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Zentra Group plc: Formation of Property Management Joint Venture
DJ Zentra Group plc: Formation of Property Management Joint Venture Zentra Group plc (ZNT) Zentra Group plc: Formation of Property Management Joint Venture 12-Jan-2026 / 07:00 GMT/BST =---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ZENTRA GROUP PLC ("Zentra" or "the Company") Formation of Property Management Joint Venture Zentra Group PLC (AQSE: ZNT), the Manchester-based residential developer, development manager and...
Vladimir Antikarov
Vladimir Antikarov is the Principal at Verea Group LLC. With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Antikarov has served as a senior member of the corporate finance practice with the Monitor Group, now Monitor Deloitte, and as Senior Advisor to the CFO of Overseas Shipholding Group, the largest U.S. oil tanker company.
The Achilles Heel of the Fiat Money System
The Achilles Heel of the Fiat Money System The fiat money system will not disappear just like that. Any expectations or hopes to that end should be tempered. Yes, the fiat money system could collapse; yet there is a significant likelihood it will persist longer than most people might think. This prolonged existence may come at a cost: a fascist state encroachment on the freedoms of citizens and entrepreneurs would be more profound than most people realize.
Dealing Effectively With Attitude Problems
One of the most common challenges facing managers is dealing with employee attitude problems, typically evidenced when employees roll their eyes, sigh, or use antagonistic body language. Trying to stop such “silent” behavior is difficult because employees can so easily deny it. Frequently, managers tend to avoid confronting employees who “cop a ’tude” because the path of least resistance is avoidance and because the whole matter seems so slippery.
Delivering Exceptional Customer Experiences and Increasing Operational Efficiencies with Branded Calling
Today’s hyper competitive business environment requires brands to elevate customer experience (CX) while at the same time improving operational efficiency. Getting CX right by providing experiences that exceed customer expectations and creating operational efficiencies that maximize resources and streamline processes are integral to business success. Branded communication is a technology designed to allow companies to deliver exceptional CX and increase operational efficiency.
100 Years Ago: The End of German Hyperinflation
On 15 November 1923 decisive steps were taken to end the nightmare of hyperinflation in the Weimar Republic: The Reichsbank, the German central bank, stopped monetizing government debt, and a new means of exchange, the Rentenmark, was issued next to the Papermark (in German: Papiermark). These measures succeeded in halting hyperinflation, but the purchasing power of the Papermark was completely ruined.
Trade-offs: The Ugly Truths of School Finance
by Garion Frankel Do public schools spend money responsibly? Where you live will likely determine your response. Someone from a property-wealthy district with clean schools, minimal debt, and a variety of advanced classes will likely affirm that their district is handling money well. Someone from a property-poor district with dilapidated facilities, debilitating debt, and few amenities will likely mistrust their district’s spending habits.
A Ticking Time Bomb: A Huge National Debt Plus Rising Interest Rates
Those who have been predicting a recession in the United States and an associated stock market crash seem to be having a hard time. At least, it appears so. US gross domestic product grew by 2.1 percent in Q2 2023, after growing 2.0 percent in Q1; the unemployment rate was rather low at 3.8 percent in August 2023; and the S&P 500 was at 4,460 points, around 10 percent below the index record of 4,818 points from January 2022. Yet, there are many variables that yield a point to the prophets of doom.
What Will It Take for Cryptocurrencies To Become Full-Fledged Money?
Bitcoin is the beginning of something great: a currency without a government, something necessary and imperative.1 – NASSIM TALEB The crypto-unit bitcoin2 holds out the prospect of something revolutionary: money created in the free market, money the production and use of which the state has no access to. The transactions carried out with it are anonymous; outsiders do not know who paid and who received the payment.
The Road to a Single Fiat World Currency
[This article is a selection from the March-April issue of The Austrian.] What if the world’s states were to come together and create a single world currency? From a purely economic point of view, there would be significant advantages if every nation didn’t operate with its own money but with the same currency. Not only for an individual economy, but for the world economy as a whole, the optimal number of currencies is one. Let’s take a look.
Golden Bears Soccer 2022 Season Recap
The Golden Bears soccer team finished fourth in the Canada West playoffs and achieved a second-place finish in the prairie division. This season, Canada West returned to its standard schedule, which had the Bears play 14 conference games in total. The Bears achieved a regular season record of five wins, two losses, and seven ties. In the 2022 preseason coaches poll, the Bears were ranked at third-place.
U of A president represents universities at COP27
University of Alberta President and Vice-Chancellor Bill Flanagan represented a network of universities at COP27, a United Nations climate change conference. The 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) took place from November 6 to November 20. The conference was hosted in-person at Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. COP27 held high-level events, side events, key negotiations, and press conferences.
U of A researchers play key role in discovery of new minerals in meteorite
University of Alberta experts are part of a team of researchers that have discovered two new minerals in a sample of the world’s ninth-largest meteorite. The discovery of two new phosphate minerals, elaliite and elkinstantonite, are a specific combination of iron, phosphorus, and oxygen. The minerals were found in a sample of the El Ali meteorite that was sent to the U of A for classification.
U of A professor named as one of Canada's Most Powerful Women
Carla Prado, a University of Alberta professor in human nutrition, was named as one of Canada’s most powerful women for 2022 in the science and technology category. Prado was recognized as a Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award winner. The award recognized her as a renowned clinical nutrition expert. The award also recognizes her work to optimize body composition and improve health in multiple diseases.
U of A academic staff request reinstatement of indoor mask mandate
The Association of Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA) has requested that the University of Alberta reinstate the indoor mask mandate. The association also called for the university to provide evidence-based criteria under which a mask policy can be modified or suspended. During the association’s annual general meeting on November 18, members voted in favour of the motions to make the requests to the university.
U of A rises in multiple post-secondary rankings
The University of Alberta has seen a rise in ranking in multiple university and subject rankings. The university was ranked fourth in Canada, according to the U.S. News 2022-23 Best Global Universities Rankings. In the Maclean’s 2023 Canadian University Rankings, the U of A had five subjects place in the top six nationally. 16 U of A subjects ranked in the world’s top 100 in U.S. News ranking The U of A saw multiple subjects increase in ranking in the U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings.
DIE Board rules councillor is eligible to serve on council, election bylaws to be clarified
On September 19, the Discipline, Interpretation, and Enforcement Board (DIE Board) released a ruling that determined a councillor was eligible to serve on Students’ Council. A motion will soonbe brought to Students’ Council to clarify election bylaws. Complaint alleged councillor is ineligible for their seat On July 13, a complaint was filed to the DIE Board by Chrsitian Zukowski, the speaker for Students’ Council.
Photostory: Pandas soccer team end season on loss to Calgary
Martin Bendico On October 29, the Pandas soccer team hosted the Calgary Dinos at Foote Field in the Canada West quarter-final game. The Pandas were defeated by the Dinos 2-3, bringing the Pandas season to an end.
Golden Bears football lose to Calgary in double header with Edmonton Elks
On October 15, the Golden Bears football team lost to the University of Calgary Dinos 11-24. The Bears hosted the Dinos at Commonwealth Stadium as part of a doubleheader with the Edmonton Elks. The first half of the game saw the Dinos take the lead, starting from the first quarter’s touchdown by Calgary’s Zack Smith. The touchdown was scored by Smith off a long pass by Daniel Sananes from behind the 30-yard mark. Following the extra point kick Calgary took the early lead by seven points.
Photostory: Pandas rugby defeat Calgary for Canada West third place finish
Martin Bendico On October 23, the Pandas rugby team played for third place in the Canada West playoffs. The Pandas won 15-14 against the University of Calgary Dinos at Foote Field.
Inauguration of new Diwan Pavilion completes Aga Khan Garden
On September 28, the University of Alberta Botanic Garden held an inauguration ceremony for the Diwan Pavillion. The pavilion completes the Aga Khan garden, the northernmost Islamic garden in the world. In 2018, the Aga Khan Garden was inaugurated in the presence of Shah Karim al-Husseini, His Highness the Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims. The garden was created to symbolize hope, peace, and unity that come when people interact with one another while enjoying nature.
Photostory: Pandas volleyball defeat Saskatchewan 3-0
Martin Bendico On October 21, the Pandas volleyball team played their first regular season game. The Pandas defeated the University of Saskatchewan Huskies 3-0 at Saville Community Sports Centre.
Students' Union spends $145,000 on Break the Record, future attempt "is feasible"
On September 23, the University of Alberta attempted to break the world record for the largest dodgeball game. The Students’ Union president said the event totalled costs of $145,000, and that a future attempt “is feasible.” The U of A first took the world record in 2010 with a dodgeball game of 1,189 participants. In 2011 the Break The Record player count increased to 2,012. In 2012 the player count reached nearly 5,000.
Photostory: Bears basketball win second preseason game 90-65 against Ontario Tech
Martin Bendico On October 8, the Golden Bears basketball team took their second preseason win against Ontario Tech University. The Bears defeated the Ridgebacks 90-65 at the Saville Community Sports Centre.
U of A exercise study helps patients recover from cancer
A research study at the University of Alberta is helping patients better recover from cancer treatment. The Alberta Cancer Exercise (ACE) evaluates the benefits of exercise for individuals after a cancer treatment. ACE is a free community-based program that was designed specifically for individuals undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment. The University of Alberta is the lead site for the province-wide study. The instructors with the ACE program have received cancer-specific education.
Photostory: Bears basketball open up preseaon with 120-71 win against UNBC
Martin Bendico On October 7, the Golden Bears basketball team played their first pre-season game at Saville Community Sports Centre. The Bears won 120-71 against the University of Northern British Columbia Timberwolves.
Photostory: Pandas rugby lose 0-20 to Calgary
Martin Bendico On September 24, the Calgary Dinos rugby team visited the Pandas at Foote Field. The Pandas were defeated by the Dinos 0-20.
Students' Council 2022 by-election results
In the 2022 Students’ Council by-elections, one councillor has been elected to a new seat in Students’ Council and also as a General Faculties Council (GFC) representative. The fall by-election is a chance to fill vacant seats on Students’ Council, the overseeing body of the Students’ Union, and the General Faculties Council, the highest academic decision-making body at the University of Alberta. This year, students voted on October 12 to October 13.
Photostory: Break The Record 2022
Martin Bendico On September 23, the U of A attempted to break the record for the world’s largest dodgeball game. Break The Record failed to take the record by 1,117 players. The University of California Irvine continues to hold the record with 6,084 players.
Photostory: Bears football defeated at home by Saskatchewan
Martin Bendico On September 23, the Golden Bears football team hosted the Saskatchewan Huskies at Foote Field. The Bears were defeated by the Huskies 16-38.
Photostory: Pandas soccer tie 2-2 with UNBC
Martin Bendico On Sunday September 18, the Pandas soccer team tied with the University of Northern British Columbia Timberwolves. The Bears hosted the Timberwolves at Foote Field, where the teams tied 2-2.
Photostory: Bears soccer win 2-0 against Victoria
Martin Bendico On Sunday September 18, the Golden Bears soccer team defeated the University of Victoria Vikes. The Vikes visited the Bears at Foote Field, where the Bears won 2-0.
"Clearly something isn't working;" Thursday deadline approaches for delayed graduate contracts
Graduate students have expressed frustrations due to delays in reviewing and processing contracts for their graduate student assistantship appointments this fall. A joint letter signed by five graduate student associations came out September 16, which followed a letter penned by the Sociology Graduate Students Association (SGSA) demanding that graduate students receive their contracts and are paid on time.
U of A Ring House materials will go towards development of McCauley community
The Ring Houses and trees located on the northwest corner of the University of Alberta North Campus are currently being removed by Primavera Development Group. Components of the houses will go towards a community development in McCauley. In 2021, the Ring Houses and two decommissioned houses from East Campus Village were purchased by Primavera. These houses are currently being removed and will have materials that will go towards a new arts and community hub in the McCauley community.
Bears football lose out to UBC Thunderbirds in first game of the season
On Saturday September 3, the Golden Bears football team started their season in an away game against the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds. The Bears lost 30-21 after the Thunderbirds retook the lead with two touchdowns in the final quarter. In the 2021-22 season, the Bears and Thunderbirds both had an equal overall record of 3-3. They also played their first game against each other where the Bears took a 44-19 win at Foote Field.
Notes from Council: Executive goals presented, council honorarium discussed
“Notes from Council” is The Gateway’s ongoing series of recaps of noteworthy items from Students’ Council meetings. At the September 6 Students’ Council meeting, two councillor seats were filled, executive goals were presented, and a council honorarium was discussed. Through vacancy petitions, two councillor seats have been filled on council. Laetitia Satam is a new agricultural, life, and environmental sciences councillor and Colton Meronyk is a new Native studies councillor.
Alberta announces Monday as provincial day of mourning, not statutory holiday
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Monday, September 19 will be a federal holiday. The national holiday will mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II, in line with the queen’s funeral in London, England. Trudeau stated his intent to work with the provinces and territories to see that they are aligned with the federal holiday.
Pandas soccer lose first game to MacEwan, recover in second game with a win at home
The Pandas soccer team started their season this past weekend with two games against the MacEwan University Griffins. The Pandas lost the first game to MacEwan, but recovered two days later to beat the Griffins in their second match. In the previous season, the Pandas missed the Canada West post-season with a regular season record of 4-8-0. The Pandas are led this season by Kristyn Shapka, head coach of the Pandas soccer team.
Campus Food Bank set to introduce new programs, facing double the demand
The Campus Food Bank (CFB) has continued to run throughout the pandemic and has faced a double in demand this year. The food bank will be rolling out plans toaddress this issue. The food bank’s plans include adding snack stations across North Campus, the construction of a food pantry, the addition of a grocery bus service to Campus Saint-Jean, and the renovation of the CFB to a grocery model.
Golden Bears soccer open up the season with a pair of draws
The University of Alberta Golden Bears soccer team opened up their season with a pair of ties this past weekend. The Bears hosted the University of Calgary Dinos and the Mount Royal University Cougars at Foote Field. In the previous season, the team finished with a 4-1-5 regular season record and a 0-1 post-season record. The Bears entered the current season being ranked third in a coaches’ pre-season poll.
Notes From Council: Development of a new Academic Integrity Policy, speaker resubmits DIE Board complaint
“Notes from Council” is The Gateway’s ongoing series of recaps of noteworthy items from Students’ Council meetings. During the August 9 Students’ Council meeting, a presentation on the Academic Integrity Policy was given to council, and the speaker of council resubmitted his Discipline, Interpretation, and Enforcement Board (DIE Board) complaint.
Photostory: Golden Bears football open season with first practice
Martin Bendico The Golden Bears football team started the 2022 season with their first practice at Foote Field on Sunday. The Bears will play their first regular season game on September 3 in Vancouver against the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds.
U of A summer camp held for young Indigenous women
The Young Indigenous Women’s Circle of Leadership (YIWCL), a University of Alberta camp, helped young Indigenous women learn cultural teachings and reclaim the Cree language. The camp taught through art activities, creative theatre, storytelling, cultural crafts, and ceremonies. The summer camp was held from July 12 to 24, on the U of A North Campus and was open to young Indigenous women from the ages of 12 to 18.
Notes From Council: SUB Master Plan, changes to Code of Student Behaviour
“Notes from Council” is The Gateway’s ongoing series of recaps of noteworthy items from Students’ Council meetings. During the July 26 Students’ Council meeting, council received presentations from Elev Homes, the sexual violence response coordinator on changes to the Code of Student Behaviour, and on the Students’ Union Building (SUB) Master Plan.
Study finds that not enough men in their 40s are getting screened for diabetes
Padma Kaul, a University of Alberta professor of medicine, led a study that found Alberta men in their 40s have much lower rates of getting tested for diabetes compared to women. According to Diabetes Canada Guidelines, people over the age of 40 are at risk of Type 2 diabetes and should be tested every three years. “We don’t really know how many people actually adhere to those recommendations, and so our study addresses this for Alberta,” Kaul said.
FOIP request reveals two month timeline of chemical disposal
Expired and potentially dangerous chemicals from a University of Alberta laboratory were taken to William Hawrelak Park to be disposed of on November 27. According to a recent CBC News article, the chemicals were found two months earlier during a lab inspection on September 28.
Cross Country 2021 - 22 Season Recap
The University of Alberta Golden Bears and Pandas cross country teams had strong finishes at the Canada West (CW) Championship and U Sports Championship. At the CW Championship, the Bears achieved a bronze medal, while the Pandas finished fifth. Additionally, the Bears placed eighth at the U Sports Championship. Sean Baynton, head coach for the Bears and Pandas cross country teams, said it was a successful season. “In some semblance of the word, it was a successful fall,” Baynton said.
Notes from Council: State of the union presented to council, review of Campus Safety and Security Policy approved
“Notes from Council” is The Gateway’s ongoing series of recaps of noteworthy items from Students’ Council meetings. At the Students’ Council meeting on July 12, council received a state of the union presentation and passed a motion to review the Campus Safety and Security Policy.
Notes From Council: Concerns about tuition increase process, delayed timelines within council discussed
“Notes from Council” is The Gateway’s ongoing series of recaps of noteworthy items from Students’ Council meetings. At the Students’ Council meeting on June 28, council voiced concerns about the current tuition increase process for international students, delayed timelines for committees, and items being brought to council on short notice.
Tennis 2021 - 22 Season Recap
The University of Alberta Golden Bears and Pandas tennis teams had a successful 2021 – 22 season that saw both teams win the 2020 national titles and the Prairie Regional Championship. The Pandas also won the Western Regional Championship. In October, the teams competed for the 2020 national title and both teams won gold medals.
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