For example, the Food-4-Less store in Englewood improved access to fresh food for almost 41, 000 people, most of whom are black.

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Apple (nasdaq: AAPL - news - people ) Chief Executive Steve Jobs wants to patent a process that will save customers the hassle of waiting to order a cup of coffee at a local Starbucks (nasdaq: SBUX - news - people ) or a fresh burger at the nearest fast food restaurant.

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The retailer has also lowered its prices in general so that its fresh and organic food is available to more people.

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