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First Responders on the front line. Last responder on the back nine. Cartoon by John Darkow. Cartoon by John Darkow Captain Bonespurs cowardly runs away. 😂😂 #TrumpIsALaughingStock pic.twitter.com/sMzI406FDq — Justthefacts (@DreamTeamSleep) April 24, 2020

My dad and five of his seven siblings in 1992. L to R: Ed, Grace, my dad Ronnie, Diana, Manny, Luz. Christmas 1992, first one without Lolo Marciano Lolo Marciano had passed away in January 1992.  Tito Sonny (Marikina, Philippines) and Tito Nelson (Melbourne, Australia) are the two siblings missing in the photo. Rest in peace Tito Ed.

2020 is an election year, and President Trump will of course be running for re-election, that is if the polls are even open by then. What will the country do if the Coronavirus Pandemic lasts until November? Social distancing and quarantine measures would prevent voters from gathering in the masses to cast their votes. So does that mean Trump would automatically stay President? Or would we vote electronically, but hackers could take advantage of that, so what's the answer? Watch our new crazy video to find out what could happen if the Pandemic lasts during the Presidential election. -- The Infographics Show Morning Distribution Friday, April 24, 2020 Your daily briefing from FiveThirtyEight The Morning Story The Coronavirus Means The 2020 Primary Season Will End Later Than Ever By Nathaniel Rakich Former Vice President Joe Biden is the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, but the 2020 primary season is only getting longer — because the publi...

Tito Ed tells the story of his encounter with a bear while camping with family in Yosemite. Who was there camping?

Family shot after we picked up Tito Nelson & family in San Francisco International Airport February 1992 Re-edited with Adobe Lightroom.

February 1992: Tito Nelson & family arrive in SFO. Arriving from Melbourne to attend Lolo's funeral.

4/23/2016 - Family photo. Hiddenbrooke Golf Club. Vallejo, CA Hiddenbrooke Golf Club Post-workout & swim with the family.  It was a Saturday and it looks like we were the last ones at the pool again.

1992: Ann, Joy, Missy, J.F., Marc. Visiting Lolo at All Souls Cemetery, Vallejo, CA

February 1992: Family photo after mass L olo Marciano had passed away on January 27, 1992.  Tito Nelson's family had already arrived from Melbourne, Australia.  Tito Sonny's family and Lolo Ming (Emiliano) had already arrived from Marikina, Philippines.  Of course, my titas (Dad's sisters) were here from Pasadena.  Vince must have taken the photo. Perseveranda family. St. Catherine of Siena. 1992

Prince June 7, 1958 - April 21, 2016 Dearly beloved, we have gathered here today To get through this thing called life Electric word life it means forever and that's a mighty long time But I'm here to tell you there's something else...  #StayHome

Filipina nurse Allison Mayol was interviewed by Balitang America. These Filipina nurses' concerns were heightened after a nurse on their floor, which handles #COVID19 cases, tested positive for the virus. On the one-year anniversary of her working at Providence St. John’s in Santa Monica, Allison Mayol, 23, tells FOX 11 the hospital suspended her and two of her nurse colleagues. “We want to take care of our patients especially right now in this dire time but we want to make sure we’re doing it safely,” Mayol said.-- FoxLA.com

The U.S. Embassy just received information regarding an additional flight from Cebu to Manila at 9:30 AM on April 21. Reposted via Mel Orpilla : • Seats are available for U.S. citizens on PR5846 which will depart Cebu at 9:30 AM on April 21. Sweeper Flights to Manila on April 23: • Siargao Sweeper Flight to Manila on Thursday, April 23: • Seats are available for U.S. citizens on a sweeper flight from Siargao to Manila planned for April 23. • Register for the flight by emailing the Belgian Consulate at manila@diplobel.fed.be. • The cost is approximately 17,400 pesos. PAL advised that to receive a boarding pass, travelers will need to be able to demonstrate they meet at least one of the criteria below, which is set by the Philippine Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF): o A health/quarantine certificate (see below). o An onward international airline ticket within 24-hours of the sweeper flight. o Confirmed hotel accommodation until travel and a confirmed international flight if longe...

Gov. Greg Abbott recently announced that Texas will begin to lift restrictions across the state and reopen its economy -- with safety precautions in place -- amid the #COVID19 pandemic.

via Instagram I became a #navy #airtrafficcontroller back in 1985. With 9 days left to retire, it’s been an amazingly, satisfying career. #navy #usnavy #airtrafficcontrol #throwback #young #timeflies #atcview #natca #lifeofanairtrafficcontroller

Thousands of angry Americans -- in states like Indiana, Texas, and Michigan -- are have taken to the streets to clamor for their economies to be opened up, saying healthy people should be allowed to go back to their normal lives. #COVIDprotests

Eduardo Camposano Perseveranda September 4, 1942 - April 19, 2020 Tito Ed. May 2018. Glenn & Chanylle's wedding.

Sunday Mass Today Quiapo Church April 19, 2020 4:00 PM Rev. Fr. Douglas Badong Rev. Fr. Joesilo Amalla My dad said he'd go to mass every Wednesday evening at Quiapo Church back in college and his single years after.

Have you heard the one about the #FloridaMorons rushing out to the beaches because their moron Governor reopened them? We're gonna need bigger mass graves. Have you heard the one about the #FloridaMorons rushing out to the beaches because their moron Governor reopened them? We're gonna need bigger mass graves. 😡😡 https://t.co/7DY5wgE5cG — BrooklynDad_Defiant! (@mmpadellan) April 18, 2020

Hello Phantom fans! Join in as we live tweet today’s broadcast of The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall 25th anniversary starring @RaminKarimloo , @SierraBoggess & @HadleyFraser ! https://t.co/7QrvH1yxKG — The Phantom (@PhantomBway) April 17, 2020 Today was a full day of celebrating soul music and reminding ourselves how much we long to be back at the theatre. I’m grateful to have gotten to share the DISNEY and the PHANTOM live streams with you all! And thank you for donating so generously! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/zdmUzvSBtl — Sierra Boggess (@sierraboggess) April 18, 2020 From Phantom of The Opera at the Royal Albert Hall (2011): In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber 's The Phantom of the Opera, Cameron Mackintosh produced a unique, spectacular staging of the musical on a scale which had never been seen before. Inspired by the original staging by Hal Prince and Gillian Lynne, this lavish, fully-staged production set in the sump...

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Let's end this insanity in November! President God The GOP lawmaker hailed Trump's pandemic response, calling him the “greatest testing President God has ever created." https://t.co/jXQkAxlzJl — HuffPost (@HuffPost) April 18, 2020 The United States has tested more than anyone in the world by far. @realDonaldTrump is the greatest testing President God has ever created. — Matt Gaetz (@mattgaetz) April 17, 2020 How Pro-life movement has evolved under President God pic.twitter.com/ZAh7qIeJnh — elenadreams (@elenadreams2) April 18, 2020 [message] Pinoybuilt.com || Let's build an online Filipinx Community.|| Strength In Numbers Follow Pinoybuilt via Disqus . To comment on the site, sign up at Disqus.com .   Please leave a comment below.  

Trump is deflecting all blame amid the coronavirus pandemic response and renewed his fight with several states and governors as the death toll soars. Trump Tells Three States To 'LIBERATE' As U.S. Death Toll Tops 36,000 Trump is detached from reality. As thousands of Americans die each die, it is clear he is unfit to lead. He needs to be removed. #25thAmendment — Amy Siskind 🏳️‍🌈 (@Amy_Siskind) April 17, 2020 [post_ads]

SFO: Staring out at the airport waiting for non-existent aircraft to arrive. #atcview #aviation #aviationdaily #sfo #flysfo #airport #avgeek #avporn #instagood #instagram #picoftheday #whatsnext #lifeofanairtrafficcontroller #airtrafficcontroller via Instagram

Poll: Fil-Am or Pin@y? Term you identify with more? Please comment below . Poll: Fil-Am or Pin@y? Follow @FilipinoAmazing ! Source url https://bit.ly/2VhByOE Created at April 17, 2020 at 08:07AM

Woody Sims Kajukenbo. Vallejo, CA I worked on a mockup of a website for Woody Sims Kajukenbo all day yesterday. Current site -  WJSimsKajukenbo.com Proposed site -  Kaju.sfbay.us When I was in junior high school in Springstowne with Tony P, Arnel, Marcelino and Rudy, Woody Sims was one of the baddest dudes in Vallejo.  All I knew was that he took kajukenbo and was one of the top fighters in the area. For the uninitiated, kajukenbo came from Hawaii and was one of the first mixed martial arts, if not the first, in the United States.  Founded in 1947 in the Palama Settlement of Oahu, Hawaii,  Kajukenbo 's name came from the five founders/masters and their martial arts: Ka - karate (Peter Young Yil Choo) Ju - jujutsu  (Frank F. Ordonez) Ju - judo (Joseph Holck) Ken - kenpo ( Adriano Directo Emperado ) Bo - western & eastern boxing (Clarence Chang) Woody Sims was maybe three years ahead of me in school. Arnel took kajukenbo with Em...

Starfish Sandbar near Port Barton during sunset. This pic was taken at Starfish Sandbar near Port Barton during sunset. Port Barton is a barangay of San Vicente town in Northern Palawan. Taken with a Samsung Galaxy phone. by Ray Abenojar

The pandemic has stalled the big dreams of some Filipino actors, like Aina Dumlao, who was chosen to star in a series produced by Oscar nominees, slated to be shot in Australia. Congrats @AinaDumlao [post_ads] A film I co-wrote, co-directed and play the lead in is now on @PrimeVideo . This is a project that's nearest & dearest to my heart, made with people I adore... please share and give it a watch! Love you guys! https://t.co/jUmXYI0g37 pic.twitter.com/7n0TLENPlw — Aina Dumlao (@Ainadumlao) November 6, 2019 The pandemic has stalled the big dreams of some Filipino actors, like @Ainadumlao , who was chosen to star in a series produced by Oscar nominees, slated to be shot in Australia. https://t.co/wlTvTBoqoU pic.twitter.com/o8j02VQgax — Balitang America (@balitangamerica) April 16, 2020

SFO: Foggy days used to impact our arrivals. #fog #sfo #flysfo #airport #weather #aviation #aviationdaily #avgeek #avporn #instagood #instagram #picoftheday #lifeofanairtrafficcontroller via Instagram

Heather Silchia says she was confused and frustrated when she found a note from a nosey neighbor on her car telling her to stay at home. The mother in Colorado works as a 911 dispatcher.

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On April 14, 2020, President Obama endorsed Joe Biden For President. From JoeBiden.com : He noted Biden’s leadership on health care, climate change, and the 2008 recovery, and said that he believes that Biden is the person who can heal the country in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. With President Obama on our team, we’re going to unite our party and restore the soul of the nation. Together, we will defeat Donald Trump. Join our campaign.  I’m proud to endorse my friend @JoeBiden for President of the United States. Let's go: https://t.co/maHVGRozkX — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 14, 2020 [message] PINOYBUILT.COM Please let us know you dropped by.  Leave a comment below in the DISQUS comment box. [post_ads]

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With 17 days left to retirement and practically no traffic, might as well take a selfie with the girls.  #atcview #aviation #aviationdaily #sfo #flysfo #coworkers #morelikefamily #workfamily #avgeek #avporn #instagram #instagood #lifeofanairtrafficcontroller #natca #avgeek #avporn via Instagram

Michelle Obama: No American should have to choose between making their voice heard and staying safe. No American should have to choose between making their voice heard and staying safe. Expanding access to #VoteByMail , online voter registration and early voting are critical steps for this moment—they’re also long overdue. https://t.co/s0KZ2Pj6zw — Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) April 13, 2020 Michelle Obama and Her Organization Throw Support Behind Vote-by-Mail Amid Pandemic https://t.co/ahbXB2miCf — JF 🌊🗽🆘💙 (@JFPerseveranda) April 13, 2020 View this post on Instagram No American should have to choose between making their voice heard and staying safe. Expanding access to #VoteByMail, online voter registration and early voting are critical steps for this moment—they’re also long overdue. There’s nothing partisan about striving to live up to the promise of our country; making the democracy we all cherish more acce...

With coronavirus on the rise, it's important to take proactive measures to boost your immune system. Jennifer Tyler Lee shares three easy ways to boost your immunity using vitamin-packed fruits and vegetables. "We estimate that #ShelterInPlace would have to remain in place for about five months or more in order to actually completely suppress the epidemic," said Stanford biology professor Erin Mordecai. #Coronavirus https://t.co/99MME2yUaS — ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) April 5, 2020 [post_ads]

#easterbasket #crewmember #airtrafficcontrol #avgeek #avporn #aviationdaily #sfo #flysfo #airport #gettingfat #instagram #instagood #lifeofanairtrafficcontroller #toiletpaper via Instagram FLYSFO: "We are so humbled to see the support of our local community stepping up during these challenging times." View this post on Instagram We are so humbled to see the support of our local community stepping up during these challenging times. A group of 20 @ucsf health care workers boarded a @united flight from SFO to EWR to help join the battle against #COVID19 in NYC. These health care workers will be serving a one-month voluntary assignment providing assistance to New York hospitals. Thank you! 📸 @united A post shared by SFO International Airport (@flysfo) on Apr 13, 2020 at 10:59am PDT

A U.S. Navy sailor died after contracting COVID-19 , marking the first death aboard the U.S.S. Theodore Roosevelt, which came into the spotlight after the ship's commander, Captain Brett Crozier , penned a four-page letter pleading for stronger measures to protect the crew.The letter embarrassed the Navy and Crozier was replaced. US Navy Chief of Naval Operations: "We mourn the loss of the Sailor from USS Theodore Roosevelt who died today, and we stand alongside their family, loved ones, and shipmates as they grieve. This is a great loss for the ship and for our Navy." pic.twitter.com/d6dNVgqA48 — Office of the Secretary of the Navy (@SECNAV) April 13, 2020 We mourn the loss of the Sailor from USS Theodore Roosevelt who died today, and we stand alongside their family, loved ones, and shipmates as they grieve. This is a great loss for the ship and for our Navy. — USNavyCNO (@USNavyCNO) April 13, 2020 A sailor who tested positive for Covid-19 on the USS ...

Fauci said, as soon as there was “community spread…then it became clear that we were in real trouble…that was towards the middle to end of January.” I bet President Donald Trump now wants to fire Dr. Fauci asap. [post_ads]

Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue lit up to look like a doctor on Easter Sunday to honor health care workers on the front lines of the coronavirus battle. Rio's Christ the Redeemer statue lit up to look like a doctor on Easter Sunday to honor health care workers on the front lines of the coronavirus battle. https://t.co/IsS7UPErUb pic.twitter.com/T3ssZo9mud — ABC News (@ABC) April 13, 2020 [post_ads]

Sara Bareilles & Brandon Victor Dixon talk "Jesus Christ Superstar" rehearsals, pressures & more https://t.co/BacvNZB9Tq pic.twitter.com/rGjWQBs5EK — billboard (@billboard) March 30, 2018 Sara Bareilles Teases Jesus Christ Superstar Costar John Legend While Lamenting Emmys Loss https://t.co/V8QsK7izUG — People (@people) September 18, 2018 [post_ads]

Gethsemane (I Only Want to Say) Jesus Christ Superstar was the show that gave John Legend the E in EGOT Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert is an American musical television special that was broadcast live on NBC on April 1, 2018 ( Easter Sunday). Find out why @JohnLegend called “Gethsemane” his Mount Everest. #JesusChristSuperstar https://t.co/rfDDvygOQy pic.twitter.com/u2A4n1PCjf — broadway.com (@broadwaycom) April 2, 2018 Did someone say mosh pit? Hear @johnlegend and @BrandonVDixon on the @TODAYshow chat about the upcoming performance of #JesusChristSuperstar ! pic.twitter.com/x7u1fDpWYb — Jesus Christ Superstar (@JCSTheMusical) March 30, 2018 [post_ads]

Good to see Tom Hanks.  This is so cool. And, yes, thank you to all the "essential workers" keeping things going for all of us. Tom Hank's Last Tweet I don’t live in Wisconsin, but I’m a fan of Democracy. Get those ballots Postmarked by HOLY COW! TODAY!!! Hanx... I don’t live in Wisconsin, but I’m a fan of Democracy. Get those ballots Postmarked by HOLY COW! TODAY!!! Hanx... pic.twitter.com/XzIVd9g2PP — Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) April 7, 2020 [post_ads]

Because this played on my FireTV after Music For Love After Music For Hope - Live From Duomo di Milano , I wanted to hear more of Bocelli and this played. I thought,"Who is she?!"  And,"Is she Asian?" [post_ads] View this post on Instagram Dear Friends I’m really missing you here on self-isolation! But I’d like to tell you, that I realized how many things we can do while staying home! We can practice our cooking skills and learn recipes, watch movies, read books, workout, yoga, have a long and healthy sleep in the mornings, take a hot bubbling bath 😍🛁 and the MOST important thing - by staying HOME we can protect ourselves, our families and a lot of people around from getting the virus! просто ОСТАВАЙТЕСЬ ДОМА! STAY HOME!!! #друзьяladoma @lamodaru @friendsfund A post shared by AIDA GARIFULLINA (@aidagarifullina) on Apr 1, 2020 at 7:25am PDT View this post on Instagram ...