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Comic Strip “Dykes to Watch Out For,” now a podcast Alison Bechdel’s comic strip Dykes To Watch Out For became a countercultural institution among lesbians and discerning non-lesbians all over the planet.

Now, Alison Bechdel’s Dykes to Watch Out For, the award-winning cartoonist’s iconic comic strip that ran from 1983 - 2008, was just released as an episodic podcast in partnership with Audible. The podcast is led by a queer cast in time for Pride Month. Featuring stars like Jane Lynch, Carrie Brownstein, Roxane Gay, Roberta Colindrez, Jenn Colella, and more, with a script by Madeleine George and direction by Leigh Silverman, all episodes of Dykes to Watch Out For are available to stream now. “I am blown away by this podcast; it’s such a great gift to hear the characters and their world come to audio life, talking and kvetching and playing softball and going to marches,” said Bechdel. "Dykes to Watch Out For is smart and political and just great storytelling - like Charles Dickens meets Audre Lorde, with a dash of lesbian pulp fiction thrown in. I can't wait for the world to hear it," says scriptwriter Madeleine George. All episodes of Dykes to Watch Out For are available now, and more information can be found here. Second Season of Sacred Scandal podcast premieres

A sad commentary on modern times is that church scandals are too frequent and appear to infect multiple religions. One of the best such podcasts is Sacred Scandal, which was named one of Podtrac’s Best New Podcasts of 2022. Its second season focuses on Mexico-based megachurch La Luz del Mundo (Light of the World) and Naasón Joaquín García, a self-proclaimed apostle, who is currently behind bars after being convicted of sexually abusing girls from his congregation. He is currently serving a nearly 17-year sentence, but maintains his innocence. Host and investigative journalist Roberta Garza explores Naasón's control over a multitude of devotees, some of whom now describe their experiences in the church as "pure evil." In this true-crime series, survivors share stories about this powerful religious leader and the alleged sexual abuse that followed, many relating to minors. Tune in Thursdays.

Second Season of In Our Own World launches Have you ever felt like you were born in the wrong decade, or maybe even the wrong planet? Check out iHeartPodcast’s In Our Own World where partners and co-hosts -- Emily Estefan, Emmy-nominated musician and TV host, and Gemeny Hernandez, Grammy-nominated songwriter and stylist -- live in their own world.

The podcast does truly have an otherworldly vibe to it.

The podcast follows life’s never-ending questions and journey through unpredictable moments with thought-provoking discussions and fascinating stories, to lighthearted moments like prank calls and games. Season two of In Our Own World has just launched, with new episodes every Wednesday.

Co-host Emily Estefan is a multi-faceted artist who is renowned as a Grammy-nominated musician, songwriter, producer, actress, activist, and Emmy-nominated co-host of the captivating Facebook Watch show Red Table Talk: The Estefans.

Emily Estefan has shared the stage with legendary performers including Bette Midler, Dave Navarro, Carole King, Billy Gibbons, and The Wailers. Additionally, she has contributed to memorable virtual performances alongside musical luminaries like Stevie Wonder, Josh Groban, and Allen Stone, showcasing her ability to connect with artists from various genres.

Apart from her artistic endeavors, Emily shares a profound partnership with her loving partner, Gemeny Hernandez, both in life and business since 2016. In 2022, they embarked on an inspiring journey together as Gemeny created and launched their podcast In Our Own World in collaboration with iHeartMedia, of which Emily is the co-host.

An advocate for equality and justice, Emily was honored in September 2022 with the prestigious "Visibility Award" from the Human Rights Campaign. Recognized for her unwavering commitment to promoting inclusivity and championing the rights of the LGBTQ+ community at home, at work, and in her greater community.

Co-host Gemeny Hernandez is a Grammy-nominated songwriter, producer, stylist, writer, activist, and podcast host. She served as the wardrobe supervisor and lead stylist on the Emmy Award-winning show Red Table Talk: The Estefans. That same year, Gemeny's songwriting talent was recognized with a Grammy Award nomination for her work on The Wailers' album One World, in the coveted ‘Best Reggae Album’ category.

Beyond her artistic endeavors, Gemeny Hernandez initiated the "Recharging Cuba" initiative. This campaign aimed to provide much-needed phone minutes and data to civilians on the island, supporting their communication and connection with the outside world.

Since 2016, she has been in a dedicated partnership with Emily Estefan, and together, they founded Alien Shrimp Entertainment.

If you're into different and fearless, check out In Our Own World.

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20 Penguins Thoughts: Teammates' concern for Patric Hornqvist is real

January 15, 2019 8:17 AMBy Jason Mackey / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

SAN JOSE, Calif. — It’s a text message that Kris Letang doesn’t want to send.

Not because he doesn’t care — he does.

More how he knows it’ll be received.

But like many Penguins who’ve experienced multiple concussions, Letang knows exactly what Patric Hornqvist, who’s had five of them since December 2014, is going through. And Letang, while he cares an awful lot, doesn’t want to be burdensome.

“I’ve been through that,” Letang said. “The last thing I wanted was everybody texting me. That’s why I try to leave him alone. If you’re too [in his face], he might feel like he has to come back quicker. He might not make a good decision.”

Injuries in contact sports are inevitable. Even ones to your brain.

“It’s part of our sport,” Letang said. “We know what we signed up for.”

But with yet another one happening to Hornqvist, something has become clear when discussing the situation with his teammates: This isn’t the same as someone recovering from a knee injury or even his first or second concussion; Penguins players are genuinely concerned about Hornqvist’s head.

“When it’s a good friend and someone we all love and is important to us, you worry about it,” Matt Cullen said. “The positive is we have some pretty good people in place as far as taking your time off and allowing things to heal up and doing the best you can to control those things. Aside from that, we all just hope he’s alright.”

2. Hornqvist, who was concussed last Tuesday against the Panthers, has been skating on his own back in Pittsburgh, which is obviously a good sign.

While the Penguins look forward to getting Hornqvist back, they also don’t want him to rush anything, for fear that he comes back too soon and jeopardizes his long-term health.

“You have to be careful,” Sidney Crosby said. “He has to make sure he’s ready when he comes back.

“He’s been smart about it, though. Especially the way he plays and how tough he plays, he has to make sure he’s feeling good.”

There’s a pretty good reason Hornqvist should take this slow, too.

Actually a couple of them.

“He’s got a family and kids (daughters Isabella and Vendela),” Cullen said. “That’s the first thing that you worry about for him. … Our thoughts are all with him, that’s for sure.”

Mostly, the Penguins just want Hornqvist to be able to be himself again.

“He’s a heart-and-soul guy,” Cullen said. “He’s one of the most important guys in this room as far as keeping the team on the right track. He just brings so much life and energy to our group. He’s one of those guys that makes it really fun for all of us. It’s a lot different when he’s not here.”

3. The other thing area of concern — and this is probably more outside of the Penguins dressing room than inside of it — is Hornqvist’s style of play.

The same rough-and-tumble style that has made Hornqvist so good at what he does — enough for 20 or more goals in every full season he’s played and a $5.3-million-a-year contract through 2023 — is the same one that doesn’t age well.

When Hornqvist does come back, it’s easy to say that he should change. For his own health and career, sure, but also for his family. But can he? Crosby thinks that will be tough.

“You can’t adjust to a puck in the face,” Crosby said, referencing what caused Hornqvist’s latest concussion. “What are you going to do? He had one off his head in warmup. They’re fluke things.”

Which, again, is why Crosby doesn’t think Hornqvist can or will change his game whenever he does get back.

“He only knows one way to play,” Crosby said. “That’s the way he plays the game. Sometimes those things can happen. The way he competes and the way he plays, I don’t see him changing that.”

4. Hornqvist has said repeatedly that he’s not going to change his game, often reasoning that he can’t or he’ll be out of the league.

It sounds harsh, but Letang understands where Hornqvist is coming from.

The Penguins asked Letang to change his game last season — OK, tweak — to take fewer dangerous hits, but it wound up being one of the things that contributed to an off-year for him in 2017-18.

“You can’t really change your game, honestly,” Letang said. “Certain players have played their whole life like that. That’s why they have those contracts and why they’ve had so much success. If you change that, you might become ineffective.”

5. I hope Hornqvist can do something. For his health and for his family.

Staying objective as a reporter is one thing, but you root for everybody — player or not — to avoid serious brain injuries.

As Cullen said on concussions, “There’s still so much we don’t know.” He’s right. But we do know this: They’re scary. Especially when they occur with the frequency that they have with Hornqvist.

“I feel for him,” Matt Murray said. “It’s a tough situation. It’s not an injury that’s fun to deal with, obviously. I can’t speak to how he’s feeling or anything like that. I just wish him all the best, like the rest of us here. Personally, not anything to do with hockey, you wish that he’s feeling good.”

6. The NHL and NHLPA met recently to discuss the current CBA, which runs through 2022, although the league and players have the option to terminate it this September (to be made effective Sept. 15, 2020).

From the league’s perspective, commissioner Gary Bettman would seemingly like to hold another World Cup of Hockey in 2020, and that could play a part in whether or not there’s labor peace through 2020 and beyond.

While Crosby said he didn’t want to comment specifically on negotiations “because it can change so many times,” he said he would be in favor of another World Cup. Crosby also would love to play in the 2022 Beijing Games.

“I’m good with both,” Crosby said. “I’ve had good experiences in both. I don’t know about the timing of it and how it fits in with everything. They did a great job in Toronto [in 2016]. Definitely the two Olympics I’ve been involved with, I thought they were awesome. We’ll see what happens.”

7. Crosby said much must still be determined with how the event would be structured — he brought up the possibility of another Team Europe and the under-23 squad as variables — in addition to the length of time it would require out of players.

But Crosby did really enjoy the last World Cup, held in Toronto in 2016, and would be all for doing it again. Maybe both, if the NHL and NHLPA could swing it.

“I think it was a big thing,” Crosby said. “We’ll have to see how it works out. I don’t know if it’s going to be the same format or how that’s going to shake out. The length of time, too, and when they do it. It’s something they have to figure out. I think they’re both [meaning the Olympics, too] are pretty good events.”

8. My two cents: I think the NHL is more in favor of the World Cup, while the players would probably rather go to the Olympics. They see the latter as a bigger stage, and they’re probably right.

Bettman has said before he worries about the disruption to the NHL season, but with the 2022 Games being in Beijing, that’s a major business opportunity for the league.

Would it be the worst thing if they did both? As long as the players would be on board, I don’t see an issue. I think it could be a lot of fun.

9. With Washington’s Alex Ovechkin set to pass Sergei Fedorov in career points by a Russian-born player — he’s six away after Monday’s game — I thought it would be a good time to ask Malkin about hockey in his home country and sort of the state of the Russian player.

Malkin said he’s “proud” of what some of his countrymen have been able to do, name-checking Ovechkin (on pace for an eighth season of 50 or more goals) and Tampa Bay forward Nikita Kucherov (NHL-best 75 points in 46 games).

There’s also other highly skilled players in Artemi Panarin, Evgeny Kuznetsov and Vladimir Tarasenko, plus some solid defensemen (Ivan Provorov and Dmitry Orlov spring to mind) and a pair of Vezina Trophy winners/finalists in Sergei Bobrovsky and Andrei Vasilevskiy.

“Russia loves hockey, first of all,” Malkin said. “When the national team plays, everyone watches on TV. Russia has always had so many good players — Fedorov, [Igor] Larionov. Lots of huge names.”

10. Malkin also lobbied for Russian players to come to the NHL and stay, believing it’s the best league in the world.

“If you have a chance, you need to come to NHL and try,” Malkin said. “It doesn’t matter if you’re 20 years old or 25. Just try. It’s No. 1, for sure. Every best player plays here, for sure.

“If you [want] to be better and you want a challenge against the best players, you be here. Be better every day, play against good teams. Of course I’m proud of Ovechkin and Kucherov are doing right now.”

11. I dug into some recent numbers of current Russian NHL players, and it’s roughly the same this season as it has been for the past couple years. Maybe a tad better.

Thirty-eight Russian-born players have played at least one game in the NHL this season. That number was 39 in 2017-18 and 42 and 41 in the two years before that.

Last year actually saw Russian players produce more offense than they have in quite some time, with those 39 players combining to score 428 goals and register 1,048 points.

This season, Russian-born skaters should meet or exceed those numbers. Russian players currently have 204 goals and 586 points a handful of games past the halfway point of the NHL season.

12. In talking to Malkin, I realized that I had ever asked him who he idolized while growing up in Magnitogorsk.

He cited watching Detroit and the Russian Five in the late 1990s — Fedorov, Larionov, Slava Fetisov, Vyacheslav Kozlov and Vladimir Konstantinov.

“I don’t know. It’s a hard question,” Malkin said with a smile. “I watched Detroit, Russian Five. You always hear, ‘Russian Five, Russian Five.’

“My style is more [like] Fedorov. Best player so far. He plays center. He plays wing. He can do everything. He’s a really, really smart guy and a smart player.”

13. Ever wonder why they call Marcus Pettersson “Dragon?”

Yes, seriously, that’s his nickname dating back to his time in Anaheim.

On Friday, before Pettersson played his first game at Honda Center since being traded to Pittsburgh, I asked him where the nickname came from.

Turns out it originated in Sweden. Pettersson had a high school basketball coach that called him and another kid “Dragons.” For no apparent reason, either.

Then one day in Anaheim, and perhaps because he’s tall and lanky, someone asked Pettersson if he ever played hoops.

Pettersson has always been kind of so-so on the sport but relayed the story from his home country.

“I just told the story as a joke, and they thought it was hilarious,” Pettersson said.

14. Turns out Derek Grant, a teammate of Pettersson’s in Anaheim who was there for the original story, retold it in Pittsburgh, and the nickname has remerged.

“I didn’t think it would stick,” Pettersson said. “Somehow it did.”

15. I talked to goaltending coach Mike Buckley about a few things in Anaheim, most notably what has helped Matt Murray get right again after returning from injury.

He brought up the team’s overall play and the emergence of Casey DeSmith as reasons why — the latter because he’s been able to shoulder some of the load and also the competitive environment it has helped create with Murray.

One of the things that outsiders have brought up relative to Murray is how he’s been taller in his net. Buckley said no tactical adjustment has been made, though he does think it may be at least a little bit true.

“He’s more confident,” Buckley said, smiling and standing up straight.

16. Another thing Buckley should get credit for this season is the emergence of DeSmith.

Both are New Hampshire guys and, like Murray, have a pretty good history together.

The biggest thing that has led to DeSmith’s breakout year, Buckley said, is how much better he’s been able to read the game. It’s similar to what has made Murray so successful.

“That’s where he’s made the biggest jump,” Buckley said. “He’s always been a pretty good play-reader and has anticipated well. But to catch up with how quickly it happens at this level, that was a big jump for him. I think he’s really adapted well with that.”

17. I also asked Buckley how the Penguins plan to manage the dynamic of Murray and DeSmith and what that might mean for each guy if both are playing as well as they have recently.

“I think it’s one game at a time,” Buckley said. “I think that healthy competition … keep that going right up until playoffs.”

If DeSmith can get this out of Murray simply by playing well, I think it makes his new extension — worth $1.25 million per season — even more of a bargain.

18. I don’t think it will take until Feb. 10 for Justin Schultz to come back.

That would be his original target date given the four-month timeline we were originally given, but the fact that he skated in full equipment for the first time last Friday likely bodes well for him joining the team soon.

The only complicating factor here is that, after this road trip, the Penguins have another week off because of their bye week and the All-Star Game.

Hard to imagine Schultz not being back with the team out of the break, if not before.

19. What will Jim Rutherford do at the trade deadline? Let’s use some deductive reasoning.

I have a tough time seeing Rutherford letting this deadline pass and not combining a good young goalie (Tristan Jarry) and a defenseman (they have nine) and doing something to help the NHL club. Rutherford is in win-now mode. He has a terrific opportunity to improve his team.

What needs to be better? Easy: third-line center. Their wings are fine. Defense has been good, too, and it’s about to get much better. They’re set at goalie, and they have three fourth-line centers.

It’s literally the only piece of this team that’s incomplete. I just don’t see how Rutherford can look at Tampa, Toronto and Washington and think the Penguins are getting enough from that position.

20. San Jose is my absolutely favorite road city. We get asked this question a lot — where do you like to go on the road? Well, here. And north of here.

Heaven for me came Wednesday. As soon as I landed in San Jose, I hopped onto a train bound for San Francisco and eventually wound up at Haight-Ashbury, the Grateful Dead/hippie Mecca.

Spent the afternoon and evening walking around and listening to music, doing some shopping and had dinner at Magnolia Brewery … just an amazing time.

If you’re a fan of the Dead’s music, or just a different-looking scene, I can’t recommend the Haight enough. And San Francisco, in general. What an awesome place.

Jason Mackey: [email protected] and Twitter @JMackeyPG.

First Published January 15, 2019 8:00 AM

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Computers, printers, printer supplies, and computer software qualify for this holiday. Please visit the New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Department website for complete terms and conditions: /tax-holiday.aspx Related accessories, such as speakers, printers, keyboards, and mice, with a sales price of no more than $500 also qualify for this holiday. The exemption is based on the item purchased and applies to computers sold for no more than $1000. To qualify for the sales tax holiday exemption, the purchase must be made during the sales tax holiday period. Visit the Missouri Department of Revenue website for complete terms and conditions: dor.mo.gov/business/sales/taxholiday/school/ Software with a sales price of $350 or less also qualifies for the holiday. Computers and related accessories with a sales price of $1500 or less qualify for this holiday. The exemption is per item purchased, and local taxes may apply. Sales tax holiday period is August 5–7, 2022. Please visit the Florida Department of Revenue website for complete terms and conditions: /backtoschool/Pages/default.aspx Computers (including iPad) and computer accessories qualify for this holiday. To qualify for the tax exemption, the purchase must be made during the sales tax holiday period by an individual for personal use with a price of $1500 or less. Sales tax holiday period is July 25–August 7, 2022. Please visit the New Jersey Department of Revenue website for complete terms and conditions: state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/businesses/salestax/salestaxholiday2022.shtml Printers and flash drives for school use only with a sale price of $1000 or less qualify for this tax exemption. The tax exemption applies to computers with a sale price of $3000 or less. Share with your friends or operate with complete anonymity.Sales tax holiday period is August 27–September 5, 2022.

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[ad_1] After a two-year Covid hiatus, IFA 2022, Europe’s reply to CES within the US and the continent’s largest expertise present for consumer electronics, was lastly again dwell and in-person — and we have been there to take all of it in. The occasion, which takes place each September in Berlin, Germany, ran from Sept. 2 to Sept. 6, and welcomed over 1,100 manufacturers from 46 international locations exhibiting off the most recent applied sciences and improvements. This contains among the largest names within the business, like LG, Samsung, Lenovo, Asus and Huawei, and we took our time to discover over 20 halls full of every thing from kitchen home equipment to good residence expertise to bendable OLED shows. It’s a troublesome job however somebody has to do it. And although there have been loads of fascinating merchandise and traits which caught our consideration on the IFA 2022 present ground, listed here are one of the best ones that ought to be coming to the US within the close to future. Andrea Smith/CNN Underscored A flat display screen could be the good vessel for watching TV, however a curved display screen can provide a extra immersive expertise when gaming. Luckily, LG’s latest innovation covers all of it. The Korean large confirmed off the futuristic OLED Flex TV, a bendable 42-inch OLED display screen that begins out utterly flat for watching content material, and makes use of two motorized arms to curve inward in 5 p.c increments. This provides you 20 ranges of curve to select from once you’re gaming with a most curve of 900R. And as a result of the LX3 was designed with players in thoughts, it additionally contains Dolby Vision gaming at 4K and a speedy 120Hz refresh fee, in addition to built-in assist for Dolby Atmos and two front-firing 40W audio system. Andrea Smith/CNN Underscored Lenovo’s redesigned ThinkPad X1 Fold turns a 16-inch show right into a 12-inch laptop computer and it folded down sufficiently small to suit into my shoulder bag. This is the 2nd gen X1 Fold, dramatically bettering on the foldable laptop computer that was first launched at CES in 2020. It has a bigger 16.3-inch show, a extra streamlined design and up to date highly effective specs. The 2024 x 2560 OLED show with HDR mode seems to be eye-poppingly stunning whether or not you’re utilizing it as a big pill, a standard clamshell laptop computer or with the optionally available stand and keyboard as an all-in-one pc. Andrea Smith/CNN Underscored Fitbit debuted its new line of well being and health smartwatches. The health-focused Fitbit Sense 2 is getting a steady EDA (cEDA) or steady electrodermal exercise sensor for all-day stress administration, in addition to an ECG app that analyzes your coronary heart rhythm. There are additionally some design enhancements like a bodily button on the facet and a slimmer total look, in addition to 6-day battery life. The software program now appears nearer to Google’s Wear OS UI, which is smart since Fitbit is now owned by Google. The cheaper Fitbit Inspire 3 tracker will get a brighter AMOLED show, 10 days of battery life, is available in enjoyable new colours and is extra reasonably priced at $99. Both gadgets work with each iOS and Android. Andrea Smith/CNN Underscored Finally! Ring is bringing the smarts of its standard video doorbell to residence dwellers within the type of a brand new residence intercom. Although it solely gives audio, Ring Intercom merely attaches to the present intercom inside

an residence, so you'll be able to reply the entrance door and buzz somebody in out of your telephone – wherever you might be. It’s set to launch in Europe first, with world markets to observe. Andrea Smith/CNN Underscored The Garmin Venu Sq 2 smartwatch is a trendy redesign of the corporate’s authentic Venu Sq with a barely bigger and brighter 1.4-inch AMOLED display screen. This new fitness tracker additionally boasts an 11-day battery life, virtually double the earlier six hours, which is a complete lot of battery for a smartwatch with built-in GPS, 25 sports activities modes and well being monitoring options. The included Health Snapshot data a number of health-related metrics throughout a two-minute interval together with pulse ox, respiration and coronary heart fee. We additionally just like the (barely dearer) Music model, which might retailer as much as 500 songs on the watch — so no telephone is required for listening to tunes when you train or run. Withings Body Comp Andrea Smith/CNN Underscored The Withings Body Comp scale provides much more options to the already spectacular lineup of physique evaluation metrics of the Body Cardio version. While it seems to be similar to the Body Cardio, further sensors within the Body Comp ship new knowledge which embody a Nerve Health Score (taken by analyzing sweat glands within the toes) and the power to measure visceral fats, along with the present muscle mass, fats mass, bone mass and naturally, your total weight. The metrics are designed to assist customers monitor and perceive their threat of cardiovascular and metabolic illnesses like coronary heart assault, stroke and diabetes. Withings’ newest smart scale is ready to launch on Oct. 4. Andrea Smith/CNN Underscored In a weird and enlightening transfer, LG has lined its newest fridge with LED gentle panels that may change the highest, backside, proper and left quadrants totally different colours on command by means of an app. Make a press release or simply change shades to match your menu — something is feasible with this good kitchen equipment. And as an added bonus, the built-in Bluetooth speaker syncs along with your gadgets and lights up the panels to the beat of your music. Andrea Smith/CNN Underscored While we await the arrival of the long-rumored AI Apple Glasses, Lenovo one-upped them with its T1 glasses. Coming out someday this yr, the Lenovo glasses have built-in audio system and hook up with a PC or cell machine by way of a USB-C port. Content out of your machine is displayed within the glasses, making it seem to be you’re viewing texts, emails and movies on an enormous HD OLED display screen. You can play video video games or watch motion pictures and really feel such as you’re within the theater with out leaving residence. Lenovo is focusing on China first and can deliver the T1 glasses to different markets in 2023. Andrea Smith/CNN Underscored Until now, Eve Home’s good merchandise have solely been appropriate with Apple HomePackage merchandise. Yet, as we’ve seen when different manufacturers’ smart home devices work solely with Google Home, Amazon’s Alexa or Samsung, all these totally different requirements are inclined to result in confusion. At IFA 2022, Eve Home introduced it should assist the upcoming Matter customary, that means its merchandise will quickly work with gadgets from different ecosystems. Matter is a brand new good residence connectivity customary that’s been within the works for a number of years.

The principal gamers embody the large tech firms, Apple, Samsung, Google and Amazon, that are working to discover a single customary that enables totally different gadgets and ecosystems to speak to one another. Once it rolls out, hopefully on the finish of this yr, firms can apply for Matter certification which is nice information for customers who could have a a lot simpler time getting their gadgets to work collectively. For occasion, Eve Home’s good merchandise, like the favored MotionBlinds, good switches, sensors and plugs, will work as simply with a Google Assistant or Amazon machine because it does with Apple’s HomeKit. Andrea Smith/CNN Underscored With power costs on the rise worldwide, and energy outages from pure disasters brought on by local weather change, there was plenty of speak about renewable power and conserving assets. Solar power and generators have been all over the place at IFA 2022, with firms like Ecoflow and Jackery exhibiting off transportable energy stations and transportable photo voltaic panels. Jackery’s Solar Generator 1000 Pro is a high-capacity 100W USB-C unit that runs on 230V AC energy. When hooked up to 4 200W photo voltaic panels, it should absolutely cost in 1.8 hours. While it’s excellent for tenting or lengthy highway journeys, energy-conscious customers and people who dwell in areas with excessive climate may also discover the photo voltaic mills present a lot peace of thoughts. EcoFlow debuted its Delta 2 energy station which has an 1800W AC output and may be recharged to 80% in beneath an hour, and may also be charged by way of optionally available photo voltaic panels. [ad_2] Source link

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VCC Study Reveals IP-Based Remotes Using Smartphones Can Have Significant Impact on TV Newsroom Speed and Competitive Capability

Data from year-long study of major TV news group identifies opportunities for newsrooms to use smartphone and laptop remotes to create more content efficiently and compete effectively

PALISADES, N.Y., SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 — The Video Call Center, LLC (VCC), a leading developer and provider of smartphone- and laptop-based IP video remote technology and services, has released a new study called “New management technology for video remotes drives change across TV News production.” The report explores the steps taken by a major cable news organization that quantifiably improved its ability to create content using remotes from smartphones and laptops by:

Reducing time to air

Decreasing operational complexity and improving communications for staff

Enhancing the ability to create more content in less time

Improving ease of use for non-technical remote guests and other contributors

IP remotes are increasingly important to television news organizations that need near-instant access to journalists and experts worldwide. With no technician at the remote end of the connection, news organizations are challenged to connect quickly and effortlessly with their non-technical guests, achieve high-quality connections, and shorten time-to-air to improve productivity.

The report uses testing data from nearly a year of on-air production to compare the organization’s legacy IP remote workflow to a modernized process using VCC’s AirFirst platform. Among the findings in the report:

Execution time has been reduced by more than 76%, creating thousands of hours of improved efficiency.

A 42% reduction in the need for time-consuming test calls.

An increase of 267% in the number of air calls made reflects an increase in the quantity of content being produced.

According to Larry Thaler, CEO of VCC, “To compete effectively in today’s media landscape, TV newsrooms need to leverage their access to experts around the world and do so as quickly as possible. Every minute counts, so media organizations need smart tools and efficient workflows that reduce complexity for their contributors, empower their staff and accelerate time to air. Our goal with this report is to provide a glimpse of the real world data to show how news organizations can best use IP remotes to give them a competitive advantage.”

The report is available free of charge at: https://tinyurl.com/VCCSpecialReport

ABOUT THE VIDEO CALL CENTER, LLC

The VCC is a technology and production services company enabling IP Video remotes-by-smartphone and putting them on the air through patented caller acquisition technology, workflow, and automation tools. The company has a large portfolio of worldwide patents (see https://www.thevcc.tv/ip/). VCC licenses its software and provides caller acquisition and production services. VCC has helped clients produce hundreds of broadcast and web programs, supporting NBCU, Major League Baseball, Fox TV Stations, ViacomCBS, CNN, Discovery, Fox Sports Networks, TLC, NBATV, WWE, Vice, Bally Sports, and many others. Examples of programs and complete information about the VCC are available at http://www.thevcc.tv.

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HALL OF FAME - Full List of Emmy 2022 Winners

Sep 13, 2022 10:44 IST Los Angeles, September 13 (Always First): Emmy Awards were full of surprises with a few unexpected ones topping the winners' list and many expected names like Ted Lasso's Jason Sudeikis and Zendaya making a comeback this season. This year the contention for Emmys was quite cut-throat with the best of the Television and Web world being nominated against each other. Check out the full list of winners below to see if your favourite actor or series made the cut! Best Drama Series - Succession (HBO) Best Comedy Series - Ted Lasso (Apple TV+) Best Limited or Anthology Series - The White Lotus (HBO) Lead Actor in Drama Series - Lee Jung-Jae (Squid Game) Lead Actress in a Drama Series - Zendaya (Euphoria) Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Jason Sudeikis (Ted Lasso) Lead Actress in a Comedy Series - Jean Smart (Hacks) Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie - Michael Keaton (Dopesick) Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie - Amanda Seyfried (The Dropout) Supporting Actor in a Drama Series - Matthew Macfadyen (Succession) Supporting Actress in a Drama Series - Julia Garner (Ozark) Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso) Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series - Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary) Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie - Murray Bartlett (The White Lotus) Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie - Jennifer Coolidge (The White Lotus) Directing for a Drama Series - Hwang Dong-hyuk for Squid Game Directing for a Comedy Series - MJ Delaney for Ted Lasso Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie - Mike White for The White Lotus Writing for a Drama Series - Succession Written by Jesse Armstrong Writing for a Comedy Series - Abbott Elementary Written by Quinta Brunson Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie - The White Lotus Written by -- Mike White Competition Program - Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls (Amazon Prime Video) Variety Talk Series - Last Week Tonight With John Oliver (HBO) Variety Sketch Series - Saturday Night Live (NBC) (Always First) Read the full article

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“Book Riot” Podcast: The Intersection Of Books, Publishing & Reading

There are some areas of interest in which TV, radio, and the internet don’t cover at all or do so in such a scattered and unfocused way that their coverage offers little or no value. Podcasting happens to excel as a resource for readers searching for that erotic romance, mind-bending thriller, confounding mystery, or illuminating non-fiction.

There are plenty of excellent podcasts about books, and most of them have found a comfortable niche. There are podcasts about romance novels, fiction, mysteries, and much more. There’s even a podcast where all they talk about is James Patterson! Really?

One of the best podcasts for book readers is The Book Riot podcast.

Their webpage defines the podcast like this: “The Book Riot Podcast is a weekly news and talk show about what’s new, cool, and worth talking about in the world of books and reading, brought to you by the editors of Book Riot.”

Book Riot is a book subscription service that pairs readers with a professional book nerd who creates tailored book recommendations. According to Book Riot, “you get the best books you didn’t know you were looking for, and a reading experience that’s expertly-curated with recommendations that are as diverse and exciting as books and readers are.”

It’s natural that such a company would host a podcast about books. Book Riot, however, goes the extra mile. The company has four book-related podcasts in addition to Book Riot.

They are Dear Book Nerd — a bi-weekly advice show about love, life, and literature. Reading Lives — an interview podcast with interesting people who love books. All The Books — a weekly show of recommendations and discussions about the most interesting and exciting new book releases. Get Booked — a bi-weekly show of custom book recommendations.

The Book Riot podcast, which is actually titled Book Riot — The Podcast, can be used as a straightforward and useful resource for avid readers who are always on the lookout for an engrossing book. Yet it is so much more. The podcast’s episodes go on a “walkabout.” The episodes poke around into the publishing world, examining authors, such as an episode on David McCullough, the publishing business, such as the Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster failed merger, and reader news such as the new Kindle Rewards program.

In essence, if you are only interested in book recommendations, try Book Riot’s All The Books or Get Booked. The Book Riot podcast, however, is ear candy for readers, writers, and people interested in the arts and creativity.

Some of 2022’s best episodes include one in November where the topics included a Gone Girl cruise (watch your back on that one!), the machinations of the Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster failed merger, and Toni Morrison on a U.S. postage stamp.

You would think that a “corporate” podcast might shrink from controversy that could turn off prospective subscribers, but Book Riot doesn’t back down from culture war battles. For example, a September episode detailed how popular author John Green might have his first novel banned in his old school. In a May episode, Book Riot took on a related topic, discussing how a Virginia Beach Barnes & Noble was sued for carrying two books about transgender topics. The co-hosts discuss how such a lawsuit endangers freedom of speech, the rule of law, and the foundation of our democratic principles.

The co-hosts of Book Riot are Jeff O’Neal and Rebecca Joines Schinsky. Both work at The Book Riot, the company, which can raise red flags. I’ve listened to a few podcasts where top execs of an organization anoint themselves hosts, and they come off as stiff, tone-deaf, and about as interesting as anything a Kardashian has to say. It’s like when you purchase an audiobook and discover the author is the narrator, and the red light goes off in your brain, screaming, “Boooring.”

But take a breath because O’Neal and Schinsky are excellent co-hosts, who are interesting, high-score SAT smart, knowledgeable about books and publishing, and enjoy covalent bond-type chemistry where two elements become one molecule.

Jeff O’Neal is the CEO & Co-founder of Book Riot. O’Neal’s bio says, “he reads books and writes about them. He has the great good fortune of living with his favorite person in the world and their two bright, beautiful children in Portland, OR.”

Rebecca Joines Schinsky is the Executive Director, Product & eCommerce at Book Riot. Her bio says, “she loves books, bourbon, and the kinds of pop culture you’re supposed to call guilty pleasures. She co-hosts the Book Riot Podcast and All the Books, and is also passionate about travel, cooking, and yoga. She serves on the board of directors for Project Yoga Richmond in her adopted hometown, Richmond, VA.”

The co-host setup in podcasting is not easy, although many co-host teams are so adept at it that they make it seem seamless and effortless. It’s not. O’Neal and Schinsky do not talk over one another. They listen to each other and then amplify the other��s comments, and their discussions make for a fun and fascinating “fly on the wall” perspective.

If, as a listener, you are only interested in book recommendations, the podcast still has plenty to offer. In 2022, the podcast released episodes on the most giftable books of the year, The podcast has reviewed National Book Award winners, new releases by authors such as Chuck Klosterman, Celeste Ng, and Daniel Pink, plus the onslaught of Colleen Hoover books.

For people like me and you (I’m including you, dear reader, since if you were not a reader, you would not be reading this article), we are always faced with the existential question when we meet other bookworms. What can you recommend for a great read? Even though I read constantly, my mind often draws a blank.

Now, if you listen to the Book Riot podcast, you can respond to that question with, “Hey, you should listen to the Book Riot podcast for book recommendations.”

In our era of “shoot from the hip” comments or social media posts that damage our social fabric, author Fran Lebowitz once said, “Think before you speak. Read before you think.”

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Xiaomi opens Exclusive Service Center in Manila

MANILA, Philippines – Global technology leader Xiaomi inaugurated its second exclusive service center in the Philippines last March 5, 2022, as part of its initiative to provide premium after-sales service to its customers.

Located on the ground floor of SM City Manila beside the Manila City Hall, the Xiaomi Exclusive Service Center aims to provide a harmonious experience and luxurious treatment for its consumers, following the opening of the first Xiaomi exclusive service center last December 2021 in Bonifacio Global City. Xiaomi fans can expect end-to-end service from product purchase up to after-sales support for the gadgets.

“The constant support of Xiaomi fans has been critical to our success. So, when it comes to their product concerns and service needs, Xiaomi strives to give the best possible experience to our devoted customers. The inauguration of our 2nd Exclusive Support Center brings to life our promise to provide excellent customer service to the Xiaomi community and that our fans can expect more branches to open in more key cities and extend this exclusive customer service experience to more Xiaomi fans nationwide,” shared Xiaomi Philippines Service Manager, Joel Salera.

Xiaomi announced last year that part of its goals for 2022 will be ramping up its after-sales service in the country. Earlier in 2021, Xiaomi increased its after-sales touchpoints by growing from 10 to 20 service locations across the country, as well as adding 10 additional authorized service centers to serve Xiaomi TV products. A Xiaomi Contact Center was also established to support customers in the Philippines and the Americas.

Aside from enhanced customer service, Xiaomi fans may enjoy the benefits of Xiaomi's second exclusive service center promo, which offers a 50% discount on out-of-warranty labor fees.

For more details about Xiaomi and concerns, customers can get in touch with the Xiaomi Toll-free Contact Center at 1-800-1312-0048 for PLDT/SMART or 1-800-8386-5529 for GLOBE. You may also email them at [email protected] or [email protected] or check the official website at mi.com/ph/service/repair.

About Xiaomi Corporation

Xiaomi Corporation was founded in April 2010 and listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 9, 2018 (1810.HK). Xiaomi is a consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an IoT platform at its core.

Embracing our vision of “Make friends with users and be the coolest company in the users’ hearts”, Xiaomi continuously pursues innovations, high-quality user experience and operational efficiency. The company relentlessly builds amazing products with honest prices to let everyone in the world enjoy a better life through innovative technology.

Xiaomi is one of the world’s leading smartphone companies. The company’s market share in terms of smartphone shipments ranked no. 3 globally in 2021. The company has also established the world’s leading consumer AIoT (AI+IoT) platform, more than 400 million smart devices connected to its platform as of September 30, 2021, excluding smartphones and laptops. Xiaomi products are present in more than 100 countries and regions around the world. In August 2021, the company made the Fortune Global 500 list for the third time, ranking 338th, up 84 places compared to 2020.

Xiaomi is a constituent of the Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, Hang Seng TECH Index and Hang Seng China 50 Index.

For more information about Xiaomi as a company, please visit https://www.mi.com/global/discover/newsroom

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What are energy labels and how are they changing?

Whether you’re dreaming of upgrading to a futuristic smart fridge or just need to replace a washing machine on its last legs, energy efficiency is one thing you shouldn’t ignore when it comes to buying a new home appliance. The more energy efficient an appliance is, the likelier it is to last longer and work better than a model that uses more energy.

Comparing the energy labels of different models is one of the quickest ways to find an appliance that could reduce both your energy bill and your carbon footprint. In 2021, the Label 2020 project is changing the way they work. Here’s everything you need to know about the new UK energy labels in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

What are energy labels?

An energy label clearly points out the energy efficiency rating of a household electrical appliance, in a visual way. Whether you buy the appliance online or in-store, an energy label should be provided with it.

Why are energy labels put on appliances?

Energy labels tell you exactly how much electricity an appliance uses, as well as other information that’s specific to the product category. For example, a washing machine’s load capacity can be found on its energy label. So, energy labels cut down on the time you’d spend researching the overall energy efficiency of an appliance before choosing to buy it.

They also encourage manufacturers and retailers to produce and sell energy efficient products.

How do energy labels work?

At the moment, energy labels use a ranking scale ranging from A+++ to G, with the highest efficiency appliances being awarded Class A+++. The least energy efficient appliances are placed in Class G.

If you buy an A+++ fridge (200L) rather than an A+ one, then you could save £100 over the fridge’s lifetime, according to the Label 2020 project!

79% of consumers look at energy labels when they’re in the market for a new appliance, according to the European Commission. However, research has found that the current ranking scale (as above) is confusing to understand. Plus, many of the appliances available on the market are already in the top two to three ranks, making it hard for consumers to tell which model is the most energy efficient.

How energy labels are changing

From March 2021, a new energy label will be gradually introduced across the UK. New features on the label include:

An improved ranking scale: A simpler scale of Classes A to G. So, classes A+++, A++ and A+ have been scrapped.

A new QR code: Access useful product information by scanning the QR code featured on the label with your smartphone.

New and adapted icons: New icons showing more product features. For example, there will be a new icon showing a washing machine’s spinning efficiency class. In addition, some of the icons showing product features have been adapted.

Energy consumption will be more obvious: The energy consumption of the appliance will be moved to the middle of the label. This is so it’s more prominent.

What appliances must have energy labels?

From the kitchen to your bedroom, many of the appliances that you use every day are likely to have an energy label on their packaging. The new UK energy labels will be found on:

From March 2021:

Fridges, freezers and wine storage fridges.

Washing machines.

Washer-dryers.

Dishwashers.

TVs and electronic displays.

You can see what the new energy labels for each of these appliances look like on Label 2020.

From September 2021:

Light sources such as lamps.

From 2022 (expected):

The following products will feature the new labels once the relevant UK regulations are in place.

Air conditioners.

Tumble dryers.

Vacuum cleaners.

Water heaters.

Whilst the new UK energy labels are phased in, some products may have both the old and new labels for a short time.

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John Lewis workers see bonuses slashed for sixth year in a row

LK Bennett, a favourite of Kate Middleton who is pictured wearing a £325 silk cream and green polka dot dress from the brand in December, is set to file for administration

As the Duchess of Cambridge’s high street favourite LK Bennett confirmed it is entering administration, John Lewis staff will have bonuses cut for the sixth year in a row as it revealed a 45.4 per cent fall in annual profits to £160million.

LK Bennett will now be put into the hands of administrators, throwing the future of 41 stores and at least 480 employees into doubt.

Known for its signature kitten heels and smart daywear, the brand has attracted celebrity fans including the Duchess of Cambridge over its near 30-year history.

Other high-profile fans of the brand include TV presenter Holly Willoughby and singer Katherine Jenkins.

The firm is owned by founder Linda Bennett, who had stepped back from the brand in 2008, but returned in 2017 as a consultant.

The fashion giant admitted it was working with Ernst & Young to help decide the ‘best way through’ the upcoming ‘difficult and unstable times.’

Its undoing was blamed by commentators on high prices and a failure to compete well enough with rivals offering same or next day delivery services.

Shoppers at the chain complained that it had become too expensive since it was revealed to be a favourite of the Duchess of Cambridge.

The move comes after LK Bennett reported losses of £5.9 million in 2016/2017, compared with a £100,000 profit in the previous 12 months.

LK Bennett’s founder, Linda Bennett emailed staff on March 1 about the intention to file for administration.

The Duchess has worn dresses and shoes from the high street fashion brand on numerous occasions

Linda Bennett, pictured at Buckingham Palace, received an OBE for services to the fashion industry in the New Year Honours list in 2016

Meanwhile John Lewis will reduce the renowned bonus to 3 per cent of annual salary, with 83,000 partners sharing a pot worth £44.7million, down from £74million the previous year.

John Lewis has now cut the bonus for six years running, and the latest figure is down from 5 per cent last year.

The partnership, which includes upmarket supermarket Waitrose, warned in January that it might have to axe the renowned payout for the first time since 1953 as it battles challenging trading conditions.

Chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield said: ‘In line with expectations set out in June, our partnership profits before exceptionals have finished substantially lower in what has been a challenging year, particularly in non-food.

John Lewis has now cut the bonus for six years running, and the latest figure is down from 5 per cent last year

Pictured, left, chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield, who admits it’s been a ‘challenging year’ for John Lewis as Waitrose (right) recovered its operating profit, climbing 18 per cent to £203.2million

How the price tags on Kate Middleton’s accessories increased after she wore them

Several pieces worn by the Duchess of Cambridge seem to have risen in price since they first made their debut in her wardrobe.

In 2012 Kate was pictured wearing the the LK Bennett Sledge court shoe, which did cost £175, and holding the Natalie Straw Clutch bag, which had a price of £140.

The Sludge wedge increased by £20 after it became popular with Kate Middleton

LK Bennett’s Natalie clutch bag also increased in price by £20 in 2012

Both of these items saw their price increase by £20 after the royal was snapped in public with them.

Branding expert Claire Shiels told Femail how labels can struggle to keep up with demand after public figures wear their clothes.

She said: ‘A sudden and unexpected spike in sales and demand’ can ‘involve huge costs for the label.’

‘The board has awarded a bonus at 3 per cent. This enables us to continue debt reduction, maintain our level of investment, and retains solid cash reserves to cope with the continuing uncertainty facing consumers and the economy.

‘We expect 2019 trading conditions to remain challenging but are confident in our strategic direction and customer offer across both brands.’

In contrast, operating profit at Waitrose recovered, climbing 18 per cent to £203.2 million. The supermarket’s like-for-like sales jumped 1.3 per cent.

The news of John Lewis slashing bonuses comes amid a wave of profit losses sweeping high street giants.

New research collected by Ipsos found footfall was down 4.2 per cent across Britain between the end of 2017 to the end of 2018, while online spending continues to rise.

The fall in customers choosing to shop in traditional high streets has had a crippling effect on shop spaces, as roughly 1,300 stores from January last year have closed.

A detailed breakdown of year on year change from November 2017 to November 2018 revealed the South West and Wales has seen the sharpest decrease in footfall, dropping by a staggering 9.2 per cent.

Scotland and Northern Ireland also recorded higher than average drops, as footfall fell by 5.5 per cent in the same time period.

The West Midlands saw 4.6 per cent less footfall, while London and the South East dropped by 3.1 per cent. While still seeing a slight decline, northern England bucked the trend of sharp drop-offs by only recording a 0.5 per cent fall.

This week it was also announced that hundreds of jobs are at risk at dining chains Giraffe and Ed’s Easy Diner as the owner of both brands revealed plans to close a third of its sites.

Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) announced its intention to enter a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) to close 27 of its 87 restaurants.

It comes as retail chain Paperchase announced more than two-thirds of its 145 stores would need rent reductions of up to 65 per cent to survive, and some would certainly close.

Map shows the average decrease in football in shops across Britain, which fell by 4.2 per cent on average between November 2017 and November 2018

Bloodbath on the High Street: How shops in the UK went from bustling to bust

2018 saw one of the worst years for the UK High Street with retailers shutting their doors and plaguing homes across the country with many job losses.

Crisis hit brands such as House of Fraser and Marks & Spencer fought to keep stores open while other retailers such as New Look pushed for a solution to stop store closures and job losses.

In 2018 nearly 85,000 retail jobs were lost in the UK as businesses continued to go bust as 1,000 retail business went into administration between January and September.

Pictured: A woman walks past House of Fraser in Oxford Street, central London, as the chain fought to keep stores open

As well as this the number of retail outlets left empty was up by 4,400 in 2018 according to data from the Local Data Company.

High Street giant Gap has also announced it will close 230 stores worldwide as its US parent company launches a massive restructuring programme.

The pressure on High Street retailers has hit an all-time high as they continue to try and keep up with the ever growing popularity of online shopping.

Online retailers are able to keep prices low as they don’t face the massive rental costs of physical stores or the staff rates.

While retailers battle the rise in online shopping they are also being forced to battle Brexit, as many supply chain routes and whether or not they will be available in a no-deal scenario have put added cost worries onto retailers as many consider stock piling their items or not importing them at all.

Here are some of the big name retailers which have lost out as they face fierce competition from the rise of online shopping

Carpetright

The carpet retailer is closing 92 stores across the UK. These closures represent nearly a quarter of all UK Carpetright stores.

Toys R’ Us

The UK’s largest toy shop went into administration in February 2018, leading to an estimated 2,000 redundancies.

House of Fraser

The department store chain was on the verge of heading into administration but was rescued at the eleventh hour by Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley.

Maplin

The electronics giant has gone bust, closing shops across the country and putting thousands of jobs at risk.

Mothercare

The baby and toddler chain is closing 60 shops across the UK putting up to 900 jobs at risk.

Poundworld

Poundworld announced it was going into administration on June 11 after talks with potential buyer R Capital broke down, putting 5,100 jobs at risk.

Homebase

The DIY chain set to close 42 DIY outlets shut, putting around 1,500 jobs at risk.

Marks & Spencer

The retailer announced in May it plans to close 100 stores by 2022, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.

In August stores in Northampton, Falkirk, Kettering, Newmarket, New Mersey Speke, Stockton and Walsall all ceased trading.

Orla Kiely

Orla Kiely, the Irish fashion retailer collapsed in September and closed all its stores after a slump in profits.

HMV

In December HMV entered into administration with its flagship London Oxford Street having closed earlier this year.

L.K Bennett

Fashion brand L.Bennett announced it was filing for administration on March 1, 2019. Linda Bennett sent employees an email early in the morning to inform them of the news before it hit news outlets.

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