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GTCR Announces Sale of RevSpring

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

CHICAGO, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GTCR, a leading private equity firm, announced today that portfolio company RevSpring, Inc. ("RevSpring" or "the Company"), a leader in patient and consumer engagement and payment solutions, has been acquired by healthcare-focused investment firm Frazier Healthcare Partners.

Key Points: 
  • Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, RevSpring is a leading provider of end-to-end communication and payment solutions in healthcare and financial services.
  • In total, RevSpring sends 1.5 billion communications and processes over $8 billion in payment volume annually for its healthcare and financial services customers.
  • GTCR partnered with CEO Scott MacKenzie and the RevSpring management team to transform the business through investments in technology and product development and strategic acquisitions.
  • "It has been an incredible journey for RevSpring with GTCR," said Mr. MacKenzie.

Leading ASPM Platform ArmorCode Appoints Aaron Feigin as Chief Marketing Officer

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

ArmorCode, the leading unified Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) platform for managing vulnerabilities and weaknesses across applications, infrastructure and the software supply chain, today announced the appointment of Aaron Feigin as Chief Marketing Officer.

Key Points: 
  • ArmorCode, the leading unified Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) platform for managing vulnerabilities and weaknesses across applications, infrastructure and the software supply chain, today announced the appointment of Aaron Feigin as Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Feigin brings 25 years of experience leading communications and marketing for disruptive technology brands, including Sumo Logic, VMware and Borland.
  • Prior to ArmorCode, Feigin was the Chief Communications and Brand Officer at Sumo Logic, a leader in big data analytics, security and observability.
  • The ArmorCode ASPM Platform unifies the siloed world of software security and helps organizations understand and improve their software security posture.

ADCOLOR Announces Speakers for ADCOLOR 2023 Conference

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ADCOLOR, the premier organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting diverse professionals in the creative industries, today unveiled additional details for ADCOLOR 2023. The 3-day event – set to take place November 9 – 11 at the J.W. Marriott Los Angeles LA Live in Los Angeles, CA – will include a wide range of speakers, topics and events embodying this year's "Double Down & Double Up" theme.

Key Points: 
  • Speakers include Tracee Ellis Ross, Morris Chestnut and more
    New industry presidents from AKQA, MullenLowe, Ogilvy and Wieden+Kennedy to be honored with this year's ADCOLOR | Adweek Beacon Award
    NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ADCOLOR, the premier organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting diverse professionals in the creative industries, today unveiled additional details for ADCOLOR 2023.
  • This year's conference will be hosted by Author, Empowerment Speaker and Global Performance Director, Keanna "KJ Rose" Henson.
  • ADCOLOR will then close out ADCOLOR 2023 with the 17th Annual ADCOLOR Awards on Saturday, November 11th.
  • For updates and information on ADCOLOR 2023, please follow ADCOLOR on Instagram , Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn .

Calories and kilojoules: how do we know the energy content of food, and how accurate are the labels?

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

To work out how much energy is in different foods and drinks, we need to first look at a few core concepts.

Key Points: 
  • To work out how much energy is in different foods and drinks, we need to first look at a few core concepts.
  • Firstly, you’ve probably heard of the units of measurement for energy – calories – as well as the metric equivalent, which is joules.
  • When energy in food is estimated, it is the amount of energy food and drinks provide for these bodily processes.

How are calories estimated?

    • This gold-standard method involves placing a small sample of food or drink inside a device known as a bomb calorimeter.
    • The amount of heat released is directly related to the amount of energy in the food, allowing a calculation to be made.
    • This method is most commonly used for foods rich in fats and is considered the most reliable (but expensive) method.
    • Named after legendary food researcher Wilbur Altwater, this system uses a standard conversion factor for each macronutrient found in food and drinks.

Why do foods have calories written on them?

    • However, homemade food items sold at places like a fresh market may not be required to provide a nutrition information panel.
    • Fresh foods such as fruit, vegetables and meat also don’t require a nutrition information panel.

Different international standards


    Both kJ and kcal refer to energy – they are just two different units of measurements (such as how inches and centimetres are two different units for measuring length). Kilojoules (kJ) is part of the International System of Units (SI). Australia, New Zealand and some parts of Europe use kJ. The United States and the United Kingdom use kcal. To convert between calories and kilojoules you use the conversion factors:
    • As for how many calories are acceptable to eat, the Australian Guidelines for Healthy Eating estimate the average adult requires about 7,000kJ or 1,670Kcal every day.
    • However, differences in age, gender, size, health and physical activity will influence how much energy a person needs.
    • To estimate your personal energy requirements, you can use this nutrients and dietary energy calculator.

How much energy do we expend thinking and using our brain?

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

But does our brain burn more energy when engaging in mental athletics than it does during other activities, such as watching TV?

Key Points: 
  • But does our brain burn more energy when engaging in mental athletics than it does during other activities, such as watching TV?
  • Tracing brain energy consumption can be done using both sugar and oxygen, but oxygen is the more accessible option.
  • Tracing oxygen consumption, the brain accounts for about 20% of the body’s energy consumption, despite only representing 2% of its weight.

How do we know?

    • We can’t measure brain energy consumption in humans in this way, but we can follow the oxygen, as increased brain activity requires more oxygen.
    • Research indeed shows increased mental load (such as performing mental arithmetic, reasoning, or multitasking) is linked to increased oxygen consumption (measured via CO₂ release).

Can we measure oxygen use just in the brain?

    • That extra supply of oxygen-rich blood is region specific and can be (literally) channelled with micrometre precision to active neurons.
    • Since blood and its oxygen are weakly attracted by magnetic fields, we can use MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), a radiation-free tool, to obtain an, albeit indirect, measure of brain activity.
    • But unfortunately, we can’t use MRI to tell us how much energy our brain uses for different mental activities.

So, how much does brain activity increase?

    • MRI studies have shown attentively monitoring moving objects compared to passively watching them increases brain activity in our visual cortex by around 1%.
    • But interestingly, processing visual information leads to a reduction of activity in auditory areas, meaning we spend less energy processing the sounds in our environment.
    • This works the other way around as well: when we attend to auditory information, we reduce our visual processing activity.

Then why do we feel exhausted after too much mental activity?

    • Complex mental tasks are typically also emotionally challenging and lead to increased activation of our sympathetic nervous system, ultimately leading to mental and physical fatigue.
    • The good news is we don’t have to worry that too much mental activity will drain our brain energy.

Disrupting the Future of Law Enforcement Training with Anthony Bandiero

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

TAMPA BAY, Fla., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --  According to the Deloitte Center for Government Insights the future of law enforcement lies in policing strategies to meet the challenges of evolving technology and a changing world.(1) New forms of crime, advanced technologies, and evolving relationships with the communities are shifting the very foundations of police work. Enter disruptor Anthony Bandiero, a retired law enforcement officer with a passion for helping other officers make better decisions during search and seizure procedures.

Key Points: 
  • Disruption Interruption podcast host and veteran communications disruptor, Karla Jo Helms, recently sat down with Anthony Bandiero, retired law enforcement officer and founder of Blue to Gold, a search and seizure law enforcement training agency, to find out how he is disrupting the way in which law enforcement can make better decisions during search and seizure procedures in the current climate.
  • TAMPA BAY, Fla., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --  According to the Deloitte Center for Government Insights the future of law enforcement lies in policing strategies to meet the challenges of evolving technology and a changing world.
  • Enter disruptor Anthony Bandiero, a retired law enforcement officer with a passion for helping other officers make better decisions during search and seizure procedures.
  • Anthony sits down with KJ and discuss the issues surrounding power, decision-making and the rising complexities of the current law enforcement climate.

Focus on Customers Continues with Idaho Milk Products’ Episode 7 ‘Milk Protein Concentrate/Isolate Helps Create Excellent High-Protein Food Applications’

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Jerome, ID, March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Idaho Milk Products will present Episode 7 in their Formulating with Milk Proteins webinar series on ‘Milk Protein Concentrate/Isolate Helps Create Excellent High-Protein Food Applications’.

Key Points: 
  • Jerome, ID, March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Idaho Milk Products will present Episode 7 in their Formulating with Milk Proteins webinar series on ‘Milk Protein Concentrate/Isolate Helps Create Excellent High-Protein Food Applications’.
  • Speakers will include Kevin Quinn, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Idaho Milk Products, Kimberlee (KJ) Burrington, VP of Technical Development with American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI) and Pratishtha Verma, MSc, Research & Development Scientist at Idaho Milk Products.
  • Mr. Quinn came to Idaho Milk Products in December 2022 as Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
  • Pratishtha will cover understanding the opportunities and challenges of using MPI/MPCs in food and walk through real-time applications using Idaho Milk Products’ milk protein product range.

HENNESSY X.O UNVEILS MASTERPIECE COLLABORATION WITH KIM JONES

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

COGNAC, France, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hennessy is pleased to announce a collaboration with the world-renowned British Artistic Director Kim Jones. In an audacious meeting of two icons, the Hennessy X.O x Kim Jones collection bridges street and luxury in a unique celebration of the legendary blend's impact on culture.

Key Points: 
  • Interweaving the richness of Hennessy X.O's 150-year heritage with Kim Jones' creative vision, the collaboration features the Hennessy X.O Masterpiece designed by Kim Jones, the Hennessy X.O Limited Edition bottle by Kim Jones, and in a first for the brand, the HNY Low by Kim Jones.
  • HNY LOW BY KIM JONES: A UNIQUE LIMITED EDITION FASHION ITEM
    Designed by Kim Jones and crafted in an LVMH-owned shoe factory in Italy, the limited edition HNY Low by Kim Jones is inspired by early basketball shoes.
  • Designed exclusively for Hennessy by Kim Jones, produced using 3D printing technology, and finished by hand, the sculptural Hennessy X.O Masterpiece has been produced in only 200 examples.
  • As the robot enters the main room, the Hennessy X.O Masterpiece designed by Kim Jones is revealed under the concealed watchful eye of the designer.

HENNESSY X.O UNVEILS MASTERPIECE COLLABORATION WITH KIM JONES

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 14, 2023

COGNAC, France, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hennessy is pleased to announce a collaboration with the world-renowned British Artistic Director Kim Jones. In an audacious meeting of two icons, the Hennessy X.O x Kim Jones collection bridges street and luxury in a unique celebration of the legendary blend's impact on culture.

Key Points: 
  • Interweaving the richness of Hennessy X.O's 150-year heritage with Kim Jones' creative vision, the collaboration features the Hennessy X.O Masterpiece designed by Kim Jones, the Hennessy X.O Limited Edition bottle by Kim Jones, and in a first for the brand, the HNY Low by Kim Jones.
  • HNY LOW BY KIM JONES: A UNIQUE LIMITED EDITION FASHION ITEM
    Designed by Kim Jones and crafted in an LVMH-owned shoe factory in Italy, the limited edition HNY Low by Kim Jones is inspired by early basketball shoes.
  • Designed exclusively for Hennessy by Kim Jones, produced using 3D printing technology, and finished by hand, the sculptural Hennessy X.O Masterpiece has been produced in only 200 examples.
  • As the robot enters the main room, the Hennessy X.O Masterpiece designed by Kim Jones is revealed under the concealed watchful eye of the designer.

Amplitude Welcomes Kristina Johnson as Chief Human Resources Officer

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Amplitude, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMPL), a leading digital analytics platform, today announced the appointment of Kristina “KJ” Johnson as Chief Human Resources Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Amplitude, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMPL), a leading digital analytics platform, today announced the appointment of Kristina “KJ” Johnson as Chief Human Resources Officer.
  • She will also join Amplitude’s executive leadership team and report to Spenser Skates, Co-founder and CEO of Amplitude.
  • Before Okta, Johnson led human resources for EnerNOC, a leading energy management software provider.
  • She received a Professional Human Resources (PHR) Certification and holds an MBA in Human Resource Management from California State University.