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Metro
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
5 Netflix shows to watch if you loved Too Much
Link is copied Comments Lena Dunham's latest project, Too Much, recently dropped on Netflix, and it's safe to say that it's been a hit with fans. The 10-episode series follows New Yorker Jessica, whose life is turned upside down when her seven-year relationship ends. Her boss (and sister's ex) convinces her to move to London to work on a project, believing a fresh start is what she needs to heal. But when Jessica, who is obsessed with British culture, arrives in the capital, she finds that London life is nothing like it is in the movies (Picture: PA Wire) However, when she meets Felix, a troubled indie musician, Jessica finally becomes the leading lady in her own imperfectly perfect story. Complete with a hilarious script, unhinged moments, and passionate relationships, it's quickly become a cult classic for the 30-something viewer (Picture: Ana Blumenkron/Netflix) Too Much isn't the only Netflix show providing the goods for this age group, though. There are plenty of other quality shows that follow a similar - and slightly chaotic - vein. So, if like us, you binged the first series as soon as it came out, you're likely looking for something to watch next. Without further ado, here are 5 Netflix series to watch if you adored Too Much (Picture: PA Wire) Nobody wants this? More like everybody wants this. The 2024 show stars Kristen Bell as Joanne, an agnostic sex podcaster, and Adam Brody as Noah, a newly single rabbi. Despite their cultural differences, the pair fall in love, entering a 'will-they-won't-they' style relationship that viewers root for right from the start. But will their meddling families - who don't approve of the match - tear them apart for good? (Picture: AP) Michelle Buteau is Mavis Beaumont, a plus-size stylist who finds herself newly single at 38. With the help of her chosen family, aka her fiercely loyal besties, Mavis works to rebuild her life. Navigating personal problems and career obstacles, she finally gets the recognition she deserves in the fashion industry. According to Mavis, all you need in life is a 'body-positive attitude, cute v-neck, and some lip gloss.' Survival of the Thickest was created by Buteau and Danielle Sanchez Witzel, and based on a memoir of the same name (Picture: Vanessa Clifton/Netflix) Feel Good is a semi-autobiographical romantic comedy written by and starring Mae Martin as a fictionalised version of themself. It centres around Mae, a Canadian comedian and recovering addict, and George, a middle-class English woman, and their complicated relationship. While Mae's addiction causes issues in their romance, George's reluctance to come out also creates problems for the pair. At its core, Feel Good explores the modern-day world of love, addiction and sexuality (Picture: Channel 4/Matt Squire) Based on the 2009 novel by David Nicholls as well as the 2011 film adaptation, One Day follows the 14-year relationship of Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew. The pair meet at a ball after graduating from the University of Edinburgh, and enjoy a brief college romance. However, when they go their separate ways to pursue their dreams, they promise to meet up on the same day each year. For years, they struggle to admit that they're meant for each other. Will fate finally bring them together for good? (Picture: Matthew Towers/Netflix) Lily Collins stars as Emily Cooper, a marketing executive from Chicago who moves to Paris for work. Swept up in the romance of the 'City of Love,' Emily must find a way to balance her new friendships, relationships, and career. From her complex relationship with her neighbour Gabriel and his ex-girlfriend Camille, to dealing with her icy (yet privately sweet) boss Sylvie, there's never a dull moment in Emily's life. Season five is expected to come later this year, and sees Emily starting another new life in Rome with her new beau, Marcello (Picture: Netflix)
Business Wire
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Mavis Tire Completes Acquisition of Midas from TBC Corporation
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mavis Tire Express Services Corp. ('Mavis'), a leading provider of automotive repair and maintenance services and one of the largest independent tire and service providers in North America, announced today that it has completed the purchase of Midas from TBC Corporation ('TBC'). Financial terms of the transaction are not being disclosed. The addition of Midas, a globally recognized automotive service brand with a strong presence across North America, marks a significant milestone in Mavis's growth strategy. With this acquisition, Mavis expands its retail network to more than 3,500 locations across the United States and Canada, including nearly 1,300 franchised locations. Midas will continue to operate as a standalone brand under the Mavis platform and maintain its headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. This transaction strengthens Mavis's position as a leading provider of automotive repair and maintenance services, enabling the company to expand its presence within the dynamic North American automotive service repair industry. As part of its strategic growth plan and disciplined approach to expansion, Mavis will continue to evaluate opportunities to add and seamlessly integrate complementary locations onto its platform. 'We are excited to officially welcome Midas to the Mavis family,' said David Sorbaro, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Mavis Tire Express Services Corp. 'This transaction reflects our ongoing commitment to expanding our portfolio of respected brands and establishing our presence in compelling new markets. We're excited to partner with Midas's talented team and franchisees to build on their legacy of exceptional service and to drive the next chapter of growth together.' Jefferies LLC acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Mavis and Covington & Burling LLP served as legal counsel. About Mavis Mavis Tire Express Services Corp., based in White Plains, New York, is one of the largest independent tire and service providers in the United States, with more than 3,500 service centers across 50 U.S. states and eight Canadian territories. In addition to its core offering of tires from over 21 major brands, Mavis offers a menu of repair and maintenance services including brakes, alignments, suspension, shocks, and exhaust. Mavis, which was founded in 1972 by Marion and Victor Sorbaro and has roots dating back to 1949, has a strong reputation for delivering best-in-class customer service and quality. For more information, visit About Midas Midas is an award-winning franchise brand and leading provider of automotive repair and maintenance services at approximately 2,000 franchised and licensed Midas locations in nearly 20 countries, with approximately 1,200 across the United States and Canada. Midas is known for its industry-leading guarantee. Midas ranked number one in the Automotive Repair and Maintenance Services category in Entrepreneur's 46th annual Franchise 500 ® ranking. For more information, visit
Techday NZ
28-05-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Younger buyers & AI tools reshape APAC business purchasing
Research from Forrester has revealed that business buying in Asia Pacific (APAC) is increasingly shaped by a younger demographic and by the adoption of generative AI in vendor evaluation. According to Forrester's Buyers' Journey Survey 2024, a significant majority of business buyers in the region are now under 45 years old, with 71% falling within this age group. In addition, 68% of APAC buyers use generative AI to research or compare vendors, a finding that underscores changing behaviours in the B2B purchase process. The data is detailed in The State Of Business Buying In Asia Pacific, 2024, which highlights the complexity of today's APAC business buying landscape and notes that younger buyers are increasingly rejecting conventional, seller-focused approaches in favour of more consultative and tailored engagement from vendors. An important driver of this shift is the widespread use of generative AI tools among business buyers. The report notes that the preference for self-service discovery is growing, as buyers look for rich and accessible digital content to guide their independent evaluations before engaging directly with vendors. Findings also show that the attitudes and values of younger buyers are shaping purchasing decisions. Nearly all younger buyers—94%—expressed dissatisfaction with their selected provider, pointing to issues such as failures in implementation or a lack of commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). This age group is more inclined to choose a provider for their industry expertise rather than their history or brand legacy, emphasising the necessity for providers to offer personalised and consultative engagement. The research also reveals a trend towards more inclusive and larger buying groups. Around 18% of APAC buyers reported that purchase decisions now involve 30 or more internal stakeholders, a figure higher than that observed in other regions globally. In addition to this, an average of 10 external stakeholders are also included in these decisions. This trend requires marketers to refine their strategies and create targeted messaging that appeals to a wider array of decision-makers and personas involved in the purchasing process. This shift in the business buying environment is attributed to generational and technological factors, as well as to the broader and more collaborative decision-making typical of the APAC region. The report suggests that B2B marketers should move away from uniform strategies and towards approaches that are highly localised and data-driven to address the varied cultural and organisational contexts across Asia Pacific. The Buyers' Journey Survey 2024 includes responses from a wide regional segment and also provides comparative perspectives with business buyers in Europe and North America. Its findings shed further light on how demographic changes and digital fluency are influencing not only the tools buyers use, but also the values and expectations that shape vendor engagement. Mavis Liew, Executive Partner and Principal Analyst at Forrester, commented on the survey's findings. "The APAC business buying environment is undergoing a generational transformation," she said. "With younger, digitally-native fluent buyers in the majority, marketing strategies built for yesterday's buyers no longer apply. Today's business buyers value expertise, expect personalization, and demand authenticity - it is no longer just about product dominance. To stay competitive, B2B marketers must embrace localised, insight-driven approaches that speak relevance and align to the values, expectations, and complexity of this younger generation. It's time to stop selling and start connecting." Other data points highlighted in the report reinforce the move away from traditional engagement models. Younger business buyers were observed to place greater emphasis on diversity and subject matter expertise, while their approach to buying is more collaborative and inclusive than ever before. The data suggests that firms with strategies tailored around authenticity and relevance, and supported by insight into local market dynamics, are more likely to succeed in APAC's evolving business buying landscape.
Wales Online
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Iconic Coronation Street star returns to screens at 95 after retirement
Iconic Coronation Street star returns to screens at 95 after retirement Thelma Barlow played Mavis Riley on Coronation Street from 1971 to 1997 Thelma Barlow will once again be seen on screens (Image: Justin Goff, UK Press via Getty Images ) Thelma Barlow, the esteemed actress who portrayed Mavis Riley on Coronation Street from 1971 to 1997, has discussed her decision to leave the iconic ITV soap as she steps out of retirement for a new acting role. Following Helen Worth's recent departure from her long-standing role as Gail Platt, Barlow, 95, reflected on her own exit from the show during an appearance on the Conversation Street podcast. She expressed that leaving was the correct choice for her at the time, saying: "It was the right thing for me. Helen's just left, and it's probably the right thing for her too. You just know, I think. I couldn't be doing it now." Barlow also reminisced about returning to theatre work after her stint on television, stating: "But, no, I just felt that I just had to get back to theatre and that happened, fortunately." Thelma Barlow became a household name due to her role in Coronation Street (Image: Ferdaus Shamim, WireImagevia Getty Images ) During her tenure in the cobbles, Barlow's character Mavis became a beloved figure, especially known for her marriage to Derek Wilton (played by Peter Baldwin) and her partnership with Rita Tanner (Barbara Knox) at The Kabin newsagents. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter When asked about the enduring appeal of Mavis's on-screen friendship with Rita, Barlow highlighted the contrasting personalities of the two characters: "Well, they were such opposites to begin with, weren't they? Article continues below "Everyone caved in rather heavily on Mavis to begin with, but it gradually rubbed off on her, this little bit of spirit and she got more strength." The Manchester Evening News reports she continued to describe their dynamic, noting how Mavis often exasperated Rita: "They were really good friends, although there was a lot of stick coming from Rita! I think [Mavis] probably irritated Rita, 'Get some spine, woman, stand up for yourself!', because she was being very soppy with all these menfolk. She had so many men in her life over the years, it never came to anything, though." The former Dinnerladies actress has made a return to the screen in the short film 'Sleepless in Settle', taking on the role of an elderly mother intent on finding the perfect match for her 72-year-old son. Despite originally having no plans to jump back into acting, she was persuaded by a friend to take on the project. Reflecting on her unexpected comeback, she said: "I had no intention of working again, but a friend who had written a lot of things, she's an actress, and a very good one, Judy Flynn, she asked if she could write something for me. "I was delighted, I don't think I hesitated at all. She wrote this lovely piece, and we talked about it quite a lot. We were very much on a wavelength, and we did it about a year and a half ago now. "It was just the best thing ever because I started off in theatre, and it was like being back in my first job with young people. Young technicians, everyone had this great feeling of trying to do the best they could." In a recent interview, following her emergence from retirement to take part in the short film 'Sleepless in Settle', where Thelma plays the character Barbara who embarks on a mission to set up her middle-aged son Alan with a woman, yielding many comedic scenes. Chatting with Radio Times, Thelma shared her reasons for embracing this new role, revealing how her old colleague and friend, the talented Judy Flynn, who is both a writer and director, crafted the character of Barbara expressly with her in mind. Article continues below Thelma expressed: "I was familiar with her work and knew it would be good. The characters are so well drawn, it was a joy. Good writing is easy to learn, there are some lovely lines that reminded me of when I joined Coronation Street."
Daily Mirror
10-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Woman speechless after spotting dead dog's 'ghost markings' on new pups' fur
Jodie Murphy, 37, lost her beloved Sealyham Terrier Mavis and replaced her with pooch Patrick, who is the same breed - but she was shocked to spot what appeared to be Mavis's face in the markings on the back of his head A woman thought she'd gone barking mad... when she spotted her dead dog's face in the fur of her new pup. Jodie Murphy, 37, lost her beloved Sealyham Terrier Mavis and replaced her with pooch Patrick, who is the same breed. Shortly after bringing Patrick home, she was staggered to spot what appeared to be Mavis's face in the markings on the back of his head. Social worker Jodie said: 'We had only had Patrick for a few days when I noticed the ghost markings in his fur. I did think I was seeing things at first, but when I took a picture I could definitely see Mavis. Once you see it you can't unsee it! It's certainly brought me a lot of comfort and just makes Patrick even more special. He's our little heart healer for sure.' Jodie said tragic Mavis, who was put to sleep after suffering a slipped disk, helped her through some tough times. The mum, from Wrexham, continued: 'Back in 2021 when I was 33, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. 'Throughout my two and a half years of chemo, Mavis was my little sidekick – due to covid, I spent a lot of time isolating so Mave and I had many days together on the sofa recovering. It was heartbreaking to have to have her put to sleep but she was paralysed and in so much pain. She was only six-years-old and I thought we had many many years to come. Mavis always had a bit of a clown personality but was very loving and loyal. Patrick shares the same soulful eyes and most definitely has the same playful personality.' According to new research from an international team of psychologists and published Tuesday in the journal Cortex, seeing non-existent faces in inanimate objects, is 'perfectly normal' behaviour. The phenomenon, known as 'face pareidolia,' is due to an interaction between two distinct parts of the brain responsible for visual perception, according to Kang Lee, professor at the Dr Erick Jackman Institute of Child Study at the University of Toronto and lead author of the research. Face pareidolia itself has been known for centuries, but the underlying brain mechanisms were largely a mystery until now. 'We tend to think of visual perception of faces as a bottom up process: we see a face and then our brains interpret that information,' says Lee. But what we have shown is that a lot of what we see and perceive is actually determined by biases that already exist in our brains before any external stimuli is actually processed by the brain.' Examples include people who swear they've seen Jesus on a slice of toast or the Virgin Mary in a cloud formation.
