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We lost our beautiful and beloved Tess this past 12/29/20 to Covid-19. She will always be in our thoughts and in our hearts. Be safe everyone!   https://www.facebook.com/Jonjo/posts/10158718020789550 The kids and I will forever be heartbroken and unwhole. We will always miss you, and love you! https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10159872546589550&set=a.430561624549

Highlights of December 29 in history: Noblemen in Russia kill Gregory Rasputin; Wounded Knee massacre takes place; Texas joins as the 28th state; Dissident playwright Vaclav Havel elected president of Czechoslovakia; First YMCA opens in Boston. (Dec. 29) The  Wounded Knee Massacre , also known as the  Battle of Wounded Knee , was a domestic  massacre  of nearly three hundred  Lakota people  by soldiers of the  United States Army . It occurred on December 29, 1890,  near  Wounded Knee Creek  ( Lakota :  Čhaŋkpé Ópi Wakpála ) on the Lakota  Pine Ridge Indian Reservation  in the U.S. state of  South Dakota , following a botched attempt to disarm the Lakota camp. The previous day, a detachment of the  U.S. 7th Cavalry Regiment  commanded by Major  Samuel M. Whitside  intercepted  Spotted Elk 's band of  Miniconjou  Lakota and 38  Hunkpapa  Lakota near  Porcupine Butte ...

The House of Representatives voted Monday to increase coronavirus stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000. Meanwhile, President-elect Joe Biden criticized transition officials for withholding needed information from the incoming administration. CBS News White House correspondent Paula Reid reports and Associated Press White House reporter Jill Colvin and Wall Street Journal Capitol Hill reporter Siobhan Hughes join CBSN's Omar Villafranca to discuss. 

Model and actress Rachel Hemphill and international songwriter and music producer David DiMuzio discuss experiences as foreigners (non-native born Filipinos) in the Philippines. These are 12 things that we both like better about living in and visiting the Philippines, as compared to the US. Follow Rachel on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/RACHELLL_HEMPHILLL Follow David on Instagram: http://Instagram.com/DavidDiMuzio

United States officials have promised that there would be enough COVID-19 vaccine doses to vaccinate 20 million Americans by the end of December. But things are much slower than expected. North America Bureau Chief TJ Manotoc reports.

For those of us who still have loved ones in the Philippines. President Rodrigo Duterte addresses the nation in a recorded speech aired Monday, December 28, amid the coronavirus pandemic.

My household watches a lot of Korean Drama. You guys? Found The Swoon YouTube channel. My daughter will love this: Welcome to The Swoon, your all-access pass behind the scenes of your favorite Korean and Asian dramas. Get up close and personal with the stars in our All-Access Interviews, ask your burning questions (and receive a handmade gift in return!) in DIY Fan Love, and watch them get competitive with each other in games like Jenga and Ring or Bling. Recovering from season finale withdrawals? You’re not alone. Watch and rewatch your favorite scenes, the ones that make you laugh, cry, swoon, and feel ALL of the feelings. Go behind the scenes with the cast and watch their off-screen chemistry bloom. Commiserate with like-minded fans and look for the next drama to sink your teeth into. The Paris Hilton of South Korea meets an elite North Korean military officer — it’s an unlikely pairing if there ever was one, but Ri Jeong Hyeok (Hyun Bin) is all Yun Se-ri (Son Ye-jin) has in th...

'The time of greatness is now.' Wonder Woman 1984 It's pretty cool it's set in the 80's, specifically 1984. No, it's not as good as the first Gal Gadot Wonder Woman film. The first WW film, released three years ago in 2017, has a 93% Tomatometer score and a 84% audience score at Rotten Tomatoes. WW84 only has 65% and 73% respectively. But Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman plus 80's fashion/trends -- I give it a 'thumbs up.' The time of greatness is now. ✨ #WW84 is NOW PLAYING in theaters and streaming exclusively on @hbomax * - Get tickets: https://t.co/WaC55k6Y92 *Available on HBO Max in the US only, for 31 days from its release, at no extra cost to subscribers. pic.twitter.com/9AVShY4BMo — Wonder Woman 1984 (@WonderWomanFilm) December 27, 2020 I love Gal Gadot! Gal Gadot tweeted: I had so much fun tweeting along with all of you. Keep sharing your thoughts and comments but please make sure you don’t spoil it for others :) Thank you for all your lo...

Rappler Act One presents: The Shoemaker I consider Marikina my hometown since I lived there from when I was three to just before my tenth birthday (when my sister, grandmother and I migrated to the USA to join my parents). Marikina has always beeen known as the " Shoe Capital of the Philippines ." Act One presents "The Shoemaker," a short film directed by Sheron Dayoc about a Marikina shoemaker.

This Zodiac Killer video was #3 on Trending on YouTube. Ever since I moved to the Bay Area, the Zodiac Killer has always been a big topic. 2020 has had no shortage of surprises and just before the year wraps up another bombshell has been dropped as the FBI confirms the Zodiac Killer's cypher has finally been cracked! You can't miss this shocking reveal of what the Zodiac's secret message finally says! Will this insane discovery finally lead to the real identity of the mystery killer? You have to watch today's epic new video to find out! The Zodiac Killer (or simply Zodiac or the Zodiac) is the pseudonym of an American serial killer who operated in Northern California from at least the late 1960s to the early 1970s. The unidentified killer originated the name in a series of taunting letters and cards sent to the San Francisco Bay Area press. These letters included four cryptograms (or ciphers). The Zodiac murdered five known victims in Benicia, Vallejo, Napa County...

A Filipino-led dance company from the San Francisco Bay Area that has staged the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” for many years is not letting the coronavirus pandemic break its streak. Rommel Conclara has this story.

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During this pandemic, I've made it a point to watch my kids' shows with them on Netflix. My eldest started watching Ink Master Season 1 on Netflix a week or so ago. I reset the Netflix password and didn't give it to my kids so they'd have to watch on the family room TV.  Otherwise, they'd all be in their own rooms watching their own shows.  I'd never see them.  This way, I can 'see them' even if I don't watch their show.  But I ended up watching Ink Master with Nica and got into it. As we were watching the finale, my daughter teasingly asked that we get the same tattoo -- our last name in Baybayin with a 'Filipino sun' at the top.  I laughed.  Then she pulled up the design on her iPhone.  She was serious! Hmm.  Now I'm actually playing with the idea in my head.  We shall see. I nk Master is an American reality competition television series that aired on Paramount Network. The show, which premiered on January 17, 2012 (when the chann...

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As the NBA tips off, Filipino American player Jordan Clarkson shares his goals and aspirations for the upcoming season with the Utah Jazz. Steve Angeles has the details in this report.

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COVID-19 cases have reached an all-time high and hospitalizations are on the rise in 40 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.

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There has been more than an 800% increase in racist incidents against Asian Americans reported in the last three years. The tone of the country has been exacerbated by the tone of the nation's president, who constantly refers to the coronavirus as "Kung Flu" or the "Chinese virus." Weiija Jiang reports for "Asian Americans: Battling Bias."

A German Shepherd, a Doberman, and a cat died.  In heaven, all three faced God, who wanted to know what they believed in.  The German Shepherd said, "I believe in discipline, training, and loyalty to my master."  "Good!" said God. "Sit at my right side."  "Doberman, what do you believe in?" asked God.  The doberman answered, "I believe in the love, care, and protection of my master."  "Aha," said God. You may sit to my left."  Then God looked at the cat and asked, "And what do you believe in?"  The cat replied, "I believe you are sitting in my seat." Register to vote at www.vote.gov . Already registered? Find out about state and local elections . Find your  state or locall election office website . Join us . For the latest comments on Pinoybuilt.com , follow our forum .

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This looks good! Pinoys headlining in mainstream cinema! Represent! Register to vote at www.vote.gov . Already registered? Find out about state and local elections . Find your  state or locall election office website . Join us . For the latest comments on Pinoybuilt.com , follow our forum .

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Pacific Sunrise. Tahiti to SFO. Register to vote at www.vote.gov . Already registered? Find out about state and local elections . Find your  state or locall election office website . Join us . For the latest comments on Pinoybuilt.com , follow our forum .

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With the nation in crisis, FRONTLINE investigates how President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have responded to crises throughout their own lives. Biden and Trump both: - Were born in the 1940s, kids in the years rt after WWII. - Went to private school for HS. (Biden got an on-campus job to help pay) - Were of age but did not serve in Vietnam. (Biden got student deferrals, Trump a medical deferral for a "bone spur") 3/ — Lisa Desjardins (@LisaDNews) September 29, 2020

An excerpt from "The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden" examines how Donald Trump's father and his time at military school shaped him.

Joan Ruth Bader Ginsburg (March 15, 1933 – September 18, 2020) was an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 until her death on September 18, 2020. She was nominated by President Bill Clinton, replacing retiring justice Byron White,[2] and at the time was generally viewed as a moderate consensus-builder. She eventually became part of the liberal wing of the Court as the Court shifted to the right over time. Ginsburg was the first Jewish woman and the second woman to serve on the Court, after Sandra Day O'Connor. During her tenure, Ginsburg wrote notable majority opinions, including United States v. Virginia (1996), Olmstead v. L.C. (1999), Friends of the Earth, Inc. v. Laidlaw Environmental Services, Inc. (2000), and City of Sherrill v. Oneida Indian Nation of New York (2005). Ginsburg was born and grew up in Brooklyn, New York. Her older sister died when she was a baby, and her mother died shortly before Ginsburg graduated from high school. She ea...

Congratulations Giannis on Back-toBack MVPs! iframe> Register to vote at www.vote.gov . Already registered? Find out about state and local elections . Find your  state or locall election office website . Join us . For the latest comments on Pinoybuilt.com , follow our forum .

“We are extremely grateful to witness Giannis earn the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award for the second consecutive season and send congratulations to him and his family.” - GM Jon Horst https://t.co/UJKK35rRoi — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) September 18, 2020 . @wojespn reports Giannis Antetokounmpo has won his 2nd @NBA MVP award. He joins Hakeem Olajuwon (1993-94) and Michael Jordan (1987-88) as the only players to win the MVP and Defensive Player of the Year awards in the same season. pic.twitter.com/85fjbc8kew — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 18, 2020 Giannis Antetokounmpo and Michael Jordan are the only NBA players to win multiple MVP awards and a Defensive Player of the Year! Giannis Antetokounmpo joins an impressive list of back-to-back #KiaMVP Award winners! pic.twitter.com/OBQp0e0Zny — NBA (@NBA) September 18, 2020

Abraham Lincoln: Things may come to those who wait but only the things left by those who #hustle. Register to vote at www.vote.gov . Already registered? Find out about state and local elections . Find your  state or locall election office website . Join us . For the latest comments on Pinoybuilt.com , follow our forum .

My Facebook friends have been sharing the quote below recently.  I saw the first ones yesterday, and then another one this morning from a reputable friend. I remember reading the post by an ex-coworker this past June so I googled it.  Sure enough, it's been misattributed per PolitiFact and Snopes.  That's why I didn't share it.  The original post and author is near the bottom of this post.  Folks should share that instead. Quote From Dr. Fauci: (I love his closing line ❤️) “ Chickenpox is a virus . Lots of people have had it, and probably don't think about it much once the initial illness has passed. But it stays in your body and lives there forever, and maybe when you're older, you have debilitatingly painful outbreaks of shingles. You don't just get over this virus in a few weeks, never to have another health effect. We know this because it's been around for years, and has been studied medically for years. Herpes is also a virus. And once someone...

My 16yo invited me to walk today since the air quality was good. An hour walk. GO NINERS! Register to vote at www.vote.gov . Already registered? Find out about state and local elections . Find your  state or locall election office website . Join us . For the latest comments on Pinoybuilt.com , follow our forum .

Jamal Murray is definitely on the map now. I fell asleep watching in the first half and woke up during the fourth quarter with the game basically out of reach.  I was shocked. Blue Arrow and Bron. That's it. That's the list. #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/RJA0OgpOnE — Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) September 16, 2020 NUGGETS at CLIPPERS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | September 15, 2020 Led by Jamal Murray ’s 40 PTS, 4 REB and 5 AST, the Denver Nuggets defeated the LA Clippers , 104-89, in Game 7. Additionally for the Nuggets, Nikola Jokic added 16 PTS, 22 REB and 13 AST in the victory, becoming the first player in Nuggets franchise history with a 20+ rebound triple-double in the Playoffs. Kawhi Leonard tallied 14 PTS, 6 REB and 6 AST for the Clippers. The Nuggets are now the only team in NBA history to overcome multiple 3-1 deficits in the same post-season. The 👏 Best 👏 Big 👏 Man 👏 In 👏 The 👏 League #MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/Ddt2AuzZvm — Denve...

48 Days Until the Election Register to vote at www.vote.gov . Already registered? Find out about state and local elections . Find your  state or locall election office website . Join us . For the latest comments on Pinoybuilt.com , follow our forum .

This is cruel to women. This is a horrific crime. https://t.co/fTc9HasAZ1 — FWN (@filipinawomen) September 15, 2020 Remember that coerced hysterectomies were a central part of US policy long before ICE was created. Forced sterilization and eugenics programs were used as a means of controlling “undesirable” populations. Hitler studied and based Nazi race science on American practices. Remember that coerced hysterectomies were a central part of US policy long before ICE was created. Forced sterilization and eugenics programs were used as a means of controlling “undesirable” populations. Hitler studied and based Nazi race science on American practices. 🧵 pic.twitter.com/iMthFrBamH — ribka #rentstrike (@redpomgranat) September 15, 2020 A former nurse at the Irwin County Detention Center says detainees were subjected to “jarring medical neglect” and an alarmingly high rate of hysterectomies, often without proper informed consent. Register to vote at www.vote.gov . Already regist...

Being exposed to wildfire smoke and poor air quality can also increase your risk of infection, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Being exposed to wildfire smoke and poor air quality can also increase your risk of infection, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes #COVID -19. https://t.co/qtAhO7DvQG — The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center 😷 (@OSUWexMed) September 14, 2020 West Coast residents continue to suffer from fires and smoke with Seattle, Washington posting the worst air quality in the world on Friday. How can breathing wildfire smoke and ash impact the risk of contracting COVID-19? Lalaine Ignao has this report. Exposure to wildfire smoke can increase COVID-19 risk, health experts say https://t.co/EwynOEObBP via @KING5Seattle — Matthew Keys (@MatthewKeysLive) September 13, 2020 Register to vote at www.vote.gov . Already registered? Find out about state and local elections . Find your  state or locall election office...

CNN Philippines: Raging wildfires in California and nine other U.S. states have destroyed millions of hectares and killed at least 30 people while dozens remain missing. The DFA says no Filipino has been a casualty of the wildfires. But how is the Filipino community coping amid the deadly blazes? We find out from Los Angeles based reporter Janelle So-Perkins tonight with our senior anchor Rico Hizon. #RT @CAL_FIRE : Extreme weather conditions has caused an increase in acreage for the #CreekFire , which has now grown to be the 16th largest wildfire in California history. 5 of the Top 20 largest wildfires in California History have occurred in 2020. Visi… pic.twitter.com/qNLJnu57er — CAL FIRE PIO (@CALFIRE_PIO) September 12, 2020 "All but two of the Top 20 Most Destructive  #Wildfires  have occurred since 2000, with 7 of these large and damaging wildfires occurring just between 2020 and 2021." #RT @CAL_FIRE : All but two of the Top 20 Most Destructive #Wildfires have oc...

The hots are getting hotter. The dries are getting drier. The evidence is all around us -- climate change is REAL. pic.twitter.com/2Ww2THctTJ — Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) September 14, 2020 Some called it a nuclear winter. Cars kept their headlights on. This is what skies looked like this morning in Northern California, where wildfires are spreading at an astonishing rate. https://t.co/gSYmk1364w pic.twitter.com/JSQqF7VoVh — The New York Times (@nytimes) September 9, 2020 Trump disputes climate change at briefing on California wildfires At a briefing with California officials on the devastating wildfires in the West, President Trump said he doesn't think science knows about climate change . CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion joins Elaine Quijano with more on CBSN's "Red & Blue." "It'll start getting cooler," Pres. Trump claims as California's Sec. for National Resources Wade Crawfoot calls on him to work with the state to combat t...