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NBC News' Kristen Welker to Accept 2023 National Press Club Fourth Estate Award

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kristen Welker , NBC News chief White House correspondent and incoming moderator of "Meet the Press," will receive the National Press Club's Fourth Estate Award during a gala in her honor on Nov. 28 in Washington.

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kristen Welker , NBC News chief White House correspondent and incoming moderator of "Meet the Press," will receive the National Press Club's Fourth Estate Award during a gala in her honor on Nov. 28 in Washington.
The Fourth Estate is the top honor bestowed on a journalist by the National Press Club Board of Governors.
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This year's Fourth Estate gala will also commemorate a Club milestone: The Fourth Estate Award is now in its 50th year.
For information on sponsorship opportunities please email Beth Francesco, executive director of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, at [email protected] .

Quintus Hot Isostatic Press Powers New UK Hot Isostatic Pressing Centre

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

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VÄSTERÅS, Sweden, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A Hot Isostatic Press (HIP) from Quintus Technologies is at the heart of Wallwork Group's new HIP Centre stated to open in Bury, North Manchester, England, in September 2023. The press is the model QIH 173L M URC®, equipped with Quintus' proprietary uniform rapid cooling (URC), a feature that delivers the high material uniformity required of parts designed for mission-critical applications, while enabling increased productivity with optimal temperature control.

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VÄSTERÅS, Sweden, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A Hot Isostatic Press (HIP) from Quintus Technologies is at the heart of Wallwork Group's new HIP Centre stated to open in Bury, North Manchester, England, in September 2023.
As the industry leader in high pressure for over 70 years, we have seen the need for Hot Isostatic Pressing increase steadily.
Wallwork is complementing its press investment with the Quintus® Care Program, a rigorous agreement that ensures flawless press operation and equipment maintenance.
"As the industry leader in high pressure for over 70 years, we have seen the need for Hot Isostatic Pressing increase steadily," comments Jan Söderström, CEO of Quintus Technologies.

Maryland Farm Bureau Announces New Director of Communications

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

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DAVIDSONVILLE, Md., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maryland Farm Bureau (MDFB) welcomes Jeb Burchick as its new Director of Communications. Burchick brings extensive experience in communications and media relations to the organization.

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Jeb Burchick brings extensive experience in communications and media relations to new role with Maryland Farm Bureau.
DAVIDSONVILLE, Md., Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maryland Farm Bureau (MDFB) welcomes Jeb Burchick as its new Director of Communications.
MARYLAND FARM BUREAU®, INC. is a 501(c)(5) federation that serves as the united voice of Maryland farm families.
Maryland Farm Bureau is a proud member of the American Farm Bureau® Federation.

Press Club Event: 'Why Are They Not Home?; Challenges Faced By US Government In Resolving Journalist Hostage Cases' August 14

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

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Held in Syria 11 years, Austin Tice is the longest-tenured U.S. hostage.

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Held in Syria 11 years, Austin Tice is the longest-tenured U.S. hostage.
Almost twice as long as Terry Anderson of the Associated Press was held.
It is honestly hard to find a recent government success story when it comes to freeing journalist hostages.
When a journalist is taken hostage, it deprives citizens of the information they need to participate in a functioning democracy.

Russell Sherman Named Podcast Host of the Year by Ragan & PR Daily

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Prosek Partners, a leading integrated marketing and communications firm, today announced that Russell Sherman, partner and host of the Press Profiles podcast , has been named “ Podcast Host of the Year ” by Ragan & PR Daily.

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Prosek Partners, a leading integrated marketing and communications firm, today announced that Russell Sherman, partner and host of the Press Profiles podcast , has been named “ Podcast Host of the Year ” by Ragan & PR Daily.
The Communicator of the Year Awards recognize the industry’s best individual communications practitioners and teams from the past year.
“We have tried to create fun and interesting conversations that at the end of the day also help increase understanding between communicators, executives and the media.
“Press Profiles is a terrific and highly engaging podcast,” said Jonathan Freedman, Head of Marketing and Communications at Jefferies.

Reflect Scientific, Inc. Seizes Significant Market Opportunity with Breakthrough Liquid Nitrogen Technology as EPA Enforces Stricter HFC Limits

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

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He remarked, "Reflect Scientific, a cryogenic temperature management technology pioneer, anticipates tremendous growth potential with this EPA action.

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He remarked, "Reflect Scientific, a cryogenic temperature management technology pioneer, anticipates tremendous growth potential with this EPA action.
The enormity of this market opportunity drives Reflect to actively seek strategic partnerships to leverage its position and lead the charge in the fight against global warming."
Hydrofluorocarbons, known for their high greenhouse gas potency , have been a significant driver of climate change.
However, using liquid nitrogen (liquid air) as a refrigerant presents a clean and sustainable solution, generating no emissions and marking a substantial milestone in the battle against climate change.

CountryWide Transportation, Inc. Acquired by Dynamic Female Entrepreneurs Who Aim to Empower Excellence in Third-Party Logistics and Transportation

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

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Denise Press and Marcy Robbins are thrilled to announce their recent acquisition of CountryWide Transportation, Inc. , a prominent logistics and transportation company established in 1985.

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Denise Press and Marcy Robbins are thrilled to announce their recent acquisition of CountryWide Transportation, Inc. , a prominent logistics and transportation company established in 1985.
Their fresh perspective, commitment to exceptional service, and people-first approach set them apart as dynamic entrepreneurs.
By acquiring CountryWide, Press and Robbins aim to leverage their strengths and capitalize on new expansion opportunities.
Leveraging their extensive networks and fostering strategic partnerships, they aim to position CountryWide Transportation as an industry leader, driving innovation and customer-centric solutions.

Adobe Firefly Expands Globally, Supports Prompts in Over 100 Languages

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Today, Adobe (Nasdaq: ADBE) announced the global expansion of Firefly , Adobe’s family of creative generative AI models, to support text prompts in over 100 languages, enabling users across the world to generate images and text effects using their native languages in the standalone Firefly web service.

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Today, Adobe (Nasdaq: ADBE) announced the global expansion of Firefly , Adobe’s family of creative generative AI models, to support text prompts in over 100 languages, enabling users across the world to generate images and text effects using their native languages in the standalone Firefly web service.
The service will also be localized in 20 languages with versions in French, German, Japanese, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese available now.
For more than a decade, Adobe has purposefully developed AI innovations to transform its industry-leading creative tools, supercharging everything from initial exploration to ideation and production.
Firefly content is trained on a unique dataset and automatically tagged with Content Credentials , bringing critical trust and transparency to digital content.

Media Advisory: The CORE to Announce Investigations Into Forced Labour By Canadian Companies in China

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Monday, July 10, 2023

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OTTAWA, July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The CORE, the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise, will hold a News Conference Announcing the Launch of Investigations into Allegations that Two Canadian Companies Benefitted from the Use of Uyghur Forced Labour in their supply chains and operations in China.

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OTTAWA, July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The CORE, the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise, will hold a News Conference Announcing the Launch of Investigations into Allegations that Two Canadian Companies Benefitted from the Use of Uyghur Forced Labour in their supply chains and operations in China.
On July 11th, 2023 at 1:30 pm EDT, the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise, Sheri Meyerhoffer, will hold a news conference to announce the launch of investigations based on the Office’s initial assessment of allegations of human rights abuses.
The allegations involve the supply chains and operations of two Canadian companies in the People’s Republic of China.
For more information on the complaint process of the Office of the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise, please visit What is the complaint process?

New West Public Affairs launches dedicated communications unit

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

CALGARY, Alberta, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New West Public Affairs today announced it is launching a dedicated communications offering designed to help clients across the country tell their stories to audiences that reach beyond the halls of government.

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CALGARY, Alberta, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New West Public Affairs today announced it is launching a dedicated communications offering designed to help clients across the country tell their stories to audiences that reach beyond the halls of government.
From message development and strategic communications planning to media relations and digital communications, New West is now poised to offer clients a full suite of communications services that will raise profiles, capture imaginations and influence decisionmakers.
“We are thrilled to launch this new service offering and provide even more value for New West clients,” said Monte Solberg, CEO of New West Public Affairs.
Rounding out the powerhouse communications team is Alysha Mohamed, Communications Consultant for New West.