I am glad that there are debates for those who are running for president of the country. I hope they could use this as a right venue to present themselves to the voters so that we will have complete knowledge about what a particular presidential candidate and their view or stand on certain issues. Hopefully these candidates will not use these debates to attack other candidates. We observed other debates in the past wherein even how the candidate colored his hair were also tackled. Hopefully physical appearances like baldness, adult acne and the likes will be out of the question.

Today’s weddings are gearing away from the traditional towards contemporary. This starts from the kind of wedding gown and fashion accessories that the bride will have to wear, the food setting, the invitation card design and yes, the venue.

Because of this, numerous hotels and resorts try to be versatile destination weddings venue not only for the reception but even for the ceremony proper.

If you are planning to hold your wedding, it will be worth checking out the white sand beaches of Karisma Hotels located in the Mexican Riviera Maya. The name “karisma” is taken from the Greek word meaning “divine favor” and true enough, this collection of resorts presents luxurious accommodations, surprising indulgences and the elite level of service that makes any wedding truly unforgettable.

For more information, please contact Pamela Johnston at pamela@pjinc.net or Amanda Deveaux at amanda@pjinc.net or call 212-629-8445.

Time runs so fast. I hardly noticed that it’s been two years since I started this blog site two years ago.

I still remember my first ever post on this site which was in Jan 19, 2008. The title of my first blog was “A Portrait of a Photographer” and this was followed by my travel website, news and information and photography blog sites. Now I am maintaining almost six blog sites and websites.

Hopefully I could have more time to maintain these all so I can share more stories and photography in the future.

Today marks the first day of the national position for the upcoming first ever full automation of the election in the country. Since this is the first time that Filipinos will use computers in voting. It is hoped that the COMELEC will put more emphasis on voter education, specifically on how to vote properly so that everyone’s vote will count and not come to waste. This is true especially among elderly voters who have yet to see computers for the first time.

I am glad that several artists gathered again for the sequel of the song “We are the World”. This time this is made for the Haiti earthquake victims.

Included in the cast are Justin Bieber, Lil Wayne, Wyclef Jean, Josh Groban, Will.I. Am. from Black Eyed Peas, Rappers like T-Pain, Kanye West, Bizzy Bone, Kid Cudi, LL Cool J, Snoop Dogg, Drake, Mann, Nipsey Hussle, Busta Rhymes and Swizz Beatz. There are also current stars such as Miley Cyrus, Keri Hilson and Best New Artist Grammy winner Zac Brown. Veterans are also joining and they include Barbra Streisand, Carlos Santana, Natalie Cole, BeBe Winans, the members of Heart; Freda Payne, Harry Connick Jr, Earth, Wind & Fire, the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson and Al Jardine, Tony Bennett, "Slumdog Millionaire" film score composer A.R. Rahman, "American Idol" judge Randy Jackson, Patti Austin, Celine Dion and Gladys Knight. A few actors are also in the studio such as Jeff Bridges and Vince Vaughn, as well as the offspring of co-producers Lionel Richie and Quincy Jones, Nicole Richie and "Parks and Recreation" star Rashida Jones, members of 3T such as the sons of Tito Jackson, Taj, Taryll, TJ Jackson and a lot more.

This good cause is expected to help thousands of Haitians who suffered much from this calamity. Proceeds can help make those people start all over again in terms of building a new home. As we all know thousands of families were scattered around Port-au-Prince living in a temporary shelter, such as tents and ruins. Hopefully they could get better tents and not just motorhome towingstuff and that safety factors are also considered.

What is eczema? It is a general term for rash-like skin conditions. It is often very itchy and when you scratch it, the skin becomes red and inflamed. Although contrary to popular belief, not all eczema is not contagious although the exact cause of this is unknown. But you are likely to have eczema if you have family history of this. It can't be cured but it can be managed just to avoid the things that triggered it.

December is not only the time of gift giving, bonuses and love sharing. It is also a reunion season not only for family but also to be reunited again with your classmates and friends from elementary, high school to college.

Having get together way back in school years is really great. Sharing of those unforgettable things that had happened before, bringing back those memories and remembring mentors who molded us to become what we are today. Sometimes it makes you think what will be a great gift to them as a sign of thanks to those hardships they took on for us. Maybe wrinkle cream is a good gift because we somehow contributed to those wrinkles they have today.