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They are calling for ice and snow this week. Better get your milk and biread and eggs before they’re sold out!

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They appeared from nothing, taking over our social media feeds, marching forward like mindless zombies, but much more attractive, with their advice on Bitcoin, which restaurants to be seen at, and the best choice of nappies for newborns and on rare occasions a hashtag that admitted they were paid for their wisdom. Why were they paid for their wisdom was puzzling as often someone else wrote their material and Bitcoin was a dubious investment? There was no Kryptonite to stop them except perhaps tinned instant coffee until our heroes rode over the rise, the Government Bureaucrats and tax officials.

Influencers can and should be investigated to make sure that they disclose they are being paid by the brands they are promoting, and that endorsements and testimonials are not misleading. Not revealing that she was paid for a cryptocurrency promotion cost Kim over a million dollars although her role as an influencer has made her very wealthy. Influencers who make money from their posts are required to pay tax, yes tax, like everyone else. These two actions of having to be honest and pay your dues may sent many of them out to look for real work or it would if social media wasn’t their whole world. It is a start, but it is happening in many countries and with a global effort Social Media can return to what it was designed for, funny cat videos and photos of family members. [ Editor’s Note: Meybe it’s just me, but I don’t feel very “ influ-enced” by these so- called influencers. But maybe I’m just to uncool or out of the loop? I had to Google “ Kim crypto fine” just to figure out you were talking about Kim Kardashian, but again, I don’t really “ keep up” with the Kardashians.

This influencer deal seems like a pretty sweet gig, though. Where do I sign up? And just so you know, I still mostly use social media to look at funny cat videos…]

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[ Editor’s Note: The latest forecast shows we might just miss out on the convergence of the wet weather with the cold weather on Tuesday night, so maybe we’ll dodge that potential disaster this time.

Besides, have you seen the price of eggs lately? Don’t buy them unless you’re sure you’re going to need them. Luckily, my wife raises chickens, so I’m good]

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