Apollo BBS Archive - September 1988

Apollo BBS Archive - September 1, 1988


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Message: 4099
Author: $ James Taranto
Category: Chit-Chat
Subject: Oudin
Date: 08/31/88  Time: 17:47:56

How odd.  I have never heard of such an arrangement.  Of course, it makes
sense -- if a landlord is having trouble renting a place, and someone wants
to rent it but isn't making money and can't afford to pay what it's worth,
he might work something out where the rent goes up if the tenant makes a
profit, or where the rent is proportional to the profit.  A landlord in such
a case is taking a risk, because the business might not be successful and he
would then be renting a property perhaps for less than it costs to maintain.
It is my understanding that Cliff isn't making much profit these days
anyway, so the landlord would not be getting a cut.  Thus, it is
unreasonable (and characteristically silly) for you to blast the landlord as
a "bloodsucker."

Message: 4100
Author: $ Beauregard Dog
Category: Chit-Chat
Subject: last
Date: 08/31/88  Time: 22:00:17

Of course, one could be in an arrangement where the landlord is charging
close-to-market prices *plus* profits

Message: 4101
Author: $ Nick Ianuzzi
Category: Chit-Chat
Subject: last
Date: 09/01/88  Time: 00:57:49

An arrangement such as that is actually quite common. It is called
"percentage rent." Generally the rent is set at a fixed amount until the
tenant's net (or even gross) income exceeds an amount specified in the
lease. At that time, the rent either becomes a percentage of income, or
is increased by a percentage of the amount of income over the specified
figure.

Message: 4103
Author: $ Ann Oudin
Category: Chit-Chat
Subject: Rents
Date: 09/01/88  Time: 08:48:11

It is common practice for owners of small malls to collect high rents and a
percentage of the profits. =*--ANN--*=

Message: 4104
Author: $ Peter Petrisko
Category: Question?
Subject: CLIFF
Date: 09/01/88  Time: 09:37:18

So when is this Kiss-it-off GT?

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Message: 4106
Author: $ James Taranto
Category: Chit-Chat
Subject: last
Date: 09/01/88  Time: 19:13:34

Speek fer yerself.

Message: 4107
Author: $ Lloyd Pulley
Category: Chit-Chat
Subject: James T.
Date: 09/01/88  Time: 20:15:53

James,
 
   The percentage rent is quite common (as previously stated) but most small
(and even some large) retaliate with what's also know as 'two sets of
books'.   What's shown the landlord (and IRS) is different than what's kept
in the second set....the set that's show to prospective buyers.
 
   All your bigger malls practice percentage rent...Metro Center, Chris
Town, etc....and many of the smaller ones.   Contrary to what Ann believes,
it is a way that a business can get started at a lower rent (at a guaranteed
rate) and only have to pay more as they do better.  This also increases the
landlords interest in the total mall being successful and busy.
 
   And remember this....no-one makes a person move into one of these malls. 
It's their own choice.
 
(LL)oyd Pulley
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Message: 1919
Author: $ Daryl Westfall
Category: Cosmos-Chatter
Subject: Last Few
Date: 08/31/88  Time: 22:21:26

These totally sexist messages have got to stop! It's just as I suspected;
you're only interested in us for our bodies, not our minds. Typical. Oh,
excuse me, while I put something on. Perhaps these bikini briefs? Oh, yes.
Now what were we talking about? Shakespeare?
 
 
 
 *=* Daryl "I Am Not A Bimbo" Westfall *=*

Message: 1920
Author: $ Gary Jones
Category: Question ?
Subject: Bimbo
Date: 09/01/88  Time: 07:07:43

Didn't Disney just re-release the movie by that name?  And wasn't it about a
little elephant whose mother was killed by hunters?

Message: 1921
Author: $ Ann Oudin
Category: Cosmos-Chatter
Subject: Daryl/bodies
Date: 09/01/88  Time: 09:00:54

On the serious side - for men to have great bodies is the least of what a
woman wants - maybe for one night, but it isn't important for a life time!
We want men that can talk to us! Consideration and respect would be nice
too. Our society separates the sexes from birth - so therefore, men and
woman live in their own little worlds until they get married and then they
spend years going through life without understanding each other! That's sad
because there is very little difference between us physically. We are all
just human beings with basically the same wants and needs! But I think the
most important thing is to be able to converse. Men have a tendency to hold
things in - to walk away from problems at home. That causes major
difficulties and usually divorces. Woman on the other hand sometimes want to
'talk things to death' when it just not that important.  Sigh - I guess Rod
is right - we'll never grow up! =*--Annie the ASSp--*=

Message: 1922
Author: $ Gary Jones
Category: Cosmos-Chatter
Subject: Men & Women
Date: 09/01/88  Time: 14:29:24

Somewhere I read that one of the ancient philosophers theorized that men and
women were tro alien species inhabiting the same planet.

Sometimes it looks that way when we all have such different expectations
about the other sex.

However, as the ol' Frenchman said, "Viva le difference!"

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 1:        Love is fine but friendship is better.  My wife and I are friends 
 2:and that takes one over the rough spots.  
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Message: 1924
Author: $ Beauregard Dog
Category: Cosmos-Chatter
Subject: Gary Jones
Date: 09/01/88  Time: 17:23:11

I think it goes "Vive la difference"
 - but my French is a bit rusty (but soon to improve)

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Message: 10
Author: $ Ann Oudin
Category: Chew the Fat
Subject: Hey man!
Date: 09/01/88  Time: 09:58:38

Ralph Blehm came over yesterday (a cute old fart!) and told me because I
have dyed my hair back brown - that I look 10 years younger! Now that surely
disqualifies me from being on this 'Old Farts Board'! However - I think I
will stick around and learn something. I've always respected my elders!
=*--Prunes Annie--*=

Message: 11
Author: $ Sandy SYSOP
Category: Eat Prunes!
Subject: Last
Date: 09/01/88  Time: 13:39:08

        There should be a new sig. called the Liars Sig. and Ralph will be
the first user ..........

        Sorry, Ann

        Come to think of it, you will have to look more than 10 years
younger to disqualify yourself ........

        Sorry again, Ann

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 1:        I'd like to meet that guy.  From his messages he is really 'spaced 
 2:out' and that puts him in my league.
 3:        What a dumb ass SIG this is.  How sad.
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Message: 53979
Author: $ Apollo SYSOP
Category: The SYSOP Speaks
Subject: CLOSED!
Date: 08/31/88  Time: 18:05:43

        That sums it up, I am out of business...
Just sad that ONLY Kim P. stopped by to say bye..  A slow day to say the
least.
        Thanks James Hawley for the Lunch yesterday...

7 years gone.. and I wonder if it was worth it.  Too late now, but for those
who helped...you have my thanks.
        ALL POSTED SALES by me on this BBS are now VOId.

Bye bye boys and girls
                Clifford Winters

                                Into the VOId.......................poof!

Message: 53980
Author: $ David Burkhart
Category: Chit Chat
Subject: last
Date: 08/31/88  Time: 18:16:14

I would have stopped by, but it would have been too depressing.
I assume this means that the re SIG is history too, eh?

Message: 53981
Author: $ Beauregard Dog
Category: Chit Chat
Subject: store
Date: 08/31/88  Time: 21:58:58

I would have stopped by this afternoon, but I had to go waterskiing.

Message: 53982
Author: $ Paul Savage
Category: Chit Chat
Subject: Toad Reese
Date: 09/01/88  Time: 05:21:37

 Why do I get the singular honor of being on your list twice? Afraid you're
going to be too lonesome down there without me?
Anyway, you should have gotten some experience putting my name up there the
second time, if you want to define experience as that quality that allows
you to recognize the same mistake when you've made it again.
Oh, but I forgot. You don't recognize error when you're that close to it, do
ya?
Keep smiling!

Message: 53983
Author: $ Paul Savage
Category: Chit Chat
Subject: Cliff
Date: 09/01/88  Time: 05:24:57

 After our phone conversation yesterday, I really had intended to come up
there, but since I have been blessed with two grandchildren for the school
year, things have been even more hectic than they already were, and we
simply couldn't make it.
If you would still like to sell the micro, maybe we could get together at
some time convenient to both if us and have a look at it? Best of luck.

Message: 53984
Author: $ Gary Jones
Category: In search of
Subject: Apollo
Date: 09/01/88  Time: 07:05:01

OK, Cliff.  Today is the first day of the rest of your life.  So where do we
go from here?
 
Subject:  The hereafter.
      So what makes everyone so certain that there is a "hell" to consign
everyone to?

Message: 53985
Author: $ Ann Oudin
Category: Chit Chat
Subject: Cliff/#53976
Date: 09/01/88  Time: 08:43:29

Now there's a new job you could go to with you qualifications! We could have
a GT and you could put on a show for us as practice! =*--ANN--*=

Message: 53986
Author: $ Ann Oudin
Category: Chit Chat
Subject: Todd/your list
Date: 09/01/88  Time: 08:44:58

Sorry Todd - I don't believe I'm going anywhere. This old world is hell and
I've been there along time already. Me and all my friends! Ta ta =*--ANN--*=

Message: 53988
Author: $ Todd Reese
Category: Chit Chat
Subject: Cliff
Date: 09/01/88  Time: 10:50:45

I wanted to stop by and pick up a surge protector real cheap, but didn't
quite make it.  Oh well.

Message: 53989
Author: $ Rod Williams
Category: Chit Chat
Subject: Gary/Hell
Date: 09/01/88  Time: 17:04:45

        There's gotta be a hell, I look forward to it.  Whee, what fun.

Message: 53990
Author: $ Rod Williams
Category: Chit Chat
Subject: Cliff/store
Date: 09/01/88  Time: 17:05:34

        I have been working my fanny off and I can't begin to keep up with
my work load.

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17:will be loosened for life. 
18:        * - *  See You Around The Universe * - *       Rod
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Message: 53990
Author: $ Rod Williams
Category: Chit Chat
Subject: Cliff/store
Date: 09/01/88  Time: 17:05:34

        I have been working my fanny off and I can't begin to keep up with
my work load.

Message: 53991
Author: $ Rod Williams
Category: Politics
Subject: Hear, hear!
Date: 09/02/88  Time: 00:00:17

      The political system in this country is stupid, it is all wrong
and it directly reflects upon all of our other systems, many of which
are also stupid and do not work.  Such is the current level of the
intelligence of mankind.  Oh well!
      No matter how you look at it we have a two (2) party system, all
the others just spin their wheels and are seldom reported on.  We have
a race between two different power structures although I would suspect
that the same power structure has backed both primary candidates just
to 'copper' their bet.
      Billions of dollars have been spent on these needless, phony
contests with all of the money going to the rich, nothing going
towards helping with our needed social problems.  This is ridiculously
wasteful.  And then, all we get a choice of is two (2) clowns, each
representing the true ruling class of this world.
      There are perhaps two methods I can think of from the top of my
head that would beat our current system.  One, have a truly popular
vote of the people.  When our chosen election time comes around, have
the voters of this nation write in their favorite candidate, taking
their choices from the 'heroes' of this country.  Many may vote for
Robert Redford, some of our space people, Timothy Leary, Geroge Bush,
Ron Paul, James Garner, Leona Fulani, Betty Midler, whoever.  
(cont.)

Message: 53992
Author: $ Rod Williams
Category: Politics
Subject: More BS
Date: 09/02/88  Time: 00:01:15

      The votes could be tabulated over several months and the winner
could accept or reject and in the event of the latter, the choice would
then go to the person with the next higher number of votes.  No
candidate would actively campaign as they now do, but they could let it
be known they were interested.
      I still do not prefer this method because it sticks one person
at the so called top.  Of course, the V.P., the cabinet and other
political positions would be chosen from the write-ins who received
the most votes, in their respective order of popularity.
      The system I most prefer is basically the same as above except
to have a tribunal of this nations most popular men and women.  I'd
say that twelve people would be a nice, tidy sum.  During business
hours, they would sit at a large round table, on camera, and debate
and decide, by vote, the different issues of the day.  This is just as
we do it on Apollo and it works.  This again would be for the position
of presidents and the congress, senate and others would be taken from
the vote as stated above.
      But NO!  We must have this dumb little system that is
all-wrapped-up by the rich and powerful people.  Those who own the
vast acreage, the broadcasting stations, the liquor industry, the drug
lords.
        Yup.

Message: 53993
Author: $ Rod Williams
Category: Politics
Subject: last BS
Date: 09/02/88  Time: 00:02:04

      Of course, I am just whistling Dixie because a fair and
equitable system would not be countenanced by those who control the
working class.  We are a spoon fed people who are led to believe what
we are supposed to believe.  School never ended.  
      But who can blame those who have the real wealth?  If you were
among them would you want to share it with people who are also greedy
wolves waiting their chance to rule?  I think not.
      Intelligence is the key here.  Someday, after a lot more
evolution of our species, we may just find it and when we do be
prepared for a very beautiful world.  Until then just grin and bear
it.
      When the religious bindings are removed from our minds then will
mans thoughts soar toward the stars.  This is not the only problem
though, the religions are supported by the rulers, were promulgated by
them in order to keep us where they think we belong.  Once the ruling
class discovers what life and the cosmos are really about, our reins
will be loosened for life. 
        * - *  See You Around The Universe * - *       Rod

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Message: 177
Author: $ Ann Oudin
Category: Annie the ASSp
Subject: Rod/last
Date: 09/01/88  Time: 09:55:00

Naw! I ain't flipped out. Was just telling you what they told me in sunday
school! =*--The New Way Below Normal Preacher--*=

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 1:        Yeah, I went there too.  Call it by its proper name, okay?.  
 2:Technically it is 'brainwashing school'.  
 3:        Considering the illiteracy lever of human life on planet earth, our 
 4:inability to make peace or a good society, do you think that people have 
 5:figured anything out in the rhealm of the supernatural, i.e. gods or 
 6:godesses, life after death, religion?  I know for a fact that we haven't, we
 7:humans are TOTALLY ignorant on the subject.  Everything is just a guess and 
 8:some people take their brainwashing as fact.  Just another case in point for
 9:my determination that the human animal is dangerously dumb.
10:        The best thing that could happen to this planet is to have an A bomb
11:party, in other words, detonate all nuclear weapons where they sit.  
12:        I still can't figure out one thing that humans have contributed to 
13:this world.  
14:        * - *  See You Around The Universe * - *       Rod
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Message: 1553
Author: $ Beauregard Dog
Category: Chit-Chat
Subject: Tomorrow
Date: 08/30/88  Time: 23:16:54

I get to help a friend try to fight the INS.  The main goal tomorrow is to
get a work permit.  All of the paperwork for a proper visa doesn't yet exist
(missing a photograph of her American husband, who is currently in the
hospital in Santa Monica -- where he is unlikely to get a passport-style
picture)