Because it is under the table, officials struggle to factor it into their reforms.

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The question on the table is whether Cintas claimed it was under government orders to slap on the charges when, in fact, no such regulatory fees existed.

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It is hard now to believe that in 1902 a tiger was shot under the billiard table (that the big cat emerged from a circus rather than virgin rain-forest, and was shot by a school headmaster, makes the story no less exotic).

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At one time I thought maybe it's only half the job, but actually it is a complete job and I'm looking forward to getting my feet under the table.

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It is best done at meal time in the evening at a well-lighted table in a quiet corner, or under a tree in the morning.

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