I’ve been so preoccupied with my job that I haven’t done anything productive lately with our blogs. Now, I forced my already tired body to focus and finally do something I love…write. If you’ve watched the news lately, you may have come across the typhoon that hit my country last September 26. The typhoon “Ketsana” more popularly known as “Ondoy” caused severe flooding which resulted in the destruction of thousands of homes and the loss of many lives.

Due to the fact that all the time I have is mostly spent at work and taking care of my son, Vaughn, this is the only time I got to check YouTube hoping people were able to shoot scenes that happened when the typhoon hit.

My family and I are lucky enough to be far away from where the tragedy was hit but seeing people cry over the loss of their loved ones and what was left of their homes is just too much to bare. I thought the only way we can offer help is to at least give them the things they need to survive after the disaster such as donating dry goods, clothing, money or any form of assistance. Even employees who work at our company’s sites in Manila were affected and some are even proclaimed missing. So with this said, I am imploring you to help the victims of the typhoon “Ondoy.” Even just a small amount can make a difference to the lives of the victims.

This is definitely a tragic moment for Filipinos. Please pray for those who’ve lost so much during this tragedy.

In case you’re not aware of this tragedy check out YouTube for videos taken when the typhoon hit our country. Check out this video.

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Alexis Cohen during an American Idol audition

Alexis Cohen, 25, from Pennsylvania, who auditioned twice in American Idol for a shot at stardom, was killed in a hit-and-run accident last Saturday. According to Cohen’s mother, Mindy Dallow, her daughter was walking to get something to eat when she was struck. Her body was later found on Bay Boulevard near Dupont Avenue around 4 a.m. She was then pronounced dead at 6:35 a.m. at the Community Medical Centre in Toms River.

Daniel Bark (left) charged of Alexis Cohen's Death speaks with his attorney, David Glassman at the Ocean County Justice Complex

Cohen was nicknamed “Glitter Girl” after auditioning in American Idol. During her Season 7 audition she proudly declared ‘I march to the beat of a different drummer.’ After being rejected twice the idol hopeful was known for her angry outbursts after the audition (see video below). Dallow claimed that her daughter was planning a third audition in June was preparing for a call-back audition.

The perpetrator, 23-year old Daniel Bark was arrested Sunday evening in Atlantic Highlands. Bark was charged with leaving the scene of the crime which killed Cohen and is expecting additional charges of aggravated manslaughter, death by auto and eluding. The Superior Court Judge Wendell E. Daniels said these complaints could be accompanied by a bail of $150,000 on top of the $35,000 bail that is holding Bark in the Ocean County Jail in Toms River.

According to Bark’s attorney, David Glassman, stated that Bark is on suicide watch in the County Jail. I quote “He’s having an extremely difficult time mentally coming to terms with the fact there’s an allegation that he caused a death,” Glassman said. “His family wants the victim’s family to know their heart-felt condolences go out to the victim.” During the trial, Bark was fighting back tears and said nothing other than “Yes, sir,” when the judge was asking him if he understood his rights.

Here’s a video in YouTube highlighting Sahel Kazemi’s DUI arrest the day before she allegedly purchased the gun she used to kill Steve McNair.

On this video, Kazemi was forced to take a field sobriety test to check if she was drunk. She obviously failed the test as shown on this video. Steve McNair was with her during the arrest but the cops allowed him to leave in a taxi along with another man. McNair was said to have showed up in jail to post bail for Kazemi.

Here are photos of Steve McNair and Sahel Kazemi prior the murder.

Steve McNair and Sahel Kazemi parasailing adventure (photo credits: TMZ.com)

Steve McNair and Sahel Kazemi parasailing adventure (photo credits: TMZ.com)

Steve McNair and Sahel Kazemi parasailing adventure (photo credits: TMZ.com)

Steve McNair and Sahel Kazemi parasailing adventure (photo credits: TMZ.com)

Sahel Kazemi's Facebook photo

Sahel Kazemi doing a sexy pose

Sahel Kazemi looking young and innocent

Steve McNair & Sahel Kazemi parasailing (photo credits: TMZ.com)

It had been confirmed by the Nashville Police that ex-NFL quarterback, Steve McNair was shot dead by his 20-year old girlfriend Sahel Kazemi. The police concluded that McNair was asleep on his sofa when Kazemi shot him four times before killing herself with a single gunshot wound to her head.

Their bodies were first discovered by Wayne Neely who was a friend of McNair who in turn called Robert Gaddy, McNair’s college teammate at Alcorn State. A confused and disoriented Gaddy was first to call 911 to report the dead bodies of McNair and Kazemi.

The evidence of the crime scene clearly pointed to a murder-suicide situation. The police said their findings were based on the appearance of the crime scene, evidence, autopsy reports and laboratory results. Furthermore, authorities believed that the Mcnair was seated on the sofa fast asleep when Kazemi shot him first in the right temple followed by two shots in the chest before finally shooting him in the left temple. Kazemi tried to position herself next to McNair before shooting herself once in the right temple.

The murder weapon that was found underneath Kazemi’s dead body was purchased from a private owner last Thursday night, not long after she was busted for DUI in her SUV with McNair.

McNair and Kazemi had been dating for several months. But lately, the 20-year old had been stressed out with mounting debts on the two cars bought by McNair including a Cadillac Escalade and the cost of her apartment doubling since her roommate was moving out. Kazemi was also under the suspicion that McNair was having another affair which only made the situation much worse. It was reported that she was able to track down the woman, the ex-NFL quarterback was seeing but did not attempt to confront her.

As reported, that “she had become very distraught and on two occasions she told friends and associates that her life was all messed up and that she was going to end it all.”

On the same day Kazemi purchased the gun, she placed an ad in Craigslist selling all their furniture. Her relatives thought she was selling her belongings because she thought she was moving in with McNair.

McNair who was 36 years old when he died is a four-time Pro Bowl quarterback for the Tennessee Titans. He was married to Mechelle Cartwright and had four sons. McNair’s wife never knew of his affair with Kazemi until the news of their death.

King of Pop diead of cardiac arrest

TMZ and LA Times recently reported that the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, died of cardiac arrest yesterday at the age of 50.

King of Pop

LA Times also reported that Michael Jackson was no longer breathing as soon as the medics arrived at his home in Holmby Hills. They tried to revive him by performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation but this did not help. Jackson was then rushed to the UCLA Medical Centre hospital where he eventually died.

Michael Jackson at 50

Michael Jackson was supposedly planning a comeback concert in London starting July 13 and been practising for the said concert for the past two months in Los Angeles.

Michael Jackson - the King of Pop

Michael Jackson - the King of Pop

Photo credits: www.tmz.com