,000 people across Africa die from taking "falsified or substandard" medication.
The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene estimated in 2015 that 122,000 children under five died due to taking poor quality anti-malaria drugs in sub-Saharan Africa. Weak legislation, poor healthcare systems and widespread poverty have encouraged the growth of this parallel -- and deadly -- market. Since 2013, Africa has made up 42 percent of the fake medicine seized worldwide. The two drugs most likely to be out-of-date or poor, ineffective copies are antibiotics and anti-malarials, say experts. And bogus drugs not only pose a risk to the patient -- they also play a worrying part in building resistance to vital frontline medications.
- 'Difficult to trace' -
In a bid to tackle the scourge, presidents from seven countries -- the Republic of Congo, Gambia, Ghana, Niger, Senegal, Togo and Uganda -- meet Friday in Lome to sign an agreement for criminalising trafficking in fake drugs. The goal is to bolster cooperation between governments and encourage other African nations to join the initiative. But even if leaders put pen to paper, the task of stamping out the flows of counterfeit medication is huge. Medicines spread out on plastic sheets or offered at ramshackle stalls are for sale at markets across West Africa.
Those hawked on the streets are often a fraction of the price of what's available in more reputable pharmacies where controls are stricter and supplies often have to come through official channels. "It is very difficult to trace where the fake medicines come from," said Dr Innocent Kounde Kpeto, the president of Togo's pharmacist association. "The countries which are mentioned on the boxes are often not the countries of origin or manufacture of these drugs. The manufacturers cover their tracks so as not to be identified".
It is estimated that between 30 and 60 percent of medicine sold in Africa is fake and Kpeto said most of it comes from China or India. Efforts to staunch the deadly torrents of counterfeits have made some headway. Some trafficking hubs have been dismantled, such as Adjegounle market in Cotonou that served as a key gateway for fakes heading to giant neighbour Nigeria. In mid-November, the police in Ivory Coast made a record seizure of 200 tonnes in Abidjan and arrested four suspects including a Chinese national.
Togo is one of the pioneer countries trying to stop the flow. It changed the law in 2015 and now traffickers can face 20 years in jail and a fine of some $85,000 (75,000 euros). In a show of force in July the authorities burnt over 67 tonnes of counterfeit pharmaceuticals discovered between But even given these recent successes, those in the industry like Dr Kpeto insist that the threat is still grave and involves "highly organised criminal networks". "The phenomenon remains major," he said. Traffickers can turn an investment of just $1,000 (900 euros) into a profit of $500,000, he claimed. The fake medicines are smuggled in the same way as guns or narcotics and often bring higher returns.
- 'Die for nothing' -
Nigeria, Africa's most populous country with a market of 200 million people, is the number one destination on the continent for fake drugs and a showcase of difficulties being faced. In September 2016 the World Customs Organization seized tens of millions of fake pills and medicines at 16 ports around Africa: 35 percent were intended for Nigeria. Across the vast nation there are tens of thousands of vendors selling the counterfeits. Competition between traffickers is fierce and the official agency meant to combat the problem is overwhelmed.
In a bid to improve the situation, Vivian Nwakah founded in 2017 start-up Medsaf and raised $1.4 million to help Nigerians track their medication from producer to user. "The country doesn't have a reliable and centralised distribution network," she said. "A hospital sometimes has to deal with 30 or 40 distributors for all the medications it needs. How can you have quality control with so many suppliers?" As a result, fake or faulty medicine has not just flooded markets but also pharmacies and hospitals -- both state and private. Sometimes, without hospital administrators even being aware, that means the drugs that reach the patients can be expired, poorly stored or the wrong doses.
Medsaf works to ensure the quality control of thousands of products at over 130 hospitals and pharmacies in Nigeria. It looks forward to expanding deeper into Nigeria as well as Ivory Coast and Senegal. The company uses technology, database management and analytics to monitor the movement of medications and verifies their official registration number, the expiry dates and storage conditions. "Technology we use can help to solve most of the issues related to fake drugs," Nwakah said. "People die for nothing. We can change that."
58yo dies from Kyasanur Forest Disease in Karnataka region of India
Disease Kyasanur Forest Disease India - 3 days ago
Date: Mon 13 Jan 2020, 00.45 IST
Source: The Hindu [edited]
<https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/woman-from-sagar-taluk-succumbs-to-kyasanur-forest-disease-in-udupi/article30552705.ece>
A 58-year-old woman from Seegemakki village in Tumari Gram Panchayat limits in Sagar taluk died due to Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), also known as monkey fever, at a private hospital in Manipal in Udupi district on [Sat 11 Jan 2020].
The deceased, H, who had complained of high fever and aches in joints was admitted to government sub-divisional hospital in Sagar city for treatment on [Tue 7 Jan 2020]. Her blood tested positive for KFD.
Rajesh Suragihalli, District Health Officer, told The Hindu that as her health condition had worsened, she was shifted to a private hospital in Manipal on [Thu 9 Jan 2020] for advanced treatment. She failed to respond to the treatment and breathed her last on [Sat 11 Jan 2020], he said.
Following the death, the Department of Health and Family Welfare has sounded an alert in Sagar and Tirthahalli taluks from where 7 positive cases have been reported since [1 Jan 2020]. The vaccination drive has been stepped up in the villages from where positive cases are reported. Three advanced life support ambulances have been stationed in government sub-divisional hospital in Sagar to shift KFD patients with health complications to private hospitals in Shivamogga city or Manipal for additional treatment, he said.
[Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD) is an acute febrile illness caused by Kyasanur Forest disease virus (KFDV), a member of the family _Flaviviridae_, characterized by severe muscle pain, gastrointestinal symptoms, and bleeding manifestations. The virus was 1st identified in 1957 after it was isolated from a sick monkey from the Kyasanur Forest in Karnataka state of India. The disease is transmitted to humans following a tick bite or contact with an infected animal, especially a sick or recently dead monkey. There is no evidence of person-to-person transmission (<https://www.cdc.gov/vhf/kyasanur/index.html>).
The case fatality of Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD) is 2-10% and mortality is higher in the elderly and in individuals with comorbid conditions. There is no specific treatment for KFD. Prompt symptomatic and supportive treatment can reduce morbidity and mortality. Surveillance (human, monkey, and tick), personal protection against tick bites, and vaccination are the key measures for prevention and control of KFD (<https://idsp.nic.in/WriteReadData/l892s/60398414361527247979.pdf>).
As per the media report above, 7 confirmed KFD cases have been reported from Sagar and Tirthahalli taluks in Karnataka state so far in 2020. KFD typically occurs during the dry season from November through May, which correlates with the increased activity of the nymphs of ticks. Exposure to adult ticks and nymphs in rural or outdoor settings increases the risk of infection; herders, forest workers, farmers, and hunters are particularly at increased risk of contracting the disease. Vaccination and personal protective measures against tick bites are keys to prevent KFD.
The recommended preventive measures include using tick repellents, walking along clear trails, avoiding contact with weeds, and wearing full sleeved clothes and long pants to reduce exposed skin to reduce contact with ticks and subsequent tick bites. - ProMED Mod.UBA]
[HealthMap/ProMED map available at:
Karnataka State, India: <http://healthmap.org/promed/p/307>]
51 confirmed cases of Salmonella infection in Salta region of Argentina so far in 2020
Disease Salmonella Argentina - 3 days ago
Date: Mon 13 Jan 2020
Source: Food Safety News [edited]
<https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2020/01/more-than-50-sick-in-argentinian-city-due-to-salmonella/>
An emergency committee to control the sale of food has been created in a city in northwest Argentina after a spike in _Salmonella_ cases in early 2020. There have been 51 confirmed cases of salmonellosis in Salta so far in 2020. At least 5 people have been hospitalized but recovered after treatment.
The committee will be responsible for controlling food sold on public roads at street stalls and at commercial premises. It includes experts from the National University of Salta (UNSA) and Catholic University of Salta (Ucasal). Officials hope by increasing controls they can bring the rise in infections under control and minimize the risk to the public. The group, created by the Mayor of Salta Bettina Romero and Undersecretary of Health and Human Environment Monica Torfe, held a meeting with Juan Jose Esteban, manager of the Hospital Senor del Milagro, and teams from the department of epidemiology of the province on preventive measures to tackle the salmonellosis rise this past week.
Norma Sponton, head of the microbiology sector; Teresita Cruz, of the epidemiological surveillance program of the province; Paula Herrera, from the Ministry of Health, and Jose Herrera, from the hospital also participated. Experts from the 2 universities are involved in training the inspectors who will be in charge of carrying out the control tasks.
Food contaminated with _Salmonella_ bacteria does not usually look, smell, or taste spoiled. Symptoms of salmonellosis infection can include diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for 4 to 7 days. In some cases, however, diarrhoea may be so severe that patients require hospitalization.
[The serotype of _S. enterica_ is not stated and it is not clear what the food reservoir for this ongoing outbreak is. A food diary of affected persons may be helpful.
The city of Salta is located in north-western Argentina in the province of the same name which can be found on a map at
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salta_Province>. - ProMED Mod.LL]
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Episode 47 – 5 tactics to help you build an audience from nothing
17 October, 2019 By Anna Lundberg Leave a Comment
In today's episode Anna looks at why building your audience is one of the very first steps you need to take in your fledgling business.
I loved doing my coach training back in 2014 (shout-out to the International Coach Academy!) I even completed the two-year course in six months, doing the final oral exams at 3am in Hawaii, where I was travelling at the time! I graduated with enthusiasm and passion for helping others and had my website and social media profiles up and running in a matter of days.
And then… nothing! Well, almost nothing. A handful of people visited my website… A couple of my friends followed my Facebook page… And just one person signed up to my in-person workshop that I had excitedly announced.
As it turns out, it's not enough just to create a website, pretty social profiles and a range of products and services. I learned the hard way that the crucial step that I had missed, that has to come before you start trying to sell anything, is building your audience. Attracting a community of fans who will be thrilled to buy from you when you do announce your services.
But how on earth do you build an audience from absolutely nothing when you're first starting out??
Find out on this week's podcast episode!
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Hello there and welcome back to the Reimagining Success Podcast.
Now, we have started talking about what happens next. We've quit our jobs. We've decided to launch this new business. What on earth happens next? If you didn't listen to my story in last week's episode, then I'd really encourage you to go back and have a listen to that. I think there are a couple of really key insights there that may very well be familiar to you, or if you're lucky, you haven't yet made those mistakes that I made and you can start afresh, do it right from the beginning and, hopefully, I can guide you through avoiding some of those mistakes.
This week, I want to talk about how to build an audience from nothing,
and I'm going to talk you through some really practical tips, so five tactics that you can actually implement right away to start building that audience, but, before I do that, of course, I want to talk to you about why this is so important, and it's a little bit around what I said last week as well, so bear with me. However, when I first established myself as a coach, or at least I thought I was establishing myself as a coach, I had completed the training. I did this two-year online certification that was accredited by the International Coach Federation.
I will do a shout-out for the training I did because I thought it was fantastic. It was an Australian-based company called the International Coach Academy. It really appealed to me because it was international, so there were coaches from all around the world, those around India or America or Australia, Germany and all sorts compared to some of the, perhaps, more American-focused-often-coach courses, as well as some of the English ones, of course, but, for me at least, I was nomadic at the time, I was location-dependent, travelling the world, and that international aspect really appealed to me.
It was taught via teleclasses, so it was virtual. It was easy for me to do while I was travelling around. There was a peer coaching element involved. We'd be coached and coach each other, which was fantastic, and, of course, we had access to all these mentor-coaches who were advanced in the field as well, and a fantastic part of this particular training was we got to develop our own models and frameworks. It wasn't just using something like the grow model that everybody knows from corporate, but we developed our own models and frameworks.
Now, I share that because it sounds fantastic, and I really thought, "I've done the training now." It was a two-year course. I did it in six months. I qualified with flying colours, of course, and that was in 2014, and, 2015, I put my website up and I said, "Ta-da, I'm a coach," and I think that's where a lot of us go wrong because we think that, just because we've done a training, just because we think we're good at something and just because we've put up a website, created our social profiles and perhaps announced a workshop as I had done, that suddenly people are going to buy from us, and that's not the case.
I'm so sorry to burst your bubble, but you simply can't just put up a website or a social profile and, from nothing,
suddenly get hundreds of people buying your products, and, of course, especially if you have a low-priced product, you are going to need hundreds, if not thousands, of people buying to even make a substantial dent in your bank account, so that's something for another day, but something to consider, so you simply can't just put up a website and expect people to come and buy because the number of people coming on that first day, unless you're already an established celebrity with a massive presence, maybe you're an influencer in another business perhaps, then you're probably not going to have a lot of traffic coming to your website.
You certainly can't go out there and start telling people as some people do, "Buy from me. Buy from me. Buy from me."
Now, obviously, that's an over simplification, but a lot of people are learning or trying to implement these tactics that a lot of experts, so-called experts, teach I guess going around in other people's Facebook groups. As soon as somebody says, "Oh, hi. I'm looking for a business coach," and they'll jump in and say, "I'm a coach. I'm a coach. PM me," and so on rather than doing the due diligence and understanding this person's needs and, "Am I right fit?" and so on, so we don't exactly know how to get those sales.
We talk about sales, which, of course, again is a topic for another day in terms of our mindset around that.
It feels probably quite uncomfortable when I say that. You, perhaps like me, feel, "You know what? I just want to serve people." Especially as coaches, we're really passionate about supporting others. We have this mission and, whether you're consulting, freelancing, perhaps, you've experienced an incredible transition, and you're passionate about a particular mission or cause and you want to help others with the same, you really want to share your expertise, teach others, help others, whatever it is your particular new business is about, and that's very admirable, but, again, it takes time to get other people on board to help them, as we say, know, like and trust you, or as I would have said back in my Procter & Gamble corporate days, we would have built awareness in the funnel, created engagement, then we get conversion and sales and then, perhaps, loyalty and so on, so the traditional marketing funnel.
People have to actually know who you are as a first step, but you telling them, "Hello. My name is Anna and I'm a coach," isn't necessarily going to get them to buy. Now, you may be lucky, and I did have one or two people who did literally just see my things that I'd put out and thought, "Oh, yes, great," and that's fantastic, but that's probably not going to build a massive business for you, unless you're very skilled at writing copy and very effective and impressive sounding, so it's not enough just to say, "Hi. I'm Anna. I'm a coach. Buy from me."
That's a very good first step. They know who I am. The second step is really helping them get to know you, so, "Okay, I'm an expert in this. My background is in branding and marketing, and I've now qualified and trained as a coach. This is my mission, my belief system. This is my own personal story. This is how I've helped clients," and so on, so, gradually, you get to know who I am, maybe listen to my podcast. You read my book. You join my Facebook group, and you begin to trust and like me, and it may not happen in a linear way. Hopefully, you like me if you like my personal style. I'm sure there are many who don't, but you know it's all around finding that chemistry fit as well, and trusting me because you've heard my credentials. You've joined my free training sessions, so you get a sense for what I know and you've seen the value that can create for you and then you think, "Oh, I'm now ready to work with Anna."
As I've shared many times in the past, that may take a few days, a few hours. Some people are very much action-takers. They're convinced very quickly, and they just want to go for it and they say, "You know what? No, this is it. I'm going to step up, and I'm going to invest in this, and I'm going to trust this person. It's the right thing. It feels right to me," which is fantastic if you are one of those people, if you have those people attracted to you. However, most of us will take longer, so, in my case, the coach I work with now, I'd heard her on a webinar. I had had a personal recommendation from someone else, and she was a guest on a podcast that I was a guest on the week after or something, so three different ways in which I'd heard of this person. I got on a couple of calls with her, and it took actually months to even get on that call. First, I messaged her on LinkedIn and I subscribed to her newsletter and so on.
Now, there are so many opportunities for people to get to know you,
but you need to create those opportunities, so, as I said, I have a Facebook group. I have a podcast. I have so many other things. I have a book and all sorts of other platforms and so on, so I hope you can see, and this, of course, is something I'm really passionate about as you can tell, the strategy of understanding who the audiences, of course, is incredibly important as a first step because you don't just want to pay to get likes or buy followers or whatever. It's all around getting genuine people who are interested in what you do and, therefore, will eventually, ultimately, want to buy from you, understanding who that audience is, what you want to stand for, coming up with your content strategy and so on.
However, as promised, I wanted to today focus on some really practical tactics. I'm not going to get into the sophisticated strategy. If you go back a few episodes, I think, quite some weeks, and, I'm sorry, I don't know the number off the top of my head, but if you search for Personal Branding Content Strategy, I have a series of episodes on that. That's more the strategic part of that, how to establish your personal brand, and, next week, we're looking at how to build your credibility, which is an important piece of this as well, but without further ado, because we're already well into the podcast episode, I want to give you those five tactics, so here we go. Drum roll please.
Number one is connect with people.
I'm going to say, specifically, connect with people on LinkedIn. Of course, it depends on who your audience is, but LinkedIn is a fantastic professional platform and, at the moment, at least at the time of recording, it's one of the platforms where you're still getting a lot of organic reach, so you don't have to pay for ads, and, in fact, I found ads to be quite an effective in the small extent to which I've tried those, but the fact is that the more connections you have, the more people are going to see what you post.
Obviously, you need to get your profile in order first. You want to make sure you have a great headline and a summary and it's really clear where you do so that, when you connect with people, they can see if they're interested, and they'll click to see your professional profile, and then they'll be following the content you create, which, of course, is the next step, but, first of all, just connecting with those people who you think would be ideal targets for you, and it's, again, not about messaging them, as some people do to me, lots of sales messages, "Hey, I've got this webinar. Sign up to this and sign up to my email list," or, "Buy from me." It's just about connecting. You're there. I thought it'd be interesting to connect, and then that's the very first step of beginning to build your audience.
The next step there on LinkedIn would be liking, commenting, engaging with other people and then, of course, ultimately, you want to be creating your own posts and videos and so on, but I know that can be a bit of a stretch when you're starting out, so, the first tactic is simply to connect with people on LinkedIn and not just anyone. They really should be your ideal clients, so, whether it's new business owners who have been in business less than a year or it's busy professionals, CEOs, executives and so on. Obviously, on LinkedIn, you can really search based on their job titles, companies and so on, so that's the first tactic is connecting with people on LinkedIn.
Now, the second one is perhaps more specifically if you're a writer, because this is my background, I love to write, I'm a strong writer, but at least assuming that you're an expert in something, which I hope you are because you're now going to be building a business in this area, but that is to write for other publications, so, as I did, you can absolutely start a blog on your website, but, again, that's not actually creating an audience. It's a great thing to do. Over time, you can build the organic search. You can post, share automatically those posts to social media and so on, but in terms of actually speeding this up and getting an audience in the short term, which is what we're looking at here with the tactics, it's actually much better if he can write for other publications.
In the past, guest posting on other blogs was a really big strategy. I think it's not so much so effective anymore, but, certainly, finding niche platforms that accept people, and, yes, to be honest, it's likely to be unpaid, but that's okay because you're doing it to build your audience and your credibility, not to add money at this stage, so, for example, in my case, I've written for places like Thrive Global, which is Arianna Huffington's a platform now, and she's all around redefining success, so that's a perfect fit for me; The Muse, which is a career and coaching platform; Besomebody, which is all around personal development and, again, alternative ways of looking at career and so on.
This is not about being published on New York Times. It's not necessarily physical publications, but there are places. Huffington Personal, in fact, does pay, I believe. I haven't yet submitted anything there, but there are platforms where you can quite easily become a contributor, assuming you are an expert, or at least you have some interesting things to say, so it won't even be necessary to do that kind of formal pitch, but, really, have a search for platforms and probably all the ones that you've been following yourself anyway because that's a great place to start.
Now, the third one you may not have heard of is Quora, quora.com, so have a look at that. It is a platform that has a lot of people, actually, a lot of people in India, funnily enough, so, hello, if you're following me from India. I get a lot of Indian people contacting me, but it's basically people asking questions, and it could be, "How do I build my personal brand? How do I start a business? Is it too late to change your career when you're 30, 40, 50 or whatever?" and those are obviously questions that are relevant for me, and the first benefit, of course, is just that you're seeing what other people are posting and asking. Second is that you can then really refine your thinking because you're crafting your responses to those questions, and the third is that you can grow your audience.
Just like on LinkedIn, you want to make sure you have a good profile on Quora, perhaps a direction to your website or even to LinkedIn or to a resource or something like that. However, your answers should very much be adding value and answering that question. People on Quora do not like it if you go in there and just sell, so all of this, in fact, we're talking about, really, adding value, answering specific question, sharing your perspective and, in doing so, you will get an audience.
Now, if you're lucky, if you're clever, you've written a good post, which I have managed a couple of times, more luck I think than anything, you will get picked up, say, if you've got 10,000 people viewing, lots of people sharing and liking your posts. That is a great way to get onto bigger publications like Business Insider, Inc. Magazine, of course, and so on. That's happened to me a couple of times, so that's if you're a writer as well, but, again, if you're an expert, I think you should be able to craft good answers. They don't have to be massively long answers. In fact, you often do better with shorter answers.
Now, the next one is if you're more of a speaker, of course, you can speak, but that's a bit of a scary prospect for some people, and it takes a lot of time and effort finding those events and so on, but, actually, speaking on other people's podcasts is a great tactic. It's fantastic to have your own podcast, as I can tell you as I launched mine in December, 2018, but before you even launch your own podcast, going on other people's podcasts is a fantastic way to build that audience.
Obviously, at the beginning, if you haven't spoken on podcasts before, start out small.
Find people either by searching on Apple Podcasts, for example, iTunes or joining some podcast groups. I'm a member of She Podcasts, for example. Every Tuesday, they have a pitcher's thread when they're looking for guests, and then you can join. People are starting podcasts all the time, so you can be one of the first people who they interview and, yes, they maybe don't have a massive audience to begin with, but they probably have more than you if you don't yet have a podcast. They certainly are reaching different people and, hopefully, similar people who are then close to your target, and you want to complementary, not competitors to you. Probably, it'll be something that's more synergistic, but start out small. It gives you practise and then, of course, as you grow confident, if you grow your confidence and you feel ready to do so, you can, of course, pitch yourself to some of the bigger podcasts as well. Who knows? You can get on those as well, but guesting on other people's podcasts is a great tactic to build your audience.
The final one actually is related to that, so, simply partnering with other people who have a similar audience, again, piggybacking on their audience. Now, a random example, but let's say I'm a yoga instructor and someone else is a nutritionist. We might then share on each other's guest post or the other person might promote my retreat or my content in her email or I can do a Instagram takeover, all sorts of creative ways, so, obviously, we can't go into the details here, but finding others who have synergistic, again, audiences with yours. You can piggyback on their audience. It can be really powerful, again, rather than just relying on your own website and so on.
Now, you have to think here what is in it for them because you need to add value both to the audience, but also to that person. You can't just go, "Hey, I want to steal your followers," so you really need to think about what's in it for them, how is this relevant, how does your message really match what they're already putting out there, and that goes for whether it's a podcast or a blog or email or whatever it might be.
To summarise, and you might want to go back and take notes again if you're on the move now and just remind yourself, but, first of all, connect with people on LinkedIn. Secondly, write for publications, like in my case, Besomebody, Thrive, The Muse. Third, Quora, create a profile, start answering questions. Four, be a guest on other people's podcasts; and, five, partner with others who have the same or similar audience, so I hope that was useful, and, next week, we'll be talking about how to establish your credibility in a new field, which is really very much a complementary piece of the puzzle to building an audience that we talked about this week.
Thanks so much, and I'll see you next week. Bye for now.
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