WATW-R ALERT: 1,870 Russian families homeless: 40 dead

Please read the latest update on the fires in Russia here and video here.  According to the article, there are 1,870 families who have lost their homes.  40 people have lost their lives.

Here is a crowdsourced piece translated by Global Voices (thru RuNet Echo) from Russia discussing how citizens are trying to organize the online community to help.

MJ fans, what will we do to help?  Please pass this around and share your ideas below. 

We will never change the world just talking about it.

Much L.O.V.E.
Cali

Showcase 1: Nate Giorgio & The Bradford Exchange

There are only a handful of artists who have had the honor of painting Michael, but there is one who stands tall among them:  Nate Giorgio.  Over the past 25 years, we have come to know Mr. Giorgio as simply Nate.  The mere mention of his name and we visualize his art.  Nate's artistic ability has captured the innocent essence of the man we have adored for decades.  What else do we know about his art?  Let's take a closer look!

'Allo 'Allo

Summer has created some beautiful distractions as well as travels.  I'm back ... and missing my IACOPs as never before.  Emails... and catching up with you all is my first priority!

How is everyone? 

Much L.O.V.E.
Cali