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Quest Partners LLC lessened its position in shares of UGI Co. ( NYSE:UGI – Free Report ) by 18.1% during the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor owned 17,327 shares of the utilities provider’s stock after selling 3,825 shares during the quarter. Quest Partners LLC’s holdings in UGI were worth $434,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Federated Hermes Inc. boosted its position in UGI by 28.7% during the second quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 3,537,729 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $81,014,000 after purchasing an additional 788,457 shares during the period. LSV Asset Management boosted its holdings in UGI by 13.3% in the 2nd quarter. LSV Asset Management now owns 3,024,750 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $69,267,000 after buying an additional 356,200 shares during the period. ProShare Advisors LLC grew its stake in UGI by 84.9% in the 2nd quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC now owns 2,445,010 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $55,991,000 after buying an additional 1,122,766 shares in the last quarter. Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. bought a new stake in UGI during the 2nd quarter valued at $53,371,000. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its position in shares of UGI by 32.2% during the second quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 2,327,248 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $53,293,000 after acquiring an additional 566,416 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 82.34% of the company’s stock. Analyst Ratings Changes UGI has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Mizuho upgraded UGI from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and boosted their price objective for the company from $27.00 to $30.00 in a research note on Friday, November 15th. Jefferies Financial Group started coverage on UGI in a research report on Friday. They set a “buy” rating and a $28.00 price target on the stock. StockNews.com cut shares of UGI from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 6th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on shares of UGI from $26.00 to $27.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 16th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and two have assigned a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $28.33. UGI Stock Up 15.0 % Shares of NYSE UGI opened at $28.50 on Friday. UGI Co. has a 12 month low of $21.51 and a 12 month high of $28.66. The company has a current ratio of 0.91, a quick ratio of 0.71 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.34. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.12 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.98 and a beta of 1.13. The business has a 50-day moving average of $24.40 and a 200-day moving average of $24.10. UGI Announces Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, January 1st. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 16th will be paid a $0.375 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 16th. This represents a $1.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.26%. UGI’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 120.97%. About UGI ( Free Report ) UGI Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, distributes, stores, transports, and markets energy products and related services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: AmeriGas Propane, UGI International, Midstream & Marketing, and UGI Utilities. It distributes propane to approximately 1.3 million residential, commercial/industrial, motor fuel, agricultural, and wholesale customers through 1,400 propane distribution locations. Featured Articles Want to see what other hedge funds are holding UGI? Visit HoldingsChannel.com to get the latest 13F filings and insider trades for UGI Co. ( NYSE:UGI – Free Report ). Receive News & Ratings for UGI Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for UGI and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .
Amorim enjoyed the perfect start when Marcus Rashford poked the visitors ahead after 81 seconds at Portman Road following excellent play by makeshift right wing-back Amad Diallo. The 39-year-old would have expected United to kick on, but the opposite occurred as Ipswich roared back and claimed a deserved leveller via Omari Hutchinson’s deflected 43rd-minute strike. In the end the visitors were indebted to goalkeeper Andre Onana, who produced two outstanding saves either side of half-time to deny Liam Delap from close-range and ensure they did not taste defeat on Amorim’s big day. While the former Sporting Lisbon boss was happy with the effort of his players, especially in his favoured 3-4-3 system for the first time, he provided a damning assessment of their immediate prospects. “It is hard to expect anything now. It is like not a surprise but you have to see it in the game. That is why I was a little bit anxious, because you cannot understand what will happen in the game. I felt that,” Amorim reflected. “What I understood today is that they are trying, they are really trying. They stay in the positions, they receive information and they try to use it in the game. That is very important. “Even in the difficult moments, I felt they were doing the things we said for them to do. “I know it is frustrating for the fans, but we are changing so much in this moment with a lot of games. We are going to suffer for a long period and we will try to win games. This will take time, but I know we have to win games. “We could lose if it was not (for) Onana. We have to understand that and think and be pragmatic that these guys had two days training to change so much.” The early big calls by Amorim paid off as Diallo, in an unorthodox wing-back role, burst forward past Jens Cajuste’s lunging tackle and set up Rashford, who had been preferred down the middle over Rasmus Hojlund. Something to build on for Ruben's Reds 🧱 #MUFC || #IPSMUN pic.twitter.com/GuzuP6KrHW — Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 24, 2024 Christian Eriksen fizzed an effort wide soon after but Ipswich enjoyed the better of the first half and after Onana produced a miraculous save to deny Delap – following a Leif Davis pass – Town got their reward when Hutchinson turned Casemiro and his left-footed strike deflected in off Noussair Mazraoui. A frantic start to the second period, where Onana denied Delap again after he produced a back flick to Wes Burns’ cross, was followed by a lull before late chances for both teams were squandered as it finished all square in Suffolk. Amorim added: “We started very well but then we should have more possession with the ball. “When we make a new structure and you are so clear on that, they need time to have some fluidity in the game. I felt that but it is two trainings (sessions after the international break) and they did OK.” What also left an impression on Amorim was a buoyant Portman Road. “The atmosphere, you are lucky guys,” he said with a smile. “You have the best, by far, the best league in the world and you see this every weekend, but to tell you the truth, when the game started, it is the same thing since the (Portuguese) third division, I am so focused on the game and I am playing with my players inside the pitch.” Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna, who used to manage United’s Under-18s side, felt his newly-promoted team could have beat his old club and paid tribute to Onana’s sensational two saves to deny Delap. “I thought it was his head to be honest, but if he’s saved that from that range, it’s an incredible save,” McKenna admitted. 🗣️ "Lots of good things and another point." Kieran McKenna's full interview following #IPSMUN is now available on TownTV. ⤵️ — IPSWICH TOWN (@IpswichTown) November 24, 2024 “The save in the second half was probably a big one. I’ve not seen it back but that was maybe the clearest chance in the second half, so that’s a really good save. “We probably had the better chances, but it was an even game. “We certainly felt we could have won it but there is big positives in how we played.”Home | Dlamini dismisses reports that Ndlozi is barred from EFF’s conference EFF Secretary-General Marshall Dlamini has dismissed reports that the party’s MP, Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, has been barred from attending the party’s elective conference in December. Ndlozi has been publicly criticized for his silence, while senior members are leaving the red berets to join the Zuma-led MK Party. Speaking on the sidelines of the Provincial General Assembly in East London in the Eastern Cape, Dlamini has described such reports as misleading and an attempt to defocus the party ahead of its conference. “We’ve got 2,500 delegates that are coming. If you want me to give you the list ... because I can’t speak on behalf of someone ... I think it’s an unfair question. If I can ask you is your colleague going to be at work today? What if he is not there? You are going to come back to me and say this is what you said. I don’t know! We are going to a conference as 2,500 delegates that are sitting and Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is a member of the Central Command Team. So, as a member of the Central Command Team, it’s our conference. Everyone is going to be there,” explains Dlamini. EFF | SG Marshall Dlamini denies claims that Ndlozi has been sidelined: In Limpopo, EFF President, Julius Malema, has told delegates that party’s Limpopo Provincial Assembly in Westernburg, that factionalism, disunity and disloyalty will not be tolerated ahead of the party’s third National People’s Assembly (NPA) next month. He says members must refrain from engaging in behaviour that sows divisions in the party.... “If you keep quiet when your name is used to divide and undermine the integrity of the organisation, your name shall be disqualified from contesting for any position in the organisation. While people do wrong things in your name, you must be able to stand up and say: ‘not in my name’,” he says. Malema has urged candidates to remain loyal to the party — even if they are not elected during the NPA. EFF | Members are expected to be loyal to the party’s constitution: Malema SABC © 2024
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BEIJING , Dec. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At the end of 2024, we take a look back at the Chinese economy's performance this year. China's domestic GDP grew by 5.3 percent year-on-year in the first quarter, 4.7 percent in the second quarter and 4.6 percent in the third quarter this year, with an average growth rate of 4.8 percent in the first three quarters. Since September, as a package of incremental policies continues to yield its effects, China's economy maintains an upward trend. Overall, we are fully confident in achieving our economic growth goal this year. The country's economic performance has been hard-won. Externally, transformations around the world unseen in a century are unfolding at a greater pace, with global economic growth remaining sluggish, and the complexity, severity and uncertainty of the external environment on the rise. At home, domestic demand is insufficient, social expectations remain weak and there are difficulties associated with structural adjustments. The situation is severe and complex, and the task is difficult and weighty. However, under the strong leadership of the Communist Party of China Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, Chinese localities and government agencies are more confident and are taking solid steps to deliver outcomes. The results underscore that "fundamentals of the Chinese economy, and favorable conditions such as a vast market, strong economic resilience and great potential remain unchanged." Huge market, vast space Markets are the scarcest resource. The modernization achieved by 1.4 billion Chinese people has resulted in the addition of a new super-large market larger than those of all developed countries combined. The new development paradigm will enable China to fully unlock its market potential and create greater demand for other countries. With a new car rolling off production line on November 14 , China's annual production of new energy vehicles (NEVs) surpassed the 10 million milestone, becoming the first country in the world to do so. Behind the number is China's robust supply and demand. In the first 10 months, China's production and sales of NEVs grew by 33 percent and 33.9 percent year-on-year, respectively. China continues to take the lead in the electrification and intelligence transformation of the automotive industry, which is attributed to the supply, policy support and demand advantage in the ultra-large market. Markets bring valuable business opportunities. Take cars for example. By the end of June, China had 345 million cars, but the country's car ownership level per 1,000 residents is less than half of that in developed countries. Additionally, China's NEV ownership is only 24.72 million, which means continuous demand in the future. Markets breed competition advantages. China's vast market contributes to the formation of "economy of scale" and "economy of scope," which generates greater profits for enterprises and reduces innovations costs, and also helps provide a large number of application scenarios and boost the large-scale application of innovations. China leads the world in batteries, motors and electronic control technologies, while its intelligent cockpits and intelligent driving are internationally advanced. Thanks to the benign interactions between supply and demand, the industrialization of new technologies and new products is speeding up. Strong resilience, solid basis Resilience strengthens self-belief. China has come to where it is today after overcoming all kinds of difficulties and challenges. Foreign trade is an important barometer in this regard. In the first 10 months of the year, China's foreign goods trade rose by 5.2 percent year-on-year to reach a new high compared with the same period historically. The improvement in the quality and efficiency of the country's foreign trade against the backdrop of shrinking external demand reflects China's economic resilience. This resilience originates from China's solid manufacturing basis and industrial chain advantages. "We could not do what we do without them," Apple CEO Tim Cook said of Chinese suppliers during his third visit to the Chinese mainland this year, as over 80 percent of Apple's 200 major suppliers have set up factories in China . China has the world's most comprehensive industrial categories and a well-rounded industrial system, with the scale of manufacturing industry ranking top for 14 consecutive years. The high-end, intelligent and green development of the manufacturing sector continues to strengthen the stability of the country's industrial and supply chain. In the first three quarters, the manufacturing industry contributed 32.2 percent to the country's economic growth, up 11.2 percentage points. China moved up to 11th place in the ranking of the world's most innovative economies. The basis is solid, and risks and challenges are not to be feared. Resilience also comes from excellent policy adjustments. The nation has been strengthening counter-cyclical adjustments, accelerating the implementation of major national strategies and the development of securities capabilities in key areas while supporting large-scale equipment upgrades and trade-in policies for consumer goods with robust measures, boosting the stabilization of the property market and galvanizing the capital market. The government has also put forward a package of measures to dissolve local government debt risks. This year, a series of existing policies continue to produce effects and incremental policies are being effectively implemented, jointly helping the economy stabilize. Vast potential, strong momentum China's economy has vast potential and many advantages and favorable conditions for sustaining long-term development momentum. China has been the world's second-largest economy for many years, but still has vast development potential in terms of per capita and structure. China's per capita GDP remains relatively low, and the country's amount of infrastructure per capita is only 20-30 percent of that of developed countries. In 2023, China's urbanization rate, which measures the ratio of permanent urban residents relative to the total population, reached 66.2 percent by the end of 2023. Estimates show that each percentage point increase in the urbanization rate could drive 1 trillion yuan ( $137.55 billion ) in investment. Currently, both China's fiscal deficit ratio and government debt ratio are low, and the country's policy toolbox remains well-stocked. The potential also lies in elementary resources. China's human resources in science and technology ranked first in the country and the average length of education received by new entrants into the workforce has increased to 14 years, turning the demographic dividend into a talent dividend. In addition, overall sufficient social capitals, vast room for the highly efficient use of land and the vast unleashing of the potential of digital elements provide solid foundational support. This potential also comes from the huge market. The country's population of over 1.4 billion and middle-income population of over 400 million support a large-scale, diverse and huge domestic market. Accelerating the building of a unified national market will improve overall economic operation efficiency and continuously unleash the potential of domestic demand. Overall, China is a country with vast territory, a large population and unbalanced and uncoordinated development. This is a shortcoming, but also represents potential and a driving force for future development. Sparking vitality and building synergy through reform is essential to continuously unleashing development potential. From implementing regulations for fair competition reviews, accelerating the legislative process of the law on the promotion of the private economy and formulating normal communication mechanisms between governments and enterprises, to releasing a new national negative list for foreign investment and removing all market access restrictions for foreign investors in the manufacturing sector, China's reforms in key fields continue to deepen this year and high-level opening-up advances in an in-depth way. The third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China adopted the Resolution of the CPC Central Committee on Further Deepening Reform Comprehensively to Advance Chinese Modernization. Driven by reform of the economic system, China is correspondingly boosting reform in other fields, and the internal development momentum and vitality will continue to strengthen. Reviewing allows a clear understanding of the situation and better moving forward. While some major economies experience low growth rates and high inflation this year, China is expected to achieve its economic growth target of around 5 percent, and continue to contribute around 30 percent to world economic growth. This stable performance underlines the fact that China's economy will continue to remain on a positive trajectory over the long run. The story was originally published on the front page of the People's Daily on December 8, 2024 View original content: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/global-times-peoples-daily-article-says-favorable-conditions-for-chinas-economic-development-remain-unchanged-302325568.html SOURCE Global Times
'Mass methanol poisoning' which killed British lawyer and five others in Laos could claim MORE lives as 11 backpackers remain in hospital after drinking lethal shots In addition to the six deaths, 14 tourists developed methanol poisoning About 11 other foreign nationals remain in hospital fighting for their lives It is not yet unclear how and where the victims were poisoned By MEGAN HOWE Published: 08:49 EST, 24 November 2024 | Updated: 08:53 EST, 24 November 2024 e-mail View comments Eleven backpackers remain in hospital fighting for their lives after drinking lethal shots in a 'mass methanol poisoning' in Laos which has killed six others. British lawyer Simone White, 28, from Orpington in Kent died after drinking free shots allegedly laced with deadly methanol. Ms White was an associate lawyer specialising in technology and intellectual property at the London office of the American law firm Squire Patton Boggs. After completing her A-levels at St Olave's Grammar School, she studied law at Newcastle University before taking the fast-track course at the BPP law school. She was among six foreign tourists who have died from a suspected mass incident of methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng. In addition to the six deaths, 14 tourists who had been drinking in the party town developed methanol poisoning within days of each other. And about 11 other foreign nationals remain in hospital fighting for lives. It is not yet clear how and where the victims were poisoned. British lawyer Simone White, 28, from Orpington in Kent (pictured) died after drinking free shots allegedly laced with deadly methanol Authorities in Laos detained the manager and owner of the Nana Backpackers Hostel in Vang Vieng but no charges have been laid - the owner and bartender deny any alcohol served at their bar had been contaminated or diluted with methanol Ms White was an associate lawyer specialising in technology and intellectual property at the London office of the American law firm Squire Patton Boggs Melbourne teenagers Holly Bowles (left) and Bianca Jones (right), both aged 19, died following a night out in the party town of Vang Viang this month after drinking tainted alcohol Ms White's friend, Bethany Clarke, a healthcare worker also from Orpington, took to the Laos Backpacking Facebook group to warn other travellers. She said: 'Urgent — please avoid all local spirits. Our group stayed in Vang Vieng and we drank free shots offered by one of the bars. 'Just avoid them as so not worth it. Six of us who drank from the same place are in hospital currently with methanol poisoning.' Sue White, Simone's 'devastated' mother, shared how her 'kind, fun-loving' daughter and friends took 'six shots' each, watered down with Sprite, before falling ill and having 'trouble breathing'. She told The Sun how Simone and two friends took themselves to hospital the day after, but were 'dismissed' by medics, who told them they had food poisoning. By the time an ambulance arrived to take them on to a private facility, Simone was already 'delirious', her mother said, adding 'I think, basically, it had already affected her brain'. Melbourne teenagers Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, both aged 19, died following a night out in the party town of Vang Viang this month after drinking tainted alcohol . The friends, who were on holiday on the island, became ill and failed to check out of Nana Backpacker hostel on November 13. Bianca Jones, 19, from Melbourne, (left) and Holly Bowles, also 19, (right) died in the mass methanol poisoning Jones and Bowles were evacuated to Thailand after asking hostel staff for help and died in separate Bangkok hospitals a week later with loved ones at their bedsides. American tourist James Louis Hutson, 57, was found dead inside his room at the Nana Backpacker Hotel in Vang Viang on November 13. According to the Vientiane Times, workers at the hostel had entered his room after realizing he had not left all day and found him unconscious. The outlet reported that he was taken to hospital, with police finding four empty bottles of beer and two empty bottles of vodka in his room. Meanwhile, horrific details have emerged about the two Danish women, Anne-Sofie Orkild Coyman, 20, and Freja Vennervald Sorensen, 21, who died, as it was revealed the pair were vomiting blood for hours after consuming the drinks. The disturbing final moments were a world away from the picturesque travel photo they shared days earlier after the pair happily posed with friends while in Vietnam. The Danish girls, originally from Roskilde, a town of around 53,000 people 35km west of Copenhagen, were avid travellers. Two Danish girls Anne-Sofie Orkild Coyman, 20, and Freja Vennervald Sorensen, 21, died in the Laos methanol poisoning The two women were reportedly staying in Nana Backpacker Hostel when workers found them unwell in their rooms after they were late to check out. Pictured is the hostel Ms Sorensen is pictured enjoying a drink earlier in their trip, while the women were in Bangkok The women are pictured in Vietnam a few weeks ago, with friends they made while travelling around South East Asia. Ms Sorensen is standing on the far left, while Ms Coyman is standing second from the right After graduating from high school in June last year, they spent time exploring Italy and Hungary before saving up for a big 2024 trip around South East Asia. In September, the pair spent time travelling around Thailand, before venturing on to Cambodia, then journeying to Vietnam, before making their way to Laos. Shortly after the poisoning a man who shared a mutual friend with Ms Sorensen and Ms Coyman posted a warning online, urging other travellers to be cautious about their drinks. 'The past few days I have been busy with a Belgian friend looking for two girls he travelled with,' the man wrote. 'For more than 72 hours, no contact could be made while they had agreed to meet in Vang Vieng. 'The strange thing was that their last message was that they had both been vomiting blood for 13 hours... They have both since died.' According to local police reports obtained by the Sydney Morning Herald, Ms Sorensen and Ms Coyman drank at the hostel before going to local bars on the evening of November 12. They arrived back around midnight but spent the entire next day in their room, before they were discovered about 6pm lying on their bathroom floor unconscious. Ms Jones' (pictured) parents who was evacuated to Thailand and died in hospital surrounded by loved ones Ms Bowles' (pictured) died following a night out in the party town of Vang Viang alongside her friend Ms Jones Hostel manager and bartender Duong Duc Toan (pictured) is reportedly among 'a number of people' who have been detained by police for questioning, but no charges have yet been filed They were taken to Vang Vieng Hospital in a coma before being transported to a hospital in the capital of Vientiane. They were reportedly declared dead at about 3.30am on the 14th. The Laos government has recently broken its silence on the mass poisonings and vowed to 'bring the perpetrators to justice'. Officials said they were 'deeply saddened' and extended their 'deepest condolences' to the families of the victims. 'The government of the Lao PDR is profoundly saddened over the loss of lives of foreign tourists in Vang Vieng District, Vientiane Province and expresses its sincere sympathy and deepest condolences to the families of the deceased,' the statement read. 'The government of the Lao PDR has been conducting investigations to find causes of the incident and to bring the perpetrators to justice in accordance with the law. 'The government of the Lao PDR reaffirms that it always attaches the importance and pays attention to the safety of both domestic and foreign tourists.' Following news of Ms Jones' death, local police attended Nana Backpackers to question employees. Police demanded to see which spirits were used by bar staff on the night Ms Jones and Ms Bowles were provided free cocktails, The Herald Sun reported. Laos Police were seen talking to employees and inspecting bottles of spirits inside the bar during their visit to the hostel. The hostel owner, Duong Duc Toan, is reportedly among 'a number of people' who have been detained by police for questioning, but no charges have yet been filed. But he and the hostel's bartender Toan Van Vanng denied any alcohol served at their bar had been contaminated or diluted with methanol. Toan said he bought the alcohol from a certified distributor and that free shots of Tiger Vodka had been served to around 100 guests. The manager said he had yet to received any complaints from other backpackers who been given shots on the night. To prove his point, he even drank from one of the vodka bottles that were in use on the night to prove it was safe. Share or comment on this article: 'Mass methanol poisoning' which killed British lawyer and five others in Laos could claim MORE lives as 11 backpackers remain in hospital after drinking lethal shots e-mail Add commentThe stock market crashed on Black Friday in October 1929. All the way through college, instructors repeated this fact. Black Friday evoked the aura of gloom and doom. Then, during the past 40 years, overzealous marketers decided to goose holiday sales by creating a new meaning for Black Friday. This one crashes your credit card while supposedly boosting the stock market. Every year at this time, people inexplicably stand in line at big-box stores waiting to save $20 to $100 on a TV, smartphone, tablet or new pair of snowshoes. It’s almost as if merchants slipped something into the water supply that turns consumers into shopaholics. This column explains technology, so what does that have to do with Black Friday (or more recently, Cyber Monday)? Many of the products offered at discounts on Black Friday are discontinued models that manufacturers and merchants eagerly desire to clear from the stock room to make space for the new models arriving in January. There’s nothing wrong with buying the current product rather than the forthcoming one. New models generally offer nominal improvements over the existing models. Most people won’t notice if the TV screen is 5 percent brighter or the laptop is 5 percent faster. You probably won’t see any improvements in snowshoes or bicycles. Most stores offer a limited number of Black Friday “door busters.” If they only have half a dozen in stock, and you’re the seventh person in line, then you’re out of luck. No snowchecks! Beware of “house brands.” These may be a good bargain all year round depending on what company actually manufactures them. Stores benefit from greater markups on house brands so they can afford to advertise them as teasers for Black Friday. Also be aware of custom models from major brands. When you try to compare the Samsung on sale at the big-box store with what looks like the identical model at a local retailer, you may not notice the model number is a digit or two different. This may mean nothing, or it may mean a lot. You are not privy to what is behind the screen. When a company such as Best Buy orders 50,000 of a certain custom TV, you can bet LG and Samsung will jump to keep the contents and price precisely where the jumbo retailer specifies. Even if you snare a real bargain at the big-box store, the onus is on you to transport it home, set it up and learn how to operate it. Obviously, this is easier with a laptop or food processor than a 65-inch TV. Most local merchants attempt matching the prices of big-box stores on standard model numbers. When you buy from locally owned merchants, they usually go the literal extra mile to deliver. They also often set up the product (and offer to haul the box away) and frequently provide brief tutorials on how to use the product. Should there be a problem with the gear, you won’t have to stand in line at a customer service counter for half an hour to have a rude person tell you it’s your problem. Depending on the equipment, manufacturers insist on directly servicing it, but at least the local shop will provide initial advice and, if necessary, advocacy with the manufacturer. Local Champaign-Urbana electronics retailers include, in alphabetical order: Glenn Poor’s Audio-Video, Good Vibes, Picture Perfect Technologies and Premier Sound & Design. There also are a few independent computer stores such as EP Computer, Illini Tech Center, Micro Systems, Ramjet and Simplified Computers. So, when Black Friday rolls around, relax. Savor your coffee or tea at the usual hour at home rather than shivering in a long line at a faceless national chain. Think about what your time is worth verses what you might save. Your best bargain is time to yourself and/or with your family at home, a true Thanksgiving.
LIVE Boxing Day Test: Smith’s chance to push for century after Konstas heroicsThe holidays are almost here, and upcoming Black Friday sales might have you thinking about upgrading your computer setup. Black Friday is indeed a great time to save big on higher-priced items like electronics. If you're still working or gaming from a laptop screen, it might be time to think about a first or second monitor to give you more screen space. But with so many options to choose from, selecting a monitor can seem like a daunting task. What size? What resolution? What price? Choosing just the right monitor doesn't have to be overwhelming. Dell has monitors that fit every style of user and their specific needs; here's what to consider when making your decision. For top-notch color, resolution and brightness If you're seeking the best in color, resolution and brightness, you probably want to go for the Dell UltraSharp 27 Inch 4K USB-C Hub Monitor. This high-end model offers stunning visuals that are paired with Dell's ComfortView Plus, which reduces potentially harmful blue light emissions without compromising color. On the back side, the Dell UltraSharp has a connectivity hub with ports for all of your devices. For getting the job done If you just need a simple, office workforce monitor to get the job done, the Dell 24 Monitor delivers. The seamless 24-inch display runs at a high refresh rate for smooth scrolling, and boasts vivid colors for high-contrast and crisp workflows. Quick-access USB ports also make it easy to slot this monitor into your existing work setup, and keep other devices plugged in. For seamless gaming The Alienware 32 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor is sure to impress even the most discerning gamer. This 32-inch screen features 4K resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate to deliver seamless action. The curved display immerses you in your virtual world, while Dolby Vision offers clear contrast between darks and brights. Plus, the adjustable stand gives you customization and a clever way to hide cables. Alienware is currently offering a 10% discount for Dell Rewards members (You can join for free if you're not already a member.) The coupon can be found under the Benefits tab of your Dell Rewards account, and is valid through November 24 and again from December 9 to January 31. For a little bit of everything, everyday Maybe you're not a work-from-home warrior, but you still want a high-quality display for entertainment or light gaming. That's where you'll want to go for the Dell 27 Inch 4K UHD Monitor . This large display offers ultra-high resolution for brilliant visual detail, and AMD FreeSync technology for a smooth gaming experience. The built-in speakers make it an easy pick for your entertainment needs, too. For a budget-friendly choice For the wallet-conscious among us, there's still an option that delivers Dell-quality visuals at a lower price point. This Dell 24 Inch Monitor clocks in at $139.99, and gives you a crisp HD image with blue light-reducing ComfortView technology. This model, which uses 85% post-consumer recyclable plastic, also includes internal speakers and essential connectivity ports. Upgrade your setup with a Dell monitor today Whether you're a remote worker, an avid gamer or use your computer for a little of everything, it's hard to go wrong with a monitor from Dell. Dell's Black Friday sale is a great time to find significant savings when you upgrade your setup. If you purchase a new monitor before December 9, Dell Rewards members receive 2X rewards. And if you're a student with a valid academic email address, you can get an extra 5% off monitors, plus 3% back in Dell Rewards. Don't wait: Check out Dell's holiday deals and upgrade your computer setup with a slick new monitor this year.
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NBA's Christmas Day ratings skyrocket, even going up against NFL gamesNo landfill changes on Neebing’s agendaGoogle Street View | PACE vans help seniors make it to their medical appointments. Access to senior care in the most rural areas of the Central Valley has long been a challenge. Transportation, managing doctor and specialist visits or struggling to find in-home care options, many seniors in the Valley are left with a “what about me?” feeling. For Tulare and Kings counties, help is on the way at the new PACE Center. Opened this past summer, the center fills a much-needed role for senior care in an underserved region. But how did senior health care get so difficult to access in the Valley, and what does PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) hope to bring to the community? It’s well known that the region has trouble recruiting health care professionals. That’s exacerbated by the sheer demand as the population ages. Rural areas have it the worst. Anshuman Srivastava, a Visalia physician, said that nationwide, 57 million Americans reside in rural areas. The Central Valley has historically fallen behind urban regions in senior care access. “Because of this the health disparity has gotten worse compared to the urban areas,” Srivastava said. “If you compare the data...we have around a 21,000-health-professional shortage in rural areas compared to only a 900-shortage in urban areas.” Srivastava said the issue often stems from prioritization of other essential needs over health — not due to lack of concern, but lack of awareness. “I’m not going to blame any people, patients or populations about it,” Srivastava said. “It’s more because health was never a priority for them.” Grady Dodson, the Visalia PACE Program Director at Family Healthcare Network, agreed that a lack of health care professional incentives also have caused the Valley to fall behind. The opening of a new PACE Center, providing senior care to residents in Tulare and Kings counties, hopes to change the narrative for senior care. PACE stands for Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly and aims to provide just that — a continuum of well-rounded, holistic care for seniors, comprising many of the various specialties the community requires under one roof. Founded by Dr. William Gee and social worker Marie-Louise Ansak in San Francisco in 1971, the program keeps senior citizens out of hospitals and nursing homes, focusing on improving the quality of life for communities’ most health-vulnerable populations. “We want to see seniors age in place, remain in their communities,” Dodson said. “We know the quality of life for them is much higher there than it is, per say, going into a skilled nursing home.” The PACE Center in Visalia is funded by Medicare and functions as its members’ primary care provider, along with offering specialist services and partnering with local specialists to fill the gaps not directly provided by PACE itself. The 25,000 square-foot center, located at 500 E. School Ave. in Visalia, also boasts its own facilities including a day center for recreational therapy activities. Programming is meant to combat depression and loneliness — something that is elevated in the senior community. At the PACE center, members receive a hot lunch, engage in games and activities and also have access to a quiet room, as well as bathroom facilities with showers for members in need of hygiene assistance. “It’s really a holistic approach to their care,” he said. “The PACE Program also helps with taking care of their medications.” PACE’s system has patients working closely with an interdisciplinary team (IDT) to determine their individual needs. “Each member of the IDT, they all do their assessments — they spend a great amount of time with the participant,” Dodson said, evaluating their diets, social needs and other health concerns. “Each new participant gets that thoroughness to individualize their care plan.” Dodson added that each patient also has their own voice, granted the ability to advocate for themselves. Families also have the ability to voice their concerns. “It really becomes personal because there’s not a ‘cookie cutter,’ unlike other health care models that are out there,” he said. “PACE is guided by that principle.” Dodson said that through PACE’s work, MediCal has saved $131 million in health care costs through finding correct services for patients, preventing overlap of services and improving general day-to-day life through continuous care. In addition to the personalized services offered at PACE, the center also offers transportation — a key need for many senior residents in more rural communities. “Many of our seniors suffer from health issues simply because of a lack of transportation,” Dodson said. “If you have parents and loved ones, aunts and uncles, grandparents — some of them are not getting there because you’re busy at work and they can’t get to their next appointment.” An employee in the health care field for 17 years, Dodson, a Valley native, said that he has seen many different medical models, but said that PACE’s holistic approach and access to care is second-to-none in the health care industry. The center’s treatment of its members differs from the standard health care industry’s technique of “for service” visits. “Similar to Costco, they’re a member,” Dodson said. “You don’t treat members the same way you treat a customer; a customer’s going to be a one-time shopper...that’s the current model we have in health care now.” WelbeHealth company recently announced plans to build a second Visalia PACE center — 17,000 square feet at 1150 S. Ben Maddox Way in a complex that already includes a Kaweah Health clinic and DaVita Dialysis, reported the Sun-Gazette newspaper. WelbeHealth is a physician-led public benefit company founded in 2015 that provides comprehensive health care services for seniors. There are 99 PACE Centers and Alternative Care Sites in 27 counties serving 22,000 participants annually throughout California. Tulare and Kings county residents interested in PACE must be 55 years or older, live in the region served by a local PACE Center, be certified in the State of California as requiring nursing home-level care and be able to live safely in the community with PACE assistance. The Tulare/Kings County PACE Center can be reached at (877) 326-PACE (7223) or by email at pace@fhcn.org. Visitors are also welcome to stop by for more information at the PACE Center in Visalia, located at 500 E. School Ave. Access to senior care in the most rural areas of In a competitive real estate business that is constantly changing, On Tuesday, Dec. 10, The Business Journal hosted its 11th Access Plus Capital, a nonprofit community development financial institution that
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