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Copyright As Censorship: Abuse Of The DMCA To Try To Delete Online News Is Rampant

3 years 1 month ago
Online platforms often give access to digital material that is under copyright. If any of that content is infringing, then potentially the platform would be liable as well as the person who uploaded it. Online companies naturally want to be immune to the consequences of any copyright infringement committed by their users. However, companies in […]
Mike Masnick

Eat Fancy for a Good Cause as Tempus Holds St. Louis’ First James Beard Dinner

3 years 1 month ago
Next week, St. Louis diners can dig in while helping out during Tempus’ Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner. Most proceeds from the two-day event will go toward the James Beard Foundation’s Open for Good initiatives, helping independent restaurants rebuild and thrive in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and creating pathways in the industry for individuals from underrepresented groups. The dinners will take place at Tempus (4370 Manchester Avenue, 314-349-2878, www.tempusstl.com/JBF/) at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, and Friday, June 3.
Jessica Rogen

St. Louis Man Gets Two Years for Two COVID Scams

3 years 1 month ago
Today, a judge in federal court handed down a two-year prison sentence to a 40-year-old St. Louis man who, in February, pleaded guilty to selling a company in Madison, Wisconsin, $169,000 worth of N-95 masks that didn't exist. In addition to the mask scheme, Prince Vamboi also admitted to applying for and receiving more than $18,000 in fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program loans, which were intended to keep struggling businesses afloat during the pandemic. According to the original indictment, Vamboi was one of multiple co-conspirators who, in April 2020, duped Verona Safety Supply into transferring money to a bank account in St. Louis in what they thought was a payment to secure shipments of N-95 masks.
Ryan Krull

Starbucks Is Coming To Alton

3 years 1 month ago
ALTON - It is highly possible that residents may be able to enjoy a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte by fall 2022 in Alton, Alton Mayor David Goins said on Tuesday. Mayor Goins confirmed Tuesday that Starbucks is definitely coming to Alton and will position itself where the old Shop & Save gas station was once located on Homer Adams Parkway. He said the company had to do some additional soil and cleanup work in the area because it had once been the location of a gas station, but now it appears full steam ahead. “There will be quite a lot of excitement when Starbucks opens and it will definitely be a boost to our community,” the mayor said. “People have been asking a lot about Starbucks. People love their products and it is nice to know a business of Starbucks’ national stature is coming to Alton.” Mayor Goins extended kudos to those who have worked on Starbucks coming to Alton and said there was much work done before he became mayor on the project so he extende

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St. Louis Character: BioSTL's Justin Raymundo has passions for workforce development and taekwondo

3 years 1 month ago
As BioSTL’s director of workforce strategy, Justin Raymundo is exactly where he wants to be. Since joining BioSTL in 2021, Raymundo has led the innovation hub’s strategic efforts around developing and retaining bioscience talent locally. Raymundo began his career at Monsanto, where he held roles focused on corporate responsibility and international partnerships. He began his tenure at the agriculture giant as an intern while studying at Webster University. Before joining BioSTL, Raymundo…
Nathan Rubbelke