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This is the Feminized Autoflowering version of Bulk Seedbank powerful AK Auto, from the world famous AK-47, selected and developed by their team of geneticists.
This Marijuana strain was created by crossing the legendary and predominantly Sativa AK 47 regular, with a special Lowryder, which has been carefully selected to keep the original AK genetics as stable as possible.
This feminized version of AK Auto by Bulk Seedbank can grow over one meter in height, developing the appearance of a typical very bushy Indica plant, with a dense main cola surrounded by several lower satellite branches.
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The taste, scent and aroma of this autoflowering strain are very sweet, fruity and delicately spiced.
BULK SEEDBANK AK AUTO EFFECTS
The effect is typical of pure Indica, hitting very hard physically. One of the varieties suitable for the last hours of the night, or after a tiring day of work. Suitable for appetite problems, insomnia and anxiety.
Bulk Seedbank’s AK Auto indoor flowering time is around 8 to 9 weeks. Her premium flower yields easily reach 500 g / m². It can start flowering at any time of the year, at any photoperiod between 8 and 24 hours of light per day.
- In total it takes 10 to 12 weeks from sowing to harvest.
- Marijuana strain very suitable for Sea Of Green and Screen Of Green cultivation!
FLOWERING OUTDOORS OF AK AUTO
When grown outdoors, the flowering time of Bulk Seedbank’s AK Auto will be around 9 to 10 weeks. Develop a production of crunchy and heavy buds that can range from 40 grams to 150 g / plant. The seeds develop plants that are very strong and resistant to atmospheric weather, with a production of decidedly long branches.
- Its total height varies from 50 to 140 cm.
- It will therefore take 10 to 13 weeks of total cultivation time, from sowing to harvest.
- It can start flowering at any time of the year, as long as the ambient temperature remains above 7° C.

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Helping men and women increase energy and self-confidence by not only looking better, but feeling better, these pocket guides by fitness celebrity Matt Roberts target the body parts that men and women most want to sculpt, tone, and shape. Each book contains special workout sequences that combine special resistance exercises, cardio workouts, and stretching techniques. Throughout the books, Roberts offers encouragement and advice for getting the most from the workouts as well as helpful tips for healthy eating and answers to common fitness questions.
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This article was originally published on Lomography France on July 14th 2017.
Hello Michael! Could you introduce yourself to the Lomography Community and tell us a bit about your background?
I spent the first 4 years of my photographic career shooting digitally. I started out shooting bands in my local music scene and progressed to running a small portrait and wedding business. After working with these types of clients I felt like something was missing from my photography and my lifestyle. At the end of 2010 I swore off digital photography in an explosive way. Within a couple of weeks, I sold all my bodies, lenses, and lighting equipment to swear off the ridiculous amount of time I spent editing images behind a computer. I wanted to get away from my computer screen that I already spent 8 hours a day behind at my day job. I found inspiration in Mikael Kennedy's series Passport to Trespass and I picked up my first eBay SX-70.
At the time, the Impossible Project had just launched their beta Polaroid film so I grabbed some of their film hoping to find a new creative outlet that didn't require any screen time. Soon after, I experienced my first outing with my old and half-working SX-70 and just produced Impossible Project Polaroid film. The images I shot that day were not perfect and barely usable by anyone's standards. However, the moments I captured that day are some of my fondest memories. Not only because I was with close friends, but because a beautiful analog machine of the past was brought back to life, and along with it, my photographic spirit. I felt like I finally found a way to express myself without having to result to a workflow on a computer to accomplish an end image. The instant gratification of getting lost in a real life workflow that resulted in a product here and now is energizing and magical. This is how I started down my path of an instant film addiction.
What is the story behind PRYME Editions?
PRYME Editions was originally founded as PRYME Magazine May 2014. The idea came to me while I was sitting in my backyard having a beer with a great photographer and friend, Franklin Lopez. I was complaining about the lack of exposure that instant photographers received as a whole and the lack of an outlet for them to show their work. 30 minutes into the conversation PRYME Magazine was born. I decided that if no one else was going to do it, that I would. The next 6 months were spent contacting instant film artists and asking them to be apart of this crazy project. To my surprise, all of them said yes! 6 Months later in October 2014, the first issue of PRYME Magazine came out titled: Instant Revolution. During that short period of time I taught myself basic skills of: website creation and management, Adobe Indesign, and Journalism and Interviewing. Little did I know that the first 6 months was just the start.
Eventually we put out 5 issues of PRYME Magazine and featured 75+ artists within our pages and blog over the course of about 18 months. We met an insane amount of wonderful analog photographers and retail store owners that supported us and showed us more love than I could have ever imagined. However, this all came to a sudden halt in November 2015. We were out of money and kept loosing it. Though we never intended to operate the 'zine as a way to make money, we were in a tough position. Faced with the decision of operating at a continual loss vs closing our doors, we did just that. We stopped producing 'zines and froze our website. That was the end of PRYME Magazine.
During and after the time of the 'zines shut down we experienced an outcry from our fans, friends, and family. They were all so disappointed that one of the only avenues for our small niche was no longer. After receiving more and more encouragement from the instant artists of the world we decided we would give it another shot. So in July of 2016, we re-launched as PRYME Editions. Instead of focusing on curating hundreds of images and multiple artists into quarterly 'zines, we would use the skills we had learned over the last three years to promote individual instant film artists. We would do this by publishing special limited edition individual artist books on our website and do our best to prop up artists we truly felt deserved and needed the recognition. In the last year, we have worked with three different artists to print and produce three books and one exhibition. To our delight, all three of these projects have been a great success.
We are currently working on our book releases for early 2018. Stay tuned for more details on this.
You are currently running a Kickstarter campaign to produce a 2017 Annual Journal, why did you decide to do this project?
After receiving such a grand reception of our three individual photobooks this past year, I had a longing to produce something along the lines of our first five publications. I knew that I wanted a project that would grant exposure to more than just three photographers in printed form. I also knew that I wanted to produce something that was of higher quality in both material and design than our previous multiple artist publications. The only thing holding us back was funding. We simply didn't have the funds to invest, and to be honest, any large amounts of money in our own accounts to take on such a project. After seeing the success that She Shoot Film and Optiko Journal had on crowdfunding websites, we were convinced that we could do the same. So just as fast we created PRYME Magazine and PRYME Editions, we launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to act as a pre-sale agent to fund out 170+ page instant film Annual Journal. I am proud to say that as of 07/12/17 we have reached 102% of our $6,500 goal. With 12 days left of our campaign, we hope that we will reach the $10,000 mark and get this Annual Journal into the hands of as many people as possible.
We can see that diverse photographers already submitted their photos for the journal and that you are going to feature different styles. Can you tell us about the process of curating the works you receive?
The best and worst thing about selecting artists for your own blog and publications is being able to select the work that speaks to you the most. On the positive side, you become really passionate about the work you are able to promote and feature. On the negative side, you are at the public's mercy of what they will appreciate. Art is very subjective and it's difficult to be on the winning side of every reader. Fortunately, we are able to feature works by really big artists in our scene and also support the artists that need the most exposure. We look to maintain a balance between the two to ensure that the work being presented is honest. The great thing about the instant film community is how small it is. A large majority of us know each other and have at least spoken to each other a couple of times. This often leads to an incredibly positive and supportive community that promotes one another with no specific gain for the individual. I have often been contacted by other photographers and asked to feature individuals that they admire. This is something that I have not found in other areas of the art would.
To answer your question directly, we curate on a whim. We don't know what we are looking for until it is put in front of us. The instant film world is so diverse that it is relatively easy to curate a huge number of unique artists on a regular basis due to the very nature of the art form and community. We aim to promote and publish artists that have transferred their hearts and souls into their Polaroid camera. We have the same passion as they do, and an addiction to the medium that can be instantly recognized by others with the same.
You are an instant photography enthusiast, tell us more about your passion for this photographic medium.
They say that "If you want to learn what someone fears losing, watch what they photograph". (Quote Unknown) I think this is an incredibly insightful statement. I definitely write the story of a man who is trying to find something that is lost in everyday modern life. I think that this statement encompasses my personal freedom that I have willingly lost by making a variety of increasingly responsible decisions. These decisions benefit my life in the long term, but in the short time depress me and traps me into a self made box. I try to escape these feelings of entrapment by finding special places in nature that allow me feel alive and free with my camera. With this, I would love to say that I create images in a certain way with a specific intent; however, that statement would be a lie. I don’t have anything esoteric to offer with my photography. What I do have are quick 1/60th of a second stories that gives the viewer a glimpse into a rare moment of stillness of my ever changing mind. The art of photography is my way of meditating and becoming one with my machine of choice, a Polaroid Camera.
These days, we can see quite a trend for publishing and printing as a lot of publishing houses are created and we can see more and more self-published books. As a publisher, do you agree with this idea? Do you feel like people tend to go back to printed media these days?
The only thing I can say is the more the merrier. Every single publisher and artist that releases a self-published book brings their audience something tangible to hold, cherish, and collect. In this modern age of digital everything, I believe that photographs, especially instant ones, should be held in your hands like the originals.
I often ponder how the world will progress as technology improves farther and farther. Will it improve to the point where human interaction is no longer needed and we receive all of our input from a screen or computer? My hypothesis is that with every generation where technology removes us from each other, there will be a younger more nostalgic generation attempting to hold onto it, to bring back the old ways of interacting. With our generation, it happens to be holding onto the print medium. Perhaps in generations to come they will be holding onto cameras themselves as photography expands into technology like Google Glass. If the prior generation fights hard enough, and with enough passion, we may not have to fight the eventual battle against pure computer technology and pure human interaction. The world may embrace these tangible artistic products in the wake of our scientific achievements and there will be a type of harmony between the two.
Who or what inspires you? And who are your favorite photographers ?
Beyond my first experience shooting of Impossible film in 2010, I have always carried my SX-70 with me on my hikes around lakes, on beaches, and through the mountains. The hours I have spent in nature have inspired me and brought symmetry to my life. Symmetry is important because you either find in your life or in your photography. For me it’s in my photography. I compose symmetrically pleasing images because it brings balance and calm to my life. This doesn’t mean I shoot 100 percent perfectly straight horizons or scenes, but that’s okay, because life doesn’t work that way either. I love the unpredictability of the medium; its addictive qualities as you watch it develop. It’s important to bring yourself into your photography, including your own imperfections. It’s what makes them real. A real way of getting lost in yourself and your surroundings.
My favorite photographers happen to include many that I am able to feature in the PRYME Editions Annual Journal. They include: Mikael Kennedy, Bastian Kalous, Matt Smith, Brian Henry, Thomas Zamolo. and Herr Merzi. Each of these artists have a unique style and use instant film to suite their artistic needs, They are not Polaroid photographers because they are hipsters or because it is a fad. These individuals truly live in the moment and display this through their diverse bodies of work.
Which book would you recommend to anyone?
If you have never picked up a 'zine by Mikael Kennedy I suggest you do so. He is the artist the inspired me to pick up a Polaroid camera for myself. You may be able to find a copy of one of his Passport to Trespass series on eBay or on collectors sites. They are well worth the purchase.
For a non-instant photobook (but still analog), I would recommend picking up Nils Karlson's brand new book Eyes Like Slumber. It was just released and it is the best book I have picked up all year. It contains magical long exposures of the ocean that inspire calm and turmoil at the same time. I highly recommend this to any analog photography fan.
For a book with actual words. I recommend The Light of Other Days by Arthur C. Clarke.

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With a revolutionary line of 46” LCD TVs, Samsung has established its position as a leader within the competitive space of television technology. The 46-inch series, like all of Samsung’s other models of LCD TVs, has a wide variety of features which enable the company to compete with or stand above the competition. The picture quality is excellent and even built-in speakers sound pretty good, as many TVs in this line use Samsung TruSurround (though a surround sound system is still recommended).
With Samsung’s line of 46-in LCD TVs you can expect crystal clear pictures, and reduced glare. The quality is enhanced by the 50,000:1 contrast ratio. One of the coolest features is this line is the 178-degree viewing angle, which enables you to get a clear view of the screen from just about any angle.
The LCD panel of the Samsung 46-inch LCD TV has an amazingly fast pixel response time of 4 ms. This will ensure that you won’t miss any fast paced action as scenes will be smoothly rendered without blurring.
There are several models within Samsung line of 46” LCD TVs. The Samsung LE46B550 has a 46” screen that provides sharp, clear images along with a high contrast ratio and a high-resolution screen. The television boasts a sleek Platinum Black exterior, along with Samsung’s “A Touch of Color” bezel design, providing a red translucent color along the edges of the unit. This unit also includes a unique a swivel stand.
The Samsung LN46A650 is another option of a 46” LCD TV. This flat screen TV offers the ability to use customized widgets allowing access to Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, Amazon Video On Demand, Blockbuster and more.
Yet another option is the UN46C6300 model. This uses light-emitting diodes or LEDs as a light source. LED TVs tend to be a little pricier than LCD TVs however they include benefits such as a clearer, sharper picture, longer lifespan and better power consumption.
Samsung models of 46 inch LCD and LED TVs are ENERGY STAR compliant, so you can rest assured you’re helping the environment and consuming less energy!


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The German Chocolate Cake (Cake Envy) was a big hit at my house and at work where I brought half the cake so I wouldn’t overindulge. But now it is back to cookies. I don’t know if I will accomplish a dozen types by Christmas.
I found this recipe in my mother’s recipe file box. I went through the cookie index card section and picked out several to make for this year’s Christmas cookies. This is an oatmeal cookie with raisins and nuts. What makes this a different cookie? My mom cut this from a recipe years and years ago and the clipping says it is the best. My preliminary research through multiple oatmeal cookie recipes shows that this recipe adds ground cloves in addition to the cinnamon, whereas most oatmeal cookies just use cinnamon. The other difference is that this recipe adds the oats, raisins and nuts before adding the flour. There is also a bit of buttermilk not found in most cookies.
This is not quite the “daddy holiday oatmeal cookie” that hubby wants but it may have to do. The cookie he dreamed up had M&Ms in addition to Craisins and nuts in an oatmeal cookie. I just may make Santa’s Whiskers with red and green M&Ms instead of candies cherries! No one in my household will know the difference since I’ve never made those cookies before!
I gather the ingredients and because I never leave well enough alone I add the remaining half bag of butterscotch chips I find in my baking pantry. I have always liked butterscotch chips in oatmeal cookies. I just haven’t made oatmeal cookies for a while.The recipe calls for 1 Cup homogenized Spry shortening. I will be using butter. Then there is 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp cloves, and 1 1/2 Cup brown sugar. This is all creamed together and then the 2 eggs are added.
Now add 1 1/2 Cups oats, 1 Cup chopped nuts, and 1 Cup raisins. Here’s where I added the butterscotch chips. Mix all that up together and then add half of the 1 3/4 Cup flour that has been sifted/whisked with 3/4 tsp baking soda. Add the 1/4 Cup buttermilk, and then the rest of the flour.
Drop by teaspoon on to baking sheet. Here you see them bunched together because these are for freezing to bake later.
The recipe clipping states to bake at 375 for 15 minutes. If you flatten them they are crispy and if not, they are chewy. I bake some and feed them to hubby. He says they are better cooled rather than right out of the oven. He decides milk and cookies will be his supper!
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It’s fun to see the old recipe card with the recipe clippings. The addition of cloves sound like a nice oatmeal cookie variation.
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Yes, the cloves make it a very nice grown up oatmeal cookie. Very flavorful. This recipe is a keeper.
I hope recipe cards aren’t going the way of the dinosaur but they probably are with the advent of internet recipes that are readily available.
The sour milk or buttermilk would be well intended ingredients in older, country recipes, as they react with one an other to offer leavening.
There is a icing we pour over prune cake that calls for soda and buttermilk, which my mother’s instructions include: Begin with a large pot on the stove… , it will expand when mixed.
It would sound like these are intended to have a bit of a cake to them, rather than pasty.
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Must you use buttermilk? Thanks
Regular milk would probably work. Buttermilk is not very common in cookie ingredients.

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Our proposal for a site specific installation in the basement of Architecture Gallery at Portland Place, London for the RIBA design week.
Themed around the notion of boundaries, our installation ‘Airport’ is an immersive & interactive installation, provoking contemplation.
Defining a space within a space where we contemplate transition or queue in close proximity to strangers - connotations of airport waiting queues or immigration barriers are iterated.
‘Airport’ uses custom stanchions with exaggerated heights to repurpose what was once recognisable. A number of the bollards are movable, via wheels below the base to allow movement through the space.
Submission for RIBA Boundaries Competition / Image by Kevin Vang.


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Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) is an infectious disease caused by hantaviruses of the family Bunyaviridae. Among them, Hantaan virus (HTNV) is most widely distributed in Korea. The striped field mouse, Apodemus agrarius, is the natural host of HTNV in rural Korea. We trapped 766 small mammals of three species (1 Eothenomys regulus, 13 Crocidura suaveolens, and 752 Apodemus agrarius) in five provinces in Korea from January to December 2007. We tested 542 rodent sera for HTNV antibodies by an indirect immunofluorescent assay (IFA), finding antibody prevalences of 4 to 29% among the five provinces. Peaks in monthly antibody prevalence occurred in spring and fall. Antibody prevalence during the second peak coincided increased HFRS incidence in autumn. We used multiplex reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) to detect the partial S segment of Hantaan, Seoul, and Puumala viruses in 766 lung samples of all captured animals and found HTNV RNA in 25 A. agrarius. Two isolates of HTNV were obtained from PCR-positive A. agrarius by cultivation in Vero E6 cells. This first systemic survey of monthly antibody prevalence in hantavirus hosts in wide regions in Korea could provide useful information for other researchers studying environmental and ecological factors affecting HFRS.
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Not everyone is cut out to be a president, but every Wii™ and Nintendo DSi™ user must act as commander-in-chief of his or her own gaming republic. On this Presidents Day holiday, Nintendo recommends reaching across the aisle in the spirit of bipartisanship, creating harmony between new and classic titles, puzzle games and platformers, sprawling console adventures and crisp hand-held challenges. Start with the fantasy-fueled fun of Faxanadu, a memorable RPG from the NES™ era making its appearance on the Virtual Console™ service. Test your resolve even further with a demo version of the action-filled Rage of the Gladiator for the WiiWare™ service, available to download for zero Wii Points™. Most importantly, boost your diplomacy by sharing your favorite WiiWare and Nintendo DSiWare™ game recommendations with friends and spreading fun throughout the 50 states and beyond.
First off, let me say that Daemion and I have been having a blast with writing up the Review and making the Blog this week. We have met some really cool people, and have got some great help from friends of ours(you know who you are!). It has also been a major challenge coming up with a way for Daemion to score these games without just coming up with one number rating. My wife and I really wanted the scores to mean a little more than just one number pulled from Daemions head. Games have many different reasons why they score what they score on review sites. And we really wanted to try and keep the same style of the big review sites, but change it up a bit for the kids and parents. So instead of going the easy route with one simple rating, we figured we should go full force with our own little twist. When you first look at the scoring(below), some of you will notice there is a "Wow Factor" section instead of the usual "Presentation" section you might find on some review sites(IGN, GameSpot etc..)

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- Cyber Security Challenges and Opportunities in the Context of Pakistan - 2015-03-04
- Papers presented in ICOSST held at UET Lahore - 2014-12-18
- A Journal Paper Accepted in The computer Journal, Oxford Journals - 2014-12-08
- SpringerOpen journal Paper published - 2014-11-11
- NUST Intra Research Conference - 2014-11-08
Design and Implementation of security protocol for NFC based financial applications
Near Field Communication (NFC) is a low power, short-range wireless link between two devices based on RFID. The thesis is related to design and Implementation of Security Protocols in order to achieve Local and Remote Authentication, Confidentiality, Integrity and Non Repudiation in NFC based financial systems. Near Field Communication is an emerging technology and has been adapted in many countries in day to day tasks. The current solutions and security standards for NFC are not enough for all the applications and different scenarios.
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground sausage (spicy or sweet)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 onion (diced)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 ground black pepper
- 10 1/2 ounces condensed french onion soup
- 2 1/2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1/2 cup full fat sour cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (freshly)
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Amber J 4 days ago
Amazing! I used 16 oz of fat free sour cream, no added salt and beyond that followed the recipe. I'll be making this one again soon!!!
Cindy Reveron 7 days ago
It was very tasty but a little watery. I think I’ll add less beef broth next time and more sausage.
Rebecca Sirbu 16 days ago
Ok, way too much salt and too much liquid for 2 cups noodles. I recommend not adding the teaspoon of salt, or maybe trying a 0.5 teaspoon first and then salting more later. The condensed soup, broth, sausage, and Parmesan add enough salt on their own. I also recommend reducing the beef broth to two cups and increasing the noodles to 2.75 - 3 cups or you will have far too much liquid. I did 2.5 cups beef broth and 3 cups noodles and it was still too liquid for our taste. The flavor is good, just need to make a few adjustments and it would be great. I would consider adding mushrooms or mixed veggies for a bit of veggie power.
Sue 20 days ago
great flavor. just found it needed a few more noodles


Indeed, if you’re not already following the club on twitter, that might be the quickest way to get news because it’s so easy to post. Ken Gurnick has his usual great coverage on dodgers.com, but obviously he has to take the time to write it, whereas we’re posting stuff as it comes out of Ned’s mouth. Last night, he talked about George Sherrill, Juan Pierre, Joe Torre, Josh Lindblom, Scott Elbert, James McDonald and Brad Ausmus, so be sure to follow the team on twitter.
Mark Timmons from LADodgertalk.com is fortunate in that the Winter Meetings invaded his hometown, so he’s been writing about the experience.
Otherwise, not a heck of a lot to report. We spent the morning in PR meetings which we do each year, and go over various issues that come up during the season. Last night, Chris Haydock in player development and myself talked to about 100 students from our alma mater, Indiana University, and we brought in Tommy to wow them with stories at the end. It was a pretty cool event for those who came.
Tonight, we’ll have a dinner/meeting with all our minor league partners, as this is the best time to get everyone in the same place.
Hope to most more tonight when Ned speaks to the media again…
Touched down in Indianapolis last night with the baseball operations core and for the next few days, this town will be the center of the baseball world. Lots of agents wandering the halls, baseball execs in their suites, PR types in their league-wide meetings and rumors flying every which way. It’s an exciting time to be a fan during these few days, but it’s safe to say that you have to be a little more careful what you believe during these few days that usual. Every imaginable scenario is discussed between teams and before you know it, the Yankees have traded A-Rod to the Pirates for Ryan Doumit. Or something like that.
The last few years, the winter meetings have been in relatively warm places but this year, there’s snow on the ground outside and it is downright freezing out there. I’m guessing the people from the Twins, Yankees, and the rest of those teams aren’t nearly as cold as us West Coasters.
And, I just got an email confirming that Whitey Herzog and Doug Harvey were elected to the Hall of Fame. Tough pill to swallow for those who remember the ’85 LCS, but congrats to both.
I hope to post more info throughout the week here in Indiana.
The families of former Dodger catcher John Roseboro and Giants pitcher Juan Marichal are expected to be in attendance on December 5 for the performance of “Juan and John,” a one-man stage production at New York Public Theater by actor Roger Smith, who witnessed the incident on television when he was six years old. A horrified Smith burned his Marichal baseball card after the pitcher struck Roseboro over the head with a bat during the famous incident at Candlestick Park during the pennant race on August 22, 1965. The play traces the events after the game, including the eventually friendship between the two men and Marichal ultimately delivering the eulogy at Roseboro’s funeral in 2002. The play runs through December 20 and Smith hopes to bring the production to the Los Angeles area in 2010. Here is a recent interview with Smith and Playbill Magazine.
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If you’re not already keeping tabs on Mr. Lasorda, it’s definitely an entertaining thing to do. The man goes everywhere, knows everyone, and doesn’t sit still for more than a few minutes.


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Labradorite Skull Carving - Super Polished
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This labradorite skull is very nicely carved and finely polished. It is very smooth and comfortable to hold.
It has medium flash with most of it contained in the crown of the head. None of the flashes are particularly large. It is mostly blue with a little bit of gold here and there. There is a purple/blue flash near the back of the right side of the jaw, but it too is pretty small - maybe a half an inch
It has great detail in the teeth and jawline. The eye sockets also have a nicely done brow line.
It weighs 678 grams (about 1.5 pounds).
It measures 3.8 inches deep, 2.7 inches tall, and 2,7 inches wide.


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Kelsey Grammer to Host 64th Annual DGA Awards
HollywoodNews.com: Directors Guild of America President Taylor Hackford today announced that director/actor/producer Kelsey Grammer will host the 64th Annual DGA Awards on Saturday, January 28, 2012 in the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland in Los Angeles.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Kelsey Grammer as the host of the DGA Awards,” Hackford said. “With his acerbic wit, his mellifluous voice and his long experience in the entertainment industry, the evening promises to be just as irreverent, intimate and entertaining as always. We’re looking forward to it.”
Grammer, who currently stars on the critically acclaimed Boss, became a DGA member in 1996 and was himself nominated for a DGA Award for outstanding directing in a Comedy Series for the “Merry Christmas, Mrs. Moskowitz” episode of Frasier. In addition to directing nearly 40 episodes of Frasier, Grammer’s other directing credits include Everybody Hates Chris; Out of Practice; My Ex Life; Alligator Point; and Hank.
This will be Grammer’s first time hosting the DGA Awards.
The five Feature Film nominees for the 64th Annual DGA Awards will be announced on Monday, January 9, 2012. All Television and Commercials nominees will be announced on Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Documentary nominees will be announced on Thursday, January 12, 2012.
The DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film has traditionally been one of the industry’s most accurate barometers for who will win the Best Director Academy Award; only six times since the DGA Awards began in 1948 has the Feature Film winner not gone on to win the corresponding Academy Award.
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Today, Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of #Ethiopia in Islamic Republic of #Pakistan reiterates its commitment to promote rich coffee heritage of #Ethiopia which is the birthplace of #coffee.
In the last 1 year, the Ethiopia Embassy Islamabad has arranged coffee ceremony for over 30 times to introduce #ethiopiancoffee in Pakistan.
During these ceremonies, the Embassy has invited Pakistani government officials, diplomatic community, politicians, media, business community and civil society to promote the Ethiopian coffee.
On these occasions, H.E. Ambassador Jemal Beker Abdula briefed them about the history and heritage of Ethiopian coffee
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Get online no matter where the day takes you, with 24/7 LTE connectivity*. Just like your smartphone, the Yoga C630 receives updates and emails, even in sleep mode. You're never more than a moment away from using your laptop — just one touch of your finger on the built-in fingerprint reader, and it's good to go. No boot-up time, no hassle. You're always on, always connected [AoAC].
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The Yoga C630's lightning-quick Snapdragon™ 850 processor includes Qualcomm's most advanced wireless feature set ever. Experience 4G/LTE connectivity speeds of up to 1.2Ghz, around 3x to 7x faster than the average broadband connection in most homes.
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Engineered with an innovative fan-less design, the stylish Yoga C630 is not just ultracool under pressure, it's also exceptionally quiet. With polished metal surfaces and soft tactile features, not only does it look amazingly sleek, but it's thin and light profile, measuring 12.5 mm / .5" thin and 1.2 kg / 2.64 lbs, enables you to take it absolutely anywhere.
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Beneath the eye-catching exterior, the Yoga C630 boasts a stunning 13.3” wide-angle FHD display. Combined with powerful stereo speakers located on either side of your keyboard for enhanced sound, this 2-in-1 laptop is a portable entertainment hub. One that you can flip into a position that’s best for you.
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Description Specifications Processor?The processor runs the operating system and all applications. The faster the processor, the faster your programs run, but battery life can be affected. Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 850 Processor (2.96GHz) Operating System Windows 10 Home in S mode Graphics Qualcomm® Adreno™ 630 Display?The display is the screen. Higher resolutions displays allow you to fit more content on the screen at once. IPS displays offer better colour and wider viewing angles. 13.3" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS Multi-touch Memory?Memory, aka RAM, is used to store data temporarily as you are actively working on your laptop. It is not where your data is permanently stored. More memory can help your system run faster, especially if you have a lot of programs open at the same time.Up to 8 GB LPDDR4X 3733 MHz Storage?Storage is where data, like documents and applications, resides permanently on your computer. Not to be confused with memory, which is only active when the computer is in use. Larger files like media files will need larger storage.Up to 256 GB SSD Audio Stereo speaker Dimensions(W x D x H) 12.1" x 8.5" x .5" / 306.8 x 216.4 x 12.5 (mm) Battery Up to 22 hours**Actual results will vary depending on your system’s usage and settings, including power management, connectivity, and screen brightness. Weight Starting at 2.6 lbs (1.2 kg) Camera 720p HD Color Iron Grey WiFi/Bluetooth®?WiFi or Wireless comes down to B, G, N or AC. The basics are B and G, G being faster than B with more range. AC is the fastest, but N has the furthest range and more frequency options. 802.11 AC (2 x 2) + Bluetooth® 4.2 Connectivity LTE 4G**Separate SIM card and data plan required for LTE connectivity Ports
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October 23, 2009 He Xing Hotpot (Woosung Street) Jordan, Hong Kong
This is the favorite hotpot place of our family whenever we would go to Hong Kong. They serve one of the best geoduck sashimi/hotpot in town. 10 of us once ate HKD 3,000 worth of food from this restaurant in one sitting.
The last time we were in Hong Kong, we thought this restaurant had closed down but they told us that they were closed for operations once a week in order to cut costs. Hotpots are usually at their peak during the cold seasons so during the summer, this was how they would lower operating expenses.
We just got off the plane and met with one of my dad's oldest friends so we decided to have a light dinner. The ingredients of our hotpot night were as follows:
Biggest (damn) oyster I've ever seen - This was even bigger than the one we had in Tuen Mun! And I thought the oyster we had then was huge. This time, a piece almost occupied half of the plate. Crazy! I wonder if I'd see an even more gigantic oyster the next time I'm back in Hong Kong.
Lamb - Dad doesn't eat beef so he opted for lamb. Equally as good so I can't complain.
Tofu - For (healthy) protein, we decided on the tofu. It was very good with the soup we had. It added a different dimension to the soup which was in itself already flavorful.
Geoduck Sashimi - The geoduck's snout. It can be eaten raw and dipping it in Kikoman (with Wasabi, of course) or it can be ever so slightly blanched in the boiling hotpot. Eating is raw makes you taste all the natural flavor of the geoduck but blanching it in the hotpot makes it cook al dente. Any which way you prefer, it's still one of the best exotic delicacies found in Hong Kong.
Geoduck Hotpot - Innards of the geoduck that can be found inside the shell. This has too be cooked to kill of any bacteria consumed by the creature. It is almost the same in consistency with the roe of the scallop. The meat is sweet and very tender.
Hotpots are always great, not entirely 100% because of the place, but because of good company. And for a foodie like me, good food + good company is always gonna be a good experience that you will never forget.
October 16, 2009 The Frazzled Cook Luna Mencias Street, Mandaluyong City
The 3 words on the title was what Frazzled Cook was all about. From the minds behind Fat Michael's comes this new restaurant just near my own home. So close that perhaps this can also be my second home.
Peruvian Hotpot - I really loved this dish... it reminded me of that great lamb stew (kaldereta) I tasted from my girlfriend's mom. It was definitely the epitome of home cooking and so was this dish. I liked the essence of the whole dish... how the lamb combined with the rich tomato sauce produced a gamy aftertaste which was really not as bad as it sounds. In fact, it gave personality to a simple dish. The tomato sauce was perfectly seasoned and the spices were really noticeable. The lamb meat was pretty tender and marinated properly. This was my favorite dish of the night.
Wagyu Salpicao - The beef was really tender. I am not exaggerating that the meat was like butter. I never really liked wagyu because of it's acquired flavor but I loved the Wagyu Salpicao at Frazzled. The dish was perfect over the rice but I would have preferred for it to have been plain. The viand was delicious enough and plain rice could have sufficed. I felt like a prodigal son to wagyu with this dish. Coming back to it definitely made me question my abstinence from wagyu...
Lengua - The sauce over the lengua cut was really flavorful. Sure, it needed more body to it but I think it actually served its purpose well. The ox tongue on the other hand was a bit tough for me. My sister liked it for it's bite but I personally prefer my lengua really tender. I would have loved it if it would have melted in my mouth like the Wagyu Salpicao instead of me chewing it.
Frazzled Cook reminded me of one thing: Nothing beats a home cooked meal. And the food was not the only thing homey about the restaurant, it has probably the best dining area I've ever seen. The coziness. The ambience. It was just like home. Chef Jude Mancuyas also went out of the kitchen to chat with us about his love for food and life in general. And yes, he was definitely one frazzled cook.


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Look what flopped onto the doormat today via Pennine Music – only a copy of George Allan’s composition “Phantom”. I’ve been excited about this one coming for a while as I originally ordered it back at the end of last year along with “Ovation” – it’s great to finally see it. I wonder what it sounds like. Various sheets provided describe it as either a Quick Step, or a Contest Quick Step. The photo above shows part of the Solo Cornet part.
What inspires the title we can’t say at this point. Maybe when we get to hear it we’ll have more of an idea as to what it could be. When I’ve been looking at titles of Allan pieces there are always a few possibilities. Some titles could just as easily be inspired by an 18th century racehorse, or a ship, or a locomotive. We discussed the possibility as to whether some of them are locomotive linked when we met on Monday night, and I’ll certainly take a deeper look at that possibility. Some of them sound like they are places (which they are) but again they could just as easily be titled after locomotives that might have been named after places. If I get anywhere with that ‘train of thought’ (if you’ll forgive the pun) then I will certainly write about it.
Earlier this week we had a meeting with the group’s Musical Director where we made plans to try to find out what some of these pieces that we’ve been acquiring sound like. We’ll announce more bout that in due course. But it was also an opportunity to exchange a few pieces that we’d collected. So I’d been able to give Steve the 12 pieces I’d picked up from Wright and Round, as well as the aforementioned Ovation. Brian handed over a copy of Silverdale he’d managed to acquire, which we were pleased to see. And Steve in return gave us some of the complete sets of George Allan work that he had acquired from the attic of the old bandroom in Shildon over a decade ago.
We’re lucky he still has some sets left to share as he had bundled much of what there was and provided complete sets to some of the best academic collections of music nationally for posterity.
What this means though is that we’ve quite a collection of George Allan in place to start projects to see them performed. Perhaps it cold be the beginning of a George Allan revival here in the North. We’ve taken some steps to start doing the same with some T E Bulch work also, but I will provide an update about that next time I write. But for now…..I must go…for the “Phantom” still lurks in these parts.


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Front/rear stabilizer bars
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Because of its high sensitivity in the diagnosis of multifocal disease and of contralateral carcinomas, MRM would seem to represent a useful addition to preoperative diagnostic procedures. The potential benefit to the patient and its cost efficiency, however, remain to be clarified.
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The “Fossil Edition” is the most rare model of the Gimli Pipe, a churchwarden entirely made of bog oak.
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If you’re an avid gardener or simply appreciate the beauty of nature, you may have come across the mesmerizing Mexican Bird of Paradise. With its vibrant flowers and unique foliage, this plant is a true delight to behold. In this blog post, we will explore the enchanting world of the Mexican Bird of Paradise, its characteristics, cultivation tips, and the joy it brings to any garden.
The Mexican Bird of Paradise: A Fiery Display of Colors
The Mexican Bird of Paradise, scientifically known as Caesalpinia pulcherrima, is a tropical shrub native to Mexico and Central America. Its stunning flowers, which resemble the shape of a bird in flight, are a captivating sight. The plant boasts fiery orange or red petals that gradually fade to yellow towards the center. The contrasting colors create a visually striking display that instantly grabs attention.
Characteristics and Growth Habits
The Mexican Bird of Paradise is a perennial plant that thrives in warm and tropical climates. It can grow up to 10 feet in height and has feathery, fern-like foliage that adds an exotic touch to any garden. The plant is known for its resilience, as it can withstand harsh conditions such as drought and poor soil quality. It blooms from spring to fall, producing an abundance of flowers that attract pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds.
Cultivating Mexican Bird of Paradise in Your Garden
Choosing the Right Location
To successfully grow Mexican Bird of Paradise, you need to select the ideal location in your garden. This plant requires full sun exposure to thrive and produce its vibrant blooms. Find a spot that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight each day.
Soil Preparation and Watering
Mexican Bird of Paradise is adaptable to various soil types, but it prefers well-draining soil. Before planting, ensure the soil is loose and amended with organic matter to enhance drainage. Once established, the plant is moderately drought-tolerant, but regular watering during dry spells is necessary to promote healthy growth and abundant blooms.
Pruning and Maintenance
Regular pruning helps maintain the shape and size of the Mexican Bird of Paradise. Prune the plant in late winter or early spring, removing any dead or damaged branches. This promotes new growth and ensures a neat appearance. Mulching around the base of the plant can help conserve moisture and suppress weed growth.
Landscaping Ideas with Mexican Bird of Paradise
The Mexican Bird of Paradise is not only a beautiful addition to your garden but also a versatile landscaping element. Here are a few ideas to incorporate this stunning plant into your outdoor space:
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2 Border Plantings: Use Mexican Bird of Paradise to create striking borders along pathways or garden beds. Its upright growth habit and colorful flowers provide a stunning contrast against green foliage or other plants.
3 Poolside Oasis: Surround your swimming pool with Mexican Bird of Paradise to create a tropical oasis. The plant’s ability to withstand heat and dry conditions makes it an ideal choice for poolside landscaping.
In conclusion, the Mexican Bird of Paradise is a captivating plant that adds a touch of tropical beauty to any garden. With its fiery colors, unique foliage, and resilience, it is a popular choice among gardeners looking for a vibrant and low-maintenance addition to their outdoor spaces. By following the cultivation tips mentioned above, you can enjoy the mesmerizing beauty of the Mexican Bird of Paradise in your own garden. So, why not bring a splash.


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What is Regulatory Capture?
Regulatory capture or capture theory refers to the economic theory that proposes how industries or special interests “capture” agencies charged with regulating their actions. Regulatory entities that have come under the influence of the industry they oversee are known as ‘captured agencies.’
If captured, governing personnel end up advocating for the corporations and industries they should be regulating. Market competition and innovation, for example, may fall to the wayside. That equates to higher prices for the same ‘ol goods and services.
The advancement of the interests of few instead of the many has been called ‘client politics.’ This includes pork barrel politics (taxpayer funds being used for public projects that benefit the legislator and their community) and earmarks. Regulatory capture often leads to the prioritization of the 1%’s moneyed interests at the expense of us, the 99%.
In essence, regulatory capture can allow for industries and major corporations to create artificial barriers to entry, stifle competition, break free markets, and unethically maximize profits through methods such as price fixing.
The Zero Theft Movement works to eradicate the rigged parts of the U.S. economy in order to allow the ethical parts to thrive. Regulatory capture can have significant consequences, especially if our government’s operating as a corporatocracy. In this article, we will examine how capture theory can explain the widespread and harmful effects of a controlled government.
Types of Regulatory Capture
Two basics forms of regulatory capture exist:
- Materialist capture, or financial capture, refers to when the captured regulator acts based on self-interest. Bribery, PAC donations for slush funds, dark money campaign contributions, the desire to maintain government funding, and so on. Materialist capture often involves some degree of corruption.
- Non-materialist capture, or cognitive/cultural capture, happens when the regulator begins to think similarly to the regulated industry. This can either happen due to lobbying by the industry or when a former employee of the regulated industry, due to their technical expertise, is appointed to be a regulator.
It bears mentioning that some academics argue that materialist capture does not count as regulatory capture. That it’s straight corruption or control. Scott Hempling, adjunct professor at Georgetown University Law Center, published an article arguing that “Regulatory capture is characterized by the regulator’s attitude, not the regulated entity’s actions. A regulator is “captured” when he is in a constant state of ‘being persuaded’: persuaded based on a persuader’s identity rather than an argument’s merits.”
Overlap can exist between the two forms, especially when considering what’s known as the revolving door of politics. Wherein regulators/legislators essentially exchange jobs with those who worked in the regulated industry. But the intent behind the regulator’s actions differentiates the two forms of capture.
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The Origins of Capture Theory
University of Chicago economist and 1982 Nobel Laureate George Stigler first proposed and outlined capture theory in the early 1970s, in his seminal essay “The Theory of Economic Regulation.”
Industries and individuals, in essence, stay vigilant, monitoring new policies and regulations in the pipeline that might negatively affect their bottom line. These parties have high-stakes interest in these matters, and will focus their efforts and funds to ensure they achieve a favorable outcome. Naturally, this has led to corporations spending billions of dollars every year on lobbying alone. Stigler found that individuals, even though they might get personally affected by a bill (e.g. funding for the development of clean, reusable energy sources), did not have the interest in and/or the money to influence regulatory bodies.
In Stigler’s essay, he brings up his famous example of the competition between truck and train transportations in the U.S. during the 1930s. He collected empirical data that strongly suggested that on short transport routes (where trucks proved much faster and efficient than trains) more stringent weight restrictions had been established. Having folded under the political pressure from the wealthy and powerful railroad owners, the regulators had rigged the game against the truck transportation industry.
Regulation vs. Deregulation
Believe it or not, corporations often want regulations—regulations that benefit them, to be exact.
For example, Emory University’s Corporate Governance and Accountability Review published an article entitled “Thick as Thieves? Big Pharma Wields its Power with the Help of Government Regulation.” The article discusses how much influence Big Pharma has throughout the health industry and government by virtue of its profits.
“Given its mega-profits, Big Pharma has become known for its ability to wield political and social influence over its stakeholders, including the federal government and its agencies, healthcare systems, insurance firms, medical practitioners and administrators, hospitals, and consumers. Big Pharma has become one of the most profitable industries in the U.S., with 25-30% net margin profits (2016), rivaled largely by accounting, legal, and investment services, along with leasing operations and dentists (in 2017). The industry has so much power that it has actually shaped how Western medicine and its citizens think about their health and well-being. Pharmaceutical companies strategically produce what increases earnings for their shareholders.”
Richard A. Posner, the most cited legal scholar of the 20th century, wrote about railroad regulations, one of the original cases where established industry players favored certain controls: “The railroads supported the enactment of the first Interstate Commere Act, which was designed to prevent railroads from practicing price discrimination, because discrimination was undermining the railroads’ cartels. American Telephone and Telegraph pressed for state regulation of telephone service because it wanted to end competition among telephone companies.”
You can see established tech corporations seeking particular regulations. Or when the financial industry finds regulations too strict, they will lobby hard to get specific restrictions eased. It’s not so simple a matter as regulation or no regulation; corporations (as expected) want regulations that benefit them. The issue regulatory capture raises is, are regulators and legislators protecting free markets and the public interests, or are they helping corporations maintain control?
How Can Regulatory Capture Occur?
1. Pay to Play, Facetime, and Asymmetric Information
In the current U.S. system, the better-financed political candidate wins 91% of elections. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that elected officials spend 30-70% of their time in office fundraising (per the good people at RepresentUs).
To return to Stigler’s essay, he asserts, “Unfortunately virtue does not always command so high a price. If the representative denies ten large industries their special subsidies of money or governmental power, they will dedicate themselves to the election of a more complaisant successor: the stakes are that important […] A representative cannot win or keep office with the support of the sum of those who are opposed to: oil import quotas, farm subsidies, airport subsidies, hospital subsidies…”
These unfortunate realities that lawmakers and corporations often exploit in our current Pay to Play system have, at the very least, allowed lobbyists backed by big money to buy as much facetime with politicians as possible. Some officials have even commodified access, giving meetings to those who can donate big sums of money.
The issue comes in the form of straight-up corruption (purchasing votes, for example) and asymmetric information. In the case of asymmetric information, legislators and regulators do not hear all sides of the argument (maybe they do not care to in the first place), making major decisions based solely on biased data and evidence provided by corporate lobbyists.
2. Regulatory capture cannot be prevented as the Public Sector Struggles to Keep Up
Often lacking the financial resources of the companies and industries they oversee, regulators often cannot compete in number and quality of personnel. The wealthy and well-connected can hire the best and most-proven lawyers and lobbyists to defend their efforts to break free markets. Furthermore, financial incentives and rewards provide added motivation for those working in the private sector, while regulators risk their chances of reelection by safeguarding the interests of the public.
Anything for a better bottom line, the extra buck. That’s how many major corporations where corporate crime is not only normalized but also praised.
Potential Examples of Regulatory Capture
Fracking in Pennsylvania
The oil and gas industry has long had an influence in Pennsylvanian politics, often receiving criticism for its revolving door. It wasn’t until early 2020 that the Forty-Third Statewide Investigating Grand Jury decided stricter regulations on ‘fracking,’ a form of unconventional drilling that brought explosive returns, were necessary. The Grand Jury discovered counts of negligence in the government despite the sickness (‘frack rash’) that was occurring as a byproduct of the drilling for shale gas.
In the executive summary of their report, they state:
“We are aware that unconventional drilling brings significant economic benefits. But if the activity is to be permitted, it still must be regulated appropriately, in ways that prevent reckless harms. Instead, we believe that our government often ignored the costs to the environment and to the health and safety of the citizens of the Commonwealth, in a rush to reap the benefits of this industry.”
With the OPEC embargo in the 70s, much of the oil and gas industry has operated as a cartel. ZTM thinks this is a prime area for economic rigging to occur. Take a deep dive into this economic sector and learn what the public has discovered about this industry.
2008 Financial Crisis and Capture Theory
A tragedy, the 2008 financial crisis ruined many American lives, causing irreparable financial and psychological damage. And because of regulatory capture, bankers managed to get away scot free, with millions lining their bottomless pockets.
Professor of Law at Georgetown University A.J. Levitin writes:
“…the [Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)], Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), and the Fed all saw themselves as advocates for the banking industry, rather than as regulators of the industry. This problem manifested itself in the lead up to the crisis, as the other bank regulators not only fought for lower capital requirements in Basel II, but also refused to get tough with their regulatory charges and enforce predatory lending laws. During the crisis, regulatory capture manifested itself with regulators looking out for their pet institutions…”
The regulators had their roles completely wrong. Here, the catastrophic effects of the revolving door and capture theory manifest in full force. The public suffers while the crony capitalists and corrupt officials skip away on weekend vacations, arm in arm. If anything, the regulators acted as lobbyists with a significant boost in power (considering they could determine the regulations themselves).
Regulatory Capture, does it lead to the economy getting rigged?
Regulatory capture remains a difficult issue that creates troubling conflicts of interest within our government. The public, however, needs big money out of politics completely, otherwise we will continue to have to bear the brunt of unethical money-making practices involved in the rigged economy.
Higher wages, better living conditions, we will get to actually enjoy the trickle down effect of the ever-increasing GDP by eliminating economic rigging. With actual free markets secured, competition will ensure that we get the best services possible for the best prices.
We could live in such a society, but we need you to help expose the bad actors , who will undoubtedly go to extreme lengths to protect their unethical profits.
Explore the Problem Hierarchy
We have primers on potential problem areas of the economy. Before you start voting, it’s important you get a basic understanding of the issues at hand, so you can be as helpful as possible to other community members. Take a few minutes and come prepared.
Serve your fellow citizens as a citizen investigator
The success of our movement rests in your hands, the leaders willing to dedicate time to conduct investigations into potentially rigged areas of the economy. Lead the movement and help create an ethical economy.
Heroism made easy
Twenty minutes! That’s all the time you need to contribute to our effort. Just review a proposal and vote. Our reports will only gain legitimacy and power with your contributions.
Commitment to nonpartisanship
The rigged layer causes all of us to suffer, regardless of our political allegiances. If we wish to eliminate rigged economy theft, we have to set aside our differences and band together against crony capitalists and corrupt officials.
Beyond Regulatory Capture…
An educated public is an empowered public.
We regularly publish educational articles on ZeroTheft.net just like this one on regulatory capture. They teach you all about the rigged layer of the economy in short, digestible pieces.
The Zero Theft Movement does not have any interest in partisan politics/competition or attacking/defending one side. We seek to eradicate theft from the U.S economy. In other words, how the wealthy and powerful rig the system to steal money from us, the everyday citizen. We need to collectively fight against crony capitalism in order for us to all profit from an ethical economy.
Terms like ‘steal,’ ‘theft,’ and ‘crime’ will frequently appear throughout the article. Zero Theft will NOT adhere strictly to the legal definitions of these terms (since congress sells out). We have broadly and openly defined terms like ‘steal’ and ‘theft’ to refer to the rigged economy and other debated unethical acts that can cause citizens to lose out on money they deserve to keep.

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CASTLE ROCK, Colo. — A man in the middle of a bitter divorce killed his three young daughters Wednesday then drove to a police station in this Denver suburb and began firing at police until he was fatally shot, officials said.
Police identified the man as Simon J. Gonzales, 30. The three girls, aged 7, 8 and 10, were found dead in the back of his white pickup truck.
Local television stations said Gonzales visited his estranged wife, Jessica, Tuesday night and got permission to take the girls to an amusement park, saying he had something special planned even though it was not his regular night for visitation.
Tony Lane, chief of police in Castle Rock, 20 miles south of Denver, said Gonzales pulled up in front of the police station in a white pickup truck just before dawn with a gun and began firing shots through the station's plate glass window.
"The suspect was shot by one of the officers and was fatally wounded," Lane said. The police then looked into his pickup truck and found the bodies of the children.
"It's speculation, but we think he wanted police to kill him," Lane said in a phone interview.
Police in Castle Rock, a city of 18,000, had been looking for Gonzales on a complaint from his wife.
When Gonzales did not return with the girls, the mother told police she was concerned about the children's safety and that she believed her husband was suicidal, Lane said.
Lane said the girls "apparently were dead a little while before" the shootout began.
Many shots were fired as police employees dove for safety, he said. One bullet missed an officer's head "by a foot or so." Police said Gonzales was in the process of getting divorced from his wife and she had obtained a restraining order against him.
Neighbors said that Gonzales had not lived in the family home for several months.
But neighbors did see him pick up the girls on a regular basis and they said the girls seemed affectionate.
But they also said that in the last several weeks they saw police stop by the house and that Gonzales had gotten so mad one day that he ripped up the sprinkler system and had the locks changed on the house so his wife could not get back in.


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