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What could be more benign than that boy scout of financial instruments, the municipal bond? What town has not floated an issue to build a road? What little old lady (or big mutual fund) has not heard an accountant extol "munis" as the most foolproof of investments? Lending to companies is risky: they fold overnight, leaving squabbling creditors. But municipalities don't disappear from the map; and knowing they will borrow more tomorrow, they will do anything -- even raise taxes-to avoid defaulting today...
Ralph, too, claims to have a foolproof strategyfor smuggling kegs in the Yard...
Still, the guards cannot provide foolproof security, Horrell said...
...lesbian channels try to ensure accurategender representation by requiring that thosewishing to participate pass a preliminary test.Such tests are not foolproof, though. Riffraffactually failed one while attempting to communewith the community: "They asked me what my brasize was, and I didn't know, 'cause I don't knowhow bra sizing works. Then they asked me what thedifference is between OB and Tampax. I didn't knowthat either, 'cause I don't use tampons. Then theyasked me what jean size I wear, and I gave themthe men's size, because I wear men's jeans."Riffraff herself is not immune...
...course, the system is not foolproof, and problems sometimes arise in one of the many facets of health care delivery. To address these problems, UHS has systems to allow patients to voice their comments. Students can speak confidentially to UHS Patient Advocate Kathleen Dias with any questions, comments or complaints. Kathleen serves as the patient's chief ally in addressing any issues relating to their individual care. If students want their comments or complaints handled confidentially by their fellow students, they can submit written responses to the student response box located on the first floor of UHS. A student patient...