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Lobbyists swarm regulators and lawmakers, champion voluntary self-regulation, and present themselves as “part of the solution,” all while quietly fortifying their defenses around the bottom line.

Preller fortified the roster at the trading deadline, and Adam told him after the injury Monday that he was grateful for the addition of dynamic reliever Mason Miller.

“This can come from milk, yogurt, or cheese. It can also come from lactose-free milk and fortified soy milk or yogurt.”

She’s got some stuff to fortify herself so that she could come back.

In the wake of the deadly January fires that burned through Altadena and Pacific Palisades, many people are wondering: Can we truly fortify our city against a firestorm?