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Feb. 28, 2000 Ministry of Finance and Economy Foreign Press and Public Relations Division T:82-2-503-9093 KOREA ECONOMIC UPDATE < Highlights > Outline of Second Round of Reforms Policy Directives for the Second Round of Four Sector Reforms 1. Financial Sector 2. Corporate Sector 3. Labor Sector 4. Public Sector Four Sector Reforms of the Past Two Years Outline of Second Round of Reforms The second round of financial, corporate, labor, and public sector reforms is intended to promote transparency and efficiency, as well as support the public interests of our society. The restructuring will be completed by the end of this year and implemented with the following three objectives: To pursue software reforms by expanding market infrastructure and revamping old- fashioned management styles; To enhance competitiveness by promoting profitability and technical innovation; and, To make the market mechanism work more efficiently, with market participants, i.e., financial institutions, more actively involved. 1. Financial Sector Financial sector restructuring aims to establish a competitive and sound financial system capable of supporting the development of the real economy. Bond markets are being nurtured so that more funds can be injected into rapidly growing, high value-added sectors. In tandem with this, stock markets are being developed and diversified. 2. Corporate Sector A new economic atmosphere is being promoted whereby a company will be able to raise its profitability through pursuing technical innovation. Small-and mid-sized companies, along with venture companies, are being fostered to the extent that they become a focal point to the development of our economy. 3. Labor Sector A new labor-management relationship is being established that emphasizes mutual respect and cooperation. In line with this, a more productive and comprehensive welfare system is being developed. 4. Public Sector In the new era, an open and knowledge-based government will be established. The government will transform itself into an e-government suitable for the digital economy. Policy Directives for the Second Round of Four Sector Reforms 1. Financial Sector Basic Directives The nation's financial landscape has seen great changes. On-line financial transactions have become part of everyday life; financial markets have become more liberalized; and banks have become more competitive through undergoing mergers and acquisitions. Taking this changed landscape into account, the second round of financial sector reforms will be implemented focusing on the following three objectives: To develop a market-based financial structure; To transform the financial industry into a high value-added knowledge- based one; and, To complete the ongoing financial sector reforms. Detailed Measures (1) Reform of the Financial Market Infrastructure The bond market is being further developed in order to help domestic companies raise their funds more easily. For this purpose, both primary and secondary markets will be activated. The system of government bond issuance will be improved, the institutions related with government bonds will be streamlined, and intermediary firms between bond dealers will be established. The demand for bonds will also be broadened by diversifying types of bonds and by encouraging foreigners to invest in the nation's bonds. The government will help domestic companies strengthen their capital structures by developing the stock market. To this end, strategic alliances with stock markets in the Northeast Asian countries will be promoted. Concurrently, the KOSDAQ will be nurtured to become a sound market for small-and mid-sized venture companies. The capital market will become more diversified and the infrastructure of the financial market will be improved. In this vein, the stock market will be diversified through, for example, the introduction of a 3rd stock market. Measures to activate futures transaction will be devised. Pusan, the second largest city in Korea, will be nurtured as a futures trading market hub. Additionally, corporate accounting and external auditing systems are being developed in accordance with international standards. New types of electronic financial transactions will be devised. At the same time, ways to enhance electronic transaction security will be implemented. (2) Improvement of Financial Industry Competitiveness and Establishment of Autonomous and Accountable Management Transparency and accountability of corporate management will be enhanced by improving the corporate governance structure of the financial institutions. To this end, more than one half of financial institution board member seats will be filled with outside directors. In addition, financial institutions, including life insurance companies, will be encouraged to list in the stock market and to separate their management from ownership. Management of financial institutions will be innovated and financial experts will be nurtured. For this purpose, the government will encourage domestic financial institutions to adopt credit evaluation and combined risk management systems that adhere to internationally acceptable standards. Competition between financial institutions will be encouraged by incrementally allowing universal banking system. Financial holding companies will be established in an effort to nurture larger financial institutions. Corresponding to this, fire-walls between financial and industrial affiliates will be strengthened. New prudential regulations that are in line with global standards are being pursued. In this vein, establishment of new supervisory standards is a primary concern to ensure that banks are acting in accordance with the global principles. New capital adequacy ratios will be introduced as well. A system that monitors total credit to the companies will be established to reduce financial institutions' exposure to potential risks. (3) Completion of Financial Restructuring The ongoing financial reforms will be completed as scheduled; management of investment trust firms will be normalized as soon as possible; troubled life insurance companies will be sold off; and the Seoul Guarantee Insurance Company will have its capital structure improved. A new CEO for the Seoul Bank will be appointed soon. Banks undergoing management normalization programs will have their management improvement plans strictly monitored. Troubled credit unions will be reorganized, while sound ones will be transformed into specialized financial institutions for retail financing. The voluntary restructuring of the financial institutions will be facilitated. The government will encourage domestic financial institutions to restructure themselves in order to become more competitive in the international market. Privatization of those financial institutions that the government helped recapitalize will also be completed as soon as possible. Public funds injected to resolve non-performing loans (NPLs) and recapitalize banks will be recouped as soon as possible. 2. Corporate Sector Basic Directives In the corporate sector, relevant laws and institutions have been reorganized. However, corporate management coinciding with market economic principles has not been fully established. With the advent of the digital economy, however, domestic companies are being required to raise their competitiveness, through either technical renovation or strategic alliances with other advanced companies. Based on these situations, the second phase of corporate restructuring will be implemented as follows: Capital structures of the companies will be improved by establishing advanced financial markets. In addition, the nation's chaebols will be encouraged to raise their profitability by focusing on their core competencies. Unviable companies will be immediately ousted from the market, while viable ones will be revitalized. Corporate governance will be further developed in conformity with international standards. A virtuous circle of technology renovation among large corporations, small-and mid-sized companies, and venture firms will be nurtured, leading to the enhancement of their competitive edges. Acceleration of Corporate Sector Reforms (1) Stabilization of the Corporate Financial Structure Companies that fail to satisfy the basic principles of the first round of restructuring will be required to strictly implement Capital Structure Improvement Pacts. Creditor banks will more strictly monitor respective company management. The new forward-looking criteria will also be applied to the non-banking financial institutions. Chaebol affiliates will be required to increase their capital soundness by adopting combined financial statements. During the first half of the year, a comprehensive credit risk monitoring system will be established to evaluate the credit risk exposure of large corporations. (2) Improvement of the Regulations and Laws in Relation to Troubled Corporations' Exit from the Market Debt-workout programs will be more effectively implemented. During this year, a pre-packaged bankruptcy program will be introduced to reinforce the legal basis of the workout programs. To prevent moral hazard, the management practices of the companies under workout programs will be more strictly monitored. Corporate Restructuring Vehicles (CRV) will be established to ensure a smooth operation of the workout programs. The government will encourage creditor banks to set up CRVs in the form of either asset management companies or specialized corporate restructuring companies. To ensure the swift exit of unviable companies, bankruptcy-related laws will be rearranged. The first round of restructuring will be completely finalized. When a consolidated company is set up as a result of industrial restructuring, the company will undergo virtual restructuring and sell off overlapping or excessive assets. A special task force will be organized to specialize in the restructuring the dismantled Daewoo Group's affiliates. Moreover, subsequent measures regarding foreign creditors of the Daewoo Group will be swiftly completed. (3) Reinforcement of Market Disciplines Listed companies will be obligated to publicly announce whether or not they are abiding by "Codes of Best Practices." Additional measures to improve corporate governance, if necessary, will be considered. Accounting systems will be further upgraded to the level of international standards. To this end, companies are now being required to use combined financial statements. Intra-group loan guarantees of the 30 largest companies will be completely eliminated by the end of this March. And complementary measures for the limitations on stock investment into other companies, which will take effect in April 2001, will be prepared. Reinforcement of Industrial Competitiveness (1) Technology-oriented Renovation Domestic companies are being encouraged to invest in research and development (R&D). This will pave the way for their rebirth as companies that are internationally competitive. A core infrastructure necessary to develop capital markets and nurture technocrats will be expanded so as to maintain the recent fever on venture capital. A company named Dasan Venture will be established in April. Dasan will raise one trillion won of venture investment funds from both the government and the private companies and assist venture companies. Large corporations are being encouraged to accelerate their internal renovation by focusing on core competencies and expanding R&D investment. In addition, large corporations will strengthen their cooperation with small-and mid-sized venture companies through strategic alliances. In conjunction with the information technology (IT) industries, manufacturing companies will be nurtured to become another important pillar for the sound industrial structure through connecting themselves to IT revolution. (2) Establishment of Effective National Innovation System (NIS) In an attempt to boost corporate innovation centering on R&D, an effective NIS will be constructed. For this purpose, the government will expand its R&D-related budget and will nurture future strategic technologies, such as bioengineering and new materials. A technology Exchange Market will be launched in April to promote technology transfer. (3) Developing the Foundation for Globalization E-commerce will renovate overall business activities and become a major part of both business-to-business transactions and cyber-trade. As an effort to reduce expenses and to lay the foundation for companies to enhance their competitive abilities, the nation's logistics systems are being streamlined. 3. Labor Sector Basic Directives With a view to the development of a market-based economy, a new labor- management culture suitable for the 21st century is being nourished. The second round of labor sector reforms will be implemented based on the following principles: Six policies will be implemented to promote the new labor culture that emphasizes cooperation and mutual trust. A more productive and comprehensive welfare system will be constructed to enhance job security and to develop abilities. Quality of living standards will be improved by narrowing the widened income gap between the rich and the poor. Labor market flexibility will be continuously pursued. Detailed Measures (1) Establishment of New Labor-Management Culture Establishment of the new labor-management culture is a key strategy to survive in the competitive 21st century. This strategy seeks to maximize the interests of both parties. The new labor-management culture will be nourished based on the following principles: The results of corporate management decisions will be made more transparent to workers. Workers will be encouraged to develop their unique, special expertise. A gain-sharing system will be adopted to raise the morale of workers. An infrastructure for the cooperation of labor and management will be established. Institutional reforms will be continuously implemented through the Tripartite Commission. (2) Expansion of a More Productive and Comprehensive Welfare System To establish a more productive and comprehensive welfare system, policies aimed at stabilizing employment and expanding vocational training will be implemented, and the social safety net will be expanded. Employment services tailored to the diverse needs of each individual will be provided to job seekers. In addition, employment stabilization will be consistently sought after. Vocational training will be elastically implemented in consideration of job market demand. Vocational training associated with knowledge-based industries will be strengthened. The coverage of unemployment insurance will be extended. Consequently, the number of those who are eligible for unemployment insurance will increase. From July 2000, industrial accident compensation insurance will be applied to all businesses regardless of workplace size. (3) Living qualities of middle-and low-income earners will be improved. For this purpose, the income gap between the rich and the poor, which has widened since the onset of the economic crisis in 1997, will be narrowed. This year, bills prepared to improve the welfare of workers will be passed in the parliament. Efforts to help workers increase their incomes will be made. In this vein, employee stock ownership will be introduced even to the employees of unlisted companies. Tax credits will be given to those who keep unlisted company employee stocks for a long period. Companies will be advised to share their profits with their employees. A gain-sharing system is being introduced. Companies will also be encouraged to compensate their employees' good suggestions or ideas. Employees with low incomes will be supported in various ways. Laws that guarantee minimum wages will be applied to companies with four or less workers in 2000. At present, companies with more than five employees are required to keep minimum wage laws. Tax incentives will be given to mid-and low-income earners to increase their incomes. In addition, three trillion won has been allocated in 2000 to resolve the housing-related problems, compared with 900 billion won in 1999. (4) Improvement of Flexibility of Labor Market The labor market will become more flexible reflecting the transformation into the knowledge-based era. Manpower-leasing systems are being encouraged. Measures to protect the status of leased workers will also be devised. The rights of daily workers will be strengthened. From 2002, daily workers will be eligible for unemployment insurance. Various types of vocational training suitable for daily workers will also be designed. 4. Public Sector Basic Directives To date, public sector reforms have been implemented focusing on hardware reforms. The second round of public sector reforms will be implemented as follows: Public sector reforms will be completed as scheduled. In particular, the reforms will put priorities on the agendas that focus on improving the lives. The government will transform itself into an e-government and pave the way for a more customer-oriented and transparent government. A system will be constructed whereby government organizations make reforms continuously and voluntarily. Detailed Measures (1) Cooperation between government ministries will be strengthened. The positions of ministers of Finance and Economy, and Education will be raised to the deputy prime minister level. A Ministry of Women's Affairs will be newly organized. A Development Committee for Human Resources and a Ministers' Meeting on Welfare Policies will become actively operational. Voluntary reengineering will be pursued in each of the ministries. (2) E-government will be accomplished at the earliest time. A Knowledge Management System will be established so that all the information circulating inside government organizations may be systematically managed and accumulated. Swift and accurate administration will be achieved by introducing e-administration, i.e., e- mail reports, electronic approval systems, and electronic data interchange. Public officials will be educated to sharpen their IT-related skills. The government's information system will be reconstructed so that people may gain access to the necessary information with ease. In this sense, a nationwide one-stop service will be operated to handle civil affairs. The civil affairs service will be provided for 24 hours through Internet. The government will reach a wider audience by communicating via the Internet homepages. E-mail IDs will be provided to 37,000 public officials this year. (3) Improvement of Budget Management Institutions To achieve a balanced budget, the government will try to reduce the budget deficit. For this purpose, various ways to increase the efficiency of public spending will be devised. The management of government's external liabilities and assets will be more strictly monitored. The fiscal management system will become more transparent. Double entry bookkeeping will be implemented by the local governments. Various types of funds will be more systematically managed. The fiscal management of local governments will become more efficient and effective. Local governments are being required to check their capital soundness and make their fiscal status public. The central government will diversify its fiscal assistance to the local governments corresponding to their management accomplishments. In addition, the central government will evaluate the credibility of local governments when they issue local bonds. (4) Reforms should be implemented in such a way that people really feel the differences before and after implementation. A movement to reduce the number of civil appeals by half will be launched across all the government organizations. Every organization is being required to set up a Homepage Civil Appeal Database. Deregulatory reforms will be continuously implemented. A clean and transparent administration will be pursued to improve public services and eliminate corruption. An Online System for Management of Civil Appeals will be introduced to all government organizations. Reform agendas will be set up in cooperation with Non-Government Organizations. (5) State-owned companies and their affiliates will undergo continuous reforms. Privatization of state-owned companies will be implemented as scheduled. Various ways to raise the efficiency and transparency of management will be introduced. The government will set this year as the first year of an "open and transparent government." To this end, the government will make its utmost efforts to ensure that public sector reforms are embedded in the daily lives of people. The main objectives of the public sector reforms are: To achieve a small, but efficient government; To develop corruption-free and customer-oriented public officials; To foster a convenient and efficient system of public service; and, To establish a system that best supports the private sector. These reforms will lay the foundation for a reliable and trustworthy government. Four Sector Reforms of the Past Two Years 1. Financial Sector The restructuring of the financial sector has been implemented based on international standards and procedures. As a result, the financial system has been normalized and its external credibility raised, laying the foundation for the recovery of real economy. (1) Exit of the Unviable Financial Institutions A total of 347 financial institutions, which were regarded as unviable or thought to cost too much to resuscitate, were exited out of the market through mergers, debt-equity swaps and liquidations. Exit Trends of Unviable Financial Institutions (97.12-99.12) End-97 (A) End-99 (B) Difference (A-B) Banks 33 23 10 Brokerage Firms 36 30 6 Insurance Firms 50 44 6 Others* 1,973 1,648 325 Total 2,102 1,755 347 * Merchant banks, Leasing companies, Investment trust companies, Credit unions Public funds have been injected to viable financial institutions in order to normalize their management persuant to their self-rescue efforts. By the end of 1999, 64 trillion won in public funds was injected either to settle NPLs of financial institutions or to recapitalize them. Outline of Financial Sector Restructuring (Unit: trillion won) Purchase of Recapitalization Deposit Total NPLs (A) (B) Payment (C) (A+B+C) Banks 17.28 14.59 13.33 45.2 Non-Banks 3.22 3.96 11.61 18.8 Total 20.5 18.56 24.94 64.0 In a bid to set up market disciplines, shareholders, managers, and employees have been required to take responsibility for unviable financial institutions. The financial institutions that received public funds have undergone a special inspection. Not only have the unviable financial institutions had their managers reshuffled, but they have had the number of their employees and local branches reduced. Number of Employees of Domestic Financial Institutions End-97 (A) End-June, 99 (B) Difference (B-A) # of Employees 113,994 74,851 39,143 # of Local Branches 5,987 4,852 1,135 Measures have been prepared to prevent financial institutions from becoming unsound. Forward looking criteria on par with global standards has been introduced to financial institutions. In addition, an early warning system that detects signals of financial instability has been established. Management of financial institutions has become more transparent by adopting an international accounting system. Management governance has been improved by strengthening the functions of the board directors. A total risk management system has been set up, while advanced loan classification provisions have been prepared. As the financial reforms pay off, the nation's sovereign credit ratings rose to investment grade and the spread on foreign depositary receipts greatly fell. Standard & Poors, an international credit rating agency, raised Korea's sovereign credit rating to BBB- in February 1999, almost the same level before the outbreak of the crisis. Korea's real economy is rapidly expanding, as is shown by the fall in the number of bankrupt companies and the increase in the number of the new business start-ups. * GDP (%): (98) -5.8 ( (1Q, 99) 4.5 ( (2Q, 99) 9.9 ( (3Q, 99) 12.3 * Dishonored Bill Ratio (%): (Dec, 97) 1.49 ( (Dec, 98) 0.12 ( (Dec, 99) 0.14 * # of Start-ups / # of Bankrupt Firms: (97) 3.4 ( (98) 2.6 ( (99) 12.3 * # of Venture Firms: (May, 98) 304 ( (Dec, 98) ( 2,042 ( (Dec, 99) 4,934 2. Corporate Sector Based on the five plus three principle of corporate reform, mutually agreed upon by large corporations and their creditor banks, the corporate sector reforms have been successfully implemented. The five basic principles of corporate sector reforms: (1) enhancing transparency; (2) eliminating cross-debt guarantees; (3) improving capital structures; (4) focusing on core competencies; (5) strengthening accountability of major shareholders and management. Three additional measures: (1) improving management governance of the non-bank financial institutions; (2) regulating internal assistance to subsidiaries; (3) preventing unfair intra-group transactions. As the corporate reforms have been implemented as scheduled, the financial structure of the top four chaebols - Hyundai, Samsung, LG, and SK - has been greatly improved. Excluding the dismantled Daewoo Group, the average debt-to- equity ratio of the four chaebols fell to below 200 percent at the end of 1999 from 352 percent a year earlier, down 152 percentage points. Debt-to-Equity Ratio of the Top Four Chaebols (Unit: trillion won) End-97 End-98 First Half of 99 Hyundai 572 449 341 Samsung 366 276 192 LG 508 341 246 SK 466 355 227 Average 469 352 255 Of the companies ranked below 6th, those who were put under the debt-workout programs have seen considerable improvement. As of the end of January 2000, 78 companies are under workout programs. Of these companies, 75 companies signed memoranda of understanding with creditor banks. Workout plans of the twelve Daewoo Group affiliates have all been settled. In particular, on January 22, 2000, foreign creditors of the Daewoo Group reached an agreement with the government to sell the loans owed by the ailing conglomerate to the nation's banks, paving the way for the smooth restructuring of Daewoo. The nation's chaebols have virtually completed industrial restructuring of the nine core sectors as of the end of December 1999. These sectors include petrochemicals, semiconductors, aircraft, automobiles, electronics, oil refining, power generation facilities, vessel engines, and rolling stock. Oil refining: Hyundai Oil Refinery completed a takeover of Hanwha Energy's oil refining unit (June 30, 1999) Semiconductor: Hyundai Electronics completed a takeover of LG Semicon (July 7, 1999) Rolling stock: A consortium of Hyundai, Daewoo, and Hanjin established a consolidated company (July 1, 1999) Aircraft: A consortium of Hyundai, Samsung, and Daewoo established a consolidated company (October 1, 1999) Power generation facilities and vessel engines: Hanjung took over the units of Hyundai and Samsung Heavy Industries (December 30, 1999) In an effort to reinforce management transparency and accountability of domestic companies, relevant laws and institutions are being reorganized compliant with international standards. The following efforts have been made: Management transparency has been improved through the revision of the accounting system. Since FY' 99, listed firms have been required to adopt more comprehensive accounting standards and to make combined financial statements. The financial structure of domestic companies has been strengthened. For example, large corporations have been required to make capital structure improvement agreements with their creditor banks. In addition, limits on the equity investments or credits to their affiliates by the thirty largest conglomerates have been introduced. New loan guarantees between chaebol affiliates have been strictly banned and large corporations are required to wipe out the existing debt guarantees by the end of March 2000. Tax incentives have been provided to companies that swap their businesses with other companies. The government has given tax incentives on the parts of corporate income tax, capital gain tax, and special value-added tax arising from such business swaps. These measures have aimed to facilitate business M&As. 3. Labor Sector By reforming the labor sector, the rights of workers have been strengthened, coverage of social welfare has been widened, and labor market flexibility has been improved. The basic rights of workers have been strengthened. Teachers have been allowed to organize labor unions. In order to protect women workers, a new regulation titled Prevention of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace has been effective since February 1999. Various ways to provide more job opportunities to the disabled have also been developed, and a law to this effect was enacted in December 1999. The coverage of Labor Standard Law has been widened from a company with five or more workers to one with four or less workers. Additionally, minimum wage law coverage has been widened from a company with ten or more workers to one with five or more workers. A new labor-management culture is being nurtured. PR activities and education aimed at fostering the new labor-management culture have been strengthened. Tripartite Commission was legislated in May 1998, and the third round of the Tripartite Commission was launched in September 1999. Labor market flexibility has been improved. Since February 1998, companies have been allowed to lay off their workers for managerial reasons and a manpower-leasing system has been introduced. Protection of both the unemployed and the less fortunate has been strengthened. The coverage of both unemployment insurance and industrial accident compensation insurance has been widened. And since April 1999, unemployment insurance has been provided to all the jobless. 4. Public Sector Public sector reform has been implemented with a view to improving its productivity. This has also laid the cornerstone for the reform of other sectors. (1) Government As a result of the second restructuring, the government has become smaller, but more efficient. Civil Service Employee Reduction Plan Actual Target Year End-1997 Year End-1999 Year End-2001 Total Number of 162,000 26,000 136,000 Employees Number of Reductions 17,000 26,000 (2) State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) SOEs have also been a target for thorough restructuring. Thirteen state-owned companies, including The National Textbook Co. Ltd and Korea Technology Banking Corp, have been privatized thus far. Among them, Korea Telecom, POSCO, and Korea Electric Power Corporation have been sold to foreign investors through the issues of depositary receipts (DR). Korea Ginseng and Tobacco Co. and Korea Gas Corp. have been privatized through domestic public offerings. By privatizing the SOEs, the government secured 9.3 trillion won in proceeds. The privatization of the SOEs also contributed to the rise in Korea's international credibility and helped overcome its economic crisis. 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But this site is about much more than zappers. It is also about how to become healthier and how to recover your health if you are not healthy. It contains over 20 years of research on the 2 incurable diseases I overcame & many other conditions. This research has helped many people. My books tell the full story. Please email me if you have any questions.
My name is Ken Presner. I invented The Ultimate Zapper in 1996 inspired by Dr. Hulda Clark who invented the zapper in 1993. I am now introducing New Model BE (Battery Edition) -- a convenient, portable Ultimate Zapper.
BE was the original prototype model for AC adapter models SE & XE -- the powerhouse models that made The Ultimate Zapper famous by creating most of the 714 testimonials in The Archive. BE is an incredible value with its unique 12-feature formula -- by far the best value of any battery zapper.
There are now 5 models to choose from:
1. New Model BE is the world's first 12-feature battery zapper.
2. New Model SE was the world's first AC adapter zapper. SE & XE are the two classic powerhouse models.
3. New Models QE1 and QE2 are the only Quantum AC adapter zappers in the world.
The secret to the power & effectiveness of all models is the synergy of their unique 12-feature formula -- with extra features added to QE1 and QE2.
Features mean power. Power translates into results. The Ultimate Zapper's features convert into fast, deep, consistent and long lasting results. I mean real features -- specifications -- not buzzers & beepers, flashing lights, low battery warnings and other bells & whistles.
As you see in the mini chart (below) other popular zappers are weak. They don't come close to The Ultimate Zapper. Five Easy Access Charts expand the mini charts to show all comparative details for 33 popular zappers. The Ultimate Zapper easily takes 1st Prize. 714 Unsolicited Testimonials in 24 categories tell the full story. Miracles have even happened. Scroll down for the Testimonial Chart.
From an engineering viewpoint Terminator's design disqualifies its one magnet and one crystal from affecting the zapper's signal -- because they are not in the signal path. But I give credit for 2 extra nominal features in the chart (above). QE1 & QE2 feature a matrix of powerful N50 neodymium magnets and dozens of crystals in the signal path that are specifically designed to optimize therapeutic effects.
After all the tech talk it comes down to what everyone wants -- results. The Ultimate Zapper gives stunning results thanks to its unique formula and superior technology. Read the amazing stories and see for yourself. Take advantage of the 3-month trial and find out personally what thousands have already discovered. It is no surprise that 99 out of 100 people keep their zapper after the trial.
From a doctor
Dr. Mitchell H.: My wife & I had microscopic blood analysis done showing toxoplasmosis, yeast, trichomonas, red blood cell damage & anemia. We zapped 10 times. Our new blood test showed no parasites. The examiner was amazed. Incredibly fast results with your zapper. No drugs, tremendous results. We're very happy. Thanks for a safe, affordable, non-toxic way to get well. We really appreciate it. Feb 17, 2011
In 1989 I was paralyzed by Multiple Sclerosis. In 1994 I nearly died during emergency surgery for Crohn's disease. My Recovery Protocol shows I did not beat 2 incurable diseases by accident. Its 190 pages detail the therapies that enabled me to recover my health. Its lessons apply to many conditions. The Ultimate Zapper was a vital part of my recovery. It helped break the chain of pathology by killing parasites attracted to toxins. The 275-page companion book to My Recovery Protocol is Against All Odds.
Ken, Thank you so much ...
Karen Allen: Ken, I never get sick at all anymore since I began using The Ultimate Zapper. Thank you so much for the part you play in getting it out into the world. It has had an incredible impact on me. All the best.
Karen Allen, Jan. 29, 2011
Karen Allen acted with Harrison Ford in Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones movies. Her doctor advised The Ultimate Zapper for her Lyme disease. She zapped for only 4 hours. Amazingly, she was free of pain & symptoms after 2 days and has been Lyme-free for 10 years. Visit her page. Listen to her talk about her recovery and friends' recovery with her Ultimate Zapper. She uses New Model XE.
HIV -- Thyroid -- Miracles
Richard B.: My HIV+ friend got your zapper. In 6 months without any medication his blood samples showed a viral load less than 500 (down from 50,000). His doctor only wants to see him once a year. He's very happy. April 12, 2007
Jose Q.: My wife is totally cured from her thyroid disorder. Her Dr. cannot believe his eyes. Her hormonal levels are better than normal. Being pregnant her thyroid gland is functioning as if she was 20. She is 37. I am eternally grateful to you ... what your Ultimate Zapper has done to her healing. Aug. 26, 2012
Harry K.: First of all I would like to thank you for an amazing product you have developed. I have been using your ultimate zapper se model quite successfully for many years. It has created so many healing miracles I cannot even begin to count ... Sep. 22, 2014
The Ultimate Zapper has a 3-Month Trial & Lifetime Warranty.
99% of people keep their zapper after the trial. For those who may be interested,
there are Distributor Discounts and
Referral Discounts.
The Ultimate Zapper is made by experts
Oscilloscope testing assures no circuit failures.
Mercifully, although The Ultimate Zapper is very powerful it is designed not to be felt. Some sensitive people may feel gentle pulses. All models are easy to use -- no buttons, no beepers, no dials, no cycles, no flashing lights, no do-dads. Flip the switch and zap at 15 seconds. Many people stay at 15 seconds and feel the full healing power. The Ultimate Zapper is also the best pet zapper available anywhere. See the Instruction Manual here.
You may be wondering how effective Classic Models BE, SE and XE are opposite new Premium Models QE1 & QE2. Well, 90% of The Testimonials are from SE and XE users. Testimonials for QE1 and QE2 are even more impressive. BE was launched March 1, 2015.
QE1 and QE2 far exceed the parasite-killing capabilities of any competitor. See The Charts to learn why. This means deeper penetration and faster results for difficult and chronic conditions.
QE1 and QE2 far exceed the Tooth Zapper capabilities of any other tooth zapper. This means deeper penetration & faster results for tooth infections.
QE1 and QE2 have an amzing Electroporation Effect. This means deeper penetration and faster results for cell infusion.
QE1 & QE2 are amazing Blood Purifiers/Electrifiers -- at no extra charge. They produce the same results as Bob Beck Blood Purifiers, but faster and more efficiently using different technology. QE1 & QE2 are very powerful but the feeling is gentle. There is never a jolt as with Beck devices.
From a QE2 customer in 2015
Kimberly R: I didn't feel anything during the [zapping session] but felt very sleepy & tired afterward ... until 8 PM. I noticed the fullness in my right ear was completely gone. I've had it 24/7 for 8 years. I woke up this morning with more energy than I've had in many weeks. I am very excited about the results. I can give you a stellar testimonial. Jan. 27, 2015
From QE1 customers in 2014
Jed D.: I'm very pleased with the [New Model QE1] zapper. I've been zapping on average an hour a day since it arrived and have enjoyed some very positive & quantifiable results, confirmed by synchrometer/vega testing ... I'm a very happy customer and enthusiastically recommend [QE1] ... Jul. 24, 2014
Lori. L.: I'm so excited about using the [New Model QE1] zapper. I have tried many things over the last 20 years with temporary results. I'm a week into zapping and having excellent results with zapping on the Chakra points ...
Sep. 27, 2014
Andrew B.: My Ultimate Zapper QE1 arrived ... I'm very impressed with the machine. I did my 1st session today and could feel the healing energy flowing. I'm feeling very well. Muscle tension vastly reduced to practically zero and feeling distinctly changed for the better. And that's after only one session! ... Many thanks for a great product. Oct. 8, 2014
XE, SE and BE are superb Parasite Zappers that easily exceed the results of all other parasite zappers on the market. See The Charts to learn why.
XE, SE and BE are amazing Tooth Zappers -- at no extra charge. They deliver better results -- by far -- than any other tooth zapper available.
XE, SE and BE are very powerful Electroporation Zappers -- at no extra charge. No other zapper lays claim to this powerful therapy that creates a temporary enhancement of cell porosity allowing super-infusion of herbs and supplements into the cells.
For example, this may be important regarding cancer. The research of Dr. Linus Pauling (Nobel Prize) and Dr. Irwin Stone proves vitamin C kills cancer. The Ultimate Zapper's powerful Electroporation Effect floods cells with vitamin C if taken in large doses with food within an hour of zapping.
From an XE customer in 2014
Jeff B.: We've received the [New Model XE] zapper and we absolutely love it! Our entire family is zapping, even one of our dogs. After 4 days I passed 3 dead worms. Beyond grossed out, but incredibly grateful for what you've created. We are interested in possibly becoming distributors ... May 20, 2014
From an SE customer in 2014
Jason I.: I never had any idea the [New Model SE] zapper would work like it does ... working some nasty stuff out of my system ... I will gladly write a review and how it's helped me. I honestly never thought a small box and some steel could do this kind of work! June 13, 2014
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Electrical engineers, healers & dowsers and electronics experts say The Ultimate Zapper is #1. Even the competition likes The Ultimate Zapper. Don Croft of Terminator admitted "it's a good zapper." David Etheredge of ParaZapper declared "it may be the best single frequency zapper". So, he tried to clone it and take its name. Auto-Zap also tried to take its name. The Ultimate Zapper is the only zapper name coveted by other zapper makers.
Howard G.: I am a qualified Scenar therapist, Electro Crystal Therapist, Acmos Bioenergitian, Hypnotherapist, Tai Chi Instructor, etc. with cutting edge equipment. I treat people. I have used zappers, Hulda Clark frequency generators with inbuilt zapper mode, Don Croft Terminator, Sota Blood Electrifier. The Ultimate Zapper is the most effective I have used, ever. Strong statement? Yes, especially as I have £20,000 worth of healing equipment. I congratulate you on a simple device that will probably work on everyone. Oct. 3, 2012
1. near 100% Duty Cycle
2 New Features
The Ultimate Zapper's positive offset square wave reaches deeply into the body due to a near 100% Duty Cycle that is 2x longer than the wave from other zappers. Studies show an 88% Duty Cycle gives superior results. Treatment time is reduced by 64% with a 90% Duty Cycle.
This study shows high Duty Cycle x voltage greatly improves results. The Ultimate Zapper's Duty Cycle x 10.5 volts penetrates much deeper than zappers with a 50% Duty Cycle x a discharging 9-volt battery.
The Ultimate Zapper All Other Zappers
The Ultimate Zapper's stabilized wave stays square with body contact. This creates
superior results in synergy with its other 11 features.
The Ultimate Zapper Unstabilized Zappers
The evidence from scientific testing shows that the product quality of PCBs (printed circuit boards) degrades from the high temperatures they undergo when machined. Scientific testing shows that point-to-point hard wiring gives a superior signal versus the green PCBs used in most zappers that look neat but that often fail. There is lots to read about the failure problem on WikiPedia and on this blog.
Point-point wiring is how all electronics were made before the advent of PCBs. In fact, many high end audio companies still use hard wiring because they know it produces a superior signal. I use hard wiring in The Ultimate Zapper to produce the best possible signal -- without the risk of failure. There has not been a single circuit failure in 18 years. Hard wiring is one of the secrets of The Ultimate Zapper's success.
The Ultimate Zapper's AC adapter with SE, XE, QE1 and QE2 produces a constant 10.5 volts with distortion-free wave & undiminished effectiveness. Battery discharge causes wave distortion that diminishes effectiveness. When you top up your low self-discharge rechargeable 9-volt battery in New Model BE after each zapping session there is no wave distortion.
Wave Distortion with Battery Zappers
New Model QE2 orders are shipped with a 12-volt Universal AC Adapter -- free of charge. US and Canadian orders for New Models SE, XE and QE1 are shipped with a 9-volt North American AC Adapter -- free of charge. Overseas orders for New Models SE, XE & QE1 are shipped with a 9-volt Universal AC Adapter -- free of charge. Read why the AC adapters are 100% safe here.
To keep the voltage and amperage of BE's battery at the optimum for therapeutic effects you should use a rechargeable 9-volt battery and top up the battery after each session. I recommend a rechargeable like this one -- a low self-discharge battery for $4.50 that is rechargeable up to 1000 times.
New Model XE with its Neutrik gold-plated connectors has much higher conductivity compared to zappers using wrist bands or nickel-plated clips. It has 40% higher conductivity than The Original Ultimate Zapper thanks to the synergy of internal circuitry, silver alloy solder and the AC adapter. It is RoHS Compliant and is "green" with all lead-free components. Read more.
Dr. Clark said "footpads help greatly". They increase penetration up to 77%. And they allow for hands-free zapping and for pet zapping. One pair of stainless steel footpads is an optional add-on with New Models QE1, XE SE and BE. Optional footpads for New Model QE2 are 1 solid copper footpad and 1 stainless steel footpad. This combination produces the best possible synergy -- much greater than either 2 stainless steel footpads or 2 copper footpads. Click here for connection instructions. Read more about footpads.
The Ultimate Zapper kills pathogens more effectively than other zappers thanks to the synergy of its 12 features. Please see the above discussion on the importance of feature synergy. The Ultimate Zapper's 2500 Hz. is the best zapping frequency for New Models QE1, XE, SE and BE. QE2 features a slightly lower frequency than QE1, XE and SE. Extensive testing has shown that a frequency of 2,000 Hz. creates superior synergy with QE2's other features. The frequency tolerance of all 4 models is an amazing 1%.
Harmonics are secondary frequencies that enhance the primary wave. Electronics expert Dr. Richard Loyd tested all major zappers. He found my zapper gives more harmonics than any other. Electronics expert Giovanni P. backed his findings with oscilloscope views and research. "Digital zappers" that dial frequencies give no harmonics. FAQ #4.
The Ultimate Zapper All Other Zappers
New Models QE1 and QE2 have a powerful capacity for the same blood purification/electrification (patented elsewhere) as the Bob Beck magnetic pulser devices. See scientific proof. See Instruction #25 and testimonials on HIV, cancer and Lyme in The Archive.
Terminator and Longevity say you need to change your diet and alkalize to benefit from their zappers. No change in diet is required to receive The Ultimate Zapper's therapeutic benefits. Some customers have even reported it enhances the positive effects of an alkaline diet -- the healthiest diet to follow -- via its powerful Electroporation Effect.
Electroporation increases cell porosity temporarily, enhancing the uptake of supplements, herbs, nutrients & medicine (dosages may reduce). Zapper makers say zappers don't create electroporation -- referring to their zappers. 21 unsolicited Electoporation Testimonials are indisputable proof of The Ultimate Zapper's powerful Electroporation Effect. If you care to take the Electroporation Challenge you will witness this for yourself. Those using colloidal silver and homeopathic remedies may notice a strong enhancement of their therapeutic effects thanks to the powerful Electroporation Effect.
Electroporation also oxygenates and thins the blood. Red blood cells and clumped before zapping (below left) and freshly oxygenated 30 minutes later (below right). Scientific paper.
Dowsers love The Ultimate Zapper. "Your zapper increases the human aura 3 times. It is a very healing instrument." "Arthur Doerksen's Auto-Zap works -- but not well. Yours won among all those I tested on the net." An expanded aura enhances the body's healing powers. Documentation.
The Ultimate Zapper
Enhances the Human Aura
This exclusive feature is available only in New Model QE1 and New Model QE2.
NEODYMIUM MAGNETS: Neodymium rare earth magnets are the most powerful magnets in the world, much more powerful than ferrous magnets. Studies show that magnetic therapies stimulate circulation, reduce inflammation and alleviate pain. The powerful array of 12 N50 neodymium magnets in New Model QE1 and New Model QE2 also helps to increase energy. With QE1 and QE2 the flow of healing electro-magnetic energy is more gentle than with magnetic pulsers since the signal flow is constant. This also makes its healing energy more effective.
This exclusive feature is available only in New Model QE1 and New Model QE2.
AMETHYST CRYSTALS: Amethyst has powerful healing properties on the physical, emotional and spiritual planes. Its healing powers have been documented through the ages. As a variety of quartz, amethyst also has the energies inherent in quartz. It is both powerful and gentle in its action. Please see these informative links: Amethyst 1, Amethyst 2, Amethyst 3.
I wrote my 190-page book after a nearly 7-year life-and-death battle with Multiple Sclerosis and Crohn's disease. The lessons in my book apply to many conditions and diseases with underlying toxicity. I was poisoned by "silver amalgam" fillings that are 50% mercury.
The key to my recovery was breaking the chain of pathology by detoxifying -- parallel with zapping to kill pathogens that are attracted to metals. I am living and healthy proof you can come back even from paralysis and near death caused by mercury poisoning.
Many people don't know they are toxic: "My fillings are out. I don't have a problem". But out of your mouth is not out of your body. Mercury from "silver" fillings leaches into organs & bodily systems and destroys their normal functioning. And mercury suppresses the immune system which opens the door to many correlated co-infections and conditions with a whole host of disease names.
From the Minamata mercury disaster in Japan in 1956.
I looked like this -- paralyzed with MS in 1989.
I looked like this after Crohn's surgery in 1994
-- with my hospital ID wrist bands (right).
Mercury is the #1 neurotoxin on the planet. It crosses the placenta to poison the foetus. Dental mercury toxicity goes by many names: cerebral palsy, autism, mental retardation, ADD, Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson's, ALS, Lupus, bipolar disorder, MS, Alzheimer's, epilepsy. Mercury also poisons the glands and causes thyroid disease and diabetes. It also causes intestinal and heart disease & suppresses the immune system causing Lyme, candida & Morgellons. See the links in the right-hand margin for more information.
The FDA was sued in 2008 with the Moms Against Mercury autism lawsuit exposing their criminality. They were sued again in 2014 -- this time by The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology.
When you arrive at the doctor's with symptoms of mercury poisoning you will never hear "Open wide. Let's look for mercury." Since mercury from fillings is the #1 toxin in most peoples' lives this would be logical. But mercury is never mentioned. It is off limits. The obvious conclusion to draw is the health care system is steeped in corruption.
My book is a specific and comprehensive protocol. It describes exactly what I did to recovery from 2 incurable diseases. It empowers people to make informed choices. Zapping is vital. It kills opportunitic pathogens attracted to toxins. Detoxification is the focus -- how to detoxify metals and chemicals and revitalize the immune system, with lab testing as proof. My book has helped many people recovery from various conditions.
From an unsolicited book review
"... an extremely informative read ..."
Mark W.: Having read all of [Hulda Clark's books] I can say that ... the vast majority of the book [My Recovery Protocol] does not read like a Clark book, so no need to worry that you'll be saying "Oh, I already knew all of this." The book is an excellent and extremely informative read and allows you to be in control of your own health and decisions ... Of course, an Ultimate Zapper is essential in my opinion to obtain stunning results, but the book is not a sales pitch on the zappers. Not even close. ... even for a healthy individual ... this is definitely on the "must read" list ... there are many, many useful links provided throughout the book which is very convenient to not only verify or understand information better, but also it keeps all of your recovery information in one place, nicely put together and extremely well-organized. Nov. 29, 2014
Against All Odds is the 275-page companion to My Recovery Protocol.
It describes what I went through to escape a hopeless situation -- 2 incurable diseases.
It also tells the story of how I overcame the medical system to get my life back.
It exposes the AMA and FDA that collude with the cunning ADA to create illness via
mercury poisoning & profit from the tragic results. My book is an indictment of
the medical system. Read Inside.
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I answer all emails same day. I do not take in calls but I do make out calls. Kindly email me your number. This address is not for orders or deliveries.Ken Presner, 1027 Davie Street, Suite 520, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6E 4L2
Your communication supercedes every business ...
Mark W.: Hi Ken, ... Thank you again and please feel free to quote me as saying that your communication (both speed and quality of information) supercedes every business I have ever dealt with online, hands down.
Feb 16, 2015.
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My site and my books are a message of hope for those suffering from incurable diseases and other conditions. I am an eternal optimist. You have to be to overcome two incurable diseases -- against all odds. I follow my mother's example. Here she is zapping at 90 after twice beating life-threatening cancer. She always knew The Ultimate Zapper helped her live a longer and healthier life. She kept her own home until she passed away just shy of 98.
Welcome to Zapperland where you may be interested to read about Auto-Zap, Longevity Zapper, Dr. Clark Research Association, Terminator, Mini Silver Terminator and ParaZapper -- engaging in shenanigans.
Auto-Zap came up with a good idea to get people to visit his site. I own theultimatezapper.com. So he bought the ultimatezapper.com -- a redirect link used to fool people into visiting his site when they search for The Ultimate Zapper. Very useful.
ParaZapper has an obsession with The Ultimate Zapper. He began referring to it as his ultimate zapper (in lower case) -- meaning The Ultimate Zapper from Ken Presner. He was implying anyone can have an ultimate zapper. Even him. So, he tried to clone The Ultimate Zapper -- and named his clone the UZ (in upper case). Very original.
ParaZapper has links to fraudulent "reports" about my site -- links that lead to criminal-run sites that front for extortion. RipOff Report is owned by convicted felon Ed Magedson. His agent asked me to ante up $50,000 to have a "report" deleted. Even after I proved fraud ParaZapper still links to these "reports". Very convenient.
Peter Boudreau of Educate-Yourself sells a Terminator clone. He uses the alias Ken Adachi as a paid disinformer. He is known as a liar-for-hire who has slandered various sites & their owners, including me. Very educational.
Thankfully, only these 3 makers lie about my work. Read an eye-opening expose on zapper makers in Zapperland.
Be not deceived; God is not mocked:
for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Galatians 6:7
Ken, I trust you ... you back up everything
John G.: Ken, I trust you because you back up everything you say. Some of your competition make undocumented vague claims against the Ultimate Zapper ... You, on the other hand, spend zero time developing baseless innuendo, and a lot of time showing simple but important common sense scientific reasons why you have the superior product. I appreciate your using good hard facts presented sensibly ... not a propoganda fear factory like many of your competitors. THEY are exactly the type of people I cannot trust. I am confident therefore in choosing to purchase The Ultimate Zapper over the products of your competitors! May 18, 2014
I am also an audiophile, and I design high end audio power conditioners and high end audio accessories. Please visit my new Gone Audio Page.
The Inside of My Power Amplifier
Here is my power amplifier. The Atma-Sphere S-30 is hand made by Ralph Karsten using point-to-point wiring. It cost over $4000. Ralph is one of the most highly regarded amplifier makers in the world. See any green printed circuit boards inside? Like many high end audio components it is made without them -- just like The Ultimate Zapper. Hard-wiring may not look pretty but it produces the highest quality signal vs. PCBs. This is one of the secrets of its success that some competitors don't want you to know about. It is no accident The Ultimate Zapper has been so successful for 20 years.


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Norwich - Mayor Peter Nystrom plans to propose the creation of a revolving loan program that would provide local loan money to match state manufacturing assistance funding in an effort to attract manufacturing businesses to Norwich.
Nystrom will ask the City Council Monday to designate the Norwich Community Development Corp. to write a proposed development plan that would include the manufacturing loan program, hold public meetings on the plan and submit it in spring to the City Council for approval. Under state statutes, the plan also would have to be approved by the state Department of Economic and Community Development and the Office of Policy and Management.
An outline of the proposed plan, dated Dec. 31, provided by NCDC calls for a loan fund starting with $800,000 in bonded money provided by the city of Norwich that could be loaned to manufacturing businesses committed to locating in Norwich. Money paid back by companies would be placed back into the loan program for future allocation.
Nystrom's resolution will be discussed by the City Council at Monday's 7:30 p.m. meeting at City Hall. The meeting will begin with Nystrom's annual State of the City Address.
Nystrom said city officials have been working with a potential first recipient already, but he could not provide details. Nystrom said a manufacturer with about 50 employees located elsewhere in Connecticut is interested in moving into the Stanley Israelite Norwich Business Park with assistance from the state Manufacturing Assistance Act of 1990.
NCDC President Robert Mills said currently, Norwich is at "a distinct disadvantage" compared to other municipalities because of lack of available manufacturing land and existing industrial zones with obsolete buildings difficult to redevelop.
He envisioned the new manufacturing loan program to encompass all existing city industrial zones. Once the city's Plan of Conservation and Development is completed, NCDC hopes to work with city planners and the City Council as the zoning board to "get creative" in allowing some smaller assembly operations or small technical labs - considered manufacturing in current zoning regulations - in other zones.
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Mills estimated Norwich has lost out on opportunities to attract about a half dozen manufacturing entities to the city because of siting problems, including Nalas Engineering, which located in Essex and one medical equipment assembly operation.
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rose virgin needs help identifying illness in knockouts
In the last week or so my previously healthy and thriving sunny knockouts have taken a turn for the worst. The Leaves have begun to yellow, brown, and dry up. There are some large holes in some of the leaves, but the most troubling are the tiny dots (see picture) scattered about nearly all of the leaves. The blooms are still mostly healthy and the stalks appear to be healthy as well. Our recent temperatures have been rather high (in the 90s) with some intermittent rain and our house faces south so the bushes get sun all day long. I have been using a spray for pests on the bushes for about a month. Any ideas or thoughts on what could be happening with my babies?
I would check for Red Spider Mites. Take a white piece of paper, hold it under some of the discolored leaves, tap the leaves good, and if you have some very, very tiny spots that move show up on the paper, you have spider mites. They have been very bad here this year and have hit several of my roses. Also, look closely and see if you have very fine webs anywhere on the plants. Usually they are on the growing tip of a stem or where a stem junction at the cane is. That is another indicator of spider mites.
You can use an organic spray - I use one made by Ortho but for the life of me I can't think of the name of it right now. Sorry......I'll blame stress and age for that. LOL
Good luck.
Are there small black spots or white spots. I can't make the picture bigger with out it being blurry lol but iif so it could be fungal. You can mix baking soda with a bit of dish soap and water spray on and let dry it will help if its fungal but i think lack of water and high temps could be the problem. Un sure. Though due to my computer hating me today
Are there small black spots or white spots. I can't make the picture bigger with out it being blurry lol but iif so it could be fungal. You can mix baking soda with a bit of dish soap and water spray on and let dry it will help if its fungal but i think lack of water and high temps could be the problem. Un sure. Though due to my computer hating me today
Spider mites. Please stop using the insecticide immediately. It does not kill the mites but does kill the insects that would naturally eat the mites thus you have a big mite population explosion. The very best thing that you can do is to buy a water wand for your garden hose and wash your roses every day for a week or so. Using the water wand, you can reach the underside of the leaves where the mites live.
Since your Knock-Outs are in a hot, dry location (ideal for spider mites), you will need to wash the foliage weekly for the rest of the summer. Good luck!
The top picture looks fine. There will usually be a couple of old leaves dying and turning yellow.
The second picture, bronzy and stippled, does look like spider mites. What Cecily says is correct--insecticides actually cause mite problems. Look on the underside with a magnifier and you should see wisps of webbing, black fecal specks, and maybe the tiny crab-like critters themselves. I would strip off any leaves that are bronzy, stippled, dry, and curling, and then wash the underside of the foliage repeatedly.
Yup. Spider mites, and as bad an infestation of them as I've ever seen.
When you spray regularly, you encourage spider mites, because you are killing all of the "good bugs" that would have eaten them up.
Here, the garden hose is your best friend. Be sure to wash the UNDERSIDE of the leaves, as that's where the little creeps congregate to do their evil work.
Maggie, the rose slugs are probably gone now. But if some of them are still there, washing off the underside of the leaves will get rid of them, along with the mites.
It's amazing -- but really, the most effective solution isn't a chemical . . . it's something as simple as water at high pressure.
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William Marina - 6/17/2005
There is, of course, a school of thought, and I am not saying I agree with it, which holds that Socrates was an early sophist, and this was all turned around by Plato.
Aeon J. Skoble - 6/17/2005
Ah, but there's the irony -- he _was_ an intellectual, as high a brow as they come! What he was not was a sophist, one of those for whom argument is just a game and there's no such thing as truth. What we need to do is not discredit the notion of the intellectual, but differentiate the real lovers of wisdom from the modern-day sophists.
William Marina - 6/17/2005
Probably the reason Socrates remains among my favorites is that he defined himself as a hoplite, "spear carrier," in the phalanx rather as a high brow intellectual.
Aeon J. Skoble - 6/16/2005
Thanks Chris. I like your phrasing about bridging the gaps - that's exactly it. I dislike dumbing down as much as the next guy, but that doesn't mean philosophers should never speak to the mainstream. I have more to say about this here: http://www.bridgew.edu/NewsEvnt/BridRev/Archives/02dec.pdf (scroll down to page 4 I think, it's a pdf).
Chris Matthew Sciabarra - 6/16/2005
Very fine points, Aeon. And I've so enjoyed your work on popular culture. I share your appreciation of the ways in which popular culture and philosophy can bridge the gaps that have emerged between them.
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