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Uber: criminal?

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These firms evaded regulation, but were able to mobilize their customers as advocates and pay for campaigns to support what they were doing, making it difficult for elected and appointed officials to challenge their narrative. (If If they even had the understanding to be able to do so, they'd lose.

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Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Eight | Civic Engagement and Positive Promotion of Democracy

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While someone could hold open a door and a person passing through could say thank you, necessary ADA regulations are making many doors automatic. In any case, people like to volunteer, hold classes, do demonstrations, etc., at farmers and public markets.

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Dr Oz at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services: a chance to improve food service in hospitals

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Jeenah Moon for The Washington Post) CMMS, among other things, regulates hospitals in many ways, including food service. Despite various limitations, a few of their items are restaurant quality already, but certain key dishes are not and a majority of dishes are not.