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SBS Australia
11 hours ago
- Politics
- SBS Australia
Australia's social media ban is approaching, but questions remain over whether it will work
April Willis says young people need a seat at the table for figuring out how to implement the teen social media ban. Source: SBS News / Ash Minchin Like many, April Willis has been using social media since her early teens. As she grew up on the platforms, she says she didn't immediately understand the impact it was having on her. She says that in hindsight, though, she can see that a lot of her "behaviours" and "the content and interactions" she had on social media platforms were "definitely not great" for her mental health. But the now 22-year-old ReachOut youth advocate says she doesn't think a ban would have stopped her. "I think the hard truth is that a lot of us are thinking, 'I would've found a way around it', as I'm sure many young people will." Whether she actually would have is one of the many questions experts are wondering six months out from the implementation of Australia's social media ban for those under the age of 16. And as of 11 December this year, social media companies will be required to take "reasonable steps" to prevent Australian children and teenagers under 16 from using their platforms. A government-commissioned trial into the potential technologies used to assess the ages of users presented their preliminary findings on Friday. Their key finding was that "age assurance can be done in Australia and can be private, robust and effective". "The preliminary findings indicate that there are no significant technological barriers preventing the deployment of effective age assurance systems in Australia," project director Tony Allen said in a statement. "These solutions are technically feasible, can be integrated flexibly into existing services, and can support the safety and rights of children online." With details about the accuracy of the technologies tested left for later release, experts are wary of the trial's initial claim. Daniel Angus is a professor of digital communication at the Queensland University of Technology and the director of its Digital Media Research Centre. "One of the key concerns that we have is how the industry often will inflate their accuracy and the utility of these approaches when we know that there are still significant issues when it comes to both gender and also racial biases, but also the general lack of efficacy of these approaches," he said. According to the Department of Communications, a government-commissioned report from the Social Research Centre found nearly nine in 10 adults were supportive of age assurance measures. Only two of those 10 had heard of at least one potential method to check a person's age online. 'This research shows Australians widely support our world-leading age restrictions on social media for under 16s and have strong expectations of platforms when it comes to data protection and security," Communications Minister Anika Wells said in a statement. Angus says the general public has not been adequately informed about the likely impacts of these technologies. "I think Australians are in for a very rude shock when this actually perhaps, gets implemented, and they all of a sudden are being forced to hand over [their] data to access services that they've freely been able to access up to this point," he said. "It's absolutely everything you would expect to find in the midst of a moral panic where people have been sucked along with this idea that, 'Yeah, this thing is really, really bad and we need to prevent it,' but have not stopped to think critically about this, and then not been properly informed about the fullness of that risk." John Pane, chair of digital rights organisation Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA), is a member of the stakeholder advisory board for the trial. He says the EFA has "concerns about the rollout of this technology because it's not simply about restricting access to social media platforms for children 15 and under". "It requires all adults who participate in the online environment, who wish to access social media platforms to either have their age authenticated or establish their identity as a means of, or part of that age authentication. "So from our perspective, it's the Trojan horse for getting people to get used to providing more and more credentials online." Amid these concerns, some remain supportive of the ban, including Kirra Pendergast, another member of the stakeholder advisory board. "Initially, I was only against the ban purely because of the technical workarounds that are possible for some kids who are more technical than others," she said. "But after having lots of conversations with parents in particular, it became abundantly clear that the ban was making parents have a conversation that we've needed to have for a very, very long time." Pendergast is the founder of Safe on Social, an online safety advisory group for schools and businesses, and chief digital safety strategist at the global Ctrl+Shft Coalition. "I get contacted almost every single day by parents that are struggling with this," the cybersecurity expert said. "They don't know how to say no." Pendergast said parents and educators would have "a lot more time to get it right". "It's like all aspects of technical security, cybersecurity, and cyber safety. It's never ever going to be 100 per cent. This is never going to be the silver bullet. "It's a really, really good start because, again, it sparked all of the conversations that we needed to have at every level of society." Professor Tama Leaver, an internet studies academic at Curtin University and the chief investigator in the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child, says the ban responds to a "very real fear that parents have that social media is an unknown space". "If this is world-leading, we need to be quite clear on what the legislation is actually doing." He warned that the implementation of the policy may not address all the issues that have been discussed. "Some harms, for example, such as cyberbullying, were very much touted as one of the big problems to be solved," he said. "There is nothing in this legislation that addresses cyberbullying meaningfully at all. "This at best addresses algorithmic amplification … of young people's experiences of social media, but … we expect from what's been said already that most messaging apps are exempt from this legislation. "So, the spaces where we imagine cyberbullying is most likely to happen are not being touched by this legislation at all." Leaver was a signatory on an open letter from more than 140 academics and civil society organisations against the ban. "If the rest of the world is watching Australia and hoping that this might be a blueprint, we're going to have an awful lot of work to do in the next few months to actually have a blueprint to practically do this rather than simply aspire to giving parents some reassurance," he said.
Daily Mirror
06-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
What is an LGBTQ+ ally and how to serve the community this Pride Month
Pride month has arrived in the UK so here's a refresher on why supporting the LGBTQ+ community is so important in 2025 and how exactly to be a good ally Pride month is finally here and its time for a refresh on how best to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. Despite it being 2025, members of the queer community still suffer prejudice and hate, only made worse now by the UK Supreme Court ruling excluding trans people from the definition of "woman," and further the need of"third spaces" as a result. Deloitte's 2023 LGBT+ Inclusion at Work report surveyed 5,474 LGBTQ+ people in the workplace, across multiple sectors in 13 countries and found that 49% of UK employees hesitate to discuss any aspect of their private life, compared to the collective 37% elsewhere. The study also found that British workers showed more concern of being treated differently, scoring 43% to the global 39%. Whilst this may be initially concerning, Deloitte also stated that more than half of the UK LGBTQ+ employees surveyed felt more comfortable being 'out' in their work environment than all other countries asked; 52% happy to be out versus 43% not in Britain. The community in Britain shared that this also extended to their feelings around more senior colleagues in their organisation. Covering all levels of seniority, UK respondents are more likely to be 'out', the data showing "45% in UK junior roles vs 37% globally; and 60% in UK senior roles vs 51% globally". Though 59% of employees chalked this positive result down to ally-ship and support, an additional 12% in Britain admitted to fearing the affect being queer would have on their career opportunities and 25% claimed they would face discrimination/harassment if out. Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you! At the time, Jackie Henry, Deloitte's managing partner for people and purpose, stated: "The findings show that organisations still need to do more to provide a safe environment in which LGBTQ+ employees feel able to be themselves at work". What is an ally? Two years on, the community have continued to celebrate Pride month and its festivals, encouraging others to learn and show support, but being a good friend and being an good ally or two different things, says Reach Out - a mentoring and support collective for young people. They define "ally" as "someone who stands up for, supports equal rights for everyone," and in the case of the LGBTQ+ community, refers to them as someone who does "what you can to call out discrimination and fight for equality, trying to make the world a better place for anyone who identify as LGBTQIA+". How to be a good LGBTQ+ ally Reach Out also state the importance of being a visible ally, whether that be attending rallies and events, "calling out homophobia, transphobia or queerphobia wherever you see it, and supporting businesses, charities or other initiatives owned or operated by LGBTQIA+ people". Listening to learn and being respectful: Take the initiating to educate yourself on LGBTQ+ history, listening actively and not downplaying or invalidating people's experience. Being open to, and engaging with, these conversations helps ensure you and others treat those around you with respect. Using inclusive language and accepting gender diversity: We can do this by respecting names and pronouns chosen by members of the community, and opting for words that don't assume genders and relationship roles. For example, terms such as "partner" is inclusive. Uplifting diverse voices: Often, the community's experience is also effected by other factors such as religion, ability, culture and race. Seek these diverse stories out for a more well-rounded understanding of the complexities being LGBTQ+. Seeing the whole person: It is easy to label someone by one characteristic or factor. Its important to acknowledge people are layered and complex, with many interests, passions and skills that and should be celebrated.
Associated Press
12-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Yuenglings Ice Cream Corp (OTC: YCRM) Files Name Change to Frequency Holdings, Inc. to Reflect Strategic Evolution Into Multi-Brand Tech Holding Company
CHICAGO, IL - May 12, 2025 ( NEWMEDIAWIRE ) - Yuenglings Ice Cream Corporation (OTC: YCRM) today announced that it has filed amended articles of incorporation with the State of Nevada to formally change its corporate name to Frequency Holdings, Inc. The name 'Frequency' represents more than a rebrand, it's a recalibration of vision, structure, and purpose. Inspired by the capital-first Berkshire Hathaway model and the Alphabet innovative playbook, Frequency Holdings is designed to scale a portfolio of high-impact technology ventures with clear vertical leadership, operational independence, and long-term shareholder value creation. 'This isn't about noise, it's about signal,' said Rick Jordan, CEO of YCRM and founder of ReachOut. 'I've spent my entire career tuning into where the world is going and building platforms around clarity, speed, and purpose. Frequency is the right identity for what we're building... a company that knows how to cut through noise and deliver results.' ReachOut, the Company's flagship operating subsidiary, will continue executing its high-velocity acquisition strategy across the United States, targeting IT and cybersecurity firms with $500,000 to $2 million in topline revenue. These acquisitions are strategically chosen for underserved regional markets and integrated using ReachOut's AI-driven support model, operational playbooks, and scalable service stack. 'ReachOut isn't slowing down. If anything, it's accelerating,' Jordan added. 'But Frequency opens the door to more. We're not just scaling one brand. We're building a platform that allows us to incubate or acquire other companies in digital identity, AI, automation, and beyond. TRUSTLESS is just the beginning.' TRUSTLESS, Frequency's early-stage digital identity and data verification venture, is designed to operate independently with its own leadership and capitalization path. Other synergistic ventures are under consideration for acquisition or launch within the Frequency ecosystem. The Company also confirmed that FINRA review for the name and symbol change is still in process, and this filing with the State of Nevada marks the formal transition of its corporate identity. The public markets will be updated accordingly once final approval is granted. 'We've already changed who we are operationally. Now we're making it official,' said Jordan. 'Frequency Holdings reflects the real architecture of this business... a parent company with bold conviction, scalable subsidiaries, and a clear plan to build value the public markets can recognize.' The filing was submitted on Friday, May 9th, 2025 and is expected to be reflected on the state's systems later today, May 12th, or tomorrow, May 13th. Social media accounts and a landing page at are being created for release in the coming weeks. @mrrickjordan on X @mrrickjordan on Instagram @reachoutit on X For media, TV appearance and Investor Relations Contact: Email: [email protected] Phone: 312-288-8008 About Frequency Holdings, Inc. (formerly YCRM) Frequency Holdings is a modern holding company focused on high-growth ventures in cybersecurity, AI, digital identity, and IT infrastructure. Through its lead operating brand, ReachOut, Frequency is building the first nationally recognized name in cybersecurity-first IT services for SMBs. Additional holdings, including TRUSTLESS, are structured to contribute long-term equity value via independent growth and strategic alignment. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events, performance, and financial expectations. These statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions, and are subject to risks and uncertainties--many of which are beyond the Company's control--that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Factors that may affect results include the Company's need for capital, changes in regulatory environments, market competition, demand for services, and other risks detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission at Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update them except as required by law. View the original release on
Associated Press
16-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Yuengling's Ice Cream Corporation (OTC: YCRM), Doing Business as ReachOut, Files 2024 10-K With Profitability, Growth, and Corporate Transformation in Focus
Net Income Swings Positive to $4.4M as YCRM Undergoes Name Change and Platform Transformation CHICAGO, IL - April 16, 2025 ( NEWMEDIAWIRE ) - Yuengling's Ice Cream Corporation (OTC: YCRM), currently undergoing a name and symbol change pending FINRA approval and operating under the brand ReachOut, today announced the filing of its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, showcasing revenue growth and a dramatic turnaround to profitability. Financial Highlights: 'The traditional MSP model is fundamentally broken and dying -- thousands of fragmented regional providers with slow response times, basic security, and no ability to scale,' said Rick Jordan, CEO of YCRM. 'We're completely reinventing what's possible in this space. This isn't about incremental improvement. We're building a nationwide brand where none existed before, bringing advanced protection to small and medium businesses that have been completely ignored by the industry. Just like a large wireless brand disrupted telecom for everyday customers, we're bringing that same revolutionary approach to cybersecurity for everyday businesses.' Strategic Transformation The Company announced it is executing a transformation strategy modeled after the Berkshire Hathaway structure with an Alphabet-style portfolio approach, enabling ReachOut to own, develop, and scale independent technology ventures. It also formally submitted its application with FINRA for a name and ticker symbol change, signaling a clear departure from legacy operations and reflecting its focus on cybersecurity, automation, and digital identity technology. It also formally submitted its application with FINRA for a name and ticker symbol change, signaling a clear departure from legacy operations and reflecting its focus on cybersecurity, automation, and digital identity technology. 'I'm not interested in being just another player in this industry – we're building something completely disruptive,' said Rick Jordan, CEO. 'The Berkshire model gives us capital efficiency while Alphabet's playbook lets us incubate and scale disruptive technology ventures independently. It's a complete strategic transformation. We're shedding the old skin and emerging as something entirely different: America's first national cybersecurity portfolio brand with a technology holding company structure that can move with the today, not get stuck in a decades old model. This structure gives our shareholders asymmetric upside potential beyond what traditional service businesses could ever deliver.' Future Growth Strategy The Company has announced it completely reimagined its growth strategy, abandoning the larger acquisition model in favor of a nimble, high-velocity approach that delivers greater integration speed and ROI. This transformation combines holding company economics with disruptive market penetration, creating a dual pathway to shareholder value: 'Big acquisitions are dead money. Our model targets high-potential firms in high-demand low-competition markets we can transform 2-5X in under 24 months through data driven local search capture,' said Rick Jordan, CEO. 'Combined with ventures like TRUSTLESS, we're not just building a better service company – we're creating a wealth-generation machine with asymmetric upside that traditional players can't touch. This isn't incremental improvement. This is total industry disruption.' The Company's transformation from a traditional MSP to a technology holding company represents one of the most ambitious pivots in the cybersecurity industry. The Company encourages investors and industry watchers to follow the Company's developments as it executes its disruptive strategy and drives toward its planned NASDAQ uplisting. @mrrickjordan on X @mrrickjordan on Instagram @reachoutit on X For media, TV appearance and Investor Relations Contact: Email: [email protected] Phone: 312-288-8008 ReachOut is the operating brand of Yuengling's Ice Cream Corporation (OTC: YCRM), a cybersecurity-first technology company scaling a portfolio of tech ventures through a modern holding company structure. Built around recurring revenue, margin discipline, and AI-driven service delivery, ReachOut is positioning for national expansion, disruptive M&A, and a future on a major U.S. exchange. This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events, performance, and financial expectations. These statements are based on current beliefs and assumptions, and are subject to risks and uncertainties—many of which are beyond the Company's control—that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Factors that may affect results include the Company's need for capital, changes in regulatory environments, market competition, demand for services, and other risks detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission at Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update them except as required by law.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
YCRM Withdraws S-1 Registration Statement, Announces Shift to More Flexible Financing Strategy as Company Prepares for 2024 10-K Filing (Yuengling's Ice Cream Corp)
ReachOut Technology Corp. Emphasizes Commitment to Strategic Capital Management and Long-Term Shareholder Value CHICAGO, IL - March 12, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Yuengling's Ice Cream Corporation (OTC: YCRM), and its wholly owned subsidiary ReachOut Technology Corp, today announced the formal withdrawal of its previously filed S-1 registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Company submitted the withdrawal request before market open on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. "We took a hard look at our capital strategy and made a decisive move," stated Rick Jordan, CEO of ReachOut Technology. "This particular financing structure doesn't align with our growth needs. Our financing approach needs to match where we're heading, not where we've been." The withdrawal represents a strategic pivot as the Company seeks more flexible financing structures to support its aggressive growth initiatives in AI implementation and digital asset security development adding to strategic acquisitions, bringing a higher level of digital intelligence to its business model. "Last year brought challenges. An acquisition didn't deliver what we expected. That's reality," Jordan continued. "But I'm done looking backward. Focusing on operational strategy, and market growth. With our 10-K approaching, shareholders deserve to know exactly how we're positioning for our next steps, and there's more coming." The Company clarified that this action does not signal reduced fundraising activity, but rather a recalibration toward financing options that better support ReachOut's growth needs and technology deployment strategy. Jordan emphasized, "We're not stopping our financing efforts... we're getting better alignment. Every decision we make is about growing the company as we transform this industry. This is about having the right tools, at the right time, to build something worthy of telling the story." The withdrawal is part of ReachOut's broader initiative to optimize its capital structure while maintaining focus on strategic acquisitions, AI innovation, and digital asset security solutions. For media, TV appearance and Investor Relations Contact:Email: pr@ Phone: 312-288-8008 About ReachOut Technology ReachOut Technology (OTC: YCRM) is a nationwide managed IT services and cybersecurity provider revolutionizing how businesses handle their technology infrastructure. As the first MSP to successfully transition from startup to public company, ReachOut combines enterprise-grade IT management, advanced cybersecurity solutions, and cutting-edge digital asset security initiatives with aggressive expansion strategies. Through organic sales growth and strategic acquisitions across the U.S., ReachOut is building America's premier MSP brand while disrupting traditional service models with AI-powered automation - including its autonomous Level 1 Technician achieving 35% faster resolution times. Led by CEO Rick Jordan, ReachOut delivers comprehensive technology solutions to businesses nationwide while executing a clear vision for market leadership. The company is transforming the MSP industry through innovative technology deployment and a proven growth strategy that shatters conventional expansion limitations. For more information, visit About Rick Jordan Rick Jordan built his success on one thing: doing the work. No excuses. From building computers at 10 to becoming head of his family at 16 after his father's passing, Jordan's journey is defined by relentless forward momentum. As founder and CEO of ReachOut Technology (OTC: YCRM), he transformed a startup into the first publicly traded MSP without outside money, revolutionizing the industry's growth model. Host of the globally ranked podcast "ALL IN with Rick Jordan," his raw truth about leadership, business, and life reaches millions across 70+ countries. A nationally recognized voice on cybersecurity, business ethics, and motivation, Jordan shares stages at VeeCon, NASDAQ, Harvard, and Coca-Cola, while appearing regularly as an expert on Bloomberg, Fox, CBS, and NewsNation. His mission remains constant: protecting people and giving them ways to protect themselves. From leading a 10,000+ server refresh at Merrill Lynch to building ReachOut's enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions for small businesses, Jordan transforms how organizations handle technology and security. Now also building TRUSTLESS, a digital identity and security platform, he's redefining how businesses protect, share, and trust sensitive information in a decentralized world. Jordan's expertise spans cybersecurity, digital ledger technology, artificial intelligence, and enterprise value creation, making him a sought-after voice on the future of business and technology. His "ALL IN" philosophy drives both his personal brand and ReachOut's aggressive national expansion, setting new standards for growth and innovation in the technology sector. And yes, he never runs from three things: problems, hard work... or a good Scotch. Information about Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains "forward-looking statements" that include statements regarding expected financial performance and growth information relating to future events. Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions, and future performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond the control of the Company and its officers and managers, and which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by which, that performance or those results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time they are made and/or management's good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in, or suggested by, the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause these differences include, but are not limited to; inability to gain or maintain licenses, reliance on unaudited statements, the Company's need for additional funding, governmental regulation of the cybersecurity industry, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the demand for the Company's products, and other risks that are detailed from time-to-time in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be forward-looking statements. 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Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, the Company's actual results may vary significantly from those intended, anticipated, believed, estimated, expected or planned. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, any favorable forward-looking events discussed herein might not be realized and occur. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. For a more detailed description of the risk factors and uncertainties affecting the Company, please refer to the Company's recent Securities and Exchange Commission filings, which are available at View the original release on
