![]() “We have 20 staffers that will do anything for us because they really buy into what we’re doing. “If you focus on money only, it’ll be a disaster,” says Elford. Replicating anything remotely close to that model in the US would be impossible, so it’s likely you’ll have to do some work if you want to demo Lynx equipment anytime soon. Lynx has seven full-time sales reps, and three full-time demo day guys in the U.K. Great Britain fits into Texas seven times. I can tell you about the Great Britain market, but the American market is completely different. “We’re not coming to America as some arrogant British company that thinks it knows everything. Steph and I knew that when we started this,” he says. “We 100% know there’s an image to change. Elford is keenly aware they’ll have to legitimize the brand in the U.S., having already gone through that process in the U.K. It’s fair to say Lynx still carries the Golfsmith “house brand” stigma. “What we don’t want to do is create a bit of momentum from the PGA Show and then not be able to supply stuff.” “We’re going to start relatively small,” says Elford. Elford and Zinser aren’t releasing any details yet, but they do say you could start seeing Lynx at retail by the end of this month. The first container-load of Lynx equipment is loaded and heading to America as we speak. The sum was unbelievable.”Īfter Golfsmith’s bankruptcy, Elford and Zinser struck a deal with Dick’s Sporting Goods and now own the brand everywhere except Japan, where Lynx is an independent brand, and Canada, where Lynx remains tied to Golf Town. In hindsight, because of the sum, he asked for, it was obvious Golfsmith was in financial trouble. To add insult to injury, Elford says Golfsmith’s asking price was borderline ridiculous. He gave us 20 minutes and looked at his phone the whole time.” Eleven hours by plane for four of us at the cost of $30,000, and he (the Golfsmith exec) forgot our meeting. “We went to have a meeting with them about four years ago,” says Elford. Privately the couple planned toward their ultimate goal of global ownership and had to go through Golfsmith to get it. It’s something we can do together.”īy 2013 the Brangelina of British golf acquired the Lynx brand outright for Europe and set out establishing it as a player on their home turf. When I was offered Lynx, I said to Steph ‘I don’t want to do it unless you want to do it.’ Steph’s very good with money, a very smart, very clever woman, so it’s kind of our baby in a sense. “We have seven children between us, so we’re a nice, big happy family. “It sounds a bit schmaltzy,” Elford tells MyGolfSpy. In 2011 the couple welcomed their 8 th child when they became the official licensee of the Lynx brand in the UK and Europe. They’re a typical British couple, if by typical you mean a 35-year golf industry vet and a published author/noted newspaper journalist/former bank executive with a seven child blended family. Led by a husband-and-wife team from Great Britain, Lynx is locked, loaded and ready for another go.Īnd Now For Something Completely Different Lynx died in bankruptcy in 1998, but like Hogan before it, the brand poised to make a North American comeback. Fred Couples and Ernie Els won majors with Lynx irons, and Couples’ early 90’s T V commercial for the original Boom Boom driver remains a YouTube favorite. You youngsters may think of Lynx as one of Golfsmith’s el-cheapo house lines, but it did have a nice 27-year run as a small but influential premium brand. Dunlop, Ram, and MacGregor were as much a part of that era as Dacron polyester and shoe-kilties. If you’re a golfer of a certain age with a non-substance altered memory of the 70’s through the 90’s, you no doubt fondly recall some of the long-lost brands of the day. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Ok so the chances of DE adding skins that only work on a particular frame (umbra, prime etc.) are not going to happen. Skana prime and Lato prime have been retouched a number of times for stat buff, customization, and modding. Do you recommend any games worth playing that treated their founders poorly?ĭE already has some precedent for this. ![]() "Founders got what they paid for" is a tough argument to fight, but think of it like this the players respect DE as much as the players feel DE respects them, and the more mutual respect there is, the more the game is recommended, and the more the community grows. If they find out months later, who will have the energy to be riled up together? ![]() This is a risk, but it can be mostly avoided by DE not announcing the change often before releasing it, and only giving it a short line of announcement in the hotfix notes when they release it, under "changes" heading. DE just can't do anything that would work out in their favor, when it comes to Excal Prime. Founders got what they paid for, and that's it. Let's be real here: DE should just never touch Excal Prime again. It all is unlikely to happen until most of the founders, all at once, give feedback that they would like the model improved this feedback would have the most impact if timed so that the improved model could be released for Warframe's Anniversary in March 25.Īnd then Non-Founders get upset because DE spends time on Excalibur Prime. This could be fixed easily with a toggle though, so it still a solid option. Well, DE might be convinced to improve his design someday, but that runs the risk of upsetting however many founders there are who do like the look of the current Excalibur Prime. Why make the skin exclusive to Excalibur Umbra? Does that make it a better skin? Does it make it more popular? Or does it just limit how many people can and will use it? Of the two ideas, the Excalibur Umbra one isn't quite the train wreck the other would be, but still begs the question of "Why?". They never end up buying it, making it a waste of DE's time, again. Some newer player will never see the skin in the market because it isn't visible until they complete the quest, and will never see it later since it wasn't there when they first really searched through the market. Some newer player who hasn't played the quests up to Excalibur Umbra will find the skin in the market, and buy it if they can, then not be able to equip it, ornot be able to buy it in the first place the player will then spoil the quests for themselves when trying to find out why they can't use the skin. Some players who aren't founders (large subset of players) will kick up a fuss about there being a deluxe skin only equipable on Excalibur Prime because they can't have Excalibur Prime, they therefore can't have and use the skin.įor the hypothetical skin for Excalibur Umbra, there are a couple scenarios: Some founders (small subset of player) won't buy the skin for Excalibur Prime, those who do won't be enough to really justify DE spending the time making it. ![]() What If DE adds deluxe skins only equipable on Excalbur Prime, and deluxe skins only equipable on Excalbur Umbra? ![]() ![]() ![]() The area under the breakfast bar can offer ample space for storage and kitchen.' ![]() 'Don’t be afraid to include a breakfast bar but try not to make the overall dimensions too big, as it may restrict movement around the kitchen. 'The great thing about them is that everything is within reach, however, they aren’t really designed for more than one person!'īen Burbidge, at Kitchen Makers says small kitchens needn't compromise on dream layouts. 'Galley kitchens offer a simple and practical option for small kitchens,' adds Matt. 'U-shaped layouts are a great solution to maximise storage and work surface areas, creating a remarkably efficient cooking space. 'Other popular layouts for small kitchens include U-shaped and galley styles,' continues Matt. For example, opting for an L-shaped layout gives the room an open, more inclusive feel, so it’s easier for family and guests to interact. Thinking about how you will use the space is really important. 'There should be a good-sized space of worktop run for preparation, preferably next to or opposite the hob zone. You should ask yourself what is the kitchen triangle design rule, and how to make it work in your space. 'When it comes to choosing the right layout for small kitchen ideas, the most important consideration is for the space to be easy to navigate,' advises Matt Baker, Kitchen Designer, Harvey Jones. 'This can actually make a big difference to how spacious small kitchen ideas feel when finished and should really be incorporated into the initial layout so that electrical planning can take place early on.' What is the best layout for a small kitchen? 'Lighting is one of the biggest elements of the room’s design which is often overlooked at the early stages,' adds Daniel Bowler, Director, Eggersmann UK. Housing small appliances also makes a difference – boiling taps and integrated microwaves and coffee machines free up valuable space and keep surfaces clear from bulky microwaves and kettles, to create the illusion of more space and a more minimal aesthetic.' ![]() Integrating appliances wherever possible will also help open up a space visually and create clean lines. 'Any large appliances such as washer/dryers that can multitask are worth considering. 'With small kitchen design, considering appliances would be my starting point,' says Sally Hinks, Kitchen Designer, Harvey Jones. Look to use vertical solutions to make the most of every storage space available. Plan your layout around the best way to use the floorspace. How do you use the space? There's a triangle of use within every kitchen, the journey made from fridge to sink to oven – the key elements that need to be considered. How do I plan a small kitchen?Īs with any kitchen, large or small, you need to think about the journey. Boost this effect by keeping to the same materials and colourways. Opt for handleless designs for a sleek, streamlined appearance. This will maximise the visible space and make your small kitchen ideas feel less cluttered. And they do look amazing – but only if the surface you are painting is really smooth and you have all the right tools for how to paint a ceiling. Marianne also suggests combining colours in bands and blocks across the walls and ceiling if you have white, grey or natural wood units.Īccording to the colour professional, glossy ceilings are becoming a big trend, too. You could use an uplifting blue, such as Bright Skies in otherwise white small kitchen design or, if you're feeling more ambitious, try a soft tonal checkerboard effect or soft wavy lines in different sheen levels of the same colour. ![]() ‘For small kitchen paint colours, consider adding a dollop of colour to the ceiling rather than the walls, and if you can paint them, add a splash of colour to the units too.' 'Colour in the kitchen is like seasoning in food – walls and units can appear bland without it,' says Marianne Shillingford, Creative Director, Dulux. A ceiling painted in an unexpected colour will lead the eye up and create the illusion that your small kitchen is taller than it really is. ![]() ![]() A change in jobs can cause a lapse in payments. It is important for parents to pay their child support in full each month to avoid credit bureau reporting. The information can remain on a parent's report for up to seven years. Credit reporting agencies record this information on a parent's credit report. The division continues reporting information to credit bureaus until the parent pays the arrears in full or the case closes. ![]() The division's report to credit bureaus must include the amount of arrears, the age of the arrears as expressed as days past due, and information on payment history. A case with an arrears balance is considered past due, even if the parent is making payments. The division and county agencies refer each case individually for parents with more than one case. If they do not or cannot pay their support in full each month, the support they do not pay becomes arrears. Parents must pay their child support in full each month. According to CDIA standards, child support arrears are NOT the same as other debts, like a car loan or a home mortgage with a payment schedule. The division must follow Consumer Data Industry Association (CDIA) standards when reporting parents to the credit bureaus. For arrears-only cases, the amount of arrears is at least $500.For cases with monthly support obligations, the parent owes arrears equal to or at least three times the monthly support obligation and at least $500. ![]()
![]() ![]() Mark-to-market accounting of the company’s strategic investments benefited GAAP diluted EPS by $0.03 based on a U.S. Second quarter non-GAAP operating margin was 19.9%.Įarnings per Share: Second quarter GAAP diluted EPS was $0.07, and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.19. Operating Margin: Second quarter GAAP operating margin was 2.5%. ![]() Professional services and other revenues were $0.58 billion, an increase of 35% Y/Y. Subscription and support revenues were $7.14 billion, an increase of 21% Y/Y. Revenue: Total second quarter revenue was $7.72 billion, an increase of 22% Y/Y, and 26% CC. Salesforce delivered the following results for its fiscal second quarter: “We continue to deliver disciplined, profitable growth at scale, and have a capital allocation strategy that will make us an even better positioned company for the long term,” said Amy Weaver, President and CFO, Salesforce. “In this more measured buying environment, our Customer 360 portfolio is even more strategic and relevant as our customers focus on productivity, efficiency and time to value.” “Our results demonstrate the strength and diversity of our product portfolio across regions, industries and segments,” said Bret Taylor, Co-CEO, Salesforce. “And, we’re thrilled to initiate our first-ever share repurchase program to continue to deliver incredible value to our shareholders on our path to $50 billion in revenue in FY26.” “We had another strong quarter, with revenue of $7.7B growing 22% year-over-year and 26% in constant currency, showing yet again the durability of our business model,” said Marc Benioff, Salesforce Chair and Co-CEO.
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Canadian Brass established both the style and popularity of the quintet medium throughout the world, having performed more than five thousand concerts, selling more than 500,000 quintet music books, and creating a library of over 600 compositions and arrangements for brass quintet. However, it was with the founding of Canadian Brass in 1970 that the brass quintet became a popular entertainment attraction in the chamber music world. The group frequently performed throughout North America, Europe, and Asia from its founding in 1971 until the group disbanded in 1993. ![]() The Annapolis Brass Quintet was the first brass quintet in the United States to have its members perform with the group full-time. Although the New York Brass Quintet did play pieces such as the Malcolm Arnold etc., much of their repertoire consisted of transcriptions of music from the Renaissance and Baroque. Robert Nagel can be credited with forming the first serious brass quintet in the United States, the New York Brass Quintet in 1954, and it was this ensemble that commissioned and premiered the first major brass quintet pieces in the repertoire like the Malcolm Arnold, Gunther Schuller and Alvin Etler brass quintets. The contemporary brass quintet appeared in the early 1950s with the New York Brass Quintet, followed in the 1960s by the American Brass Quintet, Chicago Brass Quintet, and Eastman Brass Quintet. The instrumentation for brass ensembles would have also needed to “remain constant for a sustained period of time before 1947.” Prior to 1947, many composers began composing for the modern day brass quintet instrumentation that was later established by the New York Brass Quintet.īrass quintets in the United States of America The first and third setup are the most common among many brass quintets while the Empire Brass primarily uses the second setup. This is known as there had to have been compositions for brass chamber, as well as the existence of amateur and professional groups. The brass quintet is believed to have not been established as a formal chamber ensemble until 1947. The modern brass quintet has only been around for six decades as prior to World War II, there were only a select number of pieces written for brass quintet. The improvement of brass instruments played a big role later on in the history of brass quintets as it allowed the player to do more with the instrument which in turn allowed for more artistry. ![]() Bellon published the first series of twelve brass quintets in 1850 while Ewald composed his quintets between the years 18 all while improvements were being made to brass instruments. ![]() French composer Jean-François Bellon and Russian composer Victor Ewald, led the development of brass chamber music in Paris and Russia during this period. The Distin family formed one of the first brass quintets in 1833, touring Europe and the United States to promote a new family of brass instruments called saxhorns. The earliest brass chamber music was written in the mid to late 1800s and coincided with the invention of brass instruments that could play chromatically. Additionally, some pieces call for the use of percussion instruments, particularly the snare drum, tambourine, or timpani. While the tuba is considered a standard, the range and style of many pieces lend themselves to being played with bass trombone as the lowest-pitched instrument. Euphonium may also be substituted for the trombone part. In some quintets, the horn is replaced by an additional trombone. There can be variation in instrumentation depending on the type of quintet. Trumpet players for instance may double on piccolo trumpets and flugelhorns. Musicians in a brass quintet may often play multiple instruments. The instrumentation for a brass quintet typically includes two trumpets or cornets, one French horn, one trombone or euphonium/ baritone horn, and one tuba or bass trombone. Musical ensemble The United States Army Brass QuintetĪ brass quintet is a five-piece musical ensemble composed of brass instruments. ![]() ![]() And for this reason, the WBZ Weather Team is issuing a NEXT WEATHER ALERT. The heat wave of six consecutive days of 90-plus degrees is the 10th longest stretch of 90-degree days in Boston’s recorded history. What has us somewhat concerned is a cold front that will be coming through Friday afternoon. The Hub reached 100 degrees for the first time since last June. Dew points will rise into the mid-to-upper 60s on Friday, adding a soupy feel to the air. The highs will reach 85-to-90 in a large part of southern New England, although I doubt we will see too many towns actually hitting the 90 degree mark. Longer range? No.įriday will be our one hot and humid day of the week. Why am I telling you all this? Are things about to change? In the short term, yes. We didn't have our first 90 degree day that year until June 20th. Not to mention, we haven't had many real muggy or humid days yet either. Fast forward to this year and Boston is still waiting on its first 90 degree day. Last year at this time, Boston had already hit 90 degrees five times in June and seven times overall (twice in May). I'll have another update for you in a few days.Next Weather: WBZ midday forecast for June 17 03:01īy Terry Eliasen, Meteorologist, WBZ-TV Executive Weather ProducerīOSTON - June is often looked at as one of our "better" weather months here in New England. We're still days away from Independence Day, so there's some wiggle room and time to pinpoint down the timing of everything more precisely. Check more long-term weather averages for. It does look like that same area of low pressure will be slow to depart on Tuesday's holiday, resulting in a lingering threat for showers and thunderstorms. Expect 25C daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 9 hours of sunshine per day in Boston in June. (Weather station: Logan International Airport, USA). We will squeeze in some dry periods, too.įor now, my best piece of advice regarding fireworks and outdoor activities over the Sunday/Monday timeframe is not to cancel events, but have a back up plan to seek shelter indoors, should you need to. Weather Today Weather Hourly 14 Day Forecast Yesterday/Past Weather Climate (Averages) Currently: 51 F. Similar to the past few days, neither day looks like a washout. That front will slow down over us and threaten periodic downpours and thunder on Monday, too. Sunday remains warm and humid, but another front will trigger scattered thunderstorms by midday and continuing into the evening. It will be humid, with highs in the low 80s. I'm not anticipating anything too substantial, but some downpours, brief gusty wind and lightning will be possible. Some evening thunderstorms are possible, mainly confined through the interior, so keep an eye to the sky. Saturday is my pick of the weekend we should be dry during the morning and through the afternoon. Expect a blend of sun and clouds, with high temperatures generally between 80-85 degrees (70s on Cape Cod) and a very low risk of an isolated thunderstorm inland during the afternoon and evening. (Graphic Courtesy NBC Boston)įriday will be a beautiful summer day overall. Our unsettled pattern continues, with numerous downpours and thunderstorms fueled and fed by the humid tropical air that's been in place for several days. We did have a glorious stretch of fair weather back on Memorial Day weekend, but unfortunately, that's not going to be the case for this weekend leading up to the Fourth of July. Since the beginning of April, 8.2 inches of rain have fallen in Boston and nearly half of that has come on Saturdays. Of the past 13 weekends, eight of them have had measurable rain. There are generally around 14 rainy days. Rainfall during June is high with an average of 127mm (5.0 inchec). ![]() The average minimum temperature goes down to around 15.3C (59.54F) (often the minimum temperature is noted at night). Nearly every weekend since the start of April has featured rain. The average maximum daytime temperature in Boston in June lies at 24.3C (75.74F). Weekends in Boston have been very wet lately. ![]() ![]() He was just as elusive in the open field, averaging 10.9 yards after the catch (3rd) to finish sixth in receiving yards among running backs. The combination helped him finish second in yards after contact and third in broken tackles. He runs with power and a low pad level, but also has surprising agility and athleticism, allowing him to break through arm tackles and dance around (or even over) unprepared defenders. A prototypical power back at 5-11, 230, Lacy has patience and burst through the hole, but it's the sheer difficulty in bringing him down that's his standout skill. Lacy's second season in the NFL built well on his rookie success, as he improved his efficiency, saw more targets and stayed on the field for a full 16 games. Look for a notable bounce back, and enjoy the moderate discount. We're all for putting a carrot in front of Lacy -so long as there isn't a big old bowl of ranch dip to the side. Laugh all you want at the "best shape of his life" meme, but Lacy is someone who desperately needs to play at a lighter weight. At press time, the Packers were delighted that Lacy apparently dropped 15 or more pounds in the offseason. Lacy didn't take the league by storm in the second half, but he improved: 4.3 YPC, three scores, 546 total yards. And the entire offense seemed to hit a hiccup without Jordy Nelson. To be fair to Lacy, he wasn't the only Green Bay skill player who struggled last year. Through his first eight games, he was sitting on 400 total yards, two scores and 3.7 YPA. ![]() Although no one knows for sure, Lacy was suspected to be playing in the 250-260 pound range, and he looked the part on tape. 6 overall back in basic scoring for his first two years in the league, but he tumbled out of the top 20 last year - undone by an unfit body. Eddie, are you OK? Are you okay? Are you OK, Eddie? OK, let's cut to the chase -how's the health, Eddie? Where's the waistline at? Lacy finished as the No. ![]() ![]() ![]() Working for Bertone, Marcello Gandini styled the car with the world’s first scissor doors and a novel triangle shape that remained unfettered, even as later model years added spoilers and other aerodynamic enhancements. When a kid put a car poster on the bedroom wall at that time, it would probably feature the Countach or the Porsche 930 Turbo. It popularized the famously crisp wedge shape developed by the Italian design house Bertone and came with a 5.2-liter V-12 engine that would compete with the fastest supercars of the day. It was used with a similar model shown later in the film, dramatically destroyed, as police officers drag DiCaprio away.įirst unveiled to the world at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show, the midengine, rear-wheel-drive Lamborghini Countach hit the streets in 1974 as arguably the most renowned, trend-setting supercar of its era. ![]() It figures prominently in the infamous Quaaludes scene wherein a heavily inebriated DiCaprio, playing financier Jordan Belfort, struggles to crawl inside the car and drive home. Originally delivered in Bianco Polo and Bianco (white) exterior and interior, the 1989 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary is one of just 12 similar examples sent to the US. I was about to call it quits, and then I went into the prison library and stumbled upon The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe, and I was like, “That’s how I want to write!” Doesn't this seem like an anecdote that is at least worth mentioning in a movie that is already well over two hours without it? Maybe Scorsese didn't want to extend a film that is already over three hours long with scenes that aren't necessarily pertinent to the outcome or story arc of Belfort, but it still seems like a wasted opportunity.(Bloomberg) - The Lamborghini Countach that Leonardo DiCaprio drove in Martin Scorsese’s film The Wolf of Wall Street will go up for sale on Dec. The third night, he goes, “You’ve got to write a book.” So I started writing, and I knew it was bad. We used to tell each other stories at night, and I had him rolling hysterically on the floor. But it was minimum security, and after solitary it was like a boys’ club - and who’s my bunkmate? Tommy Chong from "Cheech & Chong." I couldn’t believe it." He and Chong were cracking each other up as he continued in the article, "He was in the process of writing his book. He recently shared that he and Tommy Chong had plenty of story time sessions after the lights went out on the cell block, according to The Hollywood Reporter, "I spent five days in solitary. If you've seen The Wolf of Wall Street, then you know that there is nothing Jordan Belfort likes more than the sound of his own voice. His rise to the top of the trading world was so unlikely, that it attracted the great Martin Scorsese to bring his story to the big screen and have the most bankable A-lister star in the lead role in Leonardo DiCaprio. He was a self-proclaimed, "money-crazed bitch." and made no bones about the fact that he loved money and making it more than anything else in the world. And he did, for a long time as a trader on Wall Street. These are all expensive habits, and in order to maintain this rock and roll lifestyle every day, he needed to keep the cash rolling in. But most of all, he loved to do drugs - lots of them. ![]() He sought the company of sex workers frequently. When he became the head of his brokerage house at the age of 26, he made $49 million and drove a white Ferrari. He enjoyed a modest, middle-class lifestyle, but was always destined to become something much bigger (for better or worse - mostly worse) than his parents. Jordan Belfort grew up in Bayside, Queens, New York as the son of two accountants. ![]() |
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