Holy Name of Jesus Church presents a concert by Mario Baletrieri, Concert Organist performing masterworks for organ by J.S. Bach, Jean Langlais, Marcel Dupre and Paul Hindemith, Sunday afternoon, April 30 at 2 p.m....

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                                SAN FRANCISCO -- In the Outer Sunset District, a burgeoning melting pot of old and new immigrants from Europe and Asia can be found one of this city's bigger Catholic churches, the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. Originally built in 1925, it had to be rebuilt due to the growing number of parishioners. At its rebirth in 1965 emerged a tall and imposing structure that can 1,200 of the faithful.   In 2007, unknown to many, an important Marian shrine was installed within its portals. Past the baptismal font on its l...

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                                NEW YORK---On the occasion of April as World Autism Awareness Month, Bay Area-based Erlinda Borromeo and her team flew in from San Francisco to New York City to promote autism awareness and services for individuals and families affected by the disease.   The team is from Autism Hearts Foundation (AHF), an organization founded by Borromeo that seeks to empower every child with autism to "reach their maximum potential while developing opportunities for entrepreneurship and helping them become self-sustaining individua...

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                      When entering the United States, both non-U.S. citizens and U.S. citizens are not exempt from the current extreme vetting policy. Electronic devices such as mobile phones, laptops and their contents may be searched by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers without the necessary warrants.   James attempted to enter the United States using a visitor's visa. He was asked about the purpose of his travel. There was probably something suspicious in his response and in his body language that precipitated the CBP inspector to refer him to further inspection. At ...

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Goldilocks Mango Cake               Ingredients -- Measurements: Vanilla Chiffon - 1 pc. 9" round cake Mango Jam - cup Mango Cream - 2 cups Mango Cream Ingredients: Mango Extract - 1/8 tsp Non-dairy - 1 cupWhipping Cream Fresh Mangoes - 1 cuppeeled and cut into cubes Procedure: Slice one 9" round vanilla cake horizontally into 3 equal parts. Place one layer of vanilla chiffon on a plate or cake board Spread cup (68 grams) of mango jam followed by cup (50 grams) of mango cream. Repeat this with the 2nd layer. Then top with the last layer. Ice the whole cake with mango cream and tap the si...

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                      How does one get into the mood for an upcoming summer vacation? Some people look at brochures and books to read about it. Others look online for travel photo albums. But for many others, the feeling of a summer adventure can come in the form of films with the right themes and settings: Mamma Mia! Set in the beautiful landscapes of Greece, this comedy musical tells the story of Sophie Sheridan, who is about to get married and decides to invite three of her single mother's old suitors in hopes to finally know her true father and have him walk her down the aisle. Aside...

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                    Q: I work as a "team member" in the service industry in Los Angeles. Before we clock-in for our shift, we are required to attend a "huddle," or a meeting where we discuss events during prior shifts, our assignments, etc. These "huddles" last 15 to 20 minutes every day. Should we be paid for these meetings even though we are not clocked in and the meetings are not part of our main job?   A: Your "huddle" sounds like "hours worked" and must be paid. "Hours worked" is the time during which an employee is subject to the control of an employer. This includes all the time that yo...

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LAS VEGAS --- Flames ripped across the roof of the Bellagio's shops and restaurants on the Las Vegas Strip as tourists watched the nighttime fire reflected in the iconic fountain show at the hotel-casino, authorities said Friday. No injuries were reported in the late Thursday blaze, which didn't reach inside the Via Bellagio mall, Assistant Clark County Fire Chief Larry Haydu said. Damage was limited to the roof. Gusty winds fanned the flames, forcing employees to evacuate tony stores such as Tiffany & Co. and Chanel. Pedestrian bridges to Bally's and Caesars Palace closed, and busy Las Vegas Boulevard was shut down. Operations were not interrupted in the posh Bellagio c...

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KABUL, Afghanistan --- The biggest non-nuclear bomb ever dropped in combat by the US military killed 36 militants in eastern Afghanistan, officials said Friday, and villagers in the remote, mountainous area described being terrified by the "earsplitting blast." The strike using the Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, or MOAB, was carried out Thursday morning against an Islamic State group tunnel complex carved in the mountains that Afghan forces have tried to assault repeatedly in recent weeks in fierce fighting in Nangarhar province, Afghan officials said. US and Afghan forces have been battling the Taliban insurgency for more than 15 years. But the US military brought out the bi...

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WASHINGTON --- The US commander in Afghanistan who ordered use of the "mother of all bombs" to attack an Islamic State stronghold didn't need President Donald Trump's approval, Pentagon officials said Friday. The officials said Gen. John Nicholson has standing authority to use the bomb, which is officially called the Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, or MOAB, the largest non-nuclear bomb ever dropped in combat. The bomb had been in Afghanistan since January. The officials weren't authorized to speak publicly on the matter and requested anonymity. The bomb's use has attracted enormous attention, but its aim in Thursday's attack was relatively mundane by military standards: des...

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Updated:; 2:01 a.m., April 15, 2017 VATICAN CITY --- Pope Francis prostrated himself in prayer during a solemn Good Friday service in St. Peter's Basilica to recall the crucifixion of Jesus. His quiet reflection came hours before he was due at the Colosseum for the Way of the Cross procession that is being held this year under exceptionally tight security. The 80-year-old pope lay for several minutes before the central altar at the basilica. He wore crimson-colored vestments for the day commemorating the suffering of Jesus. Papal preacher the Rev. Raniero Cantalamessa told the faithful they were recalling the "violent death" of Jesus 2,000 years ago, even though most days no...

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Updated: 1:53 a.m., April 15, 2017 NEW YORK --- Is the Force still strong with Luke Skywalker? The first trailer for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" dropped on Friday, showcasing a morose and withdrawn Skywalker. The two-minute teaser , unveiled by director Rian Johnson at the "Star Wars Celebration" fan event in Orlando, Florida, offered few clues to the film. But it notably includes Mark Hamill's iconic hero gravely intoning, "It's time for the Jedi to end," from a dark cave. The trailer whetted the appetites of ravenous "Star Wars" fans who turned out in droves in Orlando and online, where the event was streamed live. Actor Josh Gad, a Disney star from another universe ("Froze...

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Like many ordinary Filpinos, celebrities are also making the most of their time to enjoy the Holy Week break. Many local celebrities packed their bags and traveled to destinations abroad -- like the United States, Canada, Italy, Maldives, and Australia for their summer getaway. Some opted for Asian countries like Japan, Malaysia and Thailand. Let's see how they are enjoying their vacation during this Holy Week break. Maine Mendoza went to New York in the US for the Holy Week break. https://www.instagram.com/p/BS2Ff4nj3Pj/?taken-by=mainedcm Couple Drew Arellano and Iya Villania spent a quality family time with their baby, Antonio Primo in Australia. https://www.instag...

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Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo returns to the playoffs in Toronto on Saturday afternoon. Except in Greece, where it'll already be very early Sunday morning. They won't mind staying up late in Athens to watch. Same goes for plenty of other places around the world at this time of year. All eight of the NBA first-round playoff series that start this weekend have international players involved, meaning the game's global reach will be on full display once again. And as NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said at the All-Star break, the league expects the international players to keep coming. "I grew up in Athens not having much," Antetokounmpo said earlier this season. "And bei...

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MANAMA, Bahrain --- Bahrain wants more Filipino migrants to work here but finds the Philippine government's process of deploying its workers too slow. This was the complaint of Bahrain's assistant labor secretary to Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello during a "long" meeting the had last Thursday. He noted that the Bahrain labor official, whose name he did not mention, complained that it would take the Philippines six weeks to process the deployment of Filipinos to Bahrain. "While they prefer Filipino migrant workers over nationalities like Indonesians and Indians, the processing of our government was quite slow," the labor secretary told reporters at a news conference on Friday...

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Still at a loss for what to eat for lunch in the office? Sick of having the same bowl of yogurt and granola every day for breakfast? We hear you. In Preen Food Diaries, we take a closer look at the eating habits that keep people fit, healthy, and satisfied, while taking note of the treats they indulge in. My life can be cleanly divided into two epochs: pre- and post-lifestyle change. Pre-lifestyle change meant hoarding chocolates, binging on pasta and eating at really odd hours. (Dinner at 3:30 a.m., pass out at 4:30 a.m., a bag of half-eaten Keebler cookies clutched to my chest.) Now, I focus on whole, plant-based foods, with protein. And fat. Fat is good, people. For Holy We...

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BANGKOK --- Efforts by authorities in military-ruled Thailand to impose order on the chaotic capital city have a fresh target: cheap and tasty pad thai. The latest crackdown by Bangkok city officials is going after the vendors whose carts sell everything from Thailand's signature noodles to spicy tom yum goong soup have become institutions on the capital's hot and humid sidewalks. The stalls with their metal folding tables and rickety plastic stools serve as a gastronomic go-to for budget-conscious locals and adventurous tourists alike. "Street food is a big part of daily life," said Nont Nontiskul, 29, a stockbroker who has lived in the city's trendy Thonglor area for more tha...

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CHICAGO --- Dr. David Dao was trying to return home from a California vacation with his wife when he refused to give up his seat to an airline crew member on a full United Express flight. Now his lawyer hopes the 69-year-old grandfather and Kentucky physician, who suffered a concussion and lost two teeth when he was dragged off the plane at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, becomes "a poster child" for the mistreatment passengers suffer at the hands of the airline industry. "It took something like this to get a conversation going," attorney Thomas Demetrio said at a news conference Thursday. READ:Filipina, 94, also a 'victim' of United Airlines 'discrimination He in...

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Maria Sharapova hit out at tennis authorities on Friday for failing to warn her that a drug she had been taken had become a banned substance. Sharapova, a five-times Grand Slam champion, had an initial two-year suspension by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) reduced to 15 months after she tested positive at the 2016 Australian Open for meldonium. This was a medication the Russian had been taking when it was within the rules but which was later reclassified as a prohibited drug. READ:Sharapova talks about drug ban and her return to tennis "Why didn't someone come up to me and have a private conversation, just an official to an athlete, which would have taken care o...

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PYONGYANG, North Korea --- President Donald Trump's tweets are adding fuel to a "vicious cycle" of tensions on the Korean Peninsula, North Korea's vice foreign minister told The Associated Press in an exclusive interview Friday. The official added that if the U.S. shows any sign of "reckless" military aggression, Pyongyang is ready to launch a pre-emptive strike of its own. Vice Minister Han Song Ryol said Pyongyang has determined the Trump administration is "more vicious and more aggressive" than that of his predecessor, Barack Obama. He added that North Korea will keep building up its nuclear arsenal in "quality and quantity" and said Pyongyang is ready to go to war if that'...

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