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The kids are alright: Aspiring political staffers are altruistically motivated

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Despite the important roles political staffers fill in our democracy, their work is often overlooked and undervalued by the politicians and voters that they serve.

Key Points: 
  • Despite the important roles political staffers fill in our democracy, their work is often overlooked and undervalued by the politicians and voters that they serve.
  • Within the halls of power, political staffers serve politicians by offering political advice, guidance and support in communications, policy, administration and parliamentary affairs.

Self-interest or civic duty?

  • Or are they guided by altruism, civic duty and dedicated to working in the public interest?
  • One way of answering these questions is to survey the young people who want to become political staffers: university students who study political science.
  • Yet some choose to become political staffers, a career that offers fewer material benefits and substantially less job security.

Polling students

  • We asked students if they were interested in going into a career as a political staffer, and why or why not they would pursue this option after university.
  • Among students who are not interested in political work, most stated it was because their own interests were better served elsewhere.
  • Among students who are interested in working as a political staffer, students we categorized as self-interested express personal career aspirations or a general passion for politics without explicit references to helping others or the community.

Serving the public

  • Our analysis demonstrates that the vast majority of students interested in pursuing work as a political staffer are motivated by contributing to the public good.
  • Many of these students expressed interest in bettering their communities and Canada more generally.
  • I also want to help make change towards issues that matter for me such as environmental issues or advocating for human rights.”
    “I want to be involved in working towards a better future for Canadians.
  • Among this group, self-interest motivations ranged from enhancing resumes to aiming for future high-paying jobs or influential positions, or, as one student bluntly wrote: “I can make a LOT of money.” At the same time, some envisioned careers as a lawyer after working on politics or even the possibility of becoming politician themselves: “After a decade or so of working as a political staffer, I intend to run for public office.”

Motivated by the public good

  • But we need smart young people to undertake this work, and we also need people who are not influenced by ulterior motives to have access to the halls of power.
  • Aspiring political staffers are motivated by a consistent passion for public service and contributing to a better Canada.
  • Blake Lee-Whiting receives funding from the Policy, Elections, and Representation Lab at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, and the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society at the University of Toronto.
  • Lewis Krashinsky receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Fulbright Canada, and the Department of Politics at Princeton University.

CerebrumX and Guidepoint Systems Join Forces to Leverage Embedded Vehicle Data for Fleets and Dealership lot Management

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

NOVI, Mich., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CerebrumX Labs Inc. (CerebrumX), an AI-driven automotive data platform company, announced a strategic collaboration with Guidepoint Systems, a global provider of vehicle telematics and Software as a Service (SaaS) for automotive OEMs, dealerships, rental agencies and commercial fleet managers. The joint solution taps the rising demand from fleet companies and dealerships for new data solutions that help reduce costs, improve customer experience, enhance efficiency as well as safety in inventory operations, leading to increased profitability.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership aims at transforming fleet management and dealer operations by offering a seamless and hassle-free solution for inventory management, without the need to install any additional hardware.
  • CerebrumX's Augmented Deep Learning Platform (ADLP) seamlessly integrates with the Guidepoint software platform to receive real-time connected vehicle data from equipped and eligible vehicles to simplify LOT management for accurate and remote inventory management leading to a contactless and seamless experience for customers.
  • "As we enter the partnership with Guidepoint Systems, we look forward to delivering a unique data-driven fleet solution that also simplifies the lot management," said Sandip Ranjhan, CEO at CerebrumX.
  • "Embedded data telematics leveraging Guidepoint's unified OBD AI platform and CerebrumX's ADLP will be a game-changer," said Sam Spencer, CEO of Guidepoint Systems.

Air Lease Corporation Announces Lease Placement of Two New Boeing 737-8 Aircraft with LOT Polish Airlines

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Today, Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced long-term lease placements for two new Boeing 737-8 aircraft with LOT Polish Airlines.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced long-term lease placements for two new Boeing 737-8 aircraft with LOT Polish Airlines.
  • Both aircraft are scheduled to deliver to LOT in mid-2024, and will add to the 11 Boeing 737-8s and one 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft already on lease from ALC.
  • “We are pleased to further expand our long-term relationship with LOT by leasing the airline an additional two new 737-8 jet aircraft.
  • About Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL)
    Air Lease Corporation is a leading global aircraft leasing company based in Los Angeles, California that has airline customers throughout the world.

Lotus Technology releases first ESG report, targets carbon neutrality by 2038

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

NEW YORK and SINGAPORE, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lotus Technology Inc. ("Lotus Tech" or the "Company"), a leading global luxury electric vehicle maker, today released its first annual Environmental, Social, and Governance ("ESG") Report .

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK and SINGAPORE, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lotus Technology Inc. ("Lotus Tech" or the "Company"), a leading global luxury electric vehicle maker, today released its first annual Environmental, Social, and Governance ("ESG") Report .
  • The Company's strategy focuses on six key fields: Nature Positive, Climate Neutrality, Sustainable Supply Chain, Inclusion and Equality, Community Commitment, and Transparent Governance.
  • In order to achieve carbon neutrality across its value chain by 2038, the Company has established an advanced digital carbon emissions management system to analyze its carbon footprint at both the organizational and product levels.
  • Upon completion of the business combination, the combined company is expected to retain Lotus Tech's name as "Lotus Technology Inc." and is expected to be listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "LOT."

EQS-News: Cantourage Group SE launches a range of high-THC medicinal cannabis flowers in Switzerland together with Astrasana

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Berlin, October 24, 2023 – Cantourage Group SE (hereinafter “Cantourage,” ISIN: DE000A3DSV01, www.cantourage.com), a leading European company for the production and distribution of medical cannabis, has signed a long-term supply agreement for medical cannabis with the Swiss cannabis company Astrasana.

Key Points: 
  • Berlin, October 24, 2023 – Cantourage Group SE (hereinafter “Cantourage,” ISIN: DE000A3DSV01, www.cantourage.com), a leading European company for the production and distribution of medical cannabis, has signed a long-term supply agreement for medical cannabis with the Swiss cannabis company Astrasana.
  • To start with, patients in Switzerland will be able to obtain medical cannabis flowers from the growers LOT 420, Green Karat and Breathing Green from Canada.
  • This represents a significant step for Astrasana and a milestone in the supply of medical cannabis in Switzerland.
  • The partnership with Cantourage marks a significant development for the supply of medical cannabis in Switzerland.

TomaGold meets all initial acquisition commitments of Chibougamau Mining Camp properties

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Monday, September 18, 2023

MONTREAL, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TOMAGOLD CORPORATION (TSXV: LOT) (OTCQB: TOGOF) (“TomaGold” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that it has met all its initial commitments regarding the previously-announced acquisition of 20 mining properties (press releases dated August 14 and September 13 ), forming the major portion of the Chibougamau Mining Camp, in Quebec, Canada.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TOMAGOLD CORPORATION (TSXV: LOT) (OTCQB: TOGOF) (“TomaGold” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that it has met all its initial commitments regarding the previously-announced acquisition of 20 mining properties (press releases dated August 14 and September 13 ), forming the major portion of the Chibougamau Mining Camp, in Quebec, Canada.
  • The Corporation has paid its initial commitments to SOQUEM Inc. (“SOQUEM”), Chibougamau Independent Mines Inc. (TSXV: CBG) (“CIM”) and Globex Mining Enterprises Inc. (TSX: GMX) (“Globex”) to acquire a total of 13 mining properties by making cash payments totalling $340,000 and issuing a total of 7,125,000 common shares of TomaGold as per the agreements.
  • Furthermore, the Corporation has paid CIM an additional cash amount of $200,000 for the 6-month exclusivity right to acquire the 7 remaining properties, which will allow the Corporation to finalize its due diligence on those properties.
  • The common shares issued in relation with the agreements are subject to a resale restriction period of four months and one day.

FHU Students Spend the Summer Seeing the Sites, Digging for Truth

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Friday, August 25, 2023

HENDERSON, Tenn., Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "I was amazed and somewhat shocked by the way in which this trip grounded and emboldened my faith. I began really to grasp how bold the early church truly was in their sharing of faith," Colton Mahana said. Mahana is a Master of Arts in New Testament student currently living in Dahlonega, Georgia and working as a campus minister for the Gold City Church of Christ on the campus of the University of North Georgia. "This  challenged me in confronting the world we live in. I had not expected this result. I was thinking I was just going to be digging in the dirt."

Key Points: 
  • I began really to grasp how bold the early church truly was in their sharing of faith," Colton Mahana said.
  • I was thinking I was just going to be digging in the dirt."
  • Sarah Dutton of Abingdon, Virginia, works as a pastoral counselor in the community and via telehealth.
  • "What I learned gave me the desire to keep digging and learning more about biblical archaeology."

Matterport Joins LOT Network To Strengthen Patent Strategy & Deter Litigation

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

To deter PAEs from pursuing litigation, if a PAE acquires any patent asset that was once owned by a LOT Network member, all LOT Network members receive a license to that patent, protecting them from any potential litigation and fees.

Key Points: 
  • To deter PAEs from pursuing litigation, if a PAE acquires any patent asset that was once owned by a LOT Network member, all LOT Network members receive a license to that patent, protecting them from any potential litigation and fees.
  • LOT Network protects the world’s largest companies in every industry, covering more than 3.9 million patent assets from over 3,200 members across 56 countries.
  • “In an era of excessive litigation by patent assertion entities, LOT Network has proven that strength in numbers can effectively deter unnecessary patent suits,” said Matt Zinn, Chief Legal Officer.
  • “By joining LOT Network, Matterport has made a public commitment to protecting their ecosystem from unwanted PAE litigation, thereby preserving a spirit of innovation,” said Ken Seddon, CEO, LOT Network.

TomaGold signs agreements to acquire majority of Chibougamau Mining Camp properties

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Monday, August 14, 2023

The agreements comprise 20 mining properties, hosting a mix of copper-gold-silver-zinc mineralization, of which 6 were past-producing mines

Key Points: 
  • The agreements comprise 20 mining properties, hosting a mix of copper-gold-silver-zinc mineralization, of which 6 were past-producing mines
    MONTREAL, Aug. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TOMAGOLD CORPORATION (TSXV: LOT) (OTCQB: TOGOF) (“TomaGold” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into agreements with SOQUEM Inc. (“SOQUEM”), Chibougamau Independent Mines Inc. (TSXV: CBG) (“Chibougamau”) and Globex Mining Enterprises Inc. (TSX: GMX) (“Globex”) to acquire a total of 20 mining properties that currently form the majority of the Chibougamau Mining Camp, in Québec, Canada (the “Properties”).
  • In order to acquire the Properties, the Corporation has committed to make global cash payments of $13,805,000, work commitments of $10,425,000, issue 16,625,000 common shares of TomaGold and issue an additional amount of $1,825,000 in common shares of TomaGold over a period of 2 to 5 years in accordance with the specific agreements.
  • Upon signing, TomaGold will be required to make cash payments of $540,000, issue 6,625,000 common shares of TomaGold and issue an additional amount of $25,000 in common shares of TomaGold.
  • David Grondin, President and CEO of TomaGold, stated: “Never in its last 75-year history has the Chibougamau Mining Camp been controlled and developed by one operator with a global vision.

IM Cannabis Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Monday, August 14, 2023

TORONTO and GLIL YAM, Israel, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IM Cannabis Corp. (the "Company" or "IMC") (NASDAQ: IMCC) (CSE: IMCC), an international medical cannabis company, announced its financial results today for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023. All amounts are reported in Canadian dollars and compared to Q2 2022 unless otherwise stated. 

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO and GLIL YAM, Israel, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IM Cannabis Corp. (the "Company" or "IMC") (NASDAQ: IMCC) (CSE: IMCC), an international medical cannabis company, announced its financial results today for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.
  • Total Operating Expenses in the second quarter of 2023 were $5.2 million, compared to $7.8 million in the second quarter of 2022, a decrease of 33%.
  • Gross Profit for the second quarter of 2023 was $3.5 million, compared to $2.2 million in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 57%.
  • Selling and Marketing Expenses in the second quarter of 2023 were $2.6 million, compared to $3.1 million in the second quarter of 2022, a decrease of 16%.