http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30061140?GT1=43001

I know 'Dreamer' (Andrea) lives in/around Rome ... anyone know if he was affected in any way?
thnx,
t.

Is or has Dom been affected too? Any damage to the Lionstracs facility?

i hope the AUDYA's are OK :-)

I heard this morning about the quake. 6.3 is a pretty good size one. Although, Italy's National Institute of Geophysics put it at 5.8. I can see a 6.3 doing this kind of damage but a 5.8?? I think the U.S. Geological Survey measurement of 6.3 was the better indicator in my opinion. Having lived in So. California my whole life I am very familiar with earthquakes, having lived through several during my lifetime. A 5.8, in my opinion, would not do this kind of damage, unless the buildings in that area were not very effective in being quake resistant. Regardless, it is a sad day for Italy and especially for those in and around L'Aquila. I hope all of our Italian SZ members are okay and none of their businesses or homes were affected including Domeniek's and/or Ketron or any others.

Mike

Hi Tony
I can assure that all goes well with Andrea.

Regards
Chico

Chico ... thank you...
t.

I think Domenic is in Northern Italy........the quake is 70 miles north of Rome....we just heard from our family in Naples & vicinity all is well.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/eu_italy_earthquake

all ok here, don't worry.
I'm totally at the north italy, I think about 500Km from L'aquila.
I'm about 80Km from the Austrian and Swiss border, Richard was visit me and know my area.
This is my city: http://www.meranerland.com/en/ http://www.termemerano.it/index.php?lang=3

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the earthquake, and our condolences go to those families that lost loved ones in this disaster...

Vita brevis...

I don't know what vita brevis means, but I'll bet I agree. Well said Diki.
DonM

I would guess 'life is short/brief', and I'm sure we would ALL agree ...
Donny, glad to hear your family is ok ...
Our prayers are with all those affected ...
t.

LIONTRACS .... my grandparents (mother and father) are from Tyrol. My ancestry is 100% Tyrolean!! Not sure of the towns, they are all passed.

My prayers are with all that have lost a loved one..

http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/08599188964400


4.9 after shock......

Hello Friends,

The earthquake really shot very near to the Italian district of musical instruments - just 30km away of one of the major distributors, 50km south of Roland Europe, and some 100km south of the central district in the Marche region, where the labs of Korg, Ketron and Fatar are located, as well as some major distributors, the major accordions manufacturers, and some other smaller labs devoted to research and accessories.

According to the reports I could hear, no damage was suffered by the employees and the factories. Activity is going on regularly in these areas. Obviously there is a strong sensitivity and anger for what happened not far from us. The local Civic Protection is all moved to the front line in the disaster area.

As musicians, we are also shocked for the devastation of one of the most important Italian Conservatories of Music at l'Aquila. Anybody who can help, can get in touch with the director of the Conservatory at the address found on "http://www.consaq.it/". General help can be sent via the International Red Cross, or (for residents in the USA) one of the Italian-American associations. I know Madonna - whose origins are in Abruzzo - should also be collecting something.

Thank you for asking, and for your moral support.

Best regards,
Paolo