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...incident is a classic example of the hazards of a labyrinthine bureaucracy. The danger was known, reported by a state inspector, and ignored. Red tape encumbered state, city and Harvard offices--all were aware of the threat, yet all were confused about who had official responsibility. So none took the initiative...

Author: By Spencer S. Hsu, | Title: A Child's Fall Prompts City Safety Reviews | 6/9/1988 | See Source »

...three months after Davis joined the band, Bullet LaVolta entered the underground Boston music scene--as the band played a show at Adams House and their single "Baggage" brought them airtime on local radio stations and a new, wider audience. That summer, the band produced its first limited release tape...

Author: By Maia E. Harris, | Title: And His Band Plays On | 6/9/1988 | See Source »

...gang member posing as a Merrill Lynch executive called First Chicago to arrange the transfer of $24 million to the account of "Lord Investments" in Vienna's Creditanstalt bank. He first heard a taped message: "This is First Chicago transfer operations. Your transaction is being recorded." Unfazed, the caller placed the order with one of Taylor's unwitting co-workers. Taylor pretended to phone another Merrill Lynch official for backup confirmation. He really called the Chicago home of Bailey, who gave an authentic-sounding "approval" as the tape rolled. The $24 million was promptly wired to New York's Citibank...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Chairman and His Board | 5/30/1988 | See Source »

...enough with analysis. Lovesexy is an incredibly danceable album, and very infectious. You put this tape into a player, and immediately, everyone within earshot will begin to bob their heads and tap their feet. It's almost uncanny how quickly it works...

Author: By Alvar J. Mattei, | Title: Prince Gets Off On Love, Sex, and Funk | 5/25/1988 | See Source »

...Sometimes these issues are better fought out with particular petitions," he said. "It makes things clearer." He also said he was wary of the red tape a comprehensive citywide zoning project could create...

Author: By Anne F. Palmer, | Title: Walsh Proposes Rezoning City | 5/25/1988 | See Source »

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