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Who thinks it's hot that Leo thinks climate change is real? *reader screams again*
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Leo's love for the environment began in Titanic, Jack knew that if the global warming didn't exist then the captain of the ship would have seen the iceberg from miles away, dodged it and stayed enroute to North America where he and Rose would go on to live a lush life together, forever. That's right Leo, global warming sucks.
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This is why we need you Leo, we need you at our Power Shift. We are ready to shift the power in politics and start the renewables revolution now; this generation will not wait, we are ready to take action on climate change and obviously; young people are the leaders of today, not tomorrow. Young people rule and so do you Leo 💞
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Given the way Sprint has been bleeding customers, I feel they need cut all their prices across the board. A temporary price cut and data increase might bring in new customers but many will walk when the price goes back up. Current customers never take kindly to new-customer-only promos, it's essential for Sprint to give current customers an incentive to stay.
Update 2PM PT 9/1/14: Good news. Nothing official from Boost yet, but I'm hearing that dealers were told during a conference call today that current customers will be able switch to the promo plans. Also users in the promo will be able the keep the promotional rates and data indefinitely as long as their plans stay active.

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Pumpkin Spice Apple Granola is packed with warming spices, almonds, raisins, and the sweet flavor of apple. It's perfect for breakfast and an afternoon or a midnight snack.I make this granola for my dad on Father's Day and on his birthday.
Inspiration for Pumpkin Spice Apple Granola
While most of us might associate foodie gifts for men with outdoor grilling on the barbecue, I think of granola!
You see, my dad loves granola — especially this Pumpkin Spice Apple Granola recipe. So much so that at dessert time, he'll pass on cookies and ice-cream and opt for a big bowl of it instead.
And if my dad is ever caught having a "midnight snack," it's granola.
My mom and dad both always encouraged me to make — rather than buy — gifts for them. Now that I'm a mom, I encourage the same of my kids. Nothing's sweeter than one of my boys' hand-made-with-love gifts! Know what I mean?
Which is exactly why I like making this Pumpkin Spice Apple Granola recipe for my dad.
This granola is a subtly sweet, spiced, super crunchy granola for my amazing father, and of course, the most important ingredient: love! This homemade granola recipe is delicious!
Granola is a great breakfast, an on-the-go snack, dessert, or if you're my dad . . . a midnight snack!
How to Make Gluten-Free Granola
For a gluten-free version of this granola, make sure your package of oats says "gluten-free!" Even though oats do not contain gluten, they are often grown near wheat fields and it's possible for cross-contamination to occur. Gluten-free oats are available here.
What is Pumpkin Spice?
Pumpkin spice is a mixture of a handful of warming spices including cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and cloves. It's used in everything from a traditional pumpkin pie and muffins to cookies and tea!
So there's actually no pumpkin in this recipe, which I'm sure you've figured out. It's simply spiced with a typical pumpkin pie spice mix. Get it?
My other favorite homemade granola recipes:
- Chocolate Coffee Almond Granola
- Roasted Apple Cinnamon Granola
- Roasted Hazelnut Orange Chocolate Granola
- Spiced Granola Breakfast Cookies
- Honey Roasted Chai Granola
my dad awaiting his next batch of granola with his dog, Annabelle
I hope you give this Pumpkin Spice Apple Granola recipe a go!
Pumpkin Spice Apple Granola is packed with warming spices, almonds, raisins, and the sweet flavor of apple. It's perfect for breakfast and an afternoon or a midnight snack.
*If you don't want to use all of the individual spices you can use approx. 2 tablespoons of pumpkin spice instead.
Makes 9 cups
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 2/3 cup rolled oats
- 1 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 2 cups apple (I like Fuji or Granny Smith), peeled and chopped into a small dice
Preheat the oven to 375°F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the syrup, honey, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, allspice, ginger, cloves and nutmeg. Mix until everything is evenly blended.
Now mix in the oats, almonds, raisins and apple.
Spread the mixture evenly onto the 2 baking sheets, and place in the 375°F preheated oven until it's a golden brown color. This should take 30 minutes or so, but after about 15 minutes, stir it, and then again after another 10 minutes.
Let the granola cool on the baking sheets and store in an airtight container.
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Of all people, Dong Li had hoped to avoid people from the Heaven Palace Sect the most.
She was well-aware that the Heaven Palace Sect had been after Nie Tian's fragmentary star marks. Meanwhile, the fact that Nie Tian had somehow obtained Ning Yang's fragmentary star mark suggested that he had something to do with his death.
The only reason the Heaven Palace Sect hadn't found fault with Nie Tian before was that they had needed him to seal the spatial rift and stop the Demon army from flooding their realm.
Now that the invasion crisis was long over, and Nie Tian had refused to join the Heaven Palace Sect, they would stop at nothing to capture him.
If it were any other sect in the Domain of the Falling Stars, the Dong Clan might still have the strength to stand up against it.
However, ever since the Void Palace Sect had vanished, the Heaven Palace Sect had become the most powerful sect throughout the Domain of the Falling Stars that was backed by a late Soul realm expert. Even the Dong Clan's profound strength was overshadowed in comparison.
Dong Li didn't spare Huang Hu a single glance. Instead, she looked at Su Lin and asked coldly, "What's the meaning of this, Sister Su?"
She was well-aware that, over the past few days, Su Lin had risen to become the Heaven Palace Sect's most valued core disciple, especially after Ning Yang's unexpected death.
The Heaven Palace Sect had placed high hopes in her.
Even though Huang Hu was backed by Huang Fan, who was a revered senior member of the sect, he was only deemed promising because of his mediocre cultivation talent.
With a smile, Su Lin shot a glance at the Earthshatter Beast's corpse and Nie Tian, who was sitting with his eyes closed, and said, "It seems that your friend is in the middle of a cultivation breakthrough."
Dong Li's expression flickered slightly.
She was slightly relieved that Su Lin hadn't recognized Nie Tian, who had altered his appearance.
After a moment of hesitation, Dong Li took the eye out of her ring of holding and tossed it to Su Lin. "You want the Earthshatter Beast's eye, right? Happy now?"
After all, Dong Li was worried that it would interrupt Nie Tian's breakthrough if she were to fight with the three people before her.
Worst of all, she was worried that Nie Tian's identity would be exposed.
In her eyes, even though the Earthshatter Beast's eye was of great value, it was far from as important as Nie Tian.
To make sure Nie Tian could make his breakthrough uninterrupted, she could only give up the Earthshatter Beast's eye, reluctant as she was to do so.
After giving the eye away, she seemed very disgruntled. Her face grew long, and she didn't utter another word.
Su Lin caught the Earthshatter Beast's eye with one hand, and after a brief scan with her spiritual power, she learned that the eye still contained copious amounts of power and profound mysteries. After she brought it back to the Heaven Palace Sect, it could probably be forged into a Spirit Channeling grade treasure.
Rather satisfied with Dong Li's submissive attitude, she nodded and said, "Smart choice. See you around."
With these words, she signaled Huang Hu and the other man, whose name was Hong He, to leave.
Both Huang Hu and Hong He felt disappointed after seeing that Dong Li had done she as she had been told and handed over the most precious part of the Earthshatter Beast.
Originally, they had looked forward to Dong Li standing up to them so that they could have some fun humiliating her and the person in the middle of cultivation.
It would have been ideal if they had started a fight, which would end up in them killing them and taking all of their valuable belongings.
They had sensed that Dong Li and Nie Tian had been here for some time. Hence, they might have quite a few Premium grade spiritual materials and rare treasures in their possession.
However, they were aware that, even though Su Lin's cultivation base wasn't higher than theirs, she was one of the sect's core disciples, so they had to follow her instructions, let alone the fact that Huang Fan had explicitly told Huang Hu to do so as well.
"I figured people from the Dong Clan would have the balls to stand up for themselves. Who knew they're just as spineless as the rest." Hong Ke said these few words of mockery as he jumped onto the enormous Earthshatter Beast.
After a brief examination, he said to Su Lin with an increasingly disappointed expression, "There isn't a shred of power left in this Earthshatter Beast's corpse, Junior Martial Sister Su. It's completely useless."
If there were still residual power within the Earthshatter Beast's corpse, at least its bones would have still been useful. Many spiritual tools were forged with spirit animal bones.
However, now that it was bereft of any power, it had become worthless to them. Even if they skinned it and collected its bones, no one would pay for them.
Nodding, Su Lin instructed, "Alright, let's get out of here."
Afterwards, the three of them walked into the distance under Dong Li's begrudging gaze.
Only after they disappeared from her sight did she feel somewhat relieved.
"The Heaven Palace sect!" Gnashing her teeth, she pondered how she should get back at those from the Heaven Palace Sect after Nie Tian made his breakthrough.
Soon after leaving the area where Dong Li and Nie Tian were, Hong He proposed, "Let's spread out and search this area for treasures, shall we?"
Huang Hu took a glance at him, then grinning, he waved his hand and said, "Alright, you search around here. We'll search up ahead."
Hong He rapidly disappeared from their sight.
After some time, when Dong Li was finally relaxed and sitting beside Nie Tian, waiting in silence, Hong He suddenly reappeared before her.
Surprised, Dong Li asked in a cold voice, "What are you doing here?"
Eyes shining with the light of lust, Hong He's eyes roamed over Dong Li's curvaceous body as he said, "I haven't gotten the thing I want yet."
Dong Li let out a cold harrumph. "What do you want?"
"I want you!" With a lustful laugh, Hong He lunged towards Nie Tian with the intention of slamming his large hand down towards the top of Nie Tian's head. "Either you do what I say, or I kill this guy!"
Dong Li sprang to her feet. Without any hesitation, she summoned her black phoenix and cast her cyan awl directly towards Hong He. "Don't you dare touch him!"
Hong He laughed wildly. "Even though my status in the Heaven Palace Sect isn't as high as Su Lin's or Huang Hu's, my cultivation base is higher than theirs. Considering my late Greater Heaven stage cultivation base, killing him is as easy as turning my hand over! (Idiom: very easy, no effort at all) You'd better be smart about this. Otherwise, you'll get him killed."
As he spoke, numerous lighting bolts that looked like golden tentacles shot out of Hong He's palm. As they approached Dong Li, they morphed into golden snakes with long, sharp teeth.
At the same time, he swiftly twisted his body, and successfully avoided the incoming cyan awl.
As his hand slammed towards Nie Tian's head, the black phoenix suddenly let out a bellow. In the next moment, a pained look flashed across Hong He's eyes, and he jerked to a stop.
However, in a split second, he got rid of the influence of the black phoenix's bellow and recovered his clear mind.
Standing right beside Nie Tian, he held his hand in midair and said, smiling, "Miss Dong, you're known for both your battle skills and slutty nature. I heard that you've slept with quite a number of men. It's not a big deal to add me to the list, right?"
"Go to hell!" Dong Li's bright eyes brimmed with burning rage as she heard Hong He's words.
Before Hong He had gotten this close to Nie Tian, Dong Li's cyan awl had already turned into a misty, cyan aura and formed a ward around him.
Hong He snorted coldly and said, "It seems that you're quite concerned with this guy's safety, but since you refuse to cooperate, I'll have to kill him!"
Disregarding the cyan ward, he threw his pending strike downwards with full force.


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Tender Okra & Baby Corn vegetable is actually very simple and easy to make dry vegetable. Okra, popularly known as Bhindi or Lady finger in India is cooked practically in every house simply being favorite vegetable of all the age group. Baby corn remains crispy even after cooking,combines well with Bhindi. I tried this combination and it turned out tasty. Although dry, but this tangy vegetable goes well with chapati, nan, parantha or any Indian bread. Or just roll it in chapati, add raw onion and any sauce to make it more interesting.
Serves: 2 person
Cooking time: 20 mins
Cooking vessel: Skillet or Frying Pan, large with lid
- Okra (Bhindi or lady finger) – 2 cups, cut or slit finely in length
- Baby Corn – 1 cup, cut or slit finely in length
- Onion – 3/4 cup, finely sliced in length (optional)
- Green chilly – as per taste, slit in length
- Ginger – 1 tablespoon or as per taste, chopped finely
- Turmeric – 1/4 teaspoon (optional)
- Red chilly powder – 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
- Lime juice – 1 teaspoon
- Cooking Oil – 1 tablespoon
Salt to taste and Fresh coriander for garnishing
- Heat the oil in skillet and stir fry onion and green chilly for 2mins on high flame.
- Add baby corn,okra and ginger, fry 2mins on high flame then cook covered on sim for 5mins.
- Sprinkle spices,salt and lime juice. Stir lightly then cook covered for another 2mins.
- Open the lid and check okra – it should not be sticky any more and should be little crunchy in texture. Cook covered for few more minutes if required or still sticky.
Okra & Baby Corn vegetable is ready to serve. Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.
Tips & Tricks:
- It is important to have Okra as tender as possible.
- Okra of small size cooks faster and thus remains more green and fresh after cooking.
- Smaller Okra is less slimy so it takes less time to cook
- Platter will look interesting if all the vegetables are cut in similar size and pattern.
- Make chapati rolls by adding little red hot sauce, raw onion & by sprinkling chat masala.


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World Economic Outlook, April 2003 : Growth and Institutions
Front Matter
- International Monetary Fund. Research Dept.
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- Assumptions and Conventions
- Preface
- Foreword
- Chapter 1. Economic Prospects and Policy Issues
- North America: How Long Will the "Soft Spot" in the United States Last?
- Western Europe: Weak Growth (Particularly in Germany) and Delayed Recovery
- Japan: Weak Economy Underlines Need to End Deflation
- Latin America: Spreads Declining But Significant Vulnerabilities Remain
- Asia-Pacific Region: Has Growth Become Less Reliant on Global Developments?
- European Union Candidates: Accession Underlines Fiscal Challenges That Lie Ahead
- Commonwealth of Independent States: Oil Strength Masking Non-oil Weaknesses
- Africa: Stability and Reforms Remain the Keys to Growth
- Middle East: Managing the Demographic Transition
- Appendix 1.1. Commodity Markets
- Appendix 1.2. How Will the War in Iraq Affect the Global Economy?
- References
- Chapter II. When Bubbles Burst
- Chapter III. Growth and Institutions
- Chapter IV. Unemployment and Labor Market Institutions: Why Reforms Pay Off?
- Annex: Summing Up by the Chairman
- Statistical Appendix
- Boxes
- 1.1 Could Deflation Become a Global Problem?
- 1.2 Is the New Economy Dead?
- 1.3 How Important Are Banking Weaknesses in Explaining Germany's Stagnation?
- 2.1 A Historical Perspective on Booms, Busts, and Recessions
- 2.2 Corporate Financial Conditions and the Severity of U.S. Recessions
- 2.3 How Do Balance Sheet Vulnerabilities Affect Investment?
- 3.1 Institutional Development: The Influence of History and Geography
- 3.2 Have External Anchors Accelerated Institutional Reform in Practice?
- 3.3 Promoting Stronger Institutions and Growth: The New Partnership for Africa's Development
- 3.4 Institutional Development: The Role of the IMF
- 4.1 Regional Disparities in Unemployment
- 4.2 Labor Market Reforms in the European Union
- 4.3 The Global Economy Model
- A.1 Economic Policy Assumptions Underlying the Projections for Selected Advanced Economies
- Tables
- 1.1 Overview of the World Economic Outlook Projections
- 1.2 Advanced Economies: Real GDP, Consumer Prices, and Unemployment
- 1.3 Emerging Market Economies: Net Capital Flows
- 1.4 Selected Economies: Current Account Positions
- 1.5 Major Advanced Economies: General Government Fiscal Balances and Debt
- 1.6 Selected Western Hemisphere Countries: Real GDP, Consumer Prices, and Current Account Balance
- 1.7 Selected Asian Countries: Real GDP, Consumer Prices, and Current Account Balance
- 1.8 European Union Candidates: Real GDP, Consumer Prices, and Current Account Balance
- 1.9 Commonwealth of Independent States: Real GDP, Consumer Prices, and Current Account Balance
- 1.10 Selected African Countries: Real GDP, Consumer Prices, and Current Account Balance
- 1.11 Selected Middle Eastern Countries: Real GDP, Consumer Prices, and Current Account Balance
- 1.12 Impact of a Permanent $5 a Barrel Increase in Oil Prices After One Year
- 1.13 Effects of Business Confidence on Economic Activity in Selected Industrial Countries
- 1.14 Stock Market Effects on Economic Activity in Selected Industrial Countries
- 2.1 Equity and Housing Price Bear Markets in Industrial Countries
- 2.2 Relative Contributions to Output Growth Before and After Asset Price Busts
- 3.1 Economic Development
- 3.2 Correlation Between Institutions and Economic Performance
- 3.3 Effects of Institutions and Policy on Growth and Volatility
- 3.4 Selected Summary Statistics
- 3.5 GDP per Capita and Institutions: Regression Results
- 3.6 Growth, Institutions, and Policies: Regression Results
- 3.7 Volatility, Institutions, and Policies: Regression Results
- 4.1 Three Popular Measures and Their Estimated Effect on the Unemployment Rate
- 4.2 Long-Run Effects of More Competition-Friendly Policies in the Euro Area
- 4.3 Estimated Effects of Labor Market Institutions on Unemployment in a Panel of 20 OECD Countries, 1960–98
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- 1.1 Global Indicators
- 1.2 Current and Forward-Looking Indicators
- 1.3 Developments in Mature Financial Markets
- 1.4 Emerging Market Financial Conditions
- 1.5 Fiscal and Monetary Easing in the Major Advanced Countries
- 1.6 Global Outlook
- 1.7 United States: Business Cycle
- 1.8 Euro Area: Divergences in Cyclical Positions, Structural Fiscal Balances, and Real Interest Rates
- 1.9 Japan: Deflationary Expectations Worsening
- 1.10 Selected Western Hemisphere Countries: Economic Activity and Financial Indicators
- 1.11 Asia: External Demand and Growth
- 1.12 European Union Accession Countries: Accession Underlines Fiscal Challenges
- 1.13 Russia: Oil Strength Masking Non-oil Weaknesses
- 1.14 Africa: Growth Is Highly Influenced by Country-Specific Shocks
- 1.15 Middle East and North Africa: Managing the Demographic Transition
- 1.16 Oil Prices and Production
- 1.17 Nonfuel Commodity Markets
- 2.1 Equity and Housing Price Declines
- 2.2 Comparing Cross-Border Synchronization
- 2.3 Equity and Housing Price Busts: Macroeconomic Associations
- 2.4 Equity and Housing Price Busts: Financial Associations
- 2.5 Equity and Housing Price Busts: Implications for Banks
- 2.6 The Recent Equity Price Bust in Perspective
- 2.7 Corporate Financial Indicators Over the Bubble
- 2.8 Cross-Sectoral Dispersion of Market-to-Book-Value Ratios
- 2.9 Corporate Investment Over a Bubble
- 2.10 United States: Corporate Financial Indicators
- 2.11 Euro Area: Corporate Financial Indicators
- 2.12 Corporate Leverage in Advanced Countries
- 2.13 Selected Corporate Financial Indicators in Advanced Countries
- 3.1 Growth and Policies in Selected Advanced and Developing Economies
- 3.2 Relationship Between Income and Institutions
- 3.3 Income per Capita and Selected Institutions
- 3.4 Economic Outcome Measures and Aggregate Governance
- 3.5 Income per Capita and Improvements in Institutions
- 3.6 Growth and Improvements in Institutions and Policies
- 3.7 Growth Volatility and Improvements in Institutions and Policies
- 3.8 Income per Capita and Policies
- 3.9 Growth, Institutions, and Policies
- 3.10 Changes in the Rule of Law
- 4.1 Actual and Structural Unemployment Rates
- 4.2 Unemployment and Participation Rates
- 4.3 Unemployment and Vacancy Rates
- 4.4 Institution-Adjusted Unemployment Rates
- 4.5 Changes in Labor Market Institutions and Unemployment Rates
- 4.6 More Employment-Friendly Labor Market Institutions and Unemployment
- World Economic Outlook and Staff Studies for the World Economic Outlook, Selected Topics
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Structural reforms—a catch-all for fundamental institutional changes to improve an economy's performance—are widely acknowledged as the key to unlocking the full potential of the global economy. Examples of areas where further structural reforms are needed include scaling back remaining high tariffs in Latin America, liberalizing sclerotic labor markets in Europe, restructuring banking and corporate sectors in Japan and China, improving transparency of corporate governance in the United States, and taking steps to prepare for an aging population on much of the globe. Many countries acknowledge that structural reforms will enhance long-run growth, but at the same time legitimately point to the transition costs of implementing them. Perhaps for this reason, some observers greet calls for structural reforms with cynicism, opining that the political obstacles are too great, and that they will never happen. Perhaps such cynicism is justified when time is measured in weeks or months. However, over the broad sweep of history, one can see that the fundamental structure of the global economy is constantly evolving. For example, the shift from centrally planned to more market-driven systems dominated economic developments in many countries during the end of the twentieth century.
Economic analysis alone cannot resolve the question of whether the long-run gains are worth the transition costs for any particular reform in any particular country. But one can attempt to try to better quantify some of the long-run benefits, and thereby inform the debate. That is our aim with Chapters 3 and 4 in this issue of the World Economic Outlook.
Role of Institutions in Growth
Chapter 3 on growth and institutions builds on a recent resurgence of research interest on the role of institutional factors in explaining cross-country differences in economic performance. Economists have increasingly come to recognize that differences across countries in physical capital and in education levels can only go so far in explaining the vast differences observed in incomes across the world, ranging from $100 a year in parts of sub-Saharan Africa to over $40,000 a year in the richest industrialized countries. The chapter explores a variety of quantitative measures of institutional quality reflecting, for example, perceptions of the degree of corruption, political rights, public sector efficiency, regulatory burdens and the rule of law. Consistent with other recent work that also tries to control for "reverse causality" (it may also be the case that higher wealth levels promote better institutions), the chapter finds a strong positive correlation between institutional quality and per capita income. Moreover, the correlations seem strikingly robust. The reader is invited to look at Figures 3.1 and 3.2 of Chapter 3 on pages 95 and 97; indeed, the story of this chapter comes across very forcefully and succinctly in its figures. The chapter finds that if institutions in sub-Saharan Africa were to improve to levels in developing Asia, per capita income would rise by 80 percent from about $800 to $1,400 (a year). If, in turn, developing Asia's institutions rose to the average of the sample, per capita incomes there would roughly double to $2,500 a year. Beyond these striking one-time effects on a country's income levels, institutional reform can have a similar impact on future income growth rates: sub-Saharan Africa's per capita income growth could be almost 2 percent higher per year if its institutions rose to world average levels; the volatility of annual growth rates would correspondingly fall by more than 15 percent. Chapter 3 also offers a brief discussion of some general methods of how a country might go about reforming its institutions, and highlights some basic principles. For example, all successful market-based economies need institutions that protect property rights, maintain the rule of law, achieve macroeconomic and regulatory stability, and promote social cohesion. But the chapter concludes that specific implementation, including the timing and order of reforms, is best evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Finally, the chapter explores some mechanisms whereby integration with the outside world can accelerate and strengthen the reform process. Important examples are European Union accession and World Trade Organization membership. Domestic commitment to and ownership of institutional reform are the most important keys to success, however.
Potential Quantitative Impact of Structural Reform on Unemployment in Europe
Chapter 4 also looks at institutional reform, but from the much narrower perspective of labor markets. A particular focus is placed on continental Europe, where generous unemployment compensation, centralized wage bargaining processes, strict employment protection (e.g., large firing costs), and high taxation of labor income all contribute to unemployment rates far exceeding those in the United States. (Countries that have significantly reformed their labor markets, such as Britain and the Netherlands, already have much lower unemployment rates than most of continental Europe.) The chapter finds that if European labor market competitiveness were to converge to the U.S. level, European unemployment rates would fall dramatically (overall, by over 3 percent in the euro area). Consumption and investment would rise by more than 5 percent over the medium term. If European product markets were similarly brought to U.S. levels of competitiveness, the gain in output in Europe would double to roughly 10 percent. These results were arrived at by two very distinct approaches that produced surprisingly similar results. The first approach was based on comprehensive data on international labor market institutions covering 20 OECD countries over four decades. Importantly, the data base includes many episodes that opponents of labor market reform often cite as evidence that reform is unnecessary, including the 1960s and 1970s, as well as examples from the Scandinavian countries. The second approach was based on the IMF's new "Global Economy Model" that is being developed to back up and ultimately replace the older framework now in use. The new model embodies the "New Open Economy Macroeconomics" approach that is increasingly coming to supplant the older Keynesian framework incorporated in most existing models, including the IMF's.1 The analysis draws on parallel research being done simultaneously in other institutions such as the European Central Bank, the Bank of England, and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in the United States, as well as research cooperation across the staffs of these and other institutions. With the new Global Economy Model, it will be possible in principle to look not only at the long-term effects of labor market reform but also at the dynamics of the transition process. Trying to quantify transition costs is very important since, as we have already noted, concern over adjustment costs is an important obstacle to structural reform in many countries.
Conjunctural Studies: Corporate Leverage Positions and Lingering Effects of the Bursting of the Asset Bubble
Last but not least, Chapter 2 contains two essays that address crucial conjunctural issues. First, during the boom of the 1990s, as during most boom periods, there was a considerable buildup of corporate debt in both the United States and Europe; Japan, of course, is a different story. To what extent is it now the case that corporations have successfully "deleveraged," that is, rebuilt their balance sheets? Rather than just look at aggregate economy-wide measures, the study looks at historical evidence across detailed microeconomic firm-level data in order to better quantify the effects across firms and identify problems across industries. The study also asks to what extent high debt buildups might still today be inhibiting investment. The study shows that, historically, high corporate leverage has had a strong and unambiguous negative effect on investment. Though the data for the study end in 2001 and very recent data are not available, the staff's assessment is that corporate leverage remains a problem in many regions. Of course, with interest rates now being at historical lows, the interest burden associated with the high leverage is much less, allowing firms to retain higher "after-interest" cash flows. However, although cash positions have strengthened, the gain does not appear to have been nearly enough to fully restore firm balance sheets; this is not to mention the further problems many firms are experiencing from the need to inject cash into pension schemes that have become seriously underfunded owing to the past year's world-wide stock market declines. Thus, the bottom line of the study is that corporate leverage remains high in some regions and is likely to weigh on any recovery in investment, with the effect being even stronger in Europe than in the United States. Indeed, as a result of the increase in leverage since 1999, investment spending in the euro area in 2001 is estimated to have been 1.3 percent of GDP lower than it would have been otherwise, with a smaller effect in the United States. These results would be magnified if extended through 2002, given the further drop in equity prices and its impact on leverage ratios.
A second critical element hanging over the global economy is the aftermath of the asset price bubble of the 1990s. The other essay in Chapter 2 analyzes the extent to which the bubble's aftermath has worked its way through the system, so that headwinds stalling the recovery can be expected to diminish over time. The good news is that the equity price decline experienced thus far is not atypical of the "busts" that have followed other equity price "booms." The bad news is that price increases for housing in some industrial countries have clearly reached a threshold that can be described as a housing "boom" and 40 percent of all housing booms are followed by busts, with housing price drops that typically average 25–30 percent. The cumulative output losses that follow housing busts can be quite dramatic, with lost GDP averaging 8 percent, though spread out over two to three years.
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GMLV Holiday Party 2016
The winter holiday season has come and gone too quickly it seems. The weather is cold, the afternoons become dark a bit too early, but here at GMLV we ease that pain by celebrating the hard work everyone puts in all year in the office.
We toasted to a successful 2016 and the New Year ahead at our annual GMLV holiday party. This was held at our upscale, hi-tech event space, Suite Fifty3, right here in Newark, one floor below our office. The party was a hit, wonderful stories were shared, and everyone had a blast. Below is a photo of Steven with some of the ladies of the office. Thanks to everyone who came and made it a great night with GMLV.


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With Halloween nearly upon us, many people are busy figuring out what costume they'll be wearing to a party or to greet trick-or-treaters stopping by their homes. One of the classic costumes is the witch, usually depicted as a withered old crone wearing a distinctive hat and clutching a magical broom. But unlike Frankenstein's monster, witches are real, and a significant percentage of Americans now identify themselves as being one. Some are Wiccans, some follow other Neo-pagan paths, and still others consider themselves to be witches of a different type. Houston has a large population of people drawn toward unconventional lifestyles, and there are lots of great resources for a person gift shopping for his or her favorite witch.
6. Lucia's Garden — 2360 West Alabama, Houston
Founded in 1984, this friendly shop started with the intention of sharing Lucia Bettler and her husband Michael's passions for gardening and herb crafting, but has since grown to encompass much more. While those original interests are still catered to, the shop offers its customers a large selection of books, music, incense, crystals and other items that would warm almost any witch's heart. Lucia's Garden also has plenty of things that would make great gifts for non-witches, and is a great place to find a unique gift for nearly anyone with a whimsical streak. The store also hosts a variety of workshops and cooking classes, covering many different subjects, and is a great place for seekers of many kinds to begin interesting and fulfilling personal journeys.
5. House of Madame Josephine — Etsy Store
Native Houstonian Dana Dark has been a longtime fixture in the local Gothic scene, and recently she began crafting her own line of witchcraft-inspired items. After surviving a near-death experience that pushed her to forget all doubts, Dark forged ahead with House of Madame Josephine, manufacturing unique homemade candles, soaps, crystal stones and jewelry items that will win over any witch's heart. As Dark puts it, "The idea for House of Madame Josephine came from a vision I had of a mysterious old-world store that sold enchantments and curios — bringing magick and perfumed delights from a realm of wonder into this world." She credits a lifelong passion for working with oils and herbs for stoking her desire to share her creations with others. House of Madame Josephine is her creation, and definitely shares Dana Dark's vision in a way that others will love.
4. The Witchery — 2116 Post Office, Galveston
This metaphysical book and curio shop is located in a storefront in Galveston's historic downtown area, and it has plenty of atmosphere to please anyone with an interest in witchcraft or other occult philosophies. The place really breaks from the mold, and isn't modeled from the template of most "New Age" stores. The Witchery is something different altogether, feeling more like someone's inner sanctum or ritual chamber than a typical shop. But with its more than 1,000 book titles on a huge variety of subjects, artwork, gifts and magical supplies to choose from, visitors will find plenty of interesting things to spend their money on. The Witchery is well worth the drive for Houston-area folks seeking unusual items for themselves or a loved one.
3. Stanley Drug Company — 2718 Lyons, Houston
This "Hoodoo Drugstore" located in the heart of Houston's Fifth Ward is the oldest spiritual supply store in the area, and may be one of the oldest still operating in the entire country. Established in 1938, Stanley's has long served the city's occult community, supplying root workers, witches and practitioners of many other spiritual and magical disciplines with the hard-to-find items they need. The store isn't much to look at from the outside, as it's housed in a huge industrial-looking metal building, but it offers friendly and knowledgeable service, with one of the largest selections of specialty candles and magical curios that I've seen in one place. The shop is part botánica, part old-school occult supply store, and at times seems to fit a category unique to itself. Walking into it can be an eye-opening adventure for those more accustomed to New Age stores with mellow whale song music playing in the background. Stanley Drug Company isn't like that at all.
Almost everyone in Houston's magical circles seems to shop at or has shopped at the Stanley Drug Company at one point or another, and it's a must-visit store for those looking for a special gift for a special witch in their lives.
2. Ugly Art Dolls By Ugly Shyla — Etsy Store
Ugly Shyla describes herself thusly: "I'm a doll artist, alt model and squirrel mommy."
Shyla continues, saying, "I make fine art dolls and jewelry, and my work has been described as unorthodox and harrowing. I've been making dolls for 19 years, and it all started after I made one for my mom as a birthday gift. Then I got into sculpted jewelry because it brought me instant satisfaction."
Her Etsy store is loaded with Shyla's creations, balancing many elements, often wedding the sacred to the profane in visually striking ways. Besides her own creations, Ugly Shyla has another creator in her family. She explains, "I'm also a squirrel mommy to Winkleheimer Smith, the world's only painting squirrel. We sell her originals and prints of her work, and all the profits go to charity."
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Ugly Shyla makes interesting and beautiful objects that will appeal to those who have tastes in the unusual and strange. Her dolls and jewelry would make any witch's collection shine with dark allure.
1. The Magick Cauldron — 2424 Montrose, Houston
This well-established shop has been a beloved piece of the cultural landscape in Montrose for years, and is one of the go-to places for local occultists of many types. Boasting more than 20,000 products in-house, including more than 3,000 book titles, The Magick Cauldron covers nearly every type of supply or gift that any witch or pagan might need. It offers tarot readings by appointment, will mix up magical oils from a customer's personal recipe, and has plenty of altar supplies, incense, jewelry and other items to fill out any ritual space. The Magick Cauldron also has a huge assortment of swords and other weapons, and sells high-quality robes and accessories, giving the shop an atmosphere that distinguishes it from other local metaphysical stores. Whether someone is stocking up on the ingredients for a specific magical spell or getting his or her wardrobe worked out for an extended visit to a Renaissance faire, The Magick Cauldron will certainly be able to fill his needs. The shop also gets bonus points for running some pretty entertaining local commercials on television.
As surprising as it may be to some, Houston's famously diverse population includes a sizable number of people drawn to less common spiritual and magical practices. While witches may not be as numerous as, say, Methodists just yet, their numbers are growing. Eventually, many people might need to shop for a magically inclined loved one, and these are a few of the many great resources available to those shoppers in the Houston area.


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The CPMR and the Municipality of Piraeus organised a workshop on the theme of maritime start-ups during the European Maritime Days, held in Poole, England.
This workshop, organised on 18 May 2017, focused on local and regional initiatives to detect and support marine start-ups.
Involved in the workshop were:
- The Municipality of Piraeus, which supports the Blue Growth initiative
- The Västra Götaland Region, which highlighted the regional strategy and the activities of the maritime cluster of Vastra-Gotaland
- The Pays de la Loire Region, which has launched the 'Resolution' initiative, aimed at connecting entrepreneurs and innovative companies
- The Port XL initiative in Rotterdam
Presentations are available on the CPMR website.
The CPMR will continue to organise discussions between regions and initiatives on this subject, as part of its work on maritime investments.


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Where's the love?
It's December and time for some Christmas memories. This pic was on our Christmas postcard, 1985.
Where's the love
Revelation 2:1-7
This passage contains the first of the seven letters to the seven churches of Asia Minor. This letter, written to the church in Ephesus, contains a phrase that is familiar to most of us …"I have this against you, that you have left your first love," v4. They were commended for the deeds of a good church; they toiled; they persevered; they showed spiritual discernment; they endured persecution. But their love for God was cold. They acted right but without heart. They were religious, but without love. Interesting to me that Jesus says to them "you have left your first love, remember from where you have fallen and repent….and DO THE DEEDS YOU DID AT FIRST." Odd. He just told them their deeds are all good but then He says, "do the deeds you did at first." I can only conclude that the same deeds done from one who loves Him is different in God's eyes than the deeds done from a cold heart. Same deeds, different heart. Go back, He tells them, and do the good things you are doing but do them with the right heart.
We say, "I feel better because I went to church" or "I feel better because I did this service project," or "I feel better because I served in the nursery at church." We tend to think that the "doing" is the real work and the real sacrifice. Jesus says, more than anything else, seek to love Me. To Love is better than sacrifice. It's easy to appease our guilt by doing something. It is more elusive to say, "today I will love God more".
Perhaps this command to return to our first love pushes us toward full dependence upon God. All I can do is pray, seek God, call upon Him, earnestly pursue Him in prayer and ask, "fill my heart with love for you". I can't just determine to do it. It would almost be easier if the command was to do something. Then I could just do it. But no, it's about feeling more love for Him. I can't manufacture it, I can't fake it, I can't just do it. I need you Lord to pour Your love afresh within me until it is overflowing. It's not about what I must DO today but what You, Lord must do within me. Jesus is saying repent, because your sense of significance is in what you DO, not in what I, the Lord, have done and am doing within you! Lord, Fill me with YOUR love!


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Massive Run On Physical Gold & Silver At UBS & Scotiabank
April 17, 2013
Today a legend in the business told King World News there is a massive run on physical gold and silver at UBS in Switzerland, and Scotiabank in Canada. Keith Barron, who consults with major gold companies around the world and is responsible for one of the largest gold discoveries in the last quarter century, spoke about this remarkable situation and what it means for investors. Below is what Barron had to say in part I of this exclusive interview.
Eric King: "Keith, KWN has been reporting on shortages of bullion that are already developing. What do you make of the run on physical gold and silver that's happening here?"
Barron: "There is absolutely no question that this was an orchestrated takedown in gold and silver the last few days. We already know that ABM AMRO had gold missing, I believe it was out of allocated accounts, and they wanted to give people cash instead of returning gold bars to them.
At the Bank of Nova Scotia in Toronto the gold window has been absolutely swamped. I have confirmed there were people lined up in droves recently for multiple-hours at a time to buy gold and silver bars and coins….
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Sáas Lighting
For all those Euro and US-centrics out there, guess what? The Mexican lighting design scene is alive and kicking.
This issue we have invited Magali Mendez, a young, upcoming designer from Mexico City and director of her own company, Sáas Lighting, to take over the back page with her inspirations. After collaborating on an event together early this year in (non-other than) Luis Barragan's House, this is everything we expected from her and then some! Colourful, stylish and full of cultural references... enjoy.
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Beautiful open plan living area including the custom design timber kitchen, make this open plan living suite with great mountain decor spacious and comfortable.
True ski-to-your-door access and the Alpine Meadows chairlift is just a few steps from the house. CLICK on Photo Gallery Link to see the full picture.
Master bedroom with luch pillow-top matress, ensuite, wardrobe, night-stands, side lights, CD/Clock radio.
Silver Star Mountain Village Map. RObillird's Rush Premium vacation suite, is located immediately adjacent the Alpine Meadows chairlift.
About Listing
This beautifully renovated 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom suite is in an amazing location. Rob Rush Suite is located at the base of the Alpine Meadows Chairlift just a short 3 minute flat walk to the village, Tube Town and the Ice Skating Rink. There is a separate heated boot drying and gear room with a fold out ski waxing table. Laundry with Washer / Dryer. The well equipped kitchen has everything you require and you can relax on the large sofas in front of the fire after a day on the slopes.
Bedroom Configuration:
Master Bedroom – Queen with ensuite (shower only) – (sleeps two)
Bedroom Two – Double Bed and Single bunks/upper and lowevr (sleeps 3)
Living room – Queen Sofa Bed (sleeps 2)
Ensuite with shower
2nd full bathroom with shower
Features include a private hot tub, free wi-fi, free cable, free parking for 2 cars and ensuite washer/dryer.
This property provides wonderful slopeside living, and the open plan design gives a beautifully spacious feel to this 2 bedroom condo.
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Visit the Photo Gallery, on the left navigation menu, to see photos throughout this outstanding alpine chalet.
We have other vacation properties at Silver Star Resort, including;
Robilliard's Rush Chalet - a premium slopeside 4 bedroom + TV room, ski-in/ski-out chalet. This property is the upper 2 floors above the Suite and is also available for rent, a wonderful option for friends or other family to stay close by, while still having your own space. This premium property is also listed on Direct Vacations.
Silverado Chalet- an executive +, slopeside 5 bedroom/7 bathroom + 2 TV rooms, ski-in/ski-out chalet. This executive property is also listed on Direct Vacations.
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darren from calgary, Canada
Date: May-09-2016 for a stay in Mar 2016
John and Heather, thank you for providing our family a wonderful and carefree spring ski vacation. After staying with you, your location, accommodation, service and just plain comfort have you at the top of our must stay list at Silverstar.
Double thanks to our Ski Ambassador David Todd which you offered us, as he truly made us feel like Silverstar regulars right from the first run down right to the end of the day. Loved the onslope knowledge and companionship David gave us. The Aldridge's, Calgary, AlbertaView Full Review
Fantastic slope-side accomodations
Martin from Leavenworth, United States
Date: Feb-21-2016 for a stay in Feb 2016
Excellent all-around Silver Star rental. What's not to like about stepping out your door and walking a few steps to the Alpine Meadows chair (or a 5 minute walk down to the village and grocery)?
Pictures of the interior speak for themselves as there are quality touches throughout. Living room couches are very comfortable, bedrooms are cozy, plenty of towels to go around, etc. Kitchen is a chef's delight with gas range and many, many tools, pans, etc.
Only improvement would be a few additional large plates and one larger skillet, but really, these are really minor issues. Awesome place, great owners - rent it if you can!View Full Review
The list of private amenities includes;
Hot Tub, Laundry, Ski Room, Heated Boot Room, Hairdryers in the bathrooms, and;
[Note: This is a private rental property, all amenities are private
with no shared or common amenities.]
Private Amenities
|Basic Food Staples
|Tea/coffee, spices, cooking oil, etc, provided.
|Collection of books provided in living area
|Boot Dryer
|Boot drying racks located in the heated gear drying room
|Cable TV
|Full cable service on all TV's
|Check-In Assistance
|Meet and Greet on arrival
|Coded Access
|All exterior doors have coded door locks
|Complimentary Housekeeping
|Mid weekly complimentary Housekeeping included. Additional service available by arrangement
|Dining Area
|Counter dining bench, with timber backed leather seats
|Provided adjacent the kitchen sinks
|DVD Library
|Available from resort village video store outlet
|DVD Player
|Provided with flatscreen plasma TV in living room
|Rock fireplace & mantle in the living area
|Fresh Linens
|Linens changed with complimentary housekeeping. Additional changes by arrangement (charges apply)
|Garbage Removal - Free
|Twice weekly garbage removal (large exterior bins provided)
|Grocery Provisioning
|Grocery/beverage service available for pre-arrival and restocks - online ordering system
|Guest Parking
|Off street parking provided for 2 vehicles
|Hair dryers provided in full bathrooms
|Hot Tub - Private
|Located on adjacent main entry and serviced every 2 days
|Internet Access
|Free braodband wireless internet, security key code provided in guest directory
|Laundry Facilities
|Dedicated laundry room with large washer/dryer (supplies provided).
|Laundry Facilities - Free
|Supplies provided
|Lift Ticket Delivery
|Long Stay Booking Discounts Available
|Living Area
|Open plan living area with rock fireplace, TV/DVD with full cable
|Meet and Greet Service
|Provided upon arrival. After hours service available by arrangement
|Parking - Free Guest Spots
|Off-street parking for guests, space for 2 vehicles
|Parking - Over Height Available
|Off-street reserved parking provides for high vehicles
|Personal Tours
|Private ski guides available by arrangement
|Resort Information
|Guest Directory detailing resort information and services maintained in the property
|Safety Equipment
|First Aid kit provided
|Hi-Fi stereo system in living area. CD/Clock/Radio in master bedroom
|Located in main area & master bedroom - free local calls
|Full cable service provided
|Video Game Connectivity
|Games/rec room TV provides plug-in connectivity.
|Video Games
|PS2 and assorted PS2 games provided
|Wheel Chair Accessible
|Ground floor, level access from/to car parking at front door
Shared Amenities
|Parking - Free Guest Spots
|2 Parking spaces directly outside the entry to the suite. Unpack and walk in at street level - no steps
Our on-site Property Manager works tirelessly to make sure this property is always at it's best for you.
Our Guest Directory, located in our vacation property, provides information and contact details for all services, food & beverage outlets and retailers in the resort village.
The beautiful resort of Silver Star Mountain offers
a range of services for your convenience and enjoyment.
Housekeeping provided; our regular service sees twice weekly housekeeping provided.
Additional housekeeping and/or daily service is available upon request (charges apply).
|24 HR In-Resort Emergency Help
|911 emergency response is resort based
|Take-out is available from the village and in-home catering services are available. In-home catering is also available for chef prepared meals and dinner parties
|Christmas Tree/Decorations
|Decorated Christmas Tree with lights will be set up in the property over the Christmas period
|Garbage Pickup
|Is provided twice weekly from the exterior large bins. Additional pickups available, please contact housekeeping staff
|Grocery Delivery
|Available via online service, for both pre-arrival and re-supply of groceries and beverages
|Meet and Greet
|Included with booking and by arrangement for out of hours check-in
|Mountain Orientation
|Available by prior arrangement
|Organize Childminding
|Contact details are provided in the Guest Directory
|Resort Tours
|Available by arrangement
The Most Requested Address at the Resort.
The Perfect Location
Ski-in/ski-out location, with drive to your door street access. Immediately adjacent Silver Star's Alpine Meadows quad chairlift. This has been a most request address at the resort.
One of the few areas with
level access to the resort village.
Actual Distances
Located only a few minutes level stroll from the heart of the resort village (also accessable via the resorts free shuttle service). Likewise, just a few minutes stroll away is the outdoor ice skating rink and kids adventure centre (tube town, etc). One of the few areas with level access to the resort village.
Ideal location! Ideal vacation suite!
|Silver Star
|Alpine Meadows
Robilliard's Rush Suite - Premium Plus Vacation Suite
Ski in Ski Out Deluxe 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Suite with private hot tub
Located at the base of the Alpine Meadows Chairlift and a short 3 minute walk from the centre of the village.
|Applicable Taxes
|PST of 8% applies
(taxes not included in the rates below)
|Service Fee
|This all-inclusive fee is charged by alluraDirect.com to ensure your trip is safe & secure. Save on fees when reserving with us - up to 50% less than the other rental websites! Services like trip support, dispute resolution, secure credit card payments, property verification, privacy protection and much more are provided. Rent and rest easy!
|Rates Calculation
Minimum night stay requirements are based on your arrival season only.
All prices are listed in Canadian funds
|Start Date
|End Date
|# of Nights
|Spring Fling
|Mar 22, 2020
|Apr 5, 2020
3 +
|Housekeeping Included
|Amount Required
|Due Date
|Payment Accepted
|Reservation Deposit
|25.00% of total
|Due at time of booking
|Online CreditCard via this website
|Balance of Payment
|Full remainder
|45 days prior to arrival
|Damage Deposit
|Charged up to this maximum after departure if property is damaged, requires excessive cleaning, or if items are missing. Waived for Star Guests.
|Less than 45 days prior to arrival
|Full payment
|At time of booking
Star Guests (have Host Recommendations) don't pay damage deposits!
Suitable For:
|Adults - Min Age to Stay: 25
|Families are Very Welcome. At least one member of the guest booking MUST be 25 years of age or older. Teens, kids and infants welcome with parents/guardians.
|Babies, Kids & Teens
|Familes are Very Welcome. Teens, kids and infants welcome with parents/guardians.
|Celebrations & Special Events
|Functions, Receptions and etc. Must be pre-approved by owner and may require additional costs.
|Long Term Renters (Monthly)
|Are welcome and special pricing may be available. Please enquire via email.
|Non-Smokers Only
|Not Permitted.
|Young Adult Groups 17-24 With Accompanying Age-Eligible Adult(s)
Not Suitable For:
|Graduation & Stag/Stagette Parties
|Not Permitted. (Any other Receptions or Functions require prior approval). We no longer accept weekend graduation or stag/ette parties in our home due to repetitive and extreme cleaning & damage costs.
|Not Permitted (see comment). Regarding Guide Dog, for a blind guest, please enquire.
|Young Adult Only Groups 17-24
|Not Permitted
Check-in: 4pm
Check-out: 10am
Pets: Not Permitted
Smoking: Not Permitted
Sleeping Capacity: Maximum 11 guests
Ski Waxing: Not Permitted (available in resort village)
Minimum Stay: 4 nights (shorter stays billed at 4 nights)
Damage Deposit: Credit Card details required on Check-in via Registration Form
Emergencies: Contact details in Guest Directory
Late Payments: Bookings cancelled if not paid within 14 days of due date.
Housekeeping: Twice weekly included, extra services available see Guest Directory (charges apply).
Terms of Eviction: Guest participation in the following will result in immediate eviction request and no refund of remaining nights;
•Pets on Property,
•Smoking on Property,
•Sleeping capacity exceeded,
•Wilful damage or destruction of property,
policy violation(s),
•Not departing on departure date, and
•Theft, fraud, misrepresentation or breaches of the law
Reservation & Cancellation Policies
|Arrival Days
|Guests can arrive on any day of the week available for booking. There are no arrival day restrictions.
|Cancellations Made by Guests
|Cancellation by Guest: All payments are non-refundable. If we can replace your booking, we will refund your money at the re-booked rate minus a 4% cancellation fee.
|Courtesy Hold Reservations
|For maximum fairness we operate on a first come first serve basis and do not. The first party to book the property by clicking RESERVE NOW gets the dates in question.
|Delayed Arrivals
|No refunds if due to travel delays, weather or other issues.
|Delivery of Instructions and Access Information
|Please contact Property Manager upon arrival and for on-site met and greet on arrival at Robilliard's Rush Suite. Access codes and instructions provided in Welcome Letter (placed located inside house ahead of check-in timel).
|Guest Account Termination
|The Owner or their Contact reserve the right to request permanent Guest account inactivation from this web sites technical administrators in the event of one or more of the following Guest actions: intentional property policy violation causing material damage or fines, Guest misrepresentation and/or fraud, intentionally defacing or damaging public or private property, breaking laws and bylaws, theft, public indecency, harassment, causing bodily or emotional harm & disturbing the peace after repetitive warnings. Guests will be notified by email of account termination. Guests may choose to appeal their account termination. Guests may be given the chance to reconcile with the Owner as a condition of preserving or reversing their account status. Account termination prevents the Guest from booking this or any other property that uses the same web site
|Ineligible Guests Reservation Reversal
|The Owner or their Contact reserves the right to cancel reservations made by, and refuse business to: Guests who do not meet the policies published in this property's Policies Table at the time of booking and past Guests known to have : intentionally violated rental property policies, damaged and/or defaced rental properties through intentionally destructive and/or negligent behavior, engaged in theft, broken local bylaws and laws, committed fraud or who misrepresented themselves, and Guests who have caused bodily or emotional harm to any third parties. Guests will be issued a refund by personal cheque. Refunds will be adjusted for any payment processing expenses
|Late Reservation Payments
|Reservation will be cancelled if not paid within 14 days of due date. No refunds of prior payments.
|The Owner, their booking Contact and this web sites technical administrators agree to not sell, refer, rent or divulge to any third parties the names or personal information of their Guests without prior written consent from the Guests, except under force of law, or for law enforcement purposes relating to policy and property violation. The Owner and their booking Contact also agree to not use Guest personal information for any reason other than its original intended purpose without written consent from the Guests. Guests agree to not sell, refer, rent or divulge to any third parties the names or personal information of the Owner or their booking Contact without prior written consent from the Owner and/or Contact, except under force of law or for law enforcement purposes. Guests also agree to not use Owner or Contact personal information for any reason other than its original intended purpose without written consent from the Owners and their Contact.
|Reservation Changes
|Will be accepted provided the new dates are available. Money already paid will then be transferred to the new dates. If the new dates involve a chnage in booking season (rates), additional payments required and/or refunds due will apply.
Guest Stay Policies
|Amenity Terms of Use
|Full respect & care should be shown to the property and all Policies adhered to.
|Check-In Time
|4.00 PM (1600 hrs). Early arrivals please enjoy the resort village until check-in.
|Check-Out Time
|10.00 AM (1000 hrs). Late check-out requests will be granted when possible.
|Complaints Concerning Property
|Report all property complaints or obvious damage caused by previous Guests to us immediately, by phone and by email as they become evident. Serious problems should be reported with supporting photographs. We will make our best efforts to rectify problems within 24 hours of notification. Failure to notify us of property-related problems while in the property and as they become evident, will forfeit any rights or claims against us regarding property condition after your departure.
|Excessive Cleaning Costs
|Check out cleaning costs are included in booking costs. Additional cleaning expenses will be charged in addition and billed to guest credit card as per Guest Registration Form, completed on check-in.
|Excessive Noise
|This is a family-oriented, quiet development. Noise complaints may result in eviction by local police or security personnel.
|Garbage Removal
|Provided twice weekly. Contact Housekeeping for additional garbage removal.
|Provided twice weekly, included in booking costs. Additional housekeeping service(s) are available (including daily service) and charges apply.
|Internet Availability & Usage
|Complimentary wireless broadband provided. Access code listed in Guest Directory. As this is complimentary, service failure is not grounds for discount/refund.
|The Guest making the booking is responsible and liable for all damages and for ensuring that these policies are respected and adhered to. Guest releases property owners from liability for theft or injury while in transit to the property, in the property,or on resort lands.
|Locking Door
|Keyless code locks on exterior doors. Code provided in Welcome Letter (placed located inside house ahead of check-in time).
|Maintenance Emergencies
|Contact on-site property agent. Contact numbers provided in Guest Directory.
|Maximum Sleeping Capacity
|A maximum of 4 guests are welcome. Strictly no more than 4 guests.
|Missing Items
|Are billed at replacement value. Our property manager inventories the property on each departure day.
|Noise Restrictions
|Volumes must be turned down at 11pm. Please use neighborly consideration.
|Parking & Ticketing
|4 off-street spaces available in dedicated parking area. Parking Not secruitized.
|Property Damage
|Credit Card details must be provided upon Check-in via Guest Registration Form. Repair/Replacement costs will be charged to the credit card. Property damage includes: physical damage, excessive cleaning, defacing property, excessive noise, littering, lude public behavior, missing items/theft.
|Rental Accommodation Zoning
|4 night minimum. Shorter stays charged at 4 night rate.
|Resort Information
|Comprehensive Guest Directory provided. www.skisilverstar.com
|Ski & Snowboard Gear Storage
|Dedicated ski/baord room located at ski-in entry way. No skis/boards inside the house. Skis/boards must be stored in this ski storage room.
|Terms of Eviction
|Breaking any of these Policies will result in eviction. No refunds provided in the case of evictions.
Guarantees Policies
|My Web Site Guarantee
|The Owners will honour the information posted on our Robilliards Rush property website.
|Reservation Guarantee
|If our property is damaged & we cannot fulfill your reservation, the reservation will be cancelled and a 100% refund provided. Owners will assume an accommodation-related relocation cost of up to $1000 CAD and will endevour to located alternate comparable accomodation.
|Snow Guarantee
|No guarantees are given for snow and/or weather. These are beyond our control.
Property Details
Recently Renovated Premium Slopeside Chalet.
The main floor is designed for wonderful open-plan living & entertaining.
The entry foyer flows into the beautiful contemporary open plan timber kitchen, dining and living area.
Included in the living area is the flatscreen plasma TV/DVD with full cable and Sony PS2 + games. The priavte hot-tub is perfectly loacted adjacent the main entry. Off-street parking for 2 cars is provided adjacent the property for easy access to your vehicle.
Queen master bedroom with ensuite & wardrobe closets, plus a 2nd bedroom with a double bed and set of single bunk beds and wardrobe closet. Adjacent to these bedrooms is the second full bathroom and the laundry.
Private Ski-in/out Facilities
The ski-in/ski-out entry leads to the ski trail & is adjacent the Alpine Meadows quad chairlift. There is a heated drying room & a ski/board storage room along with a fold away ski waxing bench.
Sleeping Areas & Beds
Master Bedroom
Pillow top mattress, ensuite, wardrobe closet, chest of draws, nightstands with lights, telephone and CD/Clock/radio player.
|Room Type
|Private Bedroom (Has a door & windows)
|1 Queen
|Has Ensuite Bathroom
|Floor Level
Bedroom 2
Double Bed and single/single bunk beds with wardrobe closet, nightstand with night light.
|Room Type
|Private Bedroom (Has a door & windows)
|1 Double, 1 Single Bunk
|Floor Level
Bathroom 2
Located near the 2nd bedroom and the laundry.
|Is Ensuite Bathroom
|Basic Supplies, Hairdryer, Shower, Soap, Vanity
Bathroom 1
Master bedroom ensuite.
|Is Ensuite Bathroom
|Basic Supplies, Hairdryer, Shower, Soap, Vanity
Robilliards Rush Suite kitchen is a designer created oversized dream,
and a great place to gather while prepare wonderful meals.
This terrific open plan kitchen provides all you need in a great family home kitchen. Plenty of space for family & friends to gather. The large, long counter is wonderful for preparing meals and having snacks out for-the-picking, as well as feeding the kids at the breakfast bar.
Fully equipped with everything from the double door fridge to microwave. You will also be delighted that most everything you need is provided, spice racks, full utensils and cooking pots-n-pans and more...
... The matching timber kitchen and counter style dining
flow together in this open plan area...
The matching timber kitchen and counter style dining flow together beautifully in this open plan area. With beautiful timber backed highball stolls in the kitchen, there is always plenty of room to be sitting around, a part of the action but not in the way.
Ideal location! Ideal vacation suite!
|Aluminum Foil
|Standard wrapping provided provided
|Basic Food Staples
|Spices, flour, cooking oil, (some tea/coffee) provided
|Provided in the appliance cupboard
|Coffee Maker
|Provided in the appliance cupboard
|Cooking/Eating Utensils
|Extensive cooking utensils provided as well as full cultery settings
|Dish Soap
|Provided along with other consumables, strored under the sink
|Provided adjacent the kitchen sinks
|Electric Mixer
|Provided in the appliance cupboard
|Food Processor
|Provided in the appliance cupboard
|Double door upright fridge freezer
|Garbage Bags
|Provided along with re-cycling bags and all stored under the sink.
|Provided in the appliance cupboard
|Provided and located on the microwave stand
|Intergrated with 4 burner stove
|Rice Cooker
|Provided in the appliance cupboard
|4 burner range with extraction hood
|Sliced bread toaster provided, stored in the applicance cupboard
Living Area
Spacious, warm, bright living area with rock fireplace. Large windows draw in the wonderful winter sunlight and make for a great place to relax after a day on the snow. Queen Size High Quality Sofa Bed in the living room.
Flatscreen plasma TV with DVD, plus cable service and Sony PS2 console with games are provided.
CD player with radio and a number of books are provided along with complimentary Internet access.
Dining Area
A designer counter dining area creates a wonderful feature of this beautiful suite. Designed to; provide a non cramped dining area, which blends perfectly with the designer kitchen, and enhance the open-plan living feel of this beautifully renovated suite.
The kitchen is always a gathering place and this suite allows a spacious prep area. Timber back, leather highball seats line one side of the kitchen bench with stools along the other.
Special Features
Property special features include;
|Barn wood timber frames the original nature & animal photographs and other art
|Beautifully appointed, this mountain home features timber accents throughout
|Beautiful rock fireplace in living area
|Beautiful timber accents flow throughout, complimented by the beautiful designer colors
|out to the SilverQueen quad chair and si trails plus tube-town
About Us
A skiing enthusiast since 1983, I love the alpine environment. Silver Star Mountain offers a truly wonderful intimate resort experience, with terrain that will satisfy every level of skier and rider.
John and I designed the complete renovation to create a wonderful vacation suite. With over 20 years experience in ski resorts we know what works and blended the best design features into Robilliard's Rush Suite.
Our Property Manager is on-site and makes sure that the property is always fully prepared for your arrival and throughout your stay.
We have other vacation properties at Silver Star Resort, including;
Robilliard's Rush Chalet - a premium slopeside 2 bedroom + TV room, ski-in/ski-out suite. This property is the upper 2 floors above the Suite and is also available for rent, a wonderful option for friends or other family to stay close by, while still having your own space. This premium property is also listed on Direct Vacations.
Silverado Chalet - a premium slopeside 5 bedroom, 7 bathroom + 2 TV rooms and IT den, ski-in/ski-out chalet. This executive plus property is also listed on Direct Vacations.
Happy Holidays,
Heather Robilliard and John Storey


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PROFILE | John M. Bohrer-YardleyCannon Heyman & Weiss, LLP | Law Practice Concentrating in Affordable Housing and Community Development Law.
John M. Bohrer-Yardley
54 State Street, 5th Floor
Albany, New York 12207
Phone: (518) 465-1500 ext. 200
Fax: (518) 465-6678
Email: email@example.com
Areas of Practice:
Affordable Housing, Community Development, Real Estate and Corporate Law
- Albany Law School, J.D. (2014)
- State University of New York at Buffalo, B.A. (2011)
Awards and Recognitions:
- Associate Editor, Albany Law Review
- New York State Bar Association
- Asian American Bar Association of New York
What I like to do outside of work:
I like to stay active whether it be working out, snowboarding, mountain biking or kayaking. I also enjoy playing sports, especially tennis and soccer.
Something else I think you should know about me:
I am an inveterate New York Mets fan.