Apr 4, 2023 | Business
Bhatias passion for education is deeply personal. Born in a rural village in India, her parents, Prem and Venkamma Reddy, became the first in their respective families to pursue higher education when they left to attend medical school in Vellore. Shortly after Bhatia was born, her parents left her in the care of the village community and moved to the U.S. for further medical training, hoping to achieve the quintessential American dream. Five years later, her parents moved her to Staten Island where she started public school.
Coming to a new country, meeting parents I had never known, and not knowing the language was challenging. In school, I had no way to communicate and children would say they couldnt understand me, that I was speaking Chinese, Bhatia recounts in an interview. I had to teach myself English and how to live in this new world.
Years later, her family moved to the High Desert region in California, and Bhatias hard work paid offshe graduated as the president and salutatorian of her graduating class. She went on to attend the University of California, San Diego before pursuing medical school at UCLAs School of Medicine. Meanwhile, her father, a cardiologist, went on to found Prime Healthcare Services and its flagship hospital, Desert Valley Hospital. For over two decades, Prime Healthcare purchased financially struggling hospitals, rebuilding their infrastructure and implementing state-of-the-art technology, and in 2001, the Reddy family founded the affiliated Prime Healthcare Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to the mission of saving hospitals in underserved communities.
Today, Prime Healthcare Services is one of the largest private healthcare systems in the United States with 45 hospitals in over a dozen states14 of which are owned and operated by the foundationserving 2.6 million patients in over 600 communities.
As the President and Chair of the foundation, Bhatia is motivated to improve the lives of others by increasing opportunities. Had it not been for education, my parents couldnt have accomplished what they did, nor would I be here coming from the village that I did, Bhatia states, so we run a scholarship program to provide high school and college students scholarship funds to pursue education in healthcare.
Scholarships are only a small part of the foundations far-reaching investments in medical education. In 2018, Prime Healthcare Foundation gave $60 million to establish a not-for-profit medical school, the California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), where Bhatia acts as Founding Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees and Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Education. Now in its fifth year, the school saw its first graduating class of MD students in the spring of 2022, when Bhatia announced an additional $10 million gift from the Prime Healthcare Foundation. Established in one of the most underserved counties in the state of California, CUSM was founded with the intention to democratize medical education, utilizing a clinically integrated, global curriculum which was expressly designed to be widely shared.
The innovative curriculum has paid dividends both domestically and abroadduring the Covid-19 pandemic, the curriculum allowed the foundation to adapt their response to every region of the country in which they operate hospitals, a feat for which Bhatia earned Congressional and state recognition. The Prime Healthcare Foundation also donated lifesaving medical equipment to hospitals in India in 2021.
Amidst all of the innovation and accolades, Bhatia remains close to her roots and strives to help others achieve their goals through healthcare and education. I think my story really speaks to the values that fundamentally differentiate this country, and its really all about the opportunities that I never dreamed were possible where I started out, Bhatia states. Now, I want others to have that same type of experience and, in turn, be able to give back.
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Apr 4, 2023 | Business
Israel’s largest and leading winery, Carmel Winery, is expanding its premium wine brand – Carmel Signature with two new red varietals just in time for Passover.
The Carmel Signature fine wines were launched two years ago with great success as the luxury wine brand of Carmel Winery, and includes four series: Vats, Single Vineyards, and two iconic wines, Carmel Mediterranean and Limited Edition.
As part of their ongoing innovation, Carmel is expanding the Single Vineyard series with the introduction of two new wines produced from vineyards grown in volcanic soil. These two wines join the other exceptional wines offered in the Carmel Single Vineyard series.
The new Volcano series is comprised of fine wines from the best vineyards of the winery’s unique and rich terroir.
According to Etti Edri, Export Manager at Carmel Winery, “The Carmel brand introduces new selections of wines to its Signature series, along with a prestigious and up-to-date new look. These two new wines, a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Merlot, are both grown in an Upper Galilee vineyard rich in volcanic soil, hence the name Volcano. These are the wines worth waiting for, to celebrate memorable occasions and milestones. And, both are a perfect complement to the upcoming Passover holiday.”
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2019 MACHPEA HILL
Vintage 2019, Dry red wine, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. After gentle pressing and fermentation in stainless steel vats, the wine is aged in French oak barrels for 18 months and continued to mature in its bottle for another year. The wine’s subtle aromas include black and red fruit, cinnamon, vanilla, fresh red strawberry fruit flavors, tobacco, and mint. This premier wine is rich and full bodied, with soft and powerful tannins and a long and elegant finish. This wine will continue to mature over the coming years, and pairs well with dishes such as roasted lamb chops, roast beef, or smoked cheddar cheese. This vineyard is located in the northern Galilee, at an altitude of 915 meters (3,000ft) above sea level. This is a vineyard with an area of 30 dunams (7.4 acres), which was planted in 2014. (MSRP: $60)
MERLOT 2019 EVYATAR CREEK
Vintage 2019, Dry red wine, 100% Merlot. This wine was aged in French oak barrels for 18 months and continued to mature in its bottle for another year. The wine’s complex and powerful aroma combines red and black fruits, black pepper, mint, and licorice, with a fresh and ripe taste. Characterized by a full to medium body, it presents balanced tannins on the palette, and has a long, slightly bitter and refreshing finish. This wine pairs well with dishes such as roasted lamb chops, roast beef or smoked cheddar cheese. The vineyard is located in the Upper Galilee. (MSPR: $60)
Yiftah Perets, Head Winemaker, Carmel Winery, says, “Carmel Signature draws on the long-standing traditions of Carmel Winery, a mix of old and new, including respect for the past while incorporating innovation and technology to produce the best possible wines from the best vineyards. The entire wine making process is overseen with preciseness from start to finish, from the selection of the vineyards, fermentation, and dedicated families of growers, to the wine’s bottling and aging.
The wines are produced in unique growing areas, reflecting the regional differentiation, and illustrate how growing regions perform in harmony with specific varieties adaptation, to produce some of the finest wines from the flagship Carmel Winery collection.”
Carmel’s new Signature wines, Merlot Evyatar Creek, and Cabernet Machphea Hill, were recently launched at the Kosher Food & Wine Experience in NYC, hosted by Royal Wine Corp.
For additional information visit the CARMEL WINERY website and Royal Wine Corp., the largest producer, importer and exporter of kosher wines.
About Carmel Winery
CARMEL WINERY
Founded in 1882 by Baron Edmond de Rothschild – owner of the famous Chateau Lafite-Rothschild in Bordeaux – Carmel Winery works with 108 families of wine growers to nurture some 3,500 acres of top vineyards in Israel, from the Galilee and the Golan Heights in the North to the Negev in the South. These vineyards include some of the finest individual vineyard sites in the country. Carmel uses state-of-the-art technology to produce an array of wines that range in style as well as in price point, from entry-level wines to premium bottlings. With 139 years of knowledge, experience, and uncompromising quality, Carmel’s wines earn well-respected scores and prestigious awards from the international wine community.
All of Carmel’s wines are certified OU Kosher and OU-P. For more information, please visit http://carmelwines.co.il/en/about/.
Apr 4, 2023 | Books, Business
RALEIGH, N.C. – April 3, 2023 – PRLog — Henry A. Lambert of Lambert Development is pleased to announce that reservations are now being taken for ownership at The Lansing condominiums, coming soon to 101 Enterprise Street in Raleigh.
Positioned within footsteps of Raleigh’s iconic Village District, residents of The Lansing will easily stroll to dinner, shop for groceries, indulge in spa treatments, and much more, all within a two to eight minute walk from home. The light-filled designer residences at The Lansing will cater to those in search of modern, low maintenance living in one of Raleigh’s most desirable locations.
“Notable features at The Lansing include detailed kitchens, an abundance of windows allowing a terrific infusion of natural light, and multiple options for outdoor living,” says Lambert. “Our Enterprise Street location is spectacular, not only in regard to walkability to the Village District, but also in terms of proximity to Downtown Raleigh, NC State University, and major thoroughfares.”
The Lansing is located around the corner from Clark Townhomes, another Lambert property in Raleigh. “With no availability remaining at Clark Townhomes, The Lansing will offer an excellent opportunity for those seeking a Lambert home in the Village District area,” Lambert continues. “Molly Barnes with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices York Simpson Underwood Realty has represented Lambert Development with great success at both The Brannan and The Vega condo properties in Durham; we are pleased to have her as Sales Director at The Lansing.” Joining Barnes in sales at The Lansing is Raleigh Broker Lee Williams of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices York Simpson Underwood Realty.
Designed by MHAworks, PA with construction by Resolute Building Company, The Lansing will be a five-story residential building with a well-appointed ground floor lobby and secure parking below the building. Thoughtfully detailed floor plans consisting of one to three bedrooms will range from 825 to 2,394 square feet. In a nod to Lambert’s passion for cooking, each home will feature a meticulously planned kitchen, including locally crafted cabinetry, ample kitchen storage, and Bosch stainless steel appliances. Residents will enjoy panoramic green and/or city views via a folding 10′ wide Centor glass door in each home, leading to a private terrace. A ground floor club room with a catering kitchen will overlook a densely landscaped community terrace with indoor and outdoor seating; the outdoor patio will include a firepit, pergola with grill, refrigeration, and outdoor cabinetry.
Other amenities will include a well-equipped fitness room with an exterior exercise area, a mail room with delivery-friendly package lockers, refrigerated space for grocery deliveries, private storage per home with the availability of secure bike storage, and optional car charging stations. Additionally, Lambert Development has worked extensively with NORESCO, one of the most respected energy consulting services in the US to ensure that the common areas of the building will substantially exceed code and conventional standards for indoor air quality. HEPA (hospital grade) filtration systems will be utilized in the amenity and fitness rooms. Pricing at The Lansing will range from the high $500s to $1 million+.
Lambert Development is a privately owned real estate development company founded by Henry A. Lambert. The company is known for its expertise in developing luxury condominiums, distinctive townhomes, mixed-use retail/loft properties, commercial properties, and the renovation of historic sites in numerous cities across the country. Locally, Lambert Development has completed single family, condominium, and townhome projects in Apex, Cary, Durham, Holly Springs, and Raleigh.
For more information, visit TheLansingRaleigh.com or call 919-410-7210.
Apr 4, 2023 | Business
Loveforce International has signed Humboldt County and Eureka California native Bobby Long to a recording contract. Long is a veteran musician and has been involved in several important bands local to Humboldt County including Country Fever. He is currently a member of Dr. Squid. He will be a Featured Artist on the label.
The deal includes artist, songwriting and publishing royalties for Long. It includes close to 30 instrumental versions of his compositions and recordings. It also provides an option to include his future writing and recording projects.
Loveforce International is a record label that has released over 300 Digital Music Singles since it’s inception in late January 2020. The label’s music is available on most major streaming and downloading platforms worldwide and is distributed to 156 different nations.
“Bobby Long is an excellent musician and arranger. We plan on utilizing his music for both Digital Music Singles and sync licensing,” said Loveforce International CEO Mark Thomas.
For further information contact, Evan Lovefire at (661) 523-4954.
Apr 4, 2023 | Business
Siam Cement Group (SCG), Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), and Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate towards achieving carbon neutrality in Thailand.
(Left to right) Hiroki Nakajima, President of CJPT, Masanori Katayama, Chairman and Representative Director, CEO of Isuzu Motors Limited, Roongrote Rangsiyopash, CEO of SCG, Koji Sato, President and CEO of Toyota, Satoshi Ogiso, President and CEO of Hino Motors Ltd.
SCG and Toyota jointly established Siam Toyota Manufacturing Co., Ltd., an engine production company, in 1987. SCG also made a capital investment in Toyota Motor Thailand, Co., Ltd., Toyota’s local entity in Thailand, in the following year. Since then, SCG and Toyota have long been deepening the strong trusting relationship between both, while growing the two companies’ businesses in line with the development of Thai society and economy.
SCG and Toyota, both of which have been supported and raised by Thailand, have been exploring collaboration with CJPT to contribute to the country through carbon neutrality have been aiming for conducting social implementation and achieving results by the end of this year, considering with CJPT how they can contribute to the happiness of the 67 million Thai citizens under the concept of “doing what can be done now, together with partners who share the same view” towards carbon neutrality in Thailand. After considering the use of solar and hydroelectric power generation and conducting Carbon Neutrality Mobility Event in Thailand, the three companies reached an agreement to deepen and expand the existing collaboration between SCG and Toyota, and to promote initiatives for carbon neutrality suited to Thailand in the three areas of energy, data and mobility, taking advantage of the country’s resources.
In order to immediately start working on the three areas, SCG, Toyota and CJPT will conduct social implementation projects throughout the self-supporting cycle of producing, transporting and using energy in some special economic zones in Thailand. Thereafter they will verify the outcome; and try to create the basic unit which can be deployed to other regions. The three companies will also take on the challenge of visualizing actions and effects toward carbon neutrality, such as by calculating the potential effect in case of expanding this collaboration throughout Thailand, based on the amount of CO2 reductions achieved through the initiatives announced today.
Roongrote Rangsiyopash, President and CEO of SCG, said, “This project not only develops and extends innovations and technologies from leading international organizations but also plays a crucial role in encouraging industrial sectors to collaborate in addressing the global warming crisis in line with Thailand’s goals attaining carbon neutrality by 2050 and achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2065, which is consistent with SCG’s ESG 4 Plus approach.”
Koji Sato, President of Toyota, commented, “Today’s announcement follows a meeting between the top managements of SCG and Toyota in December last year, where the view was shared that we should work with partners to implement what contributes to Thailand. We are very much encouraged that we can collaborate with SCG which has long been supporting us. Together with SCG and CJPT, we will accelerate our efforts toward carbon neutrality so we can give back to Thailand that has supported our business.”
Hiroki Nakajima, President of CJPT, said, “Through this collaboration, CJPT will join hands with various partners to drastically strengthen the movement of people and goods in Thailand while taking on what we can do now to reduce CO2 emissions. We would like to help enhance people’s quality of life, in our efforts to repay our gratitude to the Thai society.”
CJPT, which joined the agreement, is capitalized by Isuzu Motors Limited, Suzuki Motor Corporation, and Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. in addition to Toyota, and is promoting initiatives centered on logistics efficiency and electrification. A new company “CJPT-Asia” (tentative) will be established in Thailand as soon as the necessary procedures and preparations are in place, to further accelerate CJPT’s carbon neutrality initiatives in Asia, including this collaboration. As part of CJPT’s efforts in Asia, Hino Motors, Ltd. is also participating in exploring areas of contribution towards this collaboration. Since carbon neutrality should be tackled by all industries and all people in a joint manner, the three companies of SCG, Toyota and CJPT would like to further collaborate widely with partners who share the same view and intention towards carbon neutrality and giving back to Thailand.
For more information, https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/39033348.html.
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