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noise.cash: The Decentralized Twitter of the Crypto-Universe Before Christmas Day, there was this notification showing above on my navigation bar while I'm posting my articles saying "want to make some noise" sort of like that. I visited the new website, tried to log in with my credentials on read.cash, and didn't work. Thought it is now linked to our account on read.cash, so I decided to register. **How does it work?** Just like Twitter, you can post quotes, your daily…
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Pi Network: Mine π from your smartphone I've been using the Pi Network for months now, earned almost 490π and I want to help other people not just to earn coins, but to find other alternatives to mine within the world of cryptocurrency. Pi Network is a mobile application that you can mine their coin using your smartphone. It will not affect your phone's performance and drain your phone's battery once you use this application. For more information, you can visit their FAQ's…
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2020: A Year in Review As I have mentioned before, 2020 goes down in history as the greatest disruptor of all. Let's take a look back at some of the highlights of 2020. https://read.cash/@rapsantos/2020-the-great-disruptor-4db401ea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL5OMYXZCJQ **January 13, 2020** - After 4 decades, Mt. Taal erupts as one of the current active Volcanoes around the Pacific Ring of Fire causing thousands of residents around the area to evacuate. **January 26,…
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Burj Khalifa: The World's Tallest Building Standing at 829.8 m (2,722 ft.) it was known as the world's tallest building preceded by Taipei 101. Construction began on January 6, 2004, completed on October 1, 2009, and officially opened on ***January 4, 2010***. It's been 11 years since the tower's opening day. Originally, it was named Burj Dubai but it was changed to honor the Emir of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Hence, it is…
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J.R.R. Tolkien: The Father of High Fantasy Last Sunday (**January 3**), one of the most renowned authors of his generation was born. He showed us the diverse race of Men, Elves, Dwarves, Trolls, Orcs, the Hobbits, and a unique language from his novels, to the big screen and even in video games. As we celebrate his 129th Birthday, we'll take a look at his career of being one of the most influential writers up to this day.…
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Traslacion 2021 in the middle of the pandemic https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2021/01/04/182965/quiapo-church-goers-seen-ignoring-covid-19-protocols-ahead-of-traslacion-2021/ As devotees are in line just to get a glimpse of the Black Nazarene, they ignored physical distancing and other preventive measures as they were advised many times to wear their head equipment properly and maintain their distance. For this year's ***Traslacion*** (translated to…
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Christine Dacera: Raped or Foul Play? New Year's Day (**January 1**). City Garden Hotel, Makati Avenue, Makati City. Around lunchtime, a young woman was found unconscious on a bathtub as one of her friends, and hotel personnel tried to revive her using CPR, then rushed her to the nearest hospital, but it was too late. Sharon Dacena (the mother's victim) wanted justice for her daughter as millions of people around social media shout for unwanted truth & justice.…
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Watchman killed by a riding-in-tandem https://youtu.be/na76KQxuXZA What you're about to see in the video above is highly sensitive. Viewer's discretion is advised. A watchman stationed at a checkpoint in Floridablanca, Pampanga was shot dead after a riding-in-tandem went back that he caught before because the suspect didn't wear his face mask. Sources say that the victim was a 58-year-old watchman named Joseph Labonera Sr. CCTV footage shows that the victim stood up from his…
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Developments on Christine Dacera Case As I have mentioned previously in my article, the story is still developing since there are loopholes around Christine Dacera's case. Here are the following: https://read.cash/@rapsantos/christine-dacera-raped-or-foul-play-e1d0595c 1. Christine's cause of death was a ruptured aortic aneurysm. One of her large arteries popped up in the process, and this is very rare for a 23-year-old. For the full definition of what an aneurysm is,…
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Frustrated Cop kills Mom & Son December 20, 2020. Paniqui, Tarlac. An off-duty police officer investigates a loud noise coming from the distance. He tried to arrest the one who's making the noise. Out of his frustration. He shot both unarmed civilians. The worst part? The cop's daughter is in front of her. The video went viral around social media, and people around shouted for justice against the perpetrator. **The Victims?** Frank Gregorio, 25 years old, and Sonya Gregorio,…
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Feast of the Black Nazarene https://www.thepinoytraveler.com/2016/01/quiapo-pista-ng-itim-na-nazareno-2016.html For this year's ***Traslacion*** and the safety of the devotees, the annual solemn transfer has been canceled since the country is still prone to the coronavirus, and health officials are keeping an eye on the new variant. An annual tradition after the holidays where devoted Catholics gather at Quirino Grandstand in the early morning, jostling at each other…
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AFC Asian Cup Debut of the Azkals **January 7, 2019** (2 years ago), the Azkals made their first appearance of one of the biggest stages in international football, the AFC Asian Cup. https://www.rappler.com/sports/football/asian-cup-results-philippines-south-korea-game-january-7-2019 Before they entered the big scene, our national team was the weakest around South-East Asia but managed to beat the 2010 AFF Suzuki Cup champions Vietnam. Through the years, Football was started…
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Danny Lim dies at 65 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Chairman_Danilo_Delapuz_Lim.png Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Danny Lim passed away last Wednesday. He was tested positive with the coronavirus and died of cardiac arrest. But his symptoms were only mild. Malacañang Palace and Edison "Bong" Nebrija condoles to their colleague. Danilo "Danny" Lim served in the Armed Forces of the Philippines retained the rank of Brigadier General, a member of the…
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Sinulog-Santo Niño 2021 in the middle of the pandemic Now that Traslacion 2021 is over, another annual tradition is being held on the Island of Visayas, Cebu City. This time no one's going in barefoot, carry the carriage, either touch, or wipe with their face towels & handkerchiefs, or kiss the image. https://read.cash/@rapsantos/feast-of-the-black-nazarene-d3c3b6d1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLUFibF7W94 In this city, they gather for the Feast of Santo Niño de Cebu…
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Frustrated Cop files "Not Guilty", Now Dismissed in service Sr. MSgt. Jonel Nuezca, the main suspect when he tried to arrest Frank Gregorio because of the noise-distraction of using a *Boga*, which resulted in his frustration of firing his pistol in point-blank range to Sonya & Frank Gregorio. Last Thursday, he files a not guilty plea during his pre-arraignment & pre-trial, but the video shows as a piece of strong evidence showing Nuezca killed both unarmed civilians.…
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US Capitol Stormed after 1814 **January 6, 2021**. Washington, D.C. The US Capitol was attacked by supporters of current US President Donald Trump. America's temple of democracy was attacked in various periods, from 1814, 1915, 1954, 1983, and in 2001 which was unsuccessful after Al-Qaeda attacked the Pentagon and the World Trade Center. Here are some of the politically involved attacks throughout the Capitol's history. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump…
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The Eruption of Taal Volcano: A year later https://web.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10156944532406404&set=a.10150168269406404 On this day (**January 12**), one of the active volcanoes around the Pacific Ring of Fire starts to spew ash on a Sunday afternoon, as the volcano began to erupt its ashes spread throughout the sky followed by volcanic lightning. As people around the vicinity of Taal Volcano took photos of what happened on that day, residents and people around the areas of…
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Kristallnacht comparison to the Capitol riot As the whole world watches on the attack at the US Capitol, one public figure shared his thoughts comparing an incident that happened decades ago, and how he compares it to the current attack on Washington, D.C, including his experiences in Austria. Former Governor of California, action star, Mr. Universe & Mr. Olympia bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger shared his thoughts about what happened on the attack, and valuable lessons…
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Sultan Kudarat: the Sultan who resisted conversion to Catholicism On this day (**January 13**). A Filipino Muslim hindered and resisted conversion to Catholicism hailed as our national hero. Better known as ***Muhammad Dipatuan Kudarat***. Born in 1581 as an Iranun nobleman, ***Dipatuan*** (translates to ***Master***) in Malay, and ***Kudarat***/***Qudarat*** (translates to ***Power***) in Arabic. A direct descendant of Shariff Kabungsuwan, and the 7th Sultan of Maguindanao…
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Teenager gunned down after filing complaint Everyone around on social media and the outside world is asking for justice for Christine Dacera, and before this happened, I saw this shared post on my newsfeed about this incident that happened a year ago. **July 2, 2020**. Ilocos Sur. A 15-year-old filed a complaint at the Cabugao Police Station against 2 officers for acts of lasciviousness. The teenager requested for a security escort to accompany her but it was denied. On the…
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First Case Recorded of the new Coronavirus variant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6_amGnAu3I First, the United Kingdom has recorded cases of the new variant last September. Followed by South Africa, then it reached the southern tip of the island of Sulu, Philippines. Now, it reached the capital region. A 29-year-old real estate agent from Quezon City departed for Dubai last December 27, 2020, and arrived last January 7, 2021. He attended a business meeting in Dubai with…
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6 years later... 6 years ago (**January 14, 2015**). On this day, I remember the moment that changed my life. But, before this happened, I was about to give up. Realizing after all that I learned from college would lead me to nothing. If I could still remember, I am roaming around the city just to find a job throughout the day. When the sun is about to go down, I rested for a while in my favorite spot at Manila Bay. I was writing in my notebook until a pastor approached me.…
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Carlos P. Romulo: Mr. United Nations On this day (**January 14**), a journalist, soldier, diplomat, statesman, author, and the first Filipino President of the United Nations General Assembly was born. As we celebrate his 122nd birthday, let's take a look at his achievements, career, and his contributions to our society making him the greatest statesman of the 20th Century. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_General_Assembly…
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Beware of Scam/Phishing! Yesterday, I received a link from my inbox at Messenger. A link where I can win a shopping spree from Puregold. With my suspicion on the link that was sent to me, it was a scam. To make sure of it, I searched it and Puregold doesn't have any present promos for this year. With my experiences, I've been fallen multiple times from it, and with my expertise in technology no wonder why a lot of us are getting tricked into this kind of scheme. In this…
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Lim Seng: Death by Firing Squad On this day (**January 15**). The year was **1973**. Fort Bonifacio, Rizal (now City of Taguig), Philippines. **6:00 am**. A squadron of 8 officers from the Philippine Constabulary (now Philippine National Police) led by Lt. Jose Agawin Jr. as members of the press, both local and international was invited to cover the only public execution of one of the notorious drug lords under Martial Law.…
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Developments on Christine Dacera Case v.2 A flight attendant named Christine Dacera was found unconscious in a bathtub from hotel room 2209 at City Garden Grand Hotel, Makati City. As her friends and hotel staff tried to revive her, she was rushed to the Makati Medical Center but declared dead on arrival. Here's what happened 2 weeks ago. 1. The Philippine National Police claimed it was rape because of her contusions and lacerations, traces of sperm were found on Christine's…
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Voltes V: Legacy Teaser Trailer drops the bomb around social media For the previous trailer of Voltes V: Legacy, click/tap here to view more. Here is the new trailer below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nF2lr5ZZHKQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJ4ChZPlikM The new teaser trailer uploaded, and released by GMA Network has similar elements from the 1977's first episode were shown from the trailer. From the Boazanian Empire's fleet, including the empire's skull-headed…
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Martial Law lifted after 9 years **January 17** (Yesterday). The year was **1981**. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos officially lifts Martial Law after 9 years to show the situation in the Philippines was back to normal, the 1973 Constitution and the government were working smoothly. This marked the end of the 9-year-rule against terrorism, insurgency, criminality, and corruption. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martial_law_under_Ferdinand_Marcos On **September 23, 1972**, he declared…
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Movie Review: Heneral Luna "*Negosyo o Kalayaan? Bayan o Sarili? Pumili ka?!*" *Heneral* translates to ***General***. The exact translation of the quote above is ***Business or Freedom? The nation or yourself? You choose?!*** This was also the movie tagline when it was released on September 9, 2015. I remember when I watched this movie 6 years ago, a few days after my birthday. It became an eye-opener for me on what truly happened in our history after the rule of the…
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English: 2nd Language in the Philippines I saw this article from Kahimyang.com, it is where I get most of my sources when it comes to our history. Last New Year's Day (**January 1**), the year was **1906**, with the Philippine Commission Act No. 1123 of April 1904, ***English became the official language of the country***, and it is used in court proceedings and no person was eligible for government service who didn't know the language. From my understanding, yes it is given…
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Quince Martires del Bicolandia The title above translates to the ***15 Martyrs of Bicol***. **January 4, 1897** (5 days after Rizal's execution). 15 Martyrs were executed. 11 in Bagumbayan (now Luneta Park) while 4 of them were exiled or died in prison. When the Katipunan was discovered, a message was sent by Governor-General Blanco to all governors to organize mass arrests throughout the country. From September 6 to October 10, 1896, 15 of them collaborated with the…
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Trece Martires de Bagumbayan The title above translates to ***13 Martyrs of Bagumbayan***. **January 11, 1897** (7 days after the 15 martyrs' execution). Another execution was organized by the Spaniards as they were sentenced to death by musketry for collaborating with the anti-colonialism group Katipunan during the Filipino Revolution against Spain. https://read.cash/@rapsantos/quince-martires-del-bicolandia-c1dd06d2…
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Megaupload shut down On this day (**January 19**). 9 years ago. One of the most popular file-sharing websites was shut down by the U.S. Department of Justice and commenced criminal cases against its owners and others. The following day, Hong Kong Customs froze more than HK$300 million (US$39 million) assets belonging to the company. How did a file-sharing website was taken down by the U.S. Dept. of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Intellectual Property…
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Inauguration Day on heightened alert With the attack on the U.S. Capitol 2 weeks ago as they attempt to disrupt the Electoral College Votes proclaiming the newly-elected leaders of the United States, by orders of outgoing Pres. Donald Trump, as his followers breached security, brawl after brawl with the police, smashed the doors & windows as they ransack every office, loot items, and clash with anyone who stands in their way. Joe Biden addresses the nation telling the attack…
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Cavite Mutiny: The Rise of Filipino Nationalism On this day (**January 20**), the year was **1872**. 200 troops & laborers led by Sgt. Fernando La Madrid, at an arsenal in Cavite rose up against to our colonial masters. It is believed that it was the beginning of Filipino Nationalism and sparked the fire of the Filipino Revolution. It also led to the 3 Parish Martyrs as the masterminds of the mutiny: Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora. **How did the munity…
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超電磁マシーン ボルテスV: Super Electromagnetic Machine Voltes V From my previous article, one of our local networks in the Philippines - GMA Network released a second trailer for their upcoming live adaptation series of Voltes V, the most beloved anime series in the Philippines. https://read.cash/@rapsantos/voltes-v-legacy-teaser-trailer-drops-the-bomb-around-social-media-a7a112b7 https://youtu.be/XJ4ChZPlikM As I mentioned previously, the series had a dark history during the 70s, and…
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Trump no-show. Hail to the Chief! As the song goes for the U.S. official anthem for a newly-elected President, "*Hail to the President! Hail to the Chief!*" As for outgoing Pres. Donald Trump, he left a note for Biden, left the White House, one last moment with a 21-gun salute, left a message followed by former 1st Lady Melania Trump before leaving with his family boarding Marine One en route to Andrews Air Force Base, and decide not to show up in this yearly tradition.…
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Mendiola Massacre... 34 years later On this day (**January 22**), the year was **1987.** Mendiola, City of Manila, Philippines. As thousands of farmers marched forward to Malacañang as they demand agrarian reforms as promised by the new administration, and security forces dispersed the farmers that would turn out from a peaceful protest to a tragic massacre. **What happened?** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People_Power_Revolution **1986**, after the events of the People…
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Crater Glow spotted at Mt. Mayon Aside from last year's eruption at Mt. Taal, another active volcano from the Pacific Ring of Fire is now being monitored in the province of Albay, Philippines. It's been 3 years (**January 22, 2018**) after its last eruption, as the **Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology** (**PHILVOLCS**) observes a faint crater glow. This indicates that the magma beneath the volcano is moving up towards the crater that could lead to a possible…
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Copa Paulino Alcantara 2021 Kicks Off this April Last year was a big challenge for the **Philippines Football League** sponsored by **Qatar Airways**. It was supposed to be in March 2020 when the pandemic hit the country, but it was pushed through on **October 28, 2020**. This year's season they'll kick off with the **Copa Paulino Alcantara** this April before the FIFA window in June, and possibly it might be the same setting from last year's event.…
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Dagohoy Revolution Before the Cavite Mutiny of 1872, in the Visayas region at the island of Bohol. **January 24** (**Yesterday**). The year was 1744. It marked the beginning of what was known to be the longest rebellion against the Spaniards for 85 years. The Boholanos experienced the same things as they did to the 8 provinces of Luzon: oppression, forced labor, tax collection, and injustices.…
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SAF 44: Mamasapano Clash On this day (**January 25**), 6 years ago (**2015**). Members of the PNP's Special Action Force were deployed to arrest or kill a high-ranking terrorist linked to extremist groups. Rebels were alarmed by the gunshots as they take down the retreating commandos. It is a national day of remembrance as we commemorate the fallen 44. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_Action_Force It was called **Oplan Exodus**. The **Green Berets** and the **Federal…
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Tamblot Revolution The year was **1621**, after a century when **Ferdinand Magellan** circumnavigated the globe but eventually died in battle at Mactan, Cebu. A ***babaylan*** (***shaman*** or ***native priest***) named ***Tamblot*** opposed Catholicism from the Spaniards. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferdinand_Magellan https://alchetron.com/Tamblot He challenged the Spanish priest as to which is more powerful. The challenge was to produce rice and wine from a bamboo stalk.…
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Sen. Bernie Sanders Inauguration Meme A day after the inauguration of Vice President Kamala Harris, and President Joe Biden, the photo of former Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders circulates the internet has been edited from different timelines of our history to artworks, movie scenes, and more. The photo was taken by photojournalist Brendan Smialowski how he captured Bernie, as he sits on a folding chair with social distancing, his legs crossed and arms…
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The Calabasas Helicopter Crash It's been a year later (**January 26, 2020**) when 9 people aboard a commercial helicopter en route from John Wayne Airport to Camarillo Airport. Everyone on board was killed on impact, as Basketball fans around the world condole one of the greatest ballers of his generation. What happened? The helicopter used was a Sikorsky S-76B, registration N72EX deported John Wayne Airport at **9:06 a.m.** The group was en route to a basketball game at…
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Bobbie Jo Stinnett: Case Closed For the last **68 years**, **Ethel Rosenberg** & **Bonnie Heady** were executed ***by electric chair*** & ***by gas chamber*** - the last execution carried out by the U.S. Federal Government. 2 weeks ago, a 52-year-old woman from Melvern, Kansas met the same fate by lethal injection. Before her execution, *what took her to commit such a heinous crime? What did the suspect do against the victim?* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethel_Rosenberg…
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The Liberation of Auschwitz Concentration Camp On this day (**January 27**). The year was **1945**, as Soviet forces on the eastern front pushed forward through the rivers of Vistula & Oder, it was known as the **Vistula-Oder Offensive**. After heavy fighting between the Soviets and Nazi Germany, **Marshall** **Ivan Konev**'s **1st Ukrainian Front** liberated the concentration camp in Auschwitz, Poland. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vistula https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oder…
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Pepe Smith: Mick Jagger of the Philippines It's been 2 years after his passing, we remember one of the pioneers of Pinoy Rock, and an influence on the new generation of rock bands in the Philippines. Let's take a look back on his achievements and his contributions to our local music scene. **Joseph William Feliciano Smith**, popularly known as ***Joey Smith*** or ***Pepe Smith***, was born on **December 25, 1947**, to Edgar William Smith, a naval aviator of the U.S. Army Air…
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Recording Session of We are the World On this day (**January 28**). The year was **1985**. Quincy Jones sent out invitations to dozens of artists to participate in the recording of "***We are the World***", a charity single for relief efforts in Ethiopia. Written by the **King of Pop** **Michael Jackson** and **Lionel Ritchie**, produced by **Quincy Jones** and **Michael Omartian**. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_Richie…
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Mike Hanopol: Rabbi Rockstar As far as we all know, the Philippines is the only Catholic country around South-East Asia followed by Islam from our brothers & sisters in the Island of Mindanao, then other religions came in from small communities. Throughout our history, from the Spanish colonization to the Commonwealth Republic when former **Pres.** **Manuel L. Quezon** opens its *doors to the Jews to escape persecution* at the hands of the Fascist Reich. *What would happen…
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I don't like Mondays shooting of 1979 On this day (**January 29**). **Grover Cleveland Elementary School** - **San Diego, California**. The year was **1979**. It was an ordinary Monday morning as students are preparing for school, but it would turn out a nightmare for the entire school as the suspect fires through her window as she targets innocent children, and lives were lost in the process. Before the incident, *what was the motive of the suspect? How did the suspect get…
