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Dr. Brian A. Levine Continues Partnership With Haute MD Network


Dr. Levine attended the New York University School of Medicine, served as the President of the NYU Alumni Association, and was the only physician on NYU’s Board of Trustees during his 7-year tenure. Recently he was awarded the Meritorious Service Award, the highest award bestowed upon an alumnus for their extraordinary service and continuing devotion to NYU and who embodies the University motto: To Persevere and to Excel.

Dr. Levine completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York-Presbyterian Hospital – Columbia University Medical Center and then completed his fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at New York-Presbyterian Hospital – Weill Cornell Medical College.

In 2015 he was awarded the highest prize by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine for his assisted reproductive technology submission on 3D sperm imaging techniques and frequently consults on new and disruptive fertility-related technologies.

In 2017, Dr. Levine was honored with the Doctors of Distinction award in Westchester County, was also named a Rising Star by Super Doctors in 2017 and 2018, a New York Super Doctor in 2019 & 2020, and a Castle and Connolly “Top Doctor” in 2019 & 2020.

Dr. Levine resides in Manhattan with his wife Alexis and daughter Izabel. In his off time, he is a fervent daily reader and enjoys running in Central Park.

About CCRM Fertility

CCRM Fertility is a global pioneer in fertility science, research, and treatment, offering access to a network of award-winning fertility doctors, a full suite of fertility services, innovative technologies, and cutting-edge labs. CCRM proudly operates 11 state-of-the-art IVF labs and 25 fertility clinics across the U.S. and Canada, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Denver, Houston, New York, Northern Virginia/D.C., Minneapolis, Orange County, San Francisco Bay Area, and Toronto. CCRM specializes in the most advanced fertility treatments, with deep expertise in vitro fertilization (IVF), fertility assessment, fertility preservation, LGBTQ family building, genetic testing, third-party reproduction, and egg donation.

Learn more about Dr. Brian A. Levine. by visiting: https://hauteliving.com/hautebeauty/mdmember/dr-brian-a-levine/

ABOUT HAUTE MD NETWORK:

Haute Beauty is affiliated with the luxury lifestyle publication Haute Living. As a section of Haute Living magazine, Haute Beauty covers the latest advancements in health and wellness, providing readers with expert advice on aesthetic and medical treatments through its network of acclaimed doctors and beauty experts.

For more about Haute MD, visit https://hauteliving.com/hautebeauty/mdmember/

Media Contact

Brooke Klaiman, Haute Beauty by Haute Living, 5612122126, [email protected], https://hauteliving.com/hautebeauty/mdmember/

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Dr. Oliver Chang Continues Partnership With Exclusive Haute Beauty Network


Dr. Chang is affiliated with numerous hospitals, including Dimmit Regional Hospital (TX), Jackson Healthcare Center, Care Regional Medical Center, and Cleveland Clinic (FL).

Learn more about Dr. Oliver Chang by visiting: https://hauteliving.com/hautebeauty/member/dr-oliver-chang/

ABOUT HAUTE BEAUTY NETWORK:

Haute Beauty is affiliated with the luxury lifestyle publication Haute Living. As a section of Haute Living magazine, Haute Beauty covers the latest advancements in beauty and wellness, providing readers with expert advice on aesthetic and reconstructive treatments through its network of acclaimed doctors and beauty experts.

For more about Haute Beauty, visit https://hauteliving.com/hautebeauty/

Media Contact

Brooke Klaiman, Haute Beauty by Haute Living, 5612122126, [email protected], https://hauteliving.com/hautebeauty/

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Dr. Thomas McNemar Continues Partnership With Exclusive Haute Beauty Network


Dr. Thomas McNemar attended the Medical College of Ohio, where he decided to pursue a surgical career. After completing a general surgery residency at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic, he continued his surgical education at Akron City Hospital as a plastic surgery fellow. Realizing he possessed a natural gift for detail and perfection, he elected to round out his formal education at the Bunke Clinic in San Francisco, California, as an attending fellow specializing in hand and microvascular surgery. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

To get to know Dr. McNemar, request a consultation using our online form or call (209) 290-1588 for our Tracy office to make your appointment.

Learn more about Dr. Thomas McNemar by visiting:
https://hauteliving.com/hautebeauty/member/dr-thomas-mcnemar/

ABOUT HAUTE BEAUTY NETWORK:

Haute Beauty is affiliated with the luxury lifestyle publication Haute Living. As a section of Haute Living magazine, Haute Beauty covers the latest advancements in beauty and wellness, providing readers with expert advice on aesthetic and reconstructive treatments through its network of acclaimed doctors and beauty experts.

For more about Haute Beauty, visit https://hauteliving.com/hautebeauty/

Media Contact

Brooke Klaiman, Haute Beauty by Haute Living, 5612122126, [email protected], https://hauteliving.com/hautebeauty/

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Day Spa Expert Purely You Spa Joins Exclusive Haute Beauty Network


Jennifer has created the acclaimed Diamond Glow Experience, which gained recognition in the Natural Awakenings Magazine in 2022. This comprehensive skincare regimen elevates anti-aging treatments by incorporating LED Light Therapy, Resurfacing, Extractions, Exfoliation, Hungarian Face-Lift Massage, Hydration, Lymphatic Drainage, and more, all within a 2-hour session. It’s a must-try service, drawing clients from around the world.

In addition, Jennifer has inspired and educated thousands on skin transformation. She is highly regarded in her industry, often invited as a guest speaker and trainer at Wellness Schools in Southwest Florida. Jennifer has also played a crucial role in training future Estheticians at various facilities.

Purely You Spa received recognition as the Business of the Month by the Chamber of Commerce. Moreover, it was a three-time finalist in the esteemed Southwest Florida Blue Chip Community Business Award in 2013, 2014, and 2019. Jennifer Alvarez Linguidi led Purely You Spa to become the first Spa in Southwest Florida to earn recognition from the Blue Zones Project of Southwest Florida in 2016. Her commitment to her community is evident, as she recently accepted the American Heart Association’s nomination for the “Woman of Impact Campaign” in Southwest Florida. In 2023, she was honored as the Woman of Impact Runner-Up through the American Heart Association. Lastly, Jennifer received recognition from the Small Business Development Center and Florida Gulf Coast University as a Finalist in Southwest Florida for Entrepreneur of the Year. Among the 25 finalists, she was one of the top three in the final stage for The Most Adaptive Entrepreneur in Southwest Florida. While she didn’t secure the top spot, she is deeply honored to have been considered for this prestigious recognition.

On a personal note, Jennifer is a proud mother of two beautiful boys, ages 4 and 5, which certainly keeps her on her toes when she’s not working!

Learn more about Purely You Spa by visiting: https://hauteliving.com/hautebeauty/member/purely-you-spa/

ABOUT HAUTE BEAUTY NETWORK:

Haute Beauty is affiliated with the luxury lifestyle publication Haute Living. As a section of Haute Living magazine, Haute Beauty covers the latest advancements in beauty and wellness, providing readers with expert advice on aesthetic and reconstructive treatments through its network of acclaimed doctors and beauty experts.

For more about Haute Beauty, visit https://hauteliving.com/hautebeauty/

Media Contact

Brooke Klaiman, Haute Beauty by Haute Living, 5612122126, [email protected], https://hauteliving.com/hautebeauty/

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IN Groupe through its secure components brands, Surys and SPS, expands its footprint in North America


Lionel LeBlanc, Sales Director North America, at IN Groupe states: “IN Groupe is proud to deliver the largest palette of innovative physical and electrical security features to all ePassport vendors. This way, citizens receive visually attractive passports with security features that are easy to recognize and remember for border control officers, making border crossing smoother and more efficient.”

The passport market in full recovery after the Covid years

In 2023, the demand for electronic passports has fully recovered after Covid, with over 200 million passports of which 98% are electronic. As the market of datapages is currently moving on to polycarbonate (PC) with an annual growth rate of 20%, the market share of PC datapages currently represents now 60% of ePassports while the traditional one of paper datapage is declining.

These passport market data show the dynamism and trends revealing the challenges modern passport will have to cope with. On one hand, they must be secure and robust within a fast-evolving environment in order to help governments face the increasing number of travelers and rising global threats. On the other hand, they must be practical, discrete and effective to enable travelers to cross borders quickly.

A comprehensive passport offer for a secure, fast and seamless borders crossing

SPS and Surys, the secure components brands of IN Groupe, provide passport manufacturers with the answer to today’s needs. They join, indeed, their forces to combine their expertise in optics and electronics and create a unique passport offer. Their turnkey ePassports solutions cover a wide range of secure components from inlay/eCover with the SPS inductive coupling technology for more reliability and durability, PC and paper datapages, holograms, hinge, and all the standard features for cutting-edge PC datapages such as embossing, MLI, transparent windows, microtext, OVI and rainbow printing.

Surys brings its expertise in high security holograms for passports by providing a wide range of laminate solutions that include all three levels of security for paper and PC data page. On one hand, Surys has developed two main optical technologies for paper datapage: the Alphagram ™ and the DID™. On the other hand, the new PC datapage obviously provides the intrinsic security of a polycarbonate datapage, which has proved to be significantly harder to attack or counterfeit than traditional paper datapages. Furthermore, the new PC datapage offer is not only fully compliant with ICAO 9303 recommendations, but also includes the best patented technologies from both entities, such as DID™ Shape, CHI™ (Customized Hinge Image) and CAI™ (Customized Antenna Image) that help reinforce the security of the final document, making controls easier while providing evidence of any attack attempts. Additionally, SPS/Surys follow the recent PC datapage trend by including a custom clear window, whose shape is flexible and customizable.

With that being said, SPS and Surys, the secure component brands of IN Groupe, allow passport manufacturers to print and personalize paper and/or PC datapage with their passport printing machines and personalization systems that can fit within both centralized production sites or decentralized offices. This shows how much Surys and SPS accompany the passport manufacturers in their production journey by providing them an integrated passport offer with all secure components integrated in it until the printing/personalization process.

A comprehensive passport solution offer not only secured but also customized

All of the optical security features and patented technologies offered by Surys are implemented with a unique and customizable design making passports more attractive as well as highlighting attack attempts and facilitating control. The designs are eye-catching and easy to authenticate so that they facilitate and fasten border control while ensuring security. The more elaborate and detailed the design is, the harder it will be to counterfeit. All secure components offered by SPS and Surys are not only secure but also personalized to fit with any customer’s need.

About IN Groupe

As global specialist in identity and secure digital services, IN Groupe is the trusted partner in the management and protection of sensitive data. By mastering the entire value chain of the identity, IN Groupe has deployed its expertise beyond sovereign identity by extending its solutions and services to professional identities and identity of things. A stakeholder in major issues aimed at improving and securing the right to be yourself in the digital age, the Group regularly intervenes with institutions and organizations involved in the identity ecosystem in Europe. IN Groupe’s solutions, at the cutting edge of technology, integrate electronic, optical, holographic and biometric technologies, at the service of States, businesses and citizens.

The Group operates 4 reference brands, each a leader in their respective markets :

  •     IN Groupe for physical and digital identity solutions for Governments and administrations
  •     Nexus for secure identity solutions for professionals and objects
  •     SPS for electronic components and package solutions for banking and identity
  •     Surys for optical and holographic components for the banknote and identity market

As a national state printing company, IN Groupe is a committed player in the most protective and secure digital identity schemes.

IN GROUPE IN FIGURES (2022 turnover): €516m 2,000 employees – 11 sites in Europe – 8 sales offices around the world + 130 countries use IN Groupe solutions – 30 partner governments.

http://www.ingroupe.com

Media Contact
Romain Galesne-Fontaine, Director Communication, IN Groupe, +33 1 40 58 87 15, [email protected], https://ingroupe.com/; Anne-Isabelle Parodi, Marketing Director, SPS and SURYS brands of IN Groupe, IN Groupe, +33 4 42 53 84 83, [email protected], https://ingroupe.com/

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Momenta Relocates Global Headquarters to Lucerne, Switzerland, to Enhance Alignment with Thriving Tech and Life Sciences Ecosystem


Centrally positioned in Switzerland, Lucerne has been gaining recognition globally as an innovation hub, attracting international digital and industrial companies. This aligns well with Momenta’s mission to accelerate industrial progress, shaping a transformative future for traditional industry sectors across Europe and North America.

“We’re thrilled to see Momenta’s choice of Lucerne solidifying the city’s position as an emerging hub for ICT innovation,” emphasized Mathias Lischer at Lucerne Business “Momenta’s move introduces new opportunities, particularly given the limited venture capital firms in Luzern. This shift marks a positive stride towards fostering a thriving business environment.”

Recognized as one of Switzerland’s Digital Shapers by BILANZ and Handelszeitung, Momenta’s Founder and Executive Director Ken Forster said, “Our move to Lucerne provides a strong foundation from which to expand our global industrial impact and influence, beginning with our recently announced fourth fund: the $100 million Industry 5.0 fund.”

For those intrigued by the emerging technologies propelling the digital transformation of industrial organizations, we recommend tuning into Ken’s podcast series, “The Digital Thread.’

About Momenta:
Momenta is the leading Industrial Impact venture capital + growth firm. We accelerate entrepreneurs and leaders devoted to the digitization of energy, manufacturing, smart spaces, and supply chains. Since 2012, our team of deep industry operators has invested in over 50 entrepreneurs and helped scale over 150 industry leaders via our award-winning executive search and strategic advisory practices. For more information, please visit http://www.momenta.one.

Media Contact

Sandra Forster-Mueller, Momenta Partners, +41415620003, [email protected], https://www.momenta.one/ 

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Ricoh launches new RICOH360 app and website designed for businesses


The new services seamlessly connect RICOH THETA 360-degree cameras with software and cloud services to enhance productivity for businesses across industries

TOKYO, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Ricoh has released a new RICOH360 app and website designed to support professionals using 360-degree imagery technology across a range of industries such as real estate, construction and design, used car sales, and photography. RICOH360 is a cross-industry 360 platform service that provides media management functions to effectively use 360-degree data, images, and videos captured using 360-degree cameras. Additionally, the platform offers device management functions for seamless integration with 360-degree cameras, software, and cloud services.

Until now, 360-degree images and videos captured with a THETA camera needed to be transferred to a smartphone or the Internet. Now, by linking the THETA camera to the RICOH360 app, images and videos are automatically uploaded to the cloud. As an example, staff who are working on-site can quickly and seamlessly share images and videos they captured with colleagues working remotely, allowing for real-time communication and feedback.

Another benefit of the RICOH360 app is that multiple THETA cameras can now be centrally managed in the cloud, allowing for easier remote operation. Users can easily check the camera’s operation status, check for optimal camera placement, and detect any errors before shooting. The central management also allows users to remotely batch update the firmware on THETA cameras at the work site for further business efficiency.

In addition, functions that use Ricoh’s image processing technology, such as AI image correction and AI human blurring, are also available in the RICOH360 app.

These device media management functions are provided with API and SDK, which enables integration with other virtual tour platforms. Choose RICOH360 for all your needs relating to 360-degree image and video services.

Features and functions* available in the RICOH360 app:

  • Images and videos captured with THETA cameras are automatically uploaded to the cloud, and can be shared with users at multiple locations.
  • THETA cameras are centrally managed with the cloud, which provides visualization of the operation status of THETA cameras and enables them to be remotely operated.
  • Editing functions that use Ricoh’s unique image process technology are available to effectively use 360-degree images.
  • Up to 10 GB of cloud storage is available for use.
  • 360-degree images and videos captured with THETA cameras can be viewed in a list using the album function.

*App functions will be updated sequentially after the app is released.

Compatible RICOH360 models:

  • RICOH THETA X
  • RICOH THETA Z1
  • RICOH THETA SC2 for Business
  • RICOH THETA SC2*
  • RICOH THETA V*

Restrictions apply for some functions on the RICOH THETA SC2 and V.

Download the RICOH360 app:

Some functions, such shooting and automatic upload, are only supported by the smartphone app.

RICOH360 website:
The RICOH360 website (ricoh360.com) has been updated to showcase the new cross-industry 360 platform service. In addition, the RICOH THETA product website (theta360.com) is now integrated into the RICOH360 website.

About Ricoh

Ricoh is empowering digital workplaces using innovative technologies and services that enable individuals to work smarter from anywhere.

With cultivated knowledge and organizational capabilities nurtured over its 85-year history, Ricoh is a leading provider of digital services, information management, and print and imaging solutions designed to support digital transformation and optimize business performance.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group has major operations throughout the world and its products and services now reach customers in approximately 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ended March 2022, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 1,758 billion yen (approx. 14.5 billion USD).

For further information, please visit ricoh.com.

Media Contact

Kellyn Curtis, Peppercomm, 1 212-931-6161, [email protected]

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Gryphon Digital Mining to Provide Updates at the H.C. Wainwright 25th Annual Global Investment Conference


Gryphon will be presenting at 12:30 pm (ET), Tuesday September 12th, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Gryphon Digital Mining a private company with a leading net carbon neutral bitcoin miner with a proposed merger with Akerna Corp (NASDAQ:KERN), will present at the H.C. Wainwright 25th Annual Global Investment Conference in New York on September 12th at 12:30 pm ET. CEO Rob Chang will be providing an update on the proposed merger and highlight Gryphon’s industry leading operating performance.

Presentation Time: 12:30 pm ET
Date: Tuesday, September 12th, 2023
Location: Lotte New York Palace Hotel in New York City. A live webcast and replays of the presentation can be accessed at: https://journey.ct.events/view/7815ef75-3909-4e07-9342-a875b1b6d546.

About Gryphon Digital Mining

Gryphon Digital Mining, Inc. is an innovative venture in the bitcoin space dedicated to helping bring digital assets onto the clean energy grid. With a talented leadership team coming from globally recognized brands, Gryphon is assembling thought leaders to improve digital asset network infrastructure. Its Bitcoin mining operation has a net carbon-negative strategy. More information is available on https://gryphondigitalmining.com/.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

This communication may be deemed to be solicitation material with respect to the proposed transactions between Akerna and Gryphon and between Akerna and MJ Acquisition Co. In connection with the proposed transactions, Akerna has filed relevant materials with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, including a registration statement on Form S-4 that contains a prospectus and a proxy statement. Akerna will mail the proxy statement/prospectus to the Akerna stockholders, and the securities may not be sold or exchanged until the registration statement becomes effective. Investors and securityholders of Akerna and Gryphon are urged to read these materials because they will contain important information about Akerna, Gryphon and the proposed transactions. This communication is not a substitute for the registration statement, definitive proxy statement/prospectus or any other documents that Akerna may file with the SEC or send to securityholders in connection with the proposed transactions. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC on Akerna’s website at http://www.akerna.com, on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov or by directing a request to Akerna’s Investor Relations at (516) 419-9915.

This communication is not a proxy statement or a solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed transactions, and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Participants in the Solicitation

Each of Akerna, Gryphon, MJ Acquisition Co. and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of Akerna in connection with the proposed transactions. Information about the executive officers and directors of Akerna is set forth in Akerna’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A relating to the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, filed with the SEC on April 19, 2022. Other information regarding the interests of such individuals, who may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies for the stockholders of Akerna, is set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus included in Akerna’s registration statement on Form S-4. You may obtain free copies of these documents as described above.

Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements based upon the current expectations of Gryphon and Akerna. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation: (i) the risk that the conditions to the closing of the proposed transactions are not satisfied, including the failure to timely obtain stockholder approval for the transactions, if at all; (ii) uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the proposed transactions and the ability of each of Akerna, Gryphon and MJ Acquisition Co. to consummate the proposed merger or asset sale, as applicable; (iii) risks related to Akerna’s ability to manage its operating expenses and its expenses associated with the proposed transactions pending closing; (iv) risks related to the failure or delay in obtaining required approvals from any governmental or quasi-governmental entity necessary to consummate the proposed transactions; (v) the risk that as a result of adjustments to the exchange ratio, Akerna stockholders and Gryphon stockholders could own more or less of the combined company than is currently anticipated; (vi) risks related to the market price of Akerna’s common stock relative to the exchange ratio; (vii) unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from either or both of the proposed transactions; (viii) potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement or completion of the proposed transactions; (ix) risks related to the inability of the combined company to obtain sufficient additional capital to continue to advance its business plan; and (x) risks associated with the possible failure to realize certain anticipated benefits of the proposed transactions, including with respect to future financial and operating results. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties. These and other risks and uncertainties are more fully described in periodic filings with the SEC, including the factors described in the section titled “Risk Factors” in Akerna’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, each filed with the SEC, and in other filings that Akerna makes and will make with the SEC in connection with the proposed transactions, including the proxy statement/prospectus described under “Additional Information and Where to Find It.” You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are made only as of the date hereof or as of the dates indicated in the forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, Akerna and Gryphon expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in its expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based.

Media Contact

Rob Chang, Gryphon Digital Mining, (877) 646-3374, [email protected], https://gryphondigitalmining.com/

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