Word: rental
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...opportunity in abundance" and told the government he wanted to set up a campground on the beach, maybe a little restaurant. He brought in water and electric lines, put up a concrete toilet-shower building, then opened for business. Now he owns a caravan park, 12 rental bungalows and the restaurant, and he has plans for more. "I'm very confident about the future," says Nuno. "No one is interested in war ever again." As he sips a coffee, he muses, "You know, a lot of people here are trying to do things just like me. Sure, the government...
...think times are flush on Wall Street, what with stock prices at historic highs and ridiculously rich year-end bonuses in the bank. Somebody, after all, just paid a record $2 million for a seat on the New York Stock Exchange. And in lower Manhattan supplies remain tight for rental limos and $20 cigars. Strangely, though, supplies aren't tight at all for traders, bankers and brokers. In a striking irony the financial chefs who for years have cooked up corporate takeovers and restructurings--all smelling like layoffs to working stiffs--are today being served those same entrees. Well...
...uncontested bill, the council decided topay $3,200 to Magic World Amusements andEntertainment for rental of events for Springfest,including electronic baseball, a hypnotist, anobstacle course and two fun food machines...
With the introduction of relatively more homogenous, upscale stores to Central Square, the rental prices of local properties will be bid up, since the new stores are willing to pay more for the "central" location. This is a major point of contention because most small business owners rent rather than own their space. For this reason, an increase in rent will translate directly into a lower or even negative profit margin. Small business owners are therefore vehemently opposed to the project...
...surprisingly, Tower Records has also spread its abundant financial resources into non-audio products and services. It is now possible to rent videotapes from Tower, as well as to buy new releases at the priced-for-rental tag of $100. Other products include custom mailboxes, hemp necklaces, tiny pouches of "Zodiac Essence" and "Hello Kitty" pencil boxes...