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Voltes V (1977) Opening & Closing Themes - Remastered 4K Ultra HD Upscale

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I love Voltes V! Chōdenji Mashīn Borutesu Faibu), popularly known as simply Voltes V (pronounced as "Voltez Five") is a Japanese anime television series produced by Toei Company and animated by Nippon Sunrise (now known as Bandai Namco Filmworks and formerly known as Soeisha). It aired on TV Asahi and its affiliates from June 4 1977 to March 25 1978. Voltes V grew into a cultural phenomenon in the Philippines since its airing in the country in 1978. My sister, my Lola and I had joined my parents in Chicago in August 1976.  My Lola had returned to the Philippines in November 1977; unfortunately she passed away so young days before her 64th birthday in July 23, 1978. It was the first time for all of us to vacation in the Philippines in 1978. Balikbayan! Voltes V had just started airing in the Philippines then, and watching the show was/is one of my favorites memories from August 1978. My childhood friends and I would play taguan or patintero in the street in the front of o...
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Why your birth order is a blessing and a curse | Pavel Mischenko

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In a conversation yesterday with a friend, I shared BIRTH ORDER THEORY. My younger sister graduated from UC Davis in Psychology and I used to read her psych textbooks. My favorite was one on BIRTH ORDER. I should have the book in my house somewhere. Per Birth Order Theory, your place in your family, and the siblings composition between girls/boys has a great, lasting influence on a person's personality. I agree with that. Since I don't have that textbook handy, I found this YouTube video. Understanding your personal history will explain your past, clarify your present, and liberate your future. -- Pavel Mischenko   You’ve been secretly programmed for great success. You’ve also been programmed for stress and conflict. How? It happened during your childhood—and you had no choice or control over it. Trained therapist and business consultant Pavel Mischenko will explain how to unlock the mysteries of your BIRTH ORDER HABITS Pavel Mischenko is an international business consul...
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Happy Birthday Evelyn! 🎉

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Flashback to Santacruzan / Flores de Mayo in Carmine St when SSS Village was still new. Maybe I'm six and Evelyn is nine. Evelyn & her brother Mark Childhood neighbors on Carmine St, we lived two houses away from each other. I'll always have fond memories of Carmine St. Neighbors May & Evelyn.
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Trump the 'Bully': How Childhood & Military School Shaped Him

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

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Ray Abenojar, Hannah Amodia-Laberdie, J.F. Perseveranda (Photo credit: Hannah) Thank you Hannah for this photo! Brothers since First Grade in MaristSchool #Marikina #Philippines #MaristBrothers #Virgo #VirgosRule Follow @Pinoybuilt
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HBD Chesca: Marites & Bunso

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Maligayang Bati Bunso. Your 2nd Birthday Party! Backdated to July 15, 2006. By J.F.R. Perseveranda This photo captures a quiet birthday moment with my youngest child and her late mom.  Tita Chit is the background filling her plate so, kainan na ! Mama Helen was present, along with the Baluyut, Garcia and Recio families. The room was filled with laughter, love, and family memories. Every time I see this photo, it reminds me of the warmth of that day in 2006. Your lechon was HUGE, Chesca! Atet, ang ganda mo! Miss na miss ka namin. Miss na miss kita! PinoyBuilt Archive | © JF Perseveranda Why these photos are here, not on Facebook: I’ve been posting photos on Facebook since 2007 , but every like and comment there mainly grows Facebook’s ad profits. PinoyBuilt was conceived in 2003 as a Filipino-owned Fil-Am social hub . When you view, return, and comment here, you help this site survive through Google Ads and community support. Please boo...
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