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QP Upends Social Networking with World First Social Access App

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Pigeon, Inc., today announced the release of the first and only social access app, QP. After gaining a strong following as a social networking and secure messaging tool, QP is the modern way for creators, influencers, and experts to build sustainable revenue with paid subscription channels.

Key Points: 
  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Pigeon, Inc., today announced the release of the first and only social access app, QP.
  • "Addiction to advertising is devouring traditional social media networks from the inside out," commented Alex Clark, Founder & CEO of QP.
  • Subscription channels that grant social access are the natural next generation of social networking."
  • Ltd. is the publisher of the world-first social access and secure communications app QP.

Capitol Counsel Adds Former Executive Director of Team McCarthy and Trailblazers Fund at CLF as Partner

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capitol Counsel is adding another partner, further deepening their expertise in Republican politics and expanding their ties and government relations abilities in the U.S. House.

Key Points: 
  • Capitol Counsel Partner Denise Morrisey announced today that McCarthy and Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF) Alum, Nick Bouknight, will rejoin the firm as partner.
  • Nick previously worked at Capitol Counsel in 2018 as a principal.
  • He brings that insight and relationships to the team and will offer our clients valuable counsel as we navigate divided government," Morrisey said.
  • In the 2020 and 2018 election cycles, Nick was Executive Director of Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy's political operation.

MDU Resources Names Brian Gray President of Knife River Corporation; David Barney Remains CEO

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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On Aug. 4, MDU Resources announced its intent to separate Knife River into an independent, publicly traded company.

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  • On Aug. 4, MDU Resources announced its intent to separate Knife River into an independent, publicly traded company.
  • The separation is expected to be effected as a tax-free spinoff to MDU Resources stockholders and is on track to be completed in 2023.
  • Gray has 29 years of experience with Knife River and has been president of Knife River's Northwest Region since 2012.
  • "Brian has a strategic mindset that has driven strong growth in Knife River's Northwest Region," said David L. Goodin, president and CEO of MDU Resources.

Senate Veteran Beth Jafari Joins Kelley Drye, Further Bolstering Firm's Bipartisan Government Relations Practice

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Beth brings strong relationships with Senate leadership and Executive Branch officials spanning four administrations to Kelley Drye's expanding bipartisan government relations team.

Key Points: 
  • Beth brings strong relationships with Senate leadership and Executive Branch officials spanning four administrations to Kelley Drye's expanding bipartisan government relations team.
  • "We could not be more pleased that Beth has chosen to join Kelley Drye," said Dana Wood, co-chair of the firm's Government Relations and Public Policy practice group.
  • In that role, Beth helped Senator Cornyn secure six Senate leadership positions and oversaw three successful Senate reelection campaigns.
  • The addition of Beth further bolsters the Government Relations Practice and strengthens its bi-partisan focus after the recent addition of Laurie Rubiner , who had served as Chief of Staff for Senator Richard Blumenthal.

Mandiant's Tim Hastings joins Legato Security as new Chief Information Security Officer

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Legato Security is proud and excited to announce the selection of our new Chief Information Security Officer, Tim Hastings.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Legato Security is proud and excited to announce the selection of our new Chief Information Security Officer, Tim Hastings.
  • The Legato team looks forward to working with Tim to harden our internal security practices and build out a more diverse, value-driven professional services catalog.
  • On joining Legato Security, Tim said, "I know that Legato Security is the right choice for the next step in my career because I truly believe their services are helping define the future of InfoSec programs."
  • Tom Boyden, CEO of Legato Security says, "We at Legato are so fortunate and thrilled to welcome Tim Hastings to the team.

ResumeBuilder.com Survey Shows 1 in 20 Workers Will Quit if Salary Transparency Laws Reveal They Earn Less Than Co-Workers

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ResumeBuilder.com, the premier resource professional resume templates and career resources, has published a recent survey report that explores sentiment surrounding salary transparency laws. Overall, 1,200 American workers were surveyed.

Key Points: 
  • Based on survey results, 88 percent of workers, if permitted by law, would demand to know the salary range for their current position.
  • The results suggest that workers are likely to take action if they find out co-workers receive higher compensation for the same job.
  • Sixty-three percent of workers say they would demand equivalent pay, 9 percent say they would take legal action, and 4 percent say they would quit their jobs.
  • Eighty-five percent say they are more likely to apply to jobs that list the salary range in the job description.

Bike.com Names BLAZE PR Agency of Record

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BLAZE Public Relations is now representing Bike.com, the premiere online marketplace for bicyclists of all levels. As the AOR, BLAZE was brought on earlier this year to launch both the brand and their line of Denago eBikes. The agency, which has been named One of the Best Public Relations Companies of 2020, a Top 30 agency by PR Expert, and recently made the Inc. 5000 list, will work to create and enhance brand buzz for Bike.com in the U.S. market.

Key Points: 
  • As the AOR, BLAZE was brought on earlier this year to launch both the brand and their line of Denago eBikes.
  • "With BLAZE, it was immediately apparent that they are committed to the needs of their clients and provide a custom approach to each project.
  • BLAZE PR President Matt Kovacs adds, "We are thrilled to be working with Bike.com.
  • In addition to Bike.com, BLAZE PR also represents a variety of other sustainably-minded organizations, including Boxed Water, NadaMoo!

Election 2022: ActionDATA Clients Win Throughout Texas

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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LUBBOCK, Texas, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Political candidates throughout Texas won races in 2022's midterm elections with the help of ActionDATA, the firm's founder, Mike Stevens, said today.

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  • LUBBOCK, Texas, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Political candidates throughout Texas won races in 2022's midterm elections with the help of ActionDATA, the firm's founder, Mike Stevens, said today.
  • "From city council races and bond elections to the courts and the state legislature, our clients all around Texas worked hard and won," Stevens said.
  • Stevens said highlights of campaigns of the firm's clients this election cycle included:
    In newly created Texas House District 57, Richard Hayes prevailed.
  • In Texas House and Texas Senate races, endorsed candidates of our client, the Texas State Association of Fire Fighters, won 113 of 116 races.

Military Aid Societies to engage in epic battle on #GivingTuesday

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 17, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS), Air Force Aid Society (AFAS), Army Emergency Relief (AER), and Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) announced they will #Battle4BraggingRights on #GivingTuesday. The effort is intended to raise critical funds to help service members and their families with emergency relief, financial assistance and educational support.

Key Points: 
  • "The Military Aid Societies decided it would be fun to have a friendly competition and see who could raise the most money."
  • Donors are asked to visit Battle4BraggingRights.com and designate their gift to one of the four Military Aid Societies.
  • The United States has four Congressionally sanctioned Military Aid Societies charged with helping more than 2.5 million service members, their families and, in some cases, military retirees in financial need.
  • Please visit Battle4BraggingRights.com to donate to one or more of the Military Aid Societies and learn more about the unique programs of each organization.

180 NGOs Call on Elon Musk to Fight Growing Antisemitism on Twitter

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, a coalition of more than 180 civil rights groups and NGOs from the US, Canada, Australia, UK, Latin America, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and more, called on Twitter and its new owner and CEO, Elon Musk, to adopt the widely-accepted International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of Antisemitism as a tool to fight growing antisemitism on the platform.

Key Points: 
  • Musk recently announced that he will form a Content Moderation Council with "widely diverse viewpoints."
  • According to past statements, under Musk, who considers himself a "free speech absolutist," Twitter will only take down tweets that are violating the law in the US.
  • To demonstrate the gravity of Twitter's antisemitism problem, the joint letter to Musk includes a dataset of more than 1,000 examples of antisemitic tweets that fall under the IHRA definition.
  • We urge Mr. Musk and Twitter to do the right thing and adopt IHRA Working definition of antisemitism.