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Thursday, July 22, 2010
Raids are increasing on farms and private food-supply clubs—here are 5 tips for surviving one | Grist
Raids are increasing on farms and private food-supply clubs—here are 5 tips for surviving one | Grist
Even as Oakland California prepares for large-scale marijuana cultivation, other farms in California -- producing traditional foods -- are facing increased raids for operating without a license or refusing to pasteurize their product. Of course, this has the effect of preventing market fragmentation, and imposes barriers to entry on small scale producers.
Even as Oakland California prepares for large-scale marijuana cultivation, other farms in California -- producing traditional foods -- are facing increased raids for operating without a license or refusing to pasteurize their product. Of course, this has the effect of preventing market fragmentation, and imposes barriers to entry on small scale producers.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Businesses leery of Pittsburgh's parking plan - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Businesses leery of Pittsburgh's parking plan - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Apparently, the government of Pittsburgh is thinking about privatizing the water and parking authorities. At the moment I see no indication that the plans include any mechanism for introducing competition into these markets -- so the city will be selling off both the infrastructure and the monopoly market.
It sounds like some third-world kleptocracy.
Apparently, the government of Pittsburgh is thinking about privatizing the water and parking authorities. At the moment I see no indication that the plans include any mechanism for introducing competition into these markets -- so the city will be selling off both the infrastructure and the monopoly market.
It sounds like some third-world kleptocracy.
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