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Fine dining and excellent restaurants in the Yorkshire Dales
When is a restaurant not a pub? Is it still a 'proper' restaurant if it also has rooms? We don't care about the name - if it serves excellent food, it's a restaurant! And the Yorkshire Dales has some fine examples! You might expect to find traditional dining experiences: we've got plenty of those. Perhaps less expected are the more contemporary offerings, places with beautiful summer terraces and incredible views, light modern food and awards galore.
The Michelin starred Yorke Arms is in a beautiful and historic building, once a shooting lodge and coaching house. It's easy to imagine that it has roots growing down into the surrounding earth, it feels so meant-to-be-here.
Chef Frances Atkins makes great use of this fine location and exceptional local produce. She creates clever and unexpected dishes that somehow avoid being fussy or over-complicated. The setting has an atmosphere that's difficult to convey in a photograph but so memorable that it draws diner back again and again.
The Traddock at Austwick is a Georgian country house hotel with a wonderfully warm and welcoming atmosphere. They are justifiably proud of their Gold Green Tourism Business award and delight in working with high quality local suppliers.
Owner & manager, Paul Reynolds explains "we love working with some of our suppliers because the quality is so high. A great example would be The Courtyard Dairy, a new multi-award-winning cheese shop supplying the best range of UK and Yorkshire cheese I've seen anywhere. Andy and Kathy Swinscoe are so passionate about what they do it's infectious and they are just 4 miles away near Settle!"
With the Wainwright walk to Crummackdale and the Three Peaks on the doorstep it's a good idea to stay a little longer in The Traddock's cosy and very comfortable bedrooms.
The Blue Lion in East Witton feels very much like it's been an important part of the local area for a very long time - which it has. Paul and Helen Klein have run it for over 20 years. Originally an English coaching inn, the Blue Lion is now split into two distinct areas, with different characters.
The bar is full of dark wood with the comforting patina of age. It's here you'll often find a shooting or fishing party, recounting their day and enjoying local ales and fine wines. The excellent, hearty menu is chalked up on the blackboard and includes many seasonal and local specials.
The more formal candle-lit restaurant feels more intimate and sophisticated, a worthy setting for a gourmet meal.
Now in its 10th successful year Vennell's in Masham is truly a restaurant. No bedrooms, no bar (just a small bar area): the focus here is firmly on the food.
Jon Vennell creates seasonal menus that make strong use of very local food producers, blending flavours and tempting diners to try combinations they may never have created themselves. With great presentation, very friendly service and excellent food, Vennells also offers exceptional value for money. Look out for their special food weeks such as Grouse Week and the Lobster Festival.
At the Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa on the Bolton Abbey Estate, the Burlington restaurant has the classical and traditional style of a country house hotel with a fresh and exciting menu from head chef, Adam Smith. It was recently awarded 4 AA Rosettes.
The Brasserie & Bar is less traditional, decorated in vibrant jewel colours and contemporary art. All of the dishes on the menu are available at the bar, in the brasserie or (weather permitting) on the terrace.
In the winding lanes above Skipton you'll find the multi award-winning Angel at Hetton, run by the characterful Pascal whose father could be described as the "godfather of the gastro pub". The Angel has since been updated, but still serves the famous "Moneybags".
Pascal is passionate about his support of local artists, and recently created Art in the Bar, a programme of changing exhibitions.The Angel is also known as a great venue for celebrating special occasions, where guests can eat in the private dining area or enjoy a private tutored wine tasting in the Wine Cave. There are nine comfortable rooms for those wise souls who use the Angel as a base for further exploration of the Yorkshire Dales.
Yorebridge House is an unexpected delight. Nestling between Bainbridge and Askrigg, this boutique hotel in a former schoolhouse, is now known as much for its restaurant as its rooms. The interior is modern, with a more contemporary style than most Dales properties. It would be easy to think you've arrived in the bright lights of a city, which for some will be a welcome change to the antiques and heavy furniture of more traditional establishments.
The food is truly excellent, as you'd expect from a 3 AA Rosette menu: fresh, seasonal and local produce are at the heart of the kitchen team. The kitchen garden, visible from the restaurant offers an insight into the creative minds of the chefs, with treats such as beetroot, navets and carrots as well as exciting cocktail garnishes to enjoy pre-dinner in the cosy bar.
Grassington House is set in a historic building on the cobbled square in Grassington. It feels both at peace within its setting and yet more upbeat and contemporary than you might expect.
John Rudden's food is excellent and great value for money, with the menu changing frequently to ensure regular visits! Their own hand-reared rare breed pork features, as do tempting taster plates of more unusual tapas-style dishes, all with local flavour. Recently refurbished rooms make it easy to linger longer in this beautiful area.
John Rudden also has a programme of entertaining on-site master classes which usually culminate in a three course lunch.
From the outside, the Wensleydale Heifer looks like an ancient and traditional pub. Inside it's less predictable. Described as the Yorkshire Dales' "first boutique hotel", the Wensleydale Heifer is a quirky place to stay with themed rooms named after local heroes and beers.
Despite its name, the restaurant is particularly known for its fish dishes, although it also serves great meat dishes as well. There's a sense of fun among the staff, and light hearted touches (sometimes just bordering on the right side of kitsch) such as the seaside postcard murals in the toilets.
As you might expect, dining in Samuel's, the 3 AA rosette Restaurant at Swinton Park, is a grand affair. There's a strong emphasis on seasonal and local produce, much of it grown in the hotel's walled garden and on the estate. Afternoon tea in one of the sumptuous lounges is also a popular choice.
If you want to improve your own culinary skills, Swinton Park Cookery School is highly recommended. The Chef's Table events are entertaining, sociable and good value for money.


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From our Oklahoma Legislators' Blog:
By Senator Jay Paul Gumm
One of my top legislative priorities, as it has been over the past few years, is to enact Oklahoma's version of the "Back to School" sales tax holiday. For years, Texas shoppers – and those Oklahomans who cross the border – enjoy tax-free shopping during the first weekend in August on clothing and shoes costing less than $100 per item.
Millions of dollars in economic activity and sales tax revenue are lost from Oklahoma every year as thousands of our residents cross the border for the sales tax exemption. In addition to the revenue loss our cities, counties and the state endures, Oklahoma's retailers are at a huge competitive disadvantage that weekend.
Even more heartbreaking, those Oklahoma families who cannot afford to make a trip are stuck paying the full sales tax on back to school clothes. There is no compelling reason to oppose an Oklahoma "Back to School" sales tax holiday. Read more…


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Category Archives: Winter
June chatterbugs
For the lack of a better title..:)
Woww!! We are in the 6th month of 2010..technically half the year is over:)or is it?
I know last month,at the beginning of the month,I promised to announce a giveaway..I haven't been able to do that.The month just zoomed by..Winter blues affect all of us..but,sadly,its affecting my little star too!
Every afternoon,at nap time,she fights..well,thats not new,but these days,the fights are different.Her voice has an edge to it…I asked her one day…whats wrong?don't you want to sleep?She said,she wanted to …but she didn't want her good day to go away! Awww..I knew it then:) It was the winter blues.She doesn't like the darkness that falls,early evening.Every day,after she wakes up,from her nap..she frets..and whines and cries.."I dont want my good day to go away..I dont like night..I am scared.I want my good day back!"How do I bring her good-day back?
So,we have set a new winter routine..we are out in the mornings..almost every other morning we are out-from morning to noon…playgroup,story-time,play area at the mall and school!So,atleast 3-4 days in a week we spend the morning outside.Somedays I pack a lunch for her,some days,we come home and eat it.But all these going out,means my house work,my craft,everything takes a back seat!My oven is cold:( The day we dont go out,she is upset…but I need a break too!
Speaking of breaks,the one thing that NEVER takes a break is the Diva's mouth..She is big chatterbox..her mouth opens before her eyes do,REALLY! And from that moment on,nonstop she talks-when I am walking,when we are eating,when she is in the toilet,when I am in the toilet..you get the idea.
Oh about the toilets,she doesn't need our help any more.She goes on her own and when she comes back,she tells me,"Mumma I went on my own..now you say,Good job!" The only time she needs me,is when she is doing the big job,even then the talking doesn't stop…"Mummmmaaaaa,I am doing potty..don't come here and bother me..Mummaaaaaaa..come here,ek baat toh suno..When I finish I will call you..Mumma can you close the door,nahi toh,I will feel shy….blah blah blah.."I am telling you she doesn't stop talking!
Today,I told her woww..Aadya,Its the first of June..and thats all she needed,she started"June..achcha,my Papa's Bday comes in June and your birthday comes in February and my birthday is on March 30th and I am three!!" I said,hmm..And to that,I got told off,"Mumma dont talk like that..say it nicely,say very good Baby!"
God!this feels good..This meaning,blogging again!:) I feel so happy after writing..DH is sitting across from me and wants to know,whats making me smile..well its writing this post..anticipation of hearing from you:) There is so much I want to write and share..I hope I can write everything before I forget..
We have been "crafting" a lot.. at the playgroup sessions,during story time,in school and at home..I will share all the crafts,here this month.Now,about the giveaway,I am going to announce it tomorrow..and I think it is going to be something handmade!! so,don't forget to check back tomorrow.And if you think,handmade is not your thing..you can say so too!
Hope you have all been good,sorry,I havent blog-hopped lately..will be over at your blogs,soon.
More later,my lovelies..
Yesterday,Friday was Day2 of week 1.
Thursday,was rest day and my thighs were like ROCKS!I swear,even walking inside the house,was painful. I did some yoga in the morning.But I was sore,all day long and my throat was feeling funny too.When I went to bed,I was wondering,if I will be able to walk/jog in the morning.
I woke up,on Friday morning,still a little sore,but not as much as the previous day.I quickly freshened up and got dressed and stepped outside,before I changed my mind.
After the warm-up,by the time,it was time for the first jog,I was feeling good.This time,I remembered to breathe when jogging..and that made a whole lot of a difference.
Edited to add-DH got me another pair of ear-phones,the kind that clip behind your ear and so,they didn't fall off.Only one was working,but atleast it stayed plugged in!
I breezed thru the first 3 jogs,easily..in the 4th jog,I felt a little pinching on my right foot.I pause the pod-cast and rubbed it and it felt better.I walked a little to build up the pace and then started the pod-cast again.And before I knew it,I was on the 7th run and almost dying!!LOL! but there was just one more run and that was motivation enough.Again for cool down,I walked away from home..so that I would have to walk to get home:P
Day2 was definitely better than Day1.
Today is rest day but I am not as sore are last rest-day.
Yesterday was also school day and I was on my feet pretty much all day..The school is only 3 hours but,we got there half an hour early(DH gave us a ride) and instead of sitting inside,we spent that half an hour playing in the park.
There was a Mother's Day Party in the school and moms had to stay back.It was really nice.The kids gave us a mini-manicure-rubbed scented cream in moms' hands and painted their nails.Then,they made bracelets for us and gave us,cards and flowers,which the kids had made themselves,last week.Aadi didn;t go last week,so one of the teachers made it for her.Then there was lots of singing and dancing and lot of fun was had by all.
We got home by 4,Aadi was super-tired,put her down for a nap and tidied up,loaded the dishwasher,cooked dinner.By 9.00 dinner was done and I sat down to knit mittens for Aadi.I couldn't keep my eyes open.
DH's friend had invited us over to watch T-20 India-Australia,I begged off and even before DH left,we were both happily in dreamland!
I am soo excited,that I didn't given and finished W1D2! one more day and I will be done with Week1!
Oh..and the scale is moving!!!LOL!!I didnt expect it to move so soon..but it is.
Current mood- Happy and relaxed!
Random winter rants..
Our days are just crawling.I hate short winter days,the over cast sky,the cold wild breeze,darkness falling at 5.00..and I think my dislike has rubbed off on Aadi.As soon as it starts getting dark,her mood starts getting darker too.She gets upset more easily,she whines more,she wants me to carry her,and reminds me,every few minutes,"Mommy,I am scared."While,I let her sit in my lap and try to keep her entertained but,my mood is no better.Last winter,I used to spend most of my mornings in the Town Center,then,we'd come home and nap and the day would pass sooner.But,this year,we are out two days of the week and weekend and so,I like to stay in on the remaining days.
So,I have decided to do one new activity with Aadi each day..reading,painting,threading,craft,writing on her scribble pads-She now knows what standing and sleeping lines are and how to draw them.
She enjoys cooking,so today I let her measure the vegetables for her dinner and she was so excited.And we are counting her fruit/veg servings..In the last 3-4 months,she had almost given up eating veggies.So,I am trying to consciously introduce more veggies/fruits in her meals.If she doesnt eat it in her meals,I give it to her as a snack..sometimes,its frustrating.No,strike that Its frustrating..ALL the time!Aadi used to a very good eater and now suddenly,she is so picky about everything.I am not exaggerating when I say,that EVERY single time I ask her,what she wants to eat,her answer is the same- Dahi-Bhaatu-be it morning,noon or night!Its soo frustrating.Then last week I noticed a white patch on her face.I remember my mom telling someone,that those white patches mean vitamin deficiency.I havent taken her to the doctor for it,yet,coz I know her diet is deficient in so many nutrients.
Nothing frustrates me more,than hearing two demands-"Dahi-bhaatu" and "Candy"….Candy irritates me so much,I want to ban it.If not in the world,I want to ban it in my house.I just dont know how to tell it to our friends and visitors gently.If Aadi sees Candy,she has to eat it,till it gets over,and keeping it hidden somewhere else,doesnt make any difference.She is like a rat,sniffs her way to it.The only sweet,I dont mind giving her is the fruit jelly sweets or the fresh homemade cookie,halwa,kheer,whatever.I am seriously contemplating telling our next visitors,to please,not bring any chocolate for her.Will that be too rude?
This post is just very vague..because,I am in a weird kind of a mood..gloomy..weird,crazy-ish.I am having the worst acne break-out in my life.It makes me soooo mad.I didnt get Acne and pimples,even in my teenage.Almost whole of my right cheek is covered with painful acne..and I hate looking at myself in the mirror.When,I go out,my hair covers it,but..I know its there and that make me feel weird and ugly.Our regular GP is out of town and so,I booked an appointment with another doctor and the earliest,that was available is on Sunday..so,till then,I will just keep feeling weird…and hope to turn invisible.
Does anyone have any home remedies for this?
What else do you do to keep winter blues at bay?I made a scarf for someone,wound a skein into ball to start a cardie for Aadi,am finishing one book per day..what else..?The day,just disappears,its the looooooooooong evening,that just doesnt go away.
Hope your days are better than mine..:)
Short days and Long Nights
The last few days have been so full that even S has taken to asking,What's keeping you so busy?Well,the thing with him is,if and when I call him up,he tells me "I am busy"..even before I can say hello..So these days I don't call him up and suddenly out of the blue he calls up,saying,"what's keeping you so busy?ek call bhi nahi kar sakte?"Umm.."Isnt that my line,"I ask…mumble mumble..something something he says…basically to make me feel like I am ignoring him.But I am not..really just as I am not ignoring the blog(s).Winter is almost here,days are short and nights longer.By 6.30 its pitch dark and I spent the first week feeling miserable,homesick and depressed.Then,I decided to make the most of the day.So,I rearranged our day.Instead of going out for a walk,after Aadya woke up from her nap,we go in the morning.We have a light breakfast ,followed by an early lunch and head off to the town center.Its a nice 20 minute walk.First stop is the play area.Aadya plays there for about 40-45minutes,then,we browse through the stores.By the time we come back,almost 3 hours have passed.Then,its time for the Aadya's nap.She naps,while,I pick up my knitting or crochet projects.On days that I dont feel like going for a walk,we spend an hour or so in the garden..and then head to the park after lunch.The park is really,just outside.I just have to open the gate and and we are in the park.But,this new schedule suits us well..After a busy morning,its nice to unwind in the evening and the darkness doesnt seem so bad.I start cooking only after it gets dark and so that one hour or so goes by really fast.Aadya likes to help me and so,cooking is fun.
That's how we are spending our short days and long nights..What do you do in winter,to keep depression and boredom away?
P.S.I tried to post pictures I dunno how many times..but my internet connection is very bad.I will try again another day.


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I was reading the New York Times this morning and they had an article about the Cold War and the delicate dance between the Soviet Union and the United States submarine forces off the icy, Artic waters of the Soviet Union. The story, based on the book about the QueenFish entitled "Unknown Waters", tells of close calls and combat and made me stop and think about the first United States nuclear powered submarine. Do you remember the name?
The Nautilus
Fully operational by January of 1955, the Nautilus immediately began making waves in her first few months under the water. Says The Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships:
"…covering 1,381 miles in 89.8 hours, the longest submerged cruise, to that date, by a submarine, and at the highest sustained submerged speed ever recorded for a period of over one hour's duration…."
Over the next years, the Nautilus continued to serve in the fleet. Notable facts include:
Serving in the Cuban conflict
Changing ASW warfare dynamics
Part of Operation Sunshine
She was retired from the fleet in the late 1970's and is now serving once again as a link for United States Naval history as well as a historic landmark.
Take a look at the links below if you get a chance.
Have a good day, see you tomorrow!
U.S. Navy Submarine Force Museum
NavSource Online: Nautilus (non-nuclear)
Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships
The U.S. Navy in the Cold War Era, 1945-1991


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Congratulation's to the beautiful face of Tan-talizing, Gretchen Rossi, on her recent engagement to Slade Smiley. Here is a recent picture of the gorgeous couple looking happier than ever and very much in love!
We have been watching our favorite OC Housewife for years now and rooting for this adorable couple, wondering if they would ever take that next step together? I know I can speak for many other fans of the couple and reality show when I say we couldn't be happier for the two! We wish Gretchen and Slade the best of luck and can't wait to see next week's episode of the Real Housewive's of Orange County!


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Live from the ISH 2019
Every two years, the world's leading trade fair for water, heat and air conditioning ISH in Frankfurt am Main presents the latest developments in the sector. Stylepark will show you some impressions of ISH 2019.
|Bath / Sanitary ›Sanitary objects ›Washhand basins ›Single washhand basins
From the oldest material to the illusion of shaping the immaterial, from the sculptural tradition of the "well-rounded" shapes to the division in small parts of the surface to create a volume that is an expression of the "subtraction" of many small pieces. The name says it all: a pixel is a point-like element that makes up a digital image, in fact, it is the smallest element that constitutes it. The breakdown in individual pixels of the surface, a kind of three-dimensional mosaic, gives an unprecedented look at the marble sink Pixel. Shape is created by subtraction, man's idea that comes to life through the use of the machine that is then defined in the end again through man's choices.
Tradition meets technology in a decomposed standardized form, sectioned, intersected by an orthogonal lattice, a cylindrical volume on which the machine has mapped out a clear and definite sign according to a project that leaves open endless possibilities of composition. A freestanding ever-changing sink due to the elimination of pieces imagination can take shape, the image is revealed, the essence comes to light. Lights and shadows, depth and reliefs, combinations and distances, connections and insulation. The pixel game that forms the basin is completely oriented on consequentiality, on proximity, on decorum that comes from the material itself. A gesture, that of subtraction, revealing the shape, which allows you to customize the volume, and which amplifies the three-dimensional design of the project. Pixel is subtraction to compose.
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John Oliver Hasn't Focused On Elizabeth Warren Yet
John Oliver has focused on many figures in Washington, D.C., during his 20-minute takedowns for his HBO show, Last Week Tonight. Just take last week's focus on Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. While they may have faced a particularly tough reception by the host, that is far from the first time Oliver has taken people in power to task. Yet there is one prominent politician who has been MIA from the show. Has John Oliver ever said anything about Elizabeth Warren? The senate Democrat from Massachusetts has yet to be lambasted by the news comedian, but it's probably because they agree on too much.
Normally Oliver goes after hypocritical D.C. figures — or at least contradictory reporting on people whose policies he does care for. So, perhaps, when it comes to Warren, he just agrees with her too much. The closest Oliver has come to mentioning her on his show is when he took a page from her book and went after Wells Fargo for their banking scandal earlier this year. Essentially employees of the bank opened new accounts for customers without their knowledge:
Hidden fees are bad enough without being hidden inside hidden accounts with hidden pin numbers made with hidden email addresses – because that's like a Russian nesting doll where the last doll is giving you the middle finger.
This is also the kind of thing that makes Warren's blood boil. She told the same CEO John Stumpf that Oliver mocked that he should step down. "You should resign. You should give back the money that you took while this scam was going on, and you should be criminally investigated by both the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission," Warren told Stumpf at a Senate Banking Committee hearing.
One aspect of Oliver's show that differentiates it from The Daily Show, the program he got started on, is that he doesn't have a segment where he interviews guests. If so, Warren would likely have been featured. She has been interviewed by Trevor Noah and was a semi-regular guest for Jon Stewart. But Oliver thus far hasn't worked in a time to chat with anybody. He usually has so much news to fit into the show that there just isn't time — especially now under the Trump administration.
That's not to say Oliver won't focus some of his comedic reporting on Warren in the future should there be something funny to say. He's definitely not one to hold back. For now though, she just must be too sensible and straightforward to have come in his sights.


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Jim Inglese, a name who is legendary for building Weber carburetion systems, has announced that his company will be offering Independent Runner Weber and EFI induction units for the Coyote 5.0-liter engine. Each eight-stack system is custom-built and calibrated for each engine, with a wide variety of plating and other finishes available.
Currently the FAST software used with the intake runners doesn't allow for variable valve timing, but Inglese tells us that power output remains relatively the same as stock with more to be had. "There is still a lot of work to be done with the adjustable cam timing. More power is out there," he told us. "Right now, the cams have to be locked and power is still excellent."
Retail pricing for a complete Weber system is listed at $4,600. EFI units begin at the same price, minus the ECU. For more details visit www.jiminglese.com.
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Monday, December 03, 2007
Wire Jewelry & Rain
What has wire jewelry got to do with rain? Well, it is the "landas" season (wet season) here in Kuching and it has been raining days and nights for the last five days. Luckily there is no major flooding except for a leaky roof. Water have been dripping down on William's bed for the last 4 nights. So, for now he is sharing our king size bed. He must be hoping the water keep dripping as he likes his current spot. Must get the roof fix once the wet season is over. Actually, I was looking forward to stay inhouse during the rainy days and make more wire wrapping but that was not meant to be. Headache attack again and this time it lasted the whole weekend (3 nights and two days!!). Can you imagine that? Really spoil my whole weekend plans....hmmm! Spent most of the time lying down (half asleep) as the throbbing pain just won't go away. In between that boring time, I took some pictures of the rainy days from the bedroom. Enjoy them......also an earring and pendant for your viewing pleasures.
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In Balmain
Props to Richa for attempting the dress but not all dresses are made equal and neither are they always matched to the just right woman for the dress. The altered for off-the-runway dress needed some serious chutzpah which Ms. Chadda seems to be missing in the pictures we have; the Balmain could pass for Bebe and that's never a good a sign.
Different shoes, straight, slick hair (versus the soft wave blow-out), different make-up (think nude palette and only smokey, dark eyes) is what the dress needed. As it stands, this would have to be a 'Not Quite'!
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I've been asked to speak at the Diversity and Inclusion Summit about a month from now. I'll be speaking on the Business Case for LGBT Diversity.
When I was writing the title of my presentation, part of me flinched. It just sounds so technical. As if we have to make a business case, with spreadsheets and big data, to justify hiring LGBT people. That there are nuances to this community's work and talent that drive higher revenues and better culture. That there's a spreadsheet that calculates my value versus the straight guy next to me.
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But there was a dream.
That's what Martin Luther King Jr's message was all about. It wasn't about building a business case or showing ROI but rather closing the gap between the American Dream and the reality people were facing. He was asking the world to dream with him, of a better society where everyone was equal and we all treated each other the way we wish others would treat us. While I don't have an equation to measure the value of that simple behavior, I know how it makes me feel. I know how it can change the world.
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- Familiarity with the field of community psychology
- A fit with a CWB faculty members' research program in terms of background and interests
- An interest in becoming a scholar/researcher and seeking an academic position upon graduation.
- A personal statement that articulates the applicant's research interests and experience, and reflects each of the items above.
Application RequirementsSpecific ideas for developing a research program Fit with at least one CWB faculty members' research program and interest in working with in terms of background and interests. To be considered, applicants must identify a CWB faculty member they are interested in working with. Goals upon graduation. Current Resume A writing sample that summarizes or reports on research Qualified students will be invited for an interview. For full consideration complete applications are due by January 1st
Admission to the Ph.D. in CWB is based on the following*:
- An undergraduate and graduate grade point average of 3.0 or better.
- Three letters of recommendation (2 academic and 1 from a practitioner/community member).
- An interview (in person or via Skype or telephone);
- A personal statement describing the following:
- Reasons for applying to the program;
- Previous research experience
- Previous experience with community-based work
- Specific ideas for developing a research program
- Ideas for developing a research program
- Fit with at least one CWB faculty members' research program and interest in working with in terms of background and interests. To be considered, applicants must identify a CWB faculty member they are interested in working with.
- Goals upon graduation.
For full consideration complete applications are due by January 1st
*A master's degree is not required for admission. Keep in mind, however, that a master's degree in community psychology or a closely related field is a valuable asset for admission. Applicants who do not have such a degree, or whose master's degree is not in community psychology, will need to familiarize themselves with community psychology and demonstrate some understanding of the field. We frequently accept students without a master's in counseling degree who are otherwise highly qualified.
Dina Birman
Director, Community Well Being Program
Professor of Educational and Psychological Studies
Editor in Chief, International Journal of Intercultural Relations
Laura Kohn-Wood
Dean of School of Education and Human Development
Professor of Educational and Psychological Studies
Ashmeet Oberoi
Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the Community and Social Change Master's Program
Isaac Prilleltensky
Vice Provost for Institutional Culture,
Professor of Educational and Psychological Studies
Todd Warner
Lecturer, Director of major in Human and Social Development
Program Requirements
- Research training with faculty advisor
- Coursework: 60 credits. Up to 30 credits may be transferred from a master's program
- Qualifying Exam
- Advancement to Candidacy
- Dissertation
- Approved Program of Study - Spring Year 1
- Qualifying Exam proposal meeting - Year 2
- Qualifying Exam completed - Summer Year 2
- Admission to Candidacy - Summer Year 3
- Dissertation Proposal - Fall Year 3
- Dissertation Defended - Summer Year 3
Research Training
The primary focus of doctoral study for CWB students is research training, which takes place in the context of apprenticeship with a research advisor, and supported by coursework in research methodology. This research experience is designed to provide the student training with respect to varied aspects of the research process such as conducting literature reviews, developing research designs, building relationships with community members and partners, collecting data, conducting analyses, and writing papers and articles. In addition to participating in the advisor's research program, students also receive mentorship on developing their own ideas in order to develop their Qualifying Exam, Dissertation, and ultimately an independent program of research.
Research Advisor
Each student in the program must have a research advisor. A research advisor is assigned to each admitted student in the letter of admission, based on fit with research interests as determined during the admissions process. The research advisor must be a member of the CWB faculty. The research advisor will serve as the student's research mentor, and as the Chair of the student's Supervisory Committee and Qualifying Examination Committee.
Doctoral Research Project
Starting in their first year in the CWB program students are expected to engage in a doctoral research project, apprenticing with their research advisor apprenticeship. The purpose of the doctoral project is to ensure that students engage with empirical research throughout the program. The doctoral project may take any form associated with the research process, engaging with initial planning stages of a project, data collection and/or analyses, and must lead to producing a manuscript that can be suitable for publication. The doctoral project can also be used to fulfill the empirical paper requirement of the qualifying exam.
Required Coursework
To obtain the PhD students are required to complete 60 credits of coursework and 12 credits of dissertation research
Program coursework includes:
- Foundational Courses - courses covering the basics of community psychology, organizational theory and change, ethics, inequality, diversity & social justice.
- Core Courses - a set of core courses focused on theories and research in community psychology, community based participatory action research, and professional development and skills.
- Research Competencies - covering research philosophy, quantitative and, qualitative methods.
EPS 622 Community Well-being and Change: Theory and Practice
EPS 623 Development & Change in Community Organizations: Theory & Practice
EPS 624 Essentials of Research in Social and Behavioral Sciences
EPS 626 Multicultural Communities in a Globalized Society
EPS 628 Social Change Praxis
EPS 629 Seminar in Community & Social Change
EPS 700 Quantitative Methods I
SOC 601 Classical Sociological Theory
EPS 725 Seminar In Community Well-Being
EPS 731 Theories of Community Research and Action
EPS 732 Community Based Participatory Action Research
EPS 701 Introduction to Research Methods
EPS 702 Quantitative Methods II
EPS 714 Qualitative Methods I
EPS 715 Qualitative Methods II: Case Studies and Grounded Theory
One additional advanced statistics course such as:
EPS 703 Applied Multivariate Statistics
EPS 708 Structural Equation Modeling
The primary purpose of the CWB Qualifying Examination is to determine the candidate's potential and readiness for completing the doctorate in Community Well-Being. The exam is designed to assess the students' competencies in Community Psychology.
Qualifying Exam Format
The Qualifying exam is a portfolio of the students' work with 4 components:
(1) Critical Review of empirical literature relevant to the students' emerging program of research. The review should identify an existing empirical literature on the topic of interest to the student and critique it, applying a theoretical lens rooted in Community Psychology. The paper should demonstrate competence in the following:
- Articulating a Theoretical Framework or Frameworks in the field of community psychology.
- Conducting a systematic and comprehensive review of empirical literature on a Topic of Interest that is central to the content of expertise the student is developing as a community psychologist.
- Critiquing the literature on this Topic of Interest from the perspective of the Theoretical Framework(s) articulated, including an analysis of questions asked, methodological approaches used, results found, and suggesting future directions for research.
The final paper should be written in a format suitable for publication in Community Psychology journal, and should not exceed 8,000 words (excluding references, tables or appendices).
(2) Research Report on an empirical study written in the traditional form of a research report. The report should include a brief literature review, methods, results, and discussions sections. For most students this report will stem from their first year doctoral project and can be based on data (qualitative, quantitative or mixed) available through the research advisor's ongoing research, or collected by the student.
The final paper should be written in a format suitable for publication in Community Psychology journal, and should not exceed 8,000 words (excluding references, tables or appendices).
(3) Research Statement, describing the students' professional research biography and identity. The statement should outline the students' career goals and describe the focus of the emerging research program. The statement should be 3-5 pages long (double spaced) and written in a format consistent with research statements submitted for faculty jobs and promotion. A professional CV should accompany the statement.
(4) Syllabus. Students will be asked to create a syllabus for a course they might teach on a topic of interest relevant to community psychology. Students are also encouraged to be a guest lecturer in an undergraduate class on this topic of interest.
EPS 830 Pre-Candidacy Dissertation Research
EPS 840 Post-Candidacy Dissertation Research
The Dissertation is a comprehensive report of original research that contributes to existing theory and knowledge in community psychology. The dissertation proposal is to be completed within one year of the successful passing of the qualifying examination. The purpose of the dissertation is for the student to demonstrate scholarly expertise in a chosen research area and competence in independent scholarship with respect to developing a review of the literature, articulating a research question, designing a study to answer the question, collecting data, conducting analyses, reporting and interpreting the findings.
CWB students are expected to conduct an empirical study, including primary data collection. In some situations secondary analysis may be appropriate, such as when a student is working on a larger research project and has included data elements of specific relevance to the dissertation; or when working with a community organization that has pre-collected data that they would like to collaborate with the student on. Approval by the University of Miami IRB is required.
The dissertation should follow the standard format, with chapters covering Introduction, Review of the Literature, Methods, Results, and Discussion. Students should consult the Graduate Student Handbook for information about the Dissertation Editor and deadlines for defending and submitting the dissertation.
CWB students are encouraged to attend and participate in the CWB Forum [held 4-8 times per year], and attendance is mandatory during their first 3 years in the program. The Forum is a gathering of CWB faculty, students, and other interested faculty and students from other departments and programs where they present on their research and discuss community psychology theories, research and practice.
Financial Support
CWB students receive tuition scholarships and stipends in the form of fellowships or graduate assistantships. Students are expected to remain in the Miami area and participate in program activities for 3 years.
In addition, students are encouraged to apply for other fellowship available at the University such as: the McKnight Fellowship, the Barbara Marks Fellowship, and the University of Miami Fellowships.
Program Director
Dina Birman
Professor of Educational and Psychological Studies Director, Community Well-Being Ph.D. Program (CWB) Editor in Chief, International Journal of Intercultural Relations
For Admission Inquiries, contact:
Karina Rodriguez
Applicant Journey Representative
For Application Process Questions, contact:
Graduate Studies Office


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