Question:
The rules were promulgated using the notice and comment procedures

Does it follow that "Comment procedures are not effective. "?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

Question:
Slim advanced slowly.

Does it follow that "Slim approached steadily."?
Answer:
yes

Question:
It felt as if the entire place was supercharged, choked full of some bizarre, intoxicating cross between anger, fear...and guilt.

Does it follow that "The funeral reception was a very bizarre place filled with all sorts of emotions. "?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

Question:
If you do go online, use an Australian site, as they're the best regulated.

Does it follow that "Don't use an Australian site if you do go online, they're the worst regulated."?
Answer:
no