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Life, Leisure, Luxury
Women's Style
Who wants a tacky house?
Hello & Happy New Year everyone!!! I hope you all had a magical and amazing New Years with friends and family! For my very first post of 2020 with my new found passion with blogging again, lets talk interior.
So I usually focus on the beautiful things people wear and how simple details can make or break an outfit. Well much like fashion design, interior decorating is a fine art, that will make or break the impression of your home. However, many peoples idea of home decor varies and of course my taste will differ from others. So with that being said Lets get right into the aesthetic that I absolutely adore.
Dark Modern Minimalism: I am not sure why but my god does it showcase well.
Scandinavian Minimalism: Effortless, Beautiful, Timeless.
Rustic Modernism: When you enjoy the quiet, but also love the detail.
I hope you enjoyed
Happy New Year to my visitors.
-Cameron
Posted in Art, Decor, Design, Fashion, Men's Style, Music, Pop Culture, Traveling, Uncategorized and tagged 2020, art, background, blog, class, clothing, Design, fashion, Home, interior, life, luxury, mens fashion, menswear, minimalism, modern, Newyear, pop culture, scandinavia, style, womenswear on January 1, 2020 by Cameron D. Goodwin. Leave a comment
What's Happening With Threads
I apologize for not keeping up with my
Blog as often but I promise that is now changing! Today I received some awesome news! Probably about a month or so ago I partnered with an Extremely talented woman by the name of Sarah Bulmer. As the director, and designer of D'office Apparel she has been a huge inspiration to me! A post about this wonderful company will be coming soon and it will change the way men see business suits!! Today I would like to tell you about a suit Sarah kindly named after me which is a complete honor! I am currently on there talented team as a style director to help D'office grow and see where this journey takes us!!
GOODWIN 3 PIECE SUIT
Luxury & Classic
VERY EXCITED
Can't wait to see what happens next
BUT FOR NOW
I'm heading back to Ohio for our final trip of the summer…. 😦
Posted in About Me, Fashion, History/Background, Men's Style and tagged about me, apparel, background, d'office apparel, doffice, fashion, menswear, personal, style, stylist on August 11, 2014 by Cameron D. Goodwin. 11 Comments
"I think it is really important to have a sense of business. As a designer, you can get so wrapped up in the design and fashion side that you forget the business side." – Tommy Hilfiger
Tommy Hilfiger- The Designer:
Thomas Jacob Hilfiger created one of the best worldwide known American fashion brands. Born in New York, started in the retail business at the age of eighteen. He started working at Brown's, a shop in Elmira, New York, which lead him to open his open store near there called The People's Place. After his store when bankrupt when he was 25, Hillfiger and his wife Susie moved to New York City where he opened more stores. Hilfiger even turned down positions with Calvin Klein and Perry Ellis. He founded the Tommy Hilfiger Corporation in 1984. The Council of Fashion Designers of America awarded him the Menswear Designer of the Year award in 1995. He sponsored Britney Spears' Baby One More Time tour in 1999. In 2012 he was the fashion consultant for American Idol. Hilfiger has five children and has been married twice.
Tommy Hilfiger- The Brand:
Founded in 1984, this brand now sells products such as menswear, womenswear, children's apparel, home decor, denim, and a number of accessories. The company's headquarters can be found in the United States, Hong Kong, and the Netherlands. By 2004, the company had over 5,400 employees. The brand has a net income of over six billion dollars. The Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation has owned the company since 2010. Daniel Grieder is the current CEO for Tommy Hilfiger. Tommy Hilfiger product lines include Hilfiger Denim, Tommy Girl, Red Label, H by Tommy Hilfiger, Tommy Hilfiger for the Home, Tommy Jeans, and Hilfiger Athletics. Beyonce Knowles is the spokeswoman for the company's fragrance True Star and True Star Gold. Enrique Iglesias is the spokesman for the fragrance True Star Men.
Apparel:
Credit: Tommy Hilfiger
Posted in Decor, Fashion, History/Background, Men's Style, Women's Style and tagged accessories, apparel, background, children, clothes, clothing, decor, fashion, history, mens fashion, menswear, style, tommy hilfiger, womens fashion, womenswear on July 27, 2014 by Cameron D. Goodwin. 6 Comments
Zara: AW14 Collection
Founded in 1975, Amancio Ortega and Rosalia Mera created this international Spanish clothing and accessories company that would soon sweep the world. Zara is owned by the largest apparel retailer, Inditex. It is said that Zara has a zero advertising policy, focusing on store openings verses advertising. Daniel Piette, fashion director of Louis Vuitton, has said that Zara is "possibly the most innovative and devastating retailer in the world." The first store was opened in Spain and held copies of high-end clothing fashions. By 1990, Zara stores were in the United States and France, adding Mexico, Belgium, and Sweden throughout the 90s. Now Zara stores are in over 88 countries and over 2000 stores. Zara clothing includes mens, womens, shoes, accessories, and a children's line. The first online boutique launched in 2010 in the UK, Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal, and France. Towards the end of that year, Zara Online included Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Austria. Then by the next year, the United States and South Korea were included. Zara now only makes fully toxic-free products after a controversy in 2011. A number of celebrities are known to wear Zara, including Dutchess Kate Middleton, Kim Kardashian, Eva Longoria, and Casper Smart.
Collection AW14:
Zara has launched the Autumn/Winter 2014 fashion lookbook. For women, clothes include outerwear, dresses, shirts, trousers, jeans, skirts, knitwear, t-shirts, shoes, handbags, accessories, and a nude collection. Men clothing offered are jackets, blazers, suits, trousers, jeans, shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, knitwear, shoes, and accessories. The collection also has lines for girls, boys, and babies. The collection is spectacular, especially for men. The calm colors and distinctly chic/classy styles can be worn fashionably by anyone.
Credit: Zara Collection AW14
Posted in Fashion, History/Background, Men's Style, Pop Culture, Women's Style and tagged accessories, autumn, aw14, background, clothes, clothing, fashion, history, mens fashion, menswear, style, winter, womens fashion, womenswear, zara on July 21, 2014 by Cameron D. Goodwin. 25 Comments
Kenzo: The Eye of the Tiger
"Fashion comes from outside the mainstream. That is what makes fashion so interesting" – Kenzo Takada
Kenzo- The Designer:
Kenzo Takada is a Japanese fashion designer who founded the fashion house Kenzo. Always interested in fashion, he was one of the first males to attend the Tokyo's Bunka Fashion College in 1958. He then traveled to Paris in 1964 after graduating fashion school. Kenzo had to use a mixture of patterns and fabrics because of finances until he started succeeding in 1970 when his first store, "Jungle Jap," opened. The next year, his first collection appeared in Tokyo and New York. In 1972, the Fashion Editor Club of Japan's prize was awarded to him. From then, Kenzo became known for his dramatic shows within the late 1970s, using elephants and circus tents. Kenzo Takada retired in 1999 but returned to working in 2005 but more with decoration and design.
Kenzo- The Brand:
Kenzo is a French luxury company founded in 1970 by Kenzo Takada. The brand includes clothing for men and women, fragrances, and beauty accessories like skincare products. The brand started out with just womenswear, adding mens clothing in 1983 and including childrens and home decor. The head designers of the company are Humberto Leon and Carol Lim. Thanks to the first Kenzo store, "Jungle Jap," the brand is known for jungle-inspired clothing, like the signature tiger shirt. Kenzo shows are collaborated with music, artists, actors, and the 21st century. The brand works with the Blue Marine Foundation, helping with marine life. The Spring/Summer 2014 Kenzo collection proceeds went towards the foundation. Celebrities like Beyonce, Zooey Deschanel, Selena Gomez, and Spike Jonze has worn Kenzo clothing.
Credit: Kenzo
Posted in Fashion, History/Background, Men's Style, Music, Pop Culture, Women's Style and tagged accessories, background, celebrities, clothes, clothing, designer, fashion, history, kenzo, mens fashion, menswear, music, pop culture, style, tiger, womens fashion, womenswear on July 18, 2014 by Cameron D. Goodwin. 7 Comments
"Moda di Valentino"
"I hope people will say, 'Mr. Valentino, he did something for fashion, no?'" – Valentino Garavani
Valentino Garavani is an Italian fashion designer who created the Valentino brands. Like most of the great designers for the fashion world, Valentino was interested in fashion from an early age. He moved to Paris to pursue his fashion dreams. He studied at the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne and at the École des Beaux-Arts. He interned under Jacques Faith, for Balenciaga, and also for Jean Desses. In 1960 he opened his first fashion house in Rome. He took much of his inspirations from Paris and put it into his own house; this also led him to become known for "Valentino red." The next year he also met future business partner and lifelong friend Giancarlo Giammetti. After struggling with bankruptcy, Valentino made a comeback in 1962 in Florence. He started making famous friends and designing for them, such as Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, and Princess Margaret, the Countess of Snowdon. In 1964, he made an impact on Jackie Kennedy, who would later wear Valentino's clothing often and became a close friend. 1966 brought about his now famous "V" logo and started having more shows in Rome instead of Florence. During the 1970s, he made himself known in New York City and with artist Andy Warhol. From 1983-1985, Valentino worked with Ford Motor Company. The Accademia Valentino opened in 1990. Elizabeth Taylor helped Valentino and Giammetti start the AIDS support organization, L.I.F.E. Valentino Garavani retired in 2008 after his final haute couture show was held in Paris. His work is shown in an exhibition in London that opened in 2013. The online Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum is also dedicated to the designer. He appeared in the The Devil Wears Prada movie as himself. The 2008 film Valentino: The Last Emperor was made about him. In 2006, he was awarded the Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur. He was also given the sixth annual Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion from the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2011 and in 2014 the Medal of the City of Paris. He loves dogs, especially his six pugs. Valentino collections and line include Valentino, Valentino Garavani, Valentino Roma and R.E.D. Valentino. The Valentino headquarters is in Milan. The creative directors are Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli. The Valentino lines include menswear and womenswear, footwear, eyewear, fragrances and accessories.
Credit: Valentino
Posted in Fashion, History/Background, Men's Style, Women's Style and tagged background, clothes, clothing, designer, fashion, fashion history, mens fashion, menswear, style, valentino, womens fashion, womenswear on July 17, 2014 by Cameron D. Goodwin. 6 Comments
"With time, fashion has become part of my DNA." – Roberto Cavalli
Roberto Cavalli is an Italian fashion designer who has made his spot in the fashion industry. He took an interest in textile prints which brought attention to himself and his designs starting at an early age. He started showed his designs of leather and patchwork materials in Paris, bringing notice from companies like Hermes. He was 32 when he presented his first collection in Paris. He concentrated on jeans with creative patterns and prints, incorporating leather and brocade as well. In 1972 he opened his first boutique. He is credited with creating the sand-blasted jean look, which he debuted in 1994 in Milan. During the same year, Cavalli's main line was sold in over fifty countries around the world. 1998 brought about lines from Cavalli of menswear, womenswear, accessories, underwear, eyewear, jewelry, fragrances, footwear, and more. Other collections from the brand are RC Menswear, Just Cavalli, the Angels and Devils Children Collection, and Robert Cavalli Home. He uses signature animal prints in his designs. He was a judge during Miss Universe 1997. In 2013, he was given from the Domus Academy in Milan an Honorary Master Diploma in Fashion Management. He received controversy from the Hindu community in 2004 as well as the Maktab Tarighat Oveyssi Shahmaghsoudi school of Islamic Sufism in 2014. He has been married twice and has five children, including famous designer Daniele Cavalli. Celebrities like Beyonce, Oprah, Jennifer Lopez, Jon Bon Jovi, and Kimora Lee Simmons are known to wear Cavalli clothing. His most famous smell for women is the Serpentine perfume as well as for men his Just Cavalli fragrance line. Roberto Cavalli designs usually leave an audience talking and are hard to forget.
Credit: Roberto Cavalli
Posted in Fashion, History/Background, Men's Style, Pop Culture, Women's Style and tagged background, clothes, clothing, designer, fashion history, history, mens fashion, menswear, pop culture, roberto cavalli, style, womens fashion, womenswear on July 15, 2014 by Cameron D. Goodwin. 13 Comments
Threads for Her: Stella McCartney
"Being effortless is the coolest thing in the world." – Stella McCartney
Being the daughter of the famous Beatles member, Paul McCartney, never stopped Stella from making a name of her own. Born in London in 1971, McCartney was surrounded by music. She toured with her family group, Wings, from the time she was born until 1980. She also showed an interest in fashion, making her first jacket at age thirteen and then interning for Christian Lacroix at fifteen. McCartney also worked under her father's tailor for awhile. In 1995, she graduated from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and shared her first collection. Her first show made headlines and models like Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss walked in it. Her designs were then licensed to stores like Neiman Marcus. She became the Creative Director of Chloe in Paris in 1997, after Karl Lagerfeld. The next year, McCartney designed her sister's wedding gown. In 2001, she launched her own fashion line. Stella McCartney is now worldwide, having stores in over 50 countries and in places such as New York, California, Paris, Barcelona, Miami, Rome, and Milan. Her first perfume is called Stella and was released in 2003. Her 100% organic skincare line called CARE was launched in 2007. The following year she created a lingerie line and in 2010 her collection for kids was launched. She held a famous fashion presentation in 2012 at the New York Marble Cemetery which included guests like Andre Leon Talley, Anne Hathaway, Jim Carrey, and Amy Poehler. She has designed clothes for Madonna and Annie Lennox music performances along with costumes for Gwyenth Paltrow and Jude Law. Since 2004, she has been in partnership with Adidas for a womenswear sports-line collection. In 2010, McCartney became the Creative Director for Team GB for the 2010 Olympics. She designed for H&M in 2005 and for Target in 2007. In 2008 she released bags for LeSportsac. The same year, she collaborated with the lingerie label Bendon. In 2010, Disney and McCartney paired together for an Alice in Wonderland jewelry collection. She also designed costumes in 2011 for Ocean's Kingdom in New York. Her father presented her with the VH1/Vogue Designer of the Year award in 2000. Also that year, she designed Madonna's wedding dress. McCartney was awarded with the Glamour Award for Best Designer of the Year in 2004, the Organic Style Woman of the Year Award in 2005, the Elle Style Award for Best Designer of the Year Award in 2007, the Best Designer of The Year at the British Style Awards in 2007, along with a number of other awards throughout her fashion career. She was Glamour magazine's Woman of the Year in 2009 and was featured in the Time 100. In 2013, she became the Officer of the Order of the British Empire. BBC Radio 4 named her as one of the most powerful women in the UK in 2013. McCartney is a strong advocate for working against cancer as well as supporting PETA and being against fur. She is married with four children.
Credit: Stella McCartney
Posted in Fashion, History/Background, Music, Women's Style and tagged background, clothes, clothing, designer, history, music, stella mccartney, style, womens fashion, womenswear on July 13, 2014 by Cameron D. Goodwin. 5 Comments
"It's a new era in fashion; there are no rules." – Alexander McQueen
Lee Alexander McQueen- The Designer:
He is a British fashion designer who founded his own label which has become a major name for the fashion world. He grew up in London and decided in elementary school that he wanted to be a fashion designer. After dropping out of school at 16, he apprenticed for Anderson & Sheppard, Gieves & Hawkes, and Angels and Bermans. He worked for Prince Charles until moving to Milan to work for Romeo Gigli. He returned to London in 1994 and attended Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design and graduated with his masters degree in fashion design. He worked as head designer for Givenchy starting in 1996 and ending in 2004. McQueen brought extreme creativity to the brand. McQueen designed for David Bowie and Bjork, even directing a music video for her. He became known for his theatrical designs and runway shows along with his shock tactics. Some of his collections are titled "McQueen's Theatre of Cruelty," "The Birds," and "Widows of Culloden." He is known for creating the "bumsters" pants and trend, the "Manta dress," and using skulls on clothing. He was one of the first designers to use Indian models. His most famous runway show was his 2001 Spring/Summer collection VOSS. His awards include the British Designer of the Year and the International Designer of the Year from the Council of Fashion Designers in 2003. He collaborated with Gucci and Puma. McQueen has boutiques all around the world, such as in Las Vegas, Milan, New York, Los Angeles, and London. Lady Gaga has used his designs in her music videos, and other celebrities like Rihanna and Sarah Jessica Parker have also worn McQueen clothing. He enjoyed scuba diving. Alexander McQueen committed suicide on February 11, 2010. His funeral was in London and his ashes were scattered on the Isle of Syke. A memorial for the designer was held on September 20, 2010 at St. Paul's Cathedral; guests included Stella McCartney, Bjork, Kate Moss, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Naomi Campbell. Performers like Kayne West, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Courtney Love, Bjork, and models like Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss have all made tributes to the designer. Savage Beauty, an exhibition for McQueen, was held in 2011 by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It is to become a traveling exhibition starting in 2015. Lee Alexander McQueen's eccentric and creative self is still missed in the fashion world to this day.
Alexander McQueen- Fashion Brand:
Founded by Lee Alexander McQueen in 1992, it is a famous British fashion house known worldwide. Sarah Burton was named creative director of the company in 2010. The brand starting launching menswear collections in 2005 and womenswear in 2008. 2008 also brought about an online store for the company. It's famous low-priced collection is called McQ, which consists of men and women's clothing, accessories, and a ready-to-wear line. The collection is supposed to be geared towards a younger audience and the creative director is Pina Ferlisi. McQ's first standalone boutique was created in London in 2012 and was presented at London Fashion Week the same year. The brand has collaborated with jeweler Shaun Leane and perfumer Jacques Cavallier, Alexander McQueen brand's first two fragrances are Kingdom and My Queen. The brand also has an eyewear collection, focusing on the signature skull design. The company also has a Centurion Card. The Alexander McQueen PUMA line launched in 2006. The company was the first to join the MAC's cosmetics releases by fashion designers. McQ Alexander McQueen for Target was launched in 2008. The brand also has luggage. The Alexander McQueen brand has a number of controversies from runway shows to design lawsuits. An underwear line was launched in 2008 and has helped support AIDS charities. Harley Huges was added to the McQueen team in 2014 alongside Sarah Burton. Even without Lee Alexander McQueen, his brand is still able to thrive for his legacy.
Credit: Alexander McQueen
Posted in Fashion, History/Background, Men's Style, Women's Style and tagged alexander mcqueen, apparel, background, clothes, clothing, designer, fashion, fashion history, mens fashion, menswear, style, womens fashion, womenswear on July 9, 2014 by Cameron D. Goodwin. 8 Comments
"Dressing well is a form of good manners." – Tom Ford
He is a film director, an author, and a fashion designer well-known with high-end names like Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent. Thomas "Tom" Ford was born in Texas and later moved with his family to New Mexico. After graduating from high school and then dropping out of Brad College at Simon's Rock, he moved to New York City and studied art history at New York University. He then left there and was apart of a number of television ads. Ford then enrolled at Parsons The New School for Design where he studied interior architecture. While at Parsons, he spent some time in Paris where he found his love for fashion. While in Paris he interned for Chloe's press office. He graduated from Parsons while a degree in architecture but also spent time studying fashion. Ford then worked under fashion designer Cathy Hardwick. Hardwick said while interviewing Ford, he mentioned Armani being one of his favorite designers. When Hardwick later asked him why, he said she was wearing Armani, and then that there was no wonder he was hired. In 1988, he worked for Marc Jacobs. Ford has mentioned that he left the company because "Too much style in America is tacky. It's looked down upon to be too stylish. Europeans, however, appreciate style." Ford was then hired in 1990 for Gucci. He started designing menswear and then shoes for the brand. In 1992, Ford became design director, including Gucci's ready-to-wear line, fragrances, advertising, image, and store design. He became creative director in 1994 where he starting changing the brand for the better. Gucci sales rates increased 90% between 1995-1996 because for Ford. Within the 1990s, Ford brought Gucci into partnership with LVMH and Pinault-Printemps-Redoute. Gucci was practically bankrupt when Ford joined and by 2004 when he left the company, they valued over $10 billion. Ford then became creative director for Yves Saint Laurent. In 2005, he created his own film production company. The following year, Ford launched his own line of menswear, eyewear, and accessories. His famous film debut is titled A Single Man. His film earned a number of award nominations for both the film and the actors apart of it. He wrote a book called Tom Ford in 2004. Tom Ford has been recognized with a number of awards such as the 1997 People Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People, the 1999 Style Icon Award for Elle, the 2000 Best International Designer for VH1/Vogue, the 2000 British GQ International Man of the Year Award, the 2001 Best Fashion Designer for Time Magazine, the 2001 Designer of the Year Award for GQ USA, the 2004 International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame, the 2008 Menswear Designer of the Year for the Council of Fashion Designers of America, and the 2014 Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award. Tom Ford has many new ideas to bring to both the fashion world and film industry.
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Credit: Tom Ford
Posted in Fashion, History/Background, Men's Style, Women's Style and tagged apparel, background, clothes, clothing, designer, fashion, fashion history, history, mens fashion, menswear, tom ford, womens fashion, womenswear on July 8, 2014 by Cameron D. Goodwin. 11 Comments
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Julien De Smedt Architects won the competition on invitation for construction of the "premier campus office" in Kagithane, Istanbul, Turkey.
Inaugurated on June 25 2011, Cité de l'Océan et du Surf was built around the symbols of the sea and sports that make Biarritz the top tourist destination in Basque France. Competition winner Steven Holl uses the shape of the coastline as his starting point for creation of an underground museum, the roof of which becomes a plaza from which to admire the ocean.
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Impress, the alternative press regulator to the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), recently announced that it has applied for official recognition under the Royal Charter. In order to do so, the Press Regulation Panel will assess whether Impress meets the Leveson criteria, which recommends "voluntary, independent self-regulation".
In a speech given at the London School of Economics, Walter Merricks, Impress' Chair, announced that "JK Rowling and Max Mosley have the reason and the resources to support decent standards of journalism and we are grateful to them for helping to get Impress off the ground." The Alexander Mosley Charitable Trust will donate £3.8 million to Impress in order to cover the first four years of expenditure. Merricks went on to admit that Impress was "an unusual self-regulator" due to the funding.
It is, however, important to note that Impress is put forward as entirely independent of the publishing industry. It will purportedly act as an alternative to IPSO, which regulates most national newspapers and has been criticised by the industry as "not [being] independent enough". We will have to wait and see whether Impress' application for official recognition is successful.
In a report from IHS Technology Television Programming Intelligence, it was announced that "High-end TV drama is increasingly front and centre of strategy as linear broadcasters and on-demand platforms attempt to hook audiences and subscribers." It has since been suggested that "newer entrants such as AMC, Showtime and Starz have been boosting their investments in top-quality programming".
IHS went on to report that scripted drama in the US grew 16% in 2014 and that 2015 is likely to have had a similar increase, as by the end of 2015, "78% of US network dramas had sold internationally".
The report concluded by suggesting that this volume posed a threat to established drama producers, and that a "squeeze could take place due to high volumes and competition for the best distribution".
In a recent government press release, new figures revealed that the UK's creative industries are now worth £84.1 billion per year to the UK economy, which equates to £9.6 million per hour.
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MeatUp Bundle
============

The MeatUp Bundle is a Symfony bundle that provides a command for generating a CRUD controller based on a Doctrine Entity. It uses the Symfony Skeleton Application from inter-Punkt as a starting basis. The bundle will generate the following files for you:

* A FormType based on a Doctrine Entity and some of MeatUps annotations
* A Controller for the CRUD operations
* A view file for a tabular presentation of all records
* View files for creating and updating records

Basic Usage
===========

This guide will show you who to generate a CRUD Controller from a simple Doctrine entity.

Here is a summary of what you will have to do:

* [Create a simple Doctrine entity](#step-1-create-a-simple-doctrine-entity)
* [Execute the MeatUp command](#step-2-execute-the-meatup-command)
* [Add OnIndex annotation](#step-3-add-onindex-annotation)

Step 1: Create a simple Doctrine entity
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```php
<?php
// File: src/DevPro/adminBundle/Entity/Meatup.php

namespace DevPro\adminBundle\Entity;

use Doctrine\ORM\Mapping as ORM;

/**
 * @ORM\Entity
 */
class Meatup
{
    /**
     * @ORM\Id
     * @ORM\Column(type="integer")
     * @ORM\GeneratedValue(strategy="AUTO")
     */
    private $id;

    /**
     * @ORM\Column(type="string")
     */
    private $title;

    /**
     * @ORM\Column(type="text")
     */
    private $content;

    ...
}
```

The example above is a very basic Doctrine entity. If you don't understand everything in there, you can find more information in the [Doctrine documentation](http://docs.doctrine-project.org/projects/doctrine-orm/en/latest/index.html).

Now you can use a Doctrine command to create the getter and setter methods for you:

```bash
$ php app/console doctrine:generate:entities DevProadminBundle:Meatup
```

Now the entity class is complete and you can create the table in the database:

```bash
$ php app/console doctrine:schema:update --force
```

Step 2: Execute the MeatUp command
----------------------------------

Now everything is ready for the MeatUp command to generate your CRUD controller with the the fully qualified class name as argument:

```bash
$ php app/console ip:meat-up "DevPro\adminBundle\Entity\Meatup"
```

After the command has successfully finished you can start your web server and check out the controller. If you don't know how you can start the built-in Web-Server have a look at the [Symfony documentation](http://symfony.com/doc/current/setup/built_in_web_server.html).

If your Web-server is running as localhost:8000 just enter the following URL in your browser:

```bash
http://localhost:8000/admin/meatup
```

You can now go on and create a new record by clicking on the button with the label 'Neuer Eintrag'. After creating the new record you will be redirected to the overview page. There you will see that there is a new record and that you can edit it with a click on the button 'Bearbeiten', but there is no column yet to indicate which record it is.

Step 3: Add OnIndex annotation
-------------------------------

Because there is no way for the MeatUp command to guess which properties of your entities you want to show on the overview page, you need to add the OnIndex annotation to tell the bundle that this property should be on it. Luckily we only need to add two lines to the entity above to do that.

First we need to import the MeatUp namespace and add an alias to it:

```php
...
use Doctrine\ORM\Mapping as ORM;
use Ip\MeatUp\Mapping as MU;
...
```

Now we add the OnIndex annotation to the title property:

```php
...
    /**
    * @ORM\Column(type="string")
    * @MU\OnIndexPage
    */
    private $title;
...
```

That's it! Now we execute the MeatUp command once more and after reloading the website the title will be shown on the overview page with the record we created before:

```bash
$ php app/console ip:meat-up "DevPro\adminBundle\Entity\Meatup"
```

You now know already how to use the MeatUp command to create simple CRUD controllers. For more advanced usages please refer to the [docs](index.md).

Usage
=====

For the full usage documentation see:

[Resources/doc/index.md](Resources/doc/index.md)

Requirements
============

* [Symfony 2.8.* Skeleton Application](https://github.com/interpunkt/ip-symfony-skeleton)
* [Symfony Framework Bundle](https://github.com/symfony/symfony)
* [Twig](https://twig.sensiolabs.org/doc/2.x/)
* [Doctrine Annotations](http://docs.doctrine-project.org/projects/doctrine-common/en/latest/reference/annotations.html)
* [Symfony Filesystem](https://symfony.com/doc/current/components/filesystem.html)
* [IvoryCKEditorBundle](http://symfony.com/doc/master/bundles/IvoryCKEditorBundle/index.html)
* [VichUploaderBundle](https://github.com/dustin10/VichUploaderBundle)

License
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See the bundled [LICENSE](LICENSE) file.

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Travel Deal: The Ultimate Golf Buddy Trip to South Carolina
Experience three championship golf courses on Hilton Head Island.
By Madeline Bilis·	 9/18/2017, 10:55 a.m.
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The Ultimate Golf Buddy Trip Package
Where: The Sea Pines Resort, 32 Greenwood Drive, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
When: September 9, 2017 through May 24, 2018
How much: Starting at $383 per night
If you're not familiar with Pete Dye, designer of some of the country's most renowned golf courses, you're about to be. A travel package in his name launched at South Carolina's Sea Pines Resort last week, and it's the stuff of an ultimate golf buddy trip.
The "Pete Dye Package" offers four nights, three days, and three rounds of golf on Hilton Head Island. For $383 per night, players can choose between a stay at the Inn & Club at Harbour Town or in a or villa at the Sea Pines Resort. The stay includes rounds of golf at two Pete Dye-designed courses: Harbour Town Golf Links and Heron Point. The third round offered is at Atlantic Dunes, and was designed by Davis Love III.
As if golf and luxe accommodations weren't enough, the package also includes a personal driver to cart your group to dining and entertainment in the evenings. There's transportation to all of the golf courses, too, plus free warm-ups at the range, daily breakfast, a gift card for golf equipment, and a welcome gift.
For information, visit seapines.com.
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A mysterious crimson-haired girl askes for the help of strangers. What does she want? Why does she seek help?
"I've been dream tapping...because I need your help!"
What should the girls do now? What is the reason the girls have been call forth? What is going on?
"...you have no other choice unless you want your world being destroyed."


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Q: select-string with multiple patterns, one line output I am extracting info from a large text file. When I do this using the code below all my patterns go to separate lines. I would like them to output to one.
get-content c:\dev\test\data.txt | Select-String "First:","Last:" | Add-Content c:\dev\test\output.txt

This currently gives me:

John
  Doe
  Mary
  Smith

I would like:

John Doe
  Mary Smith

A: You could try something like this:
$text = @"
First: John
Last: Doe
lasld

First: Mary
dasd
Last: Smith
"@

$text | Select-String '(?s)First:\s+(\w+).*?Last:\s+(\w+)' -AllMatches |
ForEach-Object { $_.Matches } |
ForEach-Object { "$($_.Groups[1].Value) $($_.Groups[2].Value)" }

Output:
John Doe
Mary Smith

It requires the input as a single multi-line string, so you would need to use $text = Get-Content "c:\dev\test\data.txt" -Raw or $text = (Get-Content "c:\dev\test\data.txt") -join [environment]::NewLine
Regex101: https://regex101.com/r/bD2oU3/1
Update: I realized that some people may have middlenames, so as long as the line ends with the name like the samples, you could use the regex below to include more than the first word after "First:" and "Last:". It also removes trailing whitespace on the line
$text = @"
First: John Lala
Last: Doe
lasld

First: Mary
dasd
Last: Smith Test
"@

$text | Select-String '(?ms)First:\s+(.*?)\s{0,}$.*?Last:\s+(.*?)\s{0,}$' -AllMatches |
ForEach-Object { $_.Matches } |
ForEach-Object { "$($_.Groups[1].Value) $($_.Groups[2].Value)" }

John Lala Doe
Mary Smith Test

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As a hair and makeup artist, behind the scenes is always interesting.
It's the understated behind the glamorous, where the work to transform a person's look into a cover model or onscreen celebrity is hard earned.
Working with photographers, producers, fashion designers, and Australia's prominent milliners behind the scenes, Maren Holm hair and makeup works incredibly hard to help you achieve the perfect look that reflects your vision for the perfect shot.
Whatever your hair and makeup goals, contact Maren Holm.


We were recently asked to review Birds of Paradise which is available on Blu-Ray Combo Pack And DVD (plus Digital UltraViolet) exclusively at Walmart, as well as Digital HD and Video On Demand From Lionsgate Home Entertainment, on April 1st, 2014. We obsessed about the movie Rio, so I thought that the kids would enjoy Birds of Paradise as well. There are a lot of big names like Drake Bell, Ashley Tisdale, and Jane Lynch in which Alana recognized so it caught her attention quite quickly.
The synopsis says "When Jack, an ordinary sparrow with dreams of becoming an extraordinary bird, is accidentally covered in colorful paint, he is thrilled about his new exotic appearance and believes that he'll now be able to impress Aurora, a beautiful canary who has recently escaped from her indoor cage. But when Aurora's mean owner, Mr. Potter, finds her, Jack must enlist the help of his best friends - Vinnie, the loyal pigeon and Skeeter, the hyper hummingbird as well as Rosie, the caring bat and the wise Old Buzzard in order to free her. And along the way, Jack and Aurora will learn that it's not what you look like on the outside, but who you are on the inside that truly counts."
The boys thought that this was a good movie but to be honest, I have only seen them watch it once and that was the night we received it. So, I wouldn't say they are obsessed but I think that they did enjoy it quite a bit. I did not watch it myself but Alana did and actually really enjoyed watching it. This movie truly teaches that "you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover." The person who is on the inside is what matters the most, which is what I have taught all three all of my children so it's good to have a movie that does the same.
Recommendation: I thought the quality of the film was super colorful and the story line was a sweet one with some really great lessons for the kids. I don't know if I'd be willing to pay $20 for this though since they've only watched it maybe a few times at most.
Giveaway: Lionsgate is going to give one of A Lucky Ladybug's lucky readers a copy of Birds of Paradise on DVD to have of their own!
I try not to share with people how opinionated I really am. They usually figure that out on their own eventually.
I am special for my un-dieing love of my children, I would do anything for them.
That I am very shy.
I am excited when the grandkids come.
I know abuse first hand and try not to let people know - I guess its really something you never get over - it's always deep inside you.
I'm allergic to nail polish...that's weird!
I am part Jewish and part Catholic. My parent are different religions yet few people know it.
I'd rather be at home alone than going out and hanging with people.
I'd rather be at home alone than going out and being with people.


Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the name for a range of conditions that affect a person's social interaction, communication, interests and behaviour. The ASD Secure: Northampton IPU cares for men with ASD within a forensic psychiatric setting; providing treatment to those who have been detained under the mental health act, who have additional complex mental health needs or have a history of putting themselves or others at risk. Patients are supported in one of the four wards ranging from medium security to a locked ward.
Many of the service users have experienced severe trauma in their lives and staff members need to work to develop a compassionate and sensitive ward culture that helps to develop trust and a positive therapeutic rapport. Our objective is to help people feel safe enough to learn new ways of behaving so that they can move towards low secure environments or community living.
This is your opportunity to be part of specialist services for people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). You will be part of the multi-disciplinary team of Nurses, Occupational Therapist, Psychologists, Social Workers and Responsible Clinicians that work on the ward who are able to provide expertise in all aspects of the service users' requirements. You will also be trained within all aspects of the role and have a mentor to support you.


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Bradford Runyon Interview, 25 February 2005
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BR Yeah, and then I stayed until '69 and then got transferred to Carswell down in Fort Worth Texas to go overseas to...
TT Arc Light.
BR Yeah, for Arc Light.
TT So you were stationed at Carswell for that—for six month TDY's or something?
BR Well, it was a permanent change of station so I stayed there for two or three, four years. But then that base had the D model airplane and they were rotating with other units, sending, not the whole base, but a few crews at the time—they kept several crews over there.
TT Did you have to retrain on the D?
BR Not really. I was already checked out on it from Castle. That's what I learned in was the D.
TT So when you came to Minot though you probably had to go through a training program?
BR Yeah it was just a few changes. Actually the H model is much simpler airplane and actually it was easier to change over from the D to the H than it would be to go from the H back to the D. One thing, the H didn't have the water injection, it just didn't have a lot the complicated stuff that the D model had.
TT What was that water injection for just to cool the engines?
BR No, it added mass to the fuel and it would run for a couple of minutes, so you hit the water injection just prior to takeoff, and your power increased from 8,000 pounds to 12,000 pounds thrust per engine—
TT Wow.
BR —and whenever the water ran out, usually you had enough water to get your gear and your flaps up and just as soon as the water ran out the airplane just died. I mean it felt just like you shut the throttles off. And with the H model, it was different, with a full load you set—you had a thrust gate because the engines were so powerful you could tear the wings off of it. So in the wintertime, I remember fully loaded you would set the thrust gate for about 65% power—we took off at 65% power then once you get airborne and get your gear up and your flaps up and the airplane's streamlined, just gradually increase your power on up to 100%. Instead of the engines dying then they really come to life.
TT Oh, so that was a big improvement.
BR Oh I tell you it was really amazing. Yeah, with lighter fuel load it would climb like a fighter. It was great.
TT What was the basic mission at Minot?
BR That was during the Cold War so we were a nuclear deterrent up there, and we had airplanes flying airborne alert different time periods, and so we would have at least one airplane over a certain orbit, you know well up north—
TT So you were doing airborne alert essentially?
BR We had ground and airborne alert.


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Hey guys, Ross Robertson here for FishUSA and we're in the Bert's Custom Tackle booth at ICAST 2015.
You might ask, "What is this big old beanpole looking deal?" This is a Bert's Custom Tackle Swivel Rod Holder Tree. We're in a smaller boat here and it's nice that it swivels because if I have this extended out here and we pull up to the ramp, you can imagine I'd smash into docks and also just working on the boat getting the rods out of the way is helpful.
The tree system is really nice because, as you can see, you can spread your rods out quite a bit and the big deal here, and why i like these so much and use them literally every day is you can keep your line angle up. So if you're in really rough water, or even really flat water, you can get those boards out farther, without having your line touch the water. As soon as your line touches the water, it's going to cause those planer boards to pitch and roll and that's a bad deal, no matter what you fish for.
It's also nice for boats that have a small footprint. You can put a little 6 inch piece of track and you can actually get yourself four rod holders in a very small footprint. So, if you have a boat with limited mounting options, something like the Bert's Swivel Tree will probably work really well for you.


Posthuman Dream is my pseudonyme.
I compose for more than twenty years in my Home studio of the Parisian suburb. I play keyboards, guitar and other acoustical instruments which cross me between hands. Far from being a virtuoso I am especially interested in composition.
Music was always part of my life. At the age of 6, I begin the music theory and at the age of 8, the drums (during 5 years).
But it is at the end of the 80s I touch for the first time a synthesizer (instrument which had always fascinated me from my most youth). I had then caught the virus and began in 1988 to constitute my Home studio by buying my first synth.
So began to be born in me the desire to compose. Self-taught on the subject, my maitres words are: spontaneity, authenticity, sincerity.
I compose as well of electronic music (new age) as of classical, of rock (progressive preferred) or of the films music. I do not put to myself a label and make the music which crosses me by the head.
My musical influences go essentially of the rock of the 70s (Pink Floyd, Genesis) to pop of the 80s (Depeche Mode, U2) by way of electronic planante music (Vangelis, Jean-Michel Jarre), classical, the film music, the world music and the jazz.


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On October 13, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced 53,421 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Taiwan. Of the 53,421 new cases, 53,356 are domestic and 65 are imported. The CECC announced 29 deaths today.
Regarding the 53,356 new domestic cases, 24,286 are male and 29,058 are female, while the gender of the other 12 cases is under investigation. They range in age from under five to above 90 years. Of those domestic cases, 10,303 were reported in New Taipei City, 6,775 in Taichung City, 5,729 in Taoyuan City, 5,643 in Kaohsiung City, 5,547 in Taipei City, 4,235 in Tainan City, 2,585 in Changhua County, 1,776 in Pingtung County, 1,426 in Hsinchu County, 1,314 in Yunlin County, 1,196 in Miaoli County, 1,171 in Hsinchu City, 1,122 in Yilan County, 935 in Chiayi County, 835 in Keelung City, 745 in Nantou County, 666 in Hualien County, 587 in Chiayi City, 407 in Taitung County, 182 in Kinmen County, 158 in Penghu County, and 19 in Lienchiang County.
Regarding the 29 deaths from domestic cases announced today, they were 21 men and eight women ranging in age from 50 to above 90 years. They were severe cases.
Regarding the 65 imported cases, they all arrived in Taiwan between September 12 and October 12, 2022.
The CECC reported that a total of 18,583,732 cases related to COVID-19 have been reported in Taiwan among which COVID-19 has been ruled out in 11,530,260. Of these reported cases, infection with COVID-19 was laboratory-confirmed in 7,050,750 cases. Of the 7,050,750 confirmed cases, 35,627 are imported; 7,015,069 are domestic; 36 are naval crew members aboard the Panshi fast combat support ship; 3 are infections on an aircraft; 1 case has an unknown source of infection; 14 cases' sources of infection are being investigated. There have been a cumulative total of 11,686 COVID-19 deaths since 2020; of the 11,686 deaths, 11,670 are from domestic cases and the other 16 are from imported cases.
PublishTime 2022/10/13


What makes a fir a fir? Fir the birds? Fir everything there is a season? Fir whom the bell tolls? Fir ever and a day? This tree has been around fir ever. The genus Abies, which is Latin for Silver Fir, is the group that contains the true firs. Many of them are native to the Pacific Northwest and are hardy, evergreen trees. The needles are 1-1 1/2 inches long and flat, not sharp and pokey like some spruces. Another distinguishing feature are the two bright bluish-white stripes that run lengthwise along the underside of most fir needles. Cones grow upright and break apart while still on the tree. One source claims that firs are so familiar in our natural setting that their garden potential is often overlooked. Possibly. Here is a look at some of the fir trees that we commonly have at our local nurseries.
Noble Fir (Abies procera) The Noble Fir is often used as a Christmas tree and is very fragrant. It's an ornamental tree and well suited for the garden, not growing too quickly. This tree will not tolerate shade, especially when young, and some varieties have a natural blue coloration. The noble fir is the largest of all the world's Firs. Some are over 300 feet tall!
Subalpine Fir (Abies lasiocarpa) More than any other native conifer, this tree has become a popular landscape addition, and is often used as a specimen tree. It matures at 30 to 50 feet and has a narrow, conical shape. The foliage is stiffly upturned and is a bluish, gray green color. The cones are dark purple and age to a resinous brown.
Grand Fir (Abies grandis) This fir has lustrous, flat needles that grow in two distinct rows that spread horizontally. It is a common understory tree below the Douglas Fir, Ponderosa Pine and Western Larch. Therefore it is shade tolerant, but not as much as the Western Hemlock, Western Red Cedar or Coast Redwood. It's fast growing, but relatively short-lived (short-lived in tree time is less than 300 years!).
Fraser Fir (Abies fraseri) This fir comes from the mountainous region of the Eastern United States. The needles are spirally arranged on the branches and have silvery white stripes underneath. This tree has been used as the official Christmas tree of the President of the United States more than any other tree. It is a fairly small tree, growing slowly up 80 feet high. Fraser fir grows best in a cool, moist climate, in well-drained acidic soil in full sun.
Nordmann Fir (Abies nordmanniana) This tree is from Europe—Turkey, Russia, Armenia. Two subspecies are the Turkish Fir and Caucasian Fir. It has dark green rounded needles and dense foliage, growing up to 60 feet high. The Nordmann Fir needles have no significant scent and are directed forward. It grows best in full sun, is adaptable to varying soil types and has a fast growth rate.
Horstmann's Silberlocke Fir (Abies koreana) This slow growing fir only reaches 10 feet tall in ten years, with an ultimate height of 20 feet. The striking feature on this tree are the upward curved green needles which reveal the bright silvery-white underneath, giving the foliage continual contrast and illumination. Cones are a steely blue color. This plant was discovered in Germany by Gunter Horstmann.
Cork Fir (Abies lasiocarpa 'arizonica') This fir is named for it's thick, creamy white bark that resembles cork. It has blue needles and can be used as a substitute for Colorado Blue Spruce. Grows best in sun, but will take part shade. Will grow to 15 feet in ten years with a maximum of 40 feet, forming a narrow pyramid.
Douglas Fir (Psuedotsuga menziesii) This one is not really a fir and it's name means 'false hemlock'! Where does it belong? With the conifers! Douglas Fir has been an important lumber tree in the Pacific Northwest, yet it has persisted in the suburbs as urbanization has spread. Look around if you live in the PNW and you'll immediately see one or two….twenty or thirty….it's just part of the landscape. The best distinguishing feature is the cone which has many three pronged protruding bracts over the surface. The foliage is a dull, lusterless green and the needles are flat or bottlebrush. Seedlings establish easily in a sunny spot and the tree is fast growing, averaging 75 to 125 feet tall at maturity. Sadly, the largest Douglas Firs are gone, cut down by loggers. The groves at Quinault Lake in the Olympics are one of the few old growth forests that remain. The Mineral Tree Southwest of Mt. Rainier was the largest Douglas Fir ever recorded….393 feet! It fell in 1930 and was over 1000 years old. Trees are cool.
Disclaimer…yes, I know Douglas Fir is not a 'true' fir, but it needed some friends today, so let's include it. Maybe it will have it's very own post someday.
Those are very handsome Alpine Firs in your photo! Are those at Gray Barn, or elsewhere? I need more, I think, and those have a great windswept look.
Yes, these are from the Gray Barn. They do have a lot of character!


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Nakheel Malls and Total partner to install 12,000 solar panels on Ibn Battuta Mall and Dragon Mart rooftops
Ibn Battuta Mall and Dragon Mart rooftops to become first Nakheel Malls solarized assets by Q4 2021
Nakheel Malls, the retail arm of master developer Nakheel, has joined forces with Total, through its affiliate Total Solar Distributed Generation (DG) Middle East, dedicated to the development of distributed solar energy solutions, to solarize the rooftops of Ibn Battuta Mall and Dragon Mart with solar photovoltaic (PV) panels.
The solar solution, provided by Total, will allow Nakheel Malls' to reduce its carbon footprint contributing to its sustainable development efforts in the UAE. The PV panels can generate around 9 GWh of clean energy with an estimated reduction of over 3,500 tons of CO2 yearly. Around 12,000 PV panels will be installed at both malls, spanning around 35,000 sqm.
The partnership agreement was signed in the presence of Omar Khoory, Chief Hospitality and Assets Officer, Nakheel, as well as Marin de Montbel, Managing Director, Total Solar DG Middle East and Mathieu Lauga, Key Account Manager, Total Solar DG Middle East.
Omar Khoory, Chief Hospitality and Assets Officer, Nakheel, said: "Given a growing global climate focus, it's critical that governments work with the public and private sector on implementing clean energy solutions within urban planning. As part of our ongoing alignment with the leadership of Dubai, Nakheel Malls are committed to supporting efforts of the city's clean energy strategy 2050. We are doing this through our partnership with Total by installing PV Solar panels at Dragon Mart and Ibn Battuta Mall with the aim to support a circular economy."
Marin de Montbel, Managing Director, Total Solar DG Middle East, said: "Our mission is to enable our customers to meet their sustainability goals by reducing their carbon footprint through our photovoltaic rooftop systems and carports. Our solar rooftop project in partnership with Nakheel Malls is part of our commitment to address climate challenge by providing more energy with less emissions. It is fully in line with both our long-term growth strategy and our ambition to become a world leader in renewables."
The project is set to commence in January while the shopping malls will remain fully operational throughout, with little to no disruption to customers.


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As we have all seen in our chosen field, most jobs are multi-dimensional in ways that others may not see. It may be hard for people in your workplace or community to see the depth and breadth of what you do each day unless they are right beside you. I know that this is true for my profession as a tutor. Even my students- whom I work quite closely with, may not realize what a tutor's job entails.
1. We create learning experiences.
This may be the most obvious job description. But notice that we do not just create learning- or worksheets, we create experiences. When a student experiences learning, the learning is much more likely to stick with them. A great tutor will go to great lengths to incorporate something a student enjoys in a learning experience.
A lot more than book smarts goes in to being successful in academics. Tutors know this, and commit themselves to coaching their students in all areas that will increase academic success. Just like a sports coach, I often give my students talks on pushing themselves, goal setting, grit and other important qualities.
Tutors are there for their students when the score is down at halftime with a pep-talk and a new strategy.
It is our job to add ourselves to the sidelines of our student's education along with their parents and teachers. We learn to speak compliments and encouragements as a second language. Letting our students know what they are doing wonderfully makes them trust us to help them improve.
Our clients at times come to us because things just aren't working. It is sometimes difficult to find where a child is struggling in a subject, and that can be frustrating to students and parents. Tutors are there to help sniff out what a student might be missing as well as anything else that might be keeping them from reaching their full potential.
We spend lots of time thinking about our students and their problems. It does not just stop at the end of our session, we often stay up trying to figure out how to help a student get past a learning block or fill in a learning gap.
Some tutors are in business for themselves. This adds to their workload, but it gives them much more freedom to work with parents to do what is best for their students. If a tutor is not attached to a big tutoring company this means that they are most likely doing the "business side" on their own.
Always keep in mind that a tutor who is not attached to a company must pay taxes on what they earn, and purchase their own supplies. This may affect the rate they must charge in order to keep their business floating.
Though most of us may not be a student in the traditional sense, we are constantly learning. We read books and articles daily to make sure that we are keeping current with what is happening in our field. If we have a student who possesses a problem we have not seen before, we find information and study in order to provide the help needed.
My night stand looks like the nonfiction wing of the library. I recently had to readjust my stack so that it would not fall over.
Last, but certainly not least we are committed educators. Most people only think about classroom teachers when this word comes up, but there are many professions out there that are occupied by educators. We teach our students in every way that we can. We want them to learn, but to also love learning. We put our all in to every day and every student in order to better their education.
I feel that the title of educator is a sacred one, and that anyone who assumes it commits themselves to selflessly providing learning to their students in any way that they can.
I am infinitely passionate about my job as a tutor, and I hope that this list helped you understand why!
Keep checking back for my next post. I will be tackling reading comprehension.
Continue to learn every day!
Your child is stressed about school and their homework, it stresses you seeing them this way and you are at your wits end with what to do.
You feel like you are failing in helping your child with their education, they get frustrated every single night and it doesn't seem like anyone is learning anything.
Your child tells you that they are "stupid" and "dumb" when you are doing homework or learning with them and 9 out of 10 times one of you ends up in tears.
Homework and studying assignments seem to take all evening and there is little time left for play or activities, you can see the toll that it is taking on your child.
If any of these are you, you are not alone by a long shot. The school year is officially in full swing along with all that goes with it. It can seem like more homework and study material is coming home every day, juggling this with all of the other activities and obligations your family has can bring the whole "learning at home" thing in to the pulling-out-your-hair category very quickly. So the question is, what do you do when learning, homework and everything else isn't fun anymore?
When its not fun anymore…for anyone…especially your kiddos…your face may look a little like this..
I can guarantee you there are many other parents in the word with that exact expression on their face at this very moment. It is normal to feel overwhelmed and exhausted, especially as schools assign more and more homework and projects.
Your child is expected to sit and focus for hours at school, this can definitely lead to fatigue and the inevitable breakdown when it comes to homework.
What are you to do? Every situation is different, but there are things that you can try to alleviate the stress and strain that school work and studying is putting on your family. This is also a great opportunity to teach your child skills that will help them as they grow in to adults. Think about the stressful situation on your plate right now- teaching your child proper coping skills will help them navigate those waters as they become older.
If you have decided that something needs to change in order to keep everyone sane, try some of the suggestions below to make homework time smoother for everyone.
When I work, I have a corner of my home that I go to get things done. It is, tucked in our guest bedroom with a small desk and most of my tutoring supplies at hand. When I sit down in my little work space I feel that it is time to do work, there are limited distractions, and I am not in view of the other pressing things that need to be attended to (piles of laundry, dishes, dirty floors ect.).
A similar working environment for children can be very beneficial. Your child does not need a home office dedicated to their studies, just a small corner will do. The goal for this space should be for it to have most supplies that your student might need for their work at hand and limited distractions. If homework is done in the "designated homework area" every night, your child may feel more productive in this area due to its association. Having supplies gathered in one spot may also shave time off of the homework experience by avoiding the "why don't we have any pencils in this house???" panic.
It is always a good idea to set a timer for a few minutes to ensure that the brain break does not go too long.
Experiment with playing background music for your child as they complete their homework. I suggest music with mostly instrumentals. Try the Mozart station on Pandora to begin or explore other composers (my favorite is Johannes Brahms). Music helps the brain concentrate and can help drown out any distracting background noise in the home. Bonus- your child may begin to develop a appreciation and enthusiasm for classical music if they don't already.
As I write this blog post, my phone sits on silent, in a different room, with the door shut. It is hard for me to focus on the task at hand when it is so tempting to pick up that little screen to see the latest post..tweet..text..insta..ect. Your child may need to use a computer, phone, or tablet for their homework. (More and more teachers are integrating the internet and devices in to their curriculum which it's about time for them to do!) The electronic use that can be helpful to avoid during homework time is the phone that sits at the right hand. When your child can hear their device alerting them that someone has messaged them, or has done something on a game, it can derail homework and their concentration very quickly.
Sometimes homework time is difficult because a child does not understand a concept and it is hard for the parents to explain in a way that makes sense to the child. This usually happens with math or science concepts. For these situations I usually suggest popping over to Khan Academy. The site has great videos on a wide variety of math concepts as well as concepts from all other subjects. The videos and modules often include quizzes so that your child can practice what they just learned.
Not all children can learn by listening and watching a video. If Khan Academy or similar strategies are not working, consider contacting your child's teacher or tutor who may be able to assist you in helping your child understand the concept.
Shout out math problems, every time your child gets a correct answer they shoot a hoop or kick a ball.
I hope that with these suggestions, what was not fun anymore can become enjoyable once again. In the stress and strain of homework time a few changes can make a BIG difference. What adjustment during homework time has worked for your family?
It feels like we just headed back to school, but time is flying and report cards are already making their way home. This can be a stressful time for students and families, when the first indication of how a child is doing at school becomes apparent in ink. As a child enters a new grade, it can be hard not to be shocked by what is coming home on the first report card. You know that your child is smart and that they have succeeded in the past, but maybe this report card is sending red flags and you don't know what to make of it.
Instead of letting this one piece of paper set your household in to a tailspin, there are a few things that you can do to set your child on the path to seeing better results next grading period. It is always important to remember to encourage your child, even when they bring home grades that are undesirable. As adults we have seen our fair share of failure, and have used that failure to direct our efforts and teach us lessons..this moment is a perfect opportunity to share insight about moving on from failure with your child. After having this chat, consider some of these options to to set your child on a better path for next grading period, and/or find out what is really going on behind the grade.
Talk to your child about the report card and see what they have to say. They may be just as surprised as you are, or they may not be surprised at all. Ask them how the subject is going in school, what they feel like when they are in class, and what is going on around them when they are learning. It could be that they sit next to someone who is too noisy for their concentration level, can't see the board, can't hear the teacher, don't understand the material or a number of other things. Your child may tell you something that gives you really great headway on how to help remedy the situation, or something that you can discuss with the teacher to find a fix.
Maybe you find out the reason for the unexpected grade is that your child didn't do all of the homework, or that they did not get enough practice with the material to master it. You can help your child set a goal to fix the problem, and then hold them accountable for reaching that it. This may even be a good time for you to set a goal that your child can also hold you accountable for. Make sure to discuss and write down the steps or behaviors that will need to be accomplished in order for the goal to be reached. For example, if the aim is for your child to complete 95% of the homework assignments and get them turned in, the steps or behaviors might be: Get the homework folder out and complete all assignments right after school. Let someone in the family check or look at my homework. Check to make sure all homework is back in my bag before bed time. Hand in my homework when my teacher asks me for it. Sometimes writing steps down can help a child see that accomplishing their desired behavior is achievable and also can help them remember what they need to do. After setting the goal, show support for your child by asking them "How can I help you reach your goal?" or "How can I help you be successful?". These questions help you show support, while still keeping your child responsible for their own goal. Obviously, your assistance depends on the age of the child.
Reach out to the teacher and see what they have to say about your child's grade. Since the teacher is the one who is up close and personal with your child's school work, they may have some insight as to how to remedy the situation. You can also communicate to the teacher what your child feels they are struggling with in class. Collaborate with the teacher to see what you need to be doing at home, and they may decide to also do something different with your child based on your insight as well. Make sure not to sound accusatory or blame the teacher for your child's grade or performance. Also remember to give the teacher a few days to get back to you after you first reach out, report card time can get VERY busy for teachers. Chances are there are some other parents also contacting the teacher with concerns.
Sometimes the report card can be a sign that the routine is just not working for your child in the same way that it did last year. The new demands of a new grade, or extra after school activities may signal time for a change in the routine. Consider changing the time at which you do homework. Maybe your child will get more done if they do homework right after school, while they still have momentum from the school day. Alternatively, you may discover your child gets more done if they have a 1-2 hour break to clear their head and recharge before they try and tackle their homework. If homework isn't the issue, consider bed times, breakfast, or nightly routines. Play around and see what is going to work best for your family this year.
You may find that your child has gaps in their learning that are making it hard for them to succeed at the level that their grade is currently working. Or your child may need more practice with subject matter than they are getting at school. Seeking help from a tutor can be a great option for students who need extra practice, or who need to fill in gaps in learning. A tutor is able to help your student learn in ways that work for them and create activities and practice that cater to your child's learning style. When I am first meeting with clients, I always make sure to ask what specific areas the parent is worried about in their child's academic progress. Make sure to communicate with your tutor often to ensure that everyone is on the same page. A tutor can help your child in a way that can greatly impact their experience and performance in academics long after tutoring sessions have ceased.
There is no guarantee that these suggestions will work in your individual situation, but I have found that they are always a good place to start. When dealing with your child's academic struggles remember that you are not alone. You have a community of teachers, tutors and mentors right around you.
I have a confession to make…I haven't always been the voracious reader that I am today. Though it may come shocking to some people that know me, as a child I came pretty close to hating reading. Yes, I know that hate is a strong word, but as a young person I probably would have told you that I at least "did not like reading..at all..period". I did not find reading books enjoyable, and I for sure was afraid of reading out loud in class.
Many things contributed to my fear and distaste for reading in my childhood. In general I think I felt that I was not good at reading so I did not feel like trying. I also never was guided to books that I was interested in. It took me until my Junior and Senior year in high school before I discovered that reading wasn't that bad..that reading was actually THE BEST. It took me having friends that guided me to books they thought I would enjoy, and me enjoying those books enough to work though the reading skills I was struggling with.
One of the reasons I became and educator was to make sure that this didn't happen to as many children. When I think back to the years when I "did not like reading..at all…period" I tend to feel sad. Reading has become an oasis for me that I use to help relieve anxiety, as well as for entertainment and stimulation as a curious adult learner. Sometimes I think about how much more I could have enjoyed and learned if only I had started at an earlier age.
If your child does not show an interest in reading it is completely normal. The good news is there are things you can do alongside their teachers, tutors and mentors to help them become interested and aware of the joy and importance of reading. Please do not misunderstand, I have not performed any scientific research. I am not claiming that I am an expert or that I am an authority on this subject. These are simply methods that I have seen work with some children.
This may seem like a no brainer, but I know that it is also harder than it sounds. Everyone is busy, especially during the school year. Try to make time to pick out books with your child that they would like to read and read them together. This doesn't have to be a bedtime routine, this can occur at any time during the day. You might even find it helpful to keep the book with you as you go about other daily routines so that you can find small times before sports practice or while waiting in lines to read with your child.
Kids always want to be like their parents. They idolize you! Not only will they repeat what you say, they will also repeat what you do. If your child sees you reading on a daily basis they will also want to read. Keep some books, magazines or newspapers that you are reading laying around the house to remind you to read them in a place where your child can see.
In America we have a mentality that quitting is bad. I have started to realize that this is not always the best mentality to have. Sometimes we just need to acknowledge when something isn't working for us. One of the reasons I didn't enjoy reading as a child was because if I wasn't enjoying a book, I felt like I needed to slog through it anyways. Now however, I probably abandon a book per month. If your child has tried the book but cant "get in to it" or is not enjoying it, encourage them to put it down and make a different selection.
Kids can ask a LOT of questions. They are trying to find out everything about the world around them, and they can become curious about subjects that you would have never guessed they would even think of. When your child asks you a question, help them look for the answer in reference books or on the web. If you are worried about web searches, you can do your own quick search and then print articles to read with your child.
Make sure that there is plenty of reading material around the house that your child can pick up. Books are expensive, and your child's reading level changes quickly sometimes, I know. If you have a public library close by, see if you can make a routine of going with your child to pick new books ever couple of weeks. This helps you keep new and interesting books around without breaking the bank. If you do not have a public library close by, see if you can set up to exchange books with other families in your area every couple of weeks. Having lots of reading material around will increase the chances your child will get hooked on the perfect book!
Try one of these methods next week and see what it does to your child's view on reading. Always remember to keep reading a fun and relaxed experience whenever possible.
Fall is approaching quickly! I get excited thinking about the crisp air, football, holidays and as always back to school time. Okay..well the air doesn't get so crisp here in Florida at first..but by darn that wont keep me from enjoying it. Along with fall it seems comes a lot more "busy". With the end of the hot lazy summer days comes the beginning of school functions, sports practices, scouts, church choir and so may other commitments.
So now that it is fall you are driving around, helping with homework (and more homework) and somehow are still expected to have dinner prepared. It may seem like there isn't much time for those fun learning activities you were doing with your kiddos over the summer. But there is hope! You may not have as much time to sit down and play math facts games but you can squeeze in some fun learning while you are scurrying around town or in the kitchen.
Below are five ways to squeeze in some learning and family while going about your busy routine! Though they may not be intensive practice, they do have lots of benefits that will help your child in school and in life.
I don't know about you, but I make TONS of lists every week. Without them I become lost and overwhelmed with life. You can ask my husband..without a list I am a zombie wandering around our house with wide teary eyes and no sense of direction or productivity…its bad. So you will always see me with a list of some kind in my hand!
We all make at least a few lists from time to time for groceries, shopping or other tasks. When making lists, one easy way to promote learning is to get your kids involved!
Pre-Kindergarten– Have your child help think of things to put on the list..or they can write their own to take to the store with them. After they write the list, ask them what they put on it (warning: it could get fun). This will help your child with their verbal communication skills as well as their knowledge of writing.
Young grades– Your child can help write the shopping or to do list. Don't worry too much about spelling (unless they are spelling words for school) just encourage them to write. This will help them become confident in their writing and show them practical uses for what they are learning in their school writing.
Older grades– Have your child think up and write the list, ask them to figure out a way to categorize it or streamline it in some way while they do it. This will help them with their processing skills as well as fine tune their spelling and handwriting.
While in the car, around town, or at home make up math problems for your child that they can do mentally, and let your child do the same for you. You can use your surroundings for inspiration or anything that has happened that day. Don't be afraid to get super silly or to challenge each other!
A few times a week have your child assist you in the kitchen. This is a great bonding experience as well as an opportunity for your child to learn SO MUCH while having no idea that they are learning. As always, exercise caution with kiddos in the kitchen and don't give your child a task that you do not think they are ready for.
Pre-Kindergarten– Have your child help you measure ingredients. This will make them aware of the math and science that goes in to measuring. Also, read the recipe out loud and have them watch you or help you follow the instructions. This will help your child to better process verbal instructions, which is a good skill to know for kindergarten!
Young grades– Read the recipe with your child or let them read it to you, depending on their reading level. You can point out sight words or spelling words that they are learning as you go along. Go back and forth between the recipe and the food prep to show them the correspondence between the numbers and action words and what you are doing.
Older grades– Have your child read the recipe to you. Measure the ingredients with your child and let them do some of the prep work if you feel they are ready for it. You can also flip this and read the recipe to your child and have them follow the instructions to measure and prepare ingredients. This will help with following verbal instructions which is a valuable skill!
We've all solved that problem about the hot dogs and the buns right? It's weird that hot dogs and buns come in different quantities per package and this has proved to be a great math problem for the third grade. The truth is, word problems usually focus on things that could happen in real life. If you start to think about this you might be able to find "word problems" everywhere you go.
Just the other day we were having a group of people over to our house for tacos. While standing in the isle deciding how many taco shells to get..and what combination of boxes (they came in 12 and 18 packs) in order to have just the right amount for our party I literally exclaimed "WE ARE LIVING A WORD PROBLEM!"…but really though..
Try having your child help you decide on things like taco shells or other items that you need for your household. When going to the store you can also tell your child how much money you have and then have them help you decide what items you can get to get closest to the dollar amount without going over. The possibilities are endless..so just play with them!
This is probably my favorite one. I know not everyone does, but I have a tendency to narrate my life..and maybe make it a little more adventurous in my mind narration than it actually is. When riding in the car or doing day to day things with your kiddos, make up a story with them about what you are doing or things that you see. The story could be a stretch on the actual events taking place, or completely made up. Even though it doesn't seem like a whole lot of learning, telling stories helps kid's imaginations, their flexible thinking and many other skills that will help them become better writers.
Step Away From the Flashcards!
Like most people in America I like to visit this magical land they call Target ALOT. This summer especially has been filled with hours spent in Target with my husband "remembering" things we "need" for our new apartment. This month especially, I feel an extra jolt of excitement as I enter Target. It is back to school season and I know that I will get to roam all of the pretty school and learning supplies at the back of the store. This season though, my jolt of excitement has been crushed as I walk in those magical sliding glass doors and immediately see a WALL of flash cards in the entrance to the dollar section…my favorite section! Why is this crushing my Target spirit? Because, in most cases there are MUCH better things you can be doing with your child to enhance and increase their learning than drilling them with flashcards…and they take just about as much effort.
When I was in elementary school there was a lot of emphasis on rote memorization. I think I still have nightmares about the speed addition and multiplication tests that I was given. Thankfully now the standards focus more on understanding and critical thinking when it comes to all subjects, especially math. When I was taking those speed math tests, I didn't really understand what the numbers meant or why 5×6 is 30. I just knew that 30 was the answer on the flash card I was given. Luckily this is not how things are done in most schools now!
You can help your student a lot by helping them with activities and games that concentrate on their understanding rather than their memorization. Below I have listed four things you can try with your student in place of math flash cards.
There are lots of card game ideas out there on the internet that will help students practice math concepts. The greatest thing is that playing cards are so cheap and most people have them at home already. Playing cards are not limited to one activity like flash cards are, which is even more fun! You may even know some card games already that will help your child with math concepts.
The game Pyramid is super simple and super fun for younger grades and parents to practice making sets of ten together. I found it on Math Geek Mama which has some great math resources for teachers and parents!
2. Break out the white board!
Kids are some of the most creative people I know. If you have a white board, chalk board or other erasable surface in your home it is a great way for your student to be creative while practicing skills! Instead of spending time with flash cards, spend the same amount of time giving each other problems to solve. Most students love to show off their skills while being able to draw and erase. Of course there is always free draw for a few minutes at the beginning and end in my tutoring sessions..because who doesn't compulsively want to draw every time they see a white board? Or is that just me?
Instead of asking "what is six plus seven?" try asking "can you show me six plus seven?". You might be surprised what your student has to show you! If you want to, you can move on from the answer and ask follow up questions such as "could you find two more numbers that combine to make that same answer?" or "what is another way you could solve that?". Have fun and let your student ask some of the questions too!
This goes along the same lines as the card games. Dice are a fun way to practice math facts up to six! If you are working on addition you can get out two or more dice per person and have a competition to see which person rolls the highest number. You can practice multiplication by rolling two or more numbers and then multiplying them. The possibilities are endless, so play around with it! There are also lots of fun dice game sheets on teachers pay teachers if you search for them.
My personal favorite dice game is "walk the plank" you will have to acquire a paint stick to play it, but you definitely wont be disappointed! The Primarily Speaking blog explains how to set up and play the game really well. Instead of using cubes like are shown below, you could always use coins, soda tabs, milk caps or anything else you have lying around.
4. Break out the electronics!
Let's face it, we are smack in the middle of the digital age. Sometimes it scares me how much our phones, tablets and computers can do…but they are SO GOOD for learning! Especially since we all seem to be getting busier and we take our devices everywhere! Spend an evening on your device looking at the app store and searching the skill you want to review with your child, chances are you will find something fun. I could do a whole blog post just about fun learning apps! There are tons of blog posts already floating around out there about learning apps that you can explore.
One of my favorite ipad games is Sushi Monster. You can use it for multiplication or addition. A monster sits in front of a sushi conveyor belt with a number around his neck, the point of the game is to pick numbers off the table in front of him that add or multiply to that number. The game is bright colored and super fun! Even though the game is focused on fact fluency and remembering facts, it still promotes deeper thinking because there are multiple ways to get the answer.
So there you have it! Obviously there is a time and a place for flash cards or other rote memorization techniques, and every child learns differently. I am not claiming that these activities are an end to flash cards..I'm just saying they are fun, engaging and more thought provoking ways to approach math practice. No matter what you are doing make sure your student is understanding the math that they are doing and that they are thinking deeply about it.
Try something new out this week in place of flash cards and comment with your experience. What activities do you like to do with your student to practice math or another subject?


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Angela Bassett To Make Directorial Debut With Whitney Houston Biopic
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 22 May 2014
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Actress Angela Bassett is to make her directorial debut with a new movie about tragic superstar Whitney Houston.
The star, who portrayed Tina Turner in 1993 biopic What's Love Got To Do With It, has been researching the singer's turbulent life and marriage to Bobby Brown for the Tv movie Whitney Houston, which is expected to air in 2015.
The film will largely take place during the couple's marriage, when Houston became addicted to cocaine.
Bassett says, "I have such regard for both Whitney's and Bobby's amazing talents and accomplishments, and I feel a responsibility in the telling of their story.
"Their humanity and bond fascinates us all. I'm beyond excited to have this opportunity to go behind the camera and into their world."
The script for the biopic has been written by Shem Bitterman, who created the screenplay for Bassett's acclaimed 2013 Tv movie Betty & Coretta, in which the actress portrayed Coretta Scott King, the wife of civil rights icon Martin Luther King, Jr.
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