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Travel guide to Chengdu, China
Chengdu located in southwest People's Republic of China, is the capital of Sichuan province and a sub-provincial city. Chengdu is also one of the most important economic centers and transportation and communication hubs in Southwestern China. According to the 2007 Public Appraisal for Best Chinese Cities for Investment, Chengdu was chosen as one of the top ten cities to invest in, out of a total of 280 urban centers.
More than four thousand years ago, the prehistorical Bronze Age culture of Jinsha established itself in this region. The fertile Chengdu Plain, on which Chengdu is located, is called Tianfuzhi guo in Chinese, which literally means "the country of heaven", or more often seen translated as "the Land of Abundance". It was recently named China's 4th-most livable city by China Daily.
In the early 4th century BC, the 9th Kaiming king of the ancient Shu moved his capital to the city's current location from today's nearby Pixian. He was said to have been inspired by the ancient story of King Tai of Zhou, Grandfather of King Wu of Zhou, moving his capital. History recorded King Tai of Zhou's move as "it took a year to become a town; it took three years to become a capital". Following this, king of Shu named the new city as "Cheng Du", which means "become a capital" (In Chinese, the word "cheng" means "become", "du" means "capital"). There are, however, several versions of why the capital was moved to Chengdu, and more recent theories of the name's origin point to it as stemming from, or referring to, earlier non-Han inhabitants and/or their languages.
After the conquest of Shu by the State of Qin in 316 BC, a new city was founded by the Qin general Zhang Yi (who as a matter of fact had argued against the invasion). This can be seen as the beginning of the Chinese Chengdu. It was renamed Yìzhou during the Han Dynasty.
During the partition following the fall of the Eastern Han Dynasty, i.e. the era of the Three Kingdoms, Liu Bei founded the southwest kingdom of Shu-Han with Chengdu as its capital.
During the Tang Dynasty, both the "Poet God" Li Bai and the "Poet Sage" Du Fu spent some part of their lives in Chengdu.
Chengdu was also the birthplace of the first widely used paper money in the world (Northern Song Dynasty, around A.D. 960).
Two rebel leaders, one around the end of Song Dynasty, the other near the end of Ming Dynasty, set up the capitals of their short-lived kingdoms here, called Dashu and Daxi, respectively.
During the Second World War the Kuomintang (Chinese Nationalist) government under Chiang Kai-shek fled to Sichuan Province to escape the invading Japanese forces. They brought with them businesspeople, workers and academics, who founded many of the industries and cultural institutions which continue to make Chengdu an important center. However, the city soon became a symbol of Nationalist corruption and ineffectiveness.
In 1944 the American XX Bomber Command launched Operation Matterhorn, an ambitious plan to base B-29 Superfortresses at Chengdu and strategically bomb the Japanese Home Islands. Because it required a massive airlift of fuel and supplies over the Himalayas, it was not a great military success, but it did earn Chengdu the distinction of launching the first serious retaliation against the Japanese homeland.
Chengdu was the last city on the Chinese mainland to be held by the Kuomintang-controlled government. R.O.C. President Chiang Kai-shek and his son Chiang Ching-kuo directed the defence of the city at Chengdu Central Military Academy until 1949, when the city fell into Communist hands. The People's Liberation Army took the city on December 10 and the remnants of the Nationalist Chinese government fled to Taiwan.
Today the industrial base is very broad, including light and heavy manufacturing, aluminum smelting and chemicals. The textile industry remains important, with cotton and wool milling added to the traditional manufacturing of silk brocade and satin.
Today it is the headquarters of the Chengdu Military Region.
On May 12, 2008, a 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck causing damage to the area, killing about 80,000 people and injuring 26,413 in the area as of May 24, 2008. 4021 of the casualties and most of the property damage were from Dujiangyan and Pengzhou, two suburban cities of Chengdu. While 75 kilometers (48 miles) from the epicenter, the urban area did not suffer any discernible damage.
Chengdu is situated at the western edge of the Sichuan Basin. It is therefore sheltered from northwest winds from Siberia in winter by the Qinling Mountains to the north. The climate is mild and humid. The short winter is milder than in the Lower Yangtze because of the sheltering effect of the Qinling. Snow is rare but there are a few periods of frost each winter. The summer is longer, but not as hot as in cities such as Wuhan and Nanjing in the Lower Yangtse downstream. Average daytime highs are 10°C (49°F) in January and 30°C (85°F) in July. Rainfall is reliable year-round but peaks in the summer months.
Chengdu has one of the lowest sunshine totals in China (less sunshine annually than London), and most days are cloudy even if without rain. This is especially so in the winter months, when it is typically interminably grey and dreary. Spring (Mar-Apr) tends to be sunnier, warmer and drier than autumn (Oct-Nov).
The Brocade City: Jincheng
In the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-23 AD), brocade produced in Chengdu enjoyed great popularity among the royal and elite class in China. Emperor installed Jin Guan (an official in charge of brocade production) to oversee brocade production in Chengdu. Since then, Chengdu has been called "Jin Guan Cheng"(Brocade Official's City), or in its short form, "Jin Cheng" (Brocade city).
The City of Hibiscus: Rongcheng
In the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period (907-960), Mengchang, the king of the Later Shu Kingdom, ordered the planting of hibiscus on the fortress wall surrounding the city. After this, Chengdu started being referred as the City of Hibiscus. Nowadays, the hibiscus is still the city flower of Chengdu. But the last city wall was torn down in the 1960s along with the Royal Palace situated in the middle of the city.
The aforementioned "previous names" are not formal names, however, but are more accurately thought of as nicknames. The name "Chengdu" has never changed during thousands years since the city was founded, and the city has always been in the same location.
Culture and folklore
People from Chengdu (or Sichuan, in general) tend to eat spicy. Many local specialties include Grandma Chen's Bean Curd (Mapo doufu), Chengdu Hot pot, and Carrying Pole Noodles (Dan Dan Noodles).
An article by the Los Angeles Times (2006) called Chengdu "China's party city". Chengdu outnumbers Shanghai in the number of tea houses and bars despite having less than half the population. The inhabitants have a reputation both within Sichuan and in China at large for having a laid back attitude and for knowing how to enjoy life. The carefree lifestyle of Chengdu greatly benefits its local women, who are generally of a sweet and charming nature. A Chengdu- based writer has portrayed Chengdu girls in this way: "Chengdu girls sound delectable and tender, even when they are squabbling.
The main industries in Chengdu – which include food, medicine, machinery and the information technology – are supported by numerous large-scale enterprises, such as Chengdu Sugar and Wine Co.. Ltd., Chengdu Food Group, Sichuan Medicine Co. Ltd., Chengdu Automobile Co. Ltd. etc. Many high-tech enterprises from outside Chengdu are also beginning to settle down there.
The National Development and Reform Commission has formally approved Chengdu's proposed establishment of a national bio-industry base there. China's aviation industries have begun construction of a high-tech industrial park in the city that will feature space and aviation technology. The local government plans to attract overseas and domestic companies for service outsourcing and become a well-known service outsourcing base in China and worldwide.


Looks like I completely missed Harry the Great when it played last July at the Creede Repertory Theatre and later at the Lone Tree Arts Center in Colorado. Harry the Great features a battle of magicians set against the backdrop of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, with one of those magicians being, yes, Houdini!
Erik Weisz (Brian Kusic) prepares to vanish Bess Rahner (Kyra Koelling).
However, Houdini is not the "Harry" of the title. That is Harry Robenstein played by Steven Cole. Here Houdini is "Erik Weisz" (their spelling) played by Brian Kusic. The play was written by John DiAntonio and offers up an alternative history of how Houdini/Erik embarked on his career, met Bess (Kyra Koelling), and came up with the idea for the Water Torture Cell.
I only learned about Harry the Great from a report and rave review by Joe Given in the January issue of MAGIC. Unfortunately, the show has finished its limited run.
Where might it play next? MAGIC reports that if playwright John DiAntonio has his way, "it'll be seen 'playing across the street from the Hugh Jackman Broadway musical, Houdini!'"


We live in a world that continually pushes each of us to be someone else through societal norms, societal expectations and, now more and more, through marketing and advertising. The world doesn't need another version of someone else, the world needs a unique you. Work hard to understand and embrace who you are, and then OWN IT. Live deliberately each day as a reflection of who you are and what you stand for. Sometimes, its not easy, but its always worth it.


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Why Waikem
We call it the Waikem Way.
The Waikem Auto Family is a family owned and operated car dealership located in Canton and Massillon. Waikem has used cars for sale in Massillon, Ohio. We also sell new cars from brands including Ford, Subaru, Honda, Kia, Hyundai and Mitsubishi.
So why should you buy a car at Waikem?
When you buy a car at Waikem, you are reinvesting in your community. The Waikem family members live in Stark County and invest in Stark County. Plus we proudly employ more than 300 local employees. Waikem is one of the few remaining family owned and operated car dealerships in Stark County.
We have the right car waiting for you at the most affordable price. On the Waikem Auto Mile between Canton and Massillon, there is a huge selection of Cars, SUVs, Trucks and Vans. It's not just that we are family-run and our inventory is huge – our cars are also affordable!
The Waikem Auto Family was founded here in Canton/Massillon more than 75 years ago. George Waikem Sr.'s business prestige and care for his customers was shaped during World War II. He served as a pilot during the war but sold cars in San Antonio, Texas, while training to become a pilot with the Army Air Corps.
After the war he returned to Massillon opened his first new car franchise, George Waikem Ford. He would stay open all hours to accommodate the steel mill workers.
From there the Waikem Auto Family continued to grow to what is now known as the Waikem Auto Mile. George Waikem's three sons – Chip, David and Doug – started working with dad and it truly became a family business.
Now today the third generation of Waikem family – Deuce, Chris, Craig and Adrian – also play an important role in the daily operations. A fourth generation of Waikems is growing up fast – the Waikem Way will keep growing for decades to come!
Every Waikem family member will tell you how proud they are to support our community!
Waikem family members support charities through financial donations, volunteer work and sitting on the boards of prominent charities.
Our charity partners include, but are not limited to the following:
Perry Rotary Club
Perry Township Fire Department
Perry Township Police
Jackson Township Police
Second Chance for Animals
Aultman Hospital
Massillon High School Baseball
Jackson High School Baseball
Tuslaw Elementary
Stark Parks
Stark County Library
Pathway Caring for Children
Perry Township Rotary Club
The Waikem Auto Family was named one of Canton and Massillon's Best Employers by the Canton Repository in four consecutive years. At Waikem, we invest in people because our employees allow us to succeed.
We have more than 30 employees who have worked here more than 20 years. On average, our employees have worked here more than 8 years. If you're looking to buy a vehicle or have your vehicle repaired, you're working with an expert.
Other awards won by the Waikem Family include:
Time Magazine Dealer of the Year Nominee
Automotive News 40 under 40
Features on Fox Business, the Wall Street Journal and Yahoo Finance
Better Business Bureau Local Dealer of the Year
Canton Repository Best Automotive Service Department
About Magazine's Favorite Place to Buy a Car
Waikem makes it easy to handle your vehicle needs online. Search more than 1,000 vehicles for sale in Massillon, Ohio. We have a full-disclosure sales process with a nationally-recognized online sales process.
We have employees fluent in American Sign Language and Spanish, so we can help anyone!
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The Waikem Family invites you to experience the Waikem Way! If you're looking for a new or used car in Massillon, Ohio, chose the area's largest family-run car dealership.
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Doyle Stadium Rededication!
A packed house and picture-perfect weather framed the night for the re-dedication of St. Rita High School's Doyle Stadium on the South Side of Chicago at 77th and Western Avenue on Friday, September 26th.
Over 30 Augustinian Friars attended St. Rita's homecoming football game vs. Providence Catholic High School. The Friars, along with Larry Doyle and family, St. Rita President Ernie Mrozek, and representatives from all St. Rita's sports teams and clubs participated in the re-dedication of Doyle Stadium, including a pre-game Holy Water Blessing of the new turf field.
Eleven years ago, St. Rita High School was the first Chicago-area high school to install a new-generation turf field. This year, with the help of generous donors, they become the first Chicago-area high school to replace the field with the same updated turf that the Indianapolis Colts use on their home field.
St. Rita Writing Workshop Prepares Seniors for College
Early Monday morning, an hour before school, on September 22, 16 seniors attended a college writing seminar hosted by guidance counselor Brian Hagen. Mr. Hagen says the workshop gives the students an understanding of the different essay formats they may see on college applications, and helps them prepare ideas about how to start the process. The workshop also teaches students the basic "dos" and "don'ts" with college essays, and opens up lines of communication so they know St. Rita High School guidance counselors are here to help them through the process.
When asked how he motivates students to get up early and arrive at school before classes, Mr. Hagen points out how self-motivated St. Rita High School seniors are. He adds, "If you are able to speak with students to identify a shared need many of them have, they are willing to come get the extra help at any time. College essays are very daunting for most seniors; therefore, offering any kind of support is motivation in itself to help the students create the best essay, and let them know that the faculty and staff are here to support them through the process."
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6th Annual Jim O'Neill Scholarship Fund "Day at the Races" - Nov. 1st
Please mark your calendar for Saturday, November 1st, 2014 for the 6th Annual Jim O'Neill Scholarship Fund "Day at the Races" during the Breeder's Cup. The event starts at 1:00 PM in the Turf Room at Hawthorne Race Course, 3501 South Laramie Avenue in Cicero.
Jim was a 1966 graduate and a longtime friend of St. Rita High School. All the proceeds from this great event go directly to the Jim O'Neill Scholarship Fund established at the school to help those needy families with tuition assistance and financial aid. During the 2013-2014 academic year, St. Rita distributed over $ 1.4 million in tuition assistance and financial aid and the demand has not subsided. Every dollar raised through this event goes to help a family maintain their dream of a single-sex Catholic education for their son.
Please see the flyer for information to purchase tickets. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
St. Rita Students' ACT Scores Soaring!
College admission gets tougher every year for prospective students as the number of applicants continues to increase at select colleges and universities throughout the country. This, along with rising tuition costs, has put a premium on college admission tests such as the ACT. The ACT is an important factor not only in admission to these select colleges and universities, but also in securing necessary financial aid to offset skyrocketing tuition costs. With that being said, the St. Rita of Cascia High School Class of 2014 secured 15.3 million dollars in college assistance (mostly academic) based on their performance as a class on the ACT. Additionally, almost half the entire Class of 2015 (48%), who takes at least two honors level courses, scored an average of 29 on the ACT, while almost three out of four (74%) in the class who had taken at least one honors level course scored an average of 25. These impressive numbers are proof of the high level of teaching and learning that goes on every day at St. Rita. It also speaks to our belief at St. Rita that students who continue to challenge themselves every day and seek the most rigorous class schedule available to them benefit greatly in the end.
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St. Rita High School Honors Information Night
St. Rita High School will host an Honors Information Night on September 24, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. 7th and 8th grade families are invited to learn about academic opportunities at St. Rita with Principal Brendan Conroy and members of the St. Rita Administration. Mr. Conroy will speak about the experience from placement into freshmen classes through the college application process and graduation. You will also learn about our Freshman 1:1 iPad Program. Current students and alumni will speak about their St. Rita experience and how their education prepared them for success in college and beyond. For more information and to RSVP to this event, contact Mr. Ed Leiser '04, Director of Admissions at (773) 925-RITA or [email protected]
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Father Brecht Enters Eternal Life
David L. Brecht, OSA died in the late afternoon of September 6, 2014. He was 75. He had been battling a leukemia-like condition called myelodysplasis since 2012. His bone marrow did not make enough healthy blood cells. The blood cells did not mature into healthy red blood cells, white blood cells, or platelets. The immature blood cells did not function normally and either died in the bone marrow or soon after they entered the blood.
David underwent chemotherapy treatments. A series of blood transfusions gave him some relief, but the transfusions had become increasingly less effective.
As he grew weaker, he made the decision at the end of the 2013-2014 school year to retire from teaching and campus ministry at Austin Catholic Academy, Ray, Michigan.
Early Life, Formation, and Education
David was born on October 17, 1938, in Detroit, Michigan, to John Lloyd and Mary Brecht. He met the Augustinians when he attended Austin Catholic High School in Detroit. He entered the Augustinian Order as a Novice on September 8, 1956 and professed his first vows on September 10, 1957. He professed his solemn vows exactly three years later in 1957.
Father Brecht holds two academic degrees from Villanova University including a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and a Master of Arts in Classical Languages. He later earned a Diploma in Counseling from Salesian University in Rome. He attended Loyola University Chicago where he also earned a Master of Education and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Educational Administration. Amidst his studies, he was ordained to the priesthood on February 6, 1965.
Education Ministry through 1990
After ordination, Father Brecht was first assigned to Mendel Catholic High School in Chicago as a teacher and chaplain. In 1967, he was assigned to Tolentine College in Olympia Fields, Illinois, where he served as sub-master of the professed, an academic dean, and a teacher.
In 1973, the same year in which Father Brecht completed his doctorate, he began teaching at Villanova University in Philadelphia and also held administrative positions there. He was later assigned to serve as Principal of St. Rita of Cascia High School in Chicago from 1979 to 1983. During this time, he also served as a member of the Provincial Council. In 1983, he was named Superintendent of Augustinian Schools and Prior of St. Nicholas of Tolentine Monastery in Olympia Fields. In 1985, Father Brecht was appointed Headmaster of Cascia Hall in Tulsa, Oklahoma. While at Cascia Hall, Fr. Brecht was responsible for the school becoming co-educational and establishing a grade 6-12 education program.
Three Terms as Prior Provincial
In 1991, Father Brecht was elected Prior Provincial, the leader of the Midwest Augustinian Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel. As Provincial, Father Brecht launched the Augustinians' Journey of a Lifetime capital campaign to benefit the needs of the the retiring Augustinians. He served as Provincial for two terms until 1999, when he was assigned as the associate pastor of St. Jude Parish in New Lenox, Illinois. He returned to Tulsa as a teacher at Cascia Hall in 2001.
In 2002, Father Brecht was again elected as Prior Provincial; he is only one of two Augustinians to serve as Prior Provincial for the Midwest Province for three terms. At the end of his term in 2006, he was named Pastor of St. Clare of Montefalco Parish in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan. He later served as the chaplain of Villanova College in King City, Ontario, during the 2009-2010 school year. In 2010, he returned to St. Clare of Montefalco Parish as Pastor and also served as the Headmaster of Austin Catholic Academy, a new Catholic secondary school in Ray, Michigan.
Named an "Outstanding Educator of America" in 1972, Father Brecht was cited for his contributions to the advancement of higher education and service to the community. He was inducted into the Four Chaplains Legion of Honor in 1980 "in recognition of service to all people regardless of race or faith." Periods of archaeological research on Roman ruins in Tunisia and Algeria, where St. Augustine lived and ministered in the fourth and fifth centuries, gave Father Brecht material for numerous lectures, published papers, and a short documentary on the life and times of Augustine. Additionally, Father Brecht has published several articles on educational themes and served on many educational commissions and task forces. Father Brecht was recognized as an honoree for the Augustinian Gala in 2014.
Thursday, September 11th: Wake 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm St. Clare of Montefalco Parish 1401 Whittier Rd. Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
Funeral Mass at 6:00 pm, followed by a reception in the Church Hall. Friday, September 12th: Burial at Augustinian Plot Mount Olivet Cemetery 17100 Van Dyke Ave. Detroit, MI 48234 Saturday, September 13th: Memorial Mass at St. Rita Chapel, 10:00 am Cascia Hall 2520 S. Yorktown Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114-2803
Saturday, September 20th: Memorial Mass at St. Rita Shrine Chapel, 10:00 am. St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel 7740 S. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60620
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Doyle Stadium's Re-surfacing Continues On Schedule!
The first pice of turf has been placed on the perfectly-prepared surface of Doyle Stadium. Thanks to the efforts of skilled workers, the project continues on schedule. Soon St. Rita's red and blue will be on display for the upcoming season, as the Mustangs seek their third Illinois high school state championship. Stay tuned to the website and follow us on Facebook for continued updates on the project.
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Re-surfacing of Doyle Stadium has begun!
Work crews are hard at work on the long-awaited re-surfacing of Doyle Stadium. Crews are taking advantage of the dry weather to remove the old surface, prepare the underlayment before laying down the new surface. If all goes according to plan, the field will be ready for opening day of fall camp where the Mustangs begin their quest for the third Illinois high school state championship. Stay tuned to the website and follow us on Facebook for periodic updates on the progress of the project.
Attention Juniors! Order Your Class Rings!
St. Rita is happy to again work with Herff Jones Ring Company in Oak Lawn to order Class Rings. Rings are available for purchase in the Junior or Senior Year. Ring payment dates are: November 6, 2013, December 4, 2013, January 22, 2014, and February, 6, 2014.
The Junior Class Mass is February 6, 2014.
For questions please contact Jim Cranley, Herff
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Ray Keane'14 Thanks Donors at Annual President's Club Reception
Each year, St. Rita of Cascia High School honors the donors who support the school with generous gifts that ensure scholarships and financial aid, as well as the facilities that serve the community. At their annual reception on October 10, 2013, Ray Keane'14 spoke to the group about the opportunities he has had at St. Rita because of their generosity. Ray is the son of Raymond'79 and Donna Keane of Orland Park. A member of the wrestling and baseball teams, as well as a Kairos leader, Ray embodies what it means to be a true Ritaman. His remarks, in full, are below.
Good evening Mr. Mrozek, Mr. O'Neill, Fr. Tom, the Augustinian Community of St. Rita, benefactors, board members, and friends of St. Rita. My name is Ray Keane, class of 2014. On behalf of the entire St. Rita community, I welcome you to this President's Dinner. All of you are here tonight because of your generous donations made to the school. We would like to honor you and show our appreciation for these wonderful gifts. I personally want to thank you for all these donations. It has a great impact on my life. Let me tell you my story, but before I do, I want to thank my mother Donna Keane, and sister Renee Keane for being in attendance. I'd like to also thank my father Raymond Keane, who could not attend tonight, but is with us in spirit.
In 2010, my father, Raymond Keane, who is a 1979 Rita alumni, was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also know as Lou Gehrig's Disease, or ALS. However, he had been experiencing symptoms going back to 2007. It started with the loss of strength in his right arm and quickly spread to his entire body. Over the past five years, his salary as a respected attorney has been cut in half, due to his inability to attend court. Today, he is 100% incapable to move independently and relies on the help of my family and me to assist his needs. Now why is this relevant to this dinner? In no way am I looking for a sob story. These are simply the harsh facts of my current situation. The reason I bring this up is to demonstrate how much of a family the St. Rita community has been to my family and me in our time of need. With the donations given by generous people like all of you, St Rita was able to assist my parents financially to help pay for my tuition. If this hadn't occurred, I would have to transfer to another school. When I arrived at St. Rita I had not known if I made the right choice. I was the only kid from my grade school of 850 in Orland Park to attend Rita. In fact, I was expecting to attend Carl Sandburg high school my entire life. One day, while driving home from my grand parent's house in the city with my dad and brother, I noticed we were near where I thought St. Rita was located. I had seen an ad in the paper for their open house, and realized it was occurring at that moment. I decided to ask my dad to stop there, just to check it out. I mean, my father went there, so I figured I could just see what the school looked like. As we entered, I noticed a sense of school spirit that I had not experienced before. Everything was covered in Rita logos, and Mustangs pictures. It was a cool site to see. After walking into the gym, I made my way to the wrestling table, as I aspired to wrestle in high school. This was when I met my coach Dan Manzella. To be honest, he is the one who got me to want to attend St. Rita, right then and there. He was a down to earth guy, who was passionate about wrestling, but even more so about the school. He made us feel important, taking us for a tour of the wrestling room and school. He was very genuine in what he said. That's something I never experienced from a high school coach. I knew St. Rita was different, and now I was strongly considering attending. When I got home, I was excited to tell my mom the news. When I pulled out the pamphlets and said I'm considering St. Rita, she said very quickly, "No, I won't send you to a place like that." You see, my mother had preconceived ideas that Rita might be a misogynistic environment. She couldn't understand how I'd be able to work in the business world with females, if I attended an all-male school. Boy did her opinion change fast. Just like me, she was nearly sold on Rita after seeing the school and realizing how caring everyone is. She said she felt a vibe here that she couldn't describe. I think she also liked the fact I would have no excuse not to attend church. When we got home, she told me I could go where ever I wanted. In my mind I knew, Rita was the choice. So on the first day of school, I was at 77th and Western. My career at St. Rita had begun. The first day of school was very intimidating. I knew no. Yet, I was accepted for who I was as a person. I never felt alone or by myself. Even though I didn't technically know anybody, everyone was still friendly enough to treat me with respect. To be honest, friends were made easily, because of the friendly environment that is present here. As a matter of fact, I met one of my best friends while at St. Rita, Ryan Barr. Now who would have thought one kid from Orland Park and another from Blue Island would become best friends? I honestly had never heard of Blue Island, and had no idea where it was located. Even with our differences, Ryan and I clicked the instant we started talking in our Honors Biology class. To this day we talk everyday. The reason our friendship is different is that we can talk about anything. I owe a lot to Ryan for putting up with some of my craziness. He is always there for me if I need to talk about the struggles at home, or just need to take my mind off things. Our friendship is something I will always treasure, and it would not have happened if not for St. Rita.
A big change for me that I noticed was how caring and relatable the teachers and staff were. In junior high, the feeling was that teachers wanted to just teach and leave. At Rita, teachers I've had like Mrs. Dion and Mr. Partacz genuinely cared for my wellbeing, both in school and out. Even the little things of asking me "how are you doing Ray", or "how's your dad feeling", is something I can't really describe. The love and concern they and everyone has shown me is remarkable. That's something I would have never expected. The entire staff here truly loves their jobs, but more importantly, truly cares for the students. You can't get that just anywhere. Rita really is a tight knit family. I also appreciate all the help from teachers who have assisted me with my academics. I have stayed on top of my grades, receiving gold and silver honors every semester and currently ranked in the top 15 percent in my class. I owe this not only to my personal hard work, but the immense help from the St. Rita staff. Approaching teachers to ask questions is not an intimidating thing at all. They are all down to earth and would be happy to help. I can't say enough about the staff and academics here at St. Rita.
Another aspect of St. Rita that has been helpful to me is the faith community. As I have gotten older, my faith has grown stronger. I owe this to the strong faith shown at St. Rita. Over the past year, I have gotten a lot more involved in Campus Ministry. Just this year, I led Kairos 113, which is a retreat for seniors. It was an unbelievable experience as I was able to more openly share the issues that have occurred at home. The overall friendly environment helps relieve stress and allows you to be yourself during school. Daily conversations with Mr. Blazack, our Campus Minister, cracking jokes at one another or just discussing life, has helped me get my mind off some of the negative things in my life. The faith community here has just been terrific. And as I mentioned before, I know my mom loves that I am actually going to mass now. You can thank Rita for that mom.
Athletically, I have wrestled and played baseball every year. The head varsity baseball coach, and Athletic Director Coach Mike Zunica, has pushed me on and off the field. The same goes for the varsity wrestling coach, Coach Dan Manzella. Both men have taught me how to be a better man. They both stayed true to what they promised me way back during that open house. Both had said that I will enter a boy and leave a man. I believe this to be true. These coaches have had an immense impact on my life, showing me how to be a better human being. I can specifically recall how Coach Manzella has taught me that family comes first. Usually, he is the type of coach that never allows practices to be missed. Yet, I remember one November day in my junior year when my mom texted me saying I needed to come home now. My grandmother had just passed away. I was hesitant to ask coach to leave, thinking he'd say no. On the other hand, he looked at me and said, "go take care of your family. That's the important thing in life." He taught me right then and there that life is bigger then just sports, or school work. It's about being there for your loved ones. These lessons are something I will always treasure, and I thank both Coach Zunica and Coach Manzella for helping me buy in to their programs, and St. Rita as a whole.
Now for something that isn't 100 % known, my future. While I can't look into a glass ball and see where I'll be in 5 years, I can make goals that help me strive for success. After graduating St. Rita, I hope to attend a major university, looking to major in business economics. With this degree, I plan on taking the LSAT, attending Law School, and passing the BAR Exam in order to receive my law license. From here I hope to practice law, and eventually open my own firm. Now I realize these are pretty lofty dreams to have. But I can honestly say this doesn't bother or intimidate me. Reason being I know how to succeed in this world from the morals and ideals I've been taught during my time at St. Rita. This is something you don't get everywhere. How many schools have the family environment where a student can walk down the hall and the principal will know their name by heart? Or where you can find a school where over 90% of the student enrollment is involved in extracurricular activities? There is no environment like St. Rita. I know this was the right place for me. And I thank you for you donations that allowed me to stay enrolled here. In no way have I taken this opportunity for granted, as I have made the most out of every opportunity that has crossed my way. I realize I am unable to pay any of you back for those remarkable donations. So for the past four years, I have tried to pay you, not in money, but in hard work and dedication, to show that not a penny of your donation has gone to waste. Once again, I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you and God bless.
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Conquering the Challenges of College Costs: A Presentation by Frank Palmasani, author of "Right College, Right Price"
Conquering the Challenges of College Costs: Right College, Right Price
Tuesday, October 15th, at 7:00 pm in the St. Rita Auditorium.
Given that college costs continue to be viewed as a national concern and given the most recent changes in the student loan program, you will not want to miss this year's presentation by Frank Palmasani, author of "Right College, Right Price" and the creator of the financial fit program. The presentation will combine a power point presentation, examples of actual net cost scenarios, and a dynamic website to demonstrate how every family can afford college without excessive borrowing.
This program is appropriate for parents of students in all grades!
Please contact Wes Benak, Director of Guidance, by emailing him at [email protected] or calling 773.925.6600 if you have any questions.
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Parent Teacher Conferences: October 3, 2013
We look forward to seeing you at our Fall Semester Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 3, 2013 Please make plans to attend these important conferences to meet your son's teachers. Conferences are an excellent way to get an in-depth understanding of what your son is doing to excel and what he needs to do specifically to improve in his classes.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE RESERVATION SYSTEM
Click on the link to the Parent/Teacher Conference Reservation System web site: http://www.virtualparagon.com/stritahs/conference/. You will have to provide the master password that you received via voicemail and/or email.
Create you own account. This involves choosing a user name and password for yourself.
Log in to the system. This involves typing in your user name and password, which will bring you to the Main Menu.
Select the activity you want to do: making reservations.
Select the teachers you want to sign up for by clicking in the box by each teacher's name.
The schedules of teachers you have selected will be displayed, next to each other. You can scroll side to side to see the different teachers. You can scroll up and down to see the different time slots that are available.
Reserve the slots you need by clicking in the available time slots.
Press SAVE to reserve the slots you have selected so far, or press SAVE/DONE when you have finished making all your reservations.
Check the list of your reservations. If you are satisfied you can print your reservations, or you can go back and make changes.
Don't forget to log out of the System when you are done.
You will find a list of your son's teachers on
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Edline. Keep in mind that you son's schedule may have changed with the new semester.
If you need assistance with the reservation system, please call Mrs. Kelliher at ext. 6652.
Remember: Your selected conference time slots are not really yours until you press the SAVE or SAVE/DONE button and see that your requested slots have been reserved for you. If you have selected a conference time slot, but have not yet saved your reservation, someone else may be signing up for the same slot at the same time. Whoever saves first gets the slot
Alumni Band and Ritanettes Reunion on September 27, 2013
All alumni who played in the St. Rita Band and all former Ritanettes are invited to participate in a pre-game performance to honor Lou Ricci on Friday, September 27 before the Mustangs take on Mt. Carmel. All alumni members are welcome from any era. Whether you still play or not, come out and join in on the fun!
Rehearsal will take place on Saturday, September 21st from 4-7 pm in the band room. A social gathering will take place at McNally's immediately following the
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rehearsal.
Report time on Friday, September 27 is 5:30 pm, march to the stadium and pre-game show begins at 7:00 pm. The game will kick-off at 7:30 pm.
Please spread the word to other alumni and former Ritanettes by joining the St. Rita High School Band Alumni on Facebook.
If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Gradek, Band Director, at [email protected] To RSVP, fill out the form below. [gravityform id="8" name="Band Registration"]
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Congratulations, St. Rita Baseball!
The Mustangs claimed their 3rd Summer State Championship with a dominating 11-0 win over Lyons Township at Benedictine University. Senior Jake Shepski was named tournament MVP. Shepski was joined on the all-tournament team by Nate Soria, AJ Fuller, Mike Costanzo, and Tony Faron. Congratulations to Coach Zunica and the Mustangs!
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SouthtownStar: Oak Lawn brothers literally have their acts together
The Oak Lawn Park District Theatre's production of "Barnum" will hit the stage again this weekend, and brothers Shea and Reagan Pender have the leading roles. There are two casts for the production, and both Shea, 17, and Reagan, 16, play the role of P.T. Barnum.
Reagan has the leading role Friday and Sunday, and Shea plays P.T. Barnum in Saturday's production.
The boys' younger brother, Casey, 10, also is in the play. Read full story
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Congratulations to the Chess Team!
The St. Rita chess team, despite being ranked 101 out of 125 teams, finished 72nd overall, far surpassing expectations. Individually, Albert Alfano had a strong showing with 4 wins and 3 losses. Nick Henrichs had the best performance of his season, winning all 7 of his matches on the 7 board. Nick ended up finishing tied for first out of 125 players, which earned him a medal. Overall, the team finished the year with a very strong performance!
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Chicago Tribune: Boys basketball | No. 17 St. Rita completes sweep of No. 18 De La Salle
By Mike Helfgot Special to the Tribune, February 3, 2012
Tony Hicks lit up De La Salle on the road two months ago, but the home rims weren't so friendly Friday night.
The rest of the Penn-bound guard's performance was stellar, though, and he was as quick as ever in the open court.
Hicks had 17 points, eight rebounds, five steals and three assists as No. 17 St. Rita completed a regular-season sweep of No. 18 De La Salle with a 60-46 victory.
Cullen Foulks added 16 points for St. Rita (12-8, 7-1 Catholic South), 12 of which came after De La Salle (14-4, 5-3) cut the Mustangs' lead to 37-31 early in the fourth quarter.
"I'm just trying to step up my defense," said Hicks, who had 31 points in St. Rita's 66-64 double-overtime victory against De La Salle on Dec. 2. "Coach (Gary DeCesare) is just having me focus on defense. I'm not worried too much about offense because that will come. Read Full Story
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St. Rita Announces Leadership Team Promotions
Very Reverend Bernard C. Scianna, O.S.A., Augustinian Provincial, announces the establishment of the Office for Mission and Ministry as well as a new leadership team at St. Rita of Cascia High School, effective July 1, 2012.
Pictured, from left, are: Fr. Bernie Scianna, O.S.A., '83, Augustinian Provincial; Mr. Ernie Mrozek, '71, President; Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A., '83, Chairman of the Board and Chaplain; Mr. Brendan Conroy, Principal; Fr. Rich Young, O.S.A., '82, Director of Augustinian Mission.
A Letter to the St. Rita Family
St. Augustine once said, "You must always look for more, walk onward, make progress" (Sermon 169). In this spirit, exciting changes are coming to St. Rita of Cascia High School which I am confident will enrich the quality of education that our Ritamen receive. Several of our school's leaders are being promoted, strengthening our leadership team in the Augustinian tradition.
Fr. Tom McCarthy, St. Rita's President for the past 12 years, has been named Vocation Director for the East and Midwest Provinces of the Augustinians. In order to maintain a key leadership role at St. Rita and fulfill his ministry in Augustinian vocations, he will be promoted from the position of President to Chairman of the Board and Chaplain for the high school. In this new role, Father Tom will maintain a regular presence at the school, provide strategic direction and continue to minister to our students and families. I also see this as a wonderful opportunity for St. Rita to expand and deepen its partnership and collaboration between the Augustinians and the dedicated lay faculty and staff.
In that regard, I am very pleased to announce that current Board Chairman and Vice President, Mr. Ernie Mrozek, a 1971 St. Rita alumnus, has been appointed President of St. Rita. Before retiring from a successful business career at ServiceMaster, Ernie successively served as the Fortune 500 company's Chief Financial Officer, and then as its President and Chief Operating Officer. Ernie brings a deep passion for and knowledge of St. Rita, has extensive management and financial expertise, and enjoys strong relationships with the extended St. Rita family. As Vice President for the past three years, Ernie has been active in overseeing the school's planning, finances and institutional advancement, recently including the most successful capital campaign and facilities improvements in St. Rita's history.
Additionally, I am pleased to appoint Fr. Rich Young, O.S.A., a 1982 St. Rita alumnus, to the new full-time position of Director of Augustinian Mission. As director, Fr. Rich will head the newly created Office for Mission and Ministry, and direct activities that demonstrate St. Rita's commitment to living out the Augustinian mission and values in all aspects of campus life. Mr. Brendan Conroy, who has had a tremendous impact further improving St. Rita's academic program, will continue in his role as Principal, with support from his team of Assistant Principals, faculty and staff. The new appointments become effective July 1, 2012.
As a proud alumnus of the class of 1983, former faculty member and current board member, I am confident that these changes will ensure the continued success of St. Rita. Ernie, Brendan, Fr. Tom and Fr. Rich make a very strong team with complementary skill sets. With these men guiding our school, and with a talented and dedicated faculty and staff, we will preserve the continuity of our Augustinian philosophy and spirituality.
Join me in praying for the continued success of St. Rita and please pray for vocations.
Sincerely in Christ and St. Augustine,
Very Reverend Bernard C. Scianna, O.S.A., Ph.D. '83
Augustinian Provincial
To learn more about the new Office for Mission and Ministry, click here.
Food 4 Less Named Mustang Corporate Partner
St. Rita of Cascia High School is pleased to announce that Food 4 Less, the Greater Chicago Area's leading price-impact supermarket chain, has been named its newest corporate partner.
A significant component of the partnership is a $20,000 donation by Food 4 Less to support St. Rita's tuition assistance program.
"Food 4 Less and St. Rita have worked together for a couple of years now, and St. Rita owes Food 4 Less a great deal of gratitude for its financial support," said St. Rita President Fr. Thomas McCarthy, O.S.A. '83.
"Food 4 Less has enabled the school to increase its tuition assistance program to needy families during these difficult economic times. It is an honor to establish this partnership, and an honor to call them a corporate sponsor."
In recognition of Food 4 Less's generosity, the supermarket chain will be acknowledged at key events on and off the St. Rita campus.
"At Food 4 Less we care about the community we live and work in. The partnership with St. Rita is an excellent fit as a majority of our locations are on the South Side of Chicago and the South Suburbs are in close proximity to where a significant number of current students, alumni, and friends of St. Rita reside," said Nick Benavidez, Director of Operations.
The Office of Institutional Advancement launched the St. Rita Corporate Partnership Program in May, 2011. The goal of the program is to work with local businesses to support the Tuition Assistance Program at St. Rita through an annual financial pledge to the school. In return, St. Rita recognizes the respective business at key events held on campus. The generous financial donations from Food 4 Less will go directly toward helping current St. Rita High School students and their families afford tuition. For more information on the Corporate Partnership Program please contact Tom Ramsden, Director of Institutional Advancement at 773-925-5029.
Food 4 Less operates 145 supermarkets in California, Nevada, and the greater Chicago area. Food 4 Less is a subsidiary of The Kroger Co., the nation's largest traditional grocery retailer. Last year alone, Food 4 Less contributed over $4 million to support education, hunger relief, women's health and local nonprofit organizations in communities served by their company's stores. For more information about Food 4 Less, visit their website at www.food4less.com.


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Islamabad: Imran Khan, former Cricketer and Founder Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), in his first address after leading his party to victory said Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and Medina Munawwerah - the City he founded, are his inspirations and he would work to develop a welfare state on the same lines.
"My inspiration is the Prophet Muhammad, the city of Medina that he founded, how it was based on humanity. For the first time, the state was formed based on humanitarianism", Imran Khan who is set to become Pakistan's Prime Minister said on Thursday.
"That is my inspiration, that Pakistan should have that kind of humanitarian state, where we take responsibility for our weaker classes", he added.
"The weak are dying of hunger. I will try my best - all of my policies will be made to raise our weaker classes, for our labourers, for our poor farmers, who work all year and get no money, 45 percent of children have stunted growth, they don't reach the right height, or their brains don't develop", he vowed.
"There are countries with less than 25 million people, and we have that many children out of school. My effort will be that we try our best to raise these people up, that all of our policies be focused on human development. I want the whole country to think like this", he said.
"No country can prosper when there is a small island of rich people, and a sea of poor", he added.
In his address, Imran Khan also said that Pakistan's relation with India is a key part of his agenda.


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CONDO CRAZE & HOA'S
HOSTED BY - ERIC M. GLAZER, ESQUIRE
SUNDAYS AT NOON:
GUEST ON SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 2010:
Representative ELLYN BOGDANOFF
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW
An Opinion By Jan Bergemann
President, Cyber Citizens For Justice, Inc.
Guest on this show was State Representative Ellyn Bogdanoff. Ellyn Bogdanoff was the main sponsor in the House for Community Association Bill S 1196, the bill that Governor Crist signed publicly on June 24 in three locations. The bill creates new condominium and HOA laws that will become effective July 1, 2010.
The bill got very mixed reviews -- and it is obvious that it will fail to solve the main problem: Budget deficits caused by unpaid dues and/or foreclosures.
It is very interesting to listen to Bogdanoff's explanations why the bill failed to address the actual serious problems and her excuses for pushing a bill that has in the meanwhile been dubbed as the
CONDO ASSOCIATION ATTORNEY RELIEF ACT.
Here is what she actually said in her discussion with host Eric Glazer -- and in [BRACKETS] my comments -- and adding what Bogdanoff didn't say!
The most revealing part is most likely the sequence where Bogdanoff and Glazer discussed the failure of the bill to increase the liability of the banks for unpaid dues for foreclosed upon units.
LISTEN HERE TO THIS SEQUENCE!
Eric Glazer: "The last two guests on our show were State Representative Julio Robaina and Jan Bergemann. Did you hear some of their comments?"
Ellyn Bogdanoff: "I am working with these gentlemen for quite some time. Condominium legislation is still a work in progress."
[JB: Let's face it: This bill is regression. It takes us back to the times before the HOA Task Force bill in 2004. I'm not sure what she calls "working" -- if in her opinion "working" means ignoring their input, then we come a lot closer to the facts. Everybody knows that Ellyn Bogdanoff is only "working" with people who come with an opinion and big campaign checks.]
Ellyn Bogdanoff: "It keeps moving down the line. I had a couple of things I thought were critical to get done -- and then -- of course - the bill became THE vehicle for condo legislation. There are a lot of really good things in that bill."
[JB: Bogdanoff failed to name them, because the closer you look at the wording of the bill, the worse it gets.]
Ellyn Bogdanoff: "There is no question, we need to keep doing stuff, certainly as you pass legislation. Good things happen, but certainly you see the problems. We have something to do with condos in every legislative session."
[JB: Hopefully with some success, we really need reforms that will help associations and owners, not just the service providers!]
Eric Glazer: "In all fairness, I don't only want to put the blame on our last two guests. This show too has come out against the bill as a whole, simply a lot of the measures we referred to just as being feel-good measures that in reality don't do much at all to bring much needed funds into the association coffers.
Let's talk some specifics: The liability of a bank who takes back title to a unit after a foreclosure, that was increased from 6 months of assessments to 1 year of assessments. But the problem we have of cause is the 1% cap that remained in place. And Kristy (co-host Kristy Phillips) can certainly tell you, you might have made the new law saying that the bank is responsible for 5 years of late assessments if you keep the 1% cap in place, because an overwhelming majority of cases the bank hits the 1% cap even before you get to 6 months. So, never mind 12 months, the real question is if the new law really does nothing?"
Ellyn Bogdanoff: "Well, I guess what it does it sends a message to the banks that they need to start playing ball."
[JB: I'm overwhelmed. That really is a big achievement that will really help the associations dealing with the huge budget deficits? What ball? Baseball, basketball or football?]
Ellyn Bogdanoff: "I mean, most of the people have to realize that there are 120 representatives in the Florida House and then there are 40 members of the Senate. And clearly, when you have something like this, you need to get the votes to pass it."
[JB: That is something she can only tell people who are not familiar with the way our legislature in Tallahassee works. The Republican leadership -- she is one of the members -- decides what bills fail and what bills pass -- and the other legislators better play along or their bills and/or committee seats go up on flames in retaliation for not following orders! Don't believe for one minute that it's up to each legislator to make his/her own decision.]
Ellyn Bogdanoff: "Certainly, the banks came to me and they didn't even want the 12 months. Clearly, there were people this year who said 'you guys have to take something this year because we all have to participate in what is happening.'"
[JB: And the banks surely got away with giving absolutely nothing!]
Eric Glazer: "Representative Robaina came out with a bill originally that would have increased the cap from 1% to 2%, but, quite frankly, he indicated on the show that you shut it down because you have close ties to the banking lobby, indicating that a lot of your contributions came and a lot of your friendships is with the banks to begin with."
Ellyn Bogdanoff: "Well, I can deny it, but I am sure he thinks that. I mean he was kind of accusing me after the session. I didn't even know that the bill was out of the committee. Look, at the end of the day there are a 120 members, you got to get the majority, you got to get the Senate on board and there were certainly a lot of members of the Senate that were uncomfortable with the 2%."
[JB: Don't believe one word she is saying. Ever tried to figure out why Committee Chair Carl Domino voted YES on the bill in committee -- the only Republican committee member who voted YES? Because Ellyn Bogdanoff didn't dare to contact him and tell him to vote NO. Don't forget, Carl Domino is Bogdanoff's opponent in the race for Senate Seat District 25 -- her campaign is widely financed by special interest -- including banks -- see Bogdanoff's Campaign Finance Report.]
Ellyn Bogdanoff: "I have no closer ties to the banking industry that I have to any other, meaning these are all people that come in and make their case. And the banking industry didn't even come to me, they were trying to kill this thing in the Senate for a long, long time."
[JB: That is one statement where I may agree with Bogdanoff: She is known to sell her vote and legislative power to the highest bidder, I may agree!]
Ellyn Bogdanoff: "You finally have to realize that the Senate President, by the way, is a banker. You have to come to the table and you are going to accept something -- you are not getting a free ride here."
[JB: I am really not sure if I understand that correctly. Because the way the bill was enacted, the banks got away with a free ride -- PERIOD! As to Jeff Atwater, the banker and Senate President Bogdanoff is referring to? Atwater is the Senator for District 25, the seat Bogdanoff is trying to buy with the help of the bankers. According to my information, Atwater and Bogdanoff are good friends and the bankers want her as Atwater 's heir and are financing her campaign against Domino! That's what's called in Tallahassee "Quid pro Quo"!]
Ellyn Bogdanoff: "Now, was it enough? Probably not, but it's what we could get, what we could sell to the membership. They are very receptive to make their case, whatever case they make and say 'we financially can't continue to do this.'"
[JB: Not enough? It was absolutely nothing -- and because of this bill many more good families will lose their homes!]
Ellyn Bogdanoff: "We were focusing on a bill that created great consensus and would be signed by the Governor and not vetoed. The key reasons when this legislation started was with the retrofitting requirements for sprinklers, the repeal of the mandatory insurance requirements that became too arduous and too difficult for people to manage. Those were the key issues. Then everybody started to put in all other kinds of stuff."
[JB: The "EVERYBODY" was special interest and specialized attorneys. Merging her bill H561 with Senator Mike Fasano's S1196 gave them the power to pass this bill and steamroll over all the other consumer-friendly bills that other legislators, especially Representative Julio Robaina, had filed. That is why associations/owners are left with a bill that surely doesn't help to put much needed money in the coffers.]
Ellyn Bogdanoff: "It was a huge step in the right direction!"
[JB: What direction? Protect special interest to the detriment of the unit owners? Because that's all this bill really does! We are jeopardizing lives and safety of especially our elderly condo population by allowing unit owners to opt out of safety requirements and sprinklers because our legislators were unwilling to put the foot down and create legislation that would force banks and mortgage companies to pay their fair share!]
In case you need a good laugh after all these sad facts, click here to listen to Ellyn Bogdanoff's explanations about some so-called FEEL-GOOD MEASURES in the bill.
CONDO CRAZE & HOA'S will present a forum for Board members and owners to tell their side of the story. The show randomly has guest speakers who are experts on the daily problems associations encounter. All issues that our associations encounter each day are proper topics for discussion. Expect to hear from politicians, Board members, owners, tenants, community association managers, developers, community association accountants, construction industry personnel and other government officials. Listeners call in and ask questions of attorney Eric Glazer and his legal team as well as any guest present. Eric has been practicing association law since 1992, and his firm Glazer and Associates has represented associations and unit owners throughout the state. There is lots of great discussion and we have certainly had some screaming and yelling, not unlike your typical Board meeting. However, at the end of each show, our listeners come away with a greater understanding of the law and hopefully an appreciation of the various sides of this ongoing debate.
Nearly every Floridian today lives in either a condominium or HOA community. Ideally, the concept of many families all living together in one beautiful building or in one sprawling community, sharing expenses, sounds great. Then, everyone is told that there are laws, codes, bylaws and rules that everyone must live by and suddenly they're all miserable.
The Board members who are put in charge by their neighbors of enforcing all of these provisions are often vilified for simply performing the job they were elected to perform. Many of these unpaid volunteers feel that you never hear anything positive about people who choose to serve for free on their condominium or homeowner's association's Board of Directors. They object to the term "Condo Commandos." and can't figure out why you always hear a million stories about Boards gone bad, but never one about a Board who has worked hard to save their association from financial ruin or even closure. They say that the owners don't know what it's like trying to keep the association financially afloat despite a massive foreclosure crisis or what it's like to be woken up in the middle of the night when a pipe bursts somewhere in the community. Their battle cry is: instead of sitting by the pool complaining about your Board, how about stepping up to the plate and giving us a hand!
On the other hand, the residents argue that there's no doubt that some Board members take the reigns of the association for their own personal benefit and view it as the opportunity of a lifetime to line their own pockets. After all, recent arrests of some Board members prove them correct. No doubt some Board members have awarded lucrative association contracts to themselves or family members, or have simply been brazen enough to funnel the association's money to their own bank accounts. Some have simply let the power of the Presidency go to their heads.
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Learning to fall in love again in Guanajato.
In mainstream media, Mexico has mostly been receiving negative coverage media as a country filled with drug-trafficking and cartel wars - an unfair portrayal for a place so rich in culture. The further south I went, the deeper I came to understand it's unique heritage, the struggle for peace, and the generosity of its people. Just like our own personal growth, Mexico is still on the process to achieve its best self. And along with this progress - I can't help but fall more and more in love each time I visit. Guanajuato is a place to represent Mexico's breathtaking beauty.
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In his latest blog for PakPassion.net, former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Zahid talks about Pakistan's squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, the bowling attack, the batting line-up and and chances of lifting the trophy.
Zahid analyses the upcoming Test series between South Africa and Pakistan, looking at what the Pakistani batsmen need to do to succeed in South African conditions. He also discusses the comparable bowling attacks and talks about what he wants the Pakistani bowlers to do in South Africa.
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In his latest blog for Pakpassion.net, Mohammad Zahid talks about his first cricket club, Gagoo Mandi CC, and the importance of supporting clubs in Pakistan's remote villages.
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Prior to the commencement of the test series, former Pakistan paceman Mohammad Zahid discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the Pakistan and England bowling line-ups in his latest blog.
In his latest blog entry, Mohammed Zahid praises the 32 year old Aizaz Cheema and talks about his background and future prospects. In his latest blog entry on PakPassion.net, Mohammed Zahid discusses the 32 year old Pakistani pacer Aizaz Cheema, praising his hard work and skills talks about his background and future prospects.


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Дже́ни Ка́кела (; ) — американская кёрлингистка.

В составе женской сборной США участница  (заняли девятое место). .

Достижения
 : золото (1989).

Команды

(скипы выделены полужирным шрифтом)

Частная жизнь
Член семьи кёрлингистов: её свёкор (отец мужа) Харви Какела () был одним из основателей кёрлинг-клуба Rolla Curling Club в городе Ролла (штат Северная Дакота), энтузиастом и пропагандистом развития кёрлинга в США; её деверь (брат мужа) Кевин Какела — кёрлингист, чемпион США среди мужчин, участник чемпионатов мира; её золовка (сестра мужа) Джен Лагасси (урожд. Какела) — кёрлингистка, играла в одной команде с Джени, они вместе стали чемпионками США и играли на чемпионате мира; её племянник (сын деверя Кевина) Кайл Какела — кёрлингист, участник .

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We can hear the bells for Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth!
The recently reconciled couple, who are engaged to be married (again!), are reportedly hard at work planning their upcoming nuptials, which may be happening this summer.
According to the new issue of Us Weekly, Cyrus and Hemsworth may be tying the know down under in Hemsworth's native Australia. The pair allegedly discussed the issue on a trip last month, even going so far as to visit a couple of venues.
Are there any frontrunners? Apparently, Cyrus fell in love with Byron Bay!
Of course, being a Miley Cyrus wedding isn't going to be a classic affair. The magazine also reported that the "Wrecking Ball" star wants her wedding to feel like a carnival, complete with a bunch of colorful bouncy houses.
Nothing else is really set in stone, but one thing we know is that we can't wait to see what Cyrus comes up with for her big day.


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params (array-like) – The parameters of a fitted model.
hessian (array-like) – The hessian of the fitted model.
scale (float) – A scale parameter for the covariance matrix.
aic (float) – Akaike information criterion. -2*(llf - p) where p is the number of regressors including the intercept.
bic (float) – Bayesian information criterion. -2*llf + ln(nobs)*p where p is the number of regressors including the intercept.
bse (array) – The standard errors of the coefficients.
df_resid (float) – See model definition.
df_model (float) – See model definition.
fitted_values (array) – Linear predictor XB.
llr_pvalue (float) – The chi-squared probability of getting a log-likelihood ratio statistic greater than llr. llr has a chi-squared distribution with degrees of freedom df_model .
conf_int([alpha, cols, method]) Returns the confidence interval of the fitted parameters.
cov_params([r_matrix, column, scale, cov_p, …]) Returns the variance/covariance matrix.
f_test(r_matrix[, cov_p, scale, invcov]) Compute the F-test for a joint linear hypothesis.
get_margeff([at, method, atexog, dummy, count]) Get marginal effects of the fitted model.
predict([exog, transform]) Call self.model.predict with self.params as the first argument.
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People Behind the Science Podcast - Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers : 128: Discovering How Animals are Playing Their Way to Better Brains and Social Skills - Dr. Sergio Pellis
128: Discovering How Animals are Playing Their Way to Better Brains and Social Skills - Dr. Sergio Pellis
Dr. Sergio Pellis is a Professor in Neuroscience at the University of Lethbridge. He received his PhD in Zoology and Ethology from Monash University in Australia. Afterwards he completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Monash University, followed by training in animal movement analysis at Tel Aviv University, and then a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Serge also served as an Assistant Research Scientist at the University of Florida before joining the faculty at the University of Lethbridge. Sergio is here with us today to tell us about his journey through life and science.
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This stunning video was shot from a helicopter as it flew over London at night.
Shooting some of the city's most striking panoramas, photographer Jason Hawkes has truly captured the magic of the capital after dark. This video, like his other work, was taken while hanging out of a moving helicopter. Terrifying? Yes. Worth it? Definitely.
Hawkes shot this over the Christmas period, so you'll spot flashes of festivities, including Hyde Park Winter Wonderland. Watch as you travel over the Thames, along busy central London streets, and above all the famous buildings in the City. My favourite parts, though, are the shots over Oxford Circus and Piccadilly Circus in action. They're absolutely mesmerising.
You can see more of Jason Hawkes' photography over on his website, his Twitter account, or you can follow him on Instagram here.
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I've assisted in being a model for my friend who is pursuing a career as a stylist and i have friends who shot music videos and i was one of the pretty girls on the side.
Isn't it every girls dream to be a model?? Just kidding, becoming a model is so much than all the glam, the people in the industry are so motivating, the lifestyle and it can open do many more doors if your ambitious enough.
My greatest accomplishments so far are graduating high school, and getting into trade school to pursue a career in carpentry. Currently I am working with a great company building houses.
It's a self motivation, nobody can define success but you.
You empower yourself to grind everyday so you can choose how you want to live everyday. Success is literally what you make out of it.
God. His success and mindset is inspirational to let me know i can take on anything i set my mind too.
I'm a positive, motivated ambitious woman who is also very curious to see what the world has to offer as well to see what i can provide. As a model i want to show that we are not just pretty faces who can work a camera, when you are blessed with an opportunity like this you give blessings back. I want to start organizations to help the youth and show how much a of a difference one can make with the correct support.
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The Libel Trial of John Peter Zenger
Today marks the anniversary of one of the most important legal cases in American history—the trial of New York City printer John Peter Zenger. Two hundred and seventy-five years ago today, on August 4, 1735, Zenger stood trial for libeling New York's colonial governor, William Cosby. Zenger's lawyer, Andrew Hamilton—who'd been imported from Philadelphia to defend the printer—persuasively argued that truth was a defense against libel, making history.
Zenger came to America from Germany in 1710 and was apprenticed to New York City's only newspaper publisher, William Bradford, who printed The New York Gazette. After an eleven-year apprenticeship, Zenger struck out on his own, moving to Maryland. However, he had little luck there and ultimately moved back to New York where he eked out a living printing tracts and pamphlets.
In 1731, New York's governor, John Montgomerie, died suddenly; a year later William Cosby arrived as his replacement and immediately stuck his nose into the thick of the city's divisive political scene. Ticked off that Rip Van Dam, the interim governor, had been collecting a salary that Cosby deemed his own, Cosby sued. Two-thirds of the colony's high court ruled in Cosby's favor; the Chief Justice, Lewis Morris,* voted against the governor and Cosby had him removed from the bench. Morris and his allies (who came to be known as the Popular Party or "Morrisites") needed to find an outlet for their disdain for the governor. Since Bradford's  Gazette was firmly controlled by the crown, they hired Zenger to produce the New York Weekly Journal as a mouthpiece for the Morrisites.
(As an example of the Gazette's pro-Cosby editorializing, check out this couplet: "Cosby the mild, the happy, good and great/The strongest guard of our little state.")
After a slew of increasingly bitter attacks on Cosby (most probably penned by Lewis Morris's ally James Alexander), the governor decided to fight back. Because the articles were written anonymously—and because a publisher is ultimately responsible for the material he prints—it was Zenger who was arrested in November 1734 and charged with seditious libel. Throughout the winter of 1734-35, Zenger languished in jail while his wife, Anna, continued to print the Journal. In order to strengthen his hand, Governor Cosby had Zenger's lawyers disbarred and then tried to handpick the jurors for Zenger's trial. (This latter tactic, at least, was rejected by the court.)
Finally, on August 4, Zenger was brought to trial. The prosecution presented their case to the jury and the new Chief Justice, James Delancey, and then Andrew Hamilton rose for the defense. After acknowledging that the case against Zenger was factually accurate—Zenger freely admitted to printing the attacks on Governor Cosby—Hamilton argued that precisely because it was fact it therefore couldn't be libel. When Delancey and the prosecutors pointed out that truth didn't come into play when considering seditious libel, Hamilton then turned to the jury to attempt to get them to nullify the law by voting not guilty. As Hamilton eloquently stated to the jury:
"Power may be justly compared to a great river which, while kept within its bounds is both beautiful and useful, but when it overflows its banks, is then too impetuous to be stemmed, it bears down on all before it and brings destruction and desolation wherever it goes."
Despite Chief Justice Delancey's instructions to the jury that, in essence, told them to ignore Hamilton, they agreed with Hamilton and found Zenger not guilty, thus establishing truth as a defense against libel, an argument that ultimately became part of the foundation of the First Amendment rights guaranteed in the Constitution.
Zenger died in 1746 (Anna continued to publish the Journal after his death) and is reputedly buried in an unmarked grave in the churchyard at Trinity, Wall Street. His former boss, William Bradford, has a prominent grave marker in the same cemetery—and it has a typo. Bradford was born in 1663; his grave stone says 1660.
* Morris's great-grandsons were active in the Revolutionary era: Gouverneur penned the Preamble to the Constitution and Lewis signed the Declaration of Independence.
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My thoughts on the NHL Awards last night...I was struck by the humble and modest responses of every single award winner, whether in their acceptance speech or when interviewed - all give credit to their teams and their families for their success.
I was so moved by Dominic Moore getting the Masterson Trophy after what he has been through.
Also, I predict P.K.Subban has a future career as a broadcaster.


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Let the Right One In: So You Hate Subtitles? at FilmBar
Let the Right One In: So You Hate Subtitles?
Experience a new film series with a pre-screening lecture from Philip Taylor: Actor, Screen-writer, Director & Professor at the ASU School of Film, Dance and Theatre!
Actors hate being dubbed into foreign languages and, they think that dubbing should be illegal! If you watch a foreign film that's been dubbed, you're missing out on a large percentage of the film: the real intonations and vocal subtleties of the actors.
Many moviegoers shy away from foreign films because they are usually subtitled and also because they have a reputation for being "artsy". However Foreign movies can be just as thrilling or romantic or heart-breaking as Hollywood product. The foreign films selected for this series will delight and amaze you. They are some of the most enjoyable movies of the past twenty years.
Let the Right One In (Låt den rätte komma in)
In Swedish with English subtitles
A 12-year-old boy befriends a mysterious young girl whose appearance in town suspiciously coincides with a horrifying series of murders in director Tomas Alfredson's adaptation of the book by author John Ajvide Lindqvist, who also wrote the screenplay. Oskar is a young boy who can't seem to shake off the local bullies, but all of that begins to change when a new neighbor moves in next door. After striking up an innocent friendship with his eccentric next-door neighbor, Oskar realizes that she is the vampire responsible for the recent rash of deaths around town. Despite the danger, however, Oskar's friendship with the girl ultimately takes precedence over his fear of her.
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We became the largest business and management school in the UK in 2004 when we merged with The Victoria University of Manchester's School of Accounting and Finance, UMIST's School of Management and the Programme in Research in Science and Technology.
We are a full-service business school, providing industry-focused education to undergraduates, postgraduates and executives across the globe.
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Alliance Manchester Business School continues to receive a number of rankings and accreditations from numerous awarding boards - not only in the UK but from all over the world.
The 2017 Financial Times survey ranks our MBA 3rd in the UK, 10th in Europe and 30th in the world.
According to the FT, MBA students can expect a 96% salary increase three years after graduation. Alliance MBS is also placed at 12th in the world for career progress.
We are ranked 6th in the world, outside the US, by business title Forbes. The Forbes rating uses return on investment (ROI) as its main measure, combined with feedback gathered from Alliance MBS' global alumni community.
We are ranked 2nd in the UK for research power, and 4th for depth and breadth of research (REF 2014).
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How many of you had to pack up and relocate at least once in the course of your lives? Most likely the majority of you did.
Now, how many of you had to pack up and relocate to a new country? A handful of you may have. It definitely was not easy leaving behind everything familiar, to be faced with the new and alien.
I did it twice and actually enjoyed it. Both times, moving to a totally new and foreign environment was exciting and mostly fun, even if it was a little scary and somewhat of a culture shock. For me, variety is truly the spice of life.
I come from the Middle East, from Israel, to be precise. My language is Hebrew, and I grew up Jewish. You will probably agree that barely understanding the language and totally misunderstanding the culture, calls for mountains of trouble and it sometimes seems that I spend most of my time adapting and adjusting. I have many stories about that, and this story is about my first Thanksgiving in the USA.
It was a Wednesday afternoon, late in November, when the children came home from school with the news that they had five days of vacation.
"It is a holiday called Thanksgiving," they chuckled.
"Thanksgiving? What kind of holiday is that?" I questioned the children.
Now, remember that my children too, were in the process of learning the language and didn't always understand what was going on in class. In Israel when we call someone a "turkey" we mean to say, "not very smart". I was wondering about this poor Tommy and how terrible it was to insult him like that.
The next day, Thanksgiving Day, we all were very excited and spent the morning hours planning our dinner. My husband was on a trip to Europe, and as I rarely cooked, our refrigerator was practically bare of sensible ingredients for a feast. First, we had to do some serious grocery shopping.
Bert, my husband's son, who had come from Switzerland to visit us in Florida, announced that he would bake bread and cook Nasi Goreng, an Indonesian dish his mom had taught him to make. Lori wanted to make humus and tahini, an Israeli-Arab dish. I was all for buying a nice cake and lots of ice cream. Shai, my youngest child, would choose the flavors. I learned later that our feast, had it materialized, would not have been a typical Thanksgiving dinner.
It was three in the afternoon when we finally ventured out to do our shopping. "Wow!" Lori observed, "The streets seem deserted. This will be an easy drive Mom, you won't have to worry about navigating the traffic." I was very pleased, as I admit to not being the best driver ever. Mind you, I get the job done, but it often is slow going with me behind the wheel.
Our first stop was Publix. We preferred their vegetables to those at Albertson's. It was worth going the extra mile, particularly on a day without much traffic.
When we got there, we were very surprised to see the parking lot empty and the store closed. "Children," I said, "did you hear anything about Publix closing their doors? It was such a great store. I suppose we will have to make do with Albertson's in the future." I made a rather daring U-turn and directed our little Honda in that direction. On our arrival there, we were all amazed to also find that store, closed.
You can imagine our dismay at finding this establishment securely and ominously closed. My heart sank and I was now near to having a panic attack. Where was John Wayne when we needed him most?
It was getting late, and we had nothing to eat at home, and so we filled our shopping basket at the 7/11 with soggy white bread, potato chips, hot dogs and peanut butter.
In spite of it all, we had fun, and celebrated with glee our first Thanksgiving in the new country.


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La metropolitana di Sofia (in bulgaro: Софийско метро, Sofijsko metro) è la rete di trasporto rapido ferroviario urbano della città di Sofia, in Bulgaria. È la prima e unica rete del genere della nazione; consiste di quattro linee, e si estende per un totale di 52 km con 47 stazioni.

Storia
Pur essendo in progetto sin dagli anni sessanta, la costruzione della metropolitana non iniziò ufficialmente fino agli anni novanta, principalmente perché la città non aveva un bisogno urgente della rete metropolitana. Un altro fattore fu la profondità a cui dovevano essere svolti i lavori: essendo una delle città più antiche d'Europa, Sofia sorge su una grande quantità di strati geologici. Le tracce dell'antichità si possono trovare alla stazione Serdika, che comprende una serie di rovine romane e della Tracia, oltre che l'architettura moderna. Durante la costruzione del Palazzo Nazionale della Cultura nel 1982, furono costruite due stazioni della metropolitana e il tunnel che le collega.

La costruzione della metropolitana iniziò dalle aree soggette a maggior traffico, dove il flusso di passeggeri raggiunge le 40.000 unità all'ora di punta.

La prima tratta della linea 1 fu completata il 28 gennaio 1998, con 5 stazioni e una lunghezza di 6,5 km, dal viale Slivnica, attraverso Ljulin, fino al viale K. Veličkov. La stazione Opălčenska fu aperta il 17 settembre 1999 e la stazione Serdika, in piazza Sv. Nedelja seguì il 31 ottobre 2000, facendo raggiungere alla linea gli 8,1 km di estensione. Nell'aprile 2003 la tratta in servizio fu prolungata a Obelia, con l'aggiunta di 1,8 km di tracciato.

La linea 1 fu allungata nel 2005 (come definito nel 2004), da piazza Sv. Nedelja, attraverso il centro cittadino, verso Interpred a Izgrev, con 3 stazioni e 4,8 km di percorso. Nel frattempo, nel 2006, iniziò la costruzione di una nuova sezione della stessa linea da Interpred a Mladost 1, per 3,2 km con altre tre stazioni. Il completamento di tre nuove stazioni era previsto per l'autunno 2007, ma visti i ritardi, l'apertura è avvenuta l'8 maggio 2009.

La linea è stata estesa con due diramazioni: da Mladost all'Aeroporto di Sofia (11 km con 6 stazioni) e da Mladost al Parco degli Affari (4 stazioni), entrambe entrate in servizio nel 2015.

La costruzione della seconda linea da Nadežda al boulevard Černi Vrăh, passando per la Stazione Centrale e il Palazzo Nazionale della Cultura (NDK), è iniziata nel 2007 ed è stata aperta il 31 agosto 2012. Attualmente la linea 2 è lunga 11 km per 11 stazioni.

Esistono progetti per una terza linea, che effettuerebbe il percorso dal quartiere Bojana al complesso residenziale Levski per 11,6 km e 12 stazioni. I lavori per la parte principale sono cominciati tra il 2016 ed il 2017. Si prevede di inaugurare la linea nel 2020. Il progetto è totalmente finanziato dall'Unione Europea.

Stazioni

Linea 1
 Obelia (Обеля) (stazione di collegamento)
 Slivnica (Сливница)
 Ljulin (Люлин)
 Zapaden park (Западен парк)
 Vardar (Вардар)
 Konstantin Veličkov (Константин Величков)
 Opălčenska (Опълченска)
 Serdika (Сердика) (stazione di collegamento)
 Sofiski Universitet Sv. Kliment Ohridski (Софийски Yниверситет Св Климент Охридски)
 Stadion Vasil Levski (Стадион Васил Левски)
 Joliot Curie (Жолио Кюри)
 G.M. Dimitrov (Г.М.Димитров)
 Musagenica (Мусагеница)
 Mladost 1 (Младост 1)

Seguono due diramazioni:

Diramazione Business Park Sofia:

 Aleksandar Malinov (Александър Малинов)
Akad. Aleksandar Teodorov-Balan (Акад. Александър Теодоров-Балан)
Business Park Sofia (Бизнес Парк София)

Diramazione Sofia Aeroporto:

 Mladost 3 (Младост 3)
 Inter Expo Center - Tsarigradsko shose (Интер Експо Център - Цариградско шосе)
 Druzhba (Дружба)
 Iskarsko shose (Искърско шосе)
 Sofiyska Sveta Gora (Софийска Света гора)
 Letishte Sofia Terminal 2  (Летище София, Aeroporto di Sofia Terminal 2)

Linea 2

 Obelya (Обеля) (stazione di collegamento)
 Lomsko Šose (Ломско шосе)
 Beli Dunav (Бели Дунав)
 Nadežda (Надежда)
 Han Kubrat (Хан Кубрат)
 Knjaginja Maria Luiza (Княгиня Мария Луиза)
 Stazione Centrale (Централна ж.п. гара)
 Lăvov Most (Лъвов мост)
 Serdika II (Сердика II) (stazione di collegamento)
 NDK (НДК)
 Evropejski Săjuz (Европейски съюз)
 James Bourchier (Джеймс Баучер)
 Vitoša (Витоша)

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Voci correlate
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Collegamenti esterni

https://europa.eu/investeu/projects/sofia-metro-line-3_it