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We all laughed at Futurama's prediction of a murderous, vengeful Robot Santa in the year 3,000. But it turns out we're not really that far from the borgs taking over Christmas.
The Autonomous Systems Lab at ETH Zurich probably thought it was creating a heartwarming Christmas greeting featuring its rolling, walking, and flying automatons. But in reality, it's a harsh look at what Christmas could become if we're not careful. Robotic Rudolphs? Flying drones delivering gifts instead of sleighs? No thank you. [ETH Zurich Autonomous Systems Lab via The NXT Step via Make]
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Everyone was a leading character,” costume designer Mary E Vogt tells Vogue of dressing the vast cast of Crazy Rich Asians. “Not one person played a supporting role.” How did Vogt, whose CV includes styling jobs on the Men in Black trilogy and, more recently, Kong: Skull Island, even begin to delve into the complex power play of the clothes worn by Asia’s elite? She called on every local designer in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, where the film was shot, for help.
“In those cities people wear Western clothes with Asian flare and unique colour combinations,” Vogt tells Vogue. “Bringing that subtlety to the film was key.” The likes of Neil Felipp, who designed Astrid Young Teo’s purses; Micheal Cinco, the creator of Princess Intan’s dress for the wedding scene; and Lords 1974, the tailors behind most of the men’s suiting, provided the foundations for each cast member’s wardrobe. This was, in part, in celebration of the region’s talent, but also because major design houses would not let Vogt loan current-season pieces for longer than a few days. “Designer dresses have dates all over the word, it’s impossible to keep them in one place for three weeks!” Vogt laughs now as she recalls the couture pieces that got stuck in customs.
Ralph & Russo, Elie Saab and Marchesa all stepped up to challenge, and Ralph Lauren shipped 30 dresses over to Vogt for an entire month. Every single one features in the film. It was Astrid (Gemma Chan) and her Dior habit that took a “big chunk out of the budget”, Vogt notes. “She wears a lot of it, and we had to pay full price for everything.”
With big brands at stake – and an allowance to be conscious of – the actors were very involved in the decision-making behind the clothes. “If the costume doesn’t relate to the character, it looks like a paper doll hanging on the actor,” Vogt asserts. “You can tell by the actor’s body language whether something works or not.” Michelle Yeoh, who plays Eleanor Young, worked closely with Vogt's department because “she wanted to give depth to the character, without looking too severe.” Accordingly, the graphic silhouettes that become her signature come with a softer undertone. When Eleanor has a face-off with Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) over a game of mahjong at the end of the film, the sculptured Armani suit she wears is pin-striped, but in the finest cream fabric. The Elie Saab gown Eleanor wears to the wedding, meanwhile, was loaned specifically for Yeoh because of her close relationship with the house.
Characters, including Eleanor, were also restricted to the colours that director Jon M Chu imagined them in. “He always thought that emerald green would be perfect for her,” Vogt shares. “And he also referenced fairytales in terms of the characters' colour palettes. When Rachel and Nick Young (Henry Golding) are in New York she wears a lot of black, white and grey clothing. In Singapore, an explosion of colour, like the Wizard of Oz, occurs. “Her outfits are also more ethereal looking, with chiffons and small floral patterns, because we wanted her to look vulnerable and out of her element – like she’s a little off her game,” Vogt adds.
At times, Vogt had to play up to these outward manifestations of each character. “Romantic comedies move so quickly. I had to make it look vibrant – so the audience liked the visuals – and differentiate between each person in an almost exaggerated way.” She refers to Peik Lin Goh (Awkwafina), who looks almost like an animé character, and Kitty Pong (Fiona Xie), who has “an insane ’60s ‘do" simply because every actor had to have a completely different hairstyle.
Rachel was the hardest character for her to crack, but the simple tactic of removing the sleeves from most of her outfits made her look instantly more innocent and suited to the role. The Cinderella moment at the end of the film, where Rachel makes heads turn wearing Marchesa at the wedding, was born out of a picture Wu sent Vogt of her in a light blue evening gown IRL. “I looked everywhere. I had 10 other dresses from Dior, Valentino, everywhere! And then Marchesa let us have a similar dress.” Once Vogt had removed the “giant sleeves and tons of material” to ensure that Wu didn’t get overpowered by tulle, it was the delicate, dream-like dress they had worked so hard to secure for the scene-defining film. The actual wedding gown of Araminta Lee (Sonoya Mizuno), in contrast, was a local commission that required 30 women sewing crystals onto it for three weeks. There was no other option to fall back on if the beading was not done in time.
Even Vogt couldn’t imagine the reception the film would get globally. Aside from the box office success that the low-to-medium-budget romcom garnered, she has been wowed by the personal stories that have come out of seeing her work. “Someone made a replica of Rachel’s Cinderella dress for her daughter and it was adorable,” she shares. “It was always Constance’s dream to be a role model for kids, so it all came full circle.”

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The fight in the Kaijitsu Mansion took place on the first floor, and there was a balcony allowing for some vertical combat with people on the ground floor (actually, only a flying mage). I wanted a way to represent the ledge, so I built some wooden railings.
The crux of it are two foam beams (textured to look like wood) and some cigarette filters for the vertical parts. The filters are put in place with small pins on the top and bottom.
I tried gluing the things in place, but it was too instable. In the end, using the pins was the most sturdy solution I could find.
I glued them on some cardstock. I kept a large part on the side, both to ensure they would stay flat on the table, and also to be able to tuck them under existing boards.
The mandatory second brown drybrush.
The result before the final painting of the bases black.
During the final fight, Kyra had to run on a set of stairs to avoid a horde of reanimated zombies. Those stairs turned out to be a great crafting investment, as I have been reusing them in various contexts already.
The stairs themselves are coming from a doll house toy I found in a second hand shop, and are made of wood. They are sturdy, well made and I knew they would make a great basis for crafting something more. But the wood itself was too smooth, so I needed a way to make them look more like stone.
I glued on some thin foam layers on the sides. I left it to dry for one night on each side, with something heavy on top.
I followed the wood shape to cut the excess foam.
Did the same treatment on the other side.
I then used a dremmel tool to split each step in two. I also tried to add some random cracks.
I wasn't very happy with the result of the dremmel on the first stairs, so for the second, I glued some more foam on the steps.
Once cut to shape, I drew on some stone patterns on the side with a pen and a knife.
I still used the dremmel to carve a separation in the middle of each vertical step; otherwise it broke the illusion.
Once painted black, and one with the first drybrush.
Only one drybrush on the back, and a second lighter on the front. The back one really looks rough, the second drybrush brings it to life.
I even did an even lighter drybrush, on the edges here. It makes it pop even more.
But it was a bit too gray, so I painted individual stones in various earthy colors, using highly diluted paint.
I then added a black wash on top to blend it all together. Last step was to add some flocking on the sides.
When they took a rest in the underground caverns and got attacked by a Roper, I used some Stalagmites to add some interesting dressing to the scene.
This was my first attempt at crafting them. I think they are a first good attempt (I didn't throw them away), but they can definitely be improved.
The core of it is made of paper towels that I dipped into a mix of water and wood glue, then tried to sculpt into shape. For some of them I even added gravel at the bottom, to give them some weight, but it turned out to be a mistake as the gravel was leaking while I was handling them.
My crafting bench is in my basement, which is slightly damp and so it took forever for them to dry. Honestly, they stayed wet for more than 48h, until I decided to move them outside for faster drying. And they dried in about 4h there.
Finally, I covered them all with a fine layer of glue (from the glue gun), to protect them and give them some texture.
I did the base, with sand and small rocks.
Sealed the bases, with more glue and water.
And started painting.
I wasn't exactly sure what to do with the paint scheme. I didn't want them to be full gray, as it would be to monotonous with all the other gray-only pieces I have. So I went with some kind of brownish red. Still not sure what I should have used.
Just for fun, here is a picture of what my crafting looked like at that time. There was a lot going on, from walls to windows to railings to stalagmites to rocks to props.
I started by gluing my wood squares to a sheet of foam. I had traced with a sharpie where the wall should go. Gluing the squares to the foam allowed me to perfectly trim them, so they were perfectly squared.
I then carved a cross in it, to separate each movement square.
And carved them with planks, alternating the side. I picked that the lower left corner was always vertical, and stick to it for the whole craft, allowing me to arrange them in any shape and always have alternating directions.
I then manually carved squiggly lines on each plank, to symbolize the wood grain.
For the walls, this time I was more clever than last time and I carved the brick pattern on the foam sheet before cutting it to strips, which makes it way faster.
Only then did I cut them into long strips, continuing the brick pattern on the top face.
I then cut them into smaller strips, and continued the brick pattern on the sides.
I used a pin to create holes at the top of each plank, to simulate nails.
And I started gluing it all together. The walls overflowed on some sides, but I just then had to trim the excess. It's much cleaner than way than trying to cut the wall to size before gluing.
First layer of black modpodge.
Painting the wood in a dark chocolate brown.
Then a lighter brown drybrush, mostly in the middle. I tried to avoid touching the walls.
I then painted the walls.
And applied a liberal amount of wash on the pieces.
Test fit to see if it works. Looks good enough for me.
And checking with my larger floor boards. The paint scheme is similar and they blend well together.
The fight against their evil twin took place in a Mansion, and I wanted a way to visually symbolize the walls. I wanted a way to differentiate between the inner walls (separating two rooms), and the external walls (separating the mansion from the outside).
For the inner walls I made small half-height foam walls, and for the external walls I crafted some higher walls that I could clip on top of the small ones (original idea credit goes to Wyloch, even if I used different materials and dimensions).
I started with a foam frame cut into the same foam sheet that the one I used for the half-height walls. Then I glued on some thinner foam on each side, and let it extend at the bottom. That way I was 100% sure that the spacing between the "legs" was exactly the width of the walls, as they were coming from the same original foam sheet.
To do windows, I then cut out the desired frame. I used a Lego windows as a template, to have consistent dimensions across all my crafts.
I even added the frame inside the hole.
For the glass, I went with a frosty glass. I took a sheet of transparent plastic and applied a spray of frosty glass, and it turned it into a translucent sheet of paper, as you can see on the picture.
Test fit. It works well. The trick is to make it wide enough so you can fit a window in it, but short enough that you can clip it at the end of a corridor.
I then went on making more of them, using various Lego pieces for the windows (the two arched ones work really well). I also made simpler ones with only an ice cream stick. I also made a door (I needed a metallic door for the dungeon), and a piece of wall with a Rune inscribed on it.
Before applying the black modpodge, I also covered the edges with spackle. It allows hiding the foam and would also make it easier to pain (foam absorb paint like crazy). I also had the nice side effect of adding some weight to the build, with is always a plus in my opinion.
Classical gray paint scheme.
Picking a few bricks for variety before the last wash.
On some pics you can see alternate wooden tiles (on the right here), that were an earlier attempt. They have a very rugged aspect, because not all plank has the same height, and also took much longer to craft.
For the sake of documenting my successful crafts and my less successful ones, here is how they were made.
For some, I glued ice cream sticks together, and used a screwdriver to carve the wood to make it look more like wood.
For others, I cut smaller foam planks that I textured, and individually glued.
This resulted in a weird mix of planks and also took forever to put in place.
The final look of the one made with ice cream sticks is actually pretty interesting, visually.
But adding walls to them means I needed to cut the ice cream sticks shorter to accomodate for the wall. And cutting those damn strips and texturing them is such a messy job that I abandoned this way of crafting after a few tiles.
The final result looks a bit like an abandoned house. This is an interesting look to go after, but I'm happy with my other wooden floors so far.
In dungeons, players often have to use spiral staircases to go up one level. Thankfully, this is a simple build.
The base is an ice cream lid, and the stair itself is made out of foam from a swim noodle, cut in slices.
Stacking the slices on top of each other, and adding grooves by melting the foam with the tip of a glue gun.
I added some spackle / wall filler on it, to give it some texture. Without it, the foam would absorb all the paint, and it would also be too soft.
And another coat of black modpodge to further strengthen it.
A simple drybrush, and ready for the table.
When the glass tubes broke, my players were confronted against a bunch of colored oozes. I found it pretty hard to find good looking ooze miniatures, so I decided to craft my own.
The bulk of it is made with a glue gun. My glue gun only has one setting: very hot, so the glue is pretty liquid and does not set quickly; instead it forms a puddle. To aid me in building shapes, I used rigid frames.
Some oozes split into smaller parts when hit with lightning or slashing, so I also needed smaller versions. They are mostly just a drop of glue on cent coins.
Having a bunch of shapeless blobs on my table, it can be hard to remember which is which. This is why I tried to gave them each their own shape, using various bits underneath to shape the final form.
Some were more elaborate, with bits of bones or even faces inside. Other even had sharp weapon edges.
The whole set before painting.
I did the base before painting the blobs, but in retrospects I should have made the bases even before creating the blobs, so they would have looked like they were oozing on top of the rocks.
Consolidating the bases with a second layer of highly diluted glue.
Same with the small versions, which is a very messy process.
And here we go for painting.
Ochre Jellies, Purple Ooze (from the Creature Codex) and Slithering Trackers (which aren't really ooze per se, but more of an undead kind of thing) on the front. Suppurating Ooze (again, from the Creature Codex) and Black Pudding in the back.
Eldritch Ooze and Tar Ooze from the Tome of Beasts II. The blue of the Eldritch Ooze is a silver paint mixed with blue.
Family photo, with a few layers in.
This was a very long painting process. I can't say it required any skill, but it still took time. Some of the colors didn't cover the black well, so I needed several layers.
I carefully added washes on the ooze part, excluding the bones, to keep the shiny effect. But this was all wasted when in a later phase I used a matt varnish spray.
I'm happy with the gradient on this one. The head is lighter than the bottom which looks like coagulated blood.
When the heroes explored the dungeon, they entered a room full of glass tubes full of oozes (that they of course had to fight).
From above, you can clearly see that one of the tubes is made of a Chessex dice box.
But because I had only one of those lying around, I traced a cross pattern of another one on a sheet of clear plastic.
I very slightly marked the internal grooves with a knife, to help me fold it in place.
I then glued them, adding hot glue on the interior of the tubes. It wasn't the easiest craft as the hot glue is, well, hot, and I had to put them in place long enough for it to set.
To hide the rough glueing, I cut small strips of black cardboard. I added a groove in the middle to more easily fold them.
And glued them on the sides of the tubes.
I gave them a quick silver drybrush, to make them look like old metal panes.
Added another layer of copper, for a slightly older look.
This is another quick craft, similar to the Deverin Cage one, but it did the job. Each tube was big enough to accommodate a large creature. My goal here was mostly for ease of play, and that it would convey what it is quickly. It worked.
Before reaching the last room of the Time Dungeon, my players had to go through one last trap: a set of gears and pistons moving in an haphazard manner. They had to find the right pattern and jump through. Well, actually some of them just teleported through it.
It all started with those cartoonish looking monsters. I think they come from MacDonalds.
I removed the orange and purple parts, and glued various gears, coming from other toys I had dismantled before, or steam punk jewelry. Also some plastic tokens and jewels.
Black priming, and then a gold drybrush, painting some details silver. Or silver drybrush, and painting details gold. Also adding a bit of color (green and red) on the central nose/pipe thing.


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The government has defended its scheme to offer free food to struggling families in England over half term, after criticism from teachers' unions.
Food for children eligible for free meals will be provided by councils under the Covid Winter Grant Scheme.
But the National Education Union wants schools to continue providing food and warned of "chaos" in changing schemes for the week of half term.
The row comes after Boris Johnson condemned meagre food parcels.
The Department for Education (DFE) published guidelines on free meals, after an outcry over pictures of food packages to replace free school meals when schools are closed in the lockdown.
Ministers criticised the quality of what was being sent out by some school food firms.
image copyrightPA Mediaimage captionMarcus Rashford has spear-headed a campaign for holiday food
The DFE insists that even though schools will not provide food parcels or vouchers during half term, children will still be adequately supplied through the £170m Covid Winter Grant fund set up in early December.
This aims to support those most in need across England with the cost of food, energy, water bills and other essentials.
Councils are required to work out their own "local eligibility framework and approach", using benefits data and their local knowledge to decide how to use the fund to support vulnerable families.
Moving to this scheme for a replacement for school meals during half term has drawn criticism from head teachers and teachers.
The DFE guidance on free meals reiterates schools' responsibilities in term time, but goes on to say: "Schools do not need to provide lunch parcels or vouchers during the February half term.
"There is wider government support in place to support families and children outside of term-time through the Covid Winter Grant Scheme."
Kevin Courtney, joint general secretary of the National Education Union, warned that switching schemes meant "yet more disruption to free schools meals could lie ahead in half term".
He said that rather than allowing schools to carry on providing food it would cause an "unnecessary logistical nightmare".
"This week, Matt Hancock, Gavin Williamson and Boris Johnson made public statements about how appalled they were by the quality of food parcels shared on Twitter," said Mr Courtney.
But he said ministers should now "hang their heads in shame" for threatening more "chaos and confusion" over providing food.
"These are battles which should not have to be repeatedly fought," said Mr Courtney.
'Badly thought out'
National Association of Head Teachers general secretary Paul Whiteman accused the the government of "badly thought out and last-minute schemes to help with holiday hunger" which he said were "leaving families and children anxious".
"The government must urgently clarify for families how they will be helped during the upcoming half term holiday so they can be assured that they will not go hungry," said Mr Whiteman.
Labour's Tulip Siddiq, shadow minister for children and early years, said: "Time and time again this government has had to be shamed into providing food for hungry children over school holidays."
Food charities and anti-poverty campaigners, including footballer Marcus Rashford, have repeatedly clashed with the government over the issue of food for poor pupils during the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly over school holidays.
The footballer forced the government to back down in the summer over its plans not to offer free meals in the holidays to poor pupils, whose families were likely to be suffering with reduced incomes.

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Theebine hosts CMSOE
POSITIVE feedback from their audiences at Tamworth Country Music Festival has encouraged students of Gympie's Country Music School of Excellence to perform even better.
Gympie High country music students are heading to Theebine on Sunday to showcase their developing talent, which has come far since their Tamworth tour in January.
Students like Aidan Patrick and Grace Sleeman play in different outfits, from bands to duo and solo acts. An added confidence has been earned thanks to regular performances at supporting venues; Country Life Hotel Kin Kin, Theebine and Gunalda Hotels as well as Silky Oak Tea Gardens.
Annual appearances at Gympie and Tamworth festivals have also seen stars born like former CMSOE student Alice Benfer, who was named best new Queensland talent by Australian radio stations for her latest album Mustering up Country.
Ronnie J sent a flyer about the school to every pub and club in Tamworth last year and as a result was picked up by AXIOM Entertainment and booked to do a number of gigs.
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Golf is one of the most prestigious sports in the world, and Tiger Woods is undoubtedly one of the greatest golfers of all time. But have you ever wondered what inspired this legendary athlete to pursue a career in golf? In this article, we will delve into the story of Tiger Woods and uncover the events that led him to become a golfing legend. From his early years to his rise to fame, we will explore the passion and dedication that drove Tiger Woods to become one of the most iconic figures in sports history. So, let’s dive in and discover what inspired Tiger Woods to pursue a career in golf.
Tiger Woods was inspired to pursue a career in golf by his father, Earl Woods. Earl was a single-handicap golfer and had dreams of playing on the PGA Tour himself, but was unable to do so due to the racial tensions of the time. He passed on his love for the game to his son, Tiger, who began playing golf at the age of two. Tiger’s talent and dedication to the sport quickly became apparent, and he began competing in junior tournaments at a young age. His success in these tournaments, combined with the support and guidance of his father, inspired Tiger to pursue a career in golf.
Early Life and Exposure to Golf
Tiger Woods’ Family Background
Tiger Woods was born on December 30, 1975, in Cypress, California, to Earl and Koosa Woods. His father, Earl, was an African American Air Force veteran, while his mother, Koosa, was a Thai-American. The couple met while Earl was serving in the military in Thailand, and they married in 1969. Tiger Woods’ parents were both athletic, with his father playing college football and his mother participating in basketball and tennis.
Growing up, Tiger Woods was exposed to various sports, but golf became his primary focus due to his family’s background in the sport. His father, Earl, was a single-handicap golfer and had a passion for the game. He introduced Tiger to golf at a young age, and the two would often play together. Tiger’s mother, Koosa, also played golf and introduced him to the sport’s technical aspects.
Tiger’s family background played a significant role in shaping his love for golf. His parents’ athleticism and interest in the sport created an environment where golf became a natural part of his life. As a result, Tiger developed a strong foundation in golf at an early age, which would eventually lead him to pursue a career in the sport.
Golf Courses Near Tiger’s Home
Growing up in the small town of Cypress, California, Tiger Woods was surrounded by a number of world-class golf courses. His father, Earl Woods, was a military veteran who worked as a television news director and a bartender, but also had a passion for golf. Earl introduced Tiger to the sport at a young age, and the two would often play together at the local courses.
One of the most influential golf courses in Tiger’s early life was the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club, located just a short drive from his home. This course was designed by the renowned architect Max Behr and opened in 1927. It features rolling fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and well-manicured greens, making it a challenging yet enjoyable course for golfers of all skill levels.
Another important golf course in Tiger’s life was the TPC at Santa Ana, which is now known as the TPC Stadium Course at TPC Scottsdale. This course hosted the Bob Hope Classic tournament, which Tiger played in for the first time when he was just 16 years old. This event provided him with valuable exposure and helped launch his professional golf career.
Additionally, the nearby Long Beach Municipal Golf Course played a significant role in Tiger’s development as a golfer. This course, designed by William P. Bell, opened in 1957 and features a 6,438-yard layout that winds its way through a residential area. Tiger honed his skills on this course, learning how to navigate its tight fairways and small greens.
The proximity of these golf courses to Tiger’s home allowed him to spend countless hours practicing and playing, which undoubtedly contributed to his success as a golfer. As he continued to develop his skills, Tiger’s love for the sport only grew stronger, and he became determined to make a name for himself in the world of golf.
Tiger’s First Encounter with Golf
Early in his life, Tiger Woods was introduced to the game of golf by his father, Earl Woods. Earl was a military veteran and a golfer himself, having served in the army and playing golf competitively. He recognized his son’s natural talent and affinity for the sport at a young age and encouraged him to pursue it.
According to Tiger, his first encounter with golf was at the age of 18 months when he was seen by his father hitting a ball with a golf club. Earl would later tell people that his son had “the perfect swing” even at such a young age. Tiger’s parents were both involved in sports, his mother was a professional tennis player, and his father was a veteran of the armed forces and a college football player. This environment provided a foundation for Tiger’s athletic abilities and his eventual interest in golf.
Earl was also a key figure in shaping Tiger’s golf career, he was his mentor, teacher, and a source of inspiration. Earl’s own passion for the game, his dedication to the military, and his commitment to raising a family, all combined to make Tiger the athlete and the man he is today.
The Influence of Golf Legends on Tiger Woods
Arnold Palmer’s Impact on Tiger
Arnold Palmer, a golf legend, had a profound impact on Tiger Woods’ career. Here are some of the ways in which Palmer influenced Woods:
Their First Meeting
Tiger Woods first met Arnold Palmer when he was just a young boy. Woods’ father had taken him to a PGA tournament where Palmer was playing, and the two men struck up a conversation. Palmer was impressed by the young boy’s interest in golf and took the time to talk to him and offer him some advice. This meeting had a lasting impact on Woods and helped to spark his interest in the sport.
Palmer’s Golf Style
Palmer was known for his aggressive, attacking style of play, which was unusual at the time. He was known for hitting the ball hard and taking risks, which inspired Woods to do the same. Woods was drawn to Palmer’s fearless approach to the game and admired the way he played with such passion and intensity.
Palmer was one of the most successful golfers of his era, winning a record seven Masters titles. He was also a four-time British Open champion and a three-time U.S. Open champion. Woods was in awe of Palmer’s accomplishments and was determined to emulate his success.
Arnold Palmer’s impact on Tiger Woods went beyond just his playing style and success on the course. Palmer was known for his generosity and kindness, both on and off the course. He was always willing to help younger players and was known for his dedication to the sport. Woods admired Palmer’s commitment to the game and his willingness to give back to the community.
Overall, Arnold Palmer’s impact on Tiger Woods was significant. He inspired Woods to pursue a career in golf, taught him to play with passion and intensity, and showed him the importance of giving back to the community. Palmer’s legacy continues to inspire and influence golfers around the world, including Tiger Woods.
Jack Nicklaus’ Influence on Tiger’s Game
Jack Nicklaus, a golf legend known as the “Golden Bear,” was a significant influence on Tiger Woods’ career. As a child, Tiger Woods was captivated by Nicklaus’ style of play and his many accomplishments on the golf course.
Nicklaus’ ability to consistently perform under pressure and his relentless pursuit of perfection served as a source of inspiration for Woods. Nicklaus’ work ethic and dedication to the sport also had a profound impact on Woods, who sought to emulate his idol’s success.
One of the most notable aspects of Nicklaus’ game that Woods admired was his powerful and accurate driving. Nicklaus’ ability to hit long, straight drives off the tee was a hallmark of his game, and Woods was determined to develop this aspect of his own game.
Additionally, Nicklaus’ mastery of the short game was another aspect of his game that Woods sought to emulate. Nicklaus’ ability to control his shots around the green and his finesse with the putter were critical to his success, and Woods worked tirelessly to develop these skills.
Overall, Jack Nicklaus’ influence on Tiger Woods’ game was significant. Nicklaus’ success on the golf course, his work ethic, and his attention to detail served as a model for Woods, who sought to become one of the greatest golfers of all time.
Other Golf Legends Who Inspired Tiger
Golf legends played a significant role in shaping Tiger Woods’ career, and it’s essential to examine the other golf legends who inspired him besides his father, Earl Woods. Here are some of the golf legends who had a profound impact on Tiger Woods’ life and career:
- Arnold Palmer: Known as “The King,” Arnold Palmer was one of the most charismatic and successful golfers of his time. Tiger Woods admired Palmer’s dedication, competitive spirit, and philanthropy. Palmer’s legacy extended beyond his golfing achievements, and his humanitarian work inspired Tiger to become more involved in giving back to the community.
- Jack Nicklaus: Jack Nicklaus, also known as “The Golden Bear,” was one of the greatest golfers of all time. His record-breaking career, with a total of 18 major championships, made him a role model for Tiger Woods. Tiger was fascinated by Nicklaus’ consistency, work ethic, and ability to maintain his dominance in the sport for over two decades.
- Gary Player: Gary Player, a South African golfer, was known for his versatility and resilience on the golf course. Tiger Woods looked up to Player’s dedication to fitness and his ability to compete at a high level despite his small stature. Player’s global presence in the sport and his philanthropic efforts also inspired Tiger to become a global ambassador for golf.
- Tom Watson: Tom Watson, a five-time British Open champion, was known for his competitive spirit and determination. Tiger Woods admired Watson’s ability to perform under pressure and his consistency in major championships. Watson’s success in the latter stages of his career also served as an inspiration for Tiger to maintain his dominance in the sport well into his forties.
- Ben Hogan: Ben Hogan, a legendary golfer from the 1940s and 1950s, was known for his precision and accuracy. Tiger Woods revered Hogan’s attention to detail, his work ethic, and his dedication to mastering the technical aspects of the game. Hogan’s legacy as a perfectionist and his focus on the smallest details of the swing influenced Tiger’s pursuit of perfection in his own game.
These golf legends not only inspired Tiger Woods to pursue a career in golf but also taught him valuable lessons about sportsmanship, determination, and philanthropy. Their influence can be seen in Tiger’s career, as he sought to emulate their success while forging his own path in the sport.
Tiger Woods’ Natural Talent and Work Ethic
Tiger’s Exceptional Natural Talent
From a young age, Tiger Woods demonstrated exceptional natural talent in golf. Born into a family of golfers, Tiger was introduced to the sport at the tender age of 18 months when his father, Earl Woods, handed him a golf club. He began to showcase his innate ability on the golf course, quickly gaining recognition for his remarkable skills.
Tiger’s talent was not just limited to his technical proficiency in golf swings and shots, but he also displayed a remarkable understanding of the game’s strategies and tactics. He had an uncanny ability to read greens, plot out the best approach to a hole, and consistently make smart decisions on the course. This combination of technical skill and strategic insight set him apart from other golfers and quickly established him as a force to be reckoned with in the sport.
Additionally, Tiger’s exceptional natural talent was not just limited to his golf game. He was a natural athlete, excelling in various sports and activities from a young age. This natural athleticism allowed him to bring a unique perspective to golf, incorporating physical fitness and conditioning into his training regimen, which became a hallmark of his success.
Overall, Tiger’s exceptional natural talent in golf, combined with his work ethic and dedication, would ultimately propel him to become one of the greatest golfers of all time.
The Role of Hard Work in Tiger’s Success
Hard work has played a significant role in Tiger Woods’ success as a professional golfer. He is known for his intense practice sessions and dedication to the sport.
Woods’ father, Earl, was a retired lieutenant colonel in the Army and instilled in Tiger the importance of hard work and discipline from a young age. Earl introduced Tiger to golf at the age of two and would often take him to the driving range and play rounds of golf with him.
Tiger’s practice regimen is legendary. He would often spend hours on the driving range hitting balls, and he would also spend time working on his short game, putting, and chipping. He would even practice in his backyard, setting up a makeshift driving range with hay bales and hitting balls into a net.
Woods’ dedication to hard work is evident in his training routine. He would often train for 12 hours a day, including physical conditioning, practice swings, and actual play. He would also work with coaches and sports psychologists to improve his mental game and performance under pressure.
In addition to his physical and mental training, Woods also studied the game of golf extensively. He would watch other golfers’ swings and take notes on their techniques, and he would also read books and articles about the sport to gain a deeper understanding of it.
Tiger’s hard work paid off, and he quickly rose to fame as one of the most dominant golfers in the world. His work ethic and dedication to the sport inspired many other golfers to work harder and strive for excellence.
Tiger Woods’ Career Achievements and Contributions to Golf
Tiger’s Record-Breaking Wins and Majors
Tiger Woods’ ascent to the pinnacle of golfing success began with his unprecedented string of victories, which redefined the limits of human potential in the sport. He amassed an impressive collection of accolades and titles, establishing himself as one of the most dominant figures in golf history.
One of the most remarkable aspects of Woods’ career is his record-breaking performance in major championships. He has won a total of 15 major championships throughout his career, which includes four Masters titles, three U.S. Opens, three British Opens, and five PGA Championships. This tally is the second-highest in the history of golf, behind only Jack Nicklaus, who won 18 majors.
Woods’ ability to consistently perform at an elite level in the biggest events of the year is a testament to his incredible talent, work ethic, and mental fortitude. He has a knack for rising to the occasion when it matters most, displaying a rare combination of power, precision, and mental toughness that has intimidated his opponents and inspired countless others to take up the game.
Furthermore, Woods’ major championship victories are not merely a matter of quantity, but also quality. He has won these prestigious events by a range of margins, from narrow escapes to commanding victories, demonstrating his versatility and adaptability on the course.
Overall, Woods’ record-breaking wins and majors serve as a testament to his unparalleled talent and accomplishments in the sport of golf. They have solidified his place in the pantheon of golfing legends and inspired a new generation of players to emulate his success.
Tiger’s Impact on Golf Popularity and Diversity
Tiger Woods’ impact on golf popularity and diversity cannot be overstated. He brought a new level of excitement and interest to the sport, and his success on the course helped to attract a wider range of fans and players.
One of the key ways in which Woods impacted golf was by breaking down barriers and making the sport more diverse. He became a role model for young people of all backgrounds, inspiring them to take up the game and pursue their dreams.
Woods’ success on the course also helped to bring golf to a wider audience. His dominance of the sport in the late 1990s and early 2000s captured the imagination of fans around the world, and his charismatic personality and exciting playing style helped to make golf more accessible and appealing to a wider range of people.
Additionally, Woods’ success on the course helped to elevate the profile of golf as a sport. His many victories and records set on the PGA Tour helped to raise the profile of the sport, and his appearances in major championships brought added attention to the events.
Overall, Tiger Woods’ impact on golf popularity and diversity has been significant and enduring. He has helped to make the sport more accessible and appealing to a wider range of people, and his success on the course has inspired countless young people to take up the game and pursue their dreams.
Tiger’s Contributions to Golf Technology and Equipment
Tiger Woods’ influence on the sport of golf extends beyond his own playing career and into the realm of golf technology and equipment. Throughout his career, Woods has been a driving force behind the development and advancement of golf equipment, leading to numerous innovations that have changed the game for both professionals and amateurs alike.
One of the most significant contributions that Woods has made to golf technology is his endorsement of clubs and equipment. Companies such as Nike, TaylorMade, and Titleist have all benefited from Woods’ endorsement, as his association with these brands has helped to boost sales and increase their visibility in the marketplace.
Woods has also been instrumental in the development of new golf club technologies. For example, in 2000, he worked with TaylorMade to develop a new driver that featured a smaller face and a more aerodynamic design. This club, known as the “Rocketballz,” became one of the best-selling drivers of all time and helped to usher in a new era of driver technology in golf.
In addition to his work with club manufacturers, Woods has also been a vocal advocate for the use of technology in golf. He has long been a proponent of using video analysis to improve swing mechanics, and he has even developed his own swing analysis software called “Tiger Woods Swing Analysis.” This software allows golfers to analyze their swings using motion capture technology and receive feedback from Woods himself.
Overall, Tiger Woods’ contributions to golf technology and equipment have been significant and far-reaching. Through his endorsements, collaborations with club manufacturers, and advocacy for technological innovation, he has helped to shape the sport of golf and make it more accessible and enjoyable for players of all skill levels.
Overcoming Obstacles and Scandals in Tiger Woods’ Career
Personal Struggles and Injuries
Tiger Woods’ personal struggles and injuries played a significant role in shaping his career and motivating him to continue pursuing golf. These challenges provided him with opportunities to grow, learn, and become a better golfer.
- Early Losses and Disappointments
- Woods experienced numerous early losses and disappointments in his golf career, including his first major championship defeat at the 1999 Masters Tournament.
- These setbacks fueled his determination to improve and succeed, leading him to work harder and develop new strategies to overcome adversity.
- Injuries and Recovery
- Throughout his career, Woods faced numerous injuries that threatened to derail his progress, including a car accident in 2009 that left him with multiple leg injuries.
- Despite these setbacks, Woods remained committed to his rehabilitation and eventual return to the sport, displaying incredible resilience and perseverance.
- Mental Health Struggles
- In addition to physical injuries, Woods also struggled with mental health issues, including depression and anxiety.
- These challenges forced him to take a break from golf and seek treatment, allowing him to refocus his energy and come back stronger than ever before.
By overcoming these personal struggles and injuries, Tiger Woods developed a deeper appreciation for the sport and a stronger motivation to continue competing at the highest level. His ability to bounce back from adversity served as an inspiration to other athletes and fans alike, showcasing the power of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Infamous Car Accident and Rehab
In the early hours of November 27, 2009, Tiger Woods was involved in a car accident outside his Florida home. This event marked a turning point in Woods’ life and career, leading to a series of personal and professional challenges.
Woods’ car accident sparked widespread media attention and speculation about the reasons behind it. The golfer’s image was further tarnished when it was revealed that he had been involved in multiple extramarital affairs. These revelations caused significant damage to Woods’ reputation and sponsorship deals.
After the accident, Woods took a break from golf to focus on his personal life and undergo treatment at a rehabilitation center. During this time, he sought to address the issues that had contributed to his infidelity and other personal problems.
The period following the car accident was a challenging one for Woods, both personally and professionally. However, it also provided an opportunity for him to reflect on his life and career, leading to a renewed commitment to his golf and personal development.
Sex Scandal and Public Disgrace
In 2009, Tiger Woods’ life took a dramatic turn when he was involved in a highly publicized sex scandal. This event had a profound impact on his personal and professional life, leading to a decline in his golf performance and public image.
The scandal began when Woods was involved in a car accident outside his home, which led to revelations of multiple extramarital affairs. The media quickly latched onto the story, and details of Woods’ infidelity were splashed across newspapers and television screens worldwide.
The fallout from the scandal was immense. Woods’ sponsors began to drop him, and his public image was tarnished. He took a break from golf to focus on saving his marriage and repairing his reputation. However, his absence from the sport only fueled speculation about his future in golf.
Woods’ struggles on the golf course were also a result of the scandal. He lost his dominance in the sport and struggled to regain his form. His personal life had spilled over into his professional life, and it seemed as though he might never recover.
Despite the setbacks, Woods remained committed to his career in golf. He worked hard to rebuild his image and regain the trust of his fans and sponsors. He eventually returned to golf, and while he never regained his previous dominance, he continued to compete at the highest level.
The sex scandal and public disgrace were undoubtedly difficult challenges for Tiger Woods to overcome. However, his resilience and determination to succeed in golf proved that he was capable of overcoming even the most significant obstacles.
Lessons Learned and Comeback Attempts
Despite the numerous setbacks and controversies that plagued his career, Tiger Woods has always been known for his determination and resilience. He has faced numerous obstacles, including injuries, personal scandals, and professional slumps, but he has always managed to bounce back stronger and wiser.
One of the most significant lessons that Tiger Woods has learned throughout his career is the importance of humility and respect. Despite his many accomplishments, he has never lost sight of the fact that golf is a game, and that it is played by humans, not machines. He has always been quick to acknowledge his mistakes and to apologize for them, and he has always been respectful of his opponents and of the game itself.
Another important lesson that Tiger Woods has learned is the value of hard work and dedication. He has always been known for his intense preparation and his relentless pursuit of perfection, and he has always been willing to put in the time and effort necessary to achieve his goals. Whether it was practicing for hours on end, studying his opponents’ swings, or working with his coaches to improve his technique, Tiger Woods has always been willing to do whatever it takes to be the best.
Of course, Tiger Woods’ career has not been without its setbacks and scandals. In 2009, he was involved in a highly publicized car accident outside his home, which led to revelations of multiple extramarital affairs and a subsequent divorce. This period of his life was undoubtedly difficult, but Tiger Woods emerged from it with a newfound appreciation for the importance of family and for the need to live a more balanced life.
Despite these challenges, Tiger Woods has continued to push himself to be the best golfer he can be. He has undergone multiple surgeries to repair injuries, including a serious back injury that forced him to take a break from the game for several months. However, he has always remained focused on his goals, and he has always been determined to come back stronger and better than ever.
Tiger Woods’ ability to overcome adversity and to bounce back from setbacks has been a key factor in his success. He has learned valuable lessons from each of his experiences, and he has used these lessons to become a better golfer and a better person. Whether he is on the golf course or off, Tiger Woods continues to inspire others with his dedication, his perseverance, and his unwavering commitment to excellence.
The Lasting Legacy of Tiger Woods in Golf
Tiger’s Impact on Future Golfers
Tiger Woods has had a profound impact on future golfers, inspiring a new generation of players to take up the sport and pursue their dreams of golfing greatness. His accomplishments on the course have inspired countless young people to take up the game, and his influence can be seen in the rise of golf participation among children and teenagers.
One of the key ways in which Tiger Woods has influenced future golfers is through his winning attitude and his unwavering dedication to the sport. He has shown that with hard work, determination, and a strong work ethic, anyone can achieve greatness on the golf course. His relentless pursuit of excellence has set a high standard for young golfers to aspire to, and has inspired countless players to push themselves to new heights.
Another way in which Tiger Woods has impacted future golfers is through his innovative approach to the game. He has been at the forefront of technological advancements in golf equipment, and has consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible on the course. His willingness to experiment with new techniques and strategies has helped to evolve the sport, and has given young golfers new tools and approaches to draw upon as they develop their own games.
Tiger Woods has also had a significant impact on the way that golf is perceived by the general public. He has helped to make the sport more accessible and appealing to a wider audience, and has played a key role in popularizing golf in new markets around the world. His success on the course has helped to raise the profile of the sport, and has helped to attract new fans and followers to the game.
Overall, Tiger Woods’ impact on future golfers has been profound and far-reaching. He has inspired a new generation of players to take up the sport, and has helped to shape the way that the game is played and perceived by the general public. His legacy as a golfer and as a role model will continue to be felt for many years to come, and will continue to inspire new generations of players to pursue their dreams of golfing greatness.
Continued Influence on Golf Fans and the Sport
Tiger Woods’ Enduring Appeal to Golf Fans
One of the most remarkable aspects of Tiger Woods’ career is the enduring appeal he has held for golf fans of all ages. Even as he entered the twilight of his career, Woods continued to captivate audiences with his exceptional skills and remarkable competitive drive. His popularity transcended the sport itself, with fans drawn to his unique combination of athletic prowess, personal charisma, and unwavering dedication to excellence.
Woods’ Impact on Golf Course Design and Technology
Tiger Woods’ success on the golf course has also had a significant impact on the sport’s technical advancements. As one of the most innovative golfers of his generation, Woods was instrumental in the development of new technologies and equipment that have since become standard in the game. His insistence on precision and accuracy led to the creation of new golf club designs, ball technologies, and swing analysis tools that have helped golfers at all levels improve their game.
The Rise of Golf’s Popularity
Perhaps most notably, Tiger Woods’ success has played a significant role in the rise of golf’s popularity over the past two decades. As he consistently challenged the sport’s established greats and shattered records with his incredible play, more people around the world were drawn to the game. Woods’ appeal transcended borders, making golf a truly global sport and paving the way for a new generation of players to follow in his footsteps.
The Lasting Impact on the Golfing Community
The influence of Tiger Woods on the sport of golf extends far beyond his accomplishments on the course. He has inspired countless young players to take up the game, many of whom have gone on to achieve great success themselves. Woods’ work ethic, discipline, and relentless pursuit of excellence have become the benchmark against which other golfers measure themselves, making him a true icon of the sport.
As the game of golf continues to evolve and adapt to the changing landscape of professional sports, the legacy of Tiger Woods will endure as a shining example of what can be achieved through dedication, hard work, and a passion for the game.
Enduring Controversies and Debates
Tiger Woods’ Controversial Personal Life
One of the most significant controversies surrounding Tiger Woods’ career is his personal life. Despite his immense success on the golf course, Woods’ personal life has been marked by scandal and infidelity. In 2009, it was revealed that Woods had been involved in multiple extramarital affairs, which led to the dissolution of his marriage. This scandal had a profound impact on Woods’ career, as he took a break from golf to focus on repairing his personal life.
The “Tiger Slam” Controversy
Another enduring debate surrounding Tiger Woods’ career is the legitimacy of his historic “Tiger Slam” in 1999-2000. The Tiger Slam refers to Woods’ unprecedented feat of winning all four major golf tournaments in succession: the US Open, the British Open, the PGA Championship, and the Masters. Some critics argue that Woods’ dominance in the sport during this period was so great that it skewed the results of these tournaments, making his victories less meaningful. Others, however, argue that Woods’ success was a testament to his incredible skill and work ethic.
Golf’s “Greatest of All Time” Debate
Finally, there is ongoing debate about whether Tiger Woods is the “greatest of all time” in golf. While many argue that Woods’ record-breaking achievements and dominant performances on the course make him the clear frontrunner for this title, others point to the controversies surrounding his personal life and the doping allegations that have dogged his career. Regardless of one’s opinion on this matter, there is no denying that Tiger Woods has had a profound impact on the sport of golf and will be remembered as one of its all-time greats.
1. What inspired Tiger Woods to pursue a career in golf?
Tiger Woods has always been drawn to golf. He was introduced to the sport by his father, who was a retired golfer and a U.S. Army veteran. Tiger’s father taught him how to play golf and instilled in him a love for the game. From a young age, Tiger was a natural at golf and quickly became fascinated with the sport. He would spend hours practicing and honing his skills, and his talent soon became apparent to those around him.
2. How old was Tiger Woods when he started playing golf?
Tiger Woods started playing golf when he was just 18 months old. His father, Earl Woods, would place a golf club in his hands and let him swing at a ball, and from that early age, Tiger was hooked on the sport. He would spend hours on the golf course with his father, learning the game and developing his skills.
3. Was Tiger Woods a natural at golf?
Yes, Tiger Woods was a natural at golf from a very young age. He had a rare combination of talent, dedication, and hard work that allowed him to excel at the sport. Even as a child, Tiger was able to hit the ball long and straight, and his natural ability quickly became apparent to those around him.
4. Did Tiger Woods face any challenges or obstacles in pursuing a career in golf?
Tiger Woods did face some challenges and obstacles in pursuing a career in golf. As a minority in a predominantly white sport, he faced discrimination and racism from some golfers and fans. However, Tiger persevered and continued to work hard, eventually becoming one of the most successful golfers of all time. He has also used his platform to promote diversity and inclusion in golf.
5. What achievements has Tiger Woods accomplished in his golf career?
Tiger Woods has achieved numerous accomplishments in his golf career, including 15 major championships, 18 World Golf Championships, and 41 PGA Tour victories. He has been ranked as the number one golfer in the world multiple times, and he has broken numerous records and set new standards for the sport. Tiger Woods is widely considered one of the greatest golfers of all time.

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These are as follows:. If there is an issue with a particular folder, you can manually update the folder in Outlook. You have to delete offline items in the affected folder and update the folder by connecting to the Exchange server. Follow the given steps:. You can run this Outlook repair tool to find and resolve the errors in your OST file. The ScanPST. To know the exact location of ScanPST. The best and quickest way to recover the data from an inaccessible or orphaned OST file is by using a third-party tool such as Stellar Converter for OST.
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31. What an incredible design, I can’t say enough good things about this cool wolf tattoo. You get the best of both worlds with the depiction of the real wolf on one side and the geometry shaping of the animal on the other. i love how the two are joined together. The detail on the real wolf side is perfect. If you want a unique look this is the one for you.
One of the most popular choices among full tattoo sleeve ideas and designs is the original Maori tattoo designs, which feature common tribal elements like – spirals. These tattoos are gaining importance because of simple design and use of free space. The design of the tattoo looks amazing and eye-catchy because when the shapes interact they complement each other.
The design seems to be inspirational for the lovers of former WWE star ‘The Rock’. He is the one who has got the amazing tribal tattoo design inked on his arm in the showbiz industry. Though the design is quite complicated, but the watercolour ink pattern makes it look so graceful that it’s become impossible to live without trying it once in your lifetime. It’s the popular design among men. To make your sleeve tattoo design a big hit among tattoo lovers, you have to work hard on your arms and shoulders.
The PicoSure Laser is very effective in removing all ink colors. It is the most powerful laser on the market today. It can remove tattoos in less time than any other laser with minimal damage to the skin surface – and this translates to lower removal cost for our patients. This revolutionary removal treatment is the most effective by our certified technicians and state of the art equipment that can’t be found anywhere else in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.
If you're harboring any fear of commitment, it's going to come to surface when the time comes to decide on a tattoo. This goes without saying but when you’re going to ink yourself permanently—whether it’s a micro tat or a full sleeve—you're gonna want to get it right. Maybe you know what you want, but don’t know the best execution—something that will look good in 5, 10, or 40 years.
Tattoos, especially sleeves, are quite a commitment. When creating your sleeve look, decide if you want them to all tell one story or if you want them to each be separate. Take into consideration if you want there to be space in between the images or words or if you’d prefer there to be no empty space. Creating your look is fun but it can be time-consuming so don’t be discouraged if it takes more than a couple of days to decide on your pieces. Take some time to evaluate how much this sleeve will cost and take into consideration that it will take time to heal your pieces before you can draw over something. This could be months long or even years-long process. Patience will breed a beautiful result.
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Of course, geometric tattoos branch into the realms of sacred geometry, tribal history, and deep personal significance, so it's always worth doing some research before committing to a lifetime of ink, and the commentaries that accompany it. Personally, I'm of the opinion that whenever possible, it's best to have a custom piece designed for you, or to design your own work, if you're comfortable doing so (with the aid of your tattoo artist, if they're willing to help, because they're aware of what will and won't work on certain areas of the body, as well as what they're capable of creating at a professional level). Coming in with expectations to copy or rip off another artist's design will more than likely upset your tattoo artist, which you definitely want to avoid. Because like most professionals, your tattoo artist has integrity, and likely holds herself/himself to a very high standard — which usually includes respect for their work, and the work of other industry professionals.
Q-switched Alexandrite: 755 nm. The weakest of all the q-switched devices and somewhat similar to the Ruby laser in that the Alexandrite creates a red light which is highly absorbed by green and dark tattoo pigments. However, the alexandrite laser color is slightly less absorbed by melanin, so this laser has a slightly lower incidence of unwanted pigmentary changes than a ruby laser. This laser works well on green tattoos but because of its weaker peak power it works only moderately well on black and blue ink. It does not work at all (or very minimally) on red, orange, yellow, brown, etc. This laser wavelength is also available in a picosecond speed with anecdotal claims that it removes ink faster.
Eraser Clinic uses hands-down the best tattoo removal lasers that money can buy in 2018. We are the only provider in Austin that has invested in this incredibly effective tattoo removal technology. Many other providers are still using the “latest lasers” from several years ago. And laser tattoo removal is the only treatment that we perform here. At Eraser Clinic Laser Tattoo Removal in Austin, we do not offer laser hair removal, vein reduction, photo facials, filler injections, or countless other aesthetic procedures. In other words, we are the laser tattoo removal experts!
The sacred geometry tattoos not only have symbolic meaning behind them but they are considered to be sacred. Not only are they great to look at but they have cool meanings. For people who choose geometry tattoos they are usually doing it because of some symbolic significance. It’s not just about the look, though that tattoos are great to look at, but more for the meaning behind it.


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When Bianca is raped at a party, Heath becomes the prime suspect. Heath stops a man from harassing Bianca and her friends, and she starts to respect him. On the way home from a trip, Charlie and Brax crash into Liam.
April tells Heath that he is the father and he is furious with Bianca and Liam for not telling him.
Nearly 100,000 people made their way to The Domain in Sydney yesterday for the 2013 Tropfest Film Festival, and among them were some of Australia’s most recognisable stars of film and TV.
Sam Worthington returned home to sit on a celebrity judging panel that included Rebecca Gibney, The Sapphires director Wayne Blair, Magda Szubanski and Rake star Richard Roxburgh, and he was the one who handed out the top prize at the world’s largest short film festival to filmmaker Nicholas Clifford for the short We’ve All Been There.
When Heath notices Dexter Walker (Charles Cottier) filming him and friends, he puts him in the boot of his car and dumps him in the bush.
Heath causes a lot of trouble with the police for dealing drugs and loitering on the beach.
Bianca pulls away from him and he later breaks down in front of Brax.
Bianca asks Heath to restrict the funeral to family only and they say goodbye to their son.
He had a fling with Brax's ex-girlfriend, Tegan Callahan, who was pregnant with his daughter, Darcy.
He had an on and off relationship with Bianca, and he dated Bianca's sister, April Scott who is a few years younger than him, but ended when he cheated on her with Henrietta.
He makes an enemy out of local policewoman Charlie Buckton (Esther Anderson).
Heath develops an interest in Bianca Scott (Lisa Gormley) and they have sex, even though Bianca is dating Liam Murphy (Axle Whitehead). Heath learns that he has a daughter, Darcy (Alea O'Shea), and starts to bond with her.
Bianca comes to stay with Heath and briefly clashes with his mother.


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A young mining engineer named Raphael Pumpelly ventured into the Arizona wilderness back in 1860.
"Above us the sky was clear, but over the mountains we had left all was dark and gloomy," he later wrote.
"As the thunder rolled in peal after peal, and lightning broke in great columns, its sudden light impressing on the eye the weird rock-forms and frowning cliffs of the Arizona mountains, it seemed ... as though that region were ... in reality the 'Gate of Hell.'"
Pumpelly had found himself in the dreaded El Camino del Diablo.
Danger has always lurked along the Devil's Highway. Originally an Indian footpath, the route snakes through the driest, hottest, remotest desert in Arizona, running from Ajo to Yuma close to the border. Spanish soldiers and missionaries faltered in its heat centuries ago, and would-be 49ers heading to California in search for gold died of thirst out there.
More than 130 years after Pumpelly undertook his journey, photographer Mark Klett came across his book. Klett, a celebrated photographer and a professor at ASU, has always had a historical bent; he's best known for his "Rephotographic Project," for which he made new photos of western sites that had been shot in the 19th century by the expedition photographers. He decided to follow Pumpelly into the outback.
A dozen of Klett's color "Camino del Diablo" photos from his most recent trips in 2013 and 2014 are on view at Etherton Gallery, in "Mark Klett: Then + Now."
"Faint trail, granitic mountains near Raven Butte," 2013, could be an illustration for Pompelly's dire warnings of the trail's dangers. A pale moon hangs over forbidding peaks, and the mountains' rocky slopes seem ready to block off the trail, offering no exit for the hapless traveler. In "Rattlesnake Attempting to Flee," the rattler almost disappears in the white-hot heat and light.
Murderers and bandits haunted the trail in Pumpelly's day; today it's traveled by smugglers hauling drugs and human cargo up from Mexico. Like the 49ers before them, migrants too often perish in the blazing heat; Luis Urrea's "The Devil's Highway" recounts the tragic deaths of 14 border crossers on a single day in 2001.
Klett records the activity of the Border Patrol agents who roam the territory. He photographed one of their helicopters in "Hovering over smugglers," the chopper framed by the black circle of Klett's binoculars. In another ominous shot, he captured the agents working by night in the darkness, using the lights from their SUVs to illuminate the footprints of border crossers. Aiming his camera toward Mexico, he photographed a swathe of border wall, and its hostile web covers the entire surface of the print.
The Border Patrol is not the only
military presence. Today's camino is part of the Barry M. Goldwater Bombing Range, and Klett made a close-up of an unexploded shell dropped from a military plane and lying on the parched ground. The shells littering the ground are so potentially dangerous that visitors are warned not to touch them.
One of the photos captures both the beauty and danger of the Devil's Highway, both the "wonderfully clear atmosphere, with a bright sun and an azure sky" admired by Pumpelly and the "history of violence and surveillance along the border" described by Klett.
At first the picture looks like a simple landscape: a blooming ocotillo blooms beneath a flawless blue sky, on a lit-up desert ground. But a closer inspection reveals a military installation almost invisible behind the green arms of the ocotillo. It's a fake mosque, made out of shipping containers, that's used to train Marines for combat in a different desert terrain.
But a few shots favor just the camino's ravishing beauties. "Sunrise near Raven Butte, Gila Mountains," 2014, records the bluest of skies above, and below an amber cliff tinted in the bright yellow of dawn.
The exhibition also includes work from two other Klett series, "Revealing Territory" and "Time Studies."

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Comali actress Samyuktha Hegde was reportedly attacked and threatened by a woman and a few men at a public park in Bengaluru. The actress was apparently exercising with her friends in the park located near Agara Lake at HSR Layout in Bengaluru, where she was deemed by a woman for her workout clothes-sports bra and pants and exercising in public. Eventually, a few men joined the lady and threatened they would link her name in the ongoing Sandalwood drug scandal.
Samyuktha took to her Instagram handle to share the unfortunate incident live. Captioning 'this is wrong' she said, "Guys please help us. We were doing our loop stuff and now many people have come here. Please see this. They are just trying to gain attention. She tried to hit us. We have video proof of her trying to hit us and this is wrong. He is talking about drugs and stuff which is not true."
The Kirik Party actress went on to say that she and her friends were attacked for wearing the workout clothes. "I was wearing a sports bra and pants and was loop flowing with friends of mine. She came and try to hit us and now they are telling that we are wrong. And now they are talking about drugs just like that. Just because there is a drug scandal controversy in the Kannada industry, they are trying to say in the background that Samyukta is doing drugs and shit. It's Corona time and we are social distancing and this is what they are doing."
In the background, the lady was heard as saying that she would file a case against the actress for not maintaining decency and 'striping' in public.
Unfortunately, the police were seen requesting Samyuktha to sort out the issue. The actress added that the cops were trying to take the woman's side and had also asked the former to leave from the park.
Meanwhile, several netizens and celebrities showered support on social media and appreciated Samyuktha for standing by her point throughout and maintaining dignity towards the women who tried to defame and abuse the talented actress.

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Univeria Zekt — The Unnamables
(Musea FGBG 4086.AR, 1972/1993, CD)
by Peter Thelen, 1994-02-01:This is, for all intents and purposes, a Magma album recorded under a different name. The original intent by producer Laurent Thibault was to create an album that would be sort of like an introduction to the Magma sound, leading the listener from the more accessible jazz-rock sounds of the day slowly into the unique world of Magma. Consequently you have songs at the beginning (side one of the original album) that may remind of Soft Machine or Blood, Sweat & Tears, while songs near the end sound like Magma circa the second album (1001 Centigrades). The album features three different vocalists: firstly Zabu, then Lionel Ledissez, and finally Klaus Blasquiz. The lineup is essentially the same as the second Magma record: Vander, Cahen, Moze, Lasry and Seffer, the only difference being Tito Puentes who replaced Louis Toesca. So the question becomes: Is this a good introduction to Magma? I say no - this album is only a good introduction to Magma at that point in time... it must be remembered this was before Mekanïk Destruktïw Kommandöh, the album that changed Magma's sound forever. This is, however, an album that should eventually be in every Magma fan's collection. Incidentally, the initial run of this album was only 1500 copies, making it a mega-rarity. An early 80s reissue was released briefly on the Cryonic label, but this too disappeared quickly. Musea has done a splendid job on the CD reissue, the information in the booklet alone is worth the price of the disc!
by Henry Schneider, 1993-12-31:Laurent Thibault conceived of the Univeria Zekt project as a way to introduce Magma to a wider audience. The idea was to ease people into the complexities of Magma’s music by the music on side one and then climaxing with Christian Vander’s excellent "Africa Anteria." The first five tracks are tame by Magma standards drawing comparisons to Zao, Weather Report, and Chicago circa their first three albums. Musea is to be commended for reissuing this classic Magma spin-off. Consistent with Musea’s practice this CD contains extensive liner notes and the original artwork both on the booklet and reproduced in color on the CD. The Unnameables is an essential reissue for the Magma fan.
by Rob Walker, 1995-11-01:
A Magma album in disguise, The Unnamables was designed to ease listeners into the musical world of Magma. Recorded by essentially the same lineup as on 1001 Centigrades, the album basically reiterates the stylistic development shown through Magma's first two albums, while abandoning the science fiction concept of the Kobaïan story. Three tracks from Lasry and one from Cahen on the first half of the album approximate the accessibility of the more well-known jazz-rock of the time. Vander's pieces on the second half of the album, however, begin to explore similar musical ground to that found on 1001 Centigrades. There is nothing here that is unique in the development of Magma's sound or style, but The Unnamables does contain some worthwhile and engaging music from the first phase of Magma's existence.
Didier Lockwood RIP – Word reaches us today of the death of one of France's great jazz musicians, violinist Didier Lockwood. His playing bridged many worlds, from traditional jazz to fusion to progressive rock, and his talent can be heard on recordings by Magma, Clearlight, Pierre Moerlen's Gong, and many more. Lockwood was 62. » Read more
10 Years of Fruits de Mer - The Incomplete Angler – Those of you who are faithful followers of Exposé will know that we have been promoting Fruits de Mer and its side labels and releases from nearly its first year. Now music journalist and author Dave Thompson has written a book chronicling the past ten years as a celebration of this milestone. » Read more
Bill Bruford Ventures into Uncharted Territory – Drum master Bill Bruford, veteran of some of the most creative bands in history (King Crimson, Yes, Genese, etc.), is sharing some of what he's learned about being a drummer and a musician in his new book, Uncharted: Creativity and the Expert Drummer, out on University of Michigan Press. » Read more


Gold price down on stronger US Dollar
Chicago (Dec. 30) Gold futures on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange fell on Wednesday as the U.S. Dollar showed strength.
The most active gold contract for February delivery fell 8.2 U.S. dollars, or 0.77 percent, to settle at 1,059.80 dollars per ounce.
The U.S. dollar index rose Wednesday, adding pressure to gold, analysts said. The index is a measure of the dollar against a basket of major currencies. Gold and the dollar typically move in opposite directions, which means if the dollar goes up, gold futures will fall as gold, measured by the dollar, becomes more expensive for investors.
Oil also fell as the WTI Crude Oil Index fell by 1.16, or 3.06 percent, to 36.72 as of 19:30 GMT. Analysts said that the price of gold often follows oil as investors look to hedge their bets against oil-led inflation.
About the economic data on Wednesday, the Pending Home Sales Index decreased 0.9 percent to 106.9 in November from an upwardly revised October reading, according to the National Association of Realtors.
The long-term trend for gold remains strongly bearish according to analysts as the Fed hiked its interest rate in December, which came despite expectations for a delay in the rate hike until 2016.
An increase in the Fed's interest rate drives investors away from gold and towards assets with a return, as the precious metal bears no interest. Until the December FOMC meeting there had not been an increase in the Fed's interest rate since June 2006, before the beginning of the American financial crisis.
Silver for March delivery fell 8.6 cents, or 0.62 percent, to close at 13.842 dollars per ounce. Platinum for April delivery dropped 19.6 dollars or 2.20 percent, to close at 872.60 dollars per ounce.


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About Rainbow 4 Africa UK
A message from the Chairman
On behalf of my fellow Trustees, volunteers and everyone who supports Rainbow for Africa UK, welcome to our website.
I am very proud to lead a team of dedicated individuals who are passionate about making a difference to the communities that we serve. Since we moved our first steps to 2016 when the charity was formally registered, we have worked together as a team of clinicians and professionals to set about to make a direct impact on the lives of the people in the most desperate areas of Nairobi.
Our fundamental aim is to create long-term, sustainable health change within the communities we work, ensuring people have the knowledge, skills and means to break the cycle of poor health and poverty. We have set out our five-year plan to ensure that we meet our target and with the help of our local partners and volunteers, we are making a difference and delivering on our promise.
Within the last three years we have partnered with some amazing organisations such as The University of Nairobi Chaplaincy to offer various interventions like free medical camps and donated lifesaving medical equipment in some of the most in need areas of Kenya. These activities are having a very positive impact on communities and I am pleased to report that Rainbow for Africa UK, although being a small charity, is making a big difference.
Together we can make even more change, please contact us and join us on our journey.
Dr. Massimo Gozzelino
Chairman of the Board of Trustees


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As Jonathan Wilson notes in his post “Looking for ‘a World of Love’: Jonathan Edwards in the Big City,” we sometimes forget that Edwards spent a few months as a teenager ministering to New York Presbyterians. As he interprets Edwards’s experience in New York, Wilson wonders if he is reading his understanding of New York in the late 19th- century back into the early eighteenth century, a time when the town had under 10,000 people.
I am going to share this post with my students. It is a great example of how a scholar wrestles with presentism. Here is a taste:

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