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Blüm Responds to Allegations of Child Molestation By Bernard Steimann, “People’s California” Managing Member; Denounces Sexual Abuse of Children

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

The statement is released in response to recently filed court documents that contain explicit detail of Bernard Steimann’s alleged sexual molestation of a minor.

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  • The statement is released in response to recently filed court documents that contain explicit detail of Bernard Steimann’s alleged sexual molestation of a minor.
  • The records indicate that a Request For Child Abduction Prevention Orders was filed as recently as March 19, 2024.
  • Blüm acknowledges that the allegations are not a determination of Mr. Steimann’s guilt or innocence, and trusts that they will be investigated by the appropriate authorities.
  • Nevertheless, the Company must take allegations of the nature described in the court documents with the utmost seriousness and concern.

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit agrees that digital facial images may be used for age verification

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Friday, March 22, 2024

The appeals court found that the appropriate standard for review should have been a rational-basis and that age verification requirements can rationally be considered part of the legitimate interest the government has in restricting minors from accessing pornography.

Key Points: 
  • The appeals court found that the appropriate standard for review should have been a rational-basis and that age verification requirements can rationally be considered part of the legitimate interest the government has in restricting minors from accessing pornography.
  • The court also found that biometric age estimation based on a facial image is allowable under the legislation and does not present a greater privacy risk than in-person age verification.
  • Trust Stamp President Andrew Gowasack commented, “This decision is a major affirmation of the urgent need and market potential for AI-based age estimation services.
  • HB 1181 imposes substantial penalties on non-compliant sites and we believe that there will now be a rush to comply with the law.

Rudy R. Miller Proffers a New Scholarship Program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the College of Business, Security and Intelligence, Prescott, Arizona Campus

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rudy R. Miller has awarded his first College of Business, Security and Intelligence (CBSI) scholarship to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, AZ, student, Haley Childress. Ms. Childress is a senior pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Global Security and Intelligence Studies, with minors in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies plus Psychology.

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  • Embry-Riddle Prescott’s College of Business, Security and Intelligence represents the first comprehensive degree-granting college of its kind in the United States.
  • CBSI focuses on the training of future business, security, and intelligence professionals, on both the national and international level.
  • The College’s courses of study emphasize research in the fields of global business, international security, and global intelligence.
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott Campus is a National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE CDE) institution.

Aussie Vapes Enjoys Single Highest Day of Sales in Its History

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Monday, March 18, 2024

Aussie Vapes attributes the banner day to successful customer outreach and education about new rules governing aromatherapy vaporizer devices in Australia.

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  • Aussie Vapes attributes the banner day to successful customer outreach and education about new rules governing aromatherapy vaporizer devices in Australia.
  • Aussie Vapes was among the first companies to be granted a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) import licence for aromatherapy vaporizer devices.
  • Aussie Vapes was granted one of the first such licences before the deadline.
  • In light of those facts and with an eye toward the future, Aussie Vapes looks forward to exploring new growth opportunities through its B2B subsidiary, Wholesale Vaporizers.

Trust Stamp announces the release of its new AI-Powered Age Estimation technology

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Atlanta, GA, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trust Stamp (Nasdaq: IDAI), the Privacy-First Identity CompanyTM has announced the commercial release of its new age-estimation technology using deep-learning algorithms.

Key Points: 
  • Atlanta, GA, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trust Stamp (Nasdaq: IDAI), the Privacy-First Identity CompanyTM has announced the commercial release of its new age-estimation technology using deep-learning algorithms.
  • This is increasingly being recognized by legislative initiatives, and in some cases, algorithmic-based age estimation is expressly being authorized.
  • Although our first potential customer is an online platform, the demand extends to offline venues and can remove the need for more intrusive in-person requirements.
  • This is a very substantial and fast-growing market opportunity for us and an excellent compliment to our existing identity authentication services.”

SafeSport Implementing Improvements to Increase Efficiency and Information Sharing

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Monday, April 1, 2024

The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) today announced process changes aimed at increasing efficiency, information sharing, and trauma-sensitivity.

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. Center for SafeSport (the Center) today announced process changes aimed at increasing efficiency, information sharing, and trauma-sensitivity.
  • “We are listening to athletes and responding with improvements to better serve them,” Ju’Riese Colón, CEO of the U.S. Center for SafeSport said.
  • “We are proud of the progress we’ve made, but we are clear-eyed about the work ahead of us.
  • Within a 14-day window, Claimants and Respondents may submit a written response and provide any additional relevant information.

Nintendo Download: Places, Everyone, for Princess Peach: Showtime!

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

– Join Princess Peach as she steps into the spotlight in her very own single-player action game!

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  • – Join Princess Peach as she steps into the spotlight in her very own single-player action game!
  • As Princess Peach attends the Sparkle Theater, the wicked Grape and the Sour Bunch take control over the play to enact their own performances.
  • My Nintendo members can redeem their Platinum Points*** for charming rewards inspired by the game, such as the printable Princess Peach: Showtime!
  • Also new this week in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

Nintendo Download: Beyond the Horizon

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240314089024/en/
    STAR WARS: Battlefront Classic Collection is available on the Nintendo Switch system today.
  • Kingdom Come Deliverance: Royal Edition – The acclaimed historical action RPG and all its DLC arrive on the Nintendo Switch system!
  • Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch:
    Share the Fun on MAR10 Day – Continue the MAR10 Day celebration!
  • Also new this week in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch:

Four From Trial Firm Lyons & Simmons Recognized Among Top Plaintiffs Consumer Lawyers

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Four attorneys with the trial firm Lyons & Simmons, LLP, led by co-founders Michael Lyons and Christopher Simmons , have earned recognition among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers for 2024.

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  • Four attorneys with the trial firm Lyons & Simmons, LLP, led by co-founders Michael Lyons and Christopher Simmons , have earned recognition among the Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers for 2024.
  • The attorneys of Lyons & Simmons are widely known for their record jury verdicts and settlements in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases, and for their focus on securing justice in cases that impact public safety.
  • Lyons and Simmons currently hold leading roles on the plaintiffs’ executive committee for the In Re: Astroworld Festival MDL, the 2021 Houston mass casualty tragedy event.
  • In 2022, the firm obtained an eight-figure verdict for a woman left a paraplegic due to delays in ER care.

NEW REPORT EXPOSES PREVALENCE OF FEMICIDE, CHILD MARRIAGE, AND FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION IN THE U.S.

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Today, the nonprofit Population Institute released a report on harmful gender-based practices in the U.S., including female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), femicide, and child marriage. "

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  • Today, the nonprofit Population Institute released a report on harmful gender-based practices in the U.S., including female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), femicide, and child marriage. "
  • Behind Closed Doors: Exposing and Addressing Harmful Gender-Based Practices in the United States ," exposes abusive gender practices' prevalence and deep roots in American culture.
  • They occur "behind closed doors," but on a surprisingly large scale, and demand recognition and redress.
  • "To cast these gender-based harms as outside problems only is rooted in misguided American exceptionalism," says report author, Population Institute's Maniza Habib.