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In a landmark financial development, Payaza, a leading African financial services provider, has secured approval for a N50 billion Commercial Paper issuance from FMDQ Exchange. This milestone underscores Payaza’s commitment to becoming Africa’s most trusted payment gateway by delivering seamless, secure, and innovative financial solutions tailored for Africans. The N50 billion Commercial Paper program will significantly enhance Payaza’s liquidity, allowing the company to scale operations, diversify its product offerings, and strengthen its market leadership across Africa. Commenting on the development, Mr Seyi Ebenezer, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Payaza, said: “This approval reflects the confidence placed in our vision by key financial stakeholders. It marks a pivotal step in our journey to deliver innovative, accessible, and scalable financial solutions across Africa. With this opportunity, we are well-positioned to bolster liquidity, expand our services, and drive strategic investments that empower individuals and businesses to thrive in a dynamic economy.” Payaza’s recent successes include an investment-grade rating from Global Credit Rating (GCR), an affiliate of Moody’s, a globally recognized risk assessment firm operating in over 40 countries. This rating reflects Payaza’s strong financial structure, operational efficiency, and robust governance, further solidifying its credibility and boosting investor confidence. Renowned for pioneering digital payment platforms and tailored credit solutions, Payaza leverages cutting-edge technology to bridge financial service gaps across Africa. The company’s vision to become Africa’s foremost fintech powerhouse continues to drive its efforts in promoting financial inclusion and delivering sustainable solutions for underserved markets. According to Mr. Philips Akinyele, Payaza’s Chief Technology Officer; “The N50 billion Commercial Paper approval is more than a financial milestone; it reinforces our dedication to building innovative solutions that drive economic inclusion and growth across Africa. This move will enable us to deepen our offerings, strengthen infrastructure, and create opportunities that transform lives.” As Payaza advances its ambitious expansion strategy, the company continues to inspire confidence among stakeholders, redefine financial solutions, and lead the transformation of Africa’s financial ecosystem. ——- Payaza Africa Limited is a leading financial services provider committed to revolutionizing Africa’s financial landscape through innovative, accessible, and technology-driven solutions. With a focus on bridging financial service gaps, Payaza offers secure payment platforms, tailored credit solutions, and scalable financial products designed to foster economic inclusion and drive sustainable growth. Backed by strong governance, operational excellence, and a recently earned investment-grade rating, Payaza continues to build trust among stakeholders and solidify its position as a trusted partner for individuals and businesses across Africa. The company’s vision is to become Africa’s foremost fintech powerhouse, delivering solutions that empower communities and transform the continent’s financial ecosystem.Virginia played a recurring role in President Jimmy Carter's long life , from his Navy stint in Norfolk in the 1940s when the young ensign sought to save money for a Buick, to a 1976 presidential debate at the College of William & Mary, and a 2019 Loudoun County stop in which he questioned the legitimacy of President Donald Trump's election. Carter, who died Sunday at 100, came out of nowhere to win the presidency in 1976, largely on his strength in the South, but Virginia was the exception — the one Southern state he did not carry. Forty years later, Virginia again was an outlier as the only Southern state that Trump did not carry in 2016. Carter took part in Virginia's first foray in the modern era of televised presidential debates. On Oct. 22, 1976, he faced off with President Gerald Ford at William & Mary’s Phi Beta Kappa Hall . The debate, moderated by ABC’s Barbara Walters, came 10 days before the election and drew an estimated 62 million viewers. Virginia reacts to death of former President Carter In April 1979, Carter became the first president to address Virginia Democrats' Jefferson Jackson fundraiser, touting his energy plan during an appearance at the Hotel John Marshall in Richmond. The 39th president was a frequent speaker at Virginia colleges and universities after he left office in 1981. Carter, who taught at Emory University in Atlanta following his presidency, kicked off a 1987 talk with students at the University of Virginia by referring to Thomas Jefferson: "When he left the White House (he) had better judgment than to become a professor at a college." Carter spoke fondly of his family's roots in Virginia. One of his ancestors, Thomas Carter, came to Virginia from England in 1635. Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter — who died in November 2023 at 96 — married in July 1946. The Carters spent the first two years of their married life in Norfolk as Carter embarked on his Navy career, serving as an ensign on the USS Wyoming. Jimmy Carter and President Gerald Ford participate in a debate at the College of William & Mary in 1976. TIMES-DISPATCH During a campaign stop in Norfolk in September 1976, Carter said he and his wife moved to Norfolk four days after they were married in July 1946. Their first son, Jack — now 77 — was born at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth in July 1947. In November 1976, weeks after Carter was elected president, Richmond Times-Dispatch reporter Wilford Kale interviewed three Norfolk residents who had known the Carters in the 1940s. The Carters lived in the Bolling Square Apartments on Buckingham Avenue and were saving their money to buy a Buick. Their one-bedroom apartment rented for about $100 a month. Kale noted that in Carter's book "Why Not the Best?" the future president wrote that when he served on the Wyoming, he was paid $300 per month. Beyond the rent, he paid $54 for his food aboard the ship and $75 for a war bond, leaving $71. Donald Cottingham served as a junior officer with Carter on the Wyoming, a former battleship that had been converted as an experimental vessel on which the Navy tested prototypes of electronics, gunnery and other equipment. Cottingham said the ship was known as the "Chesapeake Bay Raider" because it headed out into the bay on a Monday and would return on a Friday. Cottingham said he and his wife, Christine, socialized with the Carters and other young couples during those postwar days. Christine Cottingham showed the reporter a small green autograph book that she used as a guest book at parties. One of the pages was marked "Mrs. and Mr. J.E. Carter Jr. Plains Ga. 5-12-48." Christine Cottingham said the Carters were not along one night when the young couples went to a familiar haunt at the Officers' Club, which they dubbed the "Wyoming Room." "We were having a ball, but the Carters were not with us. So, we decided to send them a collect telegram, saying that we would all be over soon to have a drink with them," she recalled. "It was about midnight, and we were all happy and having a good time," she said. "Well, we really didn't get over there until later and when we arrived" around 2 a.m., "our telegram was plastered on the front door (of the apartment complex) and written on it was: 'Go home. You are not welcome!' " The Carters left Norfolk in 1948, when he was accepted for submarine duty. "We weren't thinking of Jimmy or anyone else becoming president," Donald Cottingham recalled. "As ensigns, what we were thinking about was becoming lieutenant." When Carter’s father, James Earl Carter Sr., died in 1953, he was released from the Navy and returned to Plains, Georgia, where he took over the family’s peanut farming business. Carter served on the local board of education, in the Georgia state Senate from 1963 to 1967 and as Georgia’s governor from 1971 to 1975. As he contemplated a bid for national office, Carter came to Virginia and campaigned for Henry Howell's bid for governor in November 1973. During his 1976 presidential run, Carter made multiple campaign stops in Virginia, including to Alexandria and to Roanoke. He also made news when his campaign sent a mistaken missive to Lt. Gov. John Dalton, a Republican, thanking him for his supposed endorsement. Dalton, a future Virginia governor, wrote back: "The letter was obviously misdirected, as is your position favoring repeal of Virginians' right-to-work law and your running on a platform that is liberal, anti-defense, pro-busing and expensive." One of the notable aspects of Carter's 1976 campaign was that he spoke openly about his "born again" Christianity. In a June 1976 Richmond Times-Dispatch story about Carter's faith, Dwight C. Jones, then pastor of First Baptist Church in South Richmond and a future state delegate and Richmond mayor, said: "I think it's going to have an effect on the religious community. It's been a long time since we've heard a political candidate come out with that kind of explicit religious tone." Jones said Carter "has hit a major chord by campaigning in Black churches." But Jones added that he hoped Black people would "require an affirmation" from Carter on his stands that affect them "before we would run en masse to him." William & Mary government professor John McGlennon said Carter's debate in Williamsburg "came at a critical time in the 1976 campaign" as he worked to contrast himself with President Richard Nixon and Vice President Gerald Ford. "Carter carried his own luggage into the Williamsburg Lodge, where he and his staff prepared for the debate. The campus and community were buzzing with excitement about the attention coming with the debate, even if the student body was distinctly Republican, overwhelmingly favoring President Gerald Ford in a campus survey," McGlennon said in a statement on Sunday. In the 1976 post-Watergate presidential election, Carter won nationally, but narrowly lost Virginia to Ford by about 23,000 votes out of 1.7 million cast. (No Democrat would carry Virginia for president until Barack Obama in 2008.) U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., worked with Carter as a young law school graduate. “Jimmy Carter gave me my first job out of law school, and I have deeply admired his service since leaving the Oval Office," Warner said in a statement on Sunday. "His dedication to building homes through Habitat for Humanity has always brought back warm memories of my father, who also volunteered with the organization well into his eighties. Like much of the Greatest Generation, President Carter will be remembered by what he built and left behind for us — a model of service late into life, a tireless devotion to family and philanthropy, and a more peaceful world to call home.” During his presidency, Carter made appearances in Virginia related to politics, policy and recreation. Democratic presidential candidate Jimmy Carter, campaigns ib Oct. 23, 1976, in the Old Town section of Alexandria. ASSOCIATED PRESS For example, in September 1977, he campaigned in Roanoke, Norfolk and Williamsburg with Howell, who was making his third and final unsuccessful bid for governor. In April 1979, Carter attended the Democratic fundraiser at the Hotel John Marshall. The former Navy man made multiple trips to Hampton Roads, including a Memorial Day trip to Norfolk in May 1980, where he spoke aboard the USS Nimitz and welcomed home the Indian Ocean Battle Group after a lengthy deployment. As for recreation, Carter went fishing off Virginia Beach twice as president and once at Camp Hoover, a camp in Shenandoah National Park. During his 1980 reelection bid, Carter was beset by troubles — from the Iranian hostage crisis, including a failed rescue mission — to rising inflation and a nomination challenge from Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass. That March, Rosalynn Carter addressed Virginia Democrats' annual fundraising dinner at the Hotel John Marshall. She shook hands with a Goochland County Democrat who wore a lapel button that read: "Still for Carter, Despite Everything." Then-state Sen. Doug Wilder, D-Richmond, endorsed Carter for reelection, though he said Carter’s domestic performance was "dismal." President Jimmy Carter and first lady Rosalynn Carter wave to reporters as they walk to a car that took them to visit Camp Hoover in the Virginia mountains on Oct. 25, 1978. The Carters flew by helicopter to the late President Herbert Hoover's fishing camp 100 miles west of Washington, D.C., to spend a short time there. Charles Tasnadi, Associated Press Late in the campaign, Carter made two trips to the Virginia suburbs. He signed a $48 billion education appropriations bill at the Loudoun County campus of Northern Virginia Community College . Then, he signed a $796 million mental health package at the Northern Virginia Mental Health Institute in Fairfax County. In the 1980 election, Republican Ronald Reagan swamped Carter in Virginia by more than 135,000 votes — nearly 13 percentage points — as part of his national landslide. Wilder, the nation’s first Black governor, met with Carter in Virginia while he was president and in Georgia after he left the White House. In a telephone interview on Sunday, Wilder credited Carter as "the first American president I knew of who spent significant time on the need to invest in Africa" and establish independent nations there. "I was always impressed with his straightforward acumen," he said. Similarly, Wilder commended Carter, "a man of the South," for his appointment of Black people as judges and other high-ranking positions, such as Andrew Young, a former civil rights activist and congressman, as American ambassador to the United Nations in 1977, the first African American elevated to the position. "You pick a Black man to bring nations together, a Black man of the South, that was bold," the former governor said. Wilder said he was always impressed with Carter's intelligence and professional accomplishments, which he often hid beneath his image as a humble peanut farmer. Wilder "I feel that history will accord and afford him his rightful place in the pantheon of great world leaders," he said. Following his presidency, Carter tapped Virginia scholar Steven H. Hochman , who had helped research Dumas Malone's multi-volume biography of Thomas Jefferson, to help research his presidential memoir. In 1984, Carter delivered a lecture at Roanoke College, where he said the U.S. should work to reduce nuclear arsenals and to safeguard human rights. In July 2015, Carter visited the Costco on West Broad Street in Henrico County to sign copies of his book "A Full Life: Reflections at 90." During that stop, he had a reunion with former shipmate John Kaufman, 92, of Earlysville, after 68 years. Carter was 94 and his vice president, Walter Mondale, 91, when they appeared together in Loudoun County in 2019 for a donor retreat and auction at the Lansdowne Resort and Spa. Carter caused a stir in the Loudoun County appearance, when he suggested that Trump was an illegitimate president. "There's no doubt that the Russians did interfere in the election and I think the interference — although not yet quantified — if fully investigated would show that Trump didn't actually win the election in 2016," Carter told interviewer Jon Meacham at the time. "He lost the election, and he was put into office because the Russians interfered on his behalf." Trump, traveling in Japan, told reporters that Carter was a nice man, but "a terrible president." Trump posted on social media on Sunday: " The challenges Jimmy faced as President came at a pivotal time for our country and he did everything in his power to improve the lives of all Americans. For that, we all owe him a debt of gratitude." President Jimmy Carter addresses the crew of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz off the Virginia coast on May 26, 1980, upon its return from nine months in the Persian Gulf. The president said, “Your presence has been the major factor in protecting the lives of the 53 hostages still held.” Bob Daugherty, Associated Press In a 2015 interview with The Times-Dispatch, ahead of his book signing at the Henrico Costco, Carter said he wished he had done a few things differently. "I'm sorry I didn't send another helicopter to rescue the hostages in Iran, and I'm sorry that I didn't get a second term," Carter said. But the nation’s 39th president said he had few regrets. "I've had some regrets," he said, "but most of the time I have been overwhelmingly grateful and gratified at the way things have worked out in my personal and political life." Jimmy Carter and President Gerald Ford participate in a debate at the College of William & Mary in 1976. TIMES-DISPATCH Carter in Virginia, April 8, 1979 Masaaki Okada 09-25-1977 Jimmy Carter visits Virginia. Bob Jones 04-08-1979 Jimmy Carter in Virginia. Masaaki Okada 04-08-1978 Carter in Virginia Richmond Times-Dispatch In late October and early November 1973, Georgia Gov. Jimmy Carter (left) visited Virginia to campaign for Henry Howell. BOB BROWN Democratic presidential candidate Jimmy Carter, campaigns Oct. 23, 1976, in the old town section of Alexandria, Va., a Washington suburb. (AP Photo) Anonymous President Jimmy Carter shows off his catch after an excursion on the yacht Gannet in Virginia Beach, Va., on June 29, 1978. The Carters were hosted by Norfolk attorney Peter Decker, who owns the vessel. Carter’s wife Rosalyn and daughter are behind and at his side. (AP Photo/Barry Thumma) Barry Thumma President Jimmy Carter holds up two of the fish he caught off Virginia Beach, May 14, 1979. At left is Norfolk attorney Peter Decker who hosted the president. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty) Bob Daugherty FILE - President Jimmy Carter attends memorial services for eight servicemen killed in the unsuccessful attempt to rescue the American hostages from Iran, May 9, 1980, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Dennis Cook, File) Dennis Cook FILE - Jimmy Carter, left, and Gerald Ford, right, shake hands before the third presidential debate, Oct. 22, 1976, in Williamsburg, Va. (AP Photo/File) STF President Jimmy Carter addresses the crew of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz off the Virginia coast on May 26, 1980, upon its return from nine months in the Persian Gulf. The president said, “Your presence has been the major factor in protecting the lives of the 53 hostages still held.” Bob Daugherty, Associated Press President Jimmy Carter and first lady Rosalynn Carter wave to reporters as they walk to a car that took them to visit Camp Hoover in the Virginia mountains on Oct. 25, 1978. The Carters flew by helicopter to the late President Herbert Hoover's fishing camp 100 miles west of Washington, D.C., to spend a short time there. Charles Tasnadi, Associated Press President Jimmy Carter lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, Nov. 11, 1978 to commemorate Veterans Day. Carter was slated to speak after the wreath-laying at the cemetery across the Potomac River from Washington. Soldiers assisting Carter are unidentified. (AP Photo/Ira Schwarz) Ira Schwarz Jimmy Carter, Democratic Presidential nominee, stands under the spot light during his audio check at the Beta Kappa Theater, Oct. 22, 1976, Williamsburg, Va., prior to his debate with President Gerald Ford. (AP Photo) Anonymous Jimmy Carter, Democratic Presidential nominee, stands under the spot light during his audio check at the Beta Kappa Theater, Oct. 22, 1976, Williamsburg, Va., prior to his debate with President Gerald Ford. (AP Photo) Anonymous 04-08-1979: President Carter, with Richmond Mayor Henry L. Marsh III, approaches the Hotel John Marshall. Don Long 09-06-1976 Jimmy Carter in Va. Richmond Times-Dispatch 04-07-1979: President Carter greets State Sen. Adelard Brault (left) upon his arrival in Richmond, while Lt. Governor Chuck Robb (right) son-in-law of the late President Lyndon Johnson peers over his shoulder. Also on hand are (center) Richmond Mayor Henry Marsh III and his wife. President Carter is making a brief visit to Richmond to attend a democratic fundraiser. amk/Bennett
The Australian share market may be sinking on Thursday but the same cannot be said for ( ) shares. In morning trade, the ASX 300 stock has burst out of the gates and rocketed 20% to 38 cents. Why is this ASX 300 lithium stock rocketing? Investors have been scrambling to buy the company's shares this morning after responding very positively to the release of an after the market close on Wednesday. According to the release, the lithium developer has entered into a subscription agreement with Germany's largest car manufacturer, . This will see the company issue and sell approximately 15.5 million shares to Volkswagen at a price of C$4.42 per share for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately C$69 million. The release notes that the subscription price that has been agreed represents a 65% and 35% premium to the 30-day and 90-day volume weighted average trading price of its TSX listed shares. Upon closing, Volkswagen will own approximately 9.9% of the ASX 300 lithium stock's issued and outstanding common shares on a pro forma non-diluted basis. What else? Patriot Lithium also revealed that it will enter into a binding offtake term sheet with Volkswagen's wholly-owned and vertically integrated battery manufacturer, PowerCo. This will see Patriot supply 100,000 tonnes of spodumene concentrate (SC 5.5 target) per year over a 10-year term. This offtake is expected to supply PowerCo's cell production activities in Europe and North America. This includes its battery cell factory in St. Thomas, Canada. It notes that St. Thomas is intended to become PowerCo's largest cell factory with a production capacity of up to 90 GWh. This is enough to produce over one million electric vehicles a year. Commenting on the investment and offtake agreement, the ASX 300 lithium stock's CEO and managing director, Ken Brinsden, said: We welcome Volkswagen and PowerCo as our strategic partner. This is a pivotal milestone for Patriot as we bring in a long-term strategic partner who is already a major participant in the European and North American battery supply chain as the first customer of the globally significant Shaakichiuwaanaan Project. This investment is consistent with our long-term strategy for Patriot to become a global lithium leader and a key supplier of lithium raw materials to the emerging North American and European battery materials supply chains. Volkswagen Group board member for Technology, Thomas Schmall, adds: This investment represents a significant milestone in our journey toward a fully electric future. By collaborating with Patriot Battery Metals, we are not only securing key raw materials for cutting-edge sustainable battery technology but also reinforcing our commitment to North America.A Doha Forum panel discussion on Promoting Dialogue and Diversity Through Art has highlighted the importance and key role of museums in understanding diverse cultures and promoting societal dialogue in an increasingly digital world. Speaking at the session on Sunday, Caroline Hancock, senior curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the upcoming Art Mill Museum, underlined the irreplaceable value of physical engagement with art. “Museums remain a place for experience, a place for deep encounters, for learning in particular, learning and unlearning, a place for empowering very diverse audiences, and this happens in multiple ways,” she said. “I am a great believer in the power of art and artworks, and the actual physical experience of being with artwork as individuals and also how one interacts with it as a collector,” Hancock added. “Museums are really a place where you can explore your own identity but also learn so much about other cultures,” the expert said. Hancock noted that the Art Mill Museum’s ambitious vision extends beyond traditional visual art, aiming to be a multidisciplinary space that covers film, industrial design, crafts, and fashion, creating a highly inclusive and international platform for artistic expression. The expert said that its unique location, integrated into Doha’s urban landscape, further underscores its role as a vibrant community hub and tourist destination. “Museums are destinations – they are also tourist destinations – really important places within a city, within a country,” Hancock stated. “The Art Mill Museum has one of the most beautiful locations ... it will actually recycle a still active industrial flour mill, which is very close to the Museum of Islamic Art.” The panel, moderated by Dr Jelena Trkulja of Qatar Museums, also included Qatari artist Bouthayna al-Muftah, Ecuador’s Minister of Culture Romina Muñoz Procel, and Lusail Institute director Dr Alain Fouad George. Drawing on her stint as director of Ecuador’s National Museum, Procel shed light on the unique experiences that museums offer that the digital world cannot replicate. She echoed Hancock’s view, stressing the critical role of museums in preserving and interpreting cultural heritage, even acknowledging the complexities inherent in existing collections which may reflect past biases. The minister said that preserving and managing collections offer an opportunity to understand people’s way of thinking. “We can disagree, but we can also respect that way of life, and for me, this must be the starting point for knowledge, for dialogue, for democracy, for the common good,” Procel said. The minister also highlighted the political challenges faced in expanding museum collections, citing instances where public officials resisted investment in national cultural heritage. She expressed optimism however, noting a shift in perspective under Ecuador’s current administration, which recognises the significance of cultural production in nation-building. Related Story Doha Metro records 200mn in ridership Technology at heart of Qatar’s industry; key growth to come from technology, AI and innovations: says al-Kuwari
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I get compliments on it all the time. I rarely purchase clothes from Amazon. I decided to give it a shot, and this one knocked it out of the park. Every time I wear it, I get asked where it's from. Other people can't believe it's from Amazon. It's a must-purchase and wardrobe staple." — Michael Get it from Amazon for $43.99 (available in sizes S–XXL and in 25 colors). 20. A mock-neck midi with a soft stretch fabric you can accessorize with knee-high boots, a long wool jacket, and et voilà, you'll be stylish and warm. Get it from Free People for $70 (available in sizes XS–XL and in five colors). 21. A bodycon pencil dress that looks so. damn. chic. And while the importance of owning the perfect LBD is no secret, it's likely you've had the same one for...decades (#guilty). I believe it's time we both level up. Promising review: "I love this dress. Simple, classy, and professional. It molds to my body in all the right ways, and it wasn't too long. It can be worn with a nice necklace to spruce it up, and flats and/or pumps. The material is also versatile enough so that it can be worn year-round; all you need is a pair of stockings or tights, but the dress will work either way. I plan to order more colors." — LadyLestat Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in sizes L–5X and in six colors). 22. A cropped V-neck made from brushed cashmere for the fa-la-la-la holidays and all the dinners/happy hours/events you'll be attending whilst traveling. Get it from J. Crew for $168 (available in sizes XXS–3X and in seven colors). 23. A knit pullover that will never get the chance to grace the insides of your Ikea Malm dresser because it will be worn every. damn. day. Versatility is the secret sauce that makes this top so irreplaceable; in other words, you can put this s*** on everything. Promising review: " This is a great sweater...quality material, thick without being too hot. It's not tunic length, but it works with leggings. I have it in three colors: black, blue, and white." — Mel D. Get it from Amazon for $37.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and in 24 colors). 24. A classic crewneck sweatshirt for leggings, jeans, shorts... the limit does not exist. A fleecy inner fabric means this feels like you're wearing your softest blanket. Get it from Alo for $118 (available in sizes 00–22 and in 10 colors). 25. A square-neck long-sleeve maxi to wear for all those vacay outings. Dinner at a nice restaurant? Wine tasting? Exploring a new city? Here's your dedicated 'fit. Promising reviews: "Versatile, fitted, great material and a perfect travel dress." — Crystal "I love the way this dress fits. It is very versatile, and the fact that it can be worn to something elegant or you can wear it to something very casual." — Tehraney Isler Get it from Amazon for $56.99 (available in sizes XS–XXL and in nine colors). 26. A tiered bell-sleeve top because it's wonderful for daytime office parties which, in my humble opinion, are also the best parties. Free bagels in the conference room and complimentary pizza for lunch? *And* I don't have to show up after hours of working to mingle with colleagues? Bliss. Promising review: "This top is perfect for what I was looking for. The fabric is nice enough that you could dress it up. But the shirt is casual enough that you could pair it with jeans. The fit is perfect." — Jenessa Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in sizes S–3XL and 29 colors). 27. A plain boat-neck tee to avoid making the gravest packing error: coming equipped with 10 dressy outfits and not a single "basic" thing for quick coffee runs or long walks. Promising review: "This top has become one of my favorites! Soft fabric, great fit, good pattern, stretchy, and very comfortable. I'm considering getting another one!" — Simona Get it from Amazon for $14.20+ (available in sizes XS–XXL and in 17 colors). Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will not play Sunday and head coach Kyle Shanahan said the lingering discomfort is a concern. Purdy sat out Friday after he participated in the start of Thursday's practice with the 49ers, then retreated indoors for what Shanahan said was a treatment session. Brandon Allen, 32, will start in Purdy's place, and the 49ers are also without defensive end Nick Bosa (oblique). Shanahan said players believe in Allen, even if he's an unknown. "Outside of here people haven't seen a lot of Brandon. But it's his second year (with the 49ers)," Shanahan said. "Obviously guys want Brock up, but guys are excited to see Brandon play." Shanahan said they are "a little surprised" Purdy experienced tightness and discomfort in his shoulder after an MRI exam on Monday that showed no long-term cause for concern. "The way it responded this week, it's really up in the air for next week," Shanahan said of Purdy. Allen is familiar to Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, who was an assistant coach with the Rams during Allen's two-year run in Los Angeles. Allen broke into the NFL in 2016 with the Jaguars and is 2-7 in nine career starts. He went 1-2 with the Broncos in 2019 and 1-5 in six starts over two years with the Bengals in 2020 and ‘21. Shanahan said Allen's confidence grew throughout the week and he doesn't anticipate a major change in how he calls the offense. Left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) also missed practice for the third consecutive day. Without disclosing the nature of the ailment to Purdy's throwing shoulder, general manager John Lynch confirmed Friday an MRI exam took place to determine the severity of any injury. Allen worked with the first team most of Thursday and Friday with Joshua Dobbs also taking snaps. Lynch described Purdy's status for the 49ers (5-5) this week as "tenuous." "Hopefully, he makes progress, and we can have a shot at this weekend, but we'll see," Lynch said in an interview with KNBR in San Francisco. "I think it's tenuous." When Purdy was on the field this week, he primarily worked on the side in position-specific drills with QB coach Brian Griese. Williams played through an ankle injury last week after being listed as questionable but exited the stadium with an exaggerated limp on Sunday. Run game coordinator Chris Foerster said the 49ers aren't where they want to be at 5-5 because they haven't won close games, not because of injuries. "Seven games left is like an eternity," Foerster said. "So much can happen. Do the math. What was our record last year? It was 12-5. I was on a 13-win team that was nowhere near as good as the team last year." With or without Purdy, Foerster said the challenge for the 49ers is not to give up the ball to a defense that has 19 takeaways. The 49ers have 13 giveaways this season. --Field Level MediaSmart homes might get more connected next year with new Shelly smart devices that feature an absolutely massive claimed range. The 11 devices are part of Shelly's line of Wave devices that support the Z-Wave Long Range specification and are supposed to release sometime in the first half of 2025. The Z-Wave specification is meant to extend the connectivity of smart home devices that are connected to your home Wi-Fi network without piggybacking off other devices like Amazon 's Sidewalk IoT network. It also is supposed to forgo pulling down too much cellular data. The technology is found in many of the best smart home devices and smart home hubs . According to Shelly, the ZWLR can support up to 4,000 devices on a single network and should "co-exist" on the same network as a Z-Wave node. The devices mostly appear to be entry and light-based, though it includes a smart plug. “With new devices featuring support for ZWLR, Shelly is helping break down smart home connectivity barriers, empowering homeowners, security installers, and commercial property owners and managers with unmatched range, scalability, and energy efficiency to redefine their automation experience,” said Leon Kralj, CTO of Shelly Group in a press release. ZWLR has existed since 2020, with more products coming slowly coming online in 2020. The certification is supposed to remove the need for a mesh network with multiple repeaters. Instead, everything connects directly to a central node. It has a line-of-sight wireless range of 1.5 miles (at full power). We have to imagine that is true in a wide-open plain, but in the city with obstructions it might be half of that. That's still a massive range for connectivity. Presumably that extended range could let you turn lights on or open blinds before entering your house. Shelly did not provide pricing for these Z-Wave products but it did note that these products are supposed to be compatible with older Z-Wave products and networks. However, a Z-Wave hub built on the Z-Wave 700 or 800 series platform is necessary to take advantage of the 1.5-mile range. More from Tom's Guide
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Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggles, shouts while entering courthouseIn recent years, there has been a growing concern about the protection of minors in the digital age. With the rapid development of technology and the prevalence of social media platforms, young people are increasingly exposed to various online risks and challenges. To address this issue, the "Prosecutors' Public Classes" series has been broadcast on Kwai, a popular short video platform, aiming to educate minors about the law and provide them with essential legal knowledge to safeguard their rights and well-being.
Furthermore, the individual duels on the field will be a sight to behold, with top-class players from both sides vying for supremacy in their respective positions. Whether it's Ronaldo vs. Dias in a battle of experience and skill, or De Bruyne vs. Dybala showcasing their creativity and vision, fans can expect a spectacle of footballing talent on display.Meanwhile, the university administration also took steps to address the incident and uphold the integrity of the canteen operations. They reaffirmed their commitment to providing a safe and healthy dining environment for students and stated that they would work towards resolving the conflicts among food stall operators in a fair and transparent manner.Josh Hubbard scored 25 points and Claudell Harris Jr. scored 21 on 6-of-9 shooting as Mississippi State escaped with a 91-84 win against Prairie View A&M on Sunday in Starkville, Miss. Prairie View A&M took a 65-64 lead with 10:38 remaining, but Hubbard and Harris Jr. each scored seven points to power the ensuing 14-1 run that put Mississippi State up for good. Hubbard punctuated the rally with a 3-pointer that made it 78-66 with 5:51 to play. The Bulldogs (8-1) stretched their lead to as many as 13 points in the closing minutes to notch their second straight win. Shawn Jones Jr. added 11 points for Mississippi State, while Michael Nwoko added 10 points and 10 rebounds. RJ Melendez also netted 10 points. The Panthers (1-8) were led by the trio of Nick Anderson (21 points) Tanahj Pettway (20) and Marcel Bryant (19). Pettway drilled 4 of 5 3-pointers and Bryant grabbed seven rebounds. Prairie View A&M got off to a hot start, opening up a 27-12 lead with 10:42 left in the first half. It was a surprising haymaker from the visitors, who entered the game winless in Division I play and faced a Bulldogs team that was ranked last week. Mississippi State eventually found its stride offensively, turning things around with a 32-17 run to tie the game at 44 entering halftime. The Bulldogs shot 50 percent from the field overall in the first half, but only made six of their 17 attempts from 3-point range (35.3 percent). Their defense remained an issue throughout the half, with the Panthers hitting 16 of their 27 shots (59.3 percent) and canning 5 of 8 3-pointers. Neither team led by more than five early in the second half until Mississippi State pulled away. The Bulldogs finished the game shooting 55.6 percent from the floor (30-of-54) and drilled 11 of 26 attempts (42.3 percent) from long range. They outrebounded Prairie View A&M 35-22 and outscored them 31-20 in bench points. The Panthers held a 34-32 advantage in points in the paint and shot 56.4 percent overall for the game, including 52.6 percent (10-of-19) on threes. --Field Level Media
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