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Nestled down a quiet country lane near the charming market town of Narberth, these traditional Welsh barns are situated on a 50-acre working farm in Pembrokeshire's beautiful rolling countryside, with easy access to the popular coastal resorts of Saundersfoot and Tenby. Brynbank Cottage (ref OY6) is attached to the main house, The Coach House (ref OY7) stands detached, and The Old Shippon (ref OY8) and Brynbank Lodge (ref OY9) are attached to eachother. The owner will unpack and put away guests pre-ordered online shopping prior to arrival on request. Pembrokeshire, home to golden beaches, picturesque coastal villages and majestic sites, is the perfect destination in which to unwind and relax whatever time of year you choose to visit. The unblemished beaches south of the county including Amroth, Broadhaven and Freshwater West, are just a few worthy of a visit and are perfect for water-based activities such as kayaking, surfing or coasteering. The former barns lie peacefully in a secluded courtyard, adjacent to the owner's farmhouse, dating back to the early 18th century, where the owners have sympathetically converted them into spacious holiday accommodation. Each barn has retained much of its original charm and character, including stone walls and oak beams, and lots of welcoming touches have been added to provide guests with an unforgettable holiday experience. Outside, guests can relax on a secluded enclosed patio, which is perfect for alfresco dining on a sunny day, or stroll the 50 acres of farmland and meet some of the grazing resident animals including sheep, pigs, cows and a horse. The regency market town of Narberth, with its multi-coloured Edwardian and Georgian buildings, is well worth a visit and home to highly acclaimed restaurants and independent shops selling a whole range of exquisite items, from fine art to fine food, rubbing shoulders with vintage and antique shops. For an interesting day out, take a trip to Tenby and indulge in one of the numerous cafés, gift shops or many restaurants tucked away in its historic walls, or wander down to the sandy haven of the award-winning harbour beach, with its sheltered bay, golden sands and crystal blue waters. A trip to the resort would not be complete without taking a boat ride across to the off-shore island of Caldey, home to its Celtic monastery and Cistercian monks who have made it a holy island for hundreds of years. Away from the resort, the gourmet town of Saundersfoot is well worth a visit, as are the numerous historic sites dotted around the county including Manorbier, Carew and Pembroke castles. For family time together, visit the award-winning leisure attractions of Folly Farm, Oakwood and Anna's Welsh Zoo, famous as the habitat of Wales' first ever rhinoceros. Beach 6 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 3 miles.
Large, beamed, open-plan living room with wood-burning stove, dining area and farmhouse-style kitchen area with electric Aga (for cooking) and oak floor. First floor: Galleried double bedroom with 5ft bed, TV and en-suite shower room with toilet.
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Nestled down a quiet country track near the charming coastal town of Broad Haven, this traditional holiday cottage, one of a pair, has been converted to the highest standard and retains much of its original charm and character, making it the perfect retreat whatever the occasion. Positioned on the edge of a 180-acre working farm and adjacent to the owner's magnificent Georgian farmhouse dating back to 1760, the cottage has been lovingly put together to provide guests with an unforgettable holiday experience. The spacious, farmhouse-style kitchen is well equipped and ideal for preparing meals after a day exploring the local area. The cosy living and dining area features an imposing inglenook fireplace with an electric woodburner and a comfortable corner suite, making it the perfect setting to relax and unwind in after a busy day's adventure. Outside, guests are invited to stroll the mature grounds and beautiful gardens, featuring scenic nature walks where wildlife flourishes, or sit back and relax on the private patio area and enjoy spectacular views over the rolling Preseli Hills countryside. The iconic Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, which borders the length of the county and affords breathtaking views, is just a stone's throw away. The crystal clear waters and unblemished beaches of Whitesands, Broad Haven and Newgale make it perfect for adventure activities such as coasteering and kayaking, for spotting dolphins or seeing seals hauled up in secret coves. Explore the tranquil coastal resort of Solva encased in its picturesque harbour, or take a trip to the quaint, historic city of St David's and visit the majestic, 12th-century cathedral and medieval ruins of Bishop's Palace. The traditional market towns of Haverfordwest and Narberth are within easy reach, as is the popular coastal resort of Tenby, with its pastel painted houses, cobbled streets and irresistible restaurants, with freshly caught fish always on the menu. Beach 4 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 4 miles.
Spacious, beamed living/dining room with electric woodburner in inglenook fireplace. Large, beamed, farmhouse-style kitchen with breakfast area and tiled floor. Separate toilet. First floor: Beamed double bedroom with 6ft bed, TV and en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.
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Situated in the Pembrokeshire National Park, this renovated, detached old fisherman's cottage overlooks the village of St Dogmaels and has views of the River Teifi and estuary. St Dogmaels Abbey can be seen from the garden. Pennant offers stylish holiday accommodation with every modern convenience. In an elevated location, there is easy access to local beaches and the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, whilst breathtaking scenery and wildlife can be found from the doorstep. Cardigan 2 miles. Shops 500 yards, selection of pubs within a few minutes' walk.
Five easy steps to entrance, through stable door to well-equipped, farmhouse-style kitchen with breakfast area and sea views. Step down into Large living/dining room with wood-burning stove in inglenook fireplace and rugs on slate floor. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Steep ladder-style stairs to first floor: Double bedroom with TV, low sloping ceiling and solid mahoghany floor. Beamed throughout (some low).
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Discover these charming, traditional Welsh stone cottages (UKC559 and UKC560) which are nestled down a quiet country lane on the edge of the valley, and which overlook meadows and woodlands on the owners' 5-acre smallholding. Owl Barn and Bird Song Cottage are a pair of attached, lovingly restored stone cottages set in the heart of Pembrokeshire, close to the popular market town of Narberth, and are in the perfect location to discover all that this area has to offer. The cottages have retained much character and feature slate floors, as well as beams and are complete with elegant, focal wood burners to relax in front of and enjoy a cosy night in after a busy day exploring. Both cottages have been thoughtfully furnished to offer a high level of comfort.Locally you can enjoy a day out at Llys-y-Fran Reservoir and Country Park where you can enjoy a scenic walk around the reservoir and enviable views of the Preseli Hills; whilst here, why not enjoy a spot of lunch overlooking its magnificent waters or take a walk on one of the many walking trails meandering through the Preseli Hills? A family day out at Oakwood, Wales' largest theme park, is a 15-minute drive away. Take a ride on Megafobia, which is often ranked in the top ten wooden rollercoasters in the world, or possibly enjoy a more relaxing toboggan ride. Nearby is the renowned Folly Farm Zoo where you can meet the resident Eastern black rhino and the pride of lions. Be sure to also visit the harbour town of Saundersfoot and the famous walled town of Tenby, with its fine beach, boat trips and sea fishing. Beach 11 miles. Shop and restaurant 4 miles, pub 2 miles. These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 8 guests.
2 steps to entrance.Ground Floor:Living room: With wood burner, 49" Freeview Smart TV, DVD player, record player with a selection of records and slate floor.Kitchen/dining room: Galley-style with electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and slate floor.First Floor:Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed and beams.Bedroom 2: With twin beds and beams.Shower room: With shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. Small, enclosed, gravelled courtyard with sitting-out area, garden furniture and barbecue. Set in 5 acres of grounds with 2½-acre woodland. Parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are 2 steps in the courtyard, and sloping banks and an unfenced stream in the grounds.
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3 steps to entrance. All on the ground floor.Living/dining room: With wood burner, 49" Freeview Smart TV, DVD player, beams and slate floor.Kitchen: Galley-style with electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and slate floor.Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed.Bedroom 2: With double bed and single bed (for flexible sleeping arrangements).Bathroom: With shower over L-shaped bath, toilet and heated towel rail.
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Delve into this beautifully and meticulously restored barn, situated in the picture postcard valley and surrounded by woodland and meadows. Detached, this single storey barn offers stunning views down the valley across the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. This beautiful property is full of character with original beams and wooden floors throughout. The spacious open plan kitchen/dining room is perfect for formal dining, followed by a cosy afternoon in front of the wood-burning stove. For those warm summers days, enjoy a BBQ and the splendid views.Less than a 10-minute drive away is Barafundle Bay, which was included in the 'top 12 beaches in the world' along with 'best beach in Britain'. Further inland, discover the many walks on the Preseli Hills. The National Trust's Stackpole Quay Estate is nearby, where you can enjoy the truly magnificent Bosherston Lily Ponds meandering through to Broad Haven South Beach. You may prefer to take a short drive into Pembroke to step back in history and discover the delights of Pembroke Castle, the birthplace of Henry VII, nestled on the banks of the River Cleddau. Beach 3 miles. Shop 4 miles, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
Living room with wood-burning stove. Well-equipped, farmhouse-style kitchen/dining room with elec range (for cooking). 2 bedrooms: 1 double (5ft), 1 twin. Bathroom with toilet. Shower room with toilet. All rooms with beams and wooden floor. Several internal steps between rooms.
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Beamed, spacious, open-plan living/dining room with galley-style kitchen area and oak floor. Double bedroom with 6ft bed, TV and en-suite wet room with toilet. First floor: Twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet.
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Nestled beautifully down a quiet country lane in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, this holiday cottage, adjacent to the owners' home, has been carefully restored to a high standard, retaining much of its original character. The former barn, dating back to the early 19th century, has been beautifully converted into a delightful retreat for both families and couples. The open plan living area has been decorated with a rustic charm using neutral tones. It features exposed beams and a traditional wood-burning stove for cosy nights in. Outside, relax in the private garden and enjoy alfresco dining, or stroll in the nearby scenic Stackpole Estate (NT) and discover its fantastic walks and beautiful sites including the glistening Bosherston Lily Ponds, famous for its otters and water lilies, and the stunning beaches at Broadhaven and Barafundle, with their golden sands and crystal blue waters.The historic walled town of Pembroke is just 3 miles away and features a magnificent Norman castle, which is famous as the birthplace of Henry VII. The bustling coastal resort of Tenby is within easy reach and is renowned for its picturesque harbour, narrow cobbled streets and pastel painted Georgian houses. It has a variety of boutique gift shops, traditional pubs and highly acclaimed restaurants.Take a boat trip to the historic island of Caldey, with its Celtic monastery and Cistercian monks, who have made it a holy island for hundreds of years. Away from the coast, explore the rolling hills of Preseli and discover its ancient sites dotted along its rugged terrain, or visit the market town of Narbeth, with its antique shops, art galleries and numerous cafés and tasteful restaurants. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 1½ miles.
Bright, spacious, beamed open-plan living/dining room/kitchen with vaulted ceiling, wood-burning stove and wooden floors. Utility. Double bedroom with 5ft bed and en-suite shower room with toilet. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.
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Ground Floor: 1 step to entrance. All on the ground floor:Open plan living space: With beams and wooden floor.Living area: With electric fire, 27" Freeview TV, DVD player and CD player.Dining area.Kitchen area: Farmhouse style with electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and patio doors to garden.Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed.Bedroom 2: With twin beds.Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack.
Enclosed lawned garden with patio, garden furniture and BBQ. Hot tub for 4. Parking for 2 cars. No smoking.
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Southlands Barn nestles in a quaint courtyard within a 5-minute drive of the beach and the village of Saundersfoot in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. A further 10 minutes' drive along the coast leads to the renowned walled town of Tenby. This stunning semi-detached barn is all on one level, has oak floors throughout and is full of character. It offers very spacious open-plan living with a feature wood-burning stove, exposed beams and 'A' frame windows affording magnificent views over the surrounding countryside and valley below. Skilled craftsmanship can also be seen in the stonework that has been thoughtfully restored on the exterior of this barn. Whilst dining al fresco, look out over the unobstructed views from the patio and maybe spot a pheasant or two! Saundersfoot itself has grown in reputation for its gourmet dining, and offers a cluster of fabulous restaurants serving local produce. Take a stroll along the beach after sampling the local delights, and experience the wonderful charm that typifies Saundersfoot. Locally there is a host of local attractions for all the family including Folly Farm, Oakwood and Manor House. In Marros there is horse riding, and Tenby has an 18-hole links golf course. Boat trips are also available to Caldey Island, where Cistercian monks welcome visitors to share in its tranquillity. Walking and sea fishing are also available locally. Shop and restaurant 2½ miles, pub 2 miles.
Small step to beamed open-plan living/dining room with wood-burning stove, 'A' frame windows and galley-style farmhouse kitchen with breakfast area. Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Oak floors throughout.
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Nestled on a peaceful cul-de-sac of similar prestige properties, Cart-Tws Bach boast a lawned garden, ideal to tire the children and most energetic dogs. Located in the idyllic village of Treffynnon, and just 4 miles away from the tranquil harbour village of Solva, this charming, adjoining holiday home has been presented to the highest standard making it perfect for couples or families looking to explore beautiful Pembrokeshire. Conveniently located close to the Pembrokeshire's iconic coastal path, the area is home to golden beaches, crystal waters and scenic countryside providing the ideal destination in which to relax and unwind whatever time of year. The beaches of Newgale and Whitsands are excellent for surf and water sports activities, as is Abereiddy's glistening Blue Lagoon and Porthgain Harbour, a picturesque coastal village with fantastic cliff top walks and highly acclaimed restaurants with freshly caught fish always on the menu! The cottage itself has been tastefully presented throughout with a large open-plan living/dining area featuring exposed stone walls, arrow-slit windows and a traditional wood-burning stove which has been added for those cosy nights in. The contemporary, spacious kitchen boasts a breakfast bar and stylish range oven for home cooking, whilst the French doors from the dining area opens out onto the enclosed patio area which is perfect for al fresco dining on a sunny day. For an adventure day out, visit the historic city of St David's and discover its magnificent 12th-century cathedral and medieval ruins of the Bishops Palace, or take a sea trip safari around the off-shore island of Ramsey cruising close to grey seals, rare sea birds and the occasional dolphin. A visit to Pembrokeshire would not be complete without a trip to its majestic sites of the west including Pembroke, Carew and Manorbier castles, or a trip to the award-wining leisure attractions of Oakwood, Folly Farm and Anna's Welsh Zoo located in the south of the county near the popular tourist resort of Tenby. Shop 2½ miles, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
Large beamed living/dining room with multi-fuel burner, slate sills, arrow-slit windows and French doors. Spacious farmhouse-style kitchen with gas/electric range (for cooking), breakfast area. Utility. Boot room. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with four poster bed, TV and en-suite shower room with toilet. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.
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Tregoyr (ref UKC320) and Yr Hen Efail (ref UKC319), both formed an 18th century former Blacksmiths shop situated in the heart of the idyllic hamlet of St Florence, which dates back to Norman times. These stunning characterful properties have been tastefully restored to their former glory and teeming with original and traditional features with solid wooden floors, original tiled floor and beautiful exposed beamed ceilings.In Tregoyr, enjoy a cosy evening in front of the wood burner with a glass of wine and relax ready for the day ahead. The well-equipped kitchen includes an island with Rayburn, and the property has been thoughtfully furnished. Formal dining can be enjoyed in the spacious dining room which has French doors overlooking the garden. Yr Hen Efail, meaning 'Blacksmiths shop', enjoys a focal solid wooden gallery staircase meandering to the master bedroom to the right and left to further bedrooms, and there is an original wooden cartwheel hung over the feature staircase. Enjoy breakfast in the large kitchen and then through the curved archway for formal dining and continuing through the French doors onto the garden area to enjoy the sunshine. Travelling west along the coast, you will stumble across Broad Haven and Freshwater West which are both popular for watersports with surfing and canoeing available, or, take a stroll along the clifftops and down to the picture-postcard beach of Barafundle, managed by the National Trust. Travelling east, you will pass through Tenby, Saundersfoot, Amroth and Pendine and onto the township of Laugharn, home to the famous poet Dylan Thomas, where you can visit his house and 'writing shed' where the 'Under Milk Wood' is understood to have been written.These lovely holiday properties are the perfect destination to discover this area with 186 miles of rugged Pembrokeshire Coast footpath to ramble. Enjoy the local home-cooked food and Welsh ales in the local village pub where a warm welcome awaits. The historic market town of Narberth is nearby with a wide range of antique, craft and gift shops. Traveling north you will discover the magnificent Cenarth Falls where you can watch the salmon and sewin jumping up through the falls on the River Teifi; walks are aplenty here with lots of wildlife and beautiful scenery to be seen. Shop 5 miles, pub and restaurant in village.
Step to the entrance. Ground Floor: Living room: With wood burner, 27" Freeview TV, DVD player, CD player, beams and wooden floor. Dining room: With beams, wooden floor and patio doors to garden. Kitchen: Galley-style with electric double oven, electric hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and tiled floor. Utility room: With washing machine and tumble dryer. Separate toilet. Turning gallery staircase to... First Floor: Bedroom 1: With kingsize bed, beams, wooden floor and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet. Bedroom 2: With twin beds, beams, wooden floor and en-suite with shower cubicle and toilet. Bedroom 3: With twin beds, beams and wooden floor. Bathroom: With bath and toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included, remainder available locally. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Small, enclosed garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and barbecue. Parking for 3 cars. No smoking.
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998/222 Supalai Ville, Moo 3, Phraeksa Rd, Mueang Samut Prakan District, Samutprakarn
The Green House offers accommodation in Ban Phraek Sa, 26 km from Bangkok and 46 km from Bangsaen. The air-conditioned unit is 11 km from Bangna.
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Ocean Family Apartment is a self-catering accommodation located in Samutprakarn. Free Wi-Fi access is available.
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Airport 17 Apartel is 7 km from Suvarnabhumi International Airport. It offers modern air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi.
19/9 Moo.6 Soi.Sripetchkarnkayhaa Srinagarin Bangmuang Mai Muang, Samutprakarn
Located a 15-minute drive from from Bearing BTS Station, J.Residence offers accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. Free private parking is available on site.
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Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Tubtim Siam Suvarnabhumi Hotel offers accommodation in Samutprakarn. Free private parking is available on site.
88/88 Moo 1, Bangna-Trad KM.9 Road, T.Bangplee Yai, A.Bangplee, Samutprakarn
Located 1.1 km from Mega Bangna Shopping Mall, Eazy Motel B.a.n.g.n.a offers air conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property is equipped with a 24-hour front desk.
390/2 T.Bangbor Bangna-Trad Rd., Samutprakarn
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9/107 Soi Kingkaew 21, Kingkaew Road, T.Rajatewa A.Bangplee, Samutprakarn
A 15-minute drive from Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Phaphoom Boutique Hotel offers stylish rooms and free WiFi access. A free transfer to and from the airport is provided for guests.
30/19 Moo 7 Soi Manthana, Bangna-Trad, Bangchalong, Bangphli, Samutprakarn
IChapter Suvarnabhumi offers accommodation in Samutprakarn. The hotel has a sun terrace and views of the city, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant.
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Located in Bang Phli and about 15-ninute drive from Suvarnabhumi Airport, At Ease Residence Suvarnabhumi offers a restaurant. This property provides comfortable room with air-conditioning and river views.
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Located in Bang Phli in the Lat Krabang Region, 26 km from Bangkok, Big Tree Residence boasts an outdoor pool, year-round outdoor pool and sun terrace. The accommodation features a hot tub.
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Summit Windmill Golf Residence is located along Bangna-Trad Road, a 40-minute drive to central Bangkok. The hotel features free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, an outdoor pool and a golf course.
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Situated about 5 km from Suvarnabhumi Airport and 2 km from Lat Krabang Airport Rail Link Station, RP Place offers free on-site parking, a 24-hour reception desk and air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. All rooms come with a cable TV, refrigerator and a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries.
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1960 - Lily Potter's Birthday
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1973 - KISS played their 1st show at the Coventry Club in
Queens New York.
1987 - Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold, Radio Days
and Outrageous Fortune were released in theaters.
2007 - Microsoft released Windows Vista.
2009 Taken and The Uninvited were released in theaters.
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The Yoga Date: The Couple That Stretches Together
Since becoming a mom, yoga class has been my solace. For nearly two blissful hours, I am no one's parent, wife or employee. Everything goes quiet as I breathe, stretch, and focus inward. Na-ma-ste.
The other day, my guy exclaims: "I love how glowy you look after yoga. You're transformed and limber." Then, with a twinkle in his eye: "Wanna show me some moves?"
"You should totally come with me next time!" I offer.
"To your yoga class?" he asks.
He goes silent. After a long, thoughtful, visualizing pause he asks: "Are you sure? Will there be other men?"
"Tons," I lie. "How about Friday? We'll have a yoga date. I'll call the sitter."
A few days later we're in stretchy clothes, spread out on mats at the local yoga studio, staring at ceiling fans. I discreetly peek around. Phew: Three other dudes. "Have a good stretch!" I whisper to him, and close my eyes.
When choosing a yoga class for your guy, it's important to gauge his level of comfort with the spiritual stuff, first. If he's the type to take walkabouts or quote Eckhart Tolle, he'll likely get the vibe of most urban yoga classes. But if too much talk of chakras and chanting could turn him off, it's worth it to scout studios beforehand and find the right instructor for the best fit.
"Now breathe in deeply through the nose for a count of five and try to clear your mind of all the things you have done today, and all the things you need to do. Just focus on the breath," says the melodic voice of the yogi at the front of the room.
See? That's what I'm talking about. With life punctuated by endless kid-oriented tasks, when finishing a sentence seems like a superhuman accomplishment, time with your partner inevitably feels fragmented. When do you ever get a chance to just be together, but not on task?
Yoga is something I've always done alone. Once I'd extended the invite, I felt twinges of buyer's remorse. What was I doing bringing my guy to my fortress of solitude? We all remember how complicated this got for Superman.
To calm myself, I make a mental list of my concerns.
1) I'll be too stressed out about his experience to enjoy my own practice.
2) He'll dislocate a hip. Seriously. What's with men and their stiff hips?
3) He'll get stuck lying next to one of those people who loudly moan through their practice and will start to giggle. And then I'll giggle too.We'll be ejected out of yoga class for being irredeemably unenlightened!
But somewhere into the second downward dog, my anxieties leave the room. We stretch, we breathe. And by the time we reached the final savasana (the corpse-like relaxation posture), everything goes quiet. Bliss.
"That was awesome," my guy whispers as we roll up our mats. "And kind of difficult. But in a good way."
"I am so glad you liked it! You know, we should do this more often. When we go on regular dates, we're either super-tired from our day or we talk about the kid all night, but right now, I feel totally connected to you, like we have the same energy."
"What's the name of that posture, you know the one where you're in table position, and you curl your back up and then arch it and look up?"
"You mean the cat and dog tilt? It's a really good lower back release."
"Yeah. Also, it makes your butt look superfine!"
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A new study published Monday in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences uses two longitudinal surveys to attempt to explain the relative academic advantage of Asian-American students, on average, compared to white students. It appears to be about work ethic. "We find that the Asian-American educational advantage is attributable mainly to Asian students exerting greater academic effort and not to advantages in tested cognitive abilities or socio-demographics," says the abstract, available here.
My earliest memories are of looking out from the campanile at the University of California at Berkeley below and the blue sky that surrounded the entire San Francisco Bay Area. Sproul Plaza and bongo drums, Telegraph Avenue and the Hare Krishna, Cody's Books, Kip's and Top Dog. These early memories were the result of the dreams and aspirations my parents had at the time.
Cal Berkeley had been the beacon of higher education that first brought my parents to this country in the early 1960s. Both my maternal and paternal grandfathers had been unable to obtain college educations in Mexico, in part because of tradition and also due to the limitations at the time. But both of them were self-taught and made sure that their children attended local universities. My father had older siblings who had completed college by the time he came to the United States. My mother was the first to attend college in her family.
Back then the California dream came in three parts. We had the community colleges that served as the entryway for those who were not ready for a four-year university. There was the Cal State system that served as primarily master's-level and undergraduate teaching institutions. Then there was the University of California.
Shortly after my parents arrived in California, they enrolled at the local community college. From there they transferred to Berkeley and eventually went on to obtain graduate degrees. My mother received her M.A. in comparative literature and my father eventually received a Ph.D. in the same field.
When the time to apply for college came, I had only two places in mind: Cal and Harvard. I heard early from Cal and was rejected from Harvard. So my choice was clear. In my mind, Cal was the place for me. It was home. But Cal was tough. I remember sitting in my Intro to Chem class with the other 750 students as we watched our professor on TVs that stood above us. Even though the classes were huge, faculty always taught them. And as we moved into upper-division courses these classes grew smaller and smaller to the point of eventually being able to ask our professors questions in groups as small as 50.
My wife, who was the first to go to college in her family, had followed a track to the one my parents used. She heard of college for the first time when she was in high school. When she finished high school, she enrolled at a local community college and transferred to UC Santa Cruz. Eventually, she ended up earning an M.A. in counseling psychology.
My daughter's experience extended our UC experience even further. She was born in La Jolla just before I defended my Ph.D. dissertation at UC San Diego. Her earliest memories are of UC Santa Barbara, where I had my first job and she used to play with chickens at the Orfalea Children's Center. She had visited Cal with us numerous times and ventured just south to the forest that surrounded UC Santa Cruz, my wife's alma mater. Her early memories had spread beyond the campanile to encompass many more campuses.
When we first moved to Houston 10 years ago, the UC system was still embedded into the household fabric. One day my daughter came home and asked me whether we were Aggies or Longhorns. I quickly replied that we were Golden Bears and Banana Slugs. The next day she came back unsatisfied with my answer and asked again. It was a forced-choice question and so I chose Longhorns. UT was the Cal of Texas so it made sense.
But things have changed in the 30 or so years since my wife and I applied to college. My daughter received hundreds of brochures and emails from universities across the country, some of which I never knew existed. The list under consideration expanded to 11, including UT Austin and the University of Houston, but also some private and some Ivy League institutions.
Decision day arrived in three waves. First came UT and Houston, which were automatic due purely to her class rank. Then there was UCLA, a place made dear to my heart much later in life, when my father Guillermo Hernandez became a professor there. The final wave brought us good news: acceptance into Duke University, Davidson College and the University of Pennsylvania. All were excellent institutions with great reputations. But it also brought bad news: rejection from Cal.
My daughter and I visited all of the east coast schools where she had been accepted. Penn reminded me of home. It shared a strong commitment to diversity. Like Cal, it sat on the edge of a city with the inner city not far away. It even carries the name of the state and can be named with a single syllable. And like Cal, the multicultural way of life I had experienced during my childhood in California had penetrated its Ivy walls. You can eat Tortas at Penn and any other type of ethnic food you can dream up. But it is still private. Classes are smaller. The surroundings are beautiful and there is Ben sitting on campus. It was clear to me that her experiences would be radically different than the ones my parents, my wife and I had experienced in college.
My daughter's decision came swiftly. She left the Golden Bears and Banana Slugs behind. She bypassed the Longhorns and Cougars completely. She has taken her experience of living in the most diverse city of the country with her. Along the way she will create a new identity, a native Californian Latina from Houston who will soon be a Penn student, something I never imagined was possible from the top of the campanile all those years ago.
But what of my California dream that had given all of us this opportunity? Is it dead? Over 70,000 applied to Cal and over 85,000 applied to UCLA this year. The acceptance rate has dropped at both places. The campuses are packed and more and more Californians are leaving the golden state to attend college in other places. This trend has reverberated across the entire county a topic of concern that the dean of admissions at Penn, Eric J. Furda, discussed with me during Quaker days.
The irony of it all was that my entire family was educated at what is arguably the best public university system in the world. My daughter could have followed in our footsteps. She was offered admission to UCLA but no financial aid. In other words, the entire out-of-state cost approximating that of private colleges was to be handled by us. A similar situation occurred at UT. Because Ivy League universities award grants and have a no-loans policy, Penn ended up costing a bit more than UT and much less than UCLA.
The story of our family is not unique. According to a recent book from Suzanne Mettler at Cornell University, college education may actually be reducing the opportunity to create a more level playing field. The ability both economically and socially to climb the academic ladder is becoming more and more restricted. This reality is difficult to reconcile for someone who grew up in the public university system and teaches at one as well. The American higher educational system has opened up doors for my family. I feel incredibly fortunate to have a daughter who will attend an Ivy League university.
However, I cannot help but wonder what the future of public university education holds for those who aspire to climb the academic ladder the way that my family has.
Arturo E. Hernandez is professor of psychology and director of the developmental cognitive neuroscience graduate program at the University of Houston.
Chatham University announced Thursday that its board has voted to admit men to what has been an undergraduate women's college. The university previously created graduate and professional programs that admit men and women, but until now has preserved its original base as a women's college.
Officials said that enrollment declines in the undergraduate program made the decision necessary. Many alumnae have opposed the decision and some held a protest on campus Thursday, The Pittsburgh Business Times reported.
On April 22 the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling in Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action, upholding Michigan voters' 2006 decision to ban race-based preferences in college admissions. Two immediate consequences of this decision are worth clarifying. First, and most obviously, race-based affirmative action remains prohibited at public universities in Michigan, a state whose population is over 14 percent black but whose flagship public school – the University of Michigan – serves a student body that is only 4 percent black. Second, less obvious and less often emphasized, the Supreme Court opted not to overturn the principle that racial diversity on a college campus is a compelling interest, as it yields unique educational benefits.
In legal terms, race-based affirmative action was left untouched by the Schuette decision. In practical terms, however, the decision could have far-reaching impacts. While there is still nothing unconstitutional about affirmative action, there is now nothing unconstitutional about banning it. That means statewide prohibitions in California, Washington, Arizona, and Nebraska will remain in place and additional challenges to race-conscious admissions are likely to surface. Moreover, the Court's decision in the Michigan case follows a pair of well-publicized campaigns in other states designed to either chip away at remaining affirmative action policies or beat back efforts to revive those that have been outlawed.
These legal and political developments leave higher education leaders in a quandary. Most of us, from Chief Justice John Roberts to John Q. Public, agree racial diversity is a good thing, and worth pursuing. But pursuing it explicitly by considering race in admissions seems to be falling out of favor at the national level and facing voter opposition in some states.
Fortunately, promising alternatives are gaining traction. While it is self-evident that the best way to achieve racial diversity is to select on race, granting college applicants additional consideration on the basis of socioeconomic hardship may represent the next chapter of affirmative action. Class-based admissions preferences have two particularly attractive features. First, they can cushion the racial blow of an affirmative action ban by capitalizing on the overlap between race and socioeconomic status. Just as important, they can boost college access for disadvantaged students of all races who have overcome obstacles few other college applicants have faced.
Research on class-based affirmative action is still in its infancy, but the results thus far seem promising. In nine states where race-conscious policies have been banned and class-based alternatives have taken hold, racial diversity at selective colleges has rebounded after an initial drop. My own research at the University of Colorado demonstrated that class-based admissions considerations – when sufficiently nuanced and faithfully implemented – can maintain racial diversity and identify applicants who will perform much better in college than their raw academic credentials suggest. Promoting this sort of experimentation seems to be what the Supreme Court has in mind, as last month's plurality decision reiterated that "universities can and should draw on the most promising aspects of race-neutral alternatives as they develop."
It should also be emphasized that although the Supreme Court's ruling in Schuette homed in on admissions decisions, solutions to the economic and racial divide in higher education need not maintain such a narrow focus. For example, the University of California system has developed robust outreach programs to connect with high-achieving low-income middle school students and encourage them to apply to selective universities (nationally, more than 100,000 such students every year do not apply to selective schools). Like class-based affirmative action, outreach is not a diversity panacea. But without talented low-income applicants, colleges will face a supply problem that no admissions solution – race-based or class-based – can overcome.
I ultimately support considering class and race jointly in admissions as the most obvious, efficient, and logical way to boost socioeconomic and racial diversity. But to the extent the Schuette ruling emboldens new state-level campaigns to ban traditional affirmative action, university leaders should begin investigating workable alternatives that suit their schools' missions. Beginning that process now will serve selective colleges well as the political landscape continues to change.
Matthew Gaertner is a senior research scientist in the Center for College & Career Success at Pearson.
American colleges lag Western counterparts in share of international students recruited with commissioned agents, but study suggests numbers may be higher than colleges think -- and about to grow.
Over the years, we wanted to learn more about why young people who start college don't earn degrees in greater numbers. We had reams of data on the issue, but we wanted to hear from college leaders — presidents, chancellors, and deans. From their campus-level perspective, what were the biggest barriers preventing students from completing their postsecondary educations?
Time and again higher education leaders answered that question by lamenting the poor academic preparation students received in high school. This complaint was most prevalent at community colleges, where nearly 9 out of 10 leaders said students arrived unprepared for college-level work, but poor high school preparation was also cited by more than a third of four-year college leaders.
So, is this view an attack on high school educators? Not at all. We see this as a reason for K-12 and higher education leaders to work together on behalf of students. It's exactly why higher education leaders must engage with the Common Core State Standards — the biggest and boldest effort in a generation to ensure every student is prepared to succeed in college and the work force.
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For too long we have taught students to standards that don't match the knowledge and skills they needed to succeed after high school. The Common Core State Standards were designed to address that by providing rigorous learning goals in English language arts/literacy and mathematics for all students, no matter where they live, or what they plan to do after high school. The standards were adopted in 45 states and the District of Columbia, with districts and schools now using them. In too many places, though, districts and states are doing this without the help, guidance or political muscle of higher education leaders.
The new standards move far beyond memorizing facts and figures. They challenge our students to develop a deeper understanding of subject matter, to think critically, and to apply what they are learning to the real world. The goal is to ensure that any student meeting these standards will be prepared to meet the challenges of first-year college courses. This will be a welcome change for higher education leaders, because it will free colleges to focus on, well, college.
Specifically, the full and faithful implementation of the Common Core could all but eliminate the need for colleges to provide academic remediation to students enrolling in college immediately after graduating from high school. Also called "developmental education," this remediation costs taxpayers $7 billion every year. It's estimated that only 17 percent of students who take a developmental reading course go on to earn a four-year degree.
In Kentucky, after the state became the first to adopt the Common Core State Standards in 2011, the percent of Kentucky high school graduates ready for college and career increased from 38 percent to 47 percent in a single year, and a year later it hit 54 percent.
Instead of spending the first semester or two in college in developmental education classes, and paying for those non-credit bearing courses, students should be able to immediately start earning credits toward a degree. This is no small thing, as the typical student at a four-year college needs nearly five years to graduate and then leaves with an average of $29,000 in student loan debt.
Reducing the time it takes students to earn a college degree benefits everyone. It saves students money. It makes it more likely that they will graduate. It ensures a better investment for taxpayers, with a higher return on their investment of public funds. It means colleges can reduce the amount of money they spend on students who are now taking five or more years to graduate, and can focus those resources on improving the learning environment and ultimately the completion rates for all students.
Another significant benefit of the new standards is that they present a long-overdue and purposeful link between K-12 and higher education. The standards provide both systems with an opportunity for serious, ongoing collaboration. Right now, that collaboration isn't happening nearly often enough. Last fall, Hart Research Associates and edBridge Partners surveyed 205 district superintendents and college university system leaders. Only one-third of those surveyed said they collaborate "extremely or very effectively" with each other.
This is a real missed opportunity. Through the work of our grantees and partners, we have seen how close collaboration can yield amazing results. According to Complete College America, the California State University (CSU) system helped add a series of college readiness questions to the state's 11th-grade exam. After students take the test, they are told whether they are on track for college-level classes in the CSU system. CSU has also designed transitional readiness courses and professional development opportunities that help high school teachers work with unprepared students to get them ready for college. In addition, 10 states and the District of Columbia have aligned their high school graduation requirements with their state university admission requirements.
Higher education leaders and faculty in several institutions are working to align college eligibility and admissions practices and many states are also working to align first-year college courses with the new high school course expectations. But there is a great and urgent need for higher education to do more because the standards are under attack from some quarters.
In many states, some groups are working to purposefully undermine them with misinformation that isn't about quality. Of great importance to higher education, in particular, is the standards have been designed to ensure young people master the essential skills and knowledge they need in higher education and the workplace. The higher education community is in a unique position to reinforce what matters most, affirming the quality of the Common Core State Standards and attesting that the standards are aligned to better prepare students for credit-bearing courses.
On a more general level, some critics continue to claim that the Common Core State Standards are an improper federal intervention in education; that educators were not sufficiently involved in their development; and that the standards dictate curriculum. Here, too, the members of the higher education community can help to combat misinformation by citing their firsthand evidence to the contrary, or by helping to direct attention to the extensive public evidence and information about the standards' actual origin, development and content. By engaging actively in the debate around the Common Core, higher education leaders can inform it with their expertise, participate in and ensure the full, faithful and effective implementation of the Common Core, and help supporters of improved education and educational pipelines stay the course.
The Common Core State Standards should be a watershed moment in our nation's efforts to improve the lives of young people. The new standards will be critical in determining how well our students succeed in K-12, and whether they are ready to succeed in college, the work force, and beyond.
We must ensure this essential work is not derailed. To be successful, we need higher education leaders to engage directly, to learn about the Common Core State Standards, and join the debate. Why? Because they are in the best position to help Americans understand that rigorous standards like these are needed for our students so they succeed in high school, through college, and into their careers.
Dan Greenstein is the director of postsecondary success at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Vicki Phillips is director of education at the foundation.
Doane College has announced that it will pay students and alumni who refer new students to the institution's School of Graduate and Professional Studies. Applicants will be asked to indicate whether they have been referred, and by whom. Once they enroll and pass their first course, Doane will provide a $100 college bookstore gift card to the person who made the referral. Those referring can't receive more than five gift cards per term.
Three dozen students picketed the admissions office at Smith College Thursday to demand a change in the institution's policy with regard to transgender students, The Republican reported. Smith does not discriminate against transgender students once they are enrolled, but the college only admits women. The protest called for Smith to admit those who may be listed as male on their high school transcripts but have been living as women. Here is how Smith explains its admissions policy with regard to transgender applicants: "An application from a transgender student is treated no differently from other applications: every application Smith receives is considered on a case-by-case basis. Like most women's colleges, Smith expects that, to be eligible for review, a student's application and supporting documentation (transcripts, recommendations, etc.) will reflect her status as a woman."
The Community College of Baltimore County was sued in federal court this week by a student rejected for admission to a competitive radiation therapy program, he says, because of his religious views, The Baltimore Sun reported. According to the suit (available online here), he was rejected because of his answer to an interview question about what was most important to him. His answer was "My God." The suit includes text of an email from the program director, responding to the student's request for details about why he was rejected. The director said (according to the suit): "I understand that religion is a major part of your life and that was evident in your recommendation letters, however, this field is not the place for religion. We have many patients who come to us for treatment from many different religions and some who believe in nothing. If you interview in the future, you may want to leave your thoughts and beliefs out of the interview process." The suit maintains that he met or exceeded the program's requirements.
College officials did not respond to requests for comment, citing a policy not to do so about pending litigation. But in court filings they have questioned whether the student was sufficiently "motivated by an individual passion in the field." Further, they said that because the student has a criminal record, he would have difficulty getting a job in the field in Maryland.
A new study in Education Next argues that the primary impact of the "10 percent" plan in Texas -- under which those in the top 10 percent of high school graduating classes are assured admission to the public university of their choice in Texas -- has been more on where students enroll, not whether they enroll. The study looks at students in a large urban district, comparing those who just made it into the top 10 percent and those who didn't. The student found those in the top 10 percent are much more likely than the other group to enroll in a flagship university, but they do so at the expense of enrolling at private colleges, and were likely headed to college either way.
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Here is my Chocolate cake covered in MMF Cinderella . Jaq and Gus and pumpin were made of gumpaste.
I had planned to have more room on the base because I had a key made and a scoll invitation to the ball ...but I didn't have any space on the base...
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